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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-09 Park Board PacketEDINA PARK BOARD 7:30 p.m. June 9, 1987 Edina Public Library AGENDA I. Approval of Minutes of May 12, 1987 Meeting II. Indoor Park Ordinances (Edinborough Park) III. Capital Improvements IV. Arneson Acres Home Neighborhood Meeting (Update) 4PV. Recreation Report VI. Park Board Centennial (Update) VII. Braemar Inspection Tour VIII. Other 0 /029h(31D):TSE:060587 ORDINANCE NO 1222— AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1222 TO DEFINE AND REGULATE USE OF PROGRAMMED PARKS The City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota ordains: Section 1. Sec. 17 of Ordinance No. 1222 is renumbered Sec. 18, and a new Sec. 17 is added to Ordinance No. 1222 as follows: Sec. 17. Programmed Parks. (a) Definition. A programmed park shall mean any enclosed public park in which activities are programmed or scheduled by, or under the supervision of, the Director of Parks, or his representative. This includes but is not limited to Edinborough Park. (b) Administration. (i) The Director of Parks, or his representative, may close all or portions of the park to public use, or restrict all or portions of the park to public access, to accommodate programmed or scheduled activities. (ii) The Director of Parks, or his representative, may adopt rules and regulations for the use and operation of a programmed park consistent with this ordinance, and other applicable ordinances of the City. (c) Prohibited Acts. In a programmed park no person shall: (i) Act in a manner that is disruptive or distracting to programmed or scheduled activities. (ii) Use the park or any equipment therein in a manner inconsistent with the programmed or scheduled activities. (iii) Physically obstruct free passage on walkways and paths within the park. (iv) Run or move rapidly along walkways or pathways within the park in a manner that would interfere with sedentary use of the park or would be disruptive or dangerous to pedestrian traffic within the park. (v) Be or remain within the park before or after posted hours of operation without written permission of the Director of Parks, or his representative. (vi) Be or remain within any area of the park closed to public use without written permission of the Director of Parks, or his representative. 7629h(31D):TSE:060587 (vii) Walk, run, climb, sit, stand or be physically present in any area designed for or planted with vegetation, or be in any water area or other area not designed for human activity. (viii) Use any electric sound receiving, transmission or reproducing device in such a manner as to annoy or .disturb persons within the park, or disturb or interfere with programmed or scheduled activities. (ix) Use or consume alcoholic beverages contrary to any ordinance of the City or contrary to any rules and regulations related thereto, or contrary to any license or lease by which the user or consumer is within the park. (x) Use or consume alcoholic beverages not dispensed by a person or group duly licensed by the City to use the park. (xi) Use tobacco in any form. (xii) Operate skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, scooters, or similar vehicles or devices, unless part of a programmed or scheduled activity. (xiii) Act disorderly, as defined by Ordinance No. 1001. (xiv) Trespass, as defined by Ordinance No. 1001. Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication. First Reading: Second Reading: Published in Attest: City Clerk on Mayo r SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM PROPOSAL STATISTICS Currently the Bloomington/Richfield Adaptive Recreation Program has a total of 750 (not duplicated) participants of all ages. Approximately 200 are non-residents. The total annual budget for the cooperative program is $139,000 ($49,500 -Richfield, $90,000 -Bloomington). The cost per participant is roughly $185.00 per participant. Edina currently has 387 residents between the age 0 to 21 that have a disability. The total number of disabled adults (over 21) in Edina is very difficult to ascertain. There is a movement to track students after high school as of this year, otherwise, there are no available data on disabled adults. With Edina's contribution of $23,000 toward the Adaptive Recreation Program, a $185 per participant would require 124 participants of all ages. 124 is only 32% of the total youth dis- abled population in Edina and that does