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Home My WebLink About1964-10-12 Park Board MinutesVILLAGE OF EDINA PARK BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 1964 MEMBERS PRESENT: Messrs: Stevens, Crinkley, Jordan, Lewis, Diercks, Robilliard and Jackson STAFF PRESENT: Messrs. Mite, Hyde, Rosland, Kojetin, Bartz, Rannells, Cooper and Miss Voss OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Richard Leuthold, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schafer, Mrs. F. J. Rose, Mr. Robert Cheney, Mr. Carl Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hansen I. Mr. Crinkley moved that the minutes of the August 14, 1964 Edina Park Board meeting be approved as written. Mr. Lei7is seconded and the motion carried. II. PARKWOOD KNOLLS . Kr. Rosland presented to the Park Board a revised plat of the Carl Hansen development dealing with the park property south of* Parkwood Knolls. Mr. Rosland stated that a plat had been accepted at the August, 1964 meeting in which a pie -shaped piece of property would be given to Carl Hansen in return for additional property Along the east side of the park. Since the Park Board approved the plat, it has been discovered that there are some construction problems in the layout of some streets and therefore a new plat had to be drawn-, On the revised plat the lots adjoining the park property.have been lengthened and chins moving Ca4fil..ac Drive north to alleviate 'engineering and construction problems. This will give the Park Department more property than tine. previous plat but will cut access to the park from Cadillac Dtive down to 75 feet. However,. there is also access on the west side cif 'the park on Londonderry Road.1k Mr. Rosland pointed out that idle storm seder would have to be run through the north edge of the park but would not interfer as'far as usage of the park is concerned. After some d:iscussion, Mr. Lewis moved to accept the revised plat. Mr. Crinkley seconded and the motion carried. Ili. GARDEN PARK A group or Edina residents composed of Mrs. Richard Leuthold, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schafer, Mrs. F. J. Rose and Mr. Robert Cheney dere present at the Park Board meeting to lodge a' protest against Orctober 72, 1964 t e s Etj4rta PS'rk Board w -11 - he soj-.th of the dammnin- -J' the f:: 4v.% area to t property adjoining lots one throzsgb eight- of the Edina Parkland Estates on the south side of Warden Avenue ;An the 5500 block and to the west of and adjoining Garden Park. 'Ift. Schafer, spokesman for the groinp, stated that they were requesting that drainage of the subJect land be restored to at least equivalent to that idhich existed prior to the fill of Garden Fark in the su=,er and fall of 1963. Z,jx. Rosland pointed out to the Park Board members the area in question. lle stated that the problem lies in the fact that the storm sewer drain is too high to handle run. off after a heavy rain. It w -'s felt that this was an engineering problem bec; use this storm sewer is Located on an ottlot and not in the park. Mr. Hite stated that lie would be willing to to-ork with these people to eliminate this drainage problem. PURCHASE OF LOT -, CORE-NELIA PALRYK, WEST lir. Rosland stated that the (rrnL er of Lot 5., Block 20 Norro.-ndalle is wil ' ling to sell his property for $1'000. Mr. Rosland stated that the park Department has been trying to pick up these lots as they become avilable in the Cornelia Park West area. Mr. Hite reported that only the rear 15 feet is under water and that the rest of the lot is buildable. Dr. Jackson moved that Lot 5, Block 20 Norruandale be purchased for $1,000. Mr. Robilliard seconded and thee, motion carried. v. RE,��RE�,L N R&PORT Mr. Kojetin presented to the Park Board a Swimming Skills Comparison Report comparing the wamber of those that passed a -ad failed from 1;aders to senior life saving for the years 1962-1964. This report was requested by the raen of the Board and after several questions in regard to the report it -,.7zs accepted. j,jr. j,,,Ojetjn also reported that we are now in our third week of the Junior Football schedule. He stated that the registration has increased over previous years and a new team had to be established making nine lightweight teams and four heavyweight teams. Mr. Kojetin stated that all the Guza safety classes have been cozpleted for this fall with approximately 95 boys receiving certificates. V1. P110MI ESS REPORT - HOCKEY SHELTER Mr. Robilliard, chair-mAn of th.e Hockey Committee, presented to