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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
October 14, 1970
The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Chairman Don Reichel at 7:40 P.M.
Members present were Don Reichel, Henrietta Anderson, Wayne Finley,
Earl Larsen, Ruth Lind, and Bruce Morrow. Also present were Mayor
Cohen, Gene Hagel, Arnie Mavis, and Kathy'Flesher.
The minutes of the September 9, 1970 meeting were approved as
recorded.
The Chairman first introduced Miss Kathy Flesher, Program Super-
visor, who reviewed the Volunteer Teen Corps program in effect
at the playgrounds this past summer. Twenty-two boys and girls
of Junior High age were eligible to receive certificates for
their volunteer work with younger children at the parks. Miss
Flesher then introduced Mayor Cohen. After remarks by Mayor
Cohen, the Mayor and Chairman Don Reichel presented the certifi-
cates to the teen volunteer leaders.
The first item on the agenda was a continuation of the discussion
regarding membership fees and policies at the Community Center and
Swimming Pool. The Chairman called on each Commissioner to ren-
der an opinion and report on comments received while taking sample
surveys among various people concerning proposed charges for mem-
bership at the swimming pool. The consensus was that the $30.00
fee for six months was too high. There was a strong feeling
among the Commissioners that the fees should be kept as reasonable
as possible. After considerable discussion, member Earl Larsen
moved to recommend the following membership schedule:
Resident Family Membership
Quarterly - $12.50
Semi Annual - $25.00
Annual - $50.00
Non-Resident Family Membership
Quarterly - $25.00
Semi Annual - $50.00
Annual - $100.00
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Resident Individual Membership
Quarterly - $6.25
Semi Annual - $12.50
Annual - $25.00
Non-Resident Individual Membership
Quarterly - $20.00
Semi Annual - $40.00
Annual - $80.00
Single Admission Prices
Children - $.50
Adults - $1.00
The motion was seconded by Ruth Lind. The motion was carried
unanimously.
It was suggested that the above rates likewise apply to admission
to the spectator viewing area and the wading pool.
After further discussion of Community Center charges and policies
member Earl Larsen made a motion to recommend to the City Council
the following:
C 1. That non-resident memberships not be sold until
there has been sufficient time to observe the
extent of resident sales.
I. That a two week promotion period at the opening
of the swimming pool be scheduled, with all
admissions at 250 per person.
3. That a school rental rate for swim teams, phy-
sical education classes and similar school
affiliated swim grcu ps be set at $35.00 per
hour with the school furnishing all personnel.
4. That rental of the Social Hall to non-civic and
private family groups not be considered at this
time.
The motion was seconded by Henrietta Anderson. The motion was
carried unanimously.
The next item was discussion of the short-range priority schedule
for park capital improvements, dealing specifically with the
balance of bond money in the amount of $175,000.00. Improvements
considered at this time were the covered ice shelter, tennis
courts at Kylawn Park, tennis courts at Grandview Park, surfacing
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at the shelter buildings, equipment areas, walks and games courts,
plus benches, game backboards, and standards. After discussion,
Henrietta Anderson made a motion to recommend to the City Council
as follows:
1. To propose to the City Council that $150,000.00
be allocated for an enclosed ice facility, con-
struction to begin at the earliest possible date.
2. Said facility to be designed for conversion to a
year round ice arena.
3. Said facility to be located in the South Palmer
Lake area at 69th Avenue North.
4. That $25,000.00 be allocated for the construction
of tennis courts at Kylawn and Grandview Park.
The motion was seconded by Earl Larsen. Voting in favor of the
motion were Anderson, Finley, Larsen, and Morrow. Voting no,
Lind. The motion was carried.
Discussion of the proposed long-range priority schedule for park
capital improvements was tabled till the November meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
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