HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-08 Park Board PacketsEDINA PARK BOARD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005
7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
EDINA CITY HALL
AGENDA
1. Welcome New Park Board Members Jessica Selleck and Todd Fronek.
*2. Approval of November 9, 2004, Park Board Minutes.
*3. Election of Officers.
4. Buckthorn Master Plan.
*5. 2005 Park Board Meeting Calendar.
6. "Parks and Recreation — Your Best Investment" 12 -Minute Video.
7. Adventure Peak KARE 11 News Story.
8. 2005 Park Board Agenda Items and Issues.
9. Updates.
A. Braemar Athletic Field Development.
B. Kojetin Park Playground Equipment.
C. Gymnasiums Proposal.
D. Grandview Square Park Development.
10. Park Assignments Presentation— Michael Weiss.
11. Other.
* 12. Adjournment.
*These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action.
City Hall
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394
Park and Recreation Department
www.cityofedina.com
City of Edina
952-826-0367
FAX 952-826-0385
TTY 952-826-0379
Memo
To: Edina Park Board.
From: John Keprios, Direct �,
Edina Park and Recreat n epartment
Date: February 2, 2005
Re: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF
REPORT.
Enclosed you should find the following items:
1. Tuesday, February 8, 2004, Park Board Agenda.
2. 2005 Edina Park Board Members List.
3. 2005 Park Board Meeting Calendar.
4. 2004 Residential Buckthorn Abatement Report — Diane Plunkett Latham.
5. 2004 Forestry Report — Tom Horwath.
6. Buckthorn Study and Priority Ranking Results From Prairie Restoration.
7. Edinborough Park Playpark Revenues and General Information.
The following is the monthly staff report concerning each item on the agenda with the
exception of Approval of the Minutes and Other. "Other" is listed on the agenda for
• other information items (not requiring formal action), last minute items that may come up
between now and the Park Board meeting, plus, cover any other concerns of Park Board
members and/or attendees.
PARK BOARD MEETING IN THE
COMMUNITYROOM
EDINA CITY HALL
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
The Tuesday, February 8, 2005, Park Board meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the
Community Room at Edina City Hall. If you are unable to attend, please call either
Office Coordinator, Janet Canton, at 826-0435 or me at 826-0430.
Due to a scheduled eye surgery, I will not be in attendance at the February 8, 2005, Park
Board meeting. It is a surgical procedure to correct my near-sightedness. The first eye
was done on Monday, January 24th and I learned from that experience that it takes a good
three to four days to recover before I can return to work. Ed MacHolda will be assuming
my duties in my absence. I hope to see you all (literally) at the March 81h meeting.
WELCOME NEW PARK BOARD MEMBERS
On Tuesday, February 1, 2005, the City Council appointed two new members to the
Edina Park Board; Jessica Selleck and Todd Fronek. Jessica is our newest Student
Member and is a senior at Edina High School. Todd Fronek has been appointed to fill a
vacancy created by Floyd Grabiel, who has been appointed to the Planning Commission.
• Todd's term expires 2-1-06.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 29, 2005, for the annual Board and
Commission banquet, which will be at the Centrum Building at Centennial Lakes Park
starting at 5:00 p.m. This is the evening where new incoming commission members are
recognized and the outgoing members are given recognition for their years of service.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
In February or March of each year, the Park Board self -elects a Chairman and Vice
Chairman. At the beginning of the meeting, Ed MacHolda will request nominations from
the Park Board for Chairman. If there is more than one nomination, Janet Canton will
pass around paper ballots for Park Board members to vote for their choice of
Chairperson. The same process will then be used to elect a Vice Chairman. In the case
of a tie, nominations for that position will reopen and the process will start over until a
Chairman and Vice Chairman are chosen.
The main duties of the Chairman are:
1. To work with staff in establishing an agenda prior to each meeting.
2. Chair the process of each Park Board meeting. (In other words, the Chairman
provides leadership that keeps Park Board meetings orderly, democratic and
encourages input from all Park Board members and guests).
3. Serve as spokesperson for the Park Board at City Council meetings and other public
functions.
4. Assign Park Board related duties to Park Board members.
The Vice Chairman is to carry out the duties of the Chairman in the absence of the Park
Board Chairman.
Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
BUCKTHORN MASTER PLAN
Enclosed in this mailing you should find copies of the results of Prairie Restoration's
research and recommendations that identify buckthorn infestations in our parks and
which ones should be considered highest in priority. I am pleased to tell you that for the
past several years our maintenance department has been focusing their buckthorn
abatement efforts on nine parks, which happen to all be in the top 15 parks identified by
Prairie Restoration. The majority of our efforts have been spent at:
1. Van Valkenburg Park
2. Arden Park
3. Highlands Park
4. Garden Park
5. Melody Lake Park
6. Braemar Park
7. Lake Cornelia (Rosland Park)
8. Todd Park
9. Creek Valley Park
I have to credit our Park Superintendent, Vince Cockriel, and our Forester, Tom
Horwath, for having targeted their resources in areas that Prairie Restoration identified as
key priority areas. Our plan is to continue to address those key areas and experiment
with different methods of control that will be long lasting, effective, and affordable. Both
Vince and Tom are planning on attending the Park Board meeting to answer any
questions about our plans to control buckthorn. We have quickly learned that removing
and controlling buckthorn is an enormous task that will remain a challenge for many
years to come.
Also included in this mailing is a copy of Tom Horwath's 2004 forestry report that shows
buckthorn abatement activity, Dutch elm disease activity, Oak Wilt disease progress, and
general plantings.
Mrs. Dianne Plunkett Latham, President of the Edina Garden Council and member of the
Edina League of Women Voters, will also be present at the February meeting to give the
Park Board a presentation on the volunteer resident efforts in 2004 and their upcoming
plans for 2005. We owe a great deal of credit to Dianne for her time and energy to help
recruit, educate, and motivate our volunteer residents in the fight against buckthorn. The
support of our volunteers has been outstanding.
No formal action is requested on this agenda item.
2005 PARK BOARD MEETING CALENDAR
Enclosed is a copy of the proposed meeting calendar. As you will notice, there are two
dates that I am suggesting be moved off of Tuesday night due to elections. I am also
suggesting that July again be our Braemar Inspection Tour in place of a formal meeting.
Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
"PARKS AND RECREATION - YOUR BEST INVESTMENT" 12 -
MINUTE VIDEO
I ask that the Park Board view this professionally done video that highlights the value and
importance of parks and recreation in our lives. It is a reminder that parks and recreation
has endless benefits and should be kept high on everyone's priority list, especially when
competing for funding with other public services.
No formal action is requested on this agenda item.
ADVENTURE PEAK KARE 11 NEWS STORY
I ask that the Park Board view this 3 -minute video that was recently aired on KARE 11
news about indoor recreation opportunities during the cold weather months. They
highlighted Adventure Peak, which gave us some great publicity. Also enclosed are
statistics on Adventure Peak's tremendous success over the past year and a half. As you
will notice, in just 16 months the $230,000 play structure has paid for itself more than
two times over. This is the first year in the history of Edinborough Park that we will have
finished the year in the black financially. We are anticipating about a $75,000 net gain,
which will be deposited into the trust fund, which has been diminishing since its
inception.
No formal action is requested on this agenda item.
2005 PARK BOARD AGENDA ITEMS AND ISSUES
In January you received a mailing from me with some updates and some anticipated
agenda items and issues that the Park Board will likely be faced with in 2005. Chairman,
George Klus, has asked that the Park Board discuss this topic and share any ideas that
you may have of other agenda items, issues, or tasks that should be addressed in 2005.
No formal action is requested on this agenda item.
UPDATES
Ed MacHolda will give the Park Board verbal updates on:
A. Braemar Athletic Field Development.
B. Kojetin Park Playground Equipment.
C. Gymnasiums Proposal.
D. Grandview Square Park Development.
No formal action is requested on this agenda item.
PARK ASSIGNMENTS PRESENTATION- MICHAEL WEISS
Park Board member, Michael Weiss, has been assigned four parks to visit and make
recommendations for short and long-term improvements:
1.
Browndale Park
2.
St. Johns Park.
3.
Normandale Park
4.
Braemar Park
The Park Board may want to discuss park assignments for 2005.
OTHER
This is also an opportunity for Park Board members and residents to address other
concerns.
2005 PARK BOARD
MEETING CALENDAR
MEETING
DATE TIME LOCATION
Tues., February 8 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
Tues., March 8 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
Tues., April 12 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
Tues., May 10 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
Tues., June 14 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
Tues., July 12 1:00 p.m. Braemar Golf Course (Inspection Tour)
Tues., August 9 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
*Wed., Sept. 14 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
Tues., Oct. 11 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
*Mon., Nov. 7 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
Tues., Dec. 13 7:00 p.m. Community Room, City Hall
*PLEASE NOTE!!!! The September meeting has been moved to WEDNESDAY,
September 14, 2005, due to the primary election falling on our regularly scheduled
Park Board meeting night (Tuesday, September 13). By State law, we cannot hold a
public meeting during the primary election. The November Park Board meeting is
scheduled for MONDAY, November 7, 2005, due to general elections scheduled for
Tuesday, November 8, 2005.
• 2004 Residential Buckthorn Abatement Report
Sponsored By:
League of Women Voters of Edina (LWVE)
Edina Garden Council (EGC)
2004 Funding: $ 200.00 League of Women Voters of Edina Education Fund (LWVEF)
$1,500.00 Kelodale Garden Club (EGC Affiliate) May 04 Plant Sale Proceeds
$ 90.00 5-23-04 Wild Ones Garden Tour Mini Plant Sale Proceeds
$1,790.00 Total
2004 Expenses: NA About 1,500 Door Hangers were left over from 2003
$1,500 Kelodale hired Buckthorn Busters to clear about Y2 acre at Art Center
$ 95.72 Mirage (Glyphosate herbicide)
$ 8.51 Herbicide sideswipe applicator 7-30-04
$ 14.00 Edina High School Fair — 100 buckthorn removal guides 10-27-03
$ 5.13 Arrest the Pest poster lamination for display table 3-2-04
$ 42.71 Noxious Weed Display lamination 6-17-04
$ 29.82 Fliers for Arboretum Plant Fair booth 4-9-04
$ 76.68 Kinko's 11-29-04 300 fliers 2p, 4 sides, CMAL, Arboretum
$ 3.52 Stamps
$ 276.09
Total 2004 Expenses $1,776.09
2002 Funding: $425.00 2002 Expenses: $432.31 ($7.31 over budget)
2003 Funding: $844.50 2003 Expenses: $856.69 ($12.19 over budget)
2004 Funding: $1,790.00 2004 Expenses: $1,776.09 $13.91 under budget
Educational Seminars Presented
Date Topic Speakers Attendance
1-5-04 ID of Buckthorn & Noxious Weeds & their Eradication Blmtn Affiliated Garden Clubs
Dianne Plunkett Latham 30
3-8-04 Residential Buckthorn Removal — 9 Mile Village Townhouses 10 Dianne Plunkett Latham
4-10-04 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Plant Information Fair Controlling Noxious Weeds on
Your Property — Buckthorn and Beyond Dianne Plunkett Latham 10
4-10-04 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Plant Information Fair Restoring your Woodland with
Native Plants Dianne Plunkett Latham20
6-12-04 Organizing a Residential Buckthorn Abatement Program in Your Community — St. Anthony
Pk Library with a grant from the Minn. Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Dianne Plunkett Latham 15
8-18-04 Brookside Ct Townhouses, How to Remove Buckthorn 15 Sue Simonton
10-18-04 Microsoft Mtg at Edenwood Cntr, Eden Prairie- Why's and How's of Removing Buckthorn
Dianne Plunkett Latham 70
2004 - 7 Presentations — Total Educated 170
2003 — 5 presentations plus a one -day seminar - Total Educated 175
2002 - 6 presentations - Total Educated 230
Publicity
2-26-04 Edina Sun Current `As Minnesotan as Hockey & Buckthorn' by Jeff Strate
3-11-04 Edina Sun Current Guest Column `Help Eradicate Noxious Weed, Garlic Mustard, from
Yards, Parks'
3-18-04 Edina Sun Current `Residents Honored for Buckthorn Abatement'
4-1-04 Edina Sun Current `Buckthorn Removal Days Slated in Edina'
4-10-04 Buckthorn Exhibit — Arb. Plant Info Fair — Linda Huhn, Dianne P. Latham
6-19/20-04 Tri -City Flower Show — Noxious Weed Exhibit — Dianne P. Latham
7-4-04 Parade — EGC entry included a buckthorn wagon — No fliers permitted
7-04 About Town — 2 page article
8-12-04 Edina Sun Current `Buckthorn Extremists'
9-30-04 Edina Sun Current `Battling Buckthorn'
10-28-04 Edina Sun Current Article on Braemar Brush Dump & Photo of Garden Pk Buckthorn Bust
11-4-04 Edina Sun Current `Buckthorn Volunteers Receive Free Golf
11-11-04 Edina Sun Current `Buckthorn Volunteers Sought at Golf Course'
Winter 2004 The Thicket `How Edina Became a Buckthorn Busting Machine: An Interview with
Dianne Plunkett Latham' by Neil Cunningham, MN Dept. of Agriculture, Vol. 4, No. 1
http://www.mda.state.nm.us/ipm/thicket/volume4no 1/edinabuckthom.htm
The Leaguer — Feb., March, April, May, June, Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec. Buckthorn Report by DPL
Door Hangers
During July through October 2004, 14 Volunteers distributed 600 door hangers to Edina residents
with buckthorn. The volunteers came from LWVE (3), EGC (3), MN Native Plant Soc (1),
Conservation League of Edina (2), Other Residents (4). In addition, 4 volunteers from the Friends of
Garden Park distributed 200 fliers in their neighborhood. The volunteers covered nearly the entire SW
quadrant of Edina, where the worst infestation is found, as well as scattered areas around the balance
of Edina. Dianne Plunkett Latham received 37 phone calls from residents with questions about
buckthorn removal and made house calls when residents requested that someone show them where
the buckthorn was located on their property. Most residents expressed a cooperative desire to remove
it from their property.
Abatement Activities
2004 Oct. 1-31 Buckthorn Abatement Month — The last 2 weekends of October the City made its
brush dump available to residents for buckthorn brush drop-off.
Art Center - The Kelodale Garden Club raised $1,500 at the annual EGC Plant Sale to pay Buckthorn
Busters, an Edina company, to remove buckthorn from a half acre on the East side of the Art Center
on Oct. 14 and 16. The brush was chipped and blown back on the hillside to prevent erosion and
suppress buckthorn and other noxious weeds.
Todd Park - On Oct 16, about 20 Todd Pk neighbors led by Suzanne Kerwin removed about 2 dump
trucks of buckthorn from the park. The City provided Roundup and hauled the brush away.
Garden Park - On Oct 23, about 20 Friends of Garden Pk led by Les Wanninger and John Henry
removed about 2 dump trucks of buckthorn from the park. The City provided Roundup and hauled the
brush away.
Miscellaneous Hauling - Pursuant to Top Notch Tree Service's special offer for the month of
October, residents removed 44 crushed cubic yards from 6 households. A rate of $18/Crushed Cubic
Yard was negotiated by LWVE/EGC with Top Notch Tree Service with no minimum required. Our
Abatement Month hauler's statistics don't give the complete picture, however. Many residents hauled
theirs away before or after October. Many residents also used one of the yard waste haulers
throughout the season, this being the cheapest method to pick up all you can set out on a weekly basis
in bundles or bags.
Braemar Golf Club — Efforts led by Jean White with assistance from the Braemar Men's Club
removed countless dump trucks of buckthorn throughout the year.
