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EDINA PARK BOARD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2005
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EDINA CITY HALL
AGENDA
*1. Approval of Tuesday, September 13, 2005, Park Board Meeting Minutes.
2. Buckthorn Management Presentation — Janet Larson.
*3. 2006 Fees and Charges.
*4. 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Plan.
5. Updates.
A. Gymnasium Construction.
B. Edina Youth Sports Taskforce.
6. Other.
7. Adjournment.
*These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action.
City Hall
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EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394
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Memo
To: Edina Park Board.
From: John Keprios, Director
Edina Park and Recreation Department
Date: November 1, 2005
Re: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2005, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF
REPORT.
Enclosed you should find the following items:
1. Monday, November 7, 2005, Park Board Agenda.
2. Tuesday, September 13, 2005, Park Board Minutes.
3. Revised Proposed 2006 Fees and Charges.
4. 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Plan.
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
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EDINA CITY HALL
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
The Monday, November 7, 2005, Park Board meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Edina City Hall. If you are unable to attend, please call either
Office Coordinator, Janet Canton, at 952-826-0435 or me at 952-826-0430.
BUCKTHORN MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION - JANET
LARSON
Upon recommendation from our Forester Tom Horwath, I have asked Janet Larson to
give the Park Board a presentation about a sensible management approach to controlling
buckthorn in public parks in an urban environment that is similar to Edina's park
system. Janet Larson is currently a Bloomington Park Board member who happens to
have an educational background and personal interest in Urban & Community Forestry.
She is also a Master Gardener and has extensive experience in woodland restoration and
forestry management.
In my view, the timing of this presentation is appropriate. At the October 4, 2005,
Council meeting, Dianne Plunkett Latham asked the Council to direct me to obtain bids
for the cost of doing a plan to restore Bredesen Park and Braemar Park. She suggested
that the parks be broken down into units of 25 acres or less and establish a management
plan that is tailored to each unit's needs. The units would then be prioritized and priced
so that the City Council could determine how much could be restored, and in what time
frame. Dianne's presentation pointed out that of Edina's 600 acres of infested parkland,
31% of it is in Bredesen Park and 43% of it is in Braemar Park.
If the Council directs staff to respond to this proposal, I would like to get the Park
Board's recommendation first, which is why I feel it is important to learn more about
how other communities are managing buckthorn.
No formal action is requested on this agenda item.
2006 FEES AND CHARGES
A proposed 2006 fees and charges schedule was previously mailed to you as part of the
October Park Board meeting packet. Since then, staff has made some revisions and
additions. I have added a fee for private rentals of the picnic shelters at Wooddale Park,
Sherwood Park, and Chowen Park. I am also suggesting that we begin to charge for the
reserved use of the Utley Park fire ring. Braemar Golf Course had two changes to their
original Dome pricing.
As shown in the enclosed proposed fees and charges for 2006, staff proposes a modest
increase for fees and charges mainly to keep pace with inflation and yet maintain
program and rental fees at an affordable but competitive level.
The enclosed proposed fees and charges for 2006 schedule shows increased fees in bold
print. If the fee is not new or different from the previous year, then the fee appears in
regular print.
According to City Code, the Park Board is asked to recommend fees and charges to the
City Council. The philosophy that has long been followed in the City of Edina is that
fees and charges are set at a level that accomplishes the following:
• Users pay their fair share of the costs associated with the programs and facilities
they use today and should not place that burden on future taxpayers (user fee based
philosophy).
• Keep programs and activities affordable to the maximum number of residents.
• Cover the costs associated with the activity or facility whenever possible.
• Find a way to allow all residents to participate in basic recreation programs
regardless of their ability to pay (i.e., Kenneth Rosland Scholarship Fund — Edina
Foundation).
In other words, we could probably charge higher fees and charges in some cases
without seeing a drop in participation, whereas, higher fees in other programs would see
significant drops in participation and/or rentals. I believe that it is important to keep in
mind our mission when establishing fees and charges. There is a reason why the private
sector does not offer a myriad of Art Centers. Art Centers are not a profitable business,
but are a highly valued service for communities. Some of our enterprise facilities make
a profit and some do not. We do our best to run an efficient business -like enterprise;
however, our mission is not to maximize profits.
Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
2006-2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
As shown on the enclosed CIP schedule, staff is recommending $988,000 worth of
capital improvement projects for 2006. In 2004, the City Council approved $92,000 to
replace the old Courtney Ball Fields maintenance building in 2005. We intentionally
chose not to spend the money this year because we felt it would make more sense to do
all of the Courtney Ball Fields renovation projects the same year.
As you will notice, I am also proposing to move the Alden Park playground equipment
replacement project and the Pamela Park batting cage project to 2007. I am also
suggesting that we upgrade our keyless entry system and key/core system in 2006.
I will explain the new off -leash dog park expenditure at the Park Board meeting. That
is a very new development that I have simply run out of time to explain in this Staff
Report.
The City Council approves the Capital Improvement Plan for only the following year.
The proposed 2007-2010 plans are listed simply as a planning tool and of course always
subject to change.
I recommend that the Park Board approve staff's recommendation for the proposed
2006 Capital Improvement Plan projects.
Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
UPDATES
Assistant Director Ed MacHolda and I will give the Park Board a verbal update on the
following items:
A. Gymnasium Construction.
B. Edina Youth Sports Taskforce.
No formal action is requested on this agenda item.
OTHER
This is also an opportunity for Park Board members and residents to address other
concerns.
EDINA PARK BOARD
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EDINA CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT: George Klus, Jeff Johnson, Linda Presthus, Todd Fronek, Jeff
Sorem, Karla Sitek, Ray O'Connell, Mike Damman, Mike Weiss
MEMBERS ABSENT: Andy Finsness
STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Janet Canton, Vince Cockriel, Donna
Tilsner
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim VanValkenburg, David Andreasen, Annie Glavan, Jim Grotz,
Alex Piazza, Blair Ransom, Weld Ransom, Germana Paterlini,
Steve Spellman, Jack Keegan, Helen Woelfel, Russelle Kimmel,
Bradley Benn, Martha Rice, Dianne Plunkett Latham, Dan Latham,
Gregg Bjork, Jill Brewer, Renae DeBates, Marcia Friedman, Bob
Dildine, Arden Aanestad, Edward Janiga, Al Alexander, Paul
Bastyr, Jean White, Paul Bearmon, Katie Meehan, Patti Ellingson-
Solheim, Bob Solheim
I. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 14, 2005 PARK BOARD MINUTES AND JULY 26,
2005 SPECIAL PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Linda Presthus MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 14, 2005 PARK BOARD
MINUTES AND THE JULY 26, 2005 SPECIAL PARK BOARD MINUTES. Mike
Damman SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED.
II. HURRICANE RELIEF BAND CONCERT REQUEST — BLAIR RANSOM
Blair Ransom, 5217 Abercrombie Drive, indicated that he is a student at Edina High
School and is a member of a band. He noted that two other band members are also with
him tonight. He explained that their plan is to put on a benefit concert at the Centennial
Lakes Centrum Building in light of the recent events in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.
He stated that the reason they are here is to request that the rental fee be waived because
the rental fee would be a significant dent in their donations. It was noted that the dates
they are hoping to have the concert would be either September 23rd or September 24th
Mr. Ransom stressed that 100% of the profits would be donated to the Red Cross. Mr.
O'Connell stated that he would like to commend and thank Mr. Ransom and his band
members for their message, it's very good.
Mr. Keprios asked Mr. Ransom how they plan to collect the money and are they going to
sell tickets or pass the hat. Mr. Ransom stated that they feel the most effective way to
collect money would be to ask for donations where they will have a table set up to collect
the donations. He explained that having a cover charge is a major turn-off for a lot of
kids and feels it would deter a lot of kids from coming. Mr. Keprios stated that the city
would need some assurance that the monies do in fact find their way to the Red Cross and
asked Mr. Ransom to follow up in writing the amount of donations that are collected.
Mr. Ransom noted that they will have a group of people collecting the donations and
writing down names and amounts to which he will present it to Mr. Keprios once the
concert is over.
Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that he has discussed this with the Centennial
Lakes Manager Tom Shirley to which he totally supports this and thinks it's a great idea.
He stated that there will be no out-of-pocket expenses for the city because basically what
they are asking for is to waive the rental fee.
Linda Presthus MOVED TO WAIVE THE FEE FOR SEPTEMBER 23RD OR 24TH FOR
THE HURRICAN RELIEF BAND CONCERT. Karla Sitek SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
III. YOUTH SPORTS PRESENTATION — PAUL BEARMON
Mr. Klus informed the Park Board that Paul Bearmon, an Edina resident, would like to
give a presentation and talk briefly about some of his beliefs when it comes to youth
sports and what he is doing to promote these youth athletics.
Paul Bearmon, 4526 Arden Avenue, gave a prepared speech presentation (see attached
prepared speech).
Dr. Bearmon stated that the reason he is here tonight is because he really doesn't know
where else to go. He noted that if you go back 30 or 40 years it was Park and Recreation
that manned the youth programs. However, in many of the suburban areas associations
were given that control and at some level it did make sense because it was a way of
saving money and maybe a way of hopefully giving the community a little more input,
but now the problem has become one of supervision. There's nobody watching these
programs. For example, let's say basketball is going to not give a team 12 hours but
instead six. No one is going to object because if a parent objects their kid is going to
become blacklisted. Dr. Bearmon noted that what he is asking the Park Board to do is
take a look at this issue and the way it's evolving.
