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Home My WebLink About2014-12-16_WORK SESSIONAGENDA CLOSED SESSION AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA COMMUNITY ROOM TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2014 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 11. ROLL CALL III. CLOSE SESSION A. Consider Possible Real Estate Acquisition — France Avenue Between 40th and 41 n Street, PID 07- 028 -24 -14 -0001 B. Reconvene In Open Session IV. BOARD AND COMMISSION WORK PLANS 2015 V. PARK STRATEGIC PLAN INPUT VI. ADJOURNMENT The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large -print documents or something else, please call 952- 927 -8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS /DATES /EVENTS Tues Dec 16 Closed Session — Land Acquisition 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Dec 16 Work Session — Boards & Commissions Work Plans 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Park Strategic Plan Input 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Dec 16 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wed Dec 24 CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closes at noon Thur Dec 25 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed Wed Dec 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closes at noon Thur Jan I NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed Tues Jan 6 Work Session — Promenade Plan 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Legislative Agenda 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Jan 6 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mon Jan 19 REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed Tues Jan 20 Work Session — Vision Edina 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Jan 20 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Feb 3 Work Session —joint Session With Energy & Environment Commission 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Feb 3 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mon Feb 16 PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed Tues Feb 17 Work Session —joint Meeting W/ Planning Commission & Two -Step 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Redevelopment Process Tues Feb 17 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Mar 3 Work Session — Private Sanitary Sewer 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM State of Utilities 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM .es Mar 3 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Mar 17 Work Session — Park Strategic Plan Progress Report 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Joint Meeting With Housing Foundation Affordable Housing Policy 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Mar 17 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Phone 952- 927 -8861 Fax 952 - 826-0390 • www.CityofEdina.com Date: December 16, 2014 To: City Council From: Karen M. Kurt Re: 2015 Boards and Commissions Work Plans 'W S IteM IQ. MEMO Attached are the draft 2015 Boards and Commissions work plans presented at the October 7 work session. After your review and edits, these work plans will be returned to their respective chairs to guide activities for the upcoming year. Staff also use the work plans to determine whether or not a Board or Commission action item will be placed on the Council's agenda. Action items included on the work plan or directly assigned by the Council at a meeting are generally placed on the agenda. If the Board or Commission is proposing an action item that does not meet the previous criteria, they are directed to send an advisory communication to the Council to determine if the Council is interested in pursuing the issue. It is at the Council's discretion as to whether or not they address the advisory communication. City of Edina • 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, MN 55424 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION 2015 Annual Work Plan 1) EVENTS & INITIATIVES 2015 Ongoing Event Target Completion •• ••• rt Required Council Approval Date Required Literature Ongoing N/A Art Center /Communications The Author's Studio and The Loft Around Town Progress Report: The Author's Studio began in Jan. 2012 with five local authors and 18 -20 attendees. Now in its 5th season, 45 -50 individuals attend each Q &A event with local author Colin Nelson. The Art Center enjoys continued partnership with The Loft around Town, and recently featured Nature Writing classes with Edina resident Jeannie Hanson in the Fall 2014 Activities Directory. The Commission continues to seek additional literary partners. 