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YEAR 2000
EDINA PARK
BOARD MEMBERS
EDINA PARK BOARD
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000
Andrew Herring, Chair
7:30 P.M.
Tom White, Vice Chair
EDINA ART CENTER
Andrew Finsness
David Fredlund
Floyd Grabiel
Scot Housh
George Klus
AGENDA
Charles Mooty
John Murrin, III
Linda Presthus
1. Welcome New Park Board Member, Scot Housh!
Karla Sitek
2. Tour of Edina Art Center - Diana Hedges, Manager.
*3. Approval of Tuesday, January 11, 2000, Park Board Minutes.
*4. City/School Referendum.
5. Community Education Services Report - Linda Presthus.
6. Other
*7. Adjournment.
* These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action.
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Memo
To: Edina Park Board.
From: John Keprios, Director
Edina Park and Recreation Department
Date: February 4, 2000
Re: FEBRUARY 9, 2000, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF REPORT.
Enclosed you should find the following items:
1. Wednesday, February 9, 2000, Park Board Agenda.
2. Tuesday, January 11, 2000, Park Board Minutes.
3. Letter from Neil Weikart, President of Edina Basketball Association.
4. Letter from Donna Hanbery.
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.
EDINA ART CENTER PRESENTATION AND TOUR
Diana Hedges, Director of the Edina Art Center, and Phil Johnson, Manager of the Peggy Kelly Media
Arts Studio, will be giving the Park Board a brief presentation about the history, operations and
program offerings of the Edina Art Center, including the Peggy Kelly Media Arts Studio. Diana and
Phil will also give the Park Board a brief tour of the Art Center facility.
No formal action is requested on this agenda item.
CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM PROPOSAL
To give the Park Board a more in-depth look at the proposed improvements, the project's lead
architect, Pete Sieger from TSP Architects, will give a detailed presentation with large-scale displays.
Since the January Park Board meeting, I have further learned that, according to State Law, the city may
not legally include any items on the referendum that benefit exclusively the school district and not the
city. For example, additional or renovated classrooms or locker rooms may not be included in the
referendum if the addition or renovation does not benefit the city or allow the city access to those
facilities. When referring to the city's benefit, I refer to the community at large, such as, youth athletic
associations, the Senior Citizens' Club, the 42nd Street Theater Group, and/or the general public. The
additions or improvements may provide benefit to the school district, however, the city must be
guaranteed access and benefit from each and every improvements.
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It is currently the desire of the school district to have the referendum before school is out in June of this
year. That being the case, the city would prefer to have the referendum shortly before Memorial Day
due to availability of election judges.
At the most recent City Council meeting, it was decided to have the City Manager send a letter of
understanding to the school district. The letter has not been completed yet, however, it will basically
state that the City agrees to offer general obligation bonds to construct and improve recreational
facilities on school district property provided that the school district agrees:
1. To handle all construction projects on school property.
2. To manage, operate and maintain all proposed facilities when completed.
3. To pay all operational expenses involved in operating the facilities on school district property.
4. That the facilities become the property of the school district.
5. To assume all financial and legal liabilities associated with operating the facilities.
6. That the school district may charge whatever user fees necessary to cover the costs of operation.
7. That user fees may not exceed the cost of operations (may not be used as a profit center).
8. To allow access, without exception, to the city and its related programs during specific days and
times to be determined by the city at a later date (i.e. Mon -Fri 3:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.-
5:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, September -March) to the four additional gymnasiums (more
specific access agreements will be drafted to include all improved or new facilities).
9. There would not be any charge for the use of the additional gym at Concord Elementary.
• 10. There would be no charge for the use of Kuhlman Field, except when field lights are in use.
Since the January Park Board meeting, the project architect has been directed to further study the
approximate costs to build a new indoor 25 yard 6-8 lane competition pool with separate diving well at
Valley View Middle School. Based on the findings, that project could be added to the referendum.
The City Council also directed staff to employ a consulting service to determine current community
support for these proposed recreational facilities if they were placed on the ballot.
At this point, the main questions for the Park Board are:
1. Are the proposed improvements addressing the most critical current priorities?
2. From the city's perspective, what other park (or school property) improvements should be included
in this proposal?
3. Are there specific components within this proposal that should not be included?
4. What other concerns does the Park Board have related to this proposal?
5. Does the Park Board support this referendum proposal as it is presented today? If not, does the
Park Board have alternate suggestions?
From a staff perspective, it has always been my view that our most important priority should be to
maintain our existing facilities before building new ones. In light of the fact to date we still do not
have any funding vehicle in place for a capital plan, we should place the repairs of existing facilities
highest on the list of priorities. Even with a $500,000 per year capital plan fund, it would take us
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several years to bring park facilities up to a "premier status" ("providing premier facilities" is part of
our mission statement).
As you have noticed, out of the $4,119,800 worth of proposed recreational facility improvements on
city property proposed by staff, less than $400,000 of that would be new facilities. Those facilities
include completion of Van Valkenburg Park, a new lift station for sanitary sewer at the greenhouse,
adding a softball field at Pamela Park and a new island entrance into Arneson Acres Park.
With that priority in mind, I would suggest that our current needs should be listed in the following
priority with the first one being the most important (refer to the proposed recreational facility projects
on city property proposed for the referendum):
1. Fire protection systems for Braemar West Arena and two historical buildings in Tupa Park.
2. Pathway repairs and upgrades at four different parks.
3. 12 ball field upgrades (seeding, sodding, grading, dugouts, fencing, drainage, irrigation etc.).
4. Parking lot repairs at five parks.
5. Replace the Courtney Fields concessions building.
6. Fencing repairs/replacements at six parks.
7. Lift station for sanitary sewer at greenhouse.
8. Rebuild tennis courts at Walnut Ridge Park.
9. Improved entrance to Arneson Acres Park.
10. Construction of Van Valkenburg neighborhood park.
The above projects are all included in staffs proposed additions to the proposed referendum and all of
the above are on city property. I believe that the above should be highest on our priority list mostly
due to safety and/or health related issues. Even the improved entrance to Arneson Acres Park is in the
interest of safety. The completion of the neighborhood playground at Van Valkenburg Park is one
item that arguably may not be a higher priority than the need for additional gymnasiums and/or ball
fields due to the number of residents served. I still consider the development of that park a rather high
priority for that entire new neighborhood. I am taking into account an assumption that a permanent
senior citizen center is going to become a reality without the need to included in this referendum.
After that list of 10 priorities, I would suggest that the priorities are as follows (#1 being most
important):
1. Need for additional soccer/football fields.
2. Need for additional gymnasiums.
3. Need for additional softball fields.
4. Need for a new indoor 25 yard 8 -lane competition pool with a separate diving well.
5. Need to upgrade existing gymnasiums.
I did not list the auditorium renovation as a priority because I do not see the need for a state of the art
indoor performing arts theater with seating capacity for almost 1,000 people. I could be wrong on that
assessment, however, I have not heard from numerous residents in Edina requesting such a facility
when we already own and maintain an indoor amphitheater at Edinborough Park and a new outdoor
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amphitheater at Centennial Lakes Park. Granted, neither of those facilities can accommodate
audiences of 1,000 people nor can we accommodate large-scale productions with numerous back -drops
etc. I may stand alone on that issue, however, I don't see a need for the city (Park and Recreation
Department) to have access to such a facility other than possibly four or five times a year. This isn't to
say that a performing arts club couldn't be formed and begin to offer a whole new set of new program
offerings. In my view, I do not see the overwhelming demand from a community perspective at this
point in time.
This proposal would provide for three additional soccer fields to the city for recreational use. One of
those three would be Kuhlman Field, which is the main varsity soccer/football field stadium at the
Edina Community Center Campus. To allow the city access to that facility, the plan would be to install
a synthetic turf (many refer to it as Astro Turf, which is a brand name of synthetic turf). Without
synthetic turf, the city would understandably continue to have no access to that field. The down side of
synthetic turf is that it is truly not a superior surface to real grass. Plus, there is no synthetic turf on the
market today that is preferred by both soccer and football players. There are synthetic turf products
that are designed specifically for soccer and specifically for football, however, no one product that is
preferred by both. The compromise would be a synthetic turf that is just adequate (though not
preferred by either sport) and playable for both sports. With synthetic turf on Kuhlman Field, the
community soccer, football, lacrosse and rugby teams would have access to the field, bleachers and
lights. The other two fields would be the new real grass soccer fields to be created on the west campus.
In my view, with the numbers of participants involved in soccer/football field related sports
•(approximately 3,000 participants) and the lack of fields to serve all those programs, that should be
considered our highest priority. In addition, without synthetic turf, these heavily scheduled fields need
to be rested periodically in order to sustain safe and playable turf. In fact, in the year 2000, the High
School is taking away our access to two soccer fields for that very reason. That is not a criticism but a
reasonable maintenance plan for those fields, which is what we will be forced to do with our own
fields.
I place the need for additional gymnasiums as a very close second on the list above based on the
numbers of participants, the current availability of facilities, and the fact that gymnasiums do not have
to be periodically rested for an entire season. As pointed out in Neil Weikart's letter, the boys
basketball program has now grown to approximately 1,110 participants. With all the other gymnasium
sports that request gym time during the same season, there is a serious lack of available gym space
from late October to the beginning of March. Outside that time frame, there appears to be just enough
to meet the needs of indoor gymnasium demands. As it exists today, this scenario forces the boys and
girls to have different seasons that cannot overlap in order to provide enough gymnasium space. The
addition of four gyms will significantly help solve the problem.
The Community Center Campus Study suggests that if four gymnasiums are needed, then the fourth
gym would be best placed at the Concord Elementary School site for several reasons.
1. It is more cost effective to build the 4`h gym at Concord (cost savings of approximately $877,000).
2. Eliminates the need to demolish the areas that house Kids Club and the Wise Guys.
3. Eliminates and setback violations.
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4. The use of the new Concord gym would be free to the participant, whereas, a fourth gym at the
field house would have a user fee associated with it.
The fourth reason is a critical reason for not making the field house a four gymnasium complex. I
agree with the approach that if we do this, let's do it right. In this case, I believe that even if the
construction costs were the same, I would still recommend that the fourth gym be placed at Concord
Elementary due to the fact that the school could absorb the operation expense without having to charge
user fees.
The School District has made it clear that there will need to be user fees to cover the operational costs
of the new 3 -gym field house. This creates a challenge in that all other school gymnasiums are
currently offered at no fee. In my view, all gym related sports need to rally around this proposal and
support the facility and concept or else we should not pursue this venture. If the only user group that
intends to support this concept is boys basketball, then the I believe it is a very tough sell. The other
option might be for the schools to begin charging per hour for all their gym times, which in my view
would then capture a lot of support for this progressive referendum and solve the "who pays" issue.
Please know that I am working and communicating directly with these associations to work towards a
solution. I hope to have more to report at the Park Board meeting.
As for the competition pool, it is my view that it be done right and within reason which means I
suggest that:
1. South View Middle School pool be renovated as proposed by the architect to alleviate all safety
related issues (final report is still forthcoming).
2. Valley View Middle School pool be demolished and converted into another use by the school.
3. A new indoor 25 yard 8 -lane pool with separate diving well be built at the Valley View Middle
School site to alleviate the safety issues and allow the school and swim club to host large swim
meets.
The additional operating costs for a new 25 yard 8 -lane pool would be minimal. Having a premier
indoor competition pool provides more opportunities for the swimming community. In addition, this
may put us in a better position to some day convert our 50 meter outdoor pool into a family leisure
pool.
There are already a few minor items that have been completed by the Edina School District and have
thus been removed from this proposal. Therefore, I will have financial details to hand out at the Park
Board meeting with regards to the total proposed dollar figure for the referendum, including city park
improvements, plus a chart showing its impact on property taxes based on valuation of property.
Therefore, I would strongly recommend that the Edina Park Board support the proposed referendum as
it is proposed with the exception of spending the $974,725 to upgrade the auditorium.
Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES REPORT - LINDA PRESTHUS
I ask that Linda Presthus give the Park Board a brief report on the last Community Education Services
Board meeting. Thanks Linda!
OTHER
1. Asset Building Town Meeting Reminder. The Asset Building Town Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, February 8', 2000, 7:00 p.m. at the Edina High School Auditorium.
This is an opportunity for Park Board members and residents to address other concerns.
EDINA PARK BOARD
7:30 P.M.
EDINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ROOM
ARNESON ACRES PARK
JANUARY 11, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Herring, Chuck Mooty, Tom White, David Fredlund, Karla
Sitek, Andy Finsness, Floyd Grabiel, George Klus, Linda Presthus,
Bill Jenkins, John Murrin
STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Janet Canton, Todd Anderson
OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Kay Wetherall, Rick Ites, John Towey, John Justice
I. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1999 PARK BOARD MINUTES
Floyd Grabiel MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 14, 1999 PARK BOARD
MINUTES. Dave Fredlund SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED.
II. EDINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTATION AND MUSEUM TOUR -
BOB KOJETIN
Mr. Keprios introduced Bob Kojetin, President of the Edina Historical Society. Mr.
Kojetin then introduced Kay Wetherall, the executive secretary for the Edina Historical
Society. Mr. Kojetin and Ms. Wetherall gave the Park Board a tour of the Edina
Historical Society.
Mr. Kojetin explained that the City of Edina is 110 years old. He then noted that the Park
Board is 70 years old and that the Park and Recreation Department is 45 years old. He
pointed out that the Park Board was developed basically because they wanted to protect
Minnehaha Creek because Minneapolis was moving up the creek and buying land.
Therefore, the Park Board was formed to stop building along the creek except in the
Country Club area. Mr. Kojetin indicated that the Park Board was an elected office until
1955 when Edina went into a city government and it became an appointed board.
Mr. Kojetin indicated that the Historical Society also has two other buildings they take
care of, the Grange Hall and the Old Cahill School. He noted that there are 11 members
on the Historical Society Board. He stated that at the Cahill School there are three part-
time teachers who conduct 172 days of school each year. He noted that kids from all over
the state come to the Old Cahill School. The program was been going on since 1971. He
noted that it costs $150.00 per day for schools to come to Cahill School and that the
teachers are paid $80.00 a day.
Mr. Kojetin commented that last year their expenses were around $31,000 and they took
in $33,000, so budget wise they came out good. He also explained that their one big
fundraiser is a book sale that is held in October. Last year they raised approximately
$3,000 which was used to help operate the facility. Mr. Kojetin stated that the Historical
Society is open to the public for a few hours on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Mr. Kojetin pointed out where the books are that contain all of the history of Edina. He
noted that in the last year they have also started to do oral interviews of people who come
in and give a history of past relatives, families, etc. This way when people are trying to
find out about something they can sit down and listen to a tape. This is a fairly new
project they have currently been working on.
Mr. Kojetin explained that he does have a concern. The facility needs to be maintained
and taken care of and being a non-profit organization it is difficult to raise funds to
maintain a building of its size. He indicated that from the beginning the Historical
Society has always been under Park and Recreation and the city has always paid for the
heat, light, electricity as well as a janitor to come in and clean the downstairs. However,
there are starting to be more problems such as the ceiling is leaking, the outside exterior
needs painting as well as a few other items. He noted that these are items that they look
• back to the city for funding. He also pointed out that Arneson Acres still needs a new
entrance as well as a new sign. He commented that possibly the Garden Club and
Historical Society can work together on these projects. However, he doesn't know that
they will be able to raise money for work on the actual building.
Mr. Herring thanked Mr. Kojetin for his time and for making the facility available for the
Park Board's meeting.
Mr. Keprios commented that we are very fortunate to have the Historical Society, we
look at them like one of our Athletic Associations because they also provide a
tremendous service with volunteer help. They are a very active, dedicated group that we
are very fortunate to have.
III. BRAEMAR MEN'S CLUB PRESENTATION
Mr. Keprios indicated that the Braemar Men's Club asked to be put on the agenda
because they would like to voice their concerns and views as well as inform the Park
Board a about the Braemar Men's Club.
Rick Ites, last year's President of the Braemar Men's Club, stated that they are here to
help give some insight on what makes Braemar Golf Course a nice place and not just
from their perspective. He indicated that Braemar is self-supporting, however, they are
concerned when expenditures and capital improvements go up that the process might be
impaired in the future. He explained that there are going to need to be some significant
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items added to the new golf course. Mr. Valliere has received a lot of negative feedback
on this and has stated there are some capital items that have not yet been set in motion.
Mr. Ites indicated that they would therefore like to hear some direction that the Park
Board is going to take at the facility.
Mr. Towey explained that the basis of their concern lies in the fact that any good golf
course needs to have a continuing program to keep itself at the level it wishes to be. He
noted they are concerned that the Park Board has decided that some of the capital
expenditures that have been requested are not going to be considered. Therefore, they
want to know if that is a sign of what they are looking at down the road. Will funds that
are generated by the course going to always be put back into the golf course. He pointed
out that approximately 40 years ago one of the most prominent golf courses in the United
States was owned by the City of Minneapolis. It was self-sustaining and had a program
of regenerating income back into the course each year. However, sometime around 1960
much of the money that was generated started going into the general fund and not back
into the golf course. He indicated that in 1997 they did start to put a large scale of money
back into the golf courses. He noted that all went back to a decision that was made 40
years ago when the money looked so good that they put it into the general fund, therefore,
the courses dipped so dramatically that they are not even a shadow of what they once
were. He explained that is an indication of how fast things can go if we are not able to
sustain the golf course. Mr. Towey stated that golf courses go in one of two directions,
they either go forwards or backgrounds, they do not stay the same.
Mr. Justice indicated that he is an Edina resident and does play a lot of golf at Braemar.
He stated that there are a lot of golf courses out there and Braemar is competing for the
golfer like everyone else. He noted that he would like to see improvements continue to be
made, the course cannot stand still.
Mr. Keprios indicated that one of the main reasons why some of the improvements that
were talked about aren't being done immediately is because the golf course first needs to
pay back its debt due to overspending on the development of the new nine. The golf
course has done very well financially and has been able to cover its bonded indebtedness
and operational expenses, as well as still have some money left over. Mr. Keprios stated
that all of Braemar's cash deficit should be paid off before anything more is built. He
noted that was a staff decision and not the Park Board's.
Mr. Herring indicated that Mr. Valliere and his staff do an outstanding job, they're very
focused on costs and make sure that they get the most out of their investments and capital
spending with respect to the golf course. He noted that he feels even with the changes in
fees Braemar is still right down the middle given the quality of the golf course compared
to other area golf courses. Mr. Herring stated that he has played a lot of golf at Braemar
and he hears the concern that is being made. However, at this point he feels they are
making the necessary capital investments with respect to the equipment and facilities at
Braemar. He noted that he personally is not willing to commit that we would never want
to take excess funds from our golf courses and use them for other purposes. He stated
that his number one commitment, with respect to the income that is received from the
golf courses, is to make sure that we are making an adequate reinvestment to maintain the
high level of quality that we currently enjoy.
Mr. Herring stated that right now Park and Recreation is very capital constrained. This is
an issue throughout the whole system right now and is something that staff and the Park
Board are currently working on. Mr. Herring commented that his feeling is the golf
course is in good shape for the upcoming season. He noted he thinks that is what he is
hearing from the Braemar Men's Club, the concern is where are we going in the future.
Mr. Herring indicated that Mr. Keprios is very good at keeping his staff informed and
therefore if anything comes up Mr. Valliere will be made aware of it. He informed the
Braemar Men's Club that if there are any issues that come up he would like to hear from
them. He again noted that Braemar Golf Course is a very valued resource and we are
going to continue to maintain it.
