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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-08 Park Board Packet0 EDINA PARK BOARD MEETING Tuesday, April 8, 1980 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL ArFNnA I. Election of Officers II. Approval of Minutes from March 11, 1980 Meeting III. Urban Forestry Report - Bob McGuire, City Forester • IV. Recreation Report V. Adams Park VI. 44th Street Property • MEMO T0: Ken Rosland FROM: Bob Kojetin DATE: April 1, 1980 Enclosed are two examples of the type of boards with which the Park and Recreation Department works. My initial thought is that we could consider adding two additional members to the Park Board; one appointed by the Athletic Associations with approval of the Council and one appointed by the Art Center Board with approval of the Council and Park Board. "These By -Laws are the foundation for the operation and functioning of these two Boards. We could continue with the present operation of these Boards, which has been very successful. The only change I might rnake would be to elect a Chairman for the Art Center Board and the Co-Chairi,ian of the Art Center would act as the secretary to the Board. 0 ART ICLESOF O,GANIZATVON APED FUNCTION' OF EDINA PARK BOARD Gerreral The following will serve as guide to all interested persons as the organization and •function of the Edina Park B ard. It should be understood thatthis board is to function in a manner that is compatible with Plan B, Council -Manager form of Government, which has been adopted by the City of Edina. Under this plan, overall autiority is vested with the Mayor and Trustees forming the Council, while the Manager is charged with the administration of the various branches and functions of the local G vernment. The Director of Parks and Recreation is responsible to and receives direction fr m the Manager. It is to be understood that the Board does not have the authority to introduce contracts or expenditures. The Park Board shall function in an advisory capacity to the Council and to the Manager, and shall perform and function more specifically in the manner set forth in the following: Organization Membership - The Board shall Mayor with the consent of th resident who is also a membe the Mayor with the consent o who is also a member of the S shall be appointed by the Sc member from the ten Athletic consent of the majority of t Edina Art Society appointed the Council. Members of the terms shall begin on the fir (other than the Planning CoT ember and Art Society membe members shall be staggered s expire each year. The membe Board, Athletic Associations before entering upon the dis discharge the duties of his Chairman - The Park Board s consist of seven residents of the City appointed by the majority of the members of the City Council, plus one of the City Planning Commission and who shall'be appointed by a majority of the members of the City Council, one resident hool Board of Independent School District No. 273 and who ool with the consent of a majority of the City Council, one Associations who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the e members of the Council, and one who is also a. member of the y the Nayor with the consent of the majority of the members of Board shall be appointed in January of each year, and their t day of February in the same .year. The seven residents ission member, School Board member, Athletic Association shall each serve for three years, and the terms of such that the terms of three of the seven resident members shall s who are also members of the Planning Commission, School and Art Society, shall serve for one year each. Every member, hard of his duties shall take an oath that he will faithfully ffice. 11 annually elect one Board member to serve as Chairman. Secretary - The Director of (arks and Recreation shall serve as Secretary to the Board, and shall furnish such secre arial service as the Board may require.. Records - The Secretary shall produce and retain an official record of Board Actions, Recommendations and Studies, as well as other records or reference material necessary to the Board's function. Each member shall be provided with an official binder containing sections of data pertaining to organization, operation, projects, programs, properties, finance, history, etc. of the City of Edina Park and Recreation matters. Meetings - Regular meetings,f the Board shall occur on the second Tuesday of each month. These shall be open to Public attendance. Other meetings shall Fe called as necessary. The secretary shall prepare an agenda for each regular and special session, furnishing a copy of this to each member in advance of the meeting. Relationships The Board shall function go orally within the frorek�,ork of the following: It shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and Manager on Park and Recreation matters. It shall maintain an interet and u;;cierstandinn of the functions and operations of the ,Parks and Recreation Departl�lent of the City Governnient. The Board shall maintain an interest and