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Home My WebLink About2002-02-12 Park Board PacketCity of Edina J EDINA PARK BOARD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS EDINA CITY HALL AGENDA 1. Welcome New Park Board Member, Jeff Johnson. *2. Approval of Tuesday, December 11, 2001, Park Board Minutes. *3. Election of Officers. • 4. Presentation by City Forester, Tom Horwath. 5. Presentation by Park Superintendent, Vince Cockriel. *6. Sub -Committee Recommendations — Tom White. *7. Nominations for Mayor's Commendation Awards. 8. Updates. A. Lewis Park Soccer/Football Fields Renovation Project. B. Skate Park. C. Dog Park. D. Youth Athletic Associations Presidents Meeting. 9. Other. *10. 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 i4 • Memo To: Edina Park Board. From: John Keprios, Direct Edina Park and Recreati n Department Date: February 6, 2002 Re: FEBRUARY 12, 2002, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF REPORT. Enclosed you should find the following items: 1. Tuesday, February 12, 2002, Park Board Agenda. 2. Tuesday, December 11, 2001, Park Board Minutes. 3. Annual Shade Tree Report — 2001, Tom Horwath. 4. Minutes from Youth Athletic Association Presidents Meeting. 5. Nominations For Mayor's Commendation Awards and Previous Recipients. 6. Referendum Improvements on Park Property. 7. Referendum Improvements on School Property. 8. Referendum Improvements on Park Property Currently Not Funded by the Capital Plan. 9. Capital Plan (years 2001-2010). STAFF REPORT The following is the monthly staff report concerning each item on the agenda with the- exception heexception 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. WELCOME NEW PARK BOARD MEMBER, JEFF JOHNSON The new School Board Member representative to the Park Board is Jeff Johnson who has been selected by the School Board to fill John Murrin's vacancy. Welcome aboard Jeff! ELECTION OF OFFICERS In February of each year, the Park Board self -elects a Chairman and Vice Chairman. At the beginning of the meeting, I will request nominations from the Park Board for Chairman. If there is more than one nomination, I will pass around paper ballots for Park Board members to vote for their choice of Chairperson. The same process will then be H used to elect a Vice Chairman. In the case of a tie, nominations for that position will reopen and the process will start over until a Chairman and Vice Chairman are chosen. The main duties of the Chairman are: 1. To work with staff in establishing an agenda prior to each meeting. 2. Chair the process of each Park Board meeting. (In other words, the Chairman provides leadership that keeps Park Board meetings orderly, democratic and encourages input from all Park Board members and guests). 3. Serve as spokesperson for the Park Board at City Council meetings and other public functions. The Vice Chairman is to carry out the duties of the Chairman in the absence of the Park Board Chairman. Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. PRESENTATION BY CITY FORESTER — TOM HORWATH Tom Horwath, City Forester, will give a brief presentation of the Forestry operations segment of the Park Maintenance Department. Mr. Horwath is a year-round contract employee of the City of Edina whose responsibilities include overseeing the entire Forestry operations section of the Park Maintenance Department, which includes: • Maintaining a healthy forest in all Edina Parks. • Oversee management of the shade tree disease control program. • Oversee boulevard tree trimming program (ensure compliance with City Code). • Assist with tree plantings, trimming and preventive maintenance in the City's forestation program. No formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. PRESENTATION BY PARK SUPERINTENDENT — VINCE COCKRIEL Vince Cockriel, Superintendent of Park Maintenance, will give a brief presentation on the Park Maintenance operations and year -in -review for 2001. Mr. Cockriel will outline the mission and function of Park Maintenance Department, its labor requirements to provide that service, and issues facing the Park Maintenance Department. No formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. 2 • SUB -COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS — TOM WHITE At the August 2001 Park Board meeting, the Park Board established a sub -committee to begin working on a community survey. The sub -committee members are Linda Presthus, Ardis Wexler, Floyd Grabiel, and Tom White. The Sub -Committee held a meeting the evening of Thursday, January 3. After reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan data and after lengthy discussion, the Sub -Committee came to a unanimous consensus to recommend to the Park Board the following: "Do not go forward with a park improvement referendum at this point in time. Continue funding park improvements through the Capital Improvement Plan, Developer's 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." As you will notice on the enclosed documents, by the end of 2006 we will have accomplished all but $3,217,757 worth of park improvements that were earmarked as referendum improvements on park property. That still does not address the desire for additional gymnasiums, indoor soccer dome, and a number of other park improvements shown on the futures list. I concur with the sub -committee's recommendation to hold off on proposing any general obligation bond referendums for park improvements until after we see the results of a needs -assessment survey to be completed in 2004. In light of the state of our nation's economy, the margin in which the 2001 referendum failed, and the current level of funding scheduled for the Capital Improvement Plan, we should delay any referendum proposals until at least the end of 2004. Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR'S COMMENDATION AWARDS Enclosed is a copy of the nomination form for the Mayor's Commendation Awards, as well as, a list of previous recipients. These Awards are given to volunteer groups and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community in 2001. Park Board Chairman, Tom White, has asked that Park Board members think of some worthy candidates that the Park Board may wish to nominate for one or more of these categories. Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. 3 UPDATES Staff will give the Park Board verbal updates and reports on: • Lewis Park soccer/football fields renovation project. • Skate Park. • Dog Park. • Youth athletic association Presidents meeting (minutes enclosed). OTHER This is an opportunity for Park Board members and residents to address other concerns. C! EDINA PARK BOARD 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 11, 2001 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom White, Dave Fredlund, Mike Damman, Ardis Wexler, Floyd Grabiel, Andy Finsness, Karla Sitek, Allyson Grande MEMBERS ABSENT: George Klus, Linda Presthus, and John Murrin STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Janet Canton, and Donna Tilsner OTHERS PRESENT: Kurt Nisi, Laura Nisi, and Laura Masuda I. APPROVAL OF THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001 PARK BOARD MINUTES Floyd Grabiel MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 13, 2001 PARK BOARD MONUTES. Ardis Wexler indicated she had a few corrections and questions. First, on page four, the fourth paragraph down the sentence didn't make sense. Mr. Keprios indicated that where it says, "going to make a profit" should have been omitted. Second, on page seven the first paragraph doesn't make sense where it says "Mr. Valliere stated that Braemar enjoyed in the prime location with high customer loyalties that will practice greatly in customer participation". She noted that she thinks it should say "will increase greatly" or "result in great". Third, on page seven the fourth paragraph where it talks about the increase in the nine hole patron fees she asked if the 18 -hole patron fee was raised as well. Mr. White replied that his understanding was they raised the 18 hole green fee for non -patrons $4.00 and the 9 hole green fee