HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 10-26 PRMMinutes of the proceedings of the
Park and Recreation Commission of the
Village of Brooklyn Center in the County
of Hennepin and the State of Minnesota
October 26, 1966
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The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and
was called to order by Paul Bullen, chairman, at 7:40 P.M.
Roll Call: Present were Paul Bullen, Orlin Braun, Les Hagen, and
Ruth Lind. Also present were Eugene Hagel and Raymond Ecklund.
Members absent were Gerald Gilbertson, Francis Irvin, and Bruce
Morrow.
The minutes of the Previous meeting of September 28, 1966 were
approved as recorded.
Ruth Lind, chairman of the Pool and Building Committee, and Les
Hagen, Chairman of the Golf Course Committee, reported on their
meeting with a representative from the Capital Improvements Review
Board. A general discussion of land requirements, street access
and costs followed. The Swimming Pool and Building Committee
expects to complete its report by Christmas.
A discussion of boy's football followed. It was agreed that the
Park and Recreation Department should increase its efforts toward
support of this activity.
A general discussion of teen recreation problems,followed. The
director announced that a meeting was scheduled to discuss the
problem with the parents and teens in the Willow Lane School area.
The director announced that a committee of students from the
University of Minnesota is working on the lay-out and design of
"Central" Park. Included in their work will be a survey of the
area and a scale model of the proposed park.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.!