HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-09 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EDINA PARK BOARD
Tuesday, July 12th, 1977
EDINA, MINNESOTA
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, Chairperson; A. Fischer; M. McDonald; D. Pavek;
V. Shaw; G. Smith; and G. Warner
MEMBERS ABSENT: J. Lonsbury
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland; B. Kojetin; R. Jacobson; and P. Benjamson
OTHERS PRESENT: Evelyn Gans, Garden Council; Doris Johnson, Garden Council;
Phyllis Kenaston, President of Garden Council; and Dorothy
Anderson, League of Women Voters
The meeting of July 12th of the Edina Park Board was the yearly Park Board
Inspection Tour of various parks and facilities in Edina. Included in the
tour was: the Old Mill Site excavation; a park foot bridge with a new,
durable finish on it; a warming house; A bocci court; the disc golf course;
softball, football, baseball, and soccer fields; and the Braemar Golf Course
and Braemar Baseball Complex facilities.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EDINA PARK BOARD
Tuesday, August 9th, 1977
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, Chairperson; A. Fischer; J. Lonsbury; V. Shaw;
G. Warner; and L. Wanninger
MEMBERS ABSENT: M. McDonald and D. Pavek
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland; B. Kojetin; and P. Benjamson
OTHERS PRESENT: Evelyn Gans, Garden Council and John Lonsbury, Student and
Summer Park Department Staff Member
I. RONALD BUEHLER MEMORIAL FUND
Mr. Rosland reported that $500.00 has been received for this fund.
Since Mr. Buehler was always concerned with the greenery of the soccer
fields, Mrs. Buehler agreed to putting the money into the fund for
installation of the irrigation system at Pamela Park, with a plaque in
his honor installed at the park shelter at Pamela Park.
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I. RONALD BUEHLER MEMORIAL FUND (Continued)
Mr. Rosland also reported that the Cahill School youngsters donated
$50.00 which will be used for a tree that will be planted at the Historical
Cahill School grounds in memory of Ron Buehler.
The Park Board recommended that the school's metal shop make a nice
plaque for the park shelter at Pamela Park.
Mr. Warner moved that the money from the Ronald Buehler Memorial
Fund be slated for irrigation for the soccer field at Pamela Park and that
an appropriate plaque be installed at the park shelter there. Mr. Fischer
seconded the motion and the motion passed.
II. MIRROR LAKES PARK REPORT
Mr. Rosland reported that he and Mr. Pavek met with the neighbors
surrounding the Mirror Lakes Park area regarding the development of Mirror
Lakes Park. He reported that the City of Edina owns the Whiteman property,
but does not, at the present time, own the Leonard property. Mr. Rosland
reported that the meeting was a successful meeting, but because of the
non -ownership of the Leonard property, he and Mr. Pavek were not able to
make a firm recommendation regarding the development of Mirror Lakes Park.
If and when a decision is made on the Leonard property, he and Mr. Pavek
will be back to the Park Board with their recommendation.
III. EDINA PARK BOARD MEMBER CHANGE
Mr. Rosland reported that Mr. Glenn Smith, the School Board's appoint-
ment to the Park Board, has been replaced by Mr. Lester Wanninger of the
School Board.
Mr. Rice moved that the following resolution of appreciation be passed.
Mrs. Lonsbury seconded the motion and the motion was approved:
WHEREAS, Glenn Smith has served as an Edina Park Board
member for one and one-half years; and
WHEREAS, Glenn not only had responsibilities to the Edina
Park Board, but also to the Edina School Board; did an outstanding
job in spite of a demanding time schedule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that.the Park Board of:.the
City of Edina heartily thank
GLENN SMITH
for the exemplary job he has done the last year and one-half.
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IV. GRANDVIEW PARK CEMETERY
Mr. Rosland reported that the Minnesota Supreme Court has awarded
Parcel 3600, which is the southerly twenty acres of the Grandview Park
Cemetery, to the City of Edina. He also reported that he will start
discussions with Mr. Carl Hansen regarding his donation of approximately
six acres of land which adjoins the cemetery property.
V. PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Mr. Rosland presented to the Park Board the 1978 Recommended Budget.
At the present time, Mr. Rosland stated that he was not asking for their
approval, but wanted them to review the budget regarding the new format
and the additional details the computer is now giving the Park and
Recreation Department.
Mr. Rosland answered questions regarding the Budget and asked that
Park Board members contact him if there are further questions. He also
requested the Park Board members to review the Budget so that it could
be approved at the September meeting.
Mr. Rice questioned Mr. Rosland regarding the Dutch Elm Disease
problem. Mr. Rosland pointed out that this is not covered in the Park
Department Budget, but that he has recommended to Mr. Dalen what these
costs may be. Mr. Rosland then brought the Park Board up-to-date on the
State of Minnesota subsidy program.
VI. EDINA ART CENTER
The Park Board then adjourned to the Edina Art Center for a tour of
the building and grounds at 4701 West 64th Street, Edina, Minnesota.
A. MARGARET FOSS MEMORIAL FUND
Mr. Rosland recommended to the Park Board that the living
room and dining room of the Edina Art Center be named the
"Margaret Foss Gallery". Mr. Rosland discussed with the Park
Board the funds that were given to the Art Center on behalf of
Mrs. Margaret Foss. He also pointed out the extreme interest
that she had in the field of art while she lived in the City
of Edina.
Mrs. Lonsbury moved that the living room and dining room
of the Edina Art Center be named "THE MARGARET FOSS GALLERY".
Mr. Fischer seconded the motion and the motion carried.
B. ART CENTER PARKING LOT
Mr. Rosland reported to the Park Board regarding the
parking situation at the new Edina Art Center. He discussed
the problem of screening the parking area from the neighbors'
view while trying to make the lot convenient for the artists
using the Art Center. He presented three plans: one which
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VI. EDINA ART CENTER (Continued)
B. ART CENTER PARKING LOT (Continued)
took most of the surrounding yard; one that circumvented
the building; and one that parked the cars east and below
the whole of the Art Center. He also pointed out that the
engineers were studying this problem and that he had no
definite recommendation at the present time, but asked for
input from the Park Board members. Various opinions were
expressed and Mr. Rosland reported that he would be back
with a plan when the engineers completed their study.
C. EDINA ART CENTER REMODELING
Mr. Rosland also discussed with the Park Board the need
for additional money for remodeling the Art Center: Mrs.
Lonsbury and Mr. Rice are studying the problem and are presently
working on various ways to get additional donations.
VII. MINUTES APPROVED
Due to the fact the July meeting was a tour, the approval of the
Edina Park Board minutes of the June 14th meeting were delayed until
the August meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by
Mr. Fischer to approve the minutes of June 14th as written and sub-
mitted. The motion was approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board
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