Mr. Fronek indicated that he coaches football and thinks football is good in the sense that
the coaches come up with four equal teams for all of the grade levels. There's no
traveling or elite team and asked Dr. Bearmon if he has looked at how the other
associations work. Dr. Bearmon replied that he doesn't have the knowledge of how all of
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the other associations work in Edina. However, football does seem to be doing it
correctly or at least a lot better than everyone else and that's one of the reasons why kids
stay with football. Mr. Fronek pointed out that the high school football coach said it
himself the number one reason that kids quit sports is because they are either put in the
wrong position or they are put at the bottom of the line. Therefore, if they can do
something as a Park Board then he thinks it should be their duty to do that. Dr. Bearmon
pointed out that the notion that somehow evolved among the people running these
associations is to start out with a large broad group e.g. 200 kids and try to end up with
20 with the hope that those 20 will eventually give Edina a good high school team. He
noted that what they should do is start with a large group of kids and keep those kids as
long as they can. He noted that if the majority of kids are being told in 5tn, 6" and 7'
grade that you're just not cutting it is atrocious. He stated that he is not talking about
high school kids because it's tough enough telling a 14 or 15 year-old that they don't
make a team. Dr. Bearmon indicated if you look at basketball for example, if you look at
the discrepancy of hours given to one group versus the other you have to ask the question
why this is happening especially when these are public facilities.
Ms. Presthus indicated that she thinks Dr. Bearmon brings up some very valid points,
however, there are several levels and layers of playing and she is not exactly sure what
Dr. Bearmon is asking for because she is hearing a mix of two things. The issues seem to
be having kids get cut from an elite team and the psychological effects versus the playing
time. She pointed out that by definition house leagues are typically less of a time
commitment and less playing time because that is what the people desire and people who
want a more intense and involved curriculum go to the traveling teams. Ms. Presthus
asked Dr. Bearmon if he is questioning the Park Board in the allocation of time and if he
feels that the associations don't give equal time to the traveling and house league because
she will argue there is a reason for that. Dr. Bearmon replied that perhaps he didn't quite
clarify what he is trying to say. He stated that first there is no supervision so there isn't
anyone who has the understanding of kid's growth and development. Second, he agrees
that there are plenty of people who prefer not having the intensity that traveling programs
require. However, his point is if 200 kids try out for a traveling team and only 20 make
it, of the 180 kids who were cut, he's sure there are a fair number of kids who would
prefer not to travel but he is concerned about the kids who want to travel and are cut. He
stressed that again he is not talking about the 14 and 15 year-olds.
Dr. Bearmon gave an example by explaining that three years ago there was a traveling
baseball team for 10 year-olds which is absurd because what happened is a large number
of kids were discouraged early on and felt they weren't as good as their peers. He noted
that if you tell kids when they are 10 or 11 years old they aren't good enough it will have
some pretty potent effects on them. Dr. Bearmon pointed out that since then the baseball
program has changed and is now a whole lot more inclusive. He explained that because
the associations have no supervision they can change overnight because they are always
getting a different group of people on the boards and there are no rules that they have to
adhere to because no one is overseeing what they are doing. Currently the groups are
whoever is on the board and they are not responsible to the Park Board and they are not
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responsible to the public at large. Therefore, they can do whatever they want and that is
definitely a problem.
Mr. Klus thanked Dr. Bearmon for making the Park Board aware of what he is concerned
with in youth sports today. He noted that this could possibly be an agenda item in the
future to discuss. Dr. Bearmon asked that on the agenda he would like to ask the
question does the Park Board take the responsibility or do they ask someone else to.
IV. ACCESS TO GYM FACILITIES POLICY
Mr. Klus indicated that they are going to talk about the proposed gym facilities policy
which is very similar to the Park Board's Access to Field Facilities Policy. Mr. Klus read
the "Athletic Association's Relationship with The Park Board and the Park and
Recreation Staff'. (See attached). He noted this was put together many years ago and he
felt it would be good to review before they get into a discussion on just what the Park
Board's relationship is with the athletic associations.
Mr. Keprios stated that he thinks the philosophy in general is that the Park Board's views
from day one is that they support these independently incorporated athletic associations
in whatever way they can to make them successful in a manner that best serves the
community at large. He added that they do this at an arms length. Mr. Keprios stated
that he disagrees with what Dr. Bearmon said earlier about there being no supervision
because he thinks they have a great system that is run by very good people. He
commented that some people don't agree with the traveling system but that's the way the
world is today and that's the way youth sports are organized across the country. Mr.
Keprios noted that the "Athletic Association's Relationship with The Park Board and
Park and Recreation Staff' was written on November 8, 1977 by the Park Board. He
stated that in his staff report he tried to explain how he has viewed the relationship
between the city, staff and youth athletic associations in the past. Mr. Keprios indicated
that since the creation of the youth athletic associations both staff and the Park Board
have attempted to let these independent organizations make their own program decisions
without an overwriting veto vote of the city or staff. Mr. Keprios explained that staff has
long been actively involved in giving these associations professional advice that is in
keeping with the long standing philosophy of the city. When a youth athletic association
makes a decision that is grossly contrary to the cities defined guidelines and philosophy
then the city's leverage really is to deny access to facilities and deny any city
administrative and/or clerical services. He noted that as they see it that's the extent of the
city's power. Mr. Keprios explained several years ago a group of parents who did not
like the way the baseball association had organized their program, which was contrary to
the previous year, because instead of developing teams based by neighborhood they
developed it by ability and felt that was a better program for the kids. However, this
group of parents disagreed and they took the issue all the way from Park Board to the
City Council to which the City Council's final decision was they are not going to tell the
associations how to run their programs.
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Mr. Keprios pointed out that when youth athletic associations rely on the Park Board and
City Council to solve their problems that could otherwise be resolved by volunteer board
members the associations stand to risk an outcome that they might not like. In addition,
they stand the risk of losing volunteers by taking away their authority to make their own
program decisions by dictating what they must do.
Mr. Fronek asked Mr. Keprios if he meets with the association presidents every year and
asked if they as a Park Board could provide some expertise and reiterate some of the
guidelines to help the associations make some commitments to what is best for the
community. Mr. Keprios replied that as staff they try to pull all of the presidents together
twice a year to discuss mutual issues. They all have many of the same issues and they do
a lot of problem solving as well as share a lot of information to which a lot of great ideas
come out of it. Mr. Keprios stated that he thinks it would be very appropriate for the Park
Board to invite the presidents to a Park Board meeting to enter into a dialog and discuss
some of the things that Dr. Bearmon brought up today because those are good issues.
At this time Mr. Klus opened the meeting to the public.
Annie Glavan, 7124 Glouchester Avenue, indicated that she was a girls house basketball
coach for two years and last year was a 4th grade coach in the girls traveling association.
Ms. Glavan indicated her background includes: a collegiate all-American in volleyball as
well as played professional volleyball, runs basketball camps and volleyball camps
around the state of Minnesota and Wisconsin for the last ten years and helps out with the
University of Minnesota volleyball camps. She noted her point to this is she has been
coaching and doing this for quite a while.
Ms. Glavan explained to the Park Board what has been happening with the girls
basketball program over the last two to three months. She indicated that last year was the
first year that the Edina Girls Traveling Basketball Association (now known as EGBA)
wanted to start a 4th grade traveling team to which her daughter played on that team and
she was the coach. She explained that it was a very relaxed scheduled to which they
practiced one night a week and played in two tournaments. The cost for each player was
$55.00 to $70.00 and everyone went home happy.
Ms. Glavan pointed out that this year her daughter is now in 5th grade and everything
changes. Her daughter now has two choices: she can play in the Edina Girls Athletic
Association House Basketball League (EGAA) which costs $70.00 and they play 16
games with maybe one or two practices. She stated in her opinion that's not good
because there's really no development learning process which is needed to develop
basketball players. Ms. Glavan noted that the other option is to play traveling in the
EGBA where the starting fee is $450.00 and an extra $100.00 if you don't have a uniform
to which they practice two nights a week and play in ten weekend tournaments.
However, for her family and for 20 other families that doesn't work because as a family
they can't commit to that schedule, time and dollar amount. Therefore, house is not
enough to develop basketball, it's more of a social setting and traveling is too much at the
4th, 5th and 6th grade level. Ms. Glavan noted that she made a proposal to EGAA and
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asked for more practice time and asked that they practice one night a week and play a
game the next because they need to develop skills otherwise kids are going to quit.
However, EGAA felt they couldn't provide that. She stated that she then went to EGBA
and proposed that they provide an intermediate level league within each grade level. The
kids could practice one night a week and play in two to three tournaments and the costs
would dramatically decrease to $120.00 with volunteer coaches. However, they were
unable to do that. Therefore, she pulled 20 girls whom she has coached over the last two
years, whom have already paid, to play for the Edina Sting which is this third association.
She stressed that she is just a parent who wants her daughter to have an opportunity to
play basketball at a lesser reduced schedule, it's that plain and simple. She added that as
a matter of fact most of these girls wouldn't make a traveling team. However, as parents
and families they don't want to play house because they are not getting the instruction
they need to better themselves and traveling is too much of a commitment. Ms. Glavan
informed the Park Board that Karla Young, who was unable to be here tonight, is an Stn
grade coach who has the same issues and that together they have formed an association
which has a board and by-laws and are recognized by the Minnesota Youth Athletic
Services, however, they are not recognized by the Park Board and therefore gym time and
equal access is what has brought her here tonight.
Ms. Glavan indicated that she has spoken to Mr. Keprios, Ms. Tilsner and Mr. MacHolda
as well as numerous other people about how they as a group of taxpaying families in
Edina get a basketball experience that is equal to the ones that are provided to EGAA and
EGBA. The City is not meeting the needs of all of the families. Therefore, she is asking
the Park Board for gym time. She stated that she knows there's a crunch this year and
they don't have gyms but all she is looking for is some available gym time at the same
rate as everyone else and doesn't see why they shouldn't be allowed to get that. She
stressed that she is not asking for prime times but is asking for a gym in Edina at the
same rate as the other associations, it's that plain and simple.
Ms. Glavan informed the Park Board that she has talked to Mr. Bjork and she is planning
on going back to EGBA next year and working out a plan where they can have different
levels, however, this year it doesn't work because of the gyms. She stated that she is
asking for this year only. Ms. Glavan commented there are four different places where
girls can play basketball; EGAA, EGBA, Edina Boys Basketball Association (EBA) and
the Sting. She noted this is crazy and suggested everyone come together and make one
association that would have divisions and make it a one stop shop for all parents and have
different levels and make everyone happy.
