HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-10 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EDINA PARK BOARD
Tuesday, May 10, 1977
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, Chairperson; A. Fischer; J. Lonsbury;
M. McDonald; D. Pavek; V. Shaw; and G. Warner
MEMBERS ABSENT: G. Smith
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland; B. Kojetin; R. Jacobson; R. Campbell, III;
and P. Benjamson
OTHERS PRESENT: H. Sand, Planning Department; F. Dunwiddie, Heritage
Preservation Board; D. Anderson, League of Women
Voters; and D. Johnson, Edina Garden Council
I. OLD EDINA MILL SITE
Mr. Foster Dunwiddie, of the Heritage Preservation Board,
presented a slide program regarding the proposed interpretation and
archeological study of the Old Edina Mill Site located in Williams
Park. This site has been nominated for the Register of Historic
Places in Washington, D.C. The proposal is to pinpoint the original
foundation of the Old Mill through archeological digging, as well as
look for artifacts. The area would then be regraded and a kiosk
built to interpret the mill site. The Heritage Preservation Board
wants the Park Board's permission to proceed with the excavation.
Mr. Rosland recommended that neighbors be contacted and the
project explained before any digging takes place and that
Mr. Williams should also be contacted regarding this matter. The
funds for this project have been approved by the City Council and
are coming from the Community Development Block Grant.
After some discussion, Mrs. Shaw moved that the Park Board
approve the Heritage Preservation Board's concept of interpreting
the Old Mill Site. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded the motion and it was
approved.
II. EDINA ART CENTER
Mr. Rosland reported that plans are progressing smoothly
regarding the Art Center. Mrs. Miller plans to be out of her home
somewhere around the first of July. The Art Center is presently
programmed to open in Mid September. Memberships are now available
and some people have already applied. Ralph Campbell, III, is
presently working on a proposal to obtain a matching fund grant
from the Minnesota Arts Council.
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III. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Jacobson brought the Board up-to-date regarding several
Park Department programs: there are 110 soccer teams; there are
over 800 enrolled in boys' baseball; there are over 700 enrolled
in girls' softball; the tennis court resurfacing is going well
and the contractors are doing a good job; plans are ready for the
June 7th registration date.
Mr. Rosland reported to the Board about the passing away of
Mr. Ronald Buehler, who was President of the Edina Soccer Associa-
tion. The Park Department has been contacted by the Buehler
family and a memorial fund is being set up by the Buehler family
for the Edina Soccer Association program.
IV. DUTCH EIM DISEASE
Mr. Ralph Campbell, III, talked to the Park Board regarding
the Dutch Elm Disease problem in the City of Edina. He presented
a brochure done by the Edina Jaycees which is being distributed
throughout the City of Edina. At present, the City of Edina is
up to date with its removal program. There is the hope that the
winter was severe enough to slow down the advancement of Dutch
Elm Disease, however, only time will tell.
Mr. Campbell also reported that The First John Philip Sousa
Memorial Band has had twelve inquiries for the neighborhood block
parties. There will be a meeting during the second week of June
for interested neighborhood groups, and the program will be final-
ized at that time.
V. BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE PAR 3 EXPANSION
Mr. Rosland presented a letter to the Park Board from
Mr. William Meier of 7213 Gleason Road, and an attached petition
from eight other neighbors on Gleason Road. Their concern was
the wild foliage growth in Braemar Park across from their homes.
Mr. Rosland suggested that due to the neighborhoods' disapproval
of the natural area, that this might be the time to expand the
Par 3 course into that area.
Mr. Rosland proposed that the Park Department develop some
plans, present them to the Park Board, and possibly start some
of the work this year. He reported that Mr. Valliere is in favor
of expanding the Par 3 to take pressure off the 18 hole course.
After some discussion, Mr. Rice suggested that Mr. Meier be called
and that the Park Board will consider these thoughts and investi-
gate the possible expansion during their Park Board tour.
VI. MINUTES APPROVED
Mrs. Shaw moved to approve the Park Board Minutes of Tuesday,
April 12, 1977. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved.
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VII. PLANNING REQUEST: S-77-7 and Z-77-10 (Betty McCauley)
Mr. Rosland presented to the Board the proposed subdivision and
rezoning of the above mentioned property which is in the McCauley
Heights 8th Addition, generally located south of McCauley Lane,
north of Margaret's Lane and east of County Road 18. Mr. Rosland
recommended that we take 5% cash in lieu of land.
Mr. Fischer moved to recommend 5% cash be accepted in lieu of
land. Mr. Pavek seconded and the motion passed.
VIII. DONATION OF LAND
Mr. Rosland presented to the Park Board a request from Mr. John
McCauley of 6416 McCauley Circle, that the City accept the following
described parcel of land- McCauley Heights, 4th Addition, Parcel 1727,
Plat 73972. District 24, Auditors Subdivision 4196, Shoreline Property.
This parcel is in fact located in the middle of Arrowhead Lake. Mr.
Rosland pointed out that this may not be total Park Board responsi-
bility, but he does recommend that the City accept this parcel of
land.
Mr. Warner moved that the land be accepted by the City of Edina.
Mrs. McDonald seconded and the motion was approved.
IX. SWIMMING POOL SEASON TICKET
Mrs. Vesper of 6501 Aspen Road, has contacted the Park Depart-
ment and Mrs. June Schmidt of the Edina City Council, requesting
that the 18 -year-old cut off date on swimming pool season family
tickets is not proper.
After some discussion, Mrs. Shaw moved that the policy should
remain the same: the cut-off age and date will remain — that those
under the age of nineteen (19) as of June 1st of the current year
will be included on the family season ticket providing they live
at the family residence. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded the motion and
it was approved.
X. MORNINGSIDE SCHOOL
Mr. Rosland brought to the Board the fact that the present
skating rink at Weber Park is on school property and that prior to
the selling of Morningside School, the City of Edina should make an
effort to retain this property.
Mr. Rosland reported that he has met with Mayor Van Valkenburg
and is serving on a small citizen's committee regarding the disposi-
tion of the property. He will keep the Board up to date regarding
these meetings.
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XI. PARK EASEMENT
Mr. Rosland submitted a letter from Mr. Thomas H. Supplee,
of 4905 East Sunnyslope Road, stating Mr. Supplee's request that
the City of Edina grant an eight (8) foot easement of Park
property so he may gain entrance to his garage that is attached
to a new home he has bought at 4416 Vandervork Avenue.
After considerable discussion regarding the environment and
other problems, Mr. Pavek moved that an easement be granted to
Mr. Supplee at a cost of $500.00. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded the
motion, Mrs. Shaw and Mr. Rice voting Nay, but the motion carried.
XII. ASSIGNMENT OF PARK BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Jack Rice requested that Mr. Fischer work as the
Park Board liason member on the redevelopment committee of
McGuire Park. He also asked Mr. Pavek to be the Park Board liason
member on the development committee of the Mirror Lakes park
property.
XIII. HOCKEY ASSOCIATION REQUEST
Mr. Rosland presented a request from Mr. LaFond, of the Edina
Hockey Association, for open hockey time for the kids and fathers
to practice hockey together at Braemar Arena. After discussion,
no formal action was taken, however it was suggested that the
Hockey Association arrange to buy open time on their own.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board
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