urderstar;ding in the City School system and strive for the greatest possible utilization of School - Park property usage and coordinated recreation programs. The Board shall endeavor to secure full and complete understanding of the City's needs and desires for Parks and Recretional facilities and shall be sensitive to the acceptance within the co:rnmunity of the current facilities and programs. Functions The Board should observe and discharge the following specific functions and in addition any further assignicnts specifically delegated by the Council. In general, it shall be an obligation of this Board to convey to the Council, their understanding of community sentiment regarding Parks and Recreation and to submit recom:lendations for Policy consideration. Study Inter -and -Intra -community needs and desires. Develop long-range program directed toward fulfilling the communities needs. Maintain interest in the current recreation program. Observe conditions and adequacy of City park properties. • Give hearing to groups or individuals upon request. It should be understood that commitments should be made only when specifically authorized or delegated by the Council. Keep informed and consider all financial aspects pertaining to Parks and Recreation. Consider proper names for City Park property. Consider park improvements, land acquisition and development, as well as current maintenance programs. The Board shall also advise and assist Architects and Engineers in the preparation of specific plans prior to their presentation to the Council for formal approval. Maintain an advisory interest in the operation and management of the City swimming facility, golf course, arena and pavilion, senior center, art center, gun range, baseball complex, and related programs. Represent the City at community functions where appropriate and approved by the Council. Represent the City with oth r community, county and state bodies of similar nature. Perform other duties and functions or conduct studies and investigations as specifically directed or delegated by the Council. • ARTICLES OF OPG^,'UATIT! AND F!"ITIO1 OF THE EDINA ART CENTER B00,'D 1. Name The name of this organization shall be the Edina Art Center;. II. Purpose The purpose of the Edina Art Center is to provide the residents of Edina of all ages, fully equipped, professionally staffed studio of the arts. 1. All traditional forms of art will be represented, and others will be added according to the needs and wishes of the community. 2. Instructional courses offered will provide a wide range of art studies for both beginning and advance students. 3. A place where families can share in developing a new interest in artistic expression. III. Meinbershi The membership of the Edina Art Center Board shall consist of the following catagories: a. Annual Family Meiirbership b. Annual Individual Membership c. Annual Sustaining d. Patron of the Arts IV. Government 1. The management of allthe affairs, property, and business of the Center shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of not less than twelve nor more than fifteen persons who shall be elected or appointed as follows: a. At least nine, but no more than fifteen, such members shall be elected from the members of the Art Center. Each such member shall be elected for a term of three years. Terms of such members shall be staggered so that terms of at least three of them shall expire each year. Vacancies caused by the resignation, removal or death of an elected member shall be filled for the balance of the fiscal year by majority vote of the members of the Board, at any meeting of the Board following notice to all Board members of the intention to fill the vacancy. S Elected Directors alio fail to attend any three consecutive meetings of the Board or any four woctings of the Board during a fiscal year, unless for just cause as dot:erriined by a majority vote of the Board shall be automatically romoved froo the Board and shall not be appointed to fill their o�n vacancy. 0 -2- b. The Art Center Board will submit prospective Director candidates to the Edina Park Board and City Council for approval. All appointments shall be for a three year term unless terminated earlier by the appointing organization. Such appointees may serve successive terms. Appointed members of the Board of Directors need not, be members of the. Art Center. 2. The Board of Directors shall formulate the policies under which the Board shall carry out its purposes. 3. The Board of Directors shall, at a meeting not later than three weeks after the annual business meeting of the Board choose from among its own members the foliowing officers of the Board: a President, a Vice -President, a Secretary/Treasurer. Officers are elected for a term of one year and may succeed themselves except for the President. Directors shall have • served on the Board of Directors for at least one full year to be eligible for the office of President. 