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Minutes of the Proceedings of the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
Countv of Hennepin and State of Minnesota
February 7, 1963
The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order
by Paul Sullen, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M.
Roll Calls Paul. Sullen, Francis Irvin, and Dallas Lawrence
were present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 14, 1963, were
approved as recorded.
The Park Board had met earlier to inspect the house at
4712 r- 69th Ave. No. After considerable discussion it was
agreed that since the house is extremely difficult to rent,
that it should be used for storage of park and playground
equipment, and that the deficit in anticipated revenue be
made up from Park surplus. It was also agreed to discuss
with the Village Council some possible solution to the
overcrowding and lack of warminghouse facilities.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence
to recommend that the Village Council approve the sale of
Lot 1, Block 2, Northport Park Addition, to Glenn and Irene
Swedock, for four thousand dollars ($4000.00) including
assessments. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin
to recommend that the Village Council allow the sale of the
3 - unit Worthington Self - Lift Ranger Mower which is no
longer needed by the Park Department. Motion Carried.
Various kinds of playground equipment and prices were reviewed.
It was agreed to eliminate the purchase of one whirl and one
basketball backstop and court in order to finance the completion
of blacktopping at Garden City Park.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin
to allow one-half of the expenses for the Assistant Director
to attend the Great Lakes District Recreation Conference in
Dayton Ohio, March 31, April 1, 2, 3. Motion Carried.
The Director reported that contacts have been made with the
Mississippi River Parkway Commission (Great River Road) in an
effort to help provide a riverside park southeast of Highways
#100 and #169.
The meeting was adjourned at SOO P.M.
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Chairman
Secretary
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