2015 Ongoing Event Target Completion • • • • rt Required Council Approval Date Required Art in Public Places Ongoing $10,000 Art Center /Communications Public Art Edina I I I Parks & Rec /Public Works Progress Report: The Public Art Edina working group continues to beautify Edina's public spaces with art and sculpture. Public Art Edina celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2014 with 19 permanent and rotating sculptures in three locations; Edina Promenade, 50th & France, and Grandview Square Park. Public Art Edina continues to hold its annual Call for Sculpture art loan program, and is working to create public /private partnerships to purchase and exhibit public art. An Opening Reception for Sculptors is held annually in June at Pinstripes Bistro. The group was involved in the 50th & France Wayfinding and the Edina Promenade Phase IV Expansion projects, and is currently working on an Aquatic Center mural project, and wrapping of utility boxes in the City. Dance TBD Ongoing I N/A I Art Center/ Communications Progress Report: Enhance the cultural life of Edina residents through dance. Argentinian Tango lessons are currently offered at Edina Senior Center with registration through the Edina Art Center beginning Fall 2014. It is the Commission's vision to work with selected Edina dance studios to expand offerings in 2015 in the areas of tap, jazz, and modern dance. Music Ongoing $10,000 Art Center /Communications Music in Edina Parks & Rec /Public Works Progress Report: Enhance the cultural life of Edina residents through music. The Music in Edina working group had a successful 2014 summer concert series with four regional bands and between 175 -275 people in attendance. Michael Monroe, First John Phillip Sousa Band, Patty Peterson, and Ticket to Brasil performed for 175 -275 people at the Showmobile in Rosland Park. A November 9 concert is scheduled for Southview Middle School with Minnehaha Reparatory Orchestra and EHS graduate and tenor Justin Berkowitz. Plans for two winter /spring concerts on February 14 & March 13, 2015 at Braemar Clubhouse are in the works. 2) FUNDING 2015 Ongoing Initiative Target Completion • ••• rt Required Council Approval Date Required Foster Cultural Entrepreneurship in Edina Ongoing N/A City Staff Progress Report: The mission of the Edina Arts & Culture Commission is to build a vibrant community and foster common bonds by nurturing talent and creating venues for expressing and appreciating art and culture in Edina. The Commission seeks to develop the financial means to provide and promote arts and culture through coordinated participation by individuals and businesses. The Commission awaits a final Donation & Sponsorship Policy from the City of Edina before introduction of a fundraising plan is put into place. The Finance Department created the Arts & Culture Fund. 3) PERCENTAGE FOR ARTS ORDINANCE Progress Report: Three Arts & Culture Commissioners are researching information for a % for Arts Ordinance to present to Council & City Staff in 2015. Forecast Public Art to hold a forum devoted entirely to the % for Public Art issue on October 8, 2014. Initial documentation is based on research from three cities including St. Paul, MN. 4) VISION FOR A COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR THE ARTS Vision for a Community Building for the Arts Ongoing I N/A I City Staff Progress Report: Three Arts & Culture Commissioners plus the Art Center GM have put together a draft document envisioning what a community building for the arts in Edina could look like with general requirements, meeting/multi- purpose space, class room space, pottery studio and artist studio space, and community performance space. A lack of a viable venue or cultural center exists within the City of Edina, for example in theater, which slows further pursuit in areas such as the performing arts. 5) COMMUNICATION Enhance Communication of Arts & Cultural Events I End of 2015 Art Center/ Communications Progress Report: New for 2015 - Facilitate communication and collaboration that promotes participation and enhances the cultural life of the residents of Edina. The key issue identified is to develop the means to provide additional communication about artistic and cultural activities. The strategy is to coordinate activities to avoid competition between events, and the tactics discussed are to expand the Arts & Culture calendar, develop content; an arts & culture website, electronic newsletter, Facebook page specific to arts and culture. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION 2015 Annual Work Plan o e Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) in City of Edina Operations to meet Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Goals. 