HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-08 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD
7:30 pm
December 8, 1986
Edina City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury, George Warner, Don Wineberg, Bill Lord, Marilyn
Wooldridge, Jean Rydell, Andrew Montgomery, Jim Fee
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Ed MacHolda and Bill Bach
OTHERS PRESENT: Members of the Edina Swim Club
Discussion was held after a joint Council/Park Board meeting on preparing
a statement for Council's reviewal regarding policies, goals and
objectives for the Park Board. Joan Lonsbury requested someone on the
Board to work with Bob Kojetin in preparing ten goals and objectives that
the Park Board would like to see through in the year 1987. This should be
completed by the January meeting and then submitted to Council for their
reviewal. Andy Montgomery volunteered to work with Bob Kojetin to
complete this statement for the January Park Board meeting.
Joan Lonsbury called the meeting to order.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 1986
Don Wineberg MOVED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 1986
MEETING. Jim Fee seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
II. EDINA SWIM CLUB
Bob Kojetin stated that the Edina Swim Club had approached him regarding
the use of the swimming pool at Edinborough Park for practices and swim
meets. Mr. Gene Holderness of the Edina Swim Club reviewed the Club's
history, the participants and the program. At the present time, they use
both Edina Jr. High School's pools and also they rent pool time from Blake
School. They; however, still are in need of more pool time for practice
sessions because of the increase of participants. They would like to use
the pool at Edinborough Park when it is completed the spring of 1987 from
3:00 to 7:00 pm for afternoon and early evening practice sessions. Bill
Bach has worked with the Edina Swim Club's Coach, Jim Andersen and has
discussed this with him. Mr. Bach's concern is the time factor at that
time of day because it is his feeling that the public would like to have a
lap swim during some of these hours. Mr. Holderness agreed that public
lap swim would be popular at that time of day; however, the Swim Club
could use some of the lanes of the pool without infringing on the public
swim time.
Mr. Bach stated that he would work closely with the Swim Club in trying to
meet their needs at Edinborough; however, at this time he does not want to
make promises that he cannot keep.
Joan Lonsbury thanked the Edina Swim Club for the attendance and their
concern. She also stated that the Park Board appreciated the background
information of the Swim Club and that it was a fine program with all of
their accomplishments. (see attached copy)
III. FEES AND CHARGES
Discussion was held regarding increasing the fees for all athletic
association sports. John Keprios stated that he had surveyed the athletic
associations and their feeling was that the majority of parents would not
object to paying an additional $5.00 at registration. Joan Lonsbury
stated that she felt you can pay so much and if there is a user fee, the
community should also pay. There is an inequity in the user fee in that
how does the community charge for playground equipment at the parks,
walking trails, cross country ski trails, etc.
IV. GARDEN CLUB UPDATE
Bob Kojetin reported that James Robin, Landscape Architect, has been
contracted to draw the master plan for Arneson Park. Last week Bob
Kojetin, Joan Lonsbury and the Garden Club Committee met with Mr. Jim
Robin and brainstormed ideas on how they perceive Arneson Park should
look. A time frame was set up so as the master plan would be completed in
January and possibly be presented at the February Park Board meeting. The
next meeting with the Garden Club will be to discuss first sketches and
ideas presented by Mr. Robin and also how the house will affect the park
operation and Historical Society. The Garden Club has been asked to
contribute to the payment of the master plan.
V. RECREATION REPORT
John Keprios reported on the current activities being conducted through
Park and Recreation Department including: youth hockey, and basketball,
adult volleyball and basketball. Registration is currently being taken
for bandy, karate, adult dance classes, down hill skiing and a cross
country ski clinic to be held through the Hennepin County Parks. A new
activity will be the four man adult hockey along with the adult
broomball.
Mr. Keprios reviewed the Halloween party that Ed MacHolda organized for
children 1st through 3rd grade and stated that is was so successful that
it will be repeated next year.
Also, he stated that the Wrestling Association has been set up and that
they had requested a start up loan of $2,000 for equipment. After a brief
discussion, Mr. Keprios recommended that this loan be approved by the Park
Board. He stated that loans have been given to other athletic
associations in the past and that they have been paid back.
Marilyn Wooldridge MOVED TO LOAN THE WRESTLING ASSOCIATION $2,000 IN A NON
INTEREST NOTE TO BE PAID BACK IN TWELVE MONTHS. Jean Rydell seconded.
MOTION APPROVED.
Mr. Keprios reported that the playground equipment from Earl F. Andersen
has been installed at Wooddale Park; however, because of the early frost
and cold weather, they have asked to delay installing the equipment at
Normandale Park until spring.
He also reported that the ice for skating rinks is presently being worked
on and that warming houses should open approximately December 17th.
Discussion was held on the vandalism at Bredesen Park. Mr. Keprios stated
that everything damaged had been replaced; however, the vandals have not
been apprehended at this time even with the reward that was offered.
VI. OTHER
Joan Lonsbury stated that she had received a letter from City management
inviting representatives from each board to a meeting on January 12, 1987
to review the mission statement to be presented to Council. She asked is
someone from Park Board would like to attend this meeting with her to
relay the Board's feelings. Park Board members concurred that Mrs.
Lonsbury would do an outstanding job and could relay all Park Board's
ideas regarding their thoughts to the mission statement.
Bob Kojetin stated that he had received a notice from the schools
regarding a set of policies on discipline problems at athletic functions.
This stems from the disturbance at the football game between Richfield and
Edina this fall. Bob Kojetin stated that he had informed the Arena of
this action because Edina and Richfield were schedule to play hockey in
the near future.
Bob Kojetin reported that a sign at Bredesen Park had been donated and
installed by Walley Irwin and that a thank you letter to him will be
sent. Joan Lonsbury also reported that she had received thank you letters
from several organizations thanking the Park Board for their support.
Mrs. Lonsbury stated that a petition had been received requesting that ice
be made at 60th Street and St. Johns Avenue. Mr. Keprios stated that the
area used to be flooded; however, because of the lower number of
participants using the rink, it had been discontinued. After reviewing
and discussing the petition and request, it was decided not to flood this
area at this time.
Bill Lord MOVED TO DENY THE PETITION REGARDING OPENING A SKATING RINK AT
60TH STREET AND ST. JOHNS AVENUE DUE TO THE LACK OF FUNDS. Jim Fee
seconded the motion. MOTION APPROVED.
Bill Lord MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 9:20 PM. Jim Fee seconded the motion.
MOTION APPROVED.