Patti Ellingson-Solheim, 4901 Lantana Lane, indicated that she is also part of the Sting
Association and has a daughter in the 8th grade and is on Karla Young's team. She stated
that they have the same issues as Ms. Glavan's team in that they wanted to play less
tournaments and work harder on the fundamentals. She indicated that they had a
schedule just like other teams for gym time and they had a successful season and were
never in the same tournaments as the EGBA. She stated that they had already been
working on signing up for tournaments for this year when two weeks ago they were told
they are not going to get gym time. She indicated that they felt if they would have been
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told about this sooner they would have had more time to work with because now with
sign-ups going on they are now under pressure that they are going to have to go through
the whole system of getting back into the traveling program.
Ms. Ellingson-Solheim pointed out that last year when it was a 7th grade team they didn't
need a whole gym every time they practiced because a lot of times they only worked on
half-court drills. Therefore, maybe they could come up with a system of splitting up the
gyms for one night a week. She noted that there are more ways to share the gyms so that
everybody can have an opportunity to play basketball in Edina because right now they are
limiting kids. She commented that by having the Edina Sting it probably gave more kids
in the Edina system time to play basketball as well as they probably didn't have to make
cuts in the EGBA. Ms. Ellingson- Solheim stressed that it's really important to have as
many kids in the program as they can because they need to encourage kids and stay
connected with them in as many ways as they can.
Dr. Bearmon asked why the Sting program shouldn't supersede the basketball program
that's currently established. In other words, what they're talking about is exactly the kind
of values and concerns that should be a concern to everybody in this community. It
would seem to him that the Park Board may want to reconsider who's calling the shots on
how basketball is being run. The girls in this program are being told they can't even have
access to the gyms. He stressed again that the associations are not elected and is not
responsive to anybody except themselves and therefore maybe they should be given
priority but that's a decision that the Park Board needs to make.
Mr. Fronek indicated that he is a little confused and asked if someone would clarify how
the whole relationship works. Ms. Glavan explained that EGAA is the house league for
girls in grades 2 through 9. The EGBA is the traveling program and up until this year
was for 5th through 8th graders. However, this year they are providing basketball for 1St
through 8th graders. The Edina Sting has two girls basketball teams, one is for a
combination 5th/6th grade girls and the other is for 8th grade. Lastly there is the EBA
which allows girls to play during the winter and offers both house and traveling.
Gregg Bjork, 6605 Field Way, indicated that he is currently the President of EGBA and
has a 7th grade daughter in the program. He noted that previous to that he was a member
and president of EBA and therefore has been part of the Edina basketball community for
10 years. He stated that there are approximately 1,600 boys and girls within the City of
Edina who are provided services through EGAA, EGBA and EBA. He explained that
most of the kids in the EBA say they are looking for a one to two night a week
commitment, they are not looking for the traveling experience, therefore, with 1,000 kids
in EBA 880 of them are in the house league and most of that is by choice. Mr. Bjork
indicated that he is somewhat confused because he met with some members of the Sting
last week and it was his understanding that most of those girls have re-registered into the
EGBA for 8th grade this year. Therefore, he was a little taken aback in terms of the Sting
because he thought that was no longer an issue. He noted that he didn't prepare any
comments tonight other than the policies that he thinks they are putting into place. He
noted that one policy deals with access to the gyms and the other deals with the resources
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that the city is going to put forth in order to support different associations. Mr. Bjork
pointed out that one concern he has as a member of the community is that if any group of
people can get together and demand services from the city just because they're Edina
residents and give them equal treatment to organizations who are putting on programs for
1,500 kids. He commented that over the course of the last 15 years between the school
and the city they are not only providing services for the kids but they've also made
significant contributions back to the community.
Mr. Bjork indicated that with 1,500 kids in the basketball program you are never going to
get 100% satisfaction. He noted that the EGBA and EBA always send out a satisfaction
survey and this year EGBA scored a 4.3 out of a 5 point scale on overall satisfaction and
he believes 84% of FBA participants were either satisfied or very satisfied with the
program. He stated that EGBA is responsible to the community and is an open board and
they welcome anyone who wants to be a part of the board and meetings are open and
anyone is allowed to attend. He commented that he honestly believes that there is plenty
of opportunity for anyone who wants to approach the board with good ideas and be a part
of it that there is opportunity for them to do that.
Mr. Bjork stated that Ms. Glavan is right in that they've talked about the need for a
winter time basketball experience for the girls who don't want traveling. He indicated
that he respects the fact that there are 20 girls that Ms. Glavan has put together but
candidly if you ask him he thinks that's the tip of the iceberg. He noted that as a
community based program and what he's explained in order for him to have this 5th grade
team he can't just do it for 20 girls, he has to open it up to the community as a whole.
Therefore, the 20 now turns into 60, 70, 80, etc., and then what about the 6th, 7th and 8th
graders. He stressed that it's not about finding a space for 20 girls, its finding space for
potentially 300 to 400 girls who want to have that same type of opportunity in the winter
time. Mr. Bjork commented that with the gym space at South View being out of
commission this year they have already been informed they can expect significant
interruptions of service at the high school because of the construction. It's going to be a
nightmare for scheduling gyms just to support the existing programs let alone expand it to
another 200 or 300 individuals.
Mr. Klus asked Mr. Bjork if he is concerned about the number of girls who would sign up
for this and how would they handle it, wouldn't that significantly reduce the number of
participants that are already in other programs or would new girls be coming in. Mr.
Bjork replied he's not sure how that would work out because they made it very clear that
this is a winter program and not a fall program. Their program does not start until the
EGAA basketball season is completed. EGBA is the "in -season sport" for the basketball
so all of their policies are about winter basketball so they are not trying to take over as
much as provide those winter type opportunities so it's a supplement to and not a
replacement of EGAA.
Mr. Bjork indicated that the second thing is the policies that were put forth by the school
and by the city are actually policies that have been in place for some time, this is not a
new thing within the last couple of weeks or months. The policies associated with the
school board as it relates to access to the gyms provides access to any community
organization and there is a prioritization that occurs.
Ms. Presthus stated that when she was involved in the EBA there were different levels of
traveling under one umbrella for example there would be an A, B and C team. The "C"
team played three tournaments and the "A" team play ten tournaments and it was
evaluated by grade and by what the desire was as well as the number of participants. Ms.
Presthus asked if the girls basketball does this or has the policy changed. Mr. Bjork
explained that they go into it with a target of what they think they are going to have for
the number of participants and number of teams as well as where those levels will be. If
it happens that there is a smaller number of teams then they will have to retrench and
make a different decision. He stated that it's not a pre -decision but is based on who
shows up to try -outs, what the kids are capable of doing and what the parents are
interested and willing to do. However, as part of making a policy up front by saying they
are going to carve this out before try -outs are even done, teams are even selected and the
number of kids who try -out are determined is hard to do. Mr. Bjork commented that last
year they tried to provide that for the fourth graders and they are providing that for the
fourth graders again this year. However, this was an introduction to traveling basketball
versus traveling basketball. Ms. Presthus asked isn't this the same thing they are asking
to do right now to which Mr. Bjork replied it is. However, he believes if there was the
opportunity to open it up to the community and they advertised it to all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8'
graders he believes that there would be enough demand that it would overflow and
overpower them.
Renae DeBates, 5712 Bernard Place, EGAA board member and basketball sports director
indicated that EGAA has a house league fall program that is a recreational program as
well as they do skills development. She noted that EGAA basketball has been around for
27 years and noted that this year there are approximately 310 girls in the program from
grades 2 through 9. She indicated that their mission is to educate children in skills, rules
and strategy of sports which they will carry through into adulthood. They are not a
training ground for traveling basketball and their focus isn't on skills development to get
girls into the traveling program. She pointed out that it's an all inclusive program to
anyone who wants to play basketball. Ms. DeBates commented that during the past two
years they've received a lot of feedback from Ms. Glavan as well as other parents who
are aligned with Ms. Glavan regarding their skills development. She explained that in
response to that feedback they formed a task force last spring which included Ms.
Glavan, Ms. Tilsner, several parent coaches, a couple of EGAA board members and
referees who brainstormed ways to strengthen their skills development. Ms. DeBates
indicated that they also met separately with Mr. Bjork and his group not necessarily
related to their skills development but that was part of the discussion. She commented
that EGAA does recognize that there is room for improvement in their skills
development. However, their coaches are volunteers and they do not have to have
training in basketball. Ms. DeBates indicated that one of the biggest recommendations
was one of Ms. Glavan's which was to form a coach mentor program where they would
recruit coach mentors that would work with their volunteer coaches for the first three or
four practices or events. It was decided that the coach mentors would meet ahead of
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time with the referee representatives and they would come up with common ground,
common rules and common skills that would be taught through these mentors to the
different parent coaches in an actual event situation so it would not involve additional
time from their parent coaches as far as their time commitment. Ms. DeBates indicated
that they were very excited about the recommendation and brought it before the EGAA
board which was approved and they were ready to go. She stated that at that point in
time she had Ms. Glavan's commitment that she would be a coach mentor as well as she
would help them recruit coach mentors. Ms. DeBates explained that she's not quite sure
what happened but she received an e-mail in June from Ms. Glavan that she was not able
to make that commitment and quite frankly didn't have the resources to pull it all
together.
Ms. DeBates stated that what EGAA is trying to accomplish is they are trying to focus on
their skills development and they want to work with the EGBA and with any parent
volunteers to help develop and improve their skills development. Ms. DeBates
commented that she doesn't think they are the program where an intermediate traveling
basketball program would exist because they are not about developing girls into a
traveling program. Ms. DeBates stressed that EGAA does believe they know how to run
a house league recreational program, they've been doing it for 27 years and they've got
great participation.
Mr. Fronek asked Ms. DeBates if they have had any trouble with gym space in the fall.
