HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-18 Park Board PacketCity Of Edina
EDINA PARK BOARD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1997
7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. Approval of October 14, 1997, Park Board meeting
Minutes.
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*2. Walnut Ridge Park Master Plan.
*3. Senior Citizen Center.
*4. 1998 Fees and Charges.
5. Other.
*6. Adjournment.
* These are agenda items that require or request Park Board
action.
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*Memo
To: Edina Park Board.
From: John Keprios, Director
Edina Park and Recreation Department
Date: November 10, 1997
Re: November 18, 1997, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF REPORT.
Enclosed you should find the following items:
1 . Tuesday, October 14, 1997, Park Board Minutes.
2. Tuesday, November 18, Park Board Agenda.
3. Proposed 1998 Fees and Charges.
4. Adult Athletic Program Budgets.
5. 1997 golf Course fees and charges survey.
6. Indoor ice arena survey.
7. Letter & shelter building plans to Walnut Ridge Park residents from John Keprios.
8. Notice to Walnut Ridge Park neighbors from Karin Marshal & Leslie Johnson.
9. Anonymous flyer to Walnut Ridge Park neighbors.
10. Memo from Jim Leary.
11. Letter from George Saly.
12. Letter from Marde and Mark Olson.
13. Letter from Karin E. Marshall.
14. Letter from Amy Keppel.
15. Letter from Kenneth Rosland to John Witzel.
16. TSP/Eos Architects & Engineers Senior Center Facilities Study.
17. Edina Senior Center article from the League of Women Voters (Edina Leaguer
November 1997 issue).
18. Memo from Vince Cockriel, Park Foreman, regarding Lewis Park bandy rink
maintenance.
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 in
case last minute items come up between now and the Park Board meeting, plus, cover
any other concerns of Park Board members and/or attendees.
WALNUT RIDGE PARK MASTER PLANS
A copy of the enclosed letter and park shelter building plans were mailed to 185 resident
homes surrounding Walnut Ridge Park inviting residents to attend a neighborhood input
neeting that was held on Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. As you may
recall, residents of Walnut Ridge Park asked to be invited to a follow-up input meeting
after the new revised building is designed and before it goes out for bid. The Park Board
agreed to notifying a reasonable number of residents prior to going out for bid on the new
designed structure.
Two letters/notices created by residents were distributed to a significant number of
households in the Walnut Ridge Park neighborhood. Unfortunately, those notices were
misleading and inaccurate, which caused an unusually large attendance of angry
misinformed residents.
I received twenty-two (22) phone calls from residents concerning Walnut Ridge Park
improvement plans. Three of the callers were pleased with the proposed plans. The
remaining 19 calls were mostly angry customers who felt that Walnut Ridge Park deserves
more improvements, such as, the larger shelter building, upgraded pathway, regraded
ballfield area, a basketball court and an asphalt surface within the hockey rink. Most
callers were not familiar with the reasons for the current master plan and had never
attended a previous Park Board meeting or Neighborhood Input Meeting.
As a result of the misleading information created and distributed by area residents, there
were many issues that needed to be clarified at the neighborhood input meeting.
Andrew Montgomery, Bill Jenkins and Dave Crowther attended the meeting. Also in
attendance were Vince Cockriel, Park Foreman, and our Architect Consultant, Jon Brakke
from SGN Architects.
There were an estimated 200 residents in attendance at the meeting in the Council
Chambers. Following approximately 20 minutes of presentation from me and the
Architect, there were questions and comments from residents for another hour and forty-
five minutes.
This neighborhood meeting produced the following suggestions from area residents:
• Slightly more than half of those in attendance would prefer to have the City build the
larger park shelter building at Walnut Ridge Park.
• Residents are concerned about getting the most out of their tax dollar.
• The majority want the Park Board to consider keeping a basketball court, as well as, an
asphalt surface in the hockey rink in the master plan.
• It appeared as though regrading the open turf areas was more important to the majority
than adding hard surface areas to the park.
• Residents were concerned about vandalism.
• There was a comment about keeping the park well maintained and especially the tennis
courts.
Residents appeared pleased about the new playground equipment.
• The City should consider a different location for the shelter building if it makes more
sense financially due to poor soils.
• The City should consider building additional parking on the east side of the park.
The City should consider installing motion sensor lights in the parking lot.
• The new shelter building should be made available to the public for private rentals
during non-scheduled times.
As I mentioned at the Neighborhood Input Meeting, the proposed park shelter building will
likely be used for the following activities:
• For changing ice skates during the winter months.
• For summer playground programs.
• For general park users to have access to restroom facilities during daylight hours.
• For small civic, athletic and neighborhood group meetings.
• For small group private rentals (birthday parties, family celebrations etc.).
Weber Park is in need of a larger building for a couple reasons:
• Continue as a voter location site during elections.
• Neighborhood has been accustomed to a larger shelter building for years.
Cornelia School Park is in need of a larger building mainly because:
�• It is the only hockey rink site in the entire Southeast quadrant of Edina.
+ The School District would like to utilize the building for various classes and programs.
As you may recall, the original plan was to design two separate size buildings and late in
the process the strategy was to stay with one design and one size assuming that there
was little cost savings by going to two different designs. Even with the current plan,
there is an estimated cost savings of only $10,000 per building by cutting out roughly
400 square feet. The breakdown between the two proposed park shelter buildings is as
follows:
(Walnut Ridge and Todd) (Weber and Cornelia School)
TYPE 1 TYPE 2
Gross Area 1 ,1 67 square feet 1,597 square feet
Great Room
Porch Area
Occupant Load
(7 s.f./person)
Occupant Load
(15 s.f./person)
617 square feet
200 square feet
41 people
1,025 square feet
167 square feet
146 people
68 people
Construction Cost $227,763 $237,763
*he main reason for having this Neighborhood Input Meeting was to give residents an
opportunity to review and respond to the revised park shelter building plans. Based on
the input from this meeting and looking back as previous discussions, I am of the opinion
that we should go forward with the proposed 1,187 square foot park shelter building,
which is slightly smaller than what is now proposed for Weber Park and Cornelia School
Park. Even though slightly more than half of the residents who were in attendance on
November 5 were in favor of the larger design, I was left with the impression that many of
those residents voted that way simply because they felt that somehow they were not
getting their fair share.
My professional opinion is that the current design will be more than adequate to serve the
needs of the residents now and in the future. There will seldom be times when the
building needs to serve more than 88 residents at one time. There are many residents
who feel that it would be nice to have the larger building and I honestly do not have
strong feelings one way or the other. The current design was primarily to appease those
residents who spoke at the May 13 and June 10 Park Board meetings. The larger design
does offer more opportunities in the future, however, I am not convinced that Walnut
Ridge Park is the best location to for additional uses beyond what is mentioned above.
As for the current master plan, we do plan to rebuild the pathway next summer and widen
it to eight feet. In addition, the approaches to the newly installed walking bridge will have
asphalt as well.
I am partly to blame for some of the misunderstanding regarding the master plan for
Walnut Ridge Park. In retrospect, my letter to the residents should have provided more
background information and I should have mailed it to 1,000 households rather than only
200. A park's master plan is never ending because every park (and recreation program)
must constantly evolve with the times to meet the ever changing needs. For example,
where were in-line skates 15 years ago?
Somehow residents were given the impression that an asphalt area in the hockey rink, a
basketball court and a regraded turf area were part of the Parks Referendum Plan. Those
were merely ideas (and good ones at that) from residents and Park Board members that
surfaced during the input process that will be kept in mind when planning for future
development. I believe that most Walnut Ridge Park neighborhood residents now
understand the facts regarding the Parks Referendum and the process that brought us to
the current master plan. I believe that the residents who attended the input meeting on
November 5 got a good understanding of the challenges that the Park Board faces in
prioritizing park development projects that best serve the entire community as a whole and
not just one neighborhood.
I will give Park Board members an abbreviated presentation of what was presented at the
November 5 meeting and (with help from Park Board members in attendance that evening)
Nill attempt to verbally summarize the meeting's results. There will likely be some
residents in attendance at the Park Board meeting on this topic. In summary, it will be my
recommendation to go forward with the current proposed building and location.
'ark Board action is requested on this item.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
TSP Architects have now completed their feasibility study for building a Senior Citizen
Center next to the Community Center. A copy of this thorough and comprehensive study
is enclosed in this packet. The results of the study speak for itself.
The concept of building a Senior Citizen Center next to the YMCA is still a viable option.
As for the process, I have recently met with the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee on
two separate occasions. On October 22, 1997, 1 met with the Senior Citizen Advisory
Committee to give them a review of the architect's Facilities Study at the Edina
Community Center. At the conclusion of that meeting I asked the Committee to discuss
the Senior Center issue among themselves and come to a consensus as to what they
really want. I met again with the Advisory Committee (plus other interested seniors also
were in attendance) on Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 8:00 a.m., to hear their
recommendations. At that meeting, the seniors in attendance discussed the perceived
pros and cons with each of the following possibilities:
1 . Remain in the current location.
2. Build a Senior Citizen Center next to the YMCA.
3. Build a Senior Citizen Center next to the Edina Community Center.
4. Build a stand alone Senior Citizen Center somewhere in Edina.
5. Build a new Recreation/Community Center along with an attached Senior Citizen
Center.
There will be senior citizens in attendance at the November 18 Park Board meeting to
share their findings. Staff will also give a brief presentation of the pros and cons.
