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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-12 Park Board MinutesI 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. L Edina Park Board Minutes -2- August 12, 1975 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. Edina Park Board Minutes -3- August 12, 1975 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 I9