HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-10 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD
DECEMBER 10, 1985
7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Christianson, Joan Lonsbury, William Lord, Virginia Shaw,
Mack Thayer, George Warner, Don Wineberg, Marilyn Wooldridge
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Madelyn Krinke
OTHERS PRESENT: Gunnar Danielson, Sheldon Danielson, Dan Moran, Rod Brannon, Greg
Hedger, Dave VanderWall, Shonn Schnitzer, Eric Hall, Kay Bach,
Pam Keating, Merry Krueger, Donna Hipps
I. Approval of Minutes of November 12, 1985 Meeting
Bill Lord made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1985 meeting.
Marilyn Wooldridge seconded the motion. Motion passed.
II. 66th Street Property
Bob Kojetin reviewed the proposal for sale of a lot on 66th Street to Mr.
Danielson, whose land adjoins the land owned by the City. Mr. Kojetin stated
that all property owners within a 250' radius had been invited to this meeting
so they could voice opinions regarding the sale. Gunnar Danielson and Sheldon
Danielson were the only individuals in attendance because of an interest in the
sale. Mr. Kojetin reported that one neighbor had sent a written response
indicating a positive opinion of the sale and one other individual had contacted
Mr. Kojetin with a concern that his back yard may have to be dug up to enable
the sewer and water to be run to the lots if they were built on.
Bob Christianson asked whether the land has any viable uses as park land. Bob
Kojetin answered that right now it has no specific use, it is just open space,
it is not maintained except for mowing a 6' strip next to the road, and it is a
catchall for debris.
Gunnar Danielson said that his intention would be to develop two buildable lots
from the two lots he already owns and the city lot he proposes to buy, and he
would use care to preserve the aesthetics of the lots.
Bob Christianson MADE A MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF LOT 2 AT WEST SHORE &
WEST 66TH STREET PARK PROPERTY, FOR $28,000 ACCORDING TO THE TERMS SET FORTH ON
DOCUMENT "A". Don Wineberg SECONDED THE MOTION. Virginia Shaw asked for an
explanation of the cost analysis on Document A. Bob Kojetin explained that the
estimated value of the lot after sale and after improvements would be about
$62,400. The value of the raw land was determined as $28,000 as shown in the
analysis. Following discussion THE MOTION WAS PASSED.
III. RECREATION REPORT
John Keprios reported that activities which are now in progress include Adult
Volleyball, Adult Basketball, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Youth Basketball and
Hockey. Registrations are now being taken for bandy and broomball. The hockey
association is planning a tournament on outdoor ice this year which is a first.
Another first in hockey is that all league games this year are scheduled
indoors. We will be cosponsoring a cross country ski clinic to be conducted by
the Hennepin County Park Department on January 7 and 22.
Mr. Keprios presented a first draft of a Policy Statement regarding use of
tobacco and drugs for consideration by the Park Board. The statement was
basically the policy statement which the Edina Hockey Association has very
carefully developed with a few minor revisions. John mentioned that when the
youth athletic association presidents met this fall, they had requested that the
Park Board establish a uniform policy for all the associations. It is under-
stood that the associations can only apply their rules to youth while they are
actually attending a practice or game. Joan Lonsbury asked if the school has a
definite policy regarding tobacco and drugs. Bob Christianson answered that
there is a policy which prohibits smoking on school grounds and violators do get
penalized. The school has had to hire monitors to attempt to enforce these
rules.
George Warner asked whether the Park Board has authority over the associations
or if a policy would have to come from the City. John Keprios replied that the
Park Board does have authority over the associations.
Virginia Shaw MADE A MOTION THAT THE PARK BOARD ENACT THE "PARK BOARD POLICY
STATEMENT", (copy attached) IN REGARD TO TOBACCO AND DRUGS. Marilyn Wooldridge
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED.
Bob Kojetin reported that John Keprios and he had met earlier in the day with
the joint EHA/EGA Study Committee. The hockey association has decided to hire
and pay for a consultant to furnish needs and cost analysis of a new facility.
Bob commended Ed Howat who is chairing the committee for the excellent job he
has done in getting the committee organized and started.