Ms. DeBates replied that at one time they were a winter program but they gave up that
winter time slot because of gym space issues but they would love to have that winter time
slot back for their house program.
Ms. DeBates indicated that the main point is they need to all work together. They are
about fostering the love of sports for all skill levels and she would love to work with Ms.
Glavan to improve EGAA's program.
Bob Solheim, 4901 Lantana, stated that he thinks it's important for everyone not to lose
focus on what this is all about which it's about parents who love their children and who
want to provide a values driven program for their children. He noted that they have their
children's best interest at heart and that is why they are here tonight.
Mr. Klus asked Dick Ward, President of EBA, how many girls currently are involved in
boys basketball and what do you think the reasoning is for joining boy's basketball. Mr.
Ward replied that this year that number maty be significantly different than past years. He
explained that the EBA is for 1 st through 9t graders and it is predominately boys who
participate to which they have approximately 1,000 participants. He noted that they have
had a lot of girls playing at the 3r and 4th grade level and a few at the 5th grade level and
the main reason those girls sign up is because there is no other opportunity to play house
basketball in the winter in Edina. Mr. Ward stated that they do run a traveling program
for boys in grades 5 through 8 and typically the number of participants is anywhere from
130 to 150 depending on the number of teams they field as well as the interest and
demand in that program. Mr. Klus asked Mr. Ward if these are girls who really want to
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play recreation basketball versus travel to which Mr. Ward replied that he thinks it's a
combination of interest in continuing to play in a recreation league but they also want to
get better in a sport they like.
Mr. Ward stated that like the other associations EBA does a great job serving the
community at large and they serve a broad base of needs of the community and have a
comprehensive program. He noted that they are trying to serve all of the kids and not just
10 or 20 kids at a time. He indicated that not everyone is going to necessarily agree with
that or care for that but that's their goal. He added that the associations certainly need to
have the authority and responsibility to continue to run their programs.
Ms. Presthus asked Mr. Ward if all of the traveling teams have the same commitments to
which Mr. Ward replied they generally all have the same number of tournaments.
However, last year they started to take 5t" graders into the traveling program but they did
not hold try -outs or evaluations for this grade. He stated that they played in two to three
tournaments the first half of the year so that they could get a feel for it and added that
some parents did exit the program at that time because it was too much. The second half
of the year they held a more specific evaluation to which they then went on to play in five
or six tournaments. Mr. Ward pointed out that the kids who try -out for traveling and
don't make a team doesn't mean that there aren't other resources available for them to
continue to play basketball at some level. Mr. Ward informed the Park Board that the
EBA purchases approximately 100 hours of open gym time which is not used for games,
practices or traveling, but is strictly used as open gym. He noted that is their biggest
block of gym time that's available for kids to play. Ms. Presthus asked if girls are
welcomed to attend to which Mr. Ward replied a lot of girls do come and play so the girls
definitely benefit from it.
Mr. Ward informed the Park Board that a lot of parents take advantage of the private
sector resources such as Minnesota Development Basketball. Mr. Ward stressed that they
can't be everything to everyone because they don't have the resources.
Mr. Fronek asked Mr. Ward if he thinks the EBA would be significantly hindered if they
did put the Sting program on the priority list and they were on equal plane as EBA for
one year. Mr. Ward replied that right now there is no more gym time especially with the
shortage of gyms this year. Also, given the growth in their program and the continued
interest in the girls program they are going to be full. He stated that if the gyms had more
users it would definitely cramp their program. Ms. Glavan pointed out that if her girls
couldn't play for the Sting they would be in the EGBA so there would still be the same
number of kids looking for the same amount of gym space. Those kids are not going
away so it's the same as far as she is concerned.
Ms. Klus asked Ms. Tilsner if she knows how much gym time the Jr. Olympic volleyball
is looking for in the winter months. Ms. Tilsner replied that they have five teams and are
looking for an hour to an hour and a half per team once a week during the winter season.
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Katie Meehan, 5229 Hollywood Road, indicated that she knows the gyms at OLG sit
empty a lot of time and wondered if the city were to approach some of these private
institutions and offer to pay for some space to get you through this tough stretch it would
be a win, win for both sides.
Linda Presthus MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC PART OF THE DISCUSSION.
Mike Damman SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Johnson stated that he likes the idea of sharing a court for practices because in
hockey they do it all the time and it works. Also, he knows that a lot of churches have
courts and maybe that's another option to look into. He noted that with the crunch they
are going to have for the next 1 %2 years it's going to be difficult finding gym space.
However, he doesn't see it being a problem two years down the road. Mr. Johnson asked
Mr. MacHolda what are the hours that are used right now at the school gymnasiums. Mr.
MacHolda replied that typically they use the gyms starting at 6:00 pm and ending at
10:00 pm. He pointed out that Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are booked solid and
have therefore now moved part of EBA to Friday nights in order to free up some
additional time for traveling during the week and Saturday mornings. Mr. MacHolda
explained that the only days they stay away from are Wednesday nights for religious
education and Sundays. Mr. Klus asked aren't Wednesday nights used for the adult
programs to which Mr. MacHolda replied two gymnasiums are used for adult basketball
and two gymnasiums are used for adult volleyball on Wednesday nights, however, they
are not filling all of the gyms. Mr. Johnson commented that for this year during the
crunch they may need to start using gymnasiums on Wednesday nights.
Mr. Weiss indicated that having been on both the EFA board and EBA board as well as a
Park Board member he knows it is a very difficult task to please all constituents, if 85%
to 90% of the people are satisfied then he thinks they are doing a very good job. He
noted that he doesn't know that there is an easy answer to this but they do need to think
about the 200 kids and not the 20. He noted that he thinks they have to make time for
those who follow the guidelines and you either participate within those guidelines or you
need to go elsewhere.
Mr. Klus commented that one option they have for the Sting is to add them into the
priorities somewhere and if there is space available they can have it. Ms. Sitek asked is
there space available to which Mr. MacHolda replied he doesn't think there will be. Ms.
Sitek responded that she doesn't necessarily think they can make that decision if they
don't know that. Mr. Klus commented that another option they could look at is to do
something like they did with baseball a few years ago where the Park Board gave a group
of people a field if it was available for one year only. As he remembers they did not get
first choice but they had a choice.
Mr. Fronek asked if he were to want to have a tea party he would not be allowed to use
gymnasium space? Mr. Keprios replied that under this policy the associations that they
provide services to would have first priority access and any gym time left over would be
returned to the school district.
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Ms. Presthus indicated that they set a precedence on this a couple of years ago with
baseball to which they were in the same situation and Park Board granted them a one
years grace so they could work out their problems and go back under one umbrella. She
noted this is an option for them to consider and it wouldn't change the overall policy
because it would be for one specific incident.
Mr. Sorem commented that he likes Mr. Johnson's idea of sharing the courts for practice.
He noted that he thinks it could become a bigger issue if they don't let the Sting play.
Also, Ms. Sitek brought up a good point is there even space for them to start with because
that would be important to know. At this point he just doesn't know.
Mr. Damman stated that he believes the priorities that they have here in front of them and
the guidelines should stay the way they are. He noted that he would like to see the
athletic association volunteer boards come up with a workable plan for groups like the
Sting. He commented that he doesn't think this is something the Park Board should be
involved in because they really don't want to duplicate services and feels it's not their
duty to step in at this point.
Ms. Sitek indicated that giving the Sting a one year grace period seems to make the most
sense because it sounds like they are working on a plan to be under one umbrella next
year.
Mr. Fronek commented that he agrees with Mr. Damman in that this seems to be solely
an association issue and if the kids did indeed go to EGBA they would need to
accommodate them. However, it seems they have had some differences in figuring that
out and noted for the record that they should maybe revisit the associations that the Park
Board recognizes and supports. He stated that he does think the Park Board needs to stay
at an arms length but this way the associations are forced to work for the greater good
rather than trying to split off. He noted that it appears to him that something can be
worked out. Mr. Fronek pointed out that it seems to him that this is totally an association
issue and is maybe coming in on Park Board's arms length duties.
Mr. Klus stated that he is in agreement with Ms. Presthus in that they are still not meeting
the needs of the girls who are in the Sting and maybe they should give them a one year
deal. If there is gym time left over after the priorities have scheduled their time then
again he thinks they should offer that time to the Sting before it goes back to the school.
Again, this would only be for one year because he doesn't want to keep revisiting this
every year. Mr. Klus stated that they need to look at what's best for the girls because if
they have different needs this year and there is court time available then we ought to
allow them to use it but at the same time it's a one year deal.
Mr. O'Connell entertained a motion for a priority 3 for somebody like the Sting for this
year but only use it as a temporary deal.
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Mr. Weiss asked when a group of parents from the EBA finds out about this and next
month comes in with their 20 kids how do we handle that. He stressed that he has a great
concern about granting exceptions because once you grant an exception you will start the
pathway that you do grant exceptions.
Mr. Keprios explained that back when the baseball issue occurred it was the first time the
Park Board staff had to deal with that type of issue so they learned as they went. He
noted that the way they reacted to that was they were asked to draft a policy that
addressed those who were independently incorporated athletic associations in the city.