The idea of building a new Recreation/Community Center along with an attached Senior
Citizen Center was a thought that came from the City Council at their November 3, 1997,
meeting. In fact, the City Manager, Mr. Ken Rosland, has directed me to research every
Recreation/Community Center in the Twin Cities area and interview their Directors. I will
report my findings to the Edina Park Board.
It is clear that the senior citizens clearly would prefer their own stand alone facility,
however, they also recognize that there will be operational expenses that need to be paid.
After reviewing all of the current alternatives, Park Board will be asked to make a
recommendation to the City Council as to what direction should be pursued. Being that I
have been directed to research all Recreation/Community Centers throughout the Twin
Cities, it may be prudent to recommend that no decisions be made until my research is
complete. Unfortunately, without professional assistance, this process may take several
months to complete. In the mean time, my recommendation would be to remain at the
,,xisting site until all reasonable alternatives have been pursued.
Park Board action is requested on this matter.
(:EES AND CHARGES
Hopefully, the enclosed surveys and budgets that were requested by the Park Board at the
October meeting answers the majority of the questions. Please know that Arena
Manager, Larry Thayer and Golf Course Manager, John Valliere, will be present to answer
any questions regarding the proposed fees and charges.
Park Board action is requested on this matter.
OTHER
Edina Aquatennial Swim Meet
As you will note in the letter from Mr. Rosland to Mr. Witzel, the Edina Swim Club will be
holding their 1998 Edina Aquatennial Swim Meet at the University of Minnesota Aquatic
Center. The Edina Swim Club will not be paying any rent for their pool use at the Edina
Aquatic Center in 1998. Their 1999 Swim Meet plans are yet to be determined.
Other concerns of the Park Board will be addressed at this time.
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EDINA PARK BOARD
7:30 p.m.
October 14, 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT: Phyllis Kohler, Becky Bennett, Michael Burley, John Dovolis, Jim
Fee, Andrew Herring, Bill Jenkins, Andrew Montgomery, Jean
Rydell
MEMBERS ABSENT: Beth Hall, Dave Crowther
STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Janet Canton
OTHERS PRESENT: Barbara Johnson
I. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 12. 1997 PARK BOARD MINUTES
Jean Rydell MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 12, 1997 PARK BOARD
MINUTES. Bill Jenkins SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED.
II. 1998 FEES AND CHARGES (PRELIMINARY REVIEW).
Mr. Keprios explained to the Park Board that this year he wanted to hand out the fees and
charges a month earlier for everyone to review. The reason being if anyone would like
any additional information he will have a month to prepare and do whatever additional
research may be necessary. He stated that a recommendation for the fees and charges will
need to be made at the November Park Board meeting.
Mr. Burley commented that he recalls last year the main issue was the fee at the golf
course. Mr. Keprios indicated that Mr. Valliere does send out a survey and noted that he
would be happy to copy that survey to the Park Board as well as have Mr. Valliere attend
the November Park Board meeting.
Mr. Montgomery pointed out that he was trying to rationalize the adult athletic fees. He
noted that men's softball is $310.00, indoor basketball is $425.00, 4 -man hockey is
$200.00 and co-rec broomball is $475.00. He asked how does staff support those
differences. Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that he will send out a copy of the
budgets which show the revenues and expenses for each adult athletic program. Mr.
Keprios noted that with the basketball program there are three officials and that's where a
huge expense is, whereas hockey is self -officiated. Also, everyone pays a facility user fee
just like the various youth associations.
Ms. Bennett indicated that she just received information regarding the open skating hours
at Braemar arena and pointed out that there are actually less hours of open skating than
last year. She asked why is this happening when there is now going to be a third sheet of
ice. Mr. Keprios explained that last year the open ice hours were reduced to
accommodate the girls hockey program. Ms. Bennett stated that there is no longer open
skating on Friday nights and feels that was a very popular family activity. Mr. Keprios
commented that he will look into it but recalls it was a financial decision. However, if it's
dollars versus how much service we provide we do need to look at that. Mr. Keprios
informed the Park Board that Mr. Thayer will be at next month's Park Board meeting to
answer further questions. Mr. Burley added that after a referendum and spending money
on a new arena he feels that the community would want to see more open skating.
Mr. Burley asked why the adult non -patron pays more at the Richards Golf Course than
they do at the Braemar Executive Golf Course. Mr. Keprios replied that it's because there
is a difference in the courses and the debt service to be paid, however, he noted that Mr.
Valliere can answer that question at the next Park Board meeting. Mr. Herring added that
he would also like to know what kind of use the two golf courses get.
Mr. Herring indicated that he would like to have a discussion on how much time and
energy goes into maintaining the bandy sheet of ice at Lewis Park for the limited number
of residents. Mr. MacHolda replied that the "C" league plays exclusively at Lewis Park.
The `B" league plays a minimum of 50% of their games at Lewis Park and the "A" league
plays approximately 40% of their games at Lewis Park. He stated that bandy is played
seven days a week at Lewis Park. Mr. Keprios asked Mr. Herring if he is looking for the
amount of labor it takes to maintain the bandy sheet of ice. Mr. Herring replied for the
maintenance of the sheet of ice and for MacHolda's time spent on the program.
Mr. Herring stated that the Aquatic Center increases make him a little uncomfortable. Mr.
MacHolda replied this past summer there were some concerns about the fees being too
high because we opened the main pool June 10 and the wading pool in July. He
explained the reason the fees were left the same is because they have not been raised in
seven years. However, if the pool had opened Memorial weekend he would have raised
the fees. He noted that St. Louis Park's fees are slightly higher than Edina's fees. Mr.
MacHolda stated that St. Louis Park will be approximately $10.00 to $15.00 higher than
what Edina is proposing for 1998. He indicated that St. Louis Park was sold out on most
days this past summer. He also explained that St. Louis Park is the only pool Edina
should be compared to because they are the only two pools that are very similar in what
they offer to the public.
Mr. Burley asked what is the purpose for raising the Aquatic Center fees, is it to meet the
budget or is it to provide a slush fund. Mr. MacHolda replied that this year they broke
even. He indicated that the last time the pool was renovated it was done through a
revenue bond and we are going to be spending approximately $80,000 a year up front to
pay back that revenue bond. Therefore, to keep pace with expenses we need to increase
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the fees. He noted that as Mr. Keprios stated in his staff report, it's not necessarily to
offset something else but the goal is to have it self-sufficient. Mr. Keprios also pointed
out that down the road the Aquatic Center is expected to pay back their $207,000 loan
from the Developer's Fund.
Mr. Keprios confirmed that at the next Park Board meeting Mr. Valliere and Mr. Thayer
will be present to answer any further questions that the Park Board may have.
III. PARK SHELTER BUILDING PLANS
Mr. Keprios explained that previously all bids were rejected for the three shelter buildings
and three comfort stations, therefore, they went back to the drawing board. He indicated
that recently Mr. Dovolis helped him work with the architect to find a way to cut back on
some expenses. Mr. Keprios presented drawings of the new designs and commented that
the cost is now approximately $54,000 for each comfort station building compared to the
original design which cost $117,000.
Mr. Jenkins asked what amenities or square footage are being lost and Mr. Keprios replied
that they are only losing square footage. Mr. Keprios explained that the shelter building
plans have been broken down into two separate buildings. The larger of the two buildings
will be at Cornelia School and Weber Park. The smaller two buildings will be at Walnut
Ridge Park and Todd Park.
Mr. Keprios gave a breakdown of the costs for the shelter buildings. He noted that he
feels the cost analyzer is a little high, however, he expects the bids to come in less than
one million dollars. Mr. Keprios stated that we may be a little short but Mr. Rosland has
assured him that we will be able to borrow any additional money needed to cover the
shortfall.
Mr. Keprios noted that Mr. Dovolis has also offered a tremendous savings to the City by
offering to sell at cost all of the heating and plumbing fixtures for the buildings. This will
obviously be a significant savings. Mr. Dovolis has been extremely helpful.
Mr. Keprios indicated that he feels we can go forward with these plans, however, the
Walnut Ridge area is a very sensitive area and as the Park Board may recall we assured
those residents an opportunity to review any revised plans. Mr. Keprios indicated that he
would like to send out notices and invite these people to attend the November Park Board
meeting. Mr. Montgomery responded that he doesn't feel we need to bring this issue
before another Park Board meeting. He noted that possibly a different meeting could be
set up for those people to attend and have a few park board members present. Mr.
Keprios indicated that he will set up a meeting time.
Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that this will be the last set of projects for the
referendum dollars. He noted that there are a few projects that we did not get to yet,
however, he hopes to accomplish the majority of the remaining projects through the
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operating budget in the years to come. He stated that we planning on doing pathways,
irrigation systems, fencing and hard surface areas in the coming years within the operating
budget. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the Engineering Department has really come to the
rescue on a lot of things.
Mr. Herring asked if there will be a capital budget for next year and Mr. Keprios replied
no. The Park and Recreation Department has no capital dollars in the 1998 budget and
there will be little money left in the Developers Fund after the completion of the Art
Center Media Lab. Mr. Keprios explained that there is no capital plan for the City of
Edina because there are levy limits in place which will be there for at least another year.
Mr. Jenkins asked about the new roof being put on the Golf Dome at Braemar. Mr.
Keprios replied that the new roof will be put on the Golf Dome the end of this month. He
indicated that it is being paid through the trust fund at Edinborough, therefore, it's a loan
from Edinborough that we will be paying ourselves back. In essence, we are borrowing
money from ourselves to get the job done which we may also have to do if we run short of
money when we build the shelter buildings.
