4-19-1965Minutes
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION OF
THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY
April 19, 1965
Special Meeting
Board Members present: Laura Scheffler, Chairman, Stan Anderson,
John Byrnes, Ray Petersen, Gene Roelke, John Sullivan and Roy
Yamahiro. Also present: John Brenna, Director and Dolores
Peterson, Secretary.
Chairman Scheffler called the meeting to order.
Minutes of the March 30, 1965, special meeting were approved as
written.
VILLAGE COUNCIL BOND ISSUE APPROVAL
Chairman Scheffler reported on the Village Council meeting of April
6, at which time a bond issue for $185,000 was approved. The
Council also stated that the $18,000 which is to be drawn from the
contingency fund for 1965 summer development until bond issue
monies are availabli�, is to be returned to the contingency fund
should the bond issue be passed.
Chairman Scheffler also reported that in speaking with Mr Ulstad,
he suggested that the Park & Recreation Commission come before
the Council for formal endorsement for bond issue publicity pur-
poses. It was decided that the commission make the request for
.endorsement of the bond issue at the May 4th Village Council
Meeting. John Brenna was asked to notify the press and request
a p5cture be taken at the time of endorsement for publication.
SCHEID PARK
There was discussion at great length concerning that portion of
Scheid Park lying north of CSAR #66. It was moved by Gene Roelke
"that we appoint a committee to examine the Scheid Park Property
exchange proposal with the viewpoint of determining what portion
of this property we should seek to retain for a future bridge or
other needs." John Byrnes seconded the motion and it was carried.
Chairman Scheffler then appointed Gene Roelke, Chairman, Stan
Anderson and John henna to said committee.
BOND ISSUE PRESENTATION
Mr Brenna explained his intentions for his presentation to the
Volunteer Group following the commission meeting.
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HILLSBORO AVENUE
Mr Roelke brought forth a question pertaining to the grading and
graveling of Hillsboro Avenue which traverses our proposed acqui-
sition area. Mr Brenna mentioned he had talked to Mr Sorensen
about the above proposal and Mr Sorensen will dissuade any attempt
of a proposed roadway.
The next eeting of the Commission will be held April 29, 1965.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55, to be followed by a joint meeting
of the Park & Recreation Commission and bond issue publicity
volunteers.
JOINT MEETING:
Laura Scheffler, chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission,
greeted the volunteers present and asked that each introduce him-
self and mention the group he represented.
The meeting was then turned over to John Brenna. Mr Brenna presented
all park areas in relation to their accessibility and usefulness
to Village Residents. He then showed aerial views of each park and
explained the intended improvements for each, provided the bond
issue passes.
Following the presentation Mr Brenna asked for questions and sugges-
tions from those present.
Suggestions for publicity were: lawn signs, bicycle safety literature
and bumper stickers.
John Murphy, the Village Finance Officer, explained maturity time
schedules for 10, 15, and 20 year retirement periods.
Mr Brenna then aked for volunteers for chairmanships of various
committees he felt necessary:
Grass Roots - Don Brockel
Brochures - Max Green
League of Women Voters - said they must wait until the meeting
and an official endorsement had been made.
Regional Presentations - Max Green, Burt Brown, Jean Farni,
Kathy Herje, and all Commission members.
A meeting will be called of all chairmen as soon as possible after
the League of Women Voters meeting April 28, 1965.
The meeting was adjourned.
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