12-27-1973REGULAR MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
December 27, 1973
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was
held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 1973, at the Brookview
Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Brown presided, and the following members were present: Duebner,
Gergen, Hammer, Kelby and Petersen; absent Thrall and Jackson. Also present
were John L. Brenna, Director of Parks and Recreation, David H. Latvaaho,
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Thomas Feltl, Park Superintend-
ent, and Gertrude Peterson, secretary.
MINUTES
It was moved by Petersen and seconded by Duebner, that the minutes of the
meeting of November 28, 1973, be approved with the following amendment:
"RICE LAKE PARK, the last sentence of this paragraph should read as follows:
"All Commission members present agreed that the Rice Lake neighborhood be
called to discuss the park no sooner than our January meeting". The
minutes were thereupon approved as amended.
ICE RINKS
A group of Golden Valley residents were present protesting the closing of
the skating rinks at Papoose and Golden Oaks Parks. Mr. Brown explained
the situation and the reason for the Commission's decision not to maintain
these rinks. Discussion followed, and it was thereafter moved by Kelby
and seconded by Hammer that we should adhere to the decision of the Commission
set forth in the minutes of November 28, 1973, and that we will maintain the
rinks set forth therein, plus Papoose and South Tyrol. Motion carried.
Discussion followed relative to the manpower shortage which was the reason
for closing some of the rinks. It was the recommendation of the
Commission that the staff urgently regikewt review of the situation when
the next budget session comes up for consideration.
OAK GROVE -SCHOOL
Mr. Brenna briefed the Conu-,lission relative to the appraised value of the
building and land, and approximate cost to repair the school building
which has been idle for two years. Mr. Brenna presented a letter from
the Village Assessor wherein he appraised the land and building at
$97,000.00. Mr. Brenna also stated that our Building Inspector stated
that it would take between $100,000 and $200,000 to place the building
back into service.
After discussion, it was moved by Duebner and seconded by Kelby, that the
Park and Recreation Commission recommend that we do not acquire this
property for a recreational facility. Moticn carried.
WINTER RECREATION PROGRAM
Mr. Latvaaho, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed
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all facets of the winter
recreation program.
He brought
forth a sheet
shwing how our programming has tripled since
1971. Mr.
Latvaaho also stated
that there is a need for
a full time women's
and girl's
recreation super-
visor on our staff. Mr.
Latvaaho further stated
that the
demand for womens
and girls activities has
greatly increased over
the past
two years.
TENNIS PROGRAM
Plans and programs for the tennis courts were
discussed.
No definite action
was taken.
COMMUNITY CENTER Fees and charges
Mr. Brenna explained the suggested changes for the fees charged for the rental
of Brookview Community Center, and the reason for these changes. It was the
suggestion that the charges for the rental of the Community Center should be
$100 for the rental of the facilities for Golden Valley residents; and $200
for the rental of the faciiities for those outside the Village. Further, that
the rental fee should be paid on the date that the reservation is made, and
that overtime charges would be billed the day after the facility is used, if
any overtime charges shall accrue. After discussion, it was moved by Petersen
and seconded by Hammer that the schedule of rental fees and charges as
suggested by accepted. Motion carried.
PROPOSED MEETING - Park and Recreation Commission -Village Council
After much discussion, it was suggested that the Park and Recreation Commission
meet with the Village Council and brief them on our total program, policies,
priolrities, etc. The last time the Commission met with the Council was over
three years ago. Mr. Brenna stated that he will bring forth an outline for such
a meeting and will set up a date in February or March.
OPEN SPACE REPORT
Dr. Petersen brought the Commission up to date on the activities of the Open
Space Committee. Dr. Petersen stated that they have submitted a report which
sets forthe the remaining open space, and their suggested use of same, together
with other recommendations. No further action was taken at this time, as it
was felt that all members should read the open space report before discussing
it in any detail.
GRANT IN AID APPLICATION
Mr. Brenna informed the Commission that our application for funds for Rice Lake
Park had been turned down. Mr. Brenna also stated that an applicatinn for
trails has been made to the State Department of Natural Resources, and is now
before that department for consideration. Mr. Brenna stated that he is hopeful
that some monies may come our way in that Golden Valley is ahead of most
communities in developing a trails system.
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GOLDEN VALLEY WOMENS CLUB
Mr. Brenna stated that the Golden Valleys Womens Club had donated
$830.00 toward the purchase of a p.a. systems for our new recreational
buildings. Mr. Brenna further stated that he has sent a letter of thanks
to the Womens Club for their thoughtful donation.
Mrs. Duebner explained to the Commission that the Golden Valley Womens
Club is anxious to plant flower beds in our parks as part of a
community beautification program. The Womens Club will see to the
designing of the beds, and will purchase the flowers for them, and the
Girl Scout troups would plant the flowers. Mr. Brenna stated that he
would like to meet with the beautification committee of theWomens Club
and our Park Superintendent before any final plans are drawn so that a
maintenance program can be conceived that we can live with.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Petersen and seconded
by Duebner that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at
11 o'clock p.m.
Chairman Brown Vice Chairman Hammer
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