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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-11 Park Board MinutesI *Corrected 11/8/83 EDINA PARI{ BOARD October 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Edina City Hall Members Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Joan Lonsbury, Len Ring, George Warner, Mack Thayer, Art Erdall, Don Wineberg, Bob Christianson, Bill Lord, Marilyn Wooldridge and Virginia Shaw Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, John Valliere, Madelyn Krinke Denise Rydholm, Foster Dunwiddie I. Approval of Minutes of September 13, 1983 Meeting Don Wineberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 13, 1983 meeting. Bob Christianson seconded the motion. Motion carried. II. Update A Hennepin County Park Reserve Bob Kojetin reported on recent developments from a meeting that was held by Hennepin County Park Reserve District, Metropolitan Park and Open Space, Minneapolis Park Board and 14 Hennepin County suburban communities. He indicated that over the years, 25,000 acres have been purchased in the Metro Regional Parks and Hennepin County Park Reserves. 2/3 of the budget originally went to land purchase and 1/3 to capital development, however, now it is 2/3 capital maintenance and 1/3 land purchase. It is hoped that some of the money that has been contributed will go to provide regional parks in the highly populated areas, which would make them much more accessible to more people, rather than having all the regional parks in outlying areas where fewer people are likely to use them. A report on the Hennepin County meeting will be sent later. III. Budget George Warner had attended the Council budget meeting and represented the Park Board. The Park Board expressed its thanks to George for his participation and felt that it was helpful to the council in making its determination of the Park Budget for next year. The Council did approve the repairs of the pool items discussed, ie, inlets and 1 bathhouse, and the final total for capitol budget approved was $195,000, with only $5,000 cut from the original proposal and $75,000 pool repair money to come from the Developers Fund. Bob Kojetin presented a proposed budget expenditure (attachment "A") having made some adjustments to the previously submitted budget. Don Wineberg MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BUDGET AS OUTLINED ON ATTACHMENT "A", WITH THE POOL EXPENDITURES TO BE MADE FROM THE DEVELOPERS FUNDS. Art Erdall SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. IV. Update - Golf Course Facility Bob Kojetin reported that he and John Valliere had been meeting with architects in regard to expansion of the Club House and expansion of the Par 3. Several plans were displayed for the Park Board to see what concepts have been presented by the architect to this date. Bob also stated that he had been talking with city officials in regard to funding, and it seems that the prevailing attitude is that all the Golf Course projects should be lumped together for funding purposes and bonds sold just one time to cover all the major expenses which will be incurred. Bob Kojetin showed preliminary plans for expansion of the Par 3 course. The plans indicated that four holes would be expanded to the north side of Braemar Blvd. road and the present Par 3 would be reorganized so that 5 of the old greens would be reused in the lay out. This would extend the total distance of the Par 3 from a 1,000 yard course to a Par 30 with 1,775 yards. This winter it is proposed tht we hire a bulldozer to clear out the trees and brush to show the fairway locations. This will also show us the areas that we will need to fill because of the low, peaty conditions. The city and builders within Edina are always looking for a dump site for fill. We would accomplish getting the fill we need and having the grading and leveling done for free by the contractors for the privilege of using the fill site. Bob Kojetin stated that a 6 inch water line was run to the Par 3 course at the time we installed the new irrigation system on the 18 hole course. It is projected that to install a new irrigation system in the Par 3 and connecting on to the 6 inch line would cost approximately $75,000. Two club House plans were presented which provide for a minimum expansion that would expand the walls of the present building out to the edge of the balcony. This would give us approximately 2600 *square feet of room. 2 t. The basic plans that we are working on is expansion of the Club House was to have a room that would hold approximately 200 people sitting down at tables. According to code of 15 square feet per person, we would have to have a room of approximately 3000*square feet. The second plan would give us approximately 3000*square feet and an additional room would be built perpendicular to the present building and also would include approximately 700 square feet of the present building. Also there would be a new location for the office, more space for cart storage and expansion of the locker rooms for the men and women. The main room would also include a hot table for catering and would have a separate entrance so it would be possible to rent the room out without disturbance of the golf course operation and without interfering with the golfers wanting to use the club house. Mr. Kojetin stated that there is still $250,000 owed on the golf course and would be paid off in 1987. $120,000 is still owed on the Arena and would be paid off in 1985. John Valliere reported that the financial reports for the summer indicate that the golf course is about even with 1982. John repeated the need for an expansion of the club house and presented figures which are anticipated on the basis of the fees for 1984. Projected figures show a substantial increase would be available for payment of bonds for construction work. V. Wooddale School Joan Lonsbury introduced Foster Dunwiddie who is chairman of the Heritage Preservation Board. Mr. Dunwiddie addressed the Park Board on the issue of what should be done with the Wooddale School. His recommendations and findings are attached to the minutes. (See "Attachment B") . Discussion followed by the Park Board members of the feasibility of the uses and needs for such a facility and no decisions were made at the meeting as to what their recommendations would be. VI. Tree Trimminq Bob Kojetin reported that a boulevard tree inventory has been started in the Country Club area and a complete boulevard tree inventory will be done of the city by the end of the year. There will be an assessment hearing on the second council meeting of November for approval of an assessment and tree trimming project to decide how it will be assessed to the home owners. 3 C VII. OTHER Bob Kojetin reported that about 1/3 of the Carson property had been donated and the other 2/3 would be donated in future years. Mr. Kojetin suggested having a dedication of Strachauer Park some time this fall. Joan Lonsbury discussed the need for volunteers on the Edinamite Ball and encouraged all Park Board members to participate. Bob Kojetin displayed a copy of the reward signs which are now being placed around the city for reporting vandalism. A Cable TV presentation is being done by the Police Department regarding vandalism. Art Erdall moved to adjourn the meeting. Don Wineberg seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. 4