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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-10 Park Board Packet'0 O � '"con�owa�° City of Edina EDINA PARK BOARD Tuesday, December 10, 1996 7:30 p.m. Manager's Conference Room AGENDA * 1. Approval of November 12, 1996, Park Board meeting minutes. *2. Arneson Acres Park Water Gardens Plan. 3. Parks Referendum Projects Priority List. 4. Other. *5. 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) 9275461 Memo To: Edina Park Board. From:John Kepnos, Director Edina Park and Recreation Department Date: December 4, 1996 Re: STAFF REPORT. Enclosed you should find the following items: 1. December 10, 1996, Park Board Agenda. 2. November 12, 1996, Park Board Minutes. 3. Minutes from Arneson Acres Park neighborhood input meeting. 4. Letter from Arden Park Neighborhood Committee. 5. Park classification outline. 6. Park Referendum Projects Listed by Park. 7. Park Referendum Projects Listed by Project. 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. ARNESON ACRES PARK WATER GARDENS PLAN As you know, on October 16 a letter was mailed to 150 households of the Arneson Acres Park neighborhood area inviting them to attend a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, November 19, 7:00.m., to hear -2 - an explanation of the project and hear their views. A copy of that letter was enclosed in your November packet. Approximately 30 residents attended the input meeting, which lasted over three (3) hours. Park Board Chairman, Mr. Andrew Montgomery, was in attendance throughout the entire meeting. Minutes of the meeting are included in this mailing. In short, it is staff's opinion that the water gardens project does not have the necessary support at this time to overcome the overwhelming opposition of neighboring residents. As you will note in the recorded minutes of the meeting, there are many concerns of the neighboring residents. The health issues that are in question are very debatable issues. After consulting the Edina Health Department, the Minnesota Health Department and professionals at the University of Minnesota Extension Service, I am convinced that these babbling brooks are not the death traps and health hazards as claimed by some resident neighbors of Arneson Acres Park. It was my hope that once the residents clearly understood the nature of this beautiful addition to Arneson Acres Park, the plan would gain support. That unfortunately was not the case. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that this water amenity project be put on hold. This is not to say that the park should never have a water amenity. In the mean time, I would encourage neighboring residents to visit the beautiful babbling brook at Centennial Lakes Park putt -putt golf course and visit other formal gardens with artificial water amenities that exist throughout the United States and the world for that matter. In staff's opinion, addition of a water amenity to this formal garden park would greatly enhance the beauty and attraction to this jewel that was donated by the late Mr. Morton Arneson. There are many other park improvements that are strongly desired by the community throughout the park system that are not controversial. Therefore, staff recommends that we put this project -3 - on hold indefinitely. If there ever exists a strong desire by the community to add a water amenity to this park, staff plans to invite all immediate neighbors to volunteer to serve on a new design development task force committee. The results would be presented at a similar input meeting for all neighbors to attend. Staff recommends that this project be placed on hold indefinitely until such time that there is more resident community support and desire for this park improvement. Park Board action is requested on this matter. PARKS REFERENDUM PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST As anticipated, the parks referendum projects list has needed constant updating. Some projects have cost considerably more than expected while some have cost less. Another factor of influence in this process has been both the resident opposition for various park projects, as well as, resident requests for new additional park improvements that were not part of the original plan. As you will note in the letter from the Arden Park Neighborhood Committee, the consensus is that they do not want a parking lot, however, they want the money to do other park improvements that they deem more desirable. Staff suggests that it is important at this time in the process to revisit all the planned projects in their order of priority. Therefore, staff has enclosed a list of park improvements broken down by park. Another list shows the list broken down by project. It is staffs opinion that these projects should be prioritized by project and not by park. During the Park Referendum Campaign, residents were told that we may not be able to accomplish all of the proposed projects. The outcome would depend on the cost of the projects. Residents were also told, however, that the projects would be taken in the following priority: 1. Repair or replace the existing worn infrastructure. 2. Add four new park shelter buildings and four comfort stations. 3. Create maintenance friendly additions. 4. Provide other new park amenities if funds provide. -4 - Because we anticipate to earn more than $300,000 in interest on the bond principal, it is possible that we will be able to accomplish almost every park project that is currently planned. Even so, it is important to approach these projects in the proper priority. Some projects have been removed from the original list simply because staff has found alternate sources of funding. For example, drinking fountain replacements can now be funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program. Park Board involvement is critical on this matter. Staff asks that the Park Board review staffs priority list of park referendum projects and make any changes or additions necessary In other words, as you review the priority list, that last item to be funded would be "Park Identification Signs." There may be some projects that deserve higher priority. Staff asks that Park Board members bring their thoughts to the meeting for discussion. L� ARNESON ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ... NOVEMBER 19, 1996 EDINA COUNCIL CHAMBERS The meeting began at 7:03 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS John Keprios, Director Edina Park and Recreation Department, welcomed the residents