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Minutes of the proceedings of the
Park and Recreation Commission of the
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER in the COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN and the STATE OF MINNESOTA
January 24, 1973
The Park and Recreation commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Chairman Don Reichel at 7:45 P. M.
Members present were Don Reichel, Henrietta Anderson, Muth Lind,
and Roger Pickering. Also present were Mayor Phil Cohen, City
Manager Don Poss, and staff members Gene Hagel, Arnie Mavis, and
Doug Bryant.
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The minutes of the previous meeting of becember 13, 1972, were
approved as recorded.
The Chairman then asked the Mayor and City Manager to review the
draft resolution redefining park and Recreation Commission duties
and responsibilities. An extensive discussion ensued regarding
the draft resolution. A memorandum submitted by Commissioner
Lind was noted and further discussion followed regarding the role
of the commission and its relationship to current programs and
finances, the comprehensive park plan, Mayoral appointments and
committee membership, capital planning, and priorities.
The Director reported that the proposed Board Members Manual and
the guidlines for use of park facilities by athletic groups are
being reviewed by the City Manager.
It was reported that Mr. Joe Hughes, who has been serving as the
Brooklyn Center delegate to the Suburban Recreation Association
Board of Directors has resigned. The Suburban Recreation Associa-
tion has requested an appointment by the commission to fill the
vacancy. Action was tabled until the next meeting.
The mt~eavtq adj trned at 10:00 P. M.