HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-14 Park Board MinutesCITY OF EDINA
PARK BOARD MINUTES
January 14, 1975
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, P. Turnbull, J. Lonsbury, V. Shaw, M. McDonald,
G. Warner, F. Winter and D. Pavek
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. O'Brien
I. Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the minutes of December 10, 1974 as
written and submitted. Mrs. Shaw seconded and motion was approved.
II. PLANNING REQUEST S-75-1 - PARKWOOD KNOLLS 19TH ADDITION
Mr. Rosland reviewed the location of this particular subdivision generally
located east of Lincoln Drive, west of Londonderry Road, south of Parkwood Road.
Mr. Rosland stated that the Planning Department is recommending a floating
deed similar to that which was received for the 17th Addition of Parkwood Knolls.
Mr. Rice expressed concern that at the last Council meeting there had been some
discussion regarding the park location in that area. He encouraged Mr. Rosland
to confer with Mr. Luce and get a clearer picture of where the park should be .
After a brief discussion, Mrs. Shaw moved to approve the Planning Commission's
recommendation and forward it to the Council. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded, motion was
approved.
III. Mr. Rice, Chairman of the Park Board, introduced and welcomed Mary McDonald,
Planning Commission's representative to the Park Board.
IV. PLANNING REQUEST S-74-15 - GRAYTOWER ESTATES
Mr. Rosland recalled that this subdivision had been discussed and tabled
at the Park Board meeting of December 10, 1974. The subdivision has been amended
to include a 100' scenic easement on the lake plus a 5/3f cash dedication.
At this particular location on the lake there would not be public access;
however, with a scenic easement it would be left in its natural setting as open
space. Mr. Rice expressed concern in regards to the maintenance problems that
would be acquired when there would no be public access to the property. Mr.
Rosland stated that no formal maintenance programs would be done to this land;
however, if maintenance was needed, on a diseased tree for example, the City does
have the right under the easement to gain access.
With no further discussion, Mrs. Shaw moved to approve the scenic easement
plus the cash in lieu of land dedication as proposed in Planning Request S-74-15.
Mr. Winter seconded and the motion was approved.
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V. PLANNING REQUEST - S-74-16 - FOLKE VICTORSEN (THE TIMBERS)
January 14, 1975
Mr. Rosland stated that the Planning Commission requested that the Park
Board review the subdivision of Folke Victorsen's The Timbers. In regards
to this particular subdivision, Mr. Rosland pointed out that at the last meeting
of the Park Board the members turned down the land dedication of approximately
800 of the land. It was felt that with the density, the owner would be com-
pelled to retain the land in its natural setting; therefore, they recommended to
Council that whatever development was approved, the Park Board desired to have
55f cash in lieu of land dedication.
After lengthy discussion, Mr. Pavek moved that the Park Board recommend
to the Council that the land in question should be under public ownership and
5/ cash, depending on the densities allowed, dedicated. Mr. Winter seconded
and motion was approved.
VI. TREE TRIMMING EQUIPMENT
Mr. Rosland reviewed with members of the Park Board the purchase of a com-
plete tree trimming outfit which would consist of a truck, boom mounted on the
truck and a trailer mounted chipper.
Mr. Rosland pointed out that this had been in the 1975 budget and was
approved by the Board at that time; however, Mr. Dalen, City Finance Director,
requested the Park Board reaffirm their approval of this equipment. The funds
for this expenditure would come from Federal Revenue Sharing.
Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the purchase of the tree trimming equipment
for $35,000.00 to come from Federal Revenue Sharing. Mr. Pavek seconded and the
motion was approved.
VII. ARENA REPORT
The financial statement for eleven months ending November 30, 1974 was
reviewed. Revenue totalled $148,512, operating expenses were $148,412, interest
on bonds and loans $22,099 and provision for depreciation $4,015 leaving a net
loss after eleven months of operation at $26,014 as compared to a net loss of
$32,267 a year ago.
VIII. RECREATION REPORT
Rick Jacobson reviewed the rules and regulations of the warming house facilities.
A new policy of only being able to use sponge rubber pucks on the general rink
area where it is designated for hockey has been introduced just recently at the
rinks due to several accidents.
Mr. Rice suggested that the staff look into the feasibility of having two
attendants on duty at these problem rinks on the weekends. He also requested
that the poster with the rules and regulations of the warming houses be printed
bigger.
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IX. Mr. Rice stated that before he suggested a committee for Braemar Arena
to be patterned after the present Golf Course Committee, he would like to
wait until the Park Board was in full membership which should be in February.
X. BOND ISSUE
Mr. Rosland reviewed with the Park Board their discussion on a bond issue
for the capital improvements program that was held last month. It was the
strong feeling of the Park Board that this was not the time to propose a bond
issue to the public.
Mr. Rice felt that some of these larger expenditures could be funded with
other available monies. There are funds such as the ones that are received from
the land dedications. Mr. Rosland suggested that after discussing it with Mr.
Dalen, that the money already approved should be used in repairing the pool and
then begin work on the art center. Mr. Dalen has approved exceeding the 1975 budget
by borrowing from 1976 funds for the art center at this time; however, Mr. Pavek
believed the Park Board should adhere to the present various park improvements
presently approved and look for other funds for the art center.
Mr. Rosland requested the Park Board approve the bidding for construction
at this time. Ile stated the longer they wait the costs will probably be higher.
Mr. Rice thought it should be conveyed to Council that the Park Board did
not believe a bond issue would pass at this time for the needed improvements.
After lengthy discussion, Mr. Pavek moved that the Park Board recommend to
Council that a bond issue not be placed on the ballot for possible funding of the
capital improvements program. Mrs. Shaw seconded and the motion was approved.
Mr. Rosland also stated, in regards to the art center, that perhaps the
present Art Committee would have to become a money making committee to also find
funding for the art center.
Mrs. Shaw moved that the Park Department staff move ahead to bid the project
of the art center and return to the Park Board with some firm bids for construction.
After the final cost is realized, it should then be presented to the Council with
a financial request for construction. Mrs. Lonsbury seconded and the motion was
approved.
The item of the second swimming pool was briefly discussed; however, will
not be reviewed again until such time that the citizens group becomes more active
in their request.
XI. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland, Secretary
Edina Park Board