Mr. Burley asked about the basketball courts at Lewis Park and Utley Park. He indicated
that he was informed that the Basketball Board went back to Mr. Rosland and stated that
they wanted to build an indoor facility with private funds out at Braemar. Mr. Burley
commented that he likes the idea but that he doesn't know how practical it is. Mr.
Keprios replied that he did hear talk of this several months ago but he noted that another
possibility might be the Northwest Club on York Avenue. Jerry Noyce mentioned that it
may be for sale.
Mr. Keprios commented that Doug Johnson is thinking about adding on another
gymnasium at the community center. Ms. Rydell commented that there might be gym
space available over at the Lewis Engineering site or at the Grace Church site because
they are moving. Mr. Keprios indicated that there are a lot of possibilities and there is a
lot of demand for more gym space in Edina.
IV. PARK REFERENDUM UPDATE
Mr. Keprios handed out a list indicating where he feels we are going to end up with the
park referendum projects. He noted there are a number of projects that do not show up
on the list, however, he hopes to still complete them such as the asphalt work, irrigation
work and a lot of fencing work which will all come out of the operating budget.
It was asked what is happening with the Gun Range and Mr. Keprios explained that a new
multi jurisdictional training facility for both police and fire is planned on being built. He
noted that the training facility will include a number of cities, as well as, the Metropolitan
Airport Commissions Security Force. Mr. Keprios indicated that the City of Edina's part
of the deal is to provide the land for the site. He noted that it will be built a little bit
further to the north than the existing gun range building and construction is scheduled to
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start next year. Mr. Fee asked if the $50,000 is part of the city's contribution and Mr.
Keprios replied no. He explained that the $50,000 is what was previously needed to make
the current facility useable. However, if we weren't going to continue to operate the gun
range than the site needed to be cleaned up in which the low bid came in at $30,000.
Therefore, the site is now cleaned of lead. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the $20,000 that
is left will probably come into play when we demolish the building or get rid of the rest of
the lead.
Mr. Burley asked if the new facility will be open to the citizens of Edina. Mr. Keprios
indicated that has not yet been decided and Mr. Burley asked then why are we doing this.
Mr. Keprios replied that the police in this area need a place to train and all of the cities in
the area are willing to pay for a facility. The main reason they chose Edina is so they
don't have to send their officers to distant places for their training. In addition, the
county and state informed us we had to put in some type of ventilation system in place at
the existing building just to remain open due to potential lead dust. Therefore, the timing
worked out well.
Mr. Burley asked who will determine whether or not the citizens will be able to use the
facility. Mr. Keprios replied it will be the City Council and the topic will likely come
before the Park Board down the road. Mr. Montgomery asked where is there another
range open to the public. Mr. Keprios replied that the closest one he knows of is in
Robbinsdale and there is also one at Mystic Lake Casino.
Mr. Keprios indicated that on the list he handed out there is an asterisk next to the items
he feels we are committed to still do. He noted that at Heights Park we are going to try to
put the basketball court in ourselves in the Spring. Mr. Keprios commented that there are
some other improvements that are not listed which are going to eventually get done.
Mr. Herring asked what is the biggest item that we promised that we didn't deliver and
Mr. Keprios responded that it is the shelter buildings and comfort stations. However,
there will be other items that we will hear about such as irrigation and fencing. Other than
that all of the other major items have been taken care of.
V. OTHER
A. Strong Beer Recommendation to the City Council - Mr. Keprios explained that the
City Council has looked at the Park Board's recommendation to allow the various
facilities to allow consumption of but not sale of strong beer. He indicated that it has
now turned into a much larger issue. He noted that the City Council has directed staff to
investigate the risks vs. rewards of selling alcohol on the golf course and allowing
consumption of strong beer at various park sites.
Mr. Montgomery asked how do they rationalize selling strong beer at restaurants but we
cannot have it at our own facilities. Mr. Keprios explained that to consume strong beer at
the sites were we currently sell 3.2 is not a big change in the ordinance. However, for us
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to sell strong beer or wine would require us to have a wine license which then we would
need a liquor manager.
Mr. Montgomery asked why can't we at least get the strong beer in for the catered
functions at these various facilities. Mr. Keprios commented that the City Council is
reviewing the matter. They want to review it as a package and not piece meal it.
B. Sponsorships and Donations Policy Revision (advertising on scoreboards) - Mr.
Keprios indicated that the City Council did pass the Park Board's recommendation on the
sponsorships and donations policy revision. He explained that the procedure we are going
to use for now (on a two year trial basis) is anything $5,000 or greater or any advertising
that shows up where it has otherwise never shown up will require prior City Council
approval. Otherwise, it is in the hands of the City Manager to decide what's appropriate
and what's not. He noted that the City Council was very supportive and doesn't feel there
is any issue regarding the scoreboards.
Ms. Bennett asked who will be sponsoring the baseball scoreboards and Mr. Keprios
replied that he has not heard what baseball is securing for the scoreboards. Mr. MacHolda
indicated that he thought baseball was looking at the beverage companies, Holiday,
Davanni's and Edina Reality. There are four fields that need scoreboards so they can have
multiple sponsors. Mr. Keprios commented that they are going to review these on a case
by case basis where it applies. He also pointed out that everything will go through the
Park Board first and then it will be passed on to the City Council.
Mr. Jenkins asked if the Baseball Association will receive all of the funds through
advertising at places such as Courtney Fields. Mr. Keprios explained that if there is any
advertising to be done at Courtney Fields it will be to fund a specific project like an
amenity such as in this case to fund a scoreboard. He noted that the Baseball Association
will not receive any money, it becomes property of the City of Edina to improve the city
facilities.
C. Aquatennial Swim Meet - Mr. Keprios indicated that the Park Board's
recommendation went before the City Council. He noted that the President of the Edina
Swim Club, John Witzel, was present and spoke to the City Council. Essentially what
happened is the City Council asked that the City Manager to work this out. The Council
stated that staff should be in charge of scheduling facilities. Mr. Montgomery asked if the
Edina Swim Club will be using the Edina Aquatic Center for their 1998 Aquatennial Swim
Meet. Mr. Keprios noted that there has been no decision made yet. Mr. Herring
commented that the recommendation of the Park Board has not changed.
Mr. Burley asked if he understood correctly that the Edina Swim Club may have their
swim meet in Edina next year and Mr. Keprios replied that it is a possibility. Mr. Burley
commented that the Park Board made a very difficult decision on this issue and the Park
Board tries to buffer the City Council on a lot of these issues when maybe we should just
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send these people to the City Council in the first place. Mr. Montgomery indicated that
the Park Board would be very disappointed if the swim meet were held in Edina in July.
Ms. Kohler indicated that she feels it would be valuable if the Park Board published their
practices and procedures as far as how citizen groups may address the Park Board and
under what circumstances. She noted that hearing from small groups does not represent
the 39,000 other people.
D. Edina Senior Center - Mr. Keprios explained to the Park Board where they are at
with the senior center. He noted that he has just met with the architect and handed out
information stating the differences between the plans at the Community Center and the
YMCA. Mr. Keprios explained that at the Community Center they would be able to add
parking spaces.
Mr. Keprios stated that the YMCA deal is still on the table. Mr. Herring asked if there are
any other options and Mr. Keprios replied there are numerous options. For example, we
could have a referendum and build a free standing building, we could take over Grace
Church, etc. Mr. Herring asked if any other options have been pursued and Mr. Keprios
noted that the YMCA and Edina Community Center are the only two options he has been
directed to research.. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the Community Center site is similar
to the YMCA in that they would pick up the maintenance and utilities whereas with a free
standing building we are on our own for maintenance and utilities. Mr. Keprios indicated
that the school would also be able to use this area just like the YMCA which might be a
trade-off to help cover the operating costs. Mr. Herring asked if the seniors have had any
input on the Community Center option. Mr. Keprios stated not yet but he will be meeting
with them at the end of the month to bring them up to speed and ask for their input.
Mr. Fee asked who is the force behind this plan and it was noted it is the City Council.
Mr. Herring asked if this community center location is the preferred location from the
position of staff. Mr. Keprios replied that they are not that far into the study yet but
looking ahead he feels the answer would be yes.
E. Edina Garden Council - It was noted that Barbara Johnson from the Edina Garden
Council was in attendance. Ms. Johnson indicated that she has been an Edina resident for
44 years. Ms. Johnson commented that the Garden Club does not currently have a
representative to attend the Park Board meetings to see what might affect them so that is
why she is attending the meeting. Mr. Keprios commented that the Edina Garden Council
has donated money to build the Arneson Acres gazebo and they are now looking into
funding a fountain for the center of the formal gardens.
F. About Town - Mr. Fee complemented Mr. Keprios and the Park Department
regarding the hard work involved in implementing the Park Referenda. He noted that he
feels Mr. Keprios has done a great job and he knows it's been a lot of work from the very
beginning through the whole process. Mr. Keprios indicated that he has a great staff who
have all been fortunate to have a supportive City Manager, Park Board and City Council.
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G. Putt -Putt Golf Course - Mr. Keprios indicated that next spring or summer the Park
Board will play at the putt -putt golf course when all 18 holes have been completed.
H. Van Valkenburg Park - Mr. Keprios noted that Van Valkenburg Park was vandalized
twice in the last week. He indicated that they are having security put in as well as the
police officers will be patrolling it more heavily.
