HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-10 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 10, 1979
7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Virginia Shaw, Chairperson; Frank Gyetvan, Arthur Erdall,
Les Wanninger, George Warner, Joan Lonsbury, Mary McDonald,
Al Fischer
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, Cecelia Smith, Rosie Hafner
OTHERS PRESENT: Margie Basil, Garden Club; Jean Moore, League of Women Voters
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Lonsbury MADE A MOTION to approve the minutes as submitted. Mrs. McDonald
SECONDED. CARRIED.
II. VAN
Ms. Smith inquired as to if there were any questions regarding the outline presented
of Rules and Procedures for use of the van. Mrs. Shaw pointed out that the word
"or" should be inserted in point 1-a to eliminate confusion regarding eligibility.
She also questioned the point of going out of the seven county area without
special permission. Mr. Kojetin explained that the reason for the special permission
clause was to prevent use of the van on long trips as a "steady diet". Mr. Warner
inquired as to whether or not the Associations could use the van for transportation
to games. When Mr. Kojetin answered affirmatively, Mr. Gyetvan registered concern
that the Association could misuse the van, e.g., reserving it in advance for
every weekend throughout the season, thereby making it unavailable for other
qualified users. Mr. Kojetin explained that he would not allow this to happen.
The Board expressed concern regarding the possibility of this happening, however,
if some provision wasn't made to prevent it. Mr. Warner inquired about insurance
for the vehicle. Ms. Smith explained that the city was responsible for the insurance
except in a case of vandalism while in use. Ms. Smith then briefly went over the
proposed van schedule and explained that the van was available to qualified users
as long as it wasn't during regular operating hours. Arrangements have been made
for the van to be returned to the police department after City Hall has closed
so it can be used after 4:30 p.m. Ms. Smith also exlained the procedure for
pick-up which will be used during regular operating hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.):
people will call the Senior Center at least a day in advance and before 2:30 p.m.
to request a pick-up during the time the van will be in their area. Mr. Gyetvan
asked whether or not the van would drop people off at any location other than the
Senior Center. Ms. Smith explained that at this time they had no plans for any
other drop-off points but in the future this might be a possiblity. Ms. Smith
explained that they will be using volunteer drivers and by keeping the schedule
basically the same any driver will be able to take over the route. Ms. Smith
indicated that a person would have to have a Class B drivers license and training
sessions for obtaining the Class B license have been set up with Richfield.
Mr. Warner inquired as to when we would be receiving the van. Ms. Smith stated
that is due to be delivered sometime around May 1.
The Resolution of Gratitude for Farmer's & Mechanics Bank was passed around and
signed by the Park Board Members.
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II. SHELTER BUILDINGS
Mr. Kojetin explained that new shelter buildings were needed at Cornelia Pool,
Garden and Lewis Park. He presented some concepts of pre -fabricated type
structures that have been used successfully in other communities. He explained
it was the least expensive way to go to get the most square footage for the cost.
Garden Park: The shelter here will measure 384 square feet (24' X16') and will
consist of a shelter with removable walls for the summer. It will measure in
size almost twice the size of the existing shelter at Walnut Ridge. The cost
of the shelter will be $9126.00 not including construction or the concrete slab.
The manufacturer will, however, furnish a man for 3 days to supervise construction
of the shelter.
Lewis Park: This park is slated to be the largest outdoor facility in the city
and the shelter is to be more elaborate. It will measure 960 square feet in
area, with toilet facilities and a garage to store a tractor with a broom and
perhaps a full time maintenance man also. There would be one or two hockey rinks
in this park. The exact layout of the rinks has not been determined, but it
was the general consensus of the Park Board that two rinks side-by-side would
would probably work out the best. Mr. Fischer inquired about the price of the
shelter. Mr. Kojetin explained that the shelter itself (with portable walls)
would cost around $27,000. The toilet facilities would cost around $10,000.
and the exact cost of the electricity could not be determined. The total cost
of the shelter would be somewhere between $40,000-$45,000. It could also be used
for picnics and Soccer in the summer. Mr. Kojetin pointed out that because the
field was going to be lit quite brightly, and there were no trees or anything
to deflect the light, there might be a problem with the people in the apartment
buildings across the way. Other facilities at Lewis Park would include a
softball field, tennis courts and a jogging path.
Cornelia Pool: The shelter here would be an octagon shaped picnic building 1200
square feet in area at a cost of $14,000 without the concrete slab and would
not have sides. It would hold approximately 20 picnic tables and would include
water and electricity.
III. HANDICAPPED PLAYGROUND
Mrs. Shaw briefly explained the background of the Edina Federated Women's Club.
She explained that they have raised $6,500 from Santa House in 1979 and are giving
the money to several different organizations, e.g. Youth Storefront, Young Life,
a shelter house and $1000 to the Art Center (to subsidize childrens classes).
This being the UNICEF National Year of the Child, they are donating the money to
youth organizations. They have donated $2,600 this year to the City to establish
a playground for handicapped children. Mr. Kojetin then presented a diagram of
the equipment that was to be purchased. Mr. Wanninger asked in what park this
equipment would be located. Mr. Kojetin explained that it would be put in the
playground by the pool and would be situated in such a way that the children would
have access to the picnic shelter building. He pointed out that if we started
working on this project right away it could be completed by this summer. The
Council will put up the $10,000 now on the guarantee of $2500 from the Federated
Women for the next 3 years.
