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REGULAR MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
September 26, 1974
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was
held on Thursday, September 26, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. at the Brookview
Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Gergen presided and the following members were present: Brown,
Courey, Duebner, and Petersen; members absent, Hammer, Jaffe, and Kelby.
Also present were John L. Brenna, Director of Parks and Recreation, David
H. Latvaaho, Assistant Director, Thomas Feltl, Park Superintendent, Corey
J. Bakken, Golf Operations Manager, and Gertrude Peterson, secretary.
MINUTES
It was moved by Petersen and seconded by Brown, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 29, 1974, be approved. Motion carried.
PARK TOUR
The Commission tourned the parks prior to the meeting, and discussion
followed. Play areas and equipment are the primary things left to be
done, with the exception of the Medley Hills tennis courts, upgrading to
be done in North Tyrol, Glenview Terrance, and Seeman Parks, trees and
shrubs will be planted this fall and next spring, and next year will see
most all plans completed.
TRAILS
At this time, Mr. Brenna discussed trail progress to date. Mr. Brenna
again stated that progress has been slow until two week ago. The reason
for the slowness is: (1) difficulty in obtaining easements, (2) obtaining
reasonable prices on walk bridges, (3) mild cooperation with the MN & S
(4) pricing difficulty on various segments along Bassetts Creek. Mr.
Brenna stated that the following trail segments are now under construction:
(A) Betty Crocker Drive from Highway #18 to Boone Avenue, (B) Boone
Avenue from Betty Crocker Drive to Highway #55, (C) along Bassetts Creek
from St. Croix Avenue to Vale Crest Avenue, (D) from Dawnview Terrace
through the Briarwood PUD to Unity Avenue (E) from Boone Avenue east on
7th street and north to Becon Addition. Mr. Brenna stated that Golden
Valley Road andDouglas Drive are awaiting county permits, and on Plymouth
Avenue all utility poles must be moved. Mr. Brenna stated that City
crews are at present doing the trail construction on Saturdays, thereby
saving monies for those portions of the trail that will cost us more
than originally figured.
DUTCH ELM DISEASE REPORT
Mr. Thomas Feltl, Park Superintendent, explained the problems relative to
Dutch Elm disease, and pointed out on a map the areas in Golden Valley
which have been affected. Fortunately, the areas are isolated and
chemicals have been used. Mr. Feltl explained the procedure followed
when a diseased tree is located.
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1975 BUDGET
Mr. Brenna discussed the proposed budget for parks and recreation.
Discussion followed, and it was then moved by Courey and seconded by
Duebner, that the bidget proposal be subject to the following: Under
the category of Code 66-600, reduce that amount by $6,450 and increase
it by $3,000 to provide part time secretarial help. Under the
category of Code 68-650, the amount shown be increased by the sum of
$6,450 for a full time recreational supervisor for the increased summer
playground activity; and under the category Code 68-660, increase by
the sum of $2,500 to provide for the tennis program provided by the Park
and Recreation Department.
Mr. Bakken discussed the proposed budget for the golf course for the
coming year, and discussed the need for a watering system and the need
for the drilling of a well. The golf course is just about on target.
Increased green fees, more utilization of the driving range, and other
problems were discussed. It was decided that a special meeting would
be held on future golf course up grading at a later date.
Chairman Gergen read a letter from the Village Manager relative to the
Star of Bethlehem property and adjacent property. The letter further
sta ed that the Council will approve the appointments by the Park Board
to the Open Space Committee as contained in the 8/29/74 minutes; and
further requested that the Open Space Committee minutes be included in
the agenda either separately or with the Park and Recreation Commission
minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Petersen and seconded
by Brown that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried and the
meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
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Chairman Gergen
Vice Chairman Petersen
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