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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-08 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD 7:00 p.m. JUNE 8, 1993 MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Vagnoni, Beth Hall, Bill Jenkins, Jim Fee, Jean Rydell, Andrew Montgomery, Bill Lord, Paul O'Connor MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrew Herring, Dave Crowther, Mac Thayer STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Janet Canton, Bill Bach OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Treno I. PARK TOUR The Park Board went on a tour of the following parks and facilities: Braemar Golf Course New 9 Holes Braemar Tennis Courts Creek Valley Soccer Fields Arneson Acres Normandale Golf Course Centennial Lakes The Park Board meeting was held at Centennial Lakes. II. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 11, 1993 MINUTES Jean Rydell MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 11, 1993 MINUTES. Jim Fee SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. III. EDINA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - TOM TRENO Mr. Jenkins introduced Tom Treno from the Edina Hockey Association. He noted that Mr. Treno has some concerns about losing indoor ice time at various arenas in the Twin Cities area. Mr. Treno indicated that he is the ice coordinator for the Edina Hockey Association. He noted that during the past few years in addition to the ice purchased at Braemar Arena, the Edina Hockey Association has had to purchase 130 hours of indoor ice at various arenas to meet the needs of the hockey program. Mr. Treno then explained that he was just informed last week that Blake will be starting a girls hockey program and therefore they do not have any ice to offer to Edina this year. He noted that of the 130 hours the Edina Hockey Association purchased last year, 96 were from Blake. Mr. Treno stated that last week he called every arena in the Twin Cities area trying to pick up hours and only secured 11 hours. Mr. Treno stated that there was a Hockey Association meeting last night and they explored a number of alternatives to recoup these indoor ice hours. He explained that there are a large chunk of hours right now that are available at Braemar Arena on Sunday mornings. However, historically the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. have gone to other communities' leagues because of an agreement with the Park Board not to schedule any games or practices during these hours. Mr. Treno asked the Park Board to look at this decision again. He noted that if the Hockey Association could have those 2 hours and spread it over the 19 week season it would give the association another 38 hours which is almost a 1/3 of what they are losing. He explained that he would like to get the Park Board's approval to go ahead and use these hours for practice time. He then indicated that there will be conditions for these time slots. These hours will be used for practices only and no games. Practices would be optional to each child, with no consequence for a no-shows. No team would have more than 2 of these times scheduled over the entire year. Mr. Treno then explained that they are also looking at utilizing the ice in the early a.m. times before school and after 10:00 p.m. in the evenings and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays to try to make up the difference. However, a random survey was taken of parents in the program and they were in agreement that the Sunday time was the most desirable over these other alternatives. Mr. Treno indicated that they have to pick up 130 hours somewhere. Mr. Fee asked if the 130 hours would be used for practice times only. Mr. Treno noted that some games have been scheduled because there are so few hours that are prime hours. Mr. Fee asked if the hours are for any one specific league. Mr. Treno noted that they are divided across the board. Ms. Vagnoni asked if Edina will have a girls hockey team. Mr. O'Connor indicated that there was a presentation at a school board meeting and they are trying to push the idea of girls hockey, but it doesn't look like the numbers are there yet. Mr. Montgomery asked if the outdoor ice is used at all. It was noted that it is used for practices but not for games. Mr. Kojetin stated that back in the early 1970's a lot of parents asked the Park Board to not let any hockey games or practices begin before 11:50 a.m. on Sunday mornings. The Park Board took action at that time and recommended a policy to not sell any Sunday morning ice time to the Edina Hockey Association. This policy has been adhered to since then. Mr. O'Connor MOVED TO APPROVE THE EDINA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION'S RECOMMENDATION THAT BRAEMAR ARENA BE USED BY THE EDINA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ON SUNDAY MORNINGS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ONLY TO BE