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Home My WebLink About2002-03-12 Park Board PacketCity of Edina EDINA PARK BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2002 7:00 P.M. BRAEMAR ARENA 7501 IKOLA WAY AGENDA * 1. Approval of Tuesday, February 12, 2002, Park Board Minutes. 2. Braemar Arena Tour and Presentation — Larry Thayer. *3. Nominations for Mayor's Commendation Awards. is 4. Edina Aquatic Center Renovation — Ed MacHolda. 5. Updates. A. Lewis Park Soccer Fields Renovation. B. Off -Leash Dog Park. C. Skate Park. D. Fox Meadow Park Neighborhood Committee 6. Other *7. Adjournment *These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action. City Hall (952) 927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826-0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (952) 826-0379 Memo To: Edina Park Board. From: John Keprios, Dire or Edina Park and Recreat on Department Date: March 7, 2002 Re: MARCH 12, 2002, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF REPORT. Enclosed you should find the following items: 1. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, Park Board Agenda. 2. Tuesday, February 12, 2002, Park Board Minutes. 3. Mayor's Commendation. Awards Packet. STAFF REPORT 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. BRAEMAR ARENA TOUR AND PRESENTATION Larry Thayer, Braemar Arena Manager, will be giving the Park Board a walking tour of the 3 -rink indoor facility followed by a brief presentation about the year-round operations, history of the facility, and future challenges. No formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR'S COMMENDATION AWARDS At the February Park Board meeting, it was decided that the Park Board would nominate one group or individual to receive the Mayor's Commendation Award for 2002. Park Board members and staff were asked to come to the March meeting with recommendations. I asked my administrative staff for their recommendations: John Valliere's Recommendation • John Valliere, Braemar Golf Course Manager, recommends that Mr. Gary Soule be considered for the Mayor's Commendation Award. Mr. Soule has run Braemar's junior golf program for four years. The program has 350 juniors enrolled. He coordinates instruction and play on all courses every Friday morning during the summer. That means he assign kids to Fred Richards Course, Braemar's Executive Course, and Braemar's Championship Course (some 9 -hole and some 18 -hole division players). He conducts rules and etiquette classes with the staff, conducts weekly events with corresponding prizes and schedules parents to show up as volunteers each week as observers/helpers. He is presently serving as the Braemar Men's Club President, which also require many hours of meeting and volunteer hours. Ed MacHolda's Recommendation Ed MacHolda, Assistant Director, recommends that the Edina Football Association and Edina Soccer Club be considered for the Mayor's Commendation Award. The Edina Soccer Club is contributing $8,000 towards the renovation of the Lewis Park soccer fields project, and the Edina Football Association is contributing $7,000. Vince Cockriel's Recommendation Vince Cockriel, Park Superintendent, recommends that Tree Trust be considered for the Mayor's Commendation Award. Tree Trust is a youth employment agency funded by the State of Minnesota that provides youth summer employment opportunities and on the job training for projects that are typically out-of-doors projects that are environmentally educational and beneficial. A sample of the many Tree Trust projects that have benefited the City of Edina include: 1. Constructed a large 3 -tier retaining wall at Braemar soccer field along the eastern edge. 2. Rebuilt the floating bridge at the Lake Cornelia Nature Area. 3. Constructed a retaining wall behind the right field fence on field at Courtney Baseball Complex. 4. Rebuilt the stairway leading to Highlands Park from Skyline Drive. 5. Rebuilt the stairway leading to Normandale Park from Rolf Avenue. 6. Constructed two sets of stairways at the south end of Braemar Golf Course for the new nature trail. 7. Constructed a stairway at Countryside Park on the south side leading up the hill to the parking lot. 8. Constructed a stairway at Strachauer Park leading from the warming house to the rink. 9. Construct two small retaining walls at the Lake Cornelia Nature area. 2 IO.Constructed an in -ground set of bleachers behind the backstop at Normandale Park. 1 l.Cleared brush and overhanging trees along the Bredesen and Lake Cornelia Nature Trails. 12.Constructed a retaining wall behind the baseball field backstop at Countryside Park. We have been using the Tree Trust Program for over 20 years. The labor and training phase of their work comes at no cost to the City of Edina. Our costs are only for the materials used. Tree Trust has saved many thousands of dollars in labor costs over the years. The work is inspected every step of the way by a job site supervisor, so the quality of work is impressive. Equally important, Tree Trust has provided many summer employment opportunities and training for at -risk youth and young people who have barriers to employment in the private sector. Those barriers range from learning disabilities to mild retardation. To qualify for their summer employment and training program, youth must meet the low-income guidelines and/or at -risk or employment barrier guidelines. The program connects at -risk and challenged youth with skilled and caring adults while providing on-the-job training. For all these years, Tree Trust has never been publicly thanked or recognized for their service to the City of Edina. Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. EDINA AQUATIC CENTER RENOVATION As requested at the February Park Board meeting, Ed MacHolda will be giving the Park Board a progress report update on the renovations under construction at the Edina Aquatic Center. No formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. UPDATES I will give the Park Board verbal updates and reports on: • Lewis Park soccer/football fields renovation project. • Off -Leash Dog Park. • Skate Park. • Fox Meadow Park Neighborhood Committee. No formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. OTHER This is an opportunity for Park Board members and residents to address other concerns. EDINA PARK BOARD 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 12, 2002 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom White, Mike Damman, Ardis Wexler, Floyd Grabiel, Andy Finsness, Allyson Grande, George Klus, Jeff Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: Linda Presthus, Dave Fredlund, Karla Sitek STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Susie Miller, Vince Cockriel, Tom Horwath I. APPROVAL OF THE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2001 PARK BOARD MINUTES Floyd Grabiel MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 11, 2001 PARK BOARD MONUTES. George Klus SECONDED THE MOTION. • MINUTES APPROVED. II. WELCOME NEW PARK BOARD MEMBER, JEFF JOHNSON, SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Mr. White introduced and welcomed Jeff Johnson, the new Park Board member. It was noted Mr. Johnson has been on the School Board since January 1, 2002. III. PRESENTATION BY CITY FORESTER, TOM HORWATH Presentation: Tom Horwath, Contracted City Forester. It was noted Mr. Horwath is in his twelfth year with the City of Edina and has held positions in this capacity for 22 years. Tree Inspection History: Dutch Elm disease began in the early 1970's and over 10,000 Elm trees have been removed in Edina. In the Country Club District 800 Elms had the disease and 90% of those were injected. Oak Wilt is another infectious disease, whereby the City contracted the Kunde Company, an expert in Oak Wilt. Not all oaks need to be removed if they have Oak Wilt. Mr. Horwath takes care of the trees and tree planting in the parks. He also enforces a tree ordinance that requires 16 feet over streets and 8 feet over sidewalks. There have been accidents due to low branches. Mr. Horwath follows a six-year tree -trimming schedule in six different districts of the city. He also monitors shrubs and weeds on the boulevard and directs concerns to the residents so they can take care of their trees themselves. Mr. Horwath also focuses his attention on young trees because if young trees are trimmed and cared for properly, their future health is improved. Mr. Horwath pointed out that the storm that went through Edina a few years ago would have caused a lot less damage if the trees were properly cared for. Mr. Horwath also supervises a tree crew, hazardous tree inspections and responds to approximately 1,000 calls from residents to give them information and inspects their trees. Mr. Horwath pointed out that Buckthorn is a concern in Edina because it has taken over areas and natural plants. He noted that Buckthorn can grow 30 feet high and 12 inches in diameter. Mr. Horwath estimates there are approximately one million Buckthorn plants in Edina. He explained that to remove the Buckthorn he uses a weed wrench, which will pull out a Buckthorn that is up to 10 feet high and 2 inches in diameter. He also noted that when a Buckthorn is cut approximately 8-10 sprout off of the cut Buckthorn within a year. Mr. Horwath pointed out that currently he has an Eagle Scout working on the Paul Carlson property to remove a lot of the Buckthorn. The other main areas he is working on reducing Buckthorn right now are: • Creek Valley Park - wooded lot nearby is 90% Buckthorn, which can potentially ruin the existing trees. • VanValkenburg Park- clear out for white oaks. • Bredesen Park - Eagle Scouts are currently working on this area as well. Mr. Klus requested that the Highland Park pathway be cleaned up on the hillside. Vince Cockriel, Park Superintendent, stated that another Eagle Scout is currently working on that site. Mr. Klus also requested that the Buckthorn be removed by the soccer fields and ball diamonds. Mr. Klus also asked Mr. Horwath and Mr. Cockriel if they were going to enforce homeowners to control Buckthorn to which Mr. Cockriel replied not at this time because the spread of Buckthorn is currently out of control throughout the community. Ms. Wexler pointed out that by the corner of Tracy and Countryside School near the fence and pond it is overgrown and unsafe. People cannot see around the corner. Mr. Cockriel responded that they do not clear plant growth inside the fence, but that they do clear around the outside of the fence when a clear -view issue exists. Inside the fence is considered to be a nature area. Mr. White asked what are we doing chemically to fight Buckthorn to which Mr. Horwath replied that they are currently testing chemicals and what seems to work best is 25% roundup concentrate. The concentrate needs to be sprayed immediately after