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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-11 Park Board Packete 0 ��Rr>xiroHnTw�• City of Edina EDINA PARK BOARD Tuesday, June 11, 1996 7:30 p.m. City Council Room Edina City Hall A G E N D A * 1. Approval of May 14, 1996, Park Board meeting minutes. * 2. Edina Aquatic Center Dome Proposal - Mr. Jim Bourey and Edina Swim Club. * 3. Lake Edina Park Playground Equipment. 4. Park Referenda Projects Plan. 5. Other. * 6. Adjournment. * These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action. City Hall (612) 927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (612) 927-7645 EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (612) 927-5461 CITY OF EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DATE: June 6, 1996 TO: All Park Board Members FROM: John Keprios, Director SUBJECT: Staff report for upcoming Park Board meeting. Enclosed you should find the following items: 1. June 11, 1996, Park Board Agenda. 2. May 14, 1996, Park Board Minutes. 3. 2 letters from Les Robison. 4. Letter from Kelly Coughlin. 5. Letter from Nancy Selleck. 6. 3 letters from A.G. Lowell. 5. 2 letters from Donna E. Hanbery. 6. Letter from Connie Gastler. 7. Letter from Deborah Ratelle. 8. Letter from Leo Sioris. 9. Letter from Lloyd Thorndyke. 10. Petition from Lake Edina Park neighborhood area. 11. Woodward -Clyde Preliminary Feasibility Study. 12. Park Referenda Projects Plan materials. 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. NO PARK TOUR THIS MONTH Due to the rather intense agenda, Park Board Chairman, Andy Montgomery, agreed with staff's recommendation to postpone the annual park tour for another date. Therefore, the meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and please note that the meeting will be held in the City Council Room because of an expected audience. EDINA AOUATIC CENTER DOME PROPOSAL Mr. Jim Bourey and representation from the Edina Swim Club will be present at the Park Board meeting to formally propose that the Edina Aquatic Center pool area be covered by an inflatable dome to allow for use year 'round. When Mr. Bourey and the Edina Swim Club approached the City of Edina with this proposal several weeks ago, Mr. Ken Rosland, City Manager, instructed them to conduct a professional feasibility study and then come back with a proposal when they have met the following criteria with the following understandings: 1. The feasibility study will be paid by the Edina Swim Club. 2. All capital costs must be paid for in full by the Edina Swim Club via fund-raising. 3. All dome season operational expenses must be paid by the Edina Swim Club. -2- 4. Capital funds must be secured before making a formal request to the Park Board and City Council. It is staff's understanding that Mr. Bourey and the Edina Swim Club have met the above criteria, however, we have no verification of the secured funding source and/or ability to pay operational expenses. This proposal is being made simply because there is a shortage of 50 meter pool time available during the cold weather months for competitive swimming. Some may argue that there is also a lack of available time during the summer months as well. As outlined in the enclosed feasibility study done by Consultant, Mr. Richard Greenlee, the total capital costs would be approximately $645,000 and the annual operating costs would be approximately $360,000. There are definitely some pros and cons to this proposal, only a few of which include: PROS 1. The pool becomes a year 'round facility. 2. Open public swimming could be expanded from 3 months to 12 months. 3. This proposal would not cost the City of Edina any additional money to build or maintain (all costs paid by Edina Swim Club) . 4. Filtration equipment and piping would no longer require winterization. CONS 1. Aesthetics (potentially strong neighborhood opposition). 2. Potential delay in proposed bathhouse and filtration system renovation projects. 3. No access to wading pool or water slide during the dome season. 4. Potential financial liability to the City. At the time of this staff report, we do not know any further details of fund-raising sources and ability and commitment to make annual operating expenses. Therefore, staff does not have a formal recommendation at this time. One issue of major concern of the staff, however, is the potential lengthy delay of the Aquatic Center renovation projects. Architects will be hired within two weeks and planning will begin immediately. Any lengthy delays may cause a late start for or total elimination of the 1997 outdoor swimming season. Park Board action is requested on this matter. LAKE EDINA PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT As mentioned at the May Park Board meeting, there is significant opposition to installing playground equipment at Lake Edina Park. Staff mailed 162 notices to residents within a two block radius of the park to invite them to attend a neighborhood input meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 1996, 7:00 p.m., Edina City Hall Council Room. Approximately 40 people attended the meeting and I have also received several phone calls from area residents in response -3 - to my letter. Staff in attendance included myself, Ed MacHolda, Assistant Director, and Bob Favaro, Normandale Golf Course Manager. Park Board member Mr. Dave Crowther was also in attendance. My intention was to try and resolve this issue that evening, however, there are very strong and inflexible opinions on both sides of the issue that has resulted in this becoming an agenda item. Residents at the neighborhood input meeting shared their views, and in summary the pros and cons they stated were as follows: PROS 1. The site could become more of a community gathering point. 2. Playground equipment would fill the void that exists in the immediate area. 3. The playground could be moved further north on the park property to a safer location. 4. Security is not an issue because responsible parental supervision should always be exercised. 5. Playground equipment would provide enjoyment for young children in the immediate area. 6. The City of Edina would make good on its earlier promise. CONS 1. The park site has poor access. 2. Playground equipment would serve as an attractive nuisance. 3. Difficult to patrol (security issue). 4. Inadequate parking. 5. Unsafe, unstable turf grounds. 6. Excessive goose droppings. 7. Moving equipment further to the north would create an unsafe seclusion. 8. Lack of demonstrated need with Cornelia School close by. When asked for alternatives to the current plan, residents gave the following suggestions: 1. Develop the park without playground equipment. 2. Install a path connecting Kellogg and Parklawn. 3. Install a path around the perimeter of the park. 4. Leave the park as it is and remove the playground ring. 5. Develop a pathway and playground equipment. After giving this issue a lot of thought, it is staff's recommendation that we currently do not install playground equipment mainly because the majority of residents in the immediate area currently oppose installation of playground equipment. The opposition, to my surprise, is not limited to just those residents who live immediately adjacent to the park. This is not to say that we should never consider installing playground equipment in the future. Neighborhoods and their recreation and leisure needs and desires change from time to time. If the Park Board and City Council feel strongly that playground equipment should be installed, then staff would recommend moving the designated playground equipment site further to the north of the park property to avoid occasional arrant golf balls. -4 - Instead of currently installing playground equipment, staff recommends that we do the following: 1. Regrade and re -seed the entire park area to make it more user friendly. 2. Install an asphalt pathway connecting Kellogg and Parklawn. 3. Remove the existing playground equipment concrete ring. The regrading/re-seeding process would not be a permanent fix to the unstable soils in the park, however, it would create a safer turf condition for the next 10-15 years. To install stabilization fabric over the area would cost almost $1/square foot, which equates to a total of approximately $160,000. A simple regrading and re -seeding of the area would cost approximately $5,000. The park actually serves as both a buffer between apartments and single-family homes, as well as, a holding basin for water retention. Therefore, the park cannot accept any fill for landscape purposes without removing similar amounts to compensate the difference. The connecting 6 foot wide asphalt pathway (approximately 700 feet long) would cost approximately $7,000. The total dollar amount that has been budgeted for Lake Edina Park has been $40,000, which was to cover the cost of playground equipment and a pathway. These park improvements would make the entire green space more user friendly, as well as, allow for pedestrians and cyclists to gain access between Parklawn and Kellogg. It is true that the City of Edina made an earlier promise to install playground equipment at this site, however, it was the City's belief at that time that the majority of the area residents were in favor of that request. Since that time, there have been a significant number