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Home My WebLink About1975-10-15 Park Board Minutesr L MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1975 AT THE EDINA CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, G. Warner, J. Lonsbury, D. Pavek, M. McDonald, J. Sweetland and 0. Byhre MEMBERS ABSENT: P. Turnbull, V. Shaw and A. Fischer STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and R. Kautz OTHERS PRESENT: Keith Peddvcoart, Mrs. O'Brien and Mr. Peacock (. Mrs. Lonsbury moved to approve the minutes of September 9, 1975 as written and submitted. Mr. Sweetland seconded and the motion was approved. II. SOUTH CAHILL PROPERTY PURCHASE Mr. Rosland reviewed at length the proposed Madsen Property purchase for parkland which is located at the intersection of Dewey Hill Road and Cahill Road. It is recommended that the City purchase the property for $120,000. The City would then develop seven lots located in the southwest corner of the property and sell these for approximately $80,000 to $100,000. The remaining portion of dollars that could not be reimbursed to City funds would then be paid for by approximately $5,000 a year from the park Improvement capital expenditures. Mr. Rosland also pointed out that, at the present time, a house located on Dewey Hill Road is in the middle of the park. Although there is no present way of funding the purchase of this house, it is hoped that the City might find appropriate dollars to purchase the house and property. After lengthy discussion was held, Mr. Pavek moved to purchase the Madsen property as recommended and further moved that the Council be requested to make every effort to purchase the house. Mr. Sweetland seconded and the motion was approved. III. Mr. Rosland introduced Mr. Keith Peddycoart and Ricky Kautz. Keith Is a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in recreation and interning with the City Park and Recreation Department for the fall quarter. Ms. Kautz is�assisting Mrs. Mohr with the Edina Senior Citizens program and also assisting in the City subsidy tree removal program. Edina Park Board Minutes -2- October 15, 1975 , IV. ART CENTER Mr. Rosland requested that due to several possibilities on funding for the art center on the 44th Street property, that the Park Board delay any action of removing the present structure until further action is known on funding. Mr. Rosland discussed the possible alternatives regarding funding. He reported that the Bicentennial Commission is scheduling a ball as a finale for the Bicentennial celebration. This will be held in September of 1976 with the proceeds paying any debts that the Bicentennial Commission Incurred during its two years in operation. Any profits remaining have been recommended by the Bicentennial Ball Committee to be used for the art center. If this project were to be made a Bicentennial project, it would then be eligible for other funding from Bicentennial grants. Mr. Byhre stated that the profit proceeds might be used for other activities such as the ABC group. Mr. Rosland stated that at present no other committee had requested these funds and that the City Council would have the final decision. Mrs. Lonsbury moved that the Park Board recommend to the Art Committee that the art center become a Bicentennial project and thereby eligible for State Bicentennial funds and if Bicentennial funds are approved, that the City of Edina Council be asked to match those funds from their capital reserve. She further moved that the Park Board recommend to the Bicentennial Commission that the proceeds from the Bicentennial Bali be directed toward t.',. --t ccr1-- t1r. ,.._ band secs- - 1L. t. _ _ _ __ - m _� �lyr �� • v��VV iii civ i��l�. � � v TV v �4J 1J r!• 1 V1%VV • �v Byhre abstained) V. BUDGET Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed the latest capital improvements priority list requested by Council for their budget hearings. Council after reviewing this list approved $80,000 for capital improvements in 1976. Mr. Rosland requested the Park Board to study this list of priorities and develop thoughts as to what improvements might be accomplished in 1976. VI. RECREATION REPORT Mr. Kojetin reported on a meeting held with Phylis Kahn regarding the bill recently passed about girls athletics. This bill stipulates that effective 1978 it would be an unfair discrimintory practice to restrict members on • athletic teams to participants of one sex for grades 6th and under. Mr. Kojetin pointed out that there are still several points that must be clarified before an accurate interpretation of the law can be given. Mr. Rice requested, that the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association review this bill and also requested that the City attorney review same in regards to the City's responsibility for the safety of the participants in the community. Mr. Rosland stated that the M.R.P.A. will be discussing this at their annual meeting which will be held in December. r ► Edina Park Board Minutes -3- October'15, 1975 VI. RECREATION REPORT (CONTINUED) After lengthy discussion was held on the pending bill and the Impact It might have on the athletics in Edina, Mr. Rice requested that Mr. Kojetin keep the Board Members up-to-date and also that the public be aware of this action for any possible public hearings that might be held. Mr. Kojetin stated that he would do so and that he would forward copies of the bill to all Board Members. VII. DEDICATED FUNDS Mr. Rosland, as requested at the September Park Board Meeting, up -dated the funds dedicated by developers for park purposes. As of October 1975, the total amount is approximately $113,000 with $79,737 pending for a total of $192,868. VIII. DOG ORDINANCE Mr. Rosland reviewed the present Ordinance and also the revisions requested by Park Board at their December 10, 1974 meeting. Mr. Rosland stated that no action had been taken by Council to date but will reiterate the Park Board's recommendation to Council. Mr. Rice suggested the possibility of designating certain parks within the City as parks where dogs are permitted. IX. GOLF COURSE FINANCIAL STATEMENT Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed the golf course financial report; however, noting that there were possible errors due to the transfer of accounts to the computer system. The financial report was then presented to members for the period ending July 31, 1975. Revenue totalled $160,298.79, interest on bonds and loans $20,839.00 and provision for depreciation $6,384.00 leaving a net income of $37,976.23. X. ARENA FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report for the period ending June 30, 1975 was presented and reviewed. Revenue totalled $95,065.70, interest on bonds and loans $11,346.00 and provision for depreciation $2,224.50 leaving a net loss of $15,325.38 compared to $21,192.00 last year. Mr. Rosland requested an increase in rental fees effective January I, 1976 to $45.00 per hour for outside renters. This would not include the Edina Hockey Association or the Braemar Figure Skating Club. Mr. Sweetland moved to approve the staff's recommendation of raising ice rental to $45.00 per hour. Mr. Pavek seconded and the motion was approved. Edina Park Board Minutes -4- October 15, 1975` Xi. Mr. Rosland stated that Community Education is presently working on a program of busing youngsters and Sr. Citizens throughout the Community in the summer at a reasonable cost. He will keep the Board up-to-date on the progress of the program. XII. Mr. Warner requested the up -date on the Utley Park proposal and suggested that if an art center is not to be built at the 44th Street Property, that a skating rink be constructed in that area. Mr. Rosland stated that at present Council did not agree to change the name of Utley Park and the skating rink will not.be built without the stipulation of the name change. In regards to a skating facility at the 44th Street Property, it has never been discussed; however, Mr. Rosland felt it would cause many neighborhood problems in the area. XIII. Mr. Rice requested the present status of the possible purchase of the Grimes House. Mr. Rosland stated that although Council has not taken any action, the staff has recommended that the City buy the Grimes house, put deed restrictions on it and re -sell it. Respectfully submitted, Ken Rosland, Edina Park Board K