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VILLAGE OE EDINA
PARK BOARD ` f4INUTES
JULY 1,' 963
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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
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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
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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,
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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 $ill was still available in this ares and
possibly would be for several years as .streets are yet tobe::completed
in that area. The Board felt that completion of a hard surface area
would benefit the children and the neighbors much more than completion
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of the total earthwork. -
1.1r. Lewis moved that we recolriaen€i to the Coun it that bids be
taken on Division & Rutledge and,Jackson 3elmdre Park as proposed
by Harrison . Brauer Rappel. I -Ar. Diercks seconded and the motion
carried.
IV. RF -SOLUTION OF COLIN IDA1 TOi1 r. -OR 6f1T LIS Jxus
WHEREAS, Willis Janus served on the Edina Park Board in the position
of liaison member. from the Edina School Board; and
WHEREAS, on July is 1963 ili:.11.is Jacus completed five years of faith-
ful arid valuable service to the Vil.l.age, o? Edina, °
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Village of Edina mark Board as an expression of thenks
on behalf -cif citizens of said city commends and congratulates Willis Jacus
for his: loyal and outstanding service to the Tillage of Edina.
V. GOLF COURSE
A Pxocress Retaort
Rosl.and reported that work at the golf course seems to be
moving along smoothly. T. D. Gustafeon is in and working on the
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irrigation systeggao, D,anens ways ex egcted tot start the hole Pax 3
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coui sa Jul 1. !vL".. F�Lrauer pointed out 41'2at our only se: v f is r
8 C' y ..3a. �.ea�i�.t �Fti,Io'naerat in
regards to peat is an the tri green and 4,8 tee. This was,of course,
expected in that area and an over-fillage .was required to combat this
problem.
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B. Club Hain$
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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
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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
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