of residents opposed to that specific park improvement.. In summary, staff recommends that the Edina Park Board recommend not to currently install playground equipment at Lake Edina Park, but rather improve the turf and install a connecting path between Kellogg and Parklawn. Park Board action is requested on this matter. PARK REFERENDA REVIEW At the May Park Board meeting, the Park Board requested to further review the Park Improvement Bond Referendum project priorities. Therefore, enclosed is list of all the proposed projects as they were presented to the residents throughout the Park Referendum informational campaign. As you will note, the projects are divided into a three-year plan. Most of the repair/replacement projects are the highest priority, while the new additional park amenities are considered to be the very last items to be completed, with the exception of the third indoor ice arena project. -5 - In staff's opinion, there are still some neighborhood meetings that need to take place in cases where new amenities may create some controversy. For example, Todd Park neighbors should have input into the proposed plan for warming house location, re -installation of the hockey rink, new pathways through the park and a possible parking lot. Obviously, Park Board members will review each and every plan before going to the neighbors for input. JUN -05-96 09:14 FROM: ID: PAGE 2/2 LES & MARY ROBISON 7421 KELLOGG AVENUE SOUTH EDINA, MINNESOTA 55455 June 4, 1996 Andrew Montgomery C=hairman, Edina Park Board Edina City Nall 4801 W. 50th Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mr. Montgomery, I am writing regarding the upcoming discussion on the proposed placement of playground equipment in Lake Edina Park. The overwhelming majority of the residents of the area are on record opposing the installation of the playground equipment because of (1) the limited accessibility, (2) the proximity of the golf course, (3) the poor quality of the soil, water accumulation and droppings from geese, and (4) the expenditure of public funds on an area which will be utilized by a limited number of individuals. At the beginning of the June 11th meeting I ask that the following procedural issues be openly discussed: ► What is the policy regarding participation of Park Board members in discussions/decisions which directly involve personal acquaintances? ► Is it an acceptable practice for Park Board members to contact personal acquaintances directly involved in issues being brought to the Park Board, to seek input? It is my understanding that both of these points apply to the proposal relating to Lake Edina Park. If you would like to discuss this matter with me prior to the upcoming Park Board !� meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me (work # 626-2778, home # 927-5687). Since , 'r Les Robison cc: Edina City Council members DONNA E. HANBERY 4705 SUNNYSIDE ROAD EDINA, MN 55424 926-0610 (H) 340-9350 (W) April 16, 1996 John Kepries, Park Director Edina Park and Recreation Department 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Zdy Montgomery, Park Board Chairperson Edina Park and Recreation Department 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Gentlemen: I am an Edina resident. On May 7, I will be supporting the bond referendum to improve Edina parks. I want to take this opportunity, however, to address a growing need in the City of Edina that is not being addressed by the referendum or any present plans relating to Edina parks. There is a crying need in our city for soccer fields that can be made available to adults. I play on a team called "The Young and the Rest of Us." It is an adult women's soccer team that is made up primarily of adult women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Most of us live or work in Edina. For the last three years, we have been fortunate enough to be given the chance to rent field space at Pamela Park. But every year when we put in our request to rent park space, we are told that space may not be available. The youth and traveling soccer teams generally come first and there is a scarcity of field space in the city. Last year, I supported a move by some representatives of the Park and Recreation staff and the Edina Youth Soccer Association to convert a field at Lewis into a full-time adult field. It is my understanding that this proposal was defeated so that the use of this space for the bandy rink could be continued. It remains a puzzle to me that Edina provides a large, high cost to maintain, ice rink for a few weeks out of each year for use primarily by non -Edina residents. John Keprios, Park Director Andy Montgomery, Park Board Chairperson April 16, 1996 Page 2 I did not like being involved in a contest that seemed to pit one adult sport against another. But I would like to stress that adults deserve equal opportunity and access to the community soccer fields. I also serve on the Board of the Minnesota Women's Soccer League. There are approximately 35 teams in the Twin Cities metropolitan area in the league and field use is a dilemma in all communities. I hope that the Park and Recreation planners in the City of Edina would consider the needs of adult players in future planning. Our league plays on Mondry to Thursday eve ingG and thus competes with the youth le; gues. It is not workable to ask the adult leagues to switch their game times to weekends or Friday evenings as these are prime times for busy mothers to be addressing family and other responsibilities. Edina has done a fine job encouraging its youth to appreciate soccer as a life sport. As these people become adults, they want an opportunity to continue the sport. Several of the women on our team grew up in Edina and were introduced to the sport in high school. As I look forward to the Edina referendum, and making my own property tax payment, I hope the needs of adult soccer players for field time can be one of the objectives for future planning purposes. One idea, or perhaps I should say source of frustration, that comes to mind is the number of facilities controlled by the Edina schools that do not seem to be well utilized in the summer months. As a single person with a big property tax bill each year, it does not seem like a lot to expect that the Edina school system could share some of its resources with programs operated by the Edina Park and Recreation Department so that all citizens of Edina would have better access to the community's facilities. Thank you for this opportunity to present my concerns. On behalf of myself and my team, I hope that we are able to continue to rent an Edina field as our home field this year and in years to come. Very_ truly yours, DONNA E. HANBF Nancy Selleck 7411 Kellogg Avenue Edina, Minnesota 55435 Dear John: May 23, 1996 Thank you for hosting the Lake Edina Park neighborhood forum last night. I found it to be interesting and informative. As a resident on Kellogg Avenue in favor of the playground, I'd like to comment on a few observations I have as a result of our meeting. First, you mentioned that 162 letters were sent to residents in our immediate area of the park. Estimating that 10% of those residents have a formed opinion (because their position has been submitted in writing or by phone), that would lead me to believe the other 90% really don't care one way or another regarding the playground. I think that 90% indifference is really quite a significant number to consider when making a recommendation. A comment was made by my neighbor, Jim Peterson (7405 Kellogg) upon looking at the map with the red and green dots. He said, "Hey, there's a red dot on my property, the people who lived here before us must have opposed the proposal, but we're all for it!" I thought that comment was quite important because it demonstrates that the city must do what is in the best interest of the community and not each individual resident. The neighborhood complexion will change, but the park will always be the property of the City of Edina. • At the meeting, we didn't spend a lot of time looking at the playground equipment as an entire group, but after the meeting , I scrutinized the plan. We are really talking about a very small amount of equipment and. age appropriate for small children (age 2-8). We are discussing something small and simple and should be put into that context. You made a comment that the Park Board has three options, 1) install playground equipment on the property as promised, 2) change or enhance the current property, 3) no action, simply leaving it as is. My hope is that the Park Board will take action either for or against the proposal. We were promised 5 years ago that there would be a playground reinstalled. A year has passed since the controversy arose. To table this issue and not resolve it would be a terrible injustice to this neighborhood. If the Park Board recommends not to install the new playground, then I strongly urge you to remove Lake Edina Park from your list of city parks because it is nothing more than a flood plain and an apartment buffer and NOT a community park as it once was. Lastly, I would like to reiterate that it is my commitment to this community and as a long time resident with a historical perspective of the importance of providing first class parks and recreation areas that motivate my actions. We are a strong community and a wonderful neighborhood and hopefully will put this issue behind us shortly. Thanks again for your time, I can only guess how busy you must be. Good Luck! 