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3-8-1978REGULAR MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 8, 1978 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was held on March 8, 1978, at the Wesley Park Recreation Building. Chairman Brown presided, and the following members were present: Eastes, Haglund, Jaffe, Kahn, Petersen and Riley. Absent members: Hammer and King. Also present were John Brenna, Director of Parks and Recreation, David Latvaaho, Assistant Director, Kae Hagler, Program Supervisor, and Tom Feltl, Park Superintendent. MINUTES The minutes of the February 2, 1978, meeting were approved as printed. OLD BUSINESS Northeast Fire Station — Chairman Brown reported on the feeling expressed at the last City Council meeting that a joint recommendation by Park and Recreation and Open Space Commissions on use of the area would be helpful. Mr. Brenna has met with the Open Space Commission and is drawing up three tentative plans for the Commission to review. Member Kahn moved and Petersen seconded, that the Commission invite the Open Space Commission to the April meeting to work in harmony with them on plans for the Northeast Fire Station property. The motion carried unanimously. BWGA By Law Change — BWGA member, Harriet Betzold, read the by laws change as proposed by the BWGA Board as follows: "Amended By Laws of the Brookview Womens Golf Association 4. Honorary memberships may be granted to non—residents upon formal written sponsorship by two (2) active resident members and the unanimous approval of the Board of Directors. An active resident member may sponsor one (1) honorary member per year. 5. Should a Golden Valley Resident or Patron Card holder desire membership while our membership is at capacity, a non—resident (honorary member) shall be asked to leave the group. This member will be decided upon by the Board of Directors on the basis of active participation. 6. Honorary memberships, once accepted, are renewable upon payment of current year dues but are subject to review and approval of the Board of Directors. 7. Honorary members may participate in all BWGA activities and events but will have no voting privilege and may not serve as President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer. They will not be able to obtain a patron or resident card. Member Kahn moved and Haglund seconded that the Commission approve the change as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Brown pointed Park and Recreation Commission page two out that it is the Commission's desire that the members of a recreational group should determine how to run their own group consistent with the tax— payer's interest. BMGA member, George Bills, presented the by—laws change concerning honorary membership which his group is working on. It is similar to the BWGA change and will be presented formally to the Commission next month. The concensus of the Commission is that the change in substance is accept— able. NEW BUSINESS Summer Programs and Building plans for Wesley, Lakeview Heights, and Golden Oak Parks Ms. Hagler reviewed last year's summer program and the plans for this year. Park leaders will be incorporating the success elements of the programs developed by the program specialists last year into this year's program. Ms. Haegler also described the qualifications and recruiting programs for the park leaders. Mr. Latvaaho commented that sports programs at the parks this summer will be basically unchanged from last year. In response to resident McClendon's question, he indicated that staffing plans were flexible enough to provide full day programs at parks where half day programs had been in effect should participation be great enough. Building plans — Lakeview Heights Park — Mr. Brenna reviewed the Lakeview Heights Park building progress and the problems which had slowed down the plans the past few years. Resident Brown suggested that more adult and teen programs, rather than a tot lot facility would better serve the park user's needs. Resident McClendon expressed the desire of some area residents for tennis courts with or without lights at Lakeveiw Park. Mr. Brenna described the budgeting process for such projects and offered assistance in helping the residents to make their wishes known. Resident Asher spoke of the traffic congestion and the need for new picnic and trash facilities. In response to resident Green's question, Mr. Feltl stated that the lights at the park are staying on so late because of the vandalism problem at the park. Concern was also expressed by residents about parking in and near Wesley Park, and maintenance of the undeveloped knoll in Wesley Parl. Wesley Park Tennis Court lighting — Mr. Brenna described the plans for tennis court lights at Wesley Park and the rationale for locating them at this particular park. There was much discussion with the residents present concerning the problems of activity, profanity, and other objectionable behavior on the courts. Member Haglund moved, seconded by Jaffe, that the Commission proceed with the plan to install the lights at Wesley Park and that the lights have an automatic shut—off time at 11:00 p.m. on an experi— mental basis to be adjusted if problems develop. The motion passed. Dover Hills Request for development of an active play area — Mr. John Ward, Director of Social Services for Dover Hills presented a request by the Socialites Club that the walkways areas and resting areas of Pennsylvania Woods be better maintained. Mr. Feltl is aware of the problems and the areas will be better maintained. Mr. Ward also presented a petition signed i 1 1 Park and Recreation Commission page three by many of the families in the project requesting on open play area for the children on that side of the complex. Discussion followed concerning location of such an area, possible disturbance to wildlife, and other open space considerations, and responsibility for area maintenance. It was agreed that the Commission should discuss the request further with the Open Space Commission and with regard to alternative locations for such an area before reaching any conclusions. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following offers were elected unanimously for 1978-1979: Chairman, David Kahn, Vice Chairman, Susan Eastes, Secretary, Mary King. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Brenna has a conflict with the first Thursday of the month as a meeting time. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 4th, and Thursday, April 27th. A new regular meeting date will be established shortly. The Ad Hoc Committee for Community/Senior Center has been established and has begun meeting twice monthly. The Ad Hoc Committee on Dutch Elm has been formed and will beging meeting shortly. The State Department of Transportation has approved funding of the Laurel Avenue Pond trail. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT The change of name from Woodlawn Park to Gearty Park has been approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION The Commission unanimously approved a resolution of commendation and appreciation to Mr. Brown for his year of service as Chairman of the Commission. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Chairman Brown Vice Chairman ammer i] Park and Recreation Commission page four Residents attending and participating in March 8, 1978, meeting of Park and Recreation Commission: Richard B. Walling 1335 Wisconsin Avenue North Dorothy Walling " Harold McClendon 1410 Hillsboro Avenue North Louis Harvatin 1310 Castle Court Robert Osiecki 1330 Wisconsin Avenue North Mrs. Elwood Rosberg 1407 Wisconsin Avenue North Thomas Dachel 8355 Duluth Street Dan Hennessey 1336 Wisconsin Avenue North George Bills 2520 Decatur Avenue North James Green 1408 Hillsboro Avenue North Hans Soll 1840 Wisconsin A enue North v Shirley Brown 1613 Independence Avenue North Diane Asher 8200 Wesley Drive Harriet Betzold 1455 Spring Valley Road