HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 07-11 PKBDMMinutes of the proceedings of the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota.
July 11, 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, Francis Irvin and Dallas Lawrence were present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1960 and the special meeting of
June 27, 1960, were approved as recorded.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin that the
Preliginary Plan for the development of the Triangle be approved. Motion
carried.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence that Landscape
Architect Robert G. Corwine be authorized to proceed with the grading plans
for the Triangle. Motion carried.
The Superintendent reported that the Bond covering the contract for the
construction of wading pools and shelter buildings has been extended for
six months.
Member Francis Irvin introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
(CONTRACTED BY PARK BOARD)
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center* Minnesota, Farnsworth Construction,
Inc. has satisfactorily completed the following work in accordance
with said oontract
Construction of wading pools at Garden City and Northport Parks and
Construction of park shelter buildings at Garden City, Northport,
and Rice Parks.
WHEREAS, the Landscape Architect and the Superintendent of Parks have
inspected and approved the work and thereby recom.end its acceptance;
NOW THEREFDRE, 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 value of work performed is less than the original contract
amount by $89,59 because:
Piping and standpipe were eliminated at Rice Park.
3. 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 $46.,700-41.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dallas Lawrence 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.
Member Dallas Lawrence left the meeting at this point.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by,Paul Bullen that,Joseph
Sienko be authorized expenses to attend the Mid-Contenent Regional Park
and Recreation Conference at Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 15, 16, and 17.
Motion carried.
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After a discussion of budget requirements for 1961 the meeting was adjorned
at 9:x.0.
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