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:
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18 hole
9 hole
Par Three - Adults
it of - Juniors
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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.
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V. RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES
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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.
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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
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