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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 BP