the Buckthorn is pulled out. He also noted that Buckthorn should not be cut, it needs to be pulled out. 2 IV. PRESENTATION BY PARK SUPERINTENDENT, VINCE COCKRIEL Vince Cockriel has been the Park Superintendent for the City of Edina for the past 15 years serving in a supervisory capacity. Mr. Cockriel currently supervises the full-time employees and is very proud of and happy with his current staff. He noted that some of his staff have four-year college degrees and stressed that he is very fortunate to have such highly educated, skilled, and experienced staff. Mr. Cockriel pointed out that Van Valkenburg and Courtney Fields are the best in the state mainly due to the skill, dedication, and extra efforts of his maintenance staff. Mr. Cockriel indicated that he is currently planning their massive spring clean up where all employees from public works, enterprise maintenance staff and park maintenance staff all work together on this effort. Mr. Cockriel pointed out that Edina is also known for the best ice in the metro area and commented that many of the other metro cities call Edina to ask how we are able to build and maintain such quality outdoor ice. Mr. Cockriel also manages the deer and geese population control management programs. Mr. Cockriel also noted that the annual Park Maintenance Department budget is now just • over two million dollars. New major construction projects for 2002 include: new playground equipment at Heights Park, Aquatic Center renovations and improvements, ADA pathways at many of the playground sites and Lewis Park field renovations. Ms. Wexler indicated that she is concerned with the algae in the pond on the Northwest corner of 701h Street and Hwy 100. Mr. Cockriel explained that the property is designed to serve as a water retention pond for Highway 100 runoff. The park department did treat the area last year and will continue to treat it this year. It was noted that the DNR is very pleased with the success of using Highlands Lake as a rearing pond for walleyes. It was noted that 50,000 walleye fry were placed in the lake in the spring and over 20,000 were successfully netted out in late fall later that year, which is considered to be a very high percentage return on investment. The DNR would like to continue to use Highlands Lake as a rearing pond for walleyes. Mr. Keprios stated that Mr. Cockriel and Mr. Horwath do an excellent job and are both fabulous staff. V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mike Damman nominated Tom White to be Chair of the Edina Park Board for 2002. Ardis Wexler MOVED TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS. Floyd Grabiel SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED. Floyd Grabiel nominated George Klus to be Vice Chair of the Edina Park Board for 2002. Ardis Wexler MOVED TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS. Jeff Johnson SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED. VI. SUB -COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS — TOM WHITE Mr. White indicated that the Sub -Committee did meet regarding the consideration of a future feasibility survey and future park improvement referendum. It was decided not to go forward with a park improvement referendum at this point in time. The Sub - Committee agreed that we should continue the current practice of funding park improvements through the Capital Improvement Plan, Developers Fund and other available sources. The Sub -Committee recommended: "Do not go forward with a park improvement referendum at this point in time. Continue funding park improvements through the Capital Improvement Plan, Developers Fund and other available sources other than a general obligation bond at least until the year 2004. Further, the Park Board should work towards a community wide needs -assessment survey to be implemented during the year 2004, at which time the needs will be re- evaluated and determine if a future park improvement referendum is necessary to meet those identified and validated needs. " Ms. Wexler recommended a change to the second to the last sentence to read: "Further we should work toward a community wide needs -assessment survey to be implemented during the year 2004, at which time the park needs will be reevaluated and a determination be made as to if a future park improvement referendum is necessary to meet those identified and validated needs With changes the recommendation is as follows: "The Park Board recommends to not go forward with a park improvement referendum at this point in time. We should continue funding through the Capital Improvement Plan, Developers Fund and other available sources. Further, we should work toward a community wide needs -assessment survey to be implemented during the year 2004, at which time the park needs will be reevaluated and a determination be made as to if a future park improvement referendum is necessary to meet those identified and validated needs." George Klus MOVED TO ACCEPT THE SUB COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. Floyd Grabiel SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4 • VII. NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR'S COMMENDATION AWARDS Mr. Cockriel recommended that the "Minnesota Tree Trust" would be a good candidate for the Mayor's Commendation Award. Mr. MacHolda recommended that the "Edina Football Association" and the "Edina Soccer Club" be considered for the Mayor's Commendation