4. The Board of Directors shall annually apportion responsibility among its members for the following committe's and duties: a. Program Chairman: Chairman with committee, will prepare programs for the year (September through July) subject to approval of the Board and co -directors. One of the committee will work with publicity person. b. Exhibits: Chairman, with committee, will plan and arrange for exhibits at the Edina Art Center and/or places oval than aof thehe Center (i.e. Edina Art Fair) subject to the app co -directors. c. Membership Chairman (1 year): Chairman, with committee, shall keep an accounting of ijembership cards, compose and mail the members' annual letter in August and with the co -directors, plan membership drives and events. One of the committee will work with a publicty person. d. Ways and Means (Fund Raising) Chairman (3 years): Chairman, with co;nmittee, shall be responsible to present plans for Art Center • n:oney'��aslng projects, the Boarddirect cothe directors�n Onethereof, subject to the approval of the con;mittee will work t:ith a publicity person. e. FIospitality Chairman: Chairman, with committee, shall plan for and serve rood and bt,vera�jes at the Art Center events and programs. Aft-.. f . Vol uriteers : Chairman and comlfl ttee shall help at the Art Center with various duties, such as answering the telephone, mailings, tours, etc. g. Scholarships: When tuiticn has been donated by persons or organizations, cha irn;an anu ccmriittee shall advise Center of potential recipients of tuition -free classes. h. Librarian: Librarian shall keep a record of current art books and rnagazines in the Art Center library and be receptive to donations from persons or libraries. The librarian shall suggest books and magazines for the Art Center's collection. i. Gardener: Chairman, with committee, shall plan for outside grounds at the Art Center and inside plantings and arrangements. j. Facility and Furnishings: Chairman, with committee, is respon- sible for present and future planning, furnishings, and ,uildinq care of the Edina Art Center. :k. Special Committees shall be appointed by the President, with.the approval of the Board of Directors, from time to time as the need arises. Each elected director is expected to accept at least one of the duties listed above, except that the President and Secretary/Treasurer are not required to accept additional duties. • V. Duties of the Officers and Directors 1. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Board The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall be responsible for requiring the Board of Directors to meet regularly and function properly. The President shall enforce the By -Laws and exercise general super- vision and direction of the affairs of the Board of Directors. 2. The Vice -President shall perform duties assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. In the absence of the President, the Vice-Presidnet shall perform the dutiesof the President. 3. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be one of the directors of the Edina Art Center, responsible for conducting the general corresponder:ce relating to the business of the Board. The Secretary shall rnaintain complete minutes of the business meetings of Board of Directors. The Secretary shall maintain a roll of the rreimbers and be responsible for issuing meeting notices to members. The Secretary shall present a report of the prior year's work at the annual meeting of the Board and shall transmit a copy of this report, as approved by the Board of Directors, to the Edina Park Board by such date as the city may require. 4. The Secretary/Treasurer shall have custody of all monies of the Board. The Scc:retary/ i r a:;urE r shall keep an account of the same and .shal l make a report thereof at, tilt annu,il neetinq of the Board and whenever requ1rod by the Inc nr! of or tie City of Edina. The Secretary/ 4 1 only on the �C �i.ti: -4 - budget shall be prepared by the Tre'-Asurer and submitted for approval by Lh"2 Coded of Directors at its second meeting of • each new fiscal year. 5. The Art Center Directors shall gather to^ether and carefully preserve and file the art materials which become the property of the Art Center and shall maintain an inventory of such materials. The Director shall have charge of the gallery and library files. 6. The Minnesota State Art Board Representative shall be responsible for maintaining liason �.•iith the state board, keeping it informed of the Edina Art Society's activities and keeping the Board informed of programs, funds and activities available from or through the Board. VI. Fiscal Prodecures 1. The fiscal and membership year shall begin on September 1 of each year. 2. The Treasurer shall invest and manage the funds and securities of the Board within the policies established by the Board of Directors. 3. All contracts, releases, agreements, letters of intent or commitments made in the name of, or on behalf of the Art Center Board shall be signed only by duly authorized persons or person and • shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for appropriate review. 