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Home My WebLink About1976-01-13 Park Board PacketCITY OF EDINA EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1976 7:30 PM EDINA CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOK -1 AGENDA I. Approval of Minutes - December 9, 1975 II. Bredesen Park - Nine Mile Creek III. Minnehaha Watershed Plans IV. Grimes [louse - Heritage Easement V. Grandview Cemetery VI. Bike Track VII. Property - South Cahill Park CITY OF EDINA 1976 FEES AND CHARGES FOR BRAEMAR ARENA (effective September 1976) The following are the recommendations made by Roger Hobson, Manager, for the 1976 fees and charges: Skate Sharpening Hockey Figure Season Ticket Family Individual Non Resident Season Ticket Family Individual *Ice Rental AM School Mornings Only High School (Edina East & Edina West during hockey season use both rinks, one at 2:15 pm and the other at 2:30 for 1 1/2 hours each) Open Ice Rental Edina Hockey Assoc. Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club Skating Instructions With Season Ticket Without Season Ticket *All ice rental is on a per hour basis Recommended Present 1976 $ .75 $1.00 1.00 1.25 $28.00 $33.00 15.00 17.00 50.00 26.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 45.00 (As of 1/76) 50.00 40.00 45.00 40.00 45.00 15.00 16.50 16.50 18.00 1975 TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR SURROUNDING RINKS: Bloomington $191,433 (operates one rink only) Burnsville 148,882 (operates one rink only) Richfield 173,382 (operates one rink only) Edina 173,905 (This is as of II/75 and includes two rinks) Roseville 215,476 (operates one rink only) 1976 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR URAEMAR GOLF COURSE REVENUE Membership Fees reen Fees 18 Hole 9 Hole Par 3 Golf car rental Pull carts and club rental Locker rental Other Net Income Operating Departments TOTAL REVENUE TOTAL GROSS REVENUE OPERATING EXPENSES Administration Salaries and Wages Manager Pro Rangers and starters Cashiers and clerical Total Saleries and Wages Printing General supplies Insurance and alarm Retirement, Insurance and Hospital Travel, Mileage and Training Audit Other Total Administration Building - Clubhouse and Pro Shop Salaries and wages Telephone Water Fuel Light and power Laundry and rubish Less amount charged to Grill Repairs to building Insurance Supplies Other Total Building Maintenance of Course and Grounds Salaries and Wages Superintendent Maintenance Three full time men One full time man, 11 months Eight part time men Overtime Total Salaries and Wages Proposed Projected Actual 1976 1975 1974 $ 25,500 $ 25,391 $ 23,645 105,000 101,647 93,970 60,000 58,000 54,700 41,000 38,500 30,995 30,000 27,700 21,654 3,500 3,416 3,484 1,000 972 998 1,000 100 3,125 25,000 23,500 18_,188 292,000 $279,226$249,759 361,000 348,946 312,100 15,262 14,100 12,280 2,500 3,000 3,000 8,300 7,800 5,995 19,000 17,500 16,986 45,o62 $ 42,400 -$3 8-,-2-6-1- 3,300 2,814 1,280 1,000 850 1,030 1,050 925 612 13,300 13,000 12,600 300 300 608 1,000 950 950 250 175 220 $ 65,762 $ 1,414-- $ 55,561 2,500 2,100 1,800 1,600 1,470 1,286 125 125 125 1,200 975 849 7,300 6,800 6,994 850 800 745 (3,400) (3,200) (3,003) 3,000 2,000 2,434 1,100 goo 447 1,300 1,500 1,539 900 750 242 -IT,975 _ 1 ,220 13,508 15,000 15,496 12,690 53,564 35,000 32,378 1,700 1,600 19,000 18,000 5,000 5,126 75,700$ 72,600 - MAINTENANCE OF COURSE AND GROUNDS (CONT.) Telephone Light and power Fuel Fertilizer and chemicals Sand, Gravel and Blacktop Sod, trees and seed Lumber Repairs Supplies Equipment operation Other TOTAL Total Income (including net operating dept.) Total Operating Expenses Income After Operating Expenses Income on Investment Total Income Before Interest and Depreciation Interest on Bonds Interest on Loan Total Interest 1976 1975 1974 $ 400 $ 375 $ 398 650 600 588 2,000 2,200 2,126 6,000 6,000 6,9/' 2,000 4,116 2,6,, 3,000 1,225 2,703 1,000 400 1,238 3,500 3,500 4,827 7,000 6,600 4,861 17,000 16,000 15,540 500 371 4,033 $118,750 $113,937 $112,159 292,000 279,226 249,759 201,487 189,621 181,267 90,513 89,605 68,492 3,665 90,513 89,605 72,157 17,500 18,700 19,900 - liquor 8,575 8,575 8,575 $ 26,075 $ 27,275 - - $ 28,477 Income Before Depreciation Provision Before Depreciation Net Income RANGE Income Less Operating Expenses Equipment Replacement Net Income GRILL Income Less Operating Expenses Personal Services Contractual Services Commodities Total Expenses Net Income Grill Net Income Operating Department 64,438 62,330 43,682 111000 11,000 10,944 $ 53,438 $ 51,330 $ 32,738 34,000 33,000 27,8, 15,000 15,000 13,402 19,000 $ 18,000 - $ 14,409 59,800 55,500 52,638 20,000 19,000 18,870 3,800 3,300 4,499 30,000 27,700 25,490 $ 53,800 $ 50,000 4 _ $ F3,659 6,000 5,500 3,779 25,000 23,500 18,188 PROPOSED 1976 BRAEMAR FEES AND CHARGES 1975 }976 Patron Cards: No Change Individual $30 " Husband -Wife $55 Jr. T18 years and younger) $20 " Jr. - if parent is patron " Lockers: No Change Mens 72" $20 " Mens 42" $12 " Ladies $ 5 Computerized Handicaps: $2.75 $3.00 (Covers increased cost to us for computation) Green Fees: (fees includes 40/0' state sales tax) 1975 1976 Non Patron Patron Non Patron Patron 18 Hole - Monday -Fri. $4.25 $3.25 $5.00 $4.00 Sat., Sun., Holiday 5.00 3.75 same all week 9 Hole - Monday -Fri. 3.00 2.50 3.00 2.50 After 4 p.m. on Sat., Sunday & Holiday 3.25 2.75 same all week Twilight, after 6 p.m. 3.00 2.50 3.00 2.50 Explanation: Minneapolis and St. Paul Golf Courses as well as Brookview (Golden Valley) have already been doing this in the past. Dwan (Bloomington) Golf Course will be initiating this same fee schedule this year. Minneapolis Golf Courses were charging $4.45 + tax during 1975 and will be at $4.95 + tax during 1976. Dwan and Brookview both will be charging $5 for 1976. PAR - 3 COURSE 1975 1976 Non Patron Patron Non Patron Patron Juniors $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 Adults 2.00 1,50 2.25 1.59 PAR - 3 COURSE (CONT.) Hyland Greens (Bloomington) Par - 3 Adult fees are set for 1976 and are as follows: Adults long course $2.85 Adults short course 2.50 (comparable to our) RANGE 1975 1976 Large Bucket $1.25 No change Small Bucket .75 if GOLF CARS 1975 1976 18 Hole $8.00 $9.00 9 Hole 4.50 5.00 We are the lowest price in the twin cities area at $8.00. Minneapolis courses are at $9.50. Brookview and Dwan are at $9.00 + $5.00. Also, please consider electricity costs. 1975 1976 $1.50 $1.50 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MA 11JTFNAN rF Cushman Aerator (replacement) Spray Washer Groundsmaster TOTAL MAINTENANCE CAPITAL RANGE New Tractor New Ball Retriever TOTAL RANGE BUILDING A14D PRO SHOP $ 2,688.00 1,540.00 400.00 4,800.00 $ 9,428.00 $ 2,100.00 1,000.00 $ 3,100.00 Safe $ 984.00 Cash Register 2,700.00 Carpet Replacement 300.00 Golf Cars 10,000.00 TOTAL $13,984.00 TOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET $26,512.00 0 EXPLANATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET .1.l . uTf .l n.lnr Cushman: Replacement of present Cushman 1965 cushman. Aerator: New design which can be pulled by cushman. Man hour saving approximately ten minutes vs one hour per green. In addition, we would be able to aereate more often. Groundsmaster: Replaces national mower which is 12 years old. Tractor: Replaces tractor which is beyond repair. Ball Retriever: Replaces 11 year old retriever which has welds on top of welds. BUILDING AND PRO SHOP Safe: Need more secure area for increased amounts of cash. Cash Register: Replaces $ year old register in Pro Shop with more pre-set keys. Present Pro Shop register will be moved to A Frame (Range) to replace 18 year old 6,000 class register which is in poor condition. Present register at A Frame cannot be placed on contract maintenance --too old. Carpet Replacement: Men's locker room carpet which is torn badly --seven year old. Golf Cars: To increase fleet to meet demands and these should essentially pay for themselves. 1976 RECOMMENDED FEES AND CHARGES 1974 1974 1975 1975 1975 1975 1976 Fee Par. Fee Par. Income Expense Rec. 4duit,Swim Instruction $7.00 14 $8.00 14 $ 112.00 $8.00 Swim Lessons 7.00 1,820 8.00 1,659 13,272.00 8.00 Synchronized Swimming 7.00 75 8.00 70 560.00 $ 2,000 -Pool 8.00 6,356 -Inst unior Life Saving 7.00 114 8.00 100 800.00 8,000 -Bus 8.00 14,376 -Total enior Life Saving 7.00 20 8.00 23 184.00 8.00 iving 7.00 148 8.00 130 1,040.00 8.00 Inc. eginning Competitive Swim 7.00 30 8.00 Below 8.00 wim Club 7.00 125 8.00 140 1,120.00 8.00 2,346 2,136 17,088.00 Total Income Swimming ummer Skating Instruction*$8.50 or 10.00 92 10.00 90 900.00 450.00 I�.00 layground 3.00 771 3.00 668 2,004.00 2,200 -Supplies 4.00 9,715 -Payroll $11,915 -Total reative Dramatics 3.00 34 5.00 28 140.00 ( 6.00 ( 1,300.00 hea,er Classes 3.00 72 5.00 70 350.00 ( 6.00 ub Softball 4.00 519 5.00 473 2,365.00 750 -Shirts 6.00 2,346 -Payroll $3,096 -Total orseback Riding (Children)* 21.00 90 22.00 74 1,628.00 $1,538.00 25.00 ennis 5.00 698 7.00 738 5,186.00 3,088.36 7.00 rchery* 10.00 34 10.00 28 280.00 246.00 10.00 Firearm Safety/Learn to Shoot* 12.00 188 $6 or $12 150 1,206.00 1,206.00 $8 or $15 Gun Range 1.50 2.00 2.00 1/2 hr 1/2 hour 1/2 hour *Expenses directly proportionate to receipts. Season