HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-12 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EDINA PARK BOARD
Tuesday, April 12, 1977
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, Chairperson, A. Fischer, J. Lonsbury,
M. McDonald, V. Shaw, G. Smith, and G. Warner
MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Pavek
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson, R. Campbell, III,
and P. Benjamson
OTHERS PRESENT: B. LeVoir and B. Sandela
I. Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the Park Board Minutes of Tuesday,
March 8, 1977, as written and submitted. Mr. Warner seconded and the
motion was approved.
II. BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE FOUNDATION
Bob Sandela and Babe LeVoir, from the Braemar Men's Club,
presented the concept of the Braemar Golf Course Foundation. This
fund is designed to develop and enhance Braemar Golf Course. They
showed a sample brochure which explained the foundation. This
brochure would be paid for by the Braemar Men's Club. The City of
Edina would have complete control of all projects.
After further discussion, Mrs. McDonald moved that the Edina
Park Board recommend to the City Council that the Braemar foundation
be accepted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was
approved.
III. PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Rosland reported to the Park Board that he will be attending
the Edina Woman's Federated Club and he will be accepting two checks,
each for $600.00. One will be for the Art Center and the other for the
tree nursery.
Mr. Rosland also reported that on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th, the
Edina Art Center will be represented by a booth at the 50th Street Art
Fair. Other promotions for the Art Center are under way utilizing
newspapers and mailings. Mr. Rosland also announced that the two
co -directors of the Edina Art Center are Marion Ward and Pat Greer.
He pointed out that it still looks like the opening date of the Art
Center will be in the middle of September.
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IV. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Rick Jacobson presented the recreation report, pointing out
the following facts: The girls' volleyball program is going well
with 300 girls in the program this year — The new Edina Baseball
Association has 777 youngsters participating, which represents an
increase over last years enrollment — The dance lesson program has
about 160 people enrolled — Judo and karate lessons, which are for
age nine and older, have about 10 people enrolled.
Mr. Jacobson also reported that Mr. Fred Gettleman has been
retained by the City and it's Athletic Associations to study the
various athletic association insurance policies. A report has been
presented to the Park Department and athletic boards and they are
presently engaged in looking for some common insurance coverage that
will give good coverage at a relatively acceptable premium.
V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Rosland brought the Park Board up-to-date on the capital
improvements schedule for this year. He pointed out that everything
looked relatively on schedule and that things were proceeding smoothly.
VI. CITY PLANNER RESIGNS
Mr. Rosland reported that Mr. Greg Luce, City Planner, has
resigned and will be leaving at the end of April. Mr. Warner moved
that the Park Board commend Mr. Greg Luce for the fine work he has
done in helping the Park Board and the Park Department regarding
property purchases and funding requests from various community
development funds. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it was
unanimously approved.
VII. EDINA STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD REQUEST
Mr.. Rosland presented the Edina Student School Board's request
that the Edina Park Board allow all senior citizens over sixty years
of age to attend the high school hockey games at no cost. The Edina
School District has passed a -similar resolution to allow all the
senior citizens to attend all the School District events at no cost.
Mr. Rosland pointed out that although the number of senior citizens
attending Edina hockey games would not be great, and would not cost
the City much loss of revenue, the fact remains that a precedent
may be set that would start requests for similar action at the golf
course, swimming pool, and other revenue supported facilities.
After considerable discussion, Mrs. Shaw recommended that Ken
Rosland discuss these problems with the student school board members
and that action be tabled until the next Park Board meeting.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion. The motion was approved with J. Rice
and G. Warner voting nay.
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VIII. REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
Mr. Rosland reported to the Park Board that the corner of the
property north of Braemar by the Valley View interchange is still
up for sale. The owner wished to have this presented to the Park
Board to see if there was any further interest. Mr. Rosland
reported that in the past the Park Board has not had an interest
in purchasing the property. Mr. Smith moved that we do not purchase
the property. Mr. Warner seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Rosland stated that the same developer also owns the
property south of Braemar Park and asked if the City would have an
interest in purchasing it. Although the City has interest in this
property, no funds are available to purchase it. The Park Board
would like to go on record that the Park Board has interest in the
property and would accept it if it were donated to the City.
IX. PLANNING REQUEST Z-77-9 and S-77-6 (COLONIAL CHURCH OF EDINA)
Mr. Rosland reveiwed these requests, located south of Olinger
Boulevard and west of Tracy Avenue, to replace townhouse plans
with the church: PRD -1 to PRD -1 (Plan Change) Mr. Rosland
recommended accepting 8% of their land or 2.23 acres on the west
side of the park. This change was approved two years ago, but it
had to come through the Park Board again because of legal reasons.
Mrs. Shaw moved to approve Mr. Rosland's recommendation. Mr. Fischer
seconded it and the motion was approved.
X. PLANNING REQUEST LD -77-7 (E. B. and J. C. HAEDECKE)
Mr. Rosland reported on this proposed division to create one
buildable lot at 5524 West 70th Street by dividing the south 80 feet
from the property. The Planning Department has not made a recommenda-
tion on this, however, Mr. Rosland recommended that we accept 5% of
the land or 5% cash in lieu of land, if in fact the proposal is
approved. Mr. Fischer made a motion that we accept 5% cash in lieu
of land. Mr. Warner seconded this and the motion was approved.
XI. PLANNING REQUEST LD -77-8 (ROY W. TOMPKINS)
Mr. Rosland reviewed LD -77-8, Lots 7 and 8, Griffis Subdivision
of Block 18, Mendelssohn, which is genrally located at 427 and 529
Arthur Street. The division is to reflect the original platting.
This did not pass the Planning Commission, however, Mr. Warner made
a motion that we accept the 5% cash in lieu of land. Mr. Fischer
seconded the motion and the motion was approved.
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XII. PLANNING REQUEST S-77-4 and S-77-5 (C. L. FRASER AND M. WEEGMAN)
Mr. Rosland reviewed these subdivisions, one located in Muir
Woods, 2nd Addition, generally located south of Paiute Pass and
east of Comanche Court and the other located in Muir Woods, 3rd
Addition, generally located east of Comanche Court along Valley
View Road. The staff recommends that we take 5% cash in lieu of
land. Mrs. Lonsbury moved that we accept 5% cash in lieu of land.
Mr. Warner seconded the motion and the motion was approved.
XIII. STAFF MEMBER INVITED TO RUSSIA
Mr. Bob Kojetin has been invited to attend the "Sovetskaya
Rossia", which is the winter festival and International Bandy
tournament.
Meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board
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