HomeMy WebLinkAbout19880606_specialMINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 173
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
JUNE 6, 1988
The Edina City Council held a special meeting on Monday, June 6, 1988 at 4:30 p.m.
to receive the report of the Park and Recreation Task Force.
Present were Members Kelly, Smith, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney.
Staff present were Manager Rosland, Assistant Manager Hughes, Park and Recreation
Director Kojetin and Clerk Daehn. Task Force Members present were Joan Lonsbury,
Chair, Don Wineberg, Linda Farrell, Patrick Finley, Coletta Furlong, Peter Meyers,
Jill Blooston and Lynn Shackelford.
Chair Joan Lonsbury advised that the Task Force, as directed by the Council, had:
1) Made an inventory of existing Park and Recreation facilities; 2) Conducted a
public opinion survey concerning programs, maintenance, and fees/charges; 3)
Compared Edina's maintenance staffing budget with other cities; 4) Conducted an
independent audit concerning the present condition of parks and facilities;
5) Compared Edina's user fee structure with other cities; and 6) Had drafted
findings and recommendations.
Mr. Wineberg explained the main objectives, method and timing of the public
opinion survey and reported on the key findings as contained in Appendix C of the
Report.
Mrs. Furlong reported on the survey of Park and Recreation Department of other
cities as contained in Appendix A of the Report.
comparisons with other cities was extremely difficult because they handle park
maintenance duties in various ways. The same is true for fees and charges.
The park audit was the joint effort of all members of the Task Force, with some
special assignments. The enterprise facilities were not included in the audit.
The overall impression was very positive and many of the deficiencies noted were
already scheduled for routine maintenance during the summer. Three general
weaknesses that seemed to affect many Edina parks were: 1) condition of bleachers,
2) restrooms, and 3) drinking fountains.
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The conclusions as outlined in the Report were summarized as follows. Based upon
the public opinion survey the parks and recreation facilities meet the desires and
expectation of the residents. In general, Edina's parks are maintained to a
reasonable level and meet the expectations of the community.
neighboring cities do not charge field maintenance fees for youth athletics.
public opinion survey indicated that the present fee structure, including the
recently adopted field maintenance fee, is generally well received.
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Following the presentation of the findings and conclusions the Council Members
briefly discussed the report in general and how to proceed with the information it
provided.
for their comments and then be placed on the Council Agenda for further
consideration.
It was informally agreed that it should be referred to the Park Board
No formal action was taken and no other business was discussed by the Council.
The meeting adjourned at 6:OO p.m.
City Clerk