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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-11 Park Board PacketPARK BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MAY II, 1976 5:00 PM BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE* CITY OF EDINA , EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AGENDA I. Tour of Park Facilities II. Approval of Park Board Minutes - Tuesday, April 13, 1976 111. Planning Report - S-76-4 IV. Planning Report - S-76-5 V. Braemar Arena - Court Case Open Hockey VI. Bredesen Park Property Sale VI 1. Bike Track VIII. Communication - Randy Cote *PLEASE NOTE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE 477 HARBOR BOULEVARD • BELMONT, CALIF. 94002 *TEL EPHONE (415) 592-9440 April 17,1976 Mr. Ken Rosland, Dir. Parks & Recreation Reply to; 4204 Mav+elle Dr!" City of Edina Minneapolis, Minn. 55435 4801 West 50th St. 6221920-3288 Edina,Minn.55435 Dear Mr.Rosland; Wish to thank all concerned in our recent meeting regarding the erection of the bicycle velodrome,I realize it is not an easy matter to resolve in a short time period. To me it appears that the principal deterrent at this time is the method of funding and the nebulous assurance that funds will be returned to the city of the operation of this track. Since we are up against a problem of time,I would like to propose to the Park Board the following. For the period of two years the Park Board would allow either myself or the Metro Cycling Committee to use the parking lot mentioned,to erect the track on a trial basis only. Myself or the cycling committee would provide a security fence and assume the insurance and costs to operate this facility for this time period. No costs whatsoever would be incurred by the City of Edina. At the end of the two year period we could then determine if it should continue or be dissassembled. All of the costs either way to be born by the cycling committe or myself. We have the confidence level for this venture to succeed,and feel that this type of proposal would elminate much critical time on the part of the park board and ourselves. Am going out of town on Monday,but will try to contact you by phone before my flight leaves. Best regards, n Cecil R.Behringer cc Tom Collopy Paul Phillips 7.Z6 - 3288' A part of S@ UR I Ali . A part of General Telephone & Electronics N-11'tiAiATLD 0 PAINE WEBBER JACKSON & CURTIS INCORPORATED Established 1879 Members New York Stock Exchange, Inc. and other Principal Exchanges 4545 IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, Minn. 55402 (612) 371-4000 April 22, 1976 Mr. Ken Rosland City of Edina 4801 West 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Ken, Thank you for your letter of February 2 3, 19 76 . I know people in the Wooddale area will be pleased to find out .needed improvements in our parks will be started in 1976. As you know, I first became interested in the Wooddale area parks when I noticed that other areas of the city had first-class skating facilities . I am noting in particular the one at 4500 Browndale. This is the one I used 35 years ago and it is the same today as it was then. Your depart- ment this year probably kept it maintained better than in any of the past five years. However, conditions such as warming house, ice heave, lights and no hockey rink doesn't make it a first-class skating facility needed for the area. As you know, houses are close together and there are a lot of people in a small area, and first-class skating facilities are needed and would be used. You and I talked a year ago about different areas where we thought a first-class skating area could be located. We eliminated the 44th Street property primarily because of lights; the school ground since the area was needed for school recreation. Utley seemed the logical one. I thought one was going to be built at Utley last year but problems developed, mostly the park name change. Here is what I have been thinking of lately. I think Utley would be the best area for a skating facility for the following reasons: 1. There is a stop light on 50th Street & Wooddale with sidewalks leading to the area. Mr. Ken Rosland Page 2 April 22, 1976 2. The park is far enough from Arden so as to not duplicate facilities and children .now have to cross 50th at Arden (no stop light - .no sidewalks to Arden Park) The distance between Garden Park and Highland Park is shorter than the distance from Arden to Utley. 3. No problem with lights and minimum trees would have to be cut at Utley. 4. An addition to existing building that already has sewer and toilet facilities makes permanent shelter building much less costly. 5. Remove existing two tennis courts from Utley and put in 4 tennis courts at 44th St. property (or possibly 2 at 44th St. property and 2 at Arden) . By removing the two tennis courts at Utley more space would be available for general skating since I feel there is a need for a larger General Skating area than we talked about earlier. Also additional parking would be available and traffic on to 50th could be improved. Removal of tennis courts would leave a needed area to practice football on in the fall. I think people in the area would agree to removal of the tennis courts if four were built nearby. 6. I have a feeling that you think someday Wooddale School would be closed and to use this area. The Wooddale area is laid out around the school as all sidewalks lead to it, and many homes are close to the school. Real Estate values would deteriorate if the school were closed. The latest School Bond Referendum that was defeated in the city got a strong approval in the Wooddale area (about the only area in the city to do so) . 