IV. CITY/SCHOOL REFERENDUM
Mr. Keprios indicated that there was some very good discussion at the joint meeting with
the Park Board and City Council and one of the subjects that came up was the proposed
referendum. He noted that he and Mr. Mooty have tried to keep the Park Board informed
on what has been happening in the process. He explained that the Park Board really
hasn't been engaged on the development as far as input from the start. Therefore, it
might be a little premature to ask the Park Board to just outwardly endorse the whole
thing at this point because it is still taking shape. Mr. Keprios explained that currently
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the architects are discussing what all of the possibilities are.
Mr. Klus stated that he heard that right now with everything added up there are 25 million
dollars worth of improvements. He asked how much of that has come from Park and
Recreation. Mr. Mooty commented that the most recent number has been 15 million
dollars and noted that he would like to try to give a little bit of perspective as to how it
has gotten to this point. He explained that it basically started because the seating at the
football stadium was being condemned and there was a group that was asked to be put
together to look at the possibility of really enhancing that whole football stadium. People
from the school district, school board, park board and some residents were asked to be
part of this process and so for a couple meetings there was simply discussion on what
potential improvements and enhancements would be appropriate for the football stadium
as well as what seemed to be feasible.
Mr. Herring noted that he thought this actually went back to some of the earlier
discussions regarding the senior center/community center at the Kunz Lewis site. Mr.
Mooty indicated that the issue to begin with was simply the football stadium at the
community center. He then explained that he has been a major proponent in trying to get
some additional gyms at the community center that he stuck his foot out to some degree
and asked to look at the possibility of having the gymnasium concept be added on to the
whole football stadium concept and therefore that was added. Not only were they
looking at adding new gymnasiums but were also looking at refurbishing some of the
• gyms at South View Middle School and the community center. At that time other
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components were being added such as having a new baseball facility, upgrading the
theatre, etc. and therefore it continued to gain momentum and as items were added the
cost continued to grow as well. Mr. Mooty commented that it is still being defined as far
as what is being done. The experts have been brought in to put together proposals as far
as the enhancements. Mr. Mooty indicated that he feels copies of the proposal need to be
given to the Park Board because it doesn't do justice to try to explain it without everyone
having a chance to read it.
Mr. Mooty pointed out that now what has happened is other groups are wanting to get
into this as well. One group wants to find a way to enhance the pools and another group
wants to find a way to figure out enhancements at other public facilities and parks. It has
really snowballed and we are to a point where anybody who has an interest in trying to do
something is trying to see what potentially can be tossed in the ring. Mr. Mooty stated
that none of the items are inappropriate or unjustified it's just that it has created its own
direction based upon the momentum right now. Therefore, that is why the Park Board
and the City to a large degree haven't been the ones dictating what all has been done
because it really started out as a school issue. However, once it looked like it was going
to become a bond issue we started to look at some of these things on school property and
avoid some of the additional investment of having to acquire property. This way we
would be able to utilize a lot of things that are already on school property from an
infrastructure standpoint. Also, the economics of trying to do it within a school
arrangement made the most sense as far as trying to pull this together. The schools do
not want to add more costs because from their standpoint they have decent capacity with
the gymnasiums and what not. Those are needs for park and recreation and after school
programs. Therefore, the City has had to step in to be viewed as being a major play in
this if it's to get off the ground. Mr. Mooty also pointed out there are geographic issues
as far as what can actually fit on that space because there are limitations as to what can be
done.
Mr. Klus noted that it seemed to him at the meeting with the City Council last week that
the city is still opening the doors to new proposals and ideas. However, at the same time
it sounds like everyone is still pushing for a May referendum and he doesn't know how
that is going to work.
Mr. Mooty indicated that his concern is this project will take approximately three years to
complete. Therefore, if something is not approved by May we will lose another year of
utilization. Mr. Klus commented that the City is saying they want to get this done by
May, therefore, do we still have time as a Park Board to give them input if they want our
input. Mr. Mooty replied that it seems to him that as a board we need to focus on what
are our priorities as well as what would we like to see accomplished. Also, how does that
list fall in line with the list that's in this proposal and the list of projects from Park and
Recreation for 4 million. He noted that he thinks the City Council is just trying to get
some feedback from the Park Board to see if this all falls within our priorities. Is the
project fulfilling the needs of the Park Board as to what should be done. He commented
that some of the items aren't necessarily related to Park and Recreation, such as
enhancements to the theatre, etc.
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Mr. Herring asked Mr. Murrin what his sense is of the school's boards feeling about this
and their priorities. Mr. Murrin commented that first of all Mr. Mooty has had a huge
role in developing this, he did a lot to get people in the community interested in what we
can do for the kids to deal with some of the overflow issues that we have. He noted that
there is some very significant synergism from the school district's desire to get things
going. The School Board, however, is looking at this as a really great opportunity and is
pushing to see it done earlier rather than later. However, it's kind of out of the School
Board's area but he knows that the superintendent and the City have been talking about
the Kunz Lewis site for a long time. He noted that the school district owns the bus garage
and that the City needs that property to help make everything work and so that also
comes into play.
Mr. Keprios explained that the Kunz Lewis issue really did spark a lot of ideas and
creative thinking. He indicated that at that time the City Council directed staff to follow-
up on studies to show whether their ideas would work or not and one of the thoughts was
to have a community center at the Kunz Lewis site. Therefore, every community center
in the Twin Cities area was studied and his report pointed out how park and recreation is
desperately in need of extra gym space. At that time, Mr. MacHolda was then sent off on
a charge to study the gym situation and after his comprehensive study it was determined
that we are a minimum of four gymnasiums short but ideally we could use an additional
six gymnasiums. Mr. Keprios indicated that once there was talk of having a community
center that is when the neighborhood groups and associations got on the band wagon and
came up with a wonderful proposal. The proposal was to build an indoor football
stadium with gymnasiums and a senior center and all the needs of Edina were going to be
fulfilled within this one structure. Mr. Keprios indicated that after this he was then sent
on a charge by the City Council to look into a public/private partnership that would
accomplish the gymnasium aspect and still have a health club atmosphere. After that the
Edina Swim Club came forward asking for a 50 meter indoor pool. Therefore, a study
was done on 50 meter pools which showed that they cost a lot of money to operate and
begged the question who is going to pay for that. Mr. Keprios stated that in all of this he
thinks that staff really helped to identify what the true needs are versus the desires. There
is definitely a need in Edina for gymnasiums, a better swimming facility and we are
definitely short of field space. These are the key items. He commented that the
auditorium, bleachers and a few other items are, in his view, primarily more school
related issues.
Mr. Keprios explained that there are still some things that need to fall into place as we
head down the road with this referendum. First of all, we need to figure out who is going
to pay for the operational expenses and how are they going to be paid. Secondly, if
there's going to be a charge how much is it going to be. Thirdly, who is going to control
the facility, will there be some kind of a joint powers agreement between the City and
School District as far as access to it. He pointed out that park and recreation currently
receives calls from the school district saying we can't use a gym at a particular time
because something has come up. When this happens all of the coaches need to be
notified so that they can inform their players. He stated that this has been an ongoing
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significant problem for years. He also noted that park and recreation programs cannot use
the high school gymnasiums on Wednesday evenings because that is the night they clean
the facility and it's those types of issues we constantly have to deal with. Therefore, we
need to get something in writing if we are going into this joint venture.
Mr. Klus asked if what he is hearing is that the Park Board doesn't need to be concerned
tonight about looking at items for the bond issue. There is still time to do this in the
future and asked where are we at with this. Mr. Keprios replied that people need to be
informed before they vote and if they are not, it's going to probably be a no vote. We
need ample time to inform the public and answer their questions. His opinion is that right
now to have a vote in May is going to be tough but it is possible. Mr. Herring
commented that for the last referendum Mr. Jenkins attended all of the neighborhood
meetings at each park and explained how it was going to be done and he feels that was
critical to the success of the last referendum.
Ms. Presthus indicated that some of the facilities, such as the classrooms, are clearly
school facilities and have nothing to do with the city. Therefore, isn't the city going to
have a little problem voting on a referendum on things that aren't for them. Mr. Mooty
responded that on that particular item the school will finish that space out of their own
dollars.
Ms. Presthus commented that some of the concerns she has heard is whose money is this.
Mr. Mooty replied that is going to be a big issue that both the City Council and School
District have to try to figure out. He noted there is a split there but it's very confusing in
trying to figure out where the split is. However, they feel very comfortable that the legal
issue can be dealt with. It's going to be hard to figure out how to properly allocate it.
Ms. Presthus stated that's where the concern is, as it keeps growing how many things can
be put in it. Mr. Murrin indicated that if it's a school item there is money that they can
allocate to it. He noted that as he understands it the city and school are pretty much in
tune on this and they don't seem to have a conflict.
Mr. Murrin stated that if the school wants to add something and it's totally their program
there are funds to pay for it. In fact there is state money for the stadium because it has
been condemned. Mr. Herring stated that if there's money for the stadium then it's not in
the referendum. Mr. Murrin noted there is money for just the bleachers, nothing else. It
would still part of the referendum because there are other things that need to be done.
Mr. White asked what is the time line on the bleachers, when do they have to be done.
Mr. Mooty replied that it is his understanding that by the end of this calendar year a
formal plan has to be in written form and approved by the state indicating that it's going
to be done in a certain time period.
Mr. White indicated that he doesn't feel comfortable voting on this tonight to approve it
and send it off to the City Council. He asked if it can be put off until the February Park
Board meeting where Mr. Keprios can address the concerns that have been made, which
are all valid and important. Mr. Mooty commented so that the Park Board is not the one
holding up the process in addition to reviewing the proposal we should also be reviewing
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the proposals by staff as far as items they would like to see done if we were to have
additional dollars put in. Therefore, we are looking at both issues at the same time so that
at the February Park Board meeting we are looking at both sides of the picture. Ms.
Presthus commented that we are already three months behind, don't we need to do it now
or at least say we will be willing if crunch comes to crunch. Mr. Jenkins noted that it's
not going to be done in May because there are still too many things up in the air. He
stated that the key to this whole thing is educating the people and letting them know
what's going on.