Proposal for 2005 Residential LWVE/EGC Buckthorn Abatement Program
1. Continue distributing door hangers to households with buckthorn to advise them of a special
hauling rate (to be negotiated) for the month of October 2005 throughout the City of Edina.
2. Continue to offer educational seminars on buckthorn/noxious weed control to community groups.
3. EGC has affiliated with the Edina Community Foundation (ECF). ECF put city park buckthorn
abatement on its Spring 2004 wish list. Because ECF is a Federal 501(c)(3) organization, residents
can donate to the buckthorn abatement fund and receive a tax deduction.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dianne Plunkett Latham, LWVE/EGC Buckthorn Abatement, Steering Committee, Chair
Committee Members - Paulette Hastings, Marcia Akins, Sue Simonton, Janet Cardle, Les Wanninger,
Suzanne Kerwin
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Dutch Elm Disease
For the third year in a row Dutch Elm Disease has doubled over the previous year. In 2004 I
marked 738 Elms on public and private property. 470 were on private property; 83 were on
boulevards; and 185 were within city parklands.
At this time more than 90% of the diseased Elms have been removed. Unless the tree is deemed
"low risk" removal orders are issued requiring removals within three weeks. The increased
incidences of diseased trees, not only in Edina, but throughout the metro as well, necessitated
some extensions to be granted. Removal costs to homeowners reflected an increase in costs for
these removals. Many tree companies worked overtime and 6-7 days a week to keep up. Our
own tree crew did an outstanding job keeping up with my removal notices. Their workload for
Dutch Elm Disease removals was doubled over last year, which was a busy season for them.
Currently I am monitoring a list of 70 diseased, low risk Elms which must be removed prior to
15 February, 2005. This spring they will be infectious if not removed.
I am also monitoring a list of 50 Elms I originally inspected this past summer, but was unable to
determine conclusively if the symptoms exhibited were due to Dutch Elm Disease. Further
winter inspections will be more conclusive and any that do have Dutch Elm Disease will be
ordered to be removed prior to spring infection season. Sanitation remains the most important
management tool for controlling Dutch Elm Disease. For this reason, this winter's inspections
and monitoring will help reduce future Elm infections. Since forecasting the severity of Dutch
Elm Disease from year to year is so difficult, I can only hope that diligence from all parties
involved this past summer — residents, City staff, tree companies — will help level the severity
and perhaps even decrease the number of infections this summer.
City Hall
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394
Park and Recreation Department
www.cityofedina.com
952-826-0367
FAX 952-826-0385
TTY 952-826-0379
Buckthorn Management
Further progress was made in the continuous battle for Buckthorn control. Most work towards
this goal was done in the fall, after Dutch Elm Disease had slowed.
Last year the City received a DNR grant for assessing and prioritizing all parks in the City for
Buckthorn management. Prairie Restorations, Inc. completed and delivered their report in
October. This report will be beneficial to staff for determining where to best allocate resources.
The following is a list of sites where Buckthorn removal was done by myself, other staff
members, and volunteers in 2004.
Tupa Park: All Buckthorn was removed along the west and north perimeters of the park.
Smaller dia ( 2 % " and less) were uprooted using a weed wrench. Larger diameter were cut and
stump treated. The tree crew hauled approximately 50 yards.
Hizhlands Park: Continuing on Buckthorn removal initiated at this site along Glengarry and
Ayrshire in 2003, we cut or pulled approximately 50 yards of Buckthorn which was hauled away
by our tree crew. I anticipate completion of removal of all currently existing Buckthorn at this
site this year.
Arden Park: This fall the Tree Trust cut Buckthorn out from the wooded area from 52"d Street
to 54th Street. Approximately 1000 Buckthorn shrubs were cut and then hauled by our tree crew.
Later I pulled out or re -cut and treated all these stumps.
Van Valkenburg Park: This fall I cut and stump treated approximately 50 Buckthorn plants in
the wooded area south of the entrance to the park. This area is a continuation from several years
of Buckthorn clearing by staff members, time permitting. At this site the Buckthorn is burned
with a legal -sized fire, continually fed, with permission received from the Edina Fire
Department. The plants cut this past fall will be burned this winter, when weather conditions
permit.
Todd Park: Upon approval from Parks Department and training session from me, a
neighborhood volunteer group removed Buckthorn in a portion of the wooded area north and
west of the park shelter. Shrubs were pulled out or stumps chemically treated with glyphosate
provided by City. Tree crew hauled away.
Garden Park: Also upon approval, and with training, another neighborhood volunteer group
cut and stump treated Buckthorn from a wooded area north and east of the cul-de-sac of Warden
Ave. Our city tree crew hauled all debris away.
Braemar Golf Course: For the last three years Braemar Golf Course has been active in
removing Buckthorn. Prioritized areas of control are "in play" areas around the courses. These
areas were selected as important for reducing Buckthorn and to improve the conditions on the
course and the quality of play for golfers.
Although most of this work is done in the fall, some work is also done year-round. Methods
used are using Weed Wrenches; cut/stump spray; cut/continual mowing; cut and over seed.
Much of the work is accomplished through coordinated volunteer labor. The Parks Department
at times assists with removal and disposal of debris.
Arneson Acres Park: Over the last two years Tim Zimmerman — City staff horticultural ist —
was active in removing Buckthorn from the wooded area on the west side of the greenhouses.
Because this area was small and thus manageable, he also introduced native herbaceous plant
material.
Rosland Park: Also for the past couple of years Buckthorn has been removed from a wooded
area west of the Art Center. Removals were done by myself and with volunteers. Debris was
hauled away by City tree crew. Because of the small area, re -planting efforts were done as well,
with some success and failures noted. Generally speaking of management strategies, re -planting
areas following Buckthorn removals projects — especially in natural wood lots — should be
minimized. Wooded areas are highly competitive and operate best when successive plant
materials are guided by natural laws. The end result is a more natural, healthy environment with,
of course, less time, expense and future maintenance concerns.
City Pond at Londonderry Road and Stauder Circle: Vegetation from trees and shrubs at this
site was causing traffic safety concerns by obscuring vision and growing low into the streets.
Necessary trimming was done by myself, however all Buckthorn growing along the streets were
eliminated entirely by pulling out or cutting/stump treating. Although Buckthorn removal rather
than trimming was more time consuming initially, this saves time in the future by greatly
increasing the period the time must be re -visited. I have operated similarly at other sites
managed by the City. Safety concerns are alleviated while also enhancing the aesthetics of
highly visible areas throughout the City.
City Dump site: For two weekends in October — 23`d and 24th and 30th and 31 s'— the city dump
site across the street from the Golf Dome was made available to residents of Edina for Buckthorn
disposal from their own private property. During this time the site was manned by parks
employees. Costs for processing and removal of this debris was paid by the City.
Weed Wrench rental to residents: The Parks Department provides Edina residents with Weed
Wrenches, at no charge, to pull out Buckthorn on their own property. The tools are manually
operated by leverage and can pull out plants up to 2 %2 " diameter. In 2004 I logged out these
tools on 40 separate occasions.
I don't have estimates on Buckthorn removed from private property, but I know the awareness
and interest in Buckthorn removal is widespread, and my tours throughout the City indicate to
me that many residents are actively engaged in this problem — whether they are laboring
themselves or hiring companies to perform this work.
Planting and Tree Maintenance in Parks: The following is a list of trees planted, or tree care
maintenance within parks system in 2004.
10 May — Arneson Acres: 14 Swiss Stone Pines 6-9" cal; 5 Alaskan Birch 3-4'. Planted
in reserve garden for future transplanting at sites yet to be determined in Edina Parks.
This is a continuance of initiative to introduce a wider variety of tree species within park
system. Trees purchased under this program are selected and ordered largely based on
their non-availability in local nurseries.
2. Week of 9 May — Highlands Park: Perennial garden near corner of Glengarry and
Ayrshire weeded/tilled and amended. Planted following week.
3. 25 May — Rosland Park: Variety of shrubs, annuals and perennials planted in mulch
garden east of tennis courts.
4. 27 May — Countryside Park: 1 Bur Oak — B & B 2" dia. Replacement for Red Oak on
north side of play structure.
5. 2 June — Creek Valley Park: 3 B & B Black Hills Spruce planted on south side of
soccer fields between parking lot and Nordic Dr.
6. 10 June — street island at Vernon and Ayrshire: 1 B & B Bur Oak (replacement tree).
7. 10 June — Rosland Park: 1 B & B Bur Oak — S.E. of tennis courts. Replacement tree.
8. 17 June — Rosland Park: variety of perennials planted in two mulch gardens — east and
west side of tennis courts. Gardens also weeded and trimmed.
9. October — Todd Park: Catalpa 1 %2 " dia — contract planted/donation tree. Planted
northwest of tennis courts.
10. Summer/fall — Creek Valley: Spruce/Pine evergreen gardens west side of hockey rink.
Both plantings weeded twice and mulched. Trees have been planted close together with
plans to thin stand and use some trees for other areas within park system as the trees
grow. Several trees were transplanted slightly north along fence line where approx. 12
Elms were recently removed because of Dutch Elm Disease.
Code Enforcement — Vegetation trimming along public easements:
In 2004 I issued 68 notices to residents for required trimming to clear obstructing vegetation
along streets, sidewalks and alleys. Vertical clearance is required for 16' above streets and
alleys, and 8' for sidewalks. I also inspect for conditions of trees that require remedial action in
the interest of public safety along public thoroughfares.
Unless deemed more urgently necessary, residents are given three weeks to comply. Compliance
inspections either result in short extensions granted where necessary, or I arrange for necessary
work to be done — sometimes by myself, our tree crew, or through contracted services. Residents
are then billed appropriately. The greatest majority of those notices are completed satisfactorily
by the residents.
Once again I thank you for the continued opportunity to serve the City — staff, officials and
residents — for allowing me to be involved in the important and on-going task of enhancing the
health and aesthetics of the urban forest environment throughout the City. It is a pleasure and
honor to work for a City with such high emphasis on standards of service.
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Edina Parks Priority Rankings
High Priority: Van Valkenberg, Arden, Normandale, Highland, Garden, Melody Lake,
Krahl Hill, Braemar Park and Lake Cornelia.
The parks listed above get the highest priority according to our standards by having high
quality natural areas. These areas have the greatest diversity and quality trees along with
a quality herbaceous layer. These parks may have higher percentage of buckthorn
infestation and require the most hours of removal but I believe have the greatest potential
of reclamation from buckthorn.
Van Valkenberg is a great example of an oak savanna. By removing all the vegetative
buckthorn material from the site it will look cleaner and in the future, after a few years of
herbicide treatment, the buckthorn seedlings could be managed by the use of prescribed
burns. Burning controls the buckthorn seedlings and enhances the native herbaceous
layer. Oak savannas are one of the rarest natural ecosystems we have in Minnesota and
when possible we should try to maintain the quality examples we have left.
Arden Park is a great park with oak woods along the west side of the creek. I believe
the removal of buckthorn would greatly enhance the park along with educating citizens of
the importance of buckthorn removal. The removal should not affect many neighbors
and you would have a quality oak woodlot for people to enjoy.
Normandale is a great park with oak woods on south and west facing hillside. There is
good herbaceous layer and nice tree diversity. A buckthorn removal would affect some
of the neighbors but would greatly enhance the parks woodland.
Highlands and Garden Parks are beautiful parks in Edina. The Highlands Park itself
has a lot of specimen trees with buckthorn growing up in them and on the northeast
corner has great oak woods. Garden Park lacks specimen trees but has a large diversity
of trees including oak woods and cottonwoods. Garden Park would also benefit from
buckthorn removal by the park entrance for better visibly.
Melody Lake is an undeveloped park that is hidden away in its neighborhood. There is a
great potential in keeping this park a natural area for all to enjoy.
Lake Cornelia is a park that has it all. I believe it a highly visited park with its aquatic
center and large natural area with the lake in the middle. The buckthorn removal here
should include cut/slash and cut/chip/haul in the highly visited portions of this park.
Krahl Hill is a very nice oak woods that is heavily infested with buckthorn. The
topography of the park is extremely interesting and difficult to work but is well worth
reclaiming from the buckthorn invasion.
Braemar Park is a large park with a fair amount of quality natural areas. The buckthorn
removal in a park this size should be taken in stages. It is an area with great public
education potential on the hazards of buckthorn in our natural areas.
Middle Priority: Pamela, Todd, Lewis, York, Creek Valley, Heights, Walnut Ridge,
Wooddale, Utely, Williams, Lincoln Drive Floodplain, Bredesen Park and Arneson
Acres.
The middle priority parks get a mid -priority ranking by their lower quality natural areas.
These areas have a lower diversity and not as desirable trees as the high priority natural
areas, plus a minimal herbaceous layer. The removal of buckthorn from these woodlots
is still important, but when ranking all the parks, they do not rank as high in importance
when compared to the high priority parks. Some of these parks include specimen trees
that have buckthorn growing under them as well as infested natural areas.
Bredesen Park is a huge undertaking for buckthorn removal. There will be need for a
discussion of options of removal by using move mechanical means than by chainsaw.
Low Priority: Alden, Browndale, St. Johns, Birchcrest, Countryside, Sheerwood Pump,
Cornelia School, Frank Tupa, Bob Kojetin, Chowen, Weber, Lake Edina, Fred Richards
Golf Course, Fox Meadow, Bristol, Yorktown, McGuire, Strachauer, and Tingdale.
These parks have the lowest priority ranking due to the nature of their buckthorn
infestation. Buckthorn is common on the woodland edges of these parks and generally is
not very heavily infested. The buckthorn removal in these low priority parks would make
great community involvement projects because of their lower hour requirements for
removal and minimal impact they would have on the overall appearance of the park.
The removal of buckthorn is important within all the parks, the final decision of which
parks get cut first is ultimately up to the Edina Parks System. The above priority list is an
inventory of buckthorn and a guideline in determining a plan for the removal of
buckthorn within the park system of Edina. Some factors that need to be considered prior
to buckthorn removal areas follows: the quality of the natural area, percentage of
infestation, preferred buckthorn removal process and equipment required, economic
limitations and amount of time allotted to complete the removal process. The biggest
keys in the removal of buckthorn are having a long term management plan, flexibility and
persistence. The removal of buckthorn is the first step in a journey of reclaiming our
natural woodlots.
Edinborough Park
Playpark revenues and general information
2003
Month
Resident
Non -res.
Assoc.
Punch pass
Season pass
B -day
Misc.
TOTAL
September
2,748
4,570
302
5,110
1,322
904
76
$15,032
October
3,787
9,014
708
6,366
957
2,522
180
$23,534
November
5,976
18,945
810
12,200
469
3,974
322
$42,696
December
5,754
17,604
800
8,996
2,780
3,696
338
$39,968
2003 Totals 18,265 50,133 2,620 32,672 5,528 11,096 916 $121,230
2004
January
6,791
27,934
744
14,242
7,270
4,297
515
$61,793
February
5,955
27,198
892
8,875
2,524
5,092
440
$50,976
March
6,997
33,196
1010
9,836
1,779
5,905
616
$59,339
April
2,649
13,428
690
4,196
282
4,100
262
$25,607
May
2,986
12,305
692
3,680
472
2,804
279
$23,218
June
3,108
9,820
600
3,896
475
1,830
385
$20,114
July
2,212
8,913
946
2,056
60
1,670
160
$16,017
August
3,428
14,080
852
4,173
530
2,110
421
$25,594
September
1,292
5,111
482
4,095
619
2,095
63
$13,757
October
3,080
14,321
592
6,784
111
3,556
110
$28,554
November
5,141
18,374
770
8,818
155
4,596
352
$38,206
December
5,936
27,039
794
9,884
5,677
4,316
582
$54228
2004 Totals 49,575 211,719 9,064 80,535 19,954 42,371 4,185 $417,122
(January 2005 Playpark revenues are over $61,000!)
