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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-06-06 Park Board MinutesV111ACE OF EDIRA PARK BOARD MINUTES June 6, 1966 MEMBERS PRESEUT: Xessrs� Stevens, Enrath, and Jackson. STAFF PRESENT2 Nessrso Rosland, Kojetin, and Miss $mans® OTHERS PRESENT: Mirs. Taylor 1. A quorum was not available for the June Park Board meeting so no formal action cou14 be taken on the minut= XY MA1WTEX&0gZ_R1P0B M�C �RXR Nx. Rosland stated that the swimming pool opened June 4th and that the pool has received two coots of paint. New filters and a water control valve beve been installed. The full complement of summer maintenance staff will be available starting June l3tb and many maintenance items will be brougAt up to date within several weeka. Dandelion control bas been relatively effective despite the very adverse weather conditions. N1. Rosland stated that he talked vith Dr. Watson, agronomist with Toro %nufecturing, and he concurred that this was one of the worst dandelion seasons he has seen. it was discussed that a possible fall spraying could help with our control program on the dandelions. Mr. Xojettn reviewed with the Park Board the awmamer brochure that was sent to all residents in the Village. He reported that registration would start the evening of June 7th and that all possible preparations have been mode to insure a fast registration. The Park Board members present showed an interest in the number of employees that we hire in the summertime and requested a complete list for the next Park Board meeting. IV. Tip R. ASA All work is progressing raPidlY at Braemar Arena for the opening date of June 20th. The dasher boards have all been rebuilt, new team boxes have been built, and the concrete floora have been sealed. Painting of the bleachers and walls in the lounge area will be completed by the opening date. Rubber matting from Minnesota Trow ng has been laid in the lounge area and the public uashvooms an the lower level. Edina Park Board D'iinutes -2- June 6, 1966 y.Ar. r%.Osland stated that after talirijig to various rink mperat*V3 about Plexiglas, they have f0v'14 it tO be o maintenance "headache" and that possibly we sjn%,jjd secs nsideputting C putting Pleniglas an the sides of the dashers. it was discussed that �qe install PlexiSlas only behind the two team boxes and the balcony. If our problems were not too acute, we could install Plexig2aa around the sides of the dashers at a later date. In place of the Pleuiglas a wire net would be installed to protect the spectators. I As there -was no quortam present, Mr. Rosland was asked to poll the Park Board members on this natter. Prior to the publiention of these minutes, the Park Board Members available were polled and a quq-rum of votes were received in favor of the above proposal. V. GOLF COURSEU,,'�PORT ldr,, Resland stated that *Xro Cooper �,7as in need of power and liabts in the Paw 3 building. After checking Into the problem and receiving pro- posals from several companies, Mr. Rosland recommended that the Park Boat4 approve the expenditure of M23 fOT the installation of underground wiring to the Par 3 building wblc'h would include electrical.outiets and lights in the building. The underground vire would have ample capacity to light the driving range at a later date. As there -#,as no quorum present, Mr. Rosland was asked to poll the Park board members on this matter. Prior, to the publication of these minutes, the Park Board members available were polled and a quorum Of votes were received In favor of the above proposal. V1. CAPITAL MRMD%jNqS Mr. Rasland stated that the architectural firm Of PQttee, Stahl, and Wolf has been retained to ,ive t1le paTk'Board fotir architectural sketches 0 of shelter buildings and cost estimates. This study will cost the Perk Board $400. Brauer and Associetes are now preparing a feasibility study for mud Lake and it should be available for tjje Park ftar4 re-eeting in July. Bids for the tennis c"rts at Pamela Park have been prepared and advertised and will be opened June 1-7tb. 4 a Edina Park B=cd minutes -3- June 6, 1966 VII � TEEN GENITER UPORT Dy. Ja6kson reported on the aniitial Teen Center meeting. He pointed out that the second year of Operation Was successgul and also financially successful. He stated that there has been some discussion as to combining Teen Power and Teen Center but no action bas been taken on the matter. Vill. The July Park Board meeting will be held July 11th due tO the FOUTtb of July holiday. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. KE.R..Mfb Respectfully submitted, Ken Rosland, Secretary Edina Park Board