HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 01-08 PKBDMMinutes of the proceedings of the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
Countv of Hennevin and State of Minnesota.
January 8, 1962
The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order
by Paul Bullen, Chairman, at 8:15 P.M.
Roll Call: Paul Bullen and Dallas Lawrence were present.
Francis Irvin arrived later as hereinafter indicated.
w The minutes of the last regular meeting of December 4, 1961,
were approved as recorded.
Member Dallas Lawrence introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ACQUISITION
OF PARK PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the owner of Block Three (3), Twin Lake Woods
Addition, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Mr. K. O. Sandum, agreed
to deed said property to the Village of Brooklyn Center for
park purposes; and
WHEREAS, Mr. K. O. Sandum is now deceased; and
WHEREAS, the Executors of the K. O. Sandum Estate have
indicated that said property will be conveyed to the Village
for park purposes if the Village so desires;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Park Board of the
Village of Brooklyn Center:
1. That the acquisition of said property for park
purposes is in the public interests
2. That the Park Board hereby recommends to the Village
Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center that said
Block Three (3) of Twin Lake Woods Addition be acquired
for park purposes if the Executors of the K. O. Sanctum
Estate will convey without cost to the Village, and
provided further that the Park Board assumes no
obligation with regard to unpaid assessments on said
property.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Paul
Bullen and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
in favor thereof: Dallas Lawrence and Paul Bullen; and the
following voted against the same: None; Whereupon said resol-
ution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Dallas Lawrence introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT IN CONDEMNATION
APPEAL OF RONALD C. GRAY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Park Board of the
Village of Brooklyn Center:
1. Upon recommendation of the Village Attorney, and the
Park Board deeming it to be in the public interest,
the appeal of Ronald C. Gray and Carol Gray, his wife,
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in connection with Parcal 52, Hennepin County District
Court Condemnation File+No. 79, from the award of
commissioners in the original sum of $3750,00 may be
settled by payment to laid Ronald C. Gray and Carol
Gray and the other parties in interest of the total
sum of $437.5.00, which sum shall be payment for all
damages arising out of said taking including interest
and costs.
2. A draft for said amount shall be issued
of pro~er closing instructions from the
The Village Attorney is authorized to a
and instruments necessary to effectuate
and to show title to said parcel in the
Village of Brooklyn Center.
upon receipt
Village Attorney.
cecute all papers
said settlement
name of the
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Paul
Sullen and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
in favor thereof: Dallas Lawrence and Paul Sullen; and the
following voted against the same: None; Whereupon said resol-
ution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Specifications for a tractor and five-gang mowing unit and
rotary broom were presented and discussed. Motion made by Dallas
Lawrence and seconded by Paul Sullen to approve the specifications
and to request that bids be taken for the equipment. Motion Carried.
Member Francis Irvin arrived at the meeting at this point.
A Name-The-Parks Contest, to be conducted this Spring, was
discussed. No official action was taken.
A Dedication of the Village Park system, tentatively scheduled
for early summer, was discussed. No official action was taken.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to
grant the request of the Lion's Club to install penny vending
machines in the warming houses. Motion Carried.
The Director reported that he has been appointed to a panel to
discuss park shelter buildings at the Mid Continent Park and
Recreation Conference, to be held at the University of Minnesota
Continuation Center, February 12 and 13. Motion made by Dallas
Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to allow expenses for
Eugene Bagel and Joseph Sienko to attend the Conference. Motion
Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.X, R >
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