I. Van Valkenburg Park/Braemar Football Fields - Mr. Jenkins asked if football will be
played again at Braemar once the fields are back in. Mr. Keprios replied not for awhile
because the turf is just too vulnerable for the first year or two. Mr. Jenkins asked if they
envision going back to Braemar after that time period and it was noted that they would
like to try an every other year approach with football. He pointed out that it does shorten
the adult fall softball program but he feels that is the right way to go.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Bill Jenkins MOVED TO ADJOURN THE PARK MEETING AT 8:45 P.M. Jean Rydell
SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED.
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RESOLUTION SETTING
1998 PARK AND RECREATION FEES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve and set the
following 1998 Park and Recreation Fees.
PARK AND
RECREATION
1997
1998
PLAYGROUND
$10.00
$12.00
COACH PITCH
$35.00
$40.00
ADULT TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$30.00
$35.00
YOUTH TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$30.00
$35.00
PEE WEE TENNIS
$20.00
$25.00
TEAM TENNIS
$55.00
$60.00
TENNIS CAMP
$75.00
$75.00
YOUTH SUMMER CLASSIC TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
$12.00
$12.00
ADULT SUMMER CLASSIC TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
$15.00
$15.00
ADULT ATHLETIC FEES
SUMMER SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL POST SEASON TOURNEY
1997
1998
1997
1998
Co-Rec & Mens
Classic League
$ 330.00
$345.00
Team Entry Fee
$50.00
$50.00
Mens/Womens 35 &
Over & Industrial
League
$295.00
$310.00
BASKETBALL
Non -Resident Fee
individual
$ 25.00
$25.00
5 -Man C League
$400.00
$425.00
Non -Resident Fee
(Team)
$150.00
$150.00
5 -Man B League
$400.00
$425.00
FALL SOFTBALL
HOCKEY
Co-Rec Leagues
$225.00
$225.00
4 -Man League 1 $150.00 1 $200.00
Mens Leagues
$200.00
$200.00
BROOMBALL
Non -Resident Fee
individual
$ 25.00
$ 25.00
Co-Rec League
$450.00
$475.00
Non -Resident Fee
team
$150.00
$150.00
BANDY
VOLLEYBALL
A -Division $1,550.00
$1,700.00
Officiated Leagues
$210.00
$225.00
-Division $1,125.00
$1,350.00
Non -Officiated
Leagues
$105.00
$125.00
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C -Division $ 625.00
$750.00
Non -Resident
individual
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
AQUATIC CENTER
ART CENTER
SEASON TICKETS
RESIDENT FAMILY:
1997
1998
First 2 members
$ 45.00
$60.00
Each additional member
$ 10.00
$15.00
Maximum 8 members
$105.00
$150.00
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
$ 40.00
$50.00
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
1997
1998
First 2 members
$ 65.00
$80.00
Each addition al member
$ 10.00
$15.00
Maximum 8 members
$125.00
$170.00
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
$ 60.00
$70.00
Daily Admission
$ 6.00
$6.00
Admission after 6 P.M.
$ 4.00
$4.00
Aquatic Instruction
$ 45.00
$50.00
ART CENTER
MEMBERSHIPS:
FAMILY - $35.00 INDIVIDUAL - $25.00
CLASS FEES * (based on # of hours in class)
Members - 10% discount
PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOPS*
includes 1 child and 1 adult
NON-MEMBERS
NON-MEMBER/MEMBER
1997
1998
1997
1998
25 hours
$3.58
$4.28
1 '/z hours $15/$13
$15/$13
24 hours
$4.08
$4.28
2 hours $17/$15
$17/$15
21 hours
$4.35
$4.55
3 hours $21/$19
$21/$19
14 hours
$4.64
$4.84
4 hours $27/$25
$27/$25
12 hours
$4.92
$5.12
5 hours $31/$28
$31/$28
8 hours
$5.25
$5.45
6 hours $34/$31
$34/$31
5 hours
$5.65
$5.85
7 hours $39/$35
$39/$35
4 hours
$6.15
$6.35
18 hours $42/$38
$42/$38
*all clay and children's classes add $5.00
*all clay classes add $5.00
ARENA
1997
1998
Hourly Rate as of 9/95
$115.00
$120.00
Open skatin Youth and Adult
$ 2.50
$ 2.50
Skate Rental
$ 1.50
$ 1.50
Skate Sharpening
$ 3.00
$ 3.00
SEASON TICKETS effective 10/1/97
Daily Rental
RESIDENT FAMILY:
1997
1998
First 2 members
$ 57.00
$ 60.00
Each additional member
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
Maximum 7persons)
$ 82.00
$ 85.00
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
$ 47.00
$ 50.00
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
1997
1998
First 2 members
$ 72.00
$75.00
Each additional member
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
Maximum 7persons)
$ 97.00
$100.00
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
$ 57.00
$ 60.00
CLASSES
$ 70.00
$ 74.00
GUN RANGE
1997
CLOSED
Pistol -'/ hour
$ 5.50
CLOSED
25 rounds trap
$ 5.25
CLOSED
Building per hour
$ 55.00
CLOSED
Daily Rental
$175.00
CLOSED
Firearm Safety
$ 6.00
CLOSED
BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
GREEN FEES
18 hole - non -patron
1997
1998
$23.00
$24.00
18 hole - patron
$18.00
$19.00
9 hole - non -patron
$13.00
$13.50
9 hole - patron
$10.00
$11.00
GROUP FEES - 18 hc!3s
$32.00
$33.00
GROUP FEES - 9 holes
$16.00
$17.00
PATRON CARDS (until April 1)
1997
1998
Individual
$55.00
$55.00
Executive Course
$25.00
$25.00
PATRON CARDS (after April 1)
1997
1998
Individual
$60.00
$60.00
Executive Course
$25.00
$25.00
COMPUTERIZED HANDICAPS
1997
1998
Resident
$16.00
$18.00
Non -Resident
$21.00
$22.00
LOCKERS
1997
1998
Men's 72 inch
$35.00
$35.00
Men's 42 inch
$25.00
$25.00
Ladies 72 inch
$15.00
$15.00
CLUB STORAGE
$35.00
$35.00
CLUB RENTAL
$ 7.00
$7.00
PULL CARTS
$ 2.25
$2.25
GOLF CARS
1997
1998
18 holes$22.00
$22.00
9 holes R
$13.00
$13.00
18 holes/person with disability
single rider
$11.00
$11.00
Group Car Fees
$30.00
$30.00
GROUP GOLF LESSONS
1997
1998
Adult
$60.00
$62.00
Junior
$30.00
$32.00
BRAEMAR
EXECUTIVE COURSE
1997
1998
Adult non -patron
$ 8.50
$9.00
Adult patron
$ 7.00
$7.50
Junior - non -patron
$ 6.50
$7.00
Junior - patron
$ 5.00
$5.50
Golf Cars (everyone)
$10.00
$10.00
Pull Carts
$ 2.00
$2.00
Group Fees
$11.00
$12.00
BRAEMAR ROOM
GOLF RANGE
1997
1998
1997
1998
Resident - wedding related
Small Bucket
$625.00
$625.00
Non-residents - wedding related
$ 1.50
$675.00
$675.00
Other events
1998
$250-$675
$250-$675
Concession Fees an annual increase of 5%, as a
general rule
RICHARDS
EXECUTIVE COURSE
1997
1998
Adult - non -patron
$ 9.50
$10.00
Adult - patron
$ 8.00
$8.50
Junior - non -patron
$6.50
$7.00
Junior - patron
$ 5.00
$5.50
Golf Cars (everyone)
$10.00
$10.00
Pull Carts
$ 2.00
$2.00
Group Fees
$11.00
$12.00
GOLF RANGE
1997
1998
Large Bucket
$ 5.25
$5.50
Small Bucket
$ 3.25
$3.50
Warm -Up Bucket
$ 1.50
$1.75
GOLF DOME
1997
1998
Large Bucket
$ 5.50
$6.00
Senior Bucket
$ 5.25
$5.75
Time Golf '/ hour
$ 8.00
$8.50
Hourly Field Rental
$100.00
$100.00
League
$695.00
$695.00
EDINBOROUGH PARK
1997
1998
Daily Passes $ 3.00
$3.50
SEASON PASSES
1997 1998
Edina Family first 2 members
$195.00 $205.00
Each Additional Member
$ 15.00 $15.00
Maximum 7 members
$270.00 $280.00
Edina Individual
$180.00 $190.00
Non -Edina Family first 2 members
$215.00 $230.00
Each Additional Member
$ 20.00 $20.00
Maximum 7 Members
$315.00 $330.00
Non -Edina Individual
$195.00 $210.00
Towel Fee
$ 0.75 $0.75
Skate Rental
$ 1.50 $1.50
BUILDING
RENTALS
1997
1998
1997
1998
Com'I Use/Trade $2,500.00
Shows
$2,500.00
Banners
$150.00
$150.00
Category #1/Edina $17/day +
Boards/Assoc. May $12/person
through October setup/down)
$17/day +
$12/person
(setup/down)
Use of Rink Area
$125.00
$125.00
Category #2/hr Edina Civic & Edina Schools
Monday thru Thursday
Cover Ice Area
$400.00
$400.00
Great Hall
$150.00
$150.00
Domestic Photo Shoot (hourly)
Theatre
$75.00
$75.00
Any Park Area
Blocked Off
$50.00
$50.00
Grotto
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
Grotto
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
Category #3 (per hour) General Fees
Theatre
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
Great Hall $300.00 $300.00
Great Hall$
75.00
$ 75.00
Theatre $125.00 $125.00
Ice Rink
$100.00
$100.00
Grotto $ 75.00 $ 75.00
Commercial Photo Shoot (hourly)
Category #4 (Exclusive Rental)
Any Park Area
Blocked Off
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
Friday Evening 1 $1,500.00
Grotto
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
Saturday Evening 1 $1,500.00
Theatre
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
Great Hall
$ 300.00
$ 300.00
Ice Rink
$ 300.00
$ 300.00
CENTENNIAL LAKES
Rental Concession Items
Weekend Rental -
Full Evening (6 PM - 12AM)
Paddle Boats
1997
1998
1997 1998
2 person boat % hr
$ 3.00
DELETE
Friday evening $600.00 $600.00
4 person boat % hr
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
Saturday evening $600.00 $600.00
Winter sled % hr
$ 3.00
$ 3.00
Sunday Rentals
Ice Skates
$ 1.50
$ 1.50
% room -
4 hour increments
after 2 PM
$200.00
$200.00
Building Rental (M-Th
day - % room
$125.00
$125.00
Full room - 4 hours
increments after 2
PM
$400.00
$400.00
Full day - % room
$200.00
$200.00
Champion Putting
9 hole $ 3.50 NA
Full da - % room
$400.00
$400.00
18 hole NA $7.00
Building Rental (Friday Evening)
Lawn Games
evening - % room
$200.00
$200.00
Per hour - Per
person
$3.00
$3.00
evening - full room
$400.00
$400.00
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General Park Areas:
Van Valkenburg/Courtney Fields
Residents Only)
1997
1998
1997
1998
Commercial Use (i.e.
