HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 02-16 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
February 16, 1966
The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and
was called to order by the Acting Chairman at 8:35 P.M.
Roll Call: Present were Paul Bullen, Gerald Gilbertson, Leslie
Hagen, Francis Irvin, Ruth Lind and Bruce Morrow. Also present
were Mayor Cohen, Eugene Bagel, Raymond Ecklund and Ester Hammen.
Member absent was Polly Hartin.
The first order of business was an election of officers. The
following officers were elected. Chairman Paul Bullen, Vice
Chairman Bruce Morrow.
Motion made by Gerald Gilbertson and seconded by Ruth Lind to
establish 7:30 P.M., the third Wednesday of each month as the
regular meeting day of the commission. Motion carried.
Mayor Cohen discussed the objectives and responsibilities of the
Commission and outlined the Capital Improvements committee as
follows t
A. Park and Recreation Commission to serve as the task force
of the Committee.
B. Park and Recreation Commission to study and recommend
Capital Park needs:
1. Land acquisition
2. Park development and equipment
C. Park and Recreation Commission to review, study, and
recommend recreational requirements:
1. Swimming Pool
2. Ice Arena
3. Roller Skating Arena
4. Community-Recreation Center
5. Other
After discussion the following sub-committees and chairman of each
was named to study the specific f
Swimming Pool:
Ice Arena:
Roller Skating and
Community Recreation Centers
Golf Course
acility:
Frank Irvin, Chairman
Bruce Morrow, Chairman
Ruth Lind, Chairman
Leslie Hagen, Chairman
Mr. Cohen also asked the Commission to review and recommend a policy
regarding the need and provision of playlots in apartment building
complexes.
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The "Concession Fund" which contains profits from vending machines
was discussed. It was pointed out that these monies are used to
purchase such things as Public Address Systems at the shelter
buildings, record players for use at various department activities
and classes, tape recorder for use in the Puppet theater, department
camera, ping pong, pool tables and game equipment for the Teen Clubs
and other non-budgeted program needs. After discussion a motion was
made by Leslie Hagen and seconded by Francis Irvin to request that
the Village Council continue to allow for separate accounting for
the fund, and to allow the Park and Recreation Commission to use the
monies for such items as those mentioned above. Motion carried.
After discussion of the need for park identification signs and
considering materials and design, it was agreed to work toward
getting rustic style signs at all the parks as soon as possible.
A motion was made by Gerald Gilbertson and seconded by Bruce
Morrow to recommend that-the Village Council allow the purchase of
a "Cutaletter" Sign Machine at a cost of $986.00. Motion carried.
Francis Irvin was nassed as delegate to the Suburban Recreation
Association. Ruth Lind was named as alternate.
Motion made by Leslie Hagen and seconded by Gerald Gilbertson to
recommend that Mr. Hagel, Mr. Ecklund, and Miss Hammen be allowed
expenses to attend the Great Lakes District Recreation Conference
in Rochester, Minnesota, April 17 - 20, 1966. Motion carried.
The need for bike paths in the parks and throughout the Village was
discussed. No official action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
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