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2016-09-07 City Council Regular Meeting
Agenda City Council Meeting City of Edina, Minnesota Edina City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval of Meeting Agenda IV.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the City Council will invite residents to share new issues or concerns that haven't been considered in the past 30 days by the Council or which aren't slated for future consideration. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Mayor may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Mayor or Council to respond to their comments tonight. Instead the Council might refer the matter to sta) for consideration at a future meeting. V.Adoption of Consent Agenda All agenda items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of such items unless requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda by a Member of the City Council. In such cases the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered immediately following the adoption of the Consent Agenda. (Favorable rollcall vote of majority of Council Members present to approve.) A.Approve Minutes Of August 16, 2016 Work Session and Regular City Council Meetings B.Receive Payment of Claims As Per: Pre-List Dated 8/18/2016 TOTAL: $1,848,430.25 And Per Pre-List Dated 08/25/2016 TOTAL: $1,893,178.38 And Per Pre-List Dated 9/01/2016 TOTAL: $1,688,749.47 C.Grandview District Transportation Study: Final Document D.Human Rights and Relations Bias O)ense Response Plan Update E.Board and Commission Appointments F.Resolution 2016-78: Granting City Council Consent for HRA Levy G.Resolution No. 2016-79: Setting Hearing Date for Special Assessment and Delinquent Utilities Hearings H.Resolution No. 2016-80, Ordinance No. 2016-11: Final Rezoning & Final Site Plan with Variances for 4528 and 4530 France Avenue for Orion Investments I.Resolution No. 2016-81 & Ordinance No. 2016-12; Final Rezoning, Final Site Plan with Variances, Final Plat and Development Contract for Opus LLC at 5901 Lincoln Drive. J.Resolution No. 2016-82, Ordinance No. 2016-08: Final Rezoning & Final Development Plan for 3901 West 70th Street for EFrance 2 LLC. K.Request for Purchase: Public Safety Radios L.Request For Purchase: Weber Park Playground Replacement M.Request for Purchase: Amendment to Richard Mandell Golf Architecture Contract VI.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Explore Edina Annual Report B.Public Health Accreditation Report VII.Public Hearings During "Public Hearings," the Mayor will ask for public testimony after City sta) members make their presentations. If you wish to testify on the topic, you are welcome to do so as long as your testimony is relevant to the discussion. To ensure fairness to all speakers and to allow the eIcient conduct of a public hearing, speakers must observe the following guidelines: Individuals must limit their testimony to three minutes. The Mayor may modify times, as deemed necessary. Try not to repeat remarks or points of view made by prior speakers and limit testimony to the matter under consideration. In order to maintain a respectful environment for all those in attendance, the use of signs, clapping, cheering or booing or any other form of verbal or nonverbal communication is not allowed. A.Public Hearing: Braemar Winter Recreation Area VIII.Reports/Recommendations: (Favorable vote of majority of Council Members present to approve except where noted) A.Sketch Plan Review - 6600 France Avenue (Southdale OIce Center) B.Resolution No. 2016-83: Accepting Various Donations IX.Correspondence And Petitions A.Correspondence B.Receive Petition: Braemar Winter Recreation Area C.Minutes D.Advisory Communication 1.Advisory Communication: Energy and Environment Commission Braemar Winter Recreation 2.Previous Request from EEC to Amend Work Plan X.Aviation Noise Update XI.Mayor and Council Comments XII.Manager's Comments XIII.Schedule of Upcoming Meetings/Dates/Events as of September 7, 2016 XIV.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 ampliKcation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Minutes From:Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Item Activity: Subject:Approve Minutes Of August 16, 2016 Work Session and Regular City Council Meetings Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes as presented. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description August 16, 2016 Draft Work Session Minutes August 16, 2016 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL AUGUST 16, 2016 5:32 P.M. Mayor Hovland called the work session of the Edina City Council to order 5:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Answering rollcall was: Members Brindle, Stewart, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Member Staunton entered the meeting at 5:41 p.m. Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Kelly Dumais, City Management Fellow; Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Chad Millner, Engineering Director; Scott Neal, City Manager; Eric Roggeman, Finance Director; Kyle Sawyer, Assistant Finance Director; and Lisa Schaefer, Assistant City Manager. 2017-2021 CIP & 2017 BUDGET Finance Director Roggeman noted staff had presented to the City Council the components making up the annual budget for the City consisting of the Governmental Fund that included: General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Construction Fund, and Special Revenue Funds; and the Enterprise Funds that included: Utility Fund, Liquor Fund and Park Enterprises; the timeline for the 2017 budget adoption and the proposed 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan at the August 3, 2016 Work Session. At that meeting the Council expressed the need for additional time to discuss the 2017-2021 CIP and 2017 Budget implications to fund the CIP. The Council each expressed their views on the potential 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan and possible ways to fund the plan. Discussion included: the possibility of a 2017 HRA Levy, which projects to include in the CIP, possible funding sources for the CIP, and possible levy impacts of different scenarios and whether any of the existing franchise fees should be increased. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 7, 2016. James B. Hovland, Mayor Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL AUGUST 16, 2016 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, and Mayor Hovland. III. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the meeting agenda. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT Brad Muller, 5929 Zenith Avenue South, presented photos of damage to his property due to a demolition happening next door. Mr. Muller had damage and safety concerns. Georgean Schwartz, 6105 Lincoln Drive No. 136, suggested adding turn lanes on Lincoln Avenue during the closing of Highway 169. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Item V.D. Traffic Safety Report of July 6, 2016, as follows: V.A. Approve regular, work session, and closed meeting minutes of August 3, 2016 V.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated August 4, 2016, and consisting of 34 pages; General Fund $358,720.11; Police Special Revenue $1,859.67; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $632.01; Working Capital Fund $17,778.57; Equipment Replacement Fund $155.00; Cando Fund $11,298.00; Art Center Fund $4,333.65; Golf Dome Fund $144.20; Aquatic Center Fund $7,625.73; Golf Course Fund $20,141.00; Ice Arena Fund $16,711.69; Sports Dome Fund $450.94; Edinborough Park Fund $18,456.64; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,774.05; Liquor Fund $136,008.48; Utility Fund $72,934.54; Storm Sewer Fund $7,622.93; PSTF Agency Fund $3,031.02; Centennial TIF District $3,753.85; TOTAL $685,432.08 and for receipt of payment of claims dated August 11, 2016, and consisting of 32 pages; General Fund $499,330.18; Police Special Revenue $2,083.89; Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund $4,277.13; Conservation and Sustainability Fund $1,371.33; City Hall Debt Service Fund $3,700.00; PIR Debt Service Fund $450.00; Working Capital Fund $151,279.47; PIR Construction Fund $3,030.29; Equipment Replacement Fund $31,459.85; Art Center Fund $6,349.85; Golf Dome Fund $739.79; Aquatic Center Fund $17,921.38; Golf Course Fund $5,526.66; Ice Arena Fund $15,712.74; Sports Dome Fund $2,664.40; Edinborough Park Fund $4,684.01; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $8,548.49; Liquor Fund $147,924.32; Utility Fund Minutes/Edina City Council/August 16, 2016 Page 2 $513,570.04; Storm Sewer Fund $17,641.02; Risk Management ISF $1,000.00; PSTF Agency Fund $141,915.18; Centennial TIF District $1,879.00; Grandview TIF District $23,755.48; Southdale 2 District $2,400.00; TOTAL $1,609,214.50 V.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-76 Authorizing 2016 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Contract with Bloomington Public Health V.D. Traffic Safety Report of July 6, 2016 V.E. Request for Purchase, About Town Paper, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Anchor Paper at $26,489.00 Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA V.D. TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF JULY 6, 2016 – APPROVED The Council requested that staff keep an eye on one-sided street parking near Kuhlmann Field. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to review and approve the Traffic Safety Report of July 6, 2016. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS VI.A. JULY SPEAK UP EDINA REPORT PRESENTED – TOPIC: “OPEN STREETS ON 50TH” EVENT Communications Coordinator Gilgenbach presented a summary of July opinions, both pros and cons, collected through Speak Up, Edina relating to “Open Streets on 50th” Event. VI.B. 2016 PHOTO CONTEST WINNER - RECOGNIZED Mr. Gilgenbach shared the winners of the 2016 Images of Edina photo contest as follows: People and Community – "Hang’in Around" by Bryan Singer, Business – "Edina" by Bryan Singer, Education – "First Day of School" by Andrea Bryant, Places – "Holiday Tree Lighting" by Sarah Pettit, Plants and Animals/Nature – "Baltimore Orioles on Lake Edina" by William Webb, Readers' Choice – "Baby’s Backyard Friend" by Jan Johnson, and Best in Show – "Hang’in Around" by Bryan Singer. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD – Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VII.A. SITE PLAN FOR WORLD ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 7600 METRO BOULEVARD – REVIEWED – RESOLUTION NO. 2016-74 ADOPTED Community Development Director Presentation Community Development Director Teague presented a request from Edina Public Schools to build a 77,500 square-foot bus facility in Edina’s Industrial Park. The Site Plan met all minimum zoning requirements. Mr. Teague presented a map of the area, renderings of the proposed building, revised drainage plans, traffic study, and sidewalk and screening plans. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Proponent Presentation Angela Otteson, Wold Architects, and Margo Bauck, Edina Public Schools, answered questions of the Council related to the security fence, wash and fuel bays, and the stormwater infiltration tank. Minutes/Edina City Council/August 16, 2016 Page 3 Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Public Testimony Jim Simpson, property owner to the west, addressed the Council. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Engineer Millner addressed an issue raised during public testimony, indicating that Industrial Boulevard turned into two lanes past the curve in question. The Council continued to discuss the security fence and requested that the height be reduced if possible. Ms. Otteson presented the materials board and discussed the stormwater management plan. Member Staunton introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-74, approving a Site Plan to Construct a New Transportation Facility at 7600 Metro Boulevard for the Edina Public Schools, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the following plans, unless modified by the conditions below: • Site plan date stamped August 16, 2016. • Grading plan date stamped August 16, 2016. • Landscaping plan date stamped August 16, 2016. • Building elevations date stamped July 1, 2016. • Building materials board as presented at the Planning Commission July 27th and City Council August 16th meetings. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a final landscape plan must be submitted, subject to staff approval. Landscape plan must meet all minimum Zoning Ordinance requirements, including the planting of three additional trees. Additionally, a performance bond, letter-of-credit, or cash deposit must be submitted for one and one- half times the cost amount for completing the required landscaping, screening, or erosion control measures. Spacing of the coniferous trees shall be increased along the west lot line. 3. The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies. 4. Submit a copy of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District permit. The City may require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district’s requirements. 5. Subject to the conditions outlined in the city engineer’s memo dated July 22, 2016. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. REZONING WITH VARIANCE AND SUBDIVISION FOR OPUS DEVELOPMENT LLC, 5901 LINCOLN DRIVE – RESOLUTION NO. 2016-75 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2016-12 ADOPTED Minutes/Edina City Council/August 16, 2016 Page 4 Member Staunton recused himself at 8:02 p.m. Community Development Director Presentation Community Development Director Teague presented the request from Opus Development to redevelop former United Health Group site at 5901 Lincoln Drive with a four-story 250-unit apartment building. To accommodate the request, the applicant was requesting Preliminary Rezoning from Planned Industrial District to Mixed Development District, Preliminary Development Plan with a surface parking stall Variance from 187 surface parking stalls to 112 with a proof-of- parking plan for 188 total, and a Subdivision. Mr. Teague shared the revisions that had been made since the Sketch Plan including a boulevard style sidewalk on Lincoln Drive, more building and site plan detail, and increased green space with proof-of-parking. Mr. Teague answered questions of the Council related to total acreage, rezoning, ADA parking, and traffic direction. Proponent Presentation Phil Cattanach, Opus Development, introduced Dean Newins as the project architect. Mr. Newins discussed Mixed-use Development District-5 zoning, underground parking, ADA parking, pedestrian crossings, construction traffic, traffic calming, building renderings, and bike storage. Mr. Cattanach briefly summarized the changes made since presenting to the Planning Commission. Mr. Newins answered questions of the Council related to the underground parking and moving the building entry. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 9:06 p.m. Public Testimony Georgean Schwartz, 6105 Lincoln Drive No. 136, addressed the Council. David Berget, 6085 Lincoln Drive No. 325, addressed the Council. Jennifer Albright, 6818 Langford Drive, addressed the Council. David Russell, 6623 Londonderry Drive, addressed the Council. Jim Lestie, 5901 Lincoln Drive, addressed the Council. Allen Costantini, 6942 Langford Drive, addressed the Council. Stephen Brown, 7205 Bristol Circle, addressed the Council. Mary Pat Blake, 5737 Duncan Lane, addressed the Council. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Minutes/Edina City Council/August 16, 2016 Page 5 Motion carried. Mr. Teague answered a question of the Council related to all potential uses for the site under the current Planned Industrial District zoning. Attorney Knutson answered a question of the Council related to whether or not the project could be delayed indicating that according to State statute the City had 120 days after application to take action. Mike Spack, Spack Consulting, reported on the City’s traffic impact study and answered questions of the Council related to the worst grade for the current intersections and the possibility of adding turn lanes on Lincoln Drive. Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-75, Approving a Preliminary Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Development Plan for Opus Development LLC at 5901 Lincoln Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Final Development Plans must be generally consistent with the Preliminary Development Plans dated July 1, 2016, and the Plans presented to the City Council on August 16th. Final plans must show all mechanical equipment and the means to screen it. No ground level equipment shall be located in front of the building on a public street. 2. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36 of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter 36 of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the director of engineering’s memo dated June 13, 2016, including the requirement for a development agreement. 5. The applicant is providing fee-in-lieu of affordable housing to allow the City to build affordable housing units elsewhere. 6. A shared parking arrangement to allow residents and guests to use the parking ramp on evenings and weekends. 7. The residential site shall be held to the high density residential sign requirements and the office site the planned office district regulations. 8. A construction management plan shall be submitted at the time of building permit application; including hours of construction, construction staging, traffic control, parking, restriction on parking on Lincoln Drive, and pedestrian access. Construction management plan shall be subject to approval by City staff. 9. The Final Plat must be considered within one-year after approval of the Preliminary Plat, or the Preliminary Plat shall be deemed null and void. 10. The Final Plat must show drainage and utility easement over the floodplain. 11. The Park Dedication fee of $1,250,000.00 shall be paid prior to release of the mylars approving the Final Plat. 12. Additional trail connection shall be made at the southwest corner of the site to connect the sidewalk along Lincoln Drive to the internal trail on the south and east side of the building. 13. The boulevard style sidewalk north of the Children’s entrance shall meander similar to the sidewalk south of Children’s. 14. Create traffic calming on the south drive entrance to the underground parking. Minutes/Edina City Council/August 16, 2016 Page 6 Member Brindle seconded the motion. The applicant and staff continued to answer questions of the Council related to grading, screening, noise, stormwater management, soil conditions, pets, sidewalks, the trail connection, mechanical locations, and turn lanes on Lincoln Drive. The Council continued to discuss the application and each shared their opinion. Member Stewart noted that he was not satisfied with the way in which the Affordable Housing Policy was applied and wanted the project to go back before the Planning Commission for its review and approval. Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Swenson, Hovland Nay: Stewart Recused: Staunton Motion carried. VII.C. TEMPORARY FAMILY HEALTH CARE DWELLING – ORDINANCE NO. 2016-13 ADOPTED Community Development Director Presentation Community Development Director Teague presented an ordinance amendment that would opt the City of Edina out of the recently passed State legislation requiring cities and counties in Minnesota to allow temporary family health care dwelling units on lots that were zoned for single family residential use. The Planning Commission recommended the City not opt out of the State statute requirement. Staff answered questions of the Council related to the possible downside of allowing the State statute to take effect and staff oversight. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 10:56 p.m. Public Testimony Janie Westin, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Council. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. The Council discussed the State statute and each shared their opinion. Member Staunton made a motion to grant First and waive Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2016-13, Opting- Out of the Requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593; and, directing staff to work with the Planning Commission to write a statute for Edina. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. SOUTHDALE AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY – APPROVED Minutes/Edina City Council/August 16, 2016 Page 7 Mr. Millner explained that in September 2015 the City hired WSB to prepare a Southdale Area Model Update and Transportation Study. Chuck Rickert, WSB, presented the background, study purpose, data collection, maps, pedestrian network analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. Mr. Rickert answered questions of the Council related to the grade of E near Lunds & Byerlys, density, short-term improvements, transportation planning model, and traffic counts data entry. The Council thanked Mr. Rickert for his work. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the Southdale Area Transportation Study. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.B. ARDEN PARK D NEIGHBORHOOD, PARKING SIGNAGE – POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, amending the agenda to postpone Item VIII.B. Arden Park D Neighborhood, Parking Signage, until September 20, 2016, to allow a formal survey to be conducted. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR ARDEN PARK RESTORATION PLAN – APPROVED Mr. Millner shared that the Memorandum of Agreement described a coordination between the City of Edina and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District that would engage the Arden Park neighborhood and other stakeholders to jointly scope alternatives for hydraulic, natural resource, and park improvements. Mr. Millner discussed the project area, restoration plan, and staff recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding. Renae Clark, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, shared that this was a proposed planning effort to take advantage of the engaged neighborhood to discuss creek restoration in context of the community goals for Arden Park. The Council asked a question related to the length of the planned project and thanked the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Member Stewart made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the Memorandum of Agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for Arden Park Restoration Plan. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-77 ADOPTED – ACCEPTING VARIOUS GRANTS AND DONATIONS Mayor Hovland explained that in order to comply with State Statutes; all donations to the City must be adopted by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations. Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2016-77 accepting various grants and donations. Member Stewart seconded the motion. Rollcall: Minutes/Edina City Council/August 16, 2016 Page 8 Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS IX.A. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council’s receipt of various correspondence. IX.B. RECEIVE PETITION – BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION AREA Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, receiving the petition concerning the Braemar Winter Recreation Area. Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. IX.B. MINUTES: 1. PLANNING COMMISSION, JULY 13, 2016 2. HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD, JULY 12, 2016 3. PARK BOARD, JULY 12, 2016 Informational; no action required. X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE – Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS – Received XII. MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Received XIII. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND DATES AS OF AUGUST 16, 2016 – Received XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 12:12 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 6, 2016. James B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the August 16, 2016, meeting available. Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.B. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Claims From:Eric Roggeman, Finance Director Item Activity: Subject:Receive Payment of Claims As Per: Pre-List Dated 8/18/2016 TOTAL: $1,848,430.25 And Per Pre-List Dated 08/25/2016 TOTAL: $1,893,178.38 And Per Pre-List Dated 9/01/2016 TOTAL: $1,688,749.47 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve claims for payment. INTRODUCTION: Detailed claims list is attached. ATTACHMENTS: Description Claims Pre-List Dated 8/18/2016 TOTAL: $1,848,430.25 Claims Pre-List Dated 8/25/2016 TOTAL: $1,893,178.38 Claims Pre-List Dated 9/01/2016 TOTAL: $1,688,749.47 Credit Card Transactions 05/26/2016-06/26/2016 TOTAL: $51,811.86 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page- 1 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 - Inv No 8/18/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 3535 8/18/2016 133644 A DYNAMIC DOOR CO INC. 4,074.76 DOOR REPAIRS 409405 21607283 6002.6200 INSURANCE RISK MGMT EMP SHARED SERVICE 4,074.76 3536 8/18/2016 101304 ABM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY 162.96 NOZZLE 00005602 409220 0148511-IN 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 162.96 3537 8/18/2016 102971 ACE ICE COMPANY 116.00 408959 2030743 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 141.60 408960 2030746 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 75.00 408957 2030751 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 5.60 408962 2031441 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 89.60 408958 2031448 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 72.80 408961 2031453 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 78.40 409479 2033147 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 36.75 409480 2033155 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 615.75 3538 8/18/2016 100638 BACHMAN'S 45.93 409133 118376/1 5422.6541 PLANTINGS & TREES MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 45.93- 409134 118377/1 5422.6541 PLANTINGS & TREES MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 39.04 PLANTS 409135 118378/1 5422.6275 COURSE BEAUTIFICATION MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 28.75 PLANTS 409136 118658/5 5422.6275 COURSE BEAUTIFICATION MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 218.50 HYDRANGEAS 00006095 409138 835620/50 5422.6541 PLANTINGS & TREES MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 9.95 FERTILIZER 409137 CUST 501588 5422.6275 COURSE BEAUTIFICATION MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 296.24 3539 8/18/2016 100646 BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS INC. 30.87 NET TWINE 409063 1000345 1648.6530 REPAIR PARTS SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE 30.87 3540 8/18/2016 101355 BELLBOY CORPORATION 1,471.95 409488 54631000 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 2,289.70 408971 54631100 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 1,471.95 408978 54631200 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 806.20 408977 54737500 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 1,007.75 408972 54737600 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 3,224.80 409487 54737700 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 1,003.48 408975 54811100 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 138.70 408976 54811200 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING R55CKR2 Check # LOGIS101 Date Amount CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/18/2016 - 8/18/2016 Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Page- 2 Business Unit 3540 8/18/2016 101355 BELLBOY CORPORATION Continued... 1,541.66 409486 54811500 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 261.10 408970 54811600 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 90.10 409282 54811700 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 93.59 409489 54828100 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 767.75 409490 54901500 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 385.33 408979 94391800 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 157.41 408974 94392000 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 30.64 408973 943920100 5842.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES YORK SELLING 248.73 409283 94392200 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 14,990.84 3541 8/18/2016 100648 BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS 16.65 BATTERIES 409414 OE-425917-1 1628.6513 OFFICE SUPPLIES SENIOR CITIZENS 30.11 ELECTRIC PENCIL SHARPENER 409413 OE-QT-33087-1 1628.6513 OFFICE SUPPLIES SENIOR CITIZENS 41.29 DISINFECTING WIPES 00009499 409412 WO-215807-1 5111.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES ART CENTER BLDG/MAI NT 65.45 PAPER, RUBBER BANDS 00002238 409411 WO-218582-1 5710.6513 OFFICE SUPPLIES EDINBOROUGH ADMINISTRATION 153.50 3542 8/18/2016 102545 BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF MN 11,341.00 SEPT2016 PREMIUMS 409546 LOGI 0-A3-9/16 6002.6043 COBRA INSURANCE RISK MGMT EMP SHARED SERVICE 251,903.50 SEPT2016 PREMIUMS 409546 LOG10-A3-9/16 6002.6040 HOSPITALIZATION RISK MGMT EMP SHARED SERVICE 263,244.50 3543 8/18/2016 132444 BOLTON & MENK INC. 180.00 WATER TOWER REHAB 409065 0192177 4616.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS SCADA Radio System Upgrade 180.00 3544 8/18/2016 100659 BOYER TRUCK PARTS 54.26 SWITCH 00005500 409231 1078853 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 27.67- CREDIT 409229 CM1015688 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 63.44- CREDIT 409228 CM1040990X1 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 11.55- CREDIT 409230 CM 1040994X1 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 6.92- CREDIT 409227 C M 1062714 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 15.00- CREDIT 00005500 409232 CM1078853 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 96,097.00 2016 WESTERN STAR AXLE TRUCK 00005191 409226 WS17432 421305.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT STREET EQUIPMENT 96,026.68 3545 8/18/2016 100664 BRAUN INTERTEC 320.00 MATERIALS TESTING 409548 B066047 7411.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PSTF OCCUPANCY 320.00 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page - 3 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 - Inv No 8/18/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 3545 3546 8/18/2016 8/18/2016 100664 BRAUN INTERTEC 120935 CAMPBELL KNUTSON Continued... 9,148.90 LEAGAL FEES 409139 073116 1196.6131 PROFESSIONAL SERV-LEGAL CITY ATTORNEY 9,148.90 3547 8/18/2016 116114 CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC. 79.07- DUPLICATE PAY - INV 988680929 409552 301511491MAK 1552.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 44.05 330400563 MAINTENANCE 409550 988708704 1495.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INSPECTIONS 79.07 330401011 MAINTENANCE 409551 988712023 1552.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 44.05 3548 8/18/2016 102372 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. 306.90 REPLACEMENT LAPTOP 00004355 409068 DRX6072 1554.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CENT SERV GEN - MIS 3,457.40 REPLACEMENT LAPTOP 00004355 409069 DSN5080 1554.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CENT SERV GEN - MIS 303.96 PCR TABLET ACCESSORIES 00004356 409070 DSN6600 1470.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 1,168.07 TOUCH DISPLAYS 00004358 409416 DWH6103 5710.6513 OFFICE SUPPLIES EDINBOROUGH ADMINISTRATION 5,236.33 3549 8/18/2016 100513 COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES INC. 990.00 RAMPS STAIRWELL CLEANING 409555 7070227952 4090.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 50TH&FRANCE MAINTENANCE 3,206.25 AUG 2016 CLEANING 409141 7070228087 5410.6230 SERVICE CONTRACTS EQUIPMENT GOLF ADMINISTRATION 2,450.00 AUG 2016 CLEANING 409556 7070228302 1551.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CITY HALL GENERAL 6,646.25 3550 8/18/2016 104020 DALCO 359.43 HOT CUPS 00009498 409421 3055115 5111.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 134.64 BLACK MAT 409420 3055135 5111.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 248.16 TOWELS 00009498 409422 3056407 5111.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 742.23 3551 8/18/2016 132810 ECM PUBLISHERS INC. 2,450.55 EDITION EDINA 409088 385837 1130.6575 PRINTING COMMUNICATIONS 23.00 POLICE AUCTION AD 409235 387895 1400.6575 PRINTING POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 913.57 EDINA LIQUOR INSERTS 409423 389361 5862.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER VERNON SELLING 913.58 EDINA LIQUOR INSERTS 409423 389361 5822.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER 50TH ST SELLING 913.58 EDINA LIQUOR INSERTS 409423 389361 5842.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER YORK SELLING 5,214.28 3552 8/18/2016 100752 ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC. 360.00 SAW BLADE 00001070 409560 W2626 1301.6556 TOOLS GENERAL MAINTENANCE R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/18/2016 - 8/18/2016 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Page- 4 Check # Date Amount Supplier'/ Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 3552 8/18/2016 100752 ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC. Continued... 1,328.00- RETURN 409561 W2744 5913.6530 REPAIR PARTS DISTRIBUTION 16,208.00 IRON PARTS 00001482 409563 W4910 5913.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION 187.00 CATCH BASIN GRATE 00001431 409562 W5141 5932.6536 CASTINGS GENERAL STORM SEWER 15,427.00 3553 8/18/2016 100768 GARTNER REFRIGERATION & MFG INC 666.75 COMPRESSOR REPAIRS 409426 52205 5521.