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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 03-04 PKBDMF, Minutes of the Proceedings of the Park Board of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the Countv of HanneRin %nd State of Minnesota March 4, 1964 The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order by Paul Bullen, Chairman, at 3:45 P. M. Roll Call: Paul Bullen, Francis Irvin, and Janet Johnson were present. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1964, and the Joint bleating with the Recreation Commission of February 25, 1964, were approved as recorded. Mr. Lee was present to discuss the proposed Library site with regard to the relocation of Northport Drive and possible future parking requirements. After discussion, a motion was made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Janet Johnson to approve in general the plan as presente4 but to recommend that construction of the parking lot south of Northport Drive be delayed until proven essential to the operation of the Library. Motion carried. The agreement with the Babe Ruth League for the use of the diamond at Grandview Park, and the agreement with the National Little League for the use of the diamond at Garden City Park, was approved and signed. Mr. Hodne presented sketches, a model, and preliminary cost estimates for the proposed shelters at Bellvue and Kylawn Parks. After discussion, a motion was made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Janet Johnson to authorize the architect to proceed with working drawings and cost estimates for the Boards further review. Motion carried. Member Francis Irvin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRACTOR AND MOWER AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BE IT RESOLVED by the Park Board of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary and in the best interests of the Village that maintenance equipment be purchased. 1 2. The specifications for the equipment as prepared by the Director of Parks are hereby approved. 3. Advertisement for bids for the equipment shall be published in the Brooklyn Center Press, the date of publication not less than ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt of bids. 135 F, 4. The deadline for receiving bids shall be 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 6, 1964, at which time bids shall be opened by the Village Administrator and the Director of Parks. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Janet Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Paul Bullen, Janet Johnson and Francis Irvin; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M. Chairman Secretary 1 1 137