HomeMy WebLinkAbout19871221_special-_ 88 MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 21, 1987
Council Members Present: Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
Others Present: Park & Recreation Task Force Members - Joan Lonsbury, Chair,
Linda Farrell, Patrick Finley, Coletta Furlong, Peter Meyers,
William Jenkins, Rolland Ring, Jill Blooston, Lynn Shackelford,
William Lord and Donald Wineberg
City Staff Members
I The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. in the Manager's Conference Room.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the study to be made by the newly
appointed Park & Recreation Task Force.
discussed and included the following assessments: park facilities, park
maintenance objectives, fees and charges structure, and overall cost implications
of the program.
The objectives of the study were
The assignment for the Park & Recreation Task Force was outlined as follows:
1) Provide an inventory of existing Park and Recreation facilities, 2) Conduct a
public opinion survey at the Task Force's option concerning Park and Recreation
programs, maintenance, and fees and charges, 3) Compare Edina's maintenance
staffing budget with other cities or with accepted standards, 4) Conduct an
independent audit concerning the present condition of parks and facilities,
5) Compare Edina's user fee structure with other cities, and 6) Offer findings and
recommendations.
The Park & Recreation Task Force was asked to complete their report and bring
recommendations back to the Council no later than June 1, 1988. Assistant Manager
Gordon Hughes was designated as the staff contact person with input from Park &
Recreation Director Bob Kojetin.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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