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Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF
VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY
February 13th 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, February
13, 1961 at 7:00 P.M. Board members present: John Sullivan, Chairman,
Graydon Ewald, Stanley Anderson, John Byrnes, Raymond Petersen, Laura
Scheffler and Elroy Roelke. Also present: John Brenna, Director, Cindy
Olson, Secretary, and Lloyd Roepke, Park Foreman.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Sullivan. The
minutes from the January 30th, 1964, meeting were then called for approval.
Laura Scheffler moved they be approved. Raymond Petersen seconded. The
minutes were approved as written.
DUTCH ELM PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Brenna recapped the current progress of the Dutch Elm Committee. On
February 20th, seven Scout Troops will meet in the Village Hall for a
meeting that will ready them for a Village wide survey. The survey will
take place during the month of Marah. It is the Committee's feeling that
a tree count must come first. Then certain recommendations regarding the .
disease will follow.
TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTY
Mr. Brenna informed the Park and Recreation Commission of tax delinquent
property that is available. Said property or Outlot 1 is located between
Regent Avenue No. and Noble Avenue No. paralleling Bassett's Creek. After
much discussion, Dr. Raymond Petersen moved that the Park and Recreation
Commission acquire said delinquent property. Mrs. Laura Scheffler seconded
the motion. The motion carried.
BASSETT'S CREEK PROPERTY
Mr. .Brenna brought forth that the strip of land bordering Bassett's Creek
between C.S.A.H. 66 and St. Croix Avenue No. has changed from our previous
proposal. The strip of land now affords a 300' width, whereas before we
had a 50' right of way from the middle of the creek both ways. In view
of this new development, Mr. Brenna asked the Park and Recreation Commission
for its recommendation. After considerable discussion, Graydon Ewald
moved that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the Village
Council to acquire Lot 6, Block 1, Hipp's Graceful Plaza Addition, which
we understand is in part 300' wide, for Park purposes. Mrs. Laura Scheffler
seconded. The motion carried.
PARK DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Brenna brought forth a resume of our park system, explaining the over-
all;picture. Mr. Brenna then explained the work to be performed this
coming summer. Seven parks will receive development work. The parks are:
Lion's Club, Wesley, Scheid, So. Tyrol, Woodlawn, Natchez, and Yosemite.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mr. Brenna explained the position of the Park and Recreation Commission
as it relates to overall Village government.
SCHEID PARK ACCESS
Mr. Stanley Anderson asked what has been done in regard to a crossing on
C.S.A.H. 66 for those persons living North of same. Mr. Brenna explained
that letters of correspondence have been in transit Both ways with the
Hennepin County Highway Department for over 2 years. The latest letter,
received one month age, gave us 2 criteria to meet regarding an overpass.
One is virtually impossible to meet,the other can be met. There also was
the suggestion of a marked crosswalk. It also mentioned that we could
contact Mr. Sim Fisher, their traffic man, and discuss the problem further.
It was the consensus of all members present that we set up a meeting with
Mr. Fisher to discuss the problem.
TRAIL WAYS
Mr. John Sullivan instructed Mr. Brenna
and other officials as to the legality
property.
JOT_NT MEETING
to check with the Village Engineer
of Trail Way signs upon Village
Mr. Brenna mentioned that a joint meeting of the Village Council, Planning
Commission, Bassett's Creek Citizen's Committee, and the Park and Recreation
Commission will be held February 25th, 7:30 P.M. at the Village Hall. A
reminder will be sent beforehand.
There being no further business, Raymond Petersen moved the meeting adjourn.
Elroy Roel a seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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