4-25-1968REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN
VALLEY PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
April 25, 1968
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission
was held Thursday, April 25,,1968 at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Valley
Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Anderson presided, and the following members were present:
Sullivan, Oukrop, Tart, Hammer, Kahn, Brown, Byrnes, Fischer, Forster,
and Herje. Members absent: Roelke, Petersen, Reed. Also present:
Director John Brenna, Park Foreman Lloyd Roepke, Secretary Lois Schaaf.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Kahn, seconded by Brown, unanimously carried to approve
the minutes of March 28, 1968 with one correction noted.
BROOKVIEW SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
Bill Forster reported on the meeting at which Mr. Bucky Johnson from
the Minneapolis Park Board talked about golf in the Minneapolis Park
system. It was suggested that all members study the minutes of that
meeting caref...11y to determine whether or not any of their policies
would be feasible when making plans for Brookview.
PARK & RECREATION SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT (Combined Meeting)
Mr. Sullivan showed the two proposed plans for Brookview Park, and
explained them in detail including road changes on Plan B as sketched
in pencil. Mr. Brenna read a letter from the Village Engineer and
Village Planner stating that Western Avenue should be left open and
the new road put in as per Plan (B). After much discussion a -notion
was made by Sullivan, seconded by Kahn, unanimously carried to call a
public meeting with the people in that area, the Village Engineer and
Planner to solve the traffic problem. MOVED by Kahn, seconded by
Byrnes, unanimously carried to accept Plan B with changes to (Park)
road as designated in pencil, excluding any plans for Western Avenue.
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Mr. Brenna distributed copies of a survey showing typical salaries
in various municipalities and explained the duties of a Program Super-
visor. MOVED by Hammer, seconded by Brown, unanimously.carried for
Mr. Brenna to allow for a Program Supervisor in next year's budget.
BROOKVIEW POOL AGREEMENT
Mr. Brenna stated that he had contacted the Brookview
people regard-
ing additional pool use, (as per our agreement
now stands we have
three weekday mornings from 8:00 a.m, to 11:00
mornings. Mr. Brenna related that Brookview wants,
a.m.). We need five
in return, every
Wednesday and Saturday from November 1st until
January 1st plus
New Year's Eve. In light of our request of 48
hours of time, the
above mentioned days seemed a bit out of line.
Therefore, the
Swimming Program for summer 1968 will go back
to the beach. Mr.
Brenna stated that the three days set forth in
the agreement will be
used in some facet of our summer program.
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FRED SEED PROPERTY
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Mr. Sullivan reported that he had met with Mr. Seed regarding his
property. At this time he (Mr. Seed) is unable to quate a price
on this land, as he has a commitment with a developer. It may be
a year before any decision can be made, but he will keep us informed
as to the situation. Mr. Sullivan stated that he would keep in touch
with Mr. Seed and keep the Commission advised.
STATE PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION SPRING CONFERENCE
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Mr. Brenna explained the program for the two day conference in
Owatonna on May 2nd and 3rd and asked for two members of the Commis-
sion to volunteer to attend as lay -representatives. Fischer, Kahn,
Tart and Hammer expressed interest and would check to see if they
were free to go.
SCHEID PARK BRIDGE
Mr. Brenna stated that Mr. Art Lee, the County Highway Administrator,
informed him that our additions to the Bridge Agreement which we sent
last month seemed acceptable, and that a final letter of transmittal
would be forth coming.
Mr. Brenna suggested that when the Bridge Agreement does arrive, we
should hold a meeting with the residents of the area in regard to ,
the design of the bridge.
SOUTH TYROL ASSOCIATION
Mr. Brenna informed the Commission that he had attended a meeting at
the home of Mr. Robert Provost, 1429 South Tyrol Trail on Sunday
evening, April 21, 1968. The Association was very pleased with the
plans for a backstop and hard -surfaced area. They have some money
available and would like to put it towards some equipment for the
park - such as benches.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Mr. Brenna mentioned that he had met with the Golden Valley Planning
Commission and explained the planning, acquisition, development and
future needs of our park system. Also, a comprehensive picture of
our recreation program was brought forth.
SUMMER PROGRAM
Mr. Brenna reported that plans for the summer program had been
started, and that all personnel would be hired during the next week.
The program is to be much like last year's with the exception of
Knothole Baseball. This will be restricted to T -Ball only, becuase
of the expansion of the Little League Program. Plans are in the
making for more teen-age activities - excursions, etc.
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Mr. Anderson reminded the Commission that evening golf instruction
was discussed at the end of last summer's program. Mr. Brenna stated
that plans were in the making.
PARK DEVELOPMENT
The following plans are to be carried out as soon as extra help comes
in. North end of LIONS PARK - final grading, water system and seeded.
Hampshire Park - black ac—fit is there - to be graded, water system to
e put in and seeded. NORTH TYROL - backstop. LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS -
fill. MEDLEY HILLS - rouges gr ng. Mr. Brenna stated that we have
money in the bu�Jcget for one more full-time man, and that he is look-
ing for one at the present time.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mrs. Jordahl, the Commission Secretary for the past three years, sent
a letter thanking all members for her lovely gift and expressed the
pleasantness the Commission showed over the years.
There being no further business, it was MOVED by Sullivan, seconded
by Fischer, unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
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Chairman Stan Anderson
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Vice -Chairman Dave Kahn