HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-10-03 Park Board MinutesVILLAGE OF RPIKA
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October 3, 1966
MEMBERS uric; ENT: Messrs. Enroth, Carson, Lewis, Diercka, Jackson, Conover, and
Stevens
STAFF PRESENT: Messrs. Rosland, Kojetin, Bowen, and Miss Bruns
OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Taylor
1. Mr. Lewis moved that the minutes of September 12, 1966, be approved as
written. Dr. Jackson seconded and the motion carried.
11, BRAIMAR A10MA
Mr. Gordon Bowen reviewed with the Park Board his memorandum regarding
installation of signs at the Arena. The three proposals were: 1. A sign
43raemar Arena" on the mouth side of the building identifying the building.
2. A sign at the entrance of the Arena off Highway 18. This sign could then
replace the construction billboard that is still up. 3. A pylon sign identi-
fying the ubole Braemar complex.
Discussion was also held in regard to adequate lighting for the entrance
to the Arena off Highway; 18 and for the length of the holding lanes on County
Highway 18. Mr. Diercks recommended that a meeting be held with the Arena Com-
mittee, Mr. Hyde, and Mr* Hite at the Arena site to discuss the problems and
take action at that time.
People living outside the Village of Edina who participate in the Breemar
Figure Skating Club have requested that they be allowed to buy season tickets
to the Arena. Mr. Roslond explained that these people come to the Arena for
open skating during non ,crowded hours generally to practice. If this ticket
Vaasa approved, the recommended cost should be W above the normal cost of the
season ticket.
Md. Conover moved that we approve the selling of season tickets to mem-
bers of the Braemar Figure Skating Club at the cost of 50% above the normal
cost to the residents of Edina. Dr. Carson seconded and the motion carried.
It was brought to the attention of the Board that the night currently des-
ignated as "Adult Night Only" at the Arena should possibly be dropped as lack
of interest has been shawn in the nurever of adults attending.
After some discussion, Mr. Diereks moved that we no longer designate one
night for "Adult Night Only." Mx. Lewis seconded and the motion carried.
St. Michael's hockey team from Canada has requested to play Blake School
Friday*night, January 20th, at Breemar Aren, If this game is scheduled, open
skating would have to be canceled for this night. Mr. Rosland pointed out that
this is similar to last year's schedule when one evening of open skating was
canceled for a hockey promotion.
Mr. Lewis moved that we approve this request to have the game scheduled
for January 20th, Mr. Enroth seconded and the motion carried.
Edina Park guard Minutes rot October 3, 1966
111, B 1R WILD FLOWER GA� RLN
Mr.'Rosland indicated that the Garden Clubs in Edina are now interested
in furthering the Braemar Wild Flcraer Garden. Since the present location is
next to the proposed lighted athletic area, it was suggested that all action
on the Braemar Wild Plower Garden be tabled until a fo=ul plan of the athletic
area and wild flower garden area could be presented to the Board.
IV. PAR AMERICAN � �5
Mr. Rosland stated that he has been approached by the Pan American game
officials in regard to the Village hosting part of the swimming trials for the
Pan American Gaines, which will be held in Winnipeg in 1967. The Pan American
Committee has made no definite request; however, when and if :they.do, it will
be presented to the Board for their action.
V. MUD LAKE
Mr. Rosiand reported that he has been instructed to file a preliminary
application for federal funds. This would give the Park Berard and Council some
idea of the availability of federal funds should the Village definitely decide
to use thea.
Dr. Carson recommended that the Committee on Names should start thinking
of an appropriate and official name for Hud Lake and the surrounding park lands.
VI. RECREATION REPORT,p,
The winter brochure has gone to press and will be in the homes in about
two weeks. The winter registration will start Saturday, October 29th.
October 10th will be the first night football game for the Edina Junior
Football Association. Games will be played about four nights each week.
VIZ. VANS
The acute vandalism that has been done this pas•t summer and fail was
brought to the attention of the Park Board. Just recently Highlands Park was
vandalized abd about $400 worth of damage done. All the water fountains that
were' installed this year at the various parks were damaged in some way. The
swimming pool was also broken into this past seek end with about $25 worth of
damage done there.
Mr. Lewis moved that we offer a $130 reward for information leading to
the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in the vandalism
at Highlands Park. Mr.. Diercks seconded and the motion carried.
Edina Park Board Minutes -3- October 3, 1966
VIII. PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Rosland reported that Lake Edina and Heights Park have both been
seeded %hich completes their scheduled construction for this year.
The tennis courts at Pamela Park have been completed, are now curing, and
will be ready for play within the next week to ten days.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland, Secretary
Edina Park Board
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