HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-11 Park Board PacketEDINA PARK BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 11th, 1977
7:30 p.m.
EDINA CITY HALL
AGENDA
I. Approval of Minutes —
Regular Park Board Meeting of:
September 13th, 1977
Special Park Board Meeting of:
September 20th, 1977
II. Planning Request(s)
III. Report on the Special School Board Meeting of
September 26th, 1977
IV. Recreation Report
V. Lou Larson Property - Townes Road
VI. Old Mill Site Report
VII. Other Reports
The minutes for the meetings
will be available fifteen
minutes before the Park
Board meeting on October 11th.
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Your School Board i�about to embark on a major p brining task and would like
the assistance of your organization.
Our objective is to ,identify the most critical issues confronting our local
public schools and develop specific plans of action for dealing with these
issues. Because this planning format focuses on the identification and res-
olution of only those really key issues that will have a lasting and funda-
mental impact on our schools' future, we have labeled the process as strategic
planning.
The process and format we have selected to perform this task is intended to
assure that neither the Board nor those who are being asked to assist waste
their time on minor matters which, over the long term, will have only marginal
effect on the District. We have also assigned a high priority to the task of
soliciting input from all parties with.a stake in our public schools.
The selected process and format is described in detail in the attached July 20
memo prepared for the School Board's consideration at our August meeting. The
Board decided to proceed with the task generally as outlined in that memo.
Specifically, we are asking that your group assist in the following manner:
1. Please review the enclosed District Statement of Philosophy,
Purpose, and Objectives and make a determination as to whether,
in your judgment, this doclunent accurately describes what you
believe to be the fundamental mission and objectives of our
public school system. If there are inadequacies, suggest
changes that you believe are appropriate.
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On September 12, the Board itself will consider this document and
may at that time suggest some changes. If any such changes are
suggested, they will be mailed to you on September 13.
2. Based on your perception of what the District's basic mission and
objectives ought to be, please identify:
A. The two or three major external circumstances or trends that
are or may occur that you believe will interfere with the
ability of the schools to accomplish the mission and objec-
tives. External factors could be such things as declining
enrollments, the growing number of households without school
children, state financial support, etc.- It excludes such
things as staff abilities, physical plant adequacies, etc.
B. The two or three major external circumstances that you believe
will enhance the opportunity of the schools,to accomplish the
mission and objectives. An example of this would be strong
community volunteer support.
C. The two or three major internal circumstances that you believe
are or will interfere with the accomplishment of the mission
and objectives. These could be such things as resistance to
change, poor instructional systems, lack of discipline, staff
abilities, physical plant adequacies, etc.
D. The two or three major internal circumstances that you believe
are or will enhance the opportunity of the District to accom-
plish the mission and objectives. An example could be a well
trained effective staff.
3. Make an analysis of your concept of mission and objectives as it
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relates to your findings on external and internal plusses and
minuses and on the basis of that analysis, identify the three or
four really key issues you believe are confronting our public
schools. Remember, these are to be only those core issues which
you believe will have major impact on the future of the District.
You might, for instance, find that inadequate funding or lack of
general community knowledge of school affairs are key issues.
4. For each key issue you have identified, suggest how you feel the
Board should plan for their resolution. What strategies might
we employ to respond to these issues in an effective way?
We would like to have your group make a report to the Board regarding the above
four items on September 26 (place to be announced). This will be a special
meeting of the Board solely for the purpose of receiving these reports. It
would be helpful if your report could be in writing but in any event we would
like an oral presentation that evening..
We recognize that: we are making a significant request of your time and effort.
We, nevertheless, feel that your group's input is essential for the Board to
have as it proceeds with this iirportant planning task. Your assistance will be
most appreciated.
If you have any questions about this request, please phone me either at horse
(927-4885) or at work (370-6871). Superintendent Ralph Lieber will also offer
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any assistance you may need (944-3613).
Zhank you.
sincerely,
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George C. Hite, Chairman
Edina Board of Education
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Enclosures — 2
p.s. Extra copies of the July 20 memorandum to the Board on Strategic Planning
are available to you at the district office upon request. Please call the
Superintendent's Office, 944-3613, extension 34.
MEMORANDUM
July 20, 1977
TO: Edina Board 'of Education
Ralph'Lieber -,Superintendent
FROM: George C. Hite
'SUBJECT: Strategic Planning
One of the major recommendations of the Citizen Task Force was that
the managers of the District's "affairs (the Board) should annually en-
gage in a planning review. In this memo I'd like to suggest that we
approach this planning task in a strategic sense and identify both a
standard process and specific 1977 format we might, employ to carry
out this. important responsibility.
Strategic Planni
The Task Force clearly indicated that the District is in a period of
unprecedented change. In such a situation it becomes very important
that the organization have a sound and well-founded sense of purpose
and direction. Without such a sense of direction, the organization would
be at the mercies of the shifting and discontinuous currents of change
in the environment.' The process of developing and establishing this
sense of purpose -'and direction is what strategicplanning is really all
about.
There are several factors which are prerequisite to success in any
planning effort. First, successful strategic planning demands .the direct
involvement and the firm commitment of the Board of Education, Defining..
the long term future of a school district is one of the prime responsibilities
of the Board, and one which cannot be delegated to either our staff or the
community. While both our staff and the ,community should be expected
to provide their ideas and insights, .and can be relied upon for a good
deal of.background research and analysis, the ultimate strategic planning
and decision making responsibility rests squarely on the Board's shoulders,
lilrle must assume the leadership role and communicate clearly to both our
organization and the community our commitment to long range planning
and a firm spirit of challenge to the strategic future of the District. With-
out this degree of leadership and Board involvement, strategic planning
will merely become.an empty and futile exercise.
Secondly, strategic planning must focus on the core issues facing the
District. This requires sifting out from among the multitude of diverse
July 20, 1977
Memo to: Edina Board of Education
Ralph Lieber - Superintendent
From: George C. Hite
Subject: Strategic Planning
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.forces impinging on the District, those really key issues which will
have a lasting and fundamental impact on the District's future. Once
these key issues are identified, the planning process can focus clearly
on developing action plans for their resolution without wasting time on
minor matters which, over the long term, will have only a marginal
effect on the organization.
Third, a sound strategic plan requires an effective. planning process,
and the hallmark of an effecti%-. process is order and system. Analyzing
the long run future of an organization is, almost by definition, a messy
and chaotic endeavor at best. Attacking this responsibility blindly, with
no predetermined method or system can result only in a messy and
_ chaotic product. A well defined and clearly explicated planning process
can help to clean the effort up by imposing a sense of order on this chaos.
The result will be a strategic plan which is inherently logical and com
Fourth, the development of a good strategic plan required critical com-
prehensive and rigorous analysis. This is especially important in the
assessment of the organization's internal strengths and weaknesses.
