HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 01-09 PKBDMMinutes of the Proceedings of the Park Board 55
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
Countv of Henneoin and State of Minnesota
January 9, 1961
The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order by
Paul Bullen, Chairman, at 7:45 P.N.
present.
Roil Call: Paul Bullen, Francis Irvin and Dallas Lawrence were
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 1960, were
approved as recorded.
Member Dallas Lawrence introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WOAD
(Contracted by Park Board)
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the
Park Board of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,
Veit and Company has satisfactorily completed the follow-
ing work in accordance with said contract:
Grading and topsoiling at Triangle Park, and
WHEREAS, the Landscape Architect and the 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 $12,492.75..
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member 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.
Motion by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to pur-
chase a used Davis Model 102 Loader from Astleford Equipment Company for
$550.00 installed on the Park Board tractor. Motion carried.
Motion by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin that the
Director purchase picnic tables and grills in the amount not to exceed
$500.00, and to purchase three sets of bleachers for Northport Park in the
amount not to exceed $550.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence that the
Director prepare specifications in preparation for advertisement for bids
for the furnishing and installing of two softball backstops, the installing
of two softball backstops furnished by the Park Board, and the furnishing
and installing of one baseball backstop. Motion carried.
The construction of a shelter building at Triangle Park was dis-
cussed. The Board agreed to meet on Thursday, January ✓ta view other
shelter buildings in the surrounding areas. 19, e*
Motion by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence that the
Director work with the Lions Club in preparing an agreement regarding the
proposed development of South Creek Park by the Lions Club. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
u- Chairman
Secretary