10-22-1962Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK AND RECREATION C0114ISSION OF
Village of Golden Valley
October 22, 1962 7:00 P.M.
The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Valley met
at its regular monthly meeting at the Village Hall, Monday, October 22nd,
1962 at 7:00 P.M. Board members present: Dr. Ray G. Petersen, Chairman,
John W. Byrnes, Max Green, Graydon Ewald and Mrs. Laura Scheffler.
Board members absent: Ray Stockman and John H. Sullivan.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Petersen. He
then called for the approval of the minutes from the September 24, 1962
meeting. The minutes were approved as written.
Mr. Brenna then brought forth a brief resume of the fall and winter
program. The Fall Midget Football program ended last Saturday.; The
Winter Basketball program for youngsters will begin December 1st.
Present activities that are underway are: Swimming Instruction for
youngsters; Women's Exercises and Volleyball Classes; Synchronized
Swimming; Men's Volleyball; Adult Dance; Mens Basketball League;
Swim Team; Senior Citizens; Men's Basketball; Teen Dances; Adult Swim.
A probable activity come winter is Skiing Instruction.
Mr. Brenna then brought forth two items relating to Park Aquisition.
One: South Tyrol property - at present the property is used for ponding
purposes, half of which belongs to the Village of Golden Valley, and
the other half in a private estate. There are mixed emotions in the
area in the establishment of a park area. The estate portion of the
property is asking a price of $6,000 over and above their back taxes
and special assessments which is also $6,000. According to the holders
of the estate, the asking price of $6,000 is negotiable. In talking
with Mr. Ulstad, he thought an offer of $1,000 by the Park and Recreation
Commission to the estate holders would be a fair offer. The Village
portion of the property at present is being developed for a skating
area this winter.
Two: Fred Jones property - negotiations with Fred Jones and the Village
Street and Engineering Departments are presently underway., for the
building of a road on the West side of his property so that he can get
into some high ground, also owned by Mr. Jones. It is our understanding
that he will relinquish the other 5 acres to the Park Department for
back taxes.
(Max Green has finally painted our Tree Farm sign on Plymouth Avenue.
Max, thanks a lot!)
At this time Mr. E. G. Roelke, co-chairman of the Swimming Pool
Committee, was introduced. He explained the Committees final report
to the Park and Recreation Commission. All members present were
very much enthused and voted unanimous appreciation for a job well done.
At this point, discussion insued among members of the Park and
Recreation Commission relative to presenting the findings to the City
Council. Two points were brought forth that needed additional
clarification. One - a preliminary sketch and engineering features
of the Pool. Two - a more concrete figure as to Pool cost. Mr. Roelke
mentioned that the above information could be obtained quite readily.
At this point, Mr. Max Green made a motion that the Golden Valley
Park and Recreation Commission take the recommended report in total,
their summary and recommendations and pass these on to the City
Council for their review. Mrs. Laura Scheffler seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
Again, Mr. Max Green moved that in conveying the Swimming Pool report
to the City Council that we indicate our interest to propose a
separate and concomitant recommendation for a bond issue to further
the development of Golden Valley Parks. John Byrnes seconded the motion.
The motion Carried.
Board members instructed Mr. Brenna to place the Park Board on the
City Council's adjenda at their next meeting, November 7 at 7:00 P.M.
Also the Board will meet at 7 P.M. that same evening with the Swimming
Pool Committee to dove -tail: their presentation.
With no further business, the Park and Recreation Commission adjourned
at 10:30 P.M.
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