5-13-1959Minutes of a Special Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
May 13, 1959 7:00 P.M.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at a special meeting at
the temporary Village Hall, Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 P.I. Present were
Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Recreation Director Reed and Recording Secretary
Sullivan. Also present were Ulstad, Sorensen, Snetsinger, Denzin and Ostroot.
OPENING OF BIDS: Mr. Ulstad stated that one of the bidders had been mis-
informed about the starting time of the meeting, and was told it would begin
at 7:30 by a Village clerk. The Board decided to delay the opening time of
the bids until 7:30.
BIDS ON TENNIS COURTS AND HARD SURFACED PLAY AREAS: Mr. Stockman read a letter
from the Golden Y- a l-e—i7 Hiro eer ng Depar;6aent which stated that this depart-
ment, after investigation, does not recommend awarding the bid on this job to
the low bidder, the Skrainka Construction Company, St. Louis, Missouri. They
did recommend that the bid be awarded to Carlson-LaVine, Inc., the next lowest
responsible bidder. Dr. Petersen made a motion that we accept the bid of
Carlson-LaVine Company, Inc., St. Louis Park, Minn., in the amount of $21,261.08,
on Tennis Courts and Hard Surface Play Areas. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion.
The motion was carried. The completion date on the bid is July 1, 1959, and
a representative from Car lson-LaVine stated they would do everything possible
to meet this date.
GLENVIEVY TERRACE: Mr. Snetsinger will have the costs on this project for the
next Ain e_t ng The Board will then go to the Minneapolis Park Board.
PAPOOSE AND GOLDEN OAKS PARKS: Mr. Denz in will bring Papoose up to grade on
Saturday, May 16. He will give his recommendations for this park at the next
meeting.
SHELTERS: Mr. Reed has arranged a meeting -luncheon for Tuesday, May 19, for
the Park Board members and Mr. Felix Dhainin to discuss shelters. Any member,
who can, will attend.
GOLDEN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT_: Mr. Stockman read a letter from Stan Kane which
stated that _Tegally Bond Issue money can be used on school property, and that
he will need more information before he draw up a working agreement. The Board
discussed the School Board's suggestion of selling the five acres of park land
in this area. The Board will keep this land, and will so advise the School
Board. The Board will secure from the School Board a definite placement area
for the tennis courts, and ask them to name the amount of money they will
contribute. This matter will be tabled until the next meeting. Mr. Ulstad
will bring a copy of the Bond Issue ballot to the next meeting.
OPENING OF BIDS: At 7:40 P.M., Mr. Ulstad began opening the four received
bids on four ball diamonds without sod - one at Natchez and three at Lions.
At this time, the late bidder, Fred Thomas, Spring Park, arrived. The Board
held a general discussion on whether or not to accept the late bid. It was
decided to accept this bid for consideration in view of the fact that Mr.
Thomas had been seen looking for the meeting place some minutes prior to his
entry. The bids are as follows:
The representative from the M. E. Kraft Excavating & Grading Company
questioned the Board on its acceptance of the late bid from Fred Thomas.
The Board advised the M. E. Kraft representative that this matter had
been discussed at the time of Mr. Thomas' late arrival, and it was
decided to accept his bid for consideration. Dr. Petersen made a motion
to accept the bid of Fred Thomas, Spring Park, on four ball diamonds,
subject to tabulation by the Engineering Department. Mr. Byrnes seconded
the motion. The motion was carried.
The Board held a general discussion regarding the moving of the back stop
at Papoose. Mr. Stockman will secure a quote on five foot wings for this
back stop for the next meeting.
Mr. Ulstad thanked the Park Board for its donation in the amount of $1000.
to the new Village Hall.
RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed advised he is still trying to secure the
Linco Ln Junior High School pool for his Summer Swimming Program. The
cost of this pool will be $17.00 per 1/2 day.
There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn the meeting
at 8:25. The motion was seconded and carried.
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May 130 1959, Minutes Continued
Benson Bros., Long Lake
Proposal#1,Lions
$3600.
Proposal#2,Natchez
2250.
M. E. Kraft Excavating & Grading Co.,
Proposal-#l,Lions
58350.
2440,
Total
4108 14th Ave. So., Mpls.
Proposal#2,Natchez
2325.
4765.
Total
Minn. Kota, 6332 Lakeland Ave. No.,
Proposal#1,Lions
3560.
Mpls.
Proposal#2,Natchez
2225.
5785.
Total
Begin Contracting Co., 12710
Proposa1#1,Lions
3600,
Rockford Road, Mpls.
Proposal#2,Natchez
2250.
5850.
Total
Fred Thomas, Spring Park
Proposal#l,Lions
2960.
Proposal#2,Natchez
1600.
4560.
Total
The representative from the M. E. Kraft Excavating & Grading Company
questioned the Board on its acceptance of the late bid from Fred Thomas.
The Board advised the M. E. Kraft representative that this matter had
been discussed at the time of Mr. Thomas' late arrival, and it was
decided to accept his bid for consideration. Dr. Petersen made a motion
to accept the bid of Fred Thomas, Spring Park, on four ball diamonds,
subject to tabulation by the Engineering Department. Mr. Byrnes seconded
the motion. The motion was carried.
The Board held a general discussion regarding the moving of the back stop
at Papoose. Mr. Stockman will secure a quote on five foot wings for this
back stop for the next meeting.
Mr. Ulstad thanked the Park Board for its donation in the amount of $1000.
to the new Village Hall.
RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed advised he is still trying to secure the
Linco Ln Junior High School pool for his Summer Swimming Program. The
cost of this pool will be $17.00 per 1/2 day.
There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn the meeting
at 8:25. The motion was seconded and carried.
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