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REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN
VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 25, 1968
The Rugular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was held
on Monday, November 25, 1968 at 7:30 p.m, in the Public Safety
Building, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chair-
man Anderson presided, and the following members were present: Kehn,
Sullivan, Tart, Hammer, Brown, Byrnes, Petersen, Neuman, Fischer,
Forster, Herje. Members absent: Oukrop, Reed. Also present:
Richard Rosland, Assistant Recreation Director; Lloyd Roepke, Park
Maintenance Supervisor; John Brenna, Park and Recreation Director;
Lois Schaaf, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Kahn, seconded by Forster to approve the minutes of the
October 28, 1968 meeting with the following addition, Requested
Park Site - location of park site - France Avenue and Highway
SNOWMOBILE COMMITTEE REPORT
Dave Kahn, Chairman of the Snowmobile Committee, read the report of
the November 18. 1'?68 meeting, as follows:
"Based on materials digested by the Committee (and hereto attached)
the Committee recommends to the Park and Recreation Commission that
present ordinances No, 1060:00 - 1060:110 remain as written.
The Committee recognizes the community's interest in snowmobiling
and offers the facilities of the Park and Recreation Department as
headquarters for any local snowmobile groups wishing to form a club.
The Director and the department will be ahppy to serve in the capacity
of coordinators of club activities.
The Committee recommends that the Commission call to the attention
of Golden Valley residents that the Commissioner of Conservation in
the State of Minnesota has made available a listing of snowmobile
trails throughout the State of Minnesota. One of those of parti-
cular interest to Golden Valley residents, and within our own
corporate limits is Theodore Wirth Lake,
In summary of materials studied,
mine the Committee's final action
1 - Too big
2 - Too fast
3 - Too dangerous
4 - Too noisy
5 - Too rapidly growing in
the following basic reasons deter -
popularity
Special consideration was given to the requests of residents of the
North Tyrol Area interested in snowmobiling in North Tyrol Park,
It was the unanimous consensus of the Committee, that because of the
aforementioned reasons, we would recommend no change in our present
policy.
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It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Neuman that the Committee accept
the report as written. Carried Unanimously."
After little discussion, it was MOVEU by Hammer and seconded by
Tart, carried unanimously to accept the Snowmobile Committee's
report as written.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Recommendation for expiring terms of Commission members: Anderson,
Byrnes, Fischer, Neuman, Fischer. All indicated they would enjoy
another term on the Commission. MOVED by Tart, seconded by Hammer
to send attendance records for all meetings (including sub -committee
meetings) to the Village Council. Carried unanimously.
PARK SITE - FRANCE AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 55
At this time Mr. Brenna displayed a series of Village maps depicting
the bus pick-ups for children living within a quarter mile radius of
the park site in question. (The bus pick-up information was supplied
by the Medicine Lake Bus Company - the contract carrier for the
Golden Valley School District.) The number of children ascertained
from the maps showed 136 youngsters from kindergarten through the
12th grade.
Mr. Brenna also stated that he had talked with Mr. Burns, the
Billage Assessor, regarding the cost of said property. Mr. Burns
stated that the 4.92 acres is estimated at a figure of z>1.00 per
square foot or about x40,000 an acre with the present zoning of
M-2.
It was then MOVED by Petersen, seconded by Herje that the Park and
Recreation Commission decline purchase of property at France Avenue
and Highway 55. Carried unanimously.
It was MOVEU by Herje and seconded by Brown that the Park and Rec-
reation Commission go on record as recommending that when a devel-
oper seeks approval from the Planning Department, concerning said
property, that said developer be cognizant of the neighborhood
requirements for additional playspace and that the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission be informed.
BROOKVIEW SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Petersen gave his Sub -Committee's report concerning Golf
League applications. After considerable discussion it was MOVED
by Petersen and seconded by Kahn that the golf league applications
be returned to the Sub -Committee for further clarification. Carried.
Mr. Brenna announced that the bid opening for construction and
alterations at Brookview had been postponed until 11:00 a.m, on
Tuesday, December 10, 1968. Said bid to be awarded by the Village
Council at their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 1)68.
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NEW BUSINESS
RICHARD ROSLAND - ASSISTANT RECREATION UIRECTOR
At this time Mr. Brenna introduced Mr. Richard Rosland to the
Commission members present. Chairman Anderson welcomed Mr. Rosland
to the Park and Recreation staff.
WINTER PROGRAM
At this time Mr. Brenna briefed the Commission on the Fall and
Winter Program.
MEETING DATES
All Sub -Committees to meet at Brookview Club House at 7:00 p.m.
January 9, 1969. All Sub -Committees to adjourn to a Full -Commission
meeting at 8:30 p.m.
There being no further business it was MOVED by Neuman, seconded by
Fischer to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Carried Unanimously.
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Chairman Anderson Vice hairman Kahn
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