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7-15-1959Minutes of the Regular Meeting PARK BOARD OF Village of Golden Valley July 15, 1959 7:10 P,Me The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, July 15, at 7:10 PeYo Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Recreation Director Reed and Recording Secretary Sullivan. Also present were Snetsinger and Denzin. The minutes of the June 17 regular meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the June 24 special meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the July 8 special meeting were read and approved as corrected. WELLS: This portion of the July 8 minutes was corrected to read: We are waiting for an okeh on Wells from the State Board of Health. PARK LABOR: The Board and Mr. Denzin held a general discussion regarding park labor for 1960. Mr. Denzin stated he could not do the required amount of work with the manpower he now has, and suggested one man in the winter and two men in the summer* The Board and Mr. Denzin discussed the hiring of one additional man with recreation experience to work only during the Summer Recreation Program. When hiring future park labor, the Board will consider a marts Recreation experience, and, also, his knowledge of land preparation. Mr. Denzin was asked to make definite suggestions to the Board for its 1960 budget. PARK EQUIPMENT: The Board asked Mr. Denzin to recommend whatever new equipment is needed. Mr. Denzin suggested the purchase of a heavy duty 24" power lawn mower. He stated that perhaps the Village would pay for one- half of it. Mr. Denzin and Mr. Sorensen will check on a mower. Mr. Denzin will secure an estimate on new hose, and he stated seed will be needed for next spring. The Board suggested purchase of a small infield roller. GENERAL DISCUSSION ON PARKS: This fall Mr. Denzin will repair land around Seeman tennis courts. He will, also, remove certain trees from Natchez Park. Backstop benches were discussed with Mr. Denzin. He was told that the Board has purchased and installed 3 sets because of the heavy main- tenance schedule this summer, but if additional benches are purchased this fall, they perhaps can be installed by the park man. Mr. Reed sub- mitted a price of x$13.52 per bench not installed from Clarence Scherer. There was a general discussion of elevation of tennis courts at Seeman. Mr. Snetsinger will contact Crowley Fence regarding Natchez backstop. MINUTES: The Board and Mrs. Sullivan held a discussion on the length of Park Board minutes. The Board feels the minutes are legal public records of Park Board activities, and should continue to be as detailed as they have been in the past. A motion was made to allow Glen Reed to spend an additional $200. for clerical services. The motion was seconded and carried. TABULATION OF BIDS ON GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS: Mr. Stockman reported on the School Board Meeting. The School' suggested the placement be brought closer to the road, and, therefore, closer to the School.. From an engineering viewpoint Mr. Snetsinger approved this move. Elevation was also discussed. The courts will drain into the creek. The School Board expressed interest in the installation of lights to allow dancing on. the courts. The School Board will pay :$5000* toward this project with payment July 15, 1959, Minutes Continued to be made to the Park Board in 1960. MAINTENANCE: The School Board will take care of year-round maintenance, and the Park Board.will take care of major repairs. Mr. Snetsinger will secure a description, and the Park Board will draw up a contract. USAGE: There was a general discussion. The Board feels these courts should be open to the public during the summer after 6:00 P.M. each week day, and all weekends. The Board will discuss the School's tennis team's needs with the School athletic department. Also permits for special events were discussed. Pyr. Stockman read a letter from Don Sorensen recommending that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Northland Constructors, Inc., Mpls., for Tennis Courts to be constructed at the Golden Valley High School in the amount of $11,672.79. Pr. Petersen made a motion that we accept the bid from Northland Constructors, Inc., Mpls.9 for double Tennis Courts to be placed at Golden Valley High School in the amount of $11,672.79, this amount to be paid out of Bond Issue funds in 1959, with subsequent reimbursement for $5000* from the Golden Valley School Board in one ,year. Mr. Stockman seconded the motion. The motion carried. SHELTERS: Thpl•e was a general discussion of the shelter at Golden Valley Golf Course, and of the shelter in Columbia Heights. Northland Constructors is the contractor for the Columbia Heights shelter, and Mr. Snetsinger will investigate price. BOND ISSUE AND BUDGET EKPENDITURES TO DATE: A report will be made at the nex _._ t 6 m� _.ee._t.i_n __ _. _--__ _ --- _ _ — - . �.- g._ BASKETBALL GOALS: There was a general discussion of the poor installation job d,oie on the baslmtball goal at Seeman Park. Crowley Fence will investigate, and make any corrections necessary to move it off the hard surface area. Crowley Fence will be notified to stop work on the basket- ball goals for Golden Oaks and Lions until the one at Seeman Park has been corrected* There was a genera]. discussion on the addition of a penalty clause on future bids. Mr. Byrnes feels this clause should be included. Mr. Snetsinger stated this would automatically raise the price. 1960 BUDGET: The Board held a general discussion regarding the preparation oI� ots 1960 budget, and this matter was tabled until the next meeting. Mr. Reed stated he has been approached by the Golden Valley Recreation Association with the request that the Park Board take on some of the winter activities. Mr. Stan Anderson will be invited to the next meeting. RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed submitted a detailed report of the Sumner Recxee �fl`on a-c-'Evities. LAND WEST OF REGENT AND NORTH OF CULVER ROAD: Mr. Stockman will have a report far the next meetio.g - __._ �. �.. WELLS: Mr. Sorensen advised the Board it will cost no more money to tivait July 15, 19590 Minutes Continued to install un.dergroand discharges than it would to install them now. Mr. Stockman made a motion that we accept the suggestion of the Engineering Department regarding underground discharges and not add them now. The motion was seconded and carried. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:30. The motion was seconded and carried. Attest: L' Pres' t USAGE: see correction made on September 16, 1959, minutes. 1 1 1