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Not many oeople remember when this land was a fill/dump from housing starts and overgrown with weeds. A drainage ditch ran to the south. The city filled, leveled and seeded the land and maintains it today. It is much nicer now than 30 years 1190. There has always been a playground and equipment for children's enjoy- ment in this end of Edina. When the plans for the expanded golf course and thea elimination of the offensive ball diamond near the pumping station were presented, the playground was committed to be moved to the north about 150 yards. This, as I remember, was the plan presented and approved_ I understand that the execution of the playground plan was stalled for a while because of other funding needs. When Nancy selleck and I in- quired about the status of the playground, the EDINA Park people en- couragod us and other neighbors to help in the equipment selection. When we invited a few neighbors to help with the selection, we were )t with a strange attitude. It was essentially, we don't think a alayground is a good idea, because of all the use and noia49 . We want other options for our park. (This, of course was not our mission) One person explained that some people had installed their own private playground equipment and didn't need duplication. We explained that not everyone had such a backyard and playground equipment was for all the people of Edina to use and a private citizens playground equipment is not. We stopped our effort because of the local opposition. I don'-:, support the thought that this playground would attract people from other areas and thus the installation of the playground equipment should not occur. We are not a "gated" community even though the traf- fic has greatly decreased since the moving of the diamonds and no exit road exists to the south or east. I'm sure this park is not as heavily used as others becaue-s of the lack of attractions and location. However, since this is a public park in the south end of Edina, it should be fitted with the playground equipment that was committed with the golf course expansion. I don't believe that conditions have changed in the intervening time that would --iegate this commitment. Today, some of us are empty nest families and may have reduced needs of playground equipment, but our grand children would enjoy it I'm sure. Also, we are gradually selling and younger people ara moving in and th-Bir children should have access to a local playground as our -hildro3n use to have. Let's get on with the,eonstruction this spring. Sincerely, 1 • To: The Edina Parkboard 6/20/95 A few comments on the play area currently being developed in the Lake Edina Park. As stated in the letter a few years back, before the Normandale golf course development, I am opposed to this public play area, located 150 feet from my back yard. My home is located at 7505 Kellogg Ave. and I also own the apartment buildings located at 4350 and 4380 Parklawn Ave. My kids are in college, and as I have no grandchildren, I leave it to you to consider the source in this matter. My basis for opposition is as follows: 1) The need is not apparent to me. A brief tour of the neighborhood reveals that those with children have play equipment in their own backyards. 2) Access is limited to two narrow corridors at the south end of the park. Trespassing through private home yards and my apartments on Parklawn Ave. should be anticipated and accepted with our eyes wide open. Let's not act surprised later. 3) Parking is limited to street curb side at the two south ends. I am trying to come up with ideas as to how to keep cars out of my apartment lot. I already get the "Oh, isn't this park property?" from the golfers using the park now. 4) The demographics of the area, in my opinion, will change. This is probably viewed as positive by many, and maybe all but me. This is a small park, with restricted access and limited capacity. There are large, nearby facilities available such as Lake Cornelia Park, which were engineered to serve the community. The more than 500 apartments east of Parklawn Avenue are best served by such a facility. My desire to not have strangers in my back yard, will not deprive any child of a suitable and accessible play area. 5) The play area is rather far from the streets, and not readily visible from Kellogg or from Parklawn Ave. Given this seclusion, we can expect the usual 12-16 year olds congregating at the late hours of the night. This occurred at the old location, but was a long ways away, and thus tolerable. So what do I suggest? Create a "back to nature" island in the center park area. A couple of areas 50 feet long by 15 feet wide, planted with a few small trees and bushes. Put some tree trunks and logs in them, let the grass grow, and let the kids build forts, caves, and so forth. The rabbits, birds, etc. will love it and this should cost little, and have minimal up -keep. If properly located over the present cement outcropping, these more natural play areas could be a solution to the damage the cement causes to mowing equipment. Given that the play area will proceed, please consider equipment with earth friendly colors such that it will blend with the existing green environment. Please avoid bright reds and yellows, etc. A few questions: --Will there be a night light? --Will the play area be handicap accessible? If so, will paths be constructed? And, if so, where will these be located? So much for a "few" comments. Sincerely yours A. G.'Lowefl ON ON 2. A children's play ground and equipment is proposed to be located approximately half -way between my residence near property line and the southwest corner of the 4380 apartment building. I guess that to be 150 feet from either location. This proposed park feature, I assume, is either based on the premise that if it exists, it should be retained (located now a long way south of my residence) or on polls, consultant, etc. which show that residents desire such facilities. My observation in this park is that the previous equipment as well as that which remains today is rarely used by small children. Rather, its main attraction is to 11 to 15 year olds. These young people are a little louder, have expanded destructive talents and may even be out after dark. They tend to not use the play equipment as intended. These events occur now but a tolerable distance away. I also observe that many people from the adjacent office buildings lunch in the park so perhaps a sand lot along with benches and tables? My kids are out of the slide/swing age so I consider it fair if you consider the source of these comments. 3. A cyclone fence is proposed from Kellogg Ave. to Parklawn Ave. If it is really necessary, please keep it low, five feet or less, and consider hedge plantings along side. Other more inventive type fences might also be considered, such as ranch types, etc. Incidently, if we could get rid of those view - obstructing, ugly Russian Olive trees, any fence gains in acceptance. A few final comments: The park as it is, is more desirable to me than a golf course. Both myself, my family and my dog can walk, run, enjoy the water and ducks at will. I am at odds with some of my neighbors in that I reject the notion that the park is a hot bed of drug dealings and somehow jeopardizes the safety of all the children in the area. The Park Board does an excellent job of maintaining it and the police are in evidence doing their job to my satisfaction. I cannot use the golf course as a park. It belongs to golfers who supposedly pay for the privilege, but do they? The area of the park used will be donated to the course as if it is no value as present park land. I personally would feel more at ease if something I have enjoyed for twenty years was given a dollar value, put on the ledger sheet, and then conscientiously gifted to the golf course. Yes, when it's necessary to raise the golf fees in the future or -hen complaints of existing proposed fees are fielded, I would not 2. A children's play ground and equipment is proposed to be located approximately half -way between my residence near property line and the southwest corner of the 4380 apartment building. I guess that to be 150 feet from either location. This proposed park feature, I assume, is either based on the premise that if it exists, it should be retained (located now a long way south of my residence) or on polls, consultant, etc. which show that residents desire such facilities. My observation in this park is that the previous equipment as well as that which remains today is rarely used by small children. Rather, its main attraction is to 11 to 15 year olds. These young people are a little louder, have expanded destructive talents and may even be out after dark. They tend to not use the play equipment as intended. These events occur now but a tolerable distance away. I also observe that many people from the adjacent office buildings lunch in the park so perhaps a sand lot along with benches and tables? My kids are out of the slide/swing age so I consider it fair if you consider the source of these comments. 