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REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN
VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 20, 1969
A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was held at
7:30 P.m. on Thursday, November 20, 1969 at the Brookview Municipal
Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Kahn presided, and the following members were present:
Brown, Fischer, Forster, Hammer, Herje, Jodan, Kelby, Oukrop,
Petersen, Weisenburger. Absent: Brand, Sullivan, Tart. Also present:
Barkley Omans, Village Manager; Lloyd Roepke, Park Maintenance Super-
visor; Richard Rosland, Assistant Recreation Director; John Brenna,
Park and Recreation Director; Lois Schaaf, Secretary.
MINUTES
The minutes of the October 30, 1969 regular meeting were approved as
mailed.
OLD BUSINESS
RECREATION SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Burt Brown gave a report on the November 3rd and November
20th meetings. As the Recreation Sub -Committee had no official
recommendation regarding snowmobiles, it was the decision of the full
Commission to call a meeting of all Village residents interested in
finding an adequate plan for snowmobiling in Golden Valley. This
meeting is tentatively set for some time in December.
Recommendations regarding Brookview Swimming Pool policies will be
made after the first of the year.
PARK SUB -COMMITTEE
No report.
BROOKVIEW SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
In the absence of Chairman Tart, a report of the November 3rd meeting
was given by Larry Fischer.
(GOLF OPERATIONS) MOVED by Fischer, seconded by Kelby, to recommend
to the Village Council that a Manager -Pro be hired to operate the
Brookview Municipal Golf Operation. The Man�c:;_,er-Pro's duties would
include: golf course policy enforcement, green fee operation, con-
cession management (snack bar and pro -shop), teaching professional
management and men's, women's and junior's golf association liaison.
Carried unanimously.
(PATRON CARDS AND GREEN FEES) No
Cards and green fees until after
complete.
policies will be set on Patron
the Patron Card Holders survey is
(5 YEAR UP -GRADING PLAN - GOLF COURSE) At this time Mr. Brenna
brought forth a 5 year up -grading plan for the Brookview Municipal
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golf course. Mr. Brenna explained that the plan would up -grade
the golf course in its present form to a point where all major
tees, greens, car paths, bridge improvements, tree planting and
drainage problems would be completed. Mr. Brenna stated that the
major concern was fairway improvement. Mr. Brenna explained one
method, as was depicted in his five year plan (disking and harrowing)
would alleviate the rolling effect on the fairways but for a short
period of time (3 to 5 years). He also explained a bridging pro-
cess for the fairways which would stabilize the fairways for an
indefinite period. This method requires the placing of granular
material on top of the fairways. Mr. Brenna stated that the needed
granular material is present on the golf course site. The cost of
this method was depicted on a separate sheet. The need for an
adequate water system was also explained, and its cost also was
shown on a separate sheet.
After much discussion, it was the consensus of members present to
send the above plan to the Brookview Sub -Committee for further study.
(GOLF CAR STORAGE BUILDING) MOVED by Fischer, second by Forster to
recommend to the Village Council that a Golf Car Storage Building be
constructed on the east side of the Brookview Municipal Golf Course
parking lot. Carried unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER
At this time Mr. Omans brought forth a number of ideas relative to
the Brookview operation for the Commission's consideration. The
items involved dealt mainly with golf management and pool management.
After some discussion, the Park and Recreation Commission thanked
Mr. Omans for his ideas.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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Chairman Kahn
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Veice-C airman Fischer
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