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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. Edina Park Board Minutes -2- April 12, 1977 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. Edina Park Board Minutes -3- April 12, 1977 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. Edina Park Board Minutes -4- April 12, 1977 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 plb