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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-07-01 Park Board Minutes1 VILLAGE OE EDINA PARK BOARD ` f4INUTES JULY 1,' 963 } PRESENT: Messrs. Jacus, Stevens, Crinkley, Lewis, Adams,;Diercks, Greer and Jackson. OTHERS: Messrs. Rosland, Kojetin, Brauer, Hite, Mrs. Edmundson and Miss Voss. I. Mr. Lewis moved that the minutes of the June lOp 1963 Edina Park Board meeting be approved as written, Mr. Adams seconded and the motion carried. 11. NORTH PAaN6W_00D KROLLS r'ir. George Hite, Planning Director, was present at the Park Board meeting to explain to the Park Board members some possible park areas in the North Parkwood Knolls area. far. Hite explained that in a Previous conversation with Mr. Rosland they felt that a minimum of six acres would be needed to satisfy park requirements in this area. Mr. Hite pointed out to the Park Board there are two or three possible park areas but that several of these are probably impossible for the Village to acquire for park purposes. However, there is one, particular area that could possibly be purchased in conjunction with the Water Department. This area would be bordered to the north by the present cemetery and is the highest point in that area. The land w*uld be good land and relatively inexpensive to develop. 1.1r. Hite pointed out the possible road connecting systems and the traffic flocs pattern to that Parti cular area. t1I Stevens pointed out to. the Park Board' that $27,000 has I*en appropriated for land acquisition in this area. Petr. Hite felt the cost of the property would run between $4,0'00 - $5400per acre. After come discussion about this area, the Park Board felt that acquisition of this, property could possibly be the right direction for them to take. They requested Mr. 'Hite to Look into this area further so that more defi.ni.te requirements could be determined and actual costs pinned down: Pair. Hite also agreed to Look into definite prices on several `other pieces of property in thatarea. ill. JACKSON & BELPuiORE PARK DIVISION & RUTLEDGE PARK Mr. Brauer presented to the Park Board a revised plan of Jackson & Belmore Park. The redosignin9 was necessitated by the fact thai additional property was acquired after the original development plata was drawn. Mr.. Rosland pointed out that the budget for this park was this year, $13,000 of which was to be spent on a set of two tennis courts. At a prevzous meeting of the park Board, it was decided than tennis courts in this area should be replaced by a hard surface play andapparatus area. Mr. Brauer presented an estimate of $1.5,800* to do the following Work on Jackson & Belmore Parks Excavation furnishing i g .and plac3:ng of top soil, hard surfacing of two areas, constructing a combination concrete curb, roller skating and trike way, constructing a softball backstop and Parte Board Minutes, July 17, 11,963 cont'd Page 2 C-11 furnishing and placing sod. This .estimate also included $_00 for same border plantings if hecessary. A discussion follawed as to the construction of the concrete curbing and sidewalks. Mr. iald r pointed out that there are no -sidevaalks or paved areas in this par's of the Village and that many ( children would use this sideivalk. as a place to :tide their tri,kest roller skate and to .play on. It would si ex' a as a dual role furnishing a curbing about the''Aevsral play areas `,Ai6h are b tu;'minous and mould break dower if ne curbi.ng .was provided. Mr. Brauer then presented'a preliminary cost estimate ftr the development or viork to be done in Division,. Rutledge Parka . This, ,& estimtte was S15,100. This included the ba'3.c earthwork, the drainage strue""Ures and a small eater 'supply for flooding. $8,000 of this. Was for furnishing and placing 'fill. A total of $1.88000 wab alloted' dor this .park far developnent in 1963. Mr. Brauer proposed an al.te (nate plan in which a hard surface area and concrete curbing could be pz�ced in the park in lieu of totally filling the, whole pack,. P'r. R6sland pointed out that some free $ill was still available in this ares and possibly would be for several years as .streets are yet tobe::completed in that area. The Board felt that completion of a hard surface area would benefit the children and the neighbors much more than completion etion of the total earthwork. - 1.1r. Lewis moved that we recolriaen€i to the Coun it that bids be taken on Division & Rutledge and,Jackson 3elmdre Park as proposed by Harrison . Brauer Rappel. I -Ar. Diercks seconded and the motion carried. IV. RF -SOLUTION OF COLIN IDA1 TOi1 r. -OR 6f1T LIS Jxus WHEREAS, Willis Janus served on the Edina Park Board in the position of liaison member. from the Edina School Board; and WHEREAS, on July is 1963 ili:.11.is Jacus completed five years of faith- ful arid valuable service to the Vil.l.age, o? Edina, ° THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Village of Edina mark Board as an expression of thenks on behalf -cif citizens of said city commends and congratulates Willis Jacus for his: loyal and outstanding service to the Tillage of Edina. V. GOLF COURSE A Pxocress Retaort Rosl.and reported that work at the golf course seems to be moving along smoothly. T. D. Gustafeon is in and working on the ` irrigation systeggao, D,anens ways ex egcted tot start the hole Pax 3 . coui sa Jul 1. !vL".. F�Lrauer pointed out 41'2at our only se: v f is r 8 C' y ..3a. �.ea�i�.t �Fti,Io'naerat in regards to peat is an the tri green and 4,8 tee. This was,of course, expected in that area and an over-fillage .was required to combat this problem. e` } Park Bard M nutesg J • 1, 1963 cont'd Page 3 B. Club Hain$ ( 3 MT. Adams reviewed with the Board the highlights of the preliminary meetings with the golf club house architectD Mr. Abrahamson. 1.1r. Adams then presented the preliminary set of plans forthe club house to the Board. Mr. Adams pointed out the various aspects of design and the area for future expansion development if needed. in general the Park Board approved the direction that Mr. Abrahamson was taking. They recommended y to Mr. Adams that the golf club house committee meet with several pros to obtain any knowledge or information that they may be able to pass on to use Lt. Diercks presented to the Bard an organization chart with reference to the manager of the golf course and the club house. A discussion followed as to the pros and cons of a golf course manager vs. a pro manager. After this discussion it was referred back to the golf course committee and Mr. gyde,, the Village _T,2anager,'for further study. C. ParkName The naming of the park was tabled by the Board fur further study. Mr. Jacus moved that the meeting be adjourned. Dr. Jackson seconded and the motion carried., Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ken Rosland Secgy Edina Park Board KER -. skv