and began the meeting with introductions of staff, Northern Water Gardens representatives and the Park Board Chairman. Mr. Keprios stated that the meeting was called to give the residents in the area of Arneson Park an opportunity to voice their opinion in regard to a water feature in the park. He apologized for not holding a meeting like this before the water feature was started. He stated that he felt he had received enough indication from the residents through the Arneson Acres Task Force to go ahead and put in a water feature. As a result, the implementation of the water feature is on hold. HISTORY Mr. Keprios stated that the park was acquired as a life estate from Morton Arneson. The Park Department worked with Mr. Arneson on the development of the land until his death in 1983. The Park Department tried to continue with what they believed to be Mr. Arneson's wishes. In 1985, a landscape architect was hired to draw a master plan which included, more plantings, fountain and a ponding area. In 1991, a second plan was developed which tried to honor Mr. Arneson's heritage and life. It was a plan that also included a expansion of formal garden, pond and fountain. As a result, when the current Arneson Task Force examined the options for development of the park, water was discussed. Although it was not a unanimous decision for water in the park, it was a majority decision. DISCUSSION Mr. Robert Kojetin, retired Edina Park & Recreation Director, stated that it was Mr. Arneson's plan to have water in the park. When Mr. Kojetin worked with Mr. Arneson, Mr. Arneson would point out where he would want a tree planted or a flower bed. Occasionally, he would point out where water or a sculpture should be placed. As a result, the west side of the park is part of Morton Arneson's vision. The garden clubs have continued that vision by funding the construction of the gazebo and are working on funding a fountain for the formal gardens. Mr. Ronald Rich, neighbor to the park on the north east side, stated that he had attended a meeting with Mr. Kojetin in 1991 and understood from the outcome of that meeting that water would not be part of the park and that he would be included in any future meetings regarding the development of the park. Mr. Kojetin stated that he did not recall that water in the park was a closed issue. He did recall that it was an issue, but that it was not closed. Mr. Keprios stated he did not intend to exclude Mr. Rich or his neighbors from the task force. The selection for the task force was random. Mr. Rich asked why the focus of water in the park. Mr. Keprios responded that he was trying to follow Morton Arneson's dream and that he, Mr. Keprios, did not have any hidden agenda to have water put in the park. Mr. Keprios stated that the process at this point, will be to discuss the neighbors concerns and create a plan, even if it is do nothing. From this meeting the information will be passed on to the Edina Park Board, Tuesday, December 10, 7:30 p.m., Edina City Hall Council Chambers. The Park Board may pass their decision on to the City Council. If it goes to Council it will be discussed at the Tuesday, January 21, 1997, 7:00 p.m., meeting held in the Edina City Hall Council Chambers. Mr. Michelle Ravez from Northern Water Gardens presented the plans for the water feature. The plan includes a flowing stream with short waterfalls, bog area, plants and woodchip trails from the Gazebo to the pond and the house. A bridge is also included in the plan. They were aware of the concern for children safety and have made the water graduate to a maximum depth of two feet in the pond and a few inches in the stream. Also, a concern for the noise the water might create was expressed. Mr. Ravez stated that the noise should not be of significance. A resident inquired if the parking lot would be expanded. Mr. Keprios replied that the parking would not be expanded, but the entrance to the park and the parking lot would be improved. No additional stalls will be added. A resident inquired what the drop in elevation is from the highest point of the pond to the lowest point in the water area. The reply was approximately 7 1/2'. Another resident inquired what it would be like in the winter, would sledding be affected. Mr. IS Ravez stated he was aware of the children's desire to sled there and the pond would be in the bottom two feet of the run, so it should not affect the sledding. The residents expressed further concern that the pond would affect sledding and that the children would then be ending in the pond and on the rocks. A resident inquired about lifetime maintenance of the pond, planned and budgeted. Ms. Helen Yarmoska, President of the Edina Garden Council and resident, inquired about the materials used in the construction of the water amenity. Mr. Ravez stated that the water has a rubber or special fabric base covered by concrete. The concrete is hand painted to give it a more natural look. Mr. Keprios stated that future maintenance of the park is expected as for the budget allocation that is up to the City Council. It would be staffs recommendation to keep the area in premier condition. Mr. Jeff Ravez stated the life expectancy is 30 years and is designed to be low maintenance. A question in regard to vandalism in the park and if this would increase the occurrence of it. Mr. Keprios stated that vandalism does occur. It has already occurred to the new gazebo, it occurs in the other parks in Edina. The City does have insurance. As a result, vandalism is not a reason to not develop a park. A resident inquired who do you want in the park. Mr. Keprios stated that the development is meant for all the residents of Edina. The park is a passive park for the residents to enjoy. It is not a designated sliding hill. Mr. Ronald Rich, a resident of Edina, stated that there are several issues that needed addressing. First how the Task Force was selected, how the neighbors are involved in the process. What is the purpose of the park. Design concerns and cost additions. Mr. Rich noted that there were no residents from the north side of the park represented on the committee. He had stated he would be interested in being on a committee but was not contacted when the committee was formed and was not aware of any development plans until the stakes were in the park. He stated the location of the pond would make sledding unsafe since the children would crash into the rocks. Also, that the neighbors had already stated that they did not want any open water in the park