12-9-1965r
REGULAR MEETING
of the
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
December, 1965.
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Pari: & Recreation
Commission was held on Thursday, December 9, 1965, at 7:00 p.m.
at the Golden Valley Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Raod,
i Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Laura Scheffler presided and
the followina members were present: John Sullivan, Ray Peterson,
Roy Yamahiro, Stan Anderson, and Gene toelke. Member absent:
John Byrnes. Also present were John Brenna, Director, Phyllis
Jordahl, secretary, and John Voss, Planning Commission.
Minutes of the October 28, 1965, regular meeting were approved
as written.
RECOMMENDATION - NEW PARK PLANNING LAW
John Voss of the Planning Commission was present to answer
questions on the New State Planning Law.
Durinc the month a Committee of Roelke, Yamahiro and Director
Brenna had met and discussed the possibility of a park dedication
clause and came up with the following draft:
"In subdivisions designed for residential use, encompassing more
than four dwelling units, the subdivider shall dedicate to the
Village, for public use as parks and playgrounds, an amount of
land equivalent in value to $100 per the dwelling unit where
the land being subdivided is designated for parks and playgrounds;
according to the Village Community 'Facilities Plan.
Or, the subdivider shall contribute an amount of cash equivalent
to $100 per dwelling unit based upon the number of lots in the
subdivision designed for single family homes or the maximum number
of units permitted if zoned multiple dwelling as provided by
Section of the Minnesota State Statutes.
Cash payments received shall be used only for the acquisition of
land for public parks and playgrounds.
Single Family - 400 units
2.5 units per acre
10 people per acre - 5 children, 5 adults
Land Value $3,000 per acre
Dedication equivalent to 10% or $300 per acre or $120 per unit.
Also for every 10 people - .1 acre of park is needed.
Multiple - 2,500 units
12 units per acre
30 people per acre - 6 children, 24 adults
Land Value $10,000
Dedication equivalent to 10✓/ or $1,000 or $83.00 per unit.
Also for every 30 people .3 acre of park needed.,,
Minutes of the Park & ;pec. Comm Meeting 12-9-65 Page 2
A motion by Petersen, seconded by Sullivan to approve the
preceding suggested park dedication clause and send it on to
the Planning Commission carried.
GOLDEN VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE
Mir. Bill Bossert of the Golden Valley Little League was present
to ask for some commitment from the Park Board for a new location
for the Golden Valley Little League Baseball Diamond, since the
land they are now occupying at the Minnegasco Park has been sold.
However, they will be able to use it for their 196 season.
A motion by Roelke, seconded by Sullivan:
Resolve' that Golden Valley Little League, Inc. shall be per-
mitted to improve a baseball diamond on Village Pars land in a
manner and place approved by the Park & Recreation Director and
further they shall be permitted to designate such baseball diamond
as the "Little League" diamond provided, however, that use of
such facility shall not be exclusive of appropriate general
public use, and that the improvements and facilities shall be at
all times owned by the Village.
Fwrther resolved that it is the
Recreation Commission to assist
The motion carried un&nimousiy.
PARK ACQUISITION
intention of the Park and
and cooperate in this endeavor.
Mr. Brenna stated he had presented to the Village Council, the
Park & Recreation Commission I -_coP andation for additional
park property. The Council approved of our flan and gave their
consent to our negotiations. Mr. Brenna at this time informed
the Park & recreation Commission that the Lapides property in
the Lakeview Heights area has been purchased and negotiations
are underway for the remainder of said property. Hopef_.11y the
remaining lots will be purchased by mid-February.
4INTER PROGRAM
Mr. Brenna gave a brief rundown on all of the winter activities
which included Swimming, adult & children, Basketball for the
men and boys, Volleyball, Men's night in the Gym, Schronized
Swimming, Senior Citizens, Tumbling & Trampolene, Slim Gym,
the past Football program, Skiing, and Hockey. He informed the
board that the skating rinks were all ready with the exception
of the cold weather to :make the ice.
FEDERAL GRANS IN AID
Mr. Brenna informed the Commission of Federal Aid Programs that
could be of benefit to our park system. Copies of the urban
Beautification program will be sent to each Commission member
for their study and recommendation.
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HAMPSHIRE PARK
A motion by Sullivan, seconded by Roelke, to have the Park and
Recreation Director start right after the first of the year to
formulate overall plans and definite fill for Hampshire Park
during the construction period in 1966. The motion carried with
one member abstaining.
EXPIRING TERMS
Commission members whose terms will expire the end of December
of this year are: Stanley Anderson, John W. Byrnes and Dr. Ray
G. Petersen. Members Anderson and Petersen indicated they
would enjoy another term on the Commission. Chairman Scheffler
stated she would contact Mr. Byrnes to see if he would be
interested in serving another term. Dr. Yamahiro, whose ter.r
will expire in December, 1967, mentioned that he has moved fro -n
the Village of Golden Valley and that his resignation from the
Park & Recreation Commission wo=ald be forthcoming. Chairman
Scheffler asked if board members present would submit names of
Golden Valley residents who world be interested in serving on
the Park & Recreation Commission to Mr. Brenna before December
25, 1965. In turn, the recommendation will be sent on to the
Village Council for appointment.
A motion for adjournment was entertained at 10:30 P.M.
Chairman
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Vice-Chairman