1-28-2002Members Present: Jim Vaughan, Chuck Cahill, Lance Ness, Jerry Sandler, Jim Johnson and
Roger McConico. Also present were Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks & Recreation; Sheila Van
Sloun, Administrative Secretary; Sue Cook, Recreation Supervisor and Floyd Kalberg, Golden
Valley Girls Slowpitch Softball.
AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
There were no changes or additions made to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 24, 2001
Approval of minutes moved by Jim Johnson and seconded by Lance Ness. Motion carried.
GOLDEN VALLEY GIRLS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL UPDATE — Floyd Kalberg
Floyd Kalberg gave the Commission an overview of the program. This non-profit organization
consists of girls from predominately Golden Valley and surrounding communities.
The Golden Valley Girls Slowpitch program consists of approximately 350 girls and is divided into
two divisions, a Junior League (grades 3-6) and a Senior League (grades 7-12). The fee is $50 for
the first girl and $40 for subsequent girls in a family.
The traveling league is divided into five divisions: twelve and under, fourteen and under, sixteen
and under, eighteen and under, and nineteen and up. The league coaches select the traveling
teams.
Floyd explained that there are typically 12-14 girls on a team, with 10 girls on the field, all of whom
are in the batting rotation.
RECREATION REPORT — Sue Cook
Sue shared with the Commission the success of the Meadowbrook Community Center open
house. She also discussed how Golden Valley Park and Recreation will be involved in staffing the
facility.
Sue then discussed the Youth Basketball program, which is combined with Crystal Recreation.
The program is for boys and girls in grades 2-6 with parent volunteer coaches. She explained how
each coach gets NYSCA training before the program begins.
Sue talked about the Golden Valley warming houses, staffing them, and the condition of the ice
Lastly, Sue discussed future programs and projects that she will be working on; Adult Softball, the
Spring/Summer 2002 Activities brochure, new programs for Meadowbrook Community Center,
Recreation program budgeting and E -Connect (on-line activity registration).
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RECREATION PROGRAM FEES & CHARGES
Rick Jacobson explained to the Commission the increase in fees from 2001 to 2002. He also
discussed the $400,000 budget cut for the City. Rick mentioned several options for cutting
spending and increasing revenue and how these options would affect the budget. Potential budget
adjustments will be discussed by the council at their February 9th workshop. No action was taken
on the fee proposal. It will be brought back to the February meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None available
NEW BUSINESS
Roger McConico had some questions regarding the pedestrian bridge on Highway 100. Rick
Jacobson explained that it was a joint project with MnDot and City of Crystal. He also explained
that MNDOT guidelines had changed, bringing increased cost to the project. Both cities are waiting
to find additional funds to keep the project moving.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Roger McConico and seconded by Chuck Cahill to adjourn. Motion carried.
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