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Home My WebLink About1993-03-09 Park Board PacketCity of Edina EDINA PARK BOARD 7:30 p.m. March 9, 1993 MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM 1. Approval of the February 9, 1993 Minutes 2. Election of Vice -Chair 3. Motion on Resolution for Bob Christianson 4. Senior Center Report - Susan Weigle 5. Forestry Report 6. Other City Hall (612) 927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (612) 927-7645 EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (612) 927-5461 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Senior Center - Recreation Program Membership: 1460 seniors CURRENT SENIOR PROGRAMS ® Regional Chapter of Metropolitan Senior Federation CO -PROGRAMMED WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION Tap Dancing Instructions Whittling Instructions Wood Shop Bridge Instructions Exercise Instructions Craftmaking Instructions Defensive Driving Instructions Creative Writing Class -NEW Line Dancing -NEW EDINBOROUGII PARK Trips and Tours Men's Volleyball Group Birthday Celebration(4 times) Line Dancing Party(4 times) -NEW VAN VALKENBURG PARK Ten's Softball League SOUTHTOWN BOWL Bowling League Open Bowling COMMUNITY CENTER AUDITORIUM Performing Senior Tap Group Men's Tap Dancing Group -NEW Gems Annual Variety Show Speakers RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE Golf League 1994 at Normandale-NEW COMMUNITY CENTER ENTRYWAY Flu Shot Clinic Commodities Distribution Annual Holiday Bazaar VARIETY OF PLACES king Group 7151 York Senior Luncheon -NEW PLATINUM ROOM Performing Senior Band Senior Singing Group Monthly Newsletter assembly Various Volunteer work Piano Duets -NEW Free income tax service Annual Spelling Bee Intergenerational Spelling Bee Advisory Council -NEW Volunteer Recognition Motivational/Informational Speakers Senior Workshops Scrabble -NEW Spelling Skills Group Community Ed. 55+ Classes ROSE ROOM Computer Interest Group Caregivers Support Group -NEW Photo Group/Slide Presentations Blood Pressure Checks Hearing Tests Podiatrist Grandmothers for Peace -NEW Book Club -NEW Community Ed. 55+ Classes JADE ROOM Great Book Discussion Group -NEW Bridge 500 Community Ed. 55+ Classes EMERALD ROOM Billiards Puzzles -NEW FUTURE PROGRAMS Full Time Secretary Current Affairs Discussion Groups Library Quilt Instruction and Assembly Problem solving with on-site computer Billiard Instructions Open Card Day WEEN SENIOR CENTER AND )UCATION Classes that have transferred from the Senior Program to Community Education. 1. Bridge with Louise Beginning Intermediate 2. Whittling 3. Swedish Exercise Active Less Active 4. Line Dancing Beginning Intermediate 5. Gems/Tap Group 6. Informational meetings regarding Wills, Estate Planning, Investments, etc. Classes requested by Senior Program but given through Community Education. 1. Defensive Driving 2. Tai Chi 3. Craft Classes Punch Embroidery Sweatshirt Decorating Beading Relaxation 4. Creative Writing 5. Social Dance CITY OF EDINA EDINA SENIOR CENTER MEMORANDUM DATE: January 5, 1993 TO: Bob Kojetin FROM: Sue Weigle SUBJECT: Senior Center Driving Program As of January 5, 1993 the senior program has three volunteer drivers that work one day per week. Their duties include taking a morning group grocery shopping, driving a noon group to the Edina Senior Luncheon program, and taking a group shopping in the afternoon. The remaining two days are filled by a temporary volunteer and a full time city employee, during these times only a lunch run is driven. My concerns are as follows: after advertising extensively in our newsletter and the Sun paper we have been unable to fill the two temporary spots. There is also the possibility that a current permanent driver may decide to retire. having no one to replace current permanent drivers during prime vacation time in February and March. I believe the transportation program is a well used and vital link for our seniors independence. Studies show that transportation is one of the greatest needs for Seniors in Edina. I would recommend the service continue. If you have any ideas on how to obtain drivers or improve this service please advise. C -A t 1992 Year-end Forestry Report DATE: January 14, 1993 TO: Bob Kojetin, Director FROM: Tom Horwath, Forester In 1992 I marked a total of 381 diseased Elms throughout the City of Edina. The breakdown for this is as follows: 269 Elms on private property 87 Elms on city boulevards 25 Elms in city parks At the time of this report, all of the Elms on city boulevard and in the city parks have been cut and removed. The vast majority, approximately 95%, of Elms on private property have been removed. Those remaining have a removal deadline of March 1, 1993. After this date, I will inspect for compliance and take necessary steps to assure that they are removed before they become an infectious threat in the spring. Also on city boulevards, I condemned five trees as hazardous. These have been removed. In these cases, the trees showed