However, what they neglected to do is state that only these youth athletic associations
that forms and meet those guidelines will have priority access. He pointed out that is
how that baseball group was able to have that priority for one year. Mr. Keprios
commented that the city attorney has advised them that they do have the legal right if it's
for the community benefit to recognize one group for each sport. That does include that
house leagues can be separate from traveling leagues because they are separate sports in
that they have a differentiation fees for the fields which are in place. Mr. Keprios stated
that the issue that the Park Board is addressing tonight isn't to determine whether the
Sting program is worthy and valid, although he's sure they are great people and it's a
great program. What is before the Park Board is a policy for the greater good to take
from here on out. He asked the Park Board if for example they would be ready if another
group wanted to start up a separate men's club at Braemar or a football group wants to
start up a new football group and have equal access. Mr. Keprios pointed out that he
thinks they are going to start seeing more and more of this because he feels the customers
are becoming a little more demanding. They want it their way and.if they don't like
something they're going to go out and form it on their own. He noted that other
communities are experiencing this as well. Therefore, what is being recommended by
staff is the policy as it's drafted. He indicated that's not to say that everyone else does
not have the opportunity for gym time because any gym time that's left over will be given
back to the school. He stated the only problem with that is they don't know what's going
to be left. Mr. Klus asked instead of giving the hours back to the school district why not
offer it to other people within the community. Mr. Keprios replied because that's a
service they are not going to provide because it's the school's decision to determine what
the fee would be. He added that they are very fortunate right now in that the school is
only charging the city $6.00 an hour. Mr. Klus asked if they typically return some hours
to the school to which Mr. MacHolda replied that it's very doubtful that they will be
returning any time to the school.
Mr. Klus asked Ms. Glavan if she has talked to the schools about getting gym space to
which she replied yes and she received the same answer as Mr. MacHolda's.
Mr. Fronek asked if he is correct in that Ms. Glavan, Mr. Bjork and Mr. Ward cannot
come to an agreement. Ms. Glavan replied that the simple solution this year would be her
20 girls go back into their program and play at a reduced schedule, however, they have
not come to that agreement because Mr. Bjork feels if he offers that to her 20 kids then he
has to offer it to everyone.
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Mr. Weiss noted that just to clarify if a group is not a priority 1, 2, 3 and falls outside of
the Edina Park Board jurisdiction then they need to go to the school in an independent
negotiation. Mr. Keprios replied yes, the request needs to go to the school.
Ray O'Connell MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PRIORITY USE OF EDINA SCHOOL
DISTRICT'S GYMNASIUMS AND RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES TO BE
ACCEPTED AS WRITTEN.
Mike Weiss SECONDED THE MOTION.
Ms. Presthus asked if the Sting is a non-profit organization to which it was noted yes.
Mr. Klus indicated that he wants to say that he's not feeling good about leaving kids out.
He understands the gym issue and he's glad to know that for the future the associations
are going to be dealing with that issue and is hopeful that a year from now the issue will
be solved. However, that doesn't help for this year. Mr. Klus noted that he still would
like to see a different priority for this group because if the city has time that they are not
giving back to the school and nobody wants that time then he thinks that any group that
meets the criteria of these guidelines should be allowed to go in and vie for that time. He
commented that if the city doesn't have that gym time then they already know they can
go back to the school and get it. Ms. Presthus asked Mr. Klus if he would suggest
having a fourth priority for those who don't fit into the first three but meet all of the
requirements within the guidelines. Mr. Klus replied that he would feel more
comfortable with that if they are electing as a city to keep gym time. Mr. Klus stated that
there is a motion on the floor and he would ask for an amendment that would include this
group under a fourth priority if they are going to keep gym time and not use it.
Mr. O'Connell indicated that he thinks what they've heard is that all they are trying to do
with this amendment is satisfy a one year problem. What is listed on the draft will satisfy
all of the other questions so he doesn't feel there needs to be an amendment the way it's
written at this point. The way it's written at this point satisfies what they need to
accomplish tonight.
Mr. Klus stated that there is a motion on the table "TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF
THE PROPOSED ACCESS TO GYM FACILITIES POLICY AS WRITTEN"
IN FAVOR: Mike Damman, Mike Weiss, Ray O'Connell, Todd Fronek, Jeff Sorem, Jeff
Johnson
OPPOSED: Karla Sitek, Linda Presthus, George Klus
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Klus thanked everyone for their discussion and noted that it is very much
appreciated.
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V. UPDATES
A. Todd Park Hocked — Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that a week ago
the City Council again brought up for discussion the Todd Park hockey rink under
concerns of the council. He noted that they voted 3 to 2 to direct staff to find a
portable hockey board system that they feel is going to work best. Mr. Keprios
pointed out that to purchase a new portable board systems would cost
approximately $22,000 to $28,000. He noted that he plans to research other
potential options.
B. Braemar Athletic Field Development - Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that
the Braemar Athletic field is now basically complete. He noted that there are a
couple of punch items left on the list including some washed out sod and asphalt.
Mr. Keprios stated that it was a great project and it's going to be one of the best
multi-purpose athletic fields in Minnesota mainly due to its quality and size and
beautiful bowl setting location.
C. Grandview Square Park Grand Opening — Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board
that this Thursday at 3:00 pm they will be having the unveiling of the plaque at
Grandview Square. He noted that there will be a grand opening celebration and
that the official program will begin at 3:15 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
D. 2006 Operating Budget- Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that as he stated in
his memo of August 9tn staff proposed to request from City Council that they
reinstate their park maintenance vacancy that has existed since 2003 due to a
retirement. This expenditure would cost approximately $56,000, however, it did
not survive the budgeting process. Staff also requested that $7,500 be allocated
for the National Recreation Park Association accreditation process which would
provide education opportunities for staff to make our operations a lot more
efficient for our customers. However, the Council felt this was not the year and it
did not survive the process. Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that the needs
assessment survey was back on his list of requests, which is estimated to cost
approximately $19,000. He noted that it has survived the budget process so far.
He indicated that staff also requested $40,000 to catch up on fencing, paths and
hard surfaces to which they are woefully behind. He stated that the Council
currently is considering $20,000 instead of $40,000. Lastly staff requested an
additional $5,000 for athletic field maintenance because fertilizer is becoming a
lot more expensive than anticipated to maintain our new sand/peat athletic fields,
and that request is still being considered for the 2006 budget. He commented that
everything else budgeted for 2006 are incremental increases.
VI. PRESENTATION — DIANE PLUNKETT LATHAM
Mr. Klus informed the Park Board that Diane Plunkett Latham will be giving a
presentation on buckthorn. He stated to Ms. Latham that the Park Board very much
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appreciates the work that she and the buckthorn group do. They have become very
educated through the process over the years and have seen a lot of great things happen.
Ms. Latham gave a presentation on buckthorn that included numerous digital photos of
parks with buckthorn issues to which Mr. Klus then thanked her and her group for all of
the good efforts that they do in the community.
Russell Kimmel, 6268 Sandpiper, indicated that when she moved to Nine Mile Village
she set out to restore the wetlands at Nine Mile Village which really are the same
wetlands at Bredesen Park. During this project they have eradicated a lot of buckthorn to
which she personally has put in hundreds of hours of her own time into the restoration
effort. She stated that the amount of buckthorn in Bredesen Park makes their efforts
almost meaningless unless something is done with it now. She suggested that large
equipment be used to eradicate the buckthorn and because there is so much buckthorn
this is no longer a Boy Scout project. She commented that there are a lot of people in the
area who are sort of discouraged about their own projects of eradicating buckthorn
because of the issues at Bredesen Park. Therefore, it would be very helpful if the City
could help them. Mr. Klus replied that they really appreciate everyone's effort and that
he wishes there was more they could do right now about the buckthorn in Edina.
Mr. Keprios asked the audience if anyone has been knocking on resident's doors
requesting them to remove buckthorn. Ms. Latham noted that they did put some hangers
on doors last year but they haven't done any this year. Mr. Keprios explained that
someone has been posing as city officials telling them that it's mandatory to remove
buckthorn. He stated that they now have a very serious public health issue at an address
in the Indian Hills neighborhood in Edina. The Department of Agriculture is looking into
the matter because someone misused a pesticide in a very dramatic fashion to where the
drift effect has killed several desirable trees and under -story in the large surrounding area,
plus the soil contamination is of great concern. He noted that the city is asking for
everyone's help in identifying whoever this person is that's knocking on doors and
inappropriately identifying themselves as a city official.
VII. OTHER
A. Bike Trails — Mr. Klus informed the Park Board that there is some type of bike
council that was going to deal with bike trails in Edina and noted that if there's an
opportunity for a Park Board member to be on that council Mr. O'Connell has already
indicated he would like to do that.
B. Edina Unplugged - Ms. Tilsner informed the Park Board that there is a volunteer
group that is working on a program called "Edina Unplugged" which is basically a
family night that will be held on Monday March 13t". She explained that they are
going to be asking that all extra -curricular activities, band, sports, etc., not schedule
anything for this date because they are hoping that everyone can spend one night with
their families having family time such as eating together or going bowling, etc. This
is just a heads up and more information will be coming soon.
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VIIL. ADJOURNMENT
Mike Damman MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:25 PM. Todd Fronek
SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED.
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Managing Woodlands With Buckthorn
Presented by: Jaren R. [arson, Forestry Consultant & Landscape Designer
EcoDesigns & Consulting, Inc.
ianctlars@uclint.mm 952.941.5876
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Managing Woodlands With Buckthorn
Invasive species will always be a threat
Woodland Management Topics
• Range of Management Realistic with Budget
• Woodland Structure
• Native Woodland Shrubs
• Site -Evaluation Resources
• Common Errors During Buckthorn Removal
• Best Techniques for
— Erosion Prevention
— Protection of Ground Cover Species
— Restoring Suppressed Natives
— Protection from Deer and Rodents
• Wood Waste Utilization
• Priorities for a Limited Budget
• Keys to Success
Audience & Assumptions
• Managers, Park Board Members, Practitioners,
Volunteers
• Park/Public Land
• Basic knowledge of Manual & Chemical
Buckthorn Control Techniques
(See separate handout)
• Limited Budget
• Labor is
– City Staff
– Volunteers
– Contractors
Range of Management
Depends on Goals, Budget, Client
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Extremes in Approach
Range of Management
Manage like Garden or Arboretum
ex. Residential
• High labor &/or cost
• Trend Aesthetics & Cultivated Varieties
Manage for full Ecological Restoration
• Should likely include fire
• Requires site history and ecological research
• Use of native species (not clones) & local provenance
• High labor &/or cost
• Ecological Restoration Contractors available
Minnesota's St. Croix River Vaaey
And Anoka Sandptain:
A Guide to Native Habitats
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Woodland Structure
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Facts:
• 80% closed canopy & greater,
Buckthorn is mostly absent in dark
woods
• 20% canopy & less = Savanna or
Grass land/Prairie. Buckthorn is
mostly absent (or isolated) in open
areas.
