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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. PARK BOARD MINUTES -2- 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: PhRK BOARD MINUTES -3- AUGUST 10, 1976 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 PARK BOARD MINUTES -4- AUGUST 10, 1976, 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