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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-10 Park Board PacketEDINA PARK BOARD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2000 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS EDINA CITY HALL AGENDA * 1. Approval of Tuesday, September 13, 2000, Park Board Minutes 2. Youth Athletic Association Presentations: A. Edina Football Association - Mike Pagh. B. Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club - Bill Pearson. C. Edina Swim Club - Tim Moodie. 3. Updates: A. Off -leash Dog Site. B. Skate Park. C. Varsity and Jr. Varsity Locker Rooms - Braemar Arena. D. City/School Referendum Update. 4. Other. *5. Adjournment. * These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action. City of Edina City Hall (952) 927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826-0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (952) 826-0379 Memo To: Edina Park Board. From: John Keprios, Direcor Edina Park and Recrea i n Department Date: October 5, 2000 Re: October 10, 2000, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF REPORT. Enclosed you should find the following items: 1. Tuesday, October 10, 2000, Park Board Agenda. 2. Wednesday, September 13, 2000, Park Board Minutes. 3. Title IX Court Case, Daniels V. School board of Brevard County, Florida. 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. YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTATIONS As per the Park Board's request, I have invited the following youth athletic associations to attend this Park Board meeting to give a brief presentations about their program and share their needs with the Park board. This also gives us the opportunity to ask what more we can do to support their program. This meeting will entertain three youth athletic associations: A. Edina Football Association - Mike Pagh. B. Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club - Bill Pearson. C. Edina Swim Club - Tim Moodie. Park Board action is not requested on this agenda item. 14 UPDATES I will give the Park Board a verbal update on the following issues: A. Off -leash Dog Site. B. Skate Park. C. Varsity and Jr. Varsity Locker Rooms - Braemar Arena. D. City/School Referendum Update. Park Board action is not requested on this agenda item. OTHER This is an opportunity for Park Board members and residents to address other concerns. EDINA PARK BOARD 7:30 P.M. CENTENNIAL LAKES CENTRUM BUILDING SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom White, Linda Presthus, Floyd Grabiel, Andy Finsness, Scot Housh, John Murrin, Karla Sitek MEMBERS ABSENT: Andy Herring, Chuck Mooty, George Klus, David Fredlund STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Janet Canton, Tom Shirley, Ann Kattreh, Larry Thayer, Todd Anderson OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schroeder, Ann Latham, Rick Latham, Joey Kretzman, Alice Reimann, Nick Sperides, Joan Niemec, Robin Hard, Bob Marotto, Cliff Swenson, Belinda Davis I. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 13, 2000 PARK BOARD MINUTES Floyd Grabiel MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 13, 2000 PARK BOARD MINUTES. Scot Housh SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. II. EDINBOROUGH PARK & CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK, TOM SHIRLEY AND ANN KATTREH Mr. Keprios introduced Tom Shirley, Manager of Centennial Lakes and his assistant Ann Kattreh who manages Edinborough Park. He noted that the reason the two facilities look so great is because of the wonderful staff. Mr. Shirley commented that the big news at Centennial Lakes is that after 10 years they will finally be completing the construction of the park. Within the next two weeks just about everything on the north end should be completed. The south end of the park will be a little bit delayed but is supposed to be largely finished by the end of the year. Mr. Shirley indicated that they are going to be putting maps on signs throughout the park and noted that it is 1.43 miles around the entire park. He stated that at the north end of the park they are putting in a hedge maze with a drinking fountain in the middle as well as putting in swinging benches and other seating areas as well as a large gardens area. Mr. Shirley pointed out that the south area is pretty similar to what you already see in place but that they will be adding a large shade garden which is actually called a living umbrella. It's basically a gazebo that's going to be overgrown with vines, flowers, etc. Mr. Shirley indicated that the summer has been very busy at Centennial Lakes, they have already had 26,000 rounds at the putting course. He noted that this is the second season for the amphitheater and there were just under 100 programs held this summer with an estimated attendance of 22,000. He commented that just the general activity in the park has been impressive. Mr. Shirley stated that in the winter skating has still been very popular and last winter there were approximately 32,000 skaters. Ms. Kattreh explained that basically Edinborough Park is the indoor compliment to Centennial Lakes Park. It's approximately one acre inside with lots of trees and plants. There is a running track/exercise area; a junior Olympic size pool; a 44 by 44 foot ice skating rink; a small playground and a multi-purpose play area. In addition there is the Great Hall, which is a large multi-purpose size space that is basically rented out on Friday and Saturday evenings for weddings, company parties, proms, etc. Ms. Kattreh indicated that there are approximately 70 to 72 special event rentals a year. She pointed out that the Edina Swim Club rents the pool for their practices and that Park and Recreation and the Senior Center also use the gym area for their different recreation programs. Mr. White asked about the amphitheater to which Ms. Kattreh responded that all of their cultural arts performances that are at Centennial Lakes during the summer months move over to Edinborough during the winter months, which is very popular. Ms. Presthus asked how the revenues are compared to other years. Ms. Kattreh responded that they are doing quite well and that they are at least equal if not slightly above previous years. Mr. Shirley replied that Centennial Lakes is up approximately 30%. Mr. Housh indicated that it looks like lawn bowling doesn't generate very much revenue but it takes up a lot of space and asked if anyone has there ever thought of expanding the golf course into that area. Mr. Shirley replied that they have thought about putting in another nine as well as a couple of other things, it's a big area to work with. Mr. Keprios commented that there has long been discussions about putting in playground equipment because there really isn't anything there for the preschoolers. Mr. Keprios explained that one of their long-term challenges now is going to try to break even financially. He noted that Mr. Shirley and Ms. Kattreh have done a magnificent job of pulling it closer to a break even budget. He stated that the people who live in the rental units pay a fixed fee per month which goes toward the operational expenses and that the offices pay a fixed fee based on the square footage. He noted that it's fixed for life and there is no inflationary figure built in and that's going to hurt us even more as our costs continue to escalate. Therefore, some new ideas are being looked at for fundraising. Currently we have a financial vehicle to fall back on for the next ten years but when you look beyond that we are going to have to look at some other solutions. Mr. White thanked Mr. Shirley and Ms. Kattreh for having the Park Board at their facility and commented that they both do a great job and commented that his family enjoys both facilities. III. VARSITY HOCKEY LOCKER ROOMS - BRAEMAR ARENA Mr. Keprios explained that he and Larry Thayer, Manager of Braemar Arena, have been approached by some varsity hockey player parents who are interested in having permanent locker room facilities put in at Braemar arena. Therefore, they are here tonight to run through the proper chain of command. Mr. Keprios pointed out to the Park Board that when they hear the proposal to keep in mind that there is always more than one way to get things done. He also indicated that gender equity is something that is of K concern. He noted that an area has in fact been set aside for an equal opportunity for the women and our City Attorney's opinion is that may be sufficient to cover the gender equity issue. Mr. Thayer explained that this group of parents came to him with a proposal to take over the lower lobby area by the west arena and develop it into a locker room for the boys varsity hockey team so that they can move off campus and into the arena. Mr. Thayer commented that his first reaction was that's fine but what do we do if the girls decide they want one too. He noted that since then he thinks he has found a couple of similar options if they decide to build a locker room as well. Alice Reimann, parent of one of the captains of the Edina Hockey Varsity Team, introduced Joey Kretzman, another hockey parent volunteer and Nick Sperides the architect who is working on the proposed plan. Ms. Reimann indicated that what they are asking for from the Park Board tonight is to approve the plan for the locker room at Braemar Arena contingent that they secure their own private funding by the next City Council meeting. She stated that what makes this project unusual is that they are proposing to fund it themselves because they realize that they probably cannot get any more into the proposed referendum. She noted that they are very excited about the possibilities of this happening and moving ahead. Mr. Sperides explained that the space they are looking at has great potential and then showed the Park Board what they are looking at doing. He indicated that the varsity locker room would hold 17 players and the junior varsity locker room would hold 20 players. Mr. Sperides pointed out that with the current locker room it's very hard to coach where with the proposed plan everything is opened up. He also explained that most of the hockey players bags are almost larger than the players and therefore the locker rooms have become too small which also makes coaching a challenge. Mr. Housh asked if the lockers are full length for all of the equipment to fit in. Mr. Sperides replied that they are not going to have lockers. All of the equipment fits underneath the benches in cubbies. Mr. Keprios asked if there is a rough estimate on the cost. Mr. Sperides replied that he would guess it would be $100.00 to $125.00 per square foot and that there is roughly 1,100 to 1,200 square feet. However, things can change especially with plumbing under concrete floors. He noted that as an architect he tries not to talk about costs because that's the contractor's job. Mr. Grabiel asked who would manage and maintain it and also asked if it would be available to the public. Mr. Thayer replied that it would not be available to the public and for the maintenance of it, he would put it back to the main user of the facility. Ms. Reimann commented that they would be happy to do that. Mr. Keprios explained that the bidding and construction would have to fall on the city's shoulders because it would have to be publicly bid and by State law we have to accept the lowest responsible bidder. Mr. Grabiel asked why isn't it available to the public. Ms. Reimann responded that during the hockey season the players will have all of their gear in there and it would be a matter of safety and security. However, after the hockey season is over possibly something could be worked out. Mr. Thayer noted that currently there are enough locker rooms for the three facilities and that this is something that would be above and beyond in that they are looking for their own space. Mr. Keprios stated that it's really not all that unique compared to other spaces within the arena. The Figure Skating Club has their own room and the Edina Hockey