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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-13 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 13, 1982 Edina City Hall 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury; Chairperson, George Warner, Art Erdall, Doug King, Bill Lord, Viginia Shaw, Bob Christianson, Don Wineberg, Marilyn Wooldridge, Fred Richards; Council Representative. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, John Keprios, Larry Thayer, Beckie Rogers OTHERS PRESENT: Pro Eleanor Fisher: Braemar Skating Clubl, Pro Dede Hensel, Braemar Skating Club, Dave Fronek; Edina Jr. Football Association, Anne Higgins; Edina Girls Athletic. Association, Bob Foust; Edina Hockey Association, Don List; Braemar Figure Skating Club, Coach Dave Springer; Edina Swim Club, Judy Smith; Edina Youth Softball Association, Bill Dorsey; KEGA, John Bergman; Edina Swim Club, John Hougnon; Edina Baseball Association I. ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS After a short social hour with the association presidents, a brief meeting followed. Each association president gave a summary of their programs including number of participants. The association president's from the Edina Basketball_ Association and the Edina Soccer Association did not attend the meeting. Fred Richards stated both the associations and the park board should remain open with each other and if a problem does arise in an association, the park board should be made aware of i t. Bob Kojetin mentioned that he hoped that the continuity between the park board and the associations would continue. Mr. Kojetin briefly stated the insurance coverage that each association should have. Joan Lonsbury thanked all the association presidents for coming to the meeting and explained some of the philosophy of the park board in dealing with the different associations. She also mentioned that the associations should listen to the park board's advice, and if problems do arise, the park board would be happy to work with the association to solve it. Fred Richards summarized some of the budget cuts that the council had approved that involved the park department. He stated that if any problem'arises involving park equipment or anything else pertaining to an association, the association should bring it up with the park board or the city council. The meeting with the associations adjourned at 8:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Joan Lonsbury MOVED that the Minutes of the March 9, 1982 board meeting be approved. Art Erdall SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED. III. EHA TRAVELING TEAMS Bill Lord mentioned that he had spoken to Bonnie Collins in regards to the number of traveling teams in hockey. Bonnie Collins was concerned that the number of teams was going to change. John Keprios mentioned that the number of traveling teams was to remain the same, two teams per league. Bill Lord said that he will get back to Bonnie Collins and tell her about the decision. -2 - IV. COMMITTEES Joan Lonsbury assigned the following board members to these committees: Finance Bill Lord Leonard Ring Virignia Shaw Facility Art Erdall Bob Christianson Marilyn Wooldridge George Warner V. MAY UPDATES Golf Don Wineberg Mac Thayers Edinbourgh Park Bill Lord Doug King Bob Kojetin Joan Lonsbury stated that at the May Park Board meeting she would like an update on Edinbourgh Park. She would also like an update on the improvements of the Braemar Clubhouse and maintenance garage. Joan Lonsbury briefly went over some upcoming dates to remember, such as the volunteer awards recognition, the ice show, and the Braemar Stone Dedication. VI. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Bob Kojetin explained that the Edina Federated Women's Club is donating $6400 for picnic tables that will be used when the new picnic shelter at Cornelia Pool park is built. The Federated Women's Club will be donating this money over a three year period starting with this year. The aluminum picnic tables will each be engraved with "Donated by Edina Federated Women's Club". Bob Kojetin briefly went over some of the budget cuts in the capital fund. He stated that even with budget cuts, the picnic shelter at Cornelia Pool park would be built this year. VTT nTHFR There was a brief discussion on the possibility of the schools charging each student with a fee for participation in sports. The fee would be for equipment usage and field rental. The question of the park board backing such a decision was discussed. The possiblity of the park board offering more activities if the schools cut these activities due to budget cuts was also discussed. Art Erdall MOVED for adjournment, Don Wineberg SECONDED this motion. Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.