Mr. Klus indicated that he thought he heard Mayor Maetzold say the referendum has to
go in May. Therefore, if the Park Board doesn't take action tonight is that going to be
okay. Mr. Keprios replied that the school would like to shoot for May.
Mr. Murrin stated that his feeling is that by delaying this it is like a no vote. He stated
that what he is hearing is May is a better time to have the referendum than in November
for the general election. Mr. Jenkins commented that November is not a good time to do
this. Mr. Murrin noted that there has been a lot of work done on this and sometimes time
is of the essence. He pointed out that there has been talk about private funding behind
this and he feels it's an opportunity whose time is here. Therefore, it would be nice if the
Park Board could give its blessing in some way and at the next meeting we will be
prepared with all of the information and what has been thought out by the professionals.
Mr. Mooty commented that if the pool issue comes into play and the Park Board elements
come into play there is no way the referendum will take place in May because there are
too many other dimensions that are going to need greater explanation. He noted that he
believes if it is just the community center concept that is something that can easily be
explained in a time period that could suffice. However, he doesn't think that is probably
ideal, but it could suffice if it is just the community center concept. Mr. Mooty stated
that his perspective is depending on what all is potentially added into it is what is really
going to dictate the time frame that's going to be doable.
Mr. White again commented that he doesn't think the Park Board has enough information
to vote on this tonight. He stated that he's okay giving his initial blessing that we will
vote on it next month but is not quite sure what that will do.
Mr. Mooty commented that right now we don't even know what we are voting on. He
stated that what he thinks the Park Board has control of is listing the priority of what we
want money for. What are the needs and what is it going to cost to fulfill those needs. If
we are comfortable with the listing that was put together by staff that could then be
proposed to the City Council as to what we think is relevant. He noted that he thinks this
group is relatively knowledgeable on the proposals of improvements that have been put
forth. However, are those ones that we think we should be asking for or do we think we
should be asking for more. Mr. Mooty commented that is something he feels the Park
Board can try to make a decision on.
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Mr. Herring indicated that what he read in the staff report is that the City Council wants
the Park Board to make a recommendation regarding the city/school referendum. Mr.
Klus stated that what he thought the City Council was asking for was a recommendation
from the Park Board on what they would like to see added to the referendum. Mr.
Keprios commented that he understands the directive to be "Does the Park Board endorse
or not endorse the referendum."
Mr. Herring commented that his problem is he's not sure what's in and what's not in as
well as what is the City paying for and what is the School District paying for. Also, he's
not sure what the joint use agreement is going to be. Mr. Herring also noted that there are
a lot of things on the capital expenditure plan that he feels more strongly about than
swimming pools. He noted that he can't just say yes, we want everything on our capital
expenditure plan to be included in the referendum.
George Klus MOVED TO TABLE THE RECOMMENDATION ON THE
REFERENDUM PROPOSAL UNTIL THE FEBRUARY PARK BOARD MEETING.
Mr. White indicated that he would like the Park Board members to receive a copy of the
packet next week to read over the next few weeks and that way we will all be informed
and ready to go at the February Park Board meeting. He noted that he doesn't want to
delay the process but it can't be voted on tonight. Mr. Mooty replied that he also doesn't
think we can vote tonight. However, when everyone looks at the proposal they also need
to see if there are other things that should be added as well as list the priorities. He also
noted that we still don't have anything on the pool so at this time we can't make any
judgment on the pool.
Mr. Finsness noted that in the capital budget there is a lot of money going into the fields
and indicated he would like to know how pressing it is for that to be done next year. Is it
something that could wait another year.
Ms. Sitek indicated that her biggest concern is this agreement. Are we going to be able to
deal with the school and will we have the information on the operating costs, etc., done
by next month. Mr. Keprios replied that he honestly doesn't know, that's an important
question. Mr. White commented that one of the things we can say to the City Council is
we vote yes to go forward with this but only with these caveats and then list those.
Floyd Grabiel SECONDED THE MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Chuck Mooty, Andy Herring, Tom White, Andy Finsness, Bill Jenkins,
Karla Sitek, Linda Presthus, Floyd Grabiel, David Fredlund, George Klus
OPPOSED: John Murrin
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V. MEMORIALS AND DONATIONS POLICY
Mr. Herring stated that with the lateness of the hour he would like to put the donations
and memorial policy off until the next Park Board meeting.
VI. BRAEMAR PARK PATHWAY UPDATE
Mr. Herring indicated that he is satisfied with the staff report on the Braemar Park
pathway update. Mr. Grabiel asked does he understand correctly that what is in white is
currently there and what is noted in red is to be built at some point in the future. Mr.
Keprios noted that the parts in red are by the Bloomington border and those areas we are
struggling with as far as getting easements. However, we do have a new strategy in place
and will be trying again. Ms. Presthus asked how long is the path to which Mr. Keprios
replied he has asked the Engineering Department to put a wheel to it when it is
completed. Right now it is approximately three miles.
VII. COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES REPORT - LINDA PRESTHUS
Ms. Presthus handed out a brochure and indicated that they have been working very hard
on this program. They are not going to do it every year because it is such a big thing but
it looks like it's going to be a good event.
Ms. Presthus indicated that they also have three web sites that they are using as a
fundraiser which is on-line shopping. The kick back goes to the school and all you have
to do is register with them. It's a great fundraiser for community education programs.
VIII. OTHER
A. Year 2000 Park Board Meeting Schedule - Mr. Herring reminded the Park Board
members that the next meeting is on Wednesday, February 9", at the Edina Art Center.
B. Asset Building Town Meeting Reminder (Tuesday. February 8"').- Mr. Herring
indicated that this is a very important meeting and asked that everyone attend if possible.
C. Sale of Park Land (Fox Meadow Park) and Memorial Polices - Mr. Herring asked Mr.
Keprios to take these two topics off of the February Park Board agenda. He indicated
that he wants to have plenty of time to talk about the referendum. Mr. Klus asked Mr.
Keprios to also send out a map of where Fox Meadow Park is located so he is familiar
with it.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Chuck Mooty MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:15 P.M. Karla Sitek
SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED.
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Memo
To: Edina Park Board Members
From: John Keprios, Director
Date: January 19, 2000
Re: Community Center Study and new Park Board Member, Scot Housh.
As requested by the Park Board at our January meeting, I have enclosed a copy of
the Edina Community Center Campus Study. Also enclosed are copies of:
• The Lindbergh Center Management Plan.
• Agreement between the City of Minnetonka and the Independent School
District No. 270.
• My staff report to the City Council regarding Community Centers.
As I mentioned at the January meeting, the Lindbergh Center is a similar model to
what is being proposed at the Edina Community Center. The Agreement between
the school and city is a key component that still needs to be ironed out before any
decisions should be made to go forward with a referendum.
We have a new Park Board member, Mr. Scot Housh. Mr. Housh fills the vacancy
created by Bill Jenkins, who retired from his position on the Park Board which he
has held since 1988. A big sincere hearty thanks to Bill Jenkins for all his years of
influential service on the Park Board.
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EDINA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Edina City Hall
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
February 3, 2000
Members of the Edina City Council
4801 West 50`b Street
Edina, MN 55424
Members of the Edina Board of Education
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55424
Re: Proposed Project for adding to and improving recreational
facilities in Edina
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am writing to you on behalf of the Edina Basketball Association (the "EBA") to express
to you our support for a proposal which you are currently considering to add additional
recreational facilities and improve existing recreational facilities in Edina.
The EBA is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide
recreational opportunities in the sport of basketball to students in the Edina community. I have
attached to this letter a list showing community participation for the 1999-2000 season. We have
approximately 1,110 student participants in grades 1-9 in both house league and traveling
programs. We have 35 board members, all of whom live in Edina. We also have approximately
200 coaches, most of whom are Edina volunteer parents.
We believe that sports are an important part of the overall community experience for our
children and for the families in our community. Children are exposed to team concepts and meet
other children from all over our community. We believe that our program, run in conjunction
with the Edina Park and Recreation Department, helps build a strong bond among community
members, including parents, children and coaches. Through our skills and drills program, Edina
high school players work with younger children in the community to develop their skills. This is
a great opportunity for our high school kids to give something back to the community. The
younger children really enjoy meeting with and working with the "big kids".
We believe that the expansion of gym facilities, along with the improvement of some of
our existing facilities, is extremely important in order to continue and enhance our program and
the programs of other sports. In basketball, we have seen a significant increase in the number of
participants. We are working hard to provide more and better opportunities to children in our
Members of the Edina City Council
Members of the Edina Board of Education
February 3, 2000
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community. Expanding the gym facilities at the Community Center and enhancing some of our
existing gym facilities would give us the ability to schedule more games and practices and
provide more programs such as our skills and drills program. In addition, it would allow us to
provide more open gym time for members of the community, especially over the winter school
break. As our program has grown, and as programs for girls basketball and other sports have
grown, scheduling has become more difficult and we have not been able to offer as many events
(practices, games and training programs) as we would like. We believe that the expansion of the
gym facilities, and the improvement of existing facilities, would allow athletic programs to
expand and would result in year round use of the facilities by basketball and other sports. As
evidenced by the significant participation in our program, we believe that the additional and
enhanced facilities would be used by a significant number of members of our community, and
thus would be an important, worthwhile investment in our community. Edina is second to none
in producing future leaders in many fields, including business, government, education and the
arts. We think that the opportunity to be a part of a team, to interact with a coach, and to get to
know others in the community is an important part of that development.
We offer our support of this project in any way that you feel would be appropriate.
Certainly, our board members would be eager to work to support the project. We are a nonprofit
organization, and are supported largely by registration fees from participants. We would,
however, be willing to consider continuing support after completion of the project in terms of
some level of support of operating expenses.
Thank you very much for your consideration. I would be happy to meet with any of you
with respect to any questions or concerns you may have, as would other members of the EBA
board.