for non -patrons $4.00 which created an inequity. Mr. White indicated that they should add the word "non -patron". Fourth, on page seven the last paragraph next to it where Ms. Presthus indicated that the golf dome was available for $400.00 but is not available in 2002 and asked why that is. Mr. White explained that he thinks what happened is there was a price for league rentals in 2001 but in 2002 it was not applicable. Ms. Wexler asked why that is, to which it was noted because there is so much competition that they are not going to do it. However, it was later noted that if someone approached them on renting the facility they would rent it out. Fifth, on page ten the last paragraph Ms. Wexler indicated that she did not understand the question where it states "Ms. Presthus noted that she would correct it on the Edinborough Park that maximum seven member non -Edina individual has the wrong number." Mr. Keprios explained that if you do the math on what was approved last year it didn't add up because of a typo that was made. Ms. Presthus wanted to make sure the typo from last year was fixed. He commented that sentence should be reworded. Sixth, on page twelve under Aquatic Center, Ms. Wexler noted that she thinks there is a word missing where it talks about the grading of the finish work along the edges. Mr. Keprios noted that sentence also needs to be corrected. Floyd Grabiel MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 3, 2001 PARK BOARD MINUTES. Mike Damman SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. II. WELCOME NEW YOUTH PARK BOARD MEMBER, ALLYSON GRANDE Mr. White introduced and welcomed Allyson Grande, the new youth Park Board member. III. FOX MEADOW PARK Mr. Keprios indicated that as everyone can see from their packets the Fox Meadow Park issue is not a new topic for the Park Board. He noted that Kurt and Laura Nisi are present tonight to bring the issue forward again to see what direction the Park Board might want to take as we go down the road. The last recommendation from the Park Board was to not make a decision because there was no money available. He pointed out that it's tough to set aside and plan for development if we don't know what we are going to develop. Therefore, Ms. Nisi asked that this issue be put on the Park Board agenda. Mr. Keprios indicated that he needs some direction whether to develop it, sell it or leave it the way it is. Mr. Fredlund asked if the property is developable and/or if housing could be put in there. Mr. Keprios responded that it would make a beautiful lot. Mr. White indicated that he thought there was some sort of covenant that the land remains parkland. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the land was acquired through a bond issue and it was designed to be parkland to some day be developed when dollars became available. It was not purchased through a bond issue to be open space like the Moore property. Mr. Grabiel commented that it's his understanding that it's to be developed as parkland and not developed as residential. Mr. Keprios explained that it was never decided what type of development it would be, 2 however with the amount of acreage that is there it would need to be developed as either a mini -park or neighborhood park. Mr. Grabiel asked if it would be possible to hire an architect to come up with different plans of how to develop the park, everything from minimal development to full scale development. Therefore, there would be different options to choose from. Mr. Keprios replied they could definitely do that. Ms. Wexler asked where is the money going to come from to do any of this. Mr. Keprios replied there would be a couple of funding sources as they go down the road. He indicated that they could wait until the Developer's Fund builds up to where they could tap that or the capital improvement plan could be rearranged. He also noted that items could be phased in as they go down the road. Mr. Keprios also commented that it could be included in a possible future park referendum. He noted that we currently have adequate funds to accomplish the conceptual drawing, planning and design stage. Laura Nisi, 5201 Blake Rd., indicated that they moved to Edina in the fall of 1996 and they live right around the corner from the park. She explained that in the spring of 1997 she and another neighbor mailed a survey to 80 homes regarding the development of the park and most of the people who chose to respond were pretty positive. However, there was another group of people who were very much against it and those people were the ones whose homes bordered the park. Ms. Nisi pointed out that everyone's opinions came to light in August of 1997 at which point it was tabled. Ms. Nisi explained that for those who have not seen the park they can basically think of it in three parts. The part closest to Blake Road is mostly flat and level, then there's a hill and then there's a big area that goes down to the lake. Therefore, she doesn't think there is one right answer that encompasses the whole area because it's a pretty unique piece of land. Ms. Nisi commented that for the most part what they see is the level part and the hill. She added that the grass grows and grows and is very tall. Laura Masuda, 6112 Fox Meadow Lane, indicated that she fears for her children because if they wondered out on the hill she wouldn't be able to find them. Ms. Nisi stated that in her opinion it does not look like prairie grass but it looks like an overgrown vacant lot. Ms. Nisi pointed out that she is very environmentally aware and does not want all of the trees to be cut down and everything turned into turf and a parking lot. However, the way it is now it does not benefit the neighborhood as a whole because it is not useable and is unsightly for much of the year. Ms. Nisi stated that it does get mowed two to three times a year, however, they leave it there and it starts to rot. Also, that is where a lot of creatures live and once it gets mowed they are killed. If it is supposed to be a nature preserve then it should be left alone and not mowed. However, if it is left as a nature preserve it does not benefit the neighborhood because it's not useable, people can't even walk through it. 3 Mr. Damman asked Ms. Nisi what she thinks should be done with the park. Ms. Nisi explained that she would have the front part of the park graded and sodded with a small play area like the one at Todd Park or Walnut Ridge Park. As far as the hill area either sod it or hire someone who specializes in prairie restoration and put in a prairie. She indicated that it would also be nice to have a mulched pathway down to the water; however, the people who border the park probably would for sure not want that. Ms. Nisi stated that she does not want to see the woods going down to the lake cut down but a pathway would be nice. She commented that she thinks the park can be developed so that people can use it with having only a minimal impact on the beauty that is currently there. Ms. Masuda indicated that they bought their house a little over a year ago and noted that because of the tall grass that has decayed there are little pockets where people can easily fall and she is not able to walk there with her kids. She pointed out that the neighbors like to use that area for their dogs and a lot of time people do not clean up after their dogs. Ms. Masuda stated that she would also like to see it be turned into a small park where people can gather because there really are no other parks nearby that people can walk to. Ms. Nisi commented that she also thinks it's important to note that there are a lot of kids within walking distance to the park. Mr. Grabiel again noted that he would like to see the property developed as a park. We should hire an architect to come with a few different plans to chose from and, as part of the process, talk to the neighborhood and get some ideas from them as well. Ms. Wexler noted that she has read all of the material and would like to have an opportunity to look at the piece of property before making a decision on it. She indicated