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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-11 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD February 11, 1986 7:30 p.m. Edina City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Fee, Andrew Montgomery, Don Wineberg, George Warner, Joan Lonsbury, Jean Rydell, Marilyn Wooldridge, William Lord MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Christianson, Mack Thayer STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Madelyn Krinke, Tim Zimmerman, Mary Huiras, Jim Halverson OTHERS PRESENT: Vince Bongaarts, Shirley Peterson, Jackie Hansen, Leslie Turner, and McRae Anderson and Cindy Peterson of McCaren Designs,Inc. Joan Lonsbury called the meeting to order. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 1986 MEETING George Warner moved for approval of the minutes of the January 14, 1986 meeting. II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Bob Kojetin took over the meeting and called for nomination of chairperson. Don Wineberg NOMINATED JOAN LONSBURY FOR CHAIRPERSON. Jean Rydell seconded the nomination. GEORGE WARNER MADE A MOTION THAT NOMINATIONS CLOSE. Marilyn Wooldridge seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously . Joan Lonsbury NOMINATED GEORGE WARNER FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON. Don Wineberg seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. A unanimous vote was cast. III. PRESENTATION OF EDINBOROUGH PARK Bob Kojetin introduced McRae Anderson and Cindy Peterson of McCaren Designs, who are the designers of the plant material for the Edinborough Park. McCaren Designs is a subcontractor under BRW, the architectural firm for Edinborough Park. Due to the fact that the BRW architects did not come to the meeting, Mr. Kojetin gave a short introduction of the Edinborough Park, showing the relationship of the planted part of the park to the swimming pool, hard surface gym area, amphitheater and multi-purpose ice skating areas. Mr. Anderson and Ms. Peterson gave a slide presentation showing the specific varieties of plants, trees, flowers and vegetation which is felt would create an authentic duplication of a typical Minnesota natural park. A basic concept which McCaren Designs has proposed is that all plants and trees will be mature size and will be maintained to keep them at that same size. For that reason, there will be some 32-34 foot trees planted within the park. Mr. Anderson talked about the park design in the slide presentation relating the over story to the under story. This relationship refers to the harmony between the tall canopy -style trees (the over story) and the low -growing ground cover (the under story) which grow along the pathways under the trees. Park users will be able to walk under the tall tree canopies while being surrounded by beautiful iow-growing ground cover. In answer to a question about how large trees and plants would be planted, McRae Anderson stated that a lot of the trees and plants would be planted directly into the ground and not be planted in planters. Tim Zimmerman asked about the watering system. Mr. Anderson indicated that all watering would have to be done by hand, and he feels that is the best proven method. Shirley Peterson of the garden council reported that planting is underway at the greenhouse, which opened two weeks ago. Jackie Hansen also of the garden council, expressed her opinion and that of Shirley Peterson, that there should be more color in the Edinborough Park by using other flowers. Joan Lonsbury questioned the use of Oleander in the park because it is poisonous. Joan suggested that Shirley Peterson and Jackie Hansen make a list of plants which they would like to see included in the park. George Warner asked if there would be a problem with condensation. McRae stated that he was of the understanding that it was being taken care of through the mechanical and electrical design of the park. It was pointed out that the plant material alone would cost about $350,000 and a one year maintenance contract was mandatory to train city personnel to care for all the plants. IV. OTHER Andy Montgomery asked about the balcony in the pavilion. Bob Kojetin explained that several years ago a donation of money was offered by the hockey association to build a balcony in the pavilion. However, since a feasibility study has been implemented, that project was put on hold until a recommendation is made by the study committee. Mr. Kojetin stated that some preliminary estimates to repair the pavilion range from $2,000 to $35,000, depending on what the extent of the problem is. A consultant has been hired by the study committee to give them some specific information to consider regarding the facility and a recom- mendation is expected on March 11th. Some of the possibilities which have been mentioned include upgrading the pavilion; tying the pavilion in with the arena by a balcony; building a new pavilion; building a new gymnastics facility south of the main entrance and upgrading the parking to the south; turning the old pavilion into a gymnastic facility for one year, temporarily, and building a new pavilion/rink; using the old pavilion as natural ice surface. Bob Kojetin reported that the West Shore property at 66th Street was not approved for sale by the council because some of the neighbors of the property gad not received proper notice of the meeting. Notice will be sent to all nearby residents entitled to such notice for the March Park Board meeting at which time the matter will again be considered. John Keprios gave a brief synopsis of current registrations and activities. Hockey season ends March 23rd and bandy ends February 13th. After the February 15th weekend, only three or four rinks will remain open. Joan Lonsbury and Bob Kojetin attended a meeting in St. Paul in regard to liability insurance in parks. There are some municipal parks that have self insured themselves this year. The question of liability at the meeting was in regard to governmental immunity in parks. The Minnesota State Parks have some governmental immunities and a bill now is being introduced into legislation to give municipalities the same immunity as State Parks. Jim Fee indicated that rates have become very expensive. MEETING ADJOURNED 8:45 p.m.