1-22-1979REGULAR MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
January 22, 1979
A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order
at 8:05 p.m. by Burt Brown, Chairman.
Minutes of the November 27, 1978, meeting were approved as printed.
Members present: Brown, Jaffe, King, Petersen, Riley and Hammer.
OLD BUSINESS
Recreation Sub Committee: Discussion of the December 4, 1978, presentation
to the Council regarding the recreation report prepared by the Recreation
Sub Committee and council reaction. Involvement by Commission members in
recreation policy can be undertaken now, but there is need to decide what is
the next logical step. Needs assessment favored by Council members, but
how to go about it requires some thought on the part of the Commission members.
Decisions will be made regarding vehicle for the assessment at the next
meeting.
HCD Recommendation for playground at Dover Hills: Discussion of report in
paper regarding this item and concern of some Commission members about it.
Riley moved and King seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission request
the Council to clarify and give further explanation of the Housing and
Community Development recommendations to build a playground on the Dover Hill
site, with reference to the possible responsibility and involvement in this
project by both the Commission and the Park and Recreation Department. Motion
carried. A communication will be forwarded to the Council members regarding
this along with the minutes of the November 27, 1978, meeting.
Laurel Avenue Landscaping: Up date on the project — areas has been re—seeded.
NEW BUSINESS
Brookview Tennis Courts: Proposal to generate revenue and provide reser—
vation service for residents. David Latvaaho presented a proposal concerning
this, and Petersen moved and Jaffe seconded that the Commission recommend the
Council accept the proposal for reservations and charges for the Brookview
tennis courts. An addition to the proposal are these figures regarding
possible costs and income, as well as miscellaneous items of information:
Miscellaneous items relevant to this proposal:
1. salary for 1 staff person will be $3.00 per hour
2. potential court use: 64 hours/week, 12 weeks per season
768 hours x 6 courts = 4,608 court hours
3. inventory worth $500 to $750 for the tennis building
4. staff estimates that 25/ of the 4,608 court hours will be sold
5. program will be re—evaluated by the Park and Recreation Commission
at their July meeting
6. program will run June through August
Park and Recreation Commission
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Community/Senior Citizen Center Report:
1. Community center recommendation was examined and discussed
at length — film on recommendation was also viewed.
2. Brookview Community Center — uses in future discussed with
recommendation to come at another time.
Meeting adjourned.
Chairman
Vice Chairman;
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