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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 -2- 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 -3 - 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).