4-24-1969REGULAR MEETING OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
April 24, 1969
A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was held at
7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 1969 at Brookview Municiap Community
Center, 8200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman
Kahn presided, and the following members were present: Brand, Brown,
Fischer, Forster, Hammer, Herje, Jodan, Kelby, Oukrop, Petersen, Reed,
Sullivan, Tart, Weisenburger. Members absent; none. Also present:
Mrs. Beverly May, Business Manager; Falconer Thomas; Richard Rosland,
Assistant Recreation Director; John Brenna, Park and Recreation
Director; Lois Schaaf,, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Sullivan, seconded by Hammer to approve the minutes of the
Regular meeting of March 27, 1969 with the following correction:
Director's Report (Village Employees) to read "Mr. Brenna stated that
the Village Council had authorized those Village Employees living out
of the Village limits to purchase Golf Patron Cards,". Carried.
INTRODUCTION
Chairman Kahn introduced Mrs. Beverly May, Business Manager.
OPEN HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT
Kathy Herje, Chairman, reported that Larry Fischer will be the Master
of Ceremonies at the Dedication Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May
25, 1969. The Golden Valley Women's Club will make signs, posters for
publicity, furnish coffee, cookies and flowers.
CITIZENS REQUEST
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Mr. Falconer Thomas appeared before the Commission to request that the
property along Glenwood Avenue and the M & St. L RR tracks be preserved
in its natural state. MOVED by Herje, seconded by Sullivan that John
Brenna take pictures of the area and check with Engineering and staff
regarding costs, etc. for preserving the area, provideing parking
space, etc. Park Sub -Committee will report their findings at the
next Commission meeting. Mr. Thomas suggested that "No Dumping" signs
be posted temporarily.
GOLDEN VALLEY WOMEN'S CLUB
John Brenna reported that the Golden Valley Women's Club had pre-
sented the Teen Center with a check for $2,400.00, the proceeds
from the Golden Valley night at the Old Log Theatre. It was MOVED
by Reed, seconded by Tart to send a letter to the Golden Valley
Women's Club thanking them. Carried unanimously.
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TEEN CAR WASH
Richard Rosland reported that the Teen Center had made
$57.25 on their car wash. They felt they had learned
the first one and had plans in the making for more in
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a profit of
a lot from
the future.
Chairman Glen Reed explained the plan (from Brauer & Associates) for
the Brookview Recreation Area.
RECREATION SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Burt Brown read his report of April 21, 1969. MOVED by
Brown, seconded by Her a to accept the following resolution - -
The objective of the team sport recreational programs for
youngsters should be to maximize participation and enjoy-
ment by the children.
To accomplish this, a balance is needed between instruction
and recreation. This balance must be achieved in practice by
the staff, rather than prescribed in theory by the Commission.
The Commiision requests the Staff to examine all its programs
during the coming year, and offers its support in bringing
about changes the Staff feels will help to increase participa-
tion and enjoyment.
Carried unanimously.
MOVED by Brown seconded by Tart, carried, that adults in street
clothes accompanying children using the wading pool only, shall
not be charged admission to the pool area.
BROOKVIEW SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
MOVED by Tart, seconded by Reed that Mr. Stevens, the Golf Professional
have the pull cart concession for the 1969 golf season, and that the
above concession be negotiated yearly. Carried unanimously.
MOVED by Tart, seconded by Weisenburger, that a rate of 150 per towel
be charged for golf patron use. Carried unanimously°
Chairman Tart related that the Village Council met with the Brookview
Sub -Committee at Brookview on Saturday, April 19th. He related the
Council's desire to have the Community Center and bath house painted;
and the east side of the Community Center re -sided.
The Council also mentioned that they would like to see some community
involvement brought to bear, when painting the Community Center and
bath house.
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After some discussion the consensus of members present was that to
involve the community in a painting project of this magnitude where
scaffolding, scraping, priming, and two coats of paint are needed,
a contract should be let at this time, and that community involve-
ment be utilized in a project that could be accomplished in a
shorter time and of less complexity.
It was MOVED by Herje and seconded by Sullivan to recommend to the
Village Council that the east side of the Brookview Community Center
be redone, and the entire Brookview Community Center and bath house
be painted by contract. Carried unanimously.
MEMO FROM VILLAGE MANAGER
Chairman Kahn reported on the Village Managers suggestion that
minutes be kept to a minimum.
GOLDEN VALLEY WOMEN'S CLUB - FLEA MARKET
Mr. Brenna reported that the Golden Valley Women's Club will hold a
Flea Market at Brookview on Mpy 9th and 10th. Proceeds will go to
the Teen Center.
STATE AND FEDERAL AID
Mr. Brenna briefed the Commission relative to National Resource
funds and LAWCON funds.
SUMMER STAFF
Mr. Brenna reported that all the summer staff positions have been
filled, and that the supervisors are completing their planned pro-
grams. All Summer Supervisors will attend the June Commission
meeting.
There being no further business, it was MOVED by Hammer, seconded
by Jodan, to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
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