TV)/hour
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
Per field/day
includes building
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
Commercial use with
light/hour
$100.00
$100.00
Edina Athletic Associations
Picnic shelter/day -
Cornelia
$ 75.00
$100.00
Field User
fee/participant
$ 6.00
$ 6.00
Showmobile/day
$700.00
$700.00
Edina Hockey Association
Outdoor Hockey Rink
Athletic Fields - Residents Only:
Field User
fee/participant
$6.00
$ 6.00
Per field - per day $100.00 1 $100.00
Arneson Acres Terrace Room:
Per day/w/formal
gardens/gazebo
$125.00
$125.00
Per hour, first hour
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
Each additional hour
up to 4 hours
$ 25.00
$ 25.00
1998
EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ADULT BASKETBALL INCOME/EXPENSE REPORT
I�K9 i 1
TEAM ENTRY FEE
24 TEAMS X $400.00
$9,600.00
EXPENSES
OFFICIALS
168 GAMES X $44.25/GAME
$7,434.00
MRPA REGISTRATION FEE
24 TEAMS X $12.00/TEAM
288.00
MRPA STATE TOURNAMENT
4 TEAMS X $120.00/TEAM
480.00
PLAYOFF TROPHIES
9 TROPHIES X $100.00/TROPHY
900.00
PLAYOFF T-SHIRTS
24 T-SHIRTS X $12.00/T -SHIRT
288.00
BASKETBALL SCOREBOOKS
6 SCOREBOOKS X $6.00/BOOK
36.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$9,426.00
1997 TOTAL REVENUES
$9,600.00
LESS 1997 TOTAL EXPENSES
$9,426.00
1997 PROFIT (LOSS)
$174.00
1997
EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
3 -MAN BASKETBALL BUDGET
INCOME
TEAM ENTRY FEE 5 TEAMS X $40.00 $200.00
EXPENSES
PLAYOFF T-SHIRTS 8 T-SHIRT X $12.00 $96.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $96.00
1997 TOTAL REVENUES $200.00
LESS 1997 TOTAL EXPENSES 96.00
1997 PROFIT (LOSS) $104.00
1997
EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
4 -MAN HOCKEY 1NCOME/EXPENSE REPORT
INCOME
TEAM ENTRY FEE
EXPENSES
INDOOR ICE
PLAYOFF SHIRTS
TROPHIES
FACILITY USE FEE
TOTAL EXPENSES
1997 TOTAL REVENUES
LESS 1997 TOTAL EXPENSES
17 TEAMS X $150.00 $2,550.00
2 HOURS X $115.00/HOUR 230.00
26 SHIRTS X $14.00/SHIRT 364.00
6 TROPHY X $40.00/TROPHY 240.00
17 TEAMS X $100.00/TEAM 1,700.00
$2,534.00
$2,550.00
$2,534.00
1997 PROFIT (LOSS) $16.00
1997
EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CO-REC BROOMBALL INCOME/EXPENSE REPORT
INCOME
TEAM ENTRY FEE
EXPENSES
INDOOR ICE
OFFICIALS
BROOMBALL BALLS
MRPA REGISTRATION FEE
PLAYOFF SHIRTS
TROPHIES
FACILITY USE FEE
TOTAL EXPENSES
1997 TOTAL REVENUES
LESS 1997 TOTAL EXPENSES
1997 PROFIT (LOSS)
5 TEAMS X $450.00/TEAM $2,250.00
I HOUR X $115.00/11OUR
24 GAMES X $40.00/GAME
5 BALLS X $30.00/BALL
5 TEAMS X $11.00/TEAM
20 SHIRTS X $14.00/SHIRT
2 TROPHIES X $40.00/TROPHY
5 TEAMS X $100.00/TEAM
$115.00
960.00
150.00
55.00
280.00
80.00
500.00
$2,140.00
$2,250.00
$2,140.00
$110.00
1997
EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ADULT BANDY "A" LEAGUE INCOME/EXPENSE REPORT
INCOME
6 TEAMS X $1625.00 $9,750.00
EXPENSES
ICE RENTAL
27 HOURS X $214.00/HOUR
$5,778.00
OFFICIALS
51 GAMES X $32.00/GAME
1,632.00
AFFILIATION
6 TEAMS X $60.00/TEAM
360.00
BANDY BALLS
60 BALLS X $3.50/13ALL
210.00
FACILITY USE FEE
6 TEAMS X $200.00/TEAM
1,200.00
T-SHIRTS
20 T-SHIRTS X $12.00/T -SHIRT
240.00
TROPHIES
3 TROPHIES X $40.00/TROPHY
120.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$9,540.00
1997 TOTAL "A" LEAGUE REVENUES
$9.750.00
LESS 1997 TOTAL "A"
LEAGUE EXPENSES
$9,540.00
1997 PROFIT (LOSS)
$210.00
1997
EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ADULT BANDY `B" LEAGUE INCOME/EXPENSE REPORT
INCOME
5 TEAMS X $1,275.00 $6,375.00
EXPENSES
ICE RENTAL
16 HOURS X $214.00/HOUR
$3,424.00
OFFICIALS
34 GAMES X $32.00/GAME
1,088.00
AFFILIATION
5 TEAMS X $60.00/TEAM
300.00
BANDY BALLS
50 BALLS X $3.50/13ALL
175.00
FACILITY USE FEE
5 TEAMS X $200.00/TEAM
1,000.00
T-SHIRTS
20 T-SHIRTS X $12.00/T -SHIRT
240.00
TROPHIES
3 TROPHIES X $40.00/TROPHY
120.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$6,347.00
1997 TOTAL `B" LEAGUE REVENUES
$6,375.00
LESS 1997 TOTAL `B"
LEAGUE EXPENSES
$6,347.00
1997 PROFIT (LOSS)
$28.00
1997
EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ADULT BANDY "C" LEAGUE INCOME/EXPENSE REPORT
INCOME
7 TEAMS X $700.00 $4,900.00
EXPENSES
ICE RENTAL
6 HOURS X $214.00/HOUR
$1,284.00
OFFICIALS
34 GAMES X $32.00/GAME
1,088.00
AFFILIATION FEE
7 TEAMS X $60.00/TEAM
420.00
BANDY BALLS
70 BALLS X $3.50/BALL
245.00
FACILITY USE FEE
7 TEAMS X $200.00/TEAM
1,400.00
T-SHIRTS
20 T-SHIRTS X $12.00/T -SHIRT
240.00
TROPHIES
3 TROPHIES X $40.00/TROPHY
120.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$4,797.00
1997 TOTAL "C" LEAGUE REVENUES
$4,900.00
LESS 1997 TOTAL "C"
LEAGUE EXPENSES
$4,797.00
1997 PROFIT (LOSS)
103.00
1996-1997
Edina Park and Recreation Department
Adult Volleyball Budget
Income
Team Entry Fee 13 teams X $205.00 $2665.00
10 teams X $100.00 $1000.00
Non- Resident Fee ;. (
Total Income $365.00
ExpensE)s
Officials
108 games X $18.50
$1998.00
MRPA Registration Fee
23 teams X $11.00
$253.00
MRPA State Entry Fee
3 teams X $110.00
$330.00
League Plaques
3 teams x $18.00
$60.00
Playoff T-shirts
40 Shirts X $8.00
$320.00
Playoff Trophies
6 trophies X $30.00
$193.50
Total Expenses
$3154.50
$365.00
-$3154.50
1996-97 Profit (Loss) $5� .50
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1. $18.50 officiating fee includes a ij�'0 per match scheduling fee.
2. Awards: a. League champions received a plaque.
b. Play-off champions and runner-up teams each received a trophy.
C. Each playoff champion player received a t -shirt.
0 3. Teams supplied their own volleyballs this season.
