HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-08 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD
HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1976
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, G. Warner, D. Pavek, J. Lonsbury, M. McDonald,
V. Shaw and P. Turnbull
MEMBERS ABSENT: A. Fischer and 0. Byhre
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Patricia Berg
I. Mr. Warner approved the minutes of May 11, 1976 as written and submitted.
Mr. Pavek seconded and the motion was approved.
II. COMMUNICATION - PARS. ADRIAN BERG
Mr. Rosland reviewed the letter submitted by Mrs. Adrian Berg requesting
that the present policy for charging for season tickets, family and individual,
be changed to a set individual rate. She believes that in this way the City
could profit with additional income and this policy would be more equitable
to the smaller family versus the larger family. Mr. Rosland reviewed the
season ticket policy that has been in effect since the pool was built. He
further stated that the pool could lose money because larger families may
not buy season tickets for their entire family to swim but only the ones that
may use the pool to any extent. In this way, the pool could potentially lose
money.
After lengthy discussion, Mr. Rice referred the request to the Swimming
Pool Committee for their recommendation; however, stated that this policy
could not be changed until next year. Mr. Rice thanked Mrs. Berg for sub-
mitting her suggestion and attending the meeting and the Park Board will await
any action pending the recommendation from the Swimming Pool Committee.
III. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-9 (PETER C. DECKAS - DECKAS ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-76-9 Jocated at the southwest
corner of Vernon Avenue and Olinger Road. The staff recommended to accept
the 5713 cash in lieu of land dedication.
Mr. Pavek moved to accept the 55 cash dedication in lieu of land. Mr.
Warner seconded and the motion was approved.
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IV. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-10 (SHADOW HILL)
Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed Planning Request S-76-10 generally located
at the northeast corner of the Crosstown Highway and County Road 18 adjacent
to Lincoln Drive and Vernon Avenue.
Mrs. Shaw moved to approve the cash dedication, $17,500, in lieu of
land dedication. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved.
V. PLANNING REQUEST S -76 -II (ERICKSON ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S -76 -II generally located south
of West 54th Street at Zenith Avenue. Mr. Rosland recommended that since
this piece of property abuts to an existing park, York Park, that the Park
Board accept the land dedication per the planning dedication report.
Mrs. Lonsbury moved to accept the land dedication as set forth in
Planning Request S -76 -II. Mrs. Shaw seconded and the motion was approved.
VI. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-12 (KRAHL'S MOUNTAIN)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-76-12 generally located south
of Vernon Avenue and west of Arctic Way. Mr. Rosland reviewed briefly the
history of this particular site and stated that the district court recently
determi.ned that the City of Edina should rezone this property to PRD -3.
He stated that at this time, the Park Board's consideration should only
be in the subdivision dedication report and recommended to accept the 5%
cash in lieu of land dedication.
Mr. Pavek moved to recommend to Council to accept the 5YO1 cash in
lieu of land as set forth in Planning Request S-76-12. Mr. Warner seconded
and the motion was approved.
VII. MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROJECTS
Mr. Rosland reviewed a letter which had been received from the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District in regards to the improvements proposed for the
Meadowbrook area. Mr. Rosland referred to the past actions taken by the
neighborhood group and stated that City staff members had met with this group
and recommended an alternative plan of installing only the canoe landing and
parking lot and submitting it to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District; however, rejected that play and
stated that they would only build the canoe landing.
After lengthy discussion, Mr. Pavek moved to relay to the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District that the canoe landing is approved but because of
the many people that would use this landing area, the Park Board feels
strongly that the parking lot be completed also. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded
and the motion was approved.
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VIII. BID RESULTS
Mr. Rosland reported that the low bid for the Arden Park Shelter building
totalled $40,995.00. The project has been approved by the flood plain.
with the contingency that the adjacent bridge on the Minnehaha Creek be
upgraded.
Mr. Rosland reviewed the bids received for the Braemar Baseball complex
lighting. The bids were received lower that expected; therefore, the alternate,
bid with scoreboards was accepted.
IX. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Rosland reported that all summer activities were progressing
smoothly. He also reported that the John Philip Sousa Band will be playing
in Milwaukee area on flag day and also will hold a concert for the 4th of
July celebration at Cornelia Pool Park. The Chamber of Commerce has donated
$750.00 for fireworks for the celebration.
X. BRAEMAR ARENA
Mr. Pavek reviewed the Committee meeting which had been held to
discuss possible improvements for Braemar Arena and Pavilion. He stated
that this meeting was an organizational meeting and another meeting has
been scheduled. He will keep the Board up to date.
Xi. MOORE PROPERTY ACQUISITION/ART CENTER
Mr. Rosland reported that the Moore property located near Melody Lake
had recently been acquired through bond funds. He stated that if there
were enough proceeds from the Bicentennial Ball to buy equipment, an art
center could be temporarily placed in the Moore home. With the great amount
of enthusiasm that seem apparent in the community regarding an art center,
it seems wise to continue this enthusiasm by having a temporary location.
After brief discussion, Mrs. Lonsbury moved to recommend to Council
to temporarily place the art center at the Moore property this fall with the
equipment to be purchased by proceeds from the Bicentennial Ball. Mrs.
Shaw seconded and the motion was approved.
Mr. Rosland also reported that the owners of the Miller property located
at Lake Cornelia have agreed to sell for approximately $95,000 with the
stipulation that Mrs. Miller be allowed to remain in her home for approximately
one year. It is hoped that upon her moving that the art center which would
be located at the Moore property would then be relocated to the Miller
property.
Mr. Warner moved to recommend to Council to purchase the Miller property
for $95,000 and approve the stipulation that Mrs. Miller remain in her home
for approximately one year at which time the art center be moved from the
Moore property to the Miller property located at Lake Cornelia. Mr. Pave.k
seconded and the motion was approved.
XII. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland.