HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959 06-01 PKBDMMinutes of the proceeding of the Park Board
of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the
County of Hennepin and State of Ydnnasq&A_
June 1, 1959
The Park Board met in regular session and was called to order by
Paul Bullen Chairman, at 7:30 P.M.
Roll Call: Paul Bul.len, Dallas Lawrence and Francis Irvin were present.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to contribute
X400.00 toward the improvement of Northport Lake provided that the Village Council
concurs, and provided also that a satisfactory written agreement can be reached
between the Village Council and the lake owners. Notion carried.
Notion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to proceed with
the Registered Land Survey for Northport Park. Cost to be paid from the bond
fund. Notion carried.
Notion made b,r Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to vacate that
part of Northport Drive lying Enst of France Avenue North in Cameron Manor.
Motion carried.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to authorize
the raising and lowering of five catch basins in Northport Park at a price of
$90.00 each. Cost to be paid from the bond fund. Notion carried.
Motion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to install two
catch basins and approximately 200' of tile in Northport Park. Total cost to be
under $1, W to be paid from the bond fund. Motion carried.
Motion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to approve the
purchase of 2760 pounds of grass seed at $.32 a pound for seeding Northport Park.
Cost of seed and labor to be charged to the bond fund. Notion carried.
Notion made by Francis Irvin and seconded by Dallas Lawrence to approve the
purchase of 640 pounds of grass seed at 0.32 a pound for seeding Rice Park.
Cost of seed and labor to be charged to the bond fund. Motion carried.
Notion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded-by Francis Irvin to,approve the
expenditures of X50.00 for clay for Rice Park. Motion carried.
Notion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to approve the
agreement between the Park board and Robbinsdale School District for the joint use
of properties. Motion carried.
The acquisition of property for Northeast and South Creek Parks was
discussed. No official action was taken.
Notion made by Dallas Lawrence and seconded by Francis Irvin to hire a
part-time man for maintenance help for ten weeks this summer at f1.25 per hour.
Motion carried.
It was agreed that the Park Board shall inspect the various jobs being
performed under contract prior to the issuance of certificates for final payment.
It was announced that the Mid Contenient Park and Recreation Conference will
be held in Milwaukee August 10, 11, and 12th. No official action was taken.
The superintendent announced that a check for #404.30 had been received from
the Lions Club to be used for the purchase of 26 park benches for Northport,
Garden City, and Rice Parks. Wean eerr+W
It was announced that signs regulating parking and driving in parks have
been ordered and will be installed upon arrival.
The board agreed to reject an offer of a jet plane to be installed in the
parks.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Secretary Chairman