IV. TEEN CENTER
John Keprios indicated that there were several persons in the audience to show
their support of the Teen Center, and introduced Greg Hedger who has been the
coordinator. Merry Krueger, a member of the Teen Center Advisory Board gave a
summary of the Teen Center and stated that the board was very pleased with the
success it has experienced since opening in September and she hopes it will be
able to continue.
Greg Hedger said it is important to note that the Teen Center was created out of
community concern. An alternative place for junior high teens to go during
football games was the major incentive to open a teen center. Greg explained
that he and Dan Moran are the only two who were paid staff and that was to
provide continuity to the programs. There have been a lot of volunteers who
have assisted in monitoring the Teen Center. Greg told about the activities
that were available at the Teen Center. The cost has been about $1500 per month
and it is estimated that to continue the teen center the cost will be about the
same. Greg went through the pamphlet which was prepared to provide information
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about the Teen Center. Greg is proposing that the Teen Center should remain
open until at least April, 1987. and requested $5,000 from the city to assist
with the financial cost of the program.
Dan Moran, Assistant Coordinator of the Teen Center, spoke also of the need for
Jr. High students to have a place to go and that the Teen Center has fullfilled
that need. He indicated the need for help from the Park Board and City of Edina
if the Center is to remain open.
Dave VanderWall, Shonn Schnitzer and Eric Hall told of the importance of the
Teen Center to them that it is a good place to go and be with friends and not
have to be out on the streets. Kay Bach, a member of the Advisory Board, said
she is very happy the Teen Center has been working out so well.
Don Wineberg asked if it would be possible to generate a little more interest by
having a band every week. Greg felt that it is better to have a band less
frequent so the interest stays high when they do have one. Don also asked about
methods of advertising and Greg indicated that they have announcements and
posters in the schools, send newsletters home and personally go to the schools
and invite youth.
Virginia Shaw asked why Friday night is so much more popular than the Saturday
sessions. Greg stated that the center has been scheduled Saturdays from 11-3 in
the afternoon and it is just not a popular time. Greg mentioned that he would
recommend that the Teen Center should not be open on Saturdays because it is
difficult to staff two days on a weekend.
John Keprios commended Greg Hedger and his staff for the excellent job they have
done with the Teen Center. Bob Kojetin agreed that the staff has done a fine
job at the Teen Center, but is not 100% in agreement with the program at the
present time for a number of reasons. Bob feels that congregating of Jr.
High kids outside of the football field and not being allowed to enter the game
is not a problem to be solved with a teen center. He would encourage the High
School to allow the Jr. High students to attend football games without their
parents, as he feels they add to the school spirit, even if they are not sitting
in the bleachers and paying attention to the game at all times. Also there are
many other teen programs going on at Valley View school, and at some of the
churches, and at the Southdale YMCA. Teen programs in most communities
generally have not been long range programs but sometimes just last for a couple
of years and then dissolve because of lack of participation.
Don Wineberg said that he thinks if the Teen Center is still a pilot project,
the real opportunity to evaluate it would be next year, and it would be
worthwhile to protect the investment already made by extending it as a pilot
project through April of 1987. Don felt it would be unfair to not let it
continue until next year.
Bob Christianson commented that he sees the community providing a lot of
activities such as hockey, baseball, basketball, etc. and this is a recreational
area that seems to be deserving of support.
Bob Christianson MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT $5,000 BE
ALLOCATED TO THE TEEN CENTER AS THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROJECT THROUGH
APRIL OF 1987. Don Wineberg SECONDED THE MOTION. Bob Kojetin asked about the
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school board's seed money for such types of projects. Bob Christianson said the
board looks at all of the activities they fund for a year or two and after a
pilot project, Community Education people come with a recommendation on it. Rod
Brannon stated that they have new program development money available. At this
point, the Community Education will recommend $5,000 be given by Community
Education to support it. When asked what part of the budget the $5,000 would
come from, Bob Kojetin replied that he did not know at this time. MOTION
CARRIED.
Virginia Shaw moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
1TEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL:
MOTION MADE AND PASSED FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF LOT 2 AT WEST SHORE AND WEST
66TH STREET PARK PROPERTY, FOR $28,000 ACCORDING TO THE TERMS SET FORTH ON DOCUMENT
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MOTION MADE AND PASSED RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT $5,000 BE ALLOCATED TO
THE TEEN CENTER AS THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROJECT THROUGH APRIL OF 1987.
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