and that was why Morton Arneson had not kept or made a pond. Mr. Rich stated that there is a difference between an arboretum vs. horticultural park. A horticultural park is not natural and an arboretum is one with trees usually native to the area. The neighbors prefer natural, this plan is artificial. The space should be left open for the children. Schools use the park and this plan puts the pond right at the bottom of the sledding hill. Mr. Rich inquired what is the master plan for the park and why put in water. Ecologically, there will be geese, ducks, and insects attracted to the water. These are undesirable. A pond would create a safety hazard 24 hours a day all year long. Children riding bikes into pond, walking on the slippery ice in the winter and the stones around the pond are always present. In addition the budget for this project takes half of the entire Capital Budget for the park and even at that it will not be enough. There have been trees removed and the view will be shot as the open space is reduced. Vandalism will occur as teenagers pour detergent or food dyes in the fountain. Or they drive in the park. To control that will the city be installing fences or lights. Neither are wanted. Traffic congestion on 70th Street and parking problems will develop from the added feature. Other concerns Mr. Rich expressed included property value decreasing, people wandering through private property to get to the park, natural fences (trees, shrubs) not wanted it would reduce the view, noise or odor from the water attraction, and future additions. Concerned about incremental degradation. He would like a plan, follow it and finish it. Mr. Rich expressed concern in regard to the design and engineering aspect. The pump is a simple control. The way the water runs will have a high evaporation rate and with the city's hard water there will be a salt build up. This can cause an inhalation problem in some people. In addition the precipitate will coat the flagstone and create a discoloration. There are no control measures to reduce the salts. The plants may die from the salts creating a plant build up in the pond causing decomposition, algae fouling and odors. Or the pond will be high maintenance. In addition, the waterfall spray from the hard water can present a health concern. The small particles from the salts can be inhaled and create a lung problem for elderly or children. The closer to the water the more concentrated are the salts. Chlorine will be needed to keep bacterial count down, but that will evaporate so a biocide will be needed and that can kill the plants. Or allergic reactions could occur from algae, or Legionella (often associated with algae), Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Fungi, Amoebae, and many others. All through inhalation as the primary transmission. A design concern for winterizing the water in that there is no drain, so everything would have to be pumped out and water would be left behind. This would cause the concrete to crack and repairs needed. Vandalism will occur with detergents or dyes in the water. Then a sanitary pump would have to come and pump out the water. The detergent would kill plants and the clean up is expensive. The bog feature will flood from anticipated drainage area or need irrigation when draught occurs. According to Mr. Rich, the costs to add the water quality controls would be an additional $30,000 to $50,000. A resident inquired how other Edinians will know to come to the park? Mr. Keprios stated through word of mouth mostly. The park is a special purpose park and serves a wide area. Mr. Kojetin stated that the Edina Historical Society is housed at the park and the Edina Garden Clubs meet there frequently. Also, the Edina Art Center uses the lower room. Mr. Kent Holthaus, a resident near the SE end of the park, inquired if anybody remembers Mr. Arneson's wishes. He remembers that Mr. Arneson did not want fencesand swings but a rose garden. Mr. Holthaus stated why change a good thing. A resident stated that although the park is not designated as a sledding area, the children enjoy it and Mr. Arneson had a light installed for the children. Another resident stated that even though it is not a designated sliding hill the children will slide where they want. A resident stated that her child's school uses the park for sledding. A park without playground equipment can hold a child's interest longer than a park with equipment. Mr. Jim Meld, member of the Arneson Task Force, commented that the meeting of the Task Force had reasonable discussion and even at that a unanimous decision was not made. The water is an enhancement to the unique park. The park has beautiful flowers and plantings. People like water, moving water would be an enhancement. The committee did discuss that the enhancement to the park was not intended to bring bus loads of people. The cost of on going maintenance was discussed. As far as safety issues, there are other areas that children can be near water and in those instances the supervision is the responsibility of the parent. Also, Mr. Meld inquired when should the Park Department have neighborhood involvement in the decisions of park land. Should a resident be notified before each tree planted or removed. A resident stated that they purchased the property they own because it was not near water. They do not want to worry about ducks or property protection. Mr Keprios stated that a neighborhood meeting is a judgement call and apologized for not involving the residents sooner. A meeting is generally held when a significant change to the park is involved. With the bond referendum, the parks are being upgraded and replenished. Recently, in another neighborhood a neighborhood meeting was held to seek approval for installing a basketball court. The neighbors response was negative for that. Mr. Keprios stated that finding a middle ground is something that tries to get accomplished. He felt that based on input from the neighborhood committee, staff and Park Board, he had a handle on this issue and that it would be a beautiful attraction welcomed by all residnets. Mr. Meld stated that he viewed the feature as an enhancement to the park and not an attraction. He felt it would take advantage of the 15 acres of parkland. He checked the maintenance aspect making sure to have a nice park. The plan was not for a big water park activity area, it is for a landscaped water feature. Ms. Helen Yarmoska, resident and President of the Edina Garden Council, stated she personally loves