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Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF
VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALIEY
July 8th
7:00 p.m.
The Park and Recreation Commission of the Village of Golden Val -ley met at its
regular monthly meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, July 8, 1964 at 7:00 p.m.
Board members present: John H. Sullivan, Chairman, Elroy Roelke, Raymond Petersen
and Laura Scheffler. Board members absent: John Byrnes, Graydon Ewald and Stanley
Anderson. Also present: John L. Brenna, Director, Cindy Olson, Secretary, Mr. Sam
Fisher, Director of Safety Services of Hennepin County, Mr. S. Earl Ainsworth,
Hennepin County Commissioner and Mr. L.P. Pedersen, Hennepin County Engineer.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Sullivan. The minutes
from the May 21st, 1964 meeting were then called for approval. Raymond Petersen
moved they be moved. Elroy Roelke seconded. The minutes were approved as
written.
1964 SUMMER PROGRAM
Mr. Brenna explained most of the summer activities that are now in session.
They all are most successful, with many children participating.
PARK DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Brenna explained the work done to date on the parks and what will be ac-
complished by late this fall.
SCHEID PARK
The population census around Scheid Park was explained by John Brenna. He stated
that no other land was available to the North of the park for park purposes. It
was felt that signs were not sufficient and that a footbridge was the only solu-
tion to the problem. Mr. Fisher asked if the census was of potential participants.
Mr. Brenna said that it was. He also stated that the Safety Council would back
the Park and Recreation Commission's action. Mr. L.P. Pedersen inquired about
who would Pay for a footbridge that would cost between $21,000.00 and $26,000.00.
He said that there were many heavily traveled areas that warrant these footbridges
more. Mr. Fisher said that the speed limit had been dropped from 40 m.p.h, to
35 m.p.h. on C.S.A.H. #66. He said that he felt that adult supervision and
pedestrian flasherswould be a good solution and would only cost $6,000.00. Mr.
Pedersen stated that when the road was built, the Golden Valley Village Council
actually accepted the proposed right-of-way plan in 1959. Mr. Ainsworth then
asked if the Council or the County Board had been made aware of this problem.
Mr. Sullivan said that they had not been formally informed yet, but would be
in the near future. Mr. Fisher suggested that the Park Department patrol the
area at the height of the Park activities with an off-duty officer or a deputized
citizen. He stated that in five ,years these crossings will be a more common
problem and by then there may be a solution. Mr. Pedersen said that to initiate
a bridge, the Golden Valley Village Council must send a, letter to the County
Board and then, if accepted, it would take a year to build. It was suggested
by Mr. Ainsworth to take action irithin the next six weeks. Mr. Sullivan thanked
Mr. Pedersen, Mr. Fisher and Mr. .Ainsworth for their time and help.
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AVAILABLE LAND
John Brenna mentioned that Roger K. Ulstad knew of some land (approx. 12
acres) on Glenwood Ave. and Ardmore Drive that was available for park
purchase. It was decided by the Park andRecreation Commission that it
would be a nuisance for the Park Department to keep up. Raymond Petersen
moved that the area located [Jest of Ardmore Drive and North of Glenwood
Ave. not be accepted for park purposes. The motion was seconded by Elroy
Roelke. The motion carried.
GOLF COURSE
Mr. Brenna informed the Park and Recreation Commission that there is a
possibility of acquiring the Brook -view Golf Course, although much pre-
liminary work has to be done. Board members were very enthusiastic about
the possibility and, if the idea came to pass, they would be 100% behind
it.
The next regular meting will be held on July 30th at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, Raymond Petersen moved the meeting adjourn.
Elroy Roelke seconded. The meeting adjourned at 1G:15 p.m.
Vice -Chairman
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