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ARENA ICE MAINT 1,319.00 COMPRESSOR REPAIRS 409427 52217 5521.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ARENA ICE MAINT 1,985.75 3554 8/18/2016 132592 J.F. AHERN CO. 255.00 SPRINKLER INSPECTION 409155 152708 5210.6230 SERVICE CONTRACTS EQUIPMENT GOLF DOME PROGRAM 255.00 3555 8/18/2016 121075 JIMMY'S JOHNNYS INC. 60.56 TOILET RENTAL 409156 105498 5422.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 60.56 3556 8/18/2016 101792 LUBE-TECH 63.10 OIL 00005520 409254 809551 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 63.10 3557 8/18/2016 100869 MARTIN-MCALLISTER 500.00 PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING 409159 10559 1556.6121 ADVERTISING PERSONNEL EMPLOYEE SHARED SERVICES 500.00 3558 8/18/2016 101483 MENARDS 10.57 SCREWS, TILE 00001369 409160 18533 5424.6530 REPAIR PARTS RANGE 23.38 WRENCH SET 00002150 409440 20578 5311.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES POOL OPERATION 33.95 3559 8/18/2016 101161 MIDWEST CHEMICAL SUPPLY 2.50 BLEACH 409441 38561 1551.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES CITY HALL GENERAL 473.10 CUPS, PLATES 409441 38561 1551.6512 PAPER SUPPLIES CITY HALL GENERAL 475.60 3560 8/18/2016 100906 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC. 63.57 ACTUATOR 00006090 409163 1079331-00 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 61.91 ARMATURE 00006097 409164 1081186-00 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 18.48 FILTER 00006098 409166 1082046-00 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/18/2016 — 8/18/2016 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Page - 5 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 3560 8/18/2016 100906 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC. Continued... 338.00 HYD CYLINDER 00006098 409167 1082046-01 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 230.00 IRRIGATION REPAIR 409165 1082131-00 5422.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 711.96 3561 8/18/2016 121497 NORTHWEST ASPHALT INC. 135,634.20 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 3 409259 MORNINGSIDE 01422.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS 2016 RECON MORNINGSIDE A 12,977.07 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 3 409259 MORNINGSIDE 03492.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS Momingside A & White Oaks C 158,183.29 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 3 409259 MORNINGSIDE 05558.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS Momingside A & White Oaks C 77,840.79 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 3 409259 MORNINGSIDE 04416.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS Morningside A & White Oaks C 384,635.35 3562 8/18/2016 100940 OWENS COMPANIES INC. 780.00 HVAC CONTRACT 409581 68751 5761.6230 SERVICE CONTRACTS EQUIPMENT CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 780.00 3563 8/18/2016 106322 PROSOURCE SUPPLY 609.82 TOWELS, TISSUE, LINERS 00002391 409586 10384 5761.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 946.14 BROOM, LINERS, RAGS 00002236 409452 10389 5720.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 1,555.96 3564 8/18/2016 101000 RJM PRINTING INC. 98.50 BUSINESS CARDS 409101 91539 1130.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS 98.50 3565 8/18/2016 101015 STRETCHERS 4,183.65 AMMO 409107 11217868 1400.6551 AMMUNITION POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 4,183.65 3566 8/18/2016 103277 TITAN MACHINERY 30.00- CREDIT 409270 7998454 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 24.29 BUSHINGS, WASHERS 00005478 409269 8092265 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 186.26 COUPLING, NIPPLE 00005612 409271 8115746 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 180.55 3567 8/18/2016 118190 TURFWERKS LLC 262.83 CABLES 00006086 409182 0139996 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 49.29 BEARING, SEALS 409183 0140043 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 312.12 3568 8/18/2016 119454 VINOCOPIA R55CKR2 LOGIS101 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/18/2016 - 8/18/2016 Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Page - 6 Business Unit 3568 8/18/2016 119454 VINOCOPIA Continued... 129.00 409049 0157945-IN 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 113.50 409048 0157946-IN 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 529.00 409352 0157956-IN 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 459.00 409050 0157958-IN 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 201.75 409535 0158369-IN 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 296.00 409536 0158370-IN 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 1,728.25 3569 8/18/2016 120627 VISTAR CORPORATION 66.60 CONCESSION PRODUCT 409466 46220397 5520.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD ARENA CONCESSIONS 1,387.08 409467 46288567 5520.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD ARENA CONCESSIONS 793.77 409468 46329626 5520.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD ARENA CONCESSIONS 2,247.45 3570 8/18/2016 101033 WINE COMPANY, THE 1,634.25 409051 10260 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,328.50 409537 10793 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 1,585.45 409353 10799 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 334.32 409354 10876 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 4,882.52 406938 8/18/2016 134775 3SI SECURITY SYSTEMS INC. 408.00 GPS TRACKER USAGE 409060 0000446861 1400.6160 DATA PROCESSING POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 408.00 406939 8/18/2016 139020 A E CONRAD COMPANY 3,000.00 BRAEMAR GOLF RENOVATION 409114 5070 5400.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS GOLF BALANCE SHEET 3,000.00 406940 8/18/2016 133522 AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM 140.00 SAFE DRIVING CLASSES 409061 080816 1628.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SENIOR CITIZENS 140.00 406941 8/18/2016 101971 ABLE HOSE & RUBBER LLC 325.92 FILL HOSES 00001457 409219 1-875998 5920.6530 REPAIR PARTS SEWER CLEANING 325.92 406942 8/18/2016 139059 AHERN, MARK 100.00 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409365 4500 HIBISCUS 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET AVE R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page- 7 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 — Inv No 8/18/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 406942 8/18/2016 139059 AHERN, MARK Continued... 100.00 406943 8/18/2016 105991 AL'S COFFEE COMPANY 185.25 COFFEE 409406 49147 5720.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 185.25 406944 8/18/2016 129138 AMERICAN NEEDLE 1,182.18 HATS 409132 200568 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 1,182.18 406945 8/18/2016 104518 ANDERSON, CAROLYN 1.32 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409366 6248 ORIOLE 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET LANE 1.32 406946 8/18/2016 102012 ARMENIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE 150.00 CL PERFORMANCE 8/31/16 409478 080116 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 150.00 406947 8/18/2016 114475 ARMOR SECURITY INC. 140.00 REPAIR ALARM PANEL 409221 197452 1646.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 140.00 406948 8/18/2016 132031 ARTISAN BEER COMPANY 80.00 409482 3115993 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 1,135.50 408965 3117480 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 1,750.32 408964 3117481 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 1,915.00 408963 3117482 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 928.75 409481 3118946 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 2,069.75 409484 3118947 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 1,634.50 409483 3118948 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 14.84- 408967 350174 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 92.96- 408969 352879 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 6.66- 408968 353706 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 7.84- 408966 353707 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 7.98- 409280 354393 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 9,383.54 406949 8/18/2016 119465 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES 75.00 JOB POSTING 409062 44895 1556.6121 ADVERTISING PERSONNEL EMPLOYEE SHARED SERVICES R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page- 8 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 - Inv No 8/18/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 406949 406950 8/18/2016 119465 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES 138747 ATOMIC RECYCLING Continued... 8/18/2016 75.00 428.00 BRAEMAR GOLF RENOVATION 409115 195005 5400.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS GOLF BALANCE SHEET 264.00 409116 195339 5400.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS GOLF BALANCE SHEET 264.00 409117 195848 5400.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS GOLF BALANCE SHEET 264.00 409118 196346 5400.1705 CONSTR. 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8/18/2016 Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 406957 8/18/2016 125139 BERNICK'S Continued... 181.88 409410 312981 5520.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD ARENA CONCESSIONS 505.54 409284 312984 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 1,346.52 406958 8/18/2016 122248 BLICK ART MATERIALS 72.43 CANVAS PADS 409415 189568 5110.6564 CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 72.43 406959 8/18/2016 136855 BOBER, SARAH 459.59 REIMBURSE FOR CRAFT SUPPLIES 409547 081116 5110.6564 CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 459.59 406960 8/18/2016 131967 BOLLIG & SONS 2,500.00 ED133314 DEMO ESCROW REFUND 409224 4419 GRIMES AVE 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS 2,500.00 ED147791 DEMO ESCROW REFUND 409223 4617 GOLF TERR 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS 2,500.00 ED120321 DEMO ESCROW REFUND 409225 5517 MIRROR 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS LAKES DR 2,500.00 ED134928 DEMO ESCROW REFUND 409222 6301 MALONEY 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS AVE 10,000.00 406961 8/18/2016 119351 BOURGET IMPORTS 1,090.00 408982 135402 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 316.50 408984 135480 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 1,307.46 408983 135549 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 559.50 408981 135550 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 3,273.46 406962 8/18/2016 124291 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA 70.00 408987 1080504072 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 897.78 408987 1080504072 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 747.58 408986 1080507516 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 242.30 408985 1080508276 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 253.19 409289 1080508870 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 3,201.66 409492 1080508871 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 2,408.76 409294 1080510523 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 204.41 409295 1080510594 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 127.15 409288 1080510595 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 313.59 409290 1080510596 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 326.88 409293 1080510597 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/18/2016 - 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OF MINN R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page - 19 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 - Inv No 8/18/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407029 8/18/2016 100741 JJ TAYLOR DIST. 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8/18/2016 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Page- 24 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407060 8/18/2016 128914 MINUTEMAN PRESS Continued... 407061 8/18/2016 132597 MIXMI BRANDS INC. 96.00 FROZEN YOUGURT 409444 2887 5720.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 96.00 407062 8/18/2016 138171 MOBOTREX 310.00 VIDEO DETECTION MONITORS 00001432 409258 214108 1330.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TRAFFIC SIGNALS 310.00 407063 8/18/2016 102395 MOSE, WILLIAM 104.00 OFFICIATING FEES 409542 081216 1621.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 104.00 407064 8/18/2016 139054 MYSLIVECEK, CAROL 165.00 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409388 5225 MADDOX 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET LANE 165.00 407065 8/18/2016 100920 NAPA AUTO PARTS 110.48 PARTS 409445 073116 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 194.86 PARTS 409445 073116 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 305.34 407066 8/18/2016 117034 NAPC 100.00 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 409605 2016 1140.6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS PLANNING 100.00 407067 8/18/2016 100076 NEW FRANCE WINE CO. 169.50 409329 112468 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 316.50 409520 112469 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 436.50 409328 112470 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 922.50 407068 8/18/2016 103106 NLSC PRODUCTS INC. 95.00 LED BULBS 00001408 409578 97147 5761.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 95.00 407069 8/18/2016 139069 NORTHRUP, LYNN 32.21 RENTAL REFUND 409579 081116 5750.2039 SALES & USE TAX PAYABLE CENTENNIAL LAKES BALANCE SHEET 442.79 RENTAL REFUND 409579 081116 5751.4555 CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK CENTENNIAL LAKES REVENUE R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page - 25 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 — 8/18/2016 Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407069 8/18/2016 139069 NORTHRUP, LYNN Continued... 475.00 407070 8/18/2016 139023 NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 162,275.00 VOLVO EXCAVATOR 00005190 409168 1748 5900.1753 WELLS UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 162,275.00 407071 8/18/2016 100936 OLSEN COMPANIES 470.92 TRENCH BOX SLING 00001447 409446 585368 5913.6610 SAFETY EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION 470.92 407072 8/18/2016 139070 ONDINE, CELLA 85.50 ART CLASS REFUND 409580 235360 5101.4607 CLASS REGISTRATION ART CENTER REVENUES 85.50 407073 8/18/2016 129470 PALMER PRINTING 863.00 GOLF SCORECARDS 409582 161943-01 5760.6575 PRINTING CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 863.00 407074 8/18/2016 138647 PAN, DAVID 57.62 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409389 4940 POPPY LANE 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 57.62 407075 8/18/2016 139029 PANTHER ADVENTURE CLUB 20.00 GROUP OVERPAYMENT REFUND 409260 AQUATIC CENTER 5301.4541 GENERALADMISSIONS AQUATIC CENTER REVENUES 20.00 407076 8/18/2016 139055 PATTY, BRIAN 997.12 UTILITY REFUND - 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8/18/2016 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407083 8/18/2016 100743 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS Continued... 578.37 409526 2023903 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 5.33- 409340 242924 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 6.67- 409339 242925 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WNE VERNON SELLING 30.00- 409336 242926 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 47.66- 409335 242927 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 4.67- 409337 242928 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 4.67- 409338 242929 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 65.16- 409341 243248 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 15,244.78 407084 8/18/2016 134664 PICA HEAD START 7.63 GROUP OVERPAYMENT REFUND 409261 EDINBOROUGH PK 5700.2039 SALES & USE TAX PAYABLE EDINBOROUGH BALANCE SHEET 37.50 GROUP OVERPAYMENT REFUND 409261 EDINBOROUGH PK 5701.4541 GENERALADMISSIONS EDINBOROUGH PARK REVENUES 45.13 407085 8/18/2016 102423 PLAISTED COMPANIES INC 1,633.82 DIVOT SAND 00006043 409169 2821 5424.6543 SOD & BLACK DIRT RANGE 1,633.82 407086 8/18/2016 139061 PLETCHER, DOUG 60.00 UTILITY REFUND - 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IN PROGRESS GOLF BALANCE SHEET 55,368.80 407112 8/18/2016 104098 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP 97.00 ACROBAT 00004357 409456 805292986 1170.6160 DATA PROCESSING HUMAN RESOURCES 97.00 407113 8/18/2016 120784 SIGN PRO 472.95 PLAQUES, SIGNS 409170 10661 5410.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GOLF ADMINISTRATION 463.30 POKEMON YARD SIGNS 00002394 409591 10716 5761.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 936.25 407114 8/18/2016 100999 SIGNAL SYSTEMS INC. 285.70 TIME CLOCK RENTAL 409457 13077914 5310.6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS POOL ADMINISTRATION 285.70 407115 8/18/2016 139038 SIMMONS, ANN 172.20 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409397 5837 FAIRFAX 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET AVE 172.20 407116 8/18/2016 131885 SISINNI FOOD SERVICES INC. 77.86 HOT DOG BUNS 409459 291263 5520.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD ARENA CONCESSIONS 40.62- CREDIT 409458 2989 5520.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD ARENA CONCESSIONS 37.24 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page - 31 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 - Inv No 8/18/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407117 8/18/2016 137482 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC Continued... 189.86 ANTIFOAM 00006084 409171 76741938 5422.6545 CHEMICALS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 39.53 SPRAYER 00006089 409172 76823313 5422.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 79.11 COUPLERS 00006096 409173 76924562 5422.6611 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 89.78 ROPE 00006364 409174 76956738 5422.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 100.92 IRRIGATION PARTS 00001455 409265 77036377 1643.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GENERAL TURF CARE 499.20 407118 8/18/2016 139021 SKYLINE FIRE PROTECTION INC. 5,494.00 BRAEMAR GOLF RENOVATION 409130 7029 5400.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS GOLF BALANCE SHEET 5,494.00 407119 8/18/2016 132195 SMALL LOT MN 606.31 409041 8658 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 606.31 407120 8/18/2016 133014 SOCCER SHOTS 11,704.00 SUMMER SOCCER SEASON 409106 071216 1626.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES SPORTS CAMP 11,704.00 407121 8/18/2016 106250 SOREM, RON 20.15 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409398 5524 MALIBU DR 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 20.15 407122 8/18/2016 127878 SOUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITS .80 409532 1434631 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 1,255.06 409528 1439784 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 625.08 409527 1439785 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 278.80 409530 1439786 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 715.60 409529 1439787 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 558.40 409342 1439788 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 359.80 409344 1439789 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 3,603.29 409343 1439791 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 684.90 409348 1439795 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 1,594.80 409347 1439796 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,952.18 409349 1439797 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 243.20 409346 1439798 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 3,380.71 409345 1439799 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING .80 409531 439783 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 460.00- 409350 9083508 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 14,793.42 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/18/2016 — 8/18/2016 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Page- 32 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407122 8/18/2016 127878 SOUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITS Continued... 407123 8/18/2016 130640 SPERIDES REINERS ARCHITECTS INC. 551.10 BRAEMAR GOLF RENOVATION 409175 30972 5400.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS GOLF BALANCE SHEET 551.10 407124 8/18/2016 134700 SPOK INC. 189.00 PAGERS 409592 Z0319246H 1400.6151 EQUIPMENT RENTAL POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 189.00 407125 8/18/2016 139051 SPRAGUE, RUSS 201.36 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409399 7309 SCHEY DR 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 201.36 407126 8/18/2016 139018 SQUEEGEE MAGIC 486.76 WINDOW CLEANING 409176 BRAEMAR GOLF 5420.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES CLUB HOUSE 486.76 407127 8/18/2016 116864 ST. AMBROSE EXTENDED DAY 17.50 GROUP OVERPAYMENT REFUND 409266 EDINBOROUGH PK 5701.4541 GENERAL ADMISSIONS EDINBOROUGH PARK REVENUES 17.50 407128 8/18/2016 101007 STAR TRIBUNE 71.68 SUBSCRIPTION 409460 EDINBOROUGH PK 5710.6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS EDINBOROUGH ADMINISTRATION 71.68 407129 8/18/2016 133068 STEEL TOE BREWING LLC 404.00 409042 11859 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 394.00 409351 11910 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 798.00 407130 8/18/2016 139037 STOCKHAUSEN, JAMES 109.84 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409400 6044 KELLOGG 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET AVE 109.84 407131 8/18/2016 102639 STROHMYER, TOM 250.00 CL PERFORMANCE 8/30/16 409476 080116 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 250.00 407132 8/18/2016 104349 STRUCTURED NETWORK SOLUTIONS R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page - 33 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 — Inv No 8/18/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407132 8/18/2016 104349 STRUCTURED NETWORK SOLUTIONS Continued... 197.13 CABLING 409108 19652 1554.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CENT SERV GEN - MIS 197.13 407133 8/18/2016 135803 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6,284.20 AUG 2016 PREMIUMS 409593 237716-8/16 9900.2033.05 LIFE INSURANCE - 99 PAYROLL CLEARING 64.40 AUG 2016 COBRA 409594 8/2016 6002.6043 COBRA INSURANCE RISK MGMT EMP SHARED SERVICE 6,348.60 407134 8/18/2016 121492 SUPERIOR TURF SERVICES INC. 336.66 TURF MARK 409177 12792 5422.6545 CHEMICALS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 5,111.44 FUNGICIDE 00006087 409178 12793 5422.6545 CHEMICALS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 5,919.38 FUNGICIDE 409179 12832 5422.6545 CHEMICALS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 11,367.48 407135 8/18/2016 137673 SWEETLAND ORCHARD LLC 120.00 409043 1011 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 120.00 407136 8/18/2016 139032 SWON, LYNN 168.81 UTILTIY REFUND - FINAL 409401 4808 HIBISCUS 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET AVE 168.81 407137 8/18/2016 119864 SYSCO MINNESOTA 97.50- CREDIT 409465 3586319PU 5730.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD EDINBOROUGH CONCESSIONS 511.73 409462 608030924 5320.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD POOL CONCESSIONS 963.24 409463 608051232 5320.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD POOL CONCESSIONS 651.13 CONCESSION PRODUCT 409464 608051236 5720.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 456.69 CONCESSION PRODUCT 409461 608080777 5320.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD POOL CONCESSIONS 2,485.29 407138 8/18/2016 134963 TC HOMEBUILDERS INC. 2,500.00 REFUND ED135712 ESCROW 409596 7100 TRALEE 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS 7,500.00 REFUND ED148138 CO ESCROW 409597 7100 TRALEE DR 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS 10,000.00 407139 8/18/2016 113549 TENNIS WEST 9,470.00 RESURFACE TENNIS COURTS 409267 16-0077130 1647.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PATHS & HARD SURFACE 800.00 PICKLEBALL COURT STRIPING 409268 16-0077147 1647.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PATHS & HARD SURFACE 10,270.00 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/18/2016 - 8/18/2016 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Page - 34 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407139 8/18/2016 113549 TENNIS WEST Continued... 407140 8/18/2016 139074 THOMPSON, MELISSA 220.00 MINI HAWKS PROGRAM 409598 REFUND 1600.4390.22 MINI HAWKS PARK ADMIN. GENERAL 220.00 407141 8/18/2016 102798 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 820.11 JULY 2016 CHARGES 409109 834479288 1400.6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 820.11 407142 8/18/2016 101035 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 3,565.00 409046 1120488 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 40.90 409044 1123533 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 25.15 409045 1123534 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 3,399.40 409534 1123802 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 152.45 409533 1126743 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 7,182.90 407143 8/18/2016 120700 TIGER OAK MEDIA 350.00 EDINA MAGAZINE AD 409180 2016-165269 5410.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER GOLF ADMINISTRATION 350.00 407144 8/18/2016 138283 TIN WHISKERS BREWING CO LLC 466.00 409047 4755 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 466.00 407145 8/18/2016 101038 TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY 19.94 WELDING GAS 409272 40050150 1553.6580 WELDING SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 19.94 407146 8/18/2016 124753 TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES 219.97 PRINTER USAGE 409599 65312194 7410.6575 PRINTING PSTF ADMINISTRATION 219.97 407147 8/18/2016 139024 TRUE SEED & SUPPLY 295.00 SEED 409181 303 5422.6543 SOD & BLACK DIRT MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 295.00 407148 8/18/2016 102150 TWIN CITY SEED CO. 34.00 STAPLES 00006088 409184 38071 5422.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 97.50 SEED 00001466 409273 38216 1642.6547 SEED FIELD MAINTENANCE R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page- 35 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 — Inv No 8/18/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407148 8/18/2016 102150 TWIN CITY SEED CO. Continued... 131.50 407149 8/18/2016 102212 UPBEAT INC 3,409.42 PICKLEBALL CT FURNISHINGS 409600 580242 47095.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ROSLAND PK- PICKLEBALL COURTS 3,409.42 407150 8/18/2016 100050 USPS 8,000.00 ACCT# 03620836 409606 081616 1120.6235 POSTAGE ADMINISTRATION 8,000.00 407151 8/18/2016 103590 VALLEY-RICH CO. INC. 4,555.03 HYDRANT/GV REPLACEMENT 00001357 409274 23105 5913.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS DISTRIBUTION 4,555.03 407152 8/18/2016 101058 VAN PAPER CO. 829.10 LINERS, SOAP, TOWELS 409185 394941-00 5420.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CLUB HOUSE 829.10 407153 8/18/2016 101063 VERSATILE VEHICLES INC. 827.88 CHARGERS 00006082 409186 718160004 5423.6530 REPAIR PARTS GOLF CARS 12.64 EXHAUST GASKETS 00006092 409187 721160010 5423.6530 REPAIR PARTS GOLF CARS 42.02 CABLES 00006100 409188 803160009 5423.6530 REPAIR PARTS GOLF CARS 882.54 407154 8/18/2016 101064 VESSCO INC. 1,766.00 LEAK DETECTOR 00001358 409275 66982 5915.6610 SAFETY EQUIPMENT WATER TREATMENT 35.56 MARKING STRIP 00001359 409276 67050 5912.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES WELL HOUSES 1,801.56 407155 8/18/2016 101066 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC. 29.86 CONTACTOR FOR FOUNTAIN 00003176 409602 1622148 5761.6530 REPAIR PARTS CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 71.31 ELECTRICAL PARTS 00001376 409601 1622330 5761.6530 REPAIR PARTS CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 101.17 407156 8/18/2016 139039 WANG, HENGBING 150.00 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409402 5409 KELLOGG 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET AVE 150.00 407157 8/18/2016 135181 WATERFORD OIL COMPANY INC. R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/18/2016 - 8/18/2016 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Page- 36 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407157 8/18/2016 135181 WATERFORD OIL COMPANY INC. Continued... 564.80 GAS 409189 BRAEMAR-7/16 5424.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES RANGE 2,396.55 GAS 409189 BRAEMAR-7/16 5422.6581 GASOLINE MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 2,961.35 407158 8/18/2016 139028 WHITE BEAR LAKE EXTENDED - ISD#624 18.50 GROUP OVERPAYMENT REFUND 409277 AQUATIC CENTER 5301.4541 GENERALADMISSIONS AQUATIC CENTER REVENUES 18.50 407159 8/18/2016 124556 WILD HONEY 150.00 CL PERFORMANCE 8/24/16 409472 080116 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 150.00 407160 8/18/2016 129756 WINDSTAR PROMOTIONS 646.84 TABLE COVERS 409190 3596 5410.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES GOLF ADMINISTRATION 646.84 407161 8/18/2016 101312 WINE MERCHANTS 140.00- 409356 709150 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 11.67- 409357 709153 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 14.67- 409358 709154 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 32.00- 409361 709155 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 42.00- 409360 709156 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 26.00- 409359 709157 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 96.00 409056 7092075 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 129.16- 409362 709208 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 497.80 409053 7092984 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1.16 409055 7092985 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 558.60 409059 7092986 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 1,725.15 409057 7092988 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 104.55 409054 7092989 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 3,052.09 409052 7092991 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 158.32 409058 7093220 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 305.80 409355 7093275 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING .58 409538 7093932 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 1,427.66 409540 7093933 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 713.46 409539 7093935 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 8,245.67 407162 8/18/2016 139057 WINKELS, JEAN F 83.85 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409403 4003 KIPLING 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:10:52 Council Check Register by GL Page- 37 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/18/2016 — 8/18/2016 Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407162 8/18/2016 139057 WINKELS, JEAN F AVE Continued... 83.85 407163 8/18/2016 101726 XCEL ENERGY 34,090.31 51-4888627-1 409469 510930755 5511.6185 LIGHT & POWER ARENA BLDG/GROUNDS 2,121.92 51-4966303-6 409113 510933969 1330.6185 LIGHT & POWER TRAFFIC SIGNALS 3,171.70 51-6840050-6 409112 511133760 5921.6185 LIGHT & POWER SANITARY LIFT STATION MAINT 53.50 51-8997917-7 409110 511349789 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 11,456.02 51-6824328-7 409111 511516073 5420.6185 LIGHT & POWER CLUB HOUSE 495.51 51-5619094-8 409279 511679518 1552.6185 LIGHT & POWER CENT SVC PW BUILDING 2,412.39 51-5888961-7 409278 511687185 1375.6185 LIGHT & POWER PARKING RAMP 11,341.72 51-6121102-5 409604 511874454 1646.6185 LIGHT & POWER BUILDING MAINTENANCE 48,128.12 51-5605640-1 409603 512241568 5911.6185 LIGHT & POWER WELL PUMPS 113,271.19 407164 8/18/2016 139056 YOUNG, THOMAS 18.73 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409404 7102 HEATHERTON 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET TRL 18.73 407165 8/18/2016 136115 ZEMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 12,487.00 BRAEMAR GOLF RENOVATION 409131 6203 5400.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS GOLF BALANCE SHEET 12,487.00 407166 8/18/2016 102960 ZUHRAH SHRINE FLAMES 150.00 CL PERFORMANCE 8/29/16 409475 080116 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC-OTHER CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 150.00 1,848,430.25 Grand Total Payment Instrument Totals Checks A/P ACH Payment Total Payments 1,021,184.84 827,245.41 1,848,430.25 R55CKS2 LOGIS100 Note: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. Company Amount 01000 GENERAL FUND 163,621.65 02300 POLICE SPECIAL REVENUE 383.81 02600 ARTS AND CULTURE FUND 500.00 04000 WORKING CAPITAL FUND 157,456.74 04200 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 196,831.00 04500 CANDO FUND 15,252.37 05100 ART CENTER FUND 1,954.27 05200 GOLF DOME FUND 255.00 05300 AQUATIC CENTER FUND 10,719.67 05400 GOLF COURSE FUND 166,091.44 05500 ICE ARENA FUND 39,420.39 05700 EDINBOROUGH PARK FUND 4,227.47 05750 CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK FUND 6,347.19 05800 LIQUOR FUND 255,406.30 05900 UTILITY FUND 423,070.72 05930 STORM SEWER FUND 78,066.98 05950 RECYCLING FUND 37,184.67 06000 RISK MGMT ISF 279,928.27 07400 PSTF AGENCY FUND 1,119.29 09900 PAYROLL FUND 10,593.02 Report Totals 1,848,430.25 CITY OF EDINA 8/16/2016 14:11:05 Council Check Summary Page- 1 8/18/2016 - 8/18/2016 We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, that these claims comply in all material respects with the requirements of the City of Edina purchasing polices a procures d Finance D City inane R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page- 1 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 3571 8/25/2016 101304 ABM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY 259.65 NOZZLE WELDMENT 00005602 409607 0148547-IN 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 259.65 3572 8/25/2016 102971 ACE ICE COMPANY 96.00 409685 2033150 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 64.80 409686 2033603 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 43.20 409684 2033608 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 63.20 409917 2035220 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 42.40 410087 2035228 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 309.60 3573 8/25/2016 100575 ALL SAFE INC. 38.25 EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE 410037 148032 5861.