Award. Tom White MOVED TO TABLE THE NOMINATION FOR THE MAYOR'S COMMENDATION AWARD. George Klus SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. VIII. UPDATES A. Lewis Park Soccer/Football Fields Renovation Project - Mr. Keprios reported on the City Council's discussion on the Lewis Park Field renovation project. There is concern as to the wisdom of going with only 9" of engineered topsoil versus 12" on topsoil. The deduct alternate was bid at $44,000. Mr. Keprios stated that the $44,000 for three more inches of topsoil could be drawn from the Developers Fund, which currently has a balance of over $100,000. Mrs. Wexler indicated that she would like to keep the Developers Fund in reserve. Mr. Keprios stated that his recommendation remains to accept the deduct alternate because it is still unlikely that any significant buried debris will surface within the next 40 years. Mr. Johnson asked what are other cities doing and suggested having Anderson Johnson answer some of those questions. Mr. Keprios stated one other funding source for this project could be the $40,000 in the CIP that is earmarked for park improvements at Sherwood Park. In discussions with the City Engineer, Wayne Houle, there is a possibility that the Utility Fund could help pay for improvements to the existing utility building at Sherwood Park that could possibly include an extended roof to serve as a picnic shelter and patio area. Mr. Finsness stated that this is a $500,000 project and we should do it right. Mr. Johnson commented on how the West field is currently unplayable. Ms. Grande asked why we cannot complete all the fields to which Mr. Keprios responded that there is a financial barrier. Ms. Grande asked if the other fields are safe for the kids. Mr. Keprios explained that our maintenance staff does their best with existing conditioris and even then some fields become unsafe due to poor sub -soils, overuse, and weather. Mr. Johnson questioned field space while these two fields are down. Mr. MacHolda stated that there will be enough space for games, but not practices. Mr. Klus indicated that he was contacted by the Edina Football Association and they are concerned about the fields they have access to. Mr. MacHolda responded that the Football Association is actually in the best situation because their game fields consist of Van Valkenburg and Courtney, which are the best fields around. He noted that the concern with the Football Association is their practice fields and because of the shortage of fields there is nothing he can do. B. Skate Park — Mr. Keprios indicated that the original plan has been flip flopped and that the parking lot will now be east of the park, which places the skate park closer to the fire station but further from Richfield resident homes. Currently the Skate Park is on hold because of financial reasons. Richfield is unsure if they are going to be able to spend $80,000 on the skate park because of a 1.3 million dollar loss of State funds. C. Dog Park - Mr. Keprios indicated that the off -leash dog park has been put on hold. We recently learned that the Minneapolis Park Board does not in fact have permission yet to use the land. The property is owned by the Minneapolis Public Works Department but is within the boundaries of the City of Edina and the city of St. Louis Park. D. Youth Athletic Associations Presidents Meeting - Mr. Keprios stated that their evening meeting with the youth athletic association presidents was a very positive and productive meeting. Mr. Keprios stated that the main issues with the Athletic Associations are the fields, facilities and gymnasium space. Also, the presidents are looking at developing a common "drug and alcohol policy" between all of the associations. Currently most of the policies are similar for kids, but differs for involved parents. IX. OTHER A. Park Board Members — It was noted that Andy Finsness, Linda Presthus, and Karla Sitek have been appointed by the Mayor and City Council for another three-year term with the Park Board. B. Metro Council Park and Open Space Commission — It was noted Ms. Wexler is on the Metro Council Park and Open Space Commission, along with three other people from the Three Rivers Park District Board (formerly South Hennepin Parks). As part of the Commission, Ms. Wexler was asked to attend the NRPA Congress in Tampa next October. Ms. Wexler asked if any staff attends this conference. Mr. Keprios replied that typically he does attend most of these conferences, however, due to the potential cutbacks in State funding this year, there is no out-of-town travel allowed this year. Ms. Wexler noted that she is willing to attend sessions that we feel will be beneficial to the Edina Park and Recreation Department. Ms. Wexler also commented that it was a unanimous decision to send her to the conference this October. Mr. Keprios stated if anyone would like further information regarding this conference or the National Recreation and Park Association, they should visit the NRPA website at: www.activeparks.org C. First Tier Regional Trail — Mr. Keprios noted that Edina is currently involved in creating a First Tier Regional Trail through Edina. It was noted that Three Rivers Park G District recently published a new trail map to which Ms. Wexler stated that she will bring some of these maps to the next Park Board meeting. D. Pool Update - Mr. Klus asked for a pool update at the March Park Board meeting. Mr. MacHolda