• Playpark revenues for 2004 were $417,122. Total Playpark revenues to date are $538,352. Cost
of the structure was $230,000.
• Total paid Playpark attendance for 2004 was 102,647 persons.
• Estimated total attendance for the Playpark (Includes non-paying parents and small children) was
180,000 persons.
• 23% of daily passes are sold to Edina residents.
• Edinborough Park hosted 564 birthday parties in 2004.
• We sold 255 season passes for the Playpark.
• Adventure Peak is cleaned and disinfected daily. We average 4 man-hours per day cleaning the
structure.
• There were no charges for repair and maintenance to the structure during 2004, as the structure
was still under warranty. We did spend $1 lk to add an additional 3rd level corridor to improve
traffic flow within the structure. We spent an additional $3k for a back-up air bounce. (When/if
the existing air bounce goes down, it may take up to 6 weeks to get it repaired.)
Pelta CA - Edina Sun -Current OPINION
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003
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Rainwater gardens might be a ��®� idea for Edina
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beautiful -puddle, one large
smart puddle. A smart - and storm sewer. In one year, 16 likelto bthtoo, and are even, you can place your for a mosquito maternity ward
times more rainwater y e ere, and present even in organic fertiliz,C: slightly sunken rain garden to develop.
enough to help make the near- runoff flow froin a one -acre ers. Also sweeping in with the .`,• where your downspout splash- For those who want some
est take or pond less green, parking lot than if that land rain are oil, gas, tire particles-. es down, or site it near the help or want to outsource the
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has more than 400 rainwater ment of the Environment Whatever is in the rain itself plished.
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tember. plant.) If we lived in a "Garden These
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from Stormwater runoff, as the rain would be pristine and square feet. Maplewood has you plant ones that like dryer Jeanne K. Hanson is a member
the soil and the roots of the the runoff would be fallen many rainwater gardens in the conditions close to the rim. of the Conservation League of
plants soak up the rainwater flower petals or something 8 x 16 feet, 12 x 24 feet, 10 x 16 feet Mulch it and weed it for the first Edina. She can be reached at
and the substances in it. They equally innocent. Those days and 10 x 20 feet sizes. year (after that, little mainte- jkhlit@aol.com.
are btofilters, yet they look are indeed over. To build a rainwater gar- nance is needed). Once the
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with scarlet cardinal flowers, elsewhere now includes tertiliz- in your yard or dig a low, bowl- be able to discern the bowl ---�
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A "Rain Garden"
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depression in your
yard that's planted
with native wetland or
wet prairie wildflowers
and grasses.
Trust the experts!
Authentic native plants
and seed from —
What is a Rain Garden?
The Rain Garden is one of the
i, most popular new perennial
garden designs for three reasons:
1. Rain Gardens make good
use of rainwater runoff, thus
_ conserving precious water sup-
plies and helping protect the
water quality of downstream
lakes and rivers.
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and prairie wildflowers and grasses. These perennial
plants naturally grew here when the first pioneers
rolled across our land — so they're hardy and low -
maintenance, not to mention beautiful!
3. Rain Gardens provide food and shelter for many
interesting birds, butterflies and beneficial insects -
such as dragonflies, which eat
mosquitoes! — and they'll F
provide you with many
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Dragonfly Seal of Approval! r�(%
How do I make a Rain Garden?
It's not complicated.
Just follow these easy steps:
1. Dig a shallow depression,
as large in circumference as
you'd like.
2. Direct your downspout or
sump pump outlet to your
Rain Garden depression,
either by digging a shallow swale for water to run int(
the depression, or by piping the runoff through a bur
4 -inch black plastic drain tile available at any home cei
3. Plant the native plants recommended in this desigi
sheet.
4. Water your planting every other day for the first tv
weeks or so, until they show that they are growing ar
well-established.
Once your native Rain Garden ply
are established, they'll thrive with
additional watering. Fertilizers are
not necessary. And only minimal
weeding will be needed once the
initial weeds that appear when yc
disturb your ground have been
removed.
Shown here are two suggested Rain Garden layouts, depending upon your soil type. The abbreviation of each species name is followe
(in parentheses) by a recommended quantity you should install for best results. As you purchase your native plants, check (✓) the b.
provided below to be sure you've got them all for maximum Rain Garden beauty!
RAIN GARDEN:
Well -Drained --
to Sandy Soils
Total Area:
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Species Name
No. of
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Pycanthemum virginianum
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Lobelia siphilitica
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Monarda fistulosa
3
Sho ing
loft.
1
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Plants L
Pg
Marsh phlox
Phlox glabenima
4 1
Pv
Mountain mint
Pycanthemum virginianum
10 L
Sa
Green bulrush
scirpus atrovirens
5 L
Sr
Stiff goldenrod
Solidago rigida
3
Vv
Culver's root
Veronicastrum virginicum
5
Za
Golden Alexander
Zizia aurea
6
Total Plants Needed
70
Where should I put my Rain Garden?
Keep it at least 10 feet away from your house. Other than that,
you should pick a naturally low spot in your yard, and direct
water from your downspout or sump pump into it. It's best to
choose a location with full sun, but if that's not possible, make
sure it gets at least a half-day of sunlight.
Also, during heavy rains, your depression will fill up and over-
flow. Make sure this overflow drainage follows the drainage
pattern originally designed for your lot. Test this by filling your
depression with a garden hose and watching the overflow. After
all, you certainly don't want to flood your neighbor's yard. If
you need to, dig a shallow swale to direct overflow water toward
the street or other downhill areas away from buildings.
How deep should I make
my Rain Garden?
A depression of two to six inches will suffice if you don't want
standing water. If you do want standing water, dig your depres-
sion deeper, perhaps down to 18 inches in the deepest spot.
Slope the sides gradually from the edge to the deepest area. If
you have heavy clay soil, it may well hold water without a liner.
You can test this with your garden hose, too. If your soil won't
hold water, purchase a plastic liner to
hold the water in deeper areas, and
install your plants around the edges
of the liner.
RAIN GARDEN:
Clay Soils -
Anything else?
A few more tips ...
• Try not to spread or spray lawn fertilizers too close to
the Rain Garden. Fertilizers will actually stimulate weeds
and create competition for the native plants.
• Don't worry about mosquitoes. Dragonflies, swallows
and purple martins will take care of them. If they do
become a problem, however, you can buy a "mosquito
dunk" (containing organic bacteria Bt) to kill mosquito
larvae in your areas of standing water.
• In the winter, the dead vegetation in your Rain Garden
will catch snowflakes and frost, providing additional
interest as a beautifully textured winter landscape.
• Come spring, mow and remove dead vegetation. Or
if you can, burn it off. Native plants are adapted to the
historic fires of the American prairie region and it won't
hurt them at all. Check your local ordinances, or call
your fire department for regulations.
• To attract birds, place a purple martin house nearby.
• Put a comfortable bench nearby so you can relax with
a friend while watching the birds and butterflies.
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andscape.
Abbrev.
Common Name
Species Name
No. of
loft.
Abbrev. Common Name
No. of Shopping
Shopping
Species Name
Plants
List
Plants
List
Ac
Sweet flag
Acorus calamus
5
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It
Torrey's rush
juncus torreyi
6
❑
Al
Swamp milkweed
Asclepias incamata
4
❑
Lc
Cardinal flower
Lobelia cardinalis
4
❑
As
Water plantain
Alisma subcordatum
5
❑
Pv
False dragon's head
Physostegia virginiana 6
❑
Ch
Bottle brush sedge
Carex hystricina
4
❑
SI
Arrowhead
Sagittaria latifolia
5
❑
Cv
Fox sedge
Carex vulpinoidea
6
❑
Sa
Green bulrush
Scirpus atrovirens
3
❑
Iv
Wild blue flag iris
Iris virginica shrevei
9
❑
Sf
Sv
River bulrush
Soft bulrush
Scirpus fluviatilis
Scirpus
6
❑
❑
-stemmed
validus
6
Total Plants Needed
69
RAINGARDEN PLANTS
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Bottlebrush sedge Cardinal flower
Carex hystericina Lobelia cardinalis
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Great blue lobelia Green bulrush
Lobelin siphilitica Scirpus atrovirens
(l-4' High, Blooms: Aug -Sept.) (2-4' High, Blooms: May -July)
Prairie blazing star
Liatris pycnostachya
(2-4High, Blooms: July -Sept.)
Swamp milkweed
Asclepias incamata
(24 High, Blooms: July -Aug.)
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Culver's root
Veronicastnim virginicurn
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Marsh phlox
Phlox glaberrima
(2-4' High, Blooms: June -July)
False Dragon's Head Fox sedge
Physostegia virginiana Carex vulpinoidea
(14 High, Blooms: July -Sept.) (1-3' High, Blooms: June-Aut
Mountain mint
Pycnanthemum virginianum
(14 High, Blooms: July -Sept.)
River bulrush Sneezeweed
Scirpus fluviatilis Helenium auhonnale
(3.5' High, Blooms: June -Aug.) (2-4' High, Blooms: Aug. -Oct.)
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Acores calamus
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Torrey's rush
/uncus torreyi
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Soft -stemmed bulrush
Scirpus validus
(3-9' High, Blooms: May -July)
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Water plantain
Alisma subcordahun
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Eupatorium nlaculatum
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New England aster
,Astec novae-anshae
(14 High, Blooms: Aug. -Oct
Stiff goldenrod
Solidago rigida
(1.4' High, Blooms: Juts -Oct
Wild bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
(24 High, Blooms: July -Aug.)
Wild blue flag iris
iris virginiia shrevei
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Braemar Golf Course Buckthorn Removal Program 2004
Submitted by Jean White, Braemar Golf Course
Total Volunteer Hours= 209 hours
Braemar Men's Club/General Public:
April 3 ---- 36 hours
April 10 ----- 17 hours
November 6 ----- 48 hours
November 13 ----- 58 hours
Other volunteer hours:
July and August ----- 44 hours
November 20 ----- 6 hours
Plus 300 staff hours
Volunteers used manual equipment; shovels, saws, shears and
Weed Wrenchs® to remove buckthorn. Volunteers cleared areas
next to holes and in areas visible from the clubhouse.
Buckthorn hauled to parkland tree disposal area located across the
street from the Dome.
Areas cleared include hillside along Hole 7 and area behind tee
boxes: 9,24 and 27.
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How Edina Became a Buckthorn -Battling Machine: An Interview with Dianne Plunkett
Latham
By Neil Cunningham
Some weeds are so stubborn that they require an equal or greater determination to get rid of them. In the case of buckthorn, the
persistence of this plucky invasive has met its match—and her name is Dianne Plunkett Latham.
At first impression, you might not suspect that Dianne is one of buckthorns' number one public enemies. She is gracious, unassuming,
smiles easily and radiates a pleasant confidence.
But don't let that fool you
In the tenacious world of buckthorn abatement, Dianne is somebody you don't want to mess with. A self taught horticulturalist, she is not
only an aficionado of native woodland plants—but she is an experienced lawyer and community activist who also happens to be president
of her fifth and sixth organizations, and is a member of twenty two.
Unfortunately, for buckthorn at least, if there is one thing that gets Dianne motivated, it's getting rid of buckthorn in mass quantities.
Although Dianne has established a reputation as someone who gets things done, she admits not realizing the buckthorn threat until she
moved to Edina in 1998 and was amazed by the lack of wildflowers in the park woodlands.
"There were virtually no woodland wildflowers," Latham recalls. However, after reading an article that described how most woody plants
that are still green after the first hard frost are buckthorn, Latham remembers taking a plant inventory after the first hard frost and seeing the
extent to which native wildflowers were out -competed by buckthorn—and that's when she felt compelled to do something about it.
After receiving information materials from the Saint Anthony Park Garden Club on how to organize a community buckthorn removal
program, Latham sparked a movement against buckthorn in Edina . She began by proposing buckthorn removal programs to the League of
Women Voters of Edina (LWVE) and the Edina Garden Council (EGC); both proposals passed unanimously, and a partnership was
renewed. (Dianne notes that the LWVE and the EGC worked together many years ago to develop Minnesota's first recycling program.)
Soon after the passage of the proposals, the LWVE and the EGC donated money to develop fliers and distribute them door-to-door; in
addition, both organizations co-sponsored seminars to raise awareness among Edina residents about buckthorn, and inspire them to take
action. Since 2002, Diane's organizing efforts have helped bring several dozens of buckthorn removal projects to fruition.
When asked if community organization is difficult, Dianne admits there are challenges.
"Everybody says no at first," she says when she describes what it can be like to enlist help, adding with a grin: "but I don't hear no—I hear
I'm not ready to agree with you yet."
Dianne credits her training as a lawyer and the LWVE for her skills to persuade people who are reluctant to get involved with buckthorn
projects: "Sometimes people will say 'we don't have enough money' or 'we're just a bunch of old ladies and we're not motivated to action' or
'we study problems for a year before doing anything'—but I'm used to negotiation, and I'm used to trying to figure out why people turn you
down. Once you understand people's reservations, you can take out their reservations one by one. Once I answer their questions, they're
more willing to pitch in."
Another factor that drives Dianne's success as a community mobilizer is that she recognizes the severity of the buckthorn problem: "Every
city will have to put together [an abatement] program," she says matter of factly, "or they will lose woodlands." But she also notes that
removing buckthorn is not enough. She talks about other weeds like poison ivy and garlic mustard creeping in after buckthorn has been
removed. She says that for restoration projects to be successful, they need to be followed up with some form of maintenance, for example,
mulching, mowing, prescribed burns or replanting with native grasses, wildflowers or shrubs.
"Replanting goes hand in hand with restoration," she says, and adds that she is concerned about the length of time native wildflower
rootstocks can be held in a state of "suspension" by the allelopathetic chemicals in buckthorn's roots before they die. More research is
needed.
But although Dianne is no friend to buckthorn, she has a lot of friends who can help her get rid of it. With the help of garden clubs—many of
which have members who are willing to organize plant sales and/or donate native plants—Diane says restoration efforts in Edina have
been effective.
"It's so gratifying," she says of the restoration work, "[the native plants] often come back almost immediately if the area has not been too
degraded."
Bridging Worlds
As a member of 22 organizations, Dianne wears many hats.
As a recreational gardener and a lawyer, she also happens to be
representing recreational gardeners who want to ensure that
backyard gardeners can continue to share and donate
recreationally -grown plants for non-profit purposes, such as plant
swaps and plant sales.
If there is one person who can take on the unique task of bridging
horticulture and law, it's Dianne. "When people realize they're
dealing with a lawyer, they realize I can get to the root of the
matter," she says with a wink.
No pun intended.
Dianne Plunkett Latham is a retired lawyer and self taught
horticulturalist who lives in Edina . When she isn't battling
buckthorn, she is growing native woodland plants. Among the
many species Dianne grows are nine varieties of native orchids,
she also owns one of the most complete collections of slides of
Minnesota 's 45 native orchids.
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Edina Park & Recreation Department
4801 West 50`h Street
Edina, MN 55424
Office (952) 826-0430
FAX (952) 826-0385
Jkeprios@ci.edina.mn.us
Memo
To: Edina Park Board Members.
From: John Keprios, Director
CC: Janet Canton, Ed MacHolda, Susie Miller, and Donna Tilsner.
