HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-08 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD MEETING
March 8, 1983
5:30 p.m.
Edina City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury, Virginia Shaw, Marilyn Wooldridge,
Bob Christianson, George Warner, Bill Lord, Don
Wineberg
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson and Madelyn Krinke
I. BUS TOUR
The March Park Board Meeting commenced with a bus tour to various parks
in Edina. The first park to be viewed was Arden. Bob Kojetin reported that
most of the restoration and clean up had been completed. The only other
improvement scheduled at that park is to install a log and chain fence to
keep cars off the grass. A total of 35 trees were planted at Arden and new
playground equipment was installed. The general skating rink was made
smaller and new lights were installed for the rink which are the first
of the new energy efficient lights which appear pinkish in color.
Pamela Park was the next stop. Bob Kojetin pointed out that the hockey
rink there needed to be redone because of the poor condition of the hockey
boards which had caused accidents this year and also because of the soil
underneath the rink settling and causing difficulty with making ice. This
will cost approximately $5,000 this year.
At Highlands Park, Bob Kojetin stated plans for moving the slow pitch
diamond from the north end of the park to the south end of the park where
the old Little League diamond used to be. Also, the baseball back stop will
be removed from the middle of the park. This will make more space available
for making two football/soccer fields through the center of the park and the
large baseball diamond is not being used now because it caused parking
problems in the middle of the park when games were scheduled. The hockey
rink and skating rink are in similar conditions to Pamela park arenas. The
Boards are in a hazardous condition and the ground is also settling and
causing problems with ice making and boards deteriorating too. A new hockey
rink will be constructed and a general skating rink as well. Mr. Kojetin
indicated that the hockey rink and the general skating rink would be raised
approximately 3' to about the level of the floor in the warming house. At
the present time there are steps from the warming house down to the level
of the rinks which is unsafe for skaters to walk on. The playground equip-
ment will be moved to the area approximately where the slow pitch diamond
is presently, and curbing and sand box will be installed,.and new equip-
ment similar to what was installed at Arden Park will be added at Highland
also. Bob Kojetin indicated that this is a similar type of refurbishing
and upgrading that we will be doing every year in the parks in the next
several years. The money this year will come from designated Developers
Fund for Highlands Park.
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Van Valkenbura Park was the next area to be viewed. Bob reported
that 330,000 yards of fill have been removed from the park and another
200,000 yards remain to be moved. Bob reviewed the plans for the construc-
tion of an adult softball complex where it is hoped that 4 games per
hour, with a maximum of 12 games per night can be played. It is
projected that the park may be available by 1985.
The Braemar Pavilion was the next stop. Bob Kojetin reported that
he had been at a recent Hockey Association meeting and discussed with them
some possibilities of a project for which they might be willing to contribute
funds. The project proposed is to create a new entrance to the pavilion
on the upper level (same level as the arena entrance) which would also
involve constructing a balcony on the upper level, with locker rooms
beneath it. A committee was appointed consisting of Noel Rahn and Gary
Moss representing the Hockey Association and Bill Lord and Bob Kojetin.
Don Wineberg made a motion TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF WORKING WITH THE HOCKEY
ASSOCIATION IN A JOINT VENTURE TO INVESTIGATE THE PROPOSED PROJECT. Bill
Lord SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 1983 MEETING
Virginia Shaw moved to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1983
meeting. Bill Lord seconded the motion. Minutes were approved.
III. OTHER
Joan Lonsbury reported that the Volunteer Recognition Reception will
be held April 26 at 5:00 p.m. at the Interlachen Country Club. If any
board member has a name of a volunteer to submit for an award, please
call Bob Kojetin or Joan Lonsbury. She also stressed the importance of all
board members being in attendance at the reception to honor the volunteers
who do an outstanding job. A reservation may be made by calling the Park
office and leaving your name. The $5 fee may be paid in advance to Joan
Lonsbury or may be paid at the door.
The April meeting was discussed and it was learned that several would
be unable to attend the April meeting. Virginia Shaw MADE A MOTION TO
DISPENSE WITH THE APRIL MEETING. Marilyn Wooldridge SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Virginia Shaw asked if the Park Board would want to make a recommen-
dation to the school board that they continue with the present rate
arrangement for the Sr. Citizens Day Care Center at Highlands elementary
school. Virginia indicated that if the fees were raised, it may result in
the cost being raised to the degree that many of the Seniors might not be
able to afford the increase and have to be dropped from the program. Bob
Christianson responded that he would check into the rate, and Bob Kojetin
also stated that he could check on this matter with Doug Johnson and
report back to the board at the May meeting.
Don Wineberg MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. George Warner SECONDED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 p.m.