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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.
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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.
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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