12-8-1980OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
December 8, 1980
A special meeting of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission was
held on December 8, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., in the Gold Room at City Hall. Chair-
person Jaffe presided, and the following members were present: Asproth,
Benson, Burmeister, Fuller, Lyons, Micks, and Petersen. Members absent:
Johnson. Also present were Robert VanHoe and Donald Singer, architects.
MINUTES
A motion to accept the minutes of the November 24, 1980, meeting was made by
Micks and seconded by Petersen and the minutes were approved as written.
COMMUNITY CENTER AND BROOKVIEW REMODELLING EVALUATION
The City Council asked the Open Space and Recreation Commission to evaluate the
citizen input from the three area wide meetings and the public hearing.
Consideration was given to the suggestions, and the conclusions made are as
follows:
Community Center
Preparation Kitchen
Due to Board of Health requirements,i.e. expensive equipment, ventilation
systems, etc., it was decided not to change the kitchen from a serving kitchen
to a preparation kitchen. The kitchen, however, will be enlarged from its
present 12 x 15' to 15 x 15', with additional counter space and a center island
to accomodate larger groups.
Toddler Pool
Instead of a separate wading pool, Asproth moved and Lyons seconded that a
corner of the shallow end of the 60 x 75' pool be designed for toddlers, super-
vised by parents. This will still allow for lane and competitive swimming in
the remainder of the pool. This motion was unanimously passed.
Toddler Drop Off Service
A motion was made by Lyons and seconded by Benson that a babysitting service be
offered in one of our "multi+purpose" room for parents participating in
activities at the center. The motion was passed with one abstention and one
nay. Members decided that to designate a particular room for this service
would limit the number of areas for use by the general public.
Toilet to Accomodate Toddler Area
Fuller motioned and Petersen seconded that adding a toilet closer to the
proximity of the multi-purpose area is not feasible under the existing plan due
to lack of space and additional cost. The motion was passed with one abstention
and one nay. It was debated whether plumbing could be installed in the multi-
purpose area or whether the multi purpose area could be moved within the plan
nearer the bathroom. Since exact costs were not available, a unanimous decision
could not be made.
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Fire Exits
Discussion was made as to provision for a number of well located emergency exits.
Mr. Van Hoe explained exits will be installed as required by code.
Stage
It was decided that a moveable stage, approximately 8 x 24 x30' with portable
extensions be included. The stage will provide better viewing and a variety
of program possibilities.
Whirlpool
It was motioned by Burmeister and seconded by Lyons that a sauna and whirlpool
be installed in the exercise room. The motion passed with one abstention.
Asproth abstained due to lack of exact cost figures, space availability and
designated location for this addition.
Contingency Fund
The cost figures do reflect the 1981 contingency.
Brookview Remodelling
P.A. System
This is already designated as purchasable equipment to be considered after
completion of the remodelling.
Lounge Area and Vanity for Women Golfers
This will be included.
Bar Enlargement
The commission feels the proposed plan includes an adequate bar. Portable bars
can be used if necessary.
Kitchen Location
After thorough discussion, it was decided that if the kitchen is moved closer
to the dining area, the entry way traffic would conflict with serving of food
and bussing of dishes to the serving counter. The existing plan elimimates
congested traffic pattern to the toilet area and allows the service door to be
separated from the main entrance. Micks maintained that relocation nearer
to the dining area would still be more convenient for those working in the
kitchen. The architect will try to rearrange the toilet and kitchen area
to accomodate the serving of food.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that clarification has been
made by John Brenna to Mr. Littleford, Headmaster of Breck School, that he is
to advise Mr. Brenna as to whether he is going to organize a neighborhood
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tennis club relative to the tennis courts located on the east side of the
high school or open them up for public use. In order to alleviate any
problems with the State Planning Agency and the Office of Local Urban Affairs
who distributed the grant that constructed the outdoor lights, a decision has
to be made soon.
ADJOURNMENT
Petersen moved to adjourn and it was seconded by Lyons. There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
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