9-21-1960Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK AND RECREATION COMDTISSION OF
Village of Golder_ Valley
September 21, 1,960 7:05 P. Al,
The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Valley met at its
regular monthly meeting at the Village Hall, ',Vednesday, September 21, at 7:05 P.M.
Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen,-%vald, Green, Sullivan, Ulstad, Snetsinger,
Reed and Sullivan. The minutes of the August 17 regular meeting and the
September 7 special meeting were approved.
BUDGET: Mr. Ulstad advised that the Council has granted the Park & Recreation
Commission a 1961 budget of ,*47,600. or 3.5 mills. This will include a full
time dir ector with both park and recreation experience. The Commission and
Mr. Ulstad held a general discussion on the cuts that will have to be made in
our suggested budget of $55,547. 1.1r. Ulstad will present, in detail, the revised
figures at our next meeting. The Commission held a general discussion on the
reduction of the Summer Recreation Staff for 1961. This year's Staff consisted of
24 persons. The Commission held a discussion on a standardized yearly Park &
Recreation budget of 3.5 mills. The Commission feels that with the millage rate
going up each year, 3.5 mills will take care of our needs. We know we cannot
commit future Councils tD this figure, but we should vo rk toward this end.
RECREATION: Mr. Reed was welcomed back as part time director for the remainder
of this year. The Commission, Mr. Ulstad and T:1r. Reed held a general discussion
on the hiring of a full time director by January 1. Mr.. Reed will secure a
suggested application form from Dr. Fitzgerald. Mr. Ulstad recommended
advertising in a newsletter that covers 48 states. We must pay tie fare for any
out-of-town applicants we bring in for an interview. The Commission agreed on the
following qualifications: a man rather than a vaman because of the unfinished
status of our parks, a BS degree in recreation and a year or two of experience.
Mr. Ulstad will interview all of the applicants, and then eliminate the group
down to 6 or 8. The Commission will talk with the small group picked by Mr.
Ulstad. Mr. Reed recommended Jerry Ferguson, and, also, John Brenna who is now
working in the State of Idaho, for the position. Mr. Reed stated that Dr.
Fitzgerald has recommended Mr. Ron Hurst who has been an assistant in Bloomington
for 2 years. Mr, Reed further stated tha t the Recreation Director in Crystal
stated at a salary of $6300. per year, and +I -at Mr. Brenna is presently earning
$6500.
The Commission will write to 'Ar. Ferguson and compliment him on the 1960 Summer
Recreation Program. We will, also, inform him that the Council has given us the
authorization to hire a full time director beginning in 1961, that applications
will be tarn in the near future and that we hope to find his among them. Mr.
Ulstad will inform 11r. Ferguson that Mr. Reed has been hired a part time director
for the remainder cf this year.
Mr. Reed stated that football in Golden Valley will begin October 1 for a period
of 6 weeks. Notices wi 11 be sent to both Catholic and Public Schools to all
boys in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades. The Commission and Mr. Reed held a general
discussion of the parks to be used for football, and Mr, Snetsinger will notify
Earl to put in the lines*
itr. Murphy will notify Mr. Reed what portion of the budget remains for Winter
activities.
The Commission held a general discussion of the 16 skating rinks needed for this
Winter.
September 21, 1960, Minutes Continued
LIGHTS AT GOLDEN OAKS PARK: Mr. Snetsinger advised that he has received an
estimate on 5 lights to be attached to 1 pole. The lights will have a meter,
will go on automatically, will be turned off manually and can be adjusted to
light different areas of the pa?k. He suggested the pole be placed behind the
backstop. He is now waiting to hear from Northern States Power Company
regarding the power. In the meantime, he will have the pole and lights
installed.
M81ING POOL PROJECT. Mr. Green reported the Committee has held no more meetings,
Ed he feels they are discouraged. The Commission and P:Ir. Ulstad held a
general discussion on whether or not the Committee should be desolved. It
was decided that for the time being, the Commission will. take no action.
SHELTERS: Mr. Ulstad presented a sketch of a $1214 to $1514 shelter similar to
the one owned by the Minneapolis Park Board off Wayzata Blvd. in Bryn Iviawr given
him by Mr. Doell. The Commission held a general discussion on the park
location for a shelter, and whether or not this Bond Issue expenditure would
be vii se -- Seeman Park would be ideal for shelter, but it has had more develop-
ment than any other park. The Commission decided that if a shelter is con-
structed, only one will be constructed at this time. Mr. Doell will be invited
to attend our next meeting at which time we will discuss Seeman Park as a location,
the sketch presented tonight and one larger, cost, and interior and exterior
materials.
The Commission and 14r. Ulstad held a general discussion of park land.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at
9:45. The motion was seconded and carried.
Attest:
Cha i an
BUDGET: See correction made in the October 26, 1960, minutes.
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