HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-05-06 Park Board MinutesVILLAGE OF EDINA
PARY BOARD T-41NUTES
MAY 61, 1963
PRESENT: Messrs. Stevens, Lewis, Crinkley, Jackson, Adams, Greer and Gi.ebink.
OTHERS. Messrs. Hyde, Kojetin, Rosland, Hites Brauer, r,Irs. Anderson,, Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Telford and Miss Voss.
I. Mr. Crinkley moved that the minutes of the April 19 1963 Edina Park
Board meeting be ap roved as written. 1,1r. Lewis seconded and the motion
carried
Il. BIRCIME- T PARK _ FEIN N
1j1r. Stevens introduced Mr. and Mrs. Donald Telford, 6024 Hansen Road.
'ft. Telford laves on the lot south of and adjacent to Birchcrest Park.
IMr. Stevens called on Pd1r. Telford to explain to the Park Board his problem.
Mr. Telford staked that the children are constantly riding their bikes
through his yard to gain access to the park and they are constantly,chasing
after stray balls and using his property as part of the park. He also
staled that the railroad creates a safety problem which could be corrected
if the railroad would supply a fence alone 'their right-of-way. P'ir. Rosland
stated that both he and Pairs. Telford have talked with rsr. Johnson of the
railroad and Mr. Johnson stated that the railroad has a b®° right-of-way,
which of course would cut into the active use of the perk. ii1r. ,Johnson
also stated that he felt the railroad would supply a fence if the Park
Board felt that this would ease the difficult -situation of a park close'
to the railroad tracks. Discussion followed as to what type of fence
could be used, who would be responsible for the cost and erection, and
who would have maintenance of the fence.
F,1r. Adams then moved that the railroad .company be contacted about
the possibility of fencing their right-of-way and that the question of
a fence between the Telford property and Birchcreet Park be tabled for
further study. 1:1r. " Giebink seconded and the motion carried.
III. GARDEN PARK
Mr. Greer presented to the Turk Board the first raster plan of Garden
Park. He then presented the second revised plan and explained the changes
that had been made, and why they had been made. He explained that the'..,
total cost for Phase I has been estimated at $29,550. This phase would
give Garden Park all of the grading and drainage structures that would be
necessary to complete all of it except the south baseball field. Completion
of the south hall field mould cost an additional $17.000,because of the
fill needed for this area. Tnciuded in this $29,000 figure was t400
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for drainage structures. Discussion followed on the need for such an
extensive drainage system and why drainage swales would not be ,just as
good, and of course less expensive to construct. Brauer pointed out
a kes Lake storm sewer was only completed as far a the ` stud
that the Haw'
of Gate park Rued and that an approximately, 12' ditch carried the water
.from the Garden Park pond to the storm sewer. If the Hawkes Lake storm
sewer system could be extended and included In the assessment, the park
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cost could be reduced b'y approximately $3,000, thus bringing the
intoits 1963development budget of $27,500. Mr. Greer and Mrm Rosland
agreed to make the necessary neighborhood contacts to obtain the
sentiments of the various neighborhood groups involved with the Garden
Park development.
Ur. Giebink moved that we go ahead with the development of the park
as it has been designed except for the drainage system until further
study of the matter can be made. ?-,tr. Adams seconded and the motion carried.
IST. GOLF COURSE
A. Pro re Reoort
Mr. Brauer presented to the Park Board a Progress Report of the work
done by J. A. Danen & Sons as of the week previous Ito the Meeting. (See
attached report.) True Brauer pointed out that Dagens are approximately
15 days ahead of schedule. He reported that the irrigation contractor
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will probably start about T:iay 15 instead of .rune I. It was pointed out
by Mr. Brauer that several changes have been made but these changes have
been relatively minor. These changes have been necessitated by the
Mile Creek Water Shad District. Mr. Brauer also pointed out that the
peat settlement has been less than expected to elate and that generally
the whole project is moving very smoothly and that the contractor was
doing a good job.
B. Panto Name
Dr,. Jackson gage a list of names that he felt were appropriate for
the renaming of Hays Farm. The names suggested were Glen 'Sdinq Balmoral,
and Intervale. After considerable discussion of these nares and others,
a vote was taken by the Park Board members. The vote was taken on a
first, second and third choice basis. The result of the vote was ,Balmoral
first; Intervale second; and Glen Edin third.
Dr. Jackson moved that these three names be presented to the Council
in this order. Tir. Green seconded and the motion carried..
