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4-3-1975REGULAR MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION April 3, 1975 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was held on Thursday, April 3, 1975, 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, Jaffe, Kelby, King, and Petersen; members absent, Duebner, Hammer. Also present were John L. Brenna, Park and Recreation Director, Thomas J. Feltl, Park Superintendent, and Gertrude Peterson, secretary. MINUTES It was moved by Peterson and seconded by Jaffe, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 27, 1975, be approved. Motion carried. YEARLY AGENDA A list of suggested months for advance lead time on major departmental areas for commission agendas was submitted. After discussion, it was moved by Petersen, and seconded by Kelby, that the yearly agenda be approved with certain additions: Park Construction, April; summer recreation programs, February and April; Department budget, July; Fall, winter, and spring programs, June and August; Brookveiw Enterprise Fund, February; Election of . officers, March, Park security report, October; Park visitation, September; and Park and Recreation sub—committee reports, November. Motion carried. PARK CONSTRUCTION Mr. Brenna and Mr. Feltl outlined the summer construction program. The main emphasis this coming summer will be the installation of playground equipment, followed by tennis court construction at Medley Hills Park, tennis sun shelters at all tennis court locations, refurbishing play areas at Papoose, North Tyrol, Glenview Terrace, andSeeman Parks, and the planting of trees and shrubs next fall. With the completion of the above, the bond fund will be nine tenths depleted. Mr. Brown commended the staff in their management of the bond fund, and carrying out the bond issue objectives as planned. TRAIL PRIORITIES AND BROCHURE Mr. Brenna set forth trail construction priorities for the summer, and pointed out various problems relative to various segments of the trail system. He also presented a copy of the proposed trail brochure that was devised by the Trail Committee which depicts trail locations in Golden Valley, points of interest, and some rules and regulations dealing with the use of the system. BROOKVIEW MENS GOLF ASSOCIATION The Brookview Mens Golf Association by laws were discussed, more partic— ularly the amendments adopted at their March 15, 1975, meeting pertain— ing to honorary members and the issuance of honorary membership to non— residents and non patron card holders. After discussion, it was moved by Petersen and seconded by Brown, that further discussion be postponed until 176 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Commission page two the next meeting so as to obtain further information and invite the Association to appear and bring forth information such as were the by— laws adopted by a two thirds (2/3) majority of members present at the annual meeting or at any special meeting held for that purpose; and was the vote made up of at least 20% of the total club membership, the reason for the change, and the intent of the Association. CODE OF ETHICS The proposed Code of Ethics was discussed, and it was the opinion of the Commission members present that the proposed Code of Ethics is very livable insofar as the Park and Recreation Commission is concerned. BROOKVIEW GOLF SUB COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Courey reported that the sub committee had had several meetings and will be having another one shortly, and that he will give a complete report at the next meeting. ELECTION OF OFFICERS After discussion, it was moved by Kelby and seconded by Brown that Petersen be nominated for Chairman; Mr. Kelby moved that the nominations be closed and seconded by Brown. Chairman declared the nominations closed and Petersen was unanimously elected chairman. It was moved by Courey and seconded by Jaffe, that Duebner be nominated as vice chairman; it was moved by Brown and seconded by Kelby that Courey be nominated as vice chairman. The chair declared nominations closed, and after balloting, Duebner was elected vice chairman. PUD WEST OF MEDLEY HILLS PARK Mr. Brenna presented a map from a Mr. Gallant that set forth the proposed layout of his PUD, and the area reserved for trail purposes. After discussion, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Kelby, that we recommend the plan be revised so that it would provide at least a forty (40) foot set back from the edge of the trail system which borders his property; that a screen be provided for those units adjacent to the trail system in the form of a fence, trees, or shrubs, and a committment under Ordinance 406 that the developer pay all or a substantial portion of the cost of completing a trail through the PUD; that the trail be constructed of limestone; that the easements necessary for the trail system be executed and recorded prior to the commencement of any construction; that all purchase agreements used by the developer state in underline print that there is to be a trail easement across the property and the area covered by such easement be defined thereon. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was roved by Petersen and seconded by Kelby that the meeting be adjourned. M tion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Ct/WOO 4 0 ,1 Chairman Gergelf Vic Chairman Petersen 1 1 I.