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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.