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Home My WebLink About1965-08-09 Park Board MinutesVILIAN OF EDINIA PARK BOARD NINUTES August 9, 1965 HEMBERS PBESENTS Messrse Jackson, Diercks, Stevens, Lewis, Enroth, GiebinE, and Conover. STAFF PRESENT; Messrs. Rosland, Knjetin' Hyde, and Miss Bruns. Mr. Lewis moved that the minutes of the May 10, 1965 Edina Park board be approved as written. Doctor Jackson seconded and the motion carried. mo. Unjetin reported to the Park Board that the summer recreation has now ended except for the August session of swimming. The June-july swimming session was filled to capacity. Spxingboard diving was intro- duced this year in the swimming classes end was very successful. About 1250 children participated in the playground activities held at 15 different parks. Playground activity was held for the first time this year at Garden Park with a good turnout. Mr. Kojetin stated that there was an increase in playground attendance in a number of parks. Cub softball, which is for eight and nine year old boys had a very successful season. There was a total of 46 teams with approximately 12 boys on each team® lar® Kojetin reported that an increase in adult tennis was shown this year with a total of 57 adult participants� A small discussion was held concerning the.possibility of buildiDg additional courts. it was reported that some new signs have gone up an the courts stating that adults have preference after 5:00 p�mm but for only one set. Mr. Kojetin reported that creative dramatics had a trevandous increase this year because of the lower starting age. He pointed out that, because the theater class run by the high school is in competition with out theater class, serious consideration will be given to the possibility of not conducting a sumaer theater class next year. 111. G SAFETTY PROG W Xbjetin reported that the Gun Safety Course will be incorporated with the Optimist Club. He stated that there would be four classes offered -- two in Aa gust in the afternoon and two in September in the evening. A class would be held August 11th and 12th to certify men as qualified instructors® r® XDjetin pointed out that it is hoped that with these now men the course can be advanced to give more and better training in the instruction program. IV. MAINTEHANCE REPORT Mr. Xojet# reported that this sumner has been excellent for graving grass so two crews plus the large Torro's have been needed to been the parks in top condition. Edina Park Board 11inutes August 9, 1965 This year we have had ntore AquaUc weed problews plus erg Perxmental work has been done on Kinnehaha Creel::. It was *.ca -ported tbat p*U9'"3' .fie are throwing their grass clippings in the creek and float-ing' bogs have created a problem,, Mr. Kojetin pointed out that we have been receiving a number of tree calls regarding Dutch Elm disease and oak wilt and nach of -these have been checked out. It was reported that the ball fields have been 'kept in excellent condition by our part time sumner maintenance crews. Mr. Rosland referred the Park Board :--o a report regarding the swim— ming pool. The report showed ehat through August 7, 1965, there was a total of $33,971.00 in season tickets as compared to ki. total of $34,920.50 in season tickets for 1964„ Also, the cash admissions through. August 7, 1965, were $1,596.99 short of what they %gere as of this date last year. Both of these were attributed to the fact of having a relvitive4y cool summer. Also, Mr. Kojetin pointed out the major expenses for 1965 were the complete overhaul of all valves, the change from Soda Ash to Caustic Soda, and the painting of the pool which is to be done this fall. V1. AQ.UATENNIAL SWIM SET A discussion was held on the length or' the A A U meets that are held at the Edina Pool, Mr. Hyde stated that lira George masters ", uld like the support of the Edina Park board in trying to eliminate swim meets on Sunday mornings during the church hours and also to shorten the length of the.swilmming meets in general. Mr. Lewis moved that the Park Department net up curtain policies in regard to the use of the pool so that it would shorten the length of 0. the meets and eliminate swim meets on Sunday mo=.iings during regular church hours. Mr. Diercks seconded and the motion carried. '11r. Diercks revieved with the alk Board the July statement of the golf course whidh showed a uet profit oE $5,965.97 and pointed out that it seemed to be doing quite well. 34r. Hyde stated that the Par 3 Course needed more activity and that there was a 25 cent ratie cut in order to promote this course. Mr. Hyde also stated that the one major problem roinaining unsettled at the preient time is the breakage of the tinder water sprinkling pipes. He along with Don Brauer and Doctor Nlatsoz, of Tor-ro Manufacturing, are working on the problem and hope to find a solution soon, Edina Park Boaxd mainutes - 3 - August 9, 1965 ,I. a I 4r.Enmoth gave the Pak Boar an ou line Of t"he Arasrllar Tvvitati-On Golf Tourna-ment which will be 'he -14 N-On.