4. No contract may be made which will bind the Board for amounts in excess of those provided in the current budget for that purpose, unless authorized by the Board of Directors. VII. Meetings 1. An annual business meeting of the Board for the election of the Board of Directors and for the transaction of other business relative to the affairs of the Art Board shall be held on the third Tuesday in September. 2. Special meetings of the Board shall be called by the President within sixty days of receipt by the Secretary of a written request from two members of the Board of Directors. 3. The Secretary shall send, or cause to be sent. notice of all meetings of the Board to each crember of the Board of Direc`ors at least ten days in advance of the meeting. 4. A quorum for the conduct of business ata meeting of the Art Board shall consist of the presence in person. 5. Unless otherwise provided for herein, voting at meetings of the Board shrill b;, based Upon a simple majority of the votes cast. Secret balloting may he used at the discretion of the President Or+hclr r" t ,' . ;I '1 ' r" Cjii ! 1 1 F 1 "(� t.0 VOte. -5- 6. Neetings of the Board of Directors shall be held on the third • Tuesday of each month at a tirc and place desiynated by the Board, except that the date of a meeting may be changed or a meeting onmitted at the discretion of the Board.of Directors, provided that at least eight such mentings are held each year. Two- thirds of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Except as provided for elsewhere herein, a simple majority of the Directors present and eligible to vote is necessary to carry a vote. VIII. Rules of Order All meetings of the duly constituted bodies of the Art. Center Board shall be governed by the rules of order as prescribed in "Roberts Rules of Order, Revised" provided they are applicable and are not superseded by the By-laws. IX. Amendments Amendments to these By-laws may be proposed in writing filed with the Secretary of the Art Center Board .by any 3 n2mbers in good standing. The Board • of Directors shall authorize the Secretary to submit proposed amendments in writing to the Directors at least two week prior to a meeting I at which the amendments are to be voted upon, if a mail vote is to be solicited, at least thirty days prior to the date on which the votes are to be counted. GUIDELINES FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE EDINA ART CENTER BOARD AND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY OF EDINA ART CENTER BOARD Character of the Board - The Art Center Board heretofore created shall continue as a body advisory board.to the Edina Park Board. Membership - The Board shall consist of 11 residents of the City appointed by the Mayor with the consent of a majority of the members of the City Council, and one (1) resident who is also a member of the Park Board and is appointed by the Park Board. Members of the Board who are appointed by the Mayor and Council shall be appointed in January of each year to serve for three years beginning on the 1st day of February in the same year, and the terms of such members shall be staggered so that the terms of three members shall expire in each year. The member of the Board appointed by the Park Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Park Board. Vacancies - Any of the following shall cause the office of a member to become vacated: (a) death, (b) disability or failure to serve, as shown by failure to attend any of three consecutive regular meetings, (c) removal of residence outside the City, (d) resignation in writing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the Mayor with the consent of a majority of the members of the City Council. Compensation - All members shall serve without compensation. Organization - The Board shall elect a chairman from among its members for a term of one year, and shall appoint a secretary, who may but need not be a member of the Board. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting every month. ® Powers and Duties - The Board shall: (a) Develop and review plans for the development of the Art Center in the City of Edina and make recommendations to the City Council. (b) Plan and make recommendations to the Council concerning art activities and art programs. Staff - Staff services shall be furnished to the Board by the Park and Recreation Department of the City. GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTION OF EDINA ART CENTER BOARD general The following will serve as a guide to all interested persons as the organization and function of the Edina Art Center Board. It should be understood that this Board is to function in a manner that is compatible with Plan B, Council -Manager form of Government, which has been adopted by the City of Edina. Under this plan, overall authority is vested with the Mayor and Trustees forming the Council, while the Manager is charged with the administration of the various branches and functions of the local Government. The Director of Parks and Recreation is repsonsible to and receives direction from the Manager. It is to be understood