5-30-1974REGULAR MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
May 30, 1974
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission
was held on Thursday, May 30, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. at Brookview
Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Gergen presided, and the following members were present:
Brown, Courey, Duebner, Jaffe, Kelby, and Petersen; members absent,
Hamner and Jackson. Also present were John L. Brenna, Director of
Parks and Recreation, David H. Latvaaho, Assistant Director of Parks
and Recreation, Gertrude Peterson; also present were members of the
Open Space Committee.
MINUTES
It was moved by Petersen, and seconded by Brown, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of April 25, 1974, be approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by Peterson, and seconded by Duebner, that the minutes of
the special meeting of May 1, 1974, be approved. Discussion followed
and the motion failed. After further discussion, it was moved by
Brown and seconded by Courey, that the minutes of the special meeting
of May 1, 1974, be corrected to indicate that the motion of Duebner
was not seconded, and that the original motion did carry. Carried.
Brown then moved that this season, the Park and Recreation Commission
go on record as approving adult preference Monday through Friday at
all tennis courts. Motion was seconded by Petersen and carried.
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
Mr. Brown stated that Dr. Petersen, Mr. Brenna, and himself had met
with the Open Space Committee last week, and outlined a proposed
structure of operation with the Open Space Committee. At this time,
the Open Space Committee presented their report relative to their
functions, structure, and procedure. After discussion, certain
changes were made to the Open Space Committee format. Mr. Brown then
moved that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the City
Council the statement of function, structure, and procedure, and that
the Open Space Committee operate as a sub—committee of the Park and
Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded by Petersen and
carried.
The proposed function, structure, and procedure will be presented
to the City Council at their regular meeting on June 17th.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT #281 —
Community Education Program
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David H. Latvaaho, the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, dis—
cussed theCommunity Education Program that will be set up at Sandburg
Junior High School. Mr. Latvaaho said that School District #281, has
asked Golden Valley to participate in their program. The cost to our
community will be $900.00. Mr. Latvaaho pointed out the advantages
of participating, and discussion followed.
Mr. Brenna stated that the philosophy of a lights on program for schools
is a good one, as long as there is not a duplication of effort, facilities,
and finances. Mr. Brenna did question the $900.00 fee to join the
Community Education Program when the program is tax supported. Mr.
Latvaaho stated that the $900 would come back to the community in that
the Citizens Advisory Committee who would represent Golden Valley at the
Sandburg Community School would utilize the money for special programs
that the Community School might offer.
Mr. Courey moved that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the
City Council that the City of Golden Valley join the Community Education
program for the year starting July 1, 1974; the motion was seconded by
Cue'ner and carried.
SUMMER PROGRAM — 1974
At this time, Mr. Latvaaho discussed the summer program, and specifically
pointed out the new programs being offered this summer. In discussing,
the various programs, a portion of the T—ball program was pointed out as
needing some structure relative to those who are supervising it. A
question was asked if the young men who run the activity are ever briefed
as to their duties. Mr. Latvaaho and Mr. Brenna both stated that there
is an in—service training period for the young men in the T—ball program
plus a staff meeting with their supervisor each week of the program. Mr.
Brenna stated that this year's in service training period will be held
next week, and if any of the Commission members want to attend, they may
do so.
TRAUS
Mr. Brenna, with the use of a map, pointed out those portions of our trail
system that would be constructed this year. Mr. Brenna also handed out
some literature on the use of motor bikes to police our trail and park
system. He stated that police cars are not the answer to policing the
trails and park system. At this time, Mr.Brown asked for information
regarding the number of instances where a bike could have been used. Mr.
Brenna stated that he would bring forth the information at our next
meeting.
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PARK CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Brenna stated that bids for our park walk ways were opened today,
and the price was within our budget. The walk ways will be completed
in August.
Mr. Brenna also stated that the bonding company for our recreation
buildings are now paying the sub—contractors. Mr. Brenna stated
that a final inspection will be held next week.
NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS In briefing
Mr. Brenna stated an in briefing will be held for our new commission
members on the 20th of June at 7:30 p.m. at Brookview Community
Center.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Petersen, and
seconded by Kelby that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was
adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Chairman Ge en Vice Chairman Petersen
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