• Buckthorn -infested under -story
is typically within 20 to 80%
woodland crown closure
Shrub Layer is Necessary for Woodlands &
Savannas
•
Essential for the birds, bees & proper
functioning of the woodland ecosystem
• Birds nest & feed there
Brown Thrasher & Scarlet Tanager
Catbirds, Wood Thrushes, ...
Populations are Declining
• Pollinator link to
very important American Plum,
Cherries, and next generation of plants
• Under -story clear-cut & "brushing"
removes remnant, high-value species
Native: Choke Cherry Prunus virginiana
Site Evaluation Resources
TREES and LARGE SHRUBS:
Species Native to Minnesota's Ecologkal Rc&m
MN DNR P. 1995 (Mn RFJFAF)
RECOMMENDED TREES FOR: Southeast MN
An Ecosystem Approach
By Gary R. Jahrno i & Katie M. Hiwnga
Nb. to, Snotheast MN (FO -6574-S. 1996)
Southwest MN (FO -6575-S, 1996)
Nanhwesi & Central MN (FO -45945-S. 1997)"
Nwhem Tallgrass Pmirie (FO -6989-S. 1998)"
'By Gary Joh,wn & Peru Bedker
Marmging Larakcapes to
the Big Woods Etmpirtu
MN DNR pub
Minaimom's SL Cents River Valley
And Anoka Sandplain: A Guide to Native Habitats
University of MN Press, ISBN 8 0-8166.2484-4
11
Woodland Tvpe
Species Dry
Oak Mesic Oak
Maple/Basswood
Amer. Hazel
X
X
Gray Dogwood
X
X
Juneben-ies
X
X
X
Choke Cherry
X
X
X
Red -berried Elder
X
X
Nannyberry
X
X
Pagoda Dogwood
X
X
Buckthorn Invasion Success Related to
Canopy Closure
Facts:
• 80% closed canopy & greater,
Buckthorn is mostly absent in dark
woods
• 20% canopy & less = Savanna or
Grass land/Prairie. Buckthorn is
mostly absent (or isolated) in open
areas.
• Buckthorn -infested under -story
is typically within 20 to 80%
woodland crown closure
Shrub Layer is Necessary for Woodlands &
Savannas
•
Essential for the birds, bees & proper
functioning of the woodland ecosystem
• Birds nest & feed there
Brown Thrasher & Scarlet Tanager
Catbirds, Wood Thrushes, ...
Populations are Declining
• Pollinator link to
very important American Plum,
Cherries, and next generation of plants
• Under -story clear-cut & "brushing"
removes remnant, high-value species
Native: Choke Cherry Prunus virginiana
Site Evaluation Resources
TREES and LARGE SHRUBS:
Species Native to Minnesota's Ecologkal Rc&m
MN DNR P. 1995 (Mn RFJFAF)
RECOMMENDED TREES FOR: Southeast MN
An Ecosystem Approach
By Gary R. Jahrno i & Katie M. Hiwnga
Nb. to, Snotheast MN (FO -6574-S. 1996)
Southwest MN (FO -6575-S, 1996)
Nanhwesi & Central MN (FO -45945-S. 1997)"
Nwhem Tallgrass Pmirie (FO -6989-S. 1998)"
'By Gary Joh,wn & Peru Bedker
Marmging Larakcapes to
the Big Woods Etmpirtu
MN DNR pub
Minaimom's SL Cents River Valley
And Anoka Sandplain: A Guide to Native Habitats
University of MN Press, ISBN 8 0-8166.2484-4
11
Site Evaluation Resources
Miomsol;2t Native Veeetatioo: Not—] Vegetation of Minnesols:
A Ker to the Natural Canmuniaes At the Time of the Public Lead Survey 1847.1909
MN DNR Biological Repan No.20 MN DNR Biological Report No. I
Minoesma's Natural Herkitee Ma®giog Landscapes in the Big Woods Ecmystem
By John R. Teter MN DNR pub.
ISBN 0-8166-2133-0
Common Errors During Buckthorn Removal
1. Brushing (under -story
clear-cut, taking all species)
(OK if she is
intensively managed as a
Prairie Restoration w/Fire)
2. Very little Follow-up
Results can yield
— Erosion
— Invasion of Weeds
Herbaceous Invaders after Cut
Common Sunny -she Weeds
• Thistles
• Common Mullien
• Manyothers
Common Shady -site Weeds
• Garlic Mustard
• Burdock
• Motherwott
• European Bellflower
to many mine inwriw:pee�sem:
DNR
MN lomiw Noo-terrani.l Plain
ssvvw.dnr.mn� wsiwsnawrnulplanis/index.html
L C—oo Buckthom R: Native Choke Cherry
High Priority: "Release" remnant :move.: from invasive species mpeution
Garlic Mustard
Very invasive herbaceous plant
problem in shady wnods in 27 NE US States
Bksmhl 012::1 Camra:
-1 - veer: Looks like viola (clwc to ground) • Easy to Hand pull before pry'n explodes
• -^ year: The plans "bolsi' (sends up n flowering amlk. • Pull before or at 11—mg stag. (beton: seed)
dam podt—i seed): aha seed produced plans die • Dan'I mt or weed -whip (this satin the plant
into a perennial, until it gm to md)
5
Other Woody Invadt
Invasive vs. Aggressive
Invasive
• Non-native to MN or USA
• Displaces & takes over
existing native species
Aggressive
• Native
• Usually a Pioneer Spp.
• Comes into a disturbed site
**Competes with exotics**
• Later affected by succession
Native Prkkly Ash Xanrhoryium americanum
Native Vines in Full Sun
Woodbine/Virginia Creeper Wild/ Frost/Rkerbank Grape
Parrhenocissus inseria V d. riparia
Common Errors During Buckthorn Removal
• Brushing
• "Low value"
species removed
Keep Aggressive Natives that Occupy Space --
if higher value species not in area
• Green Ash
• Native Elm
• Boxelder
• Sumac
• Prickly Ash
• Woodbine/Vir.
Crpr
• Frost Grape
(if upon invaluable
substrate)
Note: 1. This is not a prairie restoration. 2. No fire
Frilled, dead Buckthorn
with Fruit -producing Native Vines
Frost Grape Vitis riparia Virginia Creeper Parthenocisas inserra
Eel
Wild Rose Restored
• 1' Tall Wild Rose flagged '03
• 15' Tall Buckhorn removed
& stumps treated with 10-20%
Glyphosate active ingredient
(Roundup or equivalent)
• Wild Rose tripled in size
in one season 2004
Common Errors During Buckthorn Removal
Common Errors During Buckthorn Removal
Natives Not Flagged or Marked
Not protected During Removal Operations
Fla¢ swtives. before curare fnvasives
Shown: Moe-
horeysuckk & brekthorn to
remo ;whirr Bagging for pray dogwood to save
Cherry Black Knot disease on Native Cherry
(Helps to Cherry when dormant)
Untreated cut buckthorn stump, re -sprouted like Medusa
Top 2 Priorities for an Overwhelming Site
1. Flag and remove females first
2. Clear around (release) existing
high-value natives.
Best Technique for the Site: Prevent Erosion when pulling buckthorn
• Positive ID NO
• Shake soil back into hole
• Tamp soil & replace leaf -litter
Volumeers & Crew need to be trained & supervised
Best Techniques for the Site
Erosion Prevention on Slopes
Cut Stump Treatment
Flag Natives:
Protect them During Removal Operations
Yellow: Choke cherry Blue Da: Female Buckthorn White: Gray dogwood Blue: Buckthorn
Best Techniques for the Site: Erosion Prevention on Slopes
Don't use Weed Wrench on Slopes; too much soil disturbance
Use cut -stump or frill treatment (soil held in place)
Best Techniques for the Site
Erosion Prevention on Slopes
Frill & leave standing Lay buckthorn log perpendicular to slope. Pin logs with stumps or B -stakes.
M.
Best Techniques for the Site
Erosion Prevention on Slopes
Use cut stump as a stake to prevent logs from rolling. Logs will catch leaf -litter.
Protection of Ground Cover Species
Cut & Treat when ground is Frozen
Rue A-..- Penmy1-.i S dge
Natural regeneration vs.
seeding & planting
On a good site, wait 3 - 4 years for
native seed germination &
succession
***learn seedling ID***
**Keep weeding & pulling—
Shown with buckthom seedlings
• Jack in the Pulpit
• Solomon's Plume
• Black Cherry
• Virginia Creeper
Mulch with wood chips if good herb
layer does not return
Protection of Ground Cover Species
Herbaceous Ground Layer = Most
problematic layer due to:
• Low light under dense buckthorn &
honeysuckle shrub layer
• Exotic earth worms
• Erosion
If buckthorn is kept in check, native forbs
increase.
Sedges don't return well.
KEY to Predicting Resoonse of Herb -layer After Buckthorn
Removal: Past Disturbance of Site (before development)
• Grazing (woodlot or field, density & duration);
Gooseberry and prickly ash (natives) are indicators of grazing
• When did buckthorn arrive?+density+ duration of shade
• Severe Soil Disturbance
Construction, Compaction, Heavy Grazing, ATVs
Leads to invasion by exotics;
More burning + herbicide + planting required
• Topography & exposure will predict response or suitable planting spp.
