HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 12-12 PKBDMMinutes of the Proceedings of the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
Countv of Hennepin and State of Minnesota
December 12, 1960
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The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order by Paul Bullen,
Chairman, at 7:30 PM.
Roll call: Paul Bullen, Francis Irvin and Dallas Lawrence were present.
The minutes of the regular meetings of October and November, 1960 were ap-
proved as recorded.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to authorize
payment of $375.00 for sod for Triangle Park to Les Humbert, payment to be
made from the Bond Fund. Motion carried.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to wait until
Spring to determine whether or not to make the improvements of a well and
sewer hookup at the rental property at 803 55th Avenue North. Motion carried.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to request the
Village to surface that part of 61st Avenue and Kyle Avenue which adjoins
the park, and to assess the cost of surfacing to the Park Board. Motion
carried.
Notion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to direct Village
Attorney Don Fraser to commence suit against New Amsterdam Casualty Company
and Farnsworth Construction, Inc., for the expense of repairing the sliding
doors on the Northport and Garden City shelter buildings. Motion-carried.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence not to install
telephones in the shelter buildings this season. Motion carried.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to purchase an
electric brander and request that the Recreation Commission pay half the cost.
Motion carried.
The purchase of a used front end loader for the tractor was discussed. It
was agreed to investigate the condition of the loader with the possibility
of buying it after January 1, 1961.
It was reported -that Rudeen and Gray are appealing the award of the condemna-
tion of their property at Northeast Park. The award was $3750.00. The
requested amount is $7587.00.
It was agreed to look into the possibility of an emblem that could be used
on shoulder patc4es for park employees and on Park Department equipment.
The development of the Palmer Lake Basin was discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
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