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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. -1- EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -2- May 10, 1977 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. EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -3- May 10, 1977 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. EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -4- May 10, 1977 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 plb