7-30-1970REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN
VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
July 30, 1970
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board
was held on Thursday, July 30, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brookview
Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Fischer presided and the following members were present:
Brand,Brown, Hammer, Tart. Members absent: Herje, Kelby, Kahn,
Petersen. Also present: Corey Bakken, Golf Operations Manager;
Lloyd Roepke, Park Superintendent; Mabel Pearson, Summer Playground
Supervisor; Robert Lockwood, Knothole Supervisor; Wendy Martin,
Tennis Supervisor; Barbara Inavalson, Swimming Pool Supervisor;
Richard Rosland, Assistant Recreation Director; John Brenna, Park
and Recreation Director; Lois Schaaf, Secretary.
INTRODUCTION OF SUMMER STAFF
Mr. Brenna introduced the supervisors of the Swimming Pool, Summer
Playground Program, Tennis and Knothole Programs. Each gave a brief
resume of summer activities.
The meeting was officially called to order at 9:00 p.m.
MINUTES
MOVED by Tart, second by Hammer to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 18, 1970 as mailed.
MOVED by Brown, second by Brand to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of July 9, 1970 as mailed.
GOLF CAR STORAGE MEETING
Mr. Brenna introduced Marvin D. Cook, 420 Field Drive; Sherman F.
Quisberg, 505 Field Drive; Robert W. Shirley, 615 Field Drive, whose
homes face the site of the Golf Car Storage Building now under
construction,
Suggestions given by above - sink parking lot
- sink golf practice tees
- landscaping
They would appreciate anything that could be done to preserve the
view from their homes.
Chairman Fischer thanked them for appearing at the meeting and for
the suggestions given. He also assured them that all precautions
would be taken.
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July 30, 1970
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Mr. Fischer asked Burt Brown to again be chairman of this
committee.
Serving with him will be Tom Tart and George Kelby. The
Budget
Committee will meet at the Brookview Community Center at
7:00 p.m.
on Monday, August 10, 1970.
COMPLETION OF PARK SYSTEM
At this time Mr. Brenna brought forth a report depicting
the
proposed expenditures for the completion of our present park
system.
Mr. Brenna asked each member to study the report and said
that he
would send the report on to the Village Council for their
study and
evaluation.
Mr. Brenna suggested that a joint meeting of the Council
and Board
take place after each had had a chance to study said report.
GOLF OPERATIONS REPORT
At this time Mr. Bakken brought forth his report relative
to the
golf operation.
Mr. Bakken stated that the number of golf rounds are about 2%
below that of last year. Mr. Bakken stated that by the end of
the season we should catch up, and surpass last year's total
rounds. Mr. Bakken stated that our oolf income is up about $5,000.00.
Mr. Bakken attributed this to the increase in our areen fees over
last year.
Mr. Bakken stated that he w&s pleased with the golf operation and
that 1970 should be a c:ood year.
There being no further business, it was HOVED ')y Hammer, second by
Brand to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 P.M.
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Chairma Fischer
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Vice Chairman Herje
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