HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 02-08 PKBDMt Minutes of the proceeding of the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota.
February 8, 3,960
The Park Board me t in regular session and was called to order by
Paul Bullen, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M.
Roll Call: Paul Bulleni Francis Irvin, and Dallas Lawrence were present.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 1960 were approved as
recorded.
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, Reliable Electric Company has
satisfactorily completed the following work in accordance with said contracts
Electrical installations at Northport, Garden City, and Rice Parks.
WHEREASy the Landscape Architect and Superintendent of Parks have inspected
and approved the work and theroy recommend its acceptance;
NOW, THEREFORE, EE 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 696.00 because
Overhead entrances were used instead of underground at two
sites.
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 65054.00.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by 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.
spme: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted...
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, Dundee Nursery and Landscaping
Company has satidfactorily completed the following work in accordance with
said contract:
Landscape plantings at Northport, Garden City, and Rice Parks.
WHEREAS, the Landscape Architect and Superintendent of Parks have inspected
and approved the work and thereby recommend its acceptance;
NOW9 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park Board of the Village of Brooklyn
Centdr 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 $45.85 because
Four trees called for were not planted.
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39 The officers of the Park Board ure hereby authorized
and directed to issue proper order for final payment
on said contract, the total amount paid for said work
being $3054.15,
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by 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 introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTIO14 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR FENCING AND BASEBALL BACKSTOPS AND
DIRECTING ADVERTISMNT FOR BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Park Boar of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,
as follows:
1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary and for the
best interests of the Village that fencing and baseball
backstops be erected.
2. The plans and specifications for said work, as prepared
by the Superintendent of Parks# are hereby approved.
3. Advertisement for bids for said work shall be published
in the Brooklyn Center Press, the date of publication
not less than ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt
of bids.
4* The deadline for receiving bids shall be 3:30 P.M„
Monday, March 7, 1960, at which time bids shall be
opened by the Village Administrator and the Superintendent
of Parks.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Francis Irvin and upon vote
being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Francis Irvin,
Dallas Lawrence and Paul Buller, and the following voted against the same;
None: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to purchase
hardware for ten picnic tables at $21.00 each from Miracle Equipment Company
and four pedestal fire places at 629.9'0 each from Kay Enterprises. Motion
carried.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to approve the
statement of Don Fraser dated February 3, 1960 in the amount of X153.95
to be paid from the Bond Find. Motion carried.
It was announced that the Village will purchase "Playground" signs to be
installed near the park areas.
It was agreed to retain Harold Rossaw as a permanent maintenance laborer
in the department.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to 4)prove the
Annual Report as prepared by the Superintendent. Motion carried.
The Preliminary plan for the development of the Triangle was presented and
discussed. No official action was taken.
The annual election of officers was announced. Officers elected for the
year 1960 were: Chairman - Paul Bullen, Secretary; Francis Irvin.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Chairman
Secretary