Association has their own room. Mr. Keprios commented that Mr. Grabiel brought up a good question and asked if the thinking is that after the varsity hockey season is over would it become available to the public or would it just be locked up. Ms. Reimann noted that they have been approached by some the parents of the baseball players asking if they could use the facility during their season which does make sense because they also play at Braemar. Mr. Thayer noted that the varsity hockey season never really ends and noted that the captains of the hockey team are in the building at least once a week or more depending on the time of year. Therefore, there is an off-season when they are not skating but in other respects they are still at least there anywhere from one to twice a week during the off season. Ms. Reimann commented that there's really nothing unique about this space that's going to make it such that it couldn't be used by the public when it's not being used during the varsity hockey season. Mr. Keprios stated that he feels the maintenance would be the city's responsibility to which Mr. Thayer responded they have not worked that detail out yet. Mr. Murrin asked if the school district pays to use these public facilities to which Mr. Thayer replied that they pay a rental fee for the ice and they currently use the existing locker rooms. What they are hoping for is having a permanent locker room so they can get away from moving from the school to the arena with all of their equipment, etc. Mr. Murrin noted that this is going to be a new maintenance headache for someone. Mr. Thayer noted that with the other areas everyone cleans their own area on a daily basis and his staff gives it a once over on a weekly basis. Ms. Presthus commented that this is not just a cement space with lockers, there is plumbing and things that go with it and asked who will take care of the maintenance on those items. She noted that there will need to be some kind of contingency for plumbing when it breaks down because there are a lot of things that can happen that would need funding that we might have to think about. Mr. Housh asked if the additional costs of maintaining the locker room could be passed back to the school district who are using it for locker space. He noted that they are already reducing their costs by not busing the players back and forth. Mr. Murrin indicated that with the new building proposal that is coming before the School Board next week this is probably not something that's going to get anyone's attention for a year. Mr. Murrin noted that he likes the idea of it for the school district and thinks it's good for the kids, however, he does worry about the janitorial issue. Ms. Reimann suggested that if the proposal is accepted that they track it for a year or two and see what the general maintenance fee is. Mr. Keprios noted that he thinks the operational expenses and what not, staff can take care of internally. He noted that there will be a variety of issues that he feels they will be able to resolve at the staff level. Mr. Keprios noted that this isn't the first time that staff has thought about this. He noted that when they were building the third rink Mr. Thayer had the vision and foresight to ask if there would be an interest in having varsity locker rooms at this new facility because 4 now would be the time to do it. At that time the school district staff said no, that they had no interest in having varsity locker rooms at Braemar Arena. Dr. Robert Schroeder, resident, indicated that he has a daughter who plays on the girls varsity hockey team and stated that he has heard some really nice things that have been planned out for the boys. Unfortunately, they've been dealing with inequality among hockey players for a long time. He noted that he is concerned that a 1,500 square foot plan is being allocated for a single gender locker room without equal facilities being allocated to the women. Dr. Schroeder stated that he is also concerned that it seems like this is a situation where the first one to make the proposal is going to get the optimum space. He stated that Mr. Thayer did note, however, that he has given consideration to other areas if the girls would want to have facilities and bring up funding to create their own space. He commented that this presents quite a challenge and he is concerned about that. Dr. Schroeder pointed out that it's the manager who should know how this facility can be cut up and used and frankly feels that since Mr. Thayer didn't specify a certain sector within the three rink area it causes him to question whether it's truly there. He stated that if this facility is supposed to be used by our varsity hockey team then why aren't we providing the same capability for the women to store their gear as well. There's an inequality right there. Ms. Reimann pointed out that both Mr. Kreztman and Mr. Thayer have daughters who play hockey for Edina as well and therefore they are both involved in gender equity. Mr. Housh asked Mr. Thayer about the similar space he referred to for the girls if they were currently to have the funding to do it. Mr. Thayer replied that it would not carry the same square footage but it would have basically the same amenities. Mr. Murrin asked if this is technically a varsity locker room proposal and not a men's or women's locker room proposal. Therefore, his question is can women try out for the men's varsity team? He noted that maybe if a woman makes the varsity team than the JV locker room could be the women's. Mr. Murrin commented that he personally will not nix this plan because of the issue raised today. He noted that he thinks there should be a plan that would allow a woman to be able to be in that locker room and that he would ask the architect to look at that. He stated that he feels the JV area could in some way be made available to the women. Mr. Grabiel indicated that he is fine with a nice locker room facility for hockey, however, he does have a problem with the idea of a private group raising money and then appropriating public space for that. In other words they are taking space from Park and Recreation and using it for their own purposes. Mr. Grabiel stated that if this is a good idea and the city needs to have better locker room facilities for the hockey program then it seems to him that it's up to the School Board, Park Board and City Council to raise public money for that because it's part of the parks. Mr. Keprios explained that even with private donations the facility would still be publicly owned and managed regardless of where the funding comes from. He commented that no one can come in and buy a piece of public land with private dollars, the city will forever hold the right to do whatever they want with it. Mr. Grabiel noted that it was said that during the varsity hockey season it's going to be exclusively used and locked up. Ms. Presthus commented that it is only for WiNI&T-RROM Mr. Housh indicated that it sounds like if the locker room is going to have a real open approach to it and doesn't see why it can't be used by someone else in the off-season for other purposes. Mr. Housh noted that from his perspective Braemar is where the varsity hockey team plays whether it's men's or women's. It's the balancing of a school and public function and commented that he finds it very frustrating that the school district has chosen not to do anything about it. He noted that he has to believe there is a way to do something for both genders. Ms. Presthus indicated that she does like the idea of the varsity locker room but she is concerned about the girls. She noted that she is also concerned about the maintenance in that what if something happens where there needs to be repair work done she would feel more comfortable if there was some kind of contingency in place. Mr. White asked Mr. Keprios if he has a recommendation at this time to which Mr. Keprios responded he doesn't think there is enough information to accept it as proposed. We do not know how much it is going to cost, we do not know the exact square footage and we do not know where there girls might go in the future. There are a lot of unanswered questions. Mr. Keprios stated that he thinks what this parent group is asking for tonight is whether or not the Park Board thinks this something that is worth their time to carry forward and keep trying to raise money or is it a waste of their time. Mr. Keprios indicated that getting back to Mr. Grabiel's concern there are some areas at Braemar that we could consider to be privatized. The Braemar Figure Skating Club and Edina Hockey Association both have areas that are not open to the public. Also, the Edina Baseball Association has an area for storage that's just for them and no one else. Mr. White pointed out that the baseball scoreboard at Braemar has advertising on it that the advertisers pay for and no one else can get that advertising spot. Mr. Grabiel stated that he doesn't necessarily have a problem with setting up a program for a specific event. He noted that what he doesn't agree with is having a private group come in and say we will give money to appropriate this and because they are giving us money we go along with it. He indicated that if the city thinks this is a great idea and it's a great idea for the whole city then lets have the city pay for it. Mr. Keprios commented that we did feel that way and were told no five years ago by school district staff. Mr. Murrin commented that maybe the city would be more inclined to do this if the money was contributed and it wasn't a taxpayer issue. He noted that the only reason the city hasn't wanted it to be put in the referendum is because they don't want to fund it. He stated that he assumes that the money would be contributed to the city treasurer for them to decide what to do with it, it's a trust relationship and asked Ms. Reimann if they would be willing to do that. Ms. Reimann replied that she thinks they would be. Ms. Finsness asked Mr. Kretzman and Mr. Thayer how they feel about the issue since they both have sons and daughters in the hockey program. Mr. Kretzman replied that it would be great to have it for both. However, the way it's laid out now it would be real tough to do them both at the same time. Mr. Finsness asked Mr. Kretzman if he supports the one to which he responded he definitely supports the one right now because the initiative has already been taken but he would also do the same thing for the girls. Mr. Thayer indicated that as a parent he would like to see it taken care of for both genders, however, he does feel it's a school issue that we are trying to accommodate. Mr. Thayer noted that for everything to be equal maybe this would be an opportunity to have n new construction along the left side of the west arena. He stated that currently the way the dollar is dictated they are forced to piece meal this together and come forward with this first proposal. He commented that he thinks the win, win for everyone would be all new construction on the side of the facility. Mr. Housh asked how much something like that would cost to which Mr. Thayer replied he would guess around %2 million dollars. John Murrin MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD ADOPT THE CONCEPT PRESENTED TO US FOR A FAVORABLE REVIEW BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR MORE DETAILS. Andy Finsness SECONDED THE MOTION. Mr. Keprios indicated that the recommendation is saying that you are in agreement in concept assuming that the vote passes but that there are a still a few things that have to fall into place. Mr. Housh commented that they have to get their funding into place as well as have a caveat about having equitable space for the girls program if and when funds become available. He stated that he feels that would also have to be added to the motion. Mr. Murrin noted he would like to make a friendly amendment to add the provision that the proposal is a self-funded proposal we are looking at. We are not looking at a taxpayer contribution, that it