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City of Edina
EDINA PARK BOARD
Tuesday, October 10, 1995
7.30 p.m.
Manager's Conference Room
A G E N D A
* 1. Approval of September 12, 1995, Park Board meeting minutes.
2. MRPA Award of Excellence - ARLE Leisure Discoveries Day.
* 3. Edina Aquatic Center Filter Room.
* 4. Playground Program Proposal.
* 5. 1995-96 Outdoor Skating Rinks Proposal.
6. Learn To Swim Program.
7. Park Improvement Plan Update.
8. Other.
* 9. 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
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 2, 1995
TO: All Park Board Members j.
FROM: John Keprios, Director
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SUBJECT: Staff report for upcoming Park Board meeting
Enclosed you should find the following items:
1. October 10, 1995, Park Board Agenda.
2. Minutes from September 12, 1995, Park Board meeting.
3. September 29, 1995, memo from Laura Lancrete.
4. 1994-95 outdoor ice skating rink attendance.
5. 1995 Playground Program statistics.
6. Current 1995 capital improvements list.
7. September 12, 1995, letter from Mary Beth Carpenter.
8. Tennis Industry Association Report.
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.
MRPA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - ARLE LEISURE DISCOVERIES DAY
The four -city cooperative, Adaptive Recreation/Learning Exchange
(ABLE) has been chosen by the Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association (MRPA) as a recipient of the MRPA Award Of Excellence
for ARLE's Leisure Discoveries Day.
Marcie Padgett, Recreation Supervisor, Inver Grove Heights Park
and Recreation Department, will be presenting Laura Lancrete,
Adaptive Recreation Supervisor, this Award Of Excellence at the
Edina Park Board meeting.
For background information on this award winning event, please
refer to the September 29, 1995, memo from Laura Lancrete that is
enclosed in this mailing.
EDINA AQUATIC CENTER FILTER ROOM
As mentioned at the September Park Board meeting, the Edina
Aquatic Center filter room is in need of major repair. Based on
input from professionals in the field of pool maintenance, it is
staff's recommendation that the filtration equipment, which
includes filters, chemical controls, piping, pumps, heaters and
valves be replaced prior to the opening of the 1996 swimming
season.
To help explain the current mechanical needs and potential
consequences (expectations) of existing mechanical facilities,
Tom Schaffer from USAquatics will present to give a brief
presentation.
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It is staff's recommendation that these needy repairs be paid
through the Developer's Fund. The Developer's Fund balance as of
October 3, 1995, is $266,965. It is anticipated that the repairs
will cost approximately $200,000.
Edina Park Board action is requested on this matter.
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM PROPOSAL
As shown on the enclosed Playground Program Proposal, staff is
recommending a reduction in the number of playground program
sites from 14 to 8 for the following reasons:
1) Lack of adequate numbers; cost effectiveness.
and/or
2) Lack of available restroom facilities at the sites.
Staff is recommending eliminating the following six playground
program sites:
1) Chowen Park
2) Concord Park
3) Heights Park
4) McGuire Park
5) Tingdale Park
6) Todd Park
In the case of Concord School, staff is suggesting that those
participants could be well served by Pamela Park.
we anticipate approximately 400 registrants in the 1996
playground program, which would be approximately 50 children per
site. It is staff's opinion that this number of children per
park greatly enhances the programming opportunities for the
participants.
Edina Park Board action is requested on this matter.
1995-96 OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS PROPOSAL
Based on previous community input from the Strachauer Park
neighborhood over the past two years, it is staff's
recommendation that we re -open and maintain a pleasure skating
rink at that park for the 1995-96 season.
In addition, it is staff's recommendation that for the 1995-96
season that we maintain the same outdoor skating rinks, hockey
rinks and bandy rink as were maintained during the 1994-95
season.
Edina Park Board action is requested on this matter.
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
As shown on the letter from Mary Beth Carpenter, the Edina
Community Services Youth Development staff intend to offer Red
Cross learn to swim lessons at their indoor pools during the
summer season.
Prior to the October Edina Park Board meeting, staff will meet
with Andy Herring (who serves on the Youth Development Committee)
and with Community Services staff to discuss the matter.
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At the time of this staff report, there is no specific
recommendation from staff. It is our hope that whatever best
serves the community is what our recommendation will be. We also
hope that the upcoming meeting with Mr. Herring and staff will
result in a well founded recommendation based on the facts.
Edina Park Board action may be requested on this matter pending
the outcome of further discussions.
PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE
On September 18, 1995, the Edina City Council discussed the Park
Improvement Plan, which includes two bond issues to be on a
special election ballot in the spring of 1996. No formal action
was taken on the Edina Park Board's recommendations, however, the
Edina City Council agreed by consensus that the Referendum Team
was a good idea and would be chaired by Mayor Fred Richards.