3. A cyclone fence is proposed from Kellogg Ave. to Parklawn Ave. If it is really necessary, please keep it low, five feet or less, and consider hedge plantings along side. Other more inventive type fences might also be considered, such as ranch types, etc. Incidently, if we could get rid of those view - obstructing, ugly Russian Olive trees, any fence gains in acceptance. A few final comments: The park as it is, is more desirable to me than a golf course. Both myself, my family and my dog can walk, run, enjoy the water and ducks at will. I am at odds with some of my neighbors in that I reject the notion that the park is a hot bed of drug dealings and somehow jeopardizes the safety of all the children in the area. The Park Board does an excellent job of maintaining it and the police are in evidence doing their job to my satisfaction. I cannot use the golf course as a park. It belongs to golfers who supposedly pay for the privilege, but do they? The area of the park used will be donated to the course as if it is no value as present park land. I personally would feel more at ease if something I have enjoyed for twenty years was given a dollar value, put on the ledger sheet, and then conscientiously gifted to the golf course. Yes, when it's necessary to raise the golf fees in the future or when complaints of existing proposed fees are fielded, I would not 0 To Edina Park Board: May 21, 1996. I live at 7505 Kellogg Ave. and own the apartment buildings at 4350 and 4380 Parklawn Ave. I attended a neighborhood meeting recently at which the topic was the community enhancement of the Lake Edina area. This meeting was prompted by the impending installment of the proposed playground equipment. The intent of the meeting was to evaluate the pros and cons of the proposal. Unfortunately, only those on the con side showed (unfortunate in that the intention was to air opinions in a free, open, and informal forum on the effective use of the "green space" area). Essentially, the intent was not to join ranks in a stand against the playground equipment; however, many concerns were brought up regarding this plan. We discussed: 1. Legal access to the green space is at one end of the peninsula. Concern: Informal access will be through the adjoining homes and apartments at the other three sides. Street parking is the only option acceptable. On Parklawn, it appears that parallel offset parking is available for about three cars. The parking lot at the 4350 -4380 apartment buildings will surely be used. 2. The play area is far from the street (a plus) but only clearly visible from the Parklawn Ave. side. Concern: Policing at the late hours. This brings us to a main concern: a judgment that the play area will become an attractive nuisance for the 8 to 15 year olds at the late hours of the night. This was a fact at the old playground, but that play area was far enough away from our residences so it was tolerable. Having lived next to the park for 26 years, I can accurately testify to this. I will give credit where credit is due, however. The playground location-- away from residences-- was well thought out. Everyone was happy. I am afraid this will not be the case if the playground moves to our backyards. Playgrounds are desirable and need to be somewhere. We agreed. We also agreed that a play area exists a short distance from us at Cornelia school which meets all the criteria a play area should have. This is another fundamental point. We adjoin community property and some pains come with the territory. We are still trying to find a positive reason for enduring pain. If adequate recreational facilities did not exist in the immediate area, the positives of installing equipment in the "green space" would outweigh the negatives, but they d -Q. We discussed, or guessed, you might say, what the original planners had in mind when this area was set aside as community property in the first place. The area was dual purposed. First, to satisfy the building codes of Edina at the time. These codes provided buffers for residential property from apartments, offices, industrial, etc. An acceptable buffer in this case was multi -story buildings, two-story ten unit buildings, townhouses, duplexes or doublebungalos, in that order. In lieu of duplexes or doublebungalos, green space was acceptable. This brings us to the second purpose of such land. Green space included park use land, golf courses, as well as open areas. We have examples of all three in the subject area. Nothing requires that the green space be of dual usage, but it is obviously desirable to do so. It was so utilized in the vast majority of the Lake Edina park, play areas, tennis courts, and ball fields. This specific area we are now discussing was left to fulfill one legal purpose, a green space buffer. This allowed, or encouraged quality homes (i.e. higher priced, larger tax space) to be built within eyesight of what was considered less desirable structures. (This concept has changed since.) So much for history. My simple point is that even when left as green space, it fulfills the original intent and purpose. This does not preclude our not now using our wisdom to enhance this valuable resource. This we all agreed to. So, what do we conclude: 1. Leave it as a green space, do nothing. --Won't sell. We are now a high population area, land is valuable; need to maximize its use. 2. Utilize the area so it can bring recreational value to a wide range of age groups. --We agreed. Use this space to provide a value that individuals cannot themselves provide. Many residents already have swingsets, slides, etc. in their own backyards. Proposal: Install a path from Kellogg to Parklawn Ave. alongside the golf course fence. Extend it north and south about in the center of the rectangle --asphalt is adequate. This provides access to the sidewalks on Parklawn Ave. and can be utilized by all age groups. A bus route is also on Parklawn Ave. (The seniors of my apartments would love it.) The park could then be used by kids from tricycle age to two -wheelers, from skateboarders to rollerbladers, walkers of all ages. It is the one and only chance to get these kids and walkers off the streets and into a safe area. None of us can do this ourselves. It can only be done through a community venture. Comment: Since writing this, a concern for safety was brought to my attention. Golf balls could potentially fall on the fence side walk, creating a safety concern. So look at this as my idea only. A picnic table just opposite the golf course pond, located along Parklawn Ave. at the north end, would give a fantastic view to the pond's south end. A minor amount of brush removal at the pond's north end would be required. I have seen many people bring bag lunches and sit on the ground at that location. Enough. A.G. Lowell LES & MARY ROBISON 7421 KELLOGG AVENUE SOUTH EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 June 22, 1995 John Keprios Chairman Edina Park Board 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mr. Kaprios, We are writing to voice our objection to the proposal to install playground equipment in the Lake Edina Park. The planned placement is in close proximity to our backyard at 7421 Kellogg Avenue South. Our opposition to the proposed playground equipment is based on: ♦ The lack of demonstrated need for another playground in the area, given the • excellent facilities available at Cornelia school and Lake Cornelia. ♦ Our concern that the lack of access to the park will increase the likelihood that individuals will walk through private yards to enter the park. ♦ The lack of sufficient and designed parking. ♦ The suitability of the area as a playground, since this is an area where geese aggregate in the spring and fall and leave droppings which essentially make the area non -usable. ♦ The close location to the city Wolf col.irse, where stray balls could j•,;i m 061dren a.n.d result in liability to the city and taxpayers. If the city wants to modify the existing park, we would favor an open discussion of possible options which would include increasing the number of trees and upgraded maintenance. We would however, strongly oppose creating an environment which would foster late-night aggregation of teens and young adults. We join our fellow neighbors to urge you and the Edina Park Board to abandon the proposed installation of a playground and consider better uses of the taxpayer's money. Sincerely, May 20, 1996 John Keprios, Director Edina Park and Recreation Department 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear John, This is regarding the proposal for new playground equipment at Lake Edina Park. There are two reasons that I oppose this proposal. The primary reason is lack of access to the park itself. The equipment would be easily accessible only to the neighbors bordering the park. Any other neighborhood families/children who might wish to use the equipment would have to walk through the bordering properties, thus disturbing the privacy. Secondly, this would be a an extra expense to the City of Edina. Our neighborhood has such a wonderful playground just a few blocks away at Cornelia Elementary School already available to the children, that I do not feel that the additional expense of new equipment and follow-up maintenance is justifiable. Now that I have added my two cents worth, how are you and the family? Wonderful, I hope! Hope to see you soon! Sincerely, Connie Gastler MAY -21-1996 12:11 IRI ADMIN Mm'"Mi D.L-reIx L. Ratelle Vier P—ide L: imoior of Hum— Remourer. 