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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-08 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1975 AT THE EDINA CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, P. Turnbull, V. Shaw, G. Warner, A. Fischer, M. McDonald J. Sweetland and D. Pavek MEMBERS ABSENT: F. Winter, J. Lonsbury STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Gans, Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Johnson 1. Mr. Turnbull moved to approve the minutes of March Ii, 1975 as written and submitted. Mrs. Shaw seconded and motion was approved. {I. Mr. Rice introduced an-d—welcomed two new Park Board members, Mr. John Sweetland and Mr. Albert Fischer. Ili. ARENA FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report for the year ended December 31, 1974 was presented. Revenue totalled $195,947, interest on bonds and loans $23,602 and provision for depreciation $4,449, leaving a net loss for the year of $4,446 compared to $12,728 bf last year. Mr. Rice requested that the staff include how many years of bond payments left on each financial statement for both arena and golf course. IV. GOLF COURSE FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report for the year ended December 31, 1974 was presented. Revenue totalled $231,571, interest on bonds and loans $28,475 and provision for depreciation $10,944, leaving a net income for the year of $32,738 compared to $31,137 of last year. V. BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE - SR. CITIZEN FEES Mr. Rosland recalled to the Board that special greens fees for Sr. Citizens had been previously discussed and tabled last fall. After lengthy discussion, Mrs. Shaw moved that this be referred to the Golf Course Committee for their recommendations. Mr. Turnbull seconded and the motion was approved. ECINA PARK BOARD MINUTES APRIL 8, 1975 PAGE 2 V1. COUNTY ROAD #18 - 39 INTERCHANGE Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed the history of the County Road #18 interchange proposal by Hennepin County. Hennepin County is now ready to procure financing; however, prior to this request, they must obtain an environmental impact state- ment. In order to obtain this statement if parkland is involved, they must obtain a formal resolution from the local Park Board. There can be no land negotiations by the County for purchasing City land until the environmental Impact statement has been filed and approved. Mr. Rosland presented to the members the planting plan which had been sub- mitted by Hennepin County. Mr. Rosland stated that he felt that more shade trees were needed on the plan and proceeded to have the City Forester upgrade the plan. After considerable discussion on the plan and 'plantings, Mr. Turnbull moved to approve Hennepin County's plans and the amended landscaping as recommended by the City Forester and the following resolution. Mr. Warner seconded and the motion was carried. WHEREAS the City of Edina Park Board has been aware of the County's highway plans for some five years; and WHEREAS their total park plan has taken into consideration the taking of this land for right of ways; and WHEREAS a portion of this land with the roadways and bike ways services as a major park egress and ingress; and WHEREAS the planting plans, as approved by the Park Board, shows the necessary tree replacement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City of Edina Park Board recommend approval of the County Road #18 and Valley View interchange, service road and bike ways. VII. PLANNING REQUEST S-74-13 (VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY) Mr. Rosland reviewed the location recalling that the Park Board had approved this subdivision at an earlier meeting. This subdivision is generally located east of County Road#18 and south of Malibu Drive. Mr. Rice expressed concern that they shouldrequest cash in lieu of nand dedication since the land thatisproposed to be dedicated to the City would have to be donated as it is in the flood plain. Mr. Rosland stated in theory the Board could request both land and cash; however, this was not procedure in the past and he doubted this would be possible. Mr. Pavek moved to approve Planning Request S-74-13. Mr. Turnbull seconded and the motion was approved. EDINA°PARK BOARD MINUTES APRIL 8, 1975 PAGE 3 II. PLANNING REQUEST S-75-2 (REMBRANDT MANOR) Mr. Rosland reviewed the site which is generally located southwest corner. of Xerxes Avenue and the Crosstown Highway. Mr. Turnbull moved to accept S-75-2. Mr. Fischer seconded and the motion was approved. IX. RECREATION REPORT Mr. Kojetin reported that the 1975-76 Park and Recreation Activities Calendar was presently at the printers and will be delivered to the homes this year by a private firm. The brochure will be attached to the door of each home in Edina. This will be an approximate savings of $700.00. Mr. Rosland reminded the Board members of the upcoming Bicentennial Kickoff Concert by the John Philip Sousa Band and encouraged each member to attend. Mr. Kojetin stated that the Braemar Ice Frolics were to be held April 11, 12 and 13, 1975. Mr. Kojetin announced that registrations were currently being accepted for Edina Youth Baseball, Edina Jr. Baseball and Edina Soccer. Current activities include the girls volleyball program and adult ballroom dancing The teen center has been closed for the season due to the remodeling being completed at the Edina fast School. The pool tables from the center are being used by the Sr. Citizens. Mr. Rosland recommended that if the student center should re -open next fall, there should be some consideration of locating a center at both schools. X. UTLEY PARK Mr. Rice brought the Park Board up-to-date on the conversations held with the Thorpe family and the Wooddale Neighborhood Council regarding a major skating facility to be constructed at Utley Park. The consensus of the groups involved was that they were not concerned about the traffic problems that would occur and desired a full skating area at the Park. In regards to renaming the Park, Mr. Pavek requested that Mr. Rosland research the present status of the Utley family. After considerable discussion, members concurred that the staff communicate to the Thorpe family that before any additional discussions are heard by the Park Board, that they submit to the Park Board an approval letter from the Wooddale PTA, St. Stephens Church, Wooddale Neighborhood -Council -and Edina Country Club. EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES .AP"AI L 8, 1975 PAGE 4 XI. Mr. Rice noted that at the last Council meeting when discussing the Victorsen Development that the Park Board's position was not clear to Council Members. He requested that the staff reiterate the Park Board's recommendation of January 14, 1975 meeting to the City Council. XII. Mr. Rice announced that Ordinance 1221 had been amended by Council as recommended by the Park Board. XIII. Mr. Rice expressed concern of the pending bill of Phylis Kahn. Mr. Kojetin stated that he had been reviewing this bill and will keep the Board up-to-date on progress of the bill. XIV. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed the capital improvements program to be presented to the Council at a special meeting on April 14, 1975. Lengthy discussion was held on the entire program and presentation. All- members ITmembers concurred that the Chairman, Jack Rice, should present this program to Council with staff in attendance for additional information, if needed. Mr. Rosland also stated that the Council, needs the Park Board's recommendation on the Open Space Report. After considerable discussion in regards to the problems of the Open Space tied into the park capital improvements program, Mrs. Shaw recommended that the park capital improvements program not be incorporated with the open space report; however, if the open space proposal was financed with a possible bond issue, the Park Board would heartily endorse the open space bond issue. All members concurred. XV. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 pm. Respectfully submitted Ken Rosland, Secretary Edina Park Board M.