7. The current Browndale facility would be closed down although people in the area would like to have some snow removal for paths. I am the first one to admit it doesn't make sense to remove good tennis courts that have a value and move to another nearby location. It all costs money. Over the long run I think moving doesn't look quite as bad when divided by years particularly when the overall effect is to greatly improve facilities in a first-class manner. A year ago the Thorpe Family was interested in establishing a Memorial to Mr. Thorpe of some type in the area. It was Mr. Thorpe who gave the Utley Park land as a gift to the city in the first place. When we talked about funds for a new skating facility in the Wooddale area last year, we estimated it to cost $30,000. Your budget didn't seem to have a lot of uncommitted dollars Mr. Ken Rosla.nd Page 3 April 22, 1976 so I thought of the Thorpe Memorial as a possible way to get some funds. I thought we had it all worked out as the Thorpes were interested in putting in some money provided the park could be renamed Thorpe Park. I haven't talked to all the Thorpes but feel that if the park could be renamed Thorpe Park I might possibly get up to $25,000 from the Thorpes. I don't think that the Thorpe interest will go on forever but I will be willing to work on it for now. I would like to have you check into the possibility of a .name change for the park. Browndale Park could be renamed Utley Park as it is closer to where Mr. Utley lived. With the possibility of $25,000 for improvements, I feel the city could add $25 , 000. For $50,000, four tennis courts could be built at the 44th Street property and first-class skating facilities could be put in at Utley. I know that the Park and Open Space Referendum of September 4, 1975 approved $950,000 for land acquisition all in the western parts of the city. I feel the Wooddale area still needs additional facilities and with limited land available in our area we have to make the most of what we have. I will be willing to work on getting this aired out by people in the Wooddale area. Let me know what you think. RC:e cc: Jack Rice MICHAEL L. KIRKPATRICK SUITE 216 6700 EXCELSIOR BLVD. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55426 (612)938-5555 April 29, 1976 Mr. K. Rosland, Director Parks and Recreation Dept City -of Edina Edina, Minnesota Dear Mr. Rosland: This is confirmation of our previous conservation concerning a certain piece of surplus land held by the city of Edina and under the control of your department. The parcel is a small splintered piece located at Olinger Road and the now Extended Olinger Blvd. As you are aware this parcel was left due to the rerouting of the new road, and at the present time is mainly swamp land with a covering of appx ten feet of muck. We are interested in purchasing the parcel and if allowed to do so in- tend to leave all the trees and the corner area in its wild state (this consist of more than 500 of the overall parcel as best we can determin). We would appreciate your support in our efforts to purchase this parcel of surplus property from the department. I understand that a final de- termination will be made within the next two weeks and would appreciate a meeting with you after determination. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation and assistance in this matter, I remain Yours very truly, Mlchae7 L. irlpatrick MICHAEL L. KIRKPATRICK SUITE 216 6700 EXCELSIOR BLVD. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55426 (612)938-5555 May 11, 1976 Mr. Ken Rosland, Director Park and Recreation Department City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Mr. Rosland: In regard to our conversation on Monday, I am attaching a "rough" draft for your review of the proposal that I would like to make in reference to the property located on Olinger Road and Olinger Boulevard in:bhe City of Edina. As you are aware, the City of Edina oitins about 6/10's of an acre C+ or -) of the property that fronts on Olinger Boulevard and is represented by the shaded area on the attachment. My pro- posal includes the purchase of this property from the City of Edina to complement the adjacent property of approximately 2.6 acres which I now hold. I would propose development of this property into approximately six single family home sites complemented by a meandering duck pond, which would serve both as a wildlife refuge and as a drainage settlement area for run-off water. Further, all of the existing trees of any size would be left and would be supplemented by additional plantings to provide seclusion and.privacy for the entire area. It is my feeling that this proposal would definitely be a complement to the now existing unkept area. As you are aware, this would be the lowest density that I feel would ever be conceivable to place on this property and would be in direct complement to the City of Edina's overall development plans for the area; it would also provide additional tax revenues as well as serving as a complementary wildlife and green space area. In no ti, -ay would the natural beauty of the area be destroyed but rather would be enhanced. I am requesting your favorable action on my proposal and will coordinate with Mr. Greg Luce as well as any other interested officials in the City upon hearing from you as to the Park Board's recommendations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation} and your favorable response. 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N0. 2 - ss 4a32 7- w l__� Or-� Gee• �.r - •• � � - i'i n' ' .c � ,l;:. .^ ,*. 