HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-06 Council Special Work Session MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORK SESSION
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
MAY 6,2003
5:30 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh,Hovland, Masica and Mayor Maetzold.
Mayor Maetzold stated the purpose of the joint meeting with the Edina Park Board was to update
the Council regarding issues being worked on by the Board.
Park Board Chair George Klus informed the Council that the Park Board intended to take a more
proactive role in the Edina Park system. Each member has been assigned approximately three of
the 39 City parks to visit and gather public input from park users. Mr. Klus stated it was the
intention of the Park Board to engage neighbors of each park to assist with financing some local
park improvements. He pointed out the positive efforts of the neighbors to the new Fox Meadow
Park in the development of the park. Manager Hughes suggested that possibly an affiliation be
explored with the Edina Community Foundation. Member Hovland stated that on behalf of the
Edina Community Foundation, he believed they would be very pleased to function as a
clearinghouse for funds and perhaps even would consider requests from neighbors for
Foundation assistance at some local parks if the project were deemed to have a community-wide
benefit.
Mr. Klus reviewed briefly a list of the Park Boards recent accomplishments and issues:
• Access to Public Facilities Policy ■ Fox Meadow Park Development
■ City/School Referendum ■ Disc Golf Course
• Tri-City YMCA Skate Park ■ Aquatic Center Renovation
• New Edina Senior Center ■ Edinborough Park Redevelopment
• Off-leash Dog Park ■ First Tier Regional Trail
• Youth Member on Park Board ■ Buckthorn Abatement Program
Mr. Klus reported to the City Council that Andrew Finsness, Karla Sitek, Michael Damman and
he had worked with the Park staff in reviewing the potential use of the old Northwest Racquet
Club. The Council and Park Board briefly discussed the proposed use of the Northwest Racquet
Club, the upcoming School District 273 referendum and its contents; and the meeting with the
representatives of Edina Athletic Associations. It was decided that the Park Board should be
ready with their report sometime in July identifying the new needs of the Community as it relates
to gymnasium space.
Mayor Maetzold thanked the Park Board for their dedication and hard work stating the Council
depended upon its advisory boards and were very appreciative of their efforts.
There being no further business, Mayor Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Debra A. Mange City Clerk
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