(10,Y, August 16, 1965, at Bra n: Golf Course. vxy-zq ICEARE14"A - FROMSS 1121YOW111 ?,Jr. Rosland reported that t'he co'r-st-Icuctica Of t%le tee arena seems to be on schedule and that the refrigexation contr,�-,ctor has moved in and started work. Sumnarizi.ng tji�e changes, deduct -ions, --nd additions, the present cost of the arena will rivii �>300,964.00, It was also reported that an ad was vlaced in the Rink and Arena &tzine for a manager and that Mr. 110slaitid !lag had several inquiries from men insterested in this position. lt,%vas felt that a manager should be hired in the mionth of October so that 'tie may become familiar with the arena and the scheduling prior to the opening. Mr. Giebink and his ice arena committee was asked to join with Mr. Rosland and Mr. Hyde and work out criteria for the hiring of a manager. A discussion was held in regard to the name of the arena and after some discussion, it was moved by Doctor Jackson that the name be °'Braemar Arena." Mr. Glebink seconded and the motion carried. IX. COUNTY ROAD 13 & VALLEY VIEW 1WEETNUCTIO Mr. Roal.1nd presented a netw plan to the Board regarding County Road 18 and Valley View Intersection. The Park Board in a previous meeting approved a diamond interchanne on County Road 18 and a new road to run on the north boundary line of Braemar' Park. The new pvoposal to asking that this new road be rmoved south of tble Pxcsent boundary thus eliminating the only natural screening tilat would be available to hide tlae present public work storage building. ,ere. Rosland recomended -tngt the park Board reject the new proposal. Mr. Lewis moved that the Park Board reject the new PrOP08alMr. Giebink seconded and the WtiOrl cavTied- X. LOT PURCHASES -- DIVISIO'N 6 RECLEENE -- G0k§?,NZLXA PARK 115T mr. Rosland raquested that the pawk Board spend up to $2500.00 to purchave Lots I and 2, 'Wock 14 wc- Cleveland, Subdivision of Emma Abbott Park. 11r, Lewis mwvad tbat we purchase the lxo lots for $2500.00 or less. Doctor Jacknon seconded and the motion car sled Edina Jaz k BoaL'd llinu' tes Auguat 9, 1965 t4lr. Rosland requested etiat the pars Boa pivi.-chase Lot 7, "Block 20 of rioxw-andale Add -1 -tion for the 'pl-'eHca of 000000- Docto-r jackson zmaved tikwt vm! purchase the propevty g 01000.00;, Mr. Conover eeconded and ltne vaotion carried, X1 a NUD LAW Mr. Rosland reported that the feasibility stuWy was not completed at this tize en 4 that this part izu I en: a8en,,ha item x.imnld be carried over until next raontb. Mr. Hyde reported that the attorneys are noon working on a complete codification of all Village or6inancea, and that the Park ordinances will be Included with thiahen they are finished, they will be brought to the Park Board for their approval. X111. BUDGLrr Mr. Hyde stated that the budget for the Park ani Recreation Depart- ment was modest and that it looked like a reasonable budget. Mr. Rosland assured the Park Board that -je are presently operating within the budget for 1965. 11r® Lewis moved that the 1966 reconiazended budget be approved. Doctor Jackson seconded and the motion carried. 'r XjV. C"ITAL J�fl"RGVENTOTS 'TITOW5 Mr. Rosland presented to the Park Board the progress being made on the capital taprmurements. ke reported that the following items are now under construction or caapleted: Heights Park, Division & Rutledge Park water service, and Alden Park The following items will be completed by this fallg Parking lots at Highlands, Carden, Cornelia School, and Utley Park; drinking fountains at 57th & Choizuen, Pwnela, 55th & YOTIK, 69th & McGuire, Carden,DirclacTest, and 599h & Tingdale Park; all weather pla.- surfaces at 62nd & Bea -d, Normandale, Countryside, and rG'Fal:4- den Park; resurfacing of -Gnnis courts, at Titley Park; and placing a -r' - top soil on Pamela Parkm Items th_�Rt will not be completed this year will be the building of the perman-nit shelter bU41dinoS that were Originally planned to be done this year at Bee, d, Countrysi4e. and Wormandale Parko. Mr. Stevens recommended that the Park BoarO take a tour of the park" on Saturday morning, August 21, 196", starting at 6-.30 a.m. The Board agreed and plans will be made accordingly. 0 Edina Park Board Ejuutes - 50--- hugu St 9, 196-5 Zvi A anal! discussioD was held ons the possibility of eventually putting an amphitheater in Braerar Park. The Park Board reqaested that Mr� Hyde hold further Mocussions on the subject e bring additional information to the Boar& ME M Lewis moved for the adoption of the following resolutionx A RESCUT16141 CLUTOM 1300RUTDIAN NARREAS, Clifton S. JoYan, did during his tenure as a Park Board member, make an uncommon contribution to the public good through his unselfish, dedicated and tireless service to the PaM Board in the village of Edina, NOW, TUMFORS, SZ 1T MOIXED BY ME VILLAGE PARM MaD OV THE MUMS OV EDINA, that Clifton 0 jordan be recognized by this Board ior Haig most generous contribtuions and the work he has done for the bemr- ment of the Park and Recreation Department. A RESOLUMON EXTENDIM APPRECIAW10M ''T"Vo WAIT ERROBILLI-AA-RD RIEREAS5 Walter Robilliard, did during his tenure as a Park Board member, make ln uncammDn contribution to the public good through hip& unselfish, dedicated and tireless service to the Park Board in the Village of Edina, M, TUMS'OX 9, BE XT RESOLVED ZY TME VILLAGE M940ARD OF TUNE VIIIAGE OV ZMA, that Walter Robilliard be recognized by this Board for his most geneyous contributione and the onrk he has done for the berm— mens of the Park and Recreation Depytannt. Mt. Diercks seconded and the action caMed. Mheting adjourned at 10820 p,w. Respectiully submitted, Ken Rosland, Secretary Edina Park Board MERMb