The analysis must seek a thorough and frank understanding of the organ.-
ization's capabilities and resources. Obviously such an effort will un-
cover some fairly sensitive issues. These issues especially must be
faced directly and openly. For it is often -the more sensitive issues that
are the most critical to the long run vitality of the District.
Fifth, good strategic planning is realistic strategic planning. Results
cannot be made to occur merely by writing down our optimistic hopes.
An Effective strategy defines not just what the Board would like to achieve,
but what we can realistically expect to accomplish. 'A plan based on un-
realistic premises produces frustration, but a plan based on realistic
analysis produces challenge, commitment and surprise -free results.
Sixth, an effective strategic plan has a definite and clear decision -action
orientation. The -output of a strategic planning effort should not be merely
a written document, but most importantly, it must lead to and demand
strategic decisions. Once these decisions are made, the planning 'effort
will steer the organization on a clear course of action and results.
July 20, 1977
Memo to: Edina Hoard of Education
Ralph Lieber - Superintendent
From: George C. Hite
Subject: Strategic Planning
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Finally, good strategic planning requires constant monitoring and re-
appraisal. It is necessarily a continuous and cyclical process, not a
once -a -year exercise.i Constant reappraisal of previous trends and.
challenging and reassessment of previous assumptions
analysis; constant
and predispositions will produce a strategy that is always up-to-date
and fully compatible with -capabilities of the organization and the dynamics
of the environment.
The Strategy Planning Proce$s
Our Task Force planning activities last year provided a very, beneficial
experience for' -'at least two`rea:sons. First, we made good progress in
assessing the long run`future.of the District. This provides a solid base
for more intensive strategic planning in this and subsequent years..
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/� I� -Y last year's `efforts provided an excellent learning ex p erience
for the Board in how.the planning process might be made to work better
in the future. Some of the lessons learned last year are incorporated
into this strategic planning proposal.
The attached exhibit depicts my thinking regarding the structure and
content of an effective strategic planning_ process. This exhibit not only.
identifies the major components steps of, the process, but also outlines
the -flow of logic which must underlie the development of a sound strategic
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The sta_tement'of the District's mission and objectives is a key component
of a strategic plan and the basic starting point for the. subs equent strategic
analysesF` The statement of mission defines the District's essential
nature and character. It defines the District's role in the community, how
it will'contribute to the communities' educational goals, its purposes in
terms of the varied=clientel it intends to serve, its major strategic appeals
to the's'e clients, and its current -.performance objectives. The statement .
of mission-,in'short'defines what the District is now and what it is to
become.
With a firm definition of the District's mission, the strategic planning process
proceeds to an analysis of forces and trends both withii; and outside the
District which may affect the District's ability to fulfill its mission and
July 20, 1977
Memo to: Edina Board of Education , -- SUTraoy\14nt
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Ralph Lieber - Superintendent fiC'
From: George C. Hite
Subject: Strategic Planning ► (�-�'�y1a��V� a�Pp�yt\tig$.
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accomplish its objectives. The ExternalAnalysis
as an assess-
ment of major environmental trends and their likely Pct on t
he
District's future. This includes an analysis of long term state finan-
cial aid trends, enrollment trends, community need trends, and other
key external forces impacting on the District. The result of the .external
analysis n the identification of a limited, manageable number (2-4) of
key external threats and opportunities: That is, the one or two major
factors which may threaten the District's future performance, and the
one or two major trends whit!; the District might exploit as potential
opportunities.
The Internal Analysis is' a situation and trend assessment of the District's
key performance capabilities and resources. This analysis should include
at a minimum an assessment of the District's personnel resources and
organization structure,* its physical facilities, its major operating policies
and procedureG, and its financial position. The Internal Analysis results
in the identification of a limited number (again 2-4) of key internal
strengths which can be leveraged, and weaknesses to be corrected.
By comparing the District's mission and objectives, the external threats
and opportunities; and the internal strengths and weaknesses, the key
strategic issues facing the District are identified. These key issues again
must be limited in number to only those core issues which will have a major
impact on the future of the District. These key issues provide the focus.
and direction for developing sound .strategic plans.
Once the key issues have been identified, sound, action -oriented strategic
plans must be developed which will resolve the issues and help the District
fulfill its mission and accomplish its objectives. The strategies must be.
a response to the key strategic issues facing the District. The critical
point is that the strategic plans 'mustbe consistent with and be based on the
District's mission, its -external threats and opportunities, its internal
strengths and weaknesses,`''and be addressed to the key strategic issues .
determining the District's future vitality. The presentation of strategic
inancial implications of the strategies.
plans should also include the general f
Even the most rigorous and well -considered strategic plan will be to no
avail unless itis implemented with commitment and precision. Consequently
the next step in the planning process is to develop a realistic but challenging
July 20, 1977
Memo to: Edina Board of Education
Ralph Lieber - Superintendent
From: George C. Hite
Subject: Strategic Planning
Page 5.. .
Time and Action Schedule for the execution of the plans. This schedule
should also include a statement of specific objectives or milestones for
the coming year - control points for monitoring the District's progress.
Even though the strategy reflects a long run plan, it is still executed in
a series of short run actions.
The final step in the strategic planning process is possibly the most
crucial component-- identifying and forcing resolution of the key decisions
which have to be made before the plan can be implemented. These de-
cision points must be explicitly identified; and it is incumbent on the
Board to respond tothese points in a direct and timely manner.
In summa.ry, the sugge ste& annual strategic planning process would
contain the following elements.
Review of last year's strategic plans and objectives
and progress achieved to date.
2. Statement of District Mission and Objectives,
3. Identification of a limited number (two to four)
major external threats and opportunities,
4. Identification of a limited number (two to four)
major internal strengths and weaknesses.
` Identification of a limited number of key strategic
issues facing the District.
` Discussion of the District's strategic plans for re-
solving the key issues.
Time and action calendar for execution of the
strategic plans and identification of strategic
objectives for the coming year.
T. Identification of the key decisions which have to be
masse by the Board of Education.
July 20, 1977
Memo to: Edina Board of Education
Ralph Lieber - Superintendent
From: George C. Hite
Subject: Strategic Planning
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1977 Strategic Planning Format and Schedule
The 1977 strategic planning format and schedule should assist in our -
achieving the following objectives. :.
1. Clearly convey the Board's commitment to
systematic, orderly and action oriented planning
to the District staff, students and their parents,
identifiable school interest groups and the com-
munity at large.
2. Establish within.these same staff and client
groups a good understanding of the specific =
planning process the Board will employ to meet
its planning responsibilities.
3. Reaffirm the Board's commitment to seeking broad
participation in the District's planning programs.
4.. Complete the process in sufficient time to permit.,
strategic planning decisions to influence Board
considerations in major policy areas such as
operating and capital budgets, -facility usage,
curriculum, instructional organization and staffing.
In consideration of these objectives, I am suggesting that we proceed
as follows: j ,
August 8 Board reviews strategic planning proposal.
Decides whether to proceed or not. If
project is go, establish process and format.