is city property and it is a contribution to the city domain. Also, that the concept serve the ability of either sex to use it. Ms. Presthus noted that is not what is being said. Mr. White commented that his issue is he is concerned about the equity as well, but he doesn't want to kill the deal. Ms. Presthus commented that she agrees with Mr. Housh's amendment, Mr. Housh noted that the only other thing he would say is that we allow the proposal to move forward to the council with the caveat that there is an understanding that an equitable amount of space be allowed for within Braemar arena for a separate girls locker room. Mr. Murrin noted that he would be happy to add the friendly amendment that the proposal also conditioned by allowing an equitable space for an opposite sex locker room of a similar nature. Mr. Grabiel noted this is the problem you get into when you start allowing private groups to come in and start appropriating city property for certain things. He pointed out that he feels if this is a good idea then it's publicly funded and the gender issue and everything else is taken care of by law. Mr. Housh also suggested adding the caveat which states that the fundraising be adequately detailed in their report to the City Council so that we have an understanding as to how it will be funded. Mr. Murrin asked to add the words "with detail" after self-funded proposal to his friendly amendment. • Final Motion: That the concept be presented to the City Council for review with three caveats: that it's self-funded with details of how it will be funded; that it's city property 7 and that there will be an equitable amount of space of a similar nature for the other gender. Andy Finsness SECONDED THE AMENDMENT IN FAVOR - Tom White, Linda Presthus, Andy Finsness, Scot Housh, John Murrin, Karla Sitek OPPOSED - Floyd Grabiel MOTION CARRIED IV. ON -SALE OF WINE - BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Mr. Keprios indicated that his staff report pretty much summarizes the issue and noted that he has subsequently learned that any increase in the insurance premium due to the sale of an on -sale license would be very minimal and insignificant. Todd Anderson, Assistant Manager of Braemar Golf Course, indicated that from the staff's view it is felt that there will be a very low volume of wine sold and it should not pose a problem. Mr. Housh asked if this will help with the wedding reception type business to which Mr. Anderson replied that currently weddings are allowed to bring in wine, however, it can only be served and not sold. Mr. White stated that it says you are allowed to serve on -sale wine or strong beer and asked if the Park Board is being asked for a change in the strong beer. Mr. Anderson replied that at this time they are not. Mr. Keprios brought up the point that with the wine license they could now sell strong beer. Mr. Anderson commented that actually he could see more of an impact from strong beer as far as sales volume because they could provide a better selection of beer. Currently 3.2 beer is only available in limited brands. Mr. Keprios noted that currently strong beer can be served at rental functions. Mr. White asked how will this affect the beverage carts to which Mr. Anderson replied that staff's recommendation would be only to sell wine by the glass in plastic glasses from bulk dispensers at the clubhouse. Mr. Keprios indicated that the only other impact on the golf course aside from some licensing fees and attending classes is that a licensed beverage manager needs to be on site at all times. Mr. Anderson stated that they will have this covered. Mr. White asked if they will be serving wine coolers to which Mr. Anderson responded staff recommends only having the wine in bulk dispensers and no bottles. He added that the other recommendation from staff is that the wine is only sold by the glass and not to have carafes. It was noted that they do sell pitchers of beer at the clubhouse. Scot Housh MOVED THAT PARK BOARD APPROVE THE ON -SALE OF WINE AT BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE. Floyd Grabiel SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. V. OFF -LEASH DOG PARK - 4000 FRANCE AVENUE Mr. Keprios explained that after the last Park Board meeting Minneapolis was sent off on a charge to assure that there is funding for off-street parking, to reduce the number of entrances to one and to address the legal question surrounding enforcement. Mr. Keprios then indicated that the representatives from the Minneapolis Park Board just attended a meeting at St. Louis Park and asked to hear what the outcome was at that meeting. Ms. Niemec indicated that tonight they gave their first presentation to the City of St. Louis Park. She stated that 350 notices were sent out and only 6 residents showed up, so there wasn't a lot of opposition. They voted unanimously to approve the off -leash dog site. Ms. Davis commented that they also approved to work with their City Council to change their ordinance regarding the off -leash area. Therefore, they are waiting to receive that agreement. Ms. Davis explained that regarding the off-street parking she had talked with the individuals regarding the zoning concerns from both St. Louis Park and Edina. She noted that Craig Larson, Edina City Planner, indicated that we are looking at a conditional use permit or another type permit for just parking. However, at this time they would not have to do anything in Edina regarding this conditional use permit but would probably have to have some type of an agreement. Mr. Swenson stated that they are currently working on putting together the documents showing the entrance, parking lot layout and street crossing. He noted that Ms. Davis and himself are currently working with the City of St. Louis Park to see what process they need to go through because they may have to apply for a variance, they have not received anything in writing yet. It was noted that the parking lot falls within the jurisdiction of the City of St. Louis Park. Mr. White asked how many parking spaces will be in the parking lot to which it was noted there will be 10 to 12 parking spaces. Mr. Housh asked where would overflow parking be located because it sounds like there will not be as many off -leash areas as anticipated and therefore more people may be using this location. Mr. Swenson explained that they are hoping to open all four off -leash dog parks at the same time so as not to put pressure on one particular off -leash recreation area. He indicated that if the 10 to 12 parking spaces are not adequate it's really hard to say where people will park. Mr. Swenson commented that from a use standpoint he knows there are peak times such as early morning and early evening. He noted that they are hoping that the residents from the Minneapolis side will walk to the site as well as people from the St. Louis Park side. Mr. Swenson pointed out that if there does become a parking issue they will hear about it and it will definitely go back into the review of the site after the first year is over. Ms. Hard, indicated that she feels during the peak times there will only be around 10 to 12 cars. She also noted that there could actually be six off -leash dog sites opening up this year and depending on the success maybe even more next year. She indicated that the more off -leash sites they have in the City of Minneapolis means less overuse at any one site. Ms. Hard commented that she sees a lot of people in Minneapolis using the inter- city parks more rather than coming over to the border of Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and Edina. She indicated that she thinks most of the people who will be using this particular site will be the residents in the area and doesn't think a lot of people will be driving to X this site. She noted if people are going to drive they will probably go the Minnehaha Park where their dogs can swim. Mr. Keprios stated that one of the areas that is not clear is the enforcement issue. Even if we come up with some type of joint powers agreement or change in ordinance it still sounds like it would be problematic for the Minneapolis Park Board to do routine enforcement of the site. He noted that he applauds ROMP for their willingness to provide volunteer enforcement of the area, however, for the Edina Police Department's sake the legal enforcement issue is still unclear. Ms. Davis indicated that they are hoping to have an opportunity to meet with the individuals who are in charge of enforcement and animal control from the different municipalities as well as their legal representation to work out an agreement. She noted that there will need to be a meeting with these individuals to discuss how to monitor and enforce the off -leash area with the three different municipalities. Ms. Davis stated that currently they are talking separately with each group and department which has not been a real viable means of coming to an agreement. Therefore, they would like for everyone to meet at one time and place. Mr. Keprios asked Ms. Davis what they are looking for tonight to which Ms. Davis replied they are hoping that Edina would send a representative from their law enforcement, animal control and Park and Recreation Department along with representatives from St. Louis Park and Minneapolis to discuss this and come to an agreement and resolve this issue. Ms. Hard commented that the first line of defense is going to be site steward and whatever they cannot handle such as a serious injury than they will call 911 which is what needs to be resolved. Mr. Keprios asked Chief Siitari how he sees this arrangement functioning. Chief Siitari replied that he doesn't see any changes since the last Park Board meeting. He noted that his primary concern is traffic safety and is glad that the parking lot is in St. Louis Park. He indicated that it is a very narrow roadway and there are going to be cars going in and out of there along with pedestrians and he does have a concern there. Chief Siitari noted that there is reference to a joint powers agreement but he feels Minneapolis is basically trying to push the enforcement off on Edina. He indicated that there are better ways to address these problems such as cost reimbursement. Who is actually going to pay for the extra bodies that are needed for enforcement because Edina doesn't have the money and Minneapolis doesn't have the bodies. Chief Siitari commented that if Edina is going to do it we need to be compensated for it. He noted that all of the individuals mentioned can sit down and discuss it but he sees it coming down to who is going to pay for it because he doesn't see the funding for that existing anywhere. Mr. Housh asked since the sites are going to be monitored on a yearly type basis possibly one of the jurisdictions could take responsibility for the first year with some pre -funding provided. In essence, audit the number of calls or the amount of work entailed so that in future years we would have an idea what the funding cost would be. Ms. Niemec responded that the first year is going to be heavily scrutinized and if it's not successful there is the possibility of it being closed. Mr. Grabiel asked Chief Siitari if he had a chance to see if Ramsey County has had any problems with their off -leash area to which Chief Siitari noted that he hasn't done any research. If it does become Edina's responsibility he will definitely research it. 10 MOTION: John Murrin moved that in concept we support this subject to the condition that it not be a cost item to the taxpayers of Edina. If the funding comes from other sources and they can work it out he would like to offer a motion that we favor it on that basis. Karla Sitek SECONDED THE MOTION. Mr. Housh noted that he would like to see added that the parking arrangements, which supposedly have been agreed to by St. Louis Park, are finalized in a fashion that's acceptable to Edina. Mr. Murrin stated that he will accept the friendly amendment on the parking and that the three issues that were raised at the last