11-16-1960Minutes of the Regular 'Ieeting
PARK AND RECR?ATION CO?,7,,1ISSION OF
Village of Golden Valley
November 16, 1960 7:00 P.L.
The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Valley :net at its
regular monthly meeting at the Village Hall, I"Tednesday, November 16, at 7:00 P,:,�T.
Present were Stoclffnan, Petersen, Scheffler, Sullivan, Ulstad, SnetsinLser, Reed
and. Sullivan. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
RECREATION REPORT: Hiring of Full Time :':Ian: The Commission and Mr. Ulstad held
a general discussion. Mr. Ulstad reported that several applicants have contacted
him at the Village Hall, and he advised each one that applications will not be
taken until we have advertised. The advertisement will be published shortly,
and at our December meeting :1r. Ulstad will present applications from the 5 or 6
men he recommends for the position. These applications will be reviewed by the
Commission. Mr. Reed mentioned that the man hired will not be able to start
before February or March, and suggested that we go ahead and start hiring the
staff for next Summer. This will be discussed, again, at our Decomber meeting.
!Ir. Reed advised the Commission of his 77inter basketbr-.11 program. There will be
4 locations: Golden Valley High School, Noble, Westview and Sandberg. T --1r. Reed
stated that the schools charge the Park Commission for the use of their facilities,
and that a different amount is charged by each school. The Commission held a
general discussion. John Sullivan will discuss this matter with 1.1r. Smith, and
'.4r. Ulstad will talk with Mr. Newell.
GOLDEN VALLEY RECREATION ASSOCII� TION: MIr. Reed stated he has been approached by the
Golden Valley Recreation Association. They feel that their funds of w;1200. a year
from the Community Chest will stop when we hire a full time man. The Commission,
`:Ir. Reed and Pyr. Ulstad held a general discussion. Mr. Ulstad will call i:x. Harry
Harris of Hopkins, to find out what this suburb did about SRA funds when it hired
a full time man. The Commission will write to Mr. Stan Anderson and ask if his
organization will attend our December meeting to discuss this matter.
SKATING: Mr. Ulstad anal Mr. Snetsinger have reviewed the 14 skating locations
suggested at our last meeting. They advised there will be no skating area pro-
vided at the church on Winnetka Avenue, and that the Regent area is doubtful.
Therefore, there will probably be 12 locations. The Noble School principal has
requested that we flood this area with a hose rather than a truck, and, also,
requested that we install hockey boards. Mr, Ulstad will investigate and advise.
There was a general discussion of lights at Carl Sandberg School. Tar. Sullivan
will review this matter with Mr. Smith.
i.IISCEL,LANEOUS: The Commission held a general discussion of what should be done
with egent ark next Spring. Mr. Snetsinger reported that the tennis courts are
in good shape, and that he will see the nets are taken down. Someone has walked
on the Golden Valley High School courts with football shoes. 17P, will notify the
school. The entrance to these courts has been planned, and the school has been
notified. The Commission held a general discussion on baseball.
'T... CHAS. DOFLL: 'Mr. Snetsinger has the park sketches that were made sometime
ago, and the Commission will write Mr. Doell asking if he will come to the Village
Hall at his convenience to review them.
COLDEN VA?LEY JAYCEES: Dr. Petersen reported that the 4 bulletin boards donated
by the Jaycees are available for placement. The Village will supply the help.
The Commission will write a thank you letter to the Jaycees for the 4 bulletin
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boards, the 11 benches and their participation in Bob Richard's Day. Information
about their fine work will, also, be sent to the Suburban Press. T"Ir. Ulstad will
check to see what has been done about reimbursement of the 2 benches damaged by
vandals.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at
8:25. The motion was seconded and carried.
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