that one of her concerns is the safety of the children and that would depend on how much work would be done as well as the proximity to the water. Mr. Damman indicated that he has looked at the property and he agrees that the area does need to be developed into a small park, however, more towards Blake Road. He noted he agrees with Ms. Wexler that there shouldn't be anything near the water because it would be very dangerous for the kids especially. Mr. Fredlund asked Mr. Keprios if he has any ideas as to what he thinks should be done with it. Mr. Keprios replied that he loves Mr. Grabiel's idea of hiring an architect to give us some different concept drawings and begin the process. He indicated that he would like to have the neighborhood hand pick a small committee of people who are supportive of this to provide some constructive input. Mr. Finsness asked if it would be open to public for a public forum. Mr. Keprios responded that, when the timing is appropriate, he would like to notify the public that the Park Board has made the decision to develop the park some day when funding is available and we would like their input as we go down the 2 road. Depending on which plan we go with will determine how much money is needed and whether or not we will do it in stages. Ms. Wexler indicated she thinks if they try to involve as many people in the community as possible two things would happen. First, you need to have the input of people who are opposed to it; however, giving positive choices might help to overcome that. Secondly, perhaps the Garden Council might want to get involved in this in some way, shape or form. Mr. Keprios commented that he also likes the idea of considering prairie restoration as part of this development. There could be some real benefits to that approach especially in light of the noxious weed issues there. He noted there are some positive things that can be done for nature and the environment, as opposed to focusing on just benches, playground equipment, and asphalt pathways. Ms. Sitek asked how they are going to deal with people who are opposed to this. Mr. White stated that he has talked to a couple of people who live there and it is his understanding that there is a covenant that states that the park could never be developed as a residential or commercial area. He noted that an area where he does see a problem is people might end up going through someone's yard to get to the park. That is something that would definitely need to be looked at. Mr. White stated that we need to come up with some ideas and then go to the neighborhood. Floyd Grabiel MOVED THAT WE PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROPERTY AND THAT THE PROCESS INCLUDE ENGAGING AN ARCHITECT AND CONSULTANTS TO COME BACK TO THE PARK BOARD WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROPOSALS AMONG WHICH WE CAN CONSIDER. Ardis Wexler SECONDED THE MOTION. Mr. White pointed out that in the past there were a number of people who signed a petition that were against this and feels at some point in time they need to be included in the process. Mr. Keprios indicated that he would recommend that he be allowed the option to first work with the neighborhood and then come to the Park Board with a variety of plans along with the architect. After that is done then invite the public to subsequent meetings. Ms. Wexler added that ultimately they may choose to do nothing with the ideas. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Nisi commented that Jeff Werbalowsky, another neighbor who could not attend the meeting tonight, is both for and against this and would be a very good person to have on the committee since he definitely sees both sides of the issue. His property abuts the property that goes down to the lake. IV. RECREATION PROGRAMS PRESENTATION — DONNA TILSNER Donna Tilsner, Recreation Supervisor, put together (along with Susie Miller) a power point presentation for the Park Board explaining what it is she does for the Park and Recreation Department. Mr. Grabiel asked Ms. Tilsner how are the programs advertised or marketed to which Ms. Tilsner responded it is done in a variety of ways. Some of their programs are planned far enough ahead of time that they are able to put them in their activities directory that is sent out to all Edina residents in January. For programs that are new, they send out letters and flyers through the schools as well as advertise in the Sun Newspaper and on our City of Edina web site. Flyers are also available at City Hall. Ms. Wexler asked if there has been an increase in the number of youth participating in the different programs. Ms. Tilsner replied that during the last two years the playground program has had an increase in participants. She indicated that their new Fab 4 and 5 program filled up right away both years they have had it and they would like to offer more sessions if they could. Also this past year they had a magic class where 20 kids participated. Ms. Wexler asked Ms. Tilsner if she has any way of tracking to see who participates from year to year. Ms. Tilsner replied that right now they do not have a computer system that is capable of doing that. However, they do keep their registration cards as well as they send out surveys at the end of each class. One of the questions on the survey asks if they have previously participated in the program and if they plan on participating again. They also ask if there are any activities that they would like to see their child participate in. Ms. Tilsner thanked the Park Board for giving her the opportunity to explain to them what it is she does for the department. Ms. Wexler asked if the initial registration is limited to Edina residents to which it was noted yes. Ms. Tilsner explained that after May I" non-residents may sign up for classes for an additional $5.00 non-resident fee. Mr. Keprios indicated that Ms. Tilsner is very energetic and creative and applauds her for everything she has done. She has been very successful in all of the new programs she has created. He is very proud of her as well as the rest of his staff. V. SURVEY COMMITTEE UPDATE Mr. White informed the Park Board that they had their first survey committee meeting, unfortunately only Ms. Wexler and he showed up. Mr. Grabiel indicated Con that he failed to note the meeting date in his calendar and apologized to everyone for not being there. Mr. White informed the Park Board that they discussed what sort of way they would go back to the community and when they are likely to do that as well as what they are going to do at the next meeting. VI. YMCA/TRI-CITY SKATE PARK UPDATE Mr. Keprios showed the Park Board the power point presentation he gave at the open house at the YMCA for the Tri -City Skate Park. He noted that Mike Damman also attended the open house, which had a pretty good turnout. Mr. Keprios explained that the purpose of the open house was to really garner what kind of support is out there for the immediate neighborhood. He noted that they mailed out approximately 500 notices to the people who live in the immediate area and of those 500 people 30 showed up. He stated that the majority was in support of what they are doing. However, some Richfield residents who live closest to the park have some real strong concerns. Mr. Keprios explained that they've been calling this the "YMCA Tri -City Skate Park". He noted that there are currently hundreds of these across the country and what they are looking at building is a tier 2, which basically means it is greater than 3 feet in height. Also, they are looking at building it of concrete, which would be the only one like it in Minnesota. Mr. Keprios pointed out that there are approximately 6.2 million skaters who generate about 450 million dollars in revenue per year. Other research has shown that there has been an 118% increase in the number of skateboarders over the past 8 years alone. Therefore, it is the fastest growing sport out there. Skateboarding, in-line skating, and trick bikes are not just a trend; statistics show that it is truly a sport that is here to stay. Mr. Keprios indicated that currently these youth are being pushed out of commercial and public areas and have no place to go. Skateboarders are athletes who just want to participate in this non-traditional sport. Mr. Keprios pointed out that, when he refers to skateboarders, that includes skateboarding, in-line skating and trick bikes. Mr. Keprios indicated they are calling it the YMCA Tri -City Skate Park because it's a collaborative between Edina, Richfield and Bloomington as well as with the Southdale YMCA, which is also contributing some money. Mr. Keprios pointed out that skateboarding is a relatively safe sport. Statistics taken from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Survey show that skateboarding is low on the list. However, that doesn't mean accidents don't happen. 