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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-10 Park Board Minutes• EDINA PARK BOARD July 10, 1984 7:30 p.m. Cite Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Jean Rydell, Marilyn Wooldridge, Bob Christianson, Mack Thayer, Jim Fee, George Warner, Joan Lonsbury, Andy Montgomery STAFF PRESENT: Bob Kojetin, Rick Jacobson, Madelyn Krinke Joan Lonsbury called the meeting to order. It was noted that the Braemar Inspection Tour which had been scheduled for the day had been posponed to August 14, 1984, due to rain. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 1984 MEETING Bob Christianson MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Jean Rydell SECONDED. MINUTES WERE APPROVED. II. HENNEPIN COUNTY Bob Kojetin indicated that there would be a meeting of the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission on Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 p.m. in the Blooming- ton Hall Council Chambers. Because Bloomington is one of the implementing agencies and the Metropolitan Open Space Commission is the agency that recommends allocation of funds from Hennepin County park funds. Marilyn Wooldridge and George Warner volunteered to attend the meeting with Bob Kojetin. III. GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION Bob Kojetin reported on recent developments with the Edina Gymnastics Association and presented a copy of a memo he had written to Ken Rosland ® with details about the association's need for a loan for equipment to enable the association to continue with their fall program. The gymnastics association 0 0 I• -2- has very little equipment left since the Rice's resigned as head coaches and most of the equipment belonged to them. Bob Kojetin stated that the association would be using the Weber Building for classes up to ages 9 or 10. The girls equipment which will be bought will all be in the Weber Building because that equipment can be used by both boys and girls. The boys equipment will be used in the hut, which is where the remainder of the classes will be conducted. Bob Kojetin stated that the by-laws will be changed to allow all the class parents to also have a voice cn the Board. A name change is also being proposed to drop the KEGA organization and name from the Edina Gymnastics Association. Bob Christianson questioned whether the city would own the equipment until the loan is paid. His concern is that the city not be left with an outstanding loan if problems arise within the organization and the equipment would not be secured for the city. Bob Christianson MOVED THAT THE CITY PURCHASE THE .NECESSARY EQUIPMENT UP TO BUT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000 AND AFTER ACQUIRING THE EQUIPMENT, ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO SELL IT TO THE EDINA GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION, WHEREBY THE ASSOCIA- TION WOULD PAY FOR THE EQUIPMENT AT THE PURCHASE PRICE, OVER A PERIOD? OF 30 MONTHS, AND UPON FULL PAYMENT BY THE EDINA GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION, THAT TITLE TO THE EQUIPMENT BE GIVEN TO THE ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IN THE EVENT OF DISSOLUTION, FULL TITLE TO THE EQUIPMENT WOULD REVERT BACK TO THE CITY. George Warner SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. 0 • -2- IV. GARDE! PARK Bob Kojetin reported that NSP has given the city the 50 foot strip of land they o,;ned along Hansen Boulevard and t"e railroad tracks which extended into Garden Park and has been used by the park system for years. The donation of the land is also subject to an easement for NSP to maintain their highline. V. RECREATION REPORT Rick Jacobson reported that all adult and most youth athletic playoffs have begun. Tennis tournaments are now taking place for the youth and will begin next week for adults. The Aquatennial swim meet will be held at the Municipal Pool Friday, July 20- Sunday, July 22. Swimmers are coming from four countries and numerous states. The Pool Show will be held July 24 at 7:30. A Japanese baseball team is coming here in a couple of weeks. There will be several games bet::,een them and our all-star teams the same week end as the aquatennial. VI. OTHER Bob Kojetin reported that the council is currently working on changing the dog ordinance and it will probably require all dogs to be on a leash in the park at all times. Bob Kojetin mentioned that the School Board is considering the issue of whether or not to allow hockey players to be excused from 6th hour for hockey practice as they have done in the past. Discussion on the issue will continue at the next school board meeting on Monday, July 16. If the High School hockey players laould not be able to be released during the 6th hour it would mean that their practices would extend into the Edina Hockey Association time, creating a loss of ice time for the Edina Hockey Association, figure skating clubs and open skating. The Hockey Association was concerned ethat a quick decision would be Very inconvenient at the present time because they are already into the scheduling for the winter season. Comment was made -4- Oat the School Board meeting that the School Board might hold off for one year before a final decision is made. Joan Lonsbury noted that Len Ring has been absent from Park Board meetings since December and stated she ould write a letter to Mayor Courtney and send a copy to the Planning Commission requesting a replacement to be made to the Park Board. Mack Thayer moved to adjourn. Jim Fee Seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. MOTION FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL: MOVED by Bob Christianson: THAT THE CITY PURCHASE THE NECESSARY GYMNASTIC EQUIPMENT UP TO BUT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000 AND AFTER ACQUIRING THE EQUIPMENT, ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO SELL IT TO THE EDINA GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION, • WHEREBY THE ASSOCIATION! WOULD PAY FOR THE EQUIPMENT AT THE PURCHASE PRICE, OVER A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS, AND UPON FULL PAYMENT BY THE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION, THAT TITLE TO THE EQUIPMENT BE GIVEN TO THE ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IN THE EVENT OF DISSOLUTION, FULL TITLE TO THE EQUIPMENT WOULD REVERT BACK TO THE CITY. George !earner SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.