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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD HELD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1975 AT THE
EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, G. Warner, J. Sweetland, M. McDonald, P. Turnbull
and V. Shaw
MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Pavek, J. Lonsbury, F. Winter and A. Fischer
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor VanValkenburg
I. Mr. Sweetland approved the minutes of July 8, 1975 as written and
submitted. Mr. Warner seconded and the motion was approved.
II. UTLEY PARK
Mayor VanValkenburg was in attendance to clarify the concerns of the
Park Board as stated in their minutes of July 8, 1975. The Mayor stated
that the Thorpe family had complied fully with all requests made by Council
and although they were aware that the Park Board had not formalâ–ºy approved
it, they were under the impression that this was still part of the Park
Board's program. Fie apologized for any misunderstanding between Council
and Park Board. He also discussed the role of the Park Board as an ad-
visory board to the Council.
Mr. Rice thanked the Mayor for attending the meeting.
After visiting the site of the proposed ice skating facility at Utley
Park, lengthy discussion was held. All members felt there were several
problems in this plan such as parking and the pedestrian problem on 50th
Street. The Board also felt that the hockey rink boards should be removed
in spring as the park is an extremely unique park in spring and summertime.
Mr. Sweetland expressed extreme concern in regards to the traffic
problem, the distraction of a beautiful park by the hockey boards and the
operating and maintenance costs of this expenditure. He was also concerned
that the Board has not heard from the Wooddale PTA or the Traffic Safety
Committee as to their feeling of a hockey facility at Utley Park.
Mr. Rosland stated that he would bring it before the Traffic Safety
Committee for their recommendation and requested that Mr. Rice bring this
matter before the Wooddale PTA. Mr. Rice stated that he would bring it
up at their September meeting. All members concurred.
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III. BUDGET
Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed the 1976 proposed Park and Recreation
Department's budget. He also stated that this budget did not include
money for the capital improvements appropriation for 1976.
After a brief discussion on the budget, Mr. Turnbull expressed con-
cern regarding the number of bleachers proposed in the capital'improvements
appropriation for 1976.
After a brief discussion on the budget, Mr. Turnbull expressed concern
regarding the number of bleachers proposed in the capital outlay budget.
Mr. Turnbull moved that this expenditure be increased to eight sets of ten
row bleachers, an increase from the proposed four sets of ten row bleachers.
Mr. Sweetland seconded and the motion was approved.
After discussion was held on the total budget, Mr. Warner moved to approve
the proposed 1976 budget with the capital outlay amendment of an additional
four sets of ten row bleachers and further moved that the decision on the
capital improvements budget be tabled until after the results of the September
4, 1975 bond referendum. Mrs. McDonald seconded and the motion was approved.
IV. BOND ISSUE
Mr. Rice reviewed the current action of the sell committee and announced
that there would be a meeting to address the brochures encouraging everyone
to vote. All members were invited to help address these brochures.
V. EDINA GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION
Mr. Rosland stated that the EGA is continuing to work on the feasibility
study and will be sent out to the members as soon as possible.
VI. PLANNING REQUEST S-75-15 (BROWN'S ADDITION OF EDINA)
Mr. Rosland reviewed Planning Request S-75-15 located at 6621 Waterman
Avenue and stated that the developers are proposing three single family lots.
The staff has required that Waterman be cul-dei-saced, as it would never be
extended through the cemetery property.
Mr. Rosland stated however, that this would be a natural entrance if the
city were to control the Grandview Cemetery.
Mr. Sweetland moved to approve S-75-15 but to delay the cul-de-sac until
the decision is made in regards to the Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Turnbull
seconded and the motion was approved.
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VII. Mr. Rosland requested that Park Board reaffirm its policy on half
price rates for season tickets.
Park Board concurred that season tickets for swimming pool and golf
course would go on sale at half price August 15th and the arena's tickets
on sale on March Ist.
Discussion was also held on the refund policy of the season tickets.
Members concurred that refunds would not be given after the season has
begun.
VIII. Mr. Rosland stated that he had been contacted by the Jaycees to use
Weber Park on Halloween for a spook house. They would use the facility
similarly to the Santa House at Braemar in December.
Members approved with the clarification that the city's insurance
would cover this project and meet other city codes.
IX. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board
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