7 Mr. Keprios showed the Park Board a concept drawing of what the YMCA Tri - City Skate Park is going to look like when it is completed. He noted that the benefits of this are that it will give the youth in our community a place to enjoy the sport of skateboarding. Also, it will allow the youth an opportunity to take ownership and help take care of the new park. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the youth are also involved in the fundraising efforts. Mr. Keprios explained that the whole project will cost approximately $400,000 to which each city is contributing $80,000 and the YMCA has committed to $30,000. They are $130,000 short and therefore are starting a fundraising effort and hope each city can come up with an additional $44,000. He indicated that they are hoping to have everything in place by January 15`h; however, they may need to extend that date. If all dollars are in place they hope to begin construction in the spring and have the park open July 1st Mr. Keprios commented that he thought the open house went really well with the exception of a handful of Richfield residents who have issues with the plan. Mr. Keprios noted Tiiat if any one of the cities drops out they will have to go to Plan B. Mr. White asked what is Plan B to which Mr. Keprios replied that he would like to at least put some money into building a tier 1 skate park on one of their hard surface areas. Ms. Sitek asked how the fundraising is being done to which Mr. Keprios replied Mr. MacHolda is working on that. Mr. MacHolda indicated that he has talked to the other two cities and both have already started their fundraising process. He noted that the Recreation Director from Richfield shared with him the letter he has been sending out to the service organizations and they have already received $5,000. In addition to meeting with service organizations, he has also been bringing along with him a skateboarder and his parents. Mr. MacHolda stated that the City of Bloomington has not drafted a letter but rather put together a packet of information. Mr. MacHolda noted that he has now drafted two letters: one geared towards service organizations and one geared towards the business community. He indicated that as he looks at the list he doesn't see a lot of dollars. Ms. Sitek asked Mr. MacHolda if he has gone to the skateboard people. Mr. MacHolda replied that he had thought about Vans because they have partnered with other skate parks in the country. Also, he is looking at talking to Southdale. Ms. Sitek noted that there are a few stores in Southdale that sell skateboards and equipment that he should definitely look into. Mr. MacHolda commented that he was also thinking about talking to Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola. Mr. Damman indicated that the one thing that sticks out in his mind from the open house is the negative people that were there and the fact that they called the kids rif-raf right to their face really bothered him. Ms. Sitek noted that six years ago the skateboarder kids were the ones who were causing problems but that isn't the case anymore and that distinction needs to be made to the people who are so negative towards this. Recently it has become much more of a mainstream sport. Mr. Damman indicated that at the open house one of the kids stood up and said they need this park so they don't go to other places where they aren't supposed to be. They just want a place where it's okay for them to skateboard; they are not causing problems and doing anything wrong. Mr. Finsness asked Mr. Keprios if Richfield has already approved their $80,000 and if people are going to the elected officials is there any way he can head that off before they do. Mr. Keprios replied that for Richfield the $80,000 has been earmarked but it still needs to go through the political process. Mr. Keprios noted that Bloomington does have their money in the bank. He is not worried about Bloomington but is concerned about Richfield. Mr. Fredlund asked if this is a supervised park, to which Mr. Keprios replied yes and that is one of the big pluses. The YMCA is going to assume any financial operating losses and they will also have to assume all liability insurance coverage. It is well known that the YMCA is fabulous at working with this age group. Ms. Wexler asked if the reason that Richfield people are so against this is because it backs up to where there are private houses, to which it was noted yes. Ms. Wexler asked if there is any way they could put in some sort of a buffer to which Mr. Keprios replied that the plans show landscape buffers and they are looking into other creative means to address their concerns. VII. OTHER A. Park Board 2002 Meeting Schedule - Mr. Keprios handed out to the Park Board the 2002 Park Board meeting schedule and noted the different places where the Park Board could hold their meetings. He asked if anyone had any suggestions or changes to the meeting schedule to let him know. Mr. White commented that he enjoys meeting at different facilities so they can see everything that is going on in the parks. It is very helpful. B. Edina Sun Current — Mr. White noted that he read in the Edina Sun Current that the Park Board meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Keprios stated that he will be sure that is changed so that it reads 7:00 p.m. C. Historical Society Video - Mr. White asked who has the Historical Society video because he still needs to review it. Ms. Wexler indicated that she was next in line to view it. Mr. Keprios handed out a copy of the video to Ms. Wexler. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Allyson Grande MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:30 PM. Floyd Grabiel SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED. 6 Memorandum City of Edina Park Department To: John Keprios, Director of Parks and Recreation From: Thomas Horwath, Edina, City Forrester Date: 2-5-02 Re: Annual Shade Tree Report- 2001 Code Enforcement: Residential Trimming Notices At the beginning of the year most of my time was spent issuing tree trimming notices to residents in area #6 to clear the street of low -growing vegetation for public safety purposes and to comply to city codes. As reported to you previously, I issued notices to 294 residents. Overwhelmingly, with very few exceptions, the residents complied with these notices and either arranged for the trimming or did it themselves. In a few cases, to achieve compliance, the city tree crew was used, or, when feasible, I trimmed sites myself. In these cases, time and equipment costs were billed to the homeowner. Currently I am conducting the same type of operation in area # 1- Country Club and Morningside neighborhoods. In this area I am paying particular attention to the smaller, younger trees, although all trees are inspected for trimming requirements. The timeliest opportunity for trimming trees to enhance their form, strengthen them against weather events, make them fit well into their specific site -especially along streets and sidewalks -and to correct present and future potential hazards, is when they are young. Included in my trimming notices to residents is a page of proper tree trimming suggestions. One suggestion is to consider a light trimming schedule of newly planted trees, every one to two years for the first ten to fifteen years after establishment. As of the time of preparing this report, I have sent approximately 15o notices to the residents. I have covered about half of area # 1. Residential responses and compliance are very good, similar to last year's program. In addition to this code enforcement by area, each year I receive complaints from residents regarding low -growing vegetation interfering with streets, sidewalks and alleys throughout the city. This past year I have received thirty such complaints. When these were the homeowner's responsibility they were notified. If it was the city's responsibility, either the tree crew or I trimmed the area. All sites have been cleared appropriately. Tree and Shrub Planting The following is a list of trees and shrubs planted by myself, and their location. i. Creek Valley Park: West side of hockey rink: 20 Red Pines; 16 Ponderosa Pines; 15 Black Hills Spruce and one clump White Paper Birch. 