decline over the years and could not be salvaged by trimming, cabling or fertilization, or had large cracks in branches that would have caused damage to property or endangered lives upon falling. (Will hazardous boulevard trees continue to be removed at the city's expense in 1993?) Also at the time of this report, the company contracted to trim boulevard trees, Precision Landscaping, is finishing the required trimming of area #6. The work is going very well and I anticipate completion by them at the end of January. I precede the trimmers by 1-2 weeks and assess each listed boulevard tree for its trimming needs. If I determine a tree has no trimming needs, they are passed by. If I note any hazards, low branches growing into streets or walkways, deadwood, or cross-over branches, I notify the residents that these trees will be trimmed within 1-2 weeks. The trimmers are also instructed to go lightly on any shaping or thinning. Most recent studies are determining that over -pruning is harmful to trees through the years. I am very satisfied with the degree of trimming done by the trimmers. Upon completion of the trimmers' work, I then notify affected residents that their trees have been trimmed and give a written estimate of the cost. In 1992, I planted approximately 30 trees on boulevards. The majority of these trees were Cathedral Elms. I keep a list of requests for boulevard trees. Currently, I have a list of about 40 requests. In the past when a tree has been planted, I inform the resident that all future care of the tree is their responsibility. A separate report on Oak Wilt control will be forthcoming from the S. Kunde Co. in January. Included, in this report is a summary of tree work done by city personnel for January 1, 1992 to November 30, 1992. I look forward to any discussions on changes involving the administration of the Shade Tree Program for 1993. Thank you for allowing me to be of service to you in 1992. I look forward to your continued support and commitment to the Shade Tree Program in 1993. t SUMMARY OF TREE WORK DONE BY CITY PERSONAL January 1 - November 30, 1992 Prepared by Mark D. Hill A. Trimming 1. Trees Trimmed 181 2. Storm Related Trimming 116 B. Removals 1. Various Species 202 2. Elms 105 3. Oaks 26 C. Transplanting -Trees (new & donated) 78 D. Police Clearviews 20 E. Brush and Fallen Limb Pickups 37 F. Projects 1. New Braemar walk path - removed over 200 various species of trees, from 1 inch to 18 inches in diameter. 2. Bredesen Park walking path - 63 trees trimmed, 235 trees removed, hundreds of wild volunteers trimmed back. 3. Arneson Acres - six days were spent removing scrub bushes, numerous trees, and many trees were trimmed & shaped. 4. Arneson Acres - parking lot expansion & new greenhouse site. 57 trees of various species were removed. • Is CITY OF EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: February 10, 1993 TO: Bob Kojetin, Director FROM: Tom Horwath, Forester RE: City Boulevard Trees The following figures are submitted to you per your request for information relative to city boulevard trees: 1. Total Elms remaining on boulevards within the city: 1152 2. Boulevard Elms marked last three years: 1990 140 1991 120 1992 87 3. Expenses paid to tree contractor for tree removals in 1992: $30,041.77 G(�� -� J`��C 4 S T`4. This figure is for tree removals and stump grinding. There was a total of 62 boulevard trees removed by the tree contractor. Average cost per tree for removal and stump grinding was $484. As you can see from the above figures, the total amount of boulevard Elms condemned each year has been declining. I expect this trend to continue in 1993. I would estimate the number of boulevard trees to be condemned in 1993 at 70. CITY OF EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: February 3, 1993 TO: Edina Park Board members FROM: Bob Kojetin SUBJECT: Resident/non-resident policy recommendation. This is a staff recommendation that addresses non-residents (those who live outside the city limits of the City of Edina) who wish to register in the following Edina Park and Recreation Department sponsored activities: - swimming - diving - tennis - playgrounds - coach pitch Our recommendation is to accept non-resident registrations beginning May 1, each year, and charge an additional $5.00 per to participant per activity fee. Edina residents may register for these programs beginning February 1. TO: EDINA PARK BOARD FROM: NEIGHBORS IN CORNELIA PARK AREA RE: CONSTRUCTION OF ADULT SOFTBALL FIELD AT CORNELIA PARK BACKGROUND: * Approximately mid-November, new sod, fence etc. put in at. Cornelia Park site. * No notice was given to neighbors concerning this construction * Calls made to Bob Kojetin and John Keprios were made with the following concerns: Why is Adult Softball being moved to this site? Neighbors have serious reservations about the amount of traffic and street parking that would occur from May - October. ( the parking lot attached to ball field is 65' by 901and could only hold 15-18 cars. (You