USED FOR PRACTICE - NO GAMES; 2. PRACTICES WOULD BE OPTIONAL TO EACH CHILD, WITH NO CONSEQUENCES FOR A NO-SHOW. 3. NO TEAM WOULD HAVE MORE THAN 2 OF THESE TIMES SCHEDULED OVER THE ENTIRE YEAR. Mr. Fee commented that there have been a lot of discussions during the last few years regarding equal quality at all levels and he would not like to see this quality suffer because of the lack of indoor ice time. Jim Fee SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. IV. PARK BOARD APPOINTEE TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES BOARD Mr. Kojetin noted that the Park Board needs to appoint a Park Board member to the Community Education Services Board. He indicated that Jean Rydell has been doing this for the last year and a half. Mr. Jenkins asked Ms. Rydell if she would like to continue on the Board. Ms. Rydell indicated that she would. Mr. Jenkins asked if anyone has any objection to this. Paul O'Connor MOVED TO REAPPOINT JEAN RYDELL TO THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES BOARD. Pat Vagnoni SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. O'Connor commented that the Community Education Services Board does a fantastic job. Mr. Kojetin indicated that recently the City Council discussed the cooperation between the School District and the Senior Center. He noted that he has put together a program along with a list on what has been occurring since the move in 1992. V. NORMANDALE GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE It was noted this topic was discussed on the tour. VI. MINNESOTA SPLASH Bill Bach gave a presentation on Minnesota Splash. The event is designed to make money to help support the cultural events that are provided to the public at no additional charge throughout the year. He indicated that it will be occurring on July 31 and August 1. Mr. Bach then presented a video on Minnesota Splash. Mr. Jenkins indicated that it looks like a lot of work. Mr. Bach explained that last year the event was called "Jambo" and used the event as a logistical study of the property. There were approximately 5,000 people who attended. This year the event is intended to make approximately 5.3 million gross impressions, and by marketing formulas would suggest that there will be approximately 15,000 to 20,000 people in attendance over the two day event. Mr. Bach explained that revenues will be made through exhibit space, food, activities and sponsorships. He then noted that the exhibits are intended to market Outstate Minnesota to the metropolitan people. Mr. Bach stated that if they believe they are going to be unique Minnesota Splash has to be a festival to celebrate Minnesota's people, places, music, crafts and fun. Mr. Bach then stated that Minnesota Splash has been scheduled so that it will not conflict with the Aquatennial or with the State Fair. Mr. Bach noted that some of the major sponsors are: K102 Radio, Radio AAHS, Byerly's, Minnetonka Boat Works, McCarthy Olds, Chippewa Water and 0 Chippewa Springs. Mr. Bach also pointed out that Minnetonka Boat Works will possibly be using Centennial Lakes next year for their annual Spring Boat Show. Mr. Bach noted that there will be a chance to win a free family vacation for four to Florida. The drawing will take place on Sunday night and there is no charge to enter the contest. There will also be four Splash Spectacular family fun shows. This year these shows will be a country music review. There will be two on Saturday and two on Sunday. These shows require a fee of $3.00 or if a person has purchased a Minnesota Splash button for $3.00 they are admitted into all four shows. Mr. Bach noted that different businesses will be selling the buttons. Mr. Bach indicated that the major media sponsor will be the radio station K102. The advertising will start July 19, 1993. Mr. Bach then explained all of the different sites and activities that will be set up. Mr. Jenkins asked if this is something that will be done every year. It was noted that it will. Mr. Bach stated, however, that future consideration needs to be given towards another form of administration to organize this event. Ms. Hall asked if there is a need for volunteers. Mr. Bach indicated that there is really not a lot of need for volunteers at this point. Mr. Jenkins asked if a profit were generated where would it go? Mr. Bach indicated that it would go into the operating budget for the cultural arts program. Mr. Bach indicated that Mr. Kojetin would like to see more community involvement and therefore in the future he hopes to create a pancake breakfast area for the local community organizations to run. VII. INSPECTION TOUR Mr. Kojetin noted that the next meeting will be the Inspection Tour on July 13, 1993 starting at 12:00. Invitations will be sent out soon. VII. ADJOURNMENT Paul O'Connor MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:35 P.M. Bill Lord SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED. 4