water and has a pond in her own back yard. However, what she is hearing is that the people neighboring the park view the water feature as changing "their" back yard. As a resident, she would enjoy the water and she currently does not walk in that part of the park where the dead grass is. Arneson is a passive park where people can come to enjoy the plants. A resident asked Ms. Yarmoska if any garden club members live near Arneson and how they felt about the pond. Ms. Yarmoska stated that there is a member that lives nearby but she could not speak for that person. She stated that she saw it as an improvement for the whole city. Including a garden and bog garden. Ms. Shirley Peterson, resident and Garden Club member, stated that the park was a gravel pit before Mr. Arneson purchased it. Mr. Rich stated that it was a flat area before it was excavated. Mr. Kojetin stated that Mr. Arneson wanted a formal garden and that includes water. Upon Morton's death, a committee developed a master plan. Mr. Kojetin stated that to complete the plan could take 50 years, working with the dollars they had. The Tree of Life started because of need for a better entrance plan. All previous master plans have included a water amenity. Mr. Kojetin still spends a lot of time in the park by volunteering and working with the Edina Historical Society. The community has asked for more lights near the building and in the parking lot. Mr. Kojetin stated that Mr. Arneson was a friend to the kids in the area. The kids honored him by giving him a trophy for permitting them to slide on the hill. So Mr. Arneson had the flood light installed to light the hill. After his death the neighbors requested that the light be turned off because it was shining to their yards. Mr. Rich inquired about the durability of the concrete base and if any there were any other ponds in the area to view. Jeff Ravez stated that St. Thomas has a pond that can show how well it holds up. Mr Ravez stated that the pond is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and look natural. Mr. Michelle Ravez stated that sledding is still possible, just the last two feet would have the pond; however, things can still be changed. Mr. Andy Montgomery, Park Board Chair, stated that the emotional issues are difficult to deal with, but the design concerns could be dealt with. Mr. Keprios stated that he had contacted the Health Department about the health concerns of the water feature. They do not believe the water feature to be a health hazard. Mr. Keprios stated that this issue can be along the lines of pesticide use. We each seem to have our experts to rebut the other. A resident stated that as a Microbiologist she is concerned about the health issues. Mr. Heild inquired what is the next step. What can the residents do in the mean time or at the next meeting. Mr. Keprios stated that the information will be passed on to the Park Board, December 10th meeting. Ms. Margorie Ruedy, resident and Garden Council member, stated that the neighbors have indicated that the park is also theirs. As a Garden Club member she works in the park and constantly reminds herself that the park is not the Garden Club but is a city park and for all residents of Edina. She also expressed concern to the residents reaction to the Garden Club installing a water fountain in the formal garden area. The residents did not object. Ms. Kristi Mensch, neighbor and Task Force member, inquired if the water was the issue or the location of the water was and issue. The response was mixed. A resident stated that the park is being developed in pieces and the multi use of the park is being reduce to adult use. Mr. Keprios stated there is not a third development plan. There are no other long range plans or any grandiose plans for the park. The development is currently following more of the Jim Robinson's plan, the first one, then any other plan. He stated this park is going to evolve, the purpose remains the same. The group may have to agree to disagree. Mr. Rich inquired about paths through the park. Mr. Keprios stated that a path to draw people to the water from the formal garden is all that was intended. There will be irrigation put in throughout the park to reduce weed growth and reduce pesticide use. Mr. Rich inquired about trees in the park. Mr. Keprios stated that the trees could serve as a natural fence but residents are concerned about containing the park or view obstruction. Mr. Kojetin stated that Mr. Arneson had a nursery and had stopped maintaining it so that several trees had grown together. As result, the city is now thinning and removing trees that are thick in a location or dying. Mr. Zimmerman stated that the evergreens were moved back and reduced in the formal garden because their branches have spread and encroached on the flower beds. Also, the park is mostly gravel, so dirt has been brought in to improve the base. Mr. Keprios stated that he is hearing from this group that water is not a feature wanted on the east side of the park. But, it could be someplace else. A resident stated that the water is going into an area most used by neighbors, someplace else might be better. Mr. Keprios stated that this information will be going to the Edina Park Board. A resident stated that the Garden Council should consider the residents and look at other options for their water. Mr. Keprios clarified that this is NOT a Garden Council project. The Garden Council has served this community by putting thousand of volunteer hours into growing plants for the parks and other areas in the community. They are an exceptional group and have not directed this project. Ms. Ruth Johnson stated that the Garden Clubs have worked on the west side and work hard to beautify the city. Ms. Shirley Peterson stated that the Garden Clubs have worked in the formal gardens and the green house. They have not considered the east side of the park as their project. The resident stated she did not intend for her previous statement to be directed at the Garden Council. The Task Force should look at other options. A resident inquired if a letter should be directed to the Park Board. Mr. Keprios stated the notes from this meeting would be copied to the Park Board. The Park Board will look at what this park is designed for and how it best serves the whole community. The neighbors' concerns will strongly be considered. 