Mayor Richards will be presenting his recommendations to the City
Council regarding the specific names of Referendum Team
"Residents At Large" members on October 16, 1995.
City Council discussion suggested that the public meetings and
hearings on the bond issue matter should be used to gather input
from the community. The specific Park Improvement Plan will
continue to evolve as input is received.
There is no Edina Park Board action requested on this agenda
item.
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To: John Keprios;
From: Laura Lancrete,i�l�'U MEMORANDUM
Subject: October 10 Park Board; MRPA presentation of Award of
Excellence for Leisure Discoveries Day (ARLE).
Date: September 29, 1995
Marcie Padgett will be presenting the MRPA Award Of Excellence; Programming Facilities
Category, to ARLE for Leisure Discoveries Day on October 10, 1995 at the Park Board
Meeting as we discussed earlier.
Also as we discussed, she expects to present the award right away at 7:30 p.m. I am guessing
that she will present the award, I will accept and we will leave. Marcie's phone number is
450-2500 if you have any questions.
Background
Leisure Discoveries Day is a day hosted by ARLE, VECTOR (287 at Hennepin Technical
College) and the transition coordinators for the 4 city's high schools. It has run the past two
years in May at Eden Prairie Round Lake. It is for teens who are finishing high school and
entering into the work place or college. We have had up to 90 students in the past.
We invite other nearby leisure education and recreation agencies to offer an opportunity to
try an activity to see if it's something the teens would like to do in their leisure time. Examples
of the agencies include Wilderness Inquiry, MN Landscape Arboretum, Rollerblade, and the
DNR. ARLE also gives sample sessions of the programs they offer like basketball, cooking,
golfing, art, and water aerobics.
This event is typically from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The teens can choose from several different
programs per session, there are 4 sessions throughout the day, with a break for lunch. Last
year ARLE received donations for a recreation resource grab bag that all the students could
take home with them. We have received a lot of positive feedback from the teens and their
parents regarding this event.
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REVISED
1994 & 1995 Playground Program Registration Numbers
The following numbers were the registered participants at each park this year versus last:
Total 396 399
X indicates the parks to eliminate in '96
(Lewis Park would be added to the list for'96)
Recommendations for the summer of 1996
Monday/Wednesday Locations
Pamela Park
Lewis Park
Weber Park
Garden Park
Tuesday/Thursday Locations
Cornelia School Park
Normandale Park
Arden Park
Highlands Park
For 1996, staff would recommend streamlining the program and offer only 8 locations.... all parks that have
shelters with restrooms and phones, with the exception of Garden Park!! My suggestions would be: Highland,
Lewis, Normandale, Garden, Weber, Arden, Pamela, Cornelia School parks. This distribution would offer
approximately two parks in each quadrant of the city for the families to choose from.
Staff also recommends elimination the Puppeteers and the Puppet Wagon shows for the following reasons:
A. We would have less program sites to perform at in '96 thus the puppeteers would be spending
more time creating a show than actually performing.
B. The Puppet Wagon and the truck that pulls it are both in dire need of complete overhauls in order
to use them for next year.
C. Edindorough already has paid professional shows for that age group the entire summer.
D. Current supplies will be incorporated and used by the children to put on their own shows for the
parents and friends of their park.
® E. The sound system that the puppeteers used in the puppet wagon was stolen from Lewis park at
the end of the program last summer. That would be a replacement cost of a minimum of $500.00.
1994
1995
Arden Park
45
35
XChowen Park
16
6
XConcord Park
29
33
Cornelia School Park
39
56
XCountryside Park
29
20
Garden Park
31
27
XHeights Park
26
23
Highlands Park
21
28
XMcGuire Park
16
17
Normandale Park
55
44
Pamela Park
15
19
XTingdale Park
42
43
XTodd Park
13
18
Weber Park
20
27
Total 396 399
X indicates the parks to eliminate in '96
(Lewis Park would be added to the list for'96)
Recommendations for the summer of 1996
Monday/Wednesday Locations
Pamela Park
Lewis Park
Weber Park
Garden Park
Tuesday/Thursday Locations
Cornelia School Park
Normandale Park
Arden Park
Highlands Park
For 1996, staff would recommend streamlining the program and offer only 8 locations.... all parks that have
shelters with restrooms and phones, with the exception of Garden Park!! My suggestions would be: Highland,
Lewis, Normandale, Garden, Weber, Arden, Pamela, Cornelia School parks. This distribution would offer
approximately two parks in each quadrant of the city for the families to choose from.
Staff also recommends elimination the Puppeteers and the Puppet Wagon shows for the following reasons:
A. We would have less program sites to perform at in '96 thus the puppeteers would be spending
more time creating a show than actually performing.
B. The Puppet Wagon and the truck that pulls it are both in dire need of complete overhauls in order
to use them for next year.
