1-30-1969REGULAR MEETING OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
January 30, 1969
A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was held on
Thursday January 30, 1969 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brookview Community
Center, 3200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Vice -
Chairman Kahn presided, and the following members were present:
Sullivan, Oukrop, Tart, Hammer, Brown, Jodan, Petersen, Fischer, Herje,
and Kelby. Members absent: Reed, Forster. Also present: John Murphy,
Acting Village Manager; Lloyd Roepke, Park Maintenance Supervisor;
Richard Rosland, Assistant Recreation Director; John Brenna, Park and
Recreation Director; Lois Schaaf, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Herje, seconded by Fischer to accept the minutes of the
November 25, 1968 Regular Commission meeting as written. Carried.
MOVED by Sullivan, seconded by Tart to accept the minutes of the
December 13, 1968 Special Commission meeting as written. Carried.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS
Vice -Chairman Kahn introduced new members Robert Jodan and George
Kelby, and welcomed them to the Commission.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1969
Vice -Chairman Kahn announced that nominations were now open for
Chairman and Vice Chairman for -1969. Nominations for Chairman were
as follows: Larry Fischer, Dr. Petersen and David Kahn. It was then
MOVED by Oukrop, seconded by Sullivan, that nominations for Chairman
be closed. Carried. A secret ballot was taken, and Mr. Kahn was
elected Chairman for 1969. Nominations for Vice -Chairman were then
opened. Mr. Fischer's name was the only one brought forth; by
acclamation Mr. Fischer was elected Vice -Chairman for 1969.
OUTGOING MEMBERS
Discussion insued concerning appropriote certificates and/or plaques
for outgoing Commission members Stan Anderson and John Byrnes. It
was MOVED by Tart and seconded by Fischer to send a certificate to
each member depicting their loyal service to the Commission and to
the Community. Carried.
RECREATION SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
Kathy Herje submitted the Sub -Committee's report on Fees and Charges
at the Community Center for approval by the full Commission. After
considerable discussion regarding the need for custodial help, etc.,
it was decided that the Recreation Sub -Committee do further study and
submit a new report at a later date.
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PROGRESS REPORT - BROOKVIEW CONSTRUCTION
Lloyd Roepke stated that the ponding at the Brookview Park area
is now complete. The Pro -Shop and Snack Bar construction is under-
way, and the footings have been poured for the addition to the
pool building.
TEEN MEETING REPORT
At this time Mr. Rosland reported on the progress being made with
the Teen Program. It was suggested that the Teens appear at the
next Recreation Sub -Committee meeting to present their by-laws.
WOMEN"S AND MEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION
Mr. Brenna brought forth a frief report regarding the formation of
the Women's and Men's Golf Associations. Chairman Kahn suggested
that when the by'laws of each group is ready, their representatives
should appear at the Brookview Sub -Committee meeting.
ORIENTATION MEETING
An orientation meeting for the new Commission members will be held
soon (date to be announced later). Any current members are welcome
to attend.
SUB -COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Sub -Committee appointments for the coming year will be made during
the next week and sent in the mail. The committee for the Open
House (Brookview) will be named at the same time.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Brenna mentioned that both the Senior Citizens and the Teen
Group would like a representative from their organizations to
attend the Park and Recreation Commission meetings on an ex -
officio basis. The groups would name their representatives and
attend several times a year.
PARK SITE
At this time Mr. Brenna showed Commission members present, by use
of a Village map, a 42 acre site that Rees Thompson Scorggins, Inc.
has. They wondered if we might be interested in purchasing same
for a possible park site. Mr. Brenna also stated that the asking
price is $80,000 an acre. There was no discussion on the matter.
There being no further business,
by Hammeeadjou the meeting
a rman
it was MOVED by Sullivan, seconded
at 10:10 p.m.
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Vice-Chaijrman Larry Fischer
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