9-17-1958Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
September 17, 1958 8:00 P.M.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly
meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, September 17, at 8:10 P.M.
Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Ostroot, Recreational Director
Reed and Recording Secretary Sullivan* The-0-nutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
By unanimous decision, the members of the Park Board wish to thank
Sheldon Ostroot for his enthusiastic, energetic and unselfish roll during
the past 32 years as part of this Board. The tremendous growth in
prestige of the Golden Valley Park Board can largely be contributed to
his presence. It is with regret and understanding that we accept his
resigr_atior_, but with sincere gratitude that he will continue to work
actively with this Board.
P,Ir. Stockman read a letter from Roger Ulstad, Village Administrator,
stating that Dr. Petersen has been approved by the Council as our new Park
Board member. Dr. Petersen was given the oath of office by Mr, Ostroot,
and was welcomed by the entire board.
NATCHEZ AREA: Mr. Stockman advised the Board it has been contacted to
level the Natchez Park area. Mr. Denzin has estimated this project will
cost up to $300. The Board held a general discussion regarding its budget.
Dr. Petersen made a motion that we authorize up to $300. to level the dirt
in this area. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed. More
work will be done in this area, if the Board's 1959 budget will allow it.
PLANS FOR SKATING: Mr. Reed will discuss last year's skating areas with
P.r. Denzin to determine if the skating program can be improved. Mr.
Stockman will discuss warming houses with Er. Denzin, lights at Seeman
Park with Marty Poquette and report to the Board at the next meeting. The
Board held a general discussion regarding frost, football, hockey and
general skating areas. Mr. Reed informed Board the S.R.A. does not handle
skating.
RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed submitted, for the Board's approval, his
revised $12,000. 1959 requested budget which he will present to the Council.
BUDGET: There was a general discussion by Board of manner in which it
would present its requested $38,000. 1959 budget to Council.
MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT: The entire Park Board, at an earlier date,
met with 11r. Mert Dresser of the Meadowbrook School District to discuss
the cooperative efforts of both Boards. Preliminary discussions concerning
Tennis Courts and the complete cooperation of the school board, where ever
possible, with our Recreational Director were considered of primary importance.
Mr. Reed advised the Board
that the L. N. Syckles
Company, St. Paul, Minnesota,
can install a Tennis Court
at a much lower cost than the estimates previously
secured for the Board. Mr.
Reed will investigate
this matter thoroughly,
and make his report to the
Board. The Board will
then advise Mr. Dresser.
There was a general discussion concerning the participation of Golden Valley
boys in the Golden Valley Recreation Football program and the Robbinsdale
Hockey program.
September 17, 1958, Minutes Continued
A representative from Chester Bird Legion Post will be invited to the next
meeting to discuss a donation of land to the Park Board.
IT37 BUSINESS: Dr. Petersen, who is a member of the Golden Valley Jay Cees,
informed Board of JC's desire to spend up to ;800., plus free labor, to
improve Golden Valley Parks. Dr. Petersen will take the following suggestions
back to the JC's: Picnic tables, benches, rehilibation of warming houses,
portable -warming houses, shelters, garbage cans.
There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn the meeting at
11:25. The motion was seconded and carried.
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