Date: January 10, 2005
Re: Updates and Looking Ahead.
With no Park Board meeting this month, I thought I'd share some updates; plus some thoughts on the
upcoming year and the challenges ahead for 2005.
UPDATES
Gy nnasiums
The City Council has approved the Facilities Use Agreement and Joint Powers Agreement associated with
building and maintaining the two new gymnasiums. There will be one new gym added to the south end of
the Edina Community Center and one added to the south end of the South View Middle School building.
There is a program design meeting with the architect this week to get input from all the gym user groups as
to what they would like to be included into the design of the two gyms. The formal Joint Powers Oversight
Committee (JPOC) meets for the first time next week with the Architect, Ted Rozeboom of Rozeboom
Miller Architects and Construction Manager, John Huenink, of Kraus Anderson, Inc. The JPOC consists of
two school board officials, two District staff, two Council members, and two City staff. The JPOC is in
charge of approving design and invoices and the overall project. The School Board votes on the two
agreements tonight at their board meeting.
Capital Improvement Plan
The City Council has formally approved the 2005 Capital Improvement Plan as recommended by the Park
Board without any changes or revisions. As a result, we have begun the bid specifications process for
renovation of the Braemar athletic field project. I have contracted with Anderson/Johnson & Associates to
draw up specifications. Soil borings have already been taken and we hope to bid the project in late February
or early March. We will be replacing the maintenance garage at Courtney Fields and the playground
equipment at Kojetin Park. The Engineering Department is completing the sidewalk project in front of
Arneson Acres Park and we will be creating a wider entrance and new park identification sign for the park as
well.
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2005 Budget
The City Council has approved the Park and Recreation Department's proposed 2005 budget without
revisions. The only significant increase in our operating budget is due to the equipment replacement budget
which is funded by the general fund budget in 2005 as opposed to funding it through certificates (a form of
lending).
2005 Fees and Charges
As shown in the enclosed Council minutes, the City Council approved the 2005 Park and Recreation
Department fees and charges as recommended by the Park Board without any revisions.
Aquatic Center Pool Expansion
The $172,000 pool expansion project at the Edina Aquatic Center is near completion. As soon as the frost is
out of the ground, the contractor, RJ Marco, will install the new gutters and pore the concrete deck. There is
approximately 2 weeks worth of work left to complete the project.
Volunteer Brochure
Being that the Edina Park and Recreation Department has so many volunteer opportunities, we spear headed
an effort to create a City of Edina volunteer brochure that lists opportunities and contacts. A copy of the
color brochure is enclosed. This is a first time ever publication that promotes what I believe is Edina's
greatest asset, our volunteers.
LOOKING AHEAD IN 2005
The following will likely become Park Board agenda items in 2005. It is sure to be an exciting year filled
with new challenges to better serve our residents.
Gold Medal Award
We are making formal application for the Gold Medal Award this year. The formal written application
process begins in late January. If selected in the spring as a finalist, we will be generating a brief video of the
Edina Park and Recreation Department and I will then be asking Park Board members to become involved in
this rewarding process. The finalist in each category (categories ranked by population size) will be awarded
at the National Recreation and Park Association Congress in San Antonio in the fall. I'll keep you posted on
our progress.
Accreditation Process
After we complete the Gold Medal Award application process, I will be asking the Park Board to
recommend funding for the 2006 budget to become an accredited agency.
The Accreditation Program for Park and Recreation Agencies is administered by the Commission for
Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, an independent body that is sanctioned by the National
Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Academy for Park and Recreation
Administration (AAPRA). The process involves a peer review assessment of the department to ensure that
we meet 156 standards in the delivery of our park and recreation services. There are currently only three
park and recreation agencies in Minnesota that have achieved the accreditation certification; St. Paul,
Roseville, and Ramsey County park systems. The process will guide us in developing procedural manuals,
policy manuals, and improve the way we serve our customers. The accreditation certification will make us
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more effective, efficient, increase evidence of accountability, and will answer the question, "How are we
doing?" This process will involve all aspects of our operations including every recreation enterprise facility
(Arena, Art Center, Golf Course, etc). Park Board members will also have an active role in this process.
Mission Statement
I am currently working on and will be recommending a new revised mission statement for the Edina Park
and Recreation Department for Park Board members to consider. It will be based more on "outcome" as
opposed to "output." If approved by the Park Board and City Council, this new mission statement will be
used in all of our publicity to help further promote a sense of community, a sense of place, and wellbeing.
Buckthorn Master Plan
With the buckthorn study complete, staff will be recommending a master plan approach to our buckthorn
infestation problem. The plan will also include the use of volunteers and public education.
Grandview Square Park
There is currently a fund-raising effort in place to develop Grandview Square Park into a passive park with
three sculpture pedestals. I will be asking the Park Board to approve the final design plan and process to
develop the small park, which is located just in front of our new Senior Center.
Off -Leash Dog Park
The demand for an off -leash dog park has not gone away. I will be asking the Park Board to revisit the issue
and approve a trial site in an existing park.
Countryside Park Master Plan
The hockey rink at Countryside Park will need to be either removed or replaced in 2005. This will demand
that we address the issue of its location, which raises the question of consideration of a new master plan for
Countryside Park. The current location of the hockey rink has always been in the wrong orientation, which
results in poor ice conditions along the north side of the boards. In my view, Countryside Park is in need of a
parking lot within the park, a new shelter building, and connecting pathways to all park amenities. I will be
asking the Park Board for approval of a process and plan to address these challenges.
Van Valkenburg Park Development vs. Land Donation & Development
I have recently been approached by a resident neighbor of Van Valkenburg Park who is trying to coordinate
donation of property to be developed into a mini -park for the neighborhood. This would negate the need to
develop the natural area of Van Valkenburg Park into a mini -park. I hope that the donation becomes a
reality. It is in a wonderful location for the neighborhood. If in fact the donation becomes a reality, the Park
Board will be asked to approve receipt of the property and its development.
Memorial/Donations Policy
We may be asked to revisit the Memorial/Donations Policy. A resident recently wrote a letter to Mayor Jim
Hovland requesting a revision to the currently policy. I have informed Mayor Hovland of the existing
policy; however, we may be asked to reconsider the policy again.
Park Presentations
I anticipate that we will continue to have Park Board members visit their assigned parks and give the Park
Board their findings and recommendations for park improvements.
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Needs Assessment Survey
In 2005, I will be asking the Park Board for approval to implement a needs assessment survey for parks and
recreation services in 2006. I believe it is important to keep current with community input on a citywide
basis to ensure we are placing emphasis in the right priority when making plans for the future.
Capital Improvement Plan
We have been very fortunate to have the funding needed to implement a progressive capital improvement
plan. With the support of the Park Board and City Council, we have been able to make significant progress
in maintaining and improving park facilities over the past six years through the capital improvement plan.
The Park Board will be asked to again prioritize the proposed projects for the coming years. With changing
needs and demands, the CIP needs to be adjusted each year.
Fees and Charges
Fees and charges is a significant percentage of our total revenues needed to fund park and recreation
services. This is an important function of the Park Board to recommend an appropriate fees and charges
schedule that remains affordable, competitive in the market place, and yet is in line with the value of the
service provided.
Park Master Plan
2005 will be a good year to revisit and update our Park Master Plan. This is a time for the Park Board to
consider changes or additions to our long-range master plan for park development and park improvements.
Park improvements that could be considered could include addition of pathways at various parks, such as,
Garden Park, Pamela Park, and Highlands Park; replacement of older shelter buildings; additional
landscaping throughout the park system; and so on. A lot of the master plan is being accomplished through
the Capital Improvement Plan; however, the 10 -year plan is now about 5 years old and needs to be revisited
Joint Meeting With City Council
We can all look forward to our joint meeting with the City Council sometime in 2005. This has traditionally
become a great opportunity to have an open dialogue of the important issues that the Park Board has been
focusing on and it has always proven to be an excellent opportunity to share ideas. The Council relies
heavily on the Park Board to serve as the sounding board for the community at large on very important
issues facing the Park and Recreation Department and our delivery of services and facilities. These joint
meetings have also been very productive in establishing direction and setting expectations on important
issues.
Final Comments
I look forward with eagerness and optimism to another year filled with exciting challenges to improve our
delivery of services and provide the best park facilities possible. As a friendly reminder, the February 8,
2005, Park Board meeting agenda will include election of officers.
Thank you all for your volunteer service on the Park Board. As I said earlier, Edina's volunteers are truly
our greatest assets. Happy New Year!
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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 7, 2004
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Nlasica and Mayor
Maetzold.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by
Member Housh approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
RolknU:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16 2004, AND SPECIAL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16 2004 APPROVER Motion made by Member M"Jca and
seconded by Member Housh, approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, of the Edina Citi,
Council for November 16, 2004, and Special Council Meeting of November 16,200L
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
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INDEFIIVTTELY Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member. Houck approving
the continuation of the Vacation of Public Street- Pukwana Lane Townhomes indefinitely.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes
*FINAL PLATZFINAL REZONING - MARK TONES ADDITION (5125 WEST 49TH STREET
CONTINUED INDEFINITELY Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member
Housh, approving the continuation of the Final Plat/Final Rezoning for the Mark Jones
Addition located at 5125 West 4" Street indefinitely:.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2004-107 APPROVING A PARTY WALL LOT DIVISION 326-7328
CORNELIA DRIVE) -DAN BRADY Member—Masica introduced the following resolution
seconded by Member Housh and moved its apYprovak
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-107
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE LOT DIVISION FOR
7326 - 7328 CORNELIA DRIVE
WHEREAS, the following described properties are at present one tract of land:
Lot 15, Block 1, OSCAR ROBERTS 1" ADDITION according to the recorded plat
thereof.
WHEREAS, the owner has requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels
(herein called "parcels', described as follows:
PARCEL 1- HOUSE NUMBER 7326:
Lot 15, Block 1, except the East 50.00 feet (as measured at right angles to the East
line thereof) OSCAR ROBERTS IST ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
subject to easements.
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PARCEL 2 - HOUSE NUMBER 7328:
The East 50.00 (as measured at right angles to the East line thereof) of said Lot 15,
Block 1, OSCAR ROBERTS 1st ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
subject to easements.
WHEREAS, the requested subdivision to authorized under Code Section 810 and it has
been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of
Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said newly created Parcels as separate tracts of
land do not interfere with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the Edina
City Code Sections 810 and 850.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the conveyance and ownership of the above described tracts of land (PARCEL 1 and PARCEL
2) as separate tracts of land are hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Code
Sections 850 and 810 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as
separate tracts of land but only to the extent permitted under Code Sections 810 and 850
subject to the limitations set out in Code Section 850 and said Ordinance are now waived for
any other purpose or as to any other provisions thereof, and further subject, however, to the
provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with
the pertinent Ordinances of the City of Edina.
Adopted this 7h day of December, 2004.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2004-108 PARTY WALL LOT DIVISION APPROVED (5220-5222
MALIBU DRIVEL - TOHN AND KIMBERLY COREY Motion made by Member Masica and
seconded by Member Housh introducing the following resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-108
APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR
5220-5222 MALIBU DRIVE
WHEREAS, the following described properties are at present one tract of land:
Lot 4, Block 1, PARKWOOD KNOLLS 15TH ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the owner has requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels
(herein called "parcels'l described as follows:
PARCEL A.
That part of Lot 4, Block 1, PARKWOOD KNOLLS 15TH ADDITION, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, lying North of the following described line:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence southerly along the
East line of said Lot 4, a distance of 58.35 feet to the point of beginning of the
line to be described; thence westerly to a point on the West line of said Lot 4,
said point being 56.34 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 4, and said
line there terminating.
PARCEL B:
That part of Lot 4, Block 1, PARKWOOD KNOLLS 15TH ADDITION, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, lying South of the following described line:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence southerly along the
East line of said Lot 4, a distance of 58.35 feet to the point of beginning of the
line to be described; thence westerly to a point on the West line of said Lot 4,
said point being 56.34 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 4, and said
line there terminating.
WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Code Section 810 and it has
been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of
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Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said newly created Parcels as separate tracts of
land do not interfere with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the Edina
City Code Sections 810 and 850;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the conveyance and ownership of the above described tracts of land (PARCEL A and PARCEL
B) as separate tracts of land are hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Code
Sections 850 and 810 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as
separate tracts of land but only to the extent permitted under Code Sections 810 and 850
subject to the limitations set out in Code Section 850 and said Ordinance are now waived for
any other purpose or as to any other provisions thereof, and further subject, however, to the
provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with
the pertinent Ordinances of the City of Edina.
Adopted this 7h day of December 2004.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2004-109 - BLAKE HEIGHTS (GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF
BELMORE AND WEST OF GRIFFIT STREET) PLAT WITHDRAWN Motion made by
Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh introducing the following resolution and
moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-109
WITHDRAWING THE
BLAKE HEIGHTS PLAT
WHEREAS, Dave Alan, previously received Final Plat approval for the plat of Blake
Heights on July 15, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the plat approval had included vacation of certain underlying street and
utility easements as conditions of the plat, and
WHEREAS, the entire tract of land was sold to the Blake School prior to recording of
the aforementioned plat; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a letter dated October 20, 2004, on behalf of the
owners of the property asking the plat be withdrawn.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the withdrawal of the Final Plat granted July 15, 2004, entitled Blake Heights is hereby
accepted and all existing easements shall remain in force.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID - 300 kW PORTABLE GENERATOR - CONTRACT NO. 04-3 PW (UTILITY
DEPARTMENT) Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh
approving the award of bid for a Utility Department 300 kW Portable Generator under
Contract No. 04-3, to recommended low bidder, Interstate Power Systems at $76,650.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID_ - 800 _MHz IN -BUILDING COVERAGE - FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE
HOSPITAL Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the
award of bid FOR 800 MHz Radio In -building Coverage System for Fairview Southdale
Hospital to sole bidder, Andrew Midwest at $116,235.00 under Hennepin County Cooperative
Purchasing Contract #0886-A4-243.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
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*BID AWARDED - TWO REPLACEMENT VEHICLES - ASSESSING DEPARTMENT Motion
made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh for award of bid for two
replacement vehicles for the Assessing Department to recommended sole bidder Elk River
Ford at $23,894.00, under State of Minnesota Contract #433399.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
GYMNASIUM PROPOSAL PRESENTATION Mayor Maetzold indicated at the November 16,
2004, Council and Board of Education public hearing, the gymnasium proposal, in concept,
included:
• One additional gymnasium to South View Middle School
• One additional gymnasium to Edina Community Center
• City of Edina will pay for all construction costs and architect/ engineering fees
• City of Edina will assume responsibility for 100% of all operating expenses
Total project costs were estimated at $4.12 million. The City of Edina would sell lease revenue
bonds to finance construction. The 20 -year bonds would cost roughly $370,000 per year, which
equates to a 2.5% increase in the City tax levy.
Mayor Maetzold inquired if the Council approved the gymnasium proposal, what subsequent
steps would be taken. Mr. Hughes said the steps would be, 1) a facility use agreement, 2) a joint
powers agreement, 3) formal approval from the Board of Education, 4) programming and
schematic design from the Board's project architect, 5) the Board would apply to the City for a
Conditional Use Permit with the Planning Commission, 6) following the Planning Commission's
approval, the issue would be before the Council, 7) the Council's approval of the Conditional Use
Permit for the project, 8) the Board's architect would proceed to prepare detailed drawings, 9) the
Council would need to approve drawings and preliminary cost estimates of the project, 10) bids
would be sought, considered by the Board, and, 11) the City would conduct a bond sale.