1) Measurement — continue to use and refine metrics and analyses a. B3 database for all City Buildings April 1, 2015 Staff Time Tim Barnes (12hrs) b. Create metrics for City vehicle fleets(gallons of fuel) July 1, 2015 Staff Time Gunnar Kaasa (20hrs) c. Create metrics for Utility operations (energy usage) July 1, 2015 Staff Time Dave Goergen (20hrs) d. Regional Indicators for City as a whole April 1, 2015 $500 (Consultant) 2) City Building Energy Efficiency initiative a. EEC Commissioners to work with City Manager and City October 1, Staff + $1,000 Scott Neal (8hrs) Building manager to create a detailed plan.for retrofitting 2015 (Consultant) Tim Barnes (80hrs) - existing buildings within 5 years b. At least one building will be retrofitted in 2015 either under December 31, Staff + $10,000 Tim Barnes (200hrs) the City's own effort or under the State GESP program 2015 (Consultant) 3) City Capital Process Environmental Considerations Initiative a. EEC to review - results of having.an.environmental April 1, 2015 Staff Time Eric Roggeman (20hrs) considerations section in 2014 CIP process. EEC commissioners will work with City staff to,refine and expand. so that all capital decisions (i.e., new buildings, major building renovations and fleet purchases) have explicitly environmental - analysis on how they will affect City GHG commitments Progress' 'Report: Mao M W o e RR &A mgvfte &W17ad Promote the Reduction of Energy Consumption-and -Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) in the City of Edina at large to meet Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Goals. 1) Community solar project a. City will allocate staff time to scope, bid and execute a December 31, Staff + $10,000 Ross.Bintner (100hrs) community solar.project on a city building in 2015 once PUC 2015 (Consultant) finalizes community solar details. Public.Works roof is initial target site. b. EEC commissioners will work with the City staff on this:effort- c. The City will determine whether it wishes to purchase a share in this project for itself d. The April 2015 EEC community event will be used to roll out April 1, 2015 Staff Time Krystal Caron (80hrs) Community Solar to residents 2) EEC coordination with Planning, Transportation and Parks commissions to achieve Chapter-10 commitments a.. EEC commissioners will be encouraged to track these December 31, None None commission meetings and to comment-and recommend 2015 actions per the City's commitments , 3). Expand.City subsidized Home Energy Squad (HES) installs-for- residents a. The City will fund 150 HES installs at a cost of $10500, December 31, $10,500 Minor prioritize for lower income (a dramatic increase over the 2015 (Consultant) current funding of $4000) b. EEC will educate and promote HES with the goal to get 500 visits in the year. Progress Report: ffl99lT1 W11111119LA91M Vaue M40 ma o e o o moftkm MOM 93 " o - o o - e - e - o 0 0 0 @�y,�o L: EOJ EEC will hold a 2 hour working session with City Council and City Manager February 28, None Minor to discuss existing Edina City environmental commitments and to align EEC - 2015 charter, expectations, resources and timetables for results Progress Report: Green Step Cities Reporting — review ongoing activities in GreenSteps program. Urban Forestry — track progress through Parks and Planning Commissions, review final product. Solid Waste and Recycling —track MPCA compost rulemaking and emerald ash borer quarantine changes. Annual Purchasing Policy Report — review,ongoing purchasing activities. Business Recycling -track progress Local Food Task Force — track progress L�J1911�1f l'M°1JlaS IrIL• W lJl:15GlJ ° ° - ° Ullf 'Ll' '.11Ul�UUIS Ul�C1f � lrl:ll9�.Ul� Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: January, August 2015 EEC Workplan preface Whereas the City of Edina is forward looking with respect to energy and environmental matters; and Whe'reas_the City of Edina.is committed to significant GHG emission reductions of 15% below 2007 levels by 2015; and Whereas.the City of Edina is committed to GHG emission reductions of 30%. below 2007 levels by 2025; and Whereas the City of -Edina is committed to GHG emission reductions of 80% below 2007 levels by 2050, the EEC recommends the following course of action to attain or exceed those goals: EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 2015 Annual Work Plan - @DMUDS&M T40 maawm ftw&@d @mod ftfo a - e • .. o Review and recommend modifications to roadway May 2015 No Yes: reconstruction project survey content and $150,000 TIF methodology funds Progress Report: o 0 0 o eau -o -e o u�'�- -o •a •aa o Review and recommend modifications to Traffic August 2015.. No Yes Safety Request process $150,000 TIF Progress Report: o 0 0 @M09 ma&ww o -o @mod Ef mputmo Greater Southdale Area Transportation and October 2015 Yes - $100,000- Yes Circulator Study implementation $150,000 TIF Prairie funds Progress Report: i•• @mogftm TIMOR 000 -o 0 @mad Ef mputmo Study access to and from Southwest LRT stations in December 