August 9-12 Chairman and/or superintendent write parties
who will be asked to participate advising,.
them of process and their role.
July 20, 1977
Memo to: Edina Board of Education
Ralph Lieber - Superintendent
From: George C. Hite
Subject: Strategic Planning
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.September 12
Board,reviews current District Goals and
Objectives (Mission Statement) and modifies
as appropriate.
September 13
Mission Statement submitted to participating
parties.
September 26
Special Topics meeting devoted to receiving
statements from participating parties.
Statements to reflect their evaluation of
Mission Statement, internal and external
strengths and weaknesses, key issues, strategic
options and necessary action plans. Each party
will approach the analysis Trom their special
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perspective.
October 1 Board, in a half-day workshop context, goes
through a strategic planning process.
(October.1 - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
October 3-21.
.'Staff prepares draft of strategic plan based on
-October 1 Board review and submits to Board
members and participating parties by October 31..
October 31
Board at special meeting, to which participating
parties have been invited, considers strategy
plan draft as a discussion item.
November 14
Board adopts 1877 strategy plan.
November -
All administrative staff objectives established
Mid December
and reviewed.
I'm suggesting that the
following parties be asked to participate.
1. Task Force
executive committee
THE STRATEGY PLANNING PROCESS
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STATEMENT OF MISSION
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EXTERNAL ANALYSIS: INTERNAL ANALYSIS:
KEY THREATS AND KEY STRENGTHS AND
OPPORTUNITIES WEAKNESSES
KEY STRATEGIC ISSUES
STRATEGIC PLANS
TIME AND ACTION SCHEDULE
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MEMORANDUM
September 9, 1977
TO: Edina School Board
Ralph Lieber
FROM: George C. Hite
SUBJECT: District Mission and Mission Objectives
Enclosed is a suggested draft of a District Mission and Mission Objectives
for your review.
Our strategic planning schedule anticipates that the Board will review its
current statement of mission at its September 12 meeting. The current
statement is located in the front of our Policy Manual and is labeled,
Statement of Philosophy, Purpose and Objectives. I am suggesting the
enclosed as a substitute.
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the parties being asked to .participate in the planning process whether
the Board may plan to modify the current mission statement. That
notice is to follow our September 12 meeting.
If the enclosed substitute seems to be of more than passing interest to
the Board, I would suggest the following disposition of this matter. on
September 12.
a) Forward a copy to participating parties and
advise them that the Board has it under
consideration.
b) Refer it to the Policy Committee for review
and ask the Committee to recommend a mission
statement draft at our October 1 strategic
planning workshop.
The mission statement is a component of a strategic plan. As such,
it will be included in the document which the Board will handle as a
discussion item on November 7 and act upon on November 14.
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SUGGESTED
STATEMENT OF MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Edina School District
MISSION
General Purpose
The Edina School District is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota
organized for the purpose of providing publically supported educational
programs for its citizens.
Focus
The primary focus of the District's educational programming is directed
to meeting the educational needs of children of elementary and secondary.
school age. A principal objective is to provide each such child with an
educational opportunity appropriate to his or her ability.
A secondary focus of the District's mission is to make available life long
]earning onnortunities .for the adult citizerVof the District.
Programs
The District's educational and life long learning programs embody:
- The acquisition of those academic skills basic
to all learning.
- Acquiring an understanding of one's physical and
psychological development.
- The development of intellectual capabilities.
- Learning to live as an individual within a society.
- Gaining an understanding of the natural world
and the natural sciences.
- Developing an appreciation of the creative and
performing arts, and
- Acquiring an understanding of the work environment
and vocational/avocational opportunities.
Methods
The District offers its students a curriculum program that is based on
identifiable learning objectives.
It recognizes that student attaininent of curriculum objectives necessitates
flexibility in the utilization of instxuctional formats. It, therefore, encourages
Statement of Mission and Objectives
Edina School District
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the development and implementation of instructional techniques that best
match the strengths of its teaching staff with the learning strengths of its
students.
Special Services
The District supports the academic endeavors of its students with special
services and programs intended to give each student equal opportunity to
learn.
Students who are physically or mentally handicapped or who are emotionally
disturbed or have behavioral or learning disabilities are assured educational
programs and opportunities equal to those available to any other student.
The District provides a wide range of extracurricular opportunities for
students who wish to complement and enrich their academic life.
Responsibility to Students and Parents
The District stresses the need and value of student and parent participation
in the development and evaluation of the District's euuc:atioiial programs acid
curriculums.
The District also recognized its obligation to parents and students to keep
them properly informed of'what is expected of students and their progress
in achieving these expectations.
The District will seek parent and student guidance in any matter affecting
a student's welfare.
An Employer :.
The District is .also an employer. It subscribes to employment and position
assignment practices that our based on ability and devoid of sex, race, age
or creed bias.
The District's per policies and procedures are intended to support the
conduct of the District's mission and provide an employment environment that
stresses the worth of the individual employee and responds to his or her
unique needs.
The District expects good job performance by its employees and supports
that expectation with objective job skill evaluation and development programs.
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Statement of Mission and Objectives
Edina School District
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The District's employee compensation and benefit programs are intended
to recognize the value of the services expected, enhance employees'
ability to cope with personal contingencies and provide career incentives
for employees who continually achieve performance expectations.
Resources
In carrying out its mission, the District utilizes the financial resources
made available. to it by its citizens and other governmental agencies;
the skills of it's employed staff; and, the talents of District citizens.
Accountability
Student achievement of curriculum objectives is recognized as the funda-
mental basis of District accountability to the community it serves.
MISSION OBJECTIVES
Academic Skills
The fundamental responsibility of the District is to develop programs that
enable each student to acquire those skills basic to all learning. The
achievement of all other goals depends upon the success of the District in
ensuring that each student, according to his own abilities, attain the
following basic skills:
Reading: The ability to read and comprehend written material
and relate it to other knowledge.
• Composition: The ability to write with precision, clarity, and
acceptable usage, whether to inform, inspire, or pdrsuade.
• Listening and Speaking: The ability to listen attentively and
with understanding and to speak with confidence and effectiveness, whether
from written material or extemporaneously.
Mathematics: The ability to perform computations, to solve
common problems of mathematics and logic, and to understand the
structure of mathematics so it can be a useful tool in daily living.
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Edina School District
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• Study: The development of basic study skills so that he may
acquire knowledge efficiently.
The Arts: The development of some of the basic disciplines
and skills in the performing and creative arts to be used throughout his
life for communication, expression, and enjoyment.
Observation: The ability to identify and differentiate elements
of the world around him as they are useful in personal, academic, and
artistic pursuits.
Physical Development
Each person matures physically at a different rate and possesses differing
capabilities. The District has the obligation to help each student:
understand the biological functioning of his body
make the best both of physical talents and limitations
• develop good health habits, skills, and interests to
maintain his body in optimum condition throughout,
his lifetime.