Member Masica asked if the construction manager and architect have to go out for bid again. Mr.
Hughes said they were engaged by the School District for their ongoing projects pursuant to the
referendum, and their services would be maintained. Following approval of the design, public
bids would be sought on the construction contracts.
Member Maetzold asked if the HRA as well as the Council should execute the facility use
agreement and the joint powers agreement. Attorney Gilligan said the bonds were issued by the
HRA and proceeds made available to the City to construct the facility with a lease between the
HRA and the City. The City would appoint the school district as its agent to construct the facility.
It was not necessary to have the HRA as a party to these agreements but there will be agreements
between the HRA and City connected with the bond sale. Mr. Hughes noted the Board of
Commissioners of the HRA was the City Council.
Mayor Maetzold inquired of the Council whether the public hearing should be re -opened.
Member Masica made a motion to re -open the public hearing on the gymnasium proposal.
Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Mayor Maetzold called for comments in opposition to the gymnasium proposal.
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Public Comment
Maria Fesenmaier, 5713 Concord Avenue, representing the Edina Community Center
Neighborhood Association, stated the Association was vehemently opposed to additional gyms if
nothing was done to correct traffic safety, student and resident safety, and parking. Ms.
Fesenmaier stated the Association represented 567 homes and she added she was disappointed in
the notice of the original public hearing. Ms. Fesenmaier said the Association felt a mistrust of
the process being followed relative to the proposed gymnasiums.
Trish Kolkman, 5612 St. Andrews Avenue, read a statement from resident Dan Rectenwald who
could not be present stating his opposition. Ms. Kolkman also spoke about her own opposition
to the proposal because of traffic and safety concerns.
Wayne Kewitsch, 5615 Dalrymple Road, stated he had been a resident since 1969. Mr. Kewitsch
said he was not opposed to the gymnasiums, but that the increased traffic must be studied and
measures put into place to mitigate the negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood from
all the proposed improvements taking place on the ECC campus, not just the two additional
gyms. He stated he was very disappointed that the Council was moving forward on the gyms
when there was going to be an additional load on the neighborhood because of the addition to
the auditorium and the renovated swimming pool.
Susan Covnick, 4715 Golf Terrace, explained the Edina Community Center Neighborhood
Association included homes between Wooddale Avenue to Highway 100 east to west and Edina
Country Club to Valley View Road north to south. Ms. Covnick asked the Council to guarantee
® that any future development would be limited as part of their motion relative to the
gymnasiums.
Kelsey Smith, 4801 West 44th Street, stated he attended the meeting for a different reason, but
after listening to the neighbors speak, urged the Council to find a different space for the proposed
gymnasiums. He suggested that Fred Richards Golf Course was a potential location.
Marcia Friedman, 6613 Sally Lane, assured the audience members that there would only be one
boy's and one girl's tournament annually. She stated that in her opinion, traffic and parking
would improve when the projects at the Edina Community Center Campus were completed.
Council Discussion/Action
Member Kelly stated the Council has heard from everyone and know there existed an acute need
for additional gym space in Edina. He said in his opinion adding the two proposed gyms to the
Edina Community Center Campus was the appropriate location for the gyms. Member Kelly
pointed out building the gyms as proposed would: 1) allow for efficiency of operation, 2) allow
the City to take advantage of the construction already planned and, 3) would also benefit
Community Education. He suggested moving forward to the next step.
Member Housh agreed with Member Kelly. He added he appreciated the neighborhood
comments. Member Housh noted he had been a Council member for four years and the need for
additional gyms has been well established. He stated he felt the Edina Community Center was
appropriate because it also was a community -gathering place. Member Housh said the Council
must look at the needs of the entire community and balance those needs with fiscal
responsibility, adding he intended to support the proposed gyms.
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Member Masica acknowledged the neighbor's comments, but pointed out there has been a
demonstrated need for additional gyms for many years. She added that she believed if the
facility were as well designed as she believed it will be, there may be a lessening of the impact on
the neighborhood because traffic and parking will be directed to the opposite side of the campus.
Finally, Member Masica stated she could live with the traffic generated if it were in her
neighborhood. She pointed out that she had not supported the installation of a bubble over
Kuhlman, but she really felt the ECC Campus would be able to support the proposed gyms.
Member Hovland pointed out the City had sent out over two hundred notices on the third of
November for the November 16, 2004, hearing. He added the neighbors were present at the
November 16, 2004, hearing and chose not to speak. Member Hovland stated that he and
Member Kelly have been working on locating additional gymnasiums since 1998. He said during
the February 15, 2001, Blue Ribbon Hearing when four basketball courts were proposed for the
Edina Community Center Campus, no neighbors spoke against them. Member Hovland
acknowledged the difficulty of the neighborhood's location in proximity to the schools.
However, he said he has carefully studied the issue and will be making a careful decision in favor
of the proposed gyms.
Mayor Maetzold agreed with Member Hovland regarding the notices of the meeting. He added
that during his tenure on the City Council, the Council has conducted the public's business in
public, openly and honestly. Mayor Maetzold stated that he and his fellow Council Members do
not have "side' meetings and if more than three members were together they post the "meeting."
He pointed out that since moving to the new city hall, meetings were televised so citizens have
more accessibility to meetings than ever. Mayor Maetzold said that in 1990 the Edina School
District had 5,500 students while today there were approximately 7,500 school age children. In
addition, girl's athletics has had a large impact on facilities use. This need was only going to
grow as more youngsters participate in activities. He stated that in his opinion locating the gyms
at school sites made sense for many reasons including: 1) efficiency of operation, 2) mutual
benefits to Community Education, and, 3) the expense of operating a stand alone facility. Mayor
Maetzold indicated his support for the proposed gyms.
Member Kelly made a motion approving the gymnasium proposal subject to the Facility Use
Agreement and Joint Powers Agreement as well as subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit. Member Housh seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
NEW ON -SALE WINE AND BEER LICENSES - ALFRED'S GRAND PETIT MAGASIN
RETAIL, INC., DBA/ ALFRED'S CAFE - 4388 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH Manager Hughes
noted that an application had been received from the owner of Alfred's Grand Petit Magasin
Retail, Inc., dba/Alfred's Cafe at 4388 France Avenue South, The site was formerly occupied by
Durr, Ltd. The necessary documents for liquor licenses and all applicable fees have been paid.
The Planning, Health and Police Departments have completed their investigations with no
negative findings. Staff recommends approving the On -Sale Wine and Beer licenses for Alfred's
Grand Petit Magasin Retail, Inc., dba/Alfred's Cafe for the period beginning December 7, 2004
and ending March 31, 2005.
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Peter Hill, 4633 Zenith Avenue, Minneapolis explained the restaurant will be a European type
bistro and will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Furniture at the store would be from traditional
to modern and feature a children s section.
Member Masica made a motion approving the new on -sale wine and beer licenses for Alfred's
Grant Petit Magasin Retail, Inc., dba/Alfred's Cafe at 4388 France Avenue South. Member
Hovland seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT MADE TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Maetzold noted that an
application has been received from Michael Schroeder, expressing his interest in filling an
unexpired term to February 1, 2006, on the Planning Commission.
Member Masica made a motion approving the appointment of Michael Schroeder to the
Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term to February 1, 2006.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Masica made a motion and Member Housh
seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the
Check Register dated November 17, 2004, and consisting of 57 pages: General Fund
$115,791.86; Communications Fund $390.00; Working Capital Fund $386,419.98; Construction
Fund $233,105.93; Art Center Fund $2,532.62; Golf Dome Fund $1,159.88, Golf Course Fund
• $13,659.26; Ice Arena Fund $9,338.42; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $12,759.93, Liquor
Fund $152,047.77; Utility Fund $230,057.59, Storm Sewer Fund $6,255.96; PSTF Fund $1,112.21;
TOTAL $1,164,631.41; and for approval of payment of claims dated November 23, 2004, and
consisting of 35 pages: General Fund $342,105.92; Communications Fund $20,130.58, Working
Capital Fund $89,387.62; Construction Fund $51,826.18; Art Center Fund $16,839.18; Golf Dome
Fund $1,700.00; Aquatic Center Fund $1,650.05; Golf Course Fund $4,161.93; Ice Arena Fund
$2,315.25, Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $9,920.00; Liquor Fund $204,663.46, Utility
Fund $49,144.18, Storm Sewer Fund $62,892.60; PSTF Agency Fund $2,166.94; TOTAL
$858,903.89; and for approval for payment of claims dated December 1, 2004, and consisting of
19 pages, General Fund $59,808.30, Communications Fund $968.76, Working Capital Fund
$789.30, Art Center Fund $7,867.65; Golf Dome Fund $595.63; Golf Course Fund $4,822.88, Ice
Arena Fund $100.00; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $126.21; Liquor Fund $189,391.81;
Utility Fund $20,991.48; Storm Sewer Fund $443.79; Recycling Fund $287.55; TOTAL:
$286,193.36.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
2005-2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PRESENTED Mr. Hughes introduced the
2005 - 2009 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP portrays expenditures both "by
department" and "by funding source" in order to assist the Council in analyzing the financial
issues associated with the plan. Each project includes a detailed description including location,
justification, estimated cost and funding source.
The CIP was reviewed annually and should be viewed as a one-year "budget" and a five-year
capital "plan". Project costs were estimates prepared by staff and based upon the best
information available and do not represent bid prices or formal quotations, which would be done
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later and presented to the Council for approval. Mr. Hughes noted that the 2005 - 2009 CIP
requires a number of policy decisions. Consequences of these decisions could include the
necessity to borrow funds through bond issuance and a resultant increase in future taxes or
special assessments to repay the bonds. Issues in the CIP were as follows:
• Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Program
• Public Works Building
• Gymnasiums
• Utilities
• Golf Course/Arena
• Fire Station #1
• Parks
Member Masica asked if the proposed bonding would be General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Gilligan
said yes they would be but primarily Improvement Bonds payable from Special Assessments and
backed up by the General Obligation Bonds of the City. Mr. Hughes noted the only difference
would be for the gymnasiums in that they would be lease revenue bonds.
Member Housh asked for information on the updating of the infrastructure in the older
neighborhoods. Mr. Houle responded to specific were as of the City with a purported time of
updating the infrastructure during street reconstruction.
Member Hovland asked if there was anything in the one-year capital budget that was not in the
2004 Capital Plan. Mr. Hughes noted more expense has been realized with citywide fiber optic
cabling in 2005, than was anticipated yet some of the expense has been offset with receipt of grant
funds. Director Wallin noted that some small things might have moved into 2005 in order to
complete them but nothing of large significance. Member Hovland inquired about Braemar Golf
Course range ball automation at $50,000. Manager Valliere indicated that an automated system
would be more efficient and he sees the return on investment being between 2 - 3 years.
Member Housh inquired whether the Fred Richards Golf Course met its revenue target. Mr.
Valhere said it could be more profitable but revenues increase some annually. He added that staff
has been considering expanding the winter food menu at Braemar.
Member Kelly asked if there was access to the Fred Richards Course in a safer manner. Mr.
Valhere said he would study the access to the course.
Member Hovland made a motion continuing action on the Capital Improvement Plan to the
regular Council meeting of December 21, 2004. Member Housh seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
FIRST READING GRANTED FOR ORDINANCE NO. 2004-14 - AMENDING CODE
SECTION 185 - INCREASING CERTAIN FEES Mr. Hughes indicated that Ordinance No. 2004-
14 depicts the fees that were modestly increased for year 2005.
Member Housh made a motion granting First Reading to Ordinance No. 2004-14, Amending
Code Section 185, increasing certain fees. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
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Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-103 - APPROVING YEAR 2005 OF PARK AND RECREATION FEES
AND CHARGES Mr. Hughes noted increases in the 2005 proposed Park and Recreation Fees
and Charges that have been approved by the Edina Park Board.
Member Hovland questioned the fees at the Braemar driving range. Mr. Valliere commented that
revenues at the driving range were down in 2004 and was attributed to the weather.
Member Hovland made a motion approving Resolution No. 2004-103 Park and Recreation Fees
and Charges for 2005.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-103
SETTING 2005 PARK AND RECREATION FEES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve and set the following 2005
Park and Recreation Fees.
PARK AND RECREATION
PLAYGROUND
$23.00
ADULT TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$40.00
YOUTH TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$40.00
PEE WEE TENNIS
$29.00
TEAM TENNIS
$69.00
TENNIS CAMP
$85.00
FAB 4 & 5
$66.00
NATURE CAMP
$56.00
SAFETY CAMP
$25.00
SUPER 6 & 7
$38.00
CHEERLEADING CAMP
$44.00
BECOME A MAGICIAN
$28.00
TEA FOR TWO
$5.00/person
FISHING CLINIC
$7.00
BALLOON SCULPTING
$20.00
MINI HAWK
$88.00
CREEPERS, CRITTERS, CRAWLERS
$41.00
PRE -TEEN PARTY
$35.00
YOU'RE NOT TOO OLD FOR THIS
$31.00
WIN TWINS
$12.00
ADULT ATHLETIC FEES
SUMMER SOFTBALL BASKETBALL
Co-Rec & Mens $410.00 5 -Man C League $475.00
Classic League
Mens/Womens 35 & $375.00 5 -Man B League $475.00
Over & Industrial
League
Non -Resident Fee $26.00 HOCKEY
(Individual)
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Non -Resident Fee
(Team)
VOLLEYBALL
Officiated Leagues
Non -Resident
(Individual)
RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
Each additional member
Maximum (8 members)
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
Each addition al member
Maximum (8 members)
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
Daily Admission
$160.00 4 -Man League $250.00
BROOMBALL
$315.00 Co-Rec League $250.00
$10.00 CO-REC KICKBALL
CO-REC
KICKBALL
AQUATIC CENTER
SEASON TICKETS
Admission after 6 P.M.
Aquatic Instruction
* Early Bird Special if purchased no later than May 1, 2005.
