HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-09 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD HELD
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1975
AT THE EDINA CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Rice, D. Pavek, P. Turnbull, A. Fischer, V. Shaw, G. Warner
and J. Lonsbury
MEMBERS ABSENT: M. McDonald, 0. Byhre and J. Sweetland
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT: Lance Woodruff, Mr. Peacock, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. O'Brien
I. Mr. Warner moved to approve the minutes of the October 15, 1975 Park
Board meeting as written and submitted. Mr. Fischer seconded and the motion
was approved.
11. Mr. Kojetin reported skating rinks would be opened soon for the coming
season. He noted that although in the past, warming houses at both the High
School and Melody rinks were open the hours of the major skating rinks, that
the hours be shortened and possibly be open only on weekends because of lack
of attendance. After a brief discussion, Mr. Rice stated that the Board should
give the staff the authority to do what they feel necessary; however, keep it
on a trial basis and report at the January meeting. All members concurred.
Mr. Jacobson reported that individuals had been notified of the acceptance
for warming house attendant positions.
Mr. Rice w�lr hed to renew a policy on a permanent basis regarding the use
of sponge pucks on the general skating rink areas only where designated. Staff
agreed and Mr. Kojetin will notify all hockey coaches and warming house attend-
ants of this policy.
Lengthy discussion followed on the vandalism problem in the parks. Several
alternatives were discussed such as if caught, the guilty party or parties would
be removed from any teams organized through the Park and Recreation Department.
Mr. Rosland stated that the major problem is that the park department cannot
legally request the police files when the youngsters are apprehended. However,
if the park department was notified by one of their staff members, then this policy
could be helpful. Staff would have to make out a report and turn it into the
park department. Mrs. Shaw moved that the Park Department's employees be urged
to report any infractions to the park department to be reviewed by the Park Board
officials for appropriate disciplinary action which could mean removal from any
athletic team organized by the Park and Recreation Department. Mrs. Lonsbury
seconded and the motion was approved.
Edina Park Board Minutes -2- December 9, 1975
FINANCIAL STATEMENT- GOLF COURSE
Mr. Rosland briefly reviewed the financial statement for nine months ending
September 30, 1975. Revenue totalled $228,805.01, interest on bonds and loans
$26,793.00 and provision for depreciation $8,208.00 leaving a net income of
$59,031.09.
Mr. Rosland reported that the Golf Course budget will be presented at the
February meeting. He also reviewed several changes in personnel for the 1975-76
golf season. Mr. Cooper will handle the golf lessons only and Mr. Fick, who in
the past was Mr. Cooper's assistant, will be managing the pro shop as an indepen-
dent contractor. The City will not be responsible for the merchandise rin the
pro shop and Mr. Fick will pay a rental fee for the use of the building.
Mr. Warner asked if the club house would be open this year as a warming
house for cross country skiers. Mr. Rosland stated that no formal warming
facilities will be available; however, two trails will be marked at the golf
course and the skiers will be able to use the gun range whenever it is open
for warming house and restroom facilities.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT - ARENA
Mr. Rosland reviewed the financial report for the Braemar Arena for the
period ending September 30, 1975. Revenue totalled $121,332.21, interest on
bonds and loans $17,019.00 and provision for depreciation $3,336.75 leaving a
net loss of $43,441.46 compared to $30,613.00 last year.
Mr. Rosland recommended that rates will have to be increased next year
and reported that Mr. Hobson, Arena Manager, will be obtaining financial
statements from other rinks in other communities in the surrounding area and
will report on comparable costs at a later date.
V. RECREATION REPORT
Mr. Jacobson reviewed the comparative participants' list of the present
season and last years season which was requested at a previous meeting. This
list will be kept up to date and presented at every other Park Board Meeting
for the Board's reviewal.
Mr. Peacock reviewed the present gymnastics program and stated that they
still lack facilities for the younger group. Mr. Rosland stated that he had
several discussions with the school officials in regards to this and will get
together with Mr. Peacock to discuss it further.
Edina Park Board Minutes -3- December 9, 1975
VI. Mr. Warner requested the present status on the Cahill and Dewey Hill land
purchase. Mr. Rosland reported a few complications in the purchase agreement
of the house; however, he still 'is working with the attorneys regarding this.
V11. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland
Edina Park Board