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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-12 Park Board MinutesEDINA PARK BARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 12, 1978 7:30 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Rice, Chairman; George Warner, Joan Lonsbury, Mack Thayer, Marilyn Wooldridge, Mary McDonald, Virginia Shaw, Al Fischer, Frank Gytevan, Lester Wanninger, Jr. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, John Keprios COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Wayne Courtney OTHERS PRESENT: Margie Basil Jack Rice, Chairman; called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES_ George Warner MOVED that'the minutes of the November 14 meeting be approved as submitted. Virginia Shaw SECONDED. CARRIED. II. 1978 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET Mr. Kojetin opened this discussion by stating that this was a 5 year Improvement Plan extending from 1979-1983. He also pointed out that this year's capital improvements were broken down according to area; whatever area (Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest or Central) the park was located in, this is the area from which the funds will be taken. The funds will be taken out of the Capital Improvement Budget if it is a project from which the entire city will benefit. Mr. Rice asked the difference between capital improvements and maintenance. Mr. Kojetin stated that they do overlap somewhat but an example of maintenance would be a back stop that needed repair; while the new fencing at Garden Park and the repair of the swimming pool bath house are examples of a repair corning out of the Capital Improvement Budget. Mrs. Lonsbury stated that she was glad that we were using the Dedication Funds. Mr. Courtney pointed out that the Council had already approved $80,000. Capital Funds for next year. Mr. Wanninger also suggested that we use Dedication Funds first. Mr. Rice suggested that we use all Dedication funds for the development of Lewis Park. Mr. Wanninger stated that the Northeast area didn't have much in it's funds. This was due to the fact that this area was developed so early. Mr. Kojetin then briefly went over the park improvement plan, bringing up certain points for consideration: All of the parks with playground equipment, will need curbing around the playground area and then the total area filled with sand. Braemar: The irrigation system at the baseball and football complex needs to be upgraded; this is something that we have been doing a little at a time over the years. The storage area needs some work done (right now everything is just left in the open) however, if the Danen Garage is bought this will not have to be upgraded quite so much. Browndale: Mr. Kojetin stated that he would like to put gas in the warming house at this park. In order to do this we must put in a concrete slab. If we decide to eliminate the warming house at this site, then this will not have to be done. Creek Valley: Need team benches and dug out fencing. Page 2 December 12, 1978 Lake Cornelia: Hundreds of people use this park each year and we need some type of picnic shelter (post structure with roof on concrete slab with some electrical outlets). Water facilities are also included in this price. There was a discussion on this and it was agreed that this was something that was needed and that everyone wanted it. Mr. Kojetin also stated that this could be used for the band concerts held in the Park, e.g., on the 4th of July. Mr. Rice suggested that before the Board gives it's recommendation that this be done, Mr.-Kojetin draw up a sketch of what the area will look like and where exactly it would be in the park. A light is also needed in the Art Center parking lot, especially in the summer. Air conditioning the Art Center has also been discussed in the past and was approved last summer. Mrs. Lonsbury questioned the approval of this coming out of the park funds. Mr. Kojetin stated that the Board had agreed that it must be done and the funds had to come from somewhere. Cornelia School: This is the last hockey rink that needs to have the lighting upgraded. Mr. Wanninger stated that there had been some interest in this school expressed by Luthern High School, depending on whether or not we close it down. He emphasized, however, that this was all very "ify". Countryside: On the parking lot, Colonial Church will pay for the subgrade and the city will pay for the asphalt. Historical Park: We cannot receive matching funds for fixing the Cahill School basement so we will have to allocate funds for the improvement. Arneson Acres: Water and irrigation needed for green house. Lewis Park: Forty thousand dollars needed for grading, seeding, sewer, water, etc. Mr. Kojetin stated that the basic idea was to finish the grading in 1979 and the rest of the work could be done later. Mrs. Lonsbury suggested doing all of the work at one time. Mr. Rice inquired as to whether or not the neighbors realized that this work was going to take some time and the park would not be opening up right away. Mr. Kojetin and Mrs. Shaw confirmed that they did. Swimming Pool Bath House: It was generally agreed that the bath house was in bad shape and needed some work done. Mr. Kojetin also pointed out that something had to be done to the traffice pattern in the bath house so that people coming into the building with clothes on didn't have to go through the showers. Mr. Warner inquired as to whether or not we were going to do anything to develop the Northeast quandrant. Mr. Kojetin pointed out that we could do one of two things: 1) develop the 44th Street property, 2) improve Arden Park. It was agreed on by the Board and Mr. Courtney that of the two, it would be preferable to develop the 44th Street property. Mr. Kojetin suggested appointing a committee to organize a meeting of the neighbors with the new plan (a kind of passive recreation park where kids can come and play). It was also agreed by the Board that something should be started on this park this year either by taking funds from the $80,000. approved by the Council or from the Dedication Funds or both. Joan Lonsbury MADE A MOTION that the Capital Improvement Program be approved with the addition of the development of the 44th Street Property. Al Fischer SECONDED. CARRIED. FACILITY THINK LIST Mr. Kojetin pointed out a few things on this list to remind the Board of things that may eventually have to be done. Points 1 and 2 - the use of some of the schools that are closing for the gymnastics program; a multi purpose center (for cultural and music events) was discussed. Point 3 - It was deciddd that it might be better to Page 3 December 14, 1978 light some of the existing tennis courts that we have rather than using Braemar Pavilion during the summer. Point 4 - Upgrading the Arena and Pavilion; it was decided that these facilities should be kept up and if there was any major problem that the Park Board should appeal to the Council for help. Mr. Wanninger suggested changing the open skating area so people would have more room to change into their skates; he also suggested changing the locker rooms to make them more secure. Points 5 through 7 were discussed at the last meeting with the golf course. The most improtant of the three items to accomplish is upgrading the maintenance building. III. PLANNING REQUEST S-78-18 Generally located at 5236 Richwood Drive Mr. Wanninger MADE A MOTION that the Park Board recommend that the City Council accept the $550. in lieu of a land dedication for the reasons stated in the Planning Department report. Marilyn Wooldridge SECONDED. CARRIED. IV. SKATING RINK REPORT (RECREATION REPORT The skating rinks will be opening up this Saturday, December 16; this is the earliest they have ever been open for some time. There has been discussion in the past about closing a few of the rinks namely, Melody, Browndale, York, St. John's, East High School, Gleason and Sherwood Pump. These particular parks are not really used that much (with the exception perhaps of Browndale) or are so close to another larger rink that it really isn't necessary to keep them up. The reports received from the warming house attendants could not really be relied on for accuracy since many times the kids just guessed at the numbers. It was decided to open the rinks this year and maintain them and have the maintenance men try to keep some sort of record as to how much they felt the rink had been used. If the figures prove that the rinks are not used that much; we will announce that they will be closed next year and close them then. Mr. Jacobson gave a brief overview of the Recreation Report: 275 people have signed up for downhill skiing lessons (6 classes are already closed); the Cross -Country trails (2) have been made at Braemar and lesson registration has started, we are trying to set up some type of stop -over at the Clubhouse for Cross -Country skiers; lights are being put in at the paddle tennis court (hopefully this will be done by tomorrow), than we will get out some publicity on it; the girl's hockey program will be starting soon, there will be a third grade instructional class and fourth grade and up will be playing in competition. The Resolution of Recognition for Roger Hobson was passed around for all the Park Board members to sign. Mr. Rice recommended that we send a similar letter to Mr. Don Pavek for all of his services to the Park Board. In closing, Mr. Rice announced that he would be resigning from the Park Board as of Wednesday, December 13, and that this would be his last meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Rosie Hafner