that the Board does not have the authority to introduce contracts or expenditures. The Art Center Board shall function in an advisory capacity to the Council and to the Manager, and shall perform and function more specifically in the manner set forth in the following: Membership: • The Board shall consist of 11 residents of the City appointed by the Mayor with the consent of a majority of the members of the City Council, and one (1) resident who is also a member of the Park Board and is appointed by the Park Board. Members of the Board who are appointed by the Mayor and Council shall be appointed in January of each year to serve for three years beginning on the 1st day of February in the same year, and the terms of such members shall be staggered so that the terms of three members shall expire in each year. The member of the Board appointed by the Park Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Park Board. Chairman The Art Center Board shall annually elect one Board member to serve as Chairman. Secretary The Director of Parks and Recreation or any individual designated by him shall serve as Secretary to the Board and shall furnish such secretarial service as the Board ® may require. -L Records The Secretary shall produce and retain an official record of Board Actions, Recommendations and Studies, as well as other records or reference material necessary to the Board's function. Each member shall be provided with an official binder containing sections of data pertaining to organization, operation, projects, programs, properties, finance, history, etc., of the City of Edina Art Center matters. Meetings Regular meetings of the Board shall occur every month. These meetings shall be open to public attendance. Other meetings shall be called as necessary. The secretary shall prepare an agenda for each regular and special session, furnishing a copy of this to each member in advance of the meeting. Relationships The Board shall function generally within the framework of the following: It shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, Manager, and Parks and ® Recreation Director on Art Center matters. It shall maintain an interest and understanding of the Functions, Operations and Policies of the Art Center. The Board shall endeavor to secure full and complete understanding of the City's needs and desires for Art Center facilities and shall be sensitive to the acceptance within the community of the current facilities and programs. Functions The Board should observe and discharge the following specific functions and in addition any further assignments specifically delegated by the Council. In general, it shall be an obligation of this Board to convey to the Council their understanding of community sentiment regarding art and to submit recommendations for Policy consideration. Study Inter -and -Intra -community needs and desires. Develop long-range program directed toward fulfilling the communities needs. Maintain interest in the current Art Center program. -3 - Observe conditions and adequacy of Art Center facilities and properties. 0 Give hearing to groups or individuals upon request. It should be understood that commitments should be made only when specifically authorized or delegated by the Council. Keep inforried and consider all financial aspects pertaining to Art Center activities. Consider Art Center improvements, and development, as well as current maintenance programs. The Board shall also advise and assist Architects and Engineers in the preparation of specific plans prior to their presentation to the Council for formal approval. Represent the City at community functions where appropriate and approved by the Council. Represent the City with other community, county and state bodies of similar nature. Perform other duties and functions or conduct studies and investigaitons as specifically directed or delegated by the Council. rnmmi++nnc The Board of Directors shall annually appoint among its members for the following committee's and duties: a. Program Chairman: Chairman, with committee, will prepare programs for the year (September through July) subject to approval of the Board and co -directors. One of the committee will work with publicity person. b. Exhibits: Chairman, with committee, will plan and arrange for exhibits at the Edina Art Center and/or places other than the Center (Edina Art Fair) subject to the approval of the co -directors. c. Membership Chairman (I year): Chairman, with committee, shall keep an accounting of membership cards, compose and mail the members' annual letter in August and with ® the co -directors, plan membership drives and events. One of the committee will work with a publicity person. -4- d. Ways and Means (Fund Raising) Chairman (3 years): Chairman, with committee, shall be responsible to present plans for Art Center money -raising projects, and direct the execution thereof, subject to the approval of the Board and co -directors. One of the committee will work with a publicity person. e. Hospitality Chairman: Chairman, with committee, shall