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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-13 Park Board MinutesV MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1976 AT THE EDINA CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, M. McDonald, V. Shaw, J. Lonsbury, P. Turnbull, A. Fischer and Ralph Lieber for Otto Byhre MEMBERS ABSENT: J. Sweetland, G. Warner and D. Pavek STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson, G. Hughes and B. Peterson OTHERS PRESENT: Cecil Behringer, Paul Phillips, Mei Peacock, Lance Woodruff, Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Johnson 1. Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the minutes of December 9, 1975 as written and submitted. Mrs. Shaw seconded and the motion was approved. ii. BIKE TRACK Mr. Rosland introduced Mr. Behringer and Mr. Phillips and reported that he and Mr. Hyde had met previously to discuss the possibility of placing a bike racing track at Braemar Park. At that time, it was referred to the Park Board for their recommendation. Mr. Behringer's and Mr. Phillip's proposal is to donate a track to the City if they would install a fence, bleachers, bridge to the infield and also purchase a tarp to extend the track life.. In turn, Mr. Behringer and Mr. Phillips propose to operate the track with the members of the Gopher Bike Club. Mr. Behringer stated at the present time there is no place in the surrounding area that has a facility of this type. There is presently a track in Northbrook Illinois operated by the City and has been used extensively. Dr. Lieber asked if this track would be open to all residents. Mr. Phillips stated it would be open; however, there would be set hours to be used by various groups. Park Board members expressed concern regarding costs, safety problems and city liability; however, Mr. Rosland stated that this meeting was to get the Board's general reaction to such a proposal and if the Board was interested, more detailed information would be presented by Mr. Behringer and Mr. Phillips at a later meeting. Mrs. Shaw moved to request for a complete study and proposal and also requested the staff to contact Northbrook, Illinois and gather pertinent information regarding their track. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved. Mr. Rice thanked Mr. Behringer and Mr. Phillips for their report. Edina Park Board Minutes -2- January 13, 1976 Ili. BREDESEN PARK - NINE MILE CREEK Mr. Jacobson introduced Mr. Hughes, Environmental Planner, to bring the Board up to date on the Bredesen Park project. Mr. Hughes briefly reviewed the progress at Bredesen Park. He stated that the Bike path has been com- pleted and the perimeter fencing and walking path were started. The cost of the bike path was approximately $40,000. To help finance the cost, a 520,000 grant was received from the Department of Natural Resources and $6,000 labor costs supplied by a state summer youth work program. Therefore, the total cost to the City was very minimal. Mr. Hughes reported that the perimeter fence should be completed by this summer. The Nine -Mile Creek Watershed will finance one-half of this cost through a cooperative agreement with the City. Mr. Hughes stated that recentiy.a meeting was held between himself, Ken Rosland and Ray Haik, attorney for the Nine -Mile Creek Watershed District to discuss further developments of the area and financial assistance available. The Watershed District has indicated to assume total cost if petitioned by the Edina City Council. The District would raise such funds from assessment over the entire watershed district as the improvements would be of common benefit to the entire district. However, prior to this petition, a current cost estimate and improvements list must be completed along with a soil analysis, a study by a hydrologist to determine water levels and control elevations for the area and a two foot topographic map of the area. Mr. Hughes, stated that the total cost of this work would be approximately $13,000. The watershed district has indicated that they will enter into a cooperative agree- ment with the City to share the costs of these studies on a 50/50 basis. If the petition Is then approved, the City's 50% will be assumed as part of the project cost and refunded. Mr. Turnbull moved to recommend to the City Council to enter into a cooperative agreement on a 50/50 matching basis with the Nine Mile Creek Water-. shed District to fund the Bredesen Park project. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved. IV. MI NNEHAHA WATERSHED PLANS - MEADOWBROOK AREA PLANS Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed the locations of the area and the background of the project. He requested that a decision not be made at this time as the Park Board will be meeting jointly with the Council on Monday, January 19, 1976 at which time a public hearing will be held and members of the Minnehaha Water- shed District will present their plans. A decision will be made at that time. Mr. Rosland reviewed the plans for the area prepared by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Neighbors in the surrounding area are very concerned about the pians and at present are against the proposal. No action taken. i Edina Park Board Minutes -3 January 13, 1976 V. GRIMES HOUSE Mr. Rosland up -dated the Board on the status of the preservation easement on the Grimes house. He stated that Mrs. Walsh, owner, has signed the necessary papers and in turn the City will trim the trees on the property. The easement will not allow any exterior changes without prior permission from the City of Edina Council. VI. GRANDVIEW CEMETERY Mr. Rosland reported that the City received the Judge's decision in the court case regarding the Grandview Cemetery property. He stated that the City has been awarded 20 acres; however, this case could be appealed and he will keep the members up-to-date regarding any change in status. VII. PROPERTY - SOUTH CAHILL PARK Mr. Rosland reported that the Council did not authorize the purchase of the house located at 5600 Dewey Hili Road. He will keep the Board up-to- date.on any other progress in this area. Vill. RECREATION REPORT Mr. Rosland introduced Lance Woodruff to the Park Board members and stated that Lance is a student at St. Cloud State majoring in Park and Recreation. During the winter quarter, he will be interning with the Edina Park and Recreation Department. IX. Mr. Turnbull expressed appreciation to Dr. Lieber for his cooperation between City and Schools and thanked him for attending the meeting. X. Mr. Randy Cote, 4602 Wooddale Avenue South, expressed great concern regarding the lack of improvements on the east side. He stated that he has lived in this area for 40 years and no recent improvements have been made to the three parks that he has access to. Mr. Rosland stated that there are various neighbor problems in the area but when discussing the capital improvements for this year, the Board will keep these requests in mind. Mr. Rice thanked 'Ar. Cote for attending the meeting and for the interest taken in the parks in the area. XI, Mr. Rice reiterated the importance of members attending all meetings and reminded all of the ordinance which states that if a member misses three consecutive meetings or four during the year, he/she will automatically be removed from the Board. II. 1 Meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ken Rosland Edina Park Board