4o Mr. Rich inquired if he should plan on his experts on the health issues to be present at Park Board. Mr. Keprios stated that the health concerns will be forwarded to the Health Department for their reply. The Health Department had prepared a report on Legionella for tonight. Mr. Keprios distributed copies. Mr. Rich asked if he should plan on having a countervence for the Park Board. Mr. Keprios stated that the Park Board will consider the information from this meeting. Meeting ended at 9:55 p.m. 0 • November 14, 1996 Mr. John Keprios Mr. Ed Macholda City of Edina Parks Dear John & Ed: Attached are the recommendations from the people in the Arden park Neighborhood to make the upgrades to Arden Park in the spring of 1997. We have spent many hours working in two committees — Landscaping & Playground. Per our conversations we would like to continue to play a part in the decisions and help prioritize the items with you once estimated costs have been determined. If possible, we would like to get the estimated costs by late December and -,group our committees in early January . However, we know that there is a bid process for the playground and feel that you can begin that with our recommendation in order that we can keep with your schedule to have the park redone in early spring 1997 and within or below our budget of $35.0. Several key items to point out: Landscaping committee: We understand that there is a Landscape Architect that you are using for other Edina parks. The majority of our recommendations would benefit from the use of this individual — our committee would be happy to meet with them to develop those plans and give our vision. `age 2 - Arden Park Playground Committee: We feel very strongly that our playground should meet the established specifications. We have attached information from a recent study that shows LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES is by far the superior choice because of safety, quality and is visually appealing. We want the opportunity once the bids are in to fund the difference, if the vendor of choice Landscape Structures is not the lowest bid. We hope that the City and the Park will allow us to do this so the Arden Park neighborhood will get the quality and the safety we want for our children. We think of our park as an extension of our own properties and would not use anything other than safe and quality products. Arden park neighborhood is an active neighborhood. Several times a year we gather in our park for special events — 4`h of July, Easter Egg hunts etc. We were the first neighborhood in Edina to participate in the recent 4th of July parade. WE ARE COMMITTED to our neighborhood park and think of it as an extension to -)ur own properties. We look forward to continuing to work with you on this process. Our goal is to have a wonderful new park ! ! ! ! Please feel free to get in touch with any of us — we thank you for your support to Arden Park ! ! ! 04) JC & Lori Anderson Arden Park Coordinators 922-5773 David Groth Landscape Committee 922-6414 Allison Aldrich Playground Committee 928-9791 Arden Park Playground Committee Report and Recommendation The Playground Committee is committed to providing a safe, and enjoyable play area for our children. While play value in the selection of equipment is important, our committee strongly objects to an RFP process focusing only on the lowest bidder. In our view, safety considerations are foremost, and the company selected must meet established specifications. Also, price, aesthetics, and ease of maintenance should be equally considered. Our specific recommendations are as follows: 1. Products must meet or exceed ASTM and ADA guidelines and standards for safety and accessibility; including: * 1/4" deck perforations to prevent injuries to fingers (some products, such as little tykes, use 1" diameter holes on decks) . hoods and handlebars on slides for use by 5-12 year olds to encourage proper seated position. • * separate play areas and equipment for young and older children: ages 2-5, and 5-12. 2. A good model for our park would be Lewis Park, but scaled down to fit into approximately the current size of Arden Park. We want to solicit advice from the selected company regarding the final size of the playground area; configuration of the play equipment; and a recommendation on the status of the swings (are they adequate; should they be replaced; should the metal chains be replaced with coated chains?) We want the colors of the equipment to be green and tan. Play equipment components should include: * horizontal ladders * track ride * chain ladder * talk tubes * tire swing and possibly a banana swing * "Slidewinder" (Landscape Structures Co.) slide; a child can see who's ahead of them, not possible in other spiral slides * seesaw • * tuffriders - for 2-5 age group November 11th, 1996 To: City of Edina Park and Recreation Department From: Arden Park Neighborhood Planning Committee Regarding: Arden Park Improvements The Arden Park neighborhood members have met on several occasions. Our overall goal is to retain the charming, natural"country-like"character it currently has. This is a place which people especially appreciate for its relaxing atmosphere with a background of forest along Minnehaha Creek. In keeping with this goal, we desire that changes are done which retain a very natural appearance. We propose the following improvements, not necessarily in order of preference: 1. An irrigation system for the North end of the park, between the playground area and the home at 5116 Arden Avenue. Also, either sod or seed this area which currently has a large area mainly of weeds, to create a pleasant grassy play area. [ This weeded area resulted after heavy city equipment was taken through this area to the creek a number of years ago, and the damaged area was never repaired. For this reason, we would expect costs for grading, and sod or seed, to be covered at city expense.] 2. Drain tile of appropriate area on the South end of the park by the skating rink, including leveling and grading. This is to be done at city expense per previous discussion. 3. Landscaping to include mainly trees and bushes around the perimeter of the park along Minnehaha Blvd. to prevent all unauthorized vehicles from driving on the park. We do not want curbing for this purpose. We realize that access for maintenance vehicles is necessary somewhere, but we want to be assured this access point will be appropriately closed off to all other vehicles at all times. 4. Create a picnic area to include 2 or 3 picnic tables with wooden tops for a natural book. We would like these tables to be chained, not cemented in place, for a natural appearance. This area would have a number of large shade trees planted to create natural shade. 