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6-20-197222 REGULAR MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 20, 1972 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 1972 at the Brookview Municipal Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Brown presided and the following members were present: Burmeister, Hammer, Herje, Petersen and Kelby. Members absent: Gergen, Durda, Thrall. Also present: James Zimdars, intern; John L. Brenna, Park and Recreation Director. MINUTES MOVED by Herje, seconded by Hammer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 25, 1972 as mailed. Carried. MR. DON RAUTIO - SIGURD OLSON SCHOOL Mr. Don Rautio, the Instructional Assistant at Sigurd Olson Elemen- tary School, showed a schematic drawing of their outdoor environ- mental plan, which indludes pathways, nature center and walk bridge that extends around their school complex. Mr. Rautio. thanked the Park and Recreation Commission for their help in constructing the pathway. At this time, Mr. Rautio asked the Park and Recreation Commission if they would help control the mini -bike problem that apparently eminates from olir park which is adjacent to their property. Mr. Rautio stated that the mini -bikes would ruin the natural pathways if un- controlled. At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that all Village parks are out of bounds to all motorized vehicles, and he would so inform our police department of the problem. Mr. Rautio also stated that when we start development Wildwood Park, the school would like to work with us on the possible extension of the nature path. At this time, Mr. Brown thanked Mr. Rautio for his fine presentation and stated that the Park and Recreation Commission will discuss the above matter and let him know of our decision. GLENVIEW TERRACE PARK At this time, residents from the Glenview Terrace Park area appeared and discussed with the Park and Recreation Commission the develop- ment of Glenview Terrace Park. Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission Page -2- Regular Meeting - June 20, 1972 After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of residents present, that they would like the proposed backstop not installed. It was also the consensus, that the Park and Recreation Commission consider leaving the present play equipment where it is, on the west side of Zenith Avenue, and if any new equipment where is purchased it too will be installed on the west side of Zenith Avenue. Residents. present also expressed a desire for additional lighting and tennis courts. At this time, Mr. Brown, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Com- mission, asked Commission members for their input. After little discussion, it was MOVED by Herje and seconded by Burmeister, that we exclude the backstop from the ball diamond area. Mr. Brown stated that the Commission would discuss the possibility of separating the play area from the ball diamond area and will let the residents know at a later date. DOG PROBLEMS IN PARKS At this time, Mr. Brown stated that Mr. Brenna received a letter from our sanitarian relative to excessive dog droppings in Village Parks. It was the sanitarian's recommendation that we ban dogs from all Village parks. After much discussion by all members present, it was MOVED by Kelby, and seconded by Hammer to refer the problem to the Village staff, so they could initiate an educational campaign through the Sun newspaper, signs and the Village Bulletin informing Village residents of the problem. JAMES ZIMDARS - SUMMER INTERN At this time, Mr. Brenna introduced Mr. James Zimdars to the Com- mission. Mr. Brenna stated that Mr. Zimdars is working for the department through the Urban Corp. Mr. Zimdars will be working in all segments of the Park and Recreation Department. He will be a sophmore at the University of Minnesota in Morris and is majoring in sociology. GOLF PATRON CARD - VILLAGE EMPLOYEES At this time, Mrs. Chris Jackson and Mrs. Ann Thornton, representing the Brookview Women's Golf Association, asked the Park and Recreation Commission about the golf patron card and how it applies to Village employees who are not residents of Golden Valley. Mr. Brenna stated that the Village Council extended the patron privilege to all Golden Valley employees who live out of the Village in March 1969. Mrs. Jackson stated that they were not aware of the Council's action, and it now is clear. 20 Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission Page -3- Regular Meeting - June 20, 1972 PARK COMPLETION PLANS At this time, members present discussed a time table relative to a park bond issue. After much discussion, it was MOVED by Herje and seconded by Petersen, that we recommend to the Village Council that Tuesday, October 3rd be established as the election date. Carried. Chairman Brown asked Mr. Brenna to bring forth the rec- commendation at the July 3rd Council meeting. Discussion also insued relative to the neighborhood meeting time - table. It was decided that the neighborhood meetings would take place on the 18, 19, 20, 24, and 25 of July. At this time, Chairman Brown asked Mr. Brenna about the graphics he would like used at the neighborhood meetings. Mr. Brenna stated that he would need a rendering of each park, showing that which has been done, and that which we intend to do, plus a 35mm. slide of each rendering for a slide presentation. Chairman Brown asked Mr. Brenna to obtain prices on the above as well as costs on holding a special election and attorney's fees. Chairman Brown asked Mr. Brenna to approach the Village Council at their July 3rd meeting and ask for an appropriation for the above. It was also the consensus of Commission members present that the dollar amount for the bond issue be ready for the August 7th Council meeting. JULY MEETING DATE The next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission will be held at 7:30 p.m. on MONDAY, JULY 10TH at the Brookview Community Center. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was MOVED by Herje, and seconded by Hammer, that we adjourn the meeting at 12:30 a.m. Carried. ---------------v ---------------- ------ - / ------------ Chairman Brown Vice -Chairman Hammer 1