9 GROVE '60 53 777 .77 i(I DRIVE 114 '54 VorjoS T ` ED C ML ------------ IC } I, v_• li 1...r7 _ • ttb b �y . - r- 1 . ^Y� �; • ` v Jet'. • Cl 12 `l ZL 43 u S _,• P F T o 4o7 s EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • SUMMARY OF OPEN HOCKEY MITES, SQUIRTS, PEEWEES The Staff recommends that because of the lack of publicity that the open hockey program be continued through August Ist for a total of 15 additional hours Total Saturday, April 4 Mites 1 Squirts 1 Peewees 0 $1.50 per person $ 3.00 Saturday, April 24 Mites 7 Squirts 2 Peewees 4 $1.25 per person 19.50 (two fathers were also on the ice) Tuesday, April 27 Mites 7 $1.25 per person 8.75 (one father on the ice) Wednesday, April 28 Peewee 18 $1.25 per person 22.50 Thursday, April 29 Squirts 12 $1.25 per person 15.00 Saturday, May 8 Mites 6 Squirts 9 Peewees 6 $1.25 per person 26.25 TOTAL HOURS - 12 73 X95.00 Total possible income from open rental (12 X $45.00) = $540.00 Total income from Open Hockey = $ 95.00 The Staff recommends that because of the lack of publicity that the open hockey program be continued through August Ist for a total of 15 additional hours CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 N 0 T I C E NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the May Park Board Meeting is changed to May II, 1976 at 5:00 pm at the Edina City Hall for the purposes of touring various park facilities. Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk subdivision REQUEST NUMBER: S-76-5 W of Cahill Road and LOCATION: S of W. 70th Street REQUEST: Two lot subdivision for apartment buildings.. Yllii�gc pisn�iita� ticctnruncntyilltnae of �dit3� EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT April 28, 1976 S-76`5 Braemar Court. Generally located south of West 70th Street and west of Cahill Road. Refer to: Subdivision Dedication Report and plat map (attached) The proponent is requesting to subdivide this 68,222 square foot parcel into two lots. The north lot would be 34,515 square feet and would house a nine unit apartment building. The southern lot would be 26,400 square feet and would house a seven unit apartment building. The property is presently zoned R-3 Multiple Residence District. That zoning categorically provides that no building may contain more than 12 units, thus the necessary subdivision is being requested so the developer can achieve his allowed 16 units. The Southwest Edina Plan indicates that this is an appropriate use for the site, thus the only obligation for the developer is for the property to be properly subdivided. Recommendation: The staff would recommend approval 6f this subdivision for the following reasons: 1. The use would conform with the zoning requirements. 2. It..conforms with the Southwest Edina Plan. Approval is recommended with the condition that the appropriate cash parkland dedication, per the attached subdivision dedication report, be submitted. GL:ln 4/23/76 P.S. I have asked the developer to make a short presentation at the Planning Commission meeting showing the buildings he proposes to construct on the lots. At the present time the staff has seen only the floor plans, which is more than required. is to . ;a,.:. . .J �� Subdivision No. S - 76 -- SUBDIVISION DEDICATION REPORT TO: Planning Commission Park Board Environmental Quality Commission FROM: Planning Department SUBDIVISION NAME: e co t?b' LAND SIZE: LAND VALUE: 4 Ove Date (BY: 5% _ $ 4f 4—Z3-76 ) The developer of this subdivision has been required to [] A. grant an easement over part of the land [] B. dedicate f of the land C. donate $ 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) []l. 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. [] 4. If property is necessary for storm water holding and will be dredged or otherwise improved and will be a scenic place. [J5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or historic value. 06. B. Cash Required A. In all other instances than above. E] 2. REQUEST NUMBER: S-76-4 LOCATION- 4536 France Avenue REQUEST: One lot plat for interior decorating studio. Al1nae ,Lniniibg r1ct2t�!! )cnt villi a editta EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT April 28, 1976 S-76-4 Mark Nelson First Addition. Generally located at 4536 France Avenue. _ Refer to: Attached preliminary plat Attached Subdivision Dedication Report. The Planning Commission required platting of the Mark Nelson property as a condition of the rezoning which they considered at their March 31, 1976, meeting. The proponent has submitted a proposed plat for that site which shows a one lot subdivision. No new public services would be required. 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G W 0 •- 4 0 ••.•+ 0 4 w 0 m O It ro> O N C) O E - F. m O"2r-.-+m L. ^_ O-+ O O u.0 w<w w'U - Cr �-7 - 7 �,�C�- 77, i a r� Y :` U) �1 LL C, - o Z4 ^ C, I Subdivision No.'s -79 SUBDIVISION DEDICATION REPORT ,. TO: Planning Commission Park Board Environmental Quality Commission FROM: Planning Department SUBDIVISION NAME: AJ r i J UAJt-0A) LAND SIZE: 103 LAND VALUE: ZD, 00<3 C xc'"-+- (BY: _ Date:— 9 e:5 ' �� 5%=$ The developer of this subdivision has been required to [� A. grant an easement over parz 01 l,ne IUIIU []B. dedicate % of the land ' XC. donate $ NOME-W,-W,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) F11. 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. 113. If property abuts a natural lake, pond, or stream. [] 4. If property is necessary for storm water holding and will be dredged or otherwise improved and will be a scenic place. [] 5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or historic value. �-B B. Cash Required 1. In all other instances than above. ❑ 2.