5. Create an informal park entrance at the corner of 52nd St. and Minnehaha Blvd., to include a tasteful sign and flower gardens. Neighborhood people or Edina Garden Club members would plant and care for these gardens. 6. Bury power lines on the North end of the park, close to the playground area. 7. Change existing outdoor lights to ones with more quaint character. Incorporate one into the park entrance. Add 2 or 3 new ones, particularly close to the warming house and along the path going up the hill to Brookview, to deter problems at night in this rather secluded area. Many people are currently afraid to walk through this area at night because it is so dark. The existing lights could be used at another location in Edina. These lights were purchased with Arden Park neighborhood private funds, so if these are used by the city elsewhere, some type of discount on the cost allocated for the purchase of the new lights might be considered. 8. Minor upgrade of the baseball field, to include definition of all bases, and a low profile pitchers mound, but not to regulation specifications. Keep the infield with grass ---no gravel. Retain the current backstop. Place two small simple wooden[ not aluminum ] benches, one on each baseline. 9. We are not certain we want the hockey rink to be paved with asphalt. It will depend on how many other Edina parks do this. We would like to be informed prior to any final decision made regarding asphalt placement here. However, if the rink is paved with asphalt, we would like placement of a single basketball hoop, on one end of the rink only. We would not want two, since that may attract older players, and possibly create excessive noise and other problems. Our goal would be to provide basketball access for neighborhood children. 10. Place cedar siding on the outside of the warming house, and paint the doors and windows a subtle, blending color- something quite different then the current bright orange paint and unattractive brick structure. This would create a much more quaint structure which blends with the character of this park. 11. Place an additional garbage can near the warming house. 12. Leave the parking lot as it is. Specifically, do not place gravel or asphalt here. The only upgrade here would be appropriate drain tile placement to minimize standing water here. 13. A packed rock/cinder path to encircle the perimeter of the South side of the park, with bushes along it on the Minnehaha Blvd. Parkway side to camouflage it neighbors living along Minnehaha Parkway. We would like to work with the architect to define exactly where this would be placed. Our final request is to have ongoing communication with your staff as more specific plans are made over the next number of months. We will obviously need to prioritize our requests, depending on costs involved, after bids have been made on our proposals.Please contact either Dave Groth at 922-6414 or Lori Anderson at 922-5773. . Thank you very much for your consideration of our proposal. 0 EDINA PARK LAND ACREAGE AND CLASSIFICATION MINI -PARKS A mini -park is typically characterized by a size of approximately 2 acres or less and is designed to serve primarily the needs of pre-school age children, although it may provide facilities designed to serve the recreational needs of other age groups. Service area is 1/4 square mile. PARK SIZE (ACRES) Birchcrest 1.61 Browndale .82 Chowen .93 Kojetin 2.69 Heights 4.00 McGuire 2.00 Melody Lake 4.18 Sherwood 2.00 St. Johns .94 Tingdale .67 York 2.05 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Neighborhood parks are typically designed to serve primarily the needs of children six to fourteen years of age. They range in size from approximately two acres to twenty acres. Service area is 1 square mile. PARK SIZE (ACRES) Alden 5.12 Arden 17.75 Cornelia School 10.75 Countryside 9.01 Fox Meadow 3.84 Lake Edina 3.10 Normandale 10.06 Strachauer 4.50 Ultey 5.73 Weber 11.85 Wooddale 4.70 Yorktown 3.42 -2 - COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS Community playfields typically range in size from approximately 20 to 60 acres. Community playfields are designed to provide facilities for diverse recreational activities for young people and adults, although a section is also typically set aside for smaller neighborhood children. Service area is 9 to 16 square miles. PARK Creek Valley Garden Highlands Lewis Pamela Todd Van Valkenburg Walnut Ridge SIZE (ACRES) 10.00 18.74 44.05 21.04 62.00 33.97 41.76 44.24 COMMUNITY PARKS The community park is usually a large park of more than 100 acres, or a smaller park of unique scenic interest and/or containing special community facilities. PARK SIZE (ACRES) Braemar 500.00 Lake Cornelia 22.05 Centennial Lakes 25.00 Edinborough 2.00 SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKS AND FACILITIES Special purpose parks and facilities typically provide specific or unique forms of recreation. PARK Arneson Acres Bredesen Senior Citizen Center Southdale Gateway Tupa Williams SIZE 15.00 acres 206.00 acres 5,000 sq. ft. 9.97 acres 1.0 acre .34 acre EDINA PARK REFERENDUM PROJECTS LISTED BY PARK *=project completed Alden Park *Asphalt Path & Parking Lot 10,638 *Rebuild Basketball Court 12,000 Replace Backstop 1,500 TOTAL 24,138 24,138 Shelter building repair (exterior wall, soffit & facia) 8,000 Replace Playground Equipment 40,000 Picnic shelter 10,000 Park I.D. Sign 1,500 Irrigate grounds 2,000 Grade and drain tile low areas 3,500 TOTAL 65,000 65.000 ARNESON ACRES PARK *Greenhouse polycarbonite roof 7,500 Irrigation 40,000 Asphalt pathway 12,000 *Concrete sidewalk and concrete patio 9,726 Sewer hook-up for greenhouse 6,000 New island entrance to the park 8,000 TOTAL 83,226 83,226 BIRCHCREST PARK Replace playground equipment 30,000 Replace backstop 1,500 Asphalt path to & around playground equipment 1,000 2 park benches 500 Park identification sign 1,500 TOTAL 34,500 34,500 Replace playground equipment 40,000 Regrade Courtney Field ball fields. 