HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-12 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 12, 1982
7:30 p.m.
Edina City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joan Lonsbury, Bill Lord, George Warner, Doug King,
Virginia Shaw, Art Erdall, Bob Christianson, Don
Wineberg
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Marion Ward, John Valliere, Rick Jacobson,
Madelyn Krinke
OTHERS PRESENT: Cora Jane Blanchard, James Blanchard, Denise Rydholm
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1982 MEETING
. Virginia Shaw MOVED that the Minutes of the September 14, 1982 Park
Board Meeting be approved. Don Wineberg SECONDED the motion. Motion CARRIED.
II. PRESENTATION ON EDINA ART CENTER
Marion Ward showed a slide presentation on the Art Center. The board
commended Marion for doing an excellent job. Don Wineberg mentioned that if they
contemplate any changes of the presentation that some information be included on
the addition of the Tede Nichols Studio.
III. GOLF COURSE
John Valliere read a letter from Cora Jane Blanchard in which she
requested permission for a qualifying round of the USGA Women's Amateur Public
Links Championship to be held at Braemar Golf Course on June 1, 1983. Also
requested in the letter was waiving of greens fees, because it is expected that
mostly young students would be participating and they need as much assistance
as possible in order to be financially able to participate. It is hoped that
not having to pay greens fees would provide a strong incentive for more partici-
pants to enter. John Valliere introduced Cora Jane Blanchard to the board and
she again repeated the need and request expressed in her letter. John Valliere
recommended that the greens fees be waived for the qualifying round. It was
noted that there will onlybe approximately 80-90 participants and it would mean
about $640-$800 in revenue. It was also mentioned that the course would be
available for the public by 10:00 a.m. that day. Having the Braemar Course used
by the USGA, it was agreed, is a credit to the facility.
Bob Christianson MOVED that the greens fees be waived for the June 1st,
1983 qualifying round for the USGA Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. Doug
King SECONDED the motion. Motion was unanimously CARRIED.
Fees and Charges
Bob Kojetin stated that the Council has recommended that fees and
charges be held the same. There was lengthy discussion regarding the raising of
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a few fees for the golf course for 1983. John Valliere proposed the raising
of the computerized handicap by 25¢ to $4.50 because the golf course usually
must pay approximately an additional 25� per year. Club rental increase was
recommended because it is currently lower than most other local communities and
increasing by 25¢ to $3.75 would bring the fee more into line with other area
courses. John Valliere indicated that the price of golf balls also continues
to increase each year and therefore he suggested raising the fees on large
buckets by 25� to $2.75. In regard to greens fees, three key considerations
discussed by the board were:
1) Braemar fees for the 9 hole course are lower than most other courses
in this area;
2) there is a strong likelihood that fees will need to be increased in
1984 and it may not be desireable to hold at the same fees this year
and have to increase by a substantial amount the following year;
3) there are needs at the golf course, such as expansion of club house
and further development of the course which should be considered for
the future.
Following much discussion, Doug King MOVED that the Greens Fees for the 9 hole
course be increased by 25� for patrons to $4.00 and 50� for non patrons to $5.50.
Done Wineberg SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Bill Lord MOVED that the proposed changes of fees of an additional 25¢
for computerized handicaps, an additional 25t for club rental and an additional
25� for large buckets be accepted. Don Wineberg SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
III. BUDGET
Bill Lord reported that he attended the Council meeting on September 22 to
represent the Park Board. In spite of his efforts to defend the proposed Park
Board Budget, $50,000 was cut by the council. Bob Kojetin explained the revised
sheet of 1983 Capital Improvements which reflects the cuts. Mr. Kojetin remarked
that he had not inflated the budget presented to the councilin anticipation of
the $50,000 cut. Joan Lonsbury commended the Park Department for not inflating
the budget proposal. Several members of the board expressed the concern and hope
that the council would not automatically cut a large amount from the budget each
year. Bill Lord indicated that the council had given him the assurance that such
cuts would not automatically occur every year, but this year's cuts were a reflec-
tion of the economy.
Bob Kojetin reported that the county had finally given approval for
money to remodel the bathrooms at the pool and arena to meet handicap specifications.
Bob Kojetin explained that the new 7 gang mower is needed to replace the one
purchased in 1957 which has needed many repairs in the past few years because of
its age.
Don Wineberg MOVED to accept the proposed 1983 Capital Improvements,
Capital Replacements and Repairs and Equipment Budget as submitted. Art Erdall
SECONDED the Motion. Motion PASSED.
Joan Lonsbury reported that vandalism has been on the rise and extensive
damage has been done recently at the pool and at parks. Various suggestions were
made and will be discussed at a later meeting. One suggestion was to write a
letter to the associations and notify them that they are responsible for patroling
the areas they are using, such as bathroom facilities, with the possibility of
making them financially responsible for any damages done while their group is
using the facility. Joan mentioned that she and Bob Kojetin would compose a letter
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to be printed in the Edina Sun and they would welcome suggestions to contribute
to the letter.
V. RECREATION REPORT
Rick Jacobson reported that a number of fall activities are under way. He
stated that basketball registration has been held and hockey registration will
be October 16 and 20th.
Art Erdall MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Virginia Shaw SECONDED the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL:
MOVED: THAT THE GREENS FEES BE WAIVED FOR THE JUNE 1ST, 1983 QUALIFYING ROUND
FOR THE USGA WOMEN'S AMATEUR PUBLIC LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP.
MOVED: THAT THE GREENS FEES FOR THE 9 HOLE COURSE BE INCREASED BY 25Q FOR PATRONS
TO $4.00 and 5W FOR NON PATRONS TO $5.50.
MOVED: THAT THE PROPOSED CHANGES OF FEES OF AN ADDITIONAL 25� FOR COMPUTERIZED
HANDICAPS, AN ADDITIONAL 25t FOR CLUB RENTAL AND AN ADDITIONAL 25¢ FOR LARGE
BUCKETS BE ACCEPTED.
MOVED: THAT THE PROPOSED 1983 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL REPLACEMENTS AND
REPAIRS AND EQUIPMENT BUDGET BE ACCEPTED AS SUBMITTED (COPY ATTACHED).