HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-09 Park Board MinutesV.A.1 & VIII. A
EDINA PARK BOARD
':30 p.m.
June 9, 1987
Edina Public Library
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury, Jim Fee, Jean Rydell, Mac Thayer, Bill Lord, Bob
Christianson, Andrew Montgomery
MEMBERS ABSENT: Marilyn Wooldridge, Don Wineberg, James Moe
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Bill Bach, Stacey Kness
OTHERS PRESENT: 15 Arneson Acres Park Neighbors
Joan Lonsbury called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1987 MEETING
Jean Rydell MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 12, 1987, MEETING. Jim Fee
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ZI. INDOOR PARK ORDINANCES (EDINBOROUGH PARK)
Bob Kojetin stated that the City hired a security person for'Edinborough, Bob
Bramwell. The Edina Police Department set up the rules of how to enforce
ordinances. Specific ordinances were set up because they are easier to enforce than
policy. Mr. Kojetin asked for the Park Board's consensus of opinion on the drafted
ordinances. (See attached.) After a recommendation from Park Board, the ordinances
will go to the City Council for approval. Mrs. Lonsbury asked if Section 17 of the
established park ordinances applies to the indoor parks. Mr. Kojetin said it will.
Bill Lord asked Mr. Kojetin for his opinion of the ordinances. Mr. Kojetin is in
agreement with the ordinances and said they could also be applied to other Edina park
facilities such as the arena.
Bill Lord MOVED TO ACCEPT THE INDOOR PARK ORDINANCES AS PRESENTED. Bob Christianson
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
III. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Kojetin distributed a Nine year Capital Plan and explained the changes made
since the previous plan was made. (See attached.) He asked the Park Board to look
at this plan in their spare time, and if they can think of other things in the park
system they want on this plan to bring them back to him. Mrs. Lonsbury asked if
there had been any more discussion on the expansion of the arena. Mr. Kojetin and
Mr. Keprios said there had been no more word on that project. Mr. Kojetin stated
that in a 25 -year period his hope is that all the parks will be renovated and
upgraded and the program will be continued.
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IV. ARNESON ACRES PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING (UPDATE)
Mr. Kojetin distributed notes from the May 19 neighborhood meeting and highlighted
the major concerns of the neighbors. (See attached.) Arneson Acres will be a
formal, passive park. There is no other park like it in the community. When Mr.
Arneson donated the property to the City, he did not specify exactly what he wanted
or didn't want done. Mr. Kojetin stated that ginkgo trees were planted in the park
as a historical addition to the gardens. Four of the existing park trees will have
to be removed because of Dutch elm disease.- The Park Board had no comments on the
neighborhood meeting notes.
Mrs. Lonsbury asked the audience for comments. Katie Marxhausen, 4801 Larkspur Lane,
said she has a quiet neighborhood now and is afraid that the walking path coming all
the way to Larkspur Lane will create too much traffic in her neighborhood. Her ten
year old son told her he can't wait to ride his skateboard into the park. She is
afraid that's what the path will do --invite skateboards, bicycles, etc. into the
park. Bill Lord said we have these same problems in all our other parks. The rules
would be enforced the same as the other parks. Ms. Marxhausen asked if signs could
be posted limiting the parking on Larkspur Lane. Mr. Kojetin said the City could put
signs on the park side of the road.
Joan Carroll, 4909 Larkspur Lane, said her neighborhood is cut off from Cornelia and
asked if a playground area could be added to the corner of Arneson Acres Park for the
kids who aren't old enough to ride their bikes to the Cornelia playground. Mr.
Kojetin said it seems that a lot of seniors are driving their grandchildren to the
best playground areas, but he is open to suggestions.
Joe Florenzano, 4712 West 70 Street,is one of several homeowners that surround the
park. He commended Bob Kojetin on the notes from the original neighborhood meeting.
Mr. Florenzano gave Mrs. Lonsbury a copy of a neighborhood petition and read it aloud
to the Park Board. (See attached.) He also mentioned that several neighbors did not
receive notice of the conditional use permit meeting. Mr. Kojetin explained this
could have been because letters are mailed to the owners of the homes, not the
renters. Everyone did receive a letter informing them of the May 19 neighborhood
meeting.
Ron Rich, 7008 West Shore Drive, is happy about the gingkos being planted in an area
that does not limit the open space. Mr. Rich is interested in knowing exactly what
will happen now and what will happen in the future. Mr. Kojetin said right now they
would be starting by moving the trees that are growing too close together. The
continuation of the sidewalk on West 70 Street and the retaining wall would also
happen soon. The retaining wall will look just the like one across the street. The
neighbors' input will be given to James Robin, master plan architect, who will draw
another plan incorporating their concerns.
Athena Togas, 4808 Aspasia Lane, asked if there would be sliding in the wintertime at
the park and what grading would be done. Mr. Kojetin said there are no plans for any
grading to be done on the present plan except in the pond area.
Cathy Rogan, 4720 West 70 Street, thinks the pond would increase mosquitoes and be a
danger to the children. Mr. Kojetin said mosquitoes breed anywhere. The pond would
be very shallow --1 to 2 feet deep. He feels it is a very important feature to have
in a formal garden.
