HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-12 Park Board MinutesCITY OF EDINA
PARK BOARD MINUTES
March 12, 1974
MEMBERS PRESENT: F. Richards, J. Rice, P. Turnbull, J. Lonsbury, D. Pavek, W. Shaw
F. Dean.
MEMBERS ABSENT: F. Winter, C. Adams and G. Darner
STAFF PRESENT: K. Rosland, B. Kojetin, R. Jacobson and B. Peterson
OTHER PRESENT: Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Magee
1. Pat Turnbull moved that the minutes of February 19, 1974 be approved as written.
Seconded by Joan Lonsbury, motion approved.
11. BRAEMAR ARENA
The financial statement for the year ended December 31, 1973 was presented to
the Park Board members. Revenue in 1973 was $200,411 compared to $207,623 in 1972•
Operating expenses were $183,612, interest on bonds and loans $25,095 and provision
for depreciation $4,432 leaving a net loss after twelve months of operation of
$12,728.
Mr. Rosland explained that the large difference was due to three compressors
which needed complete bve'rhauling. Total ice rental hours has dropped considerably
due to the increased number of arenas built in the last few years. When Braemar was
built in 1965, there were three arenas in the surrounding area. To date, there are
approximately 30 arenas.
Recommended fees and charges were reviewed and.discussed by the members. Although
the recommended raises do not take effect until September 1, they must be set at this
time due to the budgeting schedule of the arena. Mr. Richards expressed concern of
waiting until September 1 to have the recommended raises go into effect. Ken Rosland
stated that It was because the users of the arena plan their schedule 7 - 8 months
In advance. Fred Richards stated that the Board must take steps to make the arena
self-sufficient. Ken Rosland stated that hopefully by raising the Ice rental time
to $40.00 per hour and having the school district cooperating with us that we will be
able to pull the arena back Into the plus side.
Don Pavek expressed concern over the concession Income. Ken Rosland stated that
all three concession areas; arena, golf course and swimming pool, suffered a decline
in'profits due to the extreme food price Increase. There were no concession price
recommendations at this time, due to the uncertainty of the food prices, but will be
forthcoming closer to'the 1974-75 spectator season,
Mrs,. Shaw moved to accept the report and approve the recommendation of raising
the Ice rental time. Seconded by Jack Rice, motion approved.
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113. BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
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March 12, 1974
The financial report for twelve rraonths ending December 31, 1973, showed revenue
at $221,134 and net incore from operating departments at $16,051, Operating
expenses were $170,589, interest on bonds and loans $29,973 and provision for
depreciation $8,545 leaving a not incom. of $31,337• Included In the financial
report uere the recommiended capital improvamnts for 1974 which are as follows:
Seven gang mower
$9,000
Sand trap rake
2,000
Bike Tire mower
350
Sod Cutter
$00
Mens' and Worms' locker
room refurbishing
1,500
Six new golf cars
72$00
TOTAL $21,450
Also Included In this report was the recommendaticn that the non patron
weekend fee be raised from $4.50 to $4.75.
Pat Turnbull moved to accept the golf course report and approve the recommended
capital improvements and the increase In fees. Seconded by Virginia Shaw. Motion?
carried.
IV. SWIMMING POOL
The financial report for the year ending December 31, 1973, stovied revenue at
$52,444. Operating expenses were $60,780. Net loss for the year totaled $8,336.
Ken P.osland stated that the reason for the loss was partly due to the decline in
season tickets and also the reconditioning expense due to the leaks in the poral.
Par. Rosland reconriended Haat the swimming pool season ticket price be increased
for family from $17.00 to $20.00, Individual from $7.00 to $10.30 and that the
Individual swim be Increased from $.80 to $1.00.
Joan Lonsbury moved to accept the report and the recommended fees and charges.
Don Pavek seconded and the motion carried.
V. PLANN I NO DEPARTMENT REPORT
At the February l9th meeting a Park Board committee chaired by lir. Rice was
appointed and was to meet with Mr. Luce regarding a proposed procedure in which
the Park Board could work valth the Planning Departrent regarding property dedication.
It was decided at their meeting that the Park Board would receive from the Planniug
Department Subdivision Dedication Reports on each piece of proposed donated land.
This would keep the bark Board up-to-date on the land dedication process and also
enables the Park Board'to voice their opinion's.
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Lengthy discussion was held on the proposed property dedication, planning
request number S-74-1. Sir. Richards expressed concern over the proposed parr land
dedication abutting up to single family homes. After discussion, Pat Turnbull
moved that the Park Board accept the proposed land dedication site; however, strongly
recommend that the proposed park site be continued north and that there will be no
development to the east of the cul-de-sac. .loan Lonsbury seconded and the motion
carried.
With regards to planning request number S-74-2, Jack Rice moved that the Board
accept the $1,200 in lieu of land. Pat Turnbull seconded and the motion was approved.
Vi® SALE OF LOTS 32 & 33 - BLOCK 1 HIGHLANDS
Ken Rosland stated that he had received a call from a gentleman requesting the
City to sell lots 32 and 33 Block 1 Highland:. Mr. Rosland reviewed the.land in
question to the Park Board members. .lack Rice iwved that ®re decline the offer to
sell lots 32 and 33 Block 1, highlands. Virginia Shat seconded and the motion
carried.
Vii. RECREATION REPORT
Ken Rosland reviewed the status of the 44th Street Property and the Park
Shelter Buildings. it is recommended that three architects be hired. One for the
44th Street Property, one for the four Park Shelter Buildings and one for the Braemar
Complex Shelter.
Jack Rice expressed that the Park Board should see the plans for the Shelter
Buildings. Ken Rosland stated that every plan would be brought for the Park Board's
advisement and approval.
Fred Richards objected to having four buildings the sane when it might Only cost
an additional $10,000 to $15,000 to have four individual buildings.
Ken Rosland gave the status of the Bredesen Park. Everything that the Park
Board could do has been done. However, the Environmental Quality Control Commission
and the Planning Commission have not as yet approved the plans.
Ken Rosland stated that the Council has approved the Bicentennial Commission
and that he is still working to help form the Commission. Ken Rosland recommended
that Joan Lansbury be put on this Committee. Fred Richards, as Vice -Chairman,
appointed ,loan Lonsbury to the Committee, Joan Lonsbury accepted the appointment.
Vill• Meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland, Secretary
Edina Park Board
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