150,000 Irrigate baseball fields 25,000 Ball field fencing 40,000 Page 1 Ball field lighting 75,000 Rebuild dugouts 32,000 *Irrigate soccer field 10,620 Regrade and widen soccer field 20,000 Chain link fence for batting cages 5,000 Picnic shelter 20,000 Asphalt path to picnic shelter and playground 6,000 New maintenance garage 18,000 New spiral sair for concessions building 5,000 TOTAL 446,620 446,620 BREDESEN PARK *Repair all pathways 50,650 TOTAL 50,650 50,650 CHOWEN PARK *Replace basketball court and standards 17,320 *Correct playground equipment border 3,000 Replace fencing and backstop 5,000 *Stipe and curb parking lot 600 Park identification sign 1,500 *3 park benches 750 TOTAL 28,170 28,170 CORNELIA SCHOOL Asphalt hockey rink 18,000 Pathway repair and addition 18,000 Hockey rinks boards and fencing 20,000 Hockey rink lights 18,000 Fencing 15,000 Concrete apron under fencing & bleachers 3,000 Bleachers 3,000 New park shelter building 220,000 Irrigation for 3 ball fields 18,000 Park identification sign 1,500 TOTAL 334,500 334,500 COUNTRYSIDE PARK Replace playground equipment 40,000 Rebuild dugouts 8,000 *Regrade and sod little league field 19,115 *Rebuild tennis courts 39,470 *Replace ball field fencing 8,000 Page 2 Park identification sign 1,500 Concrete apron around shelter building 3,000 *Irrigation for two baseball fields 9,800 TOTAL 128,885 128,885 CREEK VALLEY PARK Resurface tennis courts 4,000 Replace hockey rink boards & fencing 20,000 Repair roof 17,000 Concrete apron around shelter building 4,000 Park identification sign 1,500 Brick face wooden section of shelter building 3,000 Asphalt path from parking lot to shelter building 3,000 TOTAL 52,500 52,500 It : Regrade softball field and baseball field 20,000 Replace fencing on baseball field 35,000 Player benches for baseball and softball fields 2,000 Stripe parking lot 1,500 Replace playground equipment 40,000 *Irrigate softball field 6,111 *Regrade softball field (remove asphalt area) 15,000 Concrete apron under fencing 3,000 Comfort station 70,000 TOTAL 192,611 192,611 HEIGHTS PARK Repair pathway and complete pathway to bridge 6,000 Relocate basketball court 13,000 Replace backstop 1,400 Replace walking bridge 8,000 Park identification sign 1,500 TOTAL 29,900 29,900 HIGHLANDS PARK Replace playground equipment 40,000 Rebuild tennis courts 40,120 Concrete under bleachers, benches & fencing 4,500 Replace player benches 1,500 Safety fencing for softball field 1,500 Srtipe parking lot 500 Irrigate soccer and softball fields 12,000 Page 3 TOTAL 100,120 100,120 KOJETIN PARK Concrete apron under backstop 500 TOTAL 500 500 LAKE CORNELIA PARK 5,000 Playground equipment & comfort station 180,000 Comfort station 70,000 Repair pathway 20,000 Rebuild tennis courts 28,070 Cooking grills 7,500 Concrete under bleachers, fencing and bleachers 5,000 Upgrade/relocate sand volleyball courts 3,000 Irrigate softball field 5,000 Parking lot and curbing repair 45,000 TOTAL 363,570 363,570 LAKE EDINA PARK Playground equipment 35,000 Asphalt path from Kellogg to Parklawn 15,000 TOTAL 50,000 50,000 LEWIS PARK Comfort station 70,000 *Upgrade hockey rink boards and fencing 23,000 *Asphalt hockey rink 18,000 TOTAL 111,000 111,000 MCGUIRE PARK Replace asphalt ring around playground equipment 3,000 Park identification sign 1,500 Permanent picnic table 800 TOTAL 5,300 5,300 NORMANDALE PARK *Rebuild basketball court 14,000 *Improve parking lot 12,000 *Concrete apron around shelter building 5,000 *New hockey rink boards and fencing 20,000 *Asphalt hockey rink 18,000 *Asphalt path from parking lot to amenities 1,000 TOTAL 70,000 70,000 Page 4 PAMELA PARK Regrade three ball fields 80,000 Widen and regrade soccer field 20,000 Irrigate three softball fields and soccer field 20,000 Picnic shelter by playground equipment 20,000 Concrete under bleachers, benches and fencing 15,000 Two park identification signs 3,000 TOTAL 158,000 ST. JOHN'S PARK Replace backstop 1,500 TOTAL 1,500 SHERWOOD PARK Concrete under park benches and backstop 1,200 Park benches 750 Park identification sign 1,500 Permanent picnic table 800 TOTAL 4,250 STRACHAUER PARK *Rebuild basketball court 13,000 Replace playground equipment 40,000 *Pathway from street to park amenities 3,000 New hockey rink boards and fencing 20,000 *Concrete around park shelter building 5,000 Irrigate soccer field 5,000 *Replace furnace 1,500 *Add parking lot 24,820 TOTAL 112,320 TINGDALE PARK Replace backstop 1,500 Replace playground equipment 40,000 Park identification sign 1,500 TOTAL 43,000 TODD PARK Replace playground equipment 40,000 *Rebuild tennis courts 20,420 Safety fencing in front of player benches 1,500 New park shelter building 220,000 Page 5 158,000 1,500 4,250 112,320 43,000 Concrete under benches, bleacher and fencing 5,000 Replace bleacher 3,000 Irrigate softball field 4,000 Parking lot 20,000 Hockey rink and fencing 20,000 TOTAL 333,920 333,920 TUPA PARK Irrigate grounds 1,500 Building fire protection sprinkling system 16,000 TOTAL 17,500 17,500 UTLEY PARK Repair pathway 1,000 *Cooking grills 1,000 TOTAL 2,000 2,000 VAN VALKENBURG PARK Batting cages 10,000 TOTAL 10,000 10,000 WALNUT RIDGE PARK Replace playground equipment 40,000 Repair pathway 2,000 Replace foot bridge 8,000 Replace backstop fencing 1,500 New park shelter building 220,000 Park identification sign 1,500 TOTAL 273,000 273,000 1, W . . Mrl Rebuild hockey rink 20,000 Replace playground equipment 40,000 Rebuild basketball court 13,000 New park shelter building 220,000 Remove or repair existing shelter building 30,000 Replace ball field fencing 15,000 Irrigate three ball fields 16,000 Asphalt pathways to park amenities 6,000 New expanded parking lot 50,000 Asphalt hockey rink 18,000 TOTAL 428,000 428,000 Page 6 WOODDALE PARK Replace bleachers 3,000 Concrete under fencing, bleachers and benches 6,000 Ball field fencing 1,500 Park identification sign 1,500 Irrigate ball field 2,500 Comfort station 70,000 TOTAL 84,500 84,500 YORK PARK Park identification sign 1,500 Replace backstop fencing 1,500 TOTAL 3,000 3,000 YORKTOWN PARK Repair pathway Park identification sign TOTAL GRAND TOTAL PARKS BRAEMAR ARENA EDINA ART CENTER EDINA AQUATIC CENTER WIPPERMANN GUN RANGE GRAND TOTAL BOND ISSUE Page 7 3,000 1,500 4,500 4,500 3,646,680 763,000 763,000 75,000 75,000 1,164,000 1,164,000 50,000 50,000 5,698,680 EDINA PARKS REFERENDUM PROJECTS LISTED BY PROJECT IN PRIORITY *=project completed. 