6-29-1961Minutes of the Regualr Meeting
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF
Village of Golden Valley
June 29, 1961 7:30 P.M.
The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Valley, met
at its newly appointed time, the last Thursday in the month, June 29, 1961, at
7:30 P.M. Board members present: Mr. John Byrnes, Chairman, Mr. Max Green,
Mr. Ray Stockman, Mrs. Laura Scheffler and 14r. Graydon Ewald. Board members
absent; Dr. Ray Peterson, Mr. John H. Sullivan. Also present: Miss Patricia
Lynch, 'Secretary, and Mr. John Brenna Director.
Chairman Byrnes brought forth the May 17, 1961 minutes for approval. The minutes
were accepted as written.
At this time Mr. Byrnes brought forth the June Payroll and Bills. A payroll
of $1,099.37 and bills amounting to $8,027.31 totaling $9,126.68 were approved.
Correspondence: A letter was received from Golden Valley School District
granting permission to place a shelter on school property.
Shelters: At this time Mr. Brenna brought forth the disposition of our
shelter program.
(a) Utility dome scheduled for Lillian Seeman Park. Bids
will be opened June 30, on the above mentioned item.
The item should then arrive two weeks hence, installed
and panted by August 1.
(b) Canopy dome scheduled for Papoose Park has arrived.
Footings are being dug. It should be erected and painted
by July 15.
Qc) All Purpose Shelter scheduled for Golden Valley High
School Tennis Court area. Footings are also being dug,
and shelter installed by July 8,
Lawn Mower: A Toro Professional Mower was purchased to facilitate our grass
cutting program. Before the purchase the Village owned one 25 inch rotary
mower which had to tr . m all the village parks plus the entire Village Hall
area. With the new mower and its 76 inch cutting area the above job can be
cut in one—tenth the time.
Minneapolis Park Board: In regard to the Glenview Terrace Park property, a
series of meetings and talks have ensued. An arrangement was brought forth
that the Villaae and the Minneapol&i.s Park Board would appraise the said property.
From this, some equatable agreement would be reached. Apart from the above
Mr. Charles Dole inserted that he thought he could reach an agreement at a
cost figure much less than Cour appraisals would be. At this point we are
waiting for Mr. Doles return.
State Property: A bill has been signed by the Uovernor of Minnesota deeding
7.6 acres located on Bassetts Creek, situated on the northeast portion of the
village. At the present time the area is in a natural state with trees, shrubs
and undergrowth. The future disposition of the property will no doubt be used
as a natural beauty ar )a.
Summer Program: At this time Mr. Brenna brought forth a brief critique of
t1r`Tgram. He exhibited a nlayground manual and brochure and explained
eir contents. Also, he expatiated on each phase of the summer program.
Summer Program- At this time there are five full time and
two half day playgrounds in session. The total registration for
all playgrounds is 982 children. This figure represents the actual
number of children signed up at all playgrounds.
Tennis - The first two weeks instructional period 140 students and
adults signed up for instruction.
Gold' - 85 Youngsters and adults have, also, registered for instruc-
ti >n.
Swimming - 150 youngsters are participating in the first two
week swim session, located at Twin Lake Beach.
Picnic Kit - The picnic kit service has been well used. To
date no broken or lost equipm(�nt.
Knothole Baseball - Some 288 boys playing on 18 teams are playing
a regular schedule throughout the summer program.
Playground Softball - Some 7 girls teams and 8 boys teams are
participating on an inter -playground basis. Their play, also,
runs throughout the summer program.
For an over-all view, the program is coming along nicely, attendance wise, with
the terrific heat as of late, attendance is down.
Park Development: At the present the park staff consists of one supervisor
and three a ttendents. Their work schedule: One park attendent mowes continually
the other two keep ball diamonds in shape, pick up trash and in general look after
each playgrounds needs plus the above crew on Staurdays and other times when possirle.
will be constructing our park shelters.
Natchez Park -Development to Date - The streetdepartment has moved in over 100 truck
loads of 711. Our plans are to haul in at least that again. The area will be
fine graded and seeded this fall.
Golden Oaks Park West - That park located west of Orkla and south of Plymouth,
known as Golden Oaks West has been filled and partially graded. The remainder of
fill will be transferred across Plymouth Avenue to the North.
Golden Oaks Park -A strip of sod 100 feet long and 20 feet wide has been laid in
adjacent to the street area which will enhance the beauty of the park as well as
the surround'ng area.
At this time Mrs. Laura Scheffler m -wed that the Recreation and Park Commission
meet ngs shall be held at 7:00 P.M., the last Thursday of each month. Mr. Graydon
Ewald seconded the motion. Motion carried.
At this time Mr. Brenna made mention of village owned property located north of
Olympic Street between Louisiana Averuie and Jersey Avenue. This property according
to the village engineer could be turned back for private consumption. The area also
borders the Fred Jones Property. In Mr. Brenna's entimation it would be best to hang
on to the property until such time as the Fred Jones Property has been negotiated.
Mr. Ray Stockman brought forth a motion that we advise Mr. Ulstad to hold the village
owned land until such time as negotiations on the Fred Jones Property are brought forth.
Max Green seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Max Green made a motion the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded and carried.
Meting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
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