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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 02/26/1969 i 1969 FEBRUARY 10 , 26 MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE I `s EDEN PRAIRIE PARK AND RECREATION CaIMISSION MEETING February 10, 1969 7:30 p.m. Eden Prairie Village Hall Present: Robert Lieb, Daniel Boos, Marvin Erickson, WillianGarens, Robert Gartner, Dean Holasek, Dorsey Holt, David Osterholt, Frances Blacklock. George Hite, Village Manager. The meeting was called to order by Robert Lieb, Vice Chairman. Daniel Boos and Dorsey Holt signed the Official Oath as Park and Recreation Commission members to begin three-year terms. i Approval of M/Erickson, S/Holt that the minutes of December 9, 1968 be approved Minntes as printed. Motion carried. M/Boos, S/Garens that the minutes of January 13, 1969 be approved as printed. Motion carried. The secretary was instructed to ask the village office if all Commission members could receive copies of the Village Council minutes. Election of Chairman - William Garens nominated Robert Lieb, Marvin Erickson Officers seconded the nomination. M Boos, S Holasek that the nominations be closed. Motion carried. Vice Chairman - Dean Holasek nominated Daniel Boos, Robert Lieb and William Garens seconded the nomination. M/Garens, S/Erickson that the nominations be closed. Carried. CSecretary-Treasurer - William Garens nominated Frances Blacklock, Marvin Erickson seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. By-Law change, M/Holasek, S/Boos ihat Article II, Section 1. of the By-Laws be Meeting changed to read 7:30 instead of 8:00 otclock. The chairman ruled time that the printing of the agenda for the Feb. 10 meeting constituted a written notice, so the By-Law could be changed without further business. Motion carried. Teen Center Robert Lieb presented the proposed Constitution and By-Laws By-Laws for the teen center at Round Lake, to be called The Hole Thing. M/Holasek, S/Erickson that the Park and Recreation Commission approve the Constitution and By-Laws of The Hole Thing as presented on Feb. 10, and recommend their adoption by the Council. Motion carried. Youth Center Dorsey Holt reported that an oil furnace costing $263 had been Bldg. installed by Gordon Carlson, gratis, that will heat the existing building and the porch, if it is enclosed. Two more ducts and ceiling insulation are yet to be installed. Mr. Lieb suggested that a smaller building left by the Gun Club, might be used as a collecting depot for old papers, as a means for raising money. j Coordination M/Garens, S/Boos that the Park and Recreation Commission contact and with other communicate with surrounding communities, the Metro communities Council and other agencies regarding projects and plans of mutual interest. Motion carried. i t Mr. Garens will make the initial survey of the contacts to be made, Eden Prairie Park and Recreation Mtg. Feb 10, 1969 Page 2 and other Commission members will follow up with a specific community or agency. QPark land acqui- Mr. Hite reported that the School District and the Coundil had sition signed a Memo of Understanding, and that it appeared the Twedt property on Round Lake will be purchased within the limitation set. Negotiations are proceeding for options on two parcels on Anderson Lakes, and the village has an option on the Kopesky land. He has secured all appraisals on Staring and Round Lakes. The firm of Morehouse and McDonald is ready to begin negotiations on Staring Lake. It is planned that the village will acquire (not option) land on Round Lake, combine option and acquisition on Staring Lake, and option land on Anderson Lakes. LAWCON funds 1968 appropriations _ The State Conservation Dept., which administers Report by LWCON funds, has approved the $131,000 appropriation to Eden Prairie. Geo. Hite They now must submit the application to Ann Arbor, which is more or less a routine matter. But E.P. can't purchase land until have the money. 1969 appropriations - LAWCON funds allotted to the entire state haVe been drastically slashed. E.P. will probably still rate high in the state communities making applications, but probably wonft get much money. There are about three times the number of applications this year; only those with A ratings will get funds, but there will only be $200,000 to 250,000 to divide between those. ( HUD Application Mr. Hite recommends applying to HUD (Housing and Urban Development) on the same parcels of land as in our LAWCON application. He said HUD seems to be amply funded for open space. They operate faster, giving an indication on applications within 90 days. Since we have options expiring this summer, we need to get applications in next month. HUD applications are much more canplicated than LAWCON, and may cost between $2_3,000 to prepare. Brauer has a specialist on staff. M/Osterholt, S/Holasek that the Park and Recreation Commission , recommend to the Council that it proceed to authorize Brauer and Associates to draw up a HUD application. Motion carried. Recreation Study Mr. Hite and Robert Lieb, representing the Commission, will select the consultant who will make a Recreation Study for the village. AT A SPECIAL MEETING, YfEDNFSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, THE CQvISSION bdILL MEET WITH THE CONSULTANT TO DISCUSS PLANS. School Cooperation Mr. Gartner noted that we can expect more in the way of cooperation from the School District as a result of the recent State Survey. Areas of develop_ Mr. Hite suggested that we confine our development to two significant ment areas 3cRxdwxaizpmnxt __ swimming and skating, for this year. Plans can be made, however, for future developments. CGun range Mr. Hite suggested that a cooperative program could be worked out with Edina for a skeet range, in which E.P. would furnish the space and Edina the funds and program. He felt this was an activity with great interest, and that it would provide important training in gun safety. No action was taken. r . Eden Prairie Park and Recreation Meeting Feb. 10, 1969 Page 3 E.P. Skating Mr. Hite noted that the Braemar Arena would be available Party on Saturday, March 22 after ? p.m. , and suggested we might wish to sponsor an Eden Prairie Skating Party. He said Edina would help set up the program - broom hockey, organ music, skates for rent etc. The Commission was enthusiastic about the idea; Mr. Hite said he would reserve the arena. Dorsey Holt will work with Mr. Hite on plans and