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Home My WebLink About1987-04-14 Park Board MinutesVII. H. EDINA PARK BOARD 7:00 p.m. April 14, 1987 Edinborough Park MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury, Bill Lord, Andy Montgomery, Bob Christianson, Jim Fee, Mac Thayer, Jean Rydell MEMBERS ABSENT: Marilyn Wooldridge, Don Wineberg, Jim Moe STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Bill Bach, Stacey Kness Bob Kojetin gave a tour of Edinborough Park. Joan Lonsbury called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 1987 Jean Rydell MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10, 1987 MEETING. Andy Montgomery seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. II. POLICIES - EDINBOROUGH PARK - NO SMOKING Bill Bach recommended that the indoor park be smoke fr-ee f -or tie,`health--aspect and for maintenance reasons. Since the City is talking about making all public buildings smoke free, Edinborough should start out smoke free rather than having to change. Bob Christianson MOVED THAT EDINBOROUGH PARK BE SMOKE FREE. (See attached sheet Section III. C.) Andy Montgomery seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. III. FEES AND CHARGES - EDINBOROUGH PARK It is recommended that the condominium residents, senior high rise residents, and office personnel who have a desk receive an annual ticket for the use of the swimming pool and track. All of the other activities they are considered as any other resident in the City of Edina. Homeowners pay $15 per month maintenance fees and office employees pay .21 per square foot maintenance fees. See attached Edinborough Guidelines for Fees and Charges. If an Edina resident buys an Edinborough pool ticket, it will allow them use of the Municipal Pool also. If a resident buys a Municipal Pool ticket only, it will not allow them to use Edinborough. Joan Lonsbury thinks the Edina residents will really enjoy the indoor pool. A general admission pass for Edinborough will provide use of any public session of skating, pool, or track. General admission lasts all day for all activities. General admission at Edinborough Park is the same as the outside Municipal Pool and general skating at Braemar. Edinborough residents will actually pay more for the ticket, but they will receive more benefits because of living in closer proximity to the park. It is a possibility in programming that open skating, open swimming, and open track will not occur generally all at the same time. The track will probably be they only activity that will be open the majority of the time for general admission use. Edinborough - 1 - residents do not automatically get membership to the Municipal Pool. Edinborough residents will pay the standard $28 to get a season ticket for the outdoor pool. There is no relationship between Braemar Arena and Edinborough skating rink. Possibly consider relating a skating pass at Edinborough with Braemar Arena similar to the indoor and outdoor pool relationship. The staff will review this idea. Bill Lord stated once we get through a year cycle, we will be better able to figure out how these relationships should work. There was discussion as to when a resident can purchase a season ticket. Joan Lonsbury wants them to be able to buy a ticket at any time during the year and send out reminders when their year is up. It was suggested that if a resident buys a ticket in June, they only pay for the balance of the year and would have to purchase a new one in January. Decisions like these can be made after the first year to see how it goes. PARK RENTAL Bill Bach explained the rental prices on the attached sheet. Edinborough will be working with Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse in its prices and size of groups. The big question to the Park Board is how many times a year should we close the park to the public and rent to a private party? The board decided that Bob Kojetin will have the final decision as to who will rent the park and how often it will be closed to the public. Bill Lord asked if there are any restrictions on the park from the senior building? Bob Kojetin said there are no deals between the senior residents. They understand that their balconies will be opening to a public park. A comment was made in regards to how would we handle the suggestion that the high school all-night senior party be held at Edinborough Park. Andy Montgomery recommended that guidelines be written regarding closing the total park for an extended period of time. Bob Kojetin said we should wait until after the first year before setting strict guidelines. Joan Lonsbury tabled this discussion until the next meeting. Bill Lord MOVED TO APPROVE THE EDINBOROUGH FEES AND CHARGES. (See attached Guidelines Section IV. A. and B. and Section V. A. and B.) Bob Christianson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. IV. BEER AND WINE - EDINBOROUGH PARK A discussion was centered around the deli and if it received a beer license if people would be allowed to carry beer out of the deli. Joan Lonsbury was not in favor of beer being carried out of the deli into the park. This decision of a beer license for the deli would be under consideration when this license would be awarded to the deli if they so desire to sell beer in their store. Bob Kojetin indicated that at this time he did not know what direction the deli store was going to take in the selling of beer and wine. Bob Kojetin recommended that we proceed with the approval of wine and beer to be given away at party functions which are the same guidelines that are now being used at the Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse when renting the facility to private groups. Bob Christianson MOVED TO ACCEPT EDINBOROUGH GUIDELINES REGARDING BEER AND WINE. (See attached sheet Section VI.) Bill Lord seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Bob Christianson MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BALANCE OF THE 'OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE INFORMATION". (See attached sheet Sections I, II, III.) Jean Rydell seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. - 2 - V. OTHER BUSINESS Joan Lonsbury circulated a sign-up sheet for Park Board members to attend the Mayor's Award Dinner April 28. Bob Kojetin and Bill Bach gave a brief status on the Grand Opening to be held on Wednesday, June 3, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 5, 6, 7. The general grand opening has been in committee with the Edina Association members and the City staff. There have been many changes of the actual numbers that will be invited to the private grand opening on Wednesday evening. Further information will be sent to the Park Board members when the decisions have been finally put together. VI. RECREATION REPORT John Keprios listed some of the construction projects that are starting in the parks. Hockey rinks are being redone at Normandale, Walnut Ridge, Lewis, and Weber. New playground equipment is being added to Normandale, Alden, Heights, and Lake Edina. Normandale should have theirs by May 1. Resurfacing of tennis courts is being done at Todd, Normandale, and Countryside. Walking paths that need attention: Lake Cornelia, Walnut Ridge, and Bredesen. Van Valkenburg Park has been seeded and will not be ready for play until 1988. We are experiencing tremendous amounts of vandalism with cars at Van Valkenburg Park which has destroyed quite a bit of grass that was planted there last year. We are in the process of again having a professional contractor come to check all of our playground equipment for any breakage or replacement so we are up to date in possible liability responsibility. VII. ADJOURNMENT Bill Lord MOVED TO ADJOURN at 9:05 p.m. CARRIED. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL: Andy Montgomery seconded the motion. MOTION Bob Christianson MOVED THAT EDINBOROUGH PARK BE SMOKE FREE. (See attached sheet Section III. C.) Andy Montgomery seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Bill Lord MOVED TO APPROVE THE EDINBOROUGH FEES AND CHARGES. (See attached Guidelines Section IV. A. and B. and Section V. A. and B.) Bob Christianson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Bob Christianson MOVED TO ACCEPT EDINBOROUGH GUIDELINES REGARDING BEER AND WINE. (See attached sheet Section VI.) Bill Lord seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Bob Christianson MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BALANCE OF THE "OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE INFORMATION". (See attached sheet Sections I, II, III.) Jean Rydell seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. - 3 -