Sincerely,
Neil A. Weikart, President
Edina Basketball Association
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1999-2000
EDINA BASKETBALL PARTICIPATION
House League
Grade
Number of Players
Number of Teams'
1 & 2 nil330
30
40
3rd
190
20
4th
150
16
5th
100
10
6th
65
7
7 & 8
115
14
9
40
4
Totals
990
111
Traveling
Grade
Number of Players
Number of Teams
5tn
30
3
61n
30
3
7
30
3
8M
30
3
Totals
120
12
Overall Totals 1 1,110 123
• Number of community members (mainly parents and some senior high school students) who
coach — approximately 200
• Number of EBA board members -- 35
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DONNA E. HANBERY
4705 SUNNYSIDE ROAD
EDINA, MN 55424
926-0610 (H)
340-9350 (W)
January 20, 2000
/dina Park and Recreation Department
Attn: Director, Assistant Director, and
Recreation Supervisor
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Edina Park Board
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
As the new year starts, I wanted to thank the City of Edina, the Park Board, and the Park and
Recreation Department once again for facilitating our Edina based adult women's soccer team, the
Young and the Rest of Us, with a home field during our summer soccer season.
I am a Board member of the Minnesota Women's Soccer League (MWSL) and a 40 something
player on a women's team. Our team is made up primarily of Edina based soccer and hockey moms,
but also draws on other 30, 40, and 50 something women from the Twin Cities area as there are not
many teams that are our age.
Because the majority of our players are from Edina, we are greatly appreciative that the Park and
Recreation Department, and specifically Ed MacHolda, has been able to facilitate our team with the
rental of a home field over the past few years. Our recreational league plays on Wednesday night
and we find ourselves competing for field time against youth leagues and practices.
As a member of the MWSL, we have arranged for field use and rental for "orphan teams" but these
fields are often in Blaine and Coon Rapids. Although half of our games demand substantial drive
times, it is a blessing to have something close to home at least part of the time.
I would like to remind the Recreation Department and the Park Board that there is an adult women's
league. For many youth soccer players and women, this means there is soccer after high school. If
you know of any teams that want to register in the adult women's league, the deadline for
registration is February, 2000. The registration meeting is generally held at the Edina Realty office
at 6800 France Avenue South, Edina. For details on registration and the league, the MWSL operates
a hotline phone number at 651-633-1211.
• As the Recreation Department and the Park Board considers the needs and demands of the
community for athletic facilities, I hope that providing programs and fields for adult women will
continue to be an objective. As a local resident and taxpayer, I cannot help but be jealous of the
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Edina Park Board
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youth who have the opportunity to participate and use the great facilities at the Edina schools
throughout the school year and often enjoy first priority use for the City's facilities in the summer.
As year round players, we pay indoor field rental in the fall and winter to continue to play the sport
we enjoy. As someone who came to the sport in her 30s, it is great fun to get out on the turf and try
to be competitive (even if you are playing against teams half your age) as soon as the warm weather
arrives. I want to thank the City and the Park Board for giving me and the other players on our team
the opportunity to do this close to home or work.
`Verily yours,
DONNA E. HANBERY
cc: Park and Recreation Department:
John Keprios, Director
Ed MacHolda, Assistant Director
Donna Tilsner, Recreation Supervisor
Park Board:
Floyd Grabiel
Scot Housch
George Klus
Charles William Mooty
John Murrin, III
Linda Presthus
Karla Sitek
Andrew Finsness
David Fredlund
Tom White
Andrew Herring
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Mr. Dennis Maetzold
Ms. Nan K. Faust
Mr. Michael F. Kelly
Mr. James B. Hovland
Mr. Scott W. Johnson
February 6, 2000
Dear City Council Member:
As a "state of the art" community that prides ourselves in the opportunities
availed to our citizens, I urge you to strongly consider the inclusion of a
modern day swimming facility in any spring sports referendum.
There are several reasons we should consider this as a community:
1) The existing pools at the junior high facilities are unhealthy and
disgusting in addition to being grossly inadequate and outdated. The gutters
in the Valley View pool do not work, thereby creating an unhealthy situation
for our children. Phlegm and sputum float like jellyfish throughout the
pool. Locker room areas do not drain properly. Urine intermingles with
shower water in the walkways to create dangerous slippery and disgusting
sanitary conditions. Ask a swim kid about these conditions. My son just told me
of this and I am appalled.
2) The pools are too small for effective use. The pools cannot
accommodate the entire high school swim team without splitting the
squad. Divers must compete for space with the swimmers, effectively
reducing an already small 5 lane pool to 3 during practice. No wonder
we loose many good swimmers and their families to the neighboring
communities with more "modern" facilities.
3) One of the factors in the attraction of new citizens to our community
is the availability of first class sports facilities for their children.
Our swimming facilities are not even second class when compared to newer
facilities in our neighboring communities. Richfield, for example, has a
much better indoor swimming facility. Our facilities qualify for the "worst"
award and would be challenged only by St. Louis Park and Cooper in a contest
for the disgrace of the Classic Lake Conference. Bloomington, Eden Prairie,
Minnetonka, Wayzata, Chaska, Apple Valley .....any place else has better
facilities available for their children.
4) A newer and larger pool would benefit our community at large. Edina
boasts one of the largest swim clubs in the state. At present our children
use four different pools for practice. This creates a scheduling and
logistics nightmare for families and instructors alike. It creates
conflicts with our private school partners (Blake) and our senior citizen
designated facilities (Edinborough).
We are a first class community. We have supported substantial investments
for our hockey and golf facilities. Please give the citizens a chance to
support the health and well being for our swimming population as well. They
deserve better than what we have offered to them as community leaders.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE BUDGET FOR A NEW POOL IN THE UPCOMING
REFERENDUM.
Sincerely,
John Myers
6724 Rosemary Lane
Edina, MN 55439
612-829-1388 (h)
612-996-1610 (w)
Email: Jmyers@nve.com
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Dear Sir,
My name is William Bullard, and I am writing in regard to the possibility that a new pool
might be included in the Spring Sports Referendum package. I have swum for the past six years,
partly for the high school team, and partly for the Edina Swim Club. Both swim programs would
be greatly enriched by the addition of new 25 yard racing pool. The pools which are currently
available for the swim teams have several problems. For example, Valley View pool, where most
of the high school swim meets take place, has little deck space, wide temperature fluctuations, and
most importantly, has only five lanes. The construction of a new pool would benefit swimmers of
all ages in Edina and would likely attract many others to the growing swim programs. Please
consider the addition of a new pool.
Sincerely,
Z"� Aoele�
William Bullard
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Dear Sir:
My name is s Jean Bullard and I am a swimmer for the Edina Gators. I am thirteen years
old and have been swimming since I was seven years old. I have been informed that the city of
Edina is considering building a new twenty-five yard indoor pool. This is fabulous news to me. I
love to swim, but Valley View's and South View's pools are not in the best shape. The condition
of a pool is such an important part of swimming that it would be a shame to let this opportunity
slip past us. I think it would be a very wise decision if the city of Edina should decide to build a
new pool. Thank you very much for listening to me.
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Jean Bullard
Dear Sir,
I am a citizen of the town of Edina. I am ten years old. I am a swimmer on the Edina
swim club (Gators). I swim every weekday and compete in many meets. From my experience the
towns around Edina - Richfield, Bloomington and Hopkins have better and bigger pools.
Although we have a large and nice outdoor pool, Sothview and Vallyview middle school are very
cramped and not in very good shape. The city of Edina could put to use a good pool. Please
consider this.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Bullard
PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR A REFERENDUM
PARK & RECREATION
BALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
BALL FIELD & GROUNDS IRRIGATION:
ESTIMATE
1Cornelia School Park little league field
$
25,000
Cornelia School Park (2 ball fields)
$
60,000
Countryside Park west baseball field
$
9,800
Courtney Ball Fields Braemar Park field #4
$
15,000
Highlands Park 1 softball field
$
30,000 1
Kenneth Rosland Park baseball field
$
20,000
Pamela Park Ounior soccer field
$
202000 1
Todd Park
$
15,000
Tupa Park
$
20,000
Weber Park
$
60,000
Wooddale Park
$
15,000
REGRADE & SEED BALL FIELD:
Cornelia School Park little league field
$
40,000
Cornelia School Park two ball fields
$
150,000
Countryside Park west baseball field
$
50,000
Courtney Ball Fields Braemar Park field #4
$
100,000
Highlands Park senior soccer field
$
250,000
Lewis Park east soccer field
$
250,000
Lewis Park west soccer field
$
250,000
Lewis Park central soccer field
$
250,000
Pamela Park 4th New field
$
30,000
Rosland Park reorient baseball field
$
30,000
Weber Park 1 baseball and 1 softball field
$
95,000
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM:
Braemar West Arena
$
75,000
Tupa Park (Grange Hall and Cahill School
$
50,000
REPLACE CONCESSIONS BUILDING:
Courtney Fields Complex - Braemar Park
$
780,200
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$ 1,495,000
125,000
780,200
PARK DEVELOPMENT
COMPLETION OF VAN VALKENBURG PARK:
Grading and landscaping
$
100,000
Hard surface court
$
15,000
Pathway
$
30,000
Playground equipment & misc. park e uip.
$
100,000
Van Valkenbur Park 3 batting cages)
$
60,000
IMPROVED ENTRANCE TO PARK:
Arneson Acres Park new island entrance
$
50,000
LIFT STATION FOR SANITARY SEWER:
Arneson Acres Park (greenhouse)
$
35,000
PATHWAY REPAIR/ADDITIONS:
Arneson Acres Park
$
30,000
Cornelia School Park
$
100,000
Rosland Park
$
75,000
Walnut Ridge Park
$
60,000
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PARKING LOT REPAIR/ADDITION:
Arneson Park
$
50,000
Braemar Arena
$
100,000
Rosland Park
$
300,000
Pamela Park south End
$
60,000
Weber Park
$
200,000
REPAIR/REPLACE FENCING:
Bredesen Park
$
150,000
Cornelia School Park adult softball field
$
60,000
Courtney Ball Fields field #4
$
40,000
Rosland Park (playground/picnic area
$
60,000
Rosland Park baseball field
$
20,000
Weber Park
$
25,000
I
305,000
50,000
35,000
265,000
710,000
355,000
REPLACE DUGOUTS:
Courtney Ball Fields field #4 $ 40,000
$ 40,000
TENNIS COURTS:
Walnut Ridge Park rebuild $ 50,000
$ 50,000
TOTAL PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT $ 4,500,000
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M I LA N C a O T A U 5 A
MISSION AND VISION
OUR MISSION
The mission of the City of Edina is to provide effective and valued public services, maintain
a sound public infrastructure, offer premier public facilities and guide the development and
redevelopment of lands within the City, all in a manner which sustains and improves the
uncommonly high quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses.