have a report ready for the special meeting February 26. Student Members Mr. Osterholt asked what the Commission's attitude would be regarding on Commission the appointment of two high school students as voting members of each village commission. who spoke were favorable to the idea; Mr. Gartner said he woulWosee the km choices made from all those who are interested in applying for the appointments. M/Holt, S/Gartner that the Park and Recreation Commission would welcome two teftagers to sit on the Park and Recreation Commission as voting members. Motion carried. Additional Fund Mr. Hite noted that he was investigating all possible sources for Applications park acquisition funds, including the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District which serves Anderson Lake, and the Hennepin County Lake Improvement Fund. M/Holasek, S/Garens that the meeting be adjourned. Carried. Frances Blacklock, Secretary NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 NEXT REGULAR MEETING C MONDAY, MARCHI0 C EDEN PRAIRIE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, February 26, 1969 7�0 P.M. E.P. Village Hall CPresent: Robert Lieb, Chairman, Daniel Boos, Frances Blacklock, Robert Gartner, Marvin Erickson, Dean Holasek George Hite, Eden Prairie Village Manager Kenneth Rosland, Edina Park Superintendent & Rec. Consultant Staring Lk. Mr. Hite noted that at the Council meeting February 25, Dr. Benjamin Land Gift Bofenkamp, 13800 Research Road, had made a gift to the Village of seven acres on Staring Lake (Parcel 3 of the Park Plan). HUD App. Mr. Hite also noted that Brauer and Associates are proceding with & Beach plan the HUD application and the design for the Round Lake beach. Comprehensive Mr. Hite introduced Mr. Ken Rosland, who is serving Brauer & Assoc. Recreation as a Recreation Consultant, and who has been and is presently, Study Park Superintendent of Edina. Eden Prairie has contracted for his services to do a .long range recreation study to determine what we are doing and where we are going, in cooperation with b Brauer's park plan. Rosland outlined what he expects to do and what he expects to determine and finally recommend. He will study all recreation programs open to the community and meet personally with the various community groups to get their thinking on what they are doing and their future plans. There is a pressing need to discuss the summer recreation program; there are areas of possible coordination with Edina. I Some of the topics he brought up for consideration are: Industrial. Recreation -- What the role of the village should be in this; prepared to support some of their needs; may be an important item in attracting industry; provide for people who work but don't live in the community. Organization of the Commission or Board responsible for parks and recreation -- Might consider an advisory board, may be better ways to organize recreation and parks in relation to schools and village. j In discussing the following programs, he related Edina's experience and what they have learned. He emphasized that programming was important to get support for a park program. If people are involved and inter- ested, they will support further plans and bond issues. Many programs can be run with little money outlay, he said. Skating -- The skating season on outdoor rinks is approximately from Dec. 15 to Feb. 15, when the temperature is between 5 below and 32 above, when it isn't raining or snowing. This adds up to about 17 - 18 skating days per year. Edina is investigating the possibilities of castructing open-sided buildings with artificial ice sheets which would provide skating for three months of the year for about the same amount as they are now C_ spending on their outdoor rinks and warming houses. Edina's Arena is self-sustaining, and participation in skating has increased greatly. 750 now are in the figure skating program compared to 100 when the program was outdoors; 700 in the hockey program with marry volunteer coaches. Every child who signs up for a sport plays. •i E.P. Park and Recreation Special Meeting, Feb. 26, 1969 Page 2 Sw--Inming -- Have about 3,200 a year in the program learning skills and self-discipline at 2 school and 1 outdoor pool. Teach "learn- to swim ", Jr. and Sr. Life Saving, Diving, Synchronized swimming and have cOpen swimming. People will pay for swimming lessons; Edina charges $5 for 15 lessons including bussing, and finds it self-sustaining. T-Ball -- Program at $3 per 8 and 9 year old is almost self-sustaining. Put everyone on the team to get the team spirit; alternate the starting point in the batting order. Pay high school kids as officials and coaches. Dances -- Edina has both street and indoor dances. The Sr. H. spon- sored one for the Jr. H; took in $1100 and had profit of $500 to put into the recreation program. Gun Safety -- Start this in August up to hunting season; Edina bought guns and shells. Use state program. Had to cut off enrollment because they couldntt handle everyone. Rosland suggested that a gun safety program or skeet range could be shared with Eden Prairie. A memorial fund could provide facilities if E.P. could provide the land; might be sustaining with public parti- cipation. He and Hite will investigate sites. Sailing -- This is another program where Edina and. E.P. could. share equipment and. lakes. This could provide sport for marry not interested in organized sports. Rowing is another possibility. Cooperation with Organizations -- Rosland said Edina cooperates 100% with organizations. It usually works out that Edina provides facility and the organization suppbies the manpower; have representative on their boards without vote. They have a picnic point with the Optimists, a nature center with the Garden Club, and an athletic complex with the Jaycees. Insurance -- There needs to be investigation of ways to handle the buying of insurance; that is, possibly joint purchase with school, or the village buying for all athletic sports. Parents might '.:i.r. pay smaller fees for sports if the family carries its own insurance, as a large share of the fee goes for insurance. (Protective equipment is required for football, baseball and hockey.) Rosland said it was important to create interest in recreation; that most parents don't encourage their youngsters, or provide motivation. He feels it is important to teach recreation skills which can help counteract the stress and strain of life. i Frances Blacklock, Secretary 5