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.