OUR VISION FOR 2020
Edina is the preeminent place for living, learning, raising families and doing business
distinguished by:
A Livable Environment. Our residents regard their quality of life in Edina as very high. Many
factors contribute to this opinion, including premier schools, exceptional neighborhoods, an
advantageous location in the metropolitan area, excellent public facilities and services, safe streets,
a clean and adequate water supply and a strong sense of community identity.
Effective and Valued City Services. Our customers (we view our residents and businesses as
customers as well as taxpayers) have an extraordinarily high regard for city services. They
associate an outstanding value with these services. They also distinguish Edina from other places
by the quality of our services. These services change as the needs of our customers change, but
their effectiveness and value will be the benchmarks of our success.
A Sound Public Infrastructure. Edina streets, utilities, parks and public buildings are the
essential components of the foundation of our city. A sound public infrastructure encourages the
development of a stable private infrastructure, leading to an enhancement of the sense of quality
that Edina has and will enjoy.
A Balance of Land Uses. Edina is a model of urban development: a diversity of land uses,
housing choices for all stages of a person's life, outstanding neighborhoods and an extensive
network of parks and open spaces all arranged in a manner of development that is pedestrian- and
transit -friendly. It also includes access to new technology and communications systems, the
employment of reinvestment and redevelopment strategies to address new housing and business
needs and prudent policies that sustain Edina's enormous investment in its housing stock and
neighborhoods.
Innovation. "Innovation" means risk-taking. "Innovation" means matching our technological
resources with the needs and desires of our residents. "Innovation" means creating value in what
we do to serve our citizens. "Innovation" means operating local government in a business -like
manner even though we are not a business. "Innovation" means forging partnerships with our
schools, community organizations and volunteers to serve our customers. Although our residents
are highly satisfied with their community, we always seek innovative ways to improve their lives.
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To: Mayor Maetzold and the City Council
From: John Keprios, Director of Parks and Re tion
Date: February 11, 2000
Re: Park Board Recommendation
At the February Park Board meeting, the proposed referendum project was presented by
staff. Pete Sieger, Architect from TSP One, gave the Park Board a brief presentation of
the pre -design study and the proposed recreational facility improvements on School
District property.
After lengthy discussion, the Park Board unanimously passed the following
recommendation:
"The Park Board recommends to the City Council to pursue a referendum to make
recreational facility improvements on School District property that includes all of the
staff's proposed projects plus the auditorium improvements and tennis court concrete
bang board at the Community Center tennis court site contingent upon successful resolve
to cover anticipated operating expenses for the Field House. The Park Board also
recommends renovation of the indoor pools at the middle schools and, if found to be
fiscally prudent based on the consultant's findings, the construction of a new indoor 25
yard by 25 meter competition pool with separate diving well at the Valley View Middle
School site. The Park Board further recommends that the $4,500,000 worth of
recreational facility improvements on City property as proposed by staff be included in
the referendum."
After lengthy debate, this motion was made with the intent to develop a 3 -gym field
house facility, as opposed to a 4 -gym facility, with a fourth gym at Concord Elementary.
The 3 -gym facility is to include wood floors on all three gyms and include an elevated
running track. The motion also supports the synthetic surface for Kuhlman
football/soccer field. I also expressed to the Park Board that the referendum would also
have to be contingent upon creation of a mutual agreement in writing between city and
school that details issues of access, maintenance, operating expenses, management and
ownership. However, I suggested that those details should be left to staff to propose to
iron out and get approval from the School Board and City Council..
The current strategy to cover field house operating expenses includes the interest and
principle from an endowment fund created by private donations. Attached is a letter from
Chuck Mooty, Park Board member, who is proposing this initiative in efforts to keep
youth and adult basketball programs affordable and accessible to Edina residents.
Please know that the preliminary estimates for pool renovation and pool replacement is
simply my best guess and not to be considered a reliable estimate. The consulting
architect suggests that my suggested pool figures "are in the ballpark, however, the final
figures are not yet determined."
There was also lengthy discussion regarding the inclusion of the proposed elevated track
for the 3 -gym field house. It was ultimately agreed that an elevated indoor track would
allow for multiple uses (track users not interfering with basketball court users) and would
fulfil a desire of the community for a lengthy indoor track with access to locker room
facilities. According to the consultant's estimates, costs to add an upper level track in the
3 -gym field house would be an additional $1,236,900.
There was a suggestion that came late in the discussion to consider placement of an air -
supported seasonal dome over the Kuhlman football/soccer field that had previously not
been considered. I share this information in this memo because a dome could do the
following:
• Eliminate the need for an elevated track in the field house because the newly
renovated 8 -lane track might be able to be used during the winter months.
• May cost considerably less than what it would to construct the elevated track.
• Would generate enough revenue to cover all operating expenses for its own operation
plus all field house operating expenses and possibly more.
• Would serve an existing need/desire expressed by the largest sports program in Edina,
soccer with over 3,000 participants.
This idea would need to be further studied with regards to parking, site feasibility,
neighborhood support, etc. The positive cash flow from such a facility may be significant
enough to deserve some consideration.
Detailed summary sheets of all Park Board's recommended projects are attached to this
memo.
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PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR A REFERENDUM
PARK & RECREATION
RAI I i:ip n IMPROVEMENTS
BALL FIELD & GROUNDS IRRIGATION:
ESTIMATE
Cornelia School Park little league field
$
25,000
Cornelia School Park (2 ball fields)
Countryside Park (west baseball field)
$
$
60,000
9,800
Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park field #4
1 $
15,000
Highlands Park (1 softball field)
Kenneth Rosland Park (baseball field)
$
$
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20,000
Pamela Park (junior soccer field)
$
20,000
Todd Park
$
15,000
jTupa
Park
$
20,000
Weber Park
$
60,000
Wooddale Park
$
15,000
REGRADE & SEED BALL FIELD:
,Cornelia School Park little league field
$
40,000
Cornelia School Park (two ball fields
$
150,000
Countryside Park (west baseball field
$
50,000
CourtneyBall Fields (Braemar Park field #4
$
100,000
Highlands Park (senior soccer field
$
250,000
j Lewis Park (east soccer field)
$
250,000
j Lewis Park (west soccer field)$
250,000
Lewis Park (central soccer field)
$
250,000
Pamela Park (4th New field)
$
30,000
Rosland Park (reorient baseball field)
Weber Park (1 baseball and 1 softball field)
$
$
30,000
95,000
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM:
Braemar West Arena
$
75,000
Tupa Park (Grange Hall and Cahill School)
$
50,000
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REPLACE CONCESSIONS BUILDING:
Courtney Fields Complex - Braemar Park
$
780,200
1
$ 1,495,000
$ 125,000
$ 780,200
PARK DEVELOPMENT
COMPLETION OF VAN VALKENBURG PARK:
Gradinq and landscapinq
$
100,000
Hard surface court
$
15,000
Pathway
$
30,000
Playground equipment & misc. parkequi
$
100,000
Van Valkenbur Park 3 battingca es
$
60,000
IMPROVED ENTRANCE TO PARK:
Arneson Acres Park new island entrance
$
50,000
LIFT STATION FOR SANITARY SEWER:
Arneson Acres Park (greenhouse)
$
35,000
PATHWAY REPAIR/ADDITIONS:
Arneson Acres Park
$
30,000
Cornelia School Park
$
100,000
Rosland Park
$
75,000
Walnut Ridge Park
$
60,000
LOT REPAIR/ADDITION:
Arneson Park
$
50,000
7PARKING
Braemar Arena
$
100,000
Rosland Park
$
300,000
Pamela Park south End
$
60,000
Weber Park
$
200,000
REPAIR/REPLACE FENCING:
Bredesen Park
$
150,000
Cornelia School Park adult softball field)
$
60,000
Courtney Ball Fields field #4
$
40,000
Rosland Park (playground/picnic area
$
60,000
Rosland Park baseball field
$
20,000
Weber Park
$
25,000
305,000
50,000
35,000
265,000
710,000
355,000
REPLACE DUGOUTS:
Courtney Ball Fields (field #4
TENNIS COURTS:
Walnut Ridge Park (rebuild
TOTAL PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
$ 40,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
$ 4,500,000
t
February 10, 2000
Dr. Kenneth Dragseth
Edina Public Schools
5701 Normandale Rd.
Edina, MN 55424
Mr. Gordon Hughes
Mr. John Keprios
City of Edina
4801 W 50`x' St.
Edina, MN 55424
Gentlemen:
Dairy
Queen
International Dalry Glueen, Inc.
7505 Metro Boulevard
P.O. Box 39286
Minneapolis, MN 55439-0286
Telephone: (612) 830-0200
As a supporter and believer in the Community Center Project, I would like to communicate my sincere
interest in attempting to bring a solution to one of the major hurdles highlighted recently with the project.
It is my understanding that both the School Board and the City Council are in support of the concept.
However, it appears that a significant issue remains which relates to the ongoing operating costs
associated with the facility and the resulting effects it has on the school's budget.