2. Van Valkenburg Park: East side of pond at entrance: 7 Eastern Red Cedars. 3. Rosland Park: 2 mulched tree/shrub areas -1 east and 1 west of tennis courts: 2 Fothergilla; 2 Spirea; 3 Clethra; 1 American Hazelnut. 4. Utley Park: 1 Merrill Magnolia by canoe landing. 5. Strachauer Park: 3 Black Hills Spruce on berm east side of pond. 6. Tracy Fire Station: 1 Heritage Birch on north side. 7. Lewis Park: Sugar Maple on north side of south parking lot. Memorial tree -Burley family. S. Pamela Park: 3 Black Hills Spruce; 1 Sugar Maple; 2 Autumn Blaze Maples, west and south sides of warming house. 9. Highlands Park: 1 Swamp White Oak near children's play area - replacement tree. io. Creek Valley Soccer Fields: 1 Burr Oak; 1 Swamp White Oak along parking lot -replacement trees. n. Arneson Acres: Planted approximately 70 seedlings and 15 bare -root trees in the fall of 2001 in Tim Zimmerman's reserve garden, these must be re -planted this spring. Tim Zimmerman and I are working together on a project designed to expand the variety of tree species available for planting within Edina's parks. We are searching for trees not generally available from most nurseries. Common nursery stock tends to be limited to a narrow selection in most cases. As a consequence, it is easy to overload a planting program with high numbers of only a few species. It is hoped that this program will result in increased awareness and heightened interest in landscape trees within Edina's parks. Dutch Elm Disease Throughout the spring, summer and fall of 20011 marked a total of 159 diseased Elms for removal from public and private properties. On private property there were 112 Elms; on boulevards there were 31 Elms; in Edina parks there were 16 Elms that had to be removed. A few of these Elms were marked in the late summer or early fall and the removal deadline could be extended through the winter. I have a list of 14 Elms which I must inspect for compliance to removal orders prior to this spring when, if not removed, will be infectious threats to other Elms. LJ Buckthorn Eradication There is an ever-increasing awareness within Edina, the entire metro -area, and even far beyond that, of the harmful effects of the non-native and highly invasive species of Buckthorn growing in our wood lots, along streets, trails and open spaces everywhere. Left uncontrolled for years, and because it spreads quickly, effectively and far by birds eating the fruit and depositing fertile seeds, the shrubs have become a great threat to native plants of all kinds by overcrowding and out -competing the more desired regeneration. In my removal efforts I employ various methods. Since the root system must be removed or destroyed, very often the plants are pulled out. Chemical controls are also effective. Through research and consultation with acquaintances familiar with this plant, I have learned and tried various chemical controls and doses. There are a few sites in the park system where I concentrate my efforts, time permitting, on Buckthorn eradication. Three of the parks where this work is being done are Bredeson, Creek Valley, and Van Valkenburg. In Bredeson this work is concentrated along the paths. Buckthorn is very thorny, making it a huge nuisance. It grows very quickly into open areas- like paths. Eradication efforts along the paths are a welcome relief for those using the paths and should help reduce the need for trimming. Last year as I was working with a Boy Scout volunteer group, residents passing by on the path thanked us often. Currently I am working with another Boy Scout group about to begin a similar volunteer effort along another section of the path system. Another Boy Scout/Buckthorn project I was involved with this past year was on the Carson property. This is the second such effort on this city -managed land. Not only does this make the wood lot look better, but also Buckthorn is harmful to the health of surrounding trees by its over competition and allelopathy (production of plant substances by one plant that adversely affect other nearby plants. Residential Calls Throughout the year I receive approximately l000 calls from residents. In response, questions are answered over the phone, appropriate information is mailed or on-site inspections are necessary. Tree Crew Work Orders Mark Spain will compile a list of work completed by the tree crew in 2001. Upon his completion this information will be submitted and may be included with this report. Thank you, as always, for the opportunity to serve you. It is a privilege to work in a city with such a strong commitment to its trees. Respectfully submitted, Thomas Horwath 3W NOTES FROM ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS MEETING WITH THE EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Wednesday, January 23, 2002 ASSOCIATIONS PRESENT Edina Football Association, Doug Nessan; Edina Basketball Association, Greg Bjork; Edina Baseball Association, Dale Nelson; Edina Hockey Association, Pat Manion; Edina Girls Athletic Association, Amy Demarest; Edina Soccer Club, Charlie Gits; Edina Soccer Association, Kurt Johnson; Edina Girls Fast Pitch Softball Association, Harriet Peterson. ASSOCIATIONS ABSENT Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club, Bill Pearson; Girls Traveling Basketball, Doug Lambert; Jr. Olympic Volleyball, Julie Rutkiewcz; Edina Youth Softball Association, Bob Mayo; Edina Swim Club, Mike Ross. GUESTS Dick Novack (representing soccer) STAFF • John Keprios, Director; Ed MacHolda, Assistant Director; Donna Tilsner, Recreation Supervisor; Susie Miller, Recreation Supervisor. NOTES Susie Miller, Recreation Supervisor, passed out handouts on inclusion as well as a report/recommendation proposing establishment of a new inclusions fund. The proposal suggests a fee of $.75 per participant to help cover costs of inclusion for participants with disabilities. There was also discussion regarding each athletic Association's registration material and whether or not it asks if a child has a disability, allergy or specific need. Donna Tilsner passed out examples of the Edina Park and Recreation Department's registration form as an example. Athletic Association Presidents inquired as to the logistics of the including children with disabilities fee? Susie stated that we could invoice the Athletic Associations like we do for the facility use fee. Any balance in this new fund would be carried over from year to year and used like an insurance policy for inclusion expenses, such as, paid interpreters for the deaf. Everyone thanked Susie for her time. John then passed out handouts on Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Statement of Philosophy; Immunity from Liability Bill; Photocopying, Typing and Mailing Service; Athletic Association's relationship with Park Board; Edina Park Board Policy regarding use of Ethnic, Religious, Racial Names or Symbols and the Capital Improvement Plan. is The question came up as to why there wasn't one common policy on the Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Statement of Philosophy? It was stated that the groups are all independently incorporated