plan for and serve food and beverages at the Art Center events and programs. f. Volunteers: Chairman and committee shall help at the Art Center with various duties, such as answering the telephone, mailings, tours, etc. g. Scholarships: When tuition has been donated by persons or organizations, chairman and committee shall advise Center of potential recepients of tuition -free classes. h. Librarian: Librarian shall keep a record of current art books and magazines in the Art Center library and be receptive to donations from persons or libraries The librarian shall suggest books and magazines for the Art Center's collection. ® i. Gardener: Chairman, with committee, shall plan for outside grounds at the Art Center and inside plantings and arrangements. j. Facility and Furnishings: Chairman, with committee, is responsible for present and future planning, furnishings, and building care of the Edina Art Center. k. Special Committees shall be appointed by the President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, from time to time as the need arises. RE -)IDE -7- C�iI1 OF Ci'n i OF EDITTA 1979 1-1-80 During 1979, the city forester and staff answered 1678 resident calls concerning forestry. The calls were broken down per month, as follows: JAE FEB 'L, --LR APR KAY JUE JUL AUG SEP OCT 170V DEC TOT 31 55 40 58 103 282 571 280 156 73 24 5 1678 The calls were also broken down by catagories, as follows: ELT' PICK-UP OAR mRI ",''II,tG IT".;SEC T&DI SyASE REIT. -OVAL T, I SC . TOT 1001 196 86 148 63 55 . 127 1678 COTT ETTTS ON THE CATA GORIES #1 --Elm Catazory Edina had 1064 cases of Dutch Elm disease on private properties and 690 cases on public properties. This represents a decrease of 145 cases on private lands and a 49 case increase on public properties. Conbining the two types of property we had an overall decrease of 96 cases of Dutch Elm disease in Edina. Once a..Sain, the increase of diseased trees on public lands is due to the types of property on which they are found. Yuch of this property is lowland type and therefore impossible to control the root grafts between the Elrs. Next year we ` should see a decrease in our loses on public lands. All Pane two --Continued the private cases of Dutch Elm, disease were subsidized for removal. This finanical payment usually led to quick removal by our residents. This year the residents didn't have as such problem with the 20 day limit for removal. Tree removal firms apparently became better at their jobs or they didn't overstock themselves with work. This was a major problem last summer. The resident would have an actual contract but the company didn't show within the twenty day limit. The spring of 1980 shouldn't be a troublesome period for tree removal firms. I feel that next year we will start reducing our loses, especially on private properties. There were 1001 resident calls concerning Elms which is a decrease of 286. Last years peak for calls fell during June and this year it was July. This was due to our wet, cold, late spring. Other Elm problems included Bacterial W etwood, Black Tar Spot, Heartrot and Jirterkill. In some cases the Elms checked were ok and these calls were put in this catagory. BREA DO';'i; OF THE ELIF CATH sORY BY I �OT'TH JAN FEB AR APR AY JUIT JUL AUG SEP OCT 1 -OV DEC TOT 19 40 23 2.0 38 139 443 169 77 22 9 2 1001 Pave three --Continued #2--Pic',-,jn Catar-ory In 1979 ,.re had 196 calls for pic' ing up diseased wood. This is a decrease of 5 from 1978. I'm sure this droppage folio-�Ted the slight decline in Dutch Elm disease. This pick-up and disposal is in lieu of the city paying a subsidy. Free pick-up and disposal is a major inducement to the resident for fast reL.oval. The city is subsidized by the state for the cost of this pro:;ram. BREAT_�-D(Y, 2T OF THE PIC" -UP CAT TORY BY THE I':02TTH JAY FEB = A.R APR 2,AY JU.T JUL AUG SEP OCT 2� OV DEC TOT 2 3 3 8 13 24 52 54 22 14 2 1 196 #3--Oa_'s Catagory The city had 49 cases of Oak Wilt disease on private pro- perties and 40 cases on public properties. This is a decrease of 6 cases from 1978. The loses were divided between the Red and White Oak fa--. flies. Free pick-up and disposal is available to the residents for diseased oaks. The oak families are also susceptable to a variety of minor leaf diseases/ir_sects whichgenerally arn't harTful to the tree. Rapid detection and isolation of active cases should keep this disease under control. BREAK-DOWT' OF THE 0A`\* CAT.;%3ORY BY THE 2,'OIT?TH J AN FEB 2 -AR APR i AY JUNT JUL AUG SEP OCT l'OV DEC TOT _ 2 3 1 4 7 11 19 14 1-4 8. 2 1 86 Page four --Continued • #4--Trim-,,L c� Cat? morel The city had 146 resident calls for trinming in 1979 which is an increase, of 54 calls. Once again, information about Arbotect fungicide was included in this catagory. Yany times the inspector was called out prior to injection to determine any tri:: -ming needs. In addition, we suffered through more storm damage this last su7mer and this showed up in the calls. All other trimming problerns were taken care of here too . For example, bolting and cabling, tree shaping, fruit tree trimming and any co uplaints about the city trimming. The number of calls answered in this catagory could show another rise in 1980. Brr�� •' T` *� �, l i TRI : ,"ITTG C "�T?.'JORY BY T 1E `- O'�TT�i ILA A.1 -LO': 1. O_ JAN FEB . "AR APR I'.AY JUIN JUL AUG SEP OCT T;OV DEC TOT 0 4 5 11 13 38 28 18 16 10 5 0 148 #5 --Insect .