HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-10-10 Parkk Board MinutesEDINA PARK BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 10, 1978
7:30 PM
PARK BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Rice; Chairman, Joan Lonsbury, Al Fischer
Frank Gyetvan, Mary McDonald, Virgiania Shaw,
Marilyn Woolridge, Mack Thayer
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson
OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Courtney; Council Representative, Mrs. Dorothy Anderson,
Margie Basil, Sue Weigle; Senior Citizen Program Coordinator,
Cecelia Smith, Senior Citizen CETA Worker
Jack Rice; Chairman, call the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. MINUTES APPROVED
Virginia Shaw MADE A MOTION to approve the minutes of the regular Park Board
Meeting of Tuesday, September 12, 1978 as submitted. Mack Thayer SECONDED the
motion. CARRIED.
II. DISC GOLF EQUIPMENT
Mr. Kojetin received a letter from Ken Kringle on February 9 requesting the
Park Board purchase the disc golf equipment in Braemar Park at a cost of
$6000 ($1000 for the building and $5000 for the equipment). Mr. Kojetin stated
that this equipment is valued at much more than this now (Bloomington would
purchase the same equipment for $6700). Mr. Rice asked Mr. Kojetin if he
recommended purchasing this equipment. Mr. Kojetin indicated that -he really
didn't have a preference as to whether we purchased the equipment or not
since the future popularity of the sport could not be determined. He pointed
out, however, that this was a good price on the equipment and this area wasn't
slotted for any other use. Virginia Shaw suggested we make them a rock bottom
offer on a "take it or leave it" basis. Al Fischer MADE A MOTION that the Park
Board offer $1000 for the equipment. Frank Gytevan SECONDED. Joan Lonsbury
APPOSED stating she felt the price was too low.
Mr. Rice recognized the presence of Mr. Wayne Courtne, Council Representative.
III. THE ARENA DEHUMIDIFICATION AND HEAT RECOVERY
Mr. Kojetin stated that bids had gone out on the Arena dehumidification and
heat recovery system. Mr. Kojetin explained the work that had to be done in
setting up the system and pointed out that it looked like the project would be
approximately $20,000 over estimated cost. He felt, however, that this system
was necessary and in the long run the energy we would save, would save money.
He noted that the Council approved the bid with the understanding that the
additional funds would come from some other area, e.g., excess money from the
golf course irrigation system. Mr. Kojetin also suggested that the $20,000
could be taken out of Park Capital Improvement funds. Mr. Rice and the Board
generally felt since the Arena was part of the Braemar complex taking it out
of the irrigation system fund seemed to be a better idea.
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IV. SENIOR CITIZENS
October 10, 1978
Presentation of their five year plan. The first point discussed was the purchasing
of a transportation vehicle. Although the actual purchasing of the vehicle is
a year away, certain things were discussed. Size of the vehicle: it was
generally decided by Mr. Kojetin, Sue Weigle, and Cecelia Smith that a 12 - 14
passenger van would be better than a bus; more people would be able to operate
it and it would make more trips per day. If a school bus was used it would
have to be bought or leased. This alternative was discussed with Don Prior
and decided against due to maintenance and lack of operators. The volunteer
drivers now, it was pointed out, spend most of their time running medical
errands. Joan Lonsbury stated that she felt it was the Board's responsibility
to provide this service for the Seniors, and suggested that perhaps we
could charge 25� per ride. Sue Weigle and Cecelia Smith agreed that this
could be done. The price of the vehicle was set at $10,000--$12,000. Joan
Lonsbury MADE THE MOTION that the Board recommend the purchasing of the.vehicle
AMMENDED by Al Fischer, who suggested that Bob Kojetin, Sue Weigle, and Cecelia
Smith get together and outline the vehicle uses, schedules, cost factor and what
type of vehicle is needed; before bringing the recommendation to Council.
Virginia Shaw SECONDED the motion. CARRIED. Mr. Courtney indicated that he
would support this expediture when it was brought to the Council.
Staffing: Mr. Kojetin pointed out that CETA funds were cut so we would be
losing Cecelia Smith within a couple of weeks unless other arrangements
were made to keep her on. Aside from her and Sue Weigle the Senior staff
consists of one intern person and the Seniors themselves who help with the work.
Inthe five year plan, Ms. Weigle recommended the hiring of another full time
person.
Public Health: Sue Weigle pointed out that the public health facilities at
Bloomington are used by the Edina Seniors and is used as more of a maintenance
program, than a health care program. A large number of people in the community
are unaware of this service. Mr.. Rice asked what percentage of the people
using this facility are from the community as apposed to living in the building.
Statistics on this are not availabe. Ms. Weigle pointed out that during their
Oral Cancer Clinic recently there were more from the community than the
building but participation was generally 50/50.
Public Awareness: Ms. Weigle pointed out that one of the main objectives is to
make the Seniors in Edina aware of the services available to them at the center
(many Seniors think these services are only for people residing in the building).
To accomplish this they are planning to advertise in the newspaper as well as the
the churches as they have in the past.
V. OPERATIONAL BUDGET
Mr. Kojetin pointed out that this was generally an informational report for the
Board to look over. Basically, there has been a 5% increase across the board.
The one exception is the playground budget which was cut 50%. This cut was made
basically in salaries and will mean only that not every playground will be open
every day. This move was undertaken because of a decrease in the number of
participants in the playground area. It was decided that the Board members
would bring this report home and study it, and if they bad any questions regarding
the budget they would get in touch with Mr. Kojetin at his office.
PACE THREE
VI. RECREATION REPORT
October 10, 1978
Mr. Jacobson gave a brief over view of the Recreation Report pointing out a
drop in participants in the tennis program, something also experienced by the
City of St. Louis Park. He attributed this to the levelling off of the tennis
boon. Mr. Jacobson gave a brief resume of the swimming pool operation for this
past summer. He had indicated that the seasonal tickets were about the same as
1977 but that the open swimming admissions had increased. Mr. Kojetin noted
that this is the highest increase that we have had in open swimming admissions
since the Richfield swimming pool had opened, which at the time caused a decrease
in our paid admissions. Mr. Jacobson also pointed out the increased interest in the
baseball program. He then briefly went over some of the current programs:
dance lessons, approximately 250 people have signed up; basketball, 340 have
signed up so far; girl's flag football has doubled this year over last with 75
participants; hockey was down slightly with only about 1050 signing up.
Mr. Kojetin, before adjournment, noted that the Normandale Community Service
Center; which has been the local neighborhood group around Normandale Park
throughout the years that has donated money to the park from money they have
raised in WIST card parties, and other fund raisers in the community; has now
disbanded and they have donated the remaining funds in their treasury of $521.00
to the Park and Recreation Department and ear marked it for some type of
signing in the Park.
Marilyn Woolridge MADE A MOTION to adjourn. Mack Thayer SECONDED.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Rosie Hafner