1-27-1966REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
GOLUEN VALLEY PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
January 27, 1966.
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park & Recreation
Commission was held on Thursday, January 27, 1966, at 7:00
p.m. at the Golden Valley Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley
Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Laura Scheffler
presided and the following members were present: Ray
Petersen, Stan Anderson, John Byrnes, and Daniel Oukrop.
Members Absent: John Sullivan and Elroy Roelke. Also present
were Roger Ulstad, Village Manager, John Brenna, Director,
and Phyllis Jordahl, secretary.
Minutes of the December 9, 1965, Regular Meeting were approved
as written.
PARK AND PONDING
Mr. Ulstad, our Village Manager, presented a composite picture
of our present water run-off situation. Mr. Ulstad related the
need for ponding in certain areas of the community. Mr. Ulstad
sited that Hampshire Park was originally picked up as both
park and ponding. The park is located in an area where ponding
is a factor. The ponding situation is at a point where some-
thing must be done and soon. Mr. Ulstad assured the Park
Recreation Commission that the situation at Hampshire Park will
be resolved as soon as needed land is purchased.
RE-EVALUATE NEW PARK PLANNING LAW
Dr. Petersen moved in view of some additional information regarding
the New Planning Law, that the Park & Recreation Commission
recommend changing the amount from $100 to $80, the amount
assessed per dwelling unit. The motion was seconded by Byrnes
and carried unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mrs. Scheffler congratulated Mr. Anderson, Mr. Byrnes, and Dr.
Petersen on their re -appointments. Mrs. Scheffler also intro-
duced our new commission member, Mr. Daniel Oukrop.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman Scheffler called for nominations for positions of
Chairman and Vice-chairman for the year of 1966 for the Golden
Valley Park & Recreatl6n Commission. Stan Anderson nominated
Gene Roelke for Chairman. No other nominations were brought
forth for the position of Chairman. For the position of Vice -
Chairman, John Byrnes nominated Stan Anderson. There being no
other nominations, the preceding nominees were voted in unanimously.
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PARK ACQUISITION
A motion by Stan Anderson, that we oppose the street vacation
of Archer Avenue, the reason being that we want the vacation
as access to the park. The motion was seconded by Dan Oukrop
and carried unanimously.
FEDERAL PROGRAM - Urban Beautification
Mr. Brenna briefly mentioned the possibilities under the Urban
Beautification Program. Copies of the program will be sent to
each Commission member for review.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE CRYSTAL PARK BOARD
Mr. Brenna made mention the City of Crystal has purchased 72
acres of park property north and adjacent to the Lamplighter
Estates area of Golden Valley. The Crystal Park and Recreation
Commission would like to meet with our commission and discuss
the possibility of a joint venture in the development of said
park. Mr. Brenna was to check with their director and obtain
more specific information regarding their request.
The next meeting will be February 24, 1966, at 7:00 p.m.
The Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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