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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
April 26, 1993
Members present: Jim Johnson, Marshall Rappaport, Rich Krahulec, Mike Mauren, Chuck Cahill.
Also present were Rick Jacobson, Sue Cook and Sharyl Thompson.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.
AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
There were no agenda changes or additions.
MINUTES
Chuck Cahill's name needs to be added to the March meeting as being present.
A motion was made by Marshall Rappaport and seconded by Rich Krahulec to accept the minutes
of January 25, 1993, February 22, 1993 and March 22, 1993 (with above mentioned change).
Motion carried.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
A motion was made by Rich Krahulec and seconded by Marshall Rappaport to defer the election
to the next meeting.
GOLDEN VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE - Jon Woestehoff
Jon Woestehoff, President of Golden Valley Little League, gave a report on their program. There
are 263 participants so far this year comprised of 19 teams - 6 majors and 13 minors. Jon
reported that there is a shortage of fields and several of the practice fields are quite small.
Vice Chair Jim Johnson thanked Jon for his work and that of the many volunteers who provide a
program with a rich history and much enthusiasm.
RECREATION REPORT - Sue Cook
Sue Cook gave a report on the winter warming houses. They were open from December 21,
1992 through February 18, 1993.
The Tap and Ballet recital was held at Armstrong High School on April 3, 1993, with 85
participants.
This summer there are 83 adult softball teams.
Sue presented the new Adopt A Park brochure along with a list of the parks and trails that have
been adopted so far.
The following special events will be taking place this summer:
Hershey Track & Field
Concerts in the Park
Success By Six Birthday Party
The Commission members commended Sue on her excellent work.
HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS
Rick Jacobson distributed the pamphlet "Greenways to the Future" showing future expansion of
the Hennepin Park trail system. Work could start in Golden Valley this fall or in 1994 between
Theo Wirth and French Regional Park.
LETTER FROM RESIDENT REGARDING SCHEID PARK
A resident wrote requesting that the hard surface area at Scheid Park be moved, as people have
used it for parking. Rick Jacobson talked with the party on the phone and explained that it would
cost between $10,000 and $20,000 to move this. A barrier has been put up to deter cars from
driving up to the playground area.
A motion was made by Rich Krahulec and seconded by Chuck Cahill to receive and file this letter.
BMGA BY-LAW REVISION
The BMGA board wants to change their membership limit from 200 to 225. There was a
consensus from the Commission to approve this change, but it needs official action. A motion
was made by Chuck Cahill and seconded by Marshall Rappaport to allow the BMGA to raise their
membership limit to 225. Motion carried.
BWGA BY-LAW APPROVAL
A motion was made by Marshall Rappaport and seconded by Rich Krahulec to approve the
BWGA by-laws.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Marshall Rappaport and seconded by Rich Krahulec to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
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