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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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