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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. El 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 2 W 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. 3