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Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF
VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY
May 21st 7;30 P.M.
The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Valley met
at its regular monthly meeting at the Village Hall, Thursday, May 21,
1964 at 7:30 P.M. Board members present: John H. Sullivan, Chairman,
Graydon Ewald, Raymond Petersen, John Byrnes, Stanley Anderson and
Laura Scheffler. Board member absent: Elroy Roelke. Also present:
John L. Brenna, Director, Cindy Olson, Secretary and Mr. Sam Fisher,
Hennepin County Traffic Engineer.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Sullivan. The
minutes from the April 16th, 1964 meeting were then called for approval.
John Byrnes moved they be approved. Graydon Ewald seconded. The minutes
were approved as written.
SCHEID PARK ACCESS
Mr. Brenna related the problem confronting the people living north of
C.S.A.H. 66 trying to cross over to Scheid Park. He stated that he and
Mr. Sam Fisher, Hennepin County Traffic Engineer, had looked at the site.
Mr. Brenna then introduced Mr. Fisher. Mr. Fisher stated that many of
the children crossing would be of elementary age and should have adult
supervision crossing the highway. He suggested warning signs indicating
pedestrian crossing, paint on the roads and crosswalk signs. He stated
that the speed limit will be lowered from 40 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h. and
the area can be established as a playground area. John Sullivan asked
if people heeded these signs. Mr. Fisher said that they do help for a
while but the people soon become immune to the signs. Stanley Anderson
stated that there is a blind approach coming West on the highway and signs
will not help. He felt that supervision would be difficult for an entire
day and that every means of safety should be taken. Raymond Petersen
stated that even he would be afraid to be responsible for a group of
children on such a heavily traveled area. Mr. Fisher suggested that he
go ahead and have the County put up a series of signs. The Village must
keep up the maintenance of the painted pedestrian crossing after they are
initially installed. Raymond Petersen questioned the possibility of an
island in the center of the 4 lanes of traffic. Mr. Fisher stated that
this would not be possible since there is not enough room. Stanley
Anderson inquired about a foot bridge. Mr. Fisher said that it was very
unlikely that we could meet the requirements. The County has installed
only one,foot bridge and it cost between $35,000.00 and $10,000,00. The
standards of the National Bureau of Public Roads for pedestrian signals
is 600 vehicles per hour for 8 hours out of 24 and 150 pedestrians for
any 8 hour period. He felt that a stop sign would cause rear end acci-
dents because of the blind approach. He suggested that we write to the
County Engineer for information on a foot bridge, and possibly take a
survey among the parents and see how much supervision would be available.
by alternating days and walking the children or even driving them across.
The Park and Recreation Commission decided to go to the Safety Committee
and the Council and request them to endorse a letter to the County Eng-
ineer informing them of our desires.
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1964 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Mr. Brenna explained the work being done in the different park areas and
approximately what will be accomplished by the end of the summer.
RECREATION
Mr. Brenna explained when the summer program will begin and what activities
will be offered this year.
DUTCH ELM PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Brenna informed the Park and Recreation Commission of an informal meet-
ing with the Village Council and the Dutch Elm Committee. The Dutch Elm
Committee members presented an Ordinance to regulate the control of Dutch
Elm disease. The Village Attorney will look it over. A trimming program
was recommended for all trees on Village owned property and an annual
trimming program involving all Village owned trees. A spraying program
was also recommended for any diseased tree. A 500 foot area around the
tree will be sprayed and the diseased tree will be cut down and burned.
The Committee felt that a Street Tree Program be enacted, involving a
study by a professional.
The next regular meeting will be held on June 25th at 7:30 P.M.
There being no further business, Raymond Petersen moved the meeting adjourn.
John Byrnes seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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