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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26 0 0 PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE MAY 26, 1971 Members present: John Jones, James Emond, Herb Lambert, Pat Bresnahan, Martha Erickson, Larry Austad. The meeting was opened at 8:10 p.m.with the reading of the minutes. The following correction was made, no recommendation was made in regard to purchase of equipment due to lack of quorum. The Orchard Lake committee stated that junior and senior life saving classes could be taught by Kathy Bolan at Orchard Lake Beach. A request was made for beach improvements and beach life guards. A motion was made by Pat Bresnahan, seconded by Herb Lambert that a recommendation be made to open the beach from June 15 to August 15, and that necessary repair and equipment be provided: a chair for two life guards (one senior and one junior life guard :on duty from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) telephone, police protection and a satellite. In regard to the lights for the tennis courts, Central Telephone Co. will donate poles and installation. A motion made by Herb Lambert, seconded by Pat Bresnahan that the Park Recreation proceed with contacting the school as to electrical rental and to approach the Village Council with the lowest bid for installation. All bids must be in before June 7, 1971. Mr. Larry Frank from D.H. Gustafson Co. presented park plans for seventy acres. A motion made by James Emond, seconded by Herb Lambert that a boundary survey and topography survey be made as:,.soon as possible. A motion made by James Emond, seconded by Herb Lambert that the chairman contact the Mayor to set up a special meeting to discuss preliminary park plans. Naming of the seventy acres was discussed and tabled until a future date. Hockey program was tabled. Gene Jacobson presented the proposed park donation in block one and two of Malmangers sub division. A motion made by Pat Bresnahan, seconded by Larry Austad that Park Recreation Committee reject proposal. It was recommended that lot 8, 7 and proposed park in block one of Malmangers sub division be considered. Father Rowan and Vic Kohlnhoffer inquired of future plans for a teen center. Martha Erickson presented the Drup Action Committee proposal to School Board for use of school facilities, and asked Park Recreation Committee for their support. This plan would only involve activities for the summer. Discussion followed and Park Recreation Committee will take under advisement to look into youth center. Pat Bresnahan will obtain information on the "Lighted School" project. A motion made by Pat Bresnahan, seconded by Herb Lambert to recommend that the Village Council help, participating in terms of funds, the Drug Action Committee's summer project that was proposed and accepted by the School Board. (Copies of proposal are attached) PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE Page 2 The office of Local Urban Affairs survey was tabled to be discussed with Village Council at special meeting. Pat Bresnahan will meet with someone to check over the donated Crystal Lake park area. Buss Weierke brought up and it was discussed the possibility of bussing for open swimming at the pool. No action was taken. Motion was made to adjourn at 11:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marta Erickson, Sec.