Park Board meeting are taken care of. Mr. Grabiel indicated that it seems to him that it would be nice to approve this in concept. However, what he heard is that Minneapolis would like us to make a recommendation that the Chief of Police and someone with the Park Board get together with the people from Minneapolis and anyone else who is working on this issue and try to negotiate some of these issues. Ms. Davis replied that is what the request is regarding the enforcement issue. Ms. Niemec commented that perhaps this preliminary approval might get the movement going so that they can come to a conclusion. Therefore, she feels a preliminary approval will be helpful. Ms. Niemec then offered another suggestion that the Edina Park Board give their final approval based on the following conditions being met and then you wouldn't have to keep dealing with us. Mr. White asked Mr. Murrin if he is anticipating his motion as a final approval or as approval subject to the friendly amendment on the three issues. Mr. Murrin noted that approval of concept subject to the friendly amendments. Mr. White asked Mr. Murrin if he would anticipate this be brought back to the board when it's finalized or not. Mr. Murrin replied whatever the custom is. Mr. White asked Mr. Keprios what his thoughts are regarding this. Mr. Keprios stated that he feels Park Board can give their conceptual final approval now with the stipulation that a couple of things must be resolved before it can go to City Council. He noted that the most critical issue is that of enforcement and availability of resources. He stated that he wants Edina to be a good neighbor and a good partner and sees this as a great opportunity for Edina residents and hopes that we can come to a resolution on the enforcement issue. Therefore, with that caveat he feels the Park Board can give their final nod tonight should those concerns fall into place. Mr. Finsness pointed out that he is going to back the neighbors serious concerns from the last Park Board meeting and therefore will probably vote against it for that reason. FAVOR - Tom White, Linda Presthus, Floyd Grabiel, Scot Housh, John Murrin, Karla Sitek OPPOSED - Andy Finsness MOTION CARRIED. 11 VI. OTHER A. Community Education Services Board Update/Asset Building - Ms. Presthus noted that they are continually talking about the asset building program which is their big concern. She asked if the Park Board is still planning on adding a youth member for the asset building. Mr. Keprios replied that the City Council has received the Park Board's recommendation and hopes that when the time comes the City Council will accept the Park Board's recommendation. Therefore, once it is approved and when there is an opening on the Park Board, a youth member may be appointed. Mr. Keprios pointed out that there is going to be a joint School Board and City Council meeting on Monday and the full purpose of that is hear a presentation by Dr. Carl Holmstrom. They will be working on adopting a joint resolution to launch a community effort to develop more assets in the lives of Edina's youth. Mr. Murrin commented that there are a lot of kids who are not on the athletic teams and asked if there is a program for those kids. Mr. Keprios replied that the asset building is a lot about partnerships and one of things they are working on is the Tri -City skate park project with the City of Edina, Southdale YMCA, City of Bloomington and City of Richfield. This will be a great opportunity for YMCA staff to connect with this targeted population while providing a popular sport opportunity for those who really don't want to be part of a team sport. She indicated that another one of their concerns is the Kids Club age limit policy. They will be setting an age limit for Kids Club. She noted that it basically deals with special needs because theoretically they can stay there until they're 18 years old which gets to be a very difficult problem. She noted that everyone was in agreement that a policy needed to be made for this issue. B. Kunz -Lewis Site - Mr. Keprios noted that the Blue Ribbon Committee has its first meeting tomorrow night and noted that the ground breaking ceremony was held today at the Kunz Lewis site where it will be home to the new Library/Senior Center. He indicated that they are making great progress on the design of the senior center and library. VII. ADJOURNMENT Karla Sitek MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. John Murrin SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:25 P.M. 12 4 f� MS-` AA `2000 West Group. Copyright is not claimed as to any part of the original work prepared by a U.S. government �70n fficer or employee as part of that person's official duties. All rights reserved. Use of the Westlaw data delivered to ur a -mail address is governed by the Westlaw Subscriber Agreement or such other agreement as may govern your use of Westlaw data. opr. (C) West 2000 No Claim to Orig. U.S. Govt. Works 5701 129 WELR 19 NORMANDAWite as: 129 Ed. Law Rep. 19) ROAD EDINA MINNESOTA 55424 612/928-2500 FAX 612/928-2501 West's Education Law Reporter November, 1998 Commentary * 19 LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD: TITLE IX & DANIELS V. SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA [FNa] R. Craig Wood, Ed.D. and Luke M. Cornelius [FNaa] Copyright 1998 by West Publishing Company - No Claim to Original U.S. Government Works Background For over twenty-five years, Title IX [FN I] has mandated the non- discrimination of females in all areas of publicly funded education. [FN2] Since then, federal courts have consistently upheld the strict application of Title IX mandated equity in the realm of women's athletics. [FN3] Most recently, the extent of Title ECs mandate has been tested in regard to not only the equality of opportunity, but also the equality of female athletic facilities. The ruling in Daniels v. School Board of Brevard County, Florida, [FN4] may well have far-reaching consequences, financial as well as legal, for public school districts, as well as colleges and universities, nationwide. The material facts of the case were not in dispute. The plaintiff was a parent whose twin girls attended Merritt Island High School (MINS) in Brevard County, Florida. [FATS] Both of the plaintiffs daughters were members of the school's girls' softball team. After his son won a college scholarship for football, playing for MIHS, the plaintiff became concerned that the quality of the MINS softball facilities might deprive his daughters of similar opportunities. [FN6] Based upon media interviews at the time, it appears the plaintiffs *20 primary concern was with the lighting of the field. [FN7] The plaintiff became concerned that the boy's baseball team had a lighted field for night games, while the girl's softball team did not. [FNS] Later, the court determined that lighting was a major issue as having lighted fields affected factors such as scheduling flexibility, parent and spectator attendance, quality of play, and the enjoyability of games for parents and spectators alike. [FN9] After appealing, unsuccessfully, first to the principal of MINS, and then to the Brevard County School Board, the plaintiff sought the assistance of the Brevard County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and filed suit in federal district court. [FN10] The suit alleged violations of both Tide IX and concurrent state statutes. [FNI I] The plaintiff relied primarily on statutes implementing Title IX with respect to interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics. [FN12] The specific sections of Title IX applied to requirements that female athletes and athletic programs receive equal opportunities in a variety of areas, including scheduling of competitions, provision of equipment, practice and competitive facilities, and publicity. [FN13] It should be noted that the instant case dealt only with a single sport, girls' softball, and it was compared solely with boys' baseball. It does not appear from the court record that either side made any objection to the comparison of these two related sports. Before the court, the plaintiff alleged eight specific disparities between the boys and girls facilities. It was established that the boys' field possessed lights, an electronic scoreboard, a batting cage, otional signs, restroom facilities, concession stands, and a press box/announcers booth. [FN14]alleged WE CARE V WE DARE V WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer \ the girls' bleachers were in poorer condition and seated fewer spectators than the boys' bleachers. y�[FN 15] Finally, the plaintiff alleged that the girls' softball field was in poorer condition and not as well maintained as the boys' baseball field. Due to his concern for his daughters' and their teammates' post- secondary opportunities, the plaintiff sought immediate injunctive relief in November, 1997, before the ginning of the spring tryouts. [FN 16] 5701 District Court Proceedings NORMANDALHn granting the plaintiff summary relief, the district court agreed with seven of the eight specific ROAD complaints. At the hearing the defendant school board contended that photos introduced showing the condition of the softball field were misleading since the field was actually undergoing a reconditioning *21 EDINA process at the time. [FN17] The court allowed that it could not make a determination of field conditions at Me time of the preliminary injunction hearing and would withhold adjudication on this point On the MINNESOI arguments the court held that in each case the school district had provided substantially unequal 55424 remaining facilities. It was noted that the girls' team had no scoreboard, no concession stands, press boxes, or announcers' booths. The school had two prominent signs promoting the boys' team, while it had no visible 612/928-25AIiCity for the softball squad. [FN18] There was some dispute regarding the accessibility of the boys' • restroom facilities, but the court ruled that equal access to restroom facilities was a well established right FAX [FN19] The court also found that not only did the girls' squad lack a batting cage, deemed essential for 612/928-2544veloping hitting skills, but that sharing the boys' batting cage would be impractical. [FN20] In addition to noting the physical discrepancies in the quality of facilities between the two programs, the court also found that these differences also had a symbolic effect as well. The message, the court found, was that girls' softball was essentially inferior to the boys' baseball program This was a message the school board, through neglect, was sending to parents, spectators, students, the general public, and especially, the female athletes. [FN21] The court also noted that these deficiencies had the potential for real harm, as the availability of adequate training and competition facilities could influence the development of skills necessary to cam college scholarships_ and_ compete at the collegiate level. FN221 _ The court also rejected two counter -arguments proposed by the school board. In noting that Tthe court d created unequivocal requirements which the school board had failed to implement for decades, rejected the argument that the board would be unduly harmed by the forced expenditure of public funds to rectify the situation. [FN23] The court did, however, allow that, since public funds were at stake, the board could present its own plan for rectifying the violations. This plan was required to be formulated and approved in time to be implemented before the beginning of the softball season. The board had argued that it should not be held liable for the discrepancies in facilities, since they had resulted from unequal efforts by the booster clubs of the respective sports. [FN24] The school district argued that it provided equally for all athletic programs and that the deficiencies noted by the court were in areas where the boosters, and not the district, had provided the *22 facilities from privately raised funds. The court