4-28-1966REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
April 28, 1966
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation
Commission was held on Thursday, April 28, 1966, at 7:00 p.m.
at the Golden Valley Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road,
Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Elroy Roelke presided and the
following members were present: Stanley Anderson, Daniel Oukrop,
Raymond Petersen, John Byrnes, John Sullivan. Members absent:
Laura Scheffler. Also present were: John Brenna, Director and
Dolores Peterson, Secretary.
Minutes of the March 31, 19663, meeting were approved as written.
HAMPSHIRE PARK ACQUISITION
Mr. Brenna related that the owners had agreed to sell said property
for $8,250, which was the appraised price. The abstract for the
property was sent to our Village Attorney, and in return a
favorable opinion was brought forth. At this time we are awaiting
the deed to the property.
Mr. Tom DeCola, who currently is plotting a city block for home -
sites, has available approximately 30,000 yards of fill. He has
asked if we might be interested in purchasing the fill. In that
the fill is located approximately two blocks from the park, the
needed material is indeed a godsend.
MOVED by John Sullivan, seconded by Byrnes that we proceed to
negotiate with Mr. DeCola for the above mentioned material,
carried unanimously.
LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS ACQUISITION
At this time Mr. Brenna showed members of the Park & Recreation
Commission those lots purchased to date and those remaining before
total acquisition. Of the 8 remaining lots, 6 will become delin-
quent in September, 1966, one is in probate court and the other
we have had no word from the owner. Mr. Brenna will send a
registered letter to the owner who has not replied.
CRYSTAL PARK BOARD INFORMATION
At this time Mr. Brenna made mention that the Crystal Park Board
would like a joint meeting concerning development of their new
park located north of Golden Valley's Lamplighter Addition. Mr.
Brenna mentioned that the Crystal Park Board was waiting for some
information from the Federal Government concerning said park and
as soon as they had received the information they would call for
a meeting date.
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GOLF COURSE
At this time Mr. Brenna brought forth a brief resume of the Golf
Course Study that was made on the Brookview Golf Course. Mr. Brenna
stated that the study reflected the operations of five Minneapolis
courses, three St. Paul courses, one in Ramsey County and the new
Braemar Course in Edina. The study relates a mode of operation
likened unto the Braemar situation where a patron card is issued
to the local resident for a reduction on green fees and certain
other privileges. The green fee itself is listed a bit higher
than Minneapolis, St Paul and Ramsey County and a bit lower than
Braemar. It was felt that keeping the rates a bit higher would
reduce the number of players and give residents more activity.
The study also includes suggestions for use of the Club House,
other than golf, and a use for a numicipal swimming pool.
Members of the Golf Committee include: Paul Senstad, Planning
Commission representative; Cliff Teresi, City Council; and Gene
Roelke, Park and Recreation Commission.
The committee is charged with the fact finding task and an
ultimate report to the Village Council.
Mr. Brenna mentioned that a copy of the Golf Course Study will be
sent to each Park & Recreation Commission member so all concerned
are kept abreast of the latest developments.
CONSTRUCTION - 1966
At this time Mr. Brenna reviewed the 1966 construction schedule:
LIONS CLUB PARK - S. -L2 - water system, turf and softball diamond
N. 2 - Black dirt, water system, trees & shrubs
WESLEY PARK - south half - grading, black dirt, water system,
trees and shrubs.
HAMPSHIRE PARK - Fi l l
WOODLAWN PARK - Shelter and hard surface area
NATCHEZ - Sun shelter and hard surface area
YOSEMITE PARK - Hard surface area and playground equipment
SCHEID - Seed and fencing
MEDICINE LAKE STUDY COMMITTEE -
The Medicine Lake Study Committee is charged with the responsibility
of developing a master plan for land usage around Medicine Lake.
The plan calls for upgrading and beautification of the lakeshore
and its environs. The Committee has been officially recognized by
the Village Councils of Plymouth, Medicine Lake and Golden Valley.
Can Oukrop has been appointed our liaison member representing
Golden Valley.
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BOND FUND EXPENDITURES 1965
Mr. Brenna stated that he will bring forth the 1965 Bond Fund
Expenditures showing the breakdown for each park and balances
left on the 1965 Bond Issue at the following meeting.
There being no further business, a motion was entertained for
adjournment at 8:15 p, m.
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--- Roelke Chairman Stanley Anderson, Vice -
Chairman
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