not include any adults. Assuming that only 90 youth (23%) participate and an estimated 34 adults participate, the $185 would be accurate. It was suggested by Lil Hipp, Richfield Community Center Director, that a very high cost per participant ratio was experienced in the beginning years of the Richfield and Bloomington Adaptive Recreation Programs, however, the current figure of $185 per participant has been the norm in recent years. It is hoped that the implementation of this new program will not adversd y affect other existing recreation programs financially. The City Council will most likely determine the manner and source of funding. Submitted by, John Keprios Petition opposing neL,, construction to the Arneson home, development of a pond on the Arneson property and parking of buses/cars on West 70th Street abutting Arneson iDroDerty To The Honorable City Council City of Edina, Minnesota We the undersigned, are all owners of real property within 500 feet of the Arneson Acres Park, which is the location of proposed improvements consisting of new construction to the existing home, development of a pond on the property, parking areas along a sidewalk on West 70th Street, in addition to the development of landscaping and several walkways, statues, etc, on the Arneson IDrope rLy. t+e respectfully petition the Council, as homeowners, taxpayers, and concerned citizens of Edina to prevent specifically (a) any organization from constructing any new addition to the existing Arneson Home (b) from constructing a pond that would be dangerous for neighboring children in _creating an attractive nuisance on the property and increasing the city of Edina's potential liability (c) creating for and allowing the parking of buses and/or cars along a proposed sidewalk on West 70th Street n(.!ar the Arneson property. Gyle realize the Council may have already given preliminary approval to some of the renovations to the property, but the three improvements specifically addressed in the petition would be detrimental to abutting property owners of Arneson Acres Park. Additionally, it is our belief that some homeowners abutting the Arneson property were never provided the required Notice of a Public Hearing concerning this matter. We therefore request the Council's immediate attention to our concerns as stated in this petition. NAME ADDRESS y71.2, a). -2Gro s 7- 1 11 /V IN v DATE 0 NAME ADDRESS DATE �124)c s/�-7/87 q70 S 6F ;y z-1 s- -�- r 1-71J 1-7 6e) i7 7 -H- P 15 NAME 7L , ADDRESS 47A d 76 0- DATE S --.z � -.P 7 s" -1,-c-37 -s -.z-(-87 c 1) If 7 Petition opposing new construction to the Arneson home, development of a pond on the Arneson property and parking of buses/cars on West 70th Street abutting Arneson property _ To The Honorable City Council City of Edina, Minnesota We the undersigned, are all owners of real property within 500 feet of the Arneson Acres Park, which is the location of proposed improvements consisting of new construction to the existing home, development of a pond on the property, parking areas along a sidewalk on West 70th Street, in addition to the development of landscaping and several walkways, statues, etc, on the Arneson property. We respectfully petition the Council, as homeowners, taxpayers, and concerned citizens of Edina to prevent specifically (a) any organization from constructing any new addition to the existing Arneson Home (b) from constructing a pond that would be dangerous for neighboring children in creating an attractive nuisance on the property and increasing the city of Edina's potential liability (c) creating for and allowing the parking of buses and/or cars along a proposed sidewalk on West 70th Street near the Arneson property. We realize the Council may have already given preliminary approval to some of the renovations to the property, but the three improvements specifically addressed in the petition would be detrimental to abutting property owners of Arneson Acres Park. Additionally, it is our belief that some homeowners abutting the Arneson property were never provided the required Notice of a. Public Hearing concerning this matter. We therefore request the Council's immediate attention to our concerns as stated in this petition. NAME ADDRESS DATE Petition opposing new construction to the Arneson home, development of a pond on the Arneson property and parking of buses/cars on West 70th Street abutting Arneson property To The Honorable City Council City of Edina, Minnesota We the