rejected this line of reasoning. The court determined that the school board could not abdicate its rti�nsihility for ensuring Title IX compliance in fa ties y turning over the fundin cilities to res booster club or�anrzatrons. The court that. It rs the Defendant's recno� to ensure equal athletic OZ porimmnities,in accordance with Title IX. This funding system is one to De en rs responsr a for the consequences of that approach [FN25] District Response In issuing its injunction, the court directed that the school board must prepare a plan for rectifying the physical discrepancies noted. It also directed that if, upon the opening of the softball teams season, the lighting situation had not been corrected, then the boys' team would be enjoined from using their field lights and from playing night games. [FN26] It was also clear that the court would monitor the situation until full compliance with its injunction had been met. It would be fair to say that the controversy at Merritt Island High School did not end with the district court's ruling. The board's initial response was to propose a plan to remove amenities from the boys' field, rather than implement the court's direction to improve the condition of the girls' facility. [FN27] Specifically, the district would close the concession stand, close the press box, block off some seating at the WE CARE V WE DARE ♦ WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer 1 / \ ball field, and disconnect the baseball scoreboard. One sign would be modified to represent both teams, ti while the other would be removed. The plan also called for modifying the fence between the fields to allow for the sharing of the restroom facilities and installing lighting for the softball field. [FN28] Despite the e licit ruling of the court, the district also proposed that the two teams share the batting cage facilities. 29] 5701 Needless to say, this proposed "leveling down" of the boys facilities evaded the intent of the court's order NORMANDAW was rejected by both the plaintiff and the court. [FN30] While accepting certain aspects of the board ROAD plan, the court again reiterated its intention that the board take action to improve the *23 quality of the girls' facilities. [FN31] The court once again argued that even if certain of the boys' facilities were unutilized, they remained as symbolic statements of the relative worth of male and female teams at MIIiS. With the NNESO EDINA MIEDINA epts°n of the lighting arrangements, the court chose to reject those aspects of the board's plan that 55424 deeded the quality of the boys' facilities. [FN32] Finally, the school board also announced, as part of its remedial plan, its intention to alter its method of 612/928-25PAIding athletic facilities in the future. [FN33] The board promulgated the •funding of male and female athletic nroerarns. In essence, the new policy stated, "Henceforth, a ""`a"" which fosters a disparate, FAX principal may not accept or approve, either directly or indirectly, fun importance r note parate, that the 612/928-256]nequrtable status between male and female athletic teams." [FN341 po e is new policy was intended for all future funding but explicitly does not commit the board to expend funds to rectify existing disparities. Again, the district argued that it did not have the money to comply with the full requirements of the court order. While the court acknowledged the school board's financial limitations, it . was also persuaded by the plaintiffs arguments indicating the school board was due to receive $43 million in capital improvement funding from the state department of education. [FN35] While applauding the new o__A r'^„nty crhml Rnard to nromDtly r --r, upgrade the girls' S. r ter discussing a possible appeal of the Court's order, the board finally agreed to -abide -"e orderandeadline imposed by the court. [FN36] Despite this, the school board may be facing even greater enges. While the court was considering the request for injunction in the instant case, two additional challenges, one by the original plaintiff, were being filed. [FN37] One of these lawsuits seeksclass acn status, using the original plaintiffs, to challenge the adequacy of softball facilities district -wide. [FN38] The other lawsuit, filed by parents in Titusville, Florida also targets gender inequity in girls' softball facilities in its high schools and on a district -wide basis. [FN39] These new complaints may serve to explain, according to the court in the instant case, the board's reluctance to enact its new funding policy on a retroactive basis. [FN40] *24 Discussion In the quarter century since its inception, Title IX has been applied to numerous questions of gender equity in primary, secondary, and post -secondary education. In the field of athletics, Title IX has been invoked to require secondary schools, scholastic athletic associations, colleges, and universities to rrecognize, organize, and maintain female teams in certain sports. [FN41] Other cases, involving traditionally male sports such as football, and early cases arising before female teams could be organized under Title IX, used the law to force schools and colleges to allow female participation on previously male teams. [FN42] These cases, however, all dealt with the issue of creating athletic opportunities for females. Daniels is the first Title IX case to specifically address the issue of equality of facilities, and not simply the equality of opportunities. Not unlike the situation in segregated public schools before 1954, [FN43] while school districts may be creating a substantially equal variety of athletic programs for boys and girls to participate in, the physical quality of these opportunities may still be unequal. [FN44] This case is also unique in terms of the reasoning applied by the court in interpreting Title IX and the related state statute. The language of these laws is unequivocal in proscribing discrimination in many specific program areas, including athletic facilities and scheduling, the major issues in this case. As such, the court could have simply based its ruling on a strict interpretation of *25 the language of the law, without any further justification. Despite this, the court introduced two crucial elements to its analysis of the case. In both the preliminary injunction and the court's unpublished response, the court noted the WE CARE V WE DARE ♦ WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer ► 1 ,mbolic message created by the physical discrepancies between the softball and baseball programs. The ourt cited that this physical inequality created the impression that female athletes and female athletic programs were inherently inferior. Thus, the court's logic would seem similar to the argument that was ultimately successful in the civil rights landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. [FN45] As such, ruling in Daniels clearly places the responsibility for this negative impression on the school district and the school board. 5701 NORMANDALEfhe second line of reasoning also raises a novel issue. Again, Title IX does not require proof of any ROAD physical damages to invoke its protection, yet much of the premise for granting such an immediate preliminary injunction in Daniels is based upon the potential for such actual harm. The genesis of this case EDINA is in the plaintiffs concerns for his daughters' post -secondary opportunities, especially the opportunity to MINNESOQmpete at the collegiate level and be awarded athletic scholarships. [FN46] In this regard, ironically, 55424 public schools may be forced to financially support the success of Title IX at the post -secondary level. Now that women's' athletics at the collegiate level carry such benefits as admission to highly competitive rograms, valuable scholarship awards, and even the potential of professional careers, the stakes involved 612/928-25gproviding quality athletic programs to female athletes at the secondary level are greatly increased. [FN47] FAX 612/928-2501 Another potentially revolutionary aspect of this ruling deals with the issue of private funds and outside booster organizations. The school board initially sought to justify the discrepancies in the field conditions. by citing the disparate contributions of private booster clubs. In holding the district responsible for the Title IX effects of this outside funding system, the decision in Daniels may well redefine the financial relationship between public schools and outside voluntary organizations that help fund extracurricular public school programs. This has clearly already occurred in Brevard County with the school board's adoption of new rules regarding the acceptance of such financial support by individual schools and by publicly stating the board's commitment to ensuring such funding will not be allowed to create inequalities between male and female athletic programs. _ *26 Implications It is, of course, possible to draw too much from this decision. As a preliminary injunction, the ruling itself applies only to NMS. [FN48] Since Daniels appears to be the first case of its kind nationally, it remains to be seen whether courts in other jurisdictions, as well as higher courts, will agree with its logic. Until this issue receives further legal consideration, any conclusions drawn from this case must be regarded as tentative. [IFN49] After all, this decision deals with a single sport, softball, at a single school. However, given the two new suits filed against the Brevard County School Board, as well as suits filed in other jurisdictions, more rulings on this issue are likely in the very near future. [FN50] Also, this decision may well serve as a significant precedent given its reliance on the fairly unequivocal language of Title IX. As with the previous Title IX decisions cited, the language of the statute leaves little doubt regarding mandate for equality and the specific issues to be addressed in ensuring gender equality in athletics, such as playing fields and facilities. [FN51] Therefore, Daniels is a case that deserves serious attention from educators at all levels. It may well represent the tip of a sizable iceberg that will soon confront all public school districts and most post -secondary institutions as well. Still, it is important to note another limitation of Daniels. This ruling was based on a straightforward comparison of two fairly similar sports. While the case record does not clearly establish the legal basis for this direct comparison, observers of the sports will have little difficulty in establishing that the similarities between baseball and softball would far outweigh their differences. It is unclear, based on this ruling, how the Title IX regulations would be applied in cases where no comparable athletic programs exist for both genders, such as boys' football or girls' field hockey. [FN52] In such cases where individuals have been allowed to play on opposite gender teams, would there even be a basis for such a Title IX challenge over comparable facilities for other sports? [FN53] Also, it is important to note that there are several sports at many, if not most, school districts and colleges that typically share the same facilities, with male and female teams training and even competing together. Challenges such as the one in Daniels are, therefore, unlikely for most *27 colleges and schools in programs such as swimming, track and field, tennis, basketball, and golf, to name only a few. [FN54] One particularly important effect of this decision may be in regard to the relationship between educational agencies, public and private, and private outside organizations that support athletics, such as WE CARE V WE DARE ♦ WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer J 1 , \�ster clubs. These organizations have long provided valuable financial support, vital support in some ncially pressed districts, for interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic teams. At the same time, such �Tina port frequently favors the most popular male sports over