C. Edindorough already has paid professional shows for that age group the entire summer.
D. Current supplies will be incorporated and used by the children to put on their own shows for the
parents and friends of their park.
® E. The sound system that the puppeteers used in the puppet wagon was stolen from Lewis park at
the end of the program last summer. That would be a replacement cost of a minimum of $500.00.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR 1995
Committed Funds
Art Center building renovation
(Year 5 of 5 year committed fund) 10,000
Braemar Arena building renovation
(Year 5 of 10 year committed fund) 10,000
TOTAL COMMITTED FUNDS 20,000 20,000
Tennis court repairs & equipment:
43,500
1) Highlands Park
3,100
2) Todd Park
2,750
3) Walnut Ridge Park
3,100
4) Utley Park
21,824
5) Weber Park
21,824
6) Pamela Park
21,824
30 tennis court regulation signs
925
4 tennis nets
511
TOTAL TENNIS COURT
75,858 -5,858
Pamela Park hockey rink:
New boards 4,739
Fencing 4,737
Asphalt surface 6,720
TOTAL PAMELA PARK 16,196 16,196
Repair warming house roofs:
Countryside Park 9,300
Strachauer Park 9,300
Architect/Engineering Fees 3,000
TOTAL ROOF REPAIRS 21,600 21,600
Removal of Braemar tennis courts and
site restoration 5,000 5,000
Normandale Park:
Ball field irrigation 6,480
Backstop 2,325
Player benches 1,047
TOTAL NORMANDALE PARK 9,852 9,852
Lewis Park:
Playground equipment
43,500
Safety resilent surface (playground)
3,360
Asphalt path
12,000
TOTAL LEWIS PARK
58,860
58,860
Cornelia School Park improvements:
New asphalt basketball court
6 basketball standards & backboards
Three aggregate trash receptacles
100 cubic yards wood chips
20 yards black dirt
Five 6' park benches
Hockey boards repaired & painted
50 lb. bag grass seed
TOTAL CORNELIA SCHOOL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
15,000
15,000
Miscellaneous:
Twelve 8' aluminum picnic tables
4,998
4,998
Administration computer replacement
2,127
2,127
Portable sound system
4,556
4,556
Goose management
4,830
4,830
9 Concrete/aggragate trash recepticles
4,622
4,622
GRAND TOTAL $243,499
CITY OF EDINA
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 10, 1995
TO: Edina Park Boar
FROM: John Keprio
SUBJECT: PARK IMPROVEME PLAN PRIORITIES
Some of the issues involved in prioritizing the Park Improvement
Plan projects are as follows:
1. Safety - Make all park equipment, grounds and paths safe for
park users. Examples of safety improvements include ballfield
safety fencing in front of player benches, curbing for parking
lots, safe surfaces on tennis courts and hard surface courts,
fire safety sprinkler system for West Arena, relocating the
ice resurfacer garage in West Arena and re -core key system.
2. Maintenance and environmentally friendly designs - Make
improvements to park infrastructure to allow for more
efficient and effective maintenance with minimal environmental
impact. Examples of maintenance/environment friendly designs
includes concrete aprons under fencing and benches, concrete
pads under bleachers, curbing around parking lots and
• irrigation.
3. Standardize park equipment - Make all park signs similar in
color and design, similar style and aesthetically pleasing
park benches and trash receptacles, etc.
4. Accessibility - All new improvements, by law, must meet ADA
requirements. In some cases, improvements are needed simply
for the sake of making Edina's parks more accessible.
If the $4,900,000 park improvement bond issue is approved by
Edina voters, it is staff's recommendation that park improvement
projects be given the following priority:
REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN INFRASTRUCTURE
-Tennis courts
-Hard surface courts (basketball, 4 -square etc.)
-Playground equipment
-Pathways
-Fencing (ball field fencing, security fencing, etc.)
-Ball field lighting
-Outdoor hockey rink lighting
-Park shelter building repairs (furnace, roof, flooring etc.)
-Parking lots
-Outdoor hockey rinks (boards and nets)
-Drinking fountains
-Park benches
-Player benches
-Bleachers
-Cooking grills
-Picnic tables
-Trash receptacles
-Park regulation signs
-Security system (re -core lock system)
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ENTERPRISE FACILITY CAPITAL NEEDS
Edina Aquatic Center
Redesign filter room
Bath house upgrade to meet health & ADA codes
Expand zero depth entry pool
Perimeter fencing
Concession stand equipment
Concession stand awning
Lounge chairs
Paint pool
Pool vacuum
Art Center
Roof repair
Energy efficient windows
Plaster wall repair
Hallway expansion
Miscellaneous Art Center operating equipment and supplies
Braemar Arena
Relocate garage for resurfacer machine in West Arena (safety)
Locker room expansion (West Arena)
New ice resurfacer machines
Glass door emergency exits
Parking lot renovation
Fire protection sprinkler system (West Arena)
Lower level matting
Event marquee
Exterior irrigation
Gun Range
Ventilation system for indoor range (safety)
Sound proof indoor range (safety)
Natural gas supply (energy savings)
Asphalt driveway and curbing
Hook up city water and sewer
Security fencing
MAINTENANCE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY NEEDS
-Irrigation
-Concrete under benches, bleachers and fencing
-Grading
-Landscaping (designs to reduce mowing and turf maintenance)
-Curbing
-Asphalt outdoor hockey rinks
-Parking lots
-Pathways
-Park pathway lighting
-Park benches
-Multi-purpose shelter buildings
-Picnic shelters
-Landscaping (trees, shrubs, flower gardens etc.)