athletic associations and that what be right for one particular group might not work for another. The discussion then shifted toward the City of Edina's Capital Improvement Plan. The Edina Hockey Association wondered if there was such a plan for Braemar Ice Arena and if so if they could get a copy? There is a CEP for Braemar Ice Arena and a copy would be made available. It was asked if we thought about charging a higher facility use fee? It was then stated that we recently opened bids to renovate the multi-purpose athletic fields at Lewis Park only to find ourselves with a $14,000.00 shortfall after roughly $50,000.00 of value engineering. Not feeling comfortable going to the Edina City Council with such a significant shortfall, John Keprios asked if the primary users would be willing to make a donation? With the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 the City would like to hear back from those Athletic Associations no later than Thursday, January 31St Comment was suggested that maybe the City should raise the facility use fee? Then a question was asked as to what is the City's philosophy on fixing field's built on wetlands? Mr. Keprios explained that, first of all, it is important to know that we have not had any Capital Improvement Plan funding since 1995. The successful $5.5 million 1996 Park Improvement Referendum went a long way to upgrade worn fields and other park infrastructure. From those experiences, we have adopted the philosophy that, when renovating athletic fields, we believe it is critically important to correct the sub -soils and, if necessary, introduce new quality sand/peat sub -soils to develop the proper base. It is our intent to hire professional landscape architects experienced in the area of athletic fields, test existing soils, and not make any modifications to the field until proper funding is in place to do the job right. A question was asked what is everyone doing regarding raising money? The Edina Soccer Club stated that they are trying to keep fees down, however, they went on to say they are considering running a soccer tournament to raise revenues. The Football Association stated that they were able to net $17,000.00 in a raffle last summer. The Hockey Association does a fundraiser event at the Edina Country Club. A question was asked what does the group think about a $3.00 per participant fee to go towards the Capital Improvement Plan? The first response was that the Athletic Association better see a return soon for the money. Then it was stated that an additional $3.00 per participant to go towards an ongoing capital fun for field improvements would collectively generate around $10,000.00 per year for the fund. The problem is that proper renovation of a soccer/football field costs approximately $275,000 per field. The $10,000 seems to be putting a finger in the dike of a bigger problem and they don't think going after the Athletic Association's is the right thing. Mr. Keprios stated that at their February meeting, the Park Board is going to be discussing a recommendation by their self-appointed sub -committee to implement a needs assessment survey in 2004 to identify and validate the community needs. If it appears as though the new capital improvement plan funding will be unable to meet the more urgent validated needs, another park referendum might be considered at that time. At that time a question was asked what is the future for the basketball community outside of joining hands with the schools? Mr. Keprios stated that it is unlikely that the City will attempt another joint venture with the School District that would be similar to the failed referendum of 2001. Mr. Keprios also stated that he still feels strongly that additional gyms should really be placed adjunct to school facilities for maximization of use. There may be a possibility of approaching the issue similar to the manner in which the Lindberg Center was funded, which included capital funding from both the school district and the City, as opposed to the City funding the entire project and giving to the school to operate at their expense. The conversation shifted toward a bubble and its possible location. After some brainstorming for a suitable site, someone asked if we ever looked at condemning property? Mr. Keprios stated that the City has that authority, however, only exercises that authority as a last result. The Grandview development resulted in the City exercising its constitutional right of eminent domain. That is not a politically desirable method of acquiring property. It was then recommended that we should find a suitable location for a bubble and then work at securing funding. A question came up regarding residency and what the other Athletic Associations are doing? The Edina Basketball Association and the Edina Soccer Association stated that their participants must either live in Edina or go to Edina Public Schools through open enrollment. The Edina Soccer Club (ESC) stated that they are primarily, but not exclusively, a resident -program. The ESC allows some elite level non-residents at the highest levels otherwise the most elite level Edina resident soccer players will play on teams in other communities. The question of girls playing on, what has been traditionally boys only teams and conversely, was discussed. Those requests have not been denied. The requests are rare but not significantly problematic. Mr. Keprios thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Mr. Bjork thanked and praised the Park and Recreation office staff and assigned professional staff for all their support. It was agreed to try to get together again in June. 41 February 1, 2002 LOOK AHEAD TO SPRING!! 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. GLH/sh City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 Sincerely Gordon L. Hughe City Manager (952) 927-8861 FAX (952) 826-0390 TDD (952) 826-0379 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. A1121,101AI0144 PHONE NOMINATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BY MONDAY, APRIL 1St, 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: Phone Name 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 Hoffinan, Fran - Community Involvement - 1999 Howat, Ed - Park & Recreation - 1992 I 0 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, Ceil - Community Involvement - 1989 Smith, Judy - Individual Service - 1987 Smith. Glenn & June - Special - 1986 Soelberg, Bob - Public Safety - 1992 Sorem, Lloyd "Bud" - Park & Recreation - 1990 N 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 f 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 Bongaarfs 1983 - Craig Swanson 1984 - Patrick Lilja 1985 - Pat Greer and Marion Ward 1986 - Dennis Cain and Ralph Johnson 1987 - Susan Heiberg and Bob Kojefin 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 s 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 REFERENDUM IMPROVEMENTS ON PARK PROPERTY PROJECT ADA COMPLIANT ACCESS CURRENT YEAR PATHS TO EQUIPMENT: ESTIMATE 2001 Arden Park $ 7,000 2001 Birchcrest Park $ 7,000 2001 Braemar Park $ 7,000 NA Countryside Park $ 7,000 2001 Garden Park $ 7,000 2001 Highlands Park $ 7,000 2001 Strachauer Park $ 7,000 2001 Tingdale Park $ 7,000 2001 Todd Park $ 7,000 2001 Walnut Ridge Park $ 7,000 2001 Weber Park $ 7,000 2001 Wooddale Park $ 7,000 $ 84,000 REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND EQUIP: 2003 Alden Park $ 100,000 2001 Heights Park $ 100,000 FUTURE Kojetin Park $ 100,000 2005 McGuire Park $ 100,000 2003 Normandale Park $ 115,000 2006 Pamela Park $ 150,000 FUTURE Sherwood Park $ 100,000 $ 765,000 FENCING: FUTURE Bredesen Park (perimeter fencing) $ 150,000 FUTURE Rosland Park (playground/picnic area) $ 60,000 FUTURE Rosland Park (baseball field) $ 20,000 $ 230,000 PATHWAY REPAIR/ADDITIONS: 2003 Arneson Acres Park $ 30,000 2003 Cornelia School Park $ 68,000 2001 Rosland Park $ 75,000 2003 Walnut Ridge Park $ 60,000 $ 233,000 PARKING LOT REPAIR/ADDITION: 2003 Arneson Park $ 50,000 2003 Rosland Park $ 400,000 2004 Weber Park $ 200,000 $ 650,000 ACTIVITIES CENTER (SENIOR CENTER) INDOOR