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VILLAGE: OF EDI14A
PARK BOARD MINUTES
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PRESENT: Messrs. Stevens, Lewis, Jacus, Diercks and Adams
OTHERS: Messrs. Kojetin, Rosland; Hite, Hyde, F;Ire. Janet Yonehiro and
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Miss Voss
I. Mr. Jacus moved ' that the minutes of the February 4, 2963. Edina
Park Board meeting be approved as written. 13r. Lewis seconded and
the motion carried.
II. 1%3IMPROME.I.WS PROGRX.4
11r. Stevens presented to the Park Board a revised 1963 Development
Program. The changes that were made came as a result of the Park
Board's tour of the pares February 9, 1963.. The: changes are as follows;
The development money for Lake Edina would be dropped this year because
of the feeling of the Board than Lake Edina is a year away from develop-
ment; the 'work to be done at Division and Rutledge Park has been re -
estimated and the cost estimate reduced by $5,000. %4r. Stevens stated
that this.would provide B new tennis courts at four different locations
throughout the Village. -
Mr. Hyde asked if some money shouldn't be set aside to provide
sanitary facilities at some of the major }darks. Mr. Stevens pointed
out that although they were vitally needed, it was -the present thought
of the Board to put some of the neighborhood parks in an operational
status.
Mr. Adams suggested that possibly we should look into tennis bang
boards to be placed at our tennis court locations for warm up and
practice while waiting to play. lir. Rosland was directed to look into
the'cost and possibility of'bang 'boards.
A discussion followed on the improvements program in general.
Mr. Hite asked if 'there is an emergency fund for the purchase of lend
that becomes available that is not in the present program., tir.`Stevens
pointed out to h1r. Hite that the money was flexible in the event of an
emergency and there arse a few improvements that we could hold back if
additional money is needed. Also we have in the past bought land and
paid for it aver a three or four year period.
Ur. Jacus moved that the 1963 Improvements Program be accepted
with the understanding that emergency alterations might have to be
made for purchase of property if it becomes available. Mr. Diercks.
seconded and the.motion carried.
IIh. CONSLiiII;A l N O .P�Lt1,P+ . B DS
Mr. Rosland pros 6ted the planting bid tabUlation to the Perk Board
members: and stated that Greguson was the low bidder at $195862.00. A
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general discussion followed on ,the possibilities of accepting Alternates
A and B and whether or not we should accept the one or two year guarantee
or no guarantee. 1.1r. Rosland pointed out that we do.have trees in our
nursery at this time and we will be purchasing additional trees for
planting at a later date at the golf course. The Board in general
showed concern as to the sufficient number of trees in the base bid,
but felt that if money was available at a later date additional trees
can be bid. In regards to the guarantee, it was felt that Greguson
Nursery was a good nursery with a good reputation and that they would
make every effort to obtain successful results.
Mr.-Diercks moved that.ire recommend to the Council.that we accept;
Greguson's base bid with no guarantee for $199862.00. Mr. Lewis
seconded and the motion carried.
TV. P.FCOIb1F6KENDATI(7NS ON TAX DELIN U(,� _Epol' PROPER,IES
Mr. Rosland pointed out the land that is tax delinquent to the
Park Board members. After reviewing the properties, Mr. Lewis moved
that the.Park.Board recommend to the Council that the property
referred to as Park and park approach, and drainage way, Brookview
Heights 2nd Addition Plat No. 74281 be acquired for park purposes, and
that the follo*ing unnumbered tracts. in Brookview Heights'ist Addition
Plat No. 74280 Parcel No. 38394 unnumbered circular tract in Duggan
Plaza; Parcel No. 38395 unnumbered irregular tract South of Block 5
in Duggan Plaza; Parcel No. 38330 unnumbered irregular tract South
of Block 1 in Duggan Plaza also be acquired. tlr. Adams seconded
and the motion carried.
V. REPORT ON GARDEN PARK
Mir. Rosland reported to the Park Board that Mi. Greer and his
committee on Garden Park had meta After studying the „plan during their
committee meeting they sent it, along with their recommendations, back
to the landscape architects for some changes and redesign. After the
Master plan has been submitted to the committee, they will in return
present it to the Park Board for their recommendations.
VI'. GOLF MURa FEES
Mr. Hyde presented to the Park Board some proposed schedules of
fees for the golf course as discussed in a preliminary meeting. Preposed
Schedule i would provide unlimited season playing privileges and daily
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sate discount season tickets available to Edina residents only. Proposed
Schedule 2 would provide discount daily rate season tickets only and
available to Edina residents only.
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After some discussion by the members of the Park'Board, Mr. Dierck's
committee set the date of March 19 to discuss the proposed fees and
changes further.- No formal action was taken by the Board on the proposed
fees or charges.
VII. HE, o,I TS iARIG
1r. Hite reported to the Park Board that James Investment Company
has presented plans to the Planning Commission for development of their
land. In the development plan, Hillside Lane will be extended and would
divide the park property. Mr. Hite proposed that the Park Board abandon
the two lots west of the proposed Hillside Lane and add the two dots to
the east-to make a total,of four lots to the east of Hillside Lane.
The problem confronting the Board is that the footage taken up by the
extension of Hillside Lane would shorten the frontage on the west side
lots, thus making an even exchange impossible.
After some discussion, Pair. Lewis moved that tir. Rosland and Mr. Hite
negotiate with the owners of the lots on a possible trade plus some
cash difference to purchase the two easterly lots. heir. Jacus seconded
and the motion carried.
VIM. PEDERSON DAIRY -,CARL FHAMSEN PROPERTIES
Mr. Hite presented to the Park Board a study of proposed areas
thatwillbe under development in the future where no.park_facilities'
exist. He pointed out that there are 2 areas that are not served by
a park within reasonable distance. One area being went of Parkwood
Knolls; the other area being south of 70th Street approximately at
Dewey Hill road. The arra of real concern at the present time is the
West Parkwood Knolls -area. After some general discussion$ the -Park
Board agreed to take this area under consideration and see what they
could possibly do in regards to purchasing some park property.
No formal action was taken.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55-P.11.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ken Rosland, Secy
Edina. Park Board
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