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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. i rl AL t a � 1 � �,i_JS'2�y1�'� G!"�--�'� /r.'Lr" -JI/ c�`fi►/f f ry / J,J! F'''�� f� 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. 44, 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 5 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 _3_ any assistance you may need (944-3613). Zhank you. sincerely, 17..._.._..,. George C. Hite, Chairman Edina Board of Education GCH:sl 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 Page 2.... .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 Page 3.... 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$s Our Task Force planning activities last year provided a very, beneficial experience for' -'at least two`rea:sons. First, we made good progress in assessing the long run`future.of the District. This provides a solid base for more intensive strategic planning in this and subsequent years.. ►SCCCiadl' /� I� -Y last year's `efforts provided an excellent learning ex p erience for the Board in how.the planning process might be made to work better in the future. Some of the lessons learned last year are incorporated into this strategic planning proposal. The attached exhibit depicts my thinking regarding the structure and content of an effective strategic planning_ process. This exhibit not only. identifies the major components steps of, the process, but also outlines the -flow of logic which must underlie the development of a sound strategic plan.....E .. The sta_tement'of the District's mission and objectives is a key component of a strategic plan and the basic starting point for the. subs equent strategic analysesF` The statement of mission defines the District's essential nature and character. It defines the District's role in the community, how it will'contribute to the communities' educational goals, its purposes in terms of the varied=clientel it intends to serve, its major strategic appeals to the's'e clients, and its current -.performance objectives. The statement . of mission-,in'short'defines what the District is now and what it is to become. With a firm definition of the District's mission, the strategic planning process proceeds to an analysis of forces and trends both withii; and outside the District which may affect the District's ability to fulfill its mission and July 20, 1977 Memo to: Edina Board of Education , -- SUTraoy\14nt � `mak Ralph Lieber - Superintendent fiC' From: George C. Hite Subject: Strategic Planning ► (�-�'�y1a��V� a�Pp�yt\tig$. Page 4... e 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 Page 6... 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 Page 7 ... .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 >: 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 3� STATEMENT OF MISSION AND OBJECTIVES l EXTERNAL ANALYSIS: INTERNAL ANALYSIS: KEY THREATS AND KEY STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES WEAKNESSES KEY STRATEGIC ISSUES STRATEGIC PLANS TIME AND ACTION SCHEDULE a TAT ['STT ♦ TT/Tl/1+1 TL'!`T TT TL -C 4 I T r. r` to,-, eta ON C, _ Pn6k�� 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. Our very L1gt1L SLI'ciLCg14 p1AS11iuYig Sl :1GULLLG l Gt11a 1vt ,aat 1�varu av aaVHay 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. GCH/lib Attachment IZ� 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 Page 2... 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. , Statement of Mission and Objectives Edina School District Page 3.... 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. Statement of Mission and Objectives Edina School District Page 4... t- • 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 a Statement of Mission and Objectives Edina School District Page 5... t" 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. A 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. Statement of Mission and Objectives Edina School District Page 6.. . 