FURNISHINGS: 2002 Tables, chairs, computers, sound system etc. $ 400,000 $ 400,000 BALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS 2006 Renovate Braemar soccer field $ 242,000 FUTURE Renovate Cornelia School Park little league field $ 117,000 FUTURE Renovate Cornelia School Park (youth softball field) $ 111,000 2004 Renovate Cornelia School Park (adult softball field) $ 136,000 2006 Renovate Countryside Park west baseball field $ 138,000 FUTURE Renovate Courtney Ball Field #4 $ 259,000 FUTURE Renovate Highlands Park (senior soccer field) $ 256,000 2001 Renovate Lewis Park (east soccer field) $ 313,000 2002 Renovate Lewis Park (west soccer field) $ 232,000 2002 Renovate Lewis Park (central soccer field) $ 232,000 2004 Renovate Pamela Park (senior soccer field) $ 239,000 FUTURE Renovate Rosland Park $ 127,514 2006 Renovate Todd Park softball field $ 90,757 FUTURE Renovate Weber Park baseball & softball field $ 140,243 FUTURE Shade covers for dugouts $ 6,000 FUTURE Renovate Wooddale Park baseball field $ 138,000 FUTURE Lighting for 3 softball fields at Pamela Park $ 160,000 $ 2,937,514 ACTIVITIES CENTER (SENIOR CENTER) INDOOR FURNISHINGS: 2002 Tables, chairs, computers, sound system etc. $ 400,000 $ 400,000 SKATE PARK DEVELOPMENTS: 2002 YMCA indoor skate park (tier I & 11) $ 80,000 $ 80,000 AQUATIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS 2002 Edina Aquatic Center Renovation $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 EDINA ART CENTER: FUTURE Pottery room expansion $ 400,000 FUTURE Fire suppression system $ 40,000 FUTURE Clark gift shop expansion $ 26,000 $ 466,000 BRAEMAR ARENA IMPROVEMENTS 2002 Fire suppression system $ 100,000 FUTURE ice -resurfacing room relocation $ 250,000 FUTURE Heating & dehumidification upgrade East Arena $ 100,000 $ 450,000 REPLACE CONCESSIONS BUILDING: 2005 Courtney Fields Complex - Braemar Park $ 800,000 $ 800,000 COMPLETION OF VAN VALKENBURG PARK: rUTURE Grading and landscaping $ 100,000 FUTURE Hard surface court $ 15,000 FUTURE Pathway $ 30,000 FUTURE Playground equipment & misc. park equip. $ 100,000 FUTURE Van Valkenburg Park (3 batting cages) $ 60,000 $ 305,000 MISCELLANEOUS FUTURE Replace Showmobile $ 100,000 FUTURE Registration/scheduling computer software $ 50,000 $ 150,000 TENNIS COURTS: 2002 Walnut Ridge Park (rebuild) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 GENERAL SKATING RINK UPGRADE: FUTURE Normandale Park $ 8,000 $ 8,000 LIFT STATION FOR SANITARY SEWER: FUTURE Arneson Acres Park (greenhouse) $ 35,000 $ 35,000 PARK GROUNDS IRRIGATION: FUTURE Tupa Park $ 20,000 $ 20,000 PICNIC SHELTER AND PUMP HOUSE BUILDING RENOVATION: 2002 Sherwood Park $ 40,000 $ 40,000 REPLACE MAINTENANCE GARAGE: FUTURE Courtney Fields Complex - Braemar Park $ 30,000 $ 30,000 ROOF REPLACEMENT: 2001 Arneson Acres Park building & museum $ 8,000 2001 Bredesen Park comfort station $ 6,000 $ 14,000 ARNESON ACRES PARK BUILDING: 2001 Steel siding $ 25,000 2001 Replacement windows $ 7,000 $ 32,000 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM: FUTURE Tupa Park (Grange Hall and Cahill School) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM FUTURE Arden Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Arneson Park (greenhouse & terrace room) $ 7,000 FUTURE Braemar Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Bredesen Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Countryside Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Creek Valley Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Highlands Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Normandale Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Pamela Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Utley Park $ 5,000 FUTURE Van Valkenburg Park (2 buildings) $ 7,000 $ 59,000 $ 9,388,514 >-0 LO O LO ,I- r Ln -r--0 M O v' LCA M t` C'7 z~ t LCA O N co 00 M O r/ m Cl) CO T-- Lf) r- fl- 00 00 0 wo H V co�tM�tMc000 n r-N"Z T 0 U E9-609� 6c�«�6pi-sc>69- ry — 0- z O J O o O o2 -n co 0 0 w m vn0 U_�� cz C/) o zOl V> O LO(DMrt Ot-O U) LU M 0 't LO I- ti C ) LLQ N C.0 00 M O z F. f` C� Ln T- Il 0 00 (5 z � d7 't -t 't cY) � 00 C.O V M N M 00 N N I U W W EA Ef3 613 60- Q9} 6f3 EF} e9- f}ON 0 w CL.1_ G 0 CB CO 4- 5 U O U � �_ U"O O _ ON O z a� -0 .� 0 co T3T1 L I L O a) cn L- c 00 O O "O O O 0 O 0 C6 'Z - 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Priority Project Value 2001 Park & Recreation 00 -PK -022 0 150,000 Renovate east soccer field: Lewis Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -001 0 313,000 ADA compliant access path: Garden Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -002 0 9,000 ADA compliant access path: Countryside Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -003 0 9,000 ADA compliant access path: Walnut Ridge Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -004 0 9,000 ADA Compliant Access Path - Wooddale Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -005 0 9,000 ADA Compliant Access Path - Todd Park Park & Recreation 00 -RK -006 0 9,000 ADA Compliant Access Pathway: Highlands Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -007 0 9,000 ADA Compliant Access Path - Tingdale Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -008 0 9,000 ADA compliant access path: Weber Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -009 0 9,000 ADA Compliant Access Paths to Equipment Arden Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -010 0 9,000 ADA Compliant Access Paths to Equip - Birchcrest Park & Recreation 00 -PK -011 0 9,000 ADA Compliant Access Path - Braemar Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -012 0 9,000 ADA Compliant Access Path - Strachauer Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -013 0 9,000 Pathway Repairs/Additions: Rosland Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -014 0 75,000 Roof Replace - Bredesen Comfort Station Park & Recreation 00 -PK -015 0 12,000 Roof Replace - Arneson Acres Park & Recreation 00 -PK -016 0 8,000 Playground: Heights Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -018 0 100,000 Arneson Acres Building - Replace Windows Park & Recreation 00 -PK -019 0 7,000 Shelter Bldg: Arneson Acres (Siding) Park & Recreation 00 -PK -020 0 25,000 Total for 2001 648,000 2002 Renovate central soccer field: Lewis Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -021 0 232,000 Senior Center Indoor Furnishings Park & Recreation 00 -PK -022 0 150,000 Tennis Court Rebuild: Walnut Ridge Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -024 0 50,000 Picnic Shelter - Sherwood Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -025 0 40,000 Skate Park Development - Yorktown Park/YMCA Park & Recreation 00 -PK -026 0 80,000 Playground: Alden Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -031 Total for 2002 552,000 2003 Playground: Normandale Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -023 0 115,000 Parking Lot: Rosland Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -027 0 100,000 Pathway Repairs/Additions: Arneson Acres Park & Recreation 00 -PK -028 0 30,000 Pathway Repairs/Additions: Cornelia School Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -029 0 68,000 Pathway replacement: Walunt Ridge Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -030 0 60,000 Playground: Alden Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -031 0 100,000 Parking Lot: Arneson Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -032 0 50,000 Total for 2003 523,000 Page I of 2 Project Name Department Project # Priority Project Value 2004 Renovate senior soccer field: Pamela Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -033 0 239,000 Renovate adult softball field Cornelia School Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -034 0 136,000 Parking Lot: Weber Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -035 0 150,000 Total for 2004 525,000 2005 Replace/Upgrade Concessions Bldg: Courtney Park & Recreation 00 -PK -036 0 400,000 Playground: McGuire Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -037 0 100,000 Total for 2005 500,000 GRAND TOTAL 2,748,000 Report criteria: All Project Types Department: