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2-23-19671 REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION February 23, 1967 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park & Recreation Commission was held on Thursday, February 23, 1967, at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Valley Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Roelke presided and the following members were present: Stanley Anderson, John Byrnes, Daniel Oukrop, John Sullivan. Members absent: Dr. Petersen, Dr. Yamahiro, Also present were John L. Brenna, Par!, & Recreation Director, and Phyllis Jordahl. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Oukrop, carried unanimously to approve the minutes of January 26,1967. SCHEID PAI' --"K BRIDGE Mr. Brenna related that topogs of the possible bridge location were sent to John Gustafson, P.E., and Mr. Gustafson is in the process of meeting with the Hennepin County Bridge Engineer on proposed cost estimates. Mr. Brenna again mentioned that after his last meeting with the Highway Administrator, it was felt that a percen- tage situation regarding dollars and cents is possible. Mr. Lee, the Highway Administrator, said he would call as soon as something concrete was formulated. THEODORE WIRTH PARK Mr. Brenna stated that Roger Ulstad and himself met with Mr. Robert Ruhe, Director of Minneapolis Park & Recreation System, and dis- cussed the policing situation in Theodore Wirth Park. After some discussion, it was agreed that a lack of communication between the two police departments see -red the croux of the problem. The question of Minneapolis annexing Theodore Wirth Park was dismissed. HAMPSHIRE POND Mr. Brenna checked on the possibility of utilizing the Open Space Program for the acquisition of the pond area. At present, there is 50% monies available for acquisition only. Mr. Roelke stated that since the proponents of the Hampshire area were not present, the matter be tabled. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS A contingent of 16 women representing the Golden Valley League of Women Voters appeared and presented their two year study of park development, financing and hiking and biking trails. Mr. Kathryn Herje brought forth facts and gifures showing Golden Valley in relationship to other communities in amounts spent on past and pre- sent bond issues, budgets, special assessments and capital outlay. Mrs. Herje's presentation showed very vividly a lagging behind the mentioned suburbs in amounts of money spent on park development. Mrs. Herie's presentation urged for the following items. G V PARK & RECREATION MINUTES 2-2.3-67 Page 2 1. An annual mill levy of two mills over a five year period, at which time the Village's needs be again re-evaluated. ?. The policy of charging special assessments against park pro- perty should be discontinued. 3. Permission for a test group of League of Women Voters to establish a nature trail in North Tyrol and Bassett Creek Parks. 4. Acquire the nature area located north of Duluth Street presently owned by General Mills, Inc. To the cbove, members of the Park & Recreation Commission asked many questions. Mrs. Herje asked Mr. Roelke, that the League had planned to appear before the Planning Commission and Village Council, but if that course might interfere, would Mr. Roelke please call her? The League wants to help the Park & Recreation Commission in every way possible. After the League departed, Chairman Roelke asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mrs. Thorsen on the two year study. The general consensus of members present was the idea of a two mill levy is a good one, one that we have been contemplating for sometime, but with the Brookview Recreation Area in the forefront, the suggestion of a two mill levy to the Village Council at this time would not be timely. After the election in Juee, we then will take another look at the matter. MEDLEY HILLS PARK Mr. Brenna by the use of a sketch showed Commission Members the now final acquisition of Medley Hills Pare<. The Elmo Ginkel property was finally settled two weeks ago. The six lots cost $8,231.?5. LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS PARK Mr. Brenna again, throuch the use of a sketch, showed where the Village acquired six more lots through tax delinquency. The park area as it now stands is three lots away from being completely acquired. BROOKVIEW RECREATION AREA COMMITTEE Mr. Brenna briefed all members present as to the progress of the Brookview Committee. The Committee brought forth a "Name the Area Contest" at its last meeting. They asked for our approval. After considerable discussion, it was MOVED by Stanley Anderson, seconded by Daniel Oukrop not to approve the idea because of the possibility of our citizenry feeling this might be presumptious. The motion carried, Chairman Roelke did not vote. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10 p.m. - --- / ----- 'Elroy Chairm n Roe1'<e Vice Ch irman Stan Anderson