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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-10 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD 7:30 p.m. July 10, 1990 BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Christianson, Bill Lord, Bill Jenkins, Andrew Montgomery, Beth Hall, Chip Sour MEMBERS ABSENT: Jean Rydell, Pat Vagnoni, Scott Johnson, James Fee, Mac Thayer STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin A Park Board meeting was held in conjunction with the Braemar Inspection Tour. The meeting was called to order by Bob Christianson at 8:00 p.m. 1. EHA HOSTING NATIONAL BANTAM TOURNAMENT AT BRAEMAR ARENA Mr. Christianson stated this meeting is being called to make a recommendation on a request from the Edina Hockey Association to host the Bantam National Tournament at Braemar Arena. Mr. Kojetin indicated that Pete Warner of the Edina Hockey Association (EHA) asked if the Park Board and City Council would recommend and help EHA secure the National Bantam Tournament to be held at Braemar April 4-7, 1991. Mr. Kojetin indicated he discussed this with Larry Thayer, Manager of Braemar Arena. Mr. Thayer submitted a memo regarding the impact of time and costs to the arena. In Mr. Thayer's memo he indicated this would be an excellent time for hosting a tournament. The hockey season is over with and the arena would be available. Also, at this time it is estimated $2,000 to $3,000 would be generated over what is normal revenue during this particular weekend. It is Mr. Kojetin's feeling that the Park Board should recommend that EHA try to secure this tournament for Braemar Arena. At present the National Bantam Tour has been awarded to the State of Minnesota and on July 21 will be awarded to some city within the state of Minnesota. It is EHA's hope that Edina will be awarded the site. Mr. Kojetin also indicated that in the 1960's Braemar Arena hosted this same National Tournament for Bantams. Mr. Jenkins MOVED THAT THE EDINA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PURSUE THE HOSTING OF THE TOURNAMENT AT BRAEMAR ARENA. Bill Lord SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. 2. EDINA GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION Mr. Kojetin brought up a second item of information. The Edina Gymnastics Association (EGA) at present has approximately 500 students. Because of this low enrollment EGA is not able to make its financial commitments to the 2 1/2 years left on the lease of their facility without creating a deficit. EGA has solicited three other Twin Cities gymnastics private clubs to see if they would be interested in purchasing EGA. The Edina Gymnastics Association through interviewing have selected the TAGS Gymnastics Association, which is located in Burnsville, Hopkins and Inver Grove Heights. The Edina Gymnastics Association feels that this organization would do the best job in taking over EGA's lease and equipment. At present, it is estimated that the equipment is worth zero to $40,000. Mr. Kojetin indicated some concerns: What commitment can the City of Edina have with a private organization compared to what they have with the other 10 Athletic Associations? Can the same relationship continue with the new private organization as it has with the Edina Gymnastics Association? This issue will be discussed further at the August Park Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT Bill Lord MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:30 P.M. Bill Jenkins SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.