9-24-1964PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1964
Special Meeting (Park Development) September 24, 7:00 p.m.
Board members present: Chairman, John Sullivan, Laura Scheffler, John
Byrnes, Stan Anderson, Ray Peterson, and John Brenna. Board members
absent: Graydon Ewald and Elroy Roelke.
A special meeting was called to discuss future Park development. In
view of our Park system and the start that has been made, Mr. Brenna
understands that additional monies for continuance will not be avail-
able next year.
Mr. Brenna then brought forth a proposed breakdown on the future park
needs. Included were fourteen park areas for development, one area
for acquisition, and a shop and storage facility. The total figure
being $574,970.00.
Also Mr. Brenna brought forth a breakdown as to revenue that has been
ear marked for park construction starting in 1959, and where the money
has gone:
Revenue: 1959 - Sept. 1, 1964 $174,658.83
Expended: Sept. 1, 1964 $169,034.37
Board members present discused the proposed needs at great length. Dr.
Ray Peterson moved that we propose to the Golden Valley Village Council
a Park Bond Issue in the amount of $574,970.00 to be completed in an
estimated five year period, and the question be placed in the December
election. Laura Scheffler seconded the motion.
Chairman John Sullivan asked Mr. Brenna to set a meeting with the Village
Council to discuss the Bond Issue at their earliest possible convenience.
ThereL-Qping no fur her business the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
C At rman
Vice -Chairman
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