Intellectual Development
In addition to acquiring academic skills, each individual should develop
his intellectual capabilities to the fullest extent possible. Therefore, the
District will encourage each pupil;
• to think creatively
• to reason logically
• to apply knowledge usefully
to deal with abstract concepts
to solve problems
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Edina School District
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The Individual and Society
,Every person must learn to live in a society. The District must help
each student develop an understanding of man and of how the individual
depends upon others and they on him. This requires that each student
gain:
knowledge of himself and the characteristics, needs, and
desires he shares with others
sensitivity to others and their ideas, and the ability to act
responsibly in various situations
• the ability to function productively as a member of a group
• familiarity with the legal, moral, ethical, and cultural
heritages of his and other societies
knowledge of the various political systems and philosophies
of the world.
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Scientific Understanding
Man must exist in the natural world. The District must help each student
understand nature's impact on man and man's impact on nature. This
requires that each student gain:
• knowledge of natural phenomena and their effect on man
` understanding of scientific advances and their part in
modern technology
' understanding of the scientific method
appreciation of the ways in which the application of scientific
principles can improve the quality of life while preserving
the natural order.
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Edina School District
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Aesthetic Expression
Man, to realize his full potential, must be able to sense and appreciate
beauty in the world around him, ;whether created by nature or by man.
The District must help each student gain:
September 26, 1977
Outline Comments of Edina Park Board to School Board
I. Limiting Conditions.
A. Park board is advisory body to city council.
B. Comments confined to "external" circumstances.
C.- City of Edina includes parts of three other
school districts.
D. No pretense is made as to legality of any
suggestions.
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II. Introduction to Park and Recreation Program.
A. Nature of board and duties.
1. Recreation.
2. Physical improvements.
B. , Staff. '
III. Unique Relationship'Between School and Park Programs.
A. Serving sa:re "customer."
B. Mutual experience, expertise and facilities should
complement each.other's programs and enhance the
community.
IV. Park Board Opinion of Major External Circumstances.
A. Interfere - inadequate fundinq.
B. Enhance - cooperation from other resources in
communitx.
sept..' -26, 1977 - Page 2
V. Review of School Board's ►•fission and Objectives.
A. Not relevant for park board discussion_
1. Academic skills.
2. Intellectual development.
3. Scientific understanding.
4-_ Career -
development -R. Relevant from park board perspective_
1. Physical development.
` a. Strong emphasis on tears and group
experiences.
b. Ninth grade suggested as minimum level
for professional coaching.
-- emotional and physical factors.
- practical impossibility of maintaining
viability of separate volunteer organi-
zations beyond that level.
c. Introduction of lifetime activities
considered important - development secondary.
2. The individual and society.
a_ Standards 2 and 3 seem particularly enhanced
by team or group experiences.
varsity, intramural, park board, etc.
3. Aesthetic exp-ession.
a. All standards listed are compatible with
goals of Edina Art Center.
b. Intro3uction in schools considered critical
development secondary.
Y,-6 possibilities.
Edina Park Board Outline
SepE. 26, 1977 - Page 3
VI. Where Do We Go From Here?
A. Cooperation is overworked term, but vital now if
we are correct in assessment of external circum-
stances.
I.. Cooperative usage committee.
- buildings ) maintenance and use
- fields )
- scheduling
2. Capital expenditure review and expertise
exchange.
West field?
Art Center!- -
possible'leaseback arrangements?
" joint grantsman?
3. Overlap and 'gray" areas.
-- who is most competent?
adult prggrams
- youth programs
B. Community Support.
1. Areas that need work :
- "schools are overadministered and wasteful."
- East --Sliest .syndrome
- just another planning exercise
- schools must prioritize
- city has the money
- home and church have responsibilities also_
VII. ::e Can Do It.
"In the past where there has been a need and a demand
for services by the Edina community, those services have
been provided by the schools or the city or both."
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October 25, 1977
Board of Education,
Supt. Lieber
Enclosed are two items from the last Park Board meeting.
The first, on the Concord playground, deals with the fact that
our school playgrounds are sometimes the only play area for
several blocks. Consequently the local residents depend on them
for young children's play before, during, and after school. We
have generally looked on elementary school playgrounds as a low
priority item relative to our other capital needs. At the same
time, the Open Space Commission, of which I was a member, found
many areas in Edina that need more open space, but it is not
available.
This may be an opportunity for us to do several things:
provide service to residents and our young students, cooperate
with the Park Board and their excellent staff, and to involve
senior citizens and others in some meaningful projects to help
develop the playgrounds. The use of volunteers has been out-
standing in many areas for the schools and Park Board. I think
we should actively pursue this and be open to several approaches.
Let's start somewhere and see where it might lead.
The second item is Ken Rosland's comment on potential liabil-
ity on playgrounds with hard surfaces underneath playground equip-
ment. We should follow this up for our own information. I
suggest that we take advantage of the Park's efforts and let them
lead on this, since they have to do it anyway.
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cc: J. Rice
R. Kojetin,,
CONCORD GRADE SCHOOL - Mr. Kojetin reported that they are
remodeling their playground area and have asked us for monetary
help in order to supply equipment, because there are no play-
grounds in the immediate area that have adequate equipment.
(Pamela Park is the closest park.)
Mr. Kojetin recommended to the Park Board not to be involved
in taking money out of our capital improvement budget, but we
could help to plan the area and supply them with debarked elm logs
in order for them to make benches for the area.
Pair. Rosland reported we once made creative play equipment in
an art class for a playground, but it was destroyed in just a
couple years by the neighborhood youngsters. Also, he said that a
lot of our equipment is in need of replacement or repair, and so
our equipment would have priority over the City fixing or buying
equipment for the schools.
The Park Board recommended that Mr. Wanninger should comment
at the School Board Meeting on what we have discussed, have them
study the problem, and, come up with a recommendation to the Park
Board as to what areas we could help with, other than the monetary
area.
Mr. Rosland suggested the School District look into sandboxes
for under their playground equipment and future developments,
especially because of liability problems we are having in the parks
where hard surface areas are underneath the playground equipment.
11
MEMORANDUM
TO: Edina Park Board
FROM: Jack Rice
DATE: October 27, 1977
SUBJECT: Too Much Too Soon
I thought the enclosed article in the Saturday, October 22 issue of Saturday
was of interest, particularly in light of our discussion at the last meeting.
I have obtained enough copies for everyone on the board and invite you to
review the article and give it some thought for discussion at the next board
meeting. You will recall that we have asked the staff to report to us as to
what the philosophy, policy and guidelines of the park board are in relation
to the various independent youth associations in the city.
I presume you have all heard that Bob Kojetin was named Director of Parks by
Ken Rosland at the October 17 city council meeting. We'll all have a chance
to congratulate Bob at our next meeting on November 8.
