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VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 24, 1964
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Center Recreation commission
was hold at the Village Hall at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 24,1964.
Members present were John Wingard, Gerald Gilbertson, Leslie Hagen,
and Francis Irvin.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, and the joint
meeting of February 2% 1964, were approved as recorded.
Changes and additions in the coming Summer program were noted as
follows :
Orchard Lane playground will increase from two afternoons-a-
week to a regular five afternoons-a-week supervised play area.
Brooklane and East Palmer will be served by the same leaders
on alternate days.
It was agreed to proceed with the teen programs and to hire
a person to organize and promote teen activities during the summer.
The Recreation Program for Retarded Children will be continued
this summer. The Mrs. Jaycees have offered to provide transportation
and volunteer leadership.
Discussion followed regarding starting a summer bowling program
in cooperation with Lynbrook Bowl. Motion made by Gerald Gilbertson
and seconded by Francis Irvin to proceed with the program as out-
lined. Motion carried.
The policy regarding the use of ball diamonds by local leagues and
the Y.M.C.A. was reviewed. No official action was taken.
It was reported that a "golf practice" night at Fair Oaks School
gym is being organized and a new "Weight Watchers" group is
contemplated.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.