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REGULAR MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
February 28, 1974
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission
was held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 1974, at the Brookview
Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Brown presided, and the following members were present:
Duebner, Gergen, Hammer, Kelby and Petersen; absent, Burmeister,
Jackson. Also present, John L. Brenna, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Jon Westlake, Superintendent of Inspection and Zoning,and Gertrude
Peterson, secretary.
MINUTES
It was moved by Petersen, and seconded by Duebner, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of January 31,1974, be approved. Motion carried.
Mr. Brenna stated that persons, firms, corporation, etc., who contemp—
plate filling their property are required to obtain a fill permit from
the City, and when said filling could disrupt the landscape, the permits
are sent to various City boards and commissions for their input before
a permit is granted.
At this time, Mr. Brenna brought forth a permit for filling by Health
Central. Mr. Brenna showed members present, with the use of a City
map, the location of the proposed fill area.
After much discussion, the following resolution was brought forth:
"WHEREAS, we are not aware of the type of fill material to be used,
and how the area when filled, would look (landscaped or not), and
how the fill would blend into the existing terrain; and would the
filling operation disrupt any existing drainways; and,
WHEREAS, we are unable to reach an agreement with Health Central
relative to a trail through this area;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled, and that
we defer judgment until such time as we have answers to our above
questions."
It was moved by Duebner
and seconded
by Gergen that the minutes of
the
special meeting of
February 11,
1974, be approved, but that the
name
of Kelby be added
to those members
present. Motion carried.
It was moved by Duebner
and seconded
by Gergen, that the minutes of
the
special meeting of
February 25,
1974, be approved. Motion carried.
FILL
PERMIT — HEALTH
CENTRAL
Mr. Brenna stated that persons, firms, corporation, etc., who contemp—
plate filling their property are required to obtain a fill permit from
the City, and when said filling could disrupt the landscape, the permits
are sent to various City boards and commissions for their input before
a permit is granted.
At this time, Mr. Brenna brought forth a permit for filling by Health
Central. Mr. Brenna showed members present, with the use of a City
map, the location of the proposed fill area.
After much discussion, the following resolution was brought forth:
"WHEREAS, we are not aware of the type of fill material to be used,
and how the area when filled, would look (landscaped or not), and
how the fill would blend into the existing terrain; and would the
filling operation disrupt any existing drainways; and,
WHEREAS, we are unable to reach an agreement with Health Central
relative to a trail through this area;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled, and that
we defer judgment until such time as we have answers to our above
questions."
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It was then moved by Duebner and seconded by Petersen to table action
on the fill permit until such answers are brought forth relative to
our resolution. Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE — PUBLIC LAND DEDICATION
At this time, Mr. Jon Westlake was introduced to members of the Park
and Recreation Commission. Mr. Westlake explained the proposed sub—
division ordinance as set forth by Mr. Carl Dale, Golden Valley's
Planning Consultant.
After much discussion, it was moved by Petersen, and seconded by Gergen,
that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends an ordinance be
drawn up for Golden Valley similar to the Carl Dale Planning Report of
August 20, 1973, as amended.Motion carried.
Amendments: page 2, paragraph numbered 102.02, in the first line,
10%; line 12, One Hundred Dollars, not Fifty Dollars; page 3, paragraph
numbered 104.01, line 4, delete the following words: "'storm water
holding areas or ponds'' and in line 6, delete the following: ''storm
water holding areas or ponds''.
At this time, Commission members present asked Mr. Westlake and Mr.
Brenna to write up the ordinance and to contact our City Attorney for
its correctness.
PARK BOND ISSUE — REPORT
At this time, Mr. Brenna brought forth a recap of Park Bond expenditures
as of January 1, 1974. After much discussion, members present asked
that a more concise breakdown on expenditures be brought forth at our
next regular meeting on park lighting and recreation buildings.
?PEN SPACE REPORT
Dr. Petersen brought forth a report on the last meeting of the Open Space
Committee. Dr. Petersen stated that the Open Space Committee thanked
the Park and Recreation Commission for our suggestions on their open
space report, and that they were also in favor of the Open Space
Committee working with the Park and Recreation Commission.
RICE LAKE PARK
At this time, Chairman Brown reminded members present that according to
the minutes of the Commission, the Rice Lake Park area matter was to
be brought up before the residents at our March meeting. After discussion,
it was moved by Hammer and seconded by Duebner, that the date of the Rice
Lake Park presentation be held at our regular meeting in April instead of
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March in order to prepare our presentation. Motion carried.
Mr. Brenna stated that he would apprise those in the Rice Lake
area of the change in date.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that an election of officers for
the Park and Recreation Commission will be held at our March
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Petersen and
seconded by Hammer, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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Chairman Brown ice Chairman Hammer
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