HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-14 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD
7:30 p.m.
January 14, 1986
Edina City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury, George Warner, Andy Montgomery, Bob
Christianson, Bill Lord, Marilyn Wooldridge, Jean Rydell,
Virginia Shaw and Mack Thayer
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Fee, Don Wineberg,
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Madelyn Krinke
The meeting was called to order by Joan Lonsbury.
I APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1985 MEETING
Bill Lord made a motion for approval of minutes of the December 10, 1985
meeting. Motion was seconded and approved.
II. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Bob Kojetin reviewed the Park Capital Budget. He mencionea creat'the plan
to replace rolling equipment (such as pick up trucks, mowers, etc.) every
10 years is on schedule.
In the 10 year capital improvement plan for 1986, the major areas of Park
Capital Improvements are regrading of Cornelia School Park and Normandale
Park, a new set of tennis courts and bang boards at Lewis Park and
improvements of the road and parking lot at the Gun Range. These
particular projects were put into the budget about three years ago,
anticipating other projects being completed within the park system. It is
Bob Kojetin's recommendation that the regrading of Cornelia School Park
softball area should be delayed and not done this year. The reason for
this is that it was anticipated that the need for the Cornelia Softball
Field would be eliminated by the completion of Van Valkenburg Park and that
the softball field would be regraded to turn it into a soccer area.
Because of the year delay at Van Valkenburg Park, we will still have to use
the Cornelia School softball field and will not be able to regrade Cornelia
in 1986.
Money for the Wooddale Park this is scheduled for $100,000 for park
construction and $100,000 for parking lots which will be donated by the St.
Stephens Church.
It was reported by Bob Kojetin that Edinborough is near the point of
construction with bids to be opened the end of February, and plans are to
begin construction in March. Bob said the final plans for the park should
be presented to the Park Board in March. Bob will try to have a
presentation on the trees that will be in the Park also. It is hoped that
the park will be completed by Christmas 1986 or early spring of 1987.
Bob Kojetin stated that plans are to open bids at the end of February for
construction of Van Valkenburg Park and the estimated cost of the project
is $250,000 for the first phase. Backstops and lighting are scheduled for
completion in 1987. Hopefully a building will be started in 1988.
Bob Christenson asked about the source of funding for the Edinborough
Park. Mr. Kojetin replied that the money will come from tax increment
district funds. Andy Montgomery asked if there were any improvement plans
for Walnut Ridge because he thinks there is a growing demand on that park.
Bob Kojetin responded that the park has been considered to be a
neighborhood park where very few scheduled activities take place. The
population in that area has not been that large and it is a somewhat
difficult area to get to for scheduled activities, therefore it has not
been developed to be a highly used facility. It is considered to be a
neighborhood park.
III. GOLF COURSE REPORT
Bill Lord gave a brief report on what he had observed at the Golf Course
construction site. He stated that the shell of the club house is up, and
he thinks when the project is completed Braemar's Club House will probably
be better than 80% of all others in the Twin Cities.
Bob Kojetin stated that completion date is scheduled for Play 1.
IV. RECREATION REPORT
John Keprios stated that the Teen Center funding by the City was approved
by the City Council so they will receive $5,000 from the City to continue
the Teen Center for several more months. The number of participants is
holding at between 15 and 50.
Mr. Keprios reported on the current activities being conducted through Park
and Recreation Department including: youth basketball, adult basketball,
adult volleyball, hockey, and broomball. The Bob O'Connor tournament is
coming up. John indicated that the Gun Range has been open on Saturdays
and that Pat Seyko, gun range employee, started an indoor shooting club. A
cross country ski clinic conducted at city hall had a good attendance with
40 people there. The Hennepin County Park system presented the free
clinic. Another clinic is scheduled for Jan. 22.
John Keprios listed some upcoming events: Girls Volleyball registration on
February 6th and 8th. The Greg Rice Award ceremony will be conducted after
the Squirt Championship Game on March 22nd at 5:15 p.m. at Braemar Arena.
John mentioned that we are currently taking applications for summer jobs.
'The Braemar Sports Complex Facility Committee has been meeting, however
there is not a lot to report on yet. Marilyn Wooldridge was appointed to
the committee.
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Ed MacHolda reported on the Warming House. The warming houses were able to
be opened on December 11th, which was about 10 days earlier than usual. Ed
stated that the attendants are doing an excellent job and that their job is
very difficult because they are working with their peer group. Lewis Park
is getting the heaviest use, but all the rinks seem to be getting a good
number of participators. General skating accounts for about 1/3 of the
usage. Bob Kojetin stated that there has been maintenance of the ice on
weekends, including flooding on Sunday mornings. He said that they did ice
maintenance on weekends in the 70's and that they are trying it once
again.
John Keprios stated that as a result of the facility feasibility study, the
gymnastics association has appropriated $10,00 through the first year to
get it going and is looking at yearly fund raisers to assist. Hockey Moms
have taken over the Pizza sales which have been a great success.
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Andy Montgomery asked about the possibility of beginning a special
basketball program for adults over 35 years of age. Ed MacHolda said that
there is usually available space in the gyms on Monday and Wednesday
nights.
Joan Lonsbury inquired about the 66th Street Property Sale. Bob Kojetin
replied that the council had approved the sale but not on the terms which
were suggested by the Park Board. The recommendation by the City Council
was to sell the land immediately out right to Mr. Danielson and then it
would be his responsibility to have the property subdivided through the
planning process at his own risk of having it approved.
Joan also mentioned that she is on the Edina Centennial Commission which is
sponsored by the Edina Foundation and they are working on plans for the
celebration in 1988.
Joan Lonsbury stated that their terms for Jim Fee and Bill Lord expire in
1986. Bill Lord indicated he would like to remain on the board. Jim Fee
was not present. Bob Christianson indicated that his school board term
expires this year, therefore he will not be on the Park Board after July.
Virginia Shaw indicated sheds resigning from her position as liaison for
the planning commission. The City Council has been reminding board members
that if they miss three meetings in a row or a total of four meetings in a
year they will be asked to leave the board. Joan Lonsbury requested that
the minutes reflect those members who are absent.
Virginia Shaw made a motion for adjournment. Motion was seconded by Jean
Rydell.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.