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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.
April 2, 1962
The Park Board met in regular session and was called to
order by Paul Sullen, Chairman, at 8:40 P.M.
Roll Call: Paul Sullen and Dallas Lawrence were present,
Francis Irvin arrived later as hereafter indicated.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 14, 1982,
were approved as recorded.
The contract by and between the Park Board and
C. S. McCrossan, Inc. for playground surfacing,
Projects 1, 2, 3, and 4, was approved and signed.
Member Dallas Lawrence introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR GRADING AND TOPSOILING AT PERRY PARK 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 for the best interest of the Village that
grading and topsoiling be done in Perry Park.
2. The plans and specifications for the work, as
prepared by the Village Engineer and the Director
of Parks, are hereby approved.
3. Advertisement for bids for the work 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.
4. The deadline for receiving bids shall be
10:00 A. M., Monday, May 7, 1962, at which
time bids shall be opened by the Village
Administrator and Director of Parks.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Paul Sullen and upon vote being taken thereon the
following voted in favor thereof: Paul Sullen and
Dallas Lawrence; and the following voted against the
same; None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted.
Francis Irvin arrived at the meeting at this point.
It was agreed thati' since the estimates for grading and
topsoiling in Perry Park appear to be less than the
original estimate and allocation, a portion of the
balance of said funds, with the approval of the council,
be used for topsoiling the park property adjacent to
Garden City School.
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Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by
Francis Irvin to recommend that the Village Council
allow the expenditure of funds from park surplus be
used to complete the grading caused by ground settlement
in Northport Park. Motion carried.
The Director reported
the problems with the
shelter building. It
a structural engineer
Farnsworth Constructii
the Village Attorney.
on developements to date regarding
laminated arches at the Northport
was agreed to get a report from
and to report such findings to
:>n and the Bonding Company through
The use of the Triangle shelter building by various
groups was discussed. After considerable discussion
it was agreed to allow the use of the building to
non-sectarian, non-political service and recreation
groups, on a non-regular basis without charge, until
the summer season. This will be in the form of an
experiment to help determine the extent of use, type
of groups, and expenses involved.
It was agreed to purchase a helical (spiral) slide
to be installed in Triangle Park.
It was reported that action is being taken to acquire
tax exempt property in Twin Lake Park Addition.
Motion by Frank Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence
to invite the Mayor and Council on a tour to view and
discuss park developement, the date tentatively
suggested being Saturday, May 5. Motion carried.
Plans for the Park Dedication ceremony were discussed.
No official action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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