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10-28-1971REGULAR MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD October 28, 1971 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board was held on Thursday, October 28, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brook - view Municipal Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Herje presided, and the following members were present: Brand, Brown, Gergen, Hammer. Absent: Durda, Petersen, Tart, Also present: Councilman Dr. Robert R. Hoover; Mr. Brent Nelson, 2311 Byrd Avenue North and seven members of a group representing the Glenview Terrace Park area; Richard Rosland, Assistant Park and Recreation Uirector; John Brenna, Park and Recreation Uirec- tor; Lois Schaaf, Secretary. MINUTES MOVED by Hammer, seconded by Brown to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 30, 1971 as mailed. Carried. GLENVIEW TERRACE PARK At this time, Mr. Brent Nelson who resides as 2311 Byrd Avenue North, representing a group of Golden Valley Citizens from the Glenview Terrace Park area, spoke of the rundown condition of the playground equipment at the Glenview Terrace Park, and also asked for ball -diamonds and more programming. Mr. Nelson presented a chart comparing the facilities, etc. at Glenview Terrace Park with the other parks in the Village. At this time, Mr. Brenna explained that the property in question belongs to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and that at this time we are unable to receive permission to do any more than repair or replace the existing play equipment that was installed by the citizens who live in the area. It was suggested by Chairman Herje that the Glenview Terrace citizens appear before the Minneapoli;a Pask and Recreation Board and ask for permission to do more extensive updating of Glenview Terrace Park. It was also suggested that they get a petition from all surrounding home owners and a survey of all children, ages 0 - 14 living in the immediate area. Mr. Brenna stated that monies for improvements for play equipment, a backstop, grading for a softball diamond and a sun shelter were included in our 1972 proposed construction budget. He also stated that he and the members of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board would be available to the citizens group for any help they may need. 1 Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -2- Regular Meeting of October 28, 1971 WEED ORDINANCE In regard to the Environmental Committee's request at our Sept- ember 20th meeting relative to weeds and the disposition of same within Golden Valley, Mr. Brenna informed Board members present that a 1969 state law requires that all noxious weeds be cut or otherwise eradicated in Minnesota. Thus, the Village apparently cannot grant weed cutting variences which would prevent mowing of large undeveloped areas for purposes of maintaining wildlife harborages. VILLAGE PONDS AND NATURAL AREAS Discussion was held on the recommendation of the Environmental Committee to consider the purchase of the pond on the northeast corner of Glenwood Avenue and Georgia Avenue. Questions were raised as to whether or not the people of Golden Valley would be in favor of purchasing areas of this type. It was felt that a program could be sold if these areas had a multi- purpose use, rather than a single purpose use. Chairman herje asked our Environmental Committee representatives, Mr. Brown and Dr. Petersen, to meet with the Environmental Com- mittee and help define and inventory all such areas in Golden Valley in preparation for drawing up an overall Village plan. It was MOVED by Hammer, and seconded by Brown to table discussion on the Georgia Avenue pond until the groups have met and have come up with a plan of action. AMENDMENT (PARK ORDINANCE) In light of the increasing occurance of dog manure in the Village Parks, Chairman Herje read an amendment to the present park ordin- ance. "It shall be the responsibility of the person in control of said animal to clean up immediately any droppings of the animal and to dispose of said droppings in a sanitary manner." It was MOVED by Gergen, and seconded by Brown that we recommend to the Village Council the above amendment be adopted. Carried. MEMORANDUM FROM MIDWEST PLANNING AND RESEARCH (GOALS & POLICIES) Members present discussed the Goals and Policies memorandum from Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. After little discussion, members present asked that a letter be sent stating that the Park and Recreation Board agrees and supports their goals, with the following suggestions: that the report should mention the acquisition of additional lands, should mention programming and their use of the word school district should be handled in a plural manner. Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -3- Regular Meeting of October 28, 1971 SNOWMOBILE PERMITS (BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE) After little discussion relative to snowmobiles and their use at the Brookview Golf Course for winter season 1971-72, it was the consensus of members present to continue with last year's policy. REPORT ON 1971 CONGRESS FOR RECREATION AND PARKS (Richard Rosland) At this time, Mr. Richard Rosland, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, gave a brief report on the 1971 National Recreation and Park Congress which he attended in Houston, Texas. LIGHTS ON PROGRAM - SCHOOL DISTRICT #281 At this time, Mr. Rosland briefed the Park and Recreation Board on the proposed Robbinsdale School District's pilot Lights On Program. Mr. Rosland stated that in concept, the lights on program is a good one, but: 1. The cost of the pilot project exceeds that which we are already spending, and with the additional cost, it appears we will not be receiving any additional services. 