-Disease Cata7ory Once again the largest number of calls here dealt with the Spring Cankerworm. Even though the city does attempt to spray, these insects continue to be a nuisance while denuding our shade trees. We shouldn't stop spraying however because of the lost public relations. Other problems included Scale Aphids, Leafr.:iners, Flog -Tering Ash Gall, and Bronze Birch Borer insects. The kinds of diseases found were Cytospera Canker of Spruce, Verticilliu:.. Wilt of i"aples, Fireblight of Pa,-Ic five --Continued Yountai.n Ash and fruit trees and Bacterial Wetwood on all types of varieties of trees. :-:ost of these diseases arn't abundant and therefore are a tree by tree problem. Klost of these disep.ses are dependant upon the weather to a degree and are usually isolated cases. Still, the diseases need controlling so proper information is given' out. �7 Bill 7-i_O'' .'"T OF n' B�1 HE lTT� -.'ryiT ^.LTJ .�.J J lj :� T irS (���� T�W OY Til JAIT FEB BAR APR !-AY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT rOV DEC TOT 0 0 0 0 4 35 33 21 18 10 5 ;..0 63 r`6 --Removal Catagory The removal calls dealt with any request to remove any tree. An example would be a resident asking to remove a blvd tree because of root problems. Another example would be a person wanting a tree removed because it is shading out a younger, smaller tree. The stump removal calls were also put in this catagory. The greatest nur_,ber of requests are denied. I would expect that the calls for next year would be about the same as this year. We did have 14 more calls in this group this year. BR tiX-DO',4Y OF TTE!, -RE-'-,OVAL C,iTAGORY BY THE "OITTH JAN FEB IAR APR LAY JUIT JUL AUG SEP OCT I= DEC TOT 5 2 3 4 7 12 3 5 5 6 3 0 55 P--1 iscell�,r eous Cnt^.Tony The city had 127 calls in this catagory this year which is Pave six --Continued 6 leas calls than 1978. Because this catagory is a catch- all for calls not answered anywhere else its number will vary each year. The type calls here range from someone just wanting to talk to t1le forester to giving advice on buying a special tree. Anything dealing with replanting, Vapam, donations to the city and plain yard checks were put in this group of calls. BRE -4: 1)0', -TIT OF THE BY TIE I.:OYTH JAI? FEB I -'AR APR LAY JUI. JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC T*OT 3 3 5 11 21 23 19 12 15 11 3 1 127 GErEJRAL _`0 ": ,,''?TS ***We had a total of 1678 calls in 1979 which is a decrease of 262 calls compared to 1978. ***I.'ost of theforesters time is spent answering these calls, although other city business is done by the forester. ***I think that the residents "Call -Forester" answer system works well. Every effort is made to answer the call as soon an possible. .`ost are ­.nswered in a day or two. ***The city main had a replanting program in effect. ***The city nursery is corrin; along fine and should be giving us plantable trees in a year or two. ***The forestry secretary is vital to the procram. ***The city crews were able to '.keep up with the workload. Eespectfull.y S_,!) �iitted, . �L iLc t,;� :?orc:Lor EDINA RESIDENT CALLS TOTALS 139 230 224 - 542 - 1676 1940 1678 This is a comparison of calls, broken down by catagories, that were answered by the forestry staff. The reports in years of 1974 & 1976 are missing. 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 ELM 62 98 95 - 193 - 1162 1287 1001 OAK 22 12 17 - 64 - 154 129 86 REMOVAL 16 12 20 - 45 - 142 41 55 TRIMiMING 25 58 49 - 89 - 23 94 148 INSECT - - - - - - & > 77 101 55 63 DISEASE - - - - - MISC. 14 50 43 - 74 - 94 133 127 PICK-UPS - - - - - - - 201 196 TOTALS 139 230 224 - 542 - 1676 1940 1678 This is a comparison of calls, broken down by catagories, that were answered by the forestry staff. The reports in years of 1974 & 1976 are missing. c 4 U o o U " l R E U m U aJ p `m O > cJ N co > O> n LL p �� O U C N y G S G Q '� N iD U C C� C ,ry N lL C (n p N O m f- -•3 U N� T d Q c 4 U o o U " l f1_Y_YEr,R AA 11 +IV[1ZSt,2Y OF UE' EDINA PARK BOARD AND T':1Ei;'(Y-FIVE YEA" ANN1VER )[J`,Y OF THE: EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT The following are sionificant events that have hichlighted the past 50 years of. the Park Board and 25 years of the Park and RecreationyDepartment. 1930 - August 12 - At the regular meeting of the Country Club Association, the question of establishing a Park Bet:rd in the Village was discussed, based on a law that ti•ras passed in 1923 stating that communities located in counties having a popuIation exceeding 225,000 are authorized "to create a board of park co;nmissioners and acquire, govern and administer lands for parks and parkways." Edina was particularly fortunate in being located in one of two or three counties in the state having the required population. The Park Board could be created through a special election called by the Village Council for the following reasons: 1. To provide supervised play for children such as was conducted on an experimental basis the previous surnmer. This program could not be handled efficiently and on a permanent basis without the supervision and financial support which a Park Board would furnish. 