Ticket Fees For Swimmin Pool: 1976 1969 1970 - 1973 1974 - 1975 Rec. Pool Family Ticket 15.45 $17.00 $20.00 20.00 Pool Individual Ticket 6.18 7.00' 10.00 10.00 Individual Pool Admission .80 .85 1.00 1.00 19-" lecommendations For Swimming Pool: Non -asident Family 25.00 Non Resident Individual 15.00 January 9, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: Warren Hyde, City Manager Department Heads City Council City Commissions and Boards Neighborhood Organizations FROM: Greg Luce, City Planner SUBJECT: 1976 Community Development Program In order to provide additional community development and housing assistance programs, the City of Edina has joined with more than 20 cities in Hennepin County to submit a joint application for federal assistance under the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program. The actual amount of funding Edina will receive is determined by the total population, total extent of poverty and the total extent of housing overcrowding. In the first year allocation of funds Edina received approximately $72,500, which was spent as follows: 50th and France $29,000 Housing Rehabilitation 20,000 Lake Cornelia Park 10,000 Bredesen Park 8,500 Senior Citizen's Center 5,000 72,500 It is expected that Edina will receive about $134,000 for 1976. These funds must be used only for "Community Development Activities which are explained on the attached pages. In addition, Edina is committed to certain carry-over programs from last year which will use about $.0,000 of the funds, leaving about $84,000 unbudgeted. It is the City's intention to involve the commissions and residents as fully as possible in the development of this year's Community Development application. -Members of the planning staff are available to meet with any group of citizens who would like additional infor- mation on this program. All requests for information or suggestions regarding expenditures of these funds �7,= be submitted to this office by February 2, 1976. I apologize forthe limited time but we have just received the necessary documents. On February 2 and the next Council -meeting after that date the City Council will hold hearings on this program and the proposed expenditures. The City Council and its staff look forward to your views and suggestions. GL: In - . j• r— IDLE AND INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: 1. Acquisition of real property which is: a. Blighted, undeveloped, or inappropriately developed. b. Appropriate for rehabilitation or conservation activities. c. Appropriate for preservation or restoration of historic sites; conservation of open spaces, natural resources and scenic areas; provision of recreational opportunities; or the guidance of urban development. d. To be used for the provision of eligible public works, facilities and improvements. e. Other public purposes, including the conversion, of land to other uses where necessary or appropriate to the community development program. 2. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction or installation of the following public works and facilities: a.-Heighborhood facilities b. Senior centers c. Historic properties d. Utilities e. Streets f. Street lights g. Water and sewer facilities h. Pedestrian malls and walkways i. Parks, playgrounds and other facilities for recreational participation. j. Flood and drainage facilities where assistance is unavailable under other Federal laws or prograris. k. Parking facilities,solid waste disposal facilities and fire protection services and facilities in areas, or to serve areas, in which community development activities are to be carried out In a com prJensive manner. 3. Code enforcement in deteriorating areas in which enforcement, together with services to be provided, may be expected to arrest public improvements and the decline of the area. . 4. Clearance, demolition, removal and rehabilitation of buildings, and improvements. 5. Projects directed to -the removal of material and architectural arriersonhich restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly and handicapped Page 2 -- Eligible activities under Community Development Act 6. Payments to housing owners for losses of rental income resulting from temporarily holding housing units to be utilized for relocation of those displaced by prograr, ac�►��>. 