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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 06-06 PKBDMMinutes of the proceedings of the Park Board of the Village of Brooklyn Centex in the County of Henneiai.n and State of Minnesota. June 6, 1960 The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order by Paul Bullen, chairman, at ?1•3o P.M. Roll Call: Paul Bullen and Dallas Lawrence were present, Francis Irvin was absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1960, were approved as recorded. Mr. Meighan of Janssen Realty was present to discuss the purchase of Outlot 1, Northport Park Addition. It was agreed to investigate the possible value of the property before making a decision. Member Dallas Lawrence introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHCRIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LAND FOR PARK PURPOSES BE IT RESOLVED, by the Park Board of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby determined that the acquisition of land hereafter described for park purposes is. necessary and in the public interest. 2. The officers of the Park Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the purchase of such land, osuch agreement to include the following: A. Legal Description: That part of Trot 63, Auditor's Subdivision No. 218, bounded on the Korthwest by Highway 100, o4i the East by Humboldt Avenue North, and on the South by 59th Avenue North, Section 2, Township 118, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (12.45 acres) B. Owner: University of Minnesota Co Price: Thirty thousand dollars 030,000.00) D. Date of closing: On or about July 1, 1960 E. Date of possession: On or about July 1, 1960 F. Said agreement shall provide that the owner will provide a warranty deed to said property. 3. The officers of the Park Board are hereby authorized and directed to complete said purchase according to the terms of said agreement. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Paul Bullen, and upon :rote being taken thereon the following voted id favor thereof: Paul Bullen, and Dallas Lawrence; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. A letter from the Union, requesting a salary adjustment for Harold Rossow, was presented. Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Paul Bullen to increase the hourly rate of Harold Rossow from X2.17 to 4.2.55 per hour effective June 1, 1960. Motion carried. Mr. Corwin, park consultant, was present and gave a report on the concrete tests which included the Impact Hammer testa %ad ccrse taken from the deck at the Northport Pool. Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Paul Bullen to approve payment to Farnworth Construction Company pending repair of the pool deck at Northport Park and the furnace room door at Garden City Park. Motion carried. Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Paul Bullen to approve the written agreement with Osseo School District regarding maintenance at Willow Lane School-Park, and recommending its signature by the Village Council. Motion carried. The agreements with Little League, Inc. and Babe Ruth, Inc. were approved and signed. The Superintendent reported the following: The contribution of x2500.00 from the Osseo School District for the ~;~ment of Willow Lane School-Park will be received in the near future. The Garden Clubs in Brooklyn Center have been most anxious to contribute to the Park development and beautification program. The consolidated Garden Clubs have started a flower garden in Northport Park consisting of 300 petunia plants and 3 rugosa rose bushes. The Northport Garden Club has planted a Sunburst locust tree in the park. Other clubs have also indicated their desires to contribute. Fill dirt has been given by Northport School to repair the settling in Northport Park. This work will be started as soon as the equipment is available. The picnic tables and grills are expected to be set out in Northport Park this week. The fence is being erected in Southeast Park and is expected to be completed in about a week. A summer maintenance man has been employed and will begin work Wednesday, June 8th. Concession profit from soft drink machines in the shelter buildings was 20.28. The meeting was adjourned at 9:115 ] .-M- CIL, Mai' .rman q mriscarhoeMILavry 1