6-2-1977PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular meeting of June 2, 1977
June 2, 1977
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was held
on Thursday, June2, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brookview Community Center, 8200
Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Brown presided and the following members were present: Eastes,
Haglund, Jaffe, Kahn, King, Petersen, and White. Hammer was absent.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of May 5, 1977, were approved as printed.
SOUTH TYROL PARK — PUBLIC HEARING
The Park and Recreation Commission has been asked by the South Tyrol Neigh—
borhood Association to adjust the plans for that park that the voters approved
in the bond issue nearly five years ago, in order to better suit the present—
day users of the park. Chairman Brown pointed out that the Commission has
to make changes carefully in order to see what truly is the best interest
of the residents and whether or not a change is in the best interest of the
rest of Golden Valley also.
South Tyrol residents present at the meeting were: Mr. Rudelius, Mr. Koening,
Mrs. Papke, and Ralph Bost, the chairperson of the South Tyrol Hills Neighbor—
hood Association. The residents proposed the following pieces of equip—
ment to be installed in place of the sun shelter approved in the 1972 vote.
(a) 2 sling swing units, (b) horizontal bar, (c) volleyball net, and (d)
1 slash proof rubber swing chair for infants. Depending on exact price
after order and delivery of the items, the cost of the above will probably be
sufficiently under the cost of the proposed sun shelter to warrant purchase
of a final piece of equipment soon.
James Haglund moved and David Kahn seconded the motion that the Commission
approve the purchase and installation of the above pieces of playground
equipment in lieu of the sun shelter and hold the remaining money until
September 1, 1977, at which time a decision is made on a final piece of
equipment. The motion was unanimously approved.
RECREATION SUB COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Jaffe reported that the Sub Committee had one meeting and at that
time accepted the Summer Recreation Brochure's philosophy (the one printed
in the brochure), but questioned how this philosophy is being implemented.
Therefore, the members (Jaffe, Kahn, and Eastes) requested an informal
briefing session with the full recreation staff of Brenna, Latvaaho, and Hoel
in order to study the following items: personnel hiring practices and
requirements, supervision of recreation employees, on the job training
practices, and what criteria is used to evaluate recreation employees.
The Sub Committee also requested a written statement from the recreation
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staff on the relationship between Golden Valley Park and Recreation Department
and the independent sport activities of football, hockey, and little league.
Because the staff is involved in the Lilac festivities, they will also supply
information about their involvement with the Lilac planning group.
BROOKVIEW SUB COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Peterson reported that the full 18 hole course is open for the
summer. He also reported that the swimming pool has been re—painted, and
the Commission toured the pool facilities at the end of his report. The pool
is looking good for the swimming season.
LAUREL AVENE PONDING PROJECT
Mrs. Young, a resident in the area near the Laurel Avenue Ponding Project,
came to the Commission meeting as a representative of the neighborhood
affected by the project. She spoke regarding the problems those residents
have had this spring with the safety hazard involved in finishing up the
project. Kahn moved that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to
the City Council that they instruct the proper staff person to contact the
Park Construction Company and ask that they proceed with all possible haste to
finish the Laurel Avenue Ponding Project in order that the Park and
Recreation Department can finish landscaping the area in order to satisfy the
neighboring residents. Member Haglund seconded the motion. Discussion
centered on how the pond is stagnating and the safety hazard involved. The
motion was unanimously approved.
DUTCH ELM PROGRAM
The City Council had asked the Commission to discuss a plan for 1977, and
make a recommendation on how to take care of diagnosis and removel of
diseased trees as well as reimbursement of affected residents. Mr. Brenna
came forth with a policy plan (enclosed) and Petersen made the following
motion: We recommend part 1 — 4 of Brenna's report that he may obtain 2
other bids and make a serious effort to have the trees removed within 20
days. Also, add points 5 and 6 from the Enrironmental Commission's
recommendations. We also feel that cost sharing shouldn't apply to
reforestration — it just covers cutting and /or removal of diseased elm wood.
Kahn seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by the Commission.
SWIMMING POOL
According to the yearly work plan, this items was to be considered by the
Commission at this time. The Commission members decided on the task
definition and asignment: review operations and try to reduce the deficit.
This item was tabled for a month in order to have the members consider it
further and have more discussion.
PENNSYLVANIA WOODS
Brenna reported that the staff was considering an active area development
across the bridge south of the Dover Hills Senior Citizen Highrise. He
reported interest for the project by the residents there to have a grassed
field for active play in the area east of the existing benches. The
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Commission discussed the proposal for quite a while, but no action was taken.
Concerns included the effect of such an undertaking on the natural setting
and wildlife present.
MEDLEY HILLS PARK
Mr. Elmo Ginkel, owner and developer of a piece of property adjacent to Medley
Hills Park, presented a proposal to the Commission which entailed building
townhouses on one (1) acre of the two (2) acre parcel. He stated he is
perhaps willing to give, or otherwise share, the low part of the area with
the City of Golden Valley if his building plan is approved under a PUD
agreement. Mr. Ginkel will meet with the Planning Commission to discuss his
PUD proposal on June 15th, and he had been asked to present his plan to the
Park and Recreation Commission before that meeting. The Commission discussed
his proposal in terms of the needs of Golden Valley residents in that area for
more active play area. Mr. Brenna stated that there definitely is a need
for land next to Medley Hills Park, but the area Mr. Ginkel proposed to have
Golden Valley use is not suitable for a play area. The desirable parcel is
that piece of property that Mr. Ginkel plans to construct townhouses on.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Kahn and seconded by White that
the Park and Recreation Commission recommends to the Planning Commission and
to the City Council that it is in the best interet of the park system and
the City of Golden Valley to not have the Ginkel property developed multiple
. dwelling because of the value of the land has for park and recreation use.
Motion unanimously carried.
DIRECTORS REPORT
Mr. Brenna reported on the activities of
during the week of June 11 to June 19.
Bailey had been hired as the new senior
position.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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Chairman Brown
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the Lilac Festival to take place
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citizen coordinator, a CETA
Tf'c"e- Chairman Hammer