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Ken Rosland
Mr. Bob Kojetin
Mr. Rick Jacobson
a DORSEY, WINDHORST, HANNAFORD, WHITNEY 8, HALLADAY
JOHN W WINOHORST
MICHAEL OLSON
HE NRI HALLAGAY
�".'iE'iKANNAF ORD
LARRY W JOHNSON
THOMAS S HAI
ARTHUR BWH ITN EY
G LARRY GRIFFITH
RUSSELL W LINGOUIST
CRAIG A BECK
0 P BRINK
DAVID L McCUSKEY
EE HITCH
THOMAS 0 HOE
. H HILL
JAMES H 0HAGAN
.ERT V TARBOX
JOHN M MA50N
ROBERT J JOHNSONMICHAEL
W WRIGHT
MAYNARD B HA SSELOUIST
LARRY L. VICKREY
PETER DORSEY
LOREN R KNOTT
GFORGE P FLANNERY
PHILLIP H MARTIN
CII=TIS L ROY
REESE C JOHN5ON
ARTHUR E WEISBERG
CHARLES J HAUENSTEIN
DUAME E JOSEPH
CHARLES A GEEK
JAM E5 B VESSEY
JOHN C ZWAKMAN
WILLIAM A. WHITLOCK
JOHN R WICKS
EDWARD J SCHWARTZBAUER EUGENE L JJHNSON
THOMAS M BROWN
JOHN W WIN'N`JPST, JR
CORNELIUS 0 MA HONEY JR
MICHAEL PRICHARD
WILLIAM C BA B COCK
JOHN P JITKO
THOMAS S ER.ICKSON
WILLIAM R SOTH
MICHAEL E BRESS
RICHARO G SWANSON
RAYMOND A REISTER
FAITH L OHMAN
JOHN J TAYLOR
DAVIO A RANHEIM
WILLIAM J HEMPEL
ROBERT J SILVERMAN
JOHN `HIBBS
THOMAS R wANTHEY
RGBERT 0 FLOTTEN
WILLIAM R H1885
JOHN D LEVINE
PHILIP F SOELTER
ROBERT J. STRUYK
WILLIAM 8 PAYNE
2300 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA SS402
16121340-2600
CABLE: DOROW
TELEX: 29-0606
TELECOPIER: 16121 340-2868
1468 W—FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
ST. PAUL,MINNESOTA 55101
16121 227-8017
115 THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST
ROCHESTER. MINNESOTA 55901
16071 288-3156
November 11, 1977
Mr. Robert Kojetin
Director, Edina Parks and Recreation
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
Dear Bob:
ROBERT A HEIBERG NICK R HAY
JOHN D KIRBY IRVING WEISER
ROBERT A SCHWARTZBAUER STEPHEN E GOTTSCHALK
DAVID N FRONEK THOMAS W ELKINS
THOMAS W TINKHAM KENNETH L CLTLER
JON F TUTTLE GARY M. JOHNSON
EMERY W BARTLE THOMAS W FINN
WILLIAM A JOHNSTONE JAY L. BENNETT
STEVEN K CHAMPLIN ROBERT G BAYER
MICHAEL J. RADMER SUZANNE B VAN DYK
MICHAEL TRUCANO STUART R. HEMPHILL
JAMES A FLADER J DAVID JACKSON
DAVID L BOEHNEN W CHARLES LANTZ
MICHEL A LAFONO DOUGLAS E RAY
DON 0 CARLSON STEVEN F WGLGAMOT
PAUL J SCHEERER J. MAROUIS EASTWOOD
DAN F NICOL EDWARD J PLUIMER
FRANK H. VOIGT KENNETH W ERICKSON
WILLIAM H. HIPPEE. JR OWEN C MARK
ROBERT A BURNS JAMES E BOWLUS
ROGER J MAGNUSON GEORGE LCHAPMAN
J. ROBERT HIBBS THOMAS D VANDER NOLEN
JAY F. COOK MARK A JARBOE
STANLEY M REIN BRUCE D SOLANDER
CHARLES L POTUZNIK
VERLAINE L. ENDORF
DENNIS P. BURATTI OF COUNSEL
GEORGEANN BECKER DONALD WEST
ROBERT L HOBBINS WALDO F MAROUART
BARRY D. GLAZER GEORGE E ANDERSON
PETER S. HENDRIXSON JOHN F. FINN
Re: Lou Larson Property - Townes Road
I note from the minutes of the October 11, 1977,
Park Board meeting that the Parks and Recreation Department
has recommended not accepting certain lots tendered by
Dr. Larson, being Lots 16, 19, and 1 on Townes Road. The
minutes state that one of the reasons for not accepting the
lots is that the City already has a "perpetual easement on
Lot 1. It may be well for me to review the document creating
that easement to see whether, in fact, it is "perpetual." If
the "easement" is, in fact, a "restrictive covenant,".or some
other like restriction, then it may or may not be perpetual.
If it is possibly not perpetual, the City may wish to acquire
title to the fee of that lot.
If you wish me to look into this matter further,
please advise.
Very truly yours,
TSE/abc Th as S. Erickson
cc: Mr. Kenneth E. Rosland
f I
Dayton Hudson Corporation
777 Nicollet Niall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Executive Offices
August 16, 1977
Mr. Curtis L. Roy Thomas M. Wilson,
Dorsey, Windhorst, Hannaford 4707 Townes Road
Whitney & Halladay Minneapolis, MN
2300 First National Bank Bldg.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Dear Curt and Tom:
Jr., M.D.
55424
I talked with Ken Rosland today to discuss the possibility
of having the Village receive as a gift the lots adjacent
to Lou Larson's property on Townes Road. I told Ken that
Lou Larson had offered his lots in a conceptual sense to
the neighbors with, at that time at least, his only con-
cern being that the property remain in its natural state.
I told him that we had discussed the best way to accomplish
this and had concluded that it was probably to have Lou
give the land to the city of Edina and, in that connection,
I asked Ken whether or not they would receive property
deeded to them with restrictions such as Lou had in mind.
Ken told me that, while he could not commit, he would
guess that the city would accept the property as a gift
and, further, that they would accept the restriction
that it remain in its natural state. He went on to say
that if his guess was correct they would prefer that it
would stay in its natural state anyway, but, again, he
couldn't guarantee.
The plan of action we agreed upon was that Ken would run
it by the Park Board staff informally at their next
meeting which is to take place September 13, after which
he will get back to me. If things proceed as he expects
them to, they would then want to have a written offer
from Lou. I will get back to you after I have heard
from Ken.
Sicerely,
W v
Ri t rd L. Schall
RLS/jlp
,/C : Jeri Rosland
Collveyinj to, discharging and emptying into wid upon said premises, sur-
face water. The land and premises are described as follows, to-7rit:
Lot One (1), White Oaks 3rd Addition, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file and
of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in
and for said County and State.
