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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-11 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD September 11, 1984 8:00 PM Edina City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury, George Warner, Andy Montgomery, Mack Thayer, Jim Fee, Marilyn Wooldridge, Jean Rydell, Bob Christianson, Virginia Shaw MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Lord, Don Wineberg STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, John Keprios, Carole Kulak, Madelyn Krinke OTHERS PRESENT: Donna Hipps I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1984 MEETING Jean Rydell made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 10 meeting. Mack Thayer seconded the motion. Motion carried. II. REPORT ON BRAEMAR INSPECTION TOUR The Inspection Tour which was held at Braemar on August 14 was enjoyed by all who attended. One suggestions was made to hold the tour in September. Another suggestion was to include introductions of those in attendance so they can get to know each other. III. REVIEW OF CAPITAL BUDGET Bob Kojetin handed out budget projections for the next year and stated that the main topic being discussed with the city and the council is the capital budget. The city is trying to allot sufficient funds to keep the facilities in good repair which it now owns. There are two areas of this part of the budget. The city is very much concerned and is willing to make the committment to replace necessary equipment and for upkeep of the running stock of equipment. The Budget for 1985 for replacement of equipment in the parks is $43,000 which will stand as is. It appears that the operating budget would not be changed very much. Bob Kojetin stated that the City is working on a long range plan where there would be a constant amount of money for Capital Renewal and upkeep of facilities. Bob Kojetin indicated that each year the question arises about charging individuals for use of city facilities, i.e., the softball fields, use of walking and biking paths, etc., in an effort to pay for the cost of maintenance of the fields and facilities. -2 - The question of what will be done with the Wooddale School is being investigated. Bob Kojetin stated that he has had a number of requests to rent or use the school for various activities, however the council has decided that until they decide what to do with the building, only the Historical Society and some girls and boys basketball would be allowed to use it. IV. SPEED SKATING RINK Joan Lonsbury reported that she and Bob Kojetin had attended a meeting of the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission in St. Paul recently, concerning the speed skating oval. Bob Kojetin told the committee that wherever the speed skating rink is located, it should be a covered rink. A report must be filed by October 12th by any agencies wanting to be considered as a site location for the rink. Rick Jacobson, Don Wineberg and Bob Kojetin had met with the County Park Reserve personnel and dis- cussed possibilities of the speed skating oval being located in Edina. The indication from the county was that they would support a proposal for the speed skating oval in Edina and would be receptive to some type of agreement between the Park Reserve District and the City of Edina where the City would be the managing agent for the facility. the agreement would be a way:to channel the money throbgh the implementing agency to the City of Edina. They also indicated that they do not think that an implemem- ting agency in a special use facility should bear all the cost and it should be spread out over the total region, and further recommend that the Metropolitan Open Space Commission should find a way to maintain and operate this facility through registration money because of the uniqueness of this specialty. Bob Kojetin recommended that Edina submit a proposal for the speed skating facility in Edina with the idea of a covered facility. At the meeting of the Metropolitan Open Space Committee, it was their feeling that the facil- ity should be a multi use facility, 12 months of the year, but at the present time would give no indication of the total amount of money that would be funded for the facility or any amount of money to be allotted for maintenance and operation. It appears that they will make this decision after they receive all the porposals from the different communities bidding on the site. At the present time Roseville, Burnsville and Edina are the q only areas that have shown interest. There has been some discussion on the metro level that there should be a candy tax in the metro area and the tax receipts would pay for operating and maintenance for the regional parks system. V. BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE REPORT Bob Kojetin reported that the "Friends of Braemar" and Golf Committee have been meeting and putting together a proposal for upgrading the Par 3 Course, Clubhouse and Maintenance Building. Don Wineberg and Mack Thayer will introduce members of "Friends of Braemar" and allow them to present the information they have at the October Park Board meeting. Bob Kojetin indicated that if a revenue bonds sale is used for funding of the golf course projects he felt that it should also possibly be including funding for a water slide at the Municipal Pool for approximately $100,000 and also the improvement of balcony and walls at the pavilion, and that -3 - the package could be approximately $1 million. The facilities could then in turn use their revenue to pay for the bonds. Bob Kojetin stated that if the present level of funding is continued in the long range budgets, some of these projects would not be able to be completed, so an election might be held for a general obligation bond for park improvements. Bob Christianson suggested close communica- tion with the school in regard to bond issues so that there isn't a doubling up of bond issues in the community at one time. VI. RECREATION REPORT A participation summary report was given out by Rick Jacobson, and he reviewed the statistics with the board. It was mentioned that the number of available participants has decreased and that is reflected in the participants in the activities. Bob Christianson indicated that according to the statistics the school board is working with, the number of school age children is stabilizing. John Keprios reported that the Park and Recreation Department sponsored several outings for the youth of Edina at Float Rite Park and felt it was very successful. John also stated that the Jr. Football Program includes 4th grade this year, which is a first. Over 50% of available boys are participating in the football program this year. It was noted that the Edina Hockey Board also is including six year olds in their programs. Bob Kojetin stated the Gymnastics association registration was up by 100 from last year with a total enrollment of 350, and there now is a waiting list for some classes, partially due to lack of enough facili- ties to handle all of the youngsters. He further remarked that the Weber Building is going to be used entirely for gymnastics now. Most of the gymnastics equipment has not been received. VII. OTHER Bob Kojetin reported that Art in the Park was very successful again this year. Mack Thayer moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Fee seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:25