I would like to propose to you the following ^solution and one which I will do all that is possible in seeing
it come tofruition. Based upon the current study; the ongoing operatingcosts `would appear to be in the
ballpark.of $138; 00 annuall . It 'ism understandin that the'school is willin to absorb approximately
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$48,000 and is asking the cityand other users to generate about $90,000 of subsidy -. 4*:
To derive the $90,000 of funds, I see the following revenue generators'or cash inflows to support the
project:
I believe it is appropriate to have the associations of the user groups be responsible for a portion
of the cost to utilize the facilities. However, I am very concerned that the pricing be one that is
reasonable to the various associations without having a dramatic impact on the price which they
charge the children who participate in the various programs. Therefore, I am proposing that the
following annual fees be as follows:
A. Edina Boys Basketball Association
$ 7,000
B. Edina Girls Basketball Association
3,500
C. Edina Girls Traveling Basketball
1,500
D. Edina Park Board (for other gym programs)
3,000
Total Annual Association fees
$15,000
2. The facility will clearly be a wonderful campus for various summer camps and training programs.
I have little doubt that at least two additional camps could be scheduled within the facilities as
well asa'con tract negotiated with MDB and/or some other competitor which would provide
framing capabilities at offhours I ani roughly estimating the revenues 'from these particular
activities at $10,000'peryedr I believe that these numbers are realistic'and'could be confirmed
by Doug Johnson.' Keep' in mind that in addition to camps, it is possible to rent the facility out to
various tournament activities, i.e. AAU and state tournament programs. Total outside annual
revenue estimated at $10,000.
Dr. Kenneth Dragseth, Mr. Gordon Hughes, Mr. John Keprios
February 10, 2000
Page 2
The lion's share of the remaining operating cost will come from a foundation which will be set up
to support the community project. I have no doubt that private dollars can be raised for the
purpose of the project. I believe that we will be able to raise at least $500,000 which would be
able to accommodate over $65,000 annually for a 10 -year period, assuming a 7% return on the
cash balance. Funds would obviously be invested in a very conservative instrument to avoid any
flux in the certainty of cash flow. This commitment would be in place for a 10 -year period of
time. I am hopeful to achieve a $1 million commitment of private proceeds. If we are able to
obtain a $1 million commitment, it would provide over 20 years of subsidy in the operating cost.
Under the above scenario, the school would be left with the additional operating costs above $90,000 on
an annual basis. The benefit to all the schools, (elementary, middle and high school) would be
tremendous. The value for the schools to have such a space available during the appropriate daypart is
significant. For example, the Nonnandale Elementary School would easily have the greatest gym space
or indoor recess space of any complex in the area. What a wonderful resource it could provide to the
growing needs of our schools.
The one piece in the above scenario that is of greatest concern is the dollars provided by the Foundation.
However, it is also the one piece which I firmly believe we can achieve in making a commitment to the
proposal. What I would like to receive from the Edina School Board and from the Edina City Council is
an endorsement and approval of the proposal, which would then permit me to solicit and set up
commitments from the general public. These commitments would be put in place prior to any referendum
voting so that the voters of the community would have assurance that the dollars were intact and
accounted for prior to the vote. Depending on the timing of the referendum, I would then put in place a
task force and set up the foundation in deriving the subsidy program. I am incredibly excited and willing
to help in any way to make this type of structure viable. I would hope that the three of you as well as the
other elected officials would be in support of this approach, or something somewhat similar in nature.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns which may have been generated from the
above thoughts. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope that your support will make this
project become a reality for the City of Edina.
Sincerely,
INTE ATIONAL DAIR Q EN, INC.
69,Wk
Charles W. Mooty
Executive Vice PresidenVlasurer,,
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
612/830-0364
CM/kr/0208cm1
February 10, 2000
Dr. Kenneth Dragseth
Edina Public Schools
5701 Normandale Rd.
Edina, MN 55424
Mr. Gordon Hughes
Mr. John Keprios
City of Edina
4801 W 50' St.
Edina, MN 55424
Gentlemen:
Dairy
Queen
International Dairy Queen, Inc.
7505 Metro Boulevard
P.O. Box 39286
Minneapolis, MN 55439-0286
Telephone: (612) 830-0200
As a supporter and believer in the Community Center Project, I would like to communicate my sincere
interest in attempting to bring a solution to one of the major hurdles highlighted recently with the project.
It is my understanding that both the School Board and the City Council are in support of the concept.
However, it appears that a significant issue remains which relates to the ongoing operating costs
associated with the facility and the resulting effects it has on the school's budget.
I would like to propose to you the following solution and one which I will do all that is possible in seeing
it come to fruition. Based upon the current study, the ongoing operating costs would appear to be in the
ballpark of $138,000 annually. It is my understanding that the school is willing to absorb approximately
$48,000 and is asking the city and other users to generate about $90,000 of subsidy.
To derive the $90,000 of funds, 1 see the following revenue gcnerators or cash inflows to support the
project:
I believe it is appropriate to have the associations of the user groups be responsible for a portion
of the cost to utilize the facilities. However, I am very concerned that the pricing be one that is
reasonable to the various associations without having a dramatic impact on the price which they
charge the children who participate in the various programs. Therefore, I am proposing that the
following annual fees be as follows:
A. Edina Boys Basketball Association
$ 7,000
B. Edina Girls Basketball Association
3,500
C. Edina Girls Traveling Basketball
1,500
D. Edina Park Board (for other gym programs)
3.000
Total Annual Association fees
$15,000
The facility will clearly be a wonderful campus for various summer camps and training programs.
I have little doubt that at least two additional camps could be scheduled within the facilities as
well as a contract negotiated with MDB and/or some other competitor which would provide
training capabilities at off hours. ` I am roughly estimating the revenues from these particular
activities 'at $10,000 per year. `I believe that these numbers`are realistic and could be confirmed
by Doug Johnson. Keep in mind that in addition to camps, it is possible to rent the facility out to
various tournament activities, i.e. AAU and state tournament programs. Total outside annual
revenue estimated at $10,000.
Dr. Kenneth Dragseth, Mr. Gordon Hughes, Mr. John Keprios
February 10, 2000
Page 2
3. The lion's share of the remaining operating cost will come from a foundation which will be set up
to support the community project. I have no doubt that private dollars can be raised for the
purpose of the project. I believe that we will be able to raise at least $500,000 which would be
able to accommodate over $65,000 annually for a 10 -year period, assuming a 7% return on the
cash balance. Funds would obviously be invested in a very conservative instrument to avoid any
flux in the certainty of cash flow. This commitment would be in place for a 10 -year period of
time. I am hopeful to achieve a $1 million commitment of private proceeds. If we are able to
obtain a $1 million commitment, it would provide over 20 years of subsidy in the operating cost.
Under the above scenario, the school would be left with the additional operating costs above $90,000 on
an annual basis. The benefit to all the schools, (elementary, middle and high school) would be
tremendous. The value for the schools to have such a space available during the appropriate daypart is
significant. For example, the Normandale Elementary School would easily have the greatest gym space
or indoor recess space of any complex in the area. What a wonderful resource it could provide to the
growing needs of our schools.
The one piece in the above scenario that is of greatest concern is the dollars provided by the Foundation.
However, it is also the one piece which I firmly believe we can achieve in making a commitment to the
proposal. What I would like to receive from the Edina School Board and from the Edina City Council is
an endorsement and approval of the proposal, which would then permit me to solicit and set up
commitments from the general public. These commitments would be put in place prior to any referendum
voting so that the voters of the community would have assurance that the dollars were intact and
accounted for prior to the vote. Depending on the timing of the referendum, I would then put in place a
task force and set up the foundation in deriving the subsidy program. I am incredibly excited and willing
to help in any way to make this type of structure viable. I would hope that the three of you as well as the
other elected officials would be in support of this approach, or something somewhat similar in nature.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns which may have been generated from the
above thoughts. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope that your support will make this
project become a reality for the City of Edina.
Sincerely,
INTE ATIONAL DAIR',r'QVEEN, INC.
Charles W. Mooty
Executive Vice PresidenITasurer,,
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
612/830-0364
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BALL FIELD & GROUNDS IRRIGATION:
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Cornelia School Park little league field
$
25,000
Cornelia School Park (2 ball fields)
$
60,000
!, Countryside Park (west baseball field)
Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park field #4)
$
$
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15,000
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$
30,000
j Kenneth Rosland Park (baseball field)
$
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Pamela Park ounior soccer field)
$
20,000
Todd Park
ITupa Park
Weber Park
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$
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15,000
20,000
60,000
Wooddale Park
$
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SEED BALL FIELD:
Cornelia School Park little league field
$
40,000
Cornelia School Park (two ball fields)
$
150,000
Countryside Park (west baseball field)
50,000
Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park field #4)
Highlands Park (senior soccer field)
$
$
100,000
250,000
I Lewis Park (east soccer field)
$
250,000
Lewis Park (west soccer field
$
250,000
Lewis Park (central soccer field)
Pamela Park (4th New field)
Rosland Park (reorient baseball field)
$
$
$
250,000
30,000
30,000
Weber Park (1 baseball and 1 softball field)$
95,000
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BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM:
Braemar West Arena
$
75,000
Tupa Park (Grange Hall and Cahill School)
$
50,000
REPLACE CONCESSIONS BUILDING:
Courtney Fields Complex - Braemar Park
$
780,200
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$ 1,495,000
$ 125,000
$ 780,200
PARK DEVELOPMENT
COMPLETION OF VAN VALKENBURG PARK:
Grading and landscaping
$
100,000
Hard surface court
$
15,000
Pathway
$
30,000
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Valkenbur Park 3 batting cages)
$
60,000
IMPROVED ENTRANCE TO PARK:
Arneson Acres Park (new island entrance)
50,000
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LIFT STATION FOR SANITARY SEWER:
Arneson Acres Park (greenhouse)
$
35,000
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PATHWAY REPAIR/ADDITIONS:
Arneson Acres Park
$
30,000
'Cornelia School Park
$
100,000
Rosland Park
$
75,000
Walnut Ridge Park
$
60,000
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PARKING LOT REPAIR/ADDITION:
Arneson Park
$
50,000
Braemar Arena
$
100,000
Rosland Park
$
300,000
Pamela Park south End
$
60,000
Weber Park
$
200,000
REPAIR/REPLACE FENCING:
Bredesen Park
$
150,000
Cornelia School Park (adult softball field)
$
60,000
Courtney Ball Fields field #4
$
40,000
Rosland Park (playground/picnic area
$
60,000
Rosland Park baseball field
$
20,000
Weber Park
$
25,000
305,000
50,000
35,000
265,000
710,000
355,000
REPLACE DUGOUTS:
Courtney Ball Fields (field #4) $ 40,000
TENNIS COURTS:
Walnut Ridge Park (rebuild) $ +--50,000
TOTAL PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
50,000
$ 4,500,000
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Welcome Edina Park Board!