-Park identification signs
-Volleyball courts
-Basketball court lighting
-Tennis bangboard
-Outdoor hockey rink
-Batting cages
-Drinking fountains
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
of the Edina Public Schools
Director Adult Enrichment Community Resource Pool Edina Famdv Center KIDS Club Business/Ed. Partnership
928-2612 928-2600 928-2621 928-26.12 928-2658 928-2615
Youth Development/Youth Service
Edina Community Education Services
5701 Normandale Rd
Edina, MN 55424
John Keprios
Director -Edina Parks and Recreation
4801 W. 50th St
Edina, MN 55424
September 12, 1995
Dear Mr. Keprios,
Youth Development/Youth Service has recently taken over the administration of
the aquatics program for Edina Community Education Services. Currently, we offer a
Saturday swim program for 3 sessions during the school year. Each session has an
average enrollment of 200 students.
Youth Development
928-2666
Our program is overseen by an Advisory Council made up of adults and youth
representing various community groups. They have discussed the aquatics program.
Their recommendation to us was to offer Red Cross Swim lessons in the summer. The
Advisory Council feels a swim program independent of weather, in an environment which
is temperature controlled, would be of great benefit to the citizens of Edina.
In response to the Advisory Councils' recommendation, in the summer of 1996,
we will offer the Red Cross Swim program to students age infant to adult.
Sincerely,
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Mary B h Carpenter
Youth Development Supervisor
5-701 Normandale Road ♦ Edina, (Minnesota ♦ 55424-1530 ♦ FAX 928-2601
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SA Q u AT *1C S
October 10, 1995
Ed MacHolda
City of Edina
4801. West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
lode.
BUDGET ESTIMATE
5800 BAKER ROAD, SUITE 230
MINNETONKA, MN 55345
PHONE: (612) 931-0342
FAX: (612) 931-0344
USAquatics, Inc. is pleased to present the following budget estimate to replace the filtration
system and upgrade the filter room at the Edina Aquatic Center. This estimate includes the labor
and equipment to include the following: Demolition, Disposal, Concrete Work, Valves, Pipe and
Fittings, Labor on Piping, Vacuum Sand Filter (parts and labor), Sand, Controls, Hook up
Equipment, Pump and Installed Motor, Hair and I..int Strainer, Start up, Waterproofing of Filter,
and Deck Hatch.
Total lump sum for above budget estimate: $207,000.00
Filtration system $ 95,000.00
Shallow water balance tank conversion with piping: $ 10,000.00
Associated electrical work: $ 15,000.00
New main pool heater: $ 17,000.00
Building retrofitting and detailing: S 20,000.00
New sanitation system (chlorine based`): $ 30,000.00
Caustic enclosure: $ 20,000.00
Total for all above: $207,000.00
* Add for ozone/bromine sanitation system in lieu of chlorine would be $24,000.00.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas R. Schaffer
President
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MERIT SHOP CONCERN
r RESULTS FROM THE
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM EVALUATION
1. WAS REGISTRATION A BREEZE OR A HASSLE?
A Breeze 15
62%
7
0
14
15%
6
0.7%
13
12%
5
0
12
6%
4
0.7%
11
1.4%
3
0
10
0
2
0
9
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A Hassle 1
0.7%
8
1.4%
2. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION?
A Breeze 15 49%
7
0
14 12%
6
1.4%
13 17%
5
0
12 8%
4
0.7%
11 3%
3
0
10 0.7%
2
0.7%
9 6%
Dissatisfied 1
0.7%
8 1.4%
3. DO YOU FEEL YOUR CHILD LEARNED SOMETHING?
Yes 98%
No 2%
4. THE PRICE OF THE CLASS WAS:
Too High 20%
Too Low 0
About Right 80%
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THE SIZE OF THE CLASS WAS:
Too Large
10%
Too Small
0
About Right
90%
THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS:
Too Warm
0
Too Cool
19%
About Right
81%
HOW WAS THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CLASSES?