6 1 2- 3 7 6- 2 6 9 0 May 21, 1996 Mr. John Keprios City of Edina Park & Recreation Board Dear Mr. Keprios, 6123762?04 P.02 Pursuant to our conversation today, my husband and I are residents of Edina in close proximity to Lake Edina Park. I am strongly opposed to adding playground equipment to this property and would support either leaving it as a natural green space or enhancing it with paved trails chat could be used by all ages - from strollers to wheelchairs. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the mecting this Wednesday. Thank you for your time. St rely, Dcborah L. Ratelle 1,700 F;-, B -L Pl— , P,O. %- 357, M . neepol ,..Minim—i. 554,40-05n7 ZT$:A 1.2616 61Y_:>7f�. 6 1 2. 3 7 6, 2 6 0 0 TOTAL P.02 LEO J. SIORIS 7337 OAKLAWN AVENUE SOUTH EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 (612) 835-5907 May 6, 1996 John Keprios, Director Park and Recreation Department Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, Minnesota 55424-1394 Dear John: I'm writing to respond to your request for comment regarding playground equipment for Lake Edina Park. I have lived near the park since 1981 and do not feel there is a need to place playground equipment in this park. I have walked in the park almost weekly since moving to the neighborhood and have rarely seen children playing on the equipment that had been present in the park previously. The playground set at Cornelia elementary school is outstanding and a very short walk or drive for anyone living in our area. In fact, in 15 years, I rarely see young children nor parents with children playing in the park. It is most frequented by older kids and adults. The money can be better spent elsewhere! Thanks for the opportunity to comment. Yours Truly, Leo J. Sioris MAY -23-1996 17:02 IAI ADMINISTRATION 6123760354 P.02 May 23, 1996 Mr. John Keprios Director of Park & Recreation City of Edina Dear John: Those of us that opposed the playground proposal talked after the meeting last night and agreed that you conducted a very fair and productive meeting. I personally thought your mediation skills were extremely good. You let everyone speak and managed to keep an appropriate level of control over the entire meeting. I would like to make the following comments and observations: 1)The Proponents: The proponents of the playground equipment fall under two camps: Camp A: Those that want the equipment because it was 'promised" to the communiry back in 1991. TTnis group is comprised only of two families • the Selleck's and the Thorndyke's. While it is important that the City of Edina live up to its commitments, this group seems more interested in finding a fault with the city than in resolving a community issue_ The fact is much has changed since 1991. Cornelia School is making a significant investment in playground equipment, and Cornelia Park is making an even larger investment in playground equipment. Additionally, as your initial exhibit indicates, only a couple neighbors in the area have indicated an interest in the equipment_ If there was a strong interest in the playground equipment back in 1991, then that has changed. If indeed a commitment was made back in 1991 to place playground equipment in this area that bonders on our property, it seems that the affected neighbors should have been notified prior to the commitment. If this had happened, I think you would have found an overwhelming majority of people not in favor of placing playground equipment in the area. The fad is there is and was not a strong interest in replacing the playground equipment. In light of this we will be prepared to present the position to the Paris Board and the City Council that this prior commitment is not reasonable grounds to support placing the equipment in the area. Camp B: Those that vuly want the cauioment for their own use This camp is led by my friends, Rob and Liz Horstman. This camp initially has the only valid and reasonable proponent position. Much to their credit, this camp attempted to garner support from the community with telephone calls, mailers, announcements at public meetings, etc. Unfortunately, as demonstrated by their showing at the meeting and your initial exhibit, there is little support for their position. Simply stated, an overwhelming majority of people in the neighborhood simply do not want or care about playground equipment in the area_ They are either content with the equipment scheduled to go in at Cornelia school and Lake Cornelia Park, or don't have an interest in playground equipment. The demand for new equipment is simply not there. My wife and I have 4 kids under the age of 7, my kids love playground equipment, we have no problem walking or driving 4 to 8 blocks to the other playgrounds in the area. in light of this we will be prcpared to present the position to the Park Board and the City Council that there is insufficient demand for playground equipment_ 2)The Opponents: The opponents of playground equipment fall under four camps. While many of the opponents have common concerns, these are the primary categories: Camp A: Those concerned about safety from errant golf balls_ These were valid concerns unique to this location and must be addressed if the limited use "green space" is going to be converted to a park which encourages public use. Camp B: Those concerned about general safety. Patrolling, ambulance, predators. etc. were valid concerns but not unique to this location. Most of these issues exist at other public park locations. Camp Q Those that believe there is insufficient demand for playground equipment. This group believes that there is enough playground equipment at Cornelia school and Lake Cornelia Park, and that this would simply be a waste of taxpayers' money. Many of the people living several blocks away from the PARK2.DOC MAY -23-1996 17:03 IRI ADMINISTRATION 6123760354 P.03 park with whom I spoke last year felt this way. Most of these people did not come to the meeting last night. CamD D: Those that believe a theme other than a "nlaveround" theme would be more anoroariate and desirable. Alternative themes that have been brought up are ()natural theme(plant trees, a park bench, unpaved walking trails), 2)athletic theme(paved trails for biking, roller bladcs, walking, wheel chairs, jogging). One idea that surfaced in one of our meetings was to enhance the area to be used as a cross country ski area in the winter. This would solve the golf safety issue, Camp E: Those that want to do nothing with the area and leave it in its current condition. 3)The Solution: While I believe forging an alliance between all camps will be difficult, I think it can be done in the following way: A. Unification of the Proponents: 1)Camp A is only interested in making the City live up to a prior commitment. They want the playground equipment put in regardless of need or cost, and since this group will not use the equipment, they are not ooncerncd about risk. 2)Camp B also wants the playground put in, but will require significant safety enhancements. This group will use the equipment. This group is legitimately looking for a large outdoor space for their kids and themselves to enjoy. B__Unification of the Opponents: I)While the opponents are divided into five different camps they are united on one theme: they do not want or see the need for playground equipment. In order to get these five groups together the installation of playground equipment has to be flatly rejected.. 2)None of the opponents is actively initiating any change in the theme of the park. The opponents are not interested in any major change to the park. The easiest may to unite this group would be to plant more trees and maintain the area as a natural green space_ C. Unification of Proponents and Opponents: Since the proponents are looking for something to do, and the opponents do not want something they have to look at, the best compromise is to enhance the park with something that allows people to do something but doesn't have to be looked at. The installation of some well thought out landscaping(trees, flowers, etc.), and a path that could be used for biking, skating, walking, pushing strollers should satisfy most camps. The most cost effective proposal would be to convert enhance it as a winter cross country ski area for the neighborhood in lieu of a paved path. I am prepared to help get the support and signatures you need showing support for a proposal_ I will talk to the existing playground equipment opponents, plus Camp B of the proponents_ I thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you. very.truly yours, Kelly Thomas Coughlin 7417 Kellogg Avenue Edina, MN 55435 Home tel. 920.9886 Office tel. 376.2792 1z11—*A Ti:y TOTAL P.03 Woodward -Clyde W Engineering & sciences applied to the earth a its environment May 13, 1996 Mr. Jim Bourey Edina Swim Club 4445 W. 77th St. Edina, MN 55435 Subject: Preliminary Feasibility Study Air Supported Dome/Edina Pool W -C 96EI3037 Dear Mr. Bourey: Per your request Woodward -Clyde (W -C) has investigated the possibility of placing an air supported structure (dome) over the Edina Municipal Pool located at Cornelia Park, Valley View Road and the Crosstown, in Edina, Minnesota. Information has been obtained from the following sources: Dome: Yeadon Fabric Domes, Inc. Operational Costs: City of Edina Park & Recreation Dept. Other miscellaneous information regarding cost and attendance information was obtained from the Edina Public Schools. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project would consist of placing a proposed 200 ft. x 130 ft. x 45 ft. dome over the Main Pool. The pool measures 160 ft. x 60 ft. with a 50 ft. x 30 ft. diving ell on the northwest corner. A Wading Pool is located on the east end of the Pool. The existing Bath House, located on the south side, is going to be replaced by a new facility constructed for the 1997 season. The existing Wading Pool is also going to be replaced by a larger pool for the 1997 season. The purpose of the dome is to provide the opportunity for year-round use of the Pool. W;sbtlq��d�9§iilffiftt[• A subsidiary of Woodward -Clyde Group, Inc. Park Place West Building, Suite 660.6465 Wayzata Blvd. • Minneapolis, MN 55426 612-593-5650 • Fax 612-593-0094 Woodward -Clyde Mr. Jim Bourey Edina Swim Club May 13, 1996 Page 2 For purposes of this Preliminary Study, it is assumed the Water Slide and Wading Pool are excluded from the enclosure. CAPITAL COSTS Dome From the quote provided by Yeadon (See Appendix A), the initial price for the dome is $207,000. The additional items described in the quote total $53,000. The $2.60,000 total of these costs does not include installation, engineering, taxes, or utilities. Rath HAVIQP The proposed Bath House is not anticipated to be a year-round, heated structure. To utilize the Pool on a 12 month basis the new Bath House would need to be an insulated and heated structure. This cost could reach $200,000 depending upon the square footage and the type of mechanical system. Filter Room The existing Filter Room is not insulated or heated. In order to operate on a 12 month basis, extensive modifications would be required for insulation, vapor barriers, heating and ventilation equipment. These costs are estimated at approximately $75,000. Pool Deck The present deck covers all of the utility piping as well as recirculation piping. At present, the deck is not built for anchoring the dome structure. The installation costs including deck modifications and piping insulation are estimated at $50,000. S:\6E13037\PROPOSAL.DOC / 05-13-96 /MIN Woodward -Clyde Consultants Woodward -Clyde Mr. Jim Bourey Edina Swim Club May 13, 1996 Page 3 A preliminary summary of anticipated capital costs are shown below: Capital Costs Dome & Options (quote) Bath House Modifications Filter Room Modifications Pool Deck Modifications/ Installation of Dome Taxes, Engineering & Administrative Costs 10% TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES Amount $260,000 200,000 75,000 50,000 60,000 $645,000 The estimated operating expenses of the Pool are essentially projected year-round cost of the 3 month Summer Program. The number of guards, changing room attendants, managers and maintenance personnel could vary widely from peak summer day usage to winter attendance, however, the costs of utilities, chemicals and maintenance are assumed to be similar. The costs of chemicals are based on the existing system which may be more than the new filtration system expected to be in operation by May 1997. The heating costs are estimated on the assumption of a historically normal winter and maintaining the air at 85 degrees, approximately 4 degrees above the water temperature. SA6E13037TPR0P0SAL.D0C / 05-13-96 / MM Woodward -Clyde Consultants Woodward -Clyde Mr. Jim Bourey Edina Swim Club May 13, 1996 Page 4 Other costs which were not specifically investigated but should be considered are insurance costs, snow removal (adequate for traffic as well as emergency vehicles) and security. The Preliminary Operating Expenses for the nine months indoor season are summarized below: Preliminary Operating Expense Amount Staff (Manager, Guards, Cashier, etc.) $180,000 Maintenance (Pool & Bath House & Dome includes one full-time person) 60,000 Pool Chemicals 25,000 Heat - Pool & Hot Water 50,000 Heat - Dome (1) 45,000 TOTAL $360,000 (1) This amount could reach $70,000 based upon furnace efficiencies and heat loss assumptions - the figure used is based upon a 2.75 million BTU system. The debt retirement for a $645,000 capital expenditure over 20 years would be approximately $56,000/year at a 6% rate. The total yearly costs would therefore be $416,000 for the nine month enclosed pool operation. ANTICIPATED REVENUE The Summer Operation of the Pool in 1995 grossed $338,000 in revenues. This included revenues from the Water Slide and Wading Pool features. Neither of these features would be available during the nine month winter use. S:\6E13037TROPOSAL.DOC / 05-13-96 / MM Woodward -Clyde Consultants Woodward -Clyde Mr. Jim Bourey Edina Swim Club May 13, 1996 Page 5 The number of users during the winter, other than Swim Club, would probably be comparable to Edinborough which is approximately 20-30 people per day. During the 1995 Summer Season, the attendance exceeded 1400 persons on many days. Although not addressed here in detail, the financial disparity between the anticipated yearly operational costs and the potential revenue appears very large. Should you have further questions, please don't hesitate to call. Vice President RMG:jm Enclosures S.\6E13037\PROPOS kL.DOC / 05-13-96 /MIN Woodward -Clyde Consultants PARK PROJECT COST ESTIMATES SUMMARY TOTAL PARKS $3,364,000 ENTERPRISE FACILITIES EDINA AQUATIC CENTER - $1,164,000 ART CENTER - 75,000 GUN RANGE - 134,000 BRAEMAR ARENA - 763,000 TOTAL ENTERPRISE FACILITIES $2,136,000 $3,364,000 $2,136,000 TOTAL PARK IMPROVEMENT BOND $5,500,000 PARK ESTIMATED COST 1. Alden Park $25,000 2. Arden Park 83,000 3. Arneson Acres Park 175,000 4. Birchcrest Park 25,000 5. Braemar Park 350,000 6. Bredesen Park 35,000 7. Chowen Park 30,000 8. Cornelia School Park 300,000 9. Countryside Park 95,000 10. Creek Valley School Park 35,000 11. Garden Park 150,000 12. Heights Park 25,000 13. Highlands Park 85,000 14. Kojetin Park 9,000 15. Lake Cornelia Park 340,000 16. Lake Edina Park 40,000 17. Lewis Park 158,000 18. McGuire Park 15,000 19. Normandale Park 85,000 20. Pamela Park 195,000 21. St. John's Park 2,000 22. Sherwood Park 8,000 23. Strachauer Park 110,000 24. Tingdale Park 45,000 25. Todd Park 227,000 26. Tupa Park 10,000 27. Utley Park 2,000 28. Van Valkenburg Park 15,000 29. Walnut Ridge Park 212,000 30. Weber Park 379,000 31. Wooddale park 45,000 32. York Park 4,000 33. Yorktown Park 50,000 TOTAL PARKS $3,364,000 ENTERPRISE FACILITIES EDINA AQUATIC CENTER - $1,164,000 ART CENTER - 75,000 GUN RANGE - 134,000 BRAEMAR ARENA - 763,000 TOTAL ENTERPRISE FACILITIES $2,136,000 $3,364,000 $2,136,000 TOTAL PARK IMPROVEMENT BOND $5,500,000 -Park infrastructure repairs/replacements and maintenance friendly additions. *New/additional suggested park amenities. Alden - $25,000 -Remove asphalt surface next to playground equipment; replace with sod. -Replace double slide on playground equipment. -Replace bubble panel on playground equipment. -Replace backstop fencing; add concrete apron. -Remove concrete path between playground equipment sections. -New concrete path for settled areas around playground equipment. *Picnic shelter gazebo. *Drinking fountain. *Swinging park bench. *Park benches. *Permanent picnic table. Arden - $83,000 -Re-face brick wall on -Playground equipment. -Drinking fountain. *Curbing. *Sidewalk along street *Parking lot shelter building. side. Arneson Acres - $175,000 *Complete master plan of landscaping, irrigation, entrance, pathway, park lighting, drinking fountain, formal gardens. Birchcrest - $25,000 -Playground equipment. -Backstop and concrete apron. -Drinking fountain. *Curb cut at street. *Asphalt path from street to playground equipment. *Landscape trees/shrubs along railroad track side. *Asphalt path around playground equipment. *Park benches. *Park ID sign. Braemar - $350,000 -Regrade and complete irrigation -Regrade baseball fields. -Ball field fencing. -Ball field lighting. -Playground equipment. *Picnic shelter. for soccer/football field. *Asphalt path to playground equipment. *Chain link fence for batting cages. Bredesen - $35,000 -Pathway repair. -Wood preservative *Cedar wood benches (sand and stain). across brick stands. -2- Chowen - $30,000 -Hard surface court. -Basketball standards. -Playground equipment border. -Fencing. -Backstop. -Stripe parking lot. -Curbing for parking lot. *Basketball court lighting. *Boulevard tree. *Park ID sign. *Park benches. Cornelia School - $300,000 -Hockey rink. -Backstop fencing. -Concrete apron under fencing. -Bleachers. -Player benches. -Pathway. -Concrete pad under bleachers. *Safety fencing for ball fields. *Multi-purpose park shelter building. *Irrigation for 3 ball fields. Countryside - $95,000 -Playground equipment. -Dugouts. •-Regrade little league infield. -Overlay and resurface tennis court. -Resurface basketball court. -Reverse fencing fabric on outfield fence. -Drinking fountain. -Park ID sign. -Remove barrier fencing on tennis courts. *Concrete apron around park shelter building. *Scoreboard for little league field. *Steps from upper level parking lot to tennis courts. *Asphalt path around playground equipment. *Irrigation for 2 ball fields. Creek Valley - $35,000 -Resurface tennis