Park Recreation All Categories All Priority Levels All category names data All data Page 2 of 2 CAPITAL PLAN City of Edina, MN PROJECTS BY YEAR 2006 thru 2010 Project Name Department Project # Priority Project Value 2006 Renovate softball field: Todd Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -038 0 91,000 Playground: Pamela Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -039 0 150,000 Renovate soccer field: Braemar Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -040 0 142,000 Renovate west baseball field: Countryside Park Park & Recreation 00 -PK -041 0 138,000 Total for 2006 521,000 2010 Renovate baseball and softball fields: Weber Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 02 0 140,000 Renovate field #4: Courtney Ball Fields Park & Recreation FUTURE 03 0 259,000 Renovate baseball field: Rosland Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 04 0 127,514 Renovate baseball field: Wooddale Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 05 0 138,000 Renovate youth softball field:Comelia School Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 06 0 111,000 Renovate soccer field: Highlands Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 07 0 256,000 Renovate west soccer field: Lewis Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 08 0 232,000 Upgrade Tot Lots Park & Recreation FUTURE 09 0 40,000 Skating Rink Upgrade: Normandale Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 10 0 8,000 Keyless Entry: Arneson Greenhouse Park & Recreation FUTURE 11 0 7,000 Keyless Entry: Bredesen Comfort Station Park & Recreation FUTURE 12 0 5,000 Keyless Entry: Van Valkenburg Park (2 buildings) Park & Recreation FUTURE 13 0 7,000 Fire suppression systems: Tupa Park (2 Bldgs) Park & Recreation FUTURE 14 0 50,000 New Maintenance Garage: Courtney Fields Park & Recreation FUTURE 15 0 25,000 Shelter Replacement: Arden Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 16 0 250,000 Fox Meadow Park: Design Park & Recreation FUTURE 17 0 350,000 Develop neighborhood park: VanValkenburg Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 18 0 245,000 3 batting cages: Van Valkenburg Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 19 0 60,000 New Entrance: Arneson Acres Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 20 0 50,000 Lift Station (Sanitary): Arneson Greenhouse Park & Recreation FUTURE 21 0 35,000 Pathway lighting: Arden Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 22 0 17,000 Lighting: Braemar Park Soccer Field Park & Recreation FUTURE 23 0 30,000 Lighting: Countryside Park Hockey Park & Recreation FUTURE 24 0 40,000 Lighting: Highlands Park Hockey Park & Recreation FUTURE 25 0 20,000 Lighting: Lewis Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 26 0 80,000 Lighting: Pamela Park (Hockey, Soccer) Park & Recreation FUTURE 27 0 70,000 Lighting: Walnut Ridge Park & Recreation FUTURE 28 0 40,000 Parking Lot: Arden Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 29 0 60,000 Renovate baseball field: Cornelia School Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 31 0 117,000 Fencing: Bredesen Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 32 0 150,000 Fencing: Rosland Park (Ornamental) Park & Recreation FUTURE 33 0 60,000 Page 1 of 2 Project Name Department Project # Priority Project Value Showmobile Park & Recreation FUTURE 34 0 100,000 Replace maintenance building: Courtney Fields Park & Recreation FUTURE 36 0 30,000 Keyless entry system: Arden Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 37 0 5,000 Keyless entry system: Countryside Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 38 0 5,000 Keyless entry system: Highlands Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 39 0 5,000 Keyless entry system: Normandale Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 40 0 5,000 Keyless entry system: Pamela Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 41 0 5,000 Keyless entry system: Utley Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 42 0 5,000 Lighting for 3 ball fields: Pamela Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 43 0 160,000 Playground: Kojetin Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 44 0 100,000 Playground: Sherwood Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 45 0 100,000 Playground: Chowen Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 46 0 100,000 Playground: York Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 47 0 100,000 Tier I skate park: Rosland Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 49 0 75,000 Relocate hockey rink: Countryside Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 50 0 40,000 Replace park shelter buildings Park & Recreation FUTURE 51 0 1,500,000 Irrigation system: Tupa Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 52 0 15,000 Park and playground development: Fox Meadow Park Park & Recreation FUTURE 53 0 400,000 Gymnasiums Park & Recreation FUTURE 55 0 10,000,000 Bubble and Artificial Turf Athletic Field Park & Recreation FUTURE 56 0 3,500,000 Total for 2010 19,329,514 GRAND TOTAL Report criteria: All Project Types Department: Park Recreation All Categories All Priority Levels All category names data All data Page 2 of 2 19,850,514 I Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Metro West Area Fisheries Office 9925 Valley View Rd. Eden Prairie MN 55344 (952) 826-6771 January 8, 2002 Mr. John Keprios, Director Edina Parks and Recreation 4801 West 50th Street Edina MN 55424 Dear Mr. Keprios: Thank you, and the City of Edina, for letting us use Highland Lake in Highlands Park for raising walleyes in 2001. In May we stocked 50,000 walleye fry and in the fall harvested 2,794 fingerlings. The walleye were stocked into four lakes in the metropolitan area: Spring, Minnetonka, Crooked, and Prior. We are hoping you will allow us to use these ponds to rear fish again in 2002, should we need to use it. We will determine this based upon stocking needs and availability of other ponds. On behalf of our staff and countless anglers, we thank you for your help and cooperation. enc Since e , e V Taylor Polomis Fisheries Specialist DNR Information: 651-296-6157 • 1-888-646-6367 • TTY: 651-296-5484 • 1-800-657-3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a Minimum of 10% Post -Consumer Waste MINNESOTA D.N.R.(NA-01497-02) REARING- POND REPORT Highland Park Pond I X New Old I X State _Sponsor' IArea 620I"°gi°° 6IY— 2001 1 Hennepin DOV No. 27-0668 T. A. S. Acrse 10 Avg.neptff -3.5 "aa.Uaprh 5 STOCKING SPECIES NUMBER SIZE DATE Walleye 501000_ fry 5/3/01 Avg.Aate 11.97 53.86 .°hi°�•Nii°° 84 STOCKING RATE PER ACRE 5,000 FORAGE SPECIES NUMBER RATE POUNDS DATE INSECT CONTROL KIND OF OIL GALLONS DATE WEED CONTROL ALGAE CONTROL OR FISH MOVEMENT KIND AMOUNT USED DATE -T- Perm."an Nb°• 24 A"9•A<ta $21.82 `°°t' $ 523.69 "M4A11S: In City of Edina park signed "Highlands Park". Access from E side lot, over curb and with a short, sharp decent. One young -of -the -year black bullhead and few crappie caught. Conveniently close to Area office. DOW -listed acreage: 13. One riparian homeowner has interest in stocking fish/establishing fishing. 4.5 Avg.Aate 11.97 53.86 .°hi°�•Nii°° 84 .566 47.53 utilities: Employee Expenses: Miscellaneous Materials: Miscellaneous Supplies: Chemicals: Other: ther: Area Supervisor Signature ➢ata Other: Regi°nsl r 5 2-:P3� TOTAL COST 25.08°r $ 625.08E: Mir_ ri«r and Sponsoring Organization` FINGERLING and/or YEARLING PRODUCTION Wat:rs Stocked DOW No. County Date Species Pounds Rate(No/lb) Number Dist/Trans No. II Spring 70-54 Scott 10/15 Walleye 43 11 473 78835 Minnetonka 27-133 Hennepin 10/16 48 528 78836 Crooked 22-84 Anoka 10/18 129 " 1419 78881 Upper Prior 70-72 Scott 10/19 17 187 78882 " 10/22 17 187 79038 TOTAL RESULTS Walleye 254 11 2794 Miscellaneous Species: black bullhead, black crappie Fish/Acre Pounds/Acre Man-Hours/Fish Catch/Trap Lift Completion Date Percent Return Date Harvest Began No. Traps Used No. Traps Lifted October 14 6-10 43 65 October 22 6 Fish/Acre Pounds/Acre Man-Hours/Fish Man-Hours/Pound Cost/ Fish Cost/Pound 1I 279 25.4 0.01 0.10 $ 0.22 $ 2.46 ��