9-28-1992OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
September 28, 1992
Members present: Tom Zins, Rich Krahulec, Mike Mauren, Pat Borchert, George Murad.
Also present were Don Harding (Babe Ruth Baseball), Sue Cook, Al Lundstrom, Sharyl Thomp-
son and Rick Jacobson.
AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
Pat Borchert received a letter from the Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board.
Resignation of Chuck Burmeister.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Pat Borchert and seconded by George Murad to approve the minutes of
August 24, 1992. Motion carried.
BABE RUTH BASEBALL - DON HARDING
Don Harding, President of Babe Ruth Baseball, reported on their 1992 season. They had 150 play-
ers which included a 13 -year old prep league, Junior Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle league, and Senior
Babe Ruth. The playing season is from April through August. Home games are played at Sand -
burg Middle School.
Don expressed his appreciation for the help and cooperation that their organization receives from
the City of Golden Valley whose maintenance personnel provide excellent playing facilities at
Sandburg. '
RECREATION REPORT - SUE COOK
Sue gave out copies of statistics for the Concerts in the Park attendance, Adult Softball participa-
tion, summer program registration numbers and overall program registration numbers.
Rick Krahulec suggested that when advertising the Concerts in the Park, the type of music that will
be played should be included.
Sue also presented an Adopt A Park pamphlet. This outlines the program and lists the parks and
nature areas available for "adoption".
FORESTRY REPORT - AL LUNDSTROM
City Forester, Al Lundstrom, distributed copies of an outline of the forestry program. He reported
that the Dutch elm disease tree removals decreased again this year, and credits that to the aggres-
sive program the City of Golden Valley has in inspecting and removing trees. He will bring a more
detailed report with a slide presentation after completing his year end statistics.
OUTDOOR POOL TASK FORCE
George Murad and Rick Jacobson have met with the Planning Commission to review the plan.
Two public informational meetings will be held in October.
Tom Zins asked if it was appropriate for the Open Space and Recreation Commission to offer a
vote of support for the pool. It was decided that Tom would write a letter to the editor of the "Post"
on his own, expressing his support.
NEW BUSINESS
Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board
Pat Borchert received a letter from the Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board.
They are looking for projects of trails and bikeways. The information was given to Rick Jacobson
for follow-up.
ResiL,nation of Charles Burmeister
A call was received in the Park and Recreation office from Chuck Burmeister. He tendered his
resignation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission, as he has moved out of the City of
Golden Valley. Chuck also mentioned that this move means he can no longer serve on the
Brookview Improvement Committee either. The Commission expressed appreciation to Chuck for
his many years of dedicated service and commitment to the City of Golden Valley.
OLD BUSINESS
George Murad and Pat Borchert expressed an interest in receiving information on where sidewalks
will be constructed in 1993.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by George Murad and seconded by Rich Krahulec to adjourn. Motion carried.
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