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1997-1998 SEASON
ARENA PRIME NON -PRIME
Slake School Arena $135 winter
$110 summer
Bloomington Ice Gardens $130, winter & summer $105 after 10pm
$75 school days until 3 pm
Braemar Ice Arena $115, winter & summer
Eden Prairie Community Center $130 winter $95 - winter & summer
$110 summer
Hopkins Pavilion $115 winter $105 - week days until 4pm
Minnetonka Ice Arena $110 winter & Summer (as of 1/98)
Richfield Ice Arena $120 winter & summer $95 -winter. after l Ipm
$95 - summer. either before Spm or after llpm
St. Louis Park $110 winter & summer
October 22, 1997
Dear Resident Neighbor of Walnut Ridge Park:
City of Edina
The Edina Park Board and Edina Park and Recreation Department is seeking your input on the
revised master plan for park improvements to Walnut Ridge Park and especially on the revised
park shelter building. The new design for the Walnut Ridge Park shelter building is significantly
smaller than the first.
The differences between the original design and the new design are as follows:
SQUARE FOOTAGE DIMENSIONS
Original design 1,814 square feet 36' 4" x 54' 4"
New design 1,187 square feet 32' x 42' (includes 167 s.f. of porch)
As you can see, the footprint of the proposed building has been reduced by 627 square feet.
help put these dimensions in perspective, the Lewis Park (Cahill Rd. & Dewey Hill Road)
-,lelter building is 52' x 30', which is 1,560 square feet. The enclosed map shows the
proposed location of the Walnut Ridge Park shelter building. Also enclosed is a copy of the
revised park shelter building design.
The revised park shelter building will be used in the winter months as a warming house for
outdoor skating activities, including hockey. It will also be used in the summer months for
children's playground programs. The restrooms will be accessible from the outside and will be
open to the public during daylight hours year around. The doors will automatically be locked at
night.
The Edina Park Board's decision to revise the design of the park shelter building was a direct
result of the neighborhood's input to the Park Board on May 13, 1997. Also as a result of
neighborhood input, the master plan for future park improvements is as follows:
PROPOSED TO BE DEVELOPED IN 1998
• Revised design (smaller) park shelter building with restroom facilities.
• Repave/repair entire asphalt pathway.
PROPOSED FOR FUTURE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
• Park identification sign.
Regrade turf area for future scheduled athletic field use (youth softball or youth soccer).
(continued on back of page)
City Hall (612) 927-8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (612) 927-7645
EDINA, MINNESOTA 554241394 TDD (612) 927-5461
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There are no current funds available to regrade the athletic field area, however, if funds do
become available in the future, the plan would be to: -
• Stabilize the sub -soils with stabilization fabric.
• Regrade the top soils to a proper grade for athletic use.
• Install automatic irrigation for quality turf growth.
• Install drain the where necessary.
The project would be in keeping with the Watershed District's restrictions, which govern flood
control. In other words, there would be no net gain in soils (fill) added to the area.
As a further result of community input, the Park Board's master plan for Walnut Ridge Park
does not include:
• Relocating the outdoor hockey rink.
• Providing an asphalt surface on the outdoor hockey rink.
• Developing an outdoor basketball court.
If you would like to share your views on the proposed park improvements, I urge you to write
�o me at the return address on this stationary.
The Edina Park Board and staff also welcome you to attend a Walnut Ridge Park Neighborhood
Input Meeting scheduled for:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1997
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EDINA CITY HALL
Representatives from the Park Board will be joining me at the above meeting to hear your
comments and answer your questions regarding these proposed improvements. Your input is
valuable in this decision making process. Results from this meeting and all letters will be
presented to the entire Edina Park Board for their discussion at their November meeting.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 826-0430. Thank you in advance for your
input and concern.
Sincerely,
21ohnKepri
, Director
Edina Park and Recreation Department
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Dear Neighbor o{Walnut Ridge Park:
Most of you received a lettet in the last week from the Ci y o f Edina informirng you of
Me proposed scaled down plans for our park. We were very dismayed to learn that the
shelter building plans have been reduced by 6V square feet from the original plans, and that
J* are not planning on provfding an asphalt surface on the outdoor hockey rink or
developing an outdoor basketball court Many of us in the neighborhood had enjoyed th-fine
skating unftl they resurfaced the roads and made it nearly impossible to skate on, We were
looking forward to us,Tg the new paths and the asphalt surface on the hockey rink that the
park board had proposed to add to our park.
rhe reason for the scaled back plans and the deletfon o r the basketball court and asphalt
surface for the hockey rink is that a few very vocal people who reside next to the park don't
want us to use our park. They have complained that the hockey rink and playground attract
kids and (fiat creates noise "in trait backyurrd" (makQs yvu wonder why theyy bought a house
on the parr, they are d {raid that by improving our park, more people will come to the park
to use and enjoy it We all know that a nice park not only adds enjoyment and fun to out
neighborhood, but rt also improves our propel values. the residents along the park will
more than likely protest even the scaled doversion o f the shelter because they ate against
building a bigger shelter than we already have,
,we n,eod mwll These plans are not {ihatized yet, but will be shortly. Please plan on
attending the Walnut Ridge Park Neighborhood meettng on Mednesday. MOW/ r&r, S, /M at
7Pi» /;7 tJ� 11�11a/� We must show up in Wombats and let the
Ed,*ha Park Board know that those few vocal people do not control out patO rf you ate
unable to attend the meeting next week, please write and/ot call Jahn Keprfos immediately
and let him know how you feel, He will present your input at the Edina Park Board meeftng
in November. John's address and phone # is:
John Keprios, Edina Park and Recreation Department
Edina City Hall
q10 we 5-01 Street
Edina, MN ffgZ#
8Z6-0*30
Your Neighbors,
Karin Marshall Leslie 70hnson
6508 Aspen Road S9q1 Walnut Drive
93S--SA03 M --570q
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENTH!
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PARKWOOD KNOLLS NEIGHBORS AND USERS
OF WALNUT RIDGE PARK
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE
EDINA PARK BOARD
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 5
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - EDINA CITY HALL
The objections of a small but venal q oup of residents probably will scuttle many of the
improvements that most of us have been seeking for Walnut Ridge Park for many
years.
if sufficient numbers of supporters of the 'Walnl,rt Ridge Park improvements aro not
heard from at this We'dnesday's meeting, the following may be: eliminated from the
park board's planned projects:
i Renovated warming house with bathroom facilities
' Surfacing of the hockey rink to improve and extend winter ice and
to provide for warm season roller hockey
r Outdoor basketball court
+ Regrading and resurfacing of turf areas/walking paths
The money exists for these projects as a result of last year's succe:=5fu1 bond
referendum. The improvements are badly needed and reasonable in scope.
Edina's other city parks have been receiving dramatic improvements. The voices of a
few opponents cannot be allowed to override the desires of almost all other residents
of Parkwood Knolls for the improvement of our own Walnut fridge Park.
John Keprios, the Director of Edina Parks and Recreation, can be cz:lled at 826-0430
to answer any questions regarding this Wednesday's meeting.
PLEASE CALL YOUR NEIGHBORS AND PLAN TO /ATTEND THIS
WEDNESDAY'S MEETING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE
WALNUT RIDGE PARK IMPROVEMENTSN! SEE YOU THERE!!!
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY OF EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FROM: JIM LEARY, RESIDENT, 571.6 CAMELBACK DRIVE
RE: WALNUT RIDGE PARK
To Whom It May Concern:
Five years ago I moved my family to the Parkwood Knolls/Walnut Ridge area. A Major
attraction to this area was and is the Walnut Ridge Park. My family and I use the park
frequently for a variety of activities_ In addition, I have used the park throughout the summer
for soccer practices.
A year ago myself and many of my neighbors voted overwhelmingly in favor of raising taxes
for the sole purpose of improving the City's parks. It was my assumption, and I am sure the
assumption of many of my neighbors, that Walnut Ridge would get a proportionate share of the
available funds. Based on this, I believe the City has a mandate to go forward with plans to
fully improve the park.
The park and facilities are old and run. down. Walnut Park needs to be brought up to modern
standards. I strongly support fully irnproving Walnut Ridge Park!!
City parks exist for the benefit of many families to use and enjoy. They do not exist for +he
exclusive and private enjoyment of a few.
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November 1, 1997
Mr. John Keprios
Director
Edina Park and Recreation Department
Edina City Hall
Fax: 927-7645
Dear Mr. Keprios
Re: Letter dated Oct. 22, 97 Dear Resident Neighbor of Walnut Ridge Park.
I was surprised to read that modifications were made to the master plan for the park. I cannot attend the
meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 1997 but hope that you can mention my points during the meeting.
1. My understanding is that the changes are not due to financial reasons, but due to input from some
residents whose property is next to the park.
2. My property is next to the park, and my children, their friends, my spouse and I use the park
regularly. The park seems underutilized, and improvements to the park would be positive for our
neighborhood.
3. 1 expected the rink to be replaced/relocated and am surprised to hear that this will not happen. My
son and daughter both expected to use the rink not just in the winter, but year round. Since our street was
repaved, we cannot use the road for street hockey. I still expect to have the rink replaced or fully
repaired. I also expect the rink to be paved.
6. Finally, I prefer to original size (1814 sq. ft.) shelter and would like to pathways repaved. Instead of a
basketball court, a path connecting the park to Bredesen would be prefered.
Sincerely,
George Saly
October 27,1997
Mr. John Keprios
Edina Park and Recreation
4801 West 50th St.
Edina MN 55424
Dear John,
Per our phone conversation of several weeks ago, we just wanted to reiterate in writing our
opinions of proposed improvements to Walnut Ridge Park. Thanks again for all your time and
effort in soliciting neighborhood input, and keeping us informed as to project progress. We want
to make sure a few families are not standing in the way of improving the park for use by the
majority of surrounding families, and appreciate the chance to express our opinions.