2015 No Yes St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie Progress Report: Living Streets Policy /Plan: _ ,Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan — continue to look at opportunities for funding. Sidewalk Plan — prioritize sidewalk (PACS Fund) projects annually Way- finding Signage for bikeways and pedestrians Review /revise City Code for Plan implementation Meet with Police Department and Public Works annually to discuss shared interests. Education and outreach activities around pedestrian, bicyclist and motorist safety Review transportation projects in the proposed Capital Improvement Program, including annual neighborhood street reconstruction-projects Review monthly traffic safety committee reports Review Public Works street mill and overlays and seal coat projects as to opportunities for remarking for bicycle facilities Valley View Rd between Gleason Rd and Antrim Rd — work with School District to address traffic issues. Review transportation items in the Comprehensive Plan and make recommendationsfor study /implementation Oo tfi�- � OCk� � � - - � Q7t? rCi' C100P Ot? f;�GD CrbOGi33 • ouo -e� or fl�C� G:\ Engineering \lnfrastructure\Streets \Traffic \TRANSP COMM \Workplan \2015\20140918 2015 ETC Work Plan.doa • ouo -e� or fl�C� G:\ Engineering \lnfrastructure\Streets \Traffic \TRANSP COMM \Workplan \2015\20140918 2015 ETC Work Plan.doa Community Health Commission 2015 Annual Work Plan Support 2015 Initiative Target Completion Budget Staff Date Required Approval Work with Edina Resource Center and Bloomington Continuous None at this time Continuous. Public Health on Increasing Focus and Awareness development and on: updating of resource • Resources available through BPH and other availability. state, county and local organizations and agencies that support the health of those that live and work in Edina • Common Mental Health Issues and Available Resources • Increasing the Presence of Stress Management Tools in the Community and Awareness of the Impact of Stress on the Physical, Mental, and Social Well -Being of Edina Residents • Increasing Awareness of Healthy Eating and Living Choices for More at Risk Populations (e.g., Seniors, lower income populations) • Senior Mobility and Access to and Use of Local and State /County Services • Other areas CHC identifies as priorities during 2015 Progress Report: C9.A�52J 1J� 1�=iUJ U111119LAYA�ty o e o e--- @CEbT&W@M%U0ta0 oc Initiate with'City Staff increased Community Health Ongoing Unknown' Continuous- Presence'on City Website (e.g., tools and resources - �j focused on the health of those that live and work in the community) and other media outlets (e.g., About Town) Progress Report: C9.A�52J 1J� 1�=iUJ U111119LAYA�ty o e o e--- @CEbT&W@M%U0ta0 oc Evaluate City Employee Resources Regarding July 2015 'Non�e'at this time 5 ho`ur_s Alignment-with CHC Recommendations; Examine - �j Potential !,Scope Change or Additional Positions (e.g., evaluate vacant Chemical Health Coordinator position in Edina Schools) Progress-Report: I/ .,/ \ \ \ \/ / C9 :99 ( liAAll9a19 V@9V @MNAMM e--- e.o a -e ol�d Coordinate with School District and"Sob'er Squad Student Organization on Pote tial i'mprovementts\ wAll of 2015 \None at this`time �`Est'imate 5 hours Related to Alcohol, Drug, and,Tobacco Usage and\ - Bullying Progress Report:' \ �. C9 :99 ( liAAll9a19 %(9 @Miwham Work with Hennepin County Public Health, �`� )U'ly 2015 None at this -time Estimate 8 hours Bloomington Public Health and the City to ImproV& -/ Data Collection Methods to Facilitate Better Edina Health Benchmarking. Progress Report: Each of the Youth, General Health, and December 2015 Communications Subcommittees Identify Two New Health Improvement Opportunities (HIOs). Progress Report: None at this time Support provided by liaison role at CHC meetings. Additional support as needed. Ongoing • .. Community Health Assessment Required By MDH • Annual Evaluation of Community Health Services • Annual Evaluation of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Services • Annual Evaluation of Services Provided by Edina Resource Center • Annual Consultation with Edina Medical Consultant • Monitor & Support Health Promotion Programs • Public Health & Public Health Emergency Preparedness Legislation — As Needed Basis • Evaluation of Edina Public Schools Food Service Provider LJIiNl�71 Vl'/lllll� lrLL:1JU U-A3 �tJ D 0 - - 0 11LN l�.AlUl3/W � WN lTl- Jl7riJl7 UL�I.:A /U o Discuss Possible City of Edina Rental Housing Licensing and Inspection Program as it Relates to Physical, Social, and Mental'Health, Healthy Homes, Health Equity, Access /Awareness of Available City Services, Property Maintenance, Cost /Budget /Resources, etc. Identify Opportunities to -Apply Health -in -all- Policies Concepts to City Development Projects.j` 12" • e �AbGSd fi�P D u GE3 n June Increasing frequency of Community Health Commission (CHC) meetings from quarterly to monthly has been a very positive adjustment. Monthly meetings help to keep discussions flowing smoothly between meetings. CHC members are committed to evaluating and recommending appropriate City Council action to improve the health of Edina residents. HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD ` 2015 Annual Work-Plan. M'S2J MW LD�.