7-7-1977GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of regular meeting of July 79 1977
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission
was held on Thursday, July 79 1977, at 7:00 p.m., at Brookview Community
Center, 8200 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Brown presided and the following members were present: Eastes,
Kahn, King, and Peterson. Haglund, Hammer, and Jaffe were absent.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of June 2, 1977, were accepted.
SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM REPORT
Barbara Bailey, Senior Citizen Program Coordinator for Golden Valley,
reported on her goals and objectives. In an effort to set up a
comprehensive senior citizen program, she has compiled population data
showing 4% of Golden Valley's population is 65+ years of age. She has
also formed an ad hoc committee of representatives from Golden Valley's
three senior groups, whose purpose it is to decide how the grant of $9,650
will be spent during the year following this coming September 1.
WORK PLAN — CLARIFICATION AND REVISION
Chairman Brown reported on the reaction of Mayor Hoover to the plan sub—
mitted by the Commission. a) every item in the work plan has to be
specified as to where the recommendation will go (Therefore, a commission
will be in charge of certain areas of common concern) b) rules and
by—laws are to be included in the work plan — such as guidelines for
changes in use of bond issue money, (c) when changing the work plan,
the Commission is to forward the change on to the _Council and then it will be
forwarded to other commissions, and d) the Dutch Elm Program should go
on the agenda after the season is over and then be ready for the 1978
proposal. The Commission members accepted the clarification and plans
requested by the Mayor and Council.
RECREATION SUB COMMITTEE REPORT
Kahn reported that the Sub Committee had been invited by Jan Hoel to
attend the summer employee workshop training program, and each of them had
been sent a packet of summer program information regarding the programs
at the various parks. The sub committee will be meeting with the staff
on July 20, 1977.
SWIMMING POOL
The yearly loss of $8,000 — $10,000 was discussed again, and the concensus
was reached tha realistically a small pool can't make a profit, and all
we can do is minimize the loss. Kahn moved to table further discussion
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until September,at which time the pool manager will make a report of the
1977 season and make recommendations. Eastes seconded the motion and
the motion passed.
COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
The Commission members took a short but pleasant break and attended the
Community Band Concert being held at Brookview.
OPEN SPACE LIAISON
The Open Space Commission had requested a volunteer member from the
Park and Recreation Commission to attend their meetings as primarily a
communication link between the two commissions. After discussion of
the proposal, it was decided by Commission members that Chairman Brown
should suggest to the Open Space Commission that rather than a liaison
a "paper communication" would be more feasible, and he will send them
a member of our work plan.
BUDGET
On August 4th, the Commission will discuss preliminary budget
recommendations. It will be a policy discussion primarily, rather than
a strictly line by line discussion.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
a) Member Bob White has resigned because of a move to Chicago. .
b) Ginkel property up date: Planning Commission denied the request
for construction of townhouses on the property because of the residential
zoning of the property in the comprehensive plan for Golden Valley.
David Kahn will represent the Commisson's view at the Council meeting on
July 18th.
c) A request by Jody Sehlin of the Planning Commission to look at the
situation at the SW corner of the Highway #55 and Winnetka intersection
was discussed. Members were informed again of the use of the property
by the public works department. There was strong sentiment for the need
of a buffer to screen the situation from the surrounding neighbors and
visitors and residents driving past the area. The effect of the bridge
across the highway at that point was mentioned as a future discussion
topic.
d) Golf patron cards for Golden Valley businesses was discussed, and
Mayor Hoover wants the items discussed fully in 1978 before the opening
of the 1978 golf season. The item was turned over to the Brookview Sub
Committee, and one main item of concern will be how to deal with
businesses of varying sizes. The sub committee was also asked to notify
Dick Kaitz, vice president of the Palm Beach Products, who has requested
a business patron card.
e) Dutch Elm Plan: The Council approved it as we recommended it, but
some situations may need to be covered further, such as how to deal with
diseased trees in the Bassett Creek bed where lot lines are in question
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and where there are many trees needing to be cut down in inaccessible areas.
Brenna recommended that the inaccessible areas be taken off the control
areas and let the diseased trees in those areas just sit and die and then be
removed as it is possible to do the work without so much damage to other
trees and landscaping. Much discussion followed with concern for the
effect of the above recommendation the priority item. The Commission
acted after seeing no alternative to the plan, especially if the plan has
the approval of Dr. French, the noted state forester. Kahn moved and
Petersen seconded that the Commission recommend the adoption of Brenna's
plan regarding the Bassett Creek area elm trees. The motion was
unanimously supported.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a) golf course: With good weather, the deficit may be dropped to
$30,000 or less. Construction of new holes 11, 12 and 13 will start by
perhaps late this season.
b) Brenna reported that he will be requesting money from the office of
Local and Urban Affairs for tennis lighting for city courts. The
application will be made in accordance with the state grants enacted by
the Minnesota Legislature in the 1977 session at the request of Governor
Perpich for an Outdoor Recreation Grant Program.
c) CCA kids are being used for several city projects near the trails and
parks.
d) Jan Hoel resignation: The Commission expressed appreciation for
Jan's hard work as program supervisor of the Park and Recreation Department,
and requested a letter be sent expressing our thanks and gratitude.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:30 P.M.
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