HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 10-03 PKBDMMinutes of the Proceedings of the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
Countv of Henneoin and State of Minnesota
October 3, 1960
The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order by Paul
Bullen, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M.
Roll Call: Paul Bullen and Dallas Lawrence were present. Francis
Irvin was absent.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 12, 1960, were approved
as recorded.
Motion by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Paul Bullen to purchase a
pump for flooding rinks at a cost of $324.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Paul Bullen to authorize the
installation of a storm sewer and catch basin in Triangle Park at a
cost of $728.15, to be paid from the Bond Fund. Notion carried.
The Superintendent was instructed to check and report to the Board on
the price of sod for the diamond at Triangle Park and the possibility
of obtaining help from the Babe Ruth organization in laying it.
Motion by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Paul Bullen to authorize pay-
ment to Landscape Architect Robert Corrine in the amount of $373.47, to
be paid from the Bond Fund. Motion carried.
Member Dallas Lawrence introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOMkEN;JING ROADSIDE
PARK ANO BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP
WHEREAS, a strip of land south of the Highway 100 bridge and
extending southward along the Mississippi River appears to
exist as unused Highway Department property upon construction
of the Freeway, and
WHEREAS, a roadside park and public access to the river do
not now exist in Brooklyn Center, and
:,11HEREAS, said unused property offers potential scenic and
recreational values for tourists and local citizens,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park Board of the Village
of Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. The Park Board hereby recommends to the Village
Council that the Council request Highway Department officials
to explore the possibilities of developing and maintaining a
roadside park and boat launching ramp on the aforementioned
property and to provide the necessary access thereto.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Paul Sullen and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Paul Bullen, Dallas Lawrence; and the following voted against the same:
None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
It was agreed that skating rinks be maintained at the same locations as
last year with no new rinks to be added.
It was agreed that signs be set up at the Perry and Riverdale rinks
restricting hockey playing during certain hours.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Chairman
Secretary