7. Disposition of real property acquired for community development activities, provided that the proceeds shall be spent only -for eligible com"nunity development activities. S. Provision of necessary or appropriate public services not otherwise available in areas, or serving residents of areas, where community development activities are, or will be, underway. Such services include improvement of community public services and facilities such as those concerned with the employment, economic development, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, welfare, or recreation needs of persons living in those areas; and coordinating public and private development programs.. 9. Payment of the no share required in connection with a grant-in-aid program that is an eligible activity undertaken as part of the co',Munity development program. 10. Payment of the cost of completing a project started under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949. 11. Relocation payments and assistance necessary as a result of community development activities. . 12. Activities necessary to develop a comprehensive community development plan; and to develop a policy -planning -management capacity to more rationally and effectively determine the community needs, set long-term goals and short- term objectives, devise programs and activities to meet the goals and objectives, evaluate the progress of programs in accomplishing the goals and objectives, and carry out ranagement,coordination and monitoring of activities necessary for effective planning implementation. 13. Payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of co,unity development and hcusing activities, including the provision of infor,natior< and resources to residents of areas in which other cem;:unity development and housing activities are to be concentrated. Such information and resources are to be pertinent to the planning and execution of such activities. 1NELIGIBLE ACTIVI_T IBS Any type of activities not described above is ineligible. The following list is illustrative and does not.constitute a complete list of all ineligible activities. 1. Public facilities not specifically mentioned in the list of eligible activities, such as: a. Facilities for the general conduct of government, such as city halls, police stations and other buildings used predominantly for municipal purposes. V ` Page 3 -- Ineligible activities under Coi-amunity Development Act (continued) b. Stadiums, auditoriums, spurs arer,d5, concert hull„ cultural anti arf art centers and similar facilities which are used by the general public primarily as spectators or observers, except that cultural, art, museum, library and similar facilities may be undertaken as part of a neighborhood facilities project. c. Schools generally, but excluding neighborhood facilities or senior centers in which classes in practical or vocational activities (such as first aid, homemaking, crafts, etc.) may be taught. d. Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities, except for a neighborhood facility or senior center in which health services are part of the services offered. tenance expenses in connection with community services and Z. Operating and main facilities are not eligible, except for the public services and interim assistance described in eligible activities. Examples of ineligible activities include maintenance and repairs of water and sewer and parking facilities, and the salaries of staff operating such facilities. 3 Except for the costs incurred in carrying out community development programs, expenses required to carry out the general responsibilities of the local ,government are not eligible. as xpenditures for use of equipment or 4. Partisan political activities such/e premises for political purposes, sponsoring or conducting candidates' meetings, engaging in voter registration (except if it is part of a community -wide registration drive sponsored by the local unit government). 5. Construction of new housing. 6. Generally, no funds may be spent for direct income payments tenance afor nd hhousing o . using aor foa ces. any other purpose, such as payments for income ', January 13, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: Park Board FROM: Gordon Hughes and Ken Rosland SUBJECT: Bredesen Park Approximately 22 years ago, the Mud Lake Task Force presented its report to the City Council regarding the development of the Mud Lake area (Bredesen Park). This report recommended that Bredesen Park be developed into a nature area with limited recreational use. It was proposed that the nature area include a fifteen acre fishing lake, a system of interior nature trails, perimeter bicycle and pedestrian trails., and a number of rest areas and other amenities. During the past two summers, the perimeter bicycle path was completed and the perimeter fencing and walking path were started. The bicycle path cost approximately $40,000.00. This path was partially financed by a $20,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources and $6,000 in labor supplied by a state summer youth work program. In addition, that part of the bicycle trail constructed along Olinger Boulevard and Vernon Avenue was constructed with State Aid street funds. Thus, this path was constructed with a nominal cost to the City in the form of equipment and personnel time. When completed, the perimeter fencing is estimated to cost $35,000.00. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District will finance one-half of this cost by way of a cooperative agreement currently in effect with the City. In addition, summer youth employees provided by the State have been and will be used to construct the fence as well as the perimeter walking path. Again, the City will assume the balance of costs which are largely equipment and personnel time. Recently, City staff met with representatives of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District for the purpose of determining financial partici- pation of the District toward the further development of the Bredesen Park Nature Center. The Watershed District has indicated that it would entertain a petition from the City of Edina which would request the District to assume the total cost of the remaining development of Bredesen Park. The District would raise such funds by way of an assessment over the entire watershed district (i.e. portions of Minnetonka, Hopkins, Edina, Eden Prairie, and Bloomington) as provided for in M.S. Section 112.61, Subdivision 3 in that the proposed improve- ments would be of common benefit to the entire district. Prior to preparing such a petition, however, it is necessary to update plans for the Bredesen Park Nature Center and to refine the cost estimates for the project. This plan and estimate are attached. Memo to Park Board January 13, 1976 Page 2 This plan varies from the Task Force recommendation regarding the fishing lake. After consulting fisheries experts, wildlife experts, and engineers, it is staff's opinion that such a lake would not be desirable in Bredesen Park for the following reasons. First, construction costs of the lake would be very high. While the Task Force estimates a cost for lake development of $159,500, there is reason to believe that twice that amount ($320,000) may be necessary. Second, because of the highly organic nature of the Mud Lake basin, serious problems with aquatic growth would be expected. Third, maintenance costs associated with fish stocking, aeration, and the floating bog would be high. Fourth, the lakes in the City, notably Lake Cornelia, have excellent public access and could more easily be developed to provide a larger and better fishing lake at a much lower overall cost. Thus, we recommend a limited excavation program in the Mud Lake basin which would provide approximately 10 acres of open water at a shallower depth. This water body has been designed to be particularly conducive to wildlife populations similar to that provided at the Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield. Boardwalks and blinds would allow enjoy- ment of such wildlife by walkers. Such an excavation plan could be expanded at a future date if it were determined that a fishing lake was desirable. In order to produce final plans prior to the petition process, it is necessary to obtain: 1. a soil analysis of the Bredesen Park area to determine the feasibility of excavation; 2. a study by a hydrologist to determine water levels, control elevations, and so forth for the area; and 3. a two foot topographic map of the area. This work is estimated to cost $13,000.00. The Watershed District has indicated that they will enter into a cooperative agreement with the City such that the costs of these studies will be shared 50-50. If the petition is subsequently approved, the City's 50% will be assumed as part of the project cost and thus refunded. GH: In 1/13/76 COST ESTIMATE BREDESEN PARK NATURE CENTER MARSH DEVELOPMENT Mud Lake Excavation and Spoil Area Grading (Average Depth - 4') 18,327 C/Y @ $.50/C/Y $ 9,163.50 33,170 C/Y @ $1.00/C/Y 33,170.00 15,940 C/Y @ $2.00/C/Y 31,880.00 $74,213.50 Small Wetland Excavation 19,690 C/Y @ $.50/C/Y 9,845.00 2,962 C/Y @ $1.00/C/Y 2,962.00 9,356 C/Y @ $2.00/C/Y 18,712.00 31,519.00 Control Structures Mud Lake Outlet @ $15,000 -1.5,000.00 3 Wetland outlets ,@ $1,000 3,000.00 18,000.00 INTERIOR NATURE TRAILS 800 L/F Floating Boardwalk @ $26.00/L.F. 20,800.00 10,600 L/F Wood Chip Trail With Pole Borders @ $1.50/L.F. 15,900.00 36,700.00 TRAIL CENTER Kiosk @ $1,500.00 1,500.00 Trail Map @ $200.00 200.00 Rest Room @ $1,200.00 1,200.00 Picnic Area @ $600.00 600.00 3,500.00 PERIMETER REST AND PICNIC AREAS Picnic Tables, Bike Racks, Benches @ $1,300.00 1,300.00 1,300.00 INTERIOR REST AREAS 3 Areas @ $400.