courts. -Hockey rink boards. -Repair roof. *Concrete apron around shelter building. *Soccer field ID sign. *Park ID sign. *Brick face wooden sides of shelter building. *Relocate path from shelter building to hockey rink. *Pathway from parking lot to shelter building. -3 - Garden - $150,000 -Regrade softball field and baseball field. -Reverse fencing fabric on baseball field. -Replace backstop fencing on baseball field. -Bleachers for softball and baseball fields. -Safety fencing for softball and baseball fields. -Player benches for softball and baseball fields. -Stripe parking lot. -Playground equipment. *Asphalt paths to connect park amenities. *Irrigate softball field. *Eliminate asphalt parking lot on west side;replace with landscaping (sod, trees and shrubs). *Two sets of bleachers for soccer fields. *Field ID signs. *Concrete apron under fencing. *Drinking fountain. *Concrete pads under bleachers for softball and baseball fields. *Small shelter building/picnic shelter with restrooms. *Parking lot lighting. *Concrete traffic control islands. Heights - $25,000 -Overlay pathway. -Remove/relocate hard surface court. -Backstop. -Replace park lighting poles. -Drinking fountain. -Replace two panels on playground equipment. -Repair/replace walking bridge. *Park ID sign. Highlands - $85,000 -Playground equipment. -Rebuild tennis courts. -Repair fencing on tennis courts. -Concrete pad under bleachers and player benches. -Concrete apron under fencing. -Player benches. -Safety fencing in front of dugouts. -Stripe parking lot. -Ball field ID sign. *Irrigate soccer field. *Asphalt path around perimeter of park. Kojetin - $9,000 -Concrete apron under backstop. *Pathway from street side to playground equipment. Lake Cornelia - $340,000 -Playground equipment. -Overlay pathway. -Backstop fencing. -Concrete pad under bleachers -Concrete apron under fencing. -Upgrade volleyball courts. -Resurface tennis courts. and player benches. *Restroom facilities near picnic shelter. *Irrigation for softball field. *Parking lot and pathway lighting. *Fishing dock (joint DNR project). *Parking lot curbing. -4 - Lake Edina - $40,000 *Playground equipment/pathways. Lewis - $158,000 *Shelter building/picnic shelter with restrooms on west end. *Rebuild existing shelter building to make restrooms accessible from exterior. *Drinking fountains. McGuire - $15,000 -Remove asphalt ring from old play equipment. -Drinking fountain. *Park ID sign. *Permanent picnic table. *Asphalt pad around playground equipment. *Asphalt path access from street (curb cut) to playground area. Normandale - $85,000 -Rebuild hard surface court. -Replace basketball standards. -Concrete apron around shelter *Small picnic shelter. *Cooking grills. *Asphalt pathway from parking building. lot to park amenities. Pamela - $195,000 -Drinking fountain (replace and add two). -Regrade two ball fields. -Concrete pad under bleachers and player benches. -Concrete apron under fencing. *Small picnic shelter. *Asphalt pathways around perimeter of park. *Irrigation for three ball fields. *Concrete tennis bangboard and asphalt surface. St. Johns - $2,000 -Backstop fencing. Sherwood - $8,000 -Concrete pads under park benches. -Replace aluminum park benches with redwood benches. -Concrete apron under backstop. *Park ID sign. *Asphalt path from parking lot to small picnic shelter. *Cooking grill. *Drinking fountain on side of pump house building. Strachauer - $110,000 -Rebuild hard surface court. -Replace basketball standards. -Playground equipment. -Repair brick facing on shelter *Pathway from street (curb cut) *Hockey boards. *Irrigate soccer field. Tingdale - $45,000 -Relocate backstop to NW corner. -Playground equipment. -Regrade ball field. -Drinking fountain. *Park ID sign. building. to park amenities. *Asphalt path from street to playground equipment. -5 - Todd - $277,000 -Playground equipment. -Remove house. -Resurface tennis courts. -Safety fencing in front of player benches. -Concrete apron under backstop fencing. -Concrete pad under bleachers. -Replace bleachers. -Replace player benches. *Irrigation for softball field. *Parking lot. *Picnic shelter. *Cooking grills. TUPA - $10,000 *Irrigation. Utley - $2,000 -Drinking fountain. -Overlay pathway. -Cooking grills. -Repair fire ring and benches. Van Valkenburg - $15,000 *Safety netting. *Picnic shelter. *Batting cages. Walnut Ridge - $212,000 -Playground equipment. -Overlay pathway. -Replace backstop fencing fabric. -Concrete apron under backstop fencing. *Relocate hockey rink. *Asphalt pathway to tennis courts. *Shelter building/picnic shelter with restrooms. *Park ID sign. Weber - $379,000 -Rebuild hockey rink. -Playground equipment. -Remove and rebuild hard surface court. -Replace basketball standards. -Remove and rebuild shelter building. -Concrete apron under backstop fencing (softball & baseball fields) . -Re-pave parking lot. *Asphalt pathway to park amenities. *Irrigation for 2 ball fields. Wooddale - $45,000 -Replace bleachers. -Concrete under bleachers. -Drinking fountain. -Overlay pathway. -Concrete apron under fencing. -Protective stain for gazebo. -Safety fencing in front of player benches. *Park ID sign. *Lighting for flag pole. *Irrigation for ball field. *Install gate on west end of ball field fence. *Shelter building with restrooms and storage. York - $4,000 -Backstop fencing fabric. -Drinking fountain. *Asphalt path from street to playground equipment. Yorktown - $50,000 -Overlay pathway. *Irrigation for ball field. *Volleyball courts. The following is a breakdown of the major development needs of the enterprise facilities: AQUATIC CENTER - $1,164,000 Rebuild filter room $230,000 Bath house upgrade to meet health & ADA codes 700,000 Expand zero depth entry pool 100,000 Perimeter fencing 70,000 Concession stand equipment 15,000 Concession stand awning 15,000 Lounge chairs 6,000 Paint pool 18,000 Pool vacuum 10,000 ART CENTER - $75,000 Roof repair, sculpture stands, patio on east side of main gallery, sculpture court, welding stations added in pottery/sculpture area, student locker, tea room, fax machine, carpet, display case, VCR and camera equipment, remodel jewelry room, printing rack for gift shop, new stools, energy efficient windows, banners for acoustic control, air conditioning for Nichols studio, computer, exterior irrigation, replaster walls, extruder for pottery department, pottery wheel, electric kiln, replace wooden ware carts, auto -firing kiln controllers, hand rail for back door steps, motion sensors for gallery lighting, widen stairs to lower level, accessible doors. BRAEMAR ARENA - $763,000 New garage for resurfacer machine Locker room expansion (West Arena New ice resurfacer machines Glass door emergency exits Parking lot Fire protection sprinkler system Lower level matting Event marquee Exterior irrigation (West Arena) $30,000 60,000 130,000 45,000 400,000 (West Arena) 50,000 20,000 8,000 20,000 GUN RANGE - $134,000 Ventilation system for indoor range, relocate trap thrower, sound proof indoor range, natural gas supply, heating/air-conditioning system, regrading, landscaping, asphalt driveway, curbing, hook up city water and sewer, gutter system, indoor walls and ceilings, security fencing, archery range. 1996 PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ASPHALT OUTDOOR HOCKEY RINKS Lewis Park Normandale Park BALL FIELD LIGHTING Courtney Ballfields COOKING GRILLS Braemar Park Lake Cornelia Park Utley Park HARD SURFACE COURTS AND BASKETBALL STANDARDS Alden Park Chowen Park Heights Park (neighborhood meeting first) Normandale Park Strachauer Park Weber Park HOCKEY RINK BOARDS AND FENCING Cornelia School Park (plus new lighting) Weber Park (boards only) PATHWAY REPAIR Alden Park Arden Park Braemar Park (complete the south side of Braemar Golf Course) Bredesen Park Cornelia School Park Heights Park Lake Cornelia Park Yorktown Park (Southdale gateway) PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Lake Cornelia Park Lake Edina Park? (neighborhood meeting) Weber Park REGRADE BALLFIELD AND DEVELOP TURF Braemar soccer/football field. Countryside Park Little League baseball field (east field). Countryside Park Continental league baseball field (west field). Garden Park baseball field (new fencing also). Garden Park softball field SAFETY FENCING ( for ballf ields ) Cornelia School Park Garden Park (for baseball field and softball field) Highlands Park (softball field) Todd Park Wooddale Park -a - TENNIS COURT REPAIR/RESURFACE Cornelia School Park Countryside Park Highlands Park Lake Cornelia Park Todd Park BUILDING ROOF REPAIR Creek Valley Park Art Center WARMING HOUSE/SHELTER BUILDING FURNACE REPLACEMENT Arden Park Countryside Park Creek Valley Park Highlands Park Normandale Park Pamela Park Tupa Park (Grange building) WARMING HOUSE/SHELTER BUILDING REPLACEMENT -begin design process Cornelia School Park Todd Park Walnut Ridge Park Weber Park MISCELLANEOUS Bredesen -Wood preservative (sand and stain building and kiosk). *Cedar wood benches across brick stands. Chowen -Playground equipment border. *Boulevard tree. Heights -Replace two panels on playground equipment. -Repair/replace walking bridge. Highlands -Repair fencing on tennis courts. Lake Cornelia *Restroom facilities near picnic shelter. Todd Park -Hold neighborhood input meetings Utley -Repair fire ring and benches. Van Valkenbura *Safety