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Don Gjevre, 7016 West Shore Drive, asked if there would be any passive lighting added
to the park. Mr. Kojetin said there has not be any lighting planned.
Mr. Rich asked what will be put in the diseased elms' place. Mr. Kojetin said
probably some of the trees that are being moved from other areas of the park.
Mrs. Rogan asked if the neighbors would be notified of the changed master plan. Mr.
Kojetin said there generally are no other planned meetings. Mr. Kojetin said the
water feature probably wouldn't be added to the park for ten years.
Phyllis Kenaston, Edina Garden Council, told the neighbors that the Garden Council,
made up of many Edina residents, has been working closely in this master plan,
therefore, the plan has had input from neighbors since the beginning.
Bob Christianson MOVED TO ADOPT THE MASTER PLAN AS PRESENTED INCLUDING THE CHANGE
ELIMINATING PARKING OF BUSSES ON WEST 70TH STREET AND THAT A COMMITTEE BE FORMED
CONSISTING OF MEMBERS OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, GARDEN COUNCIL, AND THE
NEIGHBORHOOD. THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEMBERSHIP NOT TO EXCEED THREE (3) TO BE SELECTED BY
THE NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP. Bill Lord seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
V. RECREATION REPORT
John Keprios distributed a tennis court resurfacing chart. (See attached.) He
mentioned that the hard surface courts are in terrible shape, but there is not enough
money right now to take care of them.
T -ball registration is up this year with at least 186 boys and girls registered.
Mr. Keprios showed the ad in the Sun Current for the Edina Municipal Pool. Ed
MacHolda is excited about the ad and feels it will generate use. As indicated in the
brochure, the pool is closing on August 17 as in other communities. In 1986, New
Hope and Crystal closed August 16, St. Louis Park closed August 24, and Richfield,
Eden Prairie, and Edina closed September 1. Jean Rydell thinks it is too early to
close. Bill Lord thinks we should rely on Mr. MacHolda's judgement. Andy Montgomery
would like to keep the flexibility of closing the 21st or the 23rd. Mr. Keprios also
mentioned the upcoming First Annual Metro Pool Lifeguard Competition July 23.
The neighbors of Arden Park are having their annual fund-raiser and would like the
City to split the cost of a drinking fountain or lights at Arden Park. Mr. Lord
recommended they pay for the total cost since the Hockey Moms pay total costs.
Mr. Keprios distributed a synopsis of costs for a Special Needs Program to answer Bob
Christianson's questions from the May 12 Park Board meeting. (See attached.) Bill
Bach reported the Edinborough Grand Opening was a tremendous success. They have 54
people in aerobics, and 35 to 40 people were eating their lunches while listening to
a piano concert --things are happening just the way they were planned.
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`fI. PARK BOARD CENTENNIAL (UPDATE)
Mr. Kojetin distributed notes from the April 7, 1987, Park Board Centennial Month
meeting. The fireworks were deleted from the plan. Mr. Kojetin has received
permission from the Edina Fire Department to have a bonfire in the infield at
Cornelia Park. Bob Christianson was appointed to the Bonfire, Christmas Trees
committee with Bob Kojetin and Sherwin Plummer. The next meeting will be Tuesday,
September 15, 1987, at 7 pm. All committee members are asked to bring a plan for
their activity.
VII. BRAEMAR INSPECTION TOUR
The 22nd Annual Braemar Inspection Tour is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7. This will
be the Grand Opening for the 9 -hole Executive Course. There will be a scramble on
the front 9 the main course until 3:00 pm. Then there will be a shotgun on the
9 -hole Executive Course at 3:30 pm. At 6:30 pm there will be a dinner. The bridge
is installed. The greens and tees of the 9 -hole Executive Course are
excellent --better than Brooklyn Park's Edinburg.
VIII.OTHER
The MRPA has scheduled a tour of Edinborough on June 25 from 5 to 7 pm. A box dinner
will be provided. The cost is $7. Joan Lonsbury and Mac Thayer will attend. Stacey
will inform the absent Park Board members.
Mrs. Lonsbury shared a thank you card she received from Jack and Patty Rice. They
had a shelter dedication at Wooddale Park on May 31, and Mrs. Lonsbury represented
the Park Board.
Mr. Kojetin distributed the new Bredesen Park brochures made for the Nine Mile Creek
Watershed District tour, June 9, 1987.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Bill Lord MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 9:30 P.M. Jim Fee seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL:
Bill Lord MOVED TO ACCEPT THE INDOOR PARK ORDINANCES AS PRESENTED. Bob Christianson
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Bob Christianson MOVED TO ADOPT THE MASTER PLAN AS PRESENTED INCLUDING THE CHANGE
ELIMINATING PARKING OF BUSSES ON WEST 70TH STREET AND THAT A COMMITTEE BE FORMED
CONSISTING OF MEMBERS OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, GARDEN COUNCIL, AND THE
NEIGHBORHOOD. THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEMBERSHIP NOT TO EXCEED THREE (3) TO BE SELECTED BY
THE NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP. Bill Lord seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
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