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3-16-19601 Minutes of the Regular Meeting PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF Village of Golden Valley March 16, 1960 7:15 P, V. The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, March 16, at 7:15 P.M. Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Ewald, Green, Scheffler, Sullivan, Nadasdy, Ulstad, Reed and Sullivan. Nir. Ulstad presented Mayor Nadasdy to the new Commission. Mayor Nadasdy addressed the Commission as follows: "The increased size of the Park Board was a matter that was discussed by the Village Council prior to the time I want on my trip. The feeling of the Council has been that the Park and Recreation program in this Village has a long way to go. Three of your members have sat on this board for a period of time, and have done a remarkable job with what little they have had to work with. One of you has been here a little longer than the others. There has been a change in the thinking of the entire Village. We want a Park and Recreation program of which we can be proud. I think we all are thinking in the terms of the same end results. Perhaps we may have different ways of getting there. There is no question in my mind but what the Council will give you full cooperation. You new members have accepted a responsibility in becoming members of this Board. We are grateful for your willingness to accept this responsibility. This Board will make recommendations. These recommendations must be approved by the Council for the entire future pro- graming of Park and Recreation work. In addition to recommendations, you will work out a program which is subject to the approval of the Council. There will be new programs developed within the Village and outside of the Village. A Swimming Pool is in the immediate future. This Board will have to move care- fully and come up with recommendations for the Council to act on. This, in broad, general terms, is the feeling of the Council as best I can express it at this time. The Council would like to have the Board ask questions. I definitely feel you will have more cooperation from the Council. Clarence Scherer is the Councilman who will work with this Board." The Commission questioned Mayor Nadasdy: Q: Were new members appointed because of locations in which they live within Village? A: The Council intends that each member will work on the Commission for Village as a whole without special regard for his or her organization, and each section of the Village is represented. Q: Now that Commission can only recommend, will Council be represented at our meetings so there will be better understanding between us? At The Council will be advised of the Commission's request. Q: Now that Commission has been increased in size, will recommendations carry more weight? A: The Council had -in mind that an almost certain increase in funds will come because of increased size of Commission. A larger Commission will help to accomplish more in a shorter time. Mr. Stockman made a motion that the Commission as a whole pledge its full cooperation to the Village as a whole. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried. Mayor Nadasdy thanked the Commission for its support. RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed brought the new members up to date on the history of the last two summers of recreation in Golden Valley. He passed out sheets covering the Philosophy of Recreation and last summer's Recreation Report. He discussed the fact that after July 1 of this year, he will no longer be able to March 16, 1960, Minutes Continued direct the Summer Program. The Commission and Mr. Reed held a general discussion. idr. Ulstad provided the entire Commission with individual notebooks covering pertinent Park Board information. Each member is responsible for his or her book, and will keep it up to date with all new information received. Mx. Byrnes passed out the budget report broken down by quarters, and explained it. Mr. Stockman presented the 1957 Survey Report to each member, and explained it. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Mr. Ulstad informed the Commission that a Chairman and Vice -Chairman should be elected. A general discussion was held. Mr. Ulstad made a motion that nominations for a Chairman were in order. Dr. Petersen nominated Mr. Stockman as Chairman. Mr. Ewald seconded the motion. The Com- mission voted unanimously for Mr. Stockman as Chairman. Mr. Ulstad made a motion that nominations for a Vice -Chairman were in order. The Commission, again,held a general discussion. Mr. Green nominated Mr. Byrnes for the posi- tion of Vice -Chairman. Dr. Petersen seconded the nomination. The nomination was carried. 'lir. Stockman took over the meeting and addressed the group. He would like to designate individual responsibilities.to members. Mr. Stockman and Mr. Byrnes will outline a plan, and present it at the next meeting. The Board held a general discussion on past Park Board history, and on the new projects it wishes to accomplish. Mr. Reed suggested that each Commission member introduce himself. A special meeting was called for March 30. A tour of Village parks will be conducted by Mr. Reed on Sunday, March 27. LAND NORTH OF PLUOUTH AVENUE: Mr. Ulstad advised that we are going to proceed with condemnation of 41 acres. We will now have about 9 acres of Park land in this area. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 10:05. The motion was seconded and carried. e -Chairman Attest: 'd Chaff an �l 1