12-30-1969D
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN
VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
December 30, 1969
A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was held at
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 1969 at the Brookview Municipal
Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Kahn presided, and the following members were present:
Brand, Brown, Fischer, Jodan, Kelby, Petersen, Sullivan, Tart.
Absent: Forster, Hammer, Herje, Oukrop, Weisenburger. Also presnet:
John Brenna, Park and Recreation Director; Richard Rosland, Assistant
Recreation Director; Lois Schaaf, Secretary.
MINUTES
Mr. Brenna read the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20,
1969. MOVED by Fischer, second by Sullivan to accept the minutes as
read. Carried.
GOLF STORAGE BUILDING
Mr. Brenna announced that the Board of Zoning Appeals had turned
down our request for a set -back waiver and gave their reasons. It
was agreed that no further action would be taken until a further
study had been made.
BROOKVIEW SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Tom Tart explained the results of the "Patron Card Holder
Survey". A short discussion was held on comments and suggestions
given the the returned survey sheets. It was agreed that the report
go back to the Brookview Sub -Committee for further study.
RECREATION SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Burt Brown introduced Mr. A. DeSautels, chairman of the
newly organized Brookview Snowmobile Association, who read and ex-
plained a preliminary outline of the organization's by-laws by
which they propose to operate. A short discussion followed. It
was then MOVED by Brown, second by Fischer to recommend to Council
to amend Ordinance No. 232, Section 1060,10 B. to allow snowmobiling
at Brookview under certain conditions set forth by the Park and Rec-
reation Commission, provided that at least $250.00 be raised by
selling permits. Carried unanimously.
A vote of thanks from the full Commission was given to Burt Brown
and the Recreation Sub -Committee for their very fine work with the
Brookview Snowmobiling Association.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR ADVISORY BOARDS 0
Chairman Kahn read a letter from Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans
explaining a proposed ordinance on advisory boards. After discussing
various points, the following changes were suggested:
1. Section 171:10 - MOVED by Brown, second by Fischer to suggest
that sentence o. read--as—To 1 1 ow : "The term of office of a 1 1 mem-
bers of advisory boards shall be two years with such terms expiring
February 1, of the odd numbered year." Carried.
2. Section 170:11 - MOVED by Sullivan, second by Petersen that
this paragraph s_Fo—uT7J read as follows: Organization - Each Board
shall elect a chairman, Vice -Chairman and Secretary for a one year
term at� e first meeting after e ruary 1, of each year. The
Secretary may be staff personnel. Carried.
3. Section 170:14 - MOVED by Brown, second by Brand to strike
the last sentence of the paragraph as it applies to Park Board.
Carried unanimously.
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
Nomination of officers will be held off until the regular meeting
of April, 1970.
BROOKVIEW REPORT - 1969
At this time Mr. Brenna brought forth a year -ending report on the
Brookview operation. Areas covered were the financial statement,
bond issue expenditures and a course up -grading plan.
BUDGET ESTIMATE - TO COMPLETE PARK SYSTEM
Mr. Brenna presented to members present an outline depicting ex-
penditures for the completion of our park system. He stated that
the outline gives us a good idea where we are in relation to a
completed park system.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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