HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-11 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD
7:00 p.m.
June 11, 1991
TOUR AND MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Christianson, Beth Hall, Pat Vagnoni, Mac Thayer,
Bill Jenkins, James Fee, Chip Sour, Paul O'Connor,
Jean Rydell
MEMBERS ABSENT: Andy Montgomery, Bill Lord
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Janet Canton, Tom Shirley
I. TOUR
The Park Board went on a tout/ to the following parks:
44th Street Park
Sherwood Park
Highlands Park
Chowen Park
Lake Cornelia Park
Cornelia School Park
THE PARK BOARD MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 8:35 P.M.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 14, 1991 MINUTES
Jean Rydell MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 14, 1991 MINUTES. Beth Hall SECONDED
THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED.
III. CENTENNIAL LAKES FEES AND CHARGES
Tom Shirley handed out two sets of rental fees. One is for the Weekend
rental fees and the other one is for the Weekday rental fees. Mr. Kojetin
stated that these sheets are different from the ones handed out at the last
Park Board meeting. These new rates do not include the amphitheater across
the lake, or the front mall area. Originally these were talked about as
being rental areas, but at this time they will not be considered as rental
areas. Everything else on the sheet is the same.
The weekends will probably have weddings and will be run similar to
Edinborough Park in that respect. In the winter months the times could
change because it would be hard to close the area for a rental group when
people are still skating.
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James Fee MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED
CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK RENTAL FEES AND CHARGES THAT ARE ATTACHED. Beth Hall
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Kojetin also indicated that when the library at Southdale closes down
for reconstruction, there will be a lot more cars in the parking lot at
City Hall. Because of this, different groups will be meeting at Centennial
Lakes, Arneson Acres, and Braemar in order to avoid the parking problem
that will develop at City Hall.
IV. EDINA MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL
Mr. Kojetin informed the Park Board that their recommendation on the pool
did not go to the City Council. Mr. Kojetin stated that after further
discussion with the staff and after more information was received from the
architect and contractor, it looks as though the pool can be still be done
with the same concept, only it will be shaved down. The play structure
will still be the same only not as large and the pump would also be cut in
size: Mr. Kojetin stated that by going with this new design it is hoped
that it will cost at least a minimum of 50% less than what was originally
thought and will be closer to the recommended budget.
Mr. Kojetin noted that there will be a rebidding of this project on July
10th. The time frame will hopefully remain the same, and construction will
start the end of August. Mr. Christianson asked if this will come back to
the Park Board for another recommendation? Mr. Kojetin stated at this
point it will probably go directly to the City Council.
V. OTHER
A. Annual Inspection Tour of Braemar - The annual inspection tour of
Braemar will be on July 9, 1991. It will be the same set up as in the
past. There will be a mailing going out within the next week. Mr.
Christianson stated he hopes everyone can attend. This will be a good
chance for everyone to see what developments have occurred in the past
year. It was indicated that it gets better every year. The new tee oasis
looks very nice.
B. Senior Center Time Line Schedule - Mr. Kojetin handed out the time
frame schedule for the Edina Senior Center. He indicated that there was a
bid opening today. The bids were over a little bit, but they seemed to be
satisfactory. The bids will be awarded at the City Council meeting on
Monday. This first phase will only include air conditioning and the
construction of the doors and hallway. Work will hopefully begin on this
project in one to two weeks. The main hallway wall will be removed in
December by City crews, as indicated in the time line schedule.
C. Centennial Lakes Grand Opening - Mr. Christianson informed the Park
Board that he recently met with Mayor Richards, Peter Jarvis, Larry Laukka,
Warren Beck, Boyd Stofer, Ken Rosland, Bill Bach and Bob Kojetin regarding
the grand opening at Centennial Lakes. The dates for the grand opening
will be June 29 and 30, 1991. The dedication is set for Saturday June 29,
1991 at around 4:00 - 4:45. This will be the official ribbon cutting
ceremony. Mr. Christianson indicated that right now these people are in
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the process of finding someone to make a statement about the unique nature
of this park, especially since it is a government and private enterprise
partnership. Right now there are three people being looked at for this
occasion.
Mr. Christianson stated that he hopes everyone can make an attempt to
attend the grand opening celebration.
Mr. Kojetin stated that the laser light show has been approved by the City
Council. This is scheduled for Saturday evening, June 29th at 10:00 P.M.
Mr. Kojetin also stated that there will be fireworks out at Lake Cornelia
Park again this year for the Fourth of July. The program will start at
8:45 p.m. and the fireworks display will begin at 9:50 p.m. This year the
fireworks will be a little different. Because of various reasons the
fireworks need to be a minimum of 300 ft. away from any spectators. The
fireworks will be shot off at the west end of the lake.
D. Braemar Golf Tournament - Mr. Sour passed out a brochure for a Braemar
Golf Tournament sponsored by the Braemar Golf Association. Mr. Sour
indicated this is the first tournament of this type. It is open to all
Edina Residents. The cost is $33.00 which includes golf, dinner, drinks
and awards. The date for the tournament is July 14, 1991.
Mr. Christianson asked if the course has been reserved for this day. Mr.
Sour was not sure what the status was. Mr. Kojetin stated that he was not
aware of this tournament until now. Mr. Christianson stated that the
Braemar Golf Association should have contacted someone on the staff or
brought it before the Park Board. Certain procedures need to be followed
for this type of an event. Mr. Fee indicated to Mr. Kojetin that he should
follow up with this and let the Braemar Golf Association know they need
permission before they plan something like this. The Braemar Golf
Association needs to follow the rules, they cannot just do whatever they
want.
ADJOURNMENT
Chip Sour MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:00 P.M. Paul O'Connor SECONDED
THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED.
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