noted that he will provide a presentation. E. After Dance Park Rentals - Mr. Keprios shared information regarding the after dance park rentals. He noted that we are making park facilities available for students to rent after Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Sweetheart, and Prom dances. This program has been set up to offer students a safe environment close to home after dances, which also connects them with adult chaperones as part of the Connecting With Kids initiative. He pointed out that Susie Miller and Donna Tilsner coordinated these efforts. The sites reserved for Sweetheart Dance were: Weber, Normandale, Creek Valley and Centennial Lakes. He noted that Ms. Tilsner and Mr. Shirley supervised the Centennial Lakes site, which was made available until 2:00 a.m. F. School District Fees - Mr. Keprios commented that Doug Johnson from the School District has indicated that the School District may soon be charging a fee to use the gymnasiums at the schools. X. ADJOURNMENT George Klus MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:10 PM. Jeff Johnson SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED. 7 February 1, 2002 LOOK AHEAD TO SPRING!! City of Edina The 23RD ANNUAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS RECEPTION will be held on Thursday, April 18TH, 2002, at Edinborough Park from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Once again it is the opportunity for you to recognize your fine volunteers. This recognition program is open to everyone! We hope that you, as a leader of an Edina organization, will support and promote the event to your membership and join us in an evening of fellowship as we honor Edina's excellent volunteers. The event has two types of recognition. During the first part of the program, you and other organizations will be able to recognize your outstanding volunteers. To participate in this recognition, please return the enclosed pink form with the requested information by MONDAY, APRIL 1St. During the second part of the program, the Mayor will honor individuals who have been selected to receive Commendation Awards. If you have nominations for these awards, please use the enclosed green form and return it by MONDAY, APRIL 1St. The Mayor's Awards Committee will choose the recipients from your nominations, so we count on your recommendations! We hope you will join us this year at Edinborough Park in the salute to Edina's volunteers. A yellow sheet is enclosed for your organization to return. Please note the deadline for reservations—Monday, April 8th. Sincerely G Gordon L. Hughe City Manager GLH/sh City Hall (952) 927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826-0390 FDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (952) 826-0379 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BY INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION NOTE: PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY MONDAY, APRIL 1st, 2002, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM! Our Club/Organization would like to recognize the following volunteer(s) at the 23rd ANNUAL VOLUNTEERS RECEPTION: Club/Organization: Club/Organization Contact Person: Award Presenter: Presented to: Phone Comments Regarding Award Recipient (s): (25 words or less/recipient) COMPLETED FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY MONDAY, APRIL 1st, 2002, TO: SUSAN HEIBERG CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 NOTE: RETURN BY MONDAY, APRIL 1st 23rd ANNUAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS RECEPTION AT EDINBOROUGH PARK RESERVATION SHEET Organization Contact Name Address Phone Names of those attending: TOTAL NUMBER OF RESERVATIONS: TOTAL AMOUNT @ $12.00 PER PERSON: Make check payable to the City of Edina. PLEASE MAIL THIS RESERVATION SHEET TO: SUSAN HEIBERG CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 RESERVATIONS CLOSE MONDAY, APRIL 1St, 2002. NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR'S COMMENDATION AWARDS Please submit only one name per form, and check the category of the nominee. Feel free to duplicate this form. Nominations in all categories are encouraged! MAYOR'S SERVICE CLUB COMMENDATION Awarded to an organization that has made outstanding contributions to the community. MAYOR'S INDIVIDUAL SERVICE COMMENDATION Awarded to an individual for outstanding and exceptional volunteer service to the community at large. MAYOR'S OUTSTANDING SENIOR COMMENDATION Awarded to a senior citizen for outstanding volunteer service within the community. MAYOR'S YOUTH COMMENDATION Awarded to a young person who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life in the community. MAYOR'S COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT COMMENDATION Awarded to a City employee for outstanding volunteer service to the community above and beyond his/her position with the City. NAME OF NOMINEE PHONE NOMINATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BY MONDAY, APRIL 110, 2002, TO: SUSAN HEIBERG CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 (PLEASE FILL IN THE REVERSE SIDE) Additional information requested: Description of volunteer job and services performed: 2. How long has the volunteer been involved with your organization? 3. Approximately how many hours per week does he/she volunteer? 