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE VERNON OCCUPANCY 36.06 EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE 410035 148033 5821.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 50TH ST OCCUPANCY 38.25 EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE 410036 148034 5841.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE YORK OCCUPANCY 112.56 3574 8/25/2016 100638 BACHMAN'S 362.95 PLANT REPLACEMENT 00001530 409816 840106/50 1551.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS CITY HALL GENERAL 362.95 3575 8/25/2016 101355 BELLBOY CORPORATION 35.00 409688 54315300 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 592.20 409687 54915600 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 36.55 409925 55004100 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 73.55 409924 55004200 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 227.10 409923 55004300 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 183.10 410088 55004500 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 934.40 409922 55004700 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 152.00 409921 55029100 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 255.32 409693 6687600 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 245.92 409926 6691400 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 216.69 409691 94346800 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 110.40 409692 94425000 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 43.29 409689 94425100 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 57.26 409690 94425200 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 3,162.78 3576 8/25/2016 100648 BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS 259.80 SAFETY TAPE 409729 WO-213743-1 1180.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ELECTION R55CKR2 LOGIS101 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page - 2 Business Unit 3576 8/25/2016 100648 BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS Continued... 226.59 ELECTION SUPPLIES 409730 WO-214895-1 1180.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ELECTION 63.58 OFFICE SUPPLIES 409612 WO-219863-1 1180.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ELECTION 89.78 OFFICE SUPPLIES 409612 WO-219863-1 1120.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION 639.75 3577 8/25/2016 122688 BMK SOLUTIONS 28.28 OFFICE SUPPLIES 409614 121150 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 28.28 3578 8/25/2016 100659 BOYER TRUCK PARTS 298.17 RADIATOR 00005567 409616 1079605 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 298.17 3579 8/25/2016 130477 CLEAR RIVER BEVERAGE CO 221.20 409940 67-556 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 221.20 3580 8/25/2016 104020 DALCO 857.36 PARKS CLEANING SUPPLIES 00001390 409621 3052377 1646.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 719.66 PW CLEANING SUPPLIES 409622 3052932 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 574.72 HAND SOAP 409620 3059228 1551.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CITY HALL GENERAL 2,151.74 3581 8/25/2016 132810 ECM PUBLISHERS INC. 297.00 PUBLISH EASEMENT VACATION 409736 375508 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 46.00 PUBLISH NOTICE 409737 378229 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 46.00 NOTICE OF FILING 409738 378230 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 40.25 PUBLISH ZONING ORDINANCE 409739 378231 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 69.00 PUBLISH NOTICE 409740 382109 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 34.50 PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST 409741 385261 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 143.75 NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION 409742 385262 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 355.00 BRAEMAR GOLF ADS 409877 385836 5410.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER GOLF ADMINISTRATION 172.50 PUBLISH TIF DISCLOSURES 409743 392046 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 46.00 PUBLISH NOTICE 409744 392047 1185.6120 ADVERTISING LEGAL LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 1,250.00 3582 8/25/2016 124541 GEYEN GROUP 293.91 CARPET CLEANING 409883 26080 5420.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS CLUB HOUSE 293.91 R55CKR2 Check # LOGIS101 Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page - 3 Business Unit 3583 8/25/2016 102484 HIRSHFIELD'S PAINT MANUFACTURING Continued... 1,504.80 FIELD STRIPING PAINT 00001458 409632 113000 1642.6544 LINE MARKING POWDER FIELD MAINTENANCE 1,504.80 3584 8/25/2016 100814 INDELCO PLASTICS CORP. 46.07 DISCHARGE MATERIALS 00001524 409633 1011309 5934.6530 REPAIR PARTS STORM LIFT STATION MAINT 46.07 3585 8/25/2016 129635 JESSE JAMES CREATIVE INC. 1,440.00 SENDGRID PRO SERVICES 410060 JJ5807 1554.6124 WEB DEVELOPMENT CENT SERV GEN - MIS 1,440.00 3586 8/25/2016 100858 LOGIS 633.00 409640 42130 1554.6230 SERVICE CONTRACTS EQUIPMENT CENT SERV GEN - MIS 1,633.00 409640 42130 1160.6160 DATA PROCESSING FINANCE 4,294.00 409640 42130 1495.6160 DATA PROCESSING INSPECTIONS 4,594.00 409640 42130 1160.6160 DATA PROCESSING FINANCE 4,840.00 409640 42130 1554.6160 DATA PROCESSING CENT SERV GEN - MIS 6,367.00 409640 42130 1556.6160 DATA PROCESSING EMPLOYEE SHARED SERVICES 6,639.00 409640 42130 1190.6160 DATA PROCESSING ASSESSING 6,175.00 409640 42130 5902.6160 DATA PROCESSING UTILITY BILLING - FINANCE 35,175.00 3587 8/25/2016 101792 LUBE-TECH 149.65 CUTTING OIL 409642 812184 1553.6584 LUBRICANTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 149.65 3588 8/25/2016 101078 LUBE-TECH ESI 630.90 DRYING AGENT 409641 11696 1553.6238 CAR WASH EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 630.90 3589 8/25/2016 112577 M. 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GENERAL R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page- 4 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 3590 8/25/2016 101483 MENARDS Continued... 18.73 WEDGE ANCHORS, CLAMPS 00001460 409647 20227 1321.6530 REPAIR PARTS STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 157.95 SHELVING FOR SERVER ROOM 409648 20292 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 66.45 RE-BAR 00001521 409832 20777 1647.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES PATHS & HARD SURFACE 41.16 RECONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES 00007501 410065 21262 5511.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ARENA BLDG/GROUNDS 380.73 3591 8/25/2016 100906 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC. 1,718.92 PLANETARY ASSEMBLY 00005614 409835 1083877-00 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 1,718.92 3592 8/25/2016 101620 NORTH SECOND STREET STEEL SUPPLY 812.85 STEEL PLATES 00005611 409656 355905 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 812.85 3593 8/25/2016 100940 OWENS COMPANIES INC. 50.40 THERMOSTAT COVER 00002397 409895 68848 5761.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 50.40 3594 8/25/2016 129485 PAPCO INC. 275.19 SOAP, TOWELS, CLEANERS 410068 100586 7411.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES PSTF OCCUPANCY 275.19 3595 8/25/2016 119620 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC. 1,501.18 FRONT TIRES 409662 210244652 1553.6583 TIRES & TUBES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 1,501.18 3596 8/25/2016 106322 PROSOURCE SUPPLY 127.94 PLATES, POPCORN BAGS 410073 10395 5320.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD POOL CONCESSIONS 138.75 TISSUE, LINERS 410073 10395 5311.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES POOL OPERATION 800.99 TOWELS, TISSUE, LINERS 00002396 409898 10398 5761.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 258.64 CAN LINERS 410070 10400 5511.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ARENA BLDG/GROUNDS 206.90 LINERS, TISSUE 410072 10402 5311.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES POOL OPERATION 357.05 TISSUE, BOWL CLEANER, TOWELS 410071 10441 5511.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ARENA BLDG/GROUNDS 1,890.27 3597 8/25/2016 101000 RJM PRINTING INC. 158.50 BUSINESS CARDS 409841 91664 1130.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS 158.50 3598 8/25/2016 102935 SOUTH TOWN REFRIGERATION INC R55CKR2 LOGIS101 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page - 5 Business Unit 3598 8/25/2016 102935 SOUTH TOWN REFRIGERATION INC Continued-. 237.75 WINE CHILLER REPAIR 409668 68354 5821.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS 50TH ST OCCUPANCY 237.75 3599 8/25/2016 122455 SPRING LAKE ENGINEERING 17,214.12 PLCS 00001012 409766 1695 5913.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DISTRIBUTION 17,214.12 3600 8/25/2016 102390 STRAND MANUFACTURING CO INC 1,072.05 FOUNTAIN SCREEN 00001468 409669 29753 04401.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION PROMENADE H2O FEATURE&PATH 1,072.05 3601 8/25/2016 101015 STRETCHERS 1,072.50 UNIFORM 409844 11216061 1400.6203 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE POLICE DEPT. 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INC. 9.05 EXHAUST FAN PARTS 00001526 409857 501685 5915.6530 REPAIR PARTS WATER TREATMENT 9.05 407173 8/25/2016 129458 ACME TOOLS 53.49 CARBURETOR 00005502 409608 4350384 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 53.49 407174 8/25/2016 135922 ACUSHNET COMPANY 1,883.81 GOLF BALLS 409858 902886432 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 52.94 SHOES 409860 902919579 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 204.21 CLUBS 409859 902919781 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 2,140.96 407175 8/25/2016 132835 ADCOCK, MARIAN 2.57 ART WORK SOLD 410008 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 2.57 407176 8/25/2016 130792 AIRGAS NATIONAL CARBONATION 275.14 CO2 410034 33151818 5330.6545 CHEMICALS FLOWRIDER 275.14 407177 8/25/2016 100630 ANCHOR PAPER COMPANY 883.55 COPIER PAPER 409609 10483017-00 1120.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION 376.40 409610 10483756-00 1120.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION 245.42 COPIER PAPER 410092 10483820-00 1120.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page- 7 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 - Inv No 8/25/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407177 8/25/2016 100630 ANCHOR PAPER COMPANY Continued-. 1,505.37 407178 8/25/2016 132031 ARTISAN BEER COMPANY 897.00 409920 3120417 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 1,274.50 409918 3120418 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 1,234.75 409919 3120419 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 3,406.25 407179 8/25/2016 106304 ASPEN MILLS 392.45 UNIFORMS 00003790 409727 179380 1470.6558 DEPT UNIFORMS FIRE DEPT. 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PICKLEBALL COURTS 14,600.00 407190 8/25/2016 122248 BLICK ART MATERIALS 78.14 CANVAS PANELS 00009504 410039 6450945 5110.6564 CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 78.14 407191 8/25/2016 136855 BOBER, SARAH 26.00 ART WORK SOLD 410012 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 26.00 407192 8/25/2016 101010 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY 818.20 LED TOWER LIGHT 00001380 409615 911648726 5914.6530 REPAIR PARTS TANKS TOWERS & RESERVOIR 818.20 407193 8/25/2016 119351 BOURGET IMPORTS 390.00 409694 135604 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 3,929.50 409931 135808 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 3,080.00 409930 135809 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,029.00 409932 135810 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 8,428.50 407194 8/25/2016 124291 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA 1,091.18 409696 1080510658 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 153.15 409695 1080510660 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page- 9 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407194 8/25/2016 124291 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA Continued_ 720.79 409790 1080513897 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 614.95 409791 1080513898 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 97.77 409787 1080513899 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 4,331.82 409786 1080513900 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 2,085.05 409789 1080513901 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 205.75 409792 1080513902 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 199.15 409788 1080513903 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 1,900.27 409934 1080513964 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 5,948.52 409781 1080513965 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 135.62 409782 1080513966 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 205.75 409783 1080513967 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 1,383.00 409785 1080513968 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 805.75 409784 1080513969 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 1,096.79 409933 1080515357 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 20,975.31 407195 8/25/2016 124529 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA BEER LLC 4,678.15 409697 1090599696 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 3,040.00 409698 1090599697 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 2,092.85 409699 1090599698 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 23.80 409700 1090599699 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 5,464.40 409703 1090599700 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 3,715.60 409702 1090600514 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 23.80 409701 1090600515 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 4,337.05 409937 1090602609 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 152.40 409938 1090602610 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 2,271.80 409935 1090602701 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 23.80 409936 1090602702 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 25,823.65 407196 8/25/2016 104470 BRIDGESTONE GOLF INC. 105.69 HATS 409864 1002535087 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 101.47 HATS 409863 1002535088 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 207.16 407197 8/25/2016 100669 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC. 516.96 AG-LIME 00001448 409865 16779 1642.6542 INFIELD MIXTURE FIELD MAINTENANCE 516.96 407198 8/25/2016 122074 BUIE, BARB R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page - 10 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407198 8/25/2016 122074 BUIE, BARB Continued... 10.63 409817 081516 5760.6235 POSTAGE CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 24.97 409817 081516 5760.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 157.30 409817 081516 5760.6513 OFFICE SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 192.90 407199 8/25/2016 139089 BUNKE, JIM 120.00 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409775 5701 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET LONDONDERRY RD 120.00 407200 8/25/2016 138462 CAGLEY, BILL 250.00 FARMER'S MARKET 9/01/16 409818 081816 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - 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11 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 - Inv No 8/25/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407205 8/25/2016 129923 CAWLEY Continued... 92.76 407206 8/25/2016 112561 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 24.52 5596524-8 410041 5596524-8/16 1646.6186 HEAT BUILDING MAINTENANCE 153.36 8034001-1 410042 8034001-8/16 1552.6186 HEAT CENT SVC PW BUILDING 177.88 407207 8/25/2016 103711 CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES INC. 549.89 409731 3276092 5720.6186 HEAT EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 6,803.45 409732 3276322 5311.6186 HEAT POOL OPERATION 7,353.34 407208 8/25/2016 123898 CENTURYLINK 163.06 952 285-2951 410043 2951-8/16 1470.6188 TELEPHONE FIRE DEPT. 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GENERAL 811.86 407214 8/25/2016 123941 CLAY, CAROL R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page- 12 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 — Inv No 8/25/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407214 8/25/2016 123941 CLAY, CAROL Continued... 2.28 ART WORK SOLD 410015 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 2.28 407215 8/25/2016 102165 CLEVELAND GOLF 43.20 GOLF BALLS 409872 4727959 5401.4593 GREEN FEES EXEC COURSE GOLF REVENUES 43.20 407216 8/25/2016 100692 COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS 221.20 409704 3645200157 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 221.20 407217 8/25/2016 129820 COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL 897.49 SEPT 2016 MAINTENANCE 409735 9-2016 5841.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES YORK OCCUPANCY 897.49 407218 8/25/2016 120433 COMCAST 26.07 8772 10 614 0496856 409873 496856-8/16 5210.6188 TELEPHONE GOLF DOME PROGRAM 26.07 407219 8/25/2016 120826 COMCAST SPOTLIGHT 3,646.80 BRAEMAR GOLF DOME ADVERTISING 409874 CW10075 5410.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER GOLF ADMINISTRATION 849.58 CABLE TV ADVERTISING 409619 CW10101 5862.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER VERNON SELLING 849.59 CABLE TV ADVERTISING 409619 CW10101 5822.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER 50TH ST SELLING 849.59 CABLE TV ADVERTISING 409619 CW10101 5842.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER YORK SELLING 6,195.56 407220 8/25/2016 100695 CONTINENTAL CLAY CO. 1,302.17 CLAY 00009497 410048 INV000109995 5110.6564 CRAFT SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 1,302.17 407221 8/25/2016 121267 CREATIVE RESOURCES 2,404.73 GRAND OPENING HATS 409875 48954 5410.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER GOLF ADMINISTRATION 2,404.73 407222 8/25/2016 124335 CUMELLA, COLLETTE 2.60 ART WORK SOLD 410016 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 2.60 407223 8/25/2016 103176 DANICIC, JOHN 63.70 ART WORK SOLD 410017 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page - 13 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 — Inv No 8/25/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407223 8/25/2016 103176 DANICIC, JOHN Continued... 63.70 407224 8/25/2016 100718 DELEGARD TOOL CO. 176.04- CREDIT 409821 116418 1553.6556 TOOLS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 196.86 CLAMP 00005615 409819 116641 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 90.88 PRY BAR SET 00005615 409820 116771 1553.6556 TOOLS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 111.70 407225 8/25/2016 135800 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 4,286.25 WORK CREWS 410049 362217 5511.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARENA BLDG/GROUNDS 4,286.25 407226 8/25/2016 100899 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 10,248.11 JULY 2016 SURCHARGE 409912 25409053060 1495.4380 SURCHARGE INSPECTIONS 10,248.11 407227 8/25/2016 121103 DIRECTV 90.82 016523692 410050 081316 7411.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES PSTF OCCUPANCY 90.82 407228 8/25/2016 108648 DOAN, SIIRI 15.60 ART WORK SOLD 410018 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 15.60 407229 8/25/2016 130135 DOLL, ALICE M. 92.55 AMBULANCE OVERPAYMENT REFUND 410083 082216 1470.4329 AMBULANCE FEES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 92.55 407230 8/25/2016 131298 DOMACE VINO LLC 256.00 409941 12027 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 256.00 407231 8/25/2016 100731 DPC INDUSTRIES INC. 615.00 CHLORINE 00005328 409623 827001104-16 5915.6586 WATER TREATMENT SUPPLIES WATER TREATMENT 3,483.03 CHEMICALS 00005328 409624 827001105-16 5915.6586 WATER TREATMENT SUPPLIES WATER TREATMENT 4,098.03 407232 8/25/2016 139103 DRUCKMAN, BETH 23.77 ARNESON ACRES RENTAL 409876 REFUND 1000.2039 SALES & USE TAX PAYABLE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET 326.69 ARNESON ACRES RENTAL 409876 REFUND 1600.4722.03 ARNESON ACRES RENTAL PARK ADMIN. GENERAL R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page- 14 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 - Inv No 8/25/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407232 8/25/2016 139103 DRUCKMAN, BETH 136031 DUCHON, SUSAN S. 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GENERAL 1,180.00 407240 8/25/2016 100146 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY 352.52 SOLO RIDER BATTERIES 00006093 409747 1-5041152 5423.6530 REPAIR PARTS GOLF CARS 528.78 SOLO RIDER BATTERIES 409748 1-5045235 5423.6530 REPAIR PARTS GOLF CARS 534.82- CREDIT 409754 1-5049623 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 346.56 BATTERIES 409751 1-5052985 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 581.10- 409757 1-5053779 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 176.26 SOLO RIDER BATTERIES 00006093 409746 69-232681 5423.6530 REPAIR PARTS GOLF CARS 55.70- 409755 69-234029 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 144.44 BLOWER MOTOR 409749 69-234309 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN R55CKR2 Check # LOGIS101 Date Amount CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 — 8/25/2016 Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page - 15 Business Unit 407240 8/25/2016 100146 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY Continued-. 167.83- 409756 69-234359 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 154.72 BRAKE PADS, ROTORS 409752 69-234653 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 142.86 PAD SETS, ROTORS 409753 69-234727 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 346.56 BATTERIES 409750 75-229785 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 853.25 407241 8/25/2016 100756 FEDEX 41.85 SHIPPING CHARGE 409879 5-500-83631 5410.6235 POSTAGE GOLF ADMINISTRATION 41.85 407242 8/25/2016 126004 FERGUSON WATERWORKS 1,236.30 COUPLERS 00001486 409625 0209314 5917.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES METER REPAIR 1,236.30 407243 8/25/2016 133257 FILBIN, SUZANNE 11.70 ART WORK SOLD 410020 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 11.70 407244 8/25/2016 108654 FLANDERS, SUSAN 13.00 ART WORK SOLD 410021 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 13.00 407245 8/25/2016 136688 FUN EXPRESS LLC 366.68 SUPPLIES FOR FAM JAM 409825 678806922-01 1624.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES PLAYGROUND & THEATER 366.68 407246 8/25/2016 100764 G & K SERVICES 135.17 CUST 0039263 409880 1013842621 5421.6201 LAUNDRY GRILL 135.17 407247 8/25/2016 139108 GAWRELUK, GABRIELLE 274.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 410052 081916 5110.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 274.50 407248 8/25/2016 101931 GEAR FOR SPORTS 1,441.63 HATS 409881 41187558 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 381.70 APPAREL 409882 41187640 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 1,823.33 407249 8/25/2016 130239 GLADWIN MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page- 16 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407249 8/25/2016 130239 GLADWIN MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO Continued... 245.74 HOLDER, ANGLE BRACKETS 00005378 409626 SIM.67790 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 245.74 407250 8/25/2016 101103 GRAINGER 332.35 HAND CART FOR ELECTIONS 00005387 409759 9157404824 1180.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ELECTION 2,448.00 SURGE PROTECTORS 00001453 409758 9186783255 1180.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ELECTION 77.04 MOUSE PADS 00005521 409627 9187157566 1553.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 39.06 THERMOSTAT 00001452 409628 9187628251 5915.6530 REPAIR PARTS WATER TREATMENT 355.30 EXHAUST FAN 00001452 409629 9188323167 5915.6530 REPAIR PARTS WATER TREATMENT 88.82 LEAD TEST KIT 410053 9196783436 7411.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES PSTF OCCUPANCY 8.49 ELECTRIC MOTOR CLEANER 410054 9199146771 7411.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES PSTF OCCUPANCY 9.46 CONTACT CLEANER 410055 9199146789 7411.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES PSTF OCCUPANCY 3,358.52 407251 8/25/2016 102217 GRAPE BEGINNINGS INC 1,296.00 409705 MN00008429 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 234.25 409942 MN00008718 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,530.25 407252 8/25/2016 136517 GRAY, SUSAN 46.80 ART WORK SOLD 410022 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 46.80 407253 8/25/2016 129108 HAAG COMPANIES INC. 676.60 409630 073116 1643.6543 SOD & BLACK DIRT GENERAL TURF CARE 996.00 409630 073116 5761.6540 FERTILIZER CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 84.00 409630 073116 5913.6543 SOD & BLACK DIRT DISTRIBUTION 1,756.60 407254 8/25/2016 138723 HALLORAN, LIZ 45.50 ART WORK SOLD 410023 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 45.50 407255 8/25/2016 139098 HAPPY HACKERS GOLF LEAGUE 85.82 OVERPAYMENT REFUND 409884 GREEN 5401.4562 RENTAL GOLF CARS GOLF REVENUES FEES/CARTS 214.55 OVERPAYMENT REFUND 409884 GREEN 5401.4593 GREEN FEES EXEC COURSE GOLF REVENUES FEES/CARTS 300.37 R55CKR2 Check # LOGIS101 Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 — 8/25/2016 Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page - 17 Business Unit 407256 8/25/2016 120227 HARTSHORN, BOB Continued... 1,249.90 SOFTBALL SUPPLIES 409760 081116 1628.6406.03 SOFTBALL SUPPLIES SENIOR CITIZENS 1,249.90 407257 8/25/2016 100797 HAWKINS INC. 8,334.92 CHEMICALS 00005329 409631 3932368 5915.6586 WATER TREATMENT SUPPLIES WATER TREATMENT 8,334.92 407258 8/25/2016 118765 HENRY SCHEIN INC. 1,068.99 AMBULANCE SUPPLIES 00003829 409761 33019440 1470.6510 FIRST AID SUPPLIES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 1,068.99 407259 8/25/2016 103753 HILLYARD INC - MINNEAPOLIS 370.26 TOWELS 00002239 410056 602188974 5720.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 370.26 407260 8/25/2016 104375 HOHENSTEINS INC. 2,437.50 409797 843564 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 58.00 409796 843565 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 749.50 409943 843566 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 1,246.08 409798 844000 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 4,491.08 407261 8/25/2016 139101 HOUSE DRESSING COMPANY INC. 2,500.00 ED134774 ESCROW REFUND 409885 6301 MALONEY 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS AVE 2,500.00 407262 8/25/2016 124698 HOYE, PAMELA 17.97 ART WORK SOLD 410024 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 17.97 407263 8/25/2016 139019 IHEARTMEDIA INC. 2,000.00 GRAND OPENING ADVERTISING 409886 1016335983 5410.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER GOLF ADMINISTRATION 2,000.00 407264 8/25/2016 101146 IMPACT TELECOM 386.38 5203192164-0000 410057 608504252 1554.6188 TELEPHONE CENT SERV GEN - MIS 386.38 407265 8/25/2016 119808 INTEGRA R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page- 18 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407265 8/25/2016 119808 INTEGRA Continued... 49.82 ISP BUNDLE 410058 14079776 7411.6188 TELEPHONE PSTF OCCUPANCY 49.82 407266 8/25/2016 138240 INTERMEDIX 5,125.17 JULY 2016 BILLINGS 409887 INVADPI19537 1470.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 5,125.17 407267 8/25/2016 134816 JENSEN, CLAIRE 715.00 TEACH SUMMER CLASSES 410059 081916 5110.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 715.00 407268 8/25/2016 100741 JJ TAYLOR DIST. OF MINN 67.60- 409948 2533833 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 63.65 409706 2556826 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 3,660.70 409799 2556851 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 24.60 409944 2556852 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 496.60 409945 2556853 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 9,438.04 409946 2556857 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 160.85 409947 2556858 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 6.15- 409949 2556859 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 13,770.69 407269 8/25/2016 100835 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO. 1.16 409708 5512432 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 6.96 409711 5512436 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,752.74 409707 5512452 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 13,317.81 409710 5512455 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 441.26 409709 5512457 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 401.72 409953 5517841 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 4,835.62 409966 5517842 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 7,672.65 409968 5517843 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 2,124.70 409954 5517844 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 51.16 409952 5517845 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 8,706.02 409958 5517846 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 2,715.78 409960 5517847 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 414.32 409951 5517848 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 740.91 409969 5517850 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 3,444.48 409956 5517851 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 43.98 409957 5517852 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 504.07 409959 5517853 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING R55CKR2 Check # LOGIS101 Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page- 19 Business Unit 407269 8/25/2016 100835 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO. Continued... 612.85 409950 5517854 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 3,402.11 409970 5517857 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 3,494.05 409965 5517858 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 966.65 409971 5517859 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 70.22 409967 5517860 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 2,434.36 409961 5517864 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 1,907.86 409955 5517865 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,257.63 409963 5517866 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 103.63 409962 5517867 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 993.10 409964 5518094 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 17.25- 409972 586216 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 72.00- 409712 586219 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WNE VERNON SELLING 62,328.55 407270 8/25/2016 102113 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY 1,068.97 BEARINGS, GASKET, SEAL KIT 00001205 409634 1051503 1552.6530 REPAIR PARTS CENT SVC PW BUILDING 44.32 HVAC SUPPLIES 00001525 409888 1059888 1551.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CITY HALL GENERAL 1,113.29 407271 8/25/2016 102603 JONAS, LENORE 51.81 SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT 410061 102603 5110.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 51.81 407272 8/25/2016 139106 KANO-PUPPE, TEI 33.25 LEARN TO SKATE MEMBERSHIP 410062 080416 5110.6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS ART CENTER ADMINISTRATION 33.25 407273 8/25/2016 136686 KIDCREATE STUDIO 110.00 SPLATTER PAINTING 409827 6513 1630.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 390.00 SELF PORTRAITS 409826 6528 1630.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 324.00 MESS MANIA PJ PARTY 409828 6575 1630.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 824.00 407274 8/25/2016 134811 KLAPPERICK, SEAN 79.98 UNIFORM PURCHASE 409635 081516 1553.6201 LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 79.98 407275 8/25/2016 130165 KNUDSEN, DAVID 198.73 CENT LAKE SUPPLIES 409889 REIMBURSE 5761.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENTENNIAL LAKES OPERATING 198.73 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page - 20 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 — Inv No 8/25/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407275 8/25/2016 130165 KNUDSEN, DAVID Continued... 407276 8/25/2016 130215 KUEHL, RHONDA 16.90 ART WORK SOLD 410025 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 16.90 407277 8/25/2016 120511 KUSKE, BRANDON 50.00 TRAINING EXPENSE 409829 MEALS 1400.6104 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 50.00 407278 8/25/2016 116776 KUSTOM KARRIERS 178.00 TOWING CHARGES 409636 080116 1553.