HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 01-11 PKBDMMinutes of the proceeding of the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
County of Hann p Anj StAte of MiWesota..,_
January 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 December 7, 1959, and the special meeting
of December 14, 1959 were approved as recorded.
Member Dallas Lawrence introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING CONDEMATION
OF CERTAITI 334TERESTS IN LAND
WHEREAS, it is necessary and advisable and in the public
interests of the Village of Brooklyn Center to acquire
certain land for park purposes as hereinafter described,
and
WHEREAS, the Park Board has been unable to acquire such
interests through negotiation so that it has become
necessary to procure such lands by right of eminent
domain;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
J# The Village Attorney is instructed and directed
to file the necessary petitions to acquire the
interests in land as hereinafter described and to
prosecute such action to a successful conclusion
or until it is abandoned, dismissed, or terminated
by the court.
2. The VillaAttorney and Park Board shall do all
things necessary to be done in the eonmencement,
prosecution, and successful termination of such
action.
3. The interests to be acquired in such proceedings are as
follows:
(a) Fee simple interest for park purposess
The North 660 feet of Lot 52, Auditorts
Subdivision No. 309, Section 25, Township
119, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The South 660 feet of Lot 36, Auditors
Subdivision No. 309, Section 25, Township
119, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Francis Irvin and upon vote
being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Paul Bullwi,Frdncis Irvin,
and Dallas Lawrence; 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 that the Superintendent
be directed to hire labor to wire the hockey rink and install guy wires at Willow
Lane Park at a cost not to exeeet $618.20, to be paid from the Bond Fund. Notion
carried.
Notion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to allow Eugene Hagel
and Joseph Sienko to attend the Fifth Training Institute of the Mid.-Continent Park
and Recreation Conference at the University of Minnesota, Februa" 11 and 12, 1960,
total expenses not to exceed $34.00. Nbtion carried.
The contemplated expenditures for the balance of Park Bond monies was
reviewed and discussed. No official action was taken.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to request to the
Village Council the sale of $100,000.00 Park Bonds. Motion carried.
The purchase and selection of picnic tables and grills was discussed. The
Superintendent was instructed to obtsin prices and report at the next meeting.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to approve the
statement dated January 6, 1960 of Village Attorney, Donald Fraser in the amount
of $619.40, to be paid from the Bond Fund. Motion carried.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to accept a three
year written guarantee of the concrete in the wading pools and shelter buildings,
secured by an approved surety performance bond in the amount of $15,000.00
This guarantee and bond to be accepted in lieu of the tests as called for in the
specifications. Motion carried.
Suggested layouts for the development of the Triangle were reviewed and discussed,
No official action was taken.
The proposed Dahlen Addition was discussed in its relation to the adjoining park.
It was agreed to request a street between the homes and the park in order°to make
the park more accessible.
The erection of fence at Southeast Park was discussed. The Superintendent was
instructed to obtain prices for four and six foot fence and report to the Board.
Water for Park Department use and the construction of wells and treatment plant
at Garden City were discussed. No official action was taken.
The lease for a skating rink at 64th and Bryant Avenue North was approved and
signed.
The board agreed to reject a request to sell a building lot at 50th and Abbott
Avenue North.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Chairman
Secretary
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