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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-14 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD 8:30 p.m. July 14, 1992 Manager's Conference Room MEMBERS PRESENT: - Bill Lord, Andrew Montgomery, Jim Fee, Andrew Herring, Pat Vagnoni, Bill Jenkins, Bob Christianson, Beth Hall, Jean Rydell MEMBERS ABSENT: Mac _Thayer, Paul O'Connor STAFF .PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Janet Canton OTHERS PRESENT: None I. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 9. 1992 MINUTES Jean Rydell MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 9, 1992 MINUTES. Beth Hall SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. II. REVIEW OF THE NEW NINE HOLES AT BRAEKAR GOLF COURSE WHICH WAS APPROVED AT THE APRIL 26, 1988 PARK BOARD MEETING. Mr. Christianson stated that this meeting is to review and reapprove the new 9 hole golf course at Braemar which was originally approved at the April 26, 1988 meeting. Mr. Christianson noted that Bob Kojetin sent out a chronological restitution of what has transpired prior to now. Mr. Kojetin stated that people in the community have been writing to the City Council and calling the City and Braemar Golf Course about the new nine hole golf course. They want to know how far the city is going into the wetlands and walking path. The City Council has suggested that this topic come to the Park Board for reviewal because some of the Park Board members were not_on the Park Board when the original recommendation was passed.three years ago. This gives the Park Board members and anyone in the audience an opportunity to express concerns and ask questions and have the Park Board reapprove the project again. This will again be reviewed at the City Council meeting on Monday, July 20, 1992. Mr. Kojetin handed out a special report that has been updated from the last special report of.the Normandale Golf Course. Mr. Kojetin reviewed.the changes of the report. Mr. Kojetin noted that the Normandale Golf Course was approved at the July 6, 1992 City Council.meeting. The biggest concern of everyone is the proposed building that could possibly be built on.the South Side. Mr. Kojetin noted the following terms for the proposal for purchase: Terms - a. The city would remove the existing structure from the approximately 6.2 acres fronting on West 77th Street (the "Acreage"). b. Seller would have an option to reacquire the Acreage for a period of fifteen (15) years at an option price of $1.00. C. If Seller reacquires the Acreage and if the contingencies described are fully satisfied, the City would amend its Comprehensive Plan to show use of the Acreage as Planned Office Development, and a building height restriction of 39 feet, and the Seller would prepare and file, at Seller's expense, any required plat or registered land survey. d. If Seller does not reacquire the Acreage, the option will expire and the City will issue a resolution for the value of the Acreage at that time as a gift from Seller. e. During the 15 year option period, the City will maintain the Acreage and neither the Seller nor any other person or party shall have the right to use the Acreage for any purpose unless agreed to and approved by the City. Mr. Kojetin noted the differences from the original proposal. The City will build a clubhouse and will purchase 31 acres, not 26 acres. Mr. Kojetin then indicated on a map what the layout of the Normandale Golf Course will look like. Ms. Hall asked how many stories are 39 feet? It was noted that it would be approximately three stories. Mr. Jenkins asked who is designing Normandale Golf Course and Braemar Golf Course? Mr. Kojetin noted that Mr. Goldstrand is designing Normandale and Mr. Pirkl is designing the new nine hole at Braemar Golf Course. Mr. Montgomery asked if a new site has been determined for an adult softball field when the Lake Edina fields are taken out? Mr. Keprios indicated that they have been looking at different parks to make an adult softball field with a fence. At this time there is no recommendation for a location. Mr. Kojetin handed out a special report that has been updated from the last special report of Braemar Golf Course. Mr. Kojetin reviewed the plans of the new nine holes at Braemar Golf Course and some of the changes from the original plan. He noted that holes 17 and 18 are two that have been changed in the plans. Mr. Montgomery asked about the walking path. Mr. Kojetin pointed out the possible new route of the path and how it would go along the south side of Braemar and north along Gleason to Dewey Hill. This would then make a complete circle path around Braemar. Mr. Montgomery asked why are so many people against the new nine hole golf course going in, is it just because of the wetlands. Mr. Kojetin stated that is basically the reason. Mr. Lord felt that people do not understand what is totally happening. He noted that the City created the wetlands, when the golf course was initially started it was just farm land. Now the 2 city is redistributing the wetlands and after mitigation it has almost doubled from 4 acres to 7 acres and people don't realize this. Mr. Lord feels there is basically a lack of communication. Mr. Christianson noted there was no one in the audience to voice any concerns. Mr. Fee stated that it looks like persistence has paid off. Mr. Herring MOVED TO REAFFIRM THE PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE APRIL 26, 1988 PARK BOARD MEETING. Pat Vagnoni SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. III. APPOINTEE TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES IV. Ms. Rydell indicated that she would like to continue to serve on the Community Education Services Board. Bill Jenkins MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT JEAN RYDELL CONTINUE AS THE LIAISON TO THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES BOARD. Beth Hall SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. Jean Rydell MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:05 P.M. Bob Christianson SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED. 3