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1-18-1961Minutes of the Regular Meeting PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF Village of Golden Valley January 18, 1961 7:10 P.M. The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, January 18, at 7:10 P.M. Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Green, Scheffler, Sullivan, Ulstad, Reed and Sullivan. The minutes of the previous meeting were ap- proved. REPORT OF SPECIAL JANUARY 7 MEETING TO INTERVIEW FULL TIME DIRECTOR APPLICANTS: On Saturday, January 7, the Commission met at the Village Hall to interview two applicants: Mr. Richard D. Norris and Mr. Wm. A. Haggstrom. REPORT OF SPECIAL JANUARY 14 MEETING TO INTERVIEW FULL TIME DIRECTOR APPLICANTS: On Saturday, January lL�, the Commission met at the Village Hall to interview three applicants: Mr. John L. Brenna, Mr. R. D. Odegard and Mr. Richard L. Wilson. At this meeting the Commission held general discussions on the five applicants. The Commission voted unamiously to recommend to the Council that Mr. John L. Brenna be hired as full time Director. It was noted that Mr. Brenna was recommended by both Mr. Chas. Doell and Dr. Fitzgerald. The Commission, also, liked Mr. Wm. A. Haggstrom. HIRING OF FULL TIME DIRECTOR: Mr. Ulstad stated that he advised the Council at its January 17 meeting that the Commission had personally interviewed 5 of the 20 some applicants who applied for the position of Recreation Director, and that the entire Commission was in favor of hiring Mr. John Brenna. Mr. Ulstad then advised the Commission that the Council had accepted its recommendation to hire Mr. Brenna. Mr. Ulstad, also, said that he had telephoned Mr. Brenna on Saturday, January 14, and ad- vised him that he had been hired, subject to the Councilts approval. He further told him he would phone him, again, after the Council and Park Commission meetings this week, and that if everything went according to plan, that we would pay his moving costs from Idaho to Minnesota. Mr. Brenna was asked to secure three transportation bids. Mr. Ulstad advised that Mr. Brenna will accept the position. The Commission and Mr. Ulstad held a general discussion on whether or not Mr. Reed should continue hiring personnel for next summerls Program. Mr. Brenna had previously given Mr. Reed permission to do this, and to date Mr. Reed has hired 4 or 5 of last summer's key people. Mr. Ulstad will, again, ask AIr. Brenna his feelings in this matter when he phones him this week. Fie will, also, ask him if the Commission can be of any help to him in finding a home, supplying Park Commission records, etc. RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed advised that hockey attendance has dropped off from the first of the year, but it is still good. Mr. Reed stated that when he is contacted by persons who have never worked on our Summer Program, he tells them he will ar- range an interview for them with Mr. Brenna. Mr. Reed has been January 18, 1961, Minutes Continued told by applicant Wm. Haggstrom that Mr. Haggstrom is dis- appointed that he was not selected as full time director, but feels the Commission made a fine choice in Mr. Brenna, and that he, Mr. Haggstrom, will apply for the position of Mr. Brenna's assistant. Mr. Reed will see that bulletins are put in the Bulletin Boards supplied -by the Jaycees. Mr. Reed stated there has been a misunderstanding between our employee Don Vaia and the Lions Club on the purchase of $150. worth of hockey equipment. Mr. Vaia secured permission from a Lions Club member to purchase this equipment, but the Lions Club was not aware of this authorization. Mr. Reed will secure additional facts from Mr. Vaia, and Mr. Stockman will contact the Lions Club. The Commission held a general discussion on the continuance of Glen Reed's services until such time as our full time director is able to start. Mr. Reed's salary stopped as of the end of December, 1960. Mr. Byrnes made a motion that $100.00 be paid to Glen Reed as advisory director for the months of January, February, March and until such time as the new director is established. The motion was_ seconded and carried. Mr. Stockman will advise Mr. Reed. SANDBERG SCHOOL - skating rink and lights: As of this date things are at a standstill between the School Board and the Park Commission. The Commission held a general discussion. It was agreed that we must contact the School Board and present specific proposals that would be to our mutual ad- vantage. Mr. Sullivan will meet unofficially with Mr. Smith, and suggest.that our two Boards meet. We can work together on such things as skating, baseball, etc. GENERAL DISCUSSION OF PARKS: The Commission held a general discussion on skating rinks and liPubs. APPOINTMENT OF 1961 PARK COMMISSION OFFICERS: Mr. Green complimented Mr. Stockman on the fine job he has done as Chairman during 1960. Mr. Stockman said that it had been a pleasure working with the Board, and complimented the new members. The Commission held a general discussion. Mr. Stockman made a motion that nominations for a Chairman were in order. Dr. Petersen nominated John Byrnes as Chairman, and John- Sullivan seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. The Commission voted unamiously for Mr. Byrnes as Chairman. Mr. Stockman made a motion that nominations for a Vice -Chairman were in order. John Byrnes nominated Dr. Petersen as Vice - Chairman, and John Sullivan seconded the nomination. Mr. Green moved that the nominations be closed, and Mr. Stockman seconded the motion. The Commission voted unamiously for Dr. Petersen as Vice Chairman. Mr. Ulstad advised the Commission that the Council has elected Mrs. Scheffler and Mr. Green to s-rve for a 3 year term on the Park Commission. January 18, 1961, Minutes Continued DISCUSSTCN OF MRS. SULLIVANIS SECRETARIAL SERVICES: The Com- mission held a general discussion on whether or not to continue her services because of -- l. A new Chairman. 2. A full time Director. The Commission and Mr. Byrnes decided to continue her services as Recording Secretary for the Park Commission. OFFICIAL NAMING OF UNNAMED PARKS: Dr. Petersen suggested that at our next meeting we submit suggested names for our unnamed parks. The names can be made official, and the parks can be dedicated at later dates.- The following parks have already been officially named: Papoose, Lions, Seeman. The following parks do not have official names: Natchez, Golden Oaks (2), Plymouth, Scheid, Carlson and North Tyrol Hills, JONES PROPERTY: Mr. Sullivan would like the Commission to study this 10 acre piece of property.- Mr. Stockman advised that the Park Commission has previously looked into this land, but sug- gested that Mr. Sullivan discuss special assessments and back taxes with Mr. Ulstad, and have a report ready for the next meeting. There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:50. The motion was seconded and carried. Vic -Chairman .7 Attest:. i' airman ii C