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3-30-1960Minutes of a Special Meeting PARK -AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF Village of Golden Valley March 30, 1960 7:00 P.M. The Park and Recreation Commission of Golden Valley met at a special meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, March 30, at 7:00 P.M. Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Ewald, Green, Scheff ler, Sullivan, Ulstad, Snetsinger, Reed and Sullivan. Two visitors were also present: Mr. Perry Pearson and Mr. Tom Ertl. Mr. Stockman addressed the Commission, explained that he would not be able to stay for the meeting, and turned the meeting over to Dr. Petersen. The two guests were introduced, and they stated they had only come to visit. RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed's report is attached. Mr. Reed brought up golf instruction for next summer. The Commission and Mr. Reed held a general dis- cussion regarding activity interest, suitable location or the possibility of renting a driving tee during the day, fee to be charged, safety and length of instruction. The Commission agreed it would like to see golf lessons offered as a part of summer program. Mr. Sullivan made a motion that we authorize Mr. Reed to investigate the possibilities and proceed with the best possible plan for children and adults for golf lessons during Summer Program. Mrs. Scheffler seconded the motion. The motion carried. FULL TIME DIRECTOR: The Commission and Mr. Reed held a general discussion. It was agreed that we wait until next fall to hire a full time Recreation man. Mr. Jerry Ferguson's salary as assistant Recreation Director will be adjusted. Mr. Ulstad and Mr. Reed will present to adjusted figure to the Commission. BOB RICHARD'S DAY: The Commission and Mr. Reed held a general discussion on location for this event to be held July 9. The Golden Valley High School area was decided upon. As -the $aycee's are going to sponsor this day, Dr. Petersen will, again, bring it to the attention of this group. The Commission, Mr. Snetsinger and Mr. Ulstad held a general discussion on condition of Park ground. Because of weather no work has been done as of this date. The Village will try to get Parks in best possible condition for Babe Ruth and Little League tryouts. Mr. Reed will furnish Mr. Sullivan with a list of the small ball diamonds that can be used for Little League practice- after May 15. SWIMMING POOL PROJECT: The Commission held a general discussion. The Com- mission will go before the Council on April 5, to request that a Swimming Pool Committee be appointed. SHELTERS: The Commission held a general discussion on the Pease Dome Shelter. Additional letters will be written to distributors to secure more information. GLENVIEW TERRACE: Mr. Ulstad has contacted the Minneapolis Park Board, and they will give us an answer within two weeks. GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS: Mr. Reed will meet with the school athletic director, and arrange a suitable working agreement. J. C. BENCHES: Dr. Petersen will advise Mr. Altman that the Village will help the Jaycees distribute completed benches. March 30, 1960, Minutes Continued INFORMING PUBLIC OF BOND ISSUE MONEY EXPENDITURES: Mr. Ulstad and the Commission held a lengthy discussion. It was decided that if this information is presented to the public, the best way to do it would be to publish it in the May Village News Letter, and then invite anyone with questions to an open meeting in June. Mr. Ulstad and Mr. Reed will prepare a suggested article, and present to to Commission at April meeting. The Commission held a general discussion on whether or not members should have individual duties. Mr. Ulstad suggested that when a full time Director is hired many of the details in which the Commission is now involved will be eliminated. Dr. Petersen suggested that the public be informed of any new land the Commission acquires. The Commission should also consider the naming or re -naming of Park Areas. POND IN NORTH 'TYROL HILLS: Mr. Byrnes stated he had been contacted by Mr. Galden regarding the raising of the water level of the pond behind the homes on Parkview Terrace. The homeowners would pay for the water, if the Village would furnish the equipment. As this pond is not open to the public, and as it is used for the purpose of ponding, the Commission decided it cannot artifically raise the water level. Mr. Byrnes will so advise Mr. Galden. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 10:10. The motion was seconded and carried. V ee-Chairman Attest: C hai TYn BOB RICHARDTS DAY: Please note the correction in the minutes of April 20, 1960. 1 1 RE.CXEIMON DIUCTUR = S REPORT TO PAFK COL1,133IuN 3130160 1. Si;, of -the Park Gonaission staff took a tour of all -she park areae on &.rinday March 27th. The ?feather conditions prevented a close, inspOction of the areas, but it vais well. worth -while for all of us_, and a -reminder of all the work racing; u:: in po..-k development. 2. "rogross Report on the oummer i'rogram Planning: s, Ttern key people have alreaay been hired fo+ the eight week program commencing dune 20 tlL u August 7.2th. Several applications have; been ret-arned to me, and intervi evrs will start s,_�on. -� °Chere is a need I feed_ for golf instruction this summer. sir. 3ruce kiderson of tide University staff (teaches ;olf all. year -- 9 mo. ) would ? i-,ce to hold glasses this si-mmer here, but would nc;ed to make more than the rzoninal 4�5Q0 paid to male ernpl.oyees. He has bees out to Sheid Park this week, and feels it would work out vrell. I Mould like to discuss the possibilit-y of this addition to our progra;n. Good new, -3J.1 The Lincoln Jr. !i €;h School pool mill be avz1lable for us this .surmier. Jerzy Ferguson has the application blanl-s, butthat is a mere; formality, since the pool is reserved for Golden Valley. Same cha". ge as last year . *17.00 per day (9®12 JUJI) 3. Discussion with Dr. Fitzgerald, . . Upon request, he will write us a letter sug esti.ng salary for a full timo Recreation i,eader., dependent upon e.cperience: etc. Upon request, he will make recorrxeendations for a full-time man,) He keeps track of all the recreation graduated from 4i..nnesota, p lus all the readers in the: Mid -sweet area. He has already called mo with the names of two experienced men -,,vho would be interested in the position John Brenna 3 yrs. Director of narks/Recreation at Pocatello, Idaho Ronald Hurst 5 years 11ajor supervisor for �pls. Vark Commission Has a :vaster ° s Degree in recreation He said Ferry Ferguson lacks experience "on his orr-n't, but is a good man for his age and being a recent graduate. 4,, Rev. Dob Richards I have not been able to get much ground -work done on his "Sports Dray" in Golden Valley. I would like to suggest a joint meeting with the JC°s, Park Ccrmnission, and also Jerry itrennan of the W'heaties Sports Federation. It right also be wiEe to invite a man from `she General .,ills Co. and school board represe:ntativegp Glen A. Reed.