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EDINA PARK BOARD
February 14, 1984
7:30 p.m.
Edina City Hall
Members Present: Joan Lonsbury, Marilyn Wooldridge, Andy Montgomery,
Mack Thayer, Jean Rydell, George Warner, Bill Lord
Staff Present: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, John Keprios, Sue Weigle,
John Valliere, Larry Thayer, Madelyn Krinke
Others Present: Donna Hipps - League of Women Voters
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I. Sue Weigle, Senior Citizens Report
Sue Weigle reported on the activities which have taken place through
the Senior Citizens program over the past year, as well as projecting future
events. Some of the ongoing activities from year to year include card playing,
trips and tours, special events, slide shows, crafts, woodcarving, tennis,
speakers, medical education and limited testing, bazaars, and bake sales. There
are three main groups which meet and plan events; those are the Senior Club
(which has a membership of about 900), AARP, and the Edina Senior Federation.,
Bowling and golf are co -programmed with Richfield Seniors. Some
of the outstanding highlights included the Edina Swingin Singin Seniors' appear-
ance on Cable TV, Volunteer Recognition and a presentation of a series called
As Parents Grow Older and crowning of the king and queen, Jeff Farmer and Ann
Finley.
Sue Weigle indicated that the seniors are planning a trip to Macinac
Island this year.
Bob Kojetin noted that originally the program was geared more to recrea-
tional activities, where now they are going to more social and medical type pro-
grams. The Seniors are asking for more educational things at the center.
II. Updates
A. Wooddale School
Bob Kojetin reported that the city council did vote to accept the land
with the building, no conditions on it. A consultant will be hired to study the
building and assist in the decision making of what to do with the building. A
committee will also be appointed to work on a recommendation of what to do about
the building. Marilyn Wooldridge volunteered to be on such a committee when it
is formed, to represent the Park Board.
B. Hedberg Property
The Hedberg children have requested that the council consider the
property on 74th in the near future. The property that the city will acquire
will be a water storage area. It will be developed into a Sr. Citizen's Park
eventually.
C. Edinborough Park
Bob Kojetin noted that there is again some activity in regard to the
Edinborough Park and that the Park Board members who had been involved with the
project previously should once again begin attending meetings pertaining to
the project.
D. Master 15K Race
The Council has given approval for the Masters 15 K race to be conducted
in Edina again. It will be conducted on approximately the same route as last
year with some minor changes. The association hosting the race will be paying all
the expenses again. The event will take place on May 6, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
E. Bredesen Park
Bob Kojetin gave an update on Bredesen Park progress. The digging of
the ponds has been half completed, the large lake is yet to be completed. Joan
Lonsbury suggested that the Park Board take a tour on a Saturday, if the ground
is frozen enough.
III. St. Johns Park
A petition was given to the Park Board requesting that the St. Johns Park
be flooded. Bob Kojetin reported that the St. Johns Park is very difficult to
flood because it is not level. The neighborhood rinks can never be flooded until
after Christmas when the major rinks are prepared. The park might be regraded
to make it easier to flood, however, the petition which was presented contained
signatures of very few parents with youth listed at their address, many of the
signatures were of retired persons.
Garden Park was discussed briefly - the poor condition of the warming
house was mentioned and also the general rink condition.
IV. Minutes of January 10, 1984 Meeting
Mack Thayer moved to approve the minutes of the January 10, 1984 meeting.
Marilyn Wooldridge seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Election of Officers
Joan Lonsbury turned the meeting over to Bob Kojetin to preside over the
election of officers. George Warner nominated Joan Lonsbury to serve as Chairman
again. Mack Thayer seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations,
nominations ceased and Joan Lonsbury was unanimously voted as Chairman. Joan
Lonsbury moved that George Warner be nominated for Vice Chairman. Marilyn
Wooldridge seconded the nomination. No other nominations being heard, the board
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cast a unanimous ballot for George Warner to serve as Vice Chairman.
VI. Multi -Use Facility
Bob Kojetin reported that the Metropolitan Commission has determined
that there is a need for a speed skating facility in the area. Money has been
appropriated to work on a site selection. From the original study done by the
Commission, the speed skating rink did not include a roof. The Olympic com-
mittee has said it would contribute toward operating funds for such a facility.
There have been no specific directives on what type of a structure would be
built. Bob Kojetin had been at the the February 13th meeting of the commission
and felt that Edina may be a good candidate for a Multipurpose Facility such as
is outlined in Attachment A.
The facility would be a regional park, but Braemar Arena and Pavilion would
not be recommended to be a regional park. The site which Bob Kojetin proposes for
the facility would be just south of the Braemar Pavilion.and would be connected to
both the Arena and the Pavilion by a common roof. If the piece of land referred
to would be designated as a regional park by the city, then the capital money
would come from the Metropolitan Council and the state for development of the
facility. Operating funds will also have to come from the state, although 60%
could probably come from revenue raised at the facility.
Bill Lord MOVED THAT THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL STUDY AND GIVE APPROVAL TO
APPLY TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER LOCATING OF A SPEED SKATING FACILITY
AT BRAEMAR PARK. Mack Thayer SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mack Thayer MOVED TO ADJOURN. Jean Rydell SECONDED THE MOTION.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.