ARENA
Hourly Rate (as of 9/95)
Open skating (Youth and Adult)
Skate Rental
Skate Sharpening
SEASON TICKETS (set first week of September)
RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
Each additional member
Maximum (7 persons)
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
Each additional member
Maximum (7 persons)
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
CLASSES
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$125.00
$80.00/$90.00
$40.00
$330.00
*40.00/$50.00
*$95.00/$105.00
$45.00
$375.00
$50.00/$60.00
$9.00
$7.00
Contracted
$155.00
$4.00
$2.00
$4.00
$85.00
$5.00
$110.00
$75.00
$100.00
$5.00
$125.00
$85.00
$95.00
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ART CENTER
Membership rates - FAMILY $40 - $30 INDIVIDUAL
(Edina Resident Members $5.00 off)
HOURS Q CLASS PRICE
HOURS Q
WORKSHOP PRICE
$6.60/hour Non -Member, Member
$8.00/hour
(parent/child)
30 $198/$178
9
$72/$65
24 $158/$143
8
$64/$48
22 $145/$131
7
$56/$50
20 $132/$119
6
$48/$43
18 $119/$107
5
$40/$36
16 $106/$95
15 $99/$89
HOURS Q
14 $92/$84
$10.00/hour
12 $79/$72
4
$40/$36
10 $66/$59
3
$30/$27
9 $59/$54
2
$20/$18
8 $53/$47
1
$10/$19
7 $46/$42
BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
GREEN FEES
18 hole - non -patron
$33.00
18 hole - patron
$25.00
9 hole - non -patron
9 hole - patron
$18.00
$14.00
Junior 18 Hole Rate
$18.00
Junior 9 Hole Rate
$9.00
GROUP FEES -18 holes
$47.00
GROUP FEES - 9 holes
$20.00
PATRON CARDS (before April 1)
Individual
$65.00
Executive Course
$25.00
PATRON CARDS (after March 31)
Individual
$70.00
Executive Course
$25.00
COMPUTERIZED HANDICAPS
Resident
$22.00
Non -Resident
$27.00
LOCKERS
Men's 72 inch
$40.00
Men's 42 inch
$30.00
Ladies 72 inch
$20.00
CLUB STORAGE
$45.00
CLUB RENTAL
$8.50
PULL CARTS
$3.00
GOLF CARS
18 holes
$26.00
9 holes
$15.00
18 holes/person with disability/sgl rider
$16.00
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Group Car Fees
GROUP GOLF LESSONS
Adult
junior
BRAEMAR ROOM
Resident wedding related
Non-residents - wedding related
Other events
$36.00
$85.00
$42.00
$800.00
$900.00
$350.00/$900.00
BRAEMAR EXECUTIVE COURSE
$225.00
GREEN FEES
$40.00
Adult non -patron
$12.00
Adult patron
$10.00
junior.- non -patron
$8.00
junior - patron
$7.00
Golf Cars (everyone)
$13.00
Pull Carts
$2.50
Group Fees
$14.00
DRIVING RANGE
Large Bucket
$6.75
Small Bucket
$4.50
Warm -Up Bucket
$2.75
FRED RICHARDS GOLF COURSE
$225.00
GREEN FEES
$40.00
Adult - non -patron
$12.00
Adult - patron
$10.00
junior - non -patron
$8.00
junior - patron
$7.00
Golf Cars (everyone)
$13.00
Pull Carts
$2.50
Group Fees
$14.00
GOLF DOME
Large Bucket $6.75
Senior Bucket $6.50
Time Golf 1/2 hour $9.50
Hourly Field Rental $120.00
EDINBOROUGH PARK
Pool & Track Daily Passes $4.00 residents
$5.00 non residents
"POOL & TRACK" SEASON PASSES
Edina Individual
$225.00
Each Additional Member
$40.00
Maximum (7 Members)
$440.00
Non -Edina Individual
$250.00
Each Additional Member
$50.00
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Maximum (7 members)
Resident
$530.00
Towel Fee
$5.00/person
Children Under 12 Months
$1.00
Locker Rental
Free With Paid
$0.25
Edinborough Association Members Daily
BUILDING RENTALS
Pass
EXCLUSIVE RENTAL
Playpark Punch Pass -10 Uses
NON-EXCLUSIVE RENTALS/HR
Friday Evening
$2,000.00
Great Hall
$300.00
Saturday Evening
$2,000.00
Theater
$125.00
Prom
$2,500.00
Grotto
$75.00
Non -Resident:
Adventure
$125.00
Each Additional Member
$80.00
Peak
$580.00
Total Facility Daily Admission:
Pool (swim
$25.00
Non-resident
$8.00
team only)
Commercial Photo Shoot
(hourly)
Domestic Photo
Shoot (hourly)
Any Park Area Blocked Off
$ 200.00
Any Park
$75.00
Area Blocked
Off
Grotto
$ 200.00
Grotto
$ 75.00
Theatre
$ 200.00
Theatre
$ 75.00
Great Hall
$ 300.00
Great Hall
$ 75.00
EDINBOROUGH PARK "PLAYPARK"
Playpark Daily Admission:
Resident
$4.00/person
Non-resident
$5.00/person
Children Under 12 Months
FREE
Adults
Free With Paid
Child
Edinborough Association Members Daily
$2.00
Pass
Playpark Punch Pass -10 Uses
Resident
$35.00
Non-resident
$40.00
Resident:
First Member
$75.00
Each Additional Member
$55.00
Maximum "7" Members
$405.00
Non -Resident:
First Member
$100.00
Each Additional Member
$80.00
Maximum "7" Members
$580.00
Total Facility Daily Admission:
Resident
$6.00
Non-resident
$8.00
CENTENNIAL LAKES
Rental Concession Items Weekend Rental -
Full Evening (6 PM -12 AM)
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Paddle Boats
4 person boat 1/z hr $6.00 Friday evening $850.00
Winter sled per hr $6.00 Saturday evening $850.00
Ice Skates $4.00 Champion Putting
BUILDING RENTALS
1/2 day - Salon M-TH
Sunday -1/z day Salon II
Amphitheater Rental
Amphitheater Rental
Commercial Photo
Shoot
9 hole
$175.00 18 hole
$275.00
$200.00 Per Court
$50.00/hr
$4.00
$8.00
Lawn Games
$12.00/hr $12.00/hr
PARK DEPARTMENT RENTALS
General Park Areas: Van Valkenburg/Courtney Fields
(Residents Only)
Resident Use/hour
Resident Use/day
Commercial Use (i.e.
TV)/hour
Commercial use with
light/hour
Picnic shelter/day -
Cornelia
Showmobile/day $700.00
Athletic Fields - Residents Only:
Per field - per day $125.00
Per field - per hour
$42.00
Per field - per hour
$65.00
(with lights)
Arneson Acres Park/Terrace ROOM ONLY
Per hour, first hour
$42.00
Each additional hour
$32.00
up to 3 hours
Outdoor Hockey Rink
Per day (4 hours or
$135.00
more)
fee/participant
Arneson Acres Park/GAZEBO ONLY
1/2 day (6 hrs or less)
$32.00
Full day (over 6
$64.00
hours)
Park
Arneson Acres Terrace Room/GAZEBO:
Todd Park
Per day (4 hours or
$155.00
more)
Per hour, first hour
$60.00
Each additional hour
$32.00
up to 3 hours
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Per field/day
$155.00
includes building
Edina Athletic Associations
Field User
$8.00
fee/participant
Edina Hockey Association
Outdoor Hockey Rink
Field User
$8.00
fee/participant
Park Shelter Buildings (half-day)
Weber Park
$60.00
Cornelia School
$60.00
Park
Todd Park
$60.00
Walnut Ridge Park
$60.00
Park Shelter Buildings (full-day)
Weber Park $90.00
Cornelia School Park $90.00
Todd Park $90.00
Walnut Ridge Park $90.00
Rosland Park Pathway:
Per hour $55.00
Per day $210.00
Minutes/Edina City Council/December 7, 2004
PEGGY KELLY MEDIA ARTS STUDIOS
DO -IT YOURSELF
HOURLY
EQUIPMENT
2 DAY
SERVICES
FEE
RENTAL
RENTAL
Transfer movies to
$18.00/
35mm Slide
$20.00
video
$40.00
Projector
VHS tape or DVD disk
Pictures or slides to
$18.00/
VHS
$25.00
video (album)
$40.00
Camcorder
Audio Dubbing or
$14.00/
Overhead
Transfer
$40.00
Projector
$20.00
Digital Video Editing
$20.00/
Opaque
$25.00
$50.00
Projector
35mm Photo Copies
$12.00
16mm Movie
$30.00
NA
Projector
35mm Slide Copies
$12.00
Super 8mm
$30.00
NA
Projector with
sound
VHS Video Copies
$7.00
8mm Movie
$25.00
(up to 3 at one time)
Projector
Studio does it
$14.00
Foreign Conversion
$14.00
Lowell Light
$20.00
(PAL, SECA"
Kit
Studio does it
$21.00
Laminator/Heat Press
NA
Movie screen
$5.00
Audio Cassette Dupl.
$1.00/
copy
Customer provides blank cassettes
(video and audio), film and lamination supplies.
* STUDIO COPYING%FRANSFERRING
PHOTO/VIDEO
STUDIO
RENTAL
Photo Studio - not staffed
$20.00 member
non-members pay
add'1 daily access
fee
COMPUTER OPEN STUDIO TIME
Macintosh G3 or Compaq 266 Mhz PC
$12.00/hr.
(includes use of Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker and
non-members pay
Illustrator software with Epson Color Stylus
an add'1$10.00
printing - prints purchased separately)
daily access fee
MEMBERSHIP
One day/one visit pass - $10.00
$15.00
Annual Individual Membership (12 months)
$30.00
Annual Family Membership (12 months)
$40.00
EDINA SENIOR CENTER
FEES
Golf League Membership (Richards Golf Course) $10.00
55+ Softball League Membership (Van Valkenburg) $35.00
Volleyball League Membership NA
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Bowling League Membership
$10.00
Edina Senior Center Membership
$16.00
Greeting Cards
$1.00
Trips & Tours
$2.50
Defensive Driving
$19.00 4 hr. class
$24.00 8 hr. class
Elder Learning Institute Classes
$17.00
Dance Lessons (Square, Line & Tap)
15% of fee
Card Tournaments
$1.00/person
Social Card Groups
$.25 per person
per day
Podiatrist
$1.00/Patient
Community Educations
$2.00/person per
class per day
ROOM RENTAL
Fireside Room & Classrooms per hour - minimum 2
$35.00
hours
Fireside Room & Classrooms per day
$135.00
Gathering/GRANDVIEW Room per hour - minimum 2
$45.00
hours
Gathering/GRANDVIEW Room per day
$185.00
Wall Art Display Rental
15% of Sale
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Television/VCR/DVD
$10.00
Overhead Projector
$5.00
Portable Screen
$5•00
Member Masica seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-104 - APPROVING YEAR 2005 OF AMBULANCE FEES Manager
Hughes indicated that Ambulance Fees for 2005 have increased yet are still lower than the fees
for Hennepin County Paramedic charges.
Motion made by Member Housh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -104
SETTING AMBULANCE FEES FOR 2005
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve and set the following
ambulance service fees for 2005.
AMBULANCE FEES
Service Level Fees for Ambulance Service, including medical treatment and/or transportation
to a medical facility:
Level 1- ON SCENE TREATMENT $275.00
Specialized medical services
performed at scene with no
transport involved
Level 2 - MINOR CARE (BLS) $605.00
Vital Signs
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Splinting
Bandaging, etc.
Level 3 - MODERATE CARE (ALS)
IV, Nitrous, Nitro Spray, ASA
EKG Monitoring
Spine Immobilization
Level 4 - MAJOR CARE
Medications
PCT (inflated)
Cardiac Pacing
Cardioversion
Interosseous Infusions
Airway Management
Level 5-RESPIRATORY/CARDIAC
ARREST
Level IV plus any: Cardio/
Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Defibrillation
OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION
MILEAGE FROM SCENE TO HOSPITAL
ADDITIONAL MANPOWER OR
MECHANICAL EXTRICATION
Member Hovland seconded the motion
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
$760.00
$930.00
$995.00
$41.00
$12.00/mile
460.00/hour
1 hour minimum
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-105 - APPROVING YEAR 2005 OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Manager Hughes noted that the Miscellaneous Fees for 2005 received a modest increase and staff
recommended approval.
Motion made by Member Masica introduced following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -105
SETTING MISCELLANEOUS FEES
FOR 2005
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve and set the
following miscellaneous fees for 2005:
Engine/Fire Company
Ladder Company
HazMat Unit
Special Operations Team
Limited Response
Gas Line Rupture Response
Specialized Equipment
Supplies
Disposal
SPECIALIZED RESPONSE
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$345.00
$465.00
$525.00
$630.00
$175.00
$345.00
Cost + 15% administrative
charge
Cost + 15% administrative
charge
Cost + 15% administrative
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Other City Resources
Ambulance Standby
* Charges are per hour - one-hour minimum
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Zoning Compliance Letter
Member Housh seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
charge
Cost + 15% administrative
charge
$160.00
2005
$150.00
REMINDER OF LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEETING - DECEMBER 21, 2004 Mr. Hughes
reminded the Council that a Special Council Meeting with Edina's Legislative Delegation has
been scheduled for December 21, 2004, in the Community Room at Edina City Hall.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Maetzold declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:01 P.M.
City Clerk
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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL.
HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 21, 2004
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hovland, Masica and Mayor
Maetzold_ Member Kelly entered the meeting at 7:15 PAL
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and
seconded by Member Housh approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented with
the exception of Agenda, Item ILA. Resolu#on No. 2004-111- 2005 City of Bloomington
Assessing Services Agreement and Agenda Item N.A., Receive Petition Requesting
Sidewalk on Halifax Avenue between 511* and 54th Streets.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 7,200t --AND SPECIAL
MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 6,2W4 AND DECEMBER 7, 2004. APPROVED Motion made
by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh, approving the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Edina City Council for December 7, 2004, and Special Meetings of
December 6, 2004, and December 7,200L
Motion carried 4n rollcall vote - four ayes.
RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION PRESENTED TO
MAYOR MA=OLD AND MEMBER KELLY Mayor -elect Hovland lead a. resolutj on of
appreciation for Mayor Maetzold and commended him on his ten-yearsof service to the City
of . Fdin� He further noted his service as a Council Member and a member of the Edina
School Board and said Mayor Maetzold exemplified the City's mission in a manner that
sustains and improves the quality of life enjoyed by all residents in. Edina.
Mayor -elect Hovland presented Member Kealy with a proclamation and expressed
appreciation of his eight years of service on the Edina City Council and as. Mayor pro -tem.
He commended. Member Kelly, for his dedication to the community and foresight in
important development projects such as Grandview Square and the design and contraction
of Edina City Hall.
Mayor Maetzold and Member Kelly were presented with plaques of recognition and thanks.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-111 - APPROVING 2005 CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
ASSESSING SERVICES AGREEMENT Member Masica requested Resolution No. 2004-111
be removed from the Consent Agenda for further information She inquired about how many
hours at $57.00/hour would be paid to Bloomington staff and what duties they would
perform. She asked if this is temporary. Assessor Wilson responded that it is hard to predict
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the future with the number of hours that will be needed or even if we will require their
services. He reminded the Council that the Commercial Appraiser was called up to active
duty in the military requiring the necessity of Bloomington helping with commercial
appraisals. Mr. Wilson said 139 hours were billed by Bloomington in 2004, at approximately
$7,652.00.
Member Masica introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-111
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BLOMINGTON
FOR ASSESSING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Bloomington has submitted an Agreement to the City of
Edina requesting execution by the Mayor and City Manager, allowing the City of
Bloomington assessing staff to assist the Edina City Assessor with advisory services
regarding market valuations; and'
WHEREAS, the Agreement shall be in force from January 1, 2005, through
December 31, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Edina City Council has authorized the Mayor and City
Manager to sign the agreement and return a certified copy to the City of Bloomington.
Adopted this 2181 day of December, 2000
Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REVIEW OF DECEMBER 8 2004 APPROVED Motion made
by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the Traffic Safety Staff
Review for December 8, 2004, Section A, B and C
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Masica made a motion and Member
Housh seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in
detail on the Check Register dated December 8, 2004, and consisting of 27pages: General
Fund $245,618.20; Communications Fund $820.00; Working Capital Fund $2,691.62;
Construction Fund $26240; Art Center Fund $1,151.88; Golf Dome Fund $3,09274; Aquatic
Center Fund $5,555:75; Golf. Course Fund $44,518.96; Ice Arena Fund $26,557.68;
Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $26,094.65; Liquor Fund $116,93240; Utility Fund
$89,617.48; Storm Sewer Fund $8,70276; Recycling fund $3,141.75; PSTF Fund $3,57211;
TOTAL $578,330.38; and for approval of payment of claims dated December 15, 2004, and
consisting of 34 pages: General Fund $184,887.40; Communications Fund $800.00; Working
Capital Fund $48,639.49; Construction Fund $2,726.81; Art Center Fund $31,753.31; Golf
Dome Fund $57.01; Aquatic Center Fund $219.00; Golf Course Fund $12,57216; Ice Arena
Fund $37,555.87; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $1,921.37; Liquor Fund $212,769.11;
Utility Fund $45,864.75; Storm Sewer Fund $420.36; Recycling Fund $32,171.80; PSTF Fund
$660.68; TOTAL $613,019.12
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-110 - APPROVING THE 2005 LEVY AND BUDGET
ADOPTION Manager Hughes said after a lengthy budget process, the time is now to adopt
the 2005 Budget and 2005 Tax Levy.