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 178.00 407279 8/25/2016 100852 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC. 236.00 TAP BOLTS 00005597 409638 9304274185 5913.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION 410.70 SCREWS, NUTS, WASHERS 00005566 409637 9304280745 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 646.70 407280 8/25/2016 139088 LINDELL, RALPH 214.40 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409776 3309 55TH ST W 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 214.40 407281 8/25/2016 139079 LINE-X COATINGS 525.00 BEDLINER 00005624 409639 12820 1553.6585 ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 525.00 407282 8/25/2016 113213 M G MCGRATH INC. 6,040.30 EDINA SPORTS DOME 409644 FINAL-DOME 5500.1705 CONSTR. IN PROGRESS ICE ARENA BALANCE SHEET 6,040.30 407283 8/25/2016 134063 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 12,263.97 UNLEADED FUEL 409646 628692 1553.6581 GASOLINE EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 6,410.04 DIESEL FUEL 409645 638114 1553.6581 GASOLINE EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 400.00- JULY 2016 STATE FUEL REFUND 410089 CM-01513 1553.6581 GASOLINE EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 18,274.01 407284 8/25/2016 134646 MCGRATH, PATTY 226.80 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 410063 081816 5710.6107 MILEAGE OR ALLOWANCE EDINBOROUGH ADMINISTRATION 226.80 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page - 21 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407285 8/25/2016 139090 MIGROUP, THE Continued... 150.00 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 409777 6713 TRACY AVE 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 150.00 407286 8/25/2016 100913 MINNEAPOLIS & SUBURBAN SEWER & WATER 1,800.00 WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT 00001485 409649 35266 5913.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS DISTRIBUTION 1,800.00 407287 8/25/2016 100522 MINNESOTA AIR INC. 259.76 BLOWER MOTOR 00001418 409650 1492224-00 5912.6530 REPAIR PARTS WELL HOUSES 259.76 407288 8/25/2016 101746 MINNESOTA COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION 77.00 CRIMINAL ELEMENTS BOOKS 409651 200001245 1400.6405 BOOKS & PAMPHLETS POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 77.00 407289 8/25/2016 101638 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 35.00 2015 HOSPITALITY FEE - 50245 409833 SHF UID: 2031 1621.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 35.00 2016 HOSPITALITY FEE - 50245 409833 SHF UID: 2031 1621.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 70.00 407290 8/25/2016 118144 MINNESOTA PREMIER PUBLICATIONS 99.00 MN PARENT B-DAY LISTINGS 410066 168682 5710.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER EDINBOROUGH ADMINISTRATION 99.00 407291 8/25/2016 101559 MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSN 300.00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 409762 200000984 1470.6104 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 300.00 407292 8/25/2016 101996 MINNESOTA TROPHIES & GIFTS 148.50 3 PLAQUES 409652 19946 1419.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES RESERVE PROGRAM 148.50 407293 8/25/2016 100908 MINNESOTA WANNER CO. 21.12 GASKETS 00001527 409834 0116388-IN 1642.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES FIELD MAINTENANCE 21.12 407294 8/25/2016 128914 MINUTEMAN PRESS 27.00 RACK CARDS 409890 20931 5410.6122 ADVERTISING OTHER GOLF ADMINISTRATION 53.00 EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTERS 409653 20987 1130.6575 PRINTING COMMUNICATIONS 80.00 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page - 22 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 - Inv No 8/25/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407294 407295 8/25/2016 8/25/2016 128914 MINUTEMAN PRESS 122036 M-K GRAPHICS Continued... 167.34 PAYROLL CHECKS 409643 6426 1160.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES FINANCE 167.34 407296 8/25/2016 130266 MUNICODE 1,094.00 CODE UPDATES 409763 00273291 1185.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 100.00 ANNUAL WEB HOSTING CODE 409764 00273660 1185.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 1,194.00 407297 8/25/2016 132644 NELSON LINDALL, ALICE 7.15 ART WORK SOLD 410026 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 7.15 407298 8/25/2016 131649 NEOPOST GREAT PLAINS 143.50 INK CARTRIDGE 409836 GPAR54777 1120.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION 33.00 POSTAGE LABELS 409837 GPAR54908 1400.6235 POSTAGE POLICE DEPT. 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8/25/2016 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Page - 31 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407365 8/25/2016 103298 UPS STORE #1715, THE Continued... 12.85 SHIPPING CHARGE 00005572 409852 TRAN: 5049 1553.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 12.85 407366 8/25/2016 127291 URBAN COMPANIES LLC 139,034.32 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 1 410094 CORNELIA 07129.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS S129 CORNELIA DR SIDEWALK SIDEWALK 139,034.32 407367 8/25/2016 135933 VAN GILDER, BILL 20.80 ART WORK SOLD 410033 082216 5101.4413 ART WORK SOLD ART CENTER REVENUES 20.80 407368 8/25/2016 101058 VAN PAPER CO. 55.70 PAPER BAGS 409677 396416-00 5822.6512 PAPER SUPPLIES 50TH ST SELLING 59.90 CAN LINERS, PLATES 409676 396503-00 5862.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES VERNON SELLING 299.74 LIQUOR BAGS 409675 396504-00 5862.6512 PAPER SUPPLIES VERNON SELLING 13.10 PLATES, SPOONS 409679 396505-00 5820.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 50TH STREET GENERAL 285.35 LIQUOR BAGS 409678 396506-00 5822.6512 PAPER SUPPLIES 50TH ST SELLING 713.79 407369 8/25/2016 101063 VERSATILE VEHICLES INC. 181.69 CART RENTAL 00006048 409907 813160010 5423.6216 LEASE LINES GOLF CARS 181.69 407370 8/25/2016 101066 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC. 425.58- 409854 0712694 1322.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL 425.58 409853 1597697 1322.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL 425.28 ELECTRICAL PARTS 00001451 409680 1664849 47098.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Creek Valley Donation 14.80 EDGE PROTECTOR 00001469 409908 1680161 1552.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 440.08 407371 8/25/2016 139091 WALSER, ANDREW 274.84 UTILITY REFUND - 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GENERAL R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:34:59 Council Check Register by GL Page- 32 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 8/22/2016 - Inv No 8/25/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407372 8/25/2016 103088 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN Continued... 167.66 409681 20531 1628.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL SENIOR CITIZENS 266.76 409681 20531 1551.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL CITY HALL GENERAL 344.35 409681 20531 1645.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL LITTER REMOVAL 461.57 409681 20531 1645.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL LITTER REMOVAL 528.57 409681 20531 1301.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL GENERAL MAINTENANCE 528.57 409681 20531 1552.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL CENT SVC PW BUILDING 71.08 409681 20531 5111.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL ART CENTER BLDG/MAINT 281.26 409681 20531 5311.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL POOL OPERATION 165.91 409681 20531 5422.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 344.88 409681 20531 5420.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL CLUB HOUSE 1,283.21 409681 20531 5511.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL ARENA BLDG/GROUNDS 1,336.95 409681 20531 5720.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 87.23 409681 20531 5861.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL VERNON OCCUPANCY 136.04 409681 20531 5841.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL YORK OCCUPANCY 6,261.58 407373 8/25/2016 139110 WEST, WADE A. 1,603.00 AMBULANCE OVERPAYMENT REFUND 410085 082216 1470.4329 AMBULANCE FEES FIRE DEPT. 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Company Amount 01000 GENERAL FUND 146,005.70 02300 POLICE SPECIAL REVENUE 1,335.45 02500 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST SAFETY 276,638.07 04000 WORKING CAPITAL FUND 540,132.13 05100 ART CENTER FUND 4,861.93 05200 GOLF DOME FUND 26.07 05300 AQUATIC CENTER FUND 10,634.58 05400 GOLF COURSE FUND 73,311.43 05500 ICE ARENA FUND 13,201.75 05700 EDINBOROUGH PARK FUND 3,315.42 05750 CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK FUND 6,773.80 05800 LIQUOR FUND 228,743.09 05900 UTILITY FUND 367,033.65 05930 STORM SEWER FUND 220,542.71 07400 PSTF AGENCY FUND 622.60 Report Totals 1,893,178.38 CITY OF EDINA 8/23/2016 10:35:13 Council Check Summary Page- 1 8/22/2016 - 8/25/2016 We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, that these claims comply in all material respects with the requirements of the City of Edina purchasing policies end procedures date M R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page- 1 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 - Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 3604 9/1/2016 102971 ACE ICE COMPANY 62.40 410336 2035701 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 58.40 410191 2035706 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 86.40 410551 2039127 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 76.00 410552 2039130 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 55.20 410553 2039703 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 338.40 3605 9/1/2016 100575 ALL SAFE INC. 49.20 EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE 410448 148035 1470.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 49.20 3606 9/1/2016 103680 ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SRVCS 285.18 COFFEE 410237 1239829 1120.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION 285.18 3607 9/1/2016 100643 BARR ENGINEERING CO. 891.00 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 410239 23270354.00-225 5960.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENGINEER SERVICES-STORM 891.00 3608 9/1/2016 101355 BELLBOY CORPORATION 36.55 410195 54703800 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 26.00- 410197 54732300 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 1,046.20 410194 55004600 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 152.00 410193 55029200 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 152.00 410192 55029300 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,139.04 410557 55106600 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 368.20 410562 55106700 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 139.55 410559 55106800 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 117.55 410558 55106900 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 181.55 410563 55107100 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 135.76 410196 94465900 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 55.24 410561 94509700 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 83.00 410560 94509800 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 368.22 410564 94509900 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 3,948.86 3609 9/1/2016 100648 BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS 16.82 FOLDERS 410139 OE-QT-33291-1 1628.6513 OFFICE SUPPLIES SENIOR CITIZENS 53.98 OFFICE SUPPLIES 410100 WO-221307-1 1120.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION 112.68 OFFICE SUPPLIES 00003072 410099 WO-221384-1 1400.6513 OFFICE SUPPLIES POLICE DEPT. 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AHERN CO. 255.00 SPRINKLER INSPECTIONS 410266 155964 5210.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS GOLF DOME PROGRAM 255.00 3619 9/1/2016 102146 JESSEN PRESS INC. 138.00 PUBLIC WORKS LETTERHEAD 410512 673556 1130.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS 138.00 3620 9/1/2016 121075 JIMMY'S JOHNNYS INC. 59.50 410158 106518 1645.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL LITTER REMOVAL 59.50 TOILET RENTAL 410157 106519 1645.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL LITTER REMOVAL 119.00 3621 9/1/2016 100858 LOGIS 1,952.50 IT CONSULTING 410542 42099 1554.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CENT SERV GEN - MIS 37.49 QUICK-COURIER 410544 42183 1554.6160 DATA PROCESSING CENT SERV GEN - MIS 112.22 ENTRUST TOKENS 410543 42194 1554.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES CENT SERV GEN - MIS 2,102.21 3622 9/1/2016 101483 MENARDS 93.16 LUGS, GFCI BREAKER 00001470 410271 20604 4090.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 50TH&FRANCE MAINTENANCE 8.16 GFI COVERS 00001472 410159 20609 1470.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES FIRE DEPT. 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Continued... 97.18 ROLLERS, SENSOR 00006102 410279 1083431-01 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 378.19 REEL 00006103 410278 1083725-00 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 246.53 BEARINGS 00006104 410280 1083978-00 5422.6530 REPAIR PARTS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 1,009.69 3624 9/1/2016 129485 PAPCO INC. 10.58 DISINFECTANT 410549 100586-1 7411.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES PSTF OCCUPANCY 10.58 3625 9/1/2016 106322 PROSOURCE SUPPLY 444.00 DETERGENT, SANITIZER 00002240 410474 10399 5720.6511 CLEANING SUPPLIES EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 417.04 HOT CUPS, PLATES 410473 10489 5730.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD EDINBOROUGH CONCESSIONS 861.04 3626 9/1/2016 100977 RICHFIELD PLUMBING COMPANY 4,041.68 PLUMBING REPAIRS 410476 69325 1470.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 4,041.68 3627 9/1/2016 105442 SCHERER BROS. 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GENERAL 109.74 ACCT 873184124 410132 873184124-8/16 1640.6188 TELEPHONE PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL 112.58 ACCT 873184124 410132 873184124-8/16 1301.6188 TELEPHONE GENERAL MAINTENANCE 16.78 ACCT 873184124 410132 873184124-8/16 5511.6188 TELEPHONE ARENA BLDG/GROUNDS 99.34 ACCT 873184124 410132 873184124-8/16 5910.6188 TELEPHONE GENERAL (BILLING) 16.78 ACCT 873184124 410132 873184124-8/16 7411.6188 TELEPHONE PSTF OCCUPANCY 624.32 3629 9/1/2016 101015 STREICHERS 1,058.55 AMMO 410296 11223774 1400.6551 AMMUNITION POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 1,058.55 R55CKR2 Check # LOGIS101 Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 - 9/1/2016 Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page - 5 Business Unit 3630 9/1/2016 102925 SUPERIOR TECH PRODUCTS Continued... 2,482.17 FERTILIZER 410297 9806-R 5422.6540 FERTILIZER MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 2,482.17 3631 9/1/2016 118190 TURFWERKS LLC 49.68 CLUTCH SWITCH 00005573 410175 J112171 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 49.68 3632 9/1/2016 119454 VINOCOPIA 328.50 410597 0159419-IN 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 129.50 410420 0159420-IN 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 308.50 410419 0159421-IN 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 132.00 410418 0159422-IN 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 898.50 3633 9/1/2016 101033 WINE COMPANY, THE 340.40 410422 12074 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 1,933.45 410423 12084 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 833.55 410421 12165 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 3,107.40 407381 9/1/2016 133522 AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM 230.00 SAFE DRIVING CLASSES 410137 082416 1628.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SENIOR CITIZENS 230.00 407382 9/1/2016 100614 ACE SUPPLY CO. 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GENERAL 113.75 407387 9/1/2016 139124 ARKILO, DIMITRIOS 170.00 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 410312 7109 ANTRIM CT 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 170.00 407388 9/1/2016 132031 ARTISAN BEER COMPANY 788.00 410337 3121824 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 2,127.25 410554 3121825 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 1,955.00 410555 3121826 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 6.66- 410339 355907 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 5.16- 410338 355908 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 4,858.43 407389 9/1/2016 101195 AUTO ELECTRIC OF BLOOMINGTON INC. 130.00 WINCH MOTOR 410138 158880 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 130.00 407390 9/1/2016 100637 AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CO. 620.47 VEHICLE REPAIRS 410313 75947 1553.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 620.47 407391 9/1/2016 123479 BAKER, ZACHERY 231.01 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 410238 082416 1624.6107 MILEAGE OR ALLOWANCE PLAYGROUND & THEATER 231.01 407392 9/1/2016 136267 BAUHAUS BREW LABS LLC 269.00 410340 10346 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 356.09 410341 10347 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 281.00 410556 10441 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 906.09 407393 9/1/2016 101343 BEHR, JASON 109.41 K9 FOOD 410240 082316 4607.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES EDINA CRIME FUND K9 DONATION 109.41 407394 9/1/2016 134474 BELLA CUSTOM HOMES 7,500.00 ED148331 TEMP CO ESCROW 410314 6012 HANSEN RD 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS 7,500.00 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page- 7 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 - Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407394 407395 9/1/2016 9/1/2016 134474 BELLA CUSTOM HOMES 105833 BERGERSON - CASWELL INC. 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GENERAL 446.08 407401 9/1/2016 101010 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY 218.70 SHOP SUPPLIES 00001556 410140 911711475 1322.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL 218.70 407402 9/1/2016 105367 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 590.44 AMBULANCE SUPPLIES 00003831 410449 82238255 1470.6510 FIRSTAID SUPPLIES FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 590.44 407403 9/1/2016 119351 BOURGET IMPORTS 390.00 410364 135906 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 440.73 410363 135907 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 830.73 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 - 9/1/2016 Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page- 8 Business Unit 407404 9/1/2016 124291 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA Continued... 38.65 410346 1080517041 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 2,215.82 410347 1080517042 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 4,192.95 410344 1080517043 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 439.10 410345 1080517104 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 310.22 410354 1080517105 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 104.65 410353 1080517107 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 282.83 410352 1080517108 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 38.65 410348 1080517109 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 3,378.20 410355 1080517111 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 147.45 410350 1080517112 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 2,177.94 410351 1080517113 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 459.80 410349 1080517154 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 18.00- 410357 2080146041 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 18.00- 410359 2080146043 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 56.25- 410358 2080146046 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 56.25- 410356 2080146048 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 13,637.76 407405 9/1/2016 124529 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA BEER LLC 4,330.58 410199 1090602703 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 81.00 410198 1090602704 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 1,101.35 410360 1090603280 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 23.80 410361 1090603341 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 6,306.95 410566 1090605685 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 99.50- 410565 1090605686 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 107.50 410565 1090605686 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 3,569.75 410567 1090605689 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 15,421.43 407406 9/1/2016 104470 BRIDGESTONE GOLF INC. 101.87 HATS 410497 1002539637 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 998.35 GOLF BALLS 410498 1002539789 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 1,100.22 407407 9/1/2016 103290 CALIBRE PRESS INC. 417.00 TRAINING 410105 42076 1400.6104 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 417.00 407408 9/1/2016 102149 CALLAWAY GOLF 283.50 PUTTERS 410499 927034316 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 - 9/1/2016 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page- 9 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407408 9/1/2016 102149 CALLAWAY GOLF Continued... 170.33- 410500 927045077 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 113.17 407409 9/1/2016 119455 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 20.45 410366 00011230 5822.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX 50TH ST SELLING 101.70 410367 00011232 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 2,162.55 410365 990931 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 11,716.45 410368 990932 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 14,001.15 407410 9/1/2016 112561 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 22.46 10089900-4 410319 10089900-8/16 1646.6186 HEAT BUILDING MAINTENANCE 90.20 10437426-9 410108 10437426-8/16 5553.6186 HEAT SPORTS DOME BLDG&GROUNDS 178.08 5546504-1 410317 5546504-8/16 1470.6186 HEAT FIRE DEPT. 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INC. 566.55 COUPLERS, CYLINDERS 410321 825540 2340.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES DWI FORFEITURE 566.55 407414 9/1/2016 120433 COMCAST 33.91 8772 10 614 0373022 410109 373022-8/16 1400.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 95.49 8772 10 614 0540232 410252 540232-8/16 4090.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 50TH&FRANCE MAINTENANCE R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 — 9/1/2016 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page- 10 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407414 9/1/2016 120433 COMCAST Continued... 145.81 8772 10 614 0540372 410503 540372-8/16 5510.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARENAADMINISTRATION 275.21 407415 9/1/2016 121066 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CO. 5,947.98 HOT MIX 410452 073116 1314.6518 BLACKTOP STREET RENOVATION 3,296.98 410453 081516 1314.6518 BLACKTOP STREET RENOVATION 9,244.96 407416 9/1/2016 139128 CONSOLIDATED FLEET SERVICES INC. 500.00 T-90 LADDER INSPECTION 00003823 410450 2016MY0150 1470.6215 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 500.00 407417 9/1/2016 101329 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS INC. 360.00 MORTAR MIX 00001560 410253 0146270-IN 5932.6520 CONCRETE GENERAL STORM SEWER 360.00 407418 9/1/2016 101704 COOK, BARBARA 1,111.62 ADAPTIVE PROGRAM SERVICES 410254 16-1762 1629.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADAPTIVE RECREATION 1,111.62 407419 9/1/2016 137004 CR-BPS INC. 12,727.50 ASSET MANAGEMENT 410322 EDINA001-13 450007.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CRBPS Energy Analytics 12,727.50 407420 9/1/2016 139121 CUSHMORE, MICHAEL 401.68 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 410181 5012 BRUCE AVE 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 401.68 407421 9/1/2016 129884 DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2,701.50 SEPT 2016 PREMIUMS 410504 081016 9900.2033.16 LTD - 99 PAYROLL CLEARING 2,701.50 407422 9/1/2016 100718 DELEGARD TOOL CO. 19.97 AIR REGULATOR 00005620 410110 117392 1553.6585 ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 104.29 TOOLS 00001302 410147 118520 1321.6556 TOOLS STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 124.26 407423 9/1/2016 136484 DIEBEL, MIKE 776.00 BRAEMAR GOLF ACADEMY 410541 082416 5401.4602 LESSONS GOLF REVENUES 776.00 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page - 11 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount 9/1/2016 - Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407423 407424 9/1/2016 9/1/2016 136484 DIEBEL, MIKE 118805 DISCOUNT STEEL INC. 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CONTRACTING INC. R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 - 9/1/2016 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page - 13 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407441 9/1/2016 102166 G.L. CONTRACTING INC. 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GENERAL 328.65 407455 9/1/2016 104375 HOHENSTEINS INC. 2,161.00 410371 844964 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 956.00 410373 844965 5822.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER 50TH ST SELLING 2,162.75 410372 845239 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 5,279.75 407456 9/1/2016 126816 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 147.93 PLUMBING SUPPLIES 00001494 410264 2044132 5917.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES METER REPAIR R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page- 15 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 — Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407456 9/1/2016 126816 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Continued... 147.93 407457 9/1/2016 100417 HORIZON COMMERCIAL POOL SUPPLY 3,677.50 CAL HYPO, MURIATIC ACID 410461 160720019 5311.6545 CHEMICALS POOL OPERATION 3,543.00 CAL HYPO, MURIATIC ACID 410460 160727005 5311.6545 CHEMICALS POOL OPERATION 153.00 CLEAN UV LIGHTAND SENSOR 410462 SV160802060 5720.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 7,373.50 407458 9/1/2016 134784 IDEA CREEK LLC, THE 1,200.00 WALL SIGNS 00003853 410463 80 1470.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES FIRE DEPT. 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R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page - 18 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 — 9/1/2016 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407474 9/1/2016 135267 LDK BUILDERS INC. Continued... 10,000.00 ED144511 ESCROW REFUND 410189 4801 UPPER 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS TERRACE 10,000.00 407475 9/1/2016 101552 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 79,280.67 WORKER'S COMP CLAIMS 410514 HOME INS-8/16 6002.6200 INSURANCE RISK MGMT EMP SHARED SERVICE 79,280.67 407476 9/1/2016 128234 LEFFLER PRINTING COMPANY INC. 2,099.17 ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY 410269 19588 1600.6575 PRINTING PARK ADMIN. 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GENERAL 93.14 407482 9/1/2016 122772 MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC. 1,026.00 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 3 410335 TRACY AVE 07139.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS Valley View & Tracy Impr R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 — 9/1/2016 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page- 19 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407482 9/1/2016 122772 MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC. Continued... 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GENERAL 195.00 407491 9/1/2016 120996 MOBILE MINI INC. 135.11 CONSTRUCTION STORAGE 410548 9000771626 7411.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PSTF OCCUPANCY 135.11 407492 9/1/2016 121491 MORRIE'S PARTS & SERVICE GROUP 271.46 WHEEL ASSEMBLIES 00005630 410160 543885F6W 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 271.46 407493 9/1/2016 126981 MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS INC. 3,450.00 CREEK VALLEY FOUNTAIN 410434 INV42982 47098.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Creek Valley Donation 3,450.00 407494 9/1/2016 102776 MRPA 1,360.00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 410516 EDINA PARK & 1600.6104 CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS PARK ADMIN. GENERAL REC 1,360.00 407495 9/1/2016 100076 NEW FRANCE WINE CO. 358.00 410395 112845 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 97.50 410394 112846 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 561.00 410393 112847 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,016.50 407496 9/1/2016 104350 NIKE USA INC. 208.83 HATS 410517 990107270 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 673.02 APPAREL 410518 990107271 5440.5511 COST OF GOODS - PRO SHOP PRO SHOP RETAIL SALES 881.85 407497 9/1/2016 133613 NITTI ROLLOFF SERVICES INC. 2,500.00 ED147924 REFUND DEMO ESCROW 410190 5536 YORK AVE 1495.4109 CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT INSPECTIONS 2,500.00 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 — 9/1/2016 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page - 21 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407498 9/1/2016 129809 NORTHERN SPECIALTIES INC. 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GENERAL 2,453.90 407500 9/1/2016 138155 OIL-AIR PRODUCTS LLC 522.64 MULTI-FASTERS, REPAIR KITS 00005503 410435 591759-001 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 522.64 407501 9/1/2016 130294 O'MALLEY CONCRETE 1,221.59 DRIVEWAYAPRON-4608 WOODLAND 410281 10 01420.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION 2016 RECON GOLF TERRACE B 2,236.00 DRIVEWAY APRON-4620 WOODLAND 410282 AUG 01420.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION 2016 RECON GOLF TERRACE B 3,457.59 407502 9/1/2016 137703 OPG-3 INC. 3,171.34 LASERFICHE SCANNER 410161 1364 1495.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INSPECTIONS 3,171.34 407503 9/1/2016 101659 ORKIN 130.00 28429180 410163 28429180-7/16 1552.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CENT SVC PW BUILDING 22.00 28438083 410162 28438083-7/16 1375.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARKING RAMP 22.00 28441102 410164 28441102-7/16 1375.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARKING RAMP 144.35 28464293 410165 28464293-7/16 1551.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CITY HALL GENERAL 136.73 28650543 410166 28650543-7/16 1646.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 455.08 407504 9/1/2016 121026 PALDA S, SONS INC. 97,707.50 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. 2 410136 TRACY AVE 01399.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS 2016 RECON TRACYAVE 11,751.03 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO.2 410136 TRACY AVE 03498.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS Tracy Ave 94,902.89 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO.2 410136 TRACY AVE 05563.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS Tracy Ave 97,204.36 PARTIAL PAYMENT NO.2 410136 TRACY AVE 04422.1705.30 CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS Tracy Ave 301,565.78 407505 9/1/2016 137491 PARTY UNIT 350.00 DJ BOB - GLOW DODGEBALL 410283 082416 1627.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 350.00 407506 9/1/2016 138020 PATRICK'S CATERING R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page - 22 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 - Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407506 9/1/2016 138020 PATRICK'S CATERING Continued... 51.98 CATERED FOOD 410468 0982 5730.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD EDINBOROUGH CONCESSIONS 36.50 410469 0983 5730.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD EDINBOROUGH CONCESSIONS 88.48 407507 9/1/2016 100347 PAUSTIS WINE COMPANY 824.40 410396 8559663-IN 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 1,376.65 410397 8559666-IN 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 2,434.45 410398 8559670-IN 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 4,635.50 407508 9/1/2016 135849 PETSMART #2412 133.98 K9 FOOD 00003066 410284 T-1357 4607.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES EDINA CRIME FUND K9 DONATION 133.98 407509 9/1/2016 100743 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 101.57 410402 2027507 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 322.66 410209 2028385 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 27.00 410210 2028386 5842.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX YORK SELLING 462.00 410403 2031038 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 3.48 410590 2031040 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 2,716.54 410589 2031042 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 2,407.95 410591 2031043 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 661.70 410399 2031046 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 1,747.23 410400 2031047 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 65.16 410401 2031048 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 8,515.29 407510 9/1/2016 100953 PHYSIO-CONTROL INC. 50.00 EMS FAXING 410471 116136369 1470.6160 DATA PROCESSING FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 700.00 EMS SUBSCRIPTION 410470 416146349 1470.6160 DATA PROCESSING FIRE DEPT. GENERAL 750.00 407511 9/1/2016 130926 PLANTSCAPE INC. 2,223.86 PLANT MAINTENANCE 410472 338202 5720.6620 TREES, FLOWERS, SHRUBS EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 2,223.86 407512 9/1/2016 125979 PRECISE MRM LLC 4,560.00 GPS -ANNUALACCESS FEE 410491 IN200-1009308 1318.6525 SALT SNOW & ICE REMOVAL 4,560.00 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 - 9/1/2016 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page- 23 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407513 9/1/2016 112097 PUMP & METER SERVICE INC. Continued... 