female sports. if the logic of Daniels holds in uure cases, the relationship between schools and boosters may be forever changed. In the best case, this ange would hopefully result in greater private efforts in support of all teams, and, especially, female teams. However, restrictions such as the equalization contemplated by Brevard County public schools, in 5701 which public dollars would be reallocated to equalize booster contributions at each school, might also result NORMAND6JFa decline of outside funding. For some schools, such a decline might well be disastrous to the sports ROAD program. EDINA The financial implications are no less significant. In issuing its detailed ruling in Daniels, the court established that gender equity in athletic programs applies to very detailed aspects of these MINNESOI�%arly 55424 programs, such as the quality and quantity of bleachers. Simply providing a playing field is not sufficient. Brevard County officials have yet to estimate the total cost of complying with the order regarding NUHS, • much less at all ten high schools in the district. [FN55] Given that the field lighting alone cost $40,000 at 612/928-25Rkli5, this one item alone could cost the school district nearly a half million dollars to install district -wide, • including the three schools that don't yet have softball fields. At a time when many school districts lack the FAX capital funding to relieve classroom overcrowding, or to repair and replace substandard schools, the 6121928-25B9tential impact of this ruling could be staggering. Added to this is the requirement in Daniels that these deficiencies be remedied immediately. [FN56] In weighing the relative harm of the injunction on the school board, particularly in financial terms, the court was ultimately unsympathetic, given that the board had been on notice of Title IX's requirements for over a quarter century and had never acted regarding the disparities in athletic facilities. Given Title DCC longevity, even financially hard-pressed defendants in future lawsuits may have a difficult time gaining leniency from the courts. Even if other courts do show more sympathy in terms of the time frame allowed for remedial action, many schools may still find themselves forced to make enormous investments in facilities over a relatively short period of time. [FN57] It also remains to be seen if another aspect of Daniels will be followed in other districts. In its response to the district's remedial plan, the district court clearly stated its intent that the district would have to comply with Title IX by leveling up the girls' program, rather than by leveling down the boys' *28 facilities. [FN58] The assumption that this logic will result in the mandated expenditure of large sums nationwide is, in part, predicated on this aspect of the Daniels decision The improvement of girls' opportunities is, after all, the real goal of Title IX. However, it remains to be seen if other jurisdictions will permit financially strapped school districts and institutions to comply with Title IX by reducing the quality of male programs or by eliminating programs altogether. Previous rulings, such as Hoover v. Meiklejohn, [FN59] suggest that such an approach may be acceptable. This raises the issue of the social costs associated with litigation such as Daniels. It would clearly be a tragedy if, as already discussed, enforcement of the physical requirements of Title DC resulted in a reduction of program quality or even availability. In such situations there would really be no winners. In the instant case, the plaintiffs lawsuit and the court's ruling have exacted such a social cost. When the school district presented its initial remedial plan, the result, as could be expected, was to create an uproar among parents and supporters of N41HS baseball. [FN60] In the press, the plaintiffs attorney went so far as to accuse the school board of deliberately trying to set supporters of the two teams against each other. Such effects of this type of litigation and school board responses can, ultimately, result in enormous social costs by dividing student bodies, parents, supporters, and even whole communities. As discussed, since this is the first of what will likely be many rulings in this area, any implications for practice arising from Daniels can only be tentative. Yet certain actions are strongly indicated by this Wiling. Public school districts would be well advised to review their financial relationships with boosters and independent athletic associations to ensure compliance with Title IX. Another obvious suggestion is to fully incorporate Title IX's regulations concerning the equality of athletic facilities when planning capital improvements, including both the building of new facilities and the WE CARE V WE DARE V WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer 1 I \ novation of older ones. As cases similar to Daniels become more prevalent, it will become increasingly �V,The fficult to justify current and future decisions regarding athletic facilities that fail to ensure gender equity. implications for school construction are, therefore, obvious. School planners will have to decide iether to light all athletic fields or none. School districts will also want to consider, whenever possible, the construction of multi -use facilities to economize on costs such as bleachers and lighting. At the vary. 5701 least, playing fields should be planned so that at least some auxiliary facilities, like restrooms and NORMANDYcession booths, can be readily shared. ROAD The trial court injunction in Daniels, by itself, may not be reason enough for school districts to begin a EDINA crash program of facility upgrades or program reductions. However, the prudent educational leader should MINNESOTA .ew this decision as a warning. Even if all aspects of this decision were not to be ultimately upheld, it 55424 should appear clear that the language and intent of Title *29 IX require more of educators than merely providing comparable team sports for male and female opportunities. Education finance specialists and • athletic directors, in particular, should see this as a signal to inventory the school district's athletic 612/928-250%cilities and began to prepare for the possible financial contingencies of an adverse ruling or class action • suit. With such planning, hopefully educators can, at the very least, avoid the potential social costs of Title FAX IX implementation regarding athletic facilities. In the end, schools have little to gain by waiting and then 612/928-2Sggacting emergency measures that have the effect of dividing the constituents and endangering the support of students, taxpayers, boosters, alumni, parents, and other supporters for their athletic programs. If handled correctly, the full implementation of the physical facilities requirements of Title IX should have a positive effect on female athletics without negatively impacting existing male sports. It is important to reiterate, in closing, that intent of both the plaintiffs and the court in Daniels is to improve the opportunities for female athletes, not to harm participants and supporters of male athletics. This worthy goal is also in concert with the intent of Congress in 1972 in passing Title IX. Whether Daniels v. School Board of Brevard County ultimately results in a level playing field remains to be seen. However, regardless of any future influence this precedent may have, Daniels is certainly worthy to note as a case that breaks new ground in Title IX litigation. [FNa]. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. Cite as 129 Ed.Law Rep. [19] (Nov. 12, 1998). [FNaa]. Mr. Wood is the B.O. Smith Research Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Cornelius is a PhD. candidate in the same Department [FN1]. Education Amendments of 1972, s 901, 20 U.S.C. s 1681. Title IX, as this statute is universally known, prohibits discrimination based on gender in all educational programs and activities receiving federal funding. [FN2]. Joan Biskupic, Court Won't Review Sports Equity Ruling, College Women May Gain at Men's Expense, Washington Post, April 22, 1997, at Al. [FN3]. See Cohen v. Brown University, 101 F.3d 155 [114 Ed.Law Rep. [3941] (1st Cir. 1996); cert. denied, 520 U.S. 1186, 117 S.Ct. 1469, 137 L.Ed.2d 682 (1997). This case involved cost cutting measures at Brown University that would have reduced women's sports funding and participation in comparison to funding and participation in male sports. The court granted injunctive relief to female athletes and upheld the interpretation of Title IX requiring absolute equity in the efforts of the university in promoting intercollegiate athletics. The court also rejected arguments by Broom that women's participation was low due to a relative lack of interest in athletics by female students. [FN4]. 985 F.Supp. 1458 [123 Ed.Law Rep. [1153]] (M.D.Fla. 1997). Hereinafter referred to as Daniels. [FN5]. Id., at 1459. WE CARE V WE DARE V WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer 1 I 61. Mike Williams, Equal Play for Girl Athletes, The Atlanta Constitution, January 17, 1998, 1C. [FN7]. Id.; see also, Stephanie Storm, Fathers Fight for Prep Softball Team is Held Back by Some Dim Bulbs, The Orlando Sentinel, November 21, 1997, B 11. [FN8]. Storm, supra. 5701 NORMANDAWN9]. Daniels, at 1461. ROAD [FN10]. Storm, supra. EDINA ccA Fla. Stat. s 228.2001. MINNESOT�11]. Specifically the Florida Educational Equity , 55424 [F.N12] 34 CY R s 106.41(a). 612/928-250131. 34 CY R s 106.41(c). This section lists ten specific areas in which athletic directors must insure • equal opportunity. Other provisions include equal treatment in regard to coaching, travel allowances, FAX medical services, food and housing, tutoring, and locker rooms. 612/928-2501 pr ss boxand announcers booth were treated as a [FN14]. Daniels, at 1460-2. The concession stand, p , single complaint by the court. [FN15]. Id. It was established in court that the girls bleachers were "hand- me -downs" from the baseball program after the boys field received new bleachers. [FN16]. Id., at 1462. [FN17] Id., at 1461. [FN18]. Id. One sign facing the student parking lot explicitly promoted the baseball program, while another, a billboard reading "Home of the Mustangs" was located so that it faced inward to the boys' field. [FN19]. Id. The defendants had argued that the softball coach had a key allowing access to the bathrooms through the fence separating the two facilities. Though the court cited no precedents, it flatly ruled that parity in these facilities was a clear right that the school board had to follow. [FN20]. Id. The impracticality arises from the fact that differences in pitching styles and speeds would necessitate manhandling heavy pitching machines in and out of the batting cage for each team whenever they took practice. [FN21]. Id., at 1460-2. The court cited such issues of "relative worth" in particular regarding the issues of publicity, scoreboard, lighting, bleachers, and the concession stand/press box/announcers booth complex. [FN22]. Id. [FN23]. Id., at 1462. [FN24]. Id. [FN25]. Id. [FN26]. Id., at 1461-3. The court gave the school board only three weeks to submit its remedial plan. [FN27]. Daniels v. School Board of Brevard County, Florida, 995 F.Supp. 1394 [125 Ed.Law Rep. [1188]] (M.D.Fla. 1997); Scott Blake, Officials Plan to Shut some M.I. Baseball Facilities, Florida Today, December 19, 1997, Al -2. WE CARE V WE DARE ♦ WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer 1 I \/ 281. Daniels, at 1395-1397; Blake, supra.; See also David Damon, It's Lights Out for Merritt Island's �70.11 oy, The Orlando Sentinel, December 18, 1997, C1. The school board had already set aside $40,000 for e lighting improvements. 1 [FN29]. The district's plan actually called for the teams to take batting practice on alternate weeks. 