We attended initial presentations (prior to referendum approval) regarding proposed
improvements. At that time, proposals included moving the skating rink, improved surface for
use by roller-bladers during the summer, new playground equipment, year-round park shelter
building with restrooms, and basketball court. We have no opinion on moving the rink, but loved
all other proposals. We are disappointed to now see that there will be no summer surface on the
rink, and no basketball court. We have already seen the increased park usage due to new
playground equipment (in spite of the fact that we had a shortened season due to construction
issues!), and would hope that other improvements would continue to make the park a central
meeting place for kids and adults from surrounding streets. Our homes are not that close
together and many have fenced yards, so the park serves a wonderful purpose in eliminating
some of the isolation forced by the neighborhood layout.
We look forward to the new park shelter building, pathway and regraded turf area. We also hope
you would reconsider original proposals for an asphalt surface on the outdoor hockey rink, and
developing an outdoor basketball court. We have no terribly strong opinions about the asphalt
surface, it just sounds like one more reason kids would want to go to the park. We do feel
strongly that a basketball court would be a wonderful addition to the park.
Again, we appreciate your efforts to solicit input from all neighborhood families, not just the few
who live directly on the park. We look forward to continued communication, and will hope to see
as many park improvements as possible!
Sincerely,
Marde and Mark Olson
5717 Londonderry Road
Edina MN 55436
945-9734
October 30, 11797
John Keprios
Edina Park and Recreation Department
Edina Ct7 l Hall
q,F01 WestS-011 Street
Edina, MN SSq2q
Dear John Keptios,
I was dismayed to receive the letter last week from the City of Edina informing me of the
proposed scaled down plans lot Walnut Ridge Park, I am especially upset to leatn that the
plans to provide an asphalt surface on the outdoor hockey Link and developing an outdoor
basketball court have been deleted from the park. Many of us in the neighborhood had
enjoyed in-line skating until they tesurAced the roads and made it nearly impossible to skate
on, We were looking forward to using the new paths and the asphalt surface on the hockey
rink that the park board had proposed to add to out park, Needless to say that was what we
voted lot and are now paying {ot,
I understand that The main reason lot the scaled back plans and the deletion of the
basketball court and asphalt surface {or the hockey rink is that a few very vocal people who
reside next to the park don't want us to use out park, I am outraged that these few people
ate making decisions that affect the hundreds of people who teside close to the park. If
they don't like people using the park because of noise or whatever, they should move!
un{ortunately I am unable to attend next weeks meeting, but I want my voice/vote to be
heard. I sincerely hope you reconsider and will build the shelter as planned or the larger
version and add back the plans to provide lot the asphalt surface on the hockey rink and the
basketball court.
S/in�cetely,
Karin E. Marshall
Job, Aspen Road
Edina, MN SSq36
93S-. qO3
John Keprios
` Edina Park and Recreation Dept
Edina City Hall
4801 West 50th St
Edina, Mn 55424
Dear Mr Keprios,
I am writing to protest the outrageous proposal to downsize the previously planned
renovations to Walnut Ridge Park.
When I and my husband voted for the Park referendum last winter, we did so because
of the planned renovations, to have included a surfaced ice rink, basketball court, new
playground equipment, etc. Our tax dollars went to further this plan ... it is
unconscionable that our park will not receive the planned renovations! Especially
since it isn't due to a monetary problem, but to the incredible selfishness of a few,
vocal minority, adjacent to the park, who fear their "peace and tranquillity:" will be
disturbed.
It occurs to me that in a neighborhood such as this, the park is an asset to the
community. To expect no traffic and no noise when one chooses to buy an adjacent
property is to eith er be incredibly ignorant or incredibly arrogant! Walnut Ridge Park
• belongs to all of us in the neighborhood, not just the residents immediately adjacent!!
Furthermore, I strongly feel that without the proposed amenities, the park risks
becoming an area which will not be favored or enjoyed by kids or parents . If that
happens, and the park is less populated with parents and children, it could well
become a haven for illicit sex, drugs and other unsavory activities --by virtue of it being
"unoccupied".
As much as we in Edina would hope that this does "not happen here", it unfortunately
does.. Friends from Schaefer Road tell me of teens sighted smoking marijuana in the
tunnel leading to Bredersen Park. It is relatively invisible from Vernon, but concerned
residents have called the authorites. I'm not so sure that would happen at Walnut
Ridge Park, because it appears the concerned residents are only concerned that the
park be "quiet". As a physician, having worked in emergency departments, and as a
former Navy physician , I can assure you, "quiet" doesn't mean peacable!!!
Walnut Ridge Park belongs to all of us in the neighborhood, not just the fortunate few
who happen to live adjacent: we all take stewardship for what happens there. We all
watch out for each other 's children; we are all looking forward to the proposed
improvements... (For which, may I remind you, we have all paid!!!) ...To downsize at the
request of persons who clearly have selfish and ignorant motives at heart would be
unconscionable. Therefore, I urge you to consider our request as residents and active
participants in this vital neighborhood, to forego the downsizing, and proceed with the
original plan.
Although I cannot attend the meeting next week due to surgery, my husband and
children will be attending ...the children plan to be very voal because they love their
park!
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely.
Amy Keppel. M.D. Ph. D. F.ABFP
6509 Aspen Rd
Edina, MN
55436
612/9356141
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October 27, 1997
Mr. John Witzel
5700 View Lane
Edina, MN 55436
Dear John:
City of Edina
Thank you again for stopping in my office last week to discuss further options for the
Edina Swim Club. As it stands right now, you have agreed and it seems best that the
Swim Club use the University of Minnesota facilities for the 1998 meet. In 1999, the
Club will return to Edina. In the meantime, you have agreed that the Club will look at
alternative dates, especially in June which seems to have some possibilities.
It is also agreed that you will work with the Park Department staff during any meets to
keep the wading pool open to the public; in addition, work with other pools to explore the
possibility that Edina pool members can swim on the weekend of a swim meet. As you
know, time goes fast and before you realize it a new swim season is upon us. Please
work with Ed MacHolda and John Keprios regarding these alternative possibilities.
In light of moving to the University of Minnesota, your morning swim fees will be
forgiven for 1998. Hopefully, this will allow the Edina Swim Club to break even on its
financial needs. Good luck to you in recruiting a new coach; I know that will be a chore
for all concerned with the Club.
Sincerely,
Kenneth E. Rosland
City Manager
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cc: John Keprios
City Hall (612) 927-8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (612) 927-7645
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (612) 927-5461
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Edina Senior Center
- Mary Porter
[Note: At the annual meeting last May, LWVE membership voted to study seniors in Edina. There had been a lot of interest in the proposed
new Senior Center and in last December's unit meeting on issues important to Edina's seniors. The local study committee, chaired by Mary
Porter, has met and prepared consensus questions for consideration by the LWVE membership. The following and next three pages are
background material for this December's presentation.)
Mission Statement
To provide needed services to all
Edina residents 55 years and
older, with major emphasis on
recreational, health, social
service, and educational
programs.
Use of Center
Estimated number of seniors
attending the center at various
frequencies:
2-3 times a week
170 people
once a week
150 people
once a month
107 people
,nce a quarter
100-200
people
once a year
200 people
Community Education classes
once a week 400 people
(these are classes that would be
held in a Senior Center if it was
a separate facility — they do not
compete with Community
Education)
Survey was taken as of October
30, 1996.
History of Edina Senior
Center
The Edina Senior Center was
formed in the late 1980s in
response to a group of people
who approached the Edina Park
and Recreation department and
gin) director Ken Rosland about
...z need for some meeting space.
Eventually, the city found space
in the TCF building on 500'
Street, and a part-time director
was hired, Barbara Wehr. This
space served until 1974 when a
condominium was built at 7151
York Ave with some HUD funds,
with part of the package including
space for a Senior Center. Marcia
Moore was the part-time director,
and congregate dining was also
started at this time.
In 1978, Sue Weigle was hired as
the first full-time director, and is
the current director with a part-
time assistant, Laura Schenck. In
1989, the Senior Center moved
into the Community Center,
Room 349 only. There was no
elevator other than the freight for
the first year. In 1991,
remodeling was completed to
encompass 7,000 sq. ft. on the
third floor, using space previously
tenanted by Maranantha High
School. The City of Edina paid
for the remodeling, air
conditioning, lowered ceilings,
and put in the new handicap
accessible elevator. (County
money was used for the elevator.)
The Community Center building
is still part of the Edina School
system, however, and the present
lease for the free space is valid
until the year 1000, when it will
be re-evaluated.
The Senior Center and the Edina
Art Center cooperate with the
school district and Community
Education by not offering
competing classes. The 55+
classes are through Community
Ed and the Senior Center offers
trips and tours, and all art -related
classes are held at the Edina Art
Center. The Community Ed
brochure has a page that explains
the Senior Center programs. It
has evolved very happily this way
for all program.
The Senior Center currently has
almost 1,500 members with
widely varying amounts of
participation. The membership
costs $6.00 per year, which
includes a monthly newsletter and
priority sign-ups for trips and
tours.
Added to the tour costs is $1.00
per tour, to put into a reserve fund
for the Center. The city allows
$300 to the Center for mailings.
There is an Advisory Board,
which was formed about 6 years
ago. There are presently 11
people on the Board, each serving
one 3 -year term.
The Senior Center is a "progrann"
under the Park and Rec
department. This differs from the
Art Center, Braemar Park and the
Pool, which are "facilities" and
are directed to be self-sufficient
fiscally.
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CITY OF EDINA
PARK DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 10, 1997
TO: John Keprios, Park Director
FROM: Vince Cockriel, Park Foreman �.
