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10-28-1968REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION October 28, 1968 The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was held on Monday, October 28, 1968 at 7:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Building, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chair- man Anderson presided, and the following members were present: Kahn, Fischer, Tart, Oukrop, Brown, Byrnes, Herje, Hammer. Members absent: Reed, Sullivan, Neuman, Petersen, Forster. Also present were: Dr. Hood, Superintendant of Schools - School District #281; Lloyd Roepke Park Maintenance Supervisor and John Brenna, Park and Recreation Director. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the October 26th meeting were approved as written. DR. HOOD - SUPERINTENDANT OF SCHOOLS - SCHOOL DISTRICT #281 At this time Dr. Hood, Superintendant of Schools from School District #281, the school board attorney, Mr. Zimpfer and Mr. Johnson, a school board member representing Golden Valley appeared and asked for a re- commendation regarding a Park -School development concept at our new park site at Duluth Street. Dr. Hood stated that the school would like to purchase 10 acres of land to the south of our Park property, and that the elementary school building and its parking lot would be placed on this acreage. The joint, or Park -School effort would take place on our property. This effort would include a joint development program. After much discussion it was MOVED by Herje and seconded by Fischer that the Park and Recreation Commission lend support to the Park - School concept. The motion was carried unanimously. SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS BROOKVIEW SUB -COMMITTEE - GOLF PROFESSIONAL At this time Mr. Fischer brought forth the sub-corrmittee report. Mr. Fischer explained that the sub -committee met on October 19th and 21st, and by vote, after interviewing five Golf Professionals from a field of 11, brought forth a recommendation that Mr. Ross Stevens be selected for the position of Golf Professional for Brookview Municipal Golf Course. After some discussion, it was MOVED by Fischer and seconded by Kahn, that the Brookview Sub -Committee recommendation be accepted and the recommendation be sent to the Village Manager. The motion was carried unanimously. October 28, 1968 Page -2- It was also MOVEu by Kahn, that in the event that Mr. Stevens will not or cannot accept the position of Golf Professional, tate Sub - Committee's second choice, that being Mr. Richard Theno, be con- tacted. It was seconded by Tart and Carried. GOLF LEAGUES Mr. Fischer brought forth his Sub -Committee breakdown regarding the allocation of Golf Leagues. Mr. Fischer explained that there were many applications, and that the Sub -Committee allocated only those leagues from within Golden Valley. Mr. Fischer mentioned that there appeared to be a misunderstanding regarding the Honeywell application. Honeywell, in their application, stated that they had a traveling league. After investigation, Honey- well stated that the Traveling league was in effect last year, and that they forgot to change the name of the league for the forthcoming season. Mr. Fischer asked Mr. Brenna to call the Honeywell league secretary and have him appear at the next Sub -Committee meeting, Monday, November 4th. Mr. Brenna mentioned that the women's golf league at General Mills overestimated the number of league members on their application and would like to be heard at the next Sub - Committee meeting. After some discussion, Mrs. Herje MOVED that the Sub -Committee allocation of Golf Leagues be accepted, and that the Honeywell and General Mills requests be handled by the Sub -Committee. It was seconded by Oukrop and carried unanimously. RECREATION SUB -COMMITTEE At this time Mr. Byrnes, the Recreation Sub -Committee chairman, brought forth their reommendation concerning the fees and charges for the Brookview Swimming Pool for the 1969 season. The breakdown was as follows: Junior (12 years and under) a 10 swim coupon book - ,2.50 Senior (over 12 years) a 10 swim coupon book - X4.00 The above would be sold to Golden Valley residents only. For those who do not purchase the coupon book, the following rates shall be charged: Juniors (12 and under) - 50� Seniors (over 12) - 75C After some discussion it was MOVED by Kahn and seconded by Herje to accept the Sub -Committee's recommendation. Carried. Mr. Brenna stated that information pertaining to the use of the Brookview Community Building was not ready. He also mentioned that he would set a meeting as soon as all information was compiled. 1 October 28, 1968 SCHEID PARK BRIDGE Page -3- Mr. Brenna brought forth the plans for the Scheid Park Pedestrian Bridge. Mr. Brenna stated that the County wanted us to review the plans for any last minute changes due to the type of construction design. After very little discussion, it was MOVED by Oukrop and seconded by Kahn to approve the plans as presented, subject to review by our Village Engineer. Carried. SNOWMOBILES Chairman Anderson asked the Snowmobile Committee to keep the Com- mission abreast on happenings relative to State and local legislation. Mr. Kahn mentioned that he had talked with Mr. Brenna about sending for brochures pertinent to snowmobileing fro;; our State Conservation Department. Mr. Kahn asked for additional members for the snowmobile committee due to Mr. Roelke's transfer to Chicago and recent resignation from the Commission. Chairman Anderson appointed Commission members Fischer and Brown to serve on the Snowmobile Committee. The Committee now in- cludes: Chairman Kahn, members - Neuman, Brown and Fischer. REQUESTEu PARK SITE Mr. Brenna stated that he had talked with Mr. Burns, the Village Assessor, about the value of the property in question. The area has about 5 acres in total and the square foot estimate ran about X1.00 per square foot. A figure of about >40,000 per acre was projected. Mr. Brenna stated that he would stop and procure the school census on the area, and project a population figure at our next meeting, so as a complete picture can be drawn. RECREATION uIRECTOR At this time Mr. Brenna stated that he had interviewed a Mr. Richard Rosland for the position of Recreation Director. Mr. Rosland is 25 years of age and a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Park and Recreation curriculum. Mr. Brenna stated that Mr. Rosland recently was discharged from the U. S. Army after spending two years in the Special Services uivision. His tour of duty included the management of the Fort Dix, New Jersey Golf Course. Mr. Rosland's earlier background included many years spent in his families' restaurant business. At this point Mr. Brenna stated that Mr. Rosland would enjoy setting up the management of our Golf Opera- tion. He also stated that a Golf Manager would be hired, and that Mr. Rosland would, after breaking in the manager, revert back to learning the broad scope of the entire Park and Recreation uepart- ment's Community Process. October 28, 1968 Page -4- After little discussion, it was MOVED by Mr. Byrnes and seconded by Mr. Hammer that Mr. Richard Rosland be recommended for the position of Recreation Uirector. Carried. SATURDAY GOLF Mr. Fischer asked if all Commission members and Village employees could play the Brookview Golf Course on Saturday, November 2nd, starting at 9:30 a.m. at no charge. After very little discussion, Chairman Anderson asked Mr. Brenna to notify those mentioned and invite them to play golf at the above mentioned time. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. -�- Chairman Anderson Anderson -- - ------------------------- Vic; --Chairman Kahn J 1