7-8-1959Minutes of a Special Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
July 8, 1959 7:00 P.M.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at a special meeting
at the Village Hall, Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00 P.M. Present were Stockman,
Byrnes, Petersen, Recreation Director Reed and Recording Secretary Sullivan.
Also present were Snetsinger, Ulstad and Fergason.
OPENING OF BIDS ON TENNIS COURTS FOR GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL: Mr. Stock-
man opened the bids on one double tennis court. The bids are as follows:
Carlson-LaVine Inc., Mpls. $12,351.00
Northland. Constructors, Inc., Mpls. 11,672.79
Mr. Stockman made a motion that the bids be turned over to the Engineering
Department for inspection according to our specifications, and, also, that
they be presonted to the Golden Valley High School Board for its cons id-
erat ion. The Board will attend the School Board meeting, Monday, July 13.
The Board held a general discussion regarding the amount of money the
School Board should be expected to pay. The Park Board will suggest a 50-
50 arrangement. The Board will secure legal information from Stan Kane
for the Working Agreement, and present this information at the School Board
meeting. Park Board and School Board useage should be included in agreement.
BUDGET REPORT: Mr. Byrnes reviewed the quarterly report furnished by the
Nage Ham, and stated our budget is in good shape.
BACKSTOP BENCHES: Mr. Reed submitted prices and sketches from Steve H1ady
on two type of benches - one type for $32.00 per bench, and another for
$40.00 per bench. The Board held a general discussion. Mr. Stockman
made a motion that we purchase 3 pair of benches at $80.00 a pair from
Steve H1ady for Lions, Seeman and Papoose Parks. The motion was seconded
and carried. Mr. Reed and Mr. Snetsinger will determine location.
Mr. Ulstad will secure a price from Clarence Scherer on hard wood benches.
When additional benches are purchased, the Board will consider the dif-
ference in price between an installed bench, and a bench which a park man
will install.
RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed reported the Recreation Program is going very
well.
Mr. Reed and the Board held a general. discussion regarding the hiring of
additional Summer Recreation help. Mr. Stockman made a motion that we
allow the Recreation Department to go $600.00 over budget. Dr. Petersen
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The extension of tennis instruction date was discussed. The Board decided
to close on the scheduled date.
Mr. Reed submitted a new equipment book for the files.
MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. Denzin will be asked to the July 15 meeting to discuss
the park man.
'Esc -row money for Glenview Terrace will be decided at the next meeting.
The Board rrill not purchase a Brander at this time.
July 81 1959, Minutes Continued
The Health Department has given its okeh to our Wells.
The Board will check with the Minneapolis Park Board to see what it
suggests for Bulletin Boards.
There was a general discussion on all Parks.
NATCHEZ PARK: The Board held a general discussion on the grading of this
park. Mr. Stockman made a motion. that we continue to fill Natchez Park,
and bring it up to grade for a maximum of $2000., under the supervision
of the Engineering Department. Dr. Petersen seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting
at 9130. The motion was seconded and carried.
Secret
Attest:
Pre,p,Aent
Wells: Please note the correction in the minutes of the July 15, 1959,
meeting.
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