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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-09 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD 7:30 p.m. June 9, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Lord, Andrew Montgomery, Jim Fee, Andrew Herring, Pat Vagnoni, Bill Jenkins MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Christianson, Mac Thayer, Beth Hall, Jean Rydell, Paul O'Connor STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Janet Canton, Tom Shirley, Susan Weigle, Jackie Onischuk, Laura Hinton OTHERS PRESENT: Doraine Bingham, Carl Carlson, Polly Denison, Evelyn Gunn, Elizabeth Johnson, Inez Vogtman, Doris Westergren, Dee Olcott PARK BOARD TOUR The Park Board went on a tour of the following facilities: a. New Aquatic Center - Andrew Montgomery and Andrew Herring were the first to go down the water slide. b. New Arneson Acres Maintenance Building. C. New Golf Course Maintenance Building. d. New Edina Senior Center. PARK BOARD MEETING BEGAN AT 9.10 P.M. IN THE NEW SENIOR CENTER. I. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 12, 1992 MINUTES Bill Lord MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 12, 1992 MINUTES. Jim Fee SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. II. APPOINTEE TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES Mr. Kojetin indicated that it is time to reappoint a Park Board member to the Community Education Services Board. He noted that Jean Rydell has been the representative from the Park Board for the last six months. Mr. Kojetin stated that he has not talked directly with Ms. Rydell about being re -appointed, but he is assuming she has enjoyed being on the board for the past six months. The board decided to defer this topic until the July. meeting to see if Ms. Rydell would be interested in being reappointed to the Community Education Services Board. III. GOLF COURSE STATUS Mr. Kojetin brought the Park Board up-to-date on the status of the golf course. He indicated that the city has received the permit from the Corps of Engineers that they have been waiting to receive for approximately three years. Mr. Jenkins asked if the original plan is in place? Mr. Kojetin stated that it is pretty close to the original plan, the architect just needs to fine tune a few areas. On July 6th there will be a financial report on all parts of the golf course's capital improvement to the City Council. Mr. Kojetin also indicated that the purchase of Normandale Golf Course has been agreed on but not signed. Hopefully this will be done before July 6th so the Park Board can look at the plan after the Braemar Inspection Tour as well as see a plan of the new nine hole golf course. Mr. Lord asked if the funds have been approved for the new nine holes. Mr. Kojetin indicated that they have been approved for the nine hole but not for Normandale. Also, there will be an expansion of the grill area and the pro shop area at Braemar Golf Course. Mr. Kojetin stated that hopefully by the July 6th City Council meeting everything will be put together so an amount of what it will cost can be given to the City Council. Then the plan can be referred back to the Park Board. Mr. Kojetin noted that possibly all bids could be opened and awarded by September 21st and construction could start in the fall and open in the summer of 1994. IV. OTHER A. Senior Center - Ms. Weigle explained how she is in the process of working with the different senior groups to organize a Senior Advisory Council. This council would be made up of the groups that she works with at the center who are presently using the different facilities that are available. This Advisory Council would be made up of the following groups: "Rhinestone Rockettes" tap dancing group; "Swingn' Singin' Seniors" singing group; Bridge Group; Walking Group; Edina Senior Luncheon Program; American Association of Retired Persons; Bowling; Golf; Softball; Volleyball; Senior Center Treasurer; Respite and Hospice Care Program; and Senior Volunteers. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to advise, promote, evaluate and make recommendations regarding program/service development coordination of program offerings and information, and guide the development of a . fundraising program at the Edina Senior Center as it relates to senior citizens. The Advisory Council forum provides its members the opportunities to network with other groups in the center, promote their club/class activities, have an awareness of the entire community and 2 support fellow members in the exchange of ideas and problem solving. Ms. Weigle introduced the representatives present from the Advisory Council and each one explained their functions and activities. Carl Carlson is the representative from the singing group "Swingn' Singin' Seniors". There are 18 - 19 members in this group and they perform all around the Twin Cities area. Sometimes donations are given to the group. The "Swingn' Singin' Seniors" perform 5 - 6 times per month from September through June. Ms. Weigle indicated that Ella Terry has been the volunteer director of the "Swingn' Singin' Seniors" since approximately 1973 and is very much appreciated. Dee Olcott, who works with the hospice program at Fairview Southdale Hospital, is working on starting a Respite Program in conjunction with Catholic Charities. This program is now in the development stages. The program would consist of volunteers going to the homes of people who are sick so that caretakers can get out of the house and go to church or shopping, etc. This program will work in conjunction with Richfield. Evelyn Gunn, is the representative from luncheon program "Edina Senior Dining". Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon and averages 30 - 35 people plus 12 carry -outs. Fifty people is the most that the program can handle because of the small area. Evelyn also made delicious cookies for the Park Board members. Doris Westergren is the treasurer for the Edina Senior Center. She handles the bank account. Inez Vogtman, is the representative from the bowling and golf leagues. There is a president, two vice-presidents and a treasurer for this program. There are 28 - 30 teams and the ages vary from 55 to 90. There are also 20 -`25 subs and they use 30 lanes. They bowl from September through April on Tuesday afternoons at Southtown. It was asked if they have transportation. Inez indicated that they do not have transportation provided for them, however, they do try to carpool. This program also works in conjunction with Richfield. In the golf league there are 285 people and the league is full at this time. It is a sign up situation and there are tee times blocked out for this group. They play at the Richfield Golf Course. There is also a softball program with four teams. The men play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and they really have a good time Ms. Weigle indicated. The average age on the team is 65. There is also a volleyball program with approximately 30 people involved. Doraine Bingham is the representative from the tap dancing group "Rhinestone Rockettes". This group consists of women between the ages of 60 - 80. They practice every week and have a paid accompanist. The Rockettes perform all over the Twin Cities and also will be performing at the variety show. 3 Polly Denison is the representative from the Bridge Group and Walking Group and also does a little bit of everything. She makes sure people show up for their card games and sometimes will fill in for people who are unable to be there. Ms. Weigle indicated there are now 1400 members. Any senior can belong to the Senior Center for $6.00 per year. Ms. Weigle also explained that the senior center basically runs with the help of volunteers. Ms. Weigle also noted that there is a newsletter that goes out every month. There are 15-20 people who volunteer 3 - 4 hours each month with the newsletter. Ms. Weigle also stated that each year the Senior Center has a variety show to help raise money. The variety show this year will be held on October 2nd and the cost for the show is $3.00. Ms. Weigle explained to the Park Board that the number one problem with the Senior Center is the parking. There are only two handicap parking spaces and there is no bus service. Transportation does tend to be a big problem. There is, however, a bus to the Senior Dining every day. It was noted that the parking situation is something that the school district has control over. Ms. Hinton, Adaptive Recreation Supervisor, indicated that she will be using the group room for her exercise class. She also stated that she will be coming up with new ideas now that new Senior Center is done. It was noted that the old part of the building had approximately 3,400 sq. ft. The new area has 8,000 sq. ft. Again, the seniors expressed that parking is their biggest problem. V. ADJOURNMENT Andrew Montgomery MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:50 P.M. Pat Vagnoni SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED. 4