EDINA ART CENTER
History
In the late 1960's citizens of Edina began expressing the
need for a central place in the community where people of
all ages could gather to pursue artistic interests or learn
new creative skills.
In 1970, Ken Rosland, our former City Manager stated, "I
envision the Edina Art Center as a place for artists to
interact... a place for those with artistic talent to learn... we
want a place with a lot of warmth and interaction. "
Finally in 1976 a beautifully landscaped residence was
purchased by the city of Edina located on the west edge of Lake Cornelia Park (now Kenneth
Rosland Park). The home formerly belonged to Mr. & Mrs. Lee Miller who built the house in the 40's.
Through the efforts of Marion Ward and Pat Greer, the former co- directors of the center and Bob
Kojetin, former Director of Edina Park and Recreation and hundreds of volunteers, the home was
renovated and transformed into painting studios and workshop areas.
'n the fall of 1977 the doors opened to the first classes.
In 1978 Shirley Taylor created a beautiful nature center south of the building as a memorial to her
son Jordy. Taylor Knoll is a popular place for artists to create their artworks.
Also in 1978 the Margaret Foss Gallery was established with funds provided by the Foss Family as a
memorial to Margaret. In 1981 an additional studio was donated by the Tede Nichols family. In the
same year Ron and Sandy Clark renovated the porch area into a gift gallery for sales of original
artworks.
In 1983 the Edina Foundation donated funds to build a new 40 cubic foot gas kiln to make our pottery
department one of the best in the state, headed by Bradley Benn, EAC Assistant Director. We have
14 electric wheels and ten electric kilns. (note: in 1997 the Foundation again funded the rebuilding of
the kiln.) With the addition of an outdoor raku kiln and soda kiln, this premier department also hosts
workshops with nationally known potters. In 1999 we added an accessible wheel for students in
wheelchairs.
In 1988 we began talking about adding another studio. Our student population had grown from 1, 600
students per year to more than 3, 000 per year and very importantly we wanted to make our building
accessible to people with disabilities. The Edina City Council, approved our plan with the stipulation
of paying back $50, 000 from our fundraisers to the city, which we accomplished. Our Grand Opening
Celebration for the studios took place on October 21, 1990.
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Media Studios
In 1994, we began negotiations with Hennepin County Library for
n1irchasing equipment to establish a new Media Studio at the Art Center.
rr goal was to create a smaller version of the Library's facilities; large
enough to bring in the necessary revenue and still remain affordable for
the public.
We opened the Media Studio on February 14, 1996 and had
groundbreaking for our new addition of the Peggy Kelly Media Arts
Studios on April 24, 1997 thanks to a generous donation from the Peggy
and Mike Kelly family. Grand opening for the new area was July 1, 1998.
We now offer classes and workshops in computer graphics, video, and
photography. Phil Johnson, our Media Arts Studios Manager, has more information on this.
Staff
The Art Center has six part time office staff, a full time Assistant Director (1998), a full time Media
Studios Manager (1998), o1w full time Director, 35 instructors, and more than 40 volunteers. Our
volunteers come in on a daily basis and do everything from filing to cleaning to fundraising.
In addition to the staff we.have eleven board members who work in an advisory capacity to the City
Council. Board members are made up of business people, art enthusiasts, and community
supporters who are residents of Edina.
"asses
✓ersity in visual arts education is the key word when describing the classes at the Art Center. We
try to offer classes and workshops for all ages and abilities beginning at age 1 when the young
children attend with their parents to the professional artist who is still learning and growing through
our excellent faculty members.
Although our emphasis is on fine at we also offer several classes in the craft area such as paper
making, jewelry, tie dye, and painting on wearable arts.
Watercolor is one of our most popular media. We also offer classes in portraiture, realistic painting &
drawing, pastels, acrylics, landscapes, life drawing, porcelain painting, oils, pottery, design,
bookmaking, sculpture, maskmaking, architecture, and more.
Eleven years ago we began our Art for All Ages workshops where we put children in workshops with
adults. Using the ogre -room school house type of learning, these workshops have been some of our
most popular offerings. We have classes where grandparents come in with their grandchildren, too.
We see a growth in parent/child workshops, as parents continue to realize that they want quality
activities with their children.
Our classes are small. Willi our emphasis on individualized guided education, our young people's
classes are limited to 8 students for the preschool and kindergarten classes and 10 for the 1 st
ough 8th grade.
Our number of students continues to climb at an amazing rate. In 1991 our enrollment was
1,600 stridents per year. In 1999 this figure rose to 6,500!
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Special Events continued
• In connection with Arts & Kid's at Southdale and Mall of America, the Art Center is very visible
during the Children's A►t Festivals.
• The Art Center is very involved with the Edina Art Fair and serves on the committee. We have
two -three booths to promote our activities and increase awareness of the art in our community.
• In 1997and '98 we participated in the Fourth of July Parade and are planning to have an arty time
in the 2000 event with the ART TRAIN, coordinated by Monica Sullivan.
• 1999 -Decorations for the Edina Foundation Ball.
• Children's Art Activity area for Uptown Art Fair.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students both adults and children
who have the need through the generosity of the Meredythe
Anne Dasburg Foundation, Pat VanValkenburg Children's
Scholarship Fund, the Edina Community Foundation, the Golden
Kiwanis, Raymond Gormley Memorial Scholarship Fund, and
Edina Rotary Morningside. The scholarship requests have grown
steadily in the past few years.
Memberships
-3mberships are available for $25 per year for an individual and $35 for a family membership. You
_j not have to be a resident of Edina to belong. Membership entitles you to special event invitations,
a chance to participate in the Juried Show, an opportunity to work in OPEN STUDIO when class
room space is available, and the knowledge that you are supporting an enriching organization.
Memberships have steadily increased in the past years growing from 324 members in 1986 to more
than 1,100 in 2000. This growth in membership is partially due to our volunteer membership chair, Liz
Eisenbrey, and her efforts in writing personal notes on each of the renewal letters.
Other Area Art Centers
We belong to a group called Local (Local Community Art League) which includes 10-15 Art Centers
or groups in the area including Bloomington, Banfill-Locke, Burnsville, Dakota Valley, St. Louis Park,
Hopkins, Minnetonka, Northfield, Phipps, and River Valley.
We are the largest (in student population) of all of these Centers. Although some Centers are
physically larger, i.e. Minnetonka which has more than 22,000 square feet (more than double our
size). We have almost 1,000 more students than they do!
We have approximately an 8 cancellation rate compared to almost 50% in Bloomington.
Bloomington currently receives $140, 000 per year plus maintenance and upkeep on the building
from the City of Bloomington. Interesting statistics!
'ie LOCAL group meets every other month to discuss art issues, policies, and other managerial
Iterests.
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Tours
The Art Center also has art tours to various locations including England, France, New Mexico, Baja,
114exico, Greece, and Lutsen.
exhibits
During the yea►; we sponsor-
• Juried Show
• Student Show
• Faculty Exhibit
• Holiday Sale Exhibit
• Edina Library Exhibit
• Edina City Hall rotating show
• Special guest artists
Hours:
Edina Alf Centel-
Open
enterOpen 9am-9:30pm Monday through
Thursday
9am-3:30pm Fridays
9am-1:00pm Saturdays
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Phone:
Please call 612-915-6600
for more information.
After Feb. 27, 2000
our phone number
will be 952-915-6600.
Fax -612-915-6601
Media Studio 612-915-6602
Thank you!
Please feel free to call me if you
have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Diana Hedges, Director, Edina Ant Center
-'2-915-6603 - Art Center
2-915-6601 - fax
612-920-5856-hoine
612 -579 -6124 -pager
dhedges&i. edina. nit►. us
Edina A►t Center
4701 West 64th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55435
Dates for the year 2000
Now through Feb. 23 -EAC Faculty Exhibit
March 2 -April 19: Pastel Society Exhibit
March 9: Spring Class registration begins.
March 23: Edina Art Center Board meeting at 4:00pm.
April 13: Registration begins for Summer Camps and classes at
the Edina Art Center at 9:00am.
April 27: Edina Art Center Board meets at 4:00pm.
April 27: Gallery Opening Susan Frame, Jacqueline Stouten,
Warren McKenzie. Reception 5-8pm. Continues thru May 17
May 25: Edina Art Center Student Exhibit opens from 5-8pm.
May 25: Edina Art Center Board meeting at 4:00pm.
.lune 4, 5, & 6 -Edina Art I,air
.lune 14: Sumincr classes begin.
.lune 24: Edina Art Center Board meeting at 4:00pm.
July 4: Open I louse and Pottery Sale 5:30-10:30pm Also
Fourth of July Parade
.July 15: Edina Art Center Art Opening -Photography 5-8:00pm.
July 27: Edina Art Center Board meeting at 4:00pin.
Aug. 3: Fall Class registration begins for the Edina Art Center.
August 24: Edina Art Center Board meeting at 4:00pm.
September 7: Members' Juried Art Show opens 5-8:00pm.
Sept. 11: Fall session begins at Edina Art Center.
September 28: Edina Art Center Board meeting at 4:00pm.
October 5: I all -2 Registration begins at the Edina Art Center.
October 21: 1 lalloween Fun workshop for Families.
October 26: Edina Art Center Board meeting at 4:00pm.
November 23: No Edina Art Center Board meeting at 4:000m.
Nov. 5: l loliday Arts and Crafts -1-4pm Gifts for All!
December 9: Gilt making workshop for children.