2. To provide winter sports for young and old, including the problems of snow removal, ice -scraping, and lighting of the Mill Pond. Maintenance of other winter sports activities could also best be handled by a Park Board. 3. The areas owned by the Village could be properly maintained and further beautified 4. With a Park Board, it Ur ill be possible to acquire and develop property for park purposes. The natural beauty of the Minnehaha Creek and the Mill Pond is the envy of many of the surrounding districts. The acquisition, development and perpetuation of this area can only be handled by a Park Board. The establishment of a Park Board at this time would make possible the acquiring of such properties while the values are still low. 1930 - October - Residents appear before the Council to recommend an election establishin a Park Board. 1930 - November 4 - Election held to establish a Park Board in the Village of Edina. 1930 - November 8 - Election to elect three Park Commissioners to serve on the Park Board. Those elected were: J. H. Mayhew, George Strong and Ward Tucker. 1931 - January 1 - The Park Board started to operate as a board using $600 donated by "The Crier" a ne�-rspaper for the Country Club district, and 15 parcels of park property. 1933 - Park Board erects one of the old mill stones as an historical monument. 1945 - First Legion Baseball team formed. 1947 - Swim instruction first offered by the Park Board. 1947 - Hiring of a part time Recreation Director to run the summer activities and act as secretary to the Park Board. 1949 - First midget baseball team formed. 1949 - Construction of first hockey rink at Arden Park started. Four hockey teams established. 1950 - Figure skating ice show - beginning of outdoor figure skating instruction. 1950 - Park Board goes from an elected Board to a Board appointed by the Mayor. 1953 - Task force consisting of 21 residents conducted a major park and recreation survey 1953 - Edina Little League established for boys ages 10-12. 1955 - Full time Park and Recreation Director is hired and established a full-time, year around department. 1955 - Park Board is expanded to five members plus a representative from the School is Board and Planning Ccri-riission. 1956 - Development of a long range park plan and the ground work for a park bond issue. 1956 - Edina Junior Baseball Association established for boys ages 13-17. • 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1959 1963 1964 1965 1965 1968 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1974 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1975 1976 1977 1979 1979 1980 - Edina S,4im Club organized. - Edina Hockey Association foaled. - Edina iVoot-M l Association formed. - Park bond issues x700,000 for purchise of park property, development and construction of municipal swimming ,pool. - Opening of Edina municipal swimiming pool. - First cen;bined school/park project - Cornelia School Park. - Park Board expanded to nine me�;bers. - July 22 - ;Braemar Golf Course opens. - December 15 - Braemar Arena opens. - City of Lakes Figure Skating Club moves to Edina of Lakes Figure Skating Club. - Senior Citizen Club established. - October - Edina Historical Society established. - Edina Gymnastics Association established. - Braemar Pavilion opens. - Edina Basketball Association established. and becomes the Braemar City - June 30 - Brian Wippermann Memorial Gun Range opens. - Edina Soccer Association established. - Edina Girl's Athletic Association established. Edina Youth Softball Association formed. - Park Board expands to 11 members. - Completion of Braemar Athletic Complex. - Open space bond issue passed. - Edina Youth Baseball Association and Edina Jr. Baseball Association merge under the name Edina Baseball Association. - KEGS Gymnastics Association merges with Edina Gymnastics Association under the name K.E.G.A.-Edina Gymnastics Association. - Tupa Historical Park opens. - Property purchased for Art Center to be built. - September 12 - Art Center opens. - Bredesen Park opens. - Green House opens. - From its beginning in 1930 with 15 parcels of land and $600, today the Park Board and Park and Recreation Deparment has grown to include: 1279 acres of land; 34 parks; nine major recreational facilities (Edina Senior Center, Brian Wippermann Memorial Gun Range, Edina Art Center, Braemar Golf Course, Braemar Arena and Pavilion, Braemar Baseball Complex, Historical Park and swimming pool); 75 recreational activities; ten major Athletic Associations; and a tremendous number of volunteers to help run the successful Park and Recreation Programs in the City of Edina.