It is the purpose of this grant to give to said Village of Edina
the perpetual right to use the hereinbefore described premises for a drainage
basin and to empty and discharge thereinto surface water from Sunnyside
Road, To-rnes Road and other lands and streets located in the area surround-
ing said hereinbefore described premises; and for such purpose, to construct,
install, maintain and repair storm servers or drains in, upon, over and under
said premises, and there is granted to said Village, its agents, servants
and employees the right to enter upon said premises to excavate for, main-
tain, repair, reconstruct, rebuild and operate said storm sewers or drains,
and to convey to and empty upon said premises such surface water as may be
drained from such stows sewers and drains.
J. Frank Ecklund and Catherine T. Ecklund further covenant and
agree that they will not, during the life of this Easement, change or -alter
the present ground surface elevation or grade of the premises hereinbefore
described.
IN WITNESS 4'JEHE'OF, the said parties have hereunto set their hands
and seals this 16th day of July, 1941.
IN PRESENCE OF:
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( SEAL)
X�._<SEAL)
r and other uoouu
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tion of the swa of One Dollar (ti.1.00)
d, do
aid the recoipt whereof is hereby acknowledge
tiocLs to us in band paid,
a municipal corporation of
h give and grant unt
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e e. Y o the VILLAGE OF EDINA,
,,nnepin County, Minnesota, a perpetual easement or right of way over the
premises hereinafter described, for the installation, operation,maintenance
in under and over that strip of land
and repair of a storm sewer
or
drain ,
as follows, to -wit:
p of land Six (6) feet wide, being Three (3) feet
A stri
on each side of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the Northwesterly line of Lot
Two (2), �",bite Oaks Third Addition? Hennepin County,
Minnesota, distant ttiventy-five (25) feet Southwesterly
from the ;lost 1 ort'r_erly corner of said Lot Two ( 2) ;
thence Southeasterly at right angles to said �orth.�esterly
line of Lot Two (2) , Seventeen (17) feet; thence South-
westerly in a straight line ninety-one (91) feet more
to a point vrhich is Three (3) feet East
the
or less, of South
j'dest line of said Lot Two (2) and Thirty lf said Lot 1+'�0 (2) �0)thence feet
of the idort.h:,tiest corner o
South parallel with the j7est line of said Lot Two (2)
One Hundred '�;renty (120) feet, more or less, to the
Northwesterly line of Lot Cne (1) , v,hite Oaks 3rd
Addition, Here epin County, yinnesota, according to the
plat thereof on file and of record in treaoffice of the
Register of Deeds in and for said Coon 3 o
It is the purpose of this grant to give to said Village of Edina
the right to excavate for and construct and install a storm se-aer approxi-
mately along the line described above and to grant to said Village, its
ents servants and employees, the right to enter upon the said Six (6)
ag ,
feet of land above described and to excavate for, maintain, repair, recon-
struct and rebuild and operate the said storms sewer and to convey to and
empty upon said Lot Two (2) such surface water as may be drained through
said storm sewer.
We further give and grant unto said Village of Edina a perpetual
easement in and to the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of
City of cEdin a
4801 WEST FIFTIETH STREET • EDINA, MINNESOTA EE424
927-8861
i-c,cat71on of Tree( 1) =
7i1 i s 1 et ter i S -Co not 1 fy you tha the Ed i na Fores ter has d i ayaloSe( L rCeS Ciel
ycsdtr propc-rty as being `ralsir lou: This matter is covered Under {.i e:'y' of
.Ir'irv) ars?ir:ance Gi035 and Mzinr:`v,-scrcl. State Law which require this :l'..lsa,-',ce
be abated within 20 clays of rec ;pt of this letter.
The E:, ;na City Counci 1, in coop:ration with the Minnesotc State Deparr.nent
of k.clricuiturc SFade :'rea Division, has enacted a subsidy program provi line
Fair,a homeov.gncrs viith r.�e.iief toward, removing dis ased e+ms and oal;.S. ilia
sCiL)F� i dy days for one-half the cost of removing each tree not to exceed $100
pvr tree.
n order to receive the financial assistance affcrd:d by this subzidy, you
Fl,.1s dd; h� l`011owiny:
1. :dithln 20 days of receipt of this letter obtain at least two written
and sinned cost estimates from reputable tree services for proper
removal and disposal v l' the diseased tree (s) .
2. 5elert tha less expers ve contractor and have the trec(s) removed and
disposed of properly. The date of removal must be i. O uded in tf-e
contractor's invoice. Be salmi the invoice indicates that you have- paid
fol- the work cloak;.
Fill �.rit Lhe. attacher' F9lrn;esota Department of Agricul.t,ure farm AW an>J
return to thn City Of 1-Aina Park and Recreation Department with :� true
c-opy of the cor;t r4ctor l s invoice and the tt•,:o estimates.
Tieze f.o: ins wi i 1 be processed and approved by the Edina Park and Recr`;ati n
C r�r'trtir�r. A claim will be fi?ed on your behalf with the. L.dina City Council.
if r:??e Council approves your claims you will be rYimbursed.
ilaF any questions, please feel, free to call Ralph Q. Campbell, I i
at --he Edina Park and R=ecreaLion Department-.- 27-83-361.
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N sces ^d; Tree RLimova l Program
CERTIFICATE OF TREE REMOVAL/DISPOSAL
Instructions to eligible property owner. To be eligible for a grant-in-aid the
property owner must:
(1) Obtain two independent estimates from responsible and
qualified tree services for removal and disposal.
(2) Select the lowest responsible and qualified bidder.
(3) Remove the diseased tree within 20 days of notification of
removal by local authorities.
(4) Submit an invoice or receipt of payment from the contractor
performing the service.
(5) Submit the attached Form AGR 37 verifying date of removal
and compliance with estimate requirement.
Note: If the above eligibility requirements cannot be met, the property owner
must submit a brief justification stating the extenuating circumstances preventing
compliance. The statement will be reviewed by local authorities.
I do hereby certify, that two independent estimates for tree removal/disposal were
obtained from responsible and qualified tree service contractors, and that the lowest
bidder was selected. And further, that the trees claimed eligible for the local and
state subsidies were removed on day of , 19
(day) (month)
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Lo-ation of removed tree:
(Signature)(date)
FOR 1,MICIPAL USE ONLY
Number of Trees Removed
Local Subsidy $
Total Cost of Removal/Disposal $ State Subsidy $
Cost to Property Owner $
I hereby certify that the above claimed removal/disposal has complied with the Depart-
ment of Agriculture's Regulation Aqr 107, or is in as near compliance as practically
possible.
Signature of Tree inspector (date)
Minn. Dept. of Agric. i
(ORIGINAL -Dept. of Agriculture YLLLOW_Property Owner PINK -Municipality 8/75 Form AGR 37
ACRICULTUR.AL EXTENSION SERVICE
6/77 UNIVERSITY OF 'MiNNESOTA--U.S. DF:PARIMENT OF AGRICULTURE PL-14
100 INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE, `-ORESTRY AND MME ECONOMICS Revised
ST. PAUL, MIMNESOTA 55103
CONTROLLING ROOT CRAFT SPRE_11D OF THE
DUTCH ELM AND OAK WILT DISE_ISES
Ward C. Stienstra
Oak wilt and Dutch elm disease are caused by fungi beldnging to the fungal
genera Ceratocystis. These closely related fungi grow in the vascular (water
and food conducting) system of the tree.
