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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-09 Park Board MinutesI 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. EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -2- NOVEMBER 9, 1976 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. T, EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -3- NOVEMBER 9, 1976 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. f EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES -4- NOVEMBER 9, 1976 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 Ki