would need at least 40 to 50 spaces to accommodate players and fans.) Where do tennis players park? Concern over safety of children. The corner of Cornelia Drive and Kellogg is a blind intersection and children would be more at risk. Drinking and trash could increase in our neighborhood park Do the people of Edina subsidize adult softball? If so, why? If it make a profit, how much? If it breaks even --why aren't other adult services treated the same ( ie. golf ) . When will the tennis courts be replaced in our neighborhood? * In January, Gail Peterson and Linda Johnson met with Bob Kojetin and John Keprios to discuss the above concerns and the following assurances were made: The schedule of games is as follows: Pa Total # of Games Total Hours Monday 10 10 Tuesday 10 10 Wednesday 12 12 Only one game per evening can be scheduled . Parking only allowed in the School Parking lot, (the lot next to -the school building) both players and fans. Police will monitor games and report any drinking violations to the Park Board and the neighborhood. Excessive trash will be reported to Park Board and cleaned up after each game Temporary no parking signs will be provided to educate players where they cannot park . An education piece will go out to all adult softball player before the season to instruct them on these provisions . If the Park Board will agree to these provisions, the Cornelia Park neighborhood is willing to evaluate this situation in October, 1993. The following Cornelia Park neighbors agree to send Gail and Steve Peterson as our representative to this meeting. We are looking forward to prompt action on our proposal. Thank you for you cooperation. 4 %VIA G �y ADDRESS PHONE # ia0y 04,1 w4 L N ��^S a y 7;7-0s eevnel,,?ti ()r - 93(-76)(oo C 1,a jej- I-IV� 7 C�<r-4„ a �-e A- • 7 - 13 -�-y �) Tot Cl, ,MOYee &3qf HENNEPIN RKS Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District 12615 County Roca 9 Qvmouth, MN 55441-1248 telephone (612) 559-9000 ,ax f612) 559-3287 Board of Commissioners Judith S, Anderson Chair Bloomington Nicholas P. Eclotf Ice Chair Brooklvn Center `usan Nelson Beset Crystal ',hirlev A. Bonine `Icoie Plain Davd J. Dombrowsxi ;t Louis Park Sill Weir Edina James M While Orono ,glas F. Bryant arintendent & :retary to the Board 35th ANNIVERSARY �:1 all PARKS lim Y. -Of Q� w■ur February 4, 1993 Gordon Hughes Assistant City Manager City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Gordcn: As you requested, Hennepin Parks conducted a winter aerial deer survey for selected areas in Edina on January 22, 1993. The survey included Braemar Golf Course north to Interlachen Country Club, including Bredsen, Walnut Ridge and Van Valkenburg Parks. The attached map shows the boundaries of the survey. The survey was flown with a helicopter at low altitudes. The snow conditions were good with a 6 to 10 inch base. Deer were more disperse than during last year's survey. The lack of major snow storms early in the winter allowed the deer to stay in a wide variety of habitats. I feel we had an accurate count within the areas surveyed. The number of deer found in your survey area was 84. The enclosed map shows the locations and distribution of deer within the city. This is less than last year's record count of 95 deer. The lower number may be attributed to the dispersal of deer into Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park. These cities were not surveyed this year. The number of deer in Eden Prairie and western Bloomington were similar to 1992. A total of 744 deer were counted in our survey of these cities this year. Hennepin Parks has flown deer surveys of the Braemar area. Our past surveys show a significant increase over the last nine years. There have been similar increases in adjacent cities. Braemar Park Area 1993 1992 1991 1988 1986 1985 1984 52 51 31 10 8 8 6 RECYCLED PAPER - Conserving Our Resources An Equal Opportunity Emoicver Gordon Hughes Page 2 February 4, 1993 This survey took 1 hour at $155.00 per hour. This will be billed directly from Helicopter Flight Inc. of Crystal. If you have any questions about the survey or would like additional information regarding our impressions of the survey, feel free to contact me at 476-4663. Sincerely, ohn J. Moriarty Wildlife Specialist Enclosure cc: Laurence N. Gillette jm222/pc -IRV'� I 1 �► E` tea! IIUIf�i 11�� 11 �u■ .nom 1212121 JEFFREY R. ARNOLD February 4, 1993 Vincent Cockriel Park Maintenance Foreman City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Vince, It was a pleasure meeting you the other day and I appreciate the time you took to discuss park maintenance activities in Edina. Your comments gave me a much better understanding of what is required to keep the city parks and especially the hockey rinks in the top notch form to which we have become accustomed. Once again, Vince, thank you. I enjoyed getting acquainted with you and hope we have the opportunity to get together again. Sincerely, /Jeffrey R. Arnold CC: Chairman - Edina Park & Recreation Board