Excellent
59%
Good
39%
Poor
2%
THE CLEANLINESS OF THE FACILITY WAS:
Excellent
42%
Good
54%
Poor
4%
THE FRIENDLINESS AND HELPFULNESS OF THE STAFF WAS:
Excellent
77%
Good
21%
Poor
2%
10. WHICH BEST DESCRIBES YOUR CHILD?
Hispanic/Latino
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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11. OVERALL, ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE TRAINING PROVIDED?
Very Satisfied 5 54%
4 37%
Neutral 3 5%
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September 19, 1995
Paul D. Erickson
Executive Director
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
1700 - 105th Avenue NE
Blaine, MN 55449-4500
SUBJECT: MASC/"Mighty Ducks" Ice Arena Grant Application
Dear Mr. Erickson:
Please accept this letter as application for the Minnesota
Amateur Sports Commission's (MASC), via the State Capital Bonding
Fund, 1996 ice arena grant for the purpose of assisting the City
of Edina in building an additional indoor ice arena in Braemar
Park in Edina, Minnesota.
GRANT AMOUNT AND PROJECT COMPLETION
The City of Edina is requesting this $250,000 matching fund grant
contingent upon the passage of a special election bond referendum
to be held in the spring of 1996. If Edina residents approve the
special referendum, construction would begin approximately
August, 1996, and be completed in March, 1997. There is no doubt
that a pre -approved grant from the State of Minnesota would
increase the likelihood of a successful referendum to approve
funding for a third rink.
On Monday, August 7, 1995, the Edina City Council voted to hold a
special election in the spring of 1996 (the exact dates yet to be
determined) for two park related general obligation bond issues;
$4,900,000 for general park improvements and $2,500,000 for the
addition of a third indoor ice rink.
The City of Edina's matching funds commitment is contingent upon the
voters' approval of the Braemar South Arena Referendum. If the
Braemar South Arena Referendum fails, the City of Edina will not
accept or be obligated to any matching fund grants for a third rink.
CONTENT
As requested in the Request For Proposal application instructions, the
following are items A through F:
A. Name of local governmental unit:
The City of Edina
B. Primary contact person:
John Keprios, Director
Edina Park and Recreation Department
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
(612) 927-8861 ext. 230
City Hall (612) 927-8861
FAX (0 12) 927-7635
801 NEST 50TH STREET TDD (612) 927-5.161
EDINA, MINNESOTA 5512.1-1 394
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C. Name of project:
Braemar South Arena
D. Project Documentation:
Enclosed are the following documents:
1. Edina City Council Resolution
2. Geographic Location Map
3. Site Plan and Checklist
4. Environmental Intrusions Statement
5. Plan for Operations and Maintenance
6. Letter of Concurrence from Hennepin County
7. Comprehensive Plan (social benefit)
8. Local Financial Commitment Statement
9. Economic Impact Analysis
10. Capital and Operating Budget
Please know that there are no joint powers agreements or other
such arrangements related to this project.
E. Federal employer identification number:
The City of Edina Federal employer identification number is
#41-6005118
F. Signature of authorized official:
Frederick Richards, Mayor DATE
City of Edina
RESOLUTION
CITY OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC), via the State Capital
Bonding Fund, provides for capital funds to assist political subdivisions of the state of Minnesota for
the development of sport facilities, and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina desires to construct and develop an indoor ice arena for the
sports of girls and boys ice hockey, figure skating, general public ice skating and in-line skating.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that:
1. Estimates that the total cost of developing said facility shall be $2,500,000 and the City of
Edina is requesting $250,000 from the Mighty Ducks Capital Bonding Fund and will assume
responsibility for a match requirement of $250,000, contingent upon Edina residents'
approval of a $2,500, 000 special election bond referendum in the spring of 1996.
2. The City of Edina agrees to own, assume 100 percent operation costs for said sport facility,
and will operate said facility for its intended purpose for the functional life of the facility which
is estimated to be fifty years.
3. The City of Edina agrees to enter into necessary and required agreements with the
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission for the specific purpose of constructing a sport
facility and long-term program direction.
4. That an application be made to the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission, to be included in the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission's (Governor's)
Capital Budget request for an amount presently estimated to be $250,000.
5. That John Keprios, Director of Edina Park and Recreation Department is authorized and
directed to execute said application and serve as the official liaison with the Minnesota
Amateur Sports Commission.
Passed and adopted this 18th day of September by the City Council of the City of Edina,
Minnesota.
Frederick S. Richards, Mayor
Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk
State of Minnesota )
County of Hennepin ) SS
City of Edina )
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted by
the Edina City Council at its regular meeting of September 18, 1995 and as recorded in the minutes
of said meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the City of Edina this day of 119
Debra A. Mangen City Clerk
HennepIn County
An Equal Opportunity Employer
September 25, 1995
Mr. John Keprios, Director
Edina Park & Recreation Department
City of Edina
4801 W. 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424-1394
927-7645
Dear Mr.Krepios:
This letter is in response to your request to have Hennepin County review your Mighty Ducks
project proposal and send a letter of support for funding through the State Capital Bonding
Fund as required by the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission. County staff have reviewed
and discussed this proposal with you, and find it to be consistent with the criteria established
by the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission.