NW via NE to SE
SE via SW to NW
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Protection from Deer and Rodents
_ Rabbit Damage FR _ - •_
Arz,�ww,wxl Vihiuniiiii
Chicken wire or hardware cloth protect woody plants from rabbits (shown: pagoda dogwood)
Deer Antler Damage on Saplings Trunk Protection Spiral
Protection from Deer and Rodents
Fencing
Protection from Deer and Rodents
Deer populations are ecologically out of balance
Protection from Deer and Rodents
Caging, Tubes,
10
Discouraging Deer
11—h left in wad.; deer take path of least peseta—; —ider aesthetic
Priorities for a Limited Budget
1. Prioritize work to protect/restore most valuable plant
populations
2. Remove females first/Reduce the spread
(control vs. eradication)
3. Partner with conservation groups, volunteers, garden clubs
Ex. Buckthorn across Borders (USFWS, DNR, Bloomington,
Volunteers)
4. Write grant proposals
5. Work in high-profile areas (community -building, education
opportunity; publicize in community newspaper)
Frank Kampel,
Maple Gro
Nat'l Reaotvm
Manager
9" frWed huckth—
will he harvested for
wood craftsman
Maple Grove Arbor Committee
Wood Waste Utilization options
• Burn for energy recovery; St. Paul District Energy (esp. females with fruit)
• Bum piles in the woods (females with fruit); need permit from fire marshal
• Recycle some wood waste on the woodland floor
(erosion control water -bars, aesthetic low debris)
• Chips
• Firewood
• Wood working: walking sticks, fences, trellises ...
Keys to success:
• Prioritized Work
• Sustainable Methods
• Partnerships
• Trained Crew Leaders
• Positive Attitude
• Long-term Commitment
Up with new Buckthorn Seedlings comes
Hope
Do Something Every Year against Invasive Species
11
Acknowledgements
Kim Chapman, PhD.
Principal Ecologist
Applied Ecological Services
952.447.1919
Paul Bockenstedt, MS
Plant Restoration Ecologist
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, & Associates
651.636.460
Jeff Cordes, BS
Forester
City of Filen Prairie
952.949.8463
L. Peter MacDonagh, RLA, RHS, ISA
Vice President
Kestrel Design Group
952.928.960
Native Plant Species & Resources
Resources
Ecological Restoration Firms
Common Errors During Buckthorn Removal
Wait, Wait, That's NOT Buckthorn!
Black Cherry Prunus serorina
Mistaken for Buckthorn: Natives are routinely cut down
Mistaken ID is very common w/ choke cherry, American plum,
hawthorn, pagoda dogwood ... ironwood (not a look -a -like!)...
12
PAGE THE EDINA LEAGUER
NOVEMBER 2005
LWVE Observer Reports
Buckthorn Abatement Report
October 4, City Council Meeting -
I showed 88 slides demonstrating Edina's noxious weed problem. Although it was the worst rainstorm of
the year (4.75 inches in my rain gage that evening) 6 buckthorn abatement supporters came. Thanks
much! The presentation included slides of Arneson Pk, Braemar Golf Course, Braemar Pk, Bredesen Pk,
Creek Valley Pk, Garden Pk, Todd Pk, Van Valkenburg Pk, the Art Center and Benton Circle's Pond,
where work was done this past year. I also showed slides of Minnetonka's successful 125 acre woodland
restoration program in Lone Lake Park, which is their passive nature center and which is analogous to
Edina's Bredesen Park. I explained that Bredesen Park contains 31% of all the buckthorn in Edina's 600
acres of infested parkland, and that Braemar Park contains 43% of all infested city park acreage. This
does not include Braemar Golf Course, which has a successful plan of buckthorn abatement. Though the
volunteers are clearing about 2 acres a year in Edina's smaller parks, volunteers cannot manage our 2
largest parks, which contain 74% of all the buckthorn in Edina city parks, and whose sheer size requires a
professional plan. To that end I requested that the City Council direct the Park and Rec Department to ob-
tain bids for the cost of doing a plan for the restoration of Bredesen and Braemar Park. These two largest
parks would be broken into units of 25 acres or less. The units would have a management plan tailored to
each unit's needs. The units would then be prioritized and priced so that the City Council could determine
how much could be restored, and in what time frame. Mayor Hovland directed Park and Recreation Direc-
tor John Keprios to look into it and report back in the near future for a discussion at the City Council. The
20 -minute presentation and Q & A was broadcast on Edina Ch 16 cable TV six times in the following 2
weeks, which will further acquaint residents with the problems in our city's natural areas.
Garden Park — On Oct. 8th 15 volunteers from the Friends of Garden Park and from the Rotary Noon
group cleared about a half acre. Les Wanninger and John Henry led them. Councilwoman Alice Hulbert
assisted with her chain saw. Park Board Chair George Klus also participated, as did city Forester, Tom
Horwath. The city provided Roundup to paint the stumps and hauled away the brush.
Todd Park — On Oct. 15th, neighbors from the Todd Park area led by Leaguer Suzanne Kerwin and Katie
Meehan cleared buckthorn. At the Oct. 4 City Council meeting, Mayor Hovland indicated an interest in at-
tending the Todd Park buckthorn bust. City Councilwoman Ann Swenson indicated that she was busy re-
moving buckthorn on her property. Reported by Dianne Plunkett
Latham
School Board Observer
September 26, School Board Meeting
Or. Rollie Ring, retired Edina High School Principal, was recognized as an Honorary Historian of Edina
'ublic Schools for his efforts in researching and recording the history of Edina High School.
fir. Norlin-Weaver reported on staff development and state accountability. Criteria for staff development
activities as well as staff training in the areas of standards, gender, diversity, student achievement and
lifted education were shared. The accountability report will now be posted online instead of being mailed
o residents.
Dr. Thel Kocher, Director of Research and Evaluation presented the District Profile, Yearbook 2005. Some
of the highlights of the report are that Edina is one of the top three districts in the state and that enrollment
continues to increase as the state school population has stopped growing.
RESOLUTION NO.
SETTING 2006 PARK AND RECREATION FEES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve and set the following 2.006rdina
Park and Recreation Fees.
PARK AND RECREATION
ADULT ATHLETIC FEES
2005
2006
PLAYGROUND
$23.00
$24.00
_ _
ADULT TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$40.00
$42.00
YOUTH TENNIS INSTRUCTION
_
$40.00
$42.00 _
PEE WEE TENNIS
_-
$29.00
$30.00 _
TEAM TENNIS
_
$69.00
$71.00
TENNIS CAMP
$85.00
$88.00
FAB 4 & 5
$66.00
$68.00 _
_
NATURE CAMP
$56.00
$57.00
SAFETY CAMP
$25.00
$25.00
SUPER 6 & 7
$38.00
$40.00
CHEERLEADING CAMP
$44.00
$44.00
_+
BECOME A MAGICIAN
$28.00
$28.00
TEA FOR TWO
_
$5.00/person
$5.00/person _
FISHING CLINIC
BALLOON SCULPTING -
MINI HAWK
-_ $7.00
_ $20.00 _
$7.00
$20.00 _
$91.00 _
_-
CREEPERS, CRITTERS,
_ _$88.00
$41.00
$43.00
_CRAWLERS
PRE -TEEN PARTY
-- $35.00
$37.00
YOU'RE NOT TOO OLD FOR THIS
$31.00
$32.00
WIN TWINS _
YOU'RE NOT TOO OLD W_/TRANS
- $12.00 _
$15.00
$48.00
WALKING CLUB
$20 OR $35/COUPLE
DRIVE IN MOVIE
$3.00/CHILD
City Hall
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394
www.cityofedina.com
952-927-8861
FAX 952-826-0390
TTY 952-826-0379
ADULT ATHLETIC FEES
SUMMER SOFTBALL
BASKETBALL
_
2005
_
2006
_
_
_
2005
2006
_
Co-Rec & Mens
$410.00
$415.00
5 -Man C League
$475.00
$490.00
Classic League
Mens/Womens 35 &
$375. 0
1 $380.00
5 -Man B League
$475.00
$490.00
Over & Industrial
League
Non -Resident Fee
$26.00
$26.00
HOCKEY
Individual
_
Non -Resident Fee
$160.00-t
$160.00
4 -Man League
$250.00
$250.00
'Teams
--�--- 1
---
VOLLEYBALL
BROOMBALL
Officiated Leagues
$315.00
$320.00
Co-Rec League
1 $250.00
$275.00
Non -Resident
$10.00
$10.00
CO-REC KICKBALL
�Iridividual
+
-
PCO-REC KICKBALL $125.00
$125.00
City Hall
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394
www.cityofedina.com
952-927-8861
FAX 952-826-0390
TTY 952-826-0379
AQUATIC CENTER
SEASON TICKETS
RESIDENT FAMILY:
2005
2006
First 2 members
$80.00/$90.00
$85.00/$95.00
Each additional member
$40.00
$45.00
Maximum (8 members)
$330.00
$365.00
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
*40.00/$50.00
*40.00/$50.00
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
2005
2006
First 2 members
*$95.00/$105.00
*$100.00/$110.00
Each addition al member
$45.00
$50.00
Maximum (8 members)
$375.00
$410.00
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
$50.00/$60.00
$50.00/$60.00
Daily Admission
$9.00
$9.00
Admission after 6 P.M.
$7.00
$7.00
Aquatic Instruction
Contracted
Contracted
* Early Bird Special if purchased before May 1, 2006.