70,000 ENTERPRISE FACILITIES: 220,000 EDINA AQUATIC CENTER (P083) 1,164,000 EDINA ART CENTER (P084) 75,000 WIPPERMANN GUN RANGE (P085) 50,000 BRAEMAR ARENA (P086) 763,000 TOTAL 2,052,000 2,052,000 PARK SHELTER BUILDINGS: 70,000 Cornelia School Park 220,000 Todd Park 220,000 Walnut Ridge Park 220,000 Weber Park 220,000 19 TOTAL 880,000 880,000 COMFORT STATIONS: Garden Park 70,000 Lake Cornelia Park 70,000 Lewis Park 70,000 Wooddale Park 70,000 TOTAL 280,000 280,000 BASKETBALL COURTS *Alden Park 12,000 *Chowen Park 17,320 Heights Park 13,000 *Normandale Park 14,000 *Strachauer Park 13,000 Weber Park 13,000 TOTAL 82,320 82,320 Page 1 BALL FIELD LIGHTING: Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park) 75,000 TOTAL 75,000 75,000 ROOF REPAIR: Creek Valley Park 17,000 TOTAL 17,000 17,000 PATHWAY REPAIR/ADDITIONS: *Alden Park 10,638 Arneson Acres Park (asphalt pathway) 12,000 *Arneson Acres Park (concrete sidewalk & patio) 9,726 Birchcrest Park 1,000 Braemar Park 6,000 *Bredesen Park 50,650 *Chowen Park (around playground equipment) 3,000 Cornelia School Park 18,000 Creek Valley Park 3,000 Heights Park 6,000 Lake Cornelia Park 20,000 Lake Edina Park 15,000 McGuire Park (around playground equipment) 3,000 *Normandale Park (from parking lot to building) 1,000 *Strachauer Park 3,000 Utley Park 1,000 Walnut Ridge Park 2,000 Weber Park 6,000 Yorktown Park 3,000 TOTAL 174,014 174,014 REPLACE WALKING BRIDGE: Heights Park Walnut Ridge Park TOTAL Page 2 off 16,000 16,000 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Arden Park 40,000 Birchcrest Park 30,000 Braemar Park 40,000 Countryside Park 40,000 Garden Park 40,000 Highlands Park 40,000 Lake Cornelia Park 180,000 Lake Edina Park 35,000 Strachauer Park 40,000 Tingdale Park 40,000 Todd Park 40,000 Walnut Ridge Park 40,000 Weber Park 40,000 TOTAL 645,000 REPAIR/REPLACE FENCING: Alden Park 1,500 Birchcrest Park 1,500 Thowen Park 5,000 *Countryside Park 8,000 Garden Park 35,000 Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park) 40,000 Cornelia School Park 15,000 Heights Park 1,400 Highlands Park 1,500 St. John's Park 1,500 Tingdale Park 1,500 Todd Park 1,500 Walnut Ridge Park 1,500 Weber Park 15,000 Wooddale Park 1,500 York Park 1,500 TOTAL 132,900 Page 3 132,900 TENNIS COURTS *Countryside Park 39,470 Creek Valley Park 4,000 Highlands Park 40,120 `Lake Cornelia Park 28,070 *Todd Park 20,420 TOTAL 132,080 132,080 PARKING LOT REPAIR/ADDITION Lake Cornelia Park 45,000 *Normandale Park 12,000 *Strachauer Park 24,820 Todd Park 20,000 Weber Park 50,000 TOTAL 151,820 151,820 SPIRAL STAIRCASE: Courtney Ball Fields Concessions Building 5,000 TOTAL 5„000 5,000 HOCKEY RINK BOARDS & FENCING Cornelia School Park 20,000 Creek Valley Park 20,000 *Lewis Park 23,000 *Normandale Park 20,000 Strachauer Park 20,000 Todd Park 20,000 Weber Park 20,000 TOTAL 143,000 143,000 OUTDOOR HOCKEY RINK LIGHTS: Cornelia School Park TOTAL Page 4 mm 18,000 18,000 BALL FIELD & GROUNDS IRRIGATION: Arneson Acres Park 40,000 *Braemar Park Soccer Field 10,620 Cornelia School Park (3 fields) 18,000 *Countryside Park 9,800 Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park) 25,000 *Garden Park (softball field) 6.111 Highlands Park 12,000 Lake Cornelia Park (softball field) 5,000 Pamela Park 20,000 Wooddale Park 2,500 TOTAL 149,031 149,031 PARK SHELTER BLDG. REPAIR: Arden Park (brick wall; soffit & facia) 8,000 *Strachauer Park (furnace) 1,500 Weber Park (roof, soffits & facia) 30,000 4&TOTAL 39,500 39,500 REGRADE BASEBALL FIELD: *Countryside Park 19,115 Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park) 150,000 Garden Park 20,000 TOTAL 189,115 189,115 REGRADE SOFTBALL FIELD: *Garden Park (remove asphalt & add culdesac) 15,000 Pamela Park (3 fields) 80,000 TOTAL 95,000 95,000 REBUILD DUGOUTS: Countryside Park Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park) TOTAL Page 5 8,000 32,000 40,000 40,000 ?LAYER BENCHES: Garden Park softball and baseball fields 2,000 Highlands Park 1,500 TOTAL 3,500 WIDEN SOCCER FIELD: Braemar Park 20,000 Pamela Park 20,000 TOTAL 40,000 CONCRETE APRON AROUND PARK SHELTER BUILDING: Countryside Park 3,000 Creek Valley Park 4,000 *Normandale Park 5,000 *Strachauer Park 5,000 TOTAL 17,000 STRIPE PARKING LOT: *Chowen Park 600 Garden Park 1,500 Highlands Park 500 TOTAL 2,600 ROOF FOR GREENHOUSE: *Arneson Acres Park 7,500 TOTAL 7,500 SANITARY SEWER HOOK -UP - Arneson Acres Park TOTAL Page 6 6,000 6,000 3,500 17,000 2,600 7,500 . 111 PARK BENCHES: *Birchcrest Park (2) 500 *Chowen Park (3) 750 *Sherwood Park (3) 750 TOTAL 2,000 2,000 ASPHALT HOCKEY RINK Cornelia School Park 18,000 *Lewis Park 18,000 *Normandale Park 18,000 Weber Park 18,000 TOTAL 72,000 72,000 COOKING GRILLS: *Lake Cornelia Park 7,500 *Utley Park 1,000 4PTOTAL 8,500 8,500 SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT: Lake Cornelia Park 3„000 TOTAL 3,000 3,000 REPLACE BLEACHERS: Cornelia School Park 3,000 Todd Park 3,000 Wooddale Park 3,000 TOTAL 9.000 9,000 Page 7 BALL FIELD & GROUNDS IRRIGATION Arden Park Strachauer Park (soccer field) Todd Park Tupa Park Weber Park (3 softball fields) TOTAL 2,000 5,000 4,000 1,500 16,000 28,500 PARK SHELTER BLDG. IMPROVEMENT: Creek Valley Park (exterior wall) 3,000 TOTAL 3,000 3,000 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM: Tupa Park (Grange Hall and Cahill School) 16,000 TOTAL 16,000 16,000 BATTING CAGES: Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park) 5,000 Van Valkenburg Park 10,000 TOTAL 15,000 15,000 REPLACE MAINTENANCE GARAGE: Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park) 18,000 TOTAL 18,000 18,000 IMPROVED ENTRANCE TO PARK: Arneson Acres Park (new island entrance) 8,000 TOTAL 8,000 8,000 Page 8 PICNIC SHELTER/GAZEBO: Arden Park 10,000 Braemar Park 20,000 Pamela Park 20,000 TOTAL 50,000 50,000 PERMANENT PICNIC TABLE: McGuire Park 800 Sherwood Park 800 TOTAL 1,600 1,600 GRADING & DRAIN TILE: Arden Park 3,500 TOTAL 3,500 3,500 CONCRETE UNDER BLEACHERS, BENCHES, FENCING, ETC Cornelia School Park Garden Park Highlands Park Kojetin Park Lake Cornelia Park Pamela Park Sherwood Park Todd Park Wooddale Park TOTAL Page 9 3,000 3,000 4,500 500 5,000 15,000 1,200 5,000 6,000 43,200 43,200 PARK I.D. SIGN: Arden Park 1,500 Birchcrest Park 1,500 Chowen Park 1,500 Cornelia School Park 1,500 Countryside Park 1,500 Creek Valley Park 1,500 Heights Park 1,500 McGuire Park 1,500 Pamela Park (2 signs) 3,000 Sherwood Park 1,500 Tingdale Park 1,500 Walnut Ridge Park 17500 Wooddale Park 1,500 York Park 1,500 Yorktown Park 1,500 TOTAL 24,000 GRAND TOTAL Page 10 24,000 .•:.:1 n 0 0 Mil J J -2 u .0 iRl E • u MW W�g c• •� � • •� cz ;* = a� •~ 0 POO PLO �• �� 0 POO 4 h •CJ C PMN4 "Mo � V O PIM PENN PMO I�1 ° �0. h+� `� Com • i� • PO4 Piz Al m u 0 m u neo cz a O C a C M CCS CV O M 0 CN V V • C` • V1 n n •O •� � �• Irl 4 V � ~ C� d .POO aj PIZ CCS 4-0 A z� 0 0 0 W •, o � O C� O O ° V Z Z ,o 4.4 404PIZ c 0 a� o ,o • PEN V A z w O Z 404PIZ c a OPO4 C .° W A POO 4-5 V O •� U Q � � � ct cam. cu • PM4 rci 404 CD 03 m > ° w o w U z • • 3 M 0 0 0 A 0 V 0 0 • . • Cz 5f} {f} fd4 a� a� .PM4 E.., � O � aA 4 pt Op.4 w � �O .O po 'a� ptz RZ