HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-10 Park Board MinutesKINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PARK BOARD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1976
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, D. Pavek, J. Lonsbury, G. Smith, A. Fischer and
G. Warner
MEMBERS ABSENT: V. Shaw, P. Turnbull and M. McDonald
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Gans, and Mrs. Johnson
I. Mr. Pavek moved to approve the minutes of July 13, 1976 as written
and submitted. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved.
II. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-17 (INDIAN HILLS ARROWHEAD 2ND ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed S-76-17 generally located south of Indian Hills
Road, north of Pawnee Road and east of McCauley Trail. The staff recommended
approval since the land abuts a natural lake.
Mr. Fischer moved to approve Planning Request S-76-17 as recommended
by staff. Mr. Pavek seconded and the motion was approved.
III. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-18 (BRAEMAR'S HOMESTEAD ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-76-18 generally located east
and south of Valley View Road and Moccasin Valley Road and north and west
of Mark Terrace Drive. The staff recommended to approve the 5% cash in
lieu of land dedication for park purposes since it did not conform with any
of the land dedication requirements.
Mr. Pavek moved to approve Planning Request S-76-18 as submitted. Mr.
Smith seconded and the motion was approved.
IV. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-19 (HYDE PARK 2ND ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed the location of S-76-19 generally located south
of Dewey Hill Road and east of Gleason Road. The staff recommended that
since it meets the requirement for land dedication, Planning Request 5-76-19
be approved. Members expressed concern if the property would be designated
park property; however, Mr. Rosland assured board members that this property
would be deeded as outiots and not park property.
Mrs. Lonsbury moved not to approve S-76-19 as submitted. Mr. Smith
seconded for the purpose of discussion. Lengthy discussion was held in
regards to the possibility of meeting with developer, Council and Park Board
to resolve the conflict of this planning request. Mr. Rosland reiterated that
the City does need this property for the total storm sewer system in that
area.
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IV. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-19 (HYDE PARK 2ND ADDITION) (CONTINUED)
AUGUST 10, 1976
After discussion, a vote was taken on the previous motion with the
following roiicall:
Ayes: J. Rice, J. Lonsbury and G. Smith
Nays: G. Warner, D. Pavek and A. 'Fischer
Motion denied.
Mr. Pavek moved to express to the Council that the Park Board -under-
stands the need for the storm sewer system but the Park Board recommends
that further consideration be given to Planning Request S-76-19. Motion
died for lack of a second to the above motion.
Mr. Smith moved approval of Planning Request S-76-19 but recommended
that the Council attempt to have the area homeowners own the property
down to the edge of the pond. This would cut down on City maintenance
costs. Motion died for lack of a second to the above motion.
It was the general consensus of the Park Board that the general policy
of parkland dedication be reviewed as it was felt that there should be some
form of park dedication in all developments despite the need for ponding
purposes or other city uses. No action taken.
V. 1977 BUDGET
Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed the budget as submitted to the Park Board
members. He requested that no action be taken on the budget at this time
so that the members could review it and action be taken at the September
Park Board meeting. Mr. Rosland also stated that representatives from the
Park Board would be invited to attend the Council hearings for the 1977
City budget.
No Action Taken.
Vi. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Jacobson reported that all summer activities had run without
any major incidents. Some of the programs were down in attendance such
as swimming and tennis lessons; however, attendance Increased in soccer,
Jr. Baseball and horseback riding lessons.
Mr. Kojetin reported the progress on the lighting at Braemar Park
and estimated completion for the middle of September.
VII. ART CENTER
Mr. Rosland stated that Council approved the purchase of the Miller
Property. He will keep the member up to date on any further action taken
regarding using the Miller property for the Edina Art Center.
Mr. Rosland also reported that memorials for both Mrs. Paul Foss
and Mrs. T. Nichols have been directed to the Edina Art Center. Mr. Pavek
moved that the Park Board urge the Council to adopt the following resolutions:
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VII. ART CENTER (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE
Mrs. Paul Foss
WHEREAS, Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Foss was an active and talented artist; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Foss was supportive and instrumental in developing community
art in Edina as shown through her efforts in establishing the Manamore Art
Center; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Foss through her own inspiration and -talent, designed several
Edina residences furthering the high standards traditional to Edina's homes;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Foss passed away on August 3, 1976 following a long illness;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Foss was resident of the City of Edina from 1947 to 1968;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Foss was very supportive of her husband, Paul, who was a member
of the Edina Park Board and active in many phases of Edina City Government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina Council hereby express
its deepest sympathy to the family of
MRS. PAUL FOSS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City appreciates and gratefully accepts the
dasionation of memorial funds to the future art center -
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE
MRS. HOWARD R. NICHOLS
WHEREAS, Mrs. Howard R. (Elaine F.) Nichols was a resident of the City of
Edina since 1939; and
WHEREAS, during these years Mrs. Nichols, who was fondly known as Tede to
her many friends, served her community as a charter member and a past
President of the Edina League of Women Voters; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nichols devoted many -years to Girl Scout activities in Edina,
being the organizing leader of a troup of Brownies and continuing as the
leader of that troup until the girls graduated from high school; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nichols, as a member of the Minnesota Artist's Association,
was well known and admired in Edina art circles; and
WHEREAS,.Mrs. Nichols had been an active member of The Church of St. Stephen
the Martyr; and
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VII. ART CENTER (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nichols' vitality and enthusiasm in her many and varied interests
endeared her to all with whom she was associated over the years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nichols passed away on August 3, 1976, following a long illness;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby express
its deepest sympathy to the family of
MRS. HOWARD R. NICHOLS
Mrs. Lonsbury and Mr. Fischer seconded the motion and unanimously
carried.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE - MINNESOTA GOLF ASSOCIATION
Mr. Rosland referred to the letter which had been received from the
Minnesota Golf Association requesting that the Braemar Golf Course be avail-
able on a complimentary basis for the qualifying for the M.G.A. Amateur
Championship which will.be held Monday, June 27, 1977.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Fischer moved to approve the above request.
Mr. Warner seconded and the motion was approved.
IX. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland
EDINA PARK BOARD