HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-13 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PARK BOARD
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1976
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, D. Pavek, M. McDonald, G. Warner, J. Lonsbury, V. Shaw,
A. Fischer and G. Smith
MEMBERS ABSENT: P. Turnbull
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
I. Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the minutes of June 8, 1976 as written and
submitted. Mrs. McDonald seconded and the motion was approved.
II. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-13 - (WRIGHT'S ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-76-13 generally located east of
Valley View Road at the end of Ploccasin Road. The staff recommended that the
Park Board approve the 5% cash in lieu of land dedication.
Mr. Pavek moved to approve Planning Request S-76-13, 5% cash in lieu of
land dedication. Pyr. Fischer seconded and the motion was approved.
III. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-14 (MC CAULEY HEIGHTS 6TH ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-76-14 generally located east of
McCauley Trail, south of McCauley Lane and north of Margaret's Lane.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Warner moved to approve Planning Request
S-76-14, 5% of the raw land value for parks. Mrs. Shaw seconded and the motion
was approved.
IV. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-15 (DEER RUN)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-76-15 generally located west of
Olinger Road and north of Olinger Boulevard. Pers. Shaw stated that the E.Q.C.
had discussed this and approve it contingent upon the developers leaving the shore-,,
line in its natural state.
After a brief discussion, Mrs. Shaw moved to approve Planning Request
S-76-15, 5j cash in lieu of parkland dedication. Mr. Pavek seconded and the
motion was approved.
V. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-16 (ROBERT MIDDLEMIST 2ND ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-76-16 generally located west of
Olinger Road and south of Vernon Avenue and east of Blake Ridge Townhouses.
Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the 52 cash in lieu of land dedication as
proposed in Planning Request S-76-16. Mr. Fischer seconded and the motion was
approved.
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VI. PARK NAME RECOMMENDATIONS
July 13, 1976
Mr. Rosland referred to a previous Park Board meeting at which time the
staff had been requested to study and recommend a way to honor two very active
civic minded citizens, William Wardwell Lewis and T. Lea Todd. Mr. Rosland
stated that the staff met and recommended that the Madsen Property located
on Dewey Hill Road which will be a developed park be dedicated and named
William Wardwell Lewis Park and the park located at Division and Rutledge
be dedicated and named T. Lea Todd Park.
Mr. Smith expressed concern over naming parks not in their home areas and
suggested that they name park shelter buildings in their home parks after these
two fine men.
After considerable discussion, Mrs. Lonsbury moved that the following
resolutions be recommended to Council:
WHEREAS, William Wardwell Lewis has been a member of the Village of Edina
Planning Commission since 1952, presently serving as Chairman since 1968; and
WHEREAS, William Wardwell Lewis also served as a member of the Park Board from
1948 to 1973; and
WHEREAS, William Wardwell Lewis was the liaison between the Planning Commission
and Park Board; and
WHEREAS, William Wardwell Lewis played an important role in the coordination of
total city planning including its park and recreation system; and
WHEREAS, During this period of time the City of Edina developed its long range
park plan and bought and developed a park system that began with approximately
10 acres to over 1,000 acres; and
WHEREAS, William Wardwell Lewis was totally involved in making the City of Edina
the well planned community that it is today with excellent park and recreation
facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina Park Board recommend to
the City Council of Edina that the park property located at the corner of Dewey
Hill and Cahill Road and soon to be developed be named William Wardwell Lewis
Park to commemorate Mr. Lewis' long devoted and effective service to this
municipality.
WHEREAS, T. Lea Todd was the President of the Village Council from 1944 to 1945;
and
WHEREAS, T. Lea Todd was a member of the Planning Commission from 1943 to 1945
and from 1953 to 1968, serving as Chairman from 1956 to 1967; and
WHEREAS, T. Lea Todd has been involved in many developments for the City of
Edina, having played a major role in establishing the municipal liquor system;
and
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VI. PARK NAME RECOMMENDATIONS (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, During Mr. Todd's participation in City affairs from 1943 to 1967,
the City's population grew from approximately 6,000 to approximately 42,000,
and
WHEREAS, During this time of growth, Edina became the fine community that it
is today; and
WHEREAS, T. Lea Todd is truly a great citizen in the City of Edina;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Park Board'of Edina recommend to the
Edina City Council that the Park property located at Division and Rutledge
be named T. Lea Todd Park to commemorate Mr. Todd's long devoted and effective
service to this municipality.
Mrs. McDonald seconded and the motion was approved. (Mrs. Shaw and
Mr. Smith abstained.)
VII. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Jacobson reported that all summer activities were nearing completion
and playoffs for softball, soccer and baseball will be held in the next few
weeks.
Mr. Smith reported on recent School Board actions. He also reported that
there had been complaints regarding a traffic problem at Concord because of the
soccer games in that area. Mr. Rosland stated that he would refer this matter to
the Traffic Safety Committee for their recommendation to the City Council.
Pyr. Rice reported that it has been brought to his attention by several area
residents regarding several problems of beer drinking and vandalism in the area
of the Wooddale School playground. It was suggested that additional lighting be
installed on the school grounds to alleviate these problems at a minimum cost. Mr.
Rosland stated that this should be referred to the School District for their
recommendation to the School Board.
VIII. Mr. Pavek reported on the recent meeting of the Braemar Arena Committee held
on June 28th. He stated that the Committee recommended that there be no smoking
permitted in the main seating area and downstairs area. Smoking will be allowed
upstairs on the south end. Smoking will be allowed in the Pavilion in the area
of the entrance and exit areas. No smoking will be permitted in the bleacher
section. This will be signed accordingly.
Also the Committee recoru:rended the following to the Park Board in regards
to the open rental fees:
1976 1975
A.M. High School $30.00 $25.00
General Open Rental 50.00 45.00
Edina Hockey Association 45.00 40.00
Figure Skating Club 45.00 40.00
(These fees to be effective in September, 1976.)
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Mrs. Shaw moved to accept the recommended fee schedule as previously stated.
Mr. Fischer seconded and the motion was approved.
IX. Mr. Rosland up -dated the Park Board members on the current status of the
number of elm trees have been diagnosed to be infected with Dutch Elm disease.
He also reviewed the present policy of the department in handling the calls and
requests that are received in the office.
X. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board
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