4. What impact has this volunteer/group made on the City, person(s) served or community at large? Submitted by: Name Phone MAYOR'S COMMENDATION AWARDS Arneson, Morten - Special - 1979 Atchison, Nancy - Special - 1984 Bach, Kay - Individual Service - 1989 Bach, Ron & Kay - Special - 1981 Bakken, Ruth - Outstanding Senior - 1994 Barman, Dorie - Individual Service - 1990 Bartz, Gene - Community Involvement - 1990 Basketball Association - Service Club - 1994 Ben Peyton Committee - Park & Recreation - 1997 Bergren, Steve - Community Involvement - 2000 Blooston, Dick & Jill - Park & Recreation - 1986 Blue Ribbon Committee — Service Club — 2001 Bodine, Virginia - Individual Service - 1980 Bongaarts, Vince - Community Involvement - 1982 Bonn, Jessie D. - Community Endowment - 1986 Boy Scouts of America - Park & Recreation - 1995 Braemar Men's Club - Service Club - 1990 Brindle, Dorothy - Outstanding Senior - 2000 Bros, Ann - Individual Service - 1982 Buerosse, Ardythe - Individual Service - 1979 Buth, Jan - Individual Service - 1995 Cain, Dennis - Community Involvement - 1986 Campbell, Ralph - Individual Service - 1984 Cardarelle, Frank - Individual Service - 1993 Cardle, Janet - Individual Service - 1985 Carson, Dr. & Mrs. Paul - Community Endowment - 1986 Chamber of Commerce - Service Club - 1987 Chandler, Janet - Individual Service - 1984 Christianson, Bob - Special - 1993 Clark, Ron & Sandy - Community Endowment - 1984 Condon, Ray - Outstanding Senior - 1981 Coon, Lois - Public Safety - 1981 Cooper, Jan - Outstanding Senior - 1986 Cords, Muriel - Outstanding Senior - 1990 Craig, Ron - Public Safety - 1979 Crosbie, Scott - Individual Service - 1984 Daehn, Marcella - Community Involvement - 1995 Denison, Polly - Outstanding Senior - 1993 Dickey, Art - Special - 1994 Donohue, Judy & Jim - Park & Recreation - 1980 Dunwiddie, Foster - Special - 1980 Edina Foundation - Community Endowment - 1985 Edina Garden Council - Service Club - 1981 & 1999 Edina Parent Communication Network - Service Club - 2000 Edina Soccer Association - Community Endowment - 1994 & 2000 EGA Board of Directors - Park & Recreation - 1988 Eitel, Dr. - Community Endowment - 1985 Erickson, Doug - Public Safety - 1984 Erickson, Galene - Individual Service - 1988 Estrem, Mary - Individual Service - 1991 Explorer Post 925 - Public Safety - 1988 F & M Bank - Community Endowment - 1981 Faust, Nan & Paul - Park & Recreation - 1991 Federated Women's Club - Service Club - 1980 Federated Women's Club - Community Endowment - 1988 Fenlason, Jim - Special - 1988 Flaten, Betsy - Individual Service - 1988 Forsythe, Mary - Special - 1990 Fox, Steve - Park & Recreation - 1996 Fuhr, Alison - Public Safety - 1980 Galleria - Community Endowment - 1987 Garfin, Jeff & Kathy - Public Safety - 1999 Gay, Gardner - Individual Service - 1992 Greer, Bill - Special - 1980 Greer, Pat - Community Involvement - 1985 Grimsby, Nancy - Individual Service - 1983 Haagerstrom, Marion - Community Endowment - 1991 Hale, Sharon - Individual Service - 1988 Hallberg, Florence - Special - 1983 Hallonquist, Loren - Public Safety - 1993 Halverson, Tami - Park & Recreation - 1992 Hansen, Harlan & Ruth - Individual Service - 1991 Hansen, Marian - Individual Service - 1996 Hanson, Margaret - Outstanding Senior - 1985 Hartshorn, Doris - Public Safety - 1986 Hedges, Diana - Community Involvement - 1991 Helgeson, Hazel - Special - 1982 Hemstad, Betty - Individual Service - 1989 Hemstad, Ron & Betty - Special - 1982 Heyda, Courtney - Community Involvement - 1994 Higgins, Dick & Anne - Park & Recreation - 1990 Hirschey, Miles - Public Safety - 1997 Historical Society - Service Club - 1988 Hite, George - Special - 1984 Hjulberg, Laurence - Public Safety - 1982 Hockey Moms - Community Endowment - 1989 Hoffman, Fran - Community Involvement - 1999 Howat, Ed - Park & Recreation - 1992 Howell, Sharon - Park & Recreation - 1989 Hughes, Gordon - Community Involvement - 1996 Ikola, Willard - Park & Recreation - 1991 Irwin, Wally - Community Endowment - 1987 Iversen, Bob & Carole - Park & Recreation - 1988 Iverson, Kathy - Individual Service - 1996 Jardine, William - Special - 1983 Jaycees - Service Club - 1984 Johnson, Bud - Park & Recreation - 1986 Johnson, Doug - Individual Service - 1994 Johnson, Gordon - Special - 1992 Johnson, Ralph - Community Involvement - 1986 Johnson, Scott - Public Safety - 1994 Keating, Pam - Individual Service - 1983 Kelly, Peggy - Special - 1984 Kelly, Robert - Public Safety - 1990 Kenaston, Phyllis - Individual Service - 1983 Keprios, John — Community Involvement — 2001 Kinney, Homer - Outstanding Senior - 1985 Kiwanis Golden K - Service Club - 1993 Klefsaas, Mavis & Harold - Park & Recreation - 1987 Knutson, Orrin - Outstanding Senior - 1987 Kojetin, Bob - Community Involvement - 1987 Kojetin, Bob — Individual Service — 2001 Larson, Lila — Outstanding Senior — 2001 League of Women Voters - Service Club - 1979 & 1993 Leupold, Lance - Individual Service - 1992 Lewis, William Wardwell - Special - 1987 Lieber, Ralph - Special - 1985 Lilja, Dr. Patrick - Community Involvement - 1984 Lions - Public Safety - 1985 Lions - Service Club - 1982 Llona, Pat - Special - 1988 Lonsbury, Joan - Park & Recreation - 1988 Lonsbury, Joan - Special - 1980 Lord, Bill - Park & Recreation - 1996 Maetzold, Dennis - Public Safety - 1987 Manske, Bill - Park & Recreation - 1987 Manson, Jacci - Individual Service - 1999 Masonic Lodge - Public Safety - 1985 McCollister, Virginia - Special - 1990 McGlennon, Jean - Individual Service - 1995 McLaughlin, Ruby - Outstanding