�- -. o eeo - e - e • o0 0 Update.Edina "Historic Contezt`;Study: Adding mosf' '2015 - 2017 Potential for GLG. Yes ; � o 0 0 recent data from the Country Club District, 2015 Grant from MHS Yes Morningside Bungalow Study and Suburban Development Study Progress Report: M'S2J MW f�- • o e - o MM" eeo - e - e oc DQs�• - e - a � o 0 0 Designate the Wood dale Bridge an Edina Heritage 2015 No Yes Landmark Progress Report: M'S2J MW -' o a o MM" @MDA DQs�• - e - a � o 0 0 Designate -6901 Dakota Trail an Edina Heritage 2015 No Yes Landmark property Progress Report: M'S2J MW - o 0 0 @MDA DQs�• - e - a � o 0 0 Designate 6909 Hillcrest 1ane an Edina Heritage 2015 No Yes Landmark property Progress Report: 2 w w , �Jr IfI1JC 0 0 0 rDCJ 'o -e 0 0 0 0 0 0 oe o Establish a Working Group to provide educational April 2015 No Yes opportunities [in- ked to Edina''s heritage 2015 -2016 No Yes preservation program during Preservation Month . (May) Progress Report: L9:JLSFJ 1 / WUA9LA9AA ! V@U29@WOOM mnw aEbT@yWSMMgUtT@O @KMDA Explore the History of Your Home- Encourage 2015 -2016 No Yes engagement with the Placeography.org site. Progress Report: 0r Uguge @MWhMM @nw aEbT@yWSMMgUtT@O @Mud Add to resources publically availableon topics such 2015-2016 No Yes - as architecture and technical advice - raising community awareness through education. Progress Report: 0 : o o 0 0'Y13J ;RESEARCH :,Evaluate'potential -heritage= resources -to add to the deter min'ed'eligible for`laridmark- designation list. - PRESERVATION: 1. Review. Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) applications: #or. heritage landmark designated - properties; 2. Invite eligible property: owners to. designate their properties Edina Heritage Landmarks. COMMUNICATION& EDUCATION:. 1. Educate public on the importance of heritage preservation to thewitality of the community. 2. Continually update the Heritage Preservation page on the City of Edina's web site. 3. Attend Minnesota. Heritage Preservation conferences to enhance education and communication Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years Begin work on updating.the Heritage Preservation Section of the Edina Comprehensive Plan Human Rights and Relations Commission 2015 Annual Work Plan 2015 New Initiative Target Completion Budget ... Date Required Approval Community Outreach: Community Conversations March 2015 — $500 Administrative Working Group (Davis & Kennedy) complete community 1. Conduct community listening sessions conversations (5 -6) 2. Reach out to those that live or work in that start in Edina (including religious, ethnic, disabled, November 2014 income levels, etc.). 3. Partnership with Advocates for Human May 2015 - report Rights complete and Consolidate into a report presentation to HRRC 1. What is a welcoming community 2. Is Edina a welcoming community Progress Report: \ - '.-~ x` ,/ Co=unc, Co fforclable Housing Expanding Opportunity 2015 None 1. Continued education. on affordable housing 2015 $800 coordination 2. Monitor status of Edina cations 3. Support current efforts Progress Report: \ - '.-~ x` ,/ Co=unc, Co 99W) mguft� Body Image and Sexuality Awareness (Gates, 2015 $800 coordination Seidman, Arseneault) cations Progress Report: \ - '.-~ x` ,/ Update Bias Offense Response and Pr6V6htion Plan (A6gdst) Days of Remembrance (April or May, to coinc'-1'de-"wiifi-6'e' national observation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum) Edina Resource Center/Edina Community Coun6i'k'(HkkC representative) The Advisor: Blog Co=unc, Co Progress Report: Update Bias Offense Response and Pr6V6htion Plan (A6gdst) Days of Remembrance (April or May, to coinc'-1'de-"wiifi-6'e' national observation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum) Edina Resource Center/Edina Community Coun6i'k'(HkkC representative) The Advisor: Blog Co=unc, Co Update Bias Offense Response and Pr6V6htion Plan (A6gdst) Days of Remembrance (April or May, to coinc'-1'de-"wiifi-6'e' national observation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum) Edina Resource Center/Edina Community Coun6i'k'(HkkC representative) The Advisor: Blog Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: M Staff Comments: Council Comments: Planning Commission 2015 Annual -Work Plan A. Zoning Ordinance Amendments (See On -going No additional Yes, staff