Insects/major role in the spread of these diseases is limited to long
distance spread. Local spread (e.g. within 100 feet or so) is accomplished
alnost exclusively via root grafts. The term root graft describes the situation
where roots of adjacent trees grow together to connect vascular tissue from
tree to tree. Root grafts between trees are quite common where pure stands
exist in a forest or along a boulevard. Root grafts usually occur only between
trees of the same genus and species. For example, white oaks (Quercus alba)
can root graft with white oaks but it is unlikely that they will. root -graft
with red oaks (Quercus rubra).
Since root grafts are most important in the local spread of oak wilt and
Dutch elm disease, controlling root graft transmission is important. The
easiest way to prevent root graft transmission is to physically break or kill
a zone of root tissue between diseased and healthy trees. Since neither the
Dutch elm nor the oak wilt fungus can grow through soil or dead wood, the fungus
is restricted to the root system of the diseased tree by this method. Soil
trenching or using the soil fumigant SI•[DC* (Vapam or. VPM) are both effective
and usable control methods.
METHOD OF USE
After a tree is diagnosed as having Dutch elm disease or oak wilt the
diseased tree should be isolated from healthy trees either by soil trenching
or by soil fumigation with S`�DC. Since some apparently healthy trees may be
infected at the time of treatment, we recommend that a second line of
defense be made between the trees closest to the diseased tree and second
closest trees (see diagram).
Soil Trenching. A trench 36-40 inches deep between diseased and healthy
trees assures 100 percent elimination of root graft between adjacent trees
(see diagram). A mechanical trenching machine offers the easiest way to dig a
trench, but it cannot be used in rocky soils. Do not cut and remove until
the trenching is completed.
S`IDC*. 1. Mark out a line midway between the diseased tree and adjacent
healthy tree and long enough to kill all potential root grafts (see diagram).
This will be the primary fumigation line. As previously mentioned, you
should hake a second line of defense. Dont use St -IDC closer than 8 feet to a
healthy tree. Experience has shown that when SMDC is applLed closer than 8
feet to a healthy tree, severe injury rt-siilts. If you must go closer than 8 feet
to a healthy tree, use the trench technique instead of SMDC.
Remove and destroy all infected trees; but wait at least 2 weeks after
S`toC application befort, Cutting the d1st-a sed tree. Failure to wait 2 weeks
MV allow ,a massive 5,ap movement to carry the disease causing fungi from the
diseased tree Tinto the adjacent healthy tree before the treated root zone
J., 1,111ed.
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2, hake 3/4 inch hole:; G izlches ,part and 15 inches deep a7.onk the marked
fumigation lines. Use a stakF--• and sled, -'e dammer, the needle of a soil
in je t iota i un, or power auger to make the holes.
3. jlilute sru)C one part to 3 parts of water and fill each dole within
2 inches of the soil surface. Apply the chemical slowly and avoid overffilling
the holes to help reduce grass kill. Tamp each hole closed or cover with
packed soil and alloW ac least 2 weeks after treatment before removing the
diseased tree. In heavy clay soils y.tkL may need deeper holes and more c:lht!mical
to achieve desired root kill. Soil temperature sllouuldi
begreateve in r tanl500 F
to achieve desired fumigation. Treatment may be an
soils.
Since the diseased tree and its root system soon die, regrowth of roots
across the, control zone is not a problem.
Since root grafts frequently occur under silt -wallas and roadways, you may
have to angle the fumigation hole to get under the wal.lc or roadtaay. You
must apply root graft control measures over the entire area of potential root
grafts. Usually, , p otential root grafts occur within the dripline (under the
branches) of tine tree (see diagram).
you may observe some top dieback on the side of the treatment line.
Although affected branches may die, the tree will recover from this type of
inj ury .
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REQUEST NUMBER: S-77-20
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LOCATION: and West of Warren Avenue
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REQUEST NUMBER: S-77-20
Generally located S. of W. 63rd
LOCATION: and West of Warren Avenue
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EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
September 7, 1977
III. New Business:
3. Subdivision Jeam Addition. Garth 0. Holmes. Generally located
5-77-20 south of West 63rd Street and west of Warren Avenue.
Refer to: attached graphics and parkland dedication
report.
The proponent is the owner of the home situated on Lot 2, a portion
of Lot 1, and a portion of Lot 3 of Block 7, Normandale 2nd Addition, as
shown on the attached graphic. The proponent proposes to purchase the re-
maining portion of Lot 1, which is being offered for sale by Hennepin County.
The proposed replat would combine the easterly portion of Lot 1 with the pro-
ponent's property and would divide the westerly portions of Lots 1, 2, 3,
and 4 to create a new buildable lot which would front on West 63rd Street.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed replat in that:
1. Adequate access is available for the new lot.'
2. Adequate setbacks and lot sizes are maintained for the existing developed
lots.
Approval is recommended with the following modifications and conditions:
1. The remaining portions of Lots 3 and 4 must be identified as. Lot 3 of the
new subdivision.
2. Parkland Dedication per the attached report.
3. An executed developer's agreement.
Final approval is contingent upon acquisition of Lot 1 from Hennepin County as
proposed.
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Environmental Quality Commission
FROM: Planning Department
SUBDIVISION Nt12`'E: Jt4�". et A ,A �
LAND SIZE: �Q� LAND VALUE:
(By: Date: 9 Z )
The developer of this subdivision has been required to
A. grant an easement over part of the land
B. dedicate o of the land
C. donate $ 5 as a fee in lieu of land
As a result of applying the following policy:
A. Land Required (no density or intensity may be used for the first 5% of
land dedicated)
1. If property is adjacent to an existing park and the addition
beneficially expands the park.
2. If property is 6 acres or will be combined with future dedications
so that the end result will be a minimum of a 6 acre park.
3. If property abuts a natural lake, pond, or stream.
R 4. If property is necessary for storm water holding or will be dredged
or otherwise improved for storm water holding areas or ponds.
D5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or his-
toric value.
6.
B. Cash Required
X1. In all other instances than above.
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REQUEST NUMBE-.t: S-77-19
Generally located SW of Annaway Dr.,__
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SUBDIVISION DEDICATION REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
Part. Board
Environmental Quality Commission
FROM: Planning Department It
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SUBDIVISION NA.�1E:
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LAND SITE:
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(BY:
The developer of this subdivision has been required to
[I A. grant an easement over part of the land
EJB. dedicate o of the land
1KC. donate $ %CPUC� as a fee in lieu of land
As a result of applying the following policy:
A. Land Required (no density or intensity may be used for the first- 50 of
land dedicated)
1. If property is adjacent to an existing park and the addition
beneficially expands the park.
2. If property is 6 acrt-s or will be combined with future dedications
so that the end result will be a minimum of a 6 acre park.
I—j3. if property abuts a natural lake, pond, or stream.
4. If property is necessary for storm water holding or will be dredged
or otherwise improved for storm water holding areas or ponds.
5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or his-
toric value.
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B. Cash Required
1. In all other instances than above.
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EDINA PLANNING Cor-ImISSION
STAFF REPORT
September 7, 1977
III. New Business:
2. Subdivision Subdivision of Lo
tf9�nawayDrive
Rolling
Green.
and southeast of
S_77_19 located southwest
Bywood West.
Refer to: attached graphic and parkland dedication
report.
The owner of Lot 29, u°in1n61G260nsquapeses feetoand 39,250 the
squarecfeet
property into two lots measuring
respectively. An existing dwelling is located on the larger lot.
Many large lots located in this subdivision have abeen crelivided in past
years. The proposed new lot which measures nearly a
similar in size to other lots which have been created in this neighborhood.
Recommendation..Staff recommends approval of the subdivision in that:
consistent with surrounding properties.
The size of the new lot is generally
1.
2. Adequate access is available to the new lot.
Approval is recommended with the following condition:
1. Parkland dedication per the attached report.
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9--2-77
PLAIINII4G COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
September 23, 1977
S-77-19 Subdivision of Lot 29, Rolling Green. Generally located
southwest of Annaway Drive and southeast of Bywood West.
(Continued from 9-7-77)
Refer to: September 7, 1977 Staff Report
The Planning Commission will recall that this proposed
subdivision was continued until the September 28, 1977 meeting pending
installation of proper subdivision signs on the site.
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REQUEST NUIMBER : S-77-16
LOCATION: E• of France & S. of 55th St.
REQUEST Subdivisjon to create _two
Single Family lots and three Double
Bunqalow lots.
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EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
September 7, 1977
II. old Business:
3. Subdivision Phillip Smaby. Woodbury Park Second Addition. Gen -
S -77-16 and erally located east of France Avenue and south of
Rezoning West 55th Street. R-1 Single Family Residence Dis-
Z-77-15 trict to R-2 Two -Family Residence District. (Continued
from 7-27-77).
Refer to: attached graphics, parkland dedication
report, and letter.
Approximately one year ago, the Planning Commission considered a requested
rezoning for the subject property from R-1 and R-2 to PRD -2 Planned Residential
District. This rezoning was requested to facilitate construction of nine
townhouse units on the 72,000 square foot site. Following study of the
proposal and based in part upon considerable opposition to the proposed from
surrounding property owners, the Planning Commission denied the requested
rezoning.
The proponents are now requesting a rezoning to R-2 Two Family Dwelling
District for the western and southern portion of the property. The present
R-1 zoning is proposed to remain on the eastern and northern portion. The
attached five lot subdivision is also proposed for the subject property. Lots
2, 3, and 4 are proposed to be zoned R-2, while lots 1 and 5 would remain as
R-1.
The proponent and surrounding property owners have petitioned for
the vacation of a twenty foot wide alley located on the southern portion of
the site. This vacated alley has been incorporated into the attached subdivision.
Although this petition for vacation was considered by the Council- on August 15,
it was continued until September 12, 1977, for further study.
Recommendation: Staff and the proponent have met on several occasions to
formulate a workable division of this property. Due to the very unusual shape
of the property, a conventional development such as that proposed is somewhat
difficult to achieve. In that the drawings which have been submitted are
somewhat conceptual, staff would not recommend final approval by the
Planning Commission at this time. Staff, however, would recommend concept
approval of the rezoning and subdivision request with the understanding that the
proponent prepare a survey and preliminary plat for the September 28, 1977
meeting. Staff would recommend concept approval in that:
1. The requested R-2 rezoning for lots 2,3, and 4 are appropriate due to
the site's proximity to France Avenue, a cemetery, and other R-2 develop-
ments.
2. Access to all lots from the proposed cul -de' -sac street is desirable to
avoid direct access to France Avenue.
3. Lot sizes are generally consistent with surrounding properties.
PC Staff Report - S-77-16 and Z-77-15
Page 2
4. The proposed development is consistent with the low denzity residential
character of surrounding properties.
Concept approval is recommended with the following conditions and modifications:
1. Realignment of the lot line between Lots 4 and 5.
2. An acceptable developer's agreement.
3. Parkland dedication per the attached report.
4. An easement, deed restriction, or some other suitable means to ensure no
direct access from Lots 2 and 3 to France Avenue.
5. Vacation of the alley on the southern portion of the site.
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July 15, 1-977
Mr. Gordon uughs
City Planner
City of Edina
Edina, Minnesota 5542h
The Jordan -Sandstone
Homeowners Association
Edina, Alinnesota
Subject: Proposed development of vacant lot between 55th Street and the
cemetery east side of France avenue South
Dear Mr. Hughs:
The committee of the Jordon Sar_dstone Homeowners Association agreed at a meeting
held June 27, 1977 to ire i oilorLr..; poi: Ls re ar^ing the proposed development of
subject property as outlined on the attached sheet.
The neighborhood would not sanction any zone changes from R i to R2
as proposed in the south east corner of the property.
2. The neighborhood would want assurance that the water issue would not
be raised again; and that the developer would put in his oan wells or get
water from the city via hookup west of France at the expense of the
developer alone.
3. The neighborhood would want assurance that the proposed street, curb,
gutters, sewer and any other service would not result in assessment
to any of the existing neighborhood property owners.
-These concerns were discussed and approved by the neighborhood at a meeting
held July 10, 1977.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other
member of the neighborhood association. I can be reached at 922-2L20.
Sincerely,
VL
Lee Christensen
Chairman, Committee on Issues
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cc: Mr.Jerry Hanson - Bermel-Smaby, Realtor
Association File
Subdivision No "°� lez
SUBDIVISION DEDICATION R TORT
TO: Planning Commission
Park Board
Environmental Quality Commission
FROI4: Planning Department
SUBDIVISION NAME:(SSC 1)r2 4- J " l ' -e. ' —k -4-
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LAND SIZE:�t�`a Sol LAND VALUE:
6 (By: �%1, Date: ) )
The developer of this subdivision has been required to
A. grant an easement over part of the land
ElB. dedicate % of the land
9 C. donate $'zsCfiC� as a fee in lieu of land
As a result of applying the following policy:
A. Land Required (no density or intensity may be used for the first 50 of
land dedicated)
11 1. If property is adjacent to an existing park and the addition
beneficially expands the park.
EJ2. If property is 6 acres or will be combined with future dedications
. so that the end result will be a minimum of a 6 acre park.
11 3. If property abuts a natural lake, pond, or stream.
4. If property is necessary for stcrm water holding or will be dredged
or otherwise improved for storm water holding areas or ponds.
D 5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or his-
toric value.
6.
B. Cash Required
0-1 1. In all other instances than above.
2.