HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08 PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 8, 1971
The meeting was called to order by James Emnnd at 8:20 p.m.
Members present: Jones, Lambert, Emond, Bresnahan, Austad, Johnson Erickson.
Leonard Bentson appeared and proposed to give twelve buildings plus cash in
leu of park land on Government Lot 4, Section 30, development of seven acres,
(11 lots -8 with water frontage). Motion by Lamber seconded by Johnson to
recommend to Village Council to consider offer. Motion carried.
Mr. Bob Lughton representing Crystal Lake residents appeared and wanted to
work with Midwest Planners on developing Crystal Lake Park area on 362nd to
pond. He also asked for ice maintenance for winter skating and grading for
ball diamonds. The resident group offered to build their warming house
recommended for outlot 6, Oak Shores 2nd Addition. They will also need a
heating unit and lights in the warming house. This group plans to supervise
this area.
The following is a list of present skating rinks and warming houses and those
to be developed: Park Terrace, Valley Park Hockey Pleasure Rink, Catholic
School Rink, Lakeville Hockey Rink, Orchard Lake Rink, Buffer Zone Rink and
proposed Crystal Lake Rink.
A motion by Jim Emond Seconded by Al Johnson to recommend to Village Council
to have these rinks erected and plans for up -keep. Motion Carried.
Jim Emond recommended that each committee member check the parks for warming
house up -keep and report back the next meeting.
The Park Recreation Committee asks that the Village Clerk give a report on
money spent and the money remaining in the Committee budget. This has not
been received by the 9 -8 -71 meeting.
A motion made by Jim Emond seconded by Al Johnson to ask the Village Council
for a firm commitment on building locations in the 70 acre park and the amount
of land needed. Motion carried.
Bill Hoffbeck appeared to discuss maintenance equipment as three bids have been
obtained.
A motion by Pat Bresnahan Seconded by Herb Lambert to recommend to Village
Council take action on obtaining the needed park equipment and work with the
maintenance dept. as to requirements. Motion carried.
Jim Emond will fill out Metro Council forms.
Proposed 1972 budget is attached to minutes.
Motion made to adjourn at 10:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Erickson, Sec.