ARENA
2005 2006
Hourly Rate (as of 9/95) $155.00 $160.00
Open skating Youth and Adult $4.00 $4.00
Skate Rental $2.00 $2.00
Skate Sharpening $4.00 $4.00
SEASON TICKETS set first week of Se tember
RESIDENT FAMILY:
2005
2006
First 2 members
$85.00
$90.00
Each additional member
$5.00
$5.00
Maximum (7 persons)
$110.00
$115.00
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
$75.00
$80.00
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
2005
2006
First 2 members
$100.00
$105.00
Each additional member
$5.00
$5.00
Maximum (7 persons)
$125.00
$130.00
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
$85.00
$90.00
CLASSES
$95.00
$100.00
BRAEMAR GOLF
COURSE
GREEN FEES
2005
2006
18 hole - non -patron
$33.00
$34.00
18 hole - patron
$25.00
$26.00
9 hole - non -patron
$18.00
$18.00
9 hole - patron
$14.00
$14.00
Junior 18 Hole Rate
$18.00
$18.00
Junior 9 Hole Rate
$9.00
$9.00
GROUP FEES - 18 holes
$47.00
$47.00
GROUP FEES - 9 holes
$20.00
$20.00
PATRON CARDS (before April 1)
2005
2006
Individual
$65.00
$65.00
Executive Course
$25.00
$25.00
PATRON CARDS (after March 31)
2005
2006
Individual
$70.00
$70.00
Executive Course
$25.00
$25.00
COMPUTERIZED HANDICAPS
2005
2006
Resident
$22.00
$22.00
Non -Resident
$27.00
$27.00
LOCKERS
2005
2006
Men's 72 inch
$40.00
$40.00
Men's 42 inch
$30.00
$30.00
Ladies 72 inch
$20.00
$20.00
CLUB STORAGE
$45.00
$45.00
CLUB RENTAL
$8.50
$8.50
PULL CARTS
$3.00
$3.00
GOLF CARS
2005
2006
18 holes
$26.00
$28.00
9 holes
$15.00
$16.00
18 holes/person with disability/sgl rider
$16.00
$16.00
Group Car Fees
$36.00
$36.00
GROUP GOLF LESSONS
2005
2006
Adult
$85.00
$99.00
Junior
$42.00
$44.00
BRAEMAR ROOM
2005
2006
Resident - wedding related
$800.00
$800.00
Non-residents - wedding related
$900.00
$900.00
Other events
$350.00/$900.00
$350.00/$900.00
BRAEMAR
EXECUTIVE COURSE
GREEN FEES
2005
2005
2006
Adult non -patron
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
Adult patron
Junior - non -patron
$10.00
$10.00
Junior - non -patron
$7.00
$8.00
$8.00
Junior - patron
$13.00
$7.00
$7.00
Golf Cars (everyone)
Group Fees
$13.00
$13.00
Pull Carts
$2.50
$2.50
Group Fees
$14.00
$14.00
DRIVING RANGE
2005
2006
Large Bucket
$6.75
$7.00
Small Bucket
$4.50
$4.75
Warm -Up Bucket
$2.75
$2.75
FRED
RICHARDS GOLF COURSE
GREEN FEES
2005
2006
Adult - non -patron
$12.00
$12.00
Adult - patron
$10.00
$10.00
Junior - non -patron
$8.00
$8.00
Junior - patron
$7.00
$7.00
Golf Cars (everyone)
$13.00
$13.00
Pull Carts
$2.50
$2.50
Group Fees
$14.00
$14.00
GOLF DOME
2005
2006
Regular Bucket
$6.75
$7.00
Senior Bucket
$6.50
$6.50
Time Golf 1/2 hour
$9.50
$9.75
Hourl Field Rental
$120.00
$120.00
EDINBOROUGH PARK
2005
2006
Pool & Track Daily Passes
$4.00 residents
$5.00 non residents
$4.00 residents
$5.00 non residents
"POOL & TRACK" SEASON PASSES
2005
2006
Edina Individual
$225.00
$230.00
Each Additional Member
$40.00
$60.00
Maximum (7 Members)
$440.00
$590.00
Non -Edina Individual
$250.00
$260.00
Each Additional Member
$50.00
$70.00
Maximum (7 members)
$530.00
$680.00
Towel Fee
$1.00
$1.00
Locker Rental
$0.25
$0.25
BUILDING RENTALS
EXCLUSIVE RENTAL
2005 2006
NON-EXCLUSIVE RENTALS/HR
Friday Evening
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Great Hall
$300.00
$300.00
Saturday Evening
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Theater
$125.00
150.00
Prom
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Grotto
$75.00
$100.00
Adventure
Peak
$125.00
$150.00
Pool (swim
team only)
$25.00
$25.00
Commercial Photo Shoot (hourly)
Domestic Photo Shoot (hourly)
Any Park Area Blocked Off
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
Any Park Area
Blocked Off
$75.00
$100.00
Grotto
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
Grotto
$ 75.00
$100.00
Theatre
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
Theatre
$ 75.00
$100.00
Great Hall
$ 300.00
$ 300.00
Great Hall
$ 75.00
$ 100.00
EDINBOROUGH
PARK "PLAYPARK"
Weekend Rental -
Full Evening 6 PM -12 AM
Paddle Boats
2005
2006
Playpark Daily Admission:
4 person boat %2 hr
$6.00 $6.00
Resident
$4.00/person
$4.00/person
Non-resident
$5.00/person
$5.00/person
Children Under 12 Months
FREE
FREE
Adults
Free With Paid Child
Free With Paid Child
Edinborou h Association Members Daily Pass
$2.00
$2.00
Playpark Punch Pass - 10 Uses
18 hole
$7.50
Resident
$35.00
$35.00
Non-resident
$40.00
$40.00
Resident:
Amphitheater Rental
Lawn Games
First Member
$75.00
$75.00
Each Additional Member
$55.00
$55.00
Maximum 7" Members
$405.00
$405.00
Non -Resident:
First Member
$100.00
$100.00
Each Additional Member
$80.00
$80.00
Maximum "7" Members
$580.00
$580.00
Total ac ity Daily Admission:
Resident
$6.00
$6.00
Non-resident
$8.00
$8.00
CENTENNIAL LAKES
Rental Concession Items
Weekend Rental -
Full Evening 6 PM -12 AM
Paddle Boats
2005 2006
2005 2006
4 person boat %2 hr
$6.00 $6.00
Friday evening
$850.00 $900.00
Winter sled per hr
$6.00 $6.00
Saturday evening
$850.00 $900.00
Ice Skates
$4.00 $4.00
Champion Putting
BUILDING RENTALS
9 hole
$4.00
$4.00
'/2 day - Salon M-TH
$175.00
$200.00
18 hole
$7.50
$8.00
Sunday- %2 day Salon
$275.00
$300.00
Amphitheater Rental
Lawn Games
Amphitheater Rental
$200.00
$200.00
Per Court
$12.00/hr
$14.00/hr
COMMERCIAL PHOTO
SHOOT
$50.00/hr
$50.00/hr
PARK DEPARTMENT RENTALS
General Park Areas:
Van Valkenburg/Courtney Fields
Residents Only)
2005
2006
2005
2006
Resident Use/hour
$42.00
$45.00
Per field/day includes
building
$155.00
$160.00
Resident Use/day
$125.00
$130.00
Edina Athletic Associations
Commercial Use (i.e.
TV)/hour
$70.00
$70.00
Field User
fee/participant
$8.00
$8.00
Commercial use with
light/hour
$125.00
$125.00
Edina Hockey Association
Outdoor Hockey Rink
Picnic shelter/day -
Cornelia
$130.00
$135.00
Field User
fee/participant
$8.00
$8.00
Showmobile/day
$700.00
$700.00
Park Shelter Buildings (half-day)
Athletic Fields - Residents
Onl :
Weber Park
$60.00
$65.00
Per field - per day
$125.00
$130.00
Cornelia School
Park
$60.00
$65.00
Per field - per hour
$42.00
$45.00
Todd Park
$60.00
$65.00
Per field - per hour
(with lights)
$65.00
$70.00
Walnut Ridge Park
$60.00
$65.00
ARNESON ACRES PARK/TERRACE ROOM
ONLY
Park Shelter Buildings (full-day)
Per hour, first hour
$42.00
$45.00
Weber Park
$90.00
$100.00
Each additional hour up
to 3 hours
$32.00
$35.00
Cornelia School Park
$90.00
$100.00
Per day (4 hours or
more)
$135.00
$150.00
Todd Park
$90.00
$100.00
ARNESON ACRES PARK/GAZEBO
ONLY
Walnut Ridge Park
1 $90.00
1 $100.00
'/z day (6 hrs or less)
$32.00
$35.00
Rosland Park Pathway:
Full day (over 6 hours)
$64.00
$70.00
Per hour
$55.00
$55.00
Arneson Acres Terrace Room/Gazebo:
Per day
$210.00
$210.00
Per day (4 hours or
more)
$155.00
$175.00
Utley Park Fire Ring Rental
Per hour, first hour
$60.00
$61.00
Fire Rin - per da
$25.00
Each additional hour up
to 3 hours
$32.00
$33.00
Picnic Shelter
Rentals full day)
Picnic Shelter Rentals (half-day
Chowen Park
$40.00
Chowen Park
$25.00
Sherwood Park
$40.00
Sherwood Park
$25.00
Rosland Park
$130.00
$135.00
Wooddale Park
1 $40.00
EDINA SENIOR CENTER
FEES
2005
2006
Golf League Membership Richards Golf Course
$10.00
$10.00
55+ Softball League Membership Van Valkenbur
$35.00
$35.00
Bowling League Membership
$10.00
$10.00
Edina Senior Center Membership
$16.00
$16.00/$26.00
Greeting Cards
$1.00
$1.00
Trips & Tours
$2.50
$2.50
Defensive Driving
$19.00 4 hr. class
$24.00 8 hr. class
$19.00 4 hr. class
$24.00 8 hr. class
Elder Learning Institute Classes
$17.00
$17.00
Dance Lessons (Square, Line & Ta
15% of fee
15% of fee
Card Tournaments
$1.00/person
$1.00/person
Social Card Groups
$.25 per person
per ay
$.25 per person
perclay
Podiatrist
$1.00/Patient
$1.00/Patient
Community Educations
$2.00/person per
class per day
$2.00/person per
class per da
ROOM RENTAL
Fireside Room & Classrooms per hour - minimum 2 hours
$35.00
$35.00
Fireside Room & Classrooms per da
$135.00
$135.00
Gathering/GRANDVIEW Room per hour - minimum 2 hours
$45.00
$45.00
Gatherin /GRANDVIEW Room per da
$185.00
$185.00
Wall Art Display Rental
15% of Sale
15% of Sale
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Television/VCR/DVD
$10.00
$10.00
Overhead Projector
$5.00
$5.00
Portable Screen
$5.00
$5.00
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City
Council at its Regular Meeting of December and as recorded in the Minutes of
said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
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