the Park Board members a me randum, dealing with a study of hockey and other ice needs for the Village of Edina. The memo included a tabulation Edina Pare Board Minutes ..3.. October 12, 1964 of ear anized hockey, -witthka the Village for the 1963-64 season indicating, the -various leagues, number of teams, number of players and the games per week necessary to complete established schedules. The memo also pointed out that the Village has seven hockey rinks with natural ice that are unprotected from the elements and their ice is poor because of snow and thawing around the edges from the sun's rays. It was suggested that -these problems could be overcome by pro idi ag a roofed structure defraying sun and sno-w and further permit the continued use of natural ice. The memo estimated haat a structure of this type could be provided at a cost of from $55,000 to $70,000, encompassing an area of 130' a. 200' and providing a r:inic 85' x 185' with 15 feet for spectator space. A general discussion followed in which the question was raised whether this type of facility Irould meet the needs of the co inity. The Board then request6d 11r. Rosla nd to check with com-unit-ies `ha-sr...19 Such a facility :as to their success w tlr t€ass type.of building, heir cost of construction and other pertinent facts al ciut it. Mr. 5fe�aens also asked the kockey Ca mittee to continue their` efforts an I thanked them for the work they have done to date. VII. G()LF COURSE 14r.. Hyde presented to the Park Board A memorandum concerning golf leagues at Brae-mSr.. ale memo Point Deet ties fact haat there have been fourteen requests.0r league play and most of the requests on f'i;le are from business companies which are outside of Edinaa and which do .not claim 1.00'19 Edina-residgn.t membership. mr. Hyde pointed but that there are -three groups that he and Ras. Cooper feel should be allowed to play. They are the Edina Women's Golf Association, tie Howling Green Women's Golf Association and the Edina Newcomer's Club. These leagues are requesting Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday pornings from 3:00 - 10:00 for tee -off times. The rates recommended are: 9es - $1.50'for a patron and $2.00 for a aeon=patron; 18mh�, of - $2.00 for a patron and $8.00 for a non -patron. After some discussion Mr. Lewis moved that the Edina Women's.colf Association, the Bowling Green Women's Golf Association and the Edina Newcomer's Club be accepted for one year (1965) in League play. Mr. Jordan seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Cooper presented a memorandum to the Park Board concerning the Braemar Golf Course.. The memo included a report on the golf course in general., a list of suggested improvement projects on the course and a list of suggested building projects in the pro shop and main. building. Mr. Cooper's report was referred to the Golf Course Committee for further study. A set of financial sheets were presented that had been prepared on the geslf course .by fir. Oal.en, the Finance Director. Mr: Uazlem's report shored that as of September 30, 1964, $899,198.03 has been spent on construction of the golf course. Fixed Assets as of September 30, 1964 listed a total of $37,287.07 including maintenance equipment, range equipment, club house furniture, pro shop and concession Equipment. Edina Parle, Beard 1,11 Utes -4- October 12, 1964 Vne statement of Income and expease listed a total income of $43,942.45; operational costs of $23,801.87 plus inter-ost on bonds of $19,800.00 total $43,601.87 thus making an operational lose of $43,601.87 for the partial playing season of 1964. IlAs report is not final since it had a cut off date of September 30 and operations are still continuing through the month of October. VIII. ICE FACILITIES WR BLA"KE ROAD Mr. Stevens commented to the Board about as special meeting that lie, Mr. Rosland and 'Ur. Diercks attended with residents living north of Highway #169 and east of Blake Road in regards to park and ice facilities. Va,.Stevens mentioned that these folks were interested in working out something for the coming year in regard to ice facilities as they are bordered by natural barriers and heavily traveled roads, and other park property is -not easily accessible to them. He mentioned to the Board that a committee of these residents were working with Mr. Rosland to come up with some possible recommendations that the Park Board could act on. Ifeeting adjourned at 10-15 P.M. ICER: skv Respectfully submitted, Ken Rosland, Secretary Edina Park Board