3-31-1977Park and Recreation Commission — Minutes March 31, 1977
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was held
on Thursday, March 31, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., at the Brookview Community Center,
8200 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley Minnesota.
Vice Chairman Brown presided and the following members were present: Hammer,
Petersen, White, Kahn, King, Eastes, and Jaffe; member absent, Haglund. Also
present were the following staff: John Brenna, David Latvaaho, and Janet Hoel.
Guests present were: Shirley Frank of the South Tyrol Hills Association,
Paul St. Marie and Rosalyn Anderson of the Open Space and Trails Committee,
Wally Klovstad of the Environmental Commission, Virginia Levy, Housing and
Community Development Committee, liaison to the Open Space and Trails
Committee, James Benson, Duane Temple, and John Sedden of the International
Paper Company.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 24,1977, were approved as
printed, with the exception that under the Brookview Sub Committee Report
page 1, line 6 thereof, after the word resident, the word should read card--.
BROOKVIEW SUB COMMITTEE REPORT
Brown stated that the Sub Committee felt that because of the difficulty of
determining who, within each business, should be issued cards, and because of
this year's situation at Brookview, it was felt that this matter should be
postponed until some future date. The Sub Committee recommends not issuing
business cards. Moved by Kahn and seconded by Hammer that the report of
the Sub Committee be accepted. Motion carried.
COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 21ST
Mr. Brown reported that the Council approved the recommendation of the
Commission relative to patron cards, but further suggested that cards to new
applicants be offered at one half price. The above was approved by the City
Council.
NEW MEMBERS
Vice Chairman Brown introduced and welcomed the new members of the Commission.
SOUTH TYROL PARK
Ms. Shirley Frank of the South Tyrol Hills Association appeared to request
that monies set aside for a sun shelter be appropriated for other uses such
as play equipment. At the South Tyrol Hills Association meeting on September
2, 1976, the membership felt that the sun shelter was unnecessary and
expensive and that there was a strong feeling for other items in the park
such as swing sets, trash barrels, play house, barbecue, etc. The Association
will meet agafn on April 11th to review the membership's request for sub—
stituted items with the knowledge that $1,500 is available to use. It was
recommended that the South Tyrol Hills Association re—appear before the Park
and Recreation Commission after their April meeting with specific requests,
at which time the Park and Recreation Commission can make a more definitive
judgment; Park and Recreation will then send notices to effected residents
for a hearing.
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INTERNATIONAL. PAPER COMPANY
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Mr. John Sedden, consultant for International Paper Company, presented a
proposed plan of International Paper Company. Discussion from members
of the Open Space and Trails Committee and Environmental Commission, and
members of the Park and Recreation Commission resulted in the recommendation
to Mr. Sedden that more area for boundary land around the suggested open
water area be also considered for dedication. It was moved by Petersen
and seconded by Kahn that the proposed dedicated area -oe enlarged to include
Lot 6, Block 1, to the south, and the existing brush area to the eas0t.
Motio-i careic-: (Special note to Planning Commission on this motion)
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS
David Latvaaho and Janet Hoel reviewed the summer recreation program and
made a full presentation of same. The staff also reported on programs
with Dover Hills residents. The Commission commended Mr. Latvaaho and Ms.
Hoel on the planner summer recreation program for their excellent coverage.
Part of the staff's presenation was a recommendation to increase pool fees.
It was moved by Petersen and seconded by Hammer that it is the recommendation
of the Commission that the daily pool admission be increased to $1.00 for
adults, and 75� for children. Motion was defeated.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION — DISTRICT # 281
Kahn reviewed present community education services of District #281
program, jurisdiction, etc. King removed herself from discussion and vote
because of conflict of interest. After discussion, it was moved by Kahn
and seconded by Hammer that the Commission sent to the City Council a
memorandum (copy attached) which has specific recommendations. Motion
carried. Jaffe abstained.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Brown was nominated for chairman. There were no further nominations and
Brown was elected by acclamation.
Hammer was nominated for vice chairman. There were no further nominations
and Hammer was elected by acclamation.
King was nominated for secretary. There being no further nominations,
King was elected by acclamation.
CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
There was a recommendation to change the meeting date of the Commission
so as to be able to meet Council deadlines. Notification of the new
date will be made when it has been established.
OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS
It was moved by Petersen and seconded by Hammer to recommend that the
Council not include the word "trails" in the Open Space and Trails
Committee, and that the trails be included under the responsibility of
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of the Park and Recreation Commission as they are recreational and
maintained by the Park and Recreation Department. Motion passed.
Brown announced the work plan which was requested, and asked each member
to give the same deliberation and the matter would be discussed at the
next meeting.
Meeting adjounred at 11:30 p.m.
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