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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PARK BOARD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1976
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, G. Smith, V. Shaw, D. Pavek, A. Fischer, J. Lonsbury,
P. Turnbull and M. McDonald
MEMBERS ABSENT: G. Warner
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Dunwiddie and Mr. Sand.
I. Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the Park Board minutes of Tuesday, September
14, 1976 as written and submitted. Mr. Pavek seconded and the motion was
approved.
It. HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
Mr. Rosland stated that the Heritage Preservation Board has recommended
that the Frank Tupa Park be rezoned to historical preservation district. Mr.
Rosland introduced Mr. Harold Sand and Mr. Foster Dunwiddie, representatives
from the Heritage Preservation Board. Mr. Dunwiddie reviewed the background
of the Heritage Preservation Board and stated that If Frank Tupa Park were
rezoned it would be similar to the Grimes House in that it is on the National
Register of Historic Places and also that the Council must approve all alterations
to the structures.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Turnbull moved to recommend to Council that
the Frank Tupa Park be rezoned to historical preservation district. Mrs. Shaw
seconded and the motion was approved.
111. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-2.3 (WOODBURY PARK TOWNHOMES FIRST ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-76-23 located on the southeast corner
of France Avenue and West 55th Street and recommend that the Park Board approve
the 5/ cash in lieu of land dedication.
Mr. Pavek moved to approve the staff's recommendation of 5% cash in lieu of
land dedication. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion was approved.
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IV. Mr. Rosland introduced and welcomed Mrs. Anderson, League of Women Voters
representative, to the Edina Park Board.
V. PLANNING REQUEST S-76-24 (LA PEPINIERE ADDITION) AND PLANNING REQUEST S-76-25
FINDELL SECOND ADDITION)
Mr. Rosland reported that after the developer had submitted the subdivision
request of LaPepinere, S-76-24 and the Planning Commission and Council approved
same, the contract purchasers of the property joined with the owners of the
adjacent property and are presently proposing to plat their total ownership.
Therefore, no action was taken on S-76-24 and Mr. Rosland reviewed S-76-25 which
is generally located north of West 70th Street and Cahill Elementary School,
east of Lanham Lane and west of Cahill Road.
The staff recommended approval of the dedication of outlot B which is in
the original Edina Park aquisition plan.
After a brief discussion, Mrs. Shaw moved to approve the dedication of out -
lot B in Planning Request S-76-25 as recommended by staff. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded
and the motion was approved.
VI. FINANCIAL REPORT - ARENA
Mr. Rosland reviewed the financial report for the Braemar Arena for the
period ending September 30, 1976. Revenue totalled $121,908.68, interest on bonds
and loans $8,280.00 and provision for depreciation $3,465.00 leaving a net loss
of $62,939.82. Mr. Rosland noted that the rate increase did not take effect un-
til September I, 1976 and that the Arena will receive approximately $6,000 from
the gas company because of the necessity to use propane gas due to the highway
construction.
Although many ice arenas are having problems with revenue meeting operating
costs, Mr. Rosland reported that there are possibilities of cutting operating costs
by various methods. He will review these recommendations with the Board before
any action is taken.
VII. FINANCIAL REPORT - GOLF COURSE
Mr. Rosland reviewed the financial statement for nine mon-ths ending
September 30, 1976. Revenue totalled $266,246.18, interest on bonds and loans
$13,320.00 and provision for depreciation $9,405.00 leaving a net income of
$90,268.98.
VIII. 44TH STREET PROPERTY STATUS
Mr. Rosland reviewed the present status of the 44th Street Property and
referred to a previous Park Board meeting in which the Park Board had deferred a
decision of removing the structure until the fall of 1976. Mr. Rosland reported
that the building had been severely vandalized and recommended that the building be
torn down due to the unsafe condition and also that the damaged building is an
eyesore to the surrounding neighbors.
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vlll. 44TH STREET PROPERTY STATUS (CONTINUED)
After lengthy discussion, Mrs. Shaw felt that since there are no plans
at the present time for the park and since the building is structurally sound,
that the status of the building be deferred until a study committee can further
review it to see what are the future plans for the park.
Mr. Rice stated that he would form the study committee and work with the
committee.
No action taken.
IX. T. C. LISTON - COMMUNICATION
Mr. Rosland reviewed a letter which had been received regarding the concern
over the new lights at Braemar causing a hazard condition on County Road 18 and
a nuisance to his home. Mr. Rosland reported that he had answered the communication
explaining that the situation would be corrected as soon as the lighting contract
was completed.
No action taken.
X. INDIAN MEADOWS TRAIL
Mr. Rosland reported that the Council had referred the Indian Meadows Trail
decision for the Park Board's recommendation. The proposal is to dedicate an
18 foot easement located at the extension of Hyde Park Road (Hyde Park Second
Addition) so that in the winter, residents could walk or ski on the creek and
easement and be able to enter Braemar Park. Mr. Rosland reported that the mainten-
ance would be minimal and recommended approval.
After a brief discussion, Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the 18 foot easement
as recommended by staff. Mr. Fischer seconded and the motion was approved.
XI. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Jacobson reported that all adult activities were operating smoothly and
that registration for boys hockey and basketball were being accepted in the office.
Mr. Kojetin reported on a very successful football season.
Mr. Rosland stated that the Arden Park shelter building should be completed
by the skating season this year.
XII. ART CENTER COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Rosland reported on the status of the art center committee and its new
appointments. He stated that the art center should open sometime in 1977. He
will keep the Board up-to-date on further actions.
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AIII. GRANDVIEW CEMETERY
Mr. Rosland reported that the Council had viewed the Grandview Cemetery
property and that the Park Department staff recommended that no less than 15
acres, preferably the west 15 acres, be obtained along with a cash repayment of
$40,000. The City attorneys are presently negotiating with representatives from
Grandview Cemetery and hopefully a decision can be made prior to going to the
Supreme Court for trial. Mr. Rosland will keep the Park Board up-to-date.
XIV. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board
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