5-20-1959Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
May 20, 1959 7:10 P.I.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly
meeting at the temporary Village Hall, Wednesday, May 20, at 7:10 PeMs
Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen and Recording Secretary Sullivan.
Also present were Ulstad, Snetsinger and Denzin. The minutes of the
April 15 regular meeting, and the minutes of the two special meetings on
May 6 and May 13 were read and approved.
PAPOOSE PARK: Mr. Denzin reported this park is now up to grade, and that
6000 yards of sod for a total of $960. or 16� a yard will take care of this
park. Mr. Clayton Lisy, 3235 Major Avenue, and Mr. Doug Johnson, 3300 Lee
Avenue, represented the Papoose Park area at this meeting. They stated
that the people in this area are not satisfied with the park because of
the dust and dirt created by the ball diamond. A general discussion was
held on the problems of this park. The representatives suggested the
entire park be sodded, and were told this would be impractical because
winter flooding for skating will kill a portion of the grass. Also, the
entire Park cannot be sodded with present fill. The representatives then
asked if the Park Board would check with the Minneapolis Park Board to
see what it does with areas it floods. This will be done. Dr. Petersen
made a motion that we proceed, as soon as possible, with sodding the entire
Park of Papoose with the exception of the part that is in gravel. If this
arrangement proves to be unsuccessful, we will reconsider the gravel sur-
faced area in the Fall. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Ulstad
will take charge of this project, and will contact the Hennepin County
Work House for possible labor.
GOLDEN OAKS PARK: The Board held a general discussion. It was decided
nothing will be 'done in this Park until the Hard Surface area is completed.
Mr. Byrnes made a motion that we install the most suitable Back Stop at
Golden Oaks Park. Dr. Petersen seconded the motion. The motion carried.
12 foot wings were suggested, with the addition of a hood at a later date,
if desired. Mr. Stockman will discuss this matter with Mr. Reed, order the
Back Stop and advise Mr. Snetsinger when to set the stakes.
Mr. Bruce McNeil and Mr. Charlie Runcie, representing the Tyrol Hills As-
sociation, were present at the .meeting. They stated that a section of
land South of Tyrol Trail and best of Kaltern Lane is being used as a play
area for the children in this neighborhood, and that the parents in this
area have been maintaining this land by mowing, seeding, etc. However,
the Sewer Department has run a sewer diagonally across the land, and it
cannot be mowed. The Tyrol Hills Assoc. contacted the Sewer Department,
were promised action and nothing has been done. Mr. Ulstad stated he will
contact the Sewer Contractors to see what can be done. The Park Board then
asked what it could do, and was told it might keep this land in mind for
future acquisition for park purposes. There was a general discussion.
Mr. Stockman made a motion that we investigate the possibilities of event-
ually acquiring the following area in South Tyrol: South of Tyrol Trail
and Vest of Kaltern Lane. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Ulstad
will check on the tax situation.
GOLDEN VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD: The Board and Mr. McNeil held a general dis-
cussion on tennis courts. Mr. McNeil was given the Carlson-LaVine price
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of $12,287.77 for the tennis courts at Seeman Park to be used as a guide.
Xr. McNeil stated his opinion is that we should advertise on tennis courts.
He will follow through with the School Board, and the Park Board will hear
in the near future. Mr. Ulstad submitted a sample of the Bond Issue ballot
which reads in part: "for the purpose of partial development, improvement
and equipment of existing park lands and recreational areas."
TABULATION OF BIDS ON BALL DIAMONDS: A motion was made that we enter into
a contract for Tennis Court3 iy Hard Surface Play Areas with Carlson-
LaVine Company, and, also, contract for dirt fill for Soft Ball Diamonds
with Fred Thomas. The motion was seconded and carried.
BABE RUTH LEAGUE: Mr. Wally Caryl, representing this League, was present
at the meeting. He asked if Golden Oaks and Papoose Parks could be used
for this League's games this season. He was told to contact Glen Reed.
WELLS: There was a general discussion on wells.- A motion was made to
accept specifications and plans for two 6" wells at Lions and Seeman Parks,
and for three 6" wells at Lions, Seeman and Natchez Parks, and place on
file in the office of the President of the Park Board. The motion was
seconded and carried.
Motion was made that we advertise for bids to be opened on Wednesday,
June 17, at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Room of the Village Hall, 7800
Golden Valley Road, for two 6" wells at Lions and Seeman Parks, and three
6" wells at Lions, Seeman and Natchez Parks. The motion was seconded and
carried.
GLENVI 31 TERRACE: Mr. Snetsinger submitted a sketch of this area. The
sketch w ill be submitted to Felix Dhainin, Friday, May 22, by Mr. Stockman.
Dr. Petersen stated he talked with Mr. Harold Gravure at our open meeting
on March 11. Mr. Gravure, who is an employee of Honeywell, stated at that
time that this firm might be interested in donating or loaning for a
specified time a portion of land between Douglas Avenue and the railroad
tracks for park purposes, The Board asked Dr. Petersen to contact Mr.
Gravure, and if there is still interest, that he invite Mr. Gravure to a
Board meeting. If Mr. Gravure comes to a future meeting, Dr. Petersen
will discuss Village liability insurance, and the removing of Park Board
equipment from a loaned piece of property with Mr. Ulstad or Mr. Kane
prior to this meeting.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting
at 9:40. The motion was seconded and carried.
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