undersigned, are all owners of real property within 500 feet of the Arneson Acres Park, which is the location of proposed improvements consisting of new construction to the existing home, development of a pond on the property, parking areas along a sidewalk on West 70th Street, in addition to the development of landscaping and several walkways, statues, etc, on the Arneson property. We respectfully petition the Council, as homeowners, taxpayers, and concerned citizens of Edina to prevent specifically (a) any organization from constructing any new addition to the existing Arneson Home (b) from constructing a pond that would be dangerous for neighboring children in creating an attractive nuisance on the property and increasing the city of Edina's potential liability (c) creating for and allowing the parking of buses and/or cars along a proposed sidewalk on West 70th Street near the Arneson property. We realize the Council may have already given preliminary approval to some of the renovations to the property, but the three improvements specifically addressed in the petition would be detrimental to abutting property owners of Arneson Acres Park. Additionally, it is our belief that some homeowners abutting the Arneson property were never provided the required Notice of a Public Hearing concerning this matter. We therefore request the Council's immediate attention to our concerns as stated in this petition. k -INUM C ADDRESS DATE S- 3/- P7 Petition opposing new construction to the Arneson home, development of a pond on the Arneson property and parking of buses/cars on West 70th Street abutting Arneson property To The Honorable City Council City of Edina, Minnesota We the undersigned, are all owners of real property within 500 feet of the Arneson Acres Park, which is the location of proposed improvements consisting of new construction to the existing home, development of a pond on the property, parking areas along a sidewalk on West 70th Street, in addition to the development of landscaping and several walkways, statues, etc, on the Arneson property. We respectfully petition the Council, as homeowners, taxpayers, and concerned citizens of Edina to prevent specifically (a) any organization from constructing any new addition to the existing Arneson Home (b) from constructing a pond that would be dangerous for neighboring children in creating an attractive nuisance on the property and increasing the city of Edina's potential liability (c) creating for and allowing the parking of buses and/or cars along a proposed sidewalk on West 70th Street near the Arneson property. We realize the Council may have already given preliminary approval to some of the renovations to the property, but the three improvements specifically addressed in the petition would be detrimental to abutting property owners of Arneson Acres Park. Additionally, it is our belief that some homeowners abutting the Arneson property were never provided the required Notice of a Public Hearing concerning this matter. We therefore request the Council's immediate attention to our concerns as stated in this petition. N ME ADDRESS DATE NAME ADDRESS 7/0()11. 510� DATE ARNESON ACRES MEETING WITH NEIGHBORS TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1987, 7:00 P.M. ARNESON ACRES PARK In Attendance: Joan Lonsbury, Bob Kojetin, James Robin, master plan architect, Stacey Kness, 42 neighbors and members of the Master Plan Committee. Introduction by Mrs. Lonsbury. Background by Bob Kojetin. Explanation of master plan by James Robin. Comments made by neighbors: - do not want school busses dropping children off on West 70th - want the dense trees kept in front of the Arneson house facing West 70th - concerned about pedestrian access from Larkspur Lane - possibly not continue the walking path all the way to the street - cars would be parking on Larkspur Lane and creating too much traffic - add a street light on Larkspur Lane near the pedestrian access - concerned about the present open space being filled in by trees - concerned about the children not being able to have sliding hills due to added trees and a water feature - very concerned about the water feature - dangerous to children - it would eliminate sliding on the steepest hill - have a very shallow lake - concerned about the perimeter planting - do not want it too dense to block their view of the park - party nearest the present Arneson home very concerned with the nearness of the proposed expansion on the existing home - concerned about adding leafy trees to the park - would like to keep them all conifers - agreeable with school busses using the turnaround by the greenhouse - agreeable with a rule of no dogs allowed in the park A consensus of the overall group was that they enjoyed the concept but were invividually concerned about specifics that pertained to their property. Meeting adjourned 9 p.m. Tennis Courts - Resurfacing Schedule Year Current Prior to Built Condition 1984 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1971 1 Braemar r4 1983 X 1963 2 Cornelia School 1977 REBUILT 1972 3 Cornelia Pool - X 1974 4 Countryside X 1969 5 Creek Valley ;'' 1977,81 X X 1967 6 Garden 1982 X 1963 7 Highlands 1977 X 1974 8 Lake Edina X 1987 9 Lewis NEW COURTS 1963 10 Normandale ` 1981 X 1966 11 Pamela 1977 X 1974 12 Todd X ' 4 1966 13 Utley 1977 X 1974 14 Walnut Ridge 7 X 1968 15 Weber r_ 1978 X 1973 16 Yorktown X E = excellent Very few or no cracks, good paint and lines. G = good Hair -line cracks, level suface, fair paint and lines. P = poor Cracks, bird baths, faded paint and lines (needs resurfacing). T = terrible Needs to be torn out and rebuilt. Comments: FEBRUARY Centennial Park Board Month Notes from April 7, 1987, Meeting ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1988 1. Ice Castle on the Lakeshore Bob Kojetin, Sherwin Plummer, Bill Bryan, Foster Dunwiddie - start building early January - enclose shelter to create warming house to be used all winter - possibly model castle after Mr. Dunwiddie's photos of Edinborough Castle, Scotland - proposed size: 25' high, 50' square using 18" square blocks 2. Snow and Ice Sculptures Jean Rydell, Bill Cole - judging Friday, February 12 - sculptures on display along walkways - use colored ribbons attached to winning sculptures - actual sculpting done during the week 3. Novice Speed Skating & 10K Skate Mac Thayer, Marilyn Wooldridge, Bill Farrell - lay out track right on Lake Cornelia 4. Bandy Game - morning Don Wineberg, John Keprios - 3 games could be played without sweeping ice - enough teams to conduct mini tournament if time allows 5. Sleigh Rides Ed MacHolda - recommended only on Saturday, not on Sunday - $400 for 4 hours of rides - sleigh should be reserved right after the September meeting 6. Bonfire, Christmas Trees, Fireworks Bob Kojetin, Sherwin Plummer - possibly have bonfire in the infield of softball field - have residents donate used Christmas trees for atmosphere in the park - if we have fireworks, it would be from the same people that do them on the Fourth 7. Overnight Winter Camping Ardythe Buerosse - campers can pitch tents anywhere in the park on a flat area - keep tents away from bonfire ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1988. I. Alumni Hockey Game - Braemar Jim Fee, Larry Thayer - games to include "old timers" up to current alumnis - probably divide players into teams of 5 -year spans 2. Figure Skating Exhibition Dede Hensel - between periods of alumni hockey game or between games - start scheduling in September - combined with Alumni Hockey Game will be a full day 3. Medallion Hunt in the Park Andy Montgomery - $100 cash prize - hide clues OTHER ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1988 AT EDINBOROUGH. 1. Square Dancing - February 21 Bob & Arlene Jacobson - Colonial Square Dance Club will send flyers to other dance clubs - dance held from 2 - 4 pm Sunday afternoon 2. Quilt & Fiber Display Eva Bryan - display items from February 1 - 29 3. Bridge Tournament - February 5 Janet Baker, Marion Bredehoft - held from 10 am to 3 pm - limit of 252 participants - will have to rent at least 60 card tables 4. Chess Tournament - Feb 12, 13, 14 Nels Truelson - 95th Annual Minnesota State Open Chess Championship - Feb 12: 7 pm - midnight; Feb 13: 10 am to midnight; Feb 14: 11 am to 6 pm - up to 300 players using 50 8 -foot tables - will have to rent 30 8 -foot tables - have prizes for i.e. Best Performance of Edina resident NOTES: 1. The City will be responsible for maintenance of Edinborough for all activities. 2. Joan Lonsbury will contact Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson, Eva Bryan, Marion Bredehoft, and Nels Truelson with prices of Edinborough facility. 3. Committee members should keep close track of any volunteers' names to be included in the Finale Party in December. 4. Encourage neighbors, etc. to volunteer to bring everyone together. ** NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1987, 7:00 PM