netting. Wooddale -Protective stain for gazebo. -3 - ENTERPRISE FACILITIES AQUATIC CENTER Replace filtration system Remove and replace bath house Expand zero depth entry pool Perimeter fencing Concession stand equipment Concession stand awning Lounge chairs Paint pool Pool vacuum ART CENTER Sculpture stands Patio on east side of main gallery Sculpture court Welding stations for pottery/sculpture area Student locker Carpet Display case Remodel jewelry room Printing rack for gift shop New stools Energy efficient windows Banners for acoustic control Air conditioning for Nichols studio Computer Exterior irrigation Replaster walls and ceiling in kitchen Extruder for pottery department Pottery wheel Electric kiln Replace wooden ware carts Auto -firing kiln controllers Hand rail for back door steps Motion sensors for gallery lighting BRAEMAR ARENA New garage for resurfacer machine (West Arena) Locker room expansion (West Arena) New ice resurfacer machines Glass door emergency exits Parking lot Fire protection sprinkler system (West Arena) Lower level matting Event marquee Exterior irrigation 1997 PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE BASEBALL FIELD DUGOUTS Countryside Park CONCRETE APRONS UNDER FENCING AND BACKSTOPS Courtney Ballfields Chowen Park Cornelia School Park Countryside Park Garden Park Heights Park Highlands Park Kojetin Park Lake Cornelia Park Pamela Park Sherwood Park St. John's Park Tingdale Park Todd Park Walnut Ridge Park Weber Park Wooddale Park York Park FENCING REPAIR (BALLFIELD FENCING BACKSTOPS, ETC.) Alden Park Birchcrest Park Courtney Ballfields (all fields and batting cage) Chowen Park (parking lot and backstop) Cornelia School Park Countryside Park (also reverse fencing fabric on existing) Garden Park (backstop fencing on baseball field; also reverse fencing fabric on existing) Heights Park (backstop) Highlands Park Lake Cornelia Park (backstop) St. John's Park Tingdale Park Todd Park Walnut Ridge Park Weber Park Wooddale Park York Park Yorktown Park HOCKEY RINK BOARDS AND FENCING Walnut Ridge Park (relocate) IRRIGATION Courtney fields (4 baseball fields) Braemar (one soccer/football field) Pamela Park (one soccer/football field) Wooddale Park (one softball/baseball field) PARK LIGHTING Heights Park -2 - PLAYER BENCHES Cornelia School Park Garden Park (softball field and baseball field) Highlands Park (softball field) PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Alden Park; Replace double slide on playground equipment, replace bubble panel on playground equipment. Arden Park Birchcrest Park Braemar Park Countryside Park Garden Park Highlands Park Strachauer Park Tingdale Park Todd Park Walnut Ridge Park REGRADE BALLFIELD AND DEVELOP TURF Pamela Park soccer/football field (widen field to the east). Pamela Park softball fields (re -orient all 3 fields). Courtney Baseball Field Complex (4 fields). Tingdale Park WARMING HOUSE/SHELTER BUILDING BRICK WORK/WALL REPAIR Arden Park Strachauer Park WARMING HOUSE/SHELTER BUILDING REPLACEMENT Cornelia School Park Todd Park Walnut Ridge Park Weber Park NEW ADDITIONAL PARK AMENITIES ASPHALT OUTDOOR HOCKEY RINKS Walnut Ridge Park Weber Park ASPHALT PATHS AROUND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Birchcrest Park Braemar Park Countryside Park BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTING Chowen Park Countryside Park BATTING CAGES Van Valkenburg Park BLEACHERS Garden Park (two for each soccer field; 4 total) COMFORT STATION SHELTER BUILDINGS WITH PICNIC SHELTER OVERHANG Garden Park Lewis Park Wooddale Park (storage for athletic equipment) MV CURBING Chowen Park HOCKEY RINK BOARDS, FENCING AND LIGHTS Strachauer Park Todd Park IRRIGATION Arneson Acres Park (general grounds) Cornelia School Park (3 ballfields) Countryside Park (2 ballfields) Garden Park (softball field) Highlands Park (soccer field and softball field) Lake Cornelia Park (softball field and picnic area) Pamela Park (3 softball fields and one soccer field) Strachauer Park (one soccer field) Todd Park (one softball field) Tupa Park (general grounds) Weber Park (one baseball field and one softball field) Yorktown Park (one softball field) PARKING LOTS Arden Park Strachauer Park Todd Park PARK LIGHTING Braemar Arena (parking lot) Garden Park (parking lot) Lake Cornelia Park (pathway and parking lot) PATHWAYS Arneson Acres Park Birchcrest Park Braemar Park (to playground equipment & along Braemar Blvd.) Cornelia School Park Countryside Park Creek Valley (from shelter building to parking lot) Garden Park (connect park amenities) Highlands Park (around perimeter of park) Kojetin Park (from street to playground equipment) McGuire Park (from street to playground equipment) Normandale Park (from parking lot to park amenities) Pamela Park (from parking lots to all park amenities and around perimeter of park) Sherwood Park (from parking lot to small picnic shelter) Strachauer Park (from new parking lot to park amenities) Tingdale Park Todd Park Walnut Ridge Park (parking lot to tennis courts) Weber Park (parking lot to park amenities and along York Park (accessible path from street to playgroup PICNIC SHELTER BUILDINGS Braemar Park Pamela Park Sherwood Park • Van Valkenburg Park SECURITY SYSTEMS Keyless entry and new cores Grimes) d equipment) -4 - STRIPE PARKING LOT Chowen Park Highlands Park Garden Park TRASH RECEPTACLES Number and location to be determined. VOLLEYBALL COURTS Yorktown Park MISCELLANEOUS Alden -Remove concrete path between playground equipment sections. *Swinging park bench. Arneson Acres *Complete master plan of landscaping, entrance, formal gardens, fountain, artificial pond. *Sanitary sewer and water for Greenhouse ($10,000) *Polycarbonite cover for west greenhouse. ($4,500) Braemar Park Archery Range Countryside -Remove barrier fencing on tennis courts. Garden *Eliminate asphalt parking lot on west side; replace with landscaping (sod, trees and shrubs). Lake Cornelia -Upgrade volleyball courts. *Fishing dock (joint DNR project). Tingdale -Relocate backstop to NW corner. TUPA *Fire protection system (indoor sprinkler system). Walnut Ridge *Relocate hockey rink. Wooddale *Lighting for flag pole. *Install gate on west end of ball field fence. GUN RANGE Ventilation system for indoor range Sound proof indoor range Natural gas supply Heating/air-conditioning system Asphalt driveway Curbing Parking lot striping Hook up city water and sewer Indoor walls and ceilings Security fencing 1998 PARK IMPROVEMENT P -R -U REPAIR •. REPLACE BLEACHERS Cornelia School Park Garden Park (softball field and baseball field) Wooddale Park CURBING Pamela Park DRINKING FOUNTAINS Arden Park Birchcrest Park Chowen Park Countryside Park Heights Park McGuire Park Pamela Park Tingdale Park Utley Park Wooddale Park York Park Wooddale Park HARD SURFACE AREAS Countryside Park (resurface only) PATHWAYS Utley Park Walnut Ridge Park Wooddale Park TENNIS COURTS Creek Valley Park Normandale Park TRASH RECEPTACLES Number and location to be determined. NEW ADDITIONAL PARK AMENITIES ASPHALT OUTDOOR HOCKEY RINKS Cornelia School Park Countryside Park Highlands Park BALLFIELD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS Braemar Park (soccer field) Cornelia School Park Countryside Park Creek Valley Park Garden Park (one baseball and one softball field) Highlands Park (softball field) Lake Cornelia Park Lewis Park Normandale Park Pamela Park Strachauer Park Todd Park Weber Park Wooddale Park Yorktown Park -2 - CONCRETE OR ASPHALT SLABS UNDER EXISTING BLEACHERS, BENCHES, PICNIC TABLES AND TRASH RECEPTACLES Cornelia School Park Garden Park Highlands Park (bleachers and player benches) Lake Cornelia Park (bleachers, picnic tables and player benches) Pamela Park (bleachers and player benches) Sherwood Park (park benches) Todd Park (bleachers and player benches) Weber Park (bleachers and player benches) And more sites yet to be determined COOKING GRILLS Normandale Park Sherwood Park Todd Park DRINKING FOUNTAINS Alden Park Arneson Acres Park Garden Park (two) Lewis Park (two) Pamela Park (one) Sherwood Park (one) PARK LIGHTING Arneson Acres Park PARK BENCHES Number and locations to be determined PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGNS Arden Park Birchcrest Park Chowen Park Cornelia School Park Countryside Park Creek Valley Park Heights Park Highlands Park Lake Cornelia Park Lake Edina Park McGuire Park Normandale Park Pamela Park Sherwood Park Tingdale Park Tupa Park Utley Park Walnut Ridge Park Wooddale Park York Park Yorktown Park PARK SIGNS Regulation and directional signs (locations to be determined) PICNIC TABLES Number and locations to be determined -3 - STRIPE PARKING LOT Chowen Park Garden Park Highlands Park Weber Park TRASH RECEPTACLES Number and location to be determined. MISCELLANEOUS Countryside *Concrete apron around park shelter building. *Scoreboard for little league field. *Steps from upper level parking lot to tennis courts. Creek Valley *Concrete apron around shelter building. *Relocate path from shelter building to hockey rink. Lewis *Rebuild existing shelter building to make restrooms accessible from exterior. McGuire -Remove asphalt ring from old play equipment. *Asphalt pad around playground equipment. Normandale -Concrete apron around shelter building. Pamela *Concrete tennis bangboard and asphalt surface. Weber -Re-pave parking lot.