9-26-1968REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN
VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
September 26, 1968
A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was held
on Thursday September 26, 1968 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety
Building, 700 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chair-
man Anderson presided, and the following members were present:
Sullivan, Oukrop, Hammer, Brown, Byrnes, Petersen, Neuman, Reed,
Forster, Herje. Members absent: Kahn, Roelke, Tart, Fischer. Also
present: Lloyd Roepke, Park Maintenance Supervisor and John Brenna,
Park and Recreation Director.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was MOVED and seconded that the minutes of the September 10, 1968
Special Meeting be approved as written. Carried.
COST FACTORS (BROOKVIEW)
At this time Mr. Brenna brought forth a breakdown of expenditures
as they relate to the development of the Brookview Park, Golf Course,
Community Building and the Swimming Pool. Mr. Brenna also pointed
out that a Maintenance Building for the Brookview complex was a dire
necessity. After considerable discussion relative to expenditures,
it was MOVED by Herje and seconded by Hammer, carried unanimously,
that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the Village
Council that an additional mill be levied for the development of the
park system, 2 of which should be directed toward a maintenance
building.
ARCHITECTS DRAWINGS
At this time Mr. Brenna reviewed the Brookview Pool, Snack Bar,
Pro Shop and Maintenance Building drawings. It was MOVED by Herje,
seconded by Forester, carried unanimously to approve the preliminary
drawings.
BROOKVIEW PARK - PROGRESS REPORT
At this time Mr. Roepke briefed the Commission as to progress at
Brookview. He stated that the dredging operation had started, and
that the ponds should be completed in about three weeks. Mr. Roepke
also mentioned that the park should be looking park -like come late
next summer.
PARK TOUR
The park tour took place on Saturday, September 21st. All of the
Village Parks were visited. The day was marred by a constant rain,
but those who attended enjoyed the tour.
FALL AND WINTER PROGRAM
The Fall and Winter Program brochures were distributed by Mr. Brenna,
who stated that no new programs were introduced this year.
September 26, 1968
RECREATION SUB -COMMITTEE
After some discussion, Mr. Brenna was
of the Recreation Sub -Committee to set
as fees and charges for both the pool
be resolved. Also a policy as to the
should be set. Mr. Brenna stated that
mittee members.
PROPOSAL - NEW PARK SITE
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instructed to contact members
a meeting date. Such areas
and community building must
use of the community building
he would contact the com-
At this time Mr. Philip 0. Lysne, 303 Sunnyridge Lane, a resident
of the Village and representing his neighborhood brought forth a
proposal showing the advisibility of a new park site. The area in
question is located between Neander Lane and France Avenue, and
bounded on the South by Woodstock Avenue. After considerable dis-
cussion, Mr. Brenna was instructed to check on the price of said
property and report bakc at the next regular meeting.
MEETING TIME
Chairman Anderson brought forth a proposal to change the meeting
time of the regular meetings from 7:00 p.m, to 7:30 p.m. After some
discussion, it was agreed to hold the next regular meeting at 7:30
and to add the meeting time change to the next agenda as some of
the members had already left the meeting.
GENE ROELKE
Chairman Anderson informed the members that Gene Roelke, who has
served on the Commission since January, 1964, had sent in his
letter of resignation as he is moving to Chicago. Mr. Roelke
stated that his association with the Park and Recreation Commission
and the Village of Golden Valley has been an enjoyable and reward-
ing experience. Gene's accomplishments have been many, but the one
project that stands out most in our minds is the Brookview acquisi-
tion. Uuring the two years of negotiations and final bond drive,
Gene was our Commission Chairman. It was the consensus of members
present to sed Gene a letter of our appreciation and a Certificate
of Recognition. Mr. Brenna stated that he would ready the Certifi-
cate of Recognition.
SNOWMOBILES
Frank Neuman brought forth the subject of snowmobiles and their
disposition relative to our Village Parks. Mr. Brenna stated that
when he goes to Seattle for the National Recreation and Park Congress
in October, he will talk to various directors from the Upper Midwest
and obtain their opinions regarding the use of Golf Courses and Park
properties.
There being no further business, it was MO ED an seconded, carried
unanippusly to adjourn the meeting.
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Chairman Anderson Vide -Chaff man Kahn
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