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3-23-197213 REGULAR MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD March 23, 1972 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board was held on Thursday, March 23, 1972 at the Brookview Municipal Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Vice -Chairman Brown presided, and the following members were present: Gergen, Hammer, Petersen, Thrall. Members absent: Herje, Durda, Kelby. Also present: Richard Rosland, Assistant Park and Recreation Director; Thomas Feltl, Park Foreman; Lloyde Roepke, Park Superintendent; John Brenna, Park and Recreation Director; Lois Schaaf, Secretary. MINUTES MOVED by Dr. Petersen, seconded by Hammer to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 1972 as mailed. Carried. MOVED by Dr. Petersen, seconded by Hammer to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 2, 1972 as mailed. Carried. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER At this time, Vice -Chairman Brown welcomed and introduced Mr. Gerald Thrall to all Board members present. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - 1972 Vice -Chairman Brown announced that nominations -were now open for Chairman and Vice -Chairman for 1972. MOVED by Ronald Hammer, seconded by Dr. Petersen that Burton Brown be nominated for the position of Chairman. No other nominations were brought forth. It was then MOVED by Hammer and seconded by Gergen that nominations for Chairman be closed. Carried. Mr. Brown was voted in as Chairman unanimously. MOVED by Dr. Petersen, seconded by Robert Gergen that Ronald Hammer be nominated for the position of Vice -Chairman. No other nominations were brought forth. It was then MOVED by Petersen and seconded by Gergen that nominations for Vice -Chairman be closed. Carried. Mr. Ronald Hammer was voted in as Vice -Chairman unanimously. At this time, Chairman Brown expressed a job well done by Mrs. Herje as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board during the past year. PETITION - GLENVIEW TERRACE CITIZENS The petition asked for our support in establishing a park at Glenview Terrace. At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that he is scheduled to meet with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation staff on the 29th of March to discuss probable plans 14 Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -2- Regular meeting of March 23, 1972 for the establishment of a park. Mr. Brenna stated that he will apprise the author of the Glenview Terrace petition of any happenings relative to the March 29th meeting. TEEN CENTER REPORT At this time, Mr. Rosland gave a brief report on activities at the Teen Center. Mr. Rosland stated that he has hired a recent graduate from the recreation curriculum at the University of Minnesota on, -.a part-time basis. He also stated that emphasis is being placed on the junior teens, and that more activity has taken place in the last two months than in the last year. Mr. Rosland stated that in building up the junior teen program, he hopes to see a reflection in the senior high group in a year or two. He also stated that our location and the lack of a community transportation system is indeed a hinderance to programming. BROOKVIEW LEAGUE FEES At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that Mr. Thomas Tart, a former com- mission member had asked about the 250 fee that is charged per parti- cipant in the organized golf leagues. Mr. Brenna stated that he had explained to Mr. Tart that the fee reserves a tee time for the league member, and that this policy is universal in the twin city area. Discussion was held on the above and the consensus from all members present was that the policy remain the same. SENIOR CITIZEN GOLF Mr. Brenna informed Board members that a number of public golf courses have instituted a policy of free golf for all residents 65 years and over on certain days of the week. Mr. Brenna stated that he would like to view this coming season, relative to the 65 and over play before recommending such a policy for Brookview. Members present thought the idea a good one and will wait until a recommendation is forth coming from the staff. WILDWOOD PARK At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that he had attended the March 20th meeting of the Village Council, and that our recommendation of naming the 5 acres of park property located at Duluth and Pennsylvania Avenue, Wildwood Park was accepted. With the addition of Wildwood Park, the Village now has 20 park parcels (excluding the golf course) for a total of 178.30 acres. 1 Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -3- Regular Meeting - March 23, 1972 H. U. D. APPLICATION At this time, Mr. Brenna informed the Board that he was waiting for a reply from the Metropolitan Council and the State Planning Agency, for their approval of our application before sending the application on to H.U.D. Mr. Brenna stated that we should hear something around mid -summer. HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES Chairman Brown announced that there would be a meeting of the Hennepin County League of Municipalities at the Boulevard Cafe at 8;00 P.M. on April 6th regarding a Multi -use Trail System for Hennepin County. All Board members are welcome to attend. WETLANDS ORDINANCE Chairman Brown asked all Board members present to read over the proposed wetlands ordinance of discussion at the April meeting. (Special notice should be given to requirements for lands adjacent to natural areas.) BOND ISSUE At this time, Chairman Brown stated that he would like the Board to start discussing the possibilities of a bond issue for the completion of our park system. Chairman Brown brought forth the following areas for members to be thinking about at our next regular meeting. -Should we take a stand on the bond issue this year? -When? -If not, what other means can we find to finish our parks? -What should the issue include? Swim pool, ice arena, natural areas, trails system, etc.? -Conditions of Council support. -Additional manning when parks are completed. -Salary for additional manpower, will we get it? RESIGNATIONS MR. THOMAS TART - BOARD MEMBER ...... At this time, Chairman Brown stated that Mr. Tart had resigned from the Board due to business obligations. Chairman Brown asked that a letter be sent thanking Mr. Tart for his many years of dedicated service to the Village. MR RICHARD ULRICK - GREEN'S SUPERINTENDENT ...... At this time, Mr. renna stated that Mr. Ulrick hadresigned to take a position as Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting - March 23, 1972 Page -4- Green's Superintendent at the Lafayette Club. Mr. Brenna stated that interviews are under way for a new Green's Superintendent. MR LLOYD ROEPKE - PARK SUPERINTENDENT ..... At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that Mr. Roepke will resign on March 31st to return to farming. Mr. Feltl our present Park Foreman will move up to become our new Park Superintendent. Mr. Brenna stated that Mr. Roepke has been with the department for ten years, and without Mr. Roepke's resourcefulness and dedication over the years, we would not have the park system that we have today. At this time, Chairman Brown presented a plaque to Mr. Roepke for his dedicated service to the Village of Golden Valley. All members present wished Mr. Roepke well in his new venture, and thanked him for a job well done here in Golden Valley. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was MOVED by Hammer, seconded by Petersen to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. -- - ----- ---- - - - - - - Chairman Herje 6 - ----------------------------- Vice-Chairman Brown L