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VILLAZE OF EDINA
PARK BOARD MINUTES
APRIL 19 1963
PRESENT: Messrs. Stevens, Lewis, Grinkley, Greer,, and Jackson.
OTHERS: Messrs. Rosland, Kojetin, Ctrs. Yonehiro, and Miss Vose.
I. Mr. Lewis moved that theminutes of the lurch: 49 1963 Edina
Park Board meeting be approved as written. Mr. Greer seconded and
the motion carried.
II. VALLEY ViE4'� SCHOOL -PARK
Mr. Rosland reported to the Board that he has talked with Don; Brauer
in regards to the Valley View School and park. He reported-that the
school board at this time is contemplating only developing their 40 acres
so that they may proceed without delay. The thought being that when
the Park Department is able to obtain the additional 40 acreag the
plan that was designed by Harrison Brauer . Rippel could then be
worked without redesigning any of the areas. The one major loss would.
be approximately 20,000 yards of fill which could be put on park
property, if the project would have been done now. The Park Board
concurred with this approach and felt that any other approach might
Just 'add additional problems and delay the projects
III.W f 1 CLUB R U T FOR TsX_JIER $WI1-U N p.
Mr. Rosland stated that the Edina Swim Club has requested the use
of the pool for two,swim meets. The meets will be held July 27 and 28s
which is the Aquatennial Swim ,,feet, and August 17 aridL 181, which is the
State Meet. 11r. Rosland stated that this was. 'done in 1958, but since
then the State f,4eet has circulated throughout different communities
in the state. 1,1r. Rosland stated that if the Park Board felt that
only one meet was possible, the Swim Club would prefer to host. the
State rvleet and would make arrangements to' have some other area host
the Aquatennial tteet.
After some discussion as to the holding of one or two meeta,
;ir. Lewis moved that the Swim Club be informed that they; can host the
State Meet August 17 and 18 and that they should make arrangements to
have some other pool host the Aquatennial Swim Meet. Mr. Crinkley
seconded and the_tion carried.
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Park Board Minutes, Apx l 1, 1963 contgd Page 2
�.2 REVENUE REPORT
IV. POOL SEASON TICKETS =._19%6
hir. Rosland reviewed with the Board the 1962 Revenue Report from
the -pool as compared to the Revenue Report of 1961• The comparison
showed a ;$3,655.97 loss in Grass Revenue in 1962. Village Finance
Directors Prix. Dalen' had recommended to Mr. Rosland that the season
ticket prices he raised to $12 for fancily tickets, $5 for individual
tickets and $6 for Morningside tickets. This raise is necessitated
by the fact that the poral has row' been in operation for five., years
and there are needed repairs and painting that should be dans on a
continuing yearly basis. Also there hes been a reduced number of
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gate admissions duetothe fact.that other pools have opened the
area.
After discussion on the subject, Mr. Levis moved that the cosi
of the season tickets for the pool be raised to $12 for family tickets,
$5 for individual tickets and $6.for.Morningside individual -junior
tickets. Mr. Crinkley seconded and the motion.carried.
V. X963, F.}� .PR
Mr. -Stevens reported that the Council has approved the 1963
improvements Program in general and that we now should move ahead ,as
rapidly as possible.in an effort to achieve these improvements for
the coming sinner.. 14r. Stevens stated.there are generally three or
four major items that will be accomplished in the program. These are
the tennis courts, playground equipment, Garden Park and Division and
Rutledge.Park. The tannin courts are now on the drawing board of the
Village Engineers. Planning for Garden Park is on the drawing boards
of Harrison . Brauer . Rippel .and Mr. Greerstated that his committee
is awaiting the second set of.preliminary plans and will have re%.om-
mendations ready for the May meeting.
Mr. Rosland reported that he now has specifications written for
47 pieces of equipment to be placed on i2 various playgrounds. He
stated that these specifications have been written for the conventional,
type of.playground equipment.with the idea that creative equipment
can come at a later date. The equipment was specified for'its safe.ty4
its durability, its color and attractiveness.. Mr. Rosland stated
that. the 'equipment' would be bid on an installed basis and in about
June 22;.and that it looked as though we woi"ld acquire all that we
wanted and ,still be approximately $2'000 under our proposed budget.
VT. GOLF gMR E PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Stevens stated that four architects were interviewed by a
tommittee consisting of Mr. Hyde$ Mr. Adams,, ?fir. Stevens, fix. Rosland,
and Mr. Kojietin. After considerable discussion, the committee agreed
the firm of Hammel and Green, represented by Mr. Bruce Abrahamsong
would be a fine choice. However, it was decided that Mr. Abrahamson
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should be re-intervievaed in regard to the architectural'styles that
Hammel and Careen have none and to what degree of flexibility their
firm has in these ratters.
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Park Board Minutes, April 1, 1963 cont°d Page 3
Mr. Hyde presented to the Park Board his thoughts on a questionnaire
to be sent to the public along with the Homestead applications about
May 1. On this questionnaire Mr. Hyde proposed to ,ask such questions
as the number of people "possibly interested in lockers and in possible'
season tickets. This information would be readily helpful in designing
the club house and setting proposed fees and charges. The Board felt
that this was an excellent idea and that much could be learned by a
questionnaire of this nature,
Dr. Jackson was called upon to report on the progress he has made
in picking a name for the park and golf course. Dr. Jackson reported
a series of names that he has compiled during his past weeks of research.
After some discussion about these names, Mr. Greer agreed to work with
Dr. Jackson and they would present to the Board, at their next meeting,
a recommended name for Board action.
Mr. Crinkley moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Greer
seconded and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15•
Respectfully submitted
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Ken Rosland, Secy
Edina Park Board
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