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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-08 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD Tuesday, March 8th, 1977 EDINA CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, Chairperson, A. Fischer, J. Lonsbury, D. Pavek, V. Shaw, and G. Smith MEMBERS ABSENT: M. McDonald and G. Warner STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, R. Jacobson, J. Valliere, R. Campbell, III, and P. Benjamson L. Mrs. Shaw moved to approve the Park Board Minutes of Tuesday, February 8, 1977, as written and submitted. Mr. Fischer seconded and the motion was approved. II. GOLF COURSE BUDGET Mr. John Valliere discussed the financial statement with the Park Board. He pointed out to the board that this was not an audited state- ment, however, he had met with Mr. Jerry Dalen and they felt that the figures were reasonably accurate. He said the projections are conserv- ative. Mr. Valliere presented the Capital Improvement request which consisted of a new fairway mower, a new cash register, and additional fencing for the driving range. Mr. Rosland presented information on the proposed new irrigation system. The discussion.covered the need for a well and a new pump. Mr. Rosland has met with Mr. Jerry Dalen and Mr. Warren Hyde regarding the irrigation system, and they recommend that the Water Department pay to the Park Fund the $22,000.00 per acre (for.a total of $88,000.00) for the land presently used by them. The golf course would borrow the money from the Park Fund and repay the Park Fund when it is capable of doing so. Also used for funding this new system will be the accumulated sur- plus of income from the golf course from the last few years, which was originally marked for improvements such -as this: there is presently a fund of $50,000.00. Mr. Valliere presented the 1977 Recommended Fees and Charges. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Mr. Pavek and seconded by Mr. Fischer that the following fees and charges be adopted for 1977: -1- Edina Park Board Minutes 18 hole 9 hole Par Three - Adults it of - Juniors -2- Non-Patron $6.00 3.50 2.50 1.50 Golf Cars: 18 hole - $10.00 9 hole - $ 5.50 Pull Cart: 18 hole - $ 1.00 Driving Range Balls: Large Bucket - $1.50 Small Bucket- $1.00 Patron $5.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 March 8, 1977 Patron Cards will have no increase. The Park Board recommended to the Park Department staff that more information by given to them regarding the well and how the golf course would repay the Park Fund. Mr. Rosland agreed to present this at the next Park Board meeting. Mr. Pavek made a motion that these 1977 Fees and Charges be adopted, Mr. Fischer seconded that motion and the motion was approved. III. PLANNING REQUEST : S-77-2 and Z-7704 (Wallace Kenneth Property) Mr. Rosland reviewed this request which is generally located east of Lincoln Drive and west of Malibu Drive extended. Mr. Rosland recom- mended that the developer donate 59% of the land, or 19.5 acres, to the City of Edina because this is in the flood plain area. This is in accord- ance with the water shed rules and regulations, and is in agreement with the Planning Commission. Mrs. Shaw moved that we approve the subdivision S-77-2 and Z-77-4 subject to the donation of 19.5 acres of land as recommended by the Park Department and Planning Commission: Mrs. Lonsbury seconded the motion and the motion was approved. IV. PLANNING REQUEST• Z-77-5 (John J. McCauley Rezoning and Declaration of Buildable Lot) Mr. Rosland introduced the above rezoning request located on the outlot adjacent to McCauley Trail and north of McCauley Lane, and recommended that it be passed with the dedication of the $700.00 fee in lieu of land. Mr. Pavek moved that we approve Z-77-5 as recommended. Mr. Fischer seconded it and the motion was approved. Edina Park Board Minutes V. RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES -3- March 8, 1977 Mr. Rosland introduced the projected fees and charges for the 1977 Recreation Program. They are as follows: 1977 1976 Recommended Fee Fee Swimming Instruction $ 8.00 $10.00 Summer Skating 11.00 11.00 Playgrounds 3.00 5.00 Creative Dramatics 6.00 8.00 Theater 6.00 8.00 T Ball 6.00 10.00 Firearm Safety 8.00 or 15.00 10.00 Tennis 7.00 8.00 Archery 10.00 10.00 Horseback Riding 25.00 30.00 Gun Range 2.00/h hour 2.50/h hour Tennis Reservations .75/hour 1.00/hour Then after much discussion, Mrs. Lonsbury moved to recommend the 1977 Fees and Charges. Mrs. Shaw seconded and the motion was approved. Mr: Rosland submitted to the Park Board the unaudited swimming pool statement for 1976. The statement indicated a $6,872.95 loss as com- pared to the loss of $10,053.36 in 1975. After much discussion regarding the raising of the resident fee and the non-resident fee, it was the general consensus of the Park Board to incourage additional non-resident use since the pool has not been overcrowded; Mrs. Shaw moved that the fees for 1977 be as follows: SEASON TICKET FEES 1977 FOR SWIMMING POOL: 1976 Recommended Fee Fee Resident - Family $20.00 no change Resident - Individual 10.00 no change Non-resident - Family 25.00 no change Non-resident - Individual 15.00 no change Individual Admission 1.00 no change Mr. Pavek seconded the motion and the motion was approved. Edina Park Board Minutes -4- March 8, 1977 VI. ADDITIONAL REPORTS Mr. Rosland introduced to the Park Board the Council's proposal of joining the Human Relations Commission and the Park Board into one fifteen person board. Pro's and con's of the matter were discussed and Mr. Rosland recommmended that all Park Board members make their wishes known to Mr. Richards and other members of the Council prior to their April 4th meeting. Mr. Smith introduced to the Park Board the proposed fees and charges for high school extra -curricular activities. No action was needed on this.matter by the Park Board and was simply brought to them for their comments and input. Mr. Ralph B. Campbell, III, informed the Park Board that the Eden Prairie disposal site for Dutch Elm Disease will be discontinued and the City will have to truck the trees to either the Bloomington or Minnetonka burning site. Mr. Campbell will keep the Park Board updated on this matter. Meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ken Rosland Edina Park Board plb