PR 04/08/1968MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COI�Il�IISSION, APRIL 8, 1968
�eeting was called to order by Chairman Hughes at• 8:10 P.M.
� MEMBERS PRESENT: Hughes, Dunphy, Cochran, Fitzpatrick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larson
OTHERS PRESENT: Ed Braddock, Park Consultant
Robert Brunk, 5268 Capitol N.E., Summit Square Area
Ralph Officer, 315 Hugo N.E., Ruth Circle Area
� Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation
PARK DEVELOPMENT - BOND ISSUE PROGRESS REPORT:
1. Speaking Engagements:
Commission outlined a full calendar of speaking engagements with such
organizations as the Fridley Jaycees, Fridley Chamber of Commerce,
Fridley Rotary Club and the Fridley Lions Club on tap so far.
2. Guest•
Jack Dunphy introduced two guests invited to attend the meeting: One
coming from the Summit Square Area, Mr. Robert Brunk, and from the Ruth
Circle Area, Mr. Ralph Officer. Both men entertained an interest in
helping the Commission with the promotion of the Bond Issue.
All Commission members will be asked and expected to give talks pertain-
ing to the promotion and successful sale of the Bond Issue.
nCommission discussed possible questions and particular interests the
groups and citizens of Fridley will want to know of and about. One
question to consider an answer to was: What will be our maintenance
costs on these newly acquired and developed areas?
3. Citizens Committee:
There will be a need for a Fund Raising Drive in order to�support
printed material and professional advertisement for the success of
the Bond Issue. This must come from outside the Commission or from a
Citizens Support the Bond Committee.
Coffee Hours - It was pointed out how important the Women of the City
will be t,o the cause in spreading the word.
Newspapers - The local newspapers must be kept up to date on the informa-
tion and details pertaining to the drive.
4. Luncheon Meeting:
Director Brown gave the Commission a full report on meeting with Mr.
Renaldo Lar.es of Roseville along with Mr. Ed Braddock. Subject - Bond
Issue: What to do and what not to do.
^ �5. Next Meeting Set:
The Parks and Recreation Commission decided to meet again next week
on Tuesday, April 16, 1968, 8:00 P.M. at Civic Center. .
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6. Briefing Session:
^ Commission discussed further, the forming of a group of citizens to
brief them on the program and create a Citizens�Committee from this.
All members were required to invite and contact as many pro-issue
supporters as possible.
7. Brochure:
Mr. Ed Braddock presented, displayed and discussed the formulation
of a draft copy of the brochure. Commission reviewed what was pre-
sented and formulated a final draft to present to the City Council
for approval. Copies plus letter will be forwarded to the Council.
8. State and Federal Aid:
Mr. Braddock contacted Mr. Elmer Binford of the Federal Grants and
Aid plus Mr. Wally Anderson of the State Programs. Both have many
applications on hand at this time. Funds can be applied for and may
be available. Commission expressed concern over this prospect and
encouraged all efforts to make these funds available to the program.
HACKMANN PARK BALL FIELD:
Copy of letter from City Manager to Councilman Sheridan, Subject: Hackmann
Park Ball Field was presented to Commission for discussion and action as re-
quested by Council.
� MOTION by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Dunphy,to concur with City Council and have
sign posted�on backstop at Hackmann Park stating Softball Playing Only - 12
years and under. The Motion Carried. .
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the Commission will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1968,
8:00 P.M. at the Civic Center. �
The next Regular Meeting of the Commission will be on Monday, April 22, 1968,
7:30 P.M: at the Civic Center. :
Res� ectfully submitted, _
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.Paul Brown, Acting Secretary to the Commission
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