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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. EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -2- AUGUST 9th, 1977 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. EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -3- AUGUST 9th, 1977 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 EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -4- AUGUST 9th, 1977 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 plb