HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-08 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1977
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, V. Shaw, G. Warner, A. Fischer, J. Lonsbury
and M. McDonald
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
D. Pavek and G. Smith
K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
1. Mrs. Shaw moved to approve the Park Board minutes of Tuesday,.
January 12, 1977 as written and submitted. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the
motion was approved.
II. PLANNING REQUEST LD -77-1 (KENNETH H. SPONSEL)
Mr. Rosland reviewed LD -77-1 generally located at 10 Merilane. Mr.
Rosland recommended that this request be held over until a later time
due to a pending court case on this particular request.
Mrs. Shaw moved that LD -77-1 be tabled until further information
is available regarding the pending court case. Mr. Warner seconded and
the motion was approved.
III. PLANNING REPORT
Mr. Rosland stated that this report was submitted for the Park
Board's information only inasmuch as the planning staff has recommended
that this request be denied because it presently is considered to be
unbuildable.
IV. PLANNING REQUEST 5-77-1 (WILLIAM WARDWELL LEWIS PARK ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-77-1 generally located on the
northeast corner of Cahill and Dewey Hill Road. Mr. Rosland recommended
approval as the request conforms to the previous park plans of the area.
Mr. Warner moved to approve Planning Request 5-77-1 as submitted:
Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved.
V. PLANNING REQUEST 5-77-2 (WALLACE KENNETH)
Mr. Rosland reported that this is for the Park Board's information
and no action is needed at the present time.
Edina Park Board Minutes -2- February 8, 1977
VI. PLANNING REQUEST LD -77-3 (GREGOR INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed the location of LD -77-3 generally located -on the
southeast corner of 42nd and Scott Terrace. Mr. Rosland recommended that
the Park Board accept the cash in lieu of land dedication.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Fischer moved to approve Planning Request
S-77-3 as recommended. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved.
VII. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Rosland reported that a special Council meeting has been scheduled
and will be held on Saturday, February 12, 1977 beginning at 8 am. All
interested in attending are welcome to do so.
Vill. Mr. Rosland reported that Mr. Pat Turnbull has resigned from the
Park,Board due to extensive travel required in.his business.
Mrs. McDonald moved the following resolution be passed and forwarded
to Mr. Turnbull. Mr. Fischer seconded and the motion was approved.
WHEREAS, Patrick Turnbull served the City of Edina's Park Board
since September 1970; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, the Edina Park and Recreation Department
developed a park system of over 1,000 acres with appropriate recreation
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the baseball complex at the Braemar Park was developed
during his tenure; and
WHEREAS, he personally raised money to help fund and start the
project at the Braemar Baseball Complex; and
WHEREAS, he served the community in a diligent and responsible
manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Park Board of the City
of Edina heartily thank
PATRICK TURNBULL
for his interest in developing fine recreational facilities for the
residents of Edina.
Edina Park Board Minutes -3- February 8, 1977
IX. ART CENTER REPORT
Mr. Rosland reported that at the last Art Center Committee meeting,
Wednesday, February 2, 1977, the following annual membership fee rates
were recommended:
Family
Individual
Sustaining
Patron of the Arts
$ 25.00
15.00
100.00 or more
500.00 or more
Mr. Rosland requested that if the Park Board approved these fees,
their recommendation would be forwarded to the City Council for final
approval.
Mrs. Lonsbury moved to recommend to Council that the membership fees
be approved as submitted. Mrs. Shaw seconded and the motion was approved.
X. Mr. Rosland reported that Barbara Peterson, Park and Recreation
Department Secretary, has resigned effective February 25, 1977.
Mrs. Lonsbury moved that the following resolution of appreciation
be passed. Mrs. McDonald seconded and the motion was approved.
WHEREAS, Barbara Peterson has served as secretary to the
Park Department and to the Park Board for the last four years; and
WHEREAS, Barbara has done an exemplary job of performing all
tasks required of her position; and
WHEREAS, Barbara has in addition to her secretarial duties
also handled duties such as the Dutch elm program, Bicentennial
Commission and the art center much of which was on her own personal
time;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Park Board of
the City of Edina heartily thank
BARBARA PETERSON
for the outstanding job she has done the last four years.
XI. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board
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