329.53 FUEL PUMP REPAIR 410285 75352 5424.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS RANGE 329.53 407514 9/1/2016 100287 RAMSEY COUNTY 300.00 OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT 410475 082516 1000.2055 DUE TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET 300.00 407515 9/1/2016 104642 RCM SPECIALTIES INC. 540.80 CRS2 410436 5618 1314.6519 ROAD OIL STREET RENOVATION 540.80 407516 9/1/2016 139113 RECREATION SERVICES INC. 8,830.00 PARK SHELTER 410167 CREEK VALLEY 47098.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Creek Valley Donation 8,830.00 407517 9/1/2016 125936 REINDERS INC. 239.00 SEED MIX, HUMIC ACID 00001541 410168 3041051-00 1643.6547 SEED GENERAL TURF CARE 198.00 SEED 00001541 410437 3041115-00 1643.6547 SEED GENERAL TURF CARE 437.00 407518 9/1/2016 102408 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED 404.97 PICKUP CAB PROTECTOR 00005616 410170 1927786712 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 313.97 TOOL BOX 00005616 410169 1927786713 1553.6585 ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 718.94 407519 9/1/2016 134173 SAFE-FAST INC. 30.60 SAFETY GLASSES 410438 INV172608 1495.6558 DEPT UNIFORMS INSPECTIONS 30.60 407520 9/1/2016 100988 SAFETY KLEEN 484.15 PARTS WASHER SERVICE 410286 71065516 5422.6182 RUBBISH REMOVAL MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 484.15 407521 9/1/2016 101822 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT 311.41 ACCT 0402 37306935 0 410520 009641 1624.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES PLAYGROUND & THEATER 311.41 407522 9/1/2016 137771 SAND CREEK GROUP LTD, THE 417.12 COACHING 410287 94399 1556.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE SHARED SERVICES 417.12 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page- 24 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 — Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407522 407523 9/1/2016 9/1/2016 137771 SAND CREEK GROUP LTD, THE 139112 SCOGGIN, BOB Continued... 150.00 FARMER'S MARKET 9/22/16 410131 082316 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 150.00 407524 9/1/2016 100995 SEH 1,175.41 WETLAND MONITORING 410288 318945 5960.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENGINEER SERVICES - STORM 52,712.00 2016 WATER MAIN PCA 410289 319073 5924.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENGINEER SERVICES - WATER 2,079.40 CELL TOWER PROJECTS 410439 319693 1001.4722 RENTAL OF PROPERTY GENERAL FUND REVENUES 491.25 54TH ST BID DOCS 410293 319819 01416.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION 54TH ST BRIDGE&STREET REPAIR 5,512.36 ARDEN PK BID DOCS 410292 319820 01412.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION GLEN VIEWADDITION NHOOD RECON 565.42 PAR KLAWN AVE 410294 319821 01444.1705.20 CONSULTING DESIGN Parklawn Ave 10,071.39 WHITE OAKS RECON 410291 319823 01422.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION 2016 RECON MORNINGSIDE A 3,656.93 WHITE OAKS RECON 410291 319823 01438.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION 2016 Recon White Oaks C 5,160.48 WHITE OAKS RECON 410291 319823 03492.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION Momingside A &1Nhite Oaks C 5,829.31 WHITE OAKS RECON 410291 319823 05558.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION Momingside A & White Oaks C 4,325.77 WHITE OAKS RECON 410291 319823 04416.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION Momingside A & White Oaks C 28,757.65 TRACY AVE RAB 410290 319824 01430.1705.21 CONSULTING INSPECTION VALLEY VIEW & TRACY IMPR 120,337.37 407525 9/1/2016 101106 SERVICEMASTER 1,650.00 FLOOR CLEANING 410440 55108 4090.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 50TH&FRANCE MAINTENANCE 1,650.00 FLOOR CLEANING 410441 55899 4090.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 50TH&FRANCE MAINTENANCE 3,300.00 407526 9/1/2016 103249 SHANNON, JIM 150.00 CL PERFORMANCE 8/02/16 406699 071516 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC-OTHER CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 150.00 407527 9/1/2016 135326 SHRED-IT USA 21.80 SHREDDING SERVICES 410477 9411904714 1400.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 21.80 410478 9412101303 1400.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 43.60 407528 9/1/2016 120784 SIGN PRO 42.00 PICKLEBALL SIGN 00001522 410171 10765 1646.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES BUILDING MAINTENANCE 42.00 407529 9/1/2016 137482 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC 189.21 FERTILIZER 00006101 410295 77031821 5422.6540 FERTILIZER MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page - 25 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 - Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407529 9/1/2016 137482 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC Continued... 189.21 407530 9/1/2016 127878 SOUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITS 3.67 410211 1438540 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 198.33 410408 1444672 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 1,353.81 410407 1444673 5822.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR 50TH ST SELLING 854.40 410405 1444675 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 326.40 410406 1444676 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING 2,382.96 410412 1444677 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 4,476.15 410411 1444678 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 510.53 410409 1444679 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 3,599.26 410410 1444680 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 114.80 410415 1444681 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 1,637.23 410414 1444682 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 126.80 410413 1444683 5862.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR VERNON SELLING 3,087.82 410404 1444684 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 1,302.40 410416 1444685 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 85.75 410592 1445309 5842.5512 COST OF GOODS SOLD LIQUOR YORK SELLING 20,060.31 407531 9/1/2016 134798 SPIELMAN, MICHELE 5.00 FALL BOWLING 410442 REFUND 1600.4390.15 GEN ADAPTIVE REC PARK ADMIN. GENERAL 5.00 407532 9/1/2016 133068 STEEL TOE BREWING LLC 404.00 410594 12145 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 365.75 410593 12146 5842.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER YORK SELLING 769.75 407533 9/1/2016 105874 SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE INC. 547.08 TIRES 00005559 410443 10140928 1553.6583 TIRES & TUBES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 376.20 TIRES 00005631 410172 10140968 1553.6583 TIRES & TUBES EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 923.28 407534 9/1/2016 121492 SUPERIOR TURF SERVICES INC. 165.66 FERTILIZER 00006104 410298 12931 5422.6540 FERTILIZER MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 165.66 407535 9/1/2016 122511 SWANK MOTION PICTURES INC. 500.00 MOVIE RENTAL 410479 DB2225839 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 — 9/1/2016 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page - 26 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407535 9/1/2016 122511 SWANK MOTION PICTURES INC. Continued... 500.00 407536 9/1/2016 119864 SYSCO MINNESOTA 189.14 CONCESSION PRODUCT 410488 608190942 5320.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD POOL CONCESSIONS 455.81 CONCESSION PRODUCT 410489 608232694 5730.5510 COST OF GOODS SOLD EDINBOROUGH CONCESSIONS 644.95 407537 9/1/2016 139122 TAN, AMANDA 31.58 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 410183 5033 OXFORD AVE 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET 31.58 407538 9/1/2016 120602 TEAGUE, CARY 102.60 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 410173 082316 1140.6107 MILEAGE OR ALLOWANCE PLANNING 102.60 407539 9/1/2016 111002 TEE JAY NORTH INC. 158.00 DOOR REPAIRS 410299 27343 1551.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CITY HALL GENERAL 158.00 407540 9/1/2016 101035 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 1,229.05 410417 1130364 5862.5514 COST OF GOODS SOLD BEER VERNON SELLING 207.90 410595 1133374 5862.5515 COST OF GOODS SOLD MIX VERNON SELLING 1,436.95 407541 9/1/2016 139118 TIMERSON, MAVIS 16.18 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 410184 4624 VALLEY 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET VIEW RD 16.18 407542 9/1/2016 123129 TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL INC. 270.00 8/3/16 COUNCIL MEETING 410444 M22306 1185.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LICENSING, PERMITS & RECORDS 270.00 407543 9/1/2016 128347 TKO WINES INC. 402.50 410596 3956 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 402.50 407544 9/1/2016 123649 TOWMASTER 262.15 CHAIN, JOINT, ROD 00005505 410133 383648 1553.6530 REPAIR PARTS EQUIPMENT OPERATION GEN 262.15 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page - 27 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 - Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407544 407545 9/1/2016 9/1/2016 123649 TOWMASTER 103982 TRAFFIC CONTROL CORPORATION Continued... 132.00 VIDEO DETECTION EQUIPT 00001416 410174 92717 1330.6530 REPAIR PARTS TRAFFIC SIGNALS 132.00 407546 9/1/2016 139123 TRINITY TRAILBLAZERS 15.00 GROUP OVERPAYMENT REFUND 410300 EDINBOROUGH 5701.4541 GENERAL ADMISSIONS EDINBOROUGH PARK REVENUES PARK 15.00 407547 9/1/2016 123969 TWIN CITIES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PC 95.00 PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING 410134 T1317I2115 1556.6121 ADVERTISING PERSONNEL EMPLOYEE SHARED SERVICES 95.00 407548 9/1/2016 101360 TWIN CITY HARDWARE CO. 446.55 CHANGING LOCK 410490 811296 5311.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES POOL OPERATION 446.55 407549 9/1/2016 103298 UPS STORE #1715, THE 11.44 410484 TRAN:0793 1400.6235 POSTAGE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 10.99 SHIPPING CHARGES 410480 TRAN:4486 1400.6235 POSTAGE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 10.99 410482 TRAN:4960 1400.6235 POSTAGE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 5.71 410481 TRAN:4961 1400.6235 POSTAGE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 14.47 SHIPPING CHARGES 410486 TRAN:5466 5913.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DISTRIBUTION 11.27 410487 TRAN:5650 5913.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DISTRIBUTION 12.29 410485 TRAN:5778 1400.6235 POSTAGE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 9.65 410483 TRAN:9806 1400.6235 POSTAGE POLICE DEPT. GENERAL 86.81 407550 9/1/2016 103590 VALLEY-RICH CO. INC. 2,649.00 WATER MAIN REPAIR 00001493 410445 23114 5913.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS DISTRIBUTION 2,649.00 407551 9/1/2016 101058 VAN PAPER CO. 55.70 LIQUOR BAGS 410301 396415-00 5842.6512 PAPER SUPPLIES YORK SELLING 130.15 TISSUE, TOWELS, PLATES, FORKS 410303 396507-00 5840.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES LIQUOR YORK GENERAL 690.90 LIQUOR BAGS 410302 396508-00 5842.6512 PAPER SUPPLIES YORK SELLING 876.75 407552 9/1/2016 101063 VERSATILE VEHICLES INC. R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA Council Check Register by GL Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary 9/1/2016 - 9/1/2016 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Page - 28 Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No Inv No Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407552 9/1/2016 101063 VERSATILE VEHICLES INC. Continued... 3,500.00 CART LEASE 410522 805160013 5423.6216 LEASE LINES GOLF CARS 3,500.00 407553 9/1/2016 101066 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC. 296.55 YORK SERVICE WIRES 00001529 410176 1708987 1321.6530 REPAIR PARTS STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 43.54 STEEL HOLE CUTTERS 00001536 410177 1712739 1321.6556 TOOLS STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 11.60 RECEPTICALES 00001536 410304 1713141 5915.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES WATER TREATMENT 86.56 PVC CONDUIT 00001536 410179 1713725 1321.6180 CONTRACTED REPAIRS STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 798.97 NEW GREENHOUSE MATERIALS 00001548 410446 1716370 450008.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Arneson Acres Greenhouse 28.96 WIRE MATERIAL 00001548 410178 1716375 450008.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Arneson Acres Greenhouse 1,266.18 407554 9/1/2016 139117 WATERLOO, MARK 45.82 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 410185 5313 HALIFAX 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET AVE 45.82 407555 9/1/2016 139119 WATERMAN, BETH 23.59 UTILITY REFUND - FINAL 410186 7220 LEWIS 5900.2015 CUSTOMER REFUND UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RIDGE PKWY 23.59 407556 9/1/2016 139130 WESELY, TOM 500.00 LANDSCAPING 410523 CREEK VALLEY 47098.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Creek Valley Donation 500.00 407557 9/1/2016 105613 WICKLUND, MITZI 76.03 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 410305 082416 1190.6107 MILEAGE OR ALLOWANCE ASSESSING 76.03 407558 9/1/2016 102242 WILSON, TERRI 66.52 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 410524 082616 1170.6107 MILEAGE OR ALLOWANCE HUMAN RESOURCES 66.52 407559 9/1/2016 101312 WINE MERCHANTS 503.12 410213 7095171 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 516.64 410212 7095174 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 2,184.36 410424 7095835 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 103.76 410599 7095836 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 262.68 410426 7095837 5822.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE 50TH ST SELLING R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page- 29 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 - Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407559 9/1/2016 101312 WINE MERCHANTS Continued... 707.97 410598 7095839 5842.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE YORK SELLING 2,955.61 410425 7095840 5862.5513 COST OF GOODS SOLD WINE VERNON SELLING 7,234.14 407560 9/1/2016 130471 WINFIELD SOLUTIONS LLC 208.41 PGR 00006322 410306 61107147 5422.6545 CHEMICALS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 3,131.08 FUNGICIDE 00006322 410307 61107148 5422.6545 CHEMICALS MAINT OF COURSE & GROUNDS 3,339.49 407561 9/1/2016 105740 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC. 1,264.00 GIS IMPLEMENTATION 410180 1-01686-750 1554.6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CENT SERV GEN - MIS 1,264.00 407562 9/1/2016 101726 XCEL ENERGY 14.84 51-0010619811-5 410308 513530516 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 27.17 51-0223133-2 410529 513548801 1322.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL 17.57 51-0160483-1 410530 513548886 1330.6185 LIGHT & POWER TRAFFIC SIGNALS 50.32 51-4420190-3 410539 513622289 1551.6185 LIGHT & POWER CITY HALL GENERAL 22.99 51-6541084-2 410540 513643107 1646.6185 LIGHT & POWER BUILDING MAINTENANCE 12,051.27 51-6644819-9 410525 513646104 5720.6185 LIGHT & POWER EDINBOROUGH OPERATIONS 86.22 51-9770164-7 410528 513688838 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 24.76 51-9770163-6 410527 513694341 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 60.94 51-0010619455-3 410536 513698183 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 11.62 51-0010573502-3 410535 513698495 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 23.42 51-0010118404-0 410532 513700836 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 11.55 51-0010573385-0 410534 513707270 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 20.57 51-0010876012-2 410538 513713026 1322.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL 12.42 51-0010573384-9 410533 513721985 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 15.28 51-0010777228-2 410537 513734284 1322.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING ORNAMENTAL 24.38 51-0010876028-0 410531 513734694 1321.6185 LIGHT & POWER STREET LIGHTING REGULAR 10,308.24 51-6955679-8 410526 514191880 1551.6185 LIGHT & POWER CITY HALL GENERAL 22,783.56 407563 9/1/2016 132109 YOUNG, SEAN 53.68 K9 BOARDING 410309 082316 4607.6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES EDINA CRIME FUND K9 DONATION 53.68 407564 9/1/2016 129406 ZIEBART 299.95 TRUCK UNDERCOATING 410310 102003 421260.6710 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT 299.95 R55CKR2 LOGIS101 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:37 Council Check Register by GL Page- 30 Council Check Register by Invoice & Summary Check # Date Amount Supplier / Explanation PO # Doc No 9/1/2016 — Inv No 9/1/2016 Account No Subledger Account Description Business Unit 407564 407565 9/1/2016 9/1/2016 129406 ZIEBART 101091 ZIEGLER INC Continued... 3,648.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 410447 Z6224802 1301.6151 EQUIPMENT RENTAL GENERAL MAINTENANCE 3,648.00 407566 9/1/2016 136798 ZIMMERMAN, CAROL 200.00 FARMER'S MARKET 9/29/16 410135 082316 5760.6136 PROFESSIONAL SVC - OTHER CENTENNIAL LAKES ADMIN EXPENSE 200.00 407567 9/1/2016 138830 SHEEKH, FATMA 16.95 RENTAL REFUND 408216 072716 5750.2039 SALES & USE TAX PAYABLE CENTENNIAL LAKES BALANCE SHEET 233.05 RENTAL REFUND 408216 072716 5751.4555 CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK CENTENNIAL LAKES REVENUE 250.00 1,688,749.47 Grand Total Payment Instrument Totals Checks 1,621,365.16 A/P ACH Payment 67,384.31 Total Payments 1,688,749.47 R55CKS2 LOGIS100 Note: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. Company Amount 01000 GENERAL FUND 137,610.46 02300 POLICE SPECIAL REVENUE 38,833.55 02500 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST SAFETY 1,026.00 04000 WORKING CAPITAL FUND 753,205.94 04100 PIR CONSTRUCTION FUND 18,786.10 04200 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 4,028.95 04500 CANDO FUND 25,215.43 05100 ART CENTER FUND 2,096.00 05200 GOLF DOME FUND 346.25 05300 AQUATIC CENTER FUND 11,154.63 05400 GOLF COURSE FUND 23,654.57 05500 ICE ARENA FUND 3,310.06 05550 SPORTS DOME FUND 90.20 05700 EDINBOROUGH PARK FUND 18,058.70 05750 CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK FUND 3,346.00 05800 LIQUOR FUND 161,586.90 05900 UTILITY FUND 282,198.46 05930 STORM SEWER FUND 121,712.48 06000 RISK MGMT ISF 79,280.67 07400 PSTF AGENCY FUND 506.62 09900 PAYROLL FUND 2,701.50 Report Totals 1,688,749.47 CITY OF EDINA 8/30/2016 10:44:48 Council Check Summary Page- 1 9/1/2016 - 9/1/2016 We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, that these claims comply in all material respects with the requirements of the City of Edina purchasing policies 4nd 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At that meeting staff stated that a final Study report document would be prepared that incorporates comments received by the public (see Aug 3 LHB memorandum) and by Council. That report document is attached. ATTACHMENTS: Description Grandview District Transportation Study Final Report City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study August 31st, 2016 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study iii Thanks to the following for their contributions to this project: Edina Transportation Commission Tom LaForce, Chair Ralk Loeffelholz, Vice Chair Katherine Bass Andy Brown Surya Iyer Jennifer Janovy Larry Olson Lou Miranda Lindsey Reuhl, Student Member Emily Ding, Student Member City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study August 31st, 2016 Edina City Staff Mark Nolan, Transportation Planner Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager Chad Millner, Engineering Director Cary Teague, Community Development Director Consultant Team LHB, Inc. Nelson\Nygaard Alta Planning + Design Bruce Jacobson, Landscape Architect And special thanks to the many Grandview “Alumni” who participated in this and the ongoing planning efforts for this District. iv Table of Contents iv Table of Contents Executive Summary vii Setting + Context 1 Existing Conditions 2 Project Process 3 Goals 8 Metrics 9 Timeline for Change 13 Short Term Changes 14 Mid Term Changes 18 Long Term Changes 22 Far Term Changes 26 Focus Areas 29 Introduction 30 1 – Jerry’s Connection from Eden 31 2 – Arcadia + Former Public Works Redevelopment Site 32 3 – School Bus Site + New Ramp 36 4 – Vernon Avenue & W. 50th Street 38 5 – Interlachen Boulevard 41 6 – Eden Avenue 44 7 – Grandview Neighborhood 47 8 – Highway Access 48 9 – Highway 100 Ped/Bike Bridge 50 10 – Transit Center 52 11 – Our Lady of Grace 54 12 – Beyond Study Area 55 Transportation Analysis 57 Assumptions 58 Existing Conditions 62 Short Term Changes 64 Mid Term Changes 66 Long and Far Term Changes 68 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study v Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s v Se t t i n g s + Co n t e x t 1 Ti m e l i n e f o r C h a n g e 2 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 Tr a f f i c M o d e l i n g 4 Appendices Briefing Book Meeting Notes Traffic Model Data Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 vi vi Figure 1.1 The existing condition at the intersection of Vernon Avenue and Interlachen Boulevard. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study vii vii Executive Summary The Grandview District evolved and changed dramatically throughout its history. Recently, the District has been studied in numerous processes, culminating in the “Grandview District Framework Plan.” That plan recommended a transportation study be conducted in order to fully understand the impacts and tradeoffs of proposed redevelopment and network changes on all modes of travel. This study addresses that recommenda- tion and uses the Framework Plan as a starting point for under- standing potential change in the area. However, this study aims to do more than provide a review, alternatives, and recommen- dations; it also seeks to align itself with the culture, possibility, and potential for the District to be rejuvenated into a place where Living Streets meets everyday life. To that end, this document describes a series of recommen- dations for all modes of transportation, which could be imple- mented within a range of timeframes. Which general timeframe a specific project appears in depends on contextual issues such as key safety improvements, opportunities related to potential related projects, timing of planned infrastructure improvements, and scale of required planning and funding related to a particular proposal. These enhancements were analyzed for impacts to all modes of transportation and are summarized as follows: Short Term Changes (0-5 Years) • Pedestrian crossing and intersection improvements for Ver- non and Eden Avenues with controlled intersections, ad- justed signal timing, and/or striping • Adjustments to signal timing and driveway access at the intersection of Interlachen Boulevard and Vernon Avenue • New direct access from Eden Avenue to Jerry’s for all modes • Conversion of two off-ramps from Highway 100 from ex- isting free-rights to proposed standard signal-controlled right turns • Reconfiguration of Arcadia Avenue along the former Public Works site to accommodate pedestrians and bikers Mid Term Changes (5-15 Years) • North part of Arcadia Avenue converted to a shared street • Vernon and Eden Avenues converted to support bikes, pe- destrians, greenspace, and traffic management • Add infrastructure to support bicycling on Eden Avenue over Highway 100 • Continued simplification of Highway 100 on-ramps; new northbound access at 50th Street • Reopen a signalized intersection at 53rd Street and Vernon Avenue • Enhanced bus stops on Vernon and Eden Avenues • New frontage road, providing southbound access to High- way 100 and access to development parcels on west side of Highway 100 • Improve parking options at municipal ramp and current School District site, with associated policy improvements Long Term Changes (15-30 Years) • Complete pedestrian and bicycle connection along 50th Street, across Highway 100 • New pedestrian and cyclist connection over Highway 100 to City Hall • New frontage road providing northbound access to High- way 100 and access to development parcels on east side of Highway 100 • Reconfiguration of Eden Avenue, Lind Road, and the library parking lot with improvements for all modes • Direct connection for high-capacity transit line at a new transit hub on the former Public Works development site • New District parking options incorporated into the former Public Works site, with associated parking policy This plan also includes a brief overview of a Far Term Plan that considers the possibility of “lid” over Highway 100. The primary transportation implication of that degree of density, is that it would require implementation of a high-capacity transit system. Executive Summary CHAPTER Existing Conditions Project Process Goals Metrics Setting + Context 1 Figure 1.1 Grandview District aerial view. Photo Credit: MnGeo WMS Service 2012. City Hall VE R N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 GR A N G E R D AR C A D I A A V E EDEN A V E GR A N D V I E W S Q 52ND S T I N T E R L A C H E N B L V D 50TH S T BR O O K S I D E A V E 2 Setting + Context 1 Existing Conditions The Grandview District is an important node of mixed com- mercial, office, and residential uses between Vernon Avenue and Eden Avenue on either side of Highway 100 (Figure 1.1). It has evolved significantly over its history, from farming to a hub of commercial activity, taking advantage of its access to road and rail transportation networks (Figure 1.2). Formerly, Highway 169 followed the current alignment of Vernon Avenue, making this a critical crossroads of two highways. Even after Highway 169 was realigned, Vernon remained a busy road which has con- tinued to support retail and office uses. The current character of the Grandview District is described in detail in the Briefing Book (Appendix 1), but a few elements of the transportation system quickly emerged as key to under- standing how things work today. First, the District has long been designed for use primarily by automobile traffic. The facil- ities for bikes and pedestrians are disconnected, uncomfortable, and require safety improvements. Residents are particularly concerned about the difficulty for crossing Vernon Avenue to get to Jerry’s Grocery Store, but gaps in the bike and pedestri- an network occur throughout the area. This means that even short trips are often conducted by car, rather than by foot or bike, worsening traffic congestion, increasing the need for park- ing, and decreasing the attractiveness of transit. Second, there are several areas in the auto transportation net- work that contribute to difficult circulation patterns. The merge of two on-ramps to southbound Highway 100 has been nick- named “the death-merge” by motorists. Queuing at Interlachen Boulevard and Vernon Avenue is a source of frustration for mo- torists and cyclists alike. There are also concerns about speed- ing traffic on Vernon Avenue, queuing from the drive-through of a coffee shop on Arcadia Avenue, and inadequate or ineffective parking in several locations. In general, there is significant room for improvement throughout the system. 1947 1957 1966 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 3 Se t t i n g s + Co n t e x t 1 Finally, the public transit system is less desirable and useful than it could be. Existing bus routes are not heavily used and those who would use them struggle with access to nearby parking and with safely and comfortably walking to and from stops. There is also significant interest in supporting passenger rail along the existing freight rail line, but many political and logistical hurdles exist for this proposal. At this time, the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) is exploring the potential of passenger rail as part of a related but separate planning effort. Additional information on existing conditions is covered in Ap- pendix 1. This Transportation Study document explores solu- tions to these and other issues through an interconnected set of proposals in the following chapters. Project Process The Grandview District Transportation Study process was in- tended to build on the progress of previous planning studies. As shown in Figure 1.3, there has been substantial planning for the District in the preceding years. In particular, many residents and stakeholders contributed to the recommendations of the Framework Plan. In particular, that plan described seven guiding principles: 1. Leverage publicly-owned parcels and civic presence to create a vibrant and connected District that serves as a catalyst for high quality, integrated public and private development. 2. Enhance the District’s economic viability as a neighborhood center with regional connections, recognizing that meeting the needs of both businesses and residents will make the District a good place to do business. 2003 1991 1979 Figure 1.2 Historical aerial photography of the District, from 1947 to 2003. Courtesy of the City of Edina. GRANDVIEW DISTRICT SMALL AREA GUIDE PROCESS GRANDVIEW DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PUBLIC WORKS SITE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANDVIEW DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION STUDY 7 GUIDING PRINCIPLES* 1. Leverage publically owned parcels 2. Meet the needs of businesses and residents 3. Turn barriers into opportunities 4. Pursue logical increments; make vibrant, walkable, and attractive 5. Organize parking; provide convenience 6. Improve movement for all ages and modes 7. Unique sense of place incorporating natural and sustainable features 3 PRIMARY GOALS 1. Create a place with a unique identity announced by signature elements 2. Completely rethink and reorganize the District’s transportation infrastructure 3. Leverage public resources to make incremental value-increasing changes that enhance the public realm and encourage voltuntary private investment CURRENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 1. Residential – 170 units 2. Civic building – 60,000 SF 3. Restaurant and retail – 8,000 SF 4. Park and Ride – 100 spaces 5. Site parking – 643 spaces PROJECT GOALS 1. Identify needs, challenges, and opportunities 2. Review, evaluate, and affirm previously recommended changes 3. Offer specific recommendations, retaining the flexibility to respond to unknown challenges and opportunities 4. Recommend prioritized, phased improvements 5. Recommend improved connections to adjacent neighborhoods; focus on bicycle and pedestrian connections 6. Analyze motorized travel to guide intersection and roadway modifications 7. Follow the Living Streets Policy and Implementation Plan guidelines EDINA’S LIVING STREETS * Guiding Principles in this chart are simplied. Complete text provided in body of text of this chapter. 20132012 20152010 4 Setting + Context 1 ment reflecting Edina’s innovative development heritage. The Framework document both called for the Transportation Study and provided a basis for its assumptions about urban de- sign and redevelopment opportunities. Because of this strong connection, the Transportation Study specifically sought out input from those who had worked on the previous studies, the “Grandview Alumni.” Their knowledge and participation formed the core of the public process and were instrumental in the design recommendations made for this report. The process for the study itself was organized around three phases, each culminating in an intensive week of design and stakeholder engagement. The process was designed to first es- tablish a shared understanding of the project during Convene Week, then explore potential solutions during Imagine Week, and finally review refined solutions during Recommend Week. Each phase is described in more detail, below. 3. Turn perceived barriers into opportunities. Consider layering development over supporting infrastructure and taking advan- tage of the natural topography of the area. 4. Design for the present and the future by pursuing logical in- crements of change using key parcels as stepping stones to a more vibrant, walkable, functional, attractive, and life-filled place. 5. Organize parking as an effective resource for the District by linking community parking to public and private destinations while also providing parking that is convenient for businesses and customers. 6. Improve movement within and access to the District for peo- ple of all ages by facilitating multiple modes of transportation, and preserve future transit opportunities provided by the rail corridor. 7. Create an identity and unique sense of place that incorpo- rates natural spaces into a high quality and sustainable develop- Figure 1.3 Previous planning studies whose results have informed the direction and goals of this transportation study. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 5 Se t t i n g s + Co n t e x t 1 Convene Week During Convene Week, the design team conducted a site tour (Figure 1.4 and Figure 1.5), analyzed existing conditions, refined the goals of the study, held a public meeting and a focus group meeting with local bike and pedestrian advocates, and presented to both the Transportation Commission and the City Council. In particular, the team used field work and background infor- mation to assess the existing transportation network, including street design standards, roadway capacity, parking management, traffic management, transit routes, pedestrian linkages, and bicy- cle connections. Based on input from City staff, the team developed four scenar- ios for analysis: • Existing conditions • New development at Edina Comprehensive Plan levels • 30 housing units per developable acre • 1.5 FAR (Floor Area Ratio) • New development at potential Framework levels • Incorporates Former Public Works Site potential • 60 housing units per developable acre • 2.0 FAR • The Framework Plan does not call for specific rede- velopment densities, therefore the analyzed densities reflect the highest foreseeable density possible with the scenarios suggested in that plan, to provide the worst case scenario for analysis. • New development with a Highway 100 Grandview Green (informally referred to as “the Lid”) • 120 housing units per developable acre • Planning for the Grandview Green has not called for specific redevelopment densities, therefore the ana- lyzed densities reflect the highest foreseeable density possible with the scenarios suggested to date, to pro- vide the worst case scenario for analysis. During the public meeting, the team presented the initial analy- sis, along with background on the earlier work done on planning for the District. The attendees then worked through a number of exercises in small groups, aimed at providing applicable local knowledge and establishing key areas for analysis and design. Participants provided substantial information and input and in particular identified the following priorities: • Consider all modes of movement Figure 1.4 Existing condition at the north end of Brookside Avenue by the municipal parking ramp behind Jerry’s Foods, and west of the railroad corridor. From the design team’s site visit, November 2015. Figure 1.5 Existing condition of Eden Avenue at Arcadia Avenue, showing a lack of pedestrian crossing and sidewalk facilities. From the design team’s site visit, November 2015. 0 2’ 4’8’ 6 Setting + Context 1 • Improve experience • Motorists • District parking strategy • Reorganize highway ramps • Explore street and intersection configurations • Consider through-traffic and to-traffic • Incorporate Complete Streets/Living Streets • Reconnect zones within district for all modes • Transit • Bus routes and access • Advocacy for Park and Ride • Consider passenger rail • Pedestrian experience • Enhance both safety and routing Figure 1.6 Example of proposed solutions and scenarios for Vernon Avenue from Imagine Week design concepts. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 7 Se t t i n g s + Co n t e x t 1 Following the intensive week, the team also met with a group of local business and property owners to ensure that there was a clear understanding of how the transportation system currently and potentially served their properties. Finally, the team met with a variety of related agencies, such as staff from Hennepin County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dis- trict, railroad staff, and others. Complete notes from those meetings are provided in Appendix 2, but the intent in all cas- es was to understand the related work being done by those agencies and ensure that we understand their requirements for improvements we might propose. This input, along with the project goals, provided a basis for the work done during later phases of the project. Imagine Week During Imagine Week, the team held a design charrette to ex- plore solutions, conducted additional field visits, and once again held a public meeting and presented to both the Transporta- tion Commission and the City Council. During the charrette, the Study Team developed scenarios for the transportation network (Figure 1.6), including envisioning potential solutions based on work done during the analysis phase. The Study Team then verified solutions in the field to ensure that assumptions were accurate and correct. This work resulted in the phased approach described in this document (Figure 1.7 to Figure 1.9). At the Imagine Week public meeting, the team presented the analysis work done in the Briefing Book (Appendix 1) and ex- plored the phased approach solutions in both a presentation and question-and-answer pin-up review session. The public was very supportive of the improvements in general, and especially the improvements to bicycle and pedestrian safety and access. There were questions about access to particular properties and EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WILS O N ARC A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH ER WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SUM M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H ST W WES T BRO O K SB HWY100 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY100 GRA N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS PED/BIKE CONNECTIONS NEW/ADJUSTED INTERSECTION NO CHANGE 0’ 100’ 200’ 300’ N EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WILS O N ARC A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH ER WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HAN K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BRO O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H ST W WE S T BR O O K SB HWY100 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY100 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS PED/BIKE CONNECTIONS NEW/ADJUSTED INTERSECTION NO CHANGE 0’ 100’ 200’ 300’ N EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WIL S O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH ER WOO D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HAN K E R S O N DAL E INT E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H ST W WES T BR O O K SB HWY10 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY100 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS PED/BIKE CONNECTIONS NO CHANGE 0’ 100’ 200’ 300’ N Figure 1.7 Proposed Short Term Changes from Imagine Week. Figure 1.8 Proposed Mid Term Changes from Imagine Week. Figure 1.9 Proposed Long Term Changes from Imagine Week. 8 Setting + Context 1 about the potential for delay with the reconfigured highway on- and off-ramps. Complete notes are provided in Appendix 2. Following Imagine Week, there were once again meetings with the local business and property owners and with the related agencies. In addition, the phased approach was developed into a board that was used for “intercepts” at the library, Jerry’s gro- cery store, and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Intercepts provided an opportunity for public stakeholders to review the proposed changes at a time and place that was convenient to them and provide feedback by comment card. Responses were generally positive and only minor modifications to the propos- als were suggested. Recommend Week During the final week of intensive work, the team held a fol- low-up design charrette to refine recommendations and graph- ics and once again held a public meeting and presented to both the Transportation Commission and the City Council. The de- sign charrette was primarily aimed at discussing and resolving key areas of concern and areas where feedback received from the intercept events or other input had been provided more recently. At the Recommend Week public meeting, the team presented the refined phased approach, highlighting areas that had changed since Imagine Week. Questions and input were encouraged throughout the presentation and opportunities to comment directly on the boards with post-it notes and comment cards Goals The role of this Transportation Study was established, based on the Framework Plan recommendations, in advance of the project initiation. The goals were reviewed and were still broadly supported by City staff and stakeholders and there- fore were not significantly altered. The goals of this Transportation Study are to: • Identify needs, challenges, and opportunities based on variable density scenarios • Review, evaluate, and affirm recommendations from the Grandview Framework Plan • Offer specific recommendations, retaining the flexibility to respond to unknown challenges and opportunities • Recommend prioritized, phased improvements • Recommend improved connections to adjacent neigh- borhoods; focus on bicycle and pedestrian connections • Analyze motorized travel to guide intersection and roadway modifications identified in the Development Framework • Follow the Living Streets Policy and Implementation Plan guidelines These goals acted as a framework for decisions that were made throughout the study. More detailed and specific goals became evident for particular aspects of the transportation system and for different focus areas. Those are described in Chapters 2 and 3. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 9 Se t t i n g s + Co n t e x t 1 were provided. Once again, the response was very positive and changes were minor. Following Recommend Week, there were once again meetings with the local business and property owners and with the re- lated agencies. Because there had been a substantive change to the intersections of Vernon Avenue, Eden Avenue, and Sher- wood Road, which would affect access for residents in the Grandview neighborhood, and because no residents had been at the public meeting, a special meeting was held just with those residents. Residents were initially very concerned about access to their neighborhood since they only have one access point, but in general seemed more comfortable with the proposed solutions following that discussion. Follow-up meetings were also held with representatives from Edina’s emergency services, Jerry’s, and Our Lady of Grace to ensure their understanding of the proposed solutions. Minor modifications were made based on all the feedback re- ceived during and after Recommend Week, which is represent- ed in the plans shown in this document. Metrics While a more complete discussion of the transportation anal- ysis follows later in Chapter 4, this section describes the Study Team’s approach to developing and evaluating the Grandview District scenarios. Since a goal of the transportation study is to determine whether and how well the proposed transporta- tion network could serve the Framework Plan vision, the Study Team outlined a set of goals and evaluation metrics that address multi-modal, and in fact multidisciplinary, evaluation criteria. It is important to recognize that this study explored relatively high density assumptions, not because it advocates for or against those levels of density, but because it is necessary to analyze the transportation system under as much stress as we think is foreseeable and then determine if it can handle those loads and which improvements might help the system to handle those loads more effectively should they occur. The Study Team began by examining the ultimate vision de- scribed in the Grandview District Framework Plan, which is in- tended to unfold over many years. The team also acknowledged, however, that improvements would not unfold all at once, but over time, and are tied to safety, mobility, or development needs Figure 1.10 Example of discontinuous pedestrian facilities and unmarked crosswalks within the District. Figure 1.11 Vernon Avenue is currently a difficult barrier for pedestrians navigating the District. 10 Setting + Context 1 (Figure 1.10 and Figure 1.11). The transportation investments recommended in the Framework Plan were supportive of the vision outlined in the Framework document, but needed to be grouped and analyzed in a manner that would facilitate their implementation. With this recognition in mind, it became nec- essary to develop scenarios that were not necessarily alterna- tives to one another, but instead that built upon each other cumulatively in order to suggest how they might progress as development advances. The scenarios were refined during Recommend Week, based on workshops between the team and City staff, considering feed- back from the public during Imagine Week and other outreach events. The scenarios for analysis defined by the Study Team are outlined in Figure 1.13. The transportation improvements outlined and analyzed in this document are intended to support the level of development envisioned in each scenario. It is not necessary to realize the full scale of development envisioned in each scenario; rather, the scenarios offer guidance on the character and level of transpor- tation investment that might be required to support the corre- sponding level of investment. The following section describes the scenarios, including the scale of development, timeframe for such development, and key enhancements that could be deliv- ered to support such development. In developing and evaluating the scenarios, the Study Team sought to incorporate, understand, and address both the tech- nical needs of the network as well as community, stakeholder, and agency concerns. The chosen evaluation metrics are in- tended to inform a discussion of trade-offs where they exist, so that all involved have an understanding of network performance for all users, rather than prioritizing any one type of travel or development. Finally, the metrics were designed to be measur- able across the various scenarios, so that staff and stakeholders could understand how the network would perform and change over time. With all of this information compiled together, the Figure 1.13 Scenarios for analysis in the Grandview District Transportation Study. Scenario Timeframe Development Scale Existing Conditions Current Current Existing Conditions + Early Action Items 0-2 years Current Short Term Changes 2-5 years 30 dwelling units per acre Mid Term Changes 5-15 years 60 dwelling units per acre Long Term Changes 15-30 years 120 dwelling units per acre Figure 1.12 Example of an unmarked crosswalk within the District. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 11 Se t t i n g s + Co n t e x t 1 Figure 1.14 Example of discontinuous pedestrian facilities and unmarked crosswalks within the District. Oversized highway on- and off-ramps occupy a large amount of space that could be better utilized if re-allocated into developable parcels. parties could best understand what to expect of the network and assess whether and when to pursue changes. To this end, the Study Team proposed a combination of metrics that demonstrate changes in safety, mobility, connectivity, and access. The metrics evaluated include: • Number of vehicle trips (District-wide) • Average vehicle delay (District-wide, and at key intersec- tions) • Average vehicle speed (District-wide) • Access to parking • Pedestrian connectivity (% of sidewalks that are continu- ous) • Pedestrian crossing experience (% of crosswalks that are marked) (Figure 1.12 and Figure 1.14) • Bicycle connectivity (% of marked routes that are contin- uous) • Access to transit The evaluation includes both qualitative and quantitative mea- sures. The primary sources of data for evaluating performance across these metrics include: • Trip generation and traffic operations analysis • Conceptual designs • Data and case studies of other complete streets proj- ects in similar settings • Stakeholder and community outreach There was some discussion as to whether one goal might be more important than others, i.e. pedestrian safety or traffic flow; however, the goal of this effort is to support mobility and development for everyone circulating to, from, and within the Grandview District. No one metric outshined another. As a result no weighting is assigned to individual metrics or modes. The evaluation of these metrics are described in greater detail in Chapter 4, with a deeper technical discussion of the traffic analysis in Appendix 3. With each scenario and as more projects are implemented, performance of the transportation network would improve, and the network would become increasingly supportive of the type of fu- ture envisioned for the Grandview District. A more de- tailed discussion of the elements included in each scenario are discussed in Chapter 3. CHAPTER Short Term Changes Mid Term Changes Long Term Changes Far Term Changes Timeline for Change 2 Figure 2.1 Long Term Changes Master Plan developed through the Grandview District Transportation Study. City Hall VER N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 GR A N G E R D AR C A D I A A V E EDEN A V E GRANDVIEW SQ SH E R W O O D R D 52ND ST I N T E R L A C H E N B L V D 50TH S T 2 14 Timeline for Change Figure 2.2 Proposed Short Term Changes to the Grandview District transportation network. City Hall VER N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 GR A N G E R D AR C A D I A A V E EDEN A V E GRANDVIEW SQ SH E R W O O D RD 53RD ST 52ND ST I N T E R L A C H E N B L V D Jerry’s Former Public Works Redevelopment Site 50TH ST Potential Short Term Project Changes in the short-term (Figure 2.2) focus on transporta- tion improvements that can be implemented within two to five years, building on early action items already contemplated. Early action items are potential low-cost improvements that could be implemented with minimal construction, permitting, or approval within the next two years. The following items have been iden- tified as potential early action items: • Begin rationalizing highway on/off ramps: • Remove free right from southbound Highway 100 exit onto Vernon Avenue • Remove free right to northbound Highway 100 en- trance from W. 50th Street • New signal at Jerry’s to facilitate pedestrian crossings and left-turn movements These improvements are intended to demonstrate the City’s proactive dedication to implementing critical pedestrian safety improvements and to advancing Grandview residents’ and busi- nesses’ vision of a more connected, accessible District for all travelers, residents, and shoppers. The short-term improvements target the following changes: • Continue implementing key pedestrian safety improve- ments • Set the stage for mid-term transportation investments Short Term Changes Right-In/ Right-Out Average modeled development density 30 dwelling units per acre Timeline 2-5 years Potential Early Action Item Ti m e l i n e f o r C h a n g e 2 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 15 Figure 2.3 Diagrams of proposed improvements for walking and biking access, auto circulation and parking, and transit access and enhancements. Diagrams were developed during the Imagine Week phase of the Transportation Study. EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WILS O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DA L E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY10 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY 1 0 0 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 WALKING AND BIKING ACCESS EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WIL S O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY10 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY10 0 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map 5 6 7 8 1 1 1 2 2 AUTO CIRCULATION AND PARKING EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WIL S O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY10 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY100 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map 9 TRANSIT ACCESS AND ENHANCEMENTS LEGEND CROSSWALKS SEPARATED WALK AND BIKE PATHS VEHICULAR CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT ROADWAYS EXISTING HIGHWAY RAMP ACCESS IMPROVED INTERSECTION IMPROVED BUS FACILITIES HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSIT LINE POSSIBLE TRANSIT CENTER LOCATION Short Term Changes 1. New controlled intersections with pedestrian crossings and coordinated light timing 2. Restore pedestrian circulation across removed highway ramp free-right turns 3. Improve pedestrian crossings on Eden Avenue 4. Create pedestrian-safe path by former Public Works Site 5. Right-in/right-out driveway by Edina Liquor Store 6. Create access from Eden Avenue to Jerry’s 7. Improve Arcadia Avenue by former Public Works Site 8. Develop district parking strategy 9. Improve existing bus stop and turn-around facilities – seat- ing, shelter, heat lamps, real-time information, etc. 2 16 Timeline for Change • Begin to rationalize motorist access points in order to bet- ter manage traffic flow • Improve access to parcels currently in the development pipeline, such as the school bus lot and former Public Works site • Begin the process of improving transit facilities to encour- age use by working with Metro Transit to provide more comfortable waiting areas and safe walking and biking routes to those stops. • Support the goals of Safe Streets for Seniors, Safe Routes to Schools, and Living Streets by incorporating those criti- cal design principles into every applicable project. • Incorporate best management practices for sustainabil- ity and resiliency into every applicable project, including stormwater solutions, materials selection, incorporation of greenspace, energy efficiency, reduction of heat island effects, and support for all modes and abilities. Note that each scenario is cumulative, so the Short-Term Changes scenario includes all early action items (Figure 2.3). This provides the greatest flexibility, and allows the City to advance any of these improvements as conditions change or as funding becomes available. Costs were developed for the Short Term projects, in order to support current Capital Investment Planning (CIP). The follow- ing estimates for cost and schedule are for planning purposes only and do not constitute a formal engineer’s estimate: • Vernon Avenue Intersection Improvements at Eden Avenue • Timeframe: 2018 • Cost: $100,000 • Vernon Avenue & Southbound Highway 100 Exit Ramp Free Right Removal • Timeframe: 2019 • Cost: $350,000 • Vernon Avenue Intersections Improvements – Interlachen & Jerry’s • Timeframe: 2019 • Cost: $750,000 • Arcadia Avenue Improvements • Timeframe: 2019 • Cost: $450,000 • 50th Street & Northbound Highway 100 Entrance Ramp Free Right Removal • Timeframe: 2020 • Cost: $250,000 • New Street to Jerry’s Foods from Eden Avenue • Timeframe: 2020 • Cost: $280,000 Analysis of all the Short Term improvements and the resulting transportation network performance are further described in Chapter 4, Transportation Analysis. Ti m e l i n e f o r C h a n g e 2 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 17 Figure 2.4 A pedestrian crossing at a location with no marked crosswalks, while a driver prepares to make a right turn into traffic. 2 18 Timeline for Change Figure 2.5 Proposed Mid Term Changes to the Grandview District transportation network. In the Short Term Changes scenario, the plan aims to address critical connections, key safety improvements, and simplify mo- torist access to the local and regional network. Changes in the Mid Term (Figure 2.5), however, focus on transportation im- provements that can be implemented in five to 15 years and build on the enhancements made in the Short-Term. Improvements in the Mid Term Changes scenario are intended to reestablish multi-modal connections and enable development that fits into the local vision for the Grandview District. Though all of the improvements in the Framework Plan are seen as crit- ical, the enhancements in the Mid Term recognize that timeline to assemble adequate funding, to address the required approv- als processes, and to coordinate with local, regional, and state agency partners. The Mid Term improvements target the following changes (Fig- ure 2.6): • Establish critical, continuous bicycling connections • Re-establish pedestrian connections Mid Term Changes City Hall VER N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 EDEN A V E 53RD ST 52ND ST Jerry’s Former Public Works Redevelopment Site 50TH ST Reconfigured intersection and lot GR A N G E R D AR C A D I A A V E GRANDVIEW SQ SH E R W O O D RD I N T E R L A C H E N B L V D Average modeled development density 60 dwelling units per acre Timeline 5-15 years Ti m e l i n e f o r C h a n g e 2 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 19 Figure 2.6 Diagrams of proposed improvements for walking and biking access, auto circulation and parking, and transit access and enhancements. Diagrams were developed during the Imagine Week phase of the Transportation Study. EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WILS O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DA L E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY10 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY10 0 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 WALKING AND BIKING ACCESS 1 1 4 4 5 EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WILS O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 D R LINK HA N K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY1 0 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY100 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map 5 6 7 AUTO CIRCULATION AND PARKING 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WIL S O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY10 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY10 0 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map 11 TRANSIT ACCESS AND ENHANCEMENTS LEGEND CROSSWALKS SEPARATED WALK AND BIKE PATHS VEHICULAR CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT ROADWAYS EXISTING HIGHWAY RAMP ACCESS IMPROVED INTERSECTION IMPROVED BUS FACILITIES HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSIT LINE POSSIBLE TRANSIT CENTER LOCATION Mid Term Changes 1. Create separated bike lanes and pedestrian paths on Vernon Ave- nue and Eden Avenue 2. Improve pedestrian circulation by Jerry’s and general retail 3. Create activation zones along streetfront of Vernon Avenue 4. Add more pedestrian crossings on Vernon Avenue 5. Expand walk/bike connections within district interior and improve circulation 6. “Right-sizing” design for Vernon Avenue and Eden Avenue 7. Integrate highway ramp circulation with district street network 8. Develop district parking strategy 9. Free-right turns replaced with controlled intersection onto Highway 100 northbound 10. Remove northbound looping ramp 11. Transit schedule and frequency improvements 2 20 Timeline for Change • Continue rationalizing motorist access points in order to better manage traffic flow, especially the intersection of Eden and Vernon which is described in more detail in Chap- ter 3, Section 7 “Grandview Neighborhood.” • Unlock new parcels for long-term development, open space, or public use • Set the stage for long-term transportation investments • Improve the character of Vernon by creating “activation zones” of increased, though possibly transient, use immedi- ately adjacent to the sidewalks. • Continue the process of improving transit facilities to en- courage use by working with Metro Transit to relocate the bus stop at Eden and Vernon when that intersection is re- constructed, by providing more accessible park-and-ride facilities as parking is constructed throughout the area, and by adjusting service schedules and types to meet increasing demand. • Support the goals of Safe Streets for Seniors, Safe Routes to Schools, and Living Streets by incorporating those critical design principles into every applicable project. • Continue to incorporate best management practices for sustainability and resiliency into every applicable project, including stormwater solutions, materials selection, incor- poration of greenspace, energy efficiency, reduction of heat island effects, and support for all modes and abilities. Note that each scenario is cumulative, so the Mid Term Changes scenario includes all early action items and Short Term improve- ments. This provides the greatest flexibility, and allows the City to advance any of these improvements as conditions change or as funding becomes available. Analysis of these improvements are further described in Chapter 4, Transportation Analysis. Ti m e l i n e f o r C h a n g e 2 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 21 Figure 2.7 Existing pedestrian and bus facilities on Vernon Avenue. 2 22 Timeline for Change Figure 2.8 Proposed Long Term Changes to the Grandview District transportation network. City Hall VER N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 EDEN A V E 53RD ST 52ND ST Jerry’s Former Public Works Redevelopment Site 50TH ST These improvements are intended to complete the vision of the Framework Plan, establishing the character and scale for devel- opment of the plan and the necessary transportation improve- ments that can support such development. Though the Long Term Changes scenario envisions a grand scale of development over several decades, it also describes the requisite transpor- tation investments that should be in place when that level of development is pursued (Figure 2.8). The Long Term improvements target the following changes: • Complete key pedestrian and bicycle connections • Complete simplification of highway access • Facilitate high-capacity transit connections • Support delivery of the Framework Plan • Outline character of ongoing development and transporta- tion improvements • Improve the character of Vernon by creating “activation zones” of increased, though possibly transient, use immedi- ately adjacent to the sidewalks. • Continue the process of improving transit facilities to en- Long Term Changes GR A N G E R D AR C A D I A A V E GRANDVIEW SQ SH E R W O O D RD I N T E R L A C H E N B L V D Average modeled development density 120 dwelling units per acre Timeline 15-30 years Ti m e l i n e f o r C h a n g e 2 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 23 Figure 2.9 Diagrams of proposed improvements for walking and biking access, auto circulation and parking, and transit access and enhancements. Diagrams were developed during the Imagine Week phase of the Transportation Study. EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WILS O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY1 0 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY100 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map * * 1 2 WALKING AND BIKING ACCESS EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WILS O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY1 0 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY100 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map * * 4 5 3 4 AUTO CIRCULATION AND PARKING EDEN VER N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WILS O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GRA N G E 53 DR LINK HA N K E R S O N DAL E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H S T W WE S T B R O O K SB HWY10 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HWY 1 0 0 GR A N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map * * * * 6 7 8 TRANSIT ACCESS AND ENHANCEMENTS 6 LEGEND CROSSWALKS SEPARATED WALK AND BIKE PATHS VEHICULAR CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT ROADWAYS EXISTING HIGHWAY RAMP ACCESS IMPROVED INTERSECTION IMPROVED BUS FACILITIES HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSIT LINE POSSIBLE TRANSIT CENTER LOCATION Long Term Changes 1. Complete walk/bike connections within district interior 2. Pedestrian and bike bridge across Highway 100 3. Remove unsafe segment of road 4. New off-ramp frontage road system 5. Complete street network within district interior 6. Proposed transit center locations to serve both rail and bus users 7. New bus stop and turn-around in conjunction with transit center 8. Potential for high capacity transit through the district 2 24 Timeline for Change courage use by working with Metro Transit to enhance and maintain bus stops, add a transit center, and adjust service schedules and types to meet increasing demand. • Support the goals of Safe Streets for Seniors, Safe Routes to Schools, and Living Streets by incorporat- ing those critical design principles into every applicable project. • Continue to incorporate best management practices for sustainability and resiliency into every applicable project, including stormwater solutions, materials se- lection, incorporation of greenspace, energy efficien- cy, reduction of heat island effects, and support for all modes and abilities. The Long Term Changes scenario (Figure 2.9) delivers on the vision for the Grandview District described in the Framework Plan. It envisions all major components of the Framework Plan in a way that respects its setting with- in Edina, and allows for safe multi-modal connections to, through, and within the District. The transportation im- provements envisioned and analyzed in this document are intended to support the level of development envisioned in each scenario. They are also intended to denote a level of trans- portation investment that will support and facilitate the scale of development considered in the Framework Plan. Analysis of the performance of these improvements are further described in Chapter 4. The Long Term Changes scenario is the culmination of that vi- sion in many ways, though it is not necessarily the end game. Each scenario takes a substantial step towards the Long Term goal for the Grandview District and sets up the ability grow beyond this scenario, within key parameters. The next section of this chapter describes additional infrastructure and land use improvements for the District. These are more substantial than what might be delivered in the readily foreseeable future. How- ever, the community acknowledges that such a future exists. The Far Term Changes scenario therefore describes the Dis- trict vision in the event that more substantial funding becomes available or more intense, more rapid development occurs, and sets the tone for improvements that may be beyond the scope of this analysis. Ti m e l i n e f o r C h a n g e 2 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 25 Figure 2.10 Existing Eden Avenue bridge over Highway 100. 