support is Council approval is required attached Zoning Ordinance Work Plan budget requested required for each Zoning Ordinance Tracker.)The Planning Commission would at this time amendment like to complete the following from the list in 2014: 1. Grading & Drainage — work with 2015 50 Hours + Engineering engineering to establish clear regulations Department 2. Parking regulations /Proof -of- parking 2015 30 Hours 3. Lighting Ordinance 2015 30 hours B. Policy Recommendations 1. Tree Ordinance /Landscaping On -going No additional Yes, staff support is Council approval is required 2. Density in Southdale area budget requested required 3. Living Streets — Bringing buildings up'to at this time the street & connecting to the street. 4. Mid Term Comp. Plan Consideration 5. Sustainability enforcement /PUD /Ped. friendly /affordable housing 6. Monitoring Residential Redevelopment standards & ordinance C. Commission Liaison 1. Connectivity — Living Streets 2. France Avenue Corridor Planning 3. GrandView D. Small Area'.Plan — Conduct a Small Area 2015 -16 $25,000475,000 Yes, staff support is Council approval is required Plan for the Cahill and 701h Commercial depending on the required area as defined in the Comprehensive scope of work to be Plan. done by a consultant (TIF funds) E. Small Area Plan — Complete the Small 2015 $40,000 (TIF Yes, staff support is Council approval is required Area Plan for the Wooddale and Valley funds) required View Commercial area. Progress Report: The Planning Commission is responsible to review all Land Use applications submitted to'the City of Edina. Land Use applications-include Variances; Site Plan Review; Sketch Plan Review;.Conditional Use Permits; Subdivision; Lot Line Adjustments; Rezoning; and'Comprehensive Plan Amendments. To accomplish this responsibility the Planning Commission meets twice per month, on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The Planning Commission typically reviews 3 -4 of the above requests each agenda. o0i�i 0- P GQ]GO OCfbEX3 � � - - � Q�P C�'rGL�3 �P OP G�'iCO S�OOGEi Begin preparation for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: Cfnn`iti, We anticipate 2015 as another very busy year for development. We will try to accomplish as much as we can outside of our usual "ongoing responsibilities." �t REPORT RECOMMENDATION w911� o v • ,A C�RroRA�10 To: Mayor and City Council From: Ann Kattreh Date: December 16, 2014 Subject: Park Strategic Plan Input Action Requested: Discussion and Update Only Agenda Item #: WS Item V. Action ❑ Discussion Information ❑ Information I Background: The City of Edina is developing a comprehensive Park, Recreation and Trails Systems Strategic Master Plan to provide :a clear vision for Edina's park system and guide decision making regarding the development and redevelopment of parks, trails and recreational opportunities as well as the associated funding. The updated plan will encompass a 20 -year period (2015 -2035) and will include both short-term and long -term recommendations. The purpose of the plan is to: • Establish clear and realistic goals,. objectives, and implementation strategies that can guide Edina's decision making for the next 10 -15 years • Provide system -wide recommendations which incorporate any detailed studies completed to date as well as ongoing planning and design initiatives • Provide a strategy to preserve and maintain open space and significant natural resources.in Edina • Evaluate current facilities and programs to determine if the recreation and leisure needs of Edina's citizens are being adequately met • Identify and evaluate potential cooperative local community, non - profit, and private sector ventures that can aid in meeting recreation needs • Assist the community in establishing a vision for the future of their park and recreation system • Provide a user - friendly roadmap to guide the implementation of the community's vision for a sustainable 21st century Parks and Recreation system. Confluence and Pros Consulting held 13 — one hour focus group meetings on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, including the Park Board at their meeting on Dec. 9. Confluence will provide an update to the City Council and also receive council feedback in a similar format to the focus group meetings held on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10. Some questions asked of focus group participants were: • What are the strengths of the parks and recreation system that we should build upon? • What is missing from the system in terms of facilities, parks, or programs? City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION • How would you assess the department's ability to connect with the community? • If there was just one thing you would like the plan to cover, what would it be? Page 2