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Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting
PARK AND RECREATION COIUUSSION OF
Village of Golden Valley
October 31st 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, Thursday, October
31st, 1963, at 7:00 p.m. Board members present: Dr. Ray Petersen,
Chairman, Max Green, John Sullivan, Graydon Ewald, Ray Stockman, and
Laura Scheffler. Board member absent: John Byrnes. Also present
were John L. Brenna, Director, and Cindy Olson, Secretary.
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chairman Petersen. The
minutes from the September 29th, 1963, meeting were then called for
approval. Graydon Ewald moved they be approved. Laura Scheffler secon-
ded. Minutes were approved as written.
BASSETTS CREEK PARK
Chairman Petersen discussed the fill that was mistakenly dumped in
Bassetts Creek Park. He felt that it would not happen again and stated
that the cost did not come out of our budget.
PARK TOUR
John Sullivan stated that the Councilmen were very impressed with the Park
Tour, which took place on Saturday, October 26th. In general, the Council
was amazed at the progress of the park system in the last two years.
LION'S CLUB PARK
John Brenna presented the layout plan for Lion's -ark. Mr Brenna discussed
the playground equipment, shelters, and future expansions. The Park
Department hopes to complete the grading, underground sprinkling system,
and seeding next year. Chairman Petersen inquired about youngsters May
areas. Mr. Brenna explained that the upper area would be unsupervised;
and the lower area would be centered around supervised play. Chairman
Petersen felt that two play areas was somewhat extravagant and that the
tax payers might complain. Ray Stockman also felt that the two areas were
unnecessary, and possibly they should not be separated. Mr. Brenna
pointed out that the playground equipment was becoming more modernistic,
and Max Green suggested that if the split play areas did not work, the
portable equipment could easily be moved. Chairman Petersen felt that
further thought should be put on changing the tot areas and finding an
accessible area. He also would like to know the expense of the tot lots.
Ray ,Stockman felt that the area set aside for the future pool ought to
be out in use. He pointed out that 9011'o of the activity would take place
in only 50% of the Park, Chairman Petersen concluded this discussion,
stating that many new ideas had been suggested and it will be brought up
again when more information is available.
Fleeting - October 31, 19'3
SCHIED PARK
It was pointed out that the people were impatient for the solution to the
busy street and getting their children across. Ray Stockman said that
definite lights were needed and something has to be done
before 1965 when the park will be completed. It was agreed to send a
letter to the Council and request immediate action.
FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS
John Brenna gave a resume of the activities now in action. Fie stated
that they were all quite successful. The football season ended and was
also very successful. The basketball, slim gym, Senior Citizens, swim-
ming, and synchronized swim are all in full swing. It was suggested that
the basebsll begin earlier next year. Information on the skiing should
be out within a few weeks.
BUDG :a,T
Chairman Petersen inquired if the full 164 budget had been approved.
John Brenna said that he did not know for sure yet. The Bond Fund
break down was explained by Mr. Brenna and then discussed.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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