In addition, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission requests that the County review the
project proposal and determine if it is in accordance with the goals of the County's outdoor
recreation plan. Your proposal is consistent with the Hennepin County Vision Statement
which states in part: "Members of the Hennepin County Board envision a community with a
clean and healthy environment ...a County that has ample open spaces, parks and recreational
areas available and high quality natural features." Hennepin County fully supports your
project and the recreational services it will provide, as it is consistent with the County Vision
Statement.
Please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information on this subject.
Thank you and good luck with your proposal
Sincerely,
James M. Boure
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County Administrator
Hennepin County Administration
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0233
(612) 348-7574 FAX (612) 348-822S
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
• As stated in the City of Edina's Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
Braemar Park is a 500 acre community park that was originally
designed to serve a number of specialized sports. The
Comprehensive Plan, which is somewhat out of date, states that
recreation programs include hockey, skating instruction, ice
arena skating, recreational skating and bandy, all of which can
take place on indoor ice.
The proposed third indoor ice rink, Braemar South Arena, is
consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan because it is
commensurate with the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives and
policies as shown below:
GOAL: It is the goal of the City of Edina to provide a
parklands and open space system that offers a multiplicity of
recreational opportunities for the diverse needs of the
population, preserves important land forms and natural
resources, and provides adequate recreational and open space
lands in close proximity to all residents of the City.
OBJECTIVE: Maintain the level of service and diversity of
recreational programs in Edina.
POLICIES: Continue to utilize private athletic associations
for the administration of major athletic programs. Provide
staff assistance to athletic associations for program
coordination, direction and management. Provide
comprehensive, year-round recreation programs for Edina
residents. All structured recreation programs should be
totally self-sustaining and supported by use fees.
Girls ice hockey and in-line skating could both be considered as
diverse needs of the population which need to be addressed. In
addition, each structured recreation program in Braemar South
Arena would be totally self-sustaining and supported by a user
fee, with the exception of paying for the capital outlay.
Braemar South Arena would be the third indoor skating rink at the
Braemar Arena complex. This third rink addition will help
significantly in meeting the ever increasing demand for indoor
ice time for girls, boys and adults. In spite of the fact that
neighboring communities are also intending to construct
additional indoor ice rinks, the following analysis clearly shows
the need for a third sheet of indoor ice at the Braemar Arena
complex:
1. THE EDINA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (EHA) ANTICIPATES A DRAMATIC
GROWTH OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS LARGELY DUE TO GIRLS/WOMENS
HOCKEY AND OVERALL DEMOGRAPHICS.
The EHA program has seen solid growth for the past three years
or more. In 1994, the number of participants grew by 80-6 to
714 registered players. EHA registered 47 teams, an increase
of 4 teams over the previous year.
What is more significant is that the EHA program size could
grow to over 775 skaters in 1995 and eventually reach 900
participants in 1997. One factor driving the estimate is the
population projections generated by the Edina Public Schools.
Additionally, Edina is experiencing the same explosive growth
in girls' and women's hockey that other communities in the
state are experiencing. We anticipate that 30% of the EHA
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program will eventually be devoted to womens/girls hockey. A
high school girls varsity is expected to generate new and
increased enthusiasm for this sport.
The following table shows past and anticipated numbers of
teams:
Year
Teams
1993
43
1994
47
1995
52
(estimated)
1996
57
(estimated)
1997
60
(estimated)
2. THE EDINA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION WOULD LIRE TO OFFER "ON ICE"
CLINICS FOR MITE AGE BOYS AND GIRLS.
If successful, these clinics will be offered throughout all
levels of play. Without the addition of a third rink, there
will not be sufficient ice time to implement this important
program.
3. THE EDINA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION CANNOT RELY ON OTHER COMMUNITIES
TO MEET EDINA'S INCREASED DEMAND FOR INDOOR ICE IN THE FUTURE -
In 1994, the collective program of Jefferson, Kennedy and BAA
in Bloomington served 758 hockey players (46 teams), whereas,
the Bloomington Ice Gardens has three sheets of indoor ice.
The Edina Hockey Association registered 714 players (47 teams
- one more than Bloomington) and Braemar has only two indoor
sheets of ice. For the past twenty years, the Edina Hockey
Association has purchased additional indoor ice time from
throughout the Twin Cities area to meet their program demands.
4. THE EDINA SCHOOL BOARD HAS RECENTLY APPROVED THE OFFERING OF A
GIRLS VARSITY HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR THE 1995-96 SEASON.
Practice hours will have to come from existing boys varsity
and Junior Varsity allotments, which will create a major
problem for their program. Their season runs from November 1
through March 1 (an 18 week season).
