HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-11 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, August 11, 1982.
7:30 p.m.
Edina City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury, Don Wineberg, Art Erdall, Leonard Ring,
Bill Lord, Mack Thayer, Doug King, George Warner
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Madelyn Krinke
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 1982 MEETING
George Warner MADE A MOTION to approve the minutes of the June 8, 1982
meeting. Leonard Ring SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
II. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET
Bob Kojetin distributed a list of proposed capital improvements for
the next year's budget. He also explained that there is a major problem with
the septic system at the golf course and that it has had to be pumped three
times in the past month and a half at a cost of about $500 each time. It has
been suggested that the maintenance building which had been proposed, be post-
poned until 1983 and a sewer system be installed to correct the problem at the
golf course. The cost is estimated at about $60,000 for a new sewer.
Art Erdall inquired whether the lights had been installed at Lewis
Park or if they would be up before the football season. Mr. Kojetin indicated
that there would not be funds available for the lights this year, so they were
included in the capital improvement budget for 1983. Mr.-Erdall also ques-
tioned whether there were any plans for new tennis courts. Mr. Kojetin stated
that at the present time there had not been a great demand for additional
tennis courts, although additional courts are still on the long-range, ten-year
plan and the three remaining courts would be placed at Beard Park, Pamela Park
and Lewis Park.
III. FEES AND CHARGES
The participation report was presented and Bob Kojetin indicated that
there does not appear to be a need to increase fees and charges for summer
activities and programs at this point because they are all self-supporting at
this time; however, all the statistics are not yet complete and a recommendation
will be made when all reports are final.
Fees for the new picnic shelters were discussed. Fees have not been
charged in the past, however, after discussion, it was generally agreed that
some charge should be made for. reserving the shelters to help cover the addi-
tional costs that will be incurred, such as electricity used by picknickers and
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also for extra clean up which will be necessary. Some possibilities would be
to charge a.flat fee of $25 or $50 per day or per permit, charge a pro -rated
fee according to the number of people using the shelter, charge a per person
fee of $1 - $5. A final decision will be made at a later date. A question
was asked how the permit would be enforced and who would enforce it. Mr.
Kojetin said that there would have to be signs posted and the city police
would have the jurisdiction to enforce the park permits. Permits have been
issued for the past twenty years at Cornelia Park, especially during the
peak months of May thro.ugh September. These permits have been issued with
no fees, but it has helped us-tocontrol the use of.the facility. We have
had no real problems in issuing or enforcing of these permits.
IV. CORNELIA PARK & BRAEMAR PARK (BEER ORDINANCE)
A copy of the letter from Police Department, Chief Swanson was given
to each board member in which the recommendation Was made for, an amendment to
the Park Ordinance, Number 901, Part D, Section .19'; "No intoxicating or non -
intoxicating malt liquor shall be consumed in a public park . . ." to allow
the use of 3.2 beer in Cornelia Park and Braemar 'Park: After disucssing the
pros and cons of allowing the use of beer in the.two parks, it was decided
that action would be taken by January of next year. One thought expressed was
that consideration should be given to selling beer at the dome when it is in
operation and that selling beer at various places might give better control
of distribution than allowing individuals to bring their own beverages to
parks. A general consensus of the board was that no beer should be allowed.by
anyone at youth events. �'
V. BIKES, DOGS, EXERCISE COURSE AROUND CORNELIA PARK PATH
Bikes - the problem of bikes speeding on the Cornelia Park Path was
presented. There are accidents each year with bikes colliding with pedestrians
on the path. Eliminating use of bikes completely on the path was not acceptable
to all members if some other solution could be found. 'Several alternatives were
discussed to remedy the situation, including prohibiting the use of bikes entirely
on the path, pedestrians could walk in both directions and bikers only .in one
direction. Doug King MOVED THAT SIGNS BE POSTED ALONG THE PATH OR CLEARLY MARK
THE ROAD TO INDICATE THAT BIKES GO IN ONE DIRECTION AND PEDESTRIANS GO THE OTHER
WAY AT CORNELIA PARK FOR A TRIAL PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS. MOTION WAS PASSED. If
the path users don't respond to.the directive, further action wil.1 be taken after
the trial period.
A recommendation was given to eliminate dogs on the path, but it
was the general feeling that we should still continue our present policy of
letting the people walk their dogs, but they must carry something to pick up
the feces and dispose of it. It was suggested that the animal control officers
should try to keep a closer control of the posted areas.
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Fairview-Southdale Hospital is donating 11 exercise stations at
Cornelia Park to be placed at various locations around the walking path.
These are similar to the ones that have been recently installed at Mt.
Normandale Park at Hwy. 100 and 85th in Bloomington. The equipment will
be usable by handicapped. Mr. Kojetin indicated he would like to schedule
the dedication of the equipment for September 19th, which is the same day
as the Art Fair.
VI. RECREATION REPORT
The Participation report was again reviewed and Bob Kojetin reported
that the summer weather was ideal for the summer programs and that the programs
have had an excellent year. The golf course and arena also had an excellent
summer.
Bob Kojetin reported that dutch elm disease cases are up 25%. The
tree crew has been removing about 3 - 4 per day and the list of city boulevard
trees to be removed is about 150, so it will take considerable time to com-
plete the removal. Another problem with trees currently is the lack of rain
which is causing many young and newly planted trees in the city to wilt or die.
It is hoped that residents will voluntarily water some of,the boulevard trees
in their area because the city can not possibly water all the trees they have
planted.
Art Erdall MOVED for adjournment. Leonard Ring SECONDED. MOTION
PASSED. Meeting adjourned at 9:10.