5-31-1973REGULAR MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
May 31, 1973
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation
Commission was held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 1973,
at the Brookview Municipal Community Center, 8200 Wayzata
Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Brom presided, and the following members were present:
Burmeister, Duebner, Gergen, Kelby, Petersen, and Hammer.
Absent: Jackson and Thrall. Also present, Rosemary Thorson,
Chairman of the Trails Committee, David Senstad, Golden Valley
citizen, Corey Bakken, Golf Operation Manager, David Latvaaho,
Assistant Park and Recreation Director, John L. Brenna,
Director of Parks and Recreation, and Gertrude Peterson,
secretary.
MINUi'ES
It was moved by Petersen, and seconded by Gergen, to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of April 26, 1973. Carried.
TRAILS COP,IMITTEE PROPOSAL
At this time, Rosemary Thorson, Chairman of the Trails Committee,
brought forth her Committee's up dated trails plan for review
by the Park and Recreation Commission. The trail map was split
into four sections, each representing a quadrant of the Village.
Each quadrant has a chairman with a committee that layed out a
trails system for that area. Each quadrant chairman explained
his or her reasons for their quadrant trails. After discussion,
it was moved by Kelby, and seconded by Burmeister, that the
Park and Recreation Commission accept the plan as submitted.
Carried. Chairman Brown thanked the Trails Committee for their
fine work to date.
SOUTH TYROL PARK - Sun Shelter
Pursuant to the public meeting held at the Jewish Community
Center on May 24th, discussion was brought forth relative to
the proposed sun shelter at South Tyrol Park. After discussion,
it was moved by Burmeister and seconded by Kelby, that this
being the first year that a full day summer program will be
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offered at South Tyrol Park, that final action on the sun
shelter be deferred until after the summer program, and
pending an evaluation of the program without a sun shelter.
Carried.
MEDLEY PARK ACQUISITION
At this time, a letter was read from Mr. Elmo Ginko, wherein
he stated that he would not sell his property for less than
$10,000 plus taxes. After discussion, it was moved by Gergen
and seconded by Duebner, that the plan for Medley Hills Park
be reviewed with regard to another location for the tennis
courts that were proposed on the Ginko property. Carried.
RICE LAKE PARK
At this time, Chairman Brown read a letter from the Department
of Natural Resources stating that our request to re-route
Bassetts Creek through Rice Lake Park was denied. The letter
also suggested that the entire park area be left in its
natural state. After much discussion, it was the consensus
of the members present to look over the property before our
next meeting, at which time further discussion will take
place.
DAVID SE14STAD - Mini Dike Track
11r. David Senstad presented a proposal for the construction of
a mini bike track for bikes up to 100 cc's. The project has
the backing of the Valley of Peace Church. The track would be
located in an area near Bassetts Creek between Noble and Regent
Avenues. After much discussion, it was suggested that Mr.
Senstad circulate a petition for signatures by neighbors in
the irunediate area apprising them of the proposal. Commission
members stated that they would visit the area, and would like
Mr. Senstad to appear again at our June meeting.
SUMMER PROGRAI-i - David Latvaaho
At this time, Mr. David Latvaaho, the Assistant Park and
Recreation Director, briefed the Park and Recreation Commission
on the summer program. Pair. Latvaaho pointed out the many new
activities that have been added with no additional cost to
the department's budget. Commission members commended Mr.
Latvaaho for the fine summer program. The Park and Recreation
Commission asked Mr. Latvaaho about the hiring complaint by Ms.
Marjorie Hogan and Mr. Latvaaho explained the complaint
in detail.
GOLF OPERATIONS - Corey Bakken
Mr. Corey Bakken, our golf operations manager, reported on the
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reservation system and patron -resident card holders to date.
Mr. Bakken stated that reservations are working out well,
and presenting no problems. Mr. Bakken also stated that
238 patron cards, 82 resident cards, and 52 junior cards have
been sold to date for a total of 372 cards, compared to 417
total last year. Mr. Bakken stated that we are down 136 patron
cards, but 82 of that number are resident cards. Most of the
resident cards are from the Brookview Women's Golf Association.
Mr. Bakken stated that there has been a decided increase in
interest and participation in the Brookview men's and women's
leagues - people are becoming more involved. Mr. Bakken stated
that many of our greens were damaged by cross country skiers
and snowmobiles even though the greens were staked with lath
and flagged. Ile stated that when we close the course due to
low snow levels, we can not prevent the skier or snowmobiler
from coming on the course because of the lack of fencing around
the entire course. Mr. Bakken stated that he would suggest
erecting snow fences around each green - the fence would cost
approximately $4,000.00. After much discussion, it was moved
by Petersen and seconded by Burmeister that Mr. Brenna at the
budgetary period look at the possibility of fencing all greerrs
on the gold course for next winter. Carried.
PARK CONSTRUCTION REPORT
At this time, Mr. Brenna showed pictures of all construction
sites. IIe stated that construction work on our recreational
buildings is progressing on schedule. Mr. Brenna also showed
pictures of vandalism around Medley Hills Park and Scheid Park.
Ile stated that a meeting is set between the contractor,
architect, and our department to discuss safety measures at
all construction sites, and general clean up procedures.
ADJOUR1,11 ENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Petersen and
seconded by Kelby to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Carried.
Chairman Brown
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