5. THE BRAEMAR CITY OF LAKES FIGURE SKATING CLUB CAN NOT EXPAND
THEIR PROGRAM WITHOUT THE ADDITION OF A THIRD INDOOR ICE RINK.
The Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club currently has
180 girls and boys registered in their program. Their program
runs from September - June (9 month season). This figure
skating club can not expand their program offering without the
addition of a third rink. In fact, the Braemar City of Lakes
Figure Skating Club currently turns away would be registrants
due to the fact of limited indoor ice time. This figure
skating club is already forced to use very undesirable hours,
such as 5:30 a.m. This organization is the majority user of
the ice arena complex from June - August.
6. ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING SUMMER ACTIVITIES OVER THE PAST
FIVE YEARS HAS BEEN IN-LINE SKATING.
In-line hockey is also becoming more and more popular, which
is why more communities (including Edina) are considering
asphalting outdoor hockey rinks to accommodate summer in-line
hockey programs. During the summer months, the third rink
(Braemar South Arena) could be rented to in-line skaters for a
fee of $50 per hour.
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Because the three major facility users (EHA, Figure Skating Club
and the Edina School District) all demand indoor ice from
November 1 to March 1, there is no doubt that a third indoor
sheet of ice would be filled during that period of time.
It is anticipated that the majority of the users of Braemar South
Arena will be local residents, however, very limited ice hours
may be sold to non-resident individuals and groups on weekends.
Since 1965, the Braemar Arena complex has been host to many
nationally recognized tournaments, both hockey and figure
skating. Braemar Arena annually attracts hockey teams from
throughout the United States and Canada to the Edina
International Hockey Tournament, which is run by the Edina Hockey
Association. Braemar has also hosted several nationally
recognized figure skating competitions, such as the McCandless
Figure Skating Competition. The additional third ice will
significantly enhance these types of tournaments and thus open
the door for more state, regional and national participants.
Within the City of Edina's 39 parks, there are a variety of
wonderful recreation facilities, which include:
-Braemar Arena Complex (East Arena and West Arena).
-Braemar and Normandale Golf Courses (45 holes of public golf).
-Braemar Golf Dome
-Brian Wippermann Gun Range (indoor and outdoor gun range).
-Edina Art Center.
-Edinborough Park (one acre indoor multi-purpose park).
-Edina Aquatic Center (outdoor aquatic facility).
And as shown on the Comprehensive Plan, there are many passive
and active recreational facilities throughout the Edina park
system to serve the diverse needs of its residents. The addition
of Braemar South Arena would be a complement and not a
duplication or burden to these fine facilities.
LOCAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT STATENIEW
On Monday, August 7, 1995, the Edina City Council voted to hold a
special election in the spring of 1996 (the exact dates yet to be
determined) for two park related general obligation bond issues:
1) $4,900,000 for general park improvements.
2) $2,500,000 for the addition of a third indoor ice rink.
At the August 7, 1995, Edina City Council meeting, City Council
members asked for the Edina Park Board to review the bond issues and
make further recommendations to the City Council. As it stands today,
the Edina City Council is considering a special election general
obligation bond referendum for Tuesday, May 7, 1996. The dollar
figure to be put before the voters in the spring of 1996 will be
$2,500,000.
Under the current plan, if the City of Edina is selected as a
recipient of a $250,000 grant, and the residents of Edina approve the
$2,500,000 bond issue, the City of Edina will construct an Olympic
size indoor ice rink. With the growing interest in girls hockey, this
additional facility will significantly help resolve the severe
shortage of indoor ice. There is no doubt that a pre -approved grant
from the State of Minnesota would increase the likelihood of a
successful referendum for a third rink.
The two previous indoor ice arenas were funded through revenue bonds
and were also supported by further commitments from the Edina School
District, Edina Hockey Association and the Braemar City of Lakes
Figure Skating Club. The Edina Hockey Association and Braemar City of
Lakes Figure Skating Club each committed $15 per participant per year
for the life of the revenue bonds to help finance the capital debt.
It is anticipated that a similar commitment will be made for the
funding of Braemar South Arena.
Please know that the City of Edina's matching funds commitment is
pursuant to and contingent upon the voters' approval of the Braemar
South Arena Referendum. If the Braemar South Arena Referendum fails,
the City of Edina will not accept or be obligated to any matching fund
grants for a third rink.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE STATEMENT
The maintenance and operations of this new facility will be the
responsibility of the City of Edina's full-time staff at the Braemar
Arena Complex. The funds available for the maintenance would come
from user fees generated by the facility. Eight months would be a
realistic length of a season. However, the City of Edina would
construct the facility to have year -around capability if the growth in
our programs expanded to twelve months, or have the flexibility to
operate when our existing facilities are shut down for annual
maintenance. The facility will be operated for the enhancement of
youth and adult skating programs.
