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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. Edina -Park Board Minutes -2- 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 Edina Park Board Minutes -3- July 13, 1976 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.) Edin.a'Park Board Minutes -4- July 13, 1976 \1111. (CONTINUED) 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 _Z