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. W- r - 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." 6 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. LAW:hb // enc. 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: G ( SEAL) X�._<SEAL) r and other uoouu u ii..�.w�.__ 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 r.b 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. �u Ra .1 p1" u• 'Compbe l 1 ,� 1 1 1 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. (over) _2-- 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 . Iii®®� ! a X1,9 /�r i' `p, r P e , ; �--� rA, 1 INFECTED I��—-TREE PRi"AARY I "9 SECONDARY r �a a+ _gF1EALTI-IY_ TREES HOLES FOR VAPAM SOLUTION J"k ANA INFECTED ti TREE . FUM)GATIO;.N LINE OR SOIL TFIFNCt T , w .,i I COUNTRY CLUB 'DIST. FAIRWAY SECT. ,\ LOT 11, AUS. 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Arm, 1 ` i 14; ' 18 J3 55 4t J3 ` Yi X28 C �X3.4s •t ^_ ` 3� s - -- 14 N C�' J O.3� � ,17 14 , 0 0 3' - -t 36.2 !S o ~ o i$ ° s. t•,�.43 T Z p t ..bop G } p tc ' •2� j's�; �a� "r Y� a p`5�.13 d �.: 137..6 `� !i'._. _.... ___. i�.4,d� y _� R o ���aa s.f.io* / i/ �+•� IcyLANE 67.• .ti, .3.14 . "SSR X3O Z , ,t e .44 33 48 th 30 Z bo �. rro Ir KS, a - _ 0 WHl1�E OAKS' 2��- 6 6 - v Zc N �9 H Z N t OC J Z 1 +b _, - 20 Za 27 _IV - - S 17 4 LOCATION MAP I I* S . ubdiviSD REQUEST NUMBER: S-77-20 Generally located S. of W. 63rd LOCATION: and West of Warren Avenue REQUEST: One new single family lot villake 1,� (ictal �1e�annitL_Li�ie all, ar a tnt� vL�se <eE �clltE J W w� � 1 - r G Z I I* S . ubdiviSD REQUEST NUMBER: S-77-20 Generally located S. of W. 63rd LOCATION: and West of Warren Avenue REQUEST: One new single family lot villake 1,� (ictal �1e�annitL_Li�ie all, ar a tnt� vL�se <eE �clltE 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. GH:nr 9-2-77 CJ WILRYAN TINGOALE 7-. p HA�.YKINSON ADD 7 MILLPEC -xf o A 9 71 17 ORMN E. A 4 EDIPJA AVE FA "KIRSCH 'FIRST— A 0,� E L % 1, �:CHARID iRi E -IGP, c P. a'_- M. 3: A 3 r i 7� tl. E L % 1, �:CHARID iRi E -IGP, c P. a'_- M. 3: A 3 r AVE fiv F7 E L % 1, �:CHARID iRi E -IGP, c P. a'_- M. 3: A 3 1a . : 4, GAS Ht>unEI �,tA/JD4LZ 7- h� ADcIn�N �r 0 w s ;717 Pone 612.9/ 170)0 r o� FA 1 I G S� �l l � f Subdivision No. .5 " SUBDIVISION DEDICATION PTTORT TO; Planning Commission Park Board 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. El 2. IT11 -1 CJ AA, MAP .............. REQUEST NUMBE-.t: S-77-19 Generally located SW of Annaway Dr.,__ LOCATION:--n-m- q-7 of REQUEST '0"0 ,, single family lot L IN, I I L 1, ffR�' 0 CC� HIGHLY -N055 0 ;Z�A) 5100 750 I Subdivision No. ;27�_l SUBDIVISION DEDICATION REPORT TO: Planning Commission Part. Board Environmental Quality Commission FROM: Planning Department It vi SUBDIVISION NA.�1E: �- LAND VALUE: e-2f� LAND SITE: �� Date : q v ) (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. 0 G. B. Cash Required 1. In all other instances than above. 2. ` 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. GH:nr 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. GLJI : I's 9/23/77 MAP t `JED i k - -i < k +' 111 ` hhh ._♦ t _ -._ 7 r �1- f 1— y i� __ 11'- Ji— _ Ir_ F4" i�' _ ♦ ! .. ��--_.. �•- it _ 1•- } �' ~_ i- INA TIaT C=7 -• �- - w � F � r —J r ---i f i, COnlnitLi EARD B 5 f 1 •y cc -w 5' �.CJItRT pi .�; • � ! H f P R E w / w , h � i t r--� BURIAL •+ f i f.srJf , --� I ASSN \i1a v I S 101' A` I 10 zonh-I'll -1,,-iC5 4�7) Z-77-15 and 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. n •f• r rinn r 11 • r T �� fr art' 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. GH:nr 9-2-77 I I� f q i'1 p i 4'1' / 1 f�i� Gt t8 Jca4r't- • � 1 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 . X:pc 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- i - i 3doliblas 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.