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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. Edina Park Board W nutas 113. BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE -2- 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. kdina Park Board Minutes °-3- March 12, 1974 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 ,