2. The amount of work implied by the job description versus the salary of the part-time building supervisor seems out of proportion. 3. The fragmentation of school districts within Golden Valley does not lend itself to the concept of a true community school program. Due to the undertainty of the 1972 budget relative to the present State Legislative actions, and the above staff input, the Park and Recreation Board tabled a decision until the above areas are de- cided. SALARIES - - MIU-MANAGEMENT After little discussion, it was suggested by Dr. Hoover that we send a letter of recommendation to the Village Council including a comparison survey. PRESENTATION 1972 CONSTRUCTION FUND AND PARK SYSTEM REVIEW At this time, discussion ensued relative our State Legislators, and its impact on considerable discussion, it was MOVED by Brand to table the above items until more Carried. 5 ACRES - DULUTH STREET to the latest actions by Golden Valley. After Hammer, and seconded by information is known. At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that the 5 acre parcel in question 1 Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -4- Regular Meeting of October 28, 1971 which is presently owned by the Village could possibly be returned to the State for public sale, if no public use can be found for the property. At this time, Mr. Brenna related the historical back- ground relative to this parcel. "On June 4, 1968 the Village Council requested the Park and Recrea- tion Board to report on the feasibility and probability of use of the parcel in question. On June 27, 1968 the Park and Recreation Board recommended that the tax -forfeited property be acquired for park purposes. Mr. Brenna stated that nothing was done physically to the parcel because of a lack of construction funds during that period. At the October 289 1968 Park and Recreation Board meeting, or. Hood, the Superintendent of Schools for Robbinsdale School District #2812 Mr. Zimpfer, the School Board attorney and Mr. Johnson, a member of the school board, appeared and asked for a recommendation regarding a park -school development concept on the 5 acre parcel at Duluth Street and adjacent to their proposed elementary school. Dr. Hood stated "that the school district would like to purchase 10 acres of land to the south of the 5 acre parcel owned by the Village, and that the elementary school and its parking lot would be placed on this acreage. The joint, or park -school effort would take place on our property. This effort would include a joint development program". At the above meeting, it was MOVED by Herje and seconded by Fischer that the Park and Recreation Board support the Park -School concept. We, at this point in time, now understand that School District #281 is not interested in a joint development project. Mr. Brenna stated that the 5 acres in question is close to Hampshire Park, but the area could be used by the immediate neighborhood as a small neighborhood paly area. Mr. Brenna also brought forth aschematic drawing showing the place- ment of two ball diamonds on the area where our Little League Organ- ization could possibly locate. Mr. Brenna stated that the Little League Organization in Golden Valley could possibly lose their leases at their Honeywell and Minnegasco sites in the not too distant future. Dr. Hoover suggested that the site development committee that was established from the neighborhood when the school was built, be contacted as to their feelings and input. At this time, it was MOVED by Hammer and seconded by Brand that the Park and Recreation Board recommend to the Village Council that the 5 acres be retained for park purposes. Carried. DEPARTMENT BUS Mr. Brenna informed the Park and Recreation Board that the price of the bus has been raised because of a new engine and clutch being installed. Mr. Brenna stated that he would have the total price Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -5- Regular Meeting of October 28, 1971 figure at our next meeting. H. U. D. Mr. Brenna stated that he had met with the local officials from the Department of Housing and Urban Development relative to Presi- dent Nixon's legacy of parks program. Mr. Brenna stated that the guide lines for the new program have not been released from Washington as of yet, but the HUD people would like a letter of intent from us describing our needs. Mr. Brenna stated that the legacy program differs fro the Open Space Program in that through the legacy program development monies are available without having to acquire your park property through HUD to begin with. Mr. Brenna stated that he will send a letter of intent next week. MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION FALL CONFERENCE Mr. Brenna invited all Board members to attend the Fall Conference which will be held in Rochester, Minnesota on December 1, 2 and 3 Mr. Brenna asked those members present if any one would like to serve on the Board and Commission's Section as an officer, and if so, to let him know by next Monday. NOVEMBER REGULAR MEETING - CHANGE OF DATE Because of Thanksgiving falling on the 25th of November, our regular meeting night, the meeting will be held on November 18th at 7:30 P.m.. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was MOVED by Hammer, seconded by Brand to adjourn the meeting at 11:55 p.m. -- -- ----- - - - - -- -�:- - - --------------------- Chaiman Herj Vice -Chairman Brown 1