2 EDEN VE R N O N 50TH H I G H W A Y 1 0 0 WIL S O N AR C A D I A 49TH N O R M A N D A L E SH E R WO O D 5 0 T H S T W T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 52ND GR A N G E 53 DR LIN K HA N K E R S O N DA L E IN T E R L A C H E N GNUOY SUG BR O O K S I D E E D E N A V E T O S B H W Y 1 0 0 G WEIVDNAR 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 NB H W Y 1 0 0 T O E D E N A V E SU M M I T PINEWOOD SB H W Y 1 0 0 T O 5 0 T H ST W WE S TB R O O K SB HWY1 0 0 T O V E R N O N A V E S GRANGE RD TO NB HW Y 1 0 0 G RA N D V I E W HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 BROOKSIDE VER N O N 5 0 T H S T W T O N B H W Y 1 0 0 0040200Feet ¯Edina GrandView District Transportation Study Legend Street Centerline Railroad Building Footprints Parcels Study Area Base Map 0’ 100’ 200’ 300’ N 26 Timeline for Change Figure 2.11 Possible Far Term Changes to the Grandview District and transportation network. City Hall VER N O N A V E HIG H W A Y 1 0 0 EDEN A V E 52ND ST Jerry’s Former Public Works Redevelopment Site 50TH ST The concept sketch plan, above (Figure 2.11), suggests a Far Term future characterized by full district build-out through the strategic, phased development of vacant, underutilized, or newly available property along both sides of the Highway 100 corridor. Generally, a thoughtful evaluation of this scenario indicated that several significant elements would have to occur, perhaps simul- taneously, in order for this, or similar outcomes, to be realized including: • Reconfigured and/or eliminated redundancies in the High- way 100 and Vernon Avenue interchange ramps, setting the stage for a feasible real estate transaction (land deal) that would ensure adjacent properties are available for future development; • Construction of a “Grandview Crossing” (defined in the 2012 Framework Plan), a proposed connection over High- way 100, with design ideas ranging from a simple, but spa- cious, pedestrian and bicycle bridge, to a “Freeway Lid” spanning between Vernon and Eden Avenues (further dis- cussion of the crossing is provided in Chapter 3, Section 9); • Realization of enhanced transit serving this district, includ- ing additional local and regional service related to Highway 100 (perhaps BRT), but also taking advantage of the existing rail corridor pursuing either Light Rail or Modern Streetcar options. Far Term Changes GR A N G E R D AR C A D I A A V E I N T E R L A C H E N B L V D Ti m e l i n e f o r C h a n g e 2 City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 27 Completion of these three major influences would signal the re-start of focused debate and pursuit of detailed district plan- ning strategies that necessarily accept increased density as an outcome. As previously stated, this plan doesn’t advocate for increasing density, only examines its potential impacts to the transportation network. Far term projections are beyond the bounds of predictive modeling, but given the traffic predicted in the Mid and Long Terms, it is anticipated that some form of high-capacity commuter transit service would be required to meet the demands of this Far Term scenario. Change over a much longer time frame, i.e. the “Far Term,” would not only be measured in additional housing units, but would also provide opportunities to implement, or even require the implementation of, the following district-wide changes: • A connected public realm on both sides of Highway 100, including additional green space with an emphasis on pe- destrian and bicycle amenities; • An innovative, multi-system, stacked infrastructure with emphasis on long term cost savings and sustainability; • A greater mix of local service and convenience venues with emphasis on unique district character and nearby neigh- borhood needs; • And an exemplary precedent-setting, district-scale re- development approach with emphasis on 21st Century city-building principles and City of Edina objectives. This study acknowledges the complexities, and unpredictability, of long range strategic thinking, but chooses to include this sim- ple diagram as a means to keep broader concepts on the radar as many of the Short Term planning objectives take center-stage in the next phases of district development. No traffic analysis or other more detailed planning was conducted for this term as part of this study. Figure 3.1 Long Term Changes Master Plan showing Focus Areas throughout the Grandview District and beyond. CHAPTER Introduction 1 – Jerry’s Connection from Eden 2 – Arcadia + Public Works Site 3 – School Bus Site + New Ramp 4 – Vernon Avenue & W. 50th St. 5 – Interlachen Boulevard 6 – Eden Avenue Focus Areas 3 7 – Grandview Neighborhood 8 – Highway Access 9 – Highway 100 Ped/Bike Bridge 10 – Transit Center 11 – Our Lady of Grace 12 – Beyond Study Area City Hall VER N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 GR A N G E R D AR C A D I A A V E EDEN A V E GRANDVIEW SQ SH E R W O O D R D 52ND ST INTERLACHEN BLVD 50TH S T 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 11 7 8 8 8 8 9 10 (12) (12) 30 Focus Areas 3 Introduction Within the overall framework of the phased implementation approach described in the previous chapter, there are many ar- eas of specific interest. They can’t be considered as separate projects, because the function of the system depends on an in- terconnected set of improvements, but they do deserve specific attention in order to fully explore their intention and detail in the larger context. All the proposed improvements incorporate many important changes that will better align the network with the goals of Living Streets, Safe Streets for Seniors, Safe Routes to Schools, and sustainability. Just as the system is interconnected, all of the projects have impacts on multiple modes of travel, though some might appear to be street or transit oriented. For instance, the pedestrian bridge over Highway 100 does not just act as a walkway. It also encourages the perception of comfort and safety for pe- destrians in the District to intentionally shift use from autos to pedestrians and bikes. This study did not assume a change in behavior from autos to other modes in order to “solve” the traffic issues, but it intended to complement conservative traffic estimates with substantive improvements to the experience of those other modes so that actual performance would exceed modeled expectations. Because of this multi-modal, interconnected approach, the focus areas described in this chapter may seem numerous or even scattered. They are therefore organized by anticipated time- line, rather than mode or geography. The Study Team explored known opportunities for improvements or redevelopment in order to approximate time frames, as shown in the previous chapters. This chapter perpetuates that time-based approach, even though it is subject to the ever-changing winds of political and economic change. If opportunities arise earlier than an- ticipated, our analysis shows that there is very rarely, if ever, a reason to hold back a project to fit this timeline, though there may be good reasons to move a project forward. In almost every case, momentum towards positive change is the primary incentive for investment. It is also important to recognize that this study only frames proposed changes. In all cases, more de- tailed design, engineering, and public process are required for implementation. Figure 3.2 Existing connection from Eden Avenue to Jerry’s Foods, looking north from Eden Avenue. Figure 3.3 Existing connection from Eden Avenue to Jerry’s Foods. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 31 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 1 – Jerry’s Connection from Eden Figure 3.4 Plan of a new pedestrian and vehicular connection from Eden Avenue to Jerry’s; 1” = 200’. Jerry’s AThe current connection from Eden Avenue to Jerry’s Foods is a space that is poorly defined and unwelcoming to people wish- ing to access the commercial area from the south (Figure 3.2 and Figure 3.3). Because the Edina Senior Center, Edina Library, and the Grandview Square offices and residences are located directly south of Eden Avenue, a low-stress and legible route to and from this shopping destination is important to the overall connectivity of the Grandview District. Presently, people walking or on bicycles who approach Jerry’s from the south must cross Eden Avenue at an intersection that is poorly seen by eastbound motorists due to the curve in Link Road. Once across Eden, people are required to walk or ride a bicycle through two parking lots currently lacking sidewalks and a clearly-defined streetscape before reaching Jerry’s (Figure 3.2). A new connection (Figure 3.4) is recommended to improve ac- cessibility and safety for this corridor. The cross section in Fig- ure 3.5 illustrates the allocation of shared space for motorists and bicyclists, while providing off-street sidewalks for people walking separated by a planted boulevard. On-street parking is shown on both sides of the new connection (Figure 3.5) and reconfiguration of the off-street parking around Edina Family Physicians makes it possible to reduce parking very little while improving access substantially. Like other changes in this study, EDEN A V E LI N K R D Figure 3.5 Section A: Typical Internal Street Section this change would require cooperation between multiple land- owners (primarily Jerry’s) and the City of Edina. Despite the challenges of these kinds of partnerships, this is one of several connections that are critical to weaving together an intercon- nected transportation system. At the intersections along the corridor, high-visibility continen- tal crosswalks are recommended to improve this connection for those who walk along this corridor. In addition, curb exten- sions (bulb-outs) are proposed to increase pedestrian visibility and shorten the distance a person must walk between side- walks. Further discussed in Section 7, it is proposed that, in the future, a small portion of Link Road between Grandview and Vernon (between the Super America and BP service stations) be eliminated and Eden Avenue be straightened, helping to improve the sight lines for eastbound automobile traffic on Eden. 32 Focus Areas 3 2 – Arcadia + Former Public Works Redevelopment Site The former Public Works site at the intersection of Eden Av- enue and Arcadia Avenue has been proposed for a variety of uses since the City moved the Public Works operations from the site to the Cahill Industrial Park in 2010 and demolished the old building in 2013. The Grandview Framework Plan imagined a mix of public and private uses on the site. The primary uses consisted of housing and a community center and incorporated an outdoor plaza, all on top of multiple layers of parking, taking advantage of the existing topography. In 2014 and 2015, the City partnered with Frauenshuh Com- mercial Real Estate to determine how a mix of public and pri- vate uses could fit on the site. Most recently, the City Council initiated a community center study that determined a more defined program and conceptual layout for the community cen- ter component of the site. The community center design team from HGA worked closely with the Grandview District Trans- portation Study Team in an effort to coordinate transportation elements with the community center program. HGA’s concept for the community center was used as a basis for understanding the potential transportation system impacts of the redevelopment, with the understanding that it represents the current thinking of the time and not necessarily the final design of the project (Figure 3.6). Figure 3.6 Concept plan for Community Center and proposed residential development. Image credit: HGA Architects and Engineers. ARCADIA AVE E D E N A V E City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 33 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 The Transportation Study anticipates rebuilding Arcadia Avenue in the Short Term from the frontage road access south to Eden Avenue as part of the construction of a redevelopment project on the former Public Works site (Figures 3.7 and 3.8). In that stretch, Arcadia would have one 10’ travel lane in each direction with separated bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of the street (See Figures 3.9 and 3.11). Reconstruction would also “square” the intersection of Arcadia and Eden to be more legi- ble. Together, these changes would support the vehicular traffic needing to access parking as part of the redevelopment, as well as deliveries and other heavier traffic, while supporting bike and pedestrian connectivity along Arcadia. In the longer term, Arcadia Avenue north of the frontage road intersection would be the first leg of a “four-legged” shared street (Figure 3.9 and 3.10), at its intersection with a new east- west connection through the District. A shared street allows for the movement of vehicles, but importantly encouraging pe- destrian movement and offering opportunities for public gath- erings (Figures 3.12 and 3.13). This shared street intersection would form a new, pedestrian-oriented core for the commercial zone at the center of the Grandview District. The important bike facilities to the north and south are strengthened in the shared street section because they take precedence over auto traffic and support increased visibility and use. The new east-west connector street that forms the other part of that shared street intersection, will be built on the north side of the former Public Works site, crossing over the railroad tracks, providing a critical link between Vernon Avenue on the west (just south of the Walgreen’s site) and the new frontage road on the west side of Highway 100. Over time, this Study anticipates the properties along the north side of this street to redevelop with buildings facing the street. In the short term, public concerns about traffic and parking related to existing businesses may require a regulatory response and approach to existing shared parking facilities. The new east-west connector street will be built at an elevation Figure 3.7 Arcadia Avenue steeply rising on right, adjacent to the former Public Works site. 34 Focus Areas 3 B EDEN A V E Figure 3.8 Approximate location of future Community Center entrance, on right. Jerry’s Parking Ramp AR C A D I A A V E HW Y 1 0 0 VER N O N A V E Former Public Works Redevelopment Site C that matches the current elevation of Arcadia Avenue and the upper entrance to the public parking ramp behind Jerry’s office building. The lower level entrance to the public ramp will need to be blocked off, with a new lower level entrance planned from the south side along Brookside Avenue (see the School District Site + New Ramp focus area section for more information). Figure 3.9 Plan of the new proposed Community Center and redevelopment on the former Public Works site, with a shared street along Arcadia Avenue and the new east/west pedestrian and vehicular connection north of the site; 1” = 200’. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 35 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 Figure 3.10 Section B: Shared Street on Arcadia Avenue. Figure 3.11 Section C: Street Section for southern end of Arcadia Avenue. Figure 3.12 Example of a shared street. Photo credit: http://nacto.org/ publication/urban-street-design-guide/streets/commercial-shared-street/ Figure 3.13 Example of a shared street. Photo credit: https://voakl. net/2013/11/21/fort-street-transformation/ 36 Focus Areas 3 Figure 3.14 Plan of a new district parking network around and behind Jerry’s; 1” = 200’. EDEN A V E VER N O N A V E 52ND ST 200 PARKING SPACES (188 EXISTING) Jerry’s New Development 276 EXISTING PUBLIC PARK- ING SPACES 229 NEW PUBLIC PARKING SPACES 3 – School Bus Site + New Ramp As mentioned in the Arcadia focus area section, the new east- west connector street on the north side of the former Public Works site will be built at an elevation that matches the cur- rent elevation of Arcadia Avenue and the upper entrance to the public parking ramp behind Jerry’s office building (Figure 3.16). This allows enough clearance to cross the railroad right-of-way (ROW), but eliminates the ability to access the lower level en- trance to the public ramp. The proposed solution to access the lower level of the public ramp is part of a circulation and parking strategy which will create a continuous loop from the south side of Jerry’s along the new 52nd Street connection, across the top level of a new parking ramp on the north side of the School District prop- erty (Figure 3.14 to Figure 3.16). That drive then continues at an upper level above Brookside Avenue directly into the lower level of the existing public parking ramp. A new speed ramp above the loading area between Jerry’s and the public ramp will provide a more direct connection between the two ramp levels, allowing vehicles to circulate continuously from the new east- west connector street to the new 52nd Street elevations. The topography on the School Bus site drops enough to allow a lower level exit from the new parking structure onto Brookside Avenue with direct access to Eden Avenue (Figure 3.16). All of the existing truck access to Jerry’s loading docks and the City water treatment plant remain in place under the new second level circulation route. Currently, there is a conflict between some of the large pipes and ducts under the ramp and the ma- neuvering space for large trucks, but early investigations suggest that those conflicts can be resolved. This parking and circulation strategy places a significant number of parking spots (276 existing / 229 additional / 505 total public parking spaces) in close proximity to Jerry’s businesses and to future development opportunities. It might also serve to relieve pressure from transit and employee parking for existing nearby businesses. This solution will require the cooperation and ded- ication of some property from the City, the School District (or its potential future owner), and Jerry’s Enterprises, but will be a net gain for all three parties in terms of efficient use of land to gain significant parking and circulation improvements. For example, the School District property could potentially have a much higher development density with this shared parking strategy than it could ever achieve on one stand-alone parcel. BR O O K S I D E R A I L R O A D City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 37 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 Figure 3.15 3D model of district parking ramp south and east of Jerry’s. Figure 3.16 3D model of district parking ramp south and east of Jerry’s. Jerry’s New Development (Potential for vertical expansion) EDEN A V E EDEN AVE VERNON A V E BROOK S I D E R A I L R O A D Jerry’s Municipal Ramp New Development (Potential for vertical expansion) To Jerry’s Parkin g L o t To Lower Lev e l P a r k i n g To Mun i c i p a l R a m p To Transit C e n t e r Senior Center and Library, when coupled with the other im- provements on that site described in Section 7 of this chapter. In addition, a pedestrian connection from the second story of the School District site, over the railroad to the redeveloped Public Works site, would allow complete connectivity for users of the redeveloped sites, commuters, and other residents and customers. This might also offer some relief for parking at the 38 Focus Areas 3 4 – Vernon Avenue & W. 50th Street Figure 3.17 Plan of a reconfigured Vernon Avenue; 1” = 200’. D E Jerry’s VER N O N A V E Travel along Vernon Avenue varies, depending on your vantage point. As the years have progressed, spot treatments to ad- dress a variety of different issues have left travelers feeling that the street, much like the District, has lost its character. The pedestrian experience is marked by narrow or discontinuous sidewalks and wide or difficult crossings. In addition, there are fewer pedestrian crossing opportunities along Vernon Avenue, which encourages unsafe jaywalking and discourages pedestri- ans from taking otherwise short trips to shop for groceries at Jerry’s or travel to bingo at the Senior Center. Though there are bike lanes just south of the area, this route is unmarked with- in the District, offering little connectivity or protection from traffic. Depending on the time of day, motorists experience comfortable, unimpeded travel (sometimes even excessively fast) or slow-moving congestion. These variations can cause challenging traffic patterns, particularly during peak times or at turn locations. In the Short Term, several improvements along Vernon, includ- ing a new controlled intersection at Jerry’s with a pedestrian crossing and elimination of the free-right turns at the High- way 100 ramps, are considered Early Action Items because of their impacts on pedestrian safety and connectivity. This study doesn’t advocate for immediately striping a bike lane along Ver- non because it would not adequately address safety issues and therefore it is recommended to accelerate reconstruction rath- er than create a temporary situation that encourages use that can’t be safely accommodated. The Grandview District Framework Plan contemplates a “com- plete streets” treatment on Vernon Avenue, where all modes of travel are safely accommodated along the roadway. In order to accomplish this goal, the Framework envisioned a “road diet” on Vernon Avenue, but was somewhat silent on the likely con- figuration for narrowing the roadway. Traffic volumes vary along the route, from under 15,000 vehicles/day southwest of Inter- lachen to over 20,000 vehicles/day east of Interlachen, where it transitions to 50th Street with highway-bound traffic. Nonethe- less, these volumes can typically be accommodated in one lane of travel, with special attention to peak-hour volumes and turn- ing movements that might otherwise slow down through traffic, hinder transit operations, or introduce conflicts with crossing pedestrians or cyclists. With this in mind, the Study Team developed two options that convert the existing 4-lane cross section (2 lanes in each direc- tion) to a 2-lane cross section with an alternating median (Fig- ure 3.17). This is typically considered a 4-to-3 conversion, since the median (Figure 3.18) can act as a two-way-left-turn-lane where warranted (Figure 3.19). For areas west of Interlachen, this configuration is adequate for the traffic volumes, and would dramatically improve the experience of bikers and pedestrians, however the public already perceives that traffic back-ups are problematic in this area. Therefore, it is important that other improvements of this study, such as intersection spacing and an 52ND ST City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 39 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 Figure 3.18 Section D: Vernon Avenue with median. Figure 3.19 Section E: Vernon Avenue without median. interconnected network of streets, be implemented in step with this change. The median is configured with a surmountable curb, a strip of concrete paving on both sides, no trees, and possibly a “grass- pave” system so that emergency vehicles can use the median to get around traffic if necessary. With heavier volumes east of Interlachen, there would be a transition to 4 travel lanes ap- proaching this intersection. These cross sections show how the 4-to-3 conversion would create space for a one-way separated bike lane in each direc- tion, as well as additional sidewalk width for pedestrians. This configuration of Vernon would also offer sufficient space for a landscaped strip that would return some greenery to the cor- ridor, provide some protection from the elements, and act as a snow storage zone in winter months. This solution was favored because it creates a separated bike facility and addresses snow storage and other maintenance issues. This approach was fa- vored by both stakeholders and city staff. The bike lane should be differentiated from the sidewalk by material and signage de- sign. Together all of these elements would improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and comfort, maintain safe traffic operations along Vernon, and provide opportunities for landscaping ele- ments that would make Vernon a more comfortable, inviting place to traverse and visit. These changes would likely require a combination of detailed engineering and design, permitting, restriping, and the construc- tion of medians, raised bike lanes, and curbs. It will also require coordination with agency partners, including Hennepin County. Analysis of the complete streets reconfiguration of Vernon Ave- nue is included in the Mid Term Changes scenario (5-15 years). 40 Focus Areas 3 Figure 3.20 Section F: Vernon Avenue/50th Street, 5-lane configuration. New Development VERN O N A V E / 5 0 T H S T R E E T HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 F Figure 3.21 Plan of Vernon Avenue/50th Street reconfiguration; 1” = 200’. We anticipate that it could occur on the earlier end of that timeline, if not sooner. This element of the Framework Plan also continues the existing bike lanes south of Sherwood/53rd Street north to Interlachen, and sets the stage for further con- tinuity along 50th Street in the Long Term. East of Interlachen, traffic volumes require five traffic lanes — two through-lanes in each direction and a center turn lane which can also be utilized as a median (Figure 3.20 and Figure 3.21). This expanded section is shown in the Long Term scenar- io, since it requires replacing the existing bridge with a wider one. The wider bridge will accommodate the desired bike and pedestrian connections, complementing the pedestrian/bike bridge and Eden Avenue connections to create a complete net- work. The area around City Hall is also reconfigured to support more regular intersection spacing and multi-modal connections. The new on-ramps are described in Section 8 of this chapter and the pedestrian bridge that forms a spine to the building’s front door is described in Section 9. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 41 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 5 – Interlachen Boulevard The Interlachen Boulevard intersection serves as the primary access to the Grandview District and Highway 100 for residents of Hilldale, Highlands, and other neighborhoods to the west. This one lane road in each direction with bike lanes, widens to two lanes and a turn lane at the intersection with Vernon Ave- nue (Figure 3.23 and Figure 3.24). It is the only marked crossing for pedestrians for several blocks, and acts as a connection for cyclists, despite the lack of bike lanes to receive them once they cross to Gus Young or turn along Vernon Avenue / 50th Street. In recent months and years, the City has made ongoing im- provements to Interlachen, including extending the bike lanes and sidewalk treatment to the edge of the intersection (Figure 3.22). The intersection at Interlachen Boulevard and Vernon Avenue/50th Street carries the highest traffic volumes in the district, save for the Highway 100 interchanges. Modest changes in signal timing and access to Gus Young, coupled with improve- ments at nearby intersections, can help manage traffic flow or at least reduce the frustration that some drivers feel as they traverse the Interlachen intersection. As the District grows, it may be tempting to reconstruct this intersection entirely—a substantial investment in budget, time, and impact—however the team first sought to understand how this intersection is used and how traffic patterns flow to and through the District via Interlachen. Traffic flow at Interlachen can be improved by noting the origins and ultimate destination of travelers in the area. Improvements Figure 3.22 Plan of Vernon Avenue and Interlachen Boulevard intersection, showing redeveloped parcels on the northwest and northeast corners; 1” = 200’. New D e v e l o p m e n t VER N O N A V E I N T E R L A C H E N B L V D BROOKS I D E A V E Figure 3.23 Intersection of Vernon Avenue and Interlachen Boulevard, looking north. Figure 3.24 Bike facilities on Interlachen Boulevard are not clearly marked. 42 Focus Areas 3 that will benefit this intersection include: • Retiming the signal at Interlachen to shift more green time to movements between Interlachen and 50th Street. Im- plementing the complete streets project on Vernon will help in this regard, as it will shorten the crossing distance, returning valuable seconds to other necessary movements. Analysis of this intervention is included in the early action items and Short Term Changes scenario. • Creating a new signal at Jerry’s, with a dedicated signal phase and turn pocket. This will encourage southbound left-turning vehicles to use that new intersection, rather than slowing down through-traffic waiting behind them, creating queues at the Interlachen intersection. Analysis of this improvement is included in the early action items and Short Term Changes scenario. • Reopening additional routes (52nd St), and improving the operations of their intersection with Vernon (53rd St). Lack of alternate access/egress for neighborhoods west of Vernon forces drivers to use Interlachen in greater num- bers than they might otherwise do. Analysis of this im- provement is included in the Mid Term Changes scenario. • New crossings and bicycle facilities along Vernon (Figure 3.25 and Figure 3.26). Lack of pedestrian access across Ver- non, and bicycle access along it, forces shoppers to drive to locations like Jerry’s, Starbucks, etc. Providing alternatives to driving to nearby locations will help encourage some travelers to leave their cars behind when they can. Analysis of this improvement is included in Mid Term Changes. The changes at Interlachen should be seen as a suite of interven- tions. No single intervention will create a substantial improve- ment in intersection operations for this location by itself; this is a case where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Separately these changes have a small, though contributing im- pact on the function of this intersection. When all of these interventions are implemented, the synergy created would be substantial enough that it could likely delay reconstruction of the intersection by many years, if not decades, depending on the pace of development and the neighborhood’s tolerance of the trade offs. Reconstruction of the Interlachen/50th/Vernon intersection, for example, would be a costly endeavor lasting Figure 3.25 Example of a pedestrian-friendly crosswalk. Photo credit: Carl Sundstrom. Figure 3.26 Example of a pedestrian-friendly crosswalk. Photo credit: NACTO. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 43 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 many months or more, and may not be necessary as these other improvements are pursued. Over time, however, it may become necessary to consider re- construction of the intersection at Interlachen/50th/Vernon. Development beyond the District may impact traffic patterns in this area, or land uses on the existing corner parcels may change in the future. At present, Interlachen Boulevard widens at the intersection, in order to accommodate a turn lane in the eastbound direction. If the intersection were reconstructed to alleviate future congestion, the greatest need is likely an addi- tional left-turn lane, allowing two dedicated left-turn lanes. However, the project must also consider how and where to transition to the typical one-lane cross section going north along Interlachen. Moreover, such an investment should also consider the need for wider, more comfortable bike lanes and improved pedestrian connections. The combination of all these factors could add 28 feet or more to the right of way for a turn lane (10’), bike lanes (6’ each), plus additional sidewalk space and landscaping (and additional 6’ or more). The right of way is not sufficient to accommodate additional lanes without acquiring additional land from neighboring parcels on either the south or north side of Interlachen. Rather than initiating such a change, reconstruction might in- stead be timed with any potential plans for redevelopment of parcels at this intersection, if pursued. This study also contem- plated the possibility of a roundabout for this intersection, but given the existing and projected traffic volumes, the roundabout size would be disruptive to both the scale of the district to the connectivity goals for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Additional improvements in the vicinity of this intersection in- clude: • Short Term: Rationalizing access to customer parking for Walgreen’s/Edina Liquor. This can be accomplished through delineators on Gus Young Lane that restrict left turns into and out of the parking area. This will reinforce right-in/ right-out movements, reduce queuing, and further encour- age use of other intersections. This intervention could also be implemented as an early action item if there is a desire to do so. • Long Term: Redevelopment of the corner parcel (existing Edina Liquor and Walgreen’s building). The Framework Plan contemplates a new street grid in the District, with a new street from Vernon Avenue to Arcadia Avenue between the existing Jerry’s and Walgreen’s parcels. Unfortunately, the physical space is not quite wide enough to accommodate a typical, vehicular street. Redeveloping this parcel, when the time is right, would create an opportunity to establish in- ternal circulation connected to existing streets. This would also enable more active frontage on Vernon, which is a core principle of good urban design and a strong pedestrian en- vironment. 