C. Club House Re sat
Ftr. Rosland stated that on April 26, .163v the golf, course committee
met with Bruce Abrahamson. tir. Abrahamson's contract Tvas discussed along
with the time schedule of the building and in genera, what- the building
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would be used for. N11r... Rosland explained that under 1 -Ar* Abrahamson's
contract, the architects would submit an ultimate plan of the club house,
but that only Phase I would have complete drawings and specifications.
The Phase 1 of the club house, is budgeted at approximately $1257000—
The time schedule was discussed and it vias felt by the come}itree members
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that. bf the course was playable in' Ju.1y. of 644 the club hoarse should
be ready,-therefore,: construction should begin sometime in. the fall o
1963. The committee felt that the club mouse should be designed
primarily for golf. 'Cther uses will be coincidental and should be
discussed at a later date When costs and programming of the club house
itself have been studied further. Mr. Rosland also reported to the
Park Board that a meeting will be held tomorrow May 7 to start
preliminary programming stages.
V. J G1�S0 1 BELI�YJRE P PK
t:Ir. Rosland stated that tennis cosarta for. Jackson and Belmore Park
should be restudied. He has sent feelers into the area as to "hat the
area might prefer. It is generally a young family area with many young
children and the reports carne back that the children would prefer a hard
surface area with game equipment, basketball back boards and things of
this nature instead of tennis courts. The Park Board agreed and suggested
that Pjtr. Rosland check into this further and present a plan at the next
Board meeting.
VI. FnU M OF a LY CELEBRAYjr
1,;Ir, Rosland stated that he attended a committee meeting..for the
Fourth of July celebration. All the organizations that supported the
celebration last year %cant to support the program again. The Fourth
of July committee requested the use of Cornelia Park again.-this year for
some of the activities. These activities will be the same as last year's
and the fireworks and kiddie parade will not be held at the parka
Mr: Lewis moved that the committee be allowed to use Cornelia Park
for their festivities. 1Mr. Greer seconded and the motion carried.'
VIII. PLAYGROUP w UIPINlUT BIDS
Mr. Rosland presented'a tabulation of bids on the playground equipment
that were taken April 22. 1:7r. Hyde requested that the Council not act
on the bids until further study could be made. The concern being why
Game-ttime,did not-submit a bid and .as to whether the cosi of th6 equipment
was a, reasonable one. Mr. Rosland stated that he wrote Game time and that
Game-time.did not bid because they felt they could not instali the equip-
quipment
mentunless they received the whole bid. 1:9r. Rosland also asked other
suburbs purchasing other equipment of this nature. The prices. we received
were the same, and in.some caseo, S80 to $90 cheaper on certain pieces of
eq�a e¢teni ..Al o- the r d r3 , et r e=ent: nil3 ne f nStallec� _6y the
tufa tuner.
With these facts in :mind, frt. Adams moved that the Park Board recommend
to the Council that the contract be awareled to Miracle Equipment Company
for a total contract of $19,466.00. IJ. Crinkley seconded and the motion
Carried.
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IX® HEIGH'T'S ♦ ARK
r,r. Hite presented to the Park Board the involemen-ts of trading and
purchasing lots op: 66th Street and Hillside. ,The problem has arisen
because of the need to extend Hillside Road, through our present park
property In general Mr. Hite explained we are trying to trade one lot
on the west for one lot on the east and to also purchase one ;more lot
on the.east, giving us approximately the same amount of front footage
on.`66th Street, after.the road goes through, as vie have 'n6w. At-the
present time the cast for this additional lot seems relatively high and
after some discussion, the Board requested Mr. Hite and tTar'o Rosland to
da more negotiating With the property owners. fti7r. Leis of the Board
said. that he would assist fr. Hite and Mr. Rolland.
X. LOT DIVISION AND RUTLEDGE
fir. Rosland stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Dahlin who is
representing the property owner of Lot 29 Block 13, Cleveland Sub-Division
of Erma Abbott Park. I:ir. Dahlin requested that Mr. Rosland talk to the
Board about the purchase of this lot from his client for park purposes.
fu1r. Rosland stated that the lots according to the Assessor, was worth
approximately $2,250. flr. Rosland stated to the Board there has been no
firm negotiation but he felt that the lot could toe purchased for approximately
this price.
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Mr. Greer moved that we purchase the lot for $1,250. 1.1. Giebink
seconded and the motion carried.
fleeting adjourned at 10:15.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Rosland, Seely
Edina Park Board
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