HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-05-05 Park Board MinutesFAnutes of Edina P&rk Board
1958May 5, 03
Board Nwhers Presentt Messrs. Strachauer, Crinkley, Hill,9 Jacus, Stevens
and Lewis.
Staff Present t Messrs. Brauer and French
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Ifinutes of the meeting for April 21 were approved as written except for one
corredtiono The word "new" is to be deleted as it is used in the phrase "to
elect the new chairman" in the first line fourth.paragraph.
Mr. Robert Crabb, Mr. Ed Braddock, Mr. Samuelson representing Southdalre
R"Ity Co, in pursuing their interest in the building of their proposed apart.
meat hoose area. Mrs Crabb presented their case in detail ending with the
statement that at its meeting on April 28 the Council had approved their plans
subject tp satisfactorily most the stipulations of the Park Board.
Considerable discussion followed. Although not made a matter of record at
the time of the transaction for Cornelia Park property' it was reported by pre-
sent board members who were on the board at the time of the park bond election
that it w,.s their understanding that the land requirement for park dedication
for Southdale was satisfied with the acquisition of the Cornelia Park areas
both land and water.
Mr. Hill moved that it be recommended to the Council that of the land
owned or controlled by Southdale Center The., and/or Southdale Realty Co., as
of the time of the Cornelia Park transaction that with the acquisition by the
Village of what is known as Cornelia Parks, certain water areas and parcels
south of 66th St, that dedication of park acreage is satisfied. Mr. Crinkley
seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.
Mr. Lexis stated that in connection with the apartment house area since
there is no longer a park dedication requirements, that Mr. Crabb's request for
Park Board approval of the apartment house development be
approved,-
refore, Mr. Lewis moved that the Council be advised that the Park Board
riscommends approval of the apartment construction plans. However' the Park
Board strongly urges that suitable play areas be provided by the developers.
Mr. Mll seconded the motion. It carried unanimously.
Mrs Crabb responded by stating that it was their intention to provide
well designed and adequate play areas along the l i nes ,of what he had discussed
with MLS. French previously, That such areas were to be mainly for small chil-•
type# but also useable by adults for such activities as volley ball,
ba ton, etc., but not to include large playing fields for baseball, football
and the like.
Mrs French reported that Dr. Duryea had talked with him regarding the pos-
• n. • r Villagea s.e Park. Mr. French said he told Dr* Duryea that
the only purpose the Village • d have
J.. taking title to thisproperty would
be to straighten out the north boundary of the park. Since dbher park ac-
quisition still remained outstanding it would be difficult justifying paying
♦` such
additional • • i 3 gift would be differentmatter. afterJJ s.
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isr. Strachauer advised that a letter of appreciation should be sent to
Mr, Boa lose for the many hours of work he contributed and the fine job he
did on the swimming pool season ticket brochure. Also, that a second letter
of appreciation be sent to Mrs. E. T. (Phyllis) Stevens for her excellent
work in writing Courier releases®
Mr. Jaeus raised the question of whether or not it would be advisable to
re -"en the matter of season tickets to the pool being made available to
Mo side. He stated that he favored including families. After discussion,
it was the consensus that unless Morningside, through it's Council,$ officially
resl&;d the question that the matter should remain as is.
Mr. French read a letter from Mr. Roy Johnson' sports coordinatog for the
Aquatennial., requesting permission to hold the Aquatendal Swimming Met in the
Pool. (Letter attached) Considerable discussion ensued. Mr. Hill
moved and Mr. Crinkley seconded the motion that the Park Board recommends hold-
ing the Aquatennial Swimming Meet in the Edina Mnnis.cipal Pool subject to a
sats®factory and specific agreement on the following matters:
Liability connected with this events
Does -Aquatennial insurance cover Edina.
That no admission will be charged.
That all repairs for anything beyond normal wear and tear mill be paid
for by the Aquatennialo
That bleachers, if erected, will be done at expense of the Aquatennial
and will be removed within 24 hours after the swim meet.
That all costs, except the 1 -as of gate receipts directly attributable
to the holding of the swim meet will be born by the Aquatennial.
After discussion of a change.order to move the west fence at the pool,
Mr. Hill moved that Village Manager be advised that it is the Park Board's're-
comandation that the fence along the west side of the pool be shifted so that
it will came in at the N. W. corner of the concession area and that a concrete
awb be installed underneathg that there be no concrete walk constructed out-
side of this fence nor outside of the fence south of the wading pool,
Mr. Stevensseconded the motion. It passed without dissent.
Mr. Brauer presented his cost estimates of work to be done at Cornelia Pk.,
and parking lot. They are as follows: '
1. Grading 1000 yda. on site
Additional per
A. (alternate)
Top soil using
Village
from Pamela
4- Graded base material for parking lot road
5,, Culverts
6. Soddirg
7. Seed bed preparation
8. B9* Paths eading
Triangles10. south of 66th St#
Totals
dependin
alternati�
292®.
4200.
5�".0
1200.
1330.
1500.
2000.
There is $11�OW left in the COrnelia Park development fund -
ds on the above ., ,,., opened id
W, Brauer eViained that the need for such ]urge and therefore ez-
v^e culverts had only recently come to his attention as well as the
need for an additional till of one foot in order to prevent flooding dur-
ing
the design storm from the Southold storm severse
Based on figures provided by the Adolph Meyer consulting firm, twho
desiped the storm sewer system for Southdals, an 84a culvert would be
required, However, an alternate method using a 30" culvert and a by-pass
spillomy could save approximately 50% of the cost of the large culvert®
Possibilities will be evaluated in light of bids to be opened on Friday,
My 9s 1958.
Tb&re was much discussion. Disappointment was expressed about the
atom sewer problem and the fact that it Mould be eo costly to install the
culverts, The view was expressed of the need to have the pool parking lot
and to do what needs to be done properly.
Mr. Hill moved that since items listed above were necessary to pat
Cornelia Paris and parking lot in satisfactory condition for use this sea -
am that ne; essary money be transferred from unallocated park development
funds to Cornelia Park to accomplish this. Mr. Jacus seconded the motion.
It passed 4 to 1.
The Board set Saturday morning May 10, 8=00 A. M. for a special meeting
to consider construction bids and to"prepare recomandation for Council
action.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P. M,
Respectfully submitted,
Clifton E. French
secretary to Edina Park Board