2-2-1978GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
February 2, 1978
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was held
on Thursday, February 2, 1978, at the Noble School, Golden Valley.
Chairman Brown presided, and the following members were present: Eastes,
Haglund, Hammer, Jaffe, King, Petersen, and Riley. Absent members: Kahn.
Also present were John Brenna, Director of Parks and Recreation, David Latvaaho,
Assistant Director, Kae Hagler, Program Supervisor, and Tom Feltl, Park Super—
intendent.
MINUTES
The minutes of the January 59 1978 meeting were approved as amended ( a clari—
fication in the wording of the liquor on Brookview premises policy, indicating
the support of the Commission members for the staff1s attitude toward liquor
at Brookview.
OLD BUSINESS
Recreation Sub Committee Progress Report Member Jaffe reported that most of
the research on the project has been done and now the material will be put into
the original outline proposed at an earlier meeting. By April, the members
of the Sub Committee will have a good grasp of the material and will report then.
NEW BUSINESS
a. An overview of summer recreation programs: Kae Hagler gave a brief run—
through of the spring program that will run from March 16 — April 22. After
she indicated some of the types of programs being offered, a resident, Mary
Johnson, suggested that activities be held in facilities in the northern part
of Golden Valley instead of the current practice of most activities taking place
at Brookview. David Latvaaho indicated that he would check into this poss—
ibility.
B. Other input: Resident Mary Johnson suggested a summer basketball program
at the parks for teenagers. Resident Larry Johnson indicated a need for
possibly a warming house at Papoose. Chairman Brown traced the history of why
the smaller warming houses of the past are not used much any more. He indicated
that too many man hours have been needed to maintain them, and therefore, only
certain parks now have permanent buildings. Another area resident suggested
that they should be a way for the hockey players to be able to skate at Papoose
without disturbing the other skaters.
C. Proposal to re—name Woodlawn Park to Gearty Park: After some discussion,
about the histor of the Gearty family in Golden Valley, and a suggestion for a
ceremony and a plaque on the park building, neighbordhood reaction was requested.
After hearing that the citizens had a favorable response to the suggestion for
the name change of the park, King made the motion to do so and Riley seconded
it. (The motion was to recommend that action to the Council.) The motion
carried unanimously. Mr. Brenna indicated that the Golden Valley Historical
Society could perhaps be included in plans for a building plaque and
appropriate ceremony.
D. Skyline Builders Property — re: neighborhood park proposal: Mr. Brenna
traced the history the the NE area of Golden Valley and its isolated state in
relation to active playground areas. He also indicated that the process for
developing the land for park and recreation purposes is in its beginning stages.
The Open Space Commission has indicated that the two commissions can cooperate
and work something out in terms of a blend of active play and wildlife areas.
The demographic figures for children in the area was given, with a total al
229 children being of kindergarten — 12 grade ages. After discussion about
how to approach this project, it was decided to get neightborhood input
first as they react to a plan prepared by the staff. Petersen suggested
that the staff could make a plan showing options (such as routes for walking
paths and possible play areas) and then show it to the Commission. Mr.
Latvaaho will be in charge of the staff side of the project and indicated
that by mid—March there would be some alternatives ready to be discussed by
the Commission members.
Director's Report
A. the bids out out for the Lakeview Heights recreation building that
will be constructed soon
B. Golden Valley has received more money for tennis courts from the State
Planning Agency, so now there will be lighted courts in every quadrant
of Golden Valley
C. the new Ad Hoc Trails Committee was asked to help lay out a new trail
brochure for use in the spring and summer. Hagland and Petersen are
on this Committee
D. Maintenance Director, Tom Feltl, said that new trail signs will be up
this spring.
Chairman's Report
A. Next Meeting: The Commission members agreed that meeting in different
areas of the City was useful in order to get more citizen input, and it
was decided to meet in March at Wesley Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
hairman Brown Vice Chairman Hammer
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