Member Hovland. asked what the life expectancy is of the debt service on the equipment certificates.
Mr. Hughes responded this is the third year of five-year certificates and funds equipment with a useful
life of approximately five years. Mr. Hovland inquired when the General Obligation Park and
Recreation Bonds would be paid. Director Wallin said the Bonds were issued in 1996 and were
twenty-year bonds.
Member Masica questioned if the Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC) abatement shown, as
($613,756) is the amount we would receive if available from the State. Mr. Hughes explained it is a
combination of two things, 1) anticipated amount of MVHC is approximately $500,000 and the
remaining figure is an estimate through taxes that are abated through court ordered abatements. Ms.
Masica asked what the difference would be between what has been estimated for the proposed
gymnasium construction within the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and what is budgeted. Mr.
Hughes said the debt service does not start in 2005. If the project goes forward the first year for the
debt levy would be in 2006. The difference in the cost would include, 1) cost of issuance, 2) discount,
3) bond counsel fees, 4) underwriter fees, 5) reserve fund, etc.
Member Hovland made a motion closing the public hearing, seconded by Member Housh.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Member Housh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-110
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF EDINA FOR THE YEAR 2005, AND
ESTABLISHING TAX LEVY FOR YEAR 2005,
PAYABLE IN 2005
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Budget for the City of Edina for the calendar year 2005 is hereby adopted as after
this set forth, and funds are hereby appropriated therefore:
GENERAL FUND
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor and Council $ 73,981
Administration 959,173
Planning 368,571
Finance 585,110
Election 117,467
Assessing 740,153
Legal and Court Services 410,000
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $
PUBLIC WORKS
Administration $ 177,433
Engineering 755,259
Streets 4,308,933
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $
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3,254,455
5,241,625
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PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Police
$ 69593,341
Civilian Defense
43,320
Animal control
749982
Fire
3,932,476
Public Health
443,641
Inspections
692,305
TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS/PROPERTY
PARK DEPARTMENT
Administration $ 648,724
351,814
2,177,191
TOTAL PARK DEPARTMENT
Recreation
Maintenance
NON -DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES
Contingencies $ 123,014
Special Assessments/City 28,000
Property
Capital Plan Appropriation 50,000
Employee Programs 130,000
Commissions/Special Projects 226,368
TOTAL NON -DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES
TOTAL GENERAL FUND ,
DEBT SERVICE - HRA PUBLIC PROJECT BONDS
DEBT SERVICE OF EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$ 119780,065
$ 3,177,729
$ 557,382
$ 24,011,256
$ 1,0589840
$ 162,200
$ 25,232,296
Section 2 Estimated receipts other than the General Tax Lew are proposed as hereinafter
set forth:
$ 6,238,906
Section 3 That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property
in the City of Edina a tax rate sufficient to produce the amounts hereinafter set forth:
GENERAL FUND $ 17,772,350
LEVY FOR PAYMENT OF HRA PUBLIC PROJECT $ 1,058,840
BONDS
LEVY FOR PAYMENT OF EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE $ 162,200
TOTAL LEVY $ 18,993,390
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GENERAL FUND
MVHC/Abatements
$ (613,756)
Licenses and Permits
2,025,193
Municipal Court Funds
900,000
Department Service Charges
2,067,935
Other
330,000
Transfer from Liquor fund
686,500
Income on Investments
110,000
Aid -Other Agencies
423,034
Police Aid
310,000
TOTAL
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
$ 6,238,906
Section 3 That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property
in the City of Edina a tax rate sufficient to produce the amounts hereinafter set forth:
GENERAL FUND $ 17,772,350
LEVY FOR PAYMENT OF HRA PUBLIC PROJECT $ 1,058,840
BONDS
LEVY FOR PAYMENT OF EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE $ 162,200
TOTAL LEVY $ 18,993,390
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Section 4. That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property
in the City of Edina, a tax rate sufficient to produce the amount below for the debt levy of
the market value based referendum levy and canceling the portion of the levy not required
to produce the following amount:
GO PARK AND RECREATION BONDS SERIES 1996B $ 674,162
Passed and adopted by the City Council on December 21, 2004.
Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
2005 - 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVED Mr. Hughes said the
Capital Improvement Plan was presented at the December 7, 2004, Council meeting. He
reminded the Council the Plan should be viewed as a one-year capital budget and a five-year
capital plan. Year one of the plan would have more specifics than the following years. No
calls have been received from the public with respect to the plan and no changes have been
done. Staff recommends adoption of the 2005 - 2009 Capital Improvement Plan.
Member Masica questioned whether the capital expenditure of $30,000 for the Golf Dome is
the best use of the land resource. She asked if the profitability of Adventure Peak is disbursed
to other funds. Mr. Hughes said it remains in Edinborough/Centennial Lakes and allows
them to be at a breakeven point. Ms. Masica asked how much of the Liquor Store transfer is
rent and to whom is the rent paid. Mr. Hughes said the rent is internal.
Member Housh inquired about the schedule at the Golf Course for 2009. Mr. Hughes noted
that the debt service falls off in 2009. Some improvements coming down the line such as: 1)
improving the new nine hole course, 2) the driving range, and, 3) the executive course.
Improvements to the original Arena are considered for 2009 as well. Mr. Housh asked if the
planned expenditure at the Aquatic Center is for a new amenity. Mr. Hughes said yes, what
is being considered is a wave rider, which creates an artificial wave. Mr. Housh asked what is
planned for the Braemar Field. Mr. Keprios responded a sand/peat field is being considered,
similar to the Lewis Fields. Mr. Housh asked about the Public Works Building expenditure.
Mr. Hughes said staff is attempting to be conservative but no site has been selected. He said
when the sale of existing properties is completed, funding would be known and the process
could begin. Mr. Housh asked for more information on neighborhood reconstruction
projects. Mr. Hughes said that issue has been throttled up significantly, based upon the
quality of the City's infrastructure. He suggested the Council set a date for a workshop on
January 18, 2005, to discuss the proposed neighborhood reconstruction projects. Mr. Housh
commended staff and the existing Council for the CIP calling it a 'super -planning tool'.
Member Masica made a motion adopting the Capital Improvement Program for 2005 -
2009, as presented. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2004-14 ADOPTED - AMENDING CODE SECTION 185 -
INCREASING CERTAIN FEES Manager Hughes reminded the Council that Ordinance No.
2004-14 received First Reading at the December 7, 2004, Council meeting. Changes from that
meeting are the inclusion of an inadvertent omission of Section 225 the Special Events
Application Fee at $50.00 as well as water charges (Section 1100) from the City of
Minneapolis for the Morningside area of Edina.
Member Housh made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-14 Amending Code Section
185, Increasing Certain Fees as presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-14
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The following described fees of Schedule A to Code Section 185 are amended to read
as follows:
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220
220.04
Machine or
$21.00 Annually per establishment
Amusement Device
$16.00 Per machine
License
225
225.04
Special Events
$50.00
Application Fee
300
300.03 Subd 3
Redemption of
$25.00 per day for feeding and care, any
Impounded
veterinarian services and impounding fee
Animals
300
300.02 Subd 3
Disposal of Animal
$35.00 per animal
421
421.04
R -O -W Excava-
$75.00
tion Permit Ad-
ministrative Fee
-Add'1
Excavation
$35.00
(paved area)
-Add'I
$20.00
Excavation
(unpaved area)
$45.00 per 100 L. Ft.
-Underground
Utility (telecom)
-Underground
$60.00 per 100 L. Ft.
Utility (telecom
open trenching)
421
421.07 Subd 3
Street Surface
$40.00 per square foot under 10 square ft.
$35.00 per square foot from 10-25 sq. ft.
Repair
$30.00 per square foot over 25 sq. ft.
450
450.27 Subd 4
Public or Semi-
$470.00 per year for each enclosed pool
public Swimming
$250.00 per year for each outdoor pool
Pool License
450
450.27 Subd 4
Public or Semi- 1
$144.00 per year for each bath or pool
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public whirlpool
Bath or
Therapeutic
Swimming Pool
License
460
460.06 Subd 1
Sign Permit
$80.00
460
460.06 Subd 1
Sign Variance
$200.00 Residential Property
Fee
$400.00 Commercial Property
605
605.07 Permits
Required by
UFC
$80.00 Minimum Fee
Special Hazard
$105.00
Permit
-Class 1: General
Hazard/fire
safety inspections
requiring a
$210.00
special hazard
permit
-Class II: Special
Hazard
inspection in
$315.00
bldgs less than
3,000 sq ft
-Class III:
Special hazard
inspection in
bldgs over 3,000
sq ft
615
615.03
License to
$45.00
Service Fire
Extinguishers
620
620.04
Permit Fee for
Cleaning
Commercial
Cooking
Ventilation
System
$85.00
625
625.03
Sprinkler Permit
Fees:
Per Number of
Heads:
1 - 5
$55.00 * (minimum fee)
6-25
$105.00 *
26-50
$195.00 *
51-75
$265.00 *
76-100
$310.00 *
101-125
$345.00 *
126-150
$370.00 *
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151-175
$400.00
176-200
$420.00
201 - plus
$485.00 * for first 200 + $2.10 for each
additional head
625
625.03
Fire Pump
Installation and
Associated
Hardware
$210.00
-Standpipe
$130.00
Install
$ 20.00
-Each Add'1 Pipe
716
716.02
Recycling Service:
$6.30 Per Quarter - Single Family
$6.30 Per Quarter - Double
$5.50 Per Quarter /Apartments/Condos (2-8
units
721
721.03
Food
High Risk Food - $550.00
Establishment
Medium Risk Food - $350.00
Low Risk Food - $100.00
Base Fee - $110.00
Beer or Wine Table Service - $53.00
Alcohol Bar Service - $105.00
Food Vehicle - $135.00
Additional Facility - $115.00
Pushcart - $200.00
Itinerant Food - $115.00
Food Vending Machine $16.00
721
721.03 Subd 1
Restaurant Plan
Review Fee
$80.00
735
735.03
Lodging
Establishment
$3.00 per room
Supervised Group
Home
$42.00
Boarding/Lodging
House License
$95.00
740
740.04
Multiple Dwelling
$42.00 per single tract of land (may contain
Parking Garage
more than one building under same
ownership)
740
740.04
Multiple Dwelling
Parking Garage -
Inspection Fee
$73.00 per garage
745
740.04 Subd 2
Body Art
Establishment
License
$260.00
820
820.01
Filing of
$400.00
Application for
Vacation of Street,
Alley or Easement
850
850.04 Subd 1C
Variance Fee
$200.00 Residential
$400.00 Commercial
850
850.04 Subd 2A.2
Fee for Transfer of
$1,000.00 All Other Transfers
Land to Another
Zoning District
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900
900.07 Subd 1
Liquor License
Fees (per year)
-Temporary On -
Sale 3.2% Malt
$75.00 (per event)
Liquor
1100
1100.03 Subd. 2
Sewer Service
Charge:
-Bldgs w/four or
$35.36 Per quarter up to and including 1600
less dwelling units
c.feet
-Apt Bldgs w/more
$2.21 Additional from 1601 cubic feet and over
than four dwelling
$3031 Per quarter for each unit over four or
units
$2.21 per 100 c.f./water used in quarter
Commercial/Indus
trial Bldgs,
including schools
& churches
$2.21 Per 200 cubic feet water used in quarter
1100
1100.03 Subd 2
Water Service
$0.81 Per 100 cubic feet for in certain areas of
City, except as described below
$2.61 Per 100 cubic feet - Morningside area for
east side of Beard Ave. from West 54`h to
Fuller St. and both sides of Abbott Pl. from
West 54`h St. to Beard Ave.
$0.27 Per 100 cf for Excessive Use Charge
Meter Charge:
$10.00 Per quarter for up to 3/4 " meter
$13.62 Per quarter for 1" meter
$15.54 Per quarter for 11/4 " meter
$17.48 Per quarter for 1 %" meter
$28.15 Per quarter for 2" meter
$106.90 Per quarter for 3" meter
$136.07 Per quarter for 4" meter
$0.00 Park Dept water used for sprinkling and
skating rinks
$0.00 Street Dept for water used for flushing
11105
street
1105.01 Subd 1
Service
$1,450.00 per SAC unit x number of SAC units
Availability
computed as pursuant to Subsection 1105.01,
Charge SA
Subd. 1 of this Code
1110
1110.03
Storm Water
$6.74 Per quarter pursuant to formula in
Drainage Charge
Subsection 1110.03
1300
1300.02 Subd 1
Refuse or
$300.00 per year for 1'` vehicle
Recycling Hauler's
$95.00 per year for each additional vehicle
License
1325
1325.03
Tobacco Sale
$341.00 per location
License
1400
1400.12
Truck Restrictive
$30.00
Road Permit
Section 2. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be January 1, 2005.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Published:
December 7, 2004
December 21, 2004
December 29, 2004
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ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Ordinance adopted.
*AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-103 - PARK AND RECREATION FEES
Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the
amendment to Resolution No. 2004-103 as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-103
SETTING 2005 PARK AND RECREATION FEES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve and set the following 2005
Park and Recreation Fees.
PARK AND RECREATION
PLAYGROUND
$23.00
ADULT TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$40.00
YOUTH TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$40.00
PEE WEE TENNIS
$29.00
TEAM TENNIS
$69.00
TENNIS CAMP
$85.00
FAB 4 & 5
$66.00
NATURE CAMP
$56.00
SAFETY CAMP
$25.00
SUPER 6 & 7
$38.00
CHEERLEADING CAMP
$44.00
BECOME A MAGICIAN
$28.00
TEA FOR TWO
$5.00/person
FISHING CLINIC
$7.00
BALLOON SCULPTING
$20.00
MINI HAWK
$88.00
CREEPERS, CRITTERS, CRAWLERS
$41.00
PRE -TEEN PARTY
$35.00
YOU'RE NOT TOO OLD FOR THIS
$31.00
WIN TWINS
$12.00
ADULT ATHLETIC FEES
SUMMER SOFTBALL BASKETBALL
Co-Rec & Mens $410.00 5 -Man C League $475.00
Classic League
Mens/Womens 35 & $375.00 5 -Man B League $475.00
Over & Industrial
League
Non -Resident Fee $26.00 HOCKEY
(Individual)
Non -Resident Fee $160.00 4 -Man League $250.00
(Team)
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VOLLEYBALL
Officiated Leagues $315.00
Non -Resident $10.00
(Individual)
RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
Each additional member
Maximum (8 members)
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
Each addition al member
Maximum (8 members)
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
Daily Admission
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BROOMBALL
Co-Rec League $250.00
CO-REC KICKBALL
CO-REC
KICKBALL
AQUATIC CENTER_
SEASON TICKETS
Admission after 6 P.M.
Aquatic Instruction
* Early Bird Special if purchased no later than May 1, 2005.
