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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-11-10 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 10, 1981 7:30 p.m. Edina City Hall Members Present: Joan Lonsbury, Chairperson; Leonard Ring, Arthur Erdall, Doug King, Virginia Shaw, Bill Lord, George Warner Staff Present: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, Rosie Callahan Others Present: Denise Rydholm I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 13 1981 MEETING Mrs. Shaw MADE A MOTION that the Minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. Erdall SECONDED. CARRIED. II. CENTRAL PARK Mr. Kojetin informed the Board that he, Doug King and Bill Lord are on the committee for development of Central Park. Mr. Kojetin mentioned that they need help in choos- ing a name for the park and any suggestions from the Park Board would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Kojetin then briefly went over some of the details that have develop- ed in the planning of the park to date. The total park area consists of about 132,000 square feet; of this it was suggested that approximately 46,000 square feet would be covered. An estimate cost for the construction of the park would be approximately $42 million. In addition, approximately $2 million will be contributed to the total development of the office and residence area for shared parking. Mr. Kojetin pointed out that part of the park will be covered with a tent, roof or bubble type structure so the park can be used year-round. Mrs. Lonsbury inquired as to why there were plans to cover it. Mr. Lord pointed out that the intention is to try to encourage the people in the office building and the community to use more of the facility year- round. Mr. Kojetin explained there would be a staff at the facility to program the activities and fees would be charged to people for special use of facilities and activities. The revenue brought in from these rentals would partially pay for salaries of the staff at the facility and the office and housing would pay the remainder. Mrs. Lonsbury inquired as to where the money for developing the park would come from. Mr. Kojetin explained that it would come from the Federal and local taxes relating to the tax increment district for subsidy housing. Mr. Kojetin then outlined some of the things that were suggested for the park and what they would be used for, explaining that it would be more of an active park than a passive park. Some of the things to be included in the park are: volleyball, basketball, badminton, and tennis courts (,all covered by the bubble for year-round use); a tot lot for youngsters to play in; a second.level running track; lower paths for walking; ice rink; exercise room; putting green and mini golf course; amphitheater and concert area. Mr. Lord inquired as to whether the park board had any other suggestions regarding the park. In summary, Mr. King pointed out that since papital funding is being used to develop this park, we do have an obligation to put some things in the park to attract people. It was his feeling that this would be a spectacular showpiece for the area and there would be nothing else like it available, especially during the winter months. III. RECREATION REPORT Mr. Jacobson briefly brought the Park Board up-to-date on registrations for winter activities. He pointed out that there has been a record number of applicants for warming house positions this year. Registration for basketball and hockey has been fairly well completed. Basketball registration is down about 30 youngsters, mostly in the 3rd and 4th grades. Hockey registration is also down in the younger grades. f 4 -2- He mentioned that hockey will probably be below 1000 youngsters for the first time in 8 or 9 years. Mrs. Lonsbury brought up the problem of drinking among the Jr. High and Sr. High youngsters. It was her feeling that the Park Board should stress the importance of curtailing this problem in our own activities. Mr. Kojetin pointed out that the Baseball Association has already sent a notice to their coaches to try and help eliminate this problem in these age groups. They are, however, the only association to do this. There was some discussion on this matter and it was decided that the Park Board should send a letter to the associations stating that we do back up the Baseball Association on making this statement. Mr. Jacobson then presented a brief outline of the bandy team's trip to Sweden. Mr. Erdall MADE A MOTION to adjourn. Mr. King SECONDED. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.