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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
July 16, 1962
The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order by Paul
Bullen, Chairman, at 6:45 P. M.
Roll Call: Paul Bullen, Francis Irvin and Dallas Lawrence were present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 1962 were approved as
recorded.
The Director reported on the Park System Dedication to be held Thursday,
August 2, at Grandview Park.
Member Dallas Lawrence introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR
DONATIONS OF LAND FOR PARKS
WHEREAS, the Village Council and Park Board recognize that parks
and playgrounds are vital to the development of the Village of Brooklyn
Center, and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of land for parks and playgrounds is
and has been of paramount importance in the development of a Park
System; and
WHEREAS, on the occasion of the dedication of the Brooklyn Center
Park System, the Village Council and Park Board wish to take note of certain
contributions of land; and
WHEREAS, the hereinafter mentioned individuals and firms have
generously donated land for parks and playgrounds, to the Village of
Brooklyn Center;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council and
Park Board of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that said
Council and Park Board hereby expresses its appreciation for donations
of land on behalf of the citizens of Brooklyn Center to the following:
A. H. Wangstad and Sons
Adolph and Helen Zackman
Donnay Construction Company
Hipp Construction Company
M. C. Balfany
University of Minnesota
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Francis Irvin and upon
vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Paul Bullen,
Francis Irvin, and Dallas Lawrence; and the following voted against the
same; None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted.
In regard to repairs at the Northport and Garden City Park Shelter buildings
it was agreed, pending the opinion of the Village Attorney, to investigate
the method of repair, get prices, and report to the Board.
The Board acknowledged with appreciation the gift of one hundred and fifty
dollars ($150.00) for playground equipment by the Mrs. Jaycees.
Member Francis Irvin introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
(CONTRACTED BY PARK BOARD)
WHEREAS, Pursuant to a written contract signed with the Park
Board of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Veit and company has satisfactorily
completed the following work in accordance with said contract:
Grading Orchard Lane Park (formerly Donnay Park)
WHEREAS, the Village Engineer and Director of Parks have inspected
and approved the work and thereby recommend its acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park Board of the Village
of Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. The work completed under said Contract is hereby accepted
and approved.
2. The officers of the Park Board are hereby authorized and directed
to issue proper order for final payment on said Contract, the total
amount paid for said work being $2985.00.
The $oregoing resolution was duly seconded by Dallas Lawrence and upon
vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Paul
Bullen, Francis Irvin, and Dallas Lawrence; and the following voted
against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted.
It was reported that blacktopping has been done in Happy Hollow, Northport,
and Grandview Parks, with Garden City and the walk at Northport Parks
left to do; the spray pool and apparatus have been installed in Grandview
Park, and apparatus has been installed in Bellvue Park.
It was also reported that an investigation is being made of the Federal
Housing Act of 1961 to determine if Federal Assistance would be available
in acquiring some of the Palmer Lake property.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P. M.
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