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.
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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
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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