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D-59- SYS11 0E7EWPMSWT JPygy 1960-1964,
discussion of the Toy Any plons f c-
b-
continued Development of the WK& Park Systaw,
M. French reported on the status A prsusnt park bond expenditures WS,
follows:
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X59_ REPO 1V ON Ci R.RrENT STATUS OF Pk RK CMSTR[JCT10M PROJECTS
Mr. 'Brauer r2de a very, brief report as follows
1® 52nd AINM ARDEN
INTO& no"a progressing zd,ce3�%r and grading should be finished ina
matter of days. Skating area will be seeded with rye this fall,
�,Xdrk not as well progressed as at Arden. Dredging the skating
rink area is the problem. So much T,,Tet weather has hindered the
operation. 'riawever the dredging off of the shallbw layer of
peat will be accomplished. The putting in of the layer .of clay
will require. considerable dry weather®,
3, 'JACKSON-BFIZORE LANE
Inability,Lto sell off the surplus fill at .10f a yard or better
is the obstacle in the path of completion of this project.
Hopkins city manager 'indicated an interest in all of the35,000 yards at 80 per yard. V"ith the excess fill remoized this
project could be completed quickly.
The Prk Board advised that rather than i.xTaiting more months for an
offer to sell the fill at 100 per yard., it would be better in order
to finish the project, to sell the fill at.80 to Hopkins.
D-59- F ORIT-4AL APPROVAL AND 1RFCO!,TMEM)AT_1 QN- OF YASTEIR-M 5. T OR
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'STFMET SCHOOL SITE
Although there have been several joint School Board -Park Board meet-
ings, and more meetings of the respective planners Administrative
personnel of the two groups, there remains the formal action of the
Park Board and Council on the final site plan for the Cornelia School -
Park site.
Mr. Jacus Moved that the Park Board recorriend to the Council that -the
revised Cornelia Parte-School plan dated 8/22/59 be accepted subject
to similar approval of the School Board. 11r. lewis seconded the
motion, Motion carmeds
A-59- NA14E CCIWLICT B1,25IM-14 CORNELIA SCHOOL. - CORNELIA PATIK
A discussion of the name conflict between Cornelia Park where the
seri ng pool iso, and Cornelia School-Fark was resolved by the Board as
of no consequence. The School -Park site should be referred to as
Cornelia School and the pool park can be known as Take Cornelia Parke
A-59� EIM CLUB-LEMUFST
Mr, French reported for the Edina Swim Club. oa the State AAD Swim . meet
as follows:
Income from the meet -----------
Expenses ------------------------ — --- --- _7 972-09
Balance 2OX
Expense for 8 starting blocks
which were given to Village ---- — ------- -------------- n3.94
Final Balance
The E I dina Swim Club would like to donate $112,32 to the Village to
start an earmarked fund for pool equipment *ich will enhance the con-
duct of the competitive swimming program and tc-which the Edina Scrim
Club will make additional contribution as it car.
Mr. Stevens moved that the Park Board recommend acceptance of the do-
nation with its acconpanying stipulation providA there is no legal
or council policy conflict. Mr. Cri&cley seconled the motion. The
motion carried.
A-59- REPORT ON NETROPOLITAN DISTFUT PHYsicanmms coNFERENOE
Mr. French in g-1ving a brief report on the Metropolitan District
Physical Fitness Conference Saturday Septj,19,,.-,°eviewed also the
lead up events going back to President EkLsenhoutris first National
Physical Fitness Council in 1955s the Governors Conference last
spring., and the present, meeting. He stated that efforts are under-
way to form a local physical fitness council and suggested that
the Park Board be represented. No action was taken other than
Chairman Hill asking that Mr. French continue -'Jo serves at least
for the time being, as the Boards representative in this worth-
while endeavor.
_OLwa-rJ_- Mr. Stevens reported that he had at the request of Mayor Bredesenj
was presented and received a certificate of honorable mention a-
warded by the Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Archi-
tects to Sidffletj Eackstroms Hutchison PA Dickey*' Ins.,, and the
Village of Edina for the bathhouse, at the 16zicipal Pool-
- mr. Stevens proposed the Award given by the '%annGs0t& Society of the
American Institute of Arehitects to Shifflet, Backstron)., Hutch-ison
& Dickeys lnc.9 be given to Mr. Arthur Dickey and have a repro-
duction displayed at the pool. No action was taken.
A . motion was made to adjounn by 1.4r. Crinkley. Mr. Lewis seconded
the motion. lbeting adjom-.ed at 9:45 p.m.
3aspectfully submitted.*
Clifton E. French
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ecretany to the Park '130ard