HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-11 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD
MINUTES
April 11, 1978
Jack Rice called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM.
Members Present: Jack Rice, Chairman, Al Fischer, Frank Gyetvan,
Joan Lonsbury, Mary McDonald, Don Pavek,
Virginia Shaw, Lester Wanninger, George Warner.
Staff Present: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, John Keprios, Ralph
Campbell, Pat Greer, Marion Ward, Kathi Barkley.
I. Approval of Minutes of March 14, 1978.
George Warner MOVED approval. Joan Lonsbury SECONDED. CARRIED.
II. ART CENTER REPORT
Bob Kojetin presented the financial report. Some question on
figures and costs dealing with Land and Bldg.
Noted Art Center is doing well with consideration to this being
the Center's first year.
Pat Greer and Marion Ward gave about an hour presentation on the
Art Center. They reported on; Present, past and future class
participation, need for more and better publicity, what is the
relationship of the Art Center to the Community Education program,
Future ideas, and the May 21st dedication ceremonies.
III. DISC GOLF
Disc Golf is a game where by a Frisbee is thrown from a tee area
to a basket type catcher.
Disc Golf installed a Disc Golf Course located east of the lower
parking lot near Braemar Arena. Disc Golf would now like to sell this
course to the City of Edina. The Board remarked questionably on
the amount of money proposed for the purchase.
Virginia Shaw MOVED, to write a letter to the Disc Sports, Inc.
asking that they allow the City of Edina one complete season of
trial use before a decision is made on purchasing the Disc Golf
equipment. Frank Gyetvan SECONDED, CARRIED.
IV. DOGS IN THE PARK
The problem of dog litter in the parks was discussed at great
length. What should be done about this problem? Joan Lonsbury
reported that at some neighbor parks the problem is becoming
extremely bad.
The subject of what should be done about this problem was tabled.
Bob Kojetin will check into what other communities use for control
of this problem.
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V. PUBLIC DEDICATION POLICY DRAFT
It was noted that the dedication of land will be renamed Public
dedication rather than Park Dedication. This change is favorable.
There was some questions on the Draft with regard to:
Bl - The word shall was questioned and thought may would be a
choice of terms.
C lb - It was questioned that the 100 foot of land in length and
distance from high water could end up as a small portion of
land locked property.
C Id - It was mentioned that wordage should be loosened, not to be
quite so binding on storm water holdings.
It was decided to hold decision and discussion on the Dedication
Policy Draft. It was suggested to invite Gordon Hughes from
Planning to go through the Draft and answer question and explain
in detail the Dedication Policy.
VI. PLANNING REQUESTS
Z-78-2 & S-78-5 CROSSTOWN HILLS Generally located S. of
Vernon Ave., N. of the Crosstown
W. of Lincoln Dr.
Virginia Shaw MOVED that the Park Board recommend that the City
Council require the proponent pay cash in lieu of a Land dedication
for city purposes for the reasons stated in the Planning Commission
report.
George Warner SECONDED. CARRIED.
5-78-6 GROSS/FRASER - PROSPECT HILLS
Generally located S of Tupa Dr.
Cul-de-sac and N and W of Kerry Rd
Cul-de-sac.
Don Pavek MOVED that the Park Board recommend that the City
Council require the proponent pay cash in lieu of a land dedication
for city purposes.
Al Fischer, SECONDED. CARRIED.
VII RECREATION REPORT
Rick Jacobson reported:
Annual calendar will be sent to homes the week of April 17th.
Soceer Registration totally 2,200.
Summer employment - interviews coming to a close this week.
Girl's Volleyball in process.
VIII OTHER REPORTS
Garden Club will be asked to plan the new green house planting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 PM
(kathi Barkley)