HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-14 Park Board MinutesAINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PARK BOARD
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1976
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, G. Warner, J. Lonsbury, V. Shaw, G. Smith, D. Pavek
and M. McDonald
MEMBERS ABSENT: P. Turnbull and A. Fischer
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, R. Jacobson and B.Peterson
(. Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the Park Board minutes of Tuesday,
August 10, 1976 as written and submitted. Mr. Warner seconded and the motion
was approved.
11. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Jacobson reported that all fall activities were underway and operating
smoothly. Mr. Rosland reported that the installation of the lights have been
completed at Braemar Park and also that the fencing at the Brian Wippermann
Memorial Gun Range and the new bridge at Arden Park has been approved by Edina
City Council. He will keep the members up-to-date on the completion of these
projects.
III. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-20 (DAHLQUIST ADDITION REPLAT)
Mr. Rosland reviewed the planning request S-76-20 generally located east
of Valley View Road, north of Mark Terrace Drive at the end of Bror Road. The
staff recommended to approve 5% cash in lieu of land dedication.
Mrs. Shaw moved to approve S-76-20 as recommended by staff. Mr. Warner
seconded and the motion was approved.
:IV. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-21 (SCOT LEWIS ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed the location of S-76-21 generally located west of
Blake Road, south of Medelssohn Ln and north of Interlachen Blvd. Mr. Rosland
recommended that the Park Board accept the easement as proposed and if the
subdivision should change, the Park Board could review it at a later date.
After considerable discussion by the Board, they stated that since the planning
staff recommended denial of the request, that the Park Board take no action on
S-76-21 at this time pending another request from the Planning.Department.
Mr. Smith moved that no action be taken at this time. Mr. Pavek seconded
and the motion was approved.
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,EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -2- September 14, 1976
V. PLANNING REQUEST LD -76-10 (JOE SONSTAD)
Mr. Rosland reviewed LD -76-10 located at 5420 Benton Avenue. He
recommended that the Park Board approve cash in lieu of land dedication if
the land for the road easement would not be considered as any form of park
dedication.
Mr. Warner; therefore, moved to approve the recommended donation of
cash in lieu of land dedication. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion was
approved.
VI. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-22 (RYAN'S ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed S-76-22 generally located at the northeast corner
of Limerick Lane and Brook Drive. He reported that the Planning staff has
recommended denial of this request and recommended that the Park Board approve
the land dedication if this property is subsequently subdivided.
Mr. Warner moved to approve the land dedication if land is subdivided.
Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was approved.
VII. 1977 BUDGET
Mr. Rosland recalled that at the last Park Board meeting that the budget
had been presented. He, at that time, requested the members to study the
budget for further review at the September meeting. Members voiced their
concern on any possible budget cuts in the area of skating rink maintenance.
After lengthy discussion regarding the total budget, Mr. Smith moved to
approve the budget as recommended by staff. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the
motion was approved.
Mr. Rice requested staff to report back to Park Board regarding the
final budget after it is approved by City Council.
VIII. ART CENTER
Mr. Rosland reported that the Miller property had been purchased and
also notified the Board that an application has been submitted to the Metropolitan
Council to receive a grant for the property. He will keep the Board up-to-date
on any further action.
IX. BICENTENNIAL BALL - SEPTEMBER 18, 1976
Mr. Rosland reviewed the format and program for the up -coming Bicentennial
Ball to be held Saturday, September 18, 1976 at the Southdale Center. He
encouraged everyone to attend Edina's grandest celebration.
X. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board