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.
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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.
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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
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