HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-13 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD
MINUTES
June 13, 1978
Jack Rice called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM.
Members Present: Jack Rice, Chairman, Joan Lonsbury, George Warner, Virginia Shaw
Mary McDonald, Mack Thayer, Marilyn Wooldridge, Lester
Wanninger
Staff Present:
Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, John Keprios, Cecelia Smith,
Ralph Campbell, Kathi Barkley.
Visitors Present: Margie Basil, Garden Club representative.
Jack Rice called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM.
Mack Thayer and Marilyn Wooldridge were welcomed as new Park Board Members.
I. Approval of Minutes for May 9th, 1978 meeting.
On item number VI. second paragraph "(b)" to read "No dog shall be
permitted to be off the premises of the owner at any time unless
it is leashed, owner must also be carrying a means to remove
defecation."
Joan Lonsbury MOVED Approval of Minutes with stated corrections.
Virginia Shaw SECONDED. CARRIED.
II. There was more discussion on the dog problem. Bob Kojetin reported
that the City Council discussed this problem at their last meeting.
Joan Lonsbury requested that the minutes reflect that the Park
Board discussed at length the dog problem and would encourage
the City Council to take further steps on this problem.
III. 44th Street Park Plan
Bob Kojetin presented an Architect rendition of the 44th Street Park
Plan.
Discussion was centered around what are the needs of that particular
neighborhood and what are the limits of that piece of land.
General consensus of the Park Board was that the Park will be an arbor
area, more passive than active. Most likely will meet the needs of
of older and younger residents.
The Park Board will tour this area during the August Park Board
meeting to get a better idea of what is possible. A neighborhood
meeting will be held and a committee will be formed to further this
park plan and development.
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IV. Morningside School (encloser)
Edina School Board is selling Morningside Elementary School.
Les Wanninger presented a time schedule for the possible sale
of Morningside School.
Virginia Shaw MOVED, that the Park Board state that is is decidedly
interested in this property for park purposes. Mack Thayer SECONDED,
CARRIED.
Bob Kojetin will investigate the possible ways of financing with
Jerry Dahlen and Ken Rosland.
It was then proposed that the Park Board and City Council will meet
on July 11th during the Braemar Inspection and discuss the Morningside
School Property.
V. Financial Proposals (encloser)
Bob Kojetin presented a proposal on major improvement items needed
at Braemar Golf Course and at the Braemar Arena. The items that
are needed are as follows: A new Irrigation System, two compressors,
dehumidifier and an energy saving system.
Les Wanninger MOVED that the Park Board recommend to the City Council
the purchase of the Irrigation System, Two compressors, dehumidifer
and an energy saving system. George Warner SECONDED, CARRIED.
Art Center Air Conditioning and Ventilation
Bob Kojetin reported that the Art Center is in absolute need of a
ventilation system because of the toxic smells in the center from
the kiln and paints.
It was decided to further investigate the needs and all the possibilities
for the Art Center in regards to an Air Conditioning system and a
Ventilation System. Bob Kojetin will further investigate the needs
for the air conditioning and will report back to the Park Board his
findings.
VI. York Park Lot
There are two lots that have become available in conjunction to the
York Park in the flood plain area. It has been indicated that the
owner is willing to sell the lots to the City of Edina. Mr. Kojetin
proposed that a further investigation of the sale of these two lots
with the owner. If the sale of those two lots can be made, Mr.
Kojetin recommended the Park Board use the funds from Northeast
section of dedication funds.
VII. Recreation Report
Mr Jacobson reported that:
Registration was started on June 7th for the main summer activities and
classes.
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June 13th, 1978
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VII. Recreation Report continued
The pool opened on June 3rd, with 1,181 season ticket holders.
Tennis reservations are new being taken for Edina West High School
courts.
On Monday June 19th all recreational activities will start.
Mr. Jacobson reported that the Park Department had some problems
with finding summer staff. There was some discussion about the pay
scales for summer staff being low.
Ralph Campbell reported that the July 4th fireworks display will
start at 9:30 or so; the band will start at 8:00 PM.
Art Center dedication was well done and thanks to all who helped make
it such a fine experience
Meet Adjourned 9:45 PM
Kathi Barkley