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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 01-23 RECMRECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 23, 1962 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Center Recreation Commiss- ion was held at the Village hall at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 23, 1962. Members present were Les Hagen, Eleanor Houser, Janet Johnson, John Leary, Bruce Morrow, and John Wingard. Also present was Mayor Gordon Erickson. The minutes of the previous meeting of November 28, 1961, were approved as recorded. The Director reported on the winter Program as follows: Skating rinks are attracting large numbers of skaters with the exception of several days when the rinks were closed due to excessively cold weather. Eight warming houses are in operation, three areas do not have shelters. An increase in the number of adult skating parties is reported, at several of the rinks. Five Figure Skating classes at Northport, Triangle, Willow Lane, and Garden City have 150 registered. The Hockey program has 100 boys on 8 teams playing a regular schedule of games. The Minneapolis Millers Hockey team conducted a free clinic and demonstration at Willow Lane rink on January 3. About 75 people attended. The Second Annual Holiday Hockey Tournament was a highly successful event. Games were played at the Triangle rink. Elk River won first place, Brooklyn Center won second, Osseo third, and Fridley fourth. The Bantam Hockey Tournament was cancelled due to conflicts with schools, clinics, and other programs. Approximately 50 boys and girls took part in the Annual Brooklyn Center Skating races. Winners will participate in the Suburban races this Saturday, January 27, at Edina. The Charm Clinics for girls at Earle Brown and Willow Lane Schools were very popular. It is hoped that this can be expanded next Fall to include an older age group on a regular basis. Baton and tap instruction has about 75 girls participating at Earle Brown, Northport, and Garden City Schools. Basketball for Junior and Senior High boys has 30 boys participating at Willow Lane and Garden City Schools; more are expected to register within the next week. Adult Ballroom Dance instruction filled to capacity almost immediately. 25 couples meet regularly on Monday nights at Brooklyn Center High School. • • Men's Physical Fitness and Conditioning started with 11 men registered. Several more are expected to join. The class meets at Brooklyn Center High School. Men's and a women's volleyball leagues have begun tournament play at the four elementary schools. Six teams are in the men's league and nine teams are in the women's league. The Men's Basketball league begins play January 24. The start was delayed due to construction difficulties at the High School. Six teams are entered in the league. The Brooklyn Center Civic Chorus is gaining in strength and members. Nearly 50 adults meet weekly at the high school for rehearsal. The Senior Citizens Club boasts 72 members. The group meets regularly at the Old Village Hall. A Great Books Discussion Group meets regularly at Garden City School. Plans are to start a new group in the Fall. It was reported that five applications have been received for the positon of Assistant Director. At least three of these appear to be well qualified for the position. The Mid-Continent Park and Recreation Conference is being held at the University of Minnesota Continuation Center, February 12 and 13. The use of a ball diamond at Garden City Park by the Little League was discussed. Motion made by John Wingard and seconded by John Leary to recommend to the Park Board that this use be granted. Motion Carried. A general discussion followed regarding teen programs and problems, a Brooklyn Center Junevile Officer, and Suburban Recreation Association activitites. No official action was taken. The meeting was adjourned.