5701 -1397; Mary Shedden, Judge: Title IX Solution Won't Float, Florida Today, NORMANDA4EN30]. Daniels, at 1395 ROAD December 24, 1997, Al. The Court did allow the moving of the fence and the modification of the signs. As a temporary expedient, the teams would also be allowed to share the batting cage. In addition, the court EDINA allowed during the pendency of the case, that the concession stands and press box could remain in use, in P ing with the spirit of not wishing to harm the boys' program. However, this understanding also implied MINNESO>t the concession stand would also be open to spectators of the softball team as well. 55424 [FN311. Daniels, at 1397. 612/928-2500 • [FN32]. As previously noted, the school board had already appropriated the funds to resolve the lighting FAX issue before any sanctions would take effect. 612/928-2501 "33]. Daniels, at 1395. [FN34]. Id. [FN35]. Daniels, at 1395-1397. [FN36]. Lynne Bumpus -Hooper, Brevard Board Won't Appeal Judge's Order, The Orlando Sentinel, January 9, 1998. [FN371. Id. [FN381. See Daniel Daniels, as next friend of Jessica Daniels and Jennifer Daniels v.. School Board of Brevard County, Florida, Case No. 97-1463- CIV-ORL-22, filed December 4, 1997. This suit seeks equalization of softball facilities at all ten Brevard County high schools. The suit notes that at three of these high schools, the softball programs do not even have fields. All ten schools have baseball facilities. [FN39]. Dee Hartley, as parent and next friend of Natasha Harris, et al. v. School Board of Brevard County, Florida, Case No. 97-1492-CIV-ORL-22, filed December 10, 1997. By random assignment, both of the new cases have been assigned to Judge Anne Conway, the presiding judge in the instant case. See Daniels, 1997 WL, supra. The two cases have been combined as a class action by Judge Conway. See Bumpus -Hooper, supra. [FN40]. Daniels, at 1395. In this ruling, the court speculated that the financial restrictions of the board's new policy, and it protestations of financial barriers to implementing the initial Daniels ruling are a response to these new challenges which pose a far greater economic burden than the instant case. [FN41]. See Cohen, supra; Homer v. Kentucky High School Athletic Assn, 43 F. 3d 265 [96 Ed.Law Rep. [38911 (6th Cir. 1994); Pederson v. Louisiana State University, 912 F.Supp 892 [106 Ed.Law Rep. [106011 (M.D.La. 1996); Hoover v. Meiklejohn, 430 F.Suppmlh644 t(D Coleoand femalehen, as previously discussed, required Brown University to offer equal opportunities in terms of athletes and stands out as the decision that most clearly requires numerical equality participants and scholarship opportunities. Harris required the state association to recognize girls softball as an official interscholastic sport on a statewide basis and sanction girls' softball competition on a par with boys sports. Pederson required LSU to adopt women's' softball as an official intercollegiate sport based on the demonstration of interest by the plaintiffs in the sport and LSU's need to meet Title lx compliance goals. Hoover dealt with the request of a girl who sought to play soccer with the boys' team due to the lack WE CARE V WE DARE V WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer 1OPA;d(,a, \ Minton girls' soccer program The Harris court ordered the district to either create a girls' team, allow the tiff to compete on the boys' team, or disband the soccer program altogether. 42]. See Hoover, supra; Lantz v. Ambach, 620 F.Supp 663 [28 Ed.Law Rep. [783]] (S.D.N.Y. 1985); v. Nagy, 411 F.Supp. 1396 (N.D.Ohio 1974); Brenden v. Independent School District 742, 477. F.2d 1292 (8th Cir. 1973). Lantz and Clinton dealt with allowing girls to try out for the boys' football team. 5701 Brenden involved three non -contact sports: cross- country skiing, cross-country running, and tennis. Each NORMAND6kFe upheld the right of girls' to participate in traditionally male sports when no comparable female team ROAD existed. E 0 [FN43]. See Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483, 74 S.Ct. 686, 98 L.Ed. 873 (1954). INA and other related cases observed that even when white and black children were offered similar MIED 55424 educational programs, the quality of those programs frequently varied in terms of physical facilities, equipment, staff, etc. 612/928-250441. Blake, supra. This article noted as one example a survey of 300 collegiate level athletic programs • in which it was found that, on average, each school only spent twenty-five percent of its athletic budget on FAX women's sports. Another example was a survey showing that 31 Jacksonville area schools were not in 612/928-25ggmpliance with the Florida Education Equity Act requirements. [FN45]. supra- "46]. upra "46]. This is especially true in the case of'MIHS. Blake, supra, notes that the MIHS baseball team is a regular contender in state playoffs. MIDIS has also produced several male athletes who have gone on from college to pursue successful professional sports careers, including Major League Baseball. It should also be recalled that the plaintiffs son, who also attended MINS, was awarded a football scholarship and this helped provide the impetus for the plaintiff filing this case. Williams, supra. [FN47]. Here the authors would note the recent success of the new Women's National Basketball Association as well as older opportunities such as the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Also worthy of note are the recent Olympic successes of American women in hockey, softball, and soccer. Such high profile amateur successes, when coupled with similar collegiate programs, often are the precursors of new professional leagues. [FN48]. Since the district has decided not to appeal Daniels, and is fully complying with the injunction's terms, this is de facto a final resolution to this specific case. [FN49]. As befits such an original controversy, the case record is especially sparse in terms of precedents and citations. In most cases Judge Conway relied strictly on the statutory language of Title lX and the Florida Act. [FN50]. See Williams, supra. The article quotes Diana Everett, the executive of director of the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, in stating that several similar suits have already been filed around the country, with many more to be filed in the future. The class action nature of the new lawsuits in Brevard County also is an indication that future rulings may be broader in scope. [FN51]. 34 C.F.R s 106.41(c). [FN52]. The authors use these sports as a general analogy and do not presume to state that no such teams exist. However, such programs, if they exist, would be uncommon: [FN53]. See Hoover, supra.; et al. Also, there have been rarer cases of boys petitioning to join traditionally all -girl sports such as field hockey. See Gomes v. Rhode Island Interscholastic League, 469 F.Supp. 659 (D.RI. 1979); Williams v. School District of Bethlehem, Pa., 998 F.2d 168 [84 Ed.Law Rep. [62911 (3rd Cir. 1993). [FN54]. Assuming that the school in questions offers these sports to both genders. WE CARE V WE DARE V WE SHARE an equal opportunity employer [FN55]. Williams, supra. A county school board spokesman was quoted, "but it won't be cheap.' " [FN56]. Daniels, 985 F.Supp., at 1462. [FN57]. In Daniels, the school district was only given three weeks to formulate a plan, and scarcely two months to implement it. [FN58]. Daniels, at 1397-1398. in this decision the judge made it clear her intent was to benefit the girls without punishing the boys. [FN59]. supra. [FN60]. Damron, supra; Williams, supra. END OF DOCUMENT Facilities Needs and Timeline Underway for Completion Fall 2001 • Highlands Elementary Classroom Space High School Performing Arts Practice Area Proposed for Completion Fall 2002 or Sooner • Concord Classroom Space/large group space • Valley View Classroom Space Proposed for Fall 2003 • Stadium Lone Term Renovations — Up to 10 Years • Athletic Fields • ECC Auditorium • Pools Renovation • Gyms Renovation • Parking — ECC BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE 1. Mon., Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. 2. Mon., Oct. 2 7:00 p.m. 3. Mon., Oct. 16 7:00 p.m. 4. Mon., Oct. 30 7:00 p.m. 5. Mon., Nov. 6 7:00 p.m. 6. Mon., Nov. 20 7:00 p.m. 7. Mon., Dec. 4 7:00 p.m. 8. Mon., Dec. 18 7:00 p.m. Room 350 (3rd floor Edina Community Center). Centrum Building (Centennial Lakes Park). Centrum Building (Centennial Lakes Park). Centrum Building (Centennial Lakes Park). Centrum Building (Centennial Lakes Park). Room 351 (3rd floor Edina Community Center). Room 350 (3rd floor Edina Community Center). Room 350 (3rd floor Edina Community Center). • Rooms 350 and 351 are located in the Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road, on the third floor on the north end of the building. • The Centrum Building is located in Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. South, which is on the east side of France Avenue between West 76`h Street and Parklawn Avenue. REFERENDUM PROJECTS PARKS PRIORITY LIST 1 ADA Compliant Playground Paths 2 Fire Protection Systems 3 Playground Equipmenet Replacements 4 Ball Field Renovations (regrade, seed, irrigation etc.) 5 Roof Replacements 6 Arneson Acres Park Improvements (steel siding & windows) 7 Arneson Acres Park Improvements (improved entrance and lift station) 8 Pathway Repairs (Rosland Park and Walnut Ridge Park) 9 Parking Lot Repairs (Arneson, Rosland and Weber) 10 Replace Concessions Building (Courtney Ball Fields) 11 Replace Dugouts (Courtney Ball Fields) 12 Picnic Shelter and Pump House Renovation (Sherwood Park) 13 Completion of Van Valkenburg Neighborhood Park 14 Rebuild Tennis Courts (Walnut Ridge Park) 15 Replace Maintenance Garage (Courtney Ball Fields) 16 Activities Center/Senior Center Furnishings 17 Repair/Replace Fencing 18 Skate Park Development 19 Edina Aquatic Center Master Plan 20 General Skating Area (Normandale Park) 21 Pathway Additions (Arneson, Cornelia School, more?) 22 New Parking Lot (Arden Park) 23 Replacement Shelter Building (Arden Park) 24 Braemar Arena Improvements (locker rooms etc.) BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE MEETINGS Monday, October 16, 2000, 7:00 p.m. Centrum Building Centennial Lakes Park 1 7:00 p.m. Jr. Olympic Volleyball 2 7:15 p.m. Edina Basketball Association (in-house program) 3 7:30 p.m. Edina Basketball Association (traveling program) 4 7:45 p.m. Edina Girls Athletic Association (basketball, volleyball, flag football, and team tennis) 5 8:00 p.m. Edina Girls Traveling Basketball Association Monday, November 6, 2000, 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2000, 7:00 p.m. Centrum Building Centennial Lakes Park 1 7:00 p.m. Centrum Building, Centennial Lakes Park 1 7:00 p.m. Youth Club Field Sports (rugby and lacrosse) 2 7:15 p.m. Edina Soccer Association (in-house program) 3 7:30 p.m. Edina Soccer Club (traveling program) 4 7:45 p.m. Edina Football Association 5 8:00 p.m. Edina Baseball Association 6 8:15 p.m. Edina Youth Softball Association 7 8:30 p.m. Edina Girls Fastpitch Softball Association 8 8:45 p.m. Adult Field Sports (soccer and softball) Monday, November 6, 2000, 7:00 p.m. Centrum Building Centennial Lakes Park 1 7:00 p.m. Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club 2 7:15 p.m. Edina Hockey Association 3 7:30 p.m. Edina Swim Club 4 7:45 p.m. Edina Athletic Department - Steve Dove, Athletic Director 5 8:00 p.m. Edina Athletic Boosters Club - Marvin Goldstein, President 6 8:15 p.m. Braemar Arena - Larry Thayer 7 8:30 p.m. Edina Art Center - Diana Hedges 8 8:45 p.m. Edina Senior Citizens Center - Sue Weigle I PROPOSED CITY PARKS PROJECTS (draft 9-29-00) PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SITES ADA COMPLIANT ACCESS PATHS TO EQUIPMENT: Arden Park $ 7,000 Birchcrest Park $ 7,000 Braemar Park $ 7,000 Countryside Park $ 7,000 Garden Park $ 7,000 Highlands Park $ 7,000 Strachauer Park $ 7,000 Tingdale Park $ 7,000 Todd Park $ 7,000 Walnut Ridge Park $ 7,000 Weber Park $ 7,000 Wooddale Park $ 7,000 REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND EQUIP: Alden Park $ 100,000 Heights Park $ 100,000 Kojetin Park $ 100,000 McGuire Park $ 100,000 Normandale Park $ 115,000 Pamela Park $ 150,000 Sherwood Park $ 100,000 BALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS BALL FIELD & GROUNDS IRRIGATION: Cornelia 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 Kenneth Rosland Park (baseball field) $ 20,000 Pamela Park (junior soccer field) $ 20,000 Todd Park $ 15,000 Tupa Park $ 20,000 Weber Park $ 60,000 Wooddale Park $ 15,000 CITY PARKS REFERENDUM PROJECTS $ 765,000 Page 1 A REGRADE & SEED BALL FIELD: Braemar Arena soccer field $ 30,000 Cornelia School Park little league field $ 40,000 Cornelia School Park (two ball fields) $ 200,000 Countryside Park (west baseball field) $ 100,000 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 (senior soccer field) $ 30,000 Rosland Park (reorient baseball field) $ 30,000 Weber Park (1 baseball and 1 softball field) $ 95,000 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 $ 680,000 PICNIC SHELTER AND PUMP HOUSE BUILDING RENOVATION: Sherwood Park $ 40,000 REPLACE MAINTENANCE GARAGE: Courtney Fields Complex - Braemar Park $ 30,000 REPLACE PARK SHELTER BUILDING: Arden Park $ 300,000 ROOF REPLACEMENT: Arneson Acres Park building & museum $ 8,000 Bredesen Park comfort station $ 6,000 CITY PARKS REFERENDUM PROJECTS $ 1,625,000 $ 125,000 ', •:1 111 $ 40,000 $ 30,000 $ 300,000 $ 14,000 Page 2 A ARNESON ACRES PARK BUILDING: Steel siding $ 25,000 Replacement windows $ 7,000 $ 32,000 COMPLETION OF VAN VALKENBURG PARK: Grading and landscaping $ 100,000 Hard surface court $ 15,000 Pathway $ 30,000 Playground equipment & misc. park equip. $ 100,000 'Van Valkenburg Park (3 batting cages) $ 60,000 $ 305,000 IMPROVED ENTRANCE TO PARK: Arneson Acres Park (new island entrance) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 LIFT STATION FOR SANITARY SEWER: Arneson Acres Park (greenhouse) $ 35,000 $ 35,000 PATHWAY REPAIR/ADDITIONS: Arneson Acres Park $ 30,000 Cornelia School Park $ 100,000 Rosland Park $ 75,000 Walnut Ridge Park $ 60,000 $ 265,000 PARKING LOT REPAIR/ADDITION: Arden Park $ 40,000 Arneson Park $ 50,000 Rosland Park $ 400,000 Weber Park $ 200,000 $ 690,000 ACTIVITIES CENTER (SENIOR CENTER) INDOOR FURNISHINGS: Tables, chairs, computers, sound system etc. $ 300,000 $ 300,000 CITY PARKS REFERENDUM PROJECTS Page 3 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 $ 355,000 SKATE PARK DEVELOPMENTS: YMCA indoor skate park (tier I & II) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 REPLACE DUGOUTS: Courtney Ball Fields (field #4) $ 40,000 $ 40,000 TENNIS COURTS: Walnut Ridge Park (rebuild) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 GENERAL SKATING RINK UPGRADE: Normandale Park $ 8,000 $ 8,000 EDINA AQUATIC CENTER: Complete master plan renovation $ 1,100,000 $ 1,100,000 BRAEMAR ARENA IMPROVEMENTS Varsity & Jr. Varsity locker rooms and ice -resurfacing room relocation $ Heating & dehumidification upgrade East Arena $ TOTAL CITY PARKS PROJECTS CITY PARKS REFERENDUM PROJECTS 800,000 100,000 $ 900,000 $ 8,132,800 Page 4 Welcome to the updated Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club website. Our club is a member of The United States Figure Skating Association. We encourage you to browse our site for more information about our club. We are located at the Braemar Ice Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina, Minnesota 55439. e-mail address: braemarfsc@aol.com web address: www.braemarfsc.org Club Room Telephone: 952-941-2082 Arena Telephone: 952-941-1322 . Please choose from the mend to the right. © 2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. All rights reserved. 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Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. All rights reserved. HOME CLUB MISSION STA CLUB HISTORY CLUB NEWSLETTEF ICE SCHEDULE 200( BOARD OF DIRECT( CLUB MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL CO STAFF CLINICS AND SEMIN SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING Sk SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfse.org/Braemar.cfm?SectionToken=21 10/10/2000 CLUB HISTORY The City of Lakes Figure Skating Club was established in 1959 and made its home at the Minneapolis Ice Arena. In 1966, the Braemar Arena was built offering a new facility for figure skating. Many of the members of the City of Lakes Club, plus other local skaters, formed a new club at Braemar and called it the Braemar Figure Skating Club. In 1967, the Minneapolis Ice Arena was torn down so the City of Lakes Figure Skating Club merged with the Braemar Figure Skating Club and they named it Braemar - City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. G 2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. All rights reserved. HOME CLUB MISSION STA' CLUB HISTORY CLUB NEWSLETTEF ICE SCHEDULE 200( BOARD OF DIRECT( CLUB MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL CO STAFF CLINICS AND SEMI SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SN SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfsc.org/Braemar.cfm?SectionToken=71 10/10/2000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS HOME CLUB MISSION STA The Braemar FSC Board of Directors for 2000-2001 year are as follows: Bill Pearson, President CLUB HISTORY Lisa Ahmann, Vice President Joan Watkins, Secretary CLUB NEWSLETTEF Tim Swenson, Treasurer Greg Anderson, Marketing and Sponsorships ICE SCHEDULE 200( Mary Weisse, Ice Committee Chair Linda Yearous, Ice Coordinator BOARD OF DIRECT( Diane Erickson, Newsletter and Synchronized Committee Laura Knowles, Skater Support CLUB MEMBERSHIP Linda Kieffer, Professional Committee Chair and Adult Skater Committee PROFESSIONAL CO _ Victoria Szalapski, By -Laws and Legal Committee STAFF Joan Orvis, Head Skating Professional CLINICS AND SEMI © 2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. SYNCHRONIZED SK All rights reserved. TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al • LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SN SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfsc.orgBraemar.cfm?SectionToken=391 10/10/2000 CLUB MEMBERSHIP How can you join our club? Membership in the Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club can be through various opportunities. The first is an active membership with full skating privileges. The second is an associate membership, skating privileges with no voting privileges. The third type is our sustaining membership which has no skating privileges and is encouraged for parents and interested skating patrons. Contact Lisa Ahmann, Vice President of membership for more information. Lisa can be reached at 952-941-8220 or e- mail LAHFAMILY@aol.com Q 2000. 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HOME CLUB MISSION STA' CLUB HISTORY CLUB NEWSLETTEF ICE SCHEDULE 200( BOARD OF DIRECT( CLUB MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL CO STAFF CLINICS AND SEMII\ SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SP SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfsc.org/Braemar.cfm?SectionToken=101 10/10/2000 CLUB FACILITIES AND LOCATION The Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club is located at the Braemar Arena 7501 Ikola Way, Edina, Minnesota 55439. The facility has three NHL size rinks. The Braemar Arena can be found off of State Highway 169 and Valley View Road. e-mail braemarfsc@aol.com Club Telephone Number 952-941-2082 Arena Telephone Number 952-941-1322 Cc, 2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. All rights reserved. HOME CLUB MISSION STA' CLUB HISTORY CLUB NEWSLETTEF ICE SCHEDULE 200( BOARD OF DIRECT( CLUB MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL CO STAFF CLINICS AND SEMIN SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES AI LOCATION MAILING ADDRESS CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SN SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfse.org/Braemar.cfm?SectionToken=251 10/10/2000 CLUB CONTACTS How to get in touch with Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Officials: Bill Pearson, President 952-941-5428, EMail: BraemarFSC @aol.com Lisa Ahmann, Vice President Membership 952-941- 8220, EMail: LAHFamily@aol.com Jody Sperduto, Testing Chair 952 - Joan Orvis, Head Professional 612-825-8344 Mary Korzeinowski, Team Braemar Coordinator 952- 942-8385 O 2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. All rights reserved. HOME CLUB MISSION STA' CLUB HISTORY CLUB NEWSLETTEF ICE SCHEDULE 200( BOARD OF DIRECT( CLUB MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL CO STAFF CLINICS AND SEMIN SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SN SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfsc.orgBraemar.cfm?SectionToken=261 10/10/2000 OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS HOME Braemar -City of Lakes FSC has several off -ice training CLUB MISSION STA' programs at the Braemar Arena facility. The programs CLUB HISTORY that are offered by the Club are designed for figure skaters. We offer ballet, conditioning, strength, and CLUB NEWSLETTEF aerobics. Our instructors work in classes and individually. The instructors include Lisa Mangiamele 952-943-1920 and Wendy -Seymour Anderson 612- ICE SCHEDULE 200( 824-4958. The Ballet classes (Wendy) for skaters are offered Monday afternoons at 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM. BOARD OF DIRECT( The Saturday conditioning classes (Lisa)are at 11:00 AM. CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. PROFESSIONAL CO All rights reserved. STAFF CLINICS AND SEMII\ SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SI' SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfsc.org/Braemar.cfm?SectionToken=281 10/10/2000 ANNUAL MCCANDLESS HOME COMPETITION CLUB MISSION STA' Each year Braemar is host to the McCandless Skating CLUB HISTORY Competition. The date of the next competition is March 16-18, 2001. This is an USFSA sanctioned event. For CLUB NEWSLETTEF more information please contact Bill Pearson e-mail: braemarfsc@aol.com ICE SCHEDULE 200( n2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. BOARD OF DIRECT( All rights reserved. CLUB MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL CO STAFF CLINICS AND SEMIN SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SH SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfsc.org/Braemar.cfm?SectionToken=271 10/10/2000 ANNUAL SPRING SKATING SHOW Our club holds an annual skating show at Braemar Arena with the City Skating Classes each spring. The show will be held April 28-29, 2001. We will have more show information when it becomes available in December. © 2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. All rights reserved. HOME CLUB MISSION STA' CLUB HISTORY CLUB NEWSLETTEF ICE SCHEDULE 200( BOARD OF DIRECT( CLUB MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL CO STAFF CLINICS AND SEMIN SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SN SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfsc.org/Braemar.cfm?SectionToken=291 10/10/2000 USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR HOME CLUB MISSION STA' Braemar FSC has regulary scheduled testing sessions at the Braemar Arena. The Braemar Test Chairperson CLUB HISTORY is Jody Sperduto (952-949-0769) . The next test session will be held October 4, 2000 at the Braemar CLUB NEWSLETTEF Rink. Future testing dates as follows: December 13, 2000 February 14, 2001 ICE SCHEDULE 200( April 18, 2001 May 16, 2001 BOARD OF DIRECT( July 19, 2001 August 22, 2001 CLUB MEMBERSHIP If you are unable to make these dates and would like to check the Twin City Event Calendar for testing at other PROFESSIONAL CO clubs go to http://www.tcsfa.org STAFF C 2000. Braemar -City of Lakes Figure Skating Club. CLINICS AND SEMIN All rights reserved. SYNCHRONIZED SK TEAM BRAEMAR CLUB FACILITIES Al LOCATION CLUB CONTACTS OFF -ICE TRAINING PROGRAMS ANNUAL MCCANDLI COMPETITION ANNUAL SPRING SN SHOW CLUB SPECIAL EVE USFSA TESTING AT BRAEMAR LOCAL COMPETITIC SCHEDULE CLASSIFIED ADS LINKS TO SKATING LINKS TO SPONSOF PATRONS http://www.braemarfsc.org/Braemar.cfm?SectionToken=301 10/10/2000