ARENA
Hourly Rate (as of 9/95)
Open skating (Youth and Adult)
Skate Rental
Skate Sharpening
SEASON TICKETS (set first week of September)
RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
Each additional member
Maximum (7 persons)
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
Each additional member
Maximum (7 persons)
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
CLASSES
ART CENTER
$125.00
$80.00/$90.00
$40.00
330.00
-40.00/$50.00
*$95.00/$105.00
$45.00
75.00
$50.00/$60.00
$9.00
$7.00
Contracted
$155.00
$4.00
$2.00
$4.00
$85.00
$5.00
$110.00
$75.00
$100.00
$5.00
$125.00
$85.00
$95.00
Membership rates - FAMILY $40 - $30 INDIVIDUAL
(Edina Resident Members $5.00 off)
HOURS Q CLASS PRICE HOURS Q WORKSHOP PRICE
$6.60/hour Non -Member, Member $8.00/hour (parent/child)
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30 $198/$178
9
$72/$65
24 $158/$143
8
$64/$48
22 $145/$131
7
$56/$50
20 $132,/$119
6
$48/$43
18 $119/$107
5
$40/$36
16 $106/$95
15 $99/$89
HOURS @
14 $92,/$84
$10.00/hour
12 $79/$72
4
$40/$36
10 $66/$59
3
$30/$27
9 $59/$54
2
$20/$18
8 $53/$47
1
$10/$19
7 $46/$42
BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
GREEN FEES
18 hole - non -patron
$33.00
18 hole - patron
$25.00
9 hole - non -patron
$18.00
9 hole - patron
$14.00
Junior 18 Hole Rate
$18.00
Junior 9 Hole Rate
$9.00
GROUP FEES -18 holes
$47.00
GROUP FEES - 9 holes
$20.00
PATRON CARDS (before April 1)
Individual
$65.00
Executive Course
$25.00
PATRON CARDS (after March 31)
Individual
$70.00
Executive Course
$25.00
COMPUTERIZED HANDICAPS
Resident
$22.00
Non -Resident
$27.00
LOCKERS
Men's 72 inch
$40.00
Men's 42 inch
$30.00
Ladies 72 inch
$20.00
CLUB STORAGE
$45.00
CLUB RENTAL
$8.50
PULL CARTS
$3.00
GOLF CARS
18 holes
$26.00
9 holes
$15.00
18 holes/person with disability/sgl rider
$16.00
Group Car Fees
$36.00
GROUP GOLF LESSONS
Adult
$85.00
Junior
$42.00
BRAEMAR ROOM
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Resident - wedding related
Non-residents - wedding related
Other events
BRAEMAR EXECUTIVE COURSE
GREEN FEES
Adult non -patron
Adult patron
Junior - non -patron
Junior - patron
Golf Cars (everyone)
Pull Carts
Group Fees
DRIVING RANGE
Large Bucket
Small Bucket
Warm -Up Bucket
FRED RICHARDS GOLF COURSE
GREEN FEES
Adult - non -patron
Adult - patron
Junior - non -patron
Junior - patron
Golf Cars (everyone)
Pull Carts
Group Fees
GOLF DOME
Large Bucket
Senior Bucket
Time Golf 1/2 hour
Hourly Field Rental
EDINBOROUGH PARK
Pool & Track Daily Passes
"POOL & TRACK" SEASON PASSES
Edina Individual
Each Additional Member
Maximum (7 Members)
Non -Edina Individual
Each Additional Member
Maximum (7 members)
Towel Fee
Locker Rental
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$800.00
$900.00
$350.00/$900.00
$12.00
$10.00
$8.00
$7.00
$13.00
$2.50
$14.00
$6.75
$4.50
$2.75
$12.00
$10.00
$8.00
$7.00
$13.00
$2.50
$14.00
$6.75
$6.50
$9.50
$120.00
$4.00 residents
$5.00 non residents
$225.00
$40.00
$440.00
$250.00
$50.00
$530.00
$1.00
$0.25
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$4.00/person
Non-resident
$5.00/person
BUILDING RENTALS
FREE
EXCLUSIVE RENTAL
Free With Paid
NON-EXCLUSIVE
RENTALS/HR
Fr. iday Evening
$2,000.00
Great Hall
$300.00
Saturday Evening
$2,000.00
Theater
$125.00
Prom
$2,500.00
Grotto
$75.00
First Member
$75.00
Adventure
$125.00
Maximum "7" Members
$405.00
Peak
FirstMember
$100.00
Pool (swim
$25.00
Maximum "7" Members
$580.00
team only)
Commercial Photo Shoot
(hourly)
Domestic Photo Shoot
(hourly)
Any Park Area Blocked Off
$ 200.00
Any Park
$75.00
Area Blocked
Off
Grotto
$ 200.00
Grotto
$ 75.00
Theatre
$ 200.00
Theatre
$ 75.00
Great Hall
$ 300.00
Great Hall
$ 75.00
EDINBOROUGH PARK "PLAYPARK"
Playpark Daily Admission:
Resident
$4.00/person
Non-resident
$5.00/person
Children Under 12 Months
FREE
Adults
Free With Paid
Child
Edinborough Association Members Daily
$2.00
Pass
Playpark Punch Pass -10 Uses
Resident
$35.00
Non-resident
$40.00
Resident:
First Member
$75.00
Each Additional Member
$55.00
Maximum "7" Members
$405.00
Non-Resident.-
on-Resident:First
FirstMember
$100.00
Each Additional Member
$80.00
Maximum "7" Members
$580.00
Total Facility Daily Admission:
Resident
$6.00
Non-resident
$8.00
CENTENNIAL LAKES
Rental Concession Items Weekend Rental -
Full Evening (6 PM -12 AM)
Paddle Boats
4 person boat 1/2 hr $6.00 Friday evening $850.00
Winter sled per hr $6.00 Saturday evening $850.00
Ice Skates $4.00 Champion Putting
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BUILDING RENTALS
1/2 day - Salon M-TH
Sunday -1/z day Salon
Amphitheater Rental
Amphitheater Rental
Commercial Photo
Shoot
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9 hole
$175.00 18 hole
$275.00
$200.00 Per Court
$50.00/hr
PARK DEPARTMENT RENTALS
General Park Areas:
Resident Use/hour $42.00
Resident Use/day
$125.00
Commercial Use (i.e.
$70.00
TV)/hour
Commercial use with
$125.00
light/hour
Each additional hour
Picnic shelter/day -
$130.00
Cornelia
Per day (4 hours or
Showmobile/day
$700.00
Athletic Fields - Residents
Only:
Per field - per day
$125.00
Per field - per hour
$42.00
Per field - per hour
$65.00
(with lights)
Arneson Acres Park/Terrace ROOM ONLY
Per hour, first hour
$42.00
Each additional hour
$32.00
up to 3 hours
Outdoor Hockey Rink
Per day (4 hours or
$135.00
more)
fee/participant
Arneson Acres Park/GAZEBO ONLY
1/2 day (6 hrs or less)
$32.00
Full day (over 6
$64.00
hours)
Park
Arneson Acres Terrace Room/GAZEBO:
Todd Park
Per day (4 hours or
$155.00
more)
Per hour, first hour
$60.00
Each additional hour
$32.00
up to 3 hours
$4.00
$8.00
Lawn Games
$12.00/hr $12.00/hr
Van Valkenburg/Courtney Fields
(Residents Only)
Per field/day
$155.00
includes building
Edina Athletic Associations
Field User
$8.00
fee/participant
Edina Hockey Association
Outdoor Hockey Rink
Field User
$8.00
fee/participant
Park Shelter Buildings (half-day)
Weber Park
$60.00
Cornelia School
$60.00
Park
Todd Park
$60.00
Walnut Ridge Park
$60.00
Park Shelter Buildings (full-day)
Weber Park $90.00
Cornelia School Park $90.00
Todd Park $90.00
Walnut Ridge Park $90.00
Rosland Park Pathway:
Per hour $55.00
Per day $210.00
PEGGY KELLY MEDIA ARTS STUDIOS
DO -IT YOURSELF HOURLY EQUIPMENT
SERVICES FEE RENTAL
Transfer movies to $18.00/ 35mm Slide
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RENTAL
$20.00
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video
$40.00
Projector
VHS tape or DVD disk
Pictures or slides to
$18.00/
VHS
$25.00
video (album)
$40.00
Camcorder
Audio Dubbing or
$14.00/
Overhead
Transfer
$40.00
Projector
$20.00
Digital Video Editing
$20.00/
Opaque
$25.00
$50.00
Projector
35mm Photo Copies
$12.00
16mm Movie
$30.00
NA
Projector
35mm Slide Copies
$12.00
Super 8mm
$30.00
NA
Projector with
sound
VHS Video Copies
$7.00
8mm Movie
$25.00
(up to 3 at one time)
Projector
Studio does it
$14.00
Foreign Conversion
$14.00
Lowell Light
$20.00
(PAL, SECAM)
Kit
Studio does it $21.00
Laminator/Heat Press NA Movie screen $5.00
Audio Cassette Dupl. $1.00/
copy
Customer provides blank cassettes (video and audio), film and lamination supplies.
* STUDIO COPYING%FRANSFERRING
PHOTO/VIDEO STUDIO RENTAL
Photo Studio - not staffed
COMPUTER OPEN STUDIO TIME
Macintosh G3 or Compaq 266 Mhz PC
(includes use of Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker and
Illustrator software with Epson Color Stylus
printing - prints purchased separately)
MEMBERSHIP
One day/one visit pass - $10.00
Annual Individual Membership (12 months)
Annual Family Membership (12 months)
EDINA SENIOR CENTER
FEES
Golf League Membership (Richards Golf Course)
55+ Softball League Membership (Van Valkenburg)
Volleyball League Membership
Bowling League Membership
Edina Senior Center Membership
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$20.00 member
non-members pay
add'1 daily access
fee
$12.00/hr.
non-members pay
an add'I $10.00
daily access fee
$15.00
$30.00
$40.00
$10.00
$35.00
NA
$10.00
$16.00
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Greeting Cards
Trips & Tours
Defensive Driving
Elder Learning Institute Classes
Dance Lessons (Square, Line & Tap)
Card Tournaments
Social Card Groups
Podiatrist
Community Educations
ROOM RENTAL
Fireside Room & Classrooms per hour - minimum 2
hours
Fireside Room & Classrooms per day
Gathering/GRANDVIEW Room per hour - minimum 2
hours
Gathering/GRANDVIEW Room per day
Wall Art Display Rental
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Television/VCR/DVD
Overhead Projector
Portable Screen
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
$1.00
$2.50
$19.00 4 hr. class
$24.00 8 hr. class
$17.00
15% of fee
$1.00/person
$.25 per person
per day
$1.00/Patient
$2.00/person per
class per day
$35.00
$135.00
$45.00
$185.00
15% of Sale
$10.00
$5.00
$5.00
*YEAR END FORECAST PRESENTED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by
Member Housh approving the Year End Forecast for 2004 as presented.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
PETITION RECEIVED REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK ON HALIFAX AVENUE BETWEEN
51sT AND 54TH STREETS Member Masica requested the petition request for sidewalk on
Halifax Avenue between 51St and 54th Streets removed from the consent agenda for further
information. Mr. Hughes said the petition was received on December 14, 2004, with the
normal response to acknowledge receipt of the petition and refer it to the Engineering
Department for processing as to feasibility. After the feasibility study is completed, it would
be presented to the Council. If the Council chose, a date for a public hearing would be set and
individual mailed notices are sent to property owners in the subject area. Engineer Houle
said the department has not begun the field work on the project and he believes that would
take approximately two months to complete.
Mr. Hughes noted that a couple letters have been received removing their signatures from
the petition as presented. He noted that if other letters are received removing their signatures
that would be taken into consideration during the engineering feasibility study.
Theresa Firletti, 5336 Halifax Avenue, commented that the proposed sidewalk is too
expensive and she questioned whether road reconstruction is even necessary. Mayor
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Maetzold again noted that no study has been done. Mr. Houle noted that the engineering
department would look at average daily trips on the roadway and determine if the project is
feasible.
Art Heim, 5205 Ridgewood Drive, said he owns property at 5101 Halifax. Sidewalks would:
1) need to be cleaned, 2) present a potential liability, 3) present parking concerns, 4) be
expensive, and 5) residents do not want them.
Mary Hassler, 5133 Halifax, said she signed petition but does not see the benefit of sidewalks.
She said the problem in the area is traffic and lack of traffic enforcement.
Linda Carlson, 5105 Halifax, voiced opposition to sidewalks and stated sidewalks would
diminish the charm of the area. She stated the problem is traffic speed and volume.
Randy Hassler, 5133 Halifax, inquired if the general consensus is that no one wants
sidewalks, is completing a study even necessary. Member Maetzold said the American way is
the ability to petition government for what they want. He added that the Council has
adopted a study on sidewalks for safety reasons and would install them wherever possible.
Sherry DuMond, 5033 Halifax, said completing the study does not seem necessary when the
majority of the residents do not want sidewalks. She said the problem is traffic speeds and
sidewalks create a false sense of security.
John Crist, 5324 Halifax Avenue, voiced his support of sidewalks and said they are the
'civilized' way to go. He said sidewalks would be a logical installation during the street
reconstruction.
Ted Allen, 5216 Halifax, said he not speaking for or against the merits of sidewalks but
requesting that street reconstruction not be done piecemeal.
Mr. Houle again stated that the engineering department would be doing a complete analysis
of the area.
Member Masica made a motion accepting a petition dated December 14, 2004, signed by 25
property owners requesting installation of sidewalk along Halifax Avenue between 51st
and 54th Streets and referring the petition to the Engineering Department for processing as
to feasibility. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
RIDGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION HOMEOWNERS Betsy Robinson, 5021 Ridge Road, said
there are 23 homes on Ridge Road and there are 23 signatures on the presented resolution
stating they do not want to be included in the City's re -pavement plan. She elaborated that
the road is not uniform and at some points is a country lane. One issue in the area is storm
water drainage and uneven elevations and residents have spent their own money to alleviate
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the problem. She suggested Ridge Road be removed from the re -pavement plan. Ridge Road
neighbors can work out the problems and maintain the essence of the road.
Engineer Houle said staff would analyze the presented resolution and present a feasibility
study. He added the issue could be before the Council in the spring.
Mayor Maetzold reminded the Council that recently a short street was before the Council for
re -surfacing and they were told that if the project were delayed, the price would only
increase in later years.
Salvador Mendoza, 5117 Ridge Road, voiced support of the neighborhood resolution. He
suggested Ridge Road be resurfaced not reconstructed and would allow water to drain
naturally and gravitate to catch basins. Mr. Mendoza said he wanted the Council to be aware
that the residents of Ridge Road would be taking a proactive approach to the project.
Ann Rutledge, 5116 Ridge Road, indicated she believed that at the Engineering informational
meeting that a decision would be reached at this meeting. Mr. Houle reiterated that the City
is about a month behind schedule and due in part because of the public's input on the
projects.
Ms. Robinson inquired when the issue would be on the agenda. Mayor Maetzold noted once
a hearing date is set, residents would receive notices.
No formal Council action was taken.
AUDITOR'S COMPLIANCE FORMS - PUBLIC OFFICERS' INTEREST IN CONTRACTS
Manager Hughes reminded the Council that the City has selected a new Auditor. He asked
that the Council sign Auditor's Compliance Forms, Public Officers' Interest in Contracts
forms that have been requested by Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and
Company, P.A. (MMKR).
No formal Council action was taken.
DATES TO CALENDAR Manager Hughes noted that an official recognition has been
planned for Mayor Maetzold and Council Member Kelly, at Braemar Club House on
Thursday, January 20, 2005, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Hughes indicated that a Work Session would be held at 5:30 P.M., January 18, 2005.
Mr. Hughes said a point in the Southdale Corridor Study has been reached for the Council
and the Planning Commission need to meet. He suggested Saturday, January 29, 2005, at the
Senior Center from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Maetzold declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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City Clerk.
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