HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-11 Park Board MinutesMWE OF EDINA
PARK BOARD MINUTES
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MEHBERS PRESEW: Hessrs. Diercks, RussaY, Capson, Richards, Daranauckas, Tuynbull
and Mrs - Sha�4
STAFF PRESEKT: messra. poslans, wcobson and miss Bruns
OTHEBS PRESENT: Urs. Hale
I. mr. Richards moved that the minutes Ok NOV-Wber 9, 1971, be approved as
written. Mv. Ramsay secorjdeil ,7,jcjl m-oition cauoried.
11. EDW SPECIAL CHILDREN'S GRDUP
Mr. Rosland introduced to the Board, Mrs. NancW Phillips, Mrs. Kay Brown,
G Fei3x, s
Rollye Harris and Barby Wehr who art working With thG -a Special Mildrsn"
Group leisure time progxwm� This gvuup of pcqpla alse met with the Raarnatioxi
committee Thuradzyx January Gth, at rhich time they reviewed the complete 430t
program for the Edina Special ChildPan's GrOUP! The movabers of the Ree re-at.on
Committee felt the piagvam seemed to be uell-organized and recommended to thO
park Board the program move ahead.
NO, Turnbull moved the Edina Spec ia! Children's Group and the Park Bozvd
participate jointly in a recreation progism for Edina's special children -
Richards seconded aad the motion
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111. GOLF COURSE REPOR,
The financial xaport for the YOM ended Decembiaro 31, 1971,.shov�d revenue
at $205,562 and net income frcm Qcyating daPartments at $20,988. Operating ex-
pensec were intereat ou hands and loan $11,620, and PrOvisica fOr
depreciationC
a not income OT *48,?W This is a 07,030 We0vast
over this time 3ast year. After the $35,000 ' -n 11 __- in-ome totaled
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Iv. ARENA REPOR(11
The rimancial rapovt for elvs m*ntha,aBd!Yg Movickbey 30, 1971 " Pr"
santed to the Board, Revenus at this tuse was 71,614 ccmoajad to 0146,075
in 1970. Tota3. parating expenyas were 1136,209. &ftex, i,,ianths opex%a
tion in j971" the rcport showed a not ±ncome :,--vt $5,322 co;qared TO a net 10& -)
of 54,010 at this tii-i-ick last
V. SWIKKING POOL XPOIRV
all I shawed raveau=ll
The pinanciai report for the year ended Ducamber Sis -a -a -
at Wonss, 0 �0;300a deevess% We" this time last YOM. operating expeyzses
$45J93 and Qcow€', totaled 11,5, -or the
totaled 11,0&3 compared to $3,353 in 070-
0, 1972
EdKa Park Buavd Mates
Q. ATHLETIC FACILITYES
Hr. Hosland stated discussions have been hold with No. Howard Merriman of
the School District Staff regarding cogperation on use q'T�
and aIsQ the need for a third football WId.
Dr. Bareaaunkas made the cammeat that he has talked with Dr. Lieber re-
garding the use of facilities and they have a study group a1so looking into MY
outdnor facilities.
Mr. Turnbull moved the Park and Recreation Departmont staff work and co-
operate with the School District WOE in wOrking Out a mutual ag"ment in
using facilities for VaROW Wgrlms- Mrs. Shau secanded and the motion calvicd-
VII, MEQUEST FOR BRAEMAR ARENA SEASON TICKET
A letter was received from Mr. pogor Arens who lir��s a:: 0109Lea, Road,
Bloomington, requesting to purchase a memar Arena seascn ticket.
Mr. Richar ds moved the request bo WKed'. Dr. QtWn secOnded the
motioa carrie&
VIII. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
Hr. Roslaund outlinedL to the Board the property 10MV& east of Bruenar Park
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and south of Hyde Park subdivision. This piew;.of PrwpewtY it =10""Q S,'
acres. The property was contemplated to be bought and uas WrOved in the 10%
rvange capital plans. W Rasland Me-nitiOn-ld tile ov'cnez� VQ000 but
he felt a price of $35,000 might he negotiated.
After some discussion, Hrz- Shav mOved "I th-, at
price not to exceed $40,000. Mr. Turnbull oscaaded and W motion carricd,
IX. BICYCLE PATH COMMITTEL
Mr. Posland reported On the first bicycle path committee meeting hold in
December and astablishsa the goilow1mg philosophies and diiections: i) Sct ull
plans Or a Mycle path network throughout the Village; (a) PAMW My"
would be to twaval salbly on bicyclas; (1) secandany purposes would be for on-,
joyment and vould invUade plec�s for, stkollere and joggerso
X. RECREATION REPORIT
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'no. onoobsoz Kated We Wn n Basketbail Wagun has started vr
baing played on TunsdaY Mn ThuWAY :<.e '3.i New progxams offerad this wintev
include ueo, vome%"s veif dnienos, haton- c,,11d
yball' girls.
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np. iosland reported the old library site court suit has now been settled
and thK the count rulsd in favop of the Village.
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PWAIK kloardl
TENNIS COURT ?ETITION
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A tennis court PAW= %�. _L 4,cra8t park was r,ceived.
POMW Vill he acknexiedged and held Eon Wicn at a later date.
Xiii. The Park Board voiced their disaPPrOval in roceiving' only $60,GGO EO::,
capital improvemebts in 1972 and not the original $100,030 that was requ,35ted in
the long-range capital improvemeW budget.
XXV. Mr. Rosland requested that K be allaueq
jy,,t,, a capital improve
ments budget that would take into consideration any rumeining Jznd that might hn
purchased for parks, the develapmert of Mud LAO and thg bvildiAl Of a second
swimming pool. He felt that althougA this would he an e;pa nAve progzzm and
the Council may not ba able tO possibly going to the votersv it
was the Park Department and Park Board's rezpoa,bijity to pre3ant this Anancial
progvam for considerlation.
Min Richards movad that Mr. Rualand ex:plore aliti put toZethar a financial
progvem of this nature. Mr. Ramsay secanded eDd the motion carried,
XV. SHRINERS. PICNIC
The Park and Recreativa Department has been approached ly the ShAnIrs who
would like to know if thay could UVO Blaemsr Pawk kcr thair annual children's
picnic.
it was the gerwral consan=s Of the'Kayd "Os"gats this for"r f",
more details and that we set up our oun Euidelincs regarding picnics of this
size and scape.
XVY. Mr. Awnbull moved we poot "no smoking" signe at Vacmar Anne and FaviliOn
and the sallools also be asked to point "no sucking" on their game pxagrams. The
police wil! he as&d to enforoe this polky. My. Richat'l ss"ded and the mot"I
carried.
Meeting adjouraed at WE A
MUNKRIMIN
Ko.n jRotk,.-.,1-an.d,
Edina Park Ward