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Minutes 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
March 16, 1966
The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Paul Bullen, Chairman, at 7:35 P.M.
Roll call: Present were Paul Sullen, Leslie Hagen, Francis Irvin,
Ruth Lind, and Bruce Morrow. Also present were Eugene Hagel and
Raymond Ecklund. Members absent were Gerald Gilbertson and
Polly Hartin.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as recorded.
The question arose as to the Dayton Company's plans for Shingle
Creek. It was brought out that a pipe and cover had been
considered for that portion of the creek on Brookdale property.
Discussion followed, with unanimous agreement in opposition of the
idea. Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Leslie Hagen
recommending that the creek not be covered and that the aesthetics
of the open creek be developed and preserved. Motion carried.
• Sub-committee reports on recreation facilities were as follows:
Francis Irvin reported that information is being gathered on the
operation of indoor and outdoor pools. The Committee has met
several times and has toured both the Richfield and Edina pools
and discussed their operation with the directors. A discussion
of indoor vs outdoor pools followed.
Ruth Lind reported that the Recreation Center Building Committee
and Swimming Pool Committee have combined their efforts due to a
possible joint facility. Discussion followed as to what such a
building should include.
Bruce Morrow reported that the lee Arena committee had not met
yet but planned to in the very near future. Discussion centered
around various methods of financing an arena such as private
capital vs public:.funds.or a combination of the two. Arenas in
the area will be studied relative to their revenue, operating
expenses, type of use, and possible use by high school conference
teams.
Les Hagen reported on golf courses, noting the increase in the
number of golfers and the need for additional courses. Various
S types of courses were discussed as well as methods of financing'
which included general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, private
capital, and public subscription.
The Capital improvements program was discussed. The following
items were listed as having the highest priority for 1966;
EVERGREEN
Water Line and Hydrant $1,405
Backstops, playground equipment 2,000
Temporary shelter building 2.500
$5,905
WEST PALMER
Temporary Shelter Building 2,500
NORTHPORT
Rest rooms 5,000
Tennis courts 13.000
18,000
GARDEN CITY
Rest rooms 5,000
BROOKLANE
Rest Rooms 1,500
GRANDVIEW
Lights (hockey rink) 3,000
KYLAWN
Lights (hockey rink) 3,000
ALL PARKS
Playground equipment
(Min. 1500 x 9) 13,500
52,405
It was also mentioned that funds should be made available to assist
in bringing Lions Park to a useable stage if the Lions Club does-not
have sufficient funds.
Motion made by Ruth Lind and seconded by Leslie Hagen to recomm$ed
the above as the top priority capital improvements for 1966.
Motion carried.
The request by the Civic Band that the Board consider sharing the
cost of blazers for band members was discussed. Motion made by
Francis Irvin and seconded by Leslie Hagen to deny the request since
no money had been budgeted for these items. Motion carried.
The responsibility of providing playlots in apartment buildingz.,
complexes was discussed but no agreement was reached. The Board
felt more study and further information would be required before
a decision could be rendered.
It was agreed that all Board Members should take a tour of park
facilities in the near future. The Direc<tor will arrange a tour
within the next few weeks.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
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