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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 Pare Board Minutes, May. 6, 1k,1 ;; con t"d Page 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 `park 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 1� 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 y 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 spark Doaxd ialn Cess May o, IS-53 con=:Fri Page 3 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. Park Board f,'.'Asnites, Mlay cs 1963 cont'd Page 4 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. p 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 KER.:sk