5-28-1968REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN
VALLEY PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
May 28, 1968
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission
was held Tuesday, May 28, 1968 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety
Building, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman
Anderson presided, and the following members were present: Roelke,
Sullivan, Oukrop, Tart, Hammer, Kahn, Brown, Byrnes, Petersen, Neuman,
Fischer, Forster, Herje. Members absent: Reed. Also presnet:
Director John Brenna, Secretary Lois Schaaf.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Kahn, seconded by Hammer, unanimously carried to approve the
minutes of April 25, 1968 with one correction noted.
SCHEID PARK BRIDGE
Chairman Anderson read a letter and the agreement from Mr. Lee, the
Hennepin County Administrator, regarding the Scheid Park Bridge.
After cnnsideralbe discussion, it was MOVED by Kahn, seconded by
Herje to defer the above item until clarification is received on the
following paragraphs of said agreement,
Paragraph #4 - Fencing
Paragraph #7 - Liability
Paragraph #8 - Construction Cost,
and if said clarification can be brought forth at the June 11th joint
meeting of the Brookview Sub -Committee and Recreation Sub -Committee
and satisfied by said committee members, the Agreement can then be
acted on at that time in behalf of the over-all Commission.
STATE PARK & RECREATION ASSOCIATION SPRING CONFERENCE
Dave Kahn and Larry Fischer reported on the Conference in Owatonna,
Minnesota that took place on May 2nd and 3rd. Their consensus being
one which founded a close relationship between Directors and Board
Members from around the state; they also expressed a very enjoyable
experience by so attending.
PUBLIC MEETING - TRAFFIC PATTERN - WESTERN AVENUE
At 8:00 p.m. Chairman Stan Anderson turned the meeting over to Vice -
Chairman Dave Kahn, who called the Public Meeting to order. Thirty-
eight (38) residents were in attendance. Vice -Chairman Kahn explained
the road patterns as they relate to the area in question and read a
letter from the Village Engineer and Village Planner.
Much discussion ensued. After a briefing by Mr. Lowell Odland, the
Village Engineer and comments by Mr. Otto Schmidt, the Village Planner,
many ideas came forth from the residents present. Such ideas as:
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a boulevard road, next to the present Western Avenue; a road from
Highway 55 south to the Brookview parking lot, a complete stoppage
of traffic culminating in a cul-de-sac at the western end of Western
Avenue, and that stop signs should be put in at the corners of
Western Avenue and Western Terrace. Mr. Odland stated that he would
place said stop signs at these designated corners.
Mr. Brenna stated that when the final plans for the Park are com-
leted, he would send a card to residents in the area.
Mr. Kahn thanked the residents in attendance for their many fine
ideas, and the Public Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
CORE CITY PROGRAM
At this time Mr. Brenna mentioned that he was working with the
Northside Settlements on a summer interaction program. Mr. Brenna
stated that when he had more detailed information, a complete des-
cription will be brought forth.
SUMMER PROGRAM
Mr. Brenna brought forth a brief recap of all summer programs and
their starting dates.
PROGRAM FOR MENTALLY RETARDED
Mr. Brenna mentioned that the third week of the Day Camp Program
will be devoted to the mentally retarded youngsters in Golden Valley.
There being no further business, it was MOVED by Roelke, seconded
by Petersen, unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Chairman Stan Anderson
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Vi e -Chairman Dave Kahn