Mr. Kojetin explained that the shelter buildings for Garden Park and Lewis Park
would be paid for out of the Capital Improvement Budget and the Lewis Park
shelter would come out of the dedication funds.
Mr. Wanninger MADE A MOTION that the Park Board accept all four of the above
proposals and start working on the handicapped playground right away. Mr.
Fischer SECONDED. CARRIED.
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IV. MADRIENNE LARSON - FIGURE SKATING CLUB
Mrs. Larson pointed out the good relationship between the Figure Skating Club and
the Park and Recreation Department. She explained that they now have 87 skating
members in the club with 15 on the waiting list. It is the general feeling in the
club that this is just about the right amount of people in the club. The classes
begin in September and run through May, ending with the Braemar -McCandless
Invitiational. People from all over the United States participate in this event.
A skaters ability is determined by the passing of tests with the 8th (or Gold)
test being the highest. Along with classes in the fall and winter there are
also classes in the summer (June through August). There are 12 sessions per week
80-90 minutes in length; 40 minutes of patch practice and 40 minutes free -style.
The Club gets about 32 hours per week of ice time. They lose 4 sessions of this
time between November and March because of hockey. Mrs. Larson explained that the
one thing they would like is more ice time. They cannot take on any new members
without more ice time. Upon an inquiry from Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Larson went into
an explanation as to how the pros are paid. Mr. Kojetin further explained that
on individual instruction the pros are paid directly by the parents (approximately
$15.00 per hour) depending on the pro. For class instruction, the .pros are
paid through Eleanor Fischer, the head pro, who deposits her money through the
Park Department and pays the instructors on a 50-50 basis for class sessions.
Mrs. Larson concluded her presentation by stating that the Braemar Skating Club
is nationally known as one of the best in the country.
V. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Jacobson informed the Board that the new brochures would probably be going
out the middle of next week. He then gave a brief overview of summer registrations
to date: Soccer registration had taken place_: and they had lost approximately
2 teams (125 teams were registered), Baseball had picked up about 100 new people,
and the girls volleyball program had started. The tennis courts would be opening
soon and there was a brief discussion regarding reserving the courts. Mr. Jacobson
explained that we do not reserve the courts unless it is for a school, in which
case a sign is posted stating that the school has the court reserved and stating
the time for which it is reserved. Others who wish to use the courts may use
them whenever they want, limiting their play to 1 hour if someone is waiting to
use it. Mr. Jacobson explained that this arrangement has worked well in the past.
The other common method of operation is to change on the hour, but it was, generally
agreed that since the former method has worked satisfactorily for us to this point
we might as well stay with it. Mr. Fischer inquired as to why none of the courts
were lighted and what the cost would be tolght a double court. Mr. Jacobson
explained that it would cost around $5000 per set of courts and we would only
get an extra two hours of playing time during the summer since it stays light
until around 10:00 p.m. anyway.
Mr. Jacobson also informed the Board that Adult Softball registration was taking
place. There were 102 teams last year and would probably be about the same number
this year.
Mr. Jacobson also informed the Board that the Council had increased the pool
swimming instruction cost from $10.00 to $12.00.
Mrs. Shaw inquired as to whether we had checked into installing a slide
at the pool. Mr. Jacobson stated that he would look into this further.
VI. DISCUSSION OF JOINT PARK BOARD COUNCIL MEETING
Mr. Kojetin gave the Park Board a brief overview of what would be discussed at
this meeting, pointing out some of the things the Council would be interested in
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would be the relationship between the Park Board and the Athletic Associations.
Another topic that might be brought up is a new bond issue. Mr. Kojetin explained
to the Board that he would be getting in touch with them and up -dating them as
more information was brought to him.
Mr. Kojetin also summarized what had taken place in the meeting between himself,
Dr. Lieber and the PTA regarding use of school facilities. The PTA explained that
they were not aware that the Park Department activites were being moved or cancelled
due to their taking over the facility at the last minute. The PTA is able to
schedule their activities ahead of time, and in many situations their yearly
schedule is set up at the beginning of the year. From now on the Park Department
is going to send the schedules to the principal indicating whether or not the
activity is a game or practice and perhaps the PTA will be moved to another room
for their functions in the future.
VII. SKATING RINKS
Mr. Kojetin handed out an outline of
last year, which indicated a definite
year. Further discussion of this was
VIII. GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION UP -DATE
skating rinks use comparing this year and
decline in the use of facilities over last
tabled until next month.
Mr. Kojetin explained that the bids for the irrigation system had been awarded to
Northern Irrigation. Mr. Kojetin handed out a bid tabulation for the Board to
look over, explaining cost breakdown. He briefly went over the problems they
are having with the wells, explaining that the wells will probably cost an
additional $20,000. The total cost of the wells and irrigation system is now
at $298,000.00.
Mr. Kojetin explained that'we are in the process of exchanging gravel at the
Grand View Park site for the grading of the park. Also, in regard to the 3 lots
at Grand View Park the city is exchanging grading of the road in the Carl Hanson
area plus some money which would total approximately $65,000 of Capital Improvement
money for the 3 lots.
Mr. Fischer MADE A MOTION to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Mr. Gyetvan SECONDED. CARRIED.