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.