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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 04-02 PKBDM247 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. J S tl 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. \ ' ICJ Chairman r ~ ,A Secretary 1