SUBJECT: LEWIS PARK BANDY RINK
Below I have compiled an estimated cost for us to provide and
maintain a bandy rink at Lewis Park.
We work on rinks from December 1st until February 20th each
year. During that time there are approximately 728 labor hours
specifically dedicated to the bandy portion of the Lewis Park
rink. The total labor cost for that is $12,376 (728 hours X $17
per hour.)
The water is applied to the rink at a rate of 200 gallons per
minute. At this rate the amount of water applied would be
8,736,000 gallons. The cost of water is 62 cents/750 gallons.
This would amount to $7221.76.
Using the above figures, I would estimate that it costs
$19,597.76 per year to provide and maintain the Lewis Park bandy
rink.
If you have any questions, please call me on extension #305.
WHEREAS, the City of Edina, by and through its Parks and Recreation Division, maintains
Braemar Ice Arena for the use and benefit of City residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina, by and through its Parks and Recreation Division, has established
an ice hockey league program open to all persons meeting certain eligibility requirements; and
WHEREAS, it is the right of every citizen of Edina to enjoy equal access to publicly maintained
lands and facilities; and
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Parks and Recreation Board that access
to Braemar Ice Arena facilities by teams in the City ice hockey league program is not equal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the total number of hours of ice time allotted
to each team in the City ice hockey league for all purposes (practice, scrimmages, games, etc.) shall
henceforth be allocated pro rata based upon registration fees for each league level, i.e. mite, squirt,
peewee, bantam, junior gold (f/k/a midget), U-12, U-15, and/or such other league levels as are or may
henceforth be established, to the end that every team at each hockey league level shall be allocated the
same number of hours of Braemar Ice Arena facilities ice time as every other team at such level.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the extent that Braemar Ice Arena facilities usage has
not been equally allocated for this 1997-1998 ice hockey season (excluding hours purchased at
"auction"), action shall be taken immediately to reallocate Braemar Arena Ice facilities time so that all
teams in the Edina ice hockey league program at the same league level, i.e. mite, squirt, peewee, bantam,
junior gold (f/k/a midget), U-12 and U-15, receive equal ice facility use time (excluding ice time bought
at "auction" if any) over this 1997-1998 ice hockey season by such methods as:
Reassignment of practice ice hours assigned to teams in the various levels listed
above to teams at such level that are entitled to additional ice time;
2. Expanding shared practice ice hours; and/or
3. Any other method of use equalization which may be determined, provided that no team
shall be allocated additional use of Braemar Ice Arena facilities for purposes of
equalization of access to Braemar Ice Arena facilities by assignment of ice start times
before 6:00 p.m. or after 8:30 p.m. on weekdays or before 9:00 a.m. or after 8:30 p.m.
on Saturdays and Sundays in excess of the number of such start times allocated to any
other team at the same league level.
WHEREAS, the City of Edina, by and through its Parks and Recreation Division,
maintains soccer fields on public lands for the use, enjoyment and benefit of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina, by and through its Parks and Recreation Division, has
established a recreation league soccer program open to all persons meeting certain eligibility
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina, by and through its Parks and Recreation Division, has and
continues to make the soccer fields maintained on public lands available to eligible soccer teams
that do not play in the City recreation league, but are comprised wholly or substantially of persons
eligible to play in its recreation league program; and
WHEREAS, in the past, the use of soccer fields on public lands in the City by eligible
soccer teams other than Parks and Recreation league teams for non -Parks and Recreation league
practice and weeknight games has been limited to teams affiliated with a particular organization;
and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Board that there may be eligible soccer
teams not playing in the Parks and Recreation league program which are not affiliated with the
same organization; and
WHEREAS, it is the right of all citizens of Edina to enjoy equal access to public lands
and facilities of the City:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that to the extent soccer fields maintained
with public funding of this City are made available for the use of eligible soccer teams other than
teams playing in the Parks and Recreation league, such soccer fields shall henceforth be available
on an equal basis to all eligible soccer teams not playing in the Parks and Recreation league,
regardless of organization affiliation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for purposes of this resolution, "eligible soccer
teams" shall mean a team with a player roster containing no more than two players who would not
be eligible to register as players in the City of Edina Parks and Recreation league.
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City of Edina
MEMORANDUM
TO: City of Edina Park Board Members
FROM: Edina Senior Center Advisory Council
SUBJECT: Advisory Council Preference for Site of Future Senior Center
DATE: November 12,1997
CC: John Keprios
The Edina Senior Center Advisory Council and other interested seniors met with
Park & Recreation Director, John Keprios, and Senior Center Director, Sue
Weigle, on Wednesday, November 5 to discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of the four proposed sites for the Senior Center. The following
individuals were present: Kay Bach, Charlotte Burrell, Gayle Crow, rubye
Erickson, Jeanne Fish, Joyce Hirabayashi, Baba Honmyhr, Mary Jackson, Bob
Kruppstadt, Harold Larson, Lila Larson, Catherine Mulholland, and Clifford
Sayre. After discussing the points on the attached table, the group expressed a
preference for a free-standing building. Second choice was the south end of the
Community Center. The idea of a multi-purpose facility was brought up briefly
after our discussion of the four proposed sites.
If any members of the Park Board have questions please call Sue Weigle at 920-
1115.
Serving Edina's Senior Population
Edina Senior Center
5701 NORMANDALE ROAD
EDINA, MN 55424
(612) 920-1115
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To: Edina Park Board.
From: John Keprios, Director U
Edina Park and Recreati n Department
Date: October 24, 1997
Re: NOVEMBER PARK BOARD MEETING DATE REVISION AND NOTICE
OF WALNUT RIDGE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT MEETING.
I was recently directed to not hold a Park Board meeting on Tuesday,
November 11, 1997, because it is a national holiday, Veteran's Day.
Therefore, the November Park Board meeting has been moved to:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1997
7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The meeting is being held in the Council Chambers because of the potential
large number of attendees. The three main items currently planned for the
November Park Board meeting include:
1. Walnut Ridge Park Master Plan.
2. Senior Citizen Center.
3. 1998 Fees and Charges.
I have mailed the enclosed letter to 150 households nearest Walnut Ridge
Park to invite their input and attendance at a neighborhood meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 7:00 p.m., Council
Chambers, Edina City Hall. Any and all Park Board members are welcome
to attend this meeting on November 5, 1997.
In about two weeks, we will be mailing the October minutes along with the
formal agenda and staff report for the November 18, 1997, Park Board
meeting. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call me at my
direct number at 826-0430. Many thanks.
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Dear Resident Neighbor of Walnut Ridge Park:
City of Edina
The Edina Park Board and Edina Park and Recreation Department is seeking your input on the
revised master plan for park improvements to Walnut Ridge Park and especially on the revised
park shelter building. The new design for the Walnut Ridge Park shelter building is significantly
smaller than the first.
The differences between the original design and the new design are as follows:
SQUARE FOOTAGE
Original design 1,814 square feet
New design 1,187 square feet
DIMENSIONS
36'4"x54'4"
32' x 42' (includes 167 s.f. of porch)
As you can see, the footprint of the proposed building has been reduced by 627 square feet.
To help put these dimensions in perspective, the Lewis Park (Cahill Rd. & Dewey Hill Road)
-ielter building is 52' x 30', which is 1,560 square feet. The enclosed map shows the
proposed location of the Walnut Ridge Park shelter building. Also enclosed is a copy of the
revised park shelter building design.
The revised park shelter building will be used in the winter months as a warming house for
outdoor skating activities, including hockey. It will also be used in the summer months for
children's playground programs. The restrooms will be accessible from the outside and will be
open to the public during daylight hours year around. The doors will automatically be locked at
night.
The Edina Park Board's decision to revise the design of the park shelter building was a direct
result of the neighborhood's input to the Park Board on May 13, 1997. Also as a result of
neighborhood input, the master plan for future park improvements is as follows:
PROPOSED TO BE DEVELOPED IN 1998
• Revised design (smaller) park shelter building with restroom facilities.
• Repave/repair entire asphalt pathway.
PROPOSED FOR FUTURE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
• Park identification sign.
• Regrade turf area for future scheduled athletic field use (youth softball or youth soccer).
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City Hall (612) 927-8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (612) 927-7645
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (612) 927-5461
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here are no current funds available to regrade the athletic field area, however, if funds do
become available in the future, the plan would be to:
• Stabilize the sub -soils with stabilization fabric.
• Regrade the top soils to a proper grade for athletic use.
• Install automatic irrigation for quality turf growth.
• Install drain tile where necessary.
The project would be in keeping with the Watershed District's restrictions, which govern flood
control. In other words, there would be no net gain in soils (fill) added to the area.
As a further result of community input, the Park Board's master plan for Walnut Ridge Park
does not include:
• Relocating the outdoor hockey rink.
• Providing an asphalt surface on the outdoor hockey rink.
• Developing an outdoor basketball court.
If you would like to share your views on the proposed park improvements, I urge you to write
me at the return address on this stationary.
The Edina Park Board and staff also welcome you to attend a Walnut Ridge Park Neighborhood
Input Meeting scheduled for:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1997
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EDINA CITY HALL
Representatives from the Park Board will be joining me at the above meeting to hear your
comments and answer your questions regarding these proposed improvements. Your input is
valuable in this decision making process. Results from this meeting and all letters will be
presented to the entire Edina Park Board for their discussion at their November meeting.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 826-0430. Thank you in advance for your
input and concern.
Sincerely,
)hn K e p r i Di/ re r
-ding Park and Recreation Department