Senior - 1979 Merriman, Howard - Park & Recreation - 1994 Morningside Rotary - Service Club - 1994 Moynihan, Florence - Community Involvement - 1997 Mucke, Paul - Special - 1980 Nichols, Howard - Community Endowment - 1982 O'Connell, Ray - Individual Service - 1980 Optimists of Edina - Service Club - 1983 Otness, Paul - Outstanding Senior - 1992 Oye, Tom - Outstanding Senior - 1984 Parsons, Dudley - Volunteer Service - 1981 Paugh, Betty - Volunteer Service - 1980 Paulin, Donna - Park & Recreation - 1993 Paulsen, Jerry - Community Endowment - 1992 Peterson, Donald - Public Safety - 1996 Peterson, Shirley - Volunteer Service - 1981 Plummer, Sherwin - Park & Recreation - 1984 Police Reserves - Public Safety - 1988 Preston, James - Park & Recreation - 1982 Reid, Robert - Individual Service - 1982 Rice, Jack - Special - 1979 Ries, Florence - Public Safety - 1990 Ring, Leonard - Individual Service - 1986 Rocheford, John - Individual Service - 1995 Rofidal, Kevin - Public Safety - 1992 Rosland, Ken - Community Involvement - 1988 Rotary - Community Endowment - 1992 Rotary - Service Club - 1985 Russell, Irene - Outstanding Senior - 1987 Salovich, Ann - Outstanding Senior - 1982 Schlaefer, Don - Individual Service - 1997 Schmidt, June - Special - 1985 Schmoll, Ruth - Community Involvement - 1993 Sehlin, Katherine - Outstanding Senior - 1983 Senior Center - Community Endowment - 1993 Shaw, Virginia - Park & Recreation - 1984 Shaw, Willis - Special - 1979 Sherman, Bob - Volunteer Service - 1979 Singleton, Jim - Public Safety - 1995 Skagerberg, Donna - Park & Recreation - 1981 Skagerberg, John & Donna - Special - 1984 Skluzacek, Ed - Outstanding Senior - 1992 Smith, Bill - Park & Recreation - 1999 Smith, Cell - Community Involvement - 1989 Smith, Judy - Individual Service - 1987 Smith. Glenn & June - Special - 1986 Soelberg, Bob - Public Safety - 1992 Sorem, Lloyd 'Bud" - Park & Recreation - 1990 Southdale Y's Men - Service Club - 1989 Special Children's Group - Service Club - 1991 Stangler, Larry - Special - 1983 Strand, May - Outstanding Senior - 1989 Swanson, Craig - Community Involvement - 1983 Swenson, Solvei - Community Involvement - 1988 Tax Consultants for the Elderly - Outstanding Senior - 1991 Taylor, Shirley - Individual Service - 1981 Teegen, Evie - Public Safety - 1989 Terry, Ella - Outstanding Senior - 1980 Thayer, John (Mac) - Park & Recreation - 1994 Thayer, Marion - Park & Recreation - 1985 Thompson, Ann - Outstanding Senior - 1988 Thomsen, Helge - Public Safety - 1983 Turnbull, Pat - Park & Recreation - 1979 Turner, Leslie - Special - 1989 Van Valkenburg, Jim - Special, 1981 & Individual Service, 2000 Wagner, Phyllis - Special - 1981 Ward, Marion - Community Involvement - 1985 Warner, George - Special - 1987 Weigle, Susan - Community Involvement - 1992 Werness, Robert - Park & Recreation - 1983 Westphal, Lynne - Individual Service - 1990 White, Marion - Outstanding Senior - 1982 Wineberg, Donald - Special - 1990 Wippermann, Dr./Mrs. F. - Community Endowment - 1980 Wohlrabe, Susan - Community Involvement - 1987 Woman's Club - Service Club - 1986 Wooldridge, Marilyn - Special - 1988 Wright, Canny - Special - 1991 Wyatt, Richard - Special — 1982 RECIPIENTS OF INDIVIDUAL SERVICE COMMENDATION 1979 - Ardythe Buerosse 1980 - Virginia Bodine and Ray O'Connell 1981 - Shirley Taylor 1982 - Ann Bros and Bob Reid 1983 - Nancy Grimsby, Pam Keating and Phyllis Kenaston 1984 - Ralph Campbell, Janet Chandler and Scott Crosbie 1985 - Janet Cardle 1986 - Leonard Ring 1987 - Judy Smith 1988 - Galene Erickson, Betsy Flaten and Sharon Hale 1989 - Kay Bach and Betty Hemstad 1990 - Dorie Barman and Lynne Westphal 1991 - Mary Estrem and Harlan & Ruth Hansen 1992 - Gardner Gay and Lance Leupold 1993 - Frank Cardarelle 1994 - Doug Johnson 1995 - Jan Buth, John Rocheford and Jean McGlennon 1996 - Marian Hansen and Kathy Iverson 1997 - Don Schlaefer 1998 - EVENT WAS NOT HELD 1999 - Jacci Manson 2000 - Jim Van Valkenburg 2001 - Bob Kojetin RECIPIENTS OF SERVICE CLUB COMMENDATION 1979 - League of Women Voters (again in 1993) 1980 - Federated Women's Club 1981 - Edina Garden Council (again in 1999) 1982 - Lions 1983 - Optimists 1984 -Jaycees 1985 - Rotary 1986 - Woman's Club 1987 - Chamber of Commerce 1988 - Historical Society 1989 - Southdale Y's Men 1990 - Braemar Men's Club 1991- Special Children's Group 1992 - NO AWARD 1993 - League of Women Voters (also in 1979) and Kiwanis Golden K 1994 - Basketball Association and Morningside Rotary 1995 - NO AWARD 1996 - NO AWARD 1997 - NO AWARD 1998 - EVENT WAS NOT HELD 1999 - Edina Garden Council (also in 1981) 2000 - Edina Parent Communication Network 2001 - Blue Ribbon Committee RECIPIENTS OF OUTSTANDING SENIOR COMMENDATION 1979 - Ruby McLaughlin 1980 - Ella Terry 1981 - Ray Condon 1982 Ann Salovich and Marion White 1983 - Katherine Sehlin 1984 - Tom Oye 1985 - Margaret Hanson and Homer Kinney 1986 - Jan Cooper 1987 - Orrin Knutson and Irene Russell 1988 - Ann Thompson 1989 - May Strand 1990 - Muriel Cords 1991 - Tax Consultants for the Elderly 1992 - Paul Otness and Ed Skluzacek 1993 - Polly Denison 1994 - Ruth Bakken 1995 - NO AWARD 1996 - NO AWARD 1997 - NO AWARD 1998 - EVENT WAS NOT HELD 1999 - NO AWARD 2000 - Dorothy Brindle 2001 — Lila Larson RECIPIENTS OF COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT COMMENDATION 1979 - NO AWARD 1980 - Dr. & Mrs. F. Wippermann 1981 -F&MBank 1982 - Howard Nichols 1983 - NO AWARD 1984 - Ron & Sandy Clark 1985 - Dr. Eitel and The Edina Foundation 1986 - Dr. & Mrs. Paul Carson and Jessie Bonn 1987 - Galleria and Wally Irwin 1988 - Federated Women's Club 1989 - Hockey Moms 1990 - NO AWARD 1991 - Marion Haagerstrom 1992 - Jerry Paulsen and Rotary 1993 - Edina Senior Center 1994 - Edina Soccer Association (again in 2000) 1995 - NO AWARD 1996 - NO AWARD 1997 - NO AWARD 1998 - EVENT WAS NOT HELD 1999 - NO AWARD 2000 - Edina Soccer Association (also in 1994) 2001 - NO AWARD RECIPIENTS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT COMMENDATION 1979 - NO AWARD 1980 - NO AWARD 1981 - NO AWARD 1982 - Vince Bongaarts 1983 - Craig Swanson 1984 - Patrick Lilja 1985 - Pat Greer and Marion Ward 1986 - Dennis Cain and Ralph Johnson 1987 - Susan Heiberg and Bob Kojetin 1988 - Ken Rosland and Solvei Swenson 1989 - Ceil Smith 1990 - Gene Bartz 1991 - Diana Hedges 1992 - Sue Weigle 1993 - Ruth Schmoll 1994 - Courtney Heyda 1995 - Marce Daehn 1996 - Gordon Hughes 1997 - Florence Moynihan 1998 - EVENT WAS NOT HELD 1999 - Fran Hoffman 2000 - Steve Bergren 2001 -John Keprios RECIPIENTS OF PARK & RECREATION COMMENDATION 1979 - Pat Turnbull 1980 - Judy and Jim Donohue 1981 - Donna Skagerberg 1982 - James Preston 1983 - Robert Werness 1984 - Sherwin Plummer & Virginia Shaw 1985 - Marion Thayer 1986 - Dick and Jill Blooston & Bud Johnson 1987 - Mavis and Harold Klefsaas & Bill Manske 1988 - EGA Board of Directors & Bob and Carole Iversen & Joan Lonsbury 1989 -Sharon Howell 1990 - Dick and Anne Higgins & Lloyd "Bud" Sorem 1991 - Nan and Paul Faust & Willard Ikola 1992 - Tami Halverson & Ed Howat 1993 -Donna Paulin 1994 - Howard Merriman & John (Mac) Thayer 1995 - Boy Scouts of America 1996 - Steve Fox & Bill Lord 1997 - Ben Peyton Committee 1998 - EVENT WAS NOT HELD 1999 - Bill Smith AWARD DISCONTINUED IN 2000 RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMENDATION 1979 - Ron Craig 1980 -Alison Fuhr 1981 - Lois Coon 1982 - Laurence Hjulberg 1983 - Helge Thomsen 1984 - Doug Erickson 1985 - Lions Club & Masonic Lodge 1986 - Doris Hartshorn 1987 - Dennis Maetzold 1988 - Explorer Post 925 & Police Reserves 1989 - Evie Teegen 1990 - Robert Kelly & Florence Ries 1991 - NO AWARD 1992 - Kevin Rofidal & Bob Soelberg 1993 - Loren Hallonquist 1994 - Scott Johnson 1995 - Jim Singleton 1996 - Donald Peterson 1997 - Miles Hirschey 1998 - EVENT WAS NOT HELD 1999 - Jeff and Kathy Garfin AWARD DISCONTINUED IN 2000 RECIPIENTS OF SPECIAL COMMENDATION 1979 - Morton Arneson & Jack Rice & Willis Shaw 1980 - Foster Dunwiddie & Bill Greer & Joan Lonsbury & Paul Mucke 1981 - Phyllis Wagner & Jim Van Valkenburg & Ron and Kay Bach 1982 - Richard Wyatt & Hazel Helgeson & Ron and Betty Hemstad 1983 - Florence Hallberg & William Jardine & Larry Stangler 1984 - George Hite & Peggy Kelly & John and Donna Skagerberg & Nancy Atchison 1985 - Ralph Lieber & June Schmidt 1986 - Glenn and June Smith 1987 - William Wardwell Lewis & George Warner 1988 - Pat Llona & Marilyn Wooldridge & Jim Fenlason 1989 - Leslie Turner 1990 - Virginia McCollister & Don Wineberg & Mary Forsythe 1991 -Canny Wright 1992 - Gordon Johnson 1993 - Bob Christianson 1994 - Art Dickey AWARD DISCONTINUED IN 1995 RECIPIENTS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE COMMENDATION 1979 - Bob Sherman 1980 - Betty Paugh 1981 - Dudley Parsons & Shirley Peterson AWARD DISCONTINUED IN 1982 EAST WEST SOUTH Age Of Facility Built: 1969 Built: 1965 Built: 1997 Cost Of Facility $700,000 1988 Remodel Cost: $1.9 million $525,000 1997 Remodel Cost: $750,000 $2.75 million Debt Retirement 1% of Bond, $200,000 Per Year None None Average Over 20 Years Parking Spaces Available One Common Lot For All Buildings, Approximately 830 Spaces Building Size 225' x 140' 265'x 150' 225' x 140' Handicap Access Accessibility To All Arenas From Upper Level With Elevator To Lower Level Distance Between Arenas 30', Connected By Common Lobby - Upper Level, Tunnels - Lower Level Ice Sheet Size 200'x 85', 24' Radius 200' x 85', 20' Radius 200'x 85', 24' Radius Ice Price $135 Plus Tax Ice Availability 11.5 Months 11 Months 11 Months Seating Capacity 800 3600 300 Refrigeration Systems Indirect Freon Indirect Ammonia Indirect Ammonia Aluminum & Plastic, Aluminum & Plastic, Aluminum & Plastic, ,)e Of Rink Enclosure Tempered Glass Tempered Glass Tempered Glass 60 Metal Halide Fixtures, 60 Metal Halide Fixtures, 36 Metal Halide Fixture: Lighting 60 + Foot Candle 60 + Foot Candle 100 + Foot Candle Public Address System Yes Yes Yes Music Capability Yes Yes Yes # of Scoreboards 1 2 1 Kind of Scoreboards Nevco Nevco Dactronics # of Ice Resurfacers 4 - 1 Propane Olympia, 3 Electric Zambonis. Accessible To All Arenas # of Dressing Rooms, Showers 4 - 4 With Showers 4 - 2 With Showers 4 - 2 With Showers # of Referee Dressing Rooms 1 1 1 Trainers Room 1 - Accessible To All Arenas Pro Shop Limited: Skate Laces, Hockey Tape, Mouthguards. Nearest Sporting Good Store - 5 miles Skate Sharpening Sharp Shop: Done By Hand, Central To All Arenas # of Concession Stands 2 Concession Stands, 3 Sets Of Vending Machines - Accessible To All Arenas Public Meeting Rooms 1 - Central To All Arenas Distance To Hospital 4 Miles - Fairview Southdale _ .stance To Hotels 9 Major Hotels Within 5 Mile Radius Restaurants 15+, From McDonalds To Formal Sit-down, Within 5 Mile Radius Distance To Shopping Centers 3 Major Shopping Centers Within 5 Mile Radius, Including The Mall Of America