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 OBSERVATION BLINDS 6 Blinds @ $800.00 4,800.00 4,800.00 OBSERVATION PLATFORM 1 Observation Platform @ $1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 TRAIL MAPS, MARKERS, AND PLAQUES e 10 Trail Markers @ $50.00 500.00 20 Plaques @ $50.00 11000.00 2 Trail Maps @ $200.00 400.00 1,900.00 Cost Estimate Bredesen Park Nature Center Page 2 EXTERIOR WALKING PATH 5400 L/F @ $.70/L.F. $ 3,780.00 $ 3,780.00 BICYCLE PATH EXTENSION 1100 L/F @ $3.50/L.F. 3,850.00 3,850.00 PARKING LOT $30,928.40 30,928.40 LANDSCAPING 400 trees @ $30.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 WELL $20,000.00 20,000.00 ENGINEERING Soils Investigation 6,000.00 Hydrologic Study 51000.00 2' Topography 2,000.00 General Engineering 12,000..00 2.5, 000.00 PERIMETER BICYCLE PATH $40,000 40,000.00 PERIb1ETER FENCE $35,000 35,000.00 TOTAL COST: $345,190.90 Now that the bicycle sales boom has slowed - momentarily - enough for the bicycling community to catch its breath, the sport is beginning to catch up with the business. Serious bicycle racing, a few years ago the sport of eccentrics, has reached an acceptance only dreamed of by the enthusiasts of the 1960's. "Wide World of Sports" televised last year's World Championships. CBS tele- cast two major closed course road races last year and assured promoters they would be back for more in 1976. The new acceptance has vaulted U.S. racers into international competition and has revived America's interest in track racing. In the past 18 months several new velodromes have opened in the Eastern U.S., substantially broadening the scope of U.S. racing. California - the Mecca of U.S. "trackies" in the '60's - is no longer assured of dominance at nation- al meets. There is an abundance of track -racing potential in Minnesota riders: two Minnesota lads had enough raw speed to be among the top 1.5 kilometer time trialists at last year's Nationals; one was 5th in the incredibly tough 4,000 meter time trial. But local riders really don't have a chance in the most glamorous track events, the Sprints, because they don't have a track to work on. The two tracks nearest Minnesota are in Milwaukee and Chicago. A track located near the Twin Cities would dramatically rectify that problem. While bicycle racers would obviously receive the most benefit from a local track, its usage is by no means limited to "bikies". Spend -skaters and hockey players find track riding improves their conditioning an -d speed.. People not interested in competition can safely enhance their physical fitness by regu- larly riding a track rather than on congested roads. Children's programs can help youngsters ride more alertly and safely. A bicycle track, properly administered, is an asset to the entire community. NE Estimated Budget (NOTE 1) 1/12 mile spruce track, 580 Banked turns, 200 ft. X 100 ft. (NOTE 2) $ 78,000.00 1,000 ft. security fence, 6 ft. high Barbed wire top, 2 personnel and 1 $ vehicular gate 6,800.00 Elevated bleachers, seating capacity 500 6,000.00 Tarp to extend track life 1,500.00 Bridge to infield 1,000.00 $ 15.300.00 Annual Revenues (NOTES 3 and 5) Dealer memberships (NOTE 4) $ 1,000.00 Individual mermberships and race entry fees 500.00 Rental to U.S. Cycling Federation for 100.00 championship races Sponsorship and gate receipts 1,000.00 $ 2,600.00 NOTE 1 The estimated budget is based upon the high bid received for each expense item. The cost of lighting and insurance have been omitted due to the necessity of obtaining a specific site prior to obtaining a realistic bid. NOTE 2 The Minneapolis Bicycle Racing Club has acquired the rights for the unlimited use of the track, providing a suitable erection site can be obtained. NOTE 3 Revenues are based upon estimates received from The North- brook, Illinois Cycling Association. NOTE 4 Dealer memberships would be pledged by dealers and paid over a specified number of years. NOTE 5 All labor required for the erection and the administration of track activities will be provided by volunteers from The "Edina -Braemar Cycling Association", a non-profit organi- zation to be created for that purpose. NOTE 6 The community of Northbrook, Illinois, provides all required maintenance for the Velodrome in their community. However, the Northbrook Cycling Association has returned $150,000 to the community over the past 10 years.