PR 05/13/1968^
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF_PARKS AND RECREATION CON�IISSION, MAY 13, 1968
Meeting was called to order at Moore Lake Beach and Park by Chairman Hughes at
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hughes, Dunphy, Cochran, Fitzpatrick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larson
OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation
CONA�fISSION VISITS MOORE LAKE BEACH AND PARK - Personal Inspection
The Commission made a personal inspection tour of Moore Lake Beach and Park
.:in order to take a look at the newly filled area north of the beach and ball
field area. Commission openly suggested items of interest and improvements
for the entire area. Discussion centered around what would to into the grourids
in respect to equipment and play areas.
Formal Meeting was called to order at Civic Center at 8:20 P.M. - Conference Room.
LETTERS
Received from Jack Dunphy, two letters: 1. Report on Meeting of Rice Creek
Association at Fridley City Hall, Community Center Room. 2. Random Thoughts
on Parks and Recreation 1969 Budget. Commission received and discussed these
letters. �
Received letter from Robert Hughes - Subject:
cussed.
BOND ISSUE BROCHURE
1969 Budget. Recieved and dis-
Proof copy of Bond Issue Brochure was presented by the Director �o �.he Commission
for discussior► and correction. Many points were noted for changing and correct-
ing. Commission discussed the schedule and procedure in mai.ling the brochure.
It was decided to have Mail House Company address 7635 units of the brochure and
make sure they are mailed on Saturday, June 1, 1968, at the Minneapolis Main Post
Office. Permit mailing will be used. All necessary arrangements would be made
by the Director.
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS CALENDAR REVIEWED
The Commission added date and time of a public meeting scheduled by the League
of Women Voters - Z'hursday, June 6, 8:OO.P.M, at Locke Park. Two additional
speaking engagements were also scheduled by the League of Women Voters on May
20th and 21st. Chairman Hughes will also have a slide presentation available.
Brochure will also be done on _time for passing out.
1969 BUDGET
The 1969 Budget was discussed and reviewed in respect to the Bond Issue passing
and also if it does not pass. Budget meeting will be on Monday, May 27th.
Capitol Improvements were the main topic of interest. Further information and
facts were brought forward by the Commission on the following items: Chases
Island, Meadowland Addition, Woodcrest School, Moore Lake and dredging prospects.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be Monday, May 27, 1968, 7:30 P.M, at Meadowlands Addition
with regular meeting to follow at Civic Center.
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MINUTES OF MEETING, MAY 13, 1968
ADJOURNMENT
^ The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
Respectf y submitted, •
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L BROWN, Acti ecretary to �the Commission �
Note: 29 days unfil Election Day
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