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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-11 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD June 11, 1985 7:30 p.m. Edina City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Marilyn Wooldridge, Jim Fee, Don Wineberg, George Warner, Virginia Shaw, Joan Lonsbury, Andy Montgomery STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Madelyn Krinke OTHERS PRESENT: Donna Hipps Joan Lonsbury called the meeting to order. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 14, 1985 MEETING Virginia Shaw moved to approve the minutes of the May 14, 1985 meeting. Marilyn Wooldridge seconded the motion. Motion carried. II. VAN VALKENBURG PARK Bob Kojetin reported that the ballfield project had to be abandoned this year because there were large frozen chunks of dirt 20 feet below ground which probably will not thaw until about October. There could be a lot of settlement when the thawing occurs, so the project won't be started until next spring and the fields will not be available for play until 1987. III. WOODDALE SCHOOL EDINAMITE CELEBRATION The Edinamite celebration will take place on July 13. Glen Smith is chairman of the celebration. IV. EDINBOROUGH Bob Kojetin reported that the "Edinborough" name has been reinstated. Everything has been approved except the signing of final documents. A large model of Edinborough is being built to promote selling. Bob indicated that there is more emphasis being placed on establishing an amphi theatre which would be conducive to conduct more cultural activities. V. GYMNASTICS Bob Kojetin stated that the EGA study committee is working on the feasibility of a new building as well as refurbishing of the but with toilet facilities. There is concern that a private organization is constructing a facility for gymnastics in the Opus building and that may draw away from the EGA program. Our facilities are really at the bottom of the heap right now and it is very difficult to keep the participants. An issue that must be dealt with is where we stand in relation to private organizations which have money available. Where do we fit in the picture? VI. OTHER A question was raised by Marilyn Wooldridge whether it is a possibility to have a bubble put over any tennis courts in Edina. Bob Kojetin replied that the possibility has been discussed and it does not seem feasible for the city because of the great expense and because bubbles are very difficult to maintain. Bob Kojetin mentioned that the council had not approved the sale of the park property at 66th and West Shore Drive which was previously discussed in a Park Board meeting. The council wanted to know more about sale of other property and would like to establish some type of policy concerning sale of park and city properties. Andy Montgomery asked who is responsible to maintain the creek and stated that there are logs in the creek. Bob Kojetin replied that the city does. It is very difficult to get at the trees along the creek and most of the work must be done during the winter when the creek is frozen and trucks can be driven on it. Virginia Shaw inquired about how to get a boulevard tree planted. Bob Kojetin stated that the city only has about 50 trees which are planted each year at random. VII. RECREATION REPORT John Keprios reported that the pool opened Saturday, June 8th. Monday, the 17th, summer activities begin. The numbers are up in T -ball, lost a few in soccer, however the available number of youth is down. John stated that a teen center director has been hired and the center will open in.September on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons through December. The hockey board indicated to John that they would like to get together with the Park Board and discuss the possibility of one more covered arena with natural ice and to get together with the gymnastic board. Bob Kojetin announced that John Keprios is now the assistant director of Park and Recreation and a new individual is being hired for John's position. Andy Montgomery said he was happy that Tom Lamb took the initiative to resurrect the Town Team and expressed a wish that the baseball board would take an interest in the program. Bob Kojetin noted that the youth baseball association is not and should not be in charge of that team because of the age of the players. VIII. BREDESEN PARK Bob Kojetin stated that he has been working on setting up a rededication for opening possibly on July 9, at the next Park Board meeting. The Nine -Mile Watershed District committee recently walked around the park which is about 95% completed now. The path along Vernon is only 5' wide and there is talk about making it 8' wide. Questions have been asked about signs in the park and there have been requests for signs. Bob Kojetin indicated that a total signage layout has been recommended and signs are now being made and should be installed before the park is completed. REMINDERS: Braemar Inspection Tour will be held on August 20. Rep. Frenzel and the Nine -Mile Watershed District Board will be invited this year. Motion made by Virginia Shaw to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Andy Montgomery. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.