1-10-1963Minutes of a Special Meeting
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF
Village of Golden Valley
January 10, 1963 7:00 P.M.
The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Valley met
at a Special Commission meeting at the Village Hall, Thursday, January 10th,
1963 at 7:00 P.M. Board members present: Dr. Ray G. Petersen, Chairman,
John W. Byrnes, Max Green, John H. Sullivan, Ray Stockman, and Mrs. Laura
Scheffler. Board members absent: Graydon Ewald.
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 November 29, 1962
meeting. Mr. John Byrnes questioned the Boards offer of a "general
endorsement" to the 'Pathways for Golden Valley' idea brought forth by
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Gordon at our last meeting. After considerable
discussion it was decided that additional information and investigation
should be obtained before the board brings forth a "general endorsement"
for the project. Motion to this effect was brought forth by Mr. John
Byrnes, seconded by Laura Scheffler. Motion carried.
At this time Mr. John Brenna brought forth a resume sheet of the Winter
Program. Questions were asked pertaining to rink maintenance. Mr. Brenna
stated that due to the unusual weather it had been a problem. But now
that the cold weather is with us, our rinks should be in top shape.
Terms for three of the Park Board members have terminated: Mr. Ray
Stockman, Dr. Ray Petersen, and Mr. John Byrnes. Mr. Max Green brought
forth a motion to keep the three Board members in question for another
term. All. members present approved whole heartedly. Mr. John Sullivan
seconded. Motion carried. The three incumbent Board members will
serve terms of three years each.
Also at this time nominations were open for new officers for the Park
and Recreation Commission. Mr. Stockman nominated Dr. Ray Petersen
to serve as Chairman for another year. He also nominated Mrs. Scheffler
as Vice -Chairman. Mr. Max Green moved nominations be closed. Mr. Sullivan
seconded. All Board members present approved thereof.
Mr. Brenna brought forth that the question of including the Park issue
along withthe Pool issue should be included at this time, and that the
cost estimates will be available and final at the January 31st meeting.
At this time Mr. Brenna presented a plan of action regarding the steps
to be taken for our Pool and Park Bond Issue: Publicity, Target dates,
Board Meeting, and Council Meetings.
To clarify responsibility in setting up and recommending to the Park
and Recreation Commission a Pool Engineer, it was the consensus that
the Pool Committee will be the Principals.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned
at 9:45 P.PSI.
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