Being that the City of Edina already owns and operates two adjoining
indoor ice arenas (Braemar East and West Arenas), only one additional
part-time staff will be needed to fulfill the management/maintenance
plan for the third indoor rink. With only one additional part-time
maintenance staff worker, the existing full-time management and
maintenance staff will be able to manage and maintain the operations
of the third indoor ice rink.
ENVIRONMENTAL INTRUSIONS STATEMENT
As shown on the site plan, Braemar South Arena would be placed
immediately south of the existing Braemar East Arena. The main
intrusions will be the re-routing of the road, Ikola Way, and the
elimination of the existing lower level parking lot immediately to the
south of Braemar East Arena. Other than the road and parking lot,
there are no other above ground intrusions, such as wetlands, waters,
utility poles or buildings.
As shown on the site plan, Ikola Way will be re-routed around the
south end of the new third arena and the upper parking lot will be
re -stripped to accommodate the additional parking needs.
There are no major underground intrusions, such as power lines, sewer
lines or railroad tracks, that will need to be re -located.
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Projections are based on a $2.5 million facility open eight (8) months
with ice and some dry floor event revenue. Total hours are based at
50 prime hours per week. Some supplies and equipment will be shared
with the existing facility.
Revenue
Ice Time 1,700 hours @ $115.00 per hour
In -Line Skating 240 hours @ $50.00 per hour
Men's Leagues 100 hours @ $115.00 per hour
Total Revenue:
Expenses
Electric $5,000 per month for 8 months
Gas $1,200 per month for 8 months
Labor
Total Expenses:
NET PROFIT/LOSS (Before Depreciation)
Depreciation
NET PROFIT (After Depreciation)
$195,500
12,000
11.500
$219,000
$40,000
9,600
22.950
$72,550
$146,450
$120,000
$26,450
If approved by the voters, the annual debt service will be paid by
Edina taxpayers. The debt service is anticipated to be $255,000 per
year for 20 years. If the special election bond referendum is passed
by Edina residents, the third indoor ice arena will generate enough
revenue to help pay for ongoing capital improvement needs at the
Braemar Arena Complex.
ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
Edina's Braemar Arena Complex is host of several annual invitational
ice sport events that draw participants from around Minnesota, the
United States, Canada and even globally. The addition of a third
indoor ice rink would greatly enhance each annual sporting event and
would bring additional new revenues to Minnesota.
The following are the annual ice sporting events currently hosted at
the Braemar Arena Complex:
Edina Hockey Association International Hockey Tournament
4 day hockey tournament for Pee Wee and Bantam A & B boys and girls
Held during the New Year's Holiday Season
EHA Reimann Hockey Tournament
4 day hockey tournament for Midget A & B boys and girls
Held during 1st week in February
EHA O'Connor Hockey Tournament
7 day hockey tournament for Squirt -Bantam C boys and girls
Held during 2nd week in March
Team Minnesota AAA World Hockey Tournament
5 day youth hockey tournament
Held during 3rd week in July
McCandless Figure Skating Competition
3 day figure skating competition
Held during 3rd week in March
Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Competition
4 day figure skating competition
Held during 3rd week in October
With the addition of a third indoor rink, all of the above six special
events would be able to draw even more local, regional and/or global
participation to their respective events.
The current economic impact (not including revenues to Braemar Arena)
that these six events collectively have on Edina and surrounding
communities annually is estimated to be approximately $120,000
conservatively. This is an estimate of Greater Minnesota and
out-of-state participants' impact on the local economy while
participating in these special events. These revenues include
lodging, food, transportation, additional leisure activities, and
shopping.
Assuming that the addition of a third ice rink would bring in
approximately an additional 33% in revenues to the area, the economic
impact would conservatively increase at least another $39,600
annually. Again, this is not including the increased revenues at the
Braemar Arena Complex.
Collectively there are on the average approximately 3,500 out-of-state
participants and spectators that attend the above six special events
on an annual basis. With the addition of a third ice rink, that
number could increase by approximately 1,100 or more. Again, it is
difficult to estimate the total amount of revenues that they actually
bring to the local economy. However, the additional ice rink will
clearly enhance a variety of local businesses, such as, sporting goods
stores, restaurants, hotels, motels, shopping malls and the like.
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The Braemar Arena Complex does occasionally offer more tournaments and
special events than the above six, however, these six are hosted by
Braemar Arena each and every year. The only exception to that rule is
the Upper Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Competition, which
Braemar hosts on the average once every 2-3 years. Braemar Arena is
often host of District, Region and/or State hockey tournaments each
year as well, which also brings in additional revenues to the local
economy.
Braemar Arena also annually hosts local special events, such as the
Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Show. These local events
typically do not have a mayor economic impact on surrounding
communities, however, the additional revenues benefit Braemar Arena
and have a positive impact on local participants and spectators.
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