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6-10-1959Minutes of a Special Meeting PARK BOARD OF Village of Golden Valley June 10, 1959 7:10 P. M. The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at a special meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, June 102 at 7:10 P.M. Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Recreation Director Reed and Recording Secretary Sullivan. Also present were Ulstad, Snetsinger and Denzin. SOUTH TYROL LAND: Mr. Ulstad submitted a report on the land South of Tyrol Trail and 'Vest of Kaltern Lane. The land, owned by Hazel V. McCarthy, is not tax delinquent. It would cost the Park Board $3445.23 to acquire these three acres of land, a portion of which is not useable. BOND ISSUE EXPENDITURES TO DATE: The Park Board has spent approximately J�3,500. of the (97,000. Bond Issue. A report confirming this figure was submitted by the Village Hall. REY IEW OFPARK DEVELOPMENT TO DATE: di:5ff Ev _ TE -BRACE: Nothing has been done as yet in this park. The Board is waiting to hear from the Minneapolis Park Board. Mr. Snetsinger will con- tact Mr. Dhainin for a report on the submitted sketch. Mr. Reed suggested landscaping for the tot -lot area of the park. This will be tabled until Minneapolis reaches a decision. GOLDEN OAKS PARK: Mr. Stockman advised the Board of a private trailer parked in this park, and stated he has secured the cooperation of the police in removing it. Mfr. Snetsinger advised the sub in this park is cut, the grade is not set, the storm sewer is i,n, the backstop has been ordered but will not be installed until the hard surface is in. ESCROW MONEY FOR LAND WEST OF GOLDEN OAKS PARK: Mr. Byrnes made a motion that We set aside an amount of 3(b©, from Bond Issue money to be used for development in Golden Oaks Park West of Orkla Drive. Mr. Stockman seconded the motion. The notion was carried. LIONS CLUB PARK: Mr. Denzin will replace the snow fence after grading, cut the grass,RI-clean up the outfield. Mr. Snetsinger advised that the cost of grading this park has now gone $2600* over the bid price, and an ad- ditional $1100, is needed to complete this job. This is a total of $3700* over the bid. A motion was made that we complete the grading of Lions Club Park. The motion was seconded and carried. The base on the hard surface area is in, and hard surface will soon be completed. Motion was made that the Engineering Department be authorized to take the necessary steps for completing the fine grade and providing suitable surfacing for infields at Lions Park. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Snetsinger and Mr. Reed will contact Ray Sactor of Dundee Landscaping regarding fine grade, will contact Mr. Denzin regarding his help in this park and will make recommendations to the Board. NATCHEZ PARK: The rough grade in this park will be started when grade at Lions Park is finished. Motion was made that the Engineering Department be authorized to take the necessary steps for completing the fine grade and providing suitable surfacing for infield at Natchez Park. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Snetsinger and Mr. Reed will discuss fine grade with Dundee Landscaping, and report to the Board. Motion was made that we keep $3000. in Bond Issue funds in reserve for hard surface area at Natchez June 10, 1959, Minutes Continued Park. The motion was seconded and carried. Motion was made that we purchase one 121 high backstop with 20t back and 101 wings from Crowley Fence for Natchez Park. The motion was seconded and carried. PAPOOSE PARK: Mr. Ulstad advised Board that the Hennepin County Work House furnished labor for the laying of sod in this Park. Mr. Stockman will write a letter to Superintendent of Work House. Mr, Wally C aryl, representing the Babe Ruth League, was present at the meeting, and requested a starting date for the use of this park. Mr. Reed advised that his League may go in Mon- day, June 22. A motion was made to purchase one Horizontal Ladder to be installed in Papoose Park. The motion -was seconded and carried. SCHEW PARK: The Board was advised that the Council has passed on its plans for the highway to pass through this area at the North end of Schied. Dr. Petersen made a motion that we set aside the amount of $10,000. from Bond Issue money to be used for development in Schied Park. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion carried. Mr. Denzin will keep the grass down. SEEMAN PARK: The base for the hard surface area is in, the sod is almost fi.ni.shed,_there was a general discussion of left center field and Mr. Denzin will remove the poles and old basket. OAK GROVE SCHOOL: There was a general discussion regarding the Board doing a small amount -of work on this school's ball diamond. Mr. Byrnes made a motion that we authorize Mr. Reed to put the Oak Grove School diamond in playing condition. Mr. Stockman seconded the motion. The motion was carried. GOLDEN VALLEY SCHOOL BOARDS This Board has been very cooperative regarding the use of the school in our Summer Recreation Program. The Park Board held a general discussion regarding tennis courts. A motion was made to accept specifications and plans for double tennis courts at Golden Valley High School, 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, July 8, at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Room of the Village Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, on a double tennis court for Golden Valley High School. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Stockman will secure a definite location from Mr. Dresser, and advise Mr. Snetsinger. The School Board will be invited to our July 8th meeting. A permanent backstop will not be ordered at this time. Mr. Reed, after securing cost approval from the Board, will purchase a backstop on wheels. MISCELLANEOUS: The Board discussed the painting in different colors of park equipment. Mr. Denzin has hired part-time help. Mr. Reed will pur- chase bases for all diamonds at $8.00 per set. Mr. Reed will give Mr. Denzin a list of repairs and improvements for our Park man to make. Dr. Fitzgerald, who was attending another meeting in the Village Hall, visited our Park Board meeting, and the Board was extremely pleased to meet him. [ELLS: Mr. Snetsinger advised that the Engineering Department will ask for bids for wells on the basis of one each for the three parks, rather than in sets of two and three. A motion was made to accept the new proposals of well specifications as suggested by the Engineering Department. The motion was seconded and carried. June 10, 1959, Minutes Continued SHELTERS: Mr. Stockman and Mr. Reed reported on their meeting with Mr. Dhainin. Mr. Dhainin studied our shelter plans, and suggested the sketch might be improved. He further suggested the Parr. Board contact Mr. Doell, and pay for professional service. Mr. Stockman will contact Mr. Doell. Shelters are contemplated for Seeman, Lions, Natchez and Schied Parks. BASKETBALL GOALS: Mr. Stockman submitted a sketch from Crowley Fence, the cost being V'98.00 a pair installed. Dr. Petersen made a motion that we authorize the purchase and installation of three sets of basketball goals complete for Seeman, Lions and Golden Oaks Parks at $498.00 a pair in- cluding installation from Crowley Fence. The motion was seconded and carried. RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed submitted a detailed report on his progress to date. He would like to hire an additional high school student. He asked the Board to approve or disapprove the hiring of Mr. Stockman's daughter. The Board approved. Mr. Reed would like to purchase benches to be placed near backstops. He will contact Mr. Steve Hlady for a sketch and price, and report to the Board. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:10. The motion was seconded and carried. Attest: Secretary SOUTH TYROL LAND: Please see correction in minutes of June 17, 1959 minutes. 1 J