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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-11 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDI JA PARK BOARD HELD TUESDAY, MAY Il, 1976 BRAEI4AR GOLF COURSE MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, J. Lonsbury, D. Pavek, V. Shaw, P. Turnbull, G. Warner M. McDonald, A. Fischer and 0. Byhre STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Gans and Mrs. Johnson t. Mrs. Shaw approved the minutes of April 13, 1976 as written and submitted. Mrs. McDonald seconded and the motion was approved. 11. PLANNING REQUEST - S-76-4 (MARK NELSON FIRST ADDITION) Mr. Rosland reviewed planning request S-76-4 located at 4536 France Avenue and recommended approval of the parkland dedication of $1,000 in lieu of land. 'Mrs. 'McDonald reported that the Planning Commission had reviewed this request and recommended that the $1,000 be waived since the proponent was requesting only to redecorate for an interior decorating studio. After brief discussion, Mr. Turnbull moved to approve planning request S-76-4, $1,000 cash dedication in lieu of land, since it was a rezoning request. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved. (Mrs. McDonald voted nay.) Ill. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-5 (BRAEMAR COURT) Mr. Rosland reviewed planning request S-76-5 generally located west of Cahill Road and south of West 70th Street. The staff recommended the 5% cash in lieu of land dedication for parkland purposes. Mr. Fischer moved to approve the $2,400, 52 cash in lieu of land dedi- cation for park purposes. Mr. Turnbull seconded and the motion was approved. IV. BRAEIMAR ARENA Mr. Rosland referred to the court case discussed at the April 13, 1976 Park Board meeting and updated on the action taken. The case was settled out*of court with the eight defendants sharing the cost of the $60,000 plus settlement. Also Mr. Rosland brought the Park Board up-to-date on the open hockey program which had been approved on a trial basis at the last Park Board meeting. Mr. Rosland reported that during this four week trial basis, income totalled $95.00 with 73 individuals participating for 12 sessions. The staff recommended that because of the lack of publicity, that the open hockey program be continued through August Ist for a total of 15 additional hours. This program would then be reviewed at that time. Minutes Edina Park Board linutes -2- May 11, 1976 IV. BRAEMAR ARENA (CONTINUED) Lengthy discussion Was held on the concern of the loss of income due to the open hockey program versus open rental. Mr. Rosland stressed that this recommendation is based on giving the program a fair chance so that the department would have an accurate history for public record. After considerable discussion was held, Mr. Fischer moved that open hockey be discontinued at Braemar Arena due to the financial position at the arena. Mr. Turnbull seconded and the motion was approved. (Mrs. Shaw voted nay.) V. BREDESEN PARK PROPERTY SALE Mr. Rosland referred to a previous meeting whereby Mr. Kirkpatrick had proposed to purchase a portion of Bredesen Park for development purposes. Mr. Rosland stated that there are several obstacles which must be met prior to selling this property i.e., it may not be sold if HUD funds were used to pur- chase this property, and if the City des.ired to sell, it may have to be sold through a public auction. Mr. Rosland reqeusted that the Park Board decide. if they felt this land was excess land for the park and in essence would not harm the park if sold. After considerable discussion, members generally agreed that this matter be looked into further by the Planning Commission and City Attorney before a final decision could be made by the Park Board. VI. COMMUNICATION - RANDY COTE Mr. Rosland reviewed the letter which was received from Randy Cote regarding his concern for the lack of development of facilities on the east side of Edina. Mr. Rosland recommended that this could be discussed with the area residents at an open public meeting. After much discussion, Mr. Rice recommended that he and Mr. Rosland meet and discuss the approach the Park Board should take on this matter and report back at a forthcoming meeting. VII. BIKE TRACK Mr. Rosland reported that a letter had been received from Mr. Behringer regarding the proposed bike track installed at Braemar Park. Since Park Board memhers were vitally concerned with several expenditure items, Mr. Behringer proposed that the Park Board allow either Mr. Behringer or the Metro Cycling Committee for a period of two years to use the parking lot at Braemar Park to erect the track on a trial basis only. They would provide the security fence, assume the insurance and costs to operate this facility for this period of time. No costs would be incurred by the City. At the end of the trial basis it would then be reviewed by the Park Board to decide if it should be continued by the City or be disassembled. Mr. Rosland; however', advised Mr. Behringer to get together with his committee for more specific costs as this venture could run into a great deal of money and expense to him personally. 'Edina Park Board Minutes -3- Vil. BIKE TRACK (CONTINUED) May II, 1976 After considerable discussion, Mr. Fischer moved due to the fact that the Committee did not obtain the specific costs estimates requested at the previous meetings, that the Metro Cycling Committee's request to use public land in the City of Edina be denied. Mr. Pavek seconded and the motion was approved. (Mrs. Shaw abstained.) VIII. Mr. Rosland reported that he had been approached by Youth Action requesting that a committee be.formed with Park Board representation to organize youth programs. Mrs. Lonsbury volunteered to be on the committee and also stated that Mrs. Dunn, Hennepin County Librarian, would also like to be on this committee. Mrs. Lonsbury will contact Mrs. Dunn. IX. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ken Rosland Edina Park Board BP