44 Focus Areas 3 H 6 – Eden Avenue As one of the primary corridors connecting Grandview to the surrounding neighborhoods, Eden Avenue plays a significant role in the overall transportation network in Edina. Currently, the design of Eden Avenue prioritizes motorized ve- hicle movement; there are no bicycle facilities and the corridor has limited sidewalk space (Figure 3.27 and Figure 3.28). In ad- dition, there are several intersections that are uncomfortable for people to cross by foot due to high speeds of turning ve- hicles and faded or unmarked crosswalks. The crossing shown in Figure 3.28 requires people walking or biking to navigate multiple lanes of high-speed traffic entering the Highway 100 southbound ramp. As shown in Figure 3.27, the existing condition under the rail- road bridge is not pedestrian-friendly. Figure 3.31 shows a proposed cross-section of Eden Avenue that includes space for people walking, bicycling, and driving. People on bikes riding Figure 3.28 Existing pedestrian crossing at Eden Avenue and the southbound Highway 100 entrance ramp. Figure 3.29 Proposed plan of Eden Avenue; 1” = 200’. EDEN AV E HW Y 1 0 0 AR C A D I A A V E H W Y 1 0 0 S B E N T R Y R A M P HW Y 1 0 0 N B E X I T R A M P / N E W F R O N T A G E R D WIL S O N R D G R A N G E R D NE W F R O N T A G E R D G Figure 3.27 There is a complete lack of pedestrian facilities on the north side of Eden Avenue, looking east toward railroad bridge. Former Public Works Redevelopment Site City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 45 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 Figure 3.30 Section G -- Existing: Eden Avenue cross-section under the railroad bridge. Figure 3.31 Section G -- Proposed: Roadway design on Eden Avenue, shown at the most constricted location under the railroad bridge. Figure 3.32 Section H: Proposed Eden Avenue bridge over Highway 100, with added space for bicyclists and pedestrians. 46 Focus Areas 3 Figure 3.33 Example of a multi-use path. Photo credit: http://www. aviewfromthecyclepath.com/ Figure 3.34 Example of a multi-use path. Photo credit: https://commons. wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Queens_Quay,_Toronto,_bikeway.jpg in either direction would have low-stress, dedicated on-street space, separated from moving vehicle traffic by a physical barrier. The goal here is to provide a facility that would feel comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. Bike facilities on Eden serve a different purpose from Vernon, which is more oriented towards the commuter biker. The center lane of traffic—currently used for turning movements—is eliminated based on low traffic vol- umes and turning movements. An alternative design for Eden includes a shared-use path on the south side of the street. Sidewalk development on the north side of Eden is recommended as properties, such as the School District’s bus site and the former Public Works site, are rede- veloped. There has also been discussion about a roundabout at Arcadia and Eden but during this process a controlled intersec- tion was favored in order to better meet the needs of all modes of transportation. Further east from the intersection of Eden and the Highway 100 entrance ramp, right-of-way is restricted on the bridge passing over the highway. The bridge deck has limited space for mo- torists and bicycles to share and no horizontal buffer between pedestrians and moving traffic. A shared-use path is proposed as a retrofit to the existing bridge, which would create dedicat- ed space for non-motorized modes (Figure 3.32 to Figure 3.34). When the bridge is eventually entirely reconstructed, bike and pedestrian facilities should be fully integrated into its structure. It is also anticipated that by that time, the pedestrian bridge over Highway 100 between Vernon and Eden would be com- plete, thus creating an interconnected network serving different and mutually-supportive transportation goals. The intersection of Eden Avenue and Highway 100 will be reconstructed over time as highway access is reconfigured throughout the entire study area. As shown in Figure 3.29, re- designed access to and from Highway 100 is proposed to in- crease safety and legibility for all users; this is discussed further in Section 8 (Highway Access). Like all the projects in this study, the reconstruction of Eden requires further design, engineering, and public process before implementation. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 47 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 7 – Grandview Neighborhood Figure 3.35 Plan of 53rd Street, Vernon Avenue and Eden Avenue, showing access to the residential neighborhood to the south; 1” = 200’. Library EDEN A V E VER N O N A V E GRANDVIEW SQ SH E R W O O D R D 53R D S T In this focus area, the realignment of Eden Avenue and the ad- dition of a controlled intersection at 53rd Street provide an opportunity to space intersections more logically along Vernon Avenue. It also creates an opportunity for a more appealing and safe bus stop location on Vernon with a strong pedestrian and visual connection to the Library/Senior Center building. A new controlled intersection at 53rd Street would allow safer and easier access to the single-family residential neighborhood to the south via Sherwood Road, by car, by bike, and on foot. This intersection also allows residents from the west of Vernon Avenue to access the library more easily and safely by any mode. Neighbors can also drive through the Grandview Square area to access Eden Avenue. With Eden Avenue shifted slightly to the north, the properties on either side can function much better, with more logical par- cel size, access, and parking configurations. It is important, how- ever, that those parking areas do not simply become another sea of asphalt parking along Vernon Avenue. For instance, the new library parking area nearer to Vernon could be a convert- ible plaza area that can be opened for parking only as needed (Figure 3.36 and Figure 3.37). In addition, a strong new pedes- trian connection from Vernon to the library’s front door gives Residential Neighborhood GR A N D V I E W S Q Figure 3.36 Example of a parking lot that can be utilized as flex-space for daily activities and seasonal special events. Photo credit: Close Landscape Architecture photo archive. Figure 3.37 Example of a parking lot that can support multi-layered infrastructure and public green space including stormwater filtration, district heating/cooling, and urban food production. Photo credit: Close Landscape Architecture photo archive. this civic building an “address” on Vernon, as noted in the earlier work of the Framework planning process. Parking in this area can be time-limited as well, to prioritize its use for library and senior center visitors rather than commuters. This might be considered as new municipal ramps or shared parking solutions are implemented around the District. Like other projects in this study, this plan will require the cooperation of multiple land- owners and entities, especially the gas station owners, City, and County. 48 Focus Areas 3 8 – Highway Access Highway 100 plays a significant role in the Grandview District providing access to and from regional routes by intersecting with 50th Street and Eden Avenue in a combined diamond/ cloverleaf intersection configuration. In order for the devel- opment of the District to be fully implemented, access to and from Highway 100 remains an important element of the trans- portation system, but it is also acknowledged that the existing interchange severely limits pedestrian and bicycle connections on either side of the Highway (Figure 3.38). The proposed reconfiguration of the Highway 100 interchange at both 50th Street and Eden Avenue would facilitate enhanced pedestrian and bicycle access while increasing safety as well as enabling developable parcels adjacent to the highway. Figure 3.39 shows the proposed west side configuration at both 50th Street and Eden Avenue. At 50th Street the signalized in- tersection with Highway 100 remains with the addition of a southbound right turn lane which replaces the free-right turn ramp that forces pedestrians and bicyclists to cross wide ramps with fast-moving vehicles. The eastbound free right turn lane to the southbound frontage is also removed to be replaced by a shared through/right-turn lane. The removal of these “free” right turn movements enables a continuous sidewalk with cross- walks to be implemented on both the north and south sides of 50th Street. A new intersection at Eden Avenue is created with the frontage road meeting Eden Avenue at grade at a signalized intersection. The existing southbound ramp from Eden Avenue which currently merges with the frontage road ramp is replaced by a single ramp to remove the merging area that is an exist- ing safety concern. The new west side frontage road provides opportunities for not only vehicular access to the Grandview District and Highway 100 but also for an enhanced multi-modal experience with sidewalks and bicycle facilities. On the east side of Highway 100 (Figure 3.39), the cloverleaf ramps are removed to enable development parcels to be creat- ed adjacent to the Highway with access provided by a frontage road mimicking the configuration on the west side. Access to northbound Highway 100 from 50th Street is provided from both eastbound and westbound 50th Street at a signalized in- tersection which enables the intersection footprint to be nar- rowed from the existing ramps with associated safety improve- ments for pedestrians and bicyclists. Access from northbound Highway 100 is enabled by a reconfigured ramp at Eden Ave- nue leading to the frontage road which also provides access to Grange Avenue and City Hall. These changes were analyzed for their traffic impacts on local streets, as described in Chapter 4. The changes on the east side of Highway 100 would require the relocation of the historic structures in Frank Tupa Park. Those structures are not at their historic location and a sep- arate process was already underway to determine if a more historically suitable and publicly accessible location is available. Reconstructing the ramps does not necessitate the elimination of the park itself, which could be reconfigured to complement the pedestrian bridge over Highway 100 and connectivity to the campus of City Hall. Figure 3.38 Existing redundant ramps and under-utilized space on east side of Highway 100. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 49 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 Figure 3.39 Plan of the new ramp configuration on the west and east sides of Highway 100, showing the integration of the ramp system with the District road network, servicing new developable parcels; 1” = 200’. GR A N G E A V E New Development VERNON A V E / 5 0 T H S T R E E T HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 NE W F R O N T A G E R O A D New Development New Development EDEN A V E NE W F R O N T A G E R O A D AR C A D I A A V E New Development New Development New DevelopmentNew Development New Development New Development Former Public Works Redevelopment Site 50 Focus Areas 3 9 – Highway 100 Ped/Bike Bridge Figure 3.40 Plan of a pedestrian/bike bridge over Highway 100, between Vernon and Eden Avenues; 1” = 200’. Pedestrian and Bike Bridge EDEN A V E VERNON AVE 50TH S T With the goal of celebrating more non-motorized transporta- tion users in the Grandview area, convenient connections for people walking and biking across Highway 100 are important for the District and the City of Edina as a whole. Currently, travel in the Grandview District by bike or foot re- quires the use of Vernon Avenue/50th Street or Eden Avenue. While there are plans to make walking and biking more com- fortable on these corridors, both would require substantial in- vestments to either retrofit or replace the current bridges over Highway 100. A bridge in the center of the study area for the exclusive use of non-motorized traffic would connect Edina City Hall with the central commercial area around Jerry’s Foods. As development continues on the land between Jerry’s and City Hall, this bicycle and pedestrian connection will further enhance the walking and biking network in the District. It is likely that this is in lieu of a complete “Grandview Green” as envisioned in the Far Term scenario in Chapter 2. Figure 3.40 shows the proposed location for the non-motorized bridge over Highway 100 connecting the east and west sides of the study area. The span would provide a direct connection for those traveling on foot or by bike within the District. Figure 3.41 Panoramic view of the proposed pedestrian and bike bridge area, looking east. Vernon Avenue is on the left, and Eden Avenue is on the right. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 51 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 Figure 3.42 Example of a pedestrian/bike bridge. Photo credit: https:// www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/pages/eastside-pedestrian-bridge Figure 3.43 Example of a pedestrian/bike bridge. Photo credit: http:// progressiveengineer.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-visit-to-worlds-longest- pedestrian.html Figure 3.41 shows the existing space the bridge would occupy, looking east over Highway 100. The bridge itself would serve as a place for people within the District—more than simply an accommodation for crossing the highway. The bridge would provide a connection between the east and west portions of the Grandview area, but it would also serve as a community asset: a platform for resting, socializing, or enjoying the view. A combination of human-scaled design fea- tures, which may include lighting and public art, is recommended for this bridge. It is important to note that the width of the bridge is intended to be the same width—at a minimum—as the curb-to-curb width of the adjoining street (Figure 3.42 to Figure 3.45). Figure 3.44 Example of a pedestrian/bike bridge. Photo credit: http:// www.gcpvd.org/2015/06/22/news-on-the-providence-river-pedestrian- bridge/ Figure 3.45 Example of a pedestrian/bike bridge. Photo credit: http:// melsnaps.blogspot.com/2012/11/yarra-bridges.html 52 Focus Areas 3 10 – Transit Center Existing Location with Improvements The Grandview District is currently served by a number of local and express bus routes. These routes provide access to and from neighborhoods in Edina, as well as commute, school, and leisure destinations in St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. Most bus- es circulate through the District and layover at the existing stop on Vernon Avenue at Eden Avenue, however riders have noted that there are few amenities at this location. In addition, the discontinuous sidewalks, unmarked crosswalks, and uninviting walk environment make it difficult for pedestrians to access the stops on Vernon (Figure 3.46). Complete streets treatments along Vernon Ave will begin to address some of these issues, by shortening crossing distances and adding more opportunities to cross Vernon. In addition, this Plan recommends transit amenities at the stop, including a heated shelter, real-time information when available, and other transit improvements (Figure 3.47). Most of these improve- ments are included in the Short Term Changes scenario. Proposed Location(s) adjacent to Rail Line Currently, there is no passenger rail serving the Grandview Dis- trict. However, there is community interest in high capacity north-south transit, which could perhaps be installed within the existing freight rail line. Implementing passenger rail service would require upgrades within the corridor, requiring time for planning, funding, and construction of improvements to the line. More recently, it has also been suggested that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) might be installed along Highway 100, much like BRT and Express services in Minneapolis along Interstate 35W. In either case, the Framework Plan contemplates access improvements that would welcome or even encourage the location of high capacity transit within the District. The Study Team evaluated locations for a transit center within the District, considering transit operations, access to the sta- tion, and proximity to the existing rail line. The Framework Plan contemplates a transit center on Eden Avenue, just opposite the existing freight rail line. Described below are options for a tran- sit hub, including supportive parking policy to support access to bus and rail services that would serve such a facility. Figure 3.46 Existing transit facilities on Vernon Avenue by the Super America north of Link Road. Figure 3.47 Diagram of proposed improvements to the transit system in the Short Term; 1” = 200’. VER N O N A V E EDEN AVE LIN K R D GR A N D V I E W S Q 53RD ST Improved Bus Turn-Around Improved Transit Stop Library City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 53 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 The preferred transit location (Option B) would be on the north side of Eden Avenue, within the former Public Works site (Figure 3.48). This location would enable direct connections for feeder services to high capacity transit as well as access for pe- destrians and cyclists making use of the new connections along Eden and incorporated into a new railway pedestrian crossing, linking the 505 public parking spaces west of the tracks with the transit hub and vice versa. Park and ride facilities could be shared or incorporated into a new garage facility contemplat- ed for the former Public Works site, or could utilize the newly created parking ramp directly behind Jerry’s grocery store (east side), as described in Section 3 of this chapter. The pedestrian crossing over the railroad tracks could eventually become a rail platform for future rail transit. This location would also benefit bus operations, providing ready access to a pull-in or layover location on Eden and allowing vehicles to continue traveling routes to and from Highway 100 and Edina neighborhoods. Option A, at the northern edge of the former Public Works site, would also offer connections to park and ride facilities, as well as pedestrians and cyclists within the District. Given the topography of the area, a direct, at grade connection could be negotiated for pedestrian access across the rail line. While this location is central to the District, it would require both drivers and, more importantly, transit vehicles to travel along Arcadia Avenue and potentially Gus Young Lane to access the transit center. This may impact the character of these streets, as well as transit operations and travel times. Establishing a more robust transit center within the District is included in the Long Term Changes scenario, since it would like- ly coincide with implementation of a high-capacity transit line. Figure 3.48 Plan of a pedestrian/bike bridge over Highway 100, between Vernon and Eden Avenues; 1” = 200’. B EDEN A V E AR C A D I A A V E New Development GUS YOUNG LN Jerry’s Parking Ramp New Parking Ramp Ped Crossing A Option B provides the most flexibility for coordination with land use developments, access to high capacity transit routes in the form of both rail and bus, and ongoing transit operations. However, as development of the former Public Works site pro- gresses, as well as analysis of long term high capacity transit op- tions, it may become necessary to contemplate other locations. Former Public Works Redevelopment Site 54 Focus Areas 3 11 – Our Lady of Grace Figure 3.49 Existing northern entrance/exit to OLG off of Eden Avenue, showing a completely uncontrolled intersection condition and oversized vehicular facilities for average traffic needs. Former Public Works Redevelopment Site EDEN A V E OLG During the process of this study, representatives from OLG described their current and planned operations and those as- sumptions were factored into the overall approach and analysis for the District. We do not anticipate significant changes to the Our Lady of Grace (OLG) property during the short term. Currently, the Edina School District does utilize the OLG park- ing lot for staging buses in the mornings and it is likely that will change as the School District relocates its facility to the Cahill Industrial Park area of Edina. This will result in less bus traffic on and around the OLG property, alleviating some morning con- gestion on Eden Avenue. The biggest change for OLG will come in the mid-term with the redesign of Eden Avenue. It is anticipated that the entrance drive from OLG to Eden Avenue (Figure 3.49) will be reconfig- ured as a “right-in, right-out” intersection to alleviate site line problems from the railroad crossing to the west and to encour- age the use of the controlled intersections at Arcadia Avenue and the new north-south road west of Highway 100 (Figure 3.50). For purposes of the traffic analysis, this study did contem- plate the possibility of the redevelopment of a small portion of the campus, as described in Chapter 4, although this is not in OLG’s current plans. Figure 3.50 Plan of a right-in, right-out condition at the north entrance of OLG, to control traffic during peak hours; 1” = 200’. RA I L R O A D AR C A D I A A V E BR O O K S I D E A V E City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 55 Fo c u s A r e a s 3 12 – Beyond Study Area Grandview does not exist in isolation, of course. Its importance as a commercial and business node directly reflects the availabil- ity of both historic and current access from Highway 100 and Vernon Avenue/50th Street. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are several possible improvements that were noted that are outside the boundaries of this project. In particular, two nearby areas were noted by residents or staff as being critically important to the function of Grandview (Figure 3.51). First, the next exit off Highway 100 to the south of Grandview, Benton Avenue, currently operates as a difficult on-off pair of four-way stop signs on either side of the highway. Upgrading this area to controlled (signalized) intersections would increase their capacity and perception of safety for both vehicular and non-motorized traffic. This would help relieve pressure on the exit at Grandview and improve traffic flow on Highway 100. Second, the intersection of Brookside Road and Interlachen Boulevard north of Vernon Avenue currently experiences con- gestion as it acts as a link to the neighborhoods to the north. In part, this could be resolved through the proposed improve- ments to the intersection of Interlachen and Vernon, but in the Long Term, this intersection is likely to require additional study and reconfiguration. There are likely to be other improvements needed outside of the district that will support the goals within it. As Highway 100 evolves, transit access increases, or changes happen in the surrounding areas, Grandview will also see change and improve- ment. Figure 3.51 Benton Avenue and Highway 100 intersection and Brookside Avenue locations, relative to Transportation Study area and ; 1” = 1200’. EDEN A V E VER N O N A V E 50TH S T HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 BENTON AVE BR O O K S I D E A V E INTERLACHEN BLVD Controlled Intersection Upgrade GRANDVIEW DISTRICT STUDY AREA CHAPTER Assumptions Existing Conditions Short Term Changes Mid Term Changes Long Term Changes Transportation Analysis 4 Figure 4.1 Midday weekday traffic on Highway 100. Photo Credit: Colin Harris, Alta Planning and Design. 58 Traffic Modeling 4 Assumptions Transportation Analysis Context Based on the transportation principles and priorities identified through the study process, three scenarios for changes to the transportation network through and around the Grandview District were evaluated. This was intended to be a conservative analysis and therefore even though substantial improvements are suggested for the pedestrian, bicycle, and transit systems, it was assumed that this did not reduce auto travel. Traffic Evaluation Assumptions The following outlines the assumptions included for evaluating changes to transportation operations within the Grandview District based on current and variations for future conditions. Traffic Data • All traffic data counts included: vehicles, heavy vehicles, pe- destrians, and bicycles • New traffic data counts were not undertaken for this evalu- ation. The Study Team utilized existing counts and available data from the City of Edina and MnDOT, because nothing has significantly changed in this area since the last set of data was collected in 2013. Synchro Modeling The following settings and assumptions were used for traffic evaluation using Synchro Version 9: • For future analysis, the peak hour factor was set in Synchro as per the existing intersection approaches for all future scenarios. • Synchro enables multiple signal timing optimizations; for existing conditions, signal timings were provided by the City. For future scenarios, signal timings were optimized as appropriate and will be field adjusted by the City upon build out. • For the area in and around the Grandview District, the “CBD area type” for “central business district” was not deemed appropriate under existing or future scenarios. • Pedestrian and bicycle volumes from the traffic counts were included as “conflicting pedestrians/bicycles” volumes in the model. • Traffic volumes entering the study area were based on ex- isting counts for future scenarios • The baseline Synchro model was provided by the City. • Future scenarios used Synchro’s Traffic Impact Analysis module to generate routes in and out of proposed develop- ments and calculate for Trip Assignments and Distributions. Trip Generation • Each of the parcels (that had potential for change) was assigned a land-use composed primarily of either hous- ing (apartments) or office. For parcels that were assigned mixed uses it was assumed that any existing trips to those parcels would attribute for the associated retail element of the future use. • For retail and office uses a square footage (retail) or num- ber of employees (office) was associated for each parcel. A 50 employee/acre and 30 dwelling units/acre were deemed appropriate for the short-term scenario with retail uses based on a simple SF/acre calculation. • Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Man- ual (9th Edition) trips rates were calculated for each poten- tial parcel yield in the AM and PM peak hour. The Short- Term scenario (30DU/Acre) was the base scenario with the 60 & 120 DU/Acre scenarios being multiples of that. • Trips were assigned to the network based on the existing trip patterns within the Synchro model. • In the case of the former Public Works site assumptions were made for the mixed-use development of the site in- City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 59 Tr a f f i c M o d e l i n g 4 corporating residential and community space. The com- munity uses of the site have yet to be confirmed so ge- neric community center trip rates were assumed based on approximately 60,000 gsf. The traffic study performed in August, 2015 by WSB & Associates, Inc included a detailed site-specific analysis based upon a final build-out in 2035, or approximately the Long Term scenario of this study. • Through the outreach and stakeholder discussions, of this study, Our Lady of Grace Catholic School was reviewed for it’s potential for change in the Short, Mid and Long-Term, despite it being located outside of the study boundaries. At this time it was decided that the potential for change was limited except for the two vacant parcels near Eden Avenue. These two parcels were projected to be housing in the short- and mid-term scenarios in order to fit with our highest foreseeable traffic demand approach. Data Collection: Vehicle, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Counts The transportation modeling included analysis of eight inter- sections, primarily those on the major roadway thoroughfares within the District as they have the greatest potential to be changed due to street and transit modifications. The intersec- tion of Eden/Wilson/Grange was not evaluated because existing data was not available, and performance is likely to be similar to nearby intersections, but further evaluation will be required as improvements are implemented. Existing data counts were utilized from prior City of Edina studies and current MnDOT projects. The following conditions were recorded during the AM and PM peak periods: • Vehicles volumes and turn movements; • Vehicle classification; • Pedestrian and bicycle volumes; and • Determination of the peak hour and average daily volumes. Evaluated Intersections A. 50th Street at southbound Highway 100 B. Vernon Avenue / 50th Street at Interlachen Boulevard C. Vernon Avenue at Jerry’s Site Access D. Vernon Avenue at Eden Avenue E. Eden Avenue at Sherwood Road F. Eden Avenue at Arcadia Avenue / Normandale Avenue G. 50th Street at Grange Road Figure 4.2 Intersections included in the traffic modeling analysis. A B C D E F G H 60 Traffic Modeling 4 * LONG TERM ANALYSIS RESULTS NOT SHOWN BECAUSE THEY EXCEED THE DETAILED MODELING TIME HORIZON. Figure 4.3 Summary of traffic modeling analyses throughout the project timeframe for development for the Grandview District. Introduction to findings The analysis described in this chapter is intended to explore im- provements to every mode of transportation in the Grandview District. The table below describes the metrics used to make this analysis and to balance the experience of different users. However, we know that many people primarily recognize the performance of a transportation system from the point of view of how long they sit in their car at an intersection. In order to understand those experi- ences in a larger context, the table represents average vehicle delay across the network in terms of seconds. We can see that the proposed improvements, even at our “highest foreseeable den- sity” assumptions, dramatically improve the safety and access of all other modes, while resulting in relatively few additional seconds of delay for automobile traffic. Even without additional density, the proposed improvements act as a partial antidote to additional traffic that will occur regardless of whether redevel- opment occurs within the District, as a result of the consistent rise of background levels of traffic. This helps explain why our Existing Conditions Short Term (30 units/ac) Mid Term (60 units/ac) Long Term (120 units/ac) Vehicle Trips • AM • PM 4048 4197 +10% +17% +20% +34% +40% +68% Average Auto Delay • AM • PM 42 secs 86 secs 41 secs 114 secs 82 secs 107 secs Average Auto Speed • AM • PM 15 mph 11 mph 13 mph 8 mph 10 mph 9 mph Pedestrian Connectiv- ity* (% sidewalks continuous) v 25%66%100% Crossing Experience* (% crosswalks marked)19%38%91%100% Bicycle Connectivity (% routes continuous)0%0%66%100% Access to Transit Access to Parking City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 61 Tr a f f i c M o d e l i n g 4 overall finding is that the transportation network as a whole is improving even though there is some additional delay for autos. In the more detailed analysis of each intersection in the various timeframes, the basis for the performance of the auto-related portions of the analysis is Level of Service (LOS). It is therefore important to understand that LOS is based on time spent at an intersection, not queuing time and it is aggregated for a time pe- riod. Further, the average vehicle delay for the district summary is the delay experienced through the entire network by each vehicle (i.e., all the intersections combined), but there is not really an industry standard for network delay. In reviewing this analysis and determining whether the trade- offs described above are acceptable, it is also important to re- iterate that improvements described in later timeframes could be implemented earlier, relative to redevelopment projects, and therefore improve the LOS sooner. However, this timing must be balanced against the costs and inconveniences related to ac- celerated construction activity. Figure 4.4 Currently, the transportation network does not serve all modes in a balanced way, such as at the intersection of Interlachen Boulevard at Vernon Avenue 62 Traffic Modeling 4 Existing Conditions Utilizing the traffic count data, the existing signal timing data, and the modeling assumptions, a Synchro model was developed for existing conditions of the study area. The Synchro results for the existing conditions are shown in Figure 4.6. The key indicator used to analyze the road network is Level of Service (LOS). The analysis also enabled review of queue lengths and volume to capacity ratios. Under existing conditions, drivers around Grandview currently experience minimal delays with some exceptions at the intersection of Vernon Avenue / Inter- lachen Boulevard in both the AM and PM peak periods (Figure 4.7). Under existing conditions, other key indicators include the av- erage vehicle speed and average vehicle delay throughout the network, as well as a multi-modal analysis, such as crosswalk experience and bicycle connectivity (Figure 4.5). Figure 4.5 Existing Conditions Average Vehicle Speeds, Delays, and Multi- modal Analysis District Summary AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Average Vehicle Speed 15 mph 11 mph Average Vehicle Delay 42 secs 86 secs Crossing Experience (% of crosswalks marked)19% Pedestrian Connectivity (% sidewalks continuous)25% Bicycle Connectivity (% routes continuous)0% 1” = 100’ City Hall VER N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 GR A N G E AR C A D I A GRANDVIEW SQUARE SH E R W O O D 53RD ST 52ND ST I N T E R L A C H E N Jerry’s 50TH ST Former Public Work Redevelopment SiteEnhanced Bus Connection City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 63 Tr a f f i c M o d e l i n g 4 Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 A B CD EF ampm Key E x i s t i n g S h o r t - T e r m M i d - T e r m 5 0 t h @ S B 1 0 0 V e r n o n / 5 0 t h @ I n t e r l a c h e n V e r n o n @ J e r r y ’ s V e r n o n @ E d e n E d e n @ S h e r w o o d E d e n @ A r c a d i a / N o r m a n d a l e 5 0 t h @ G r a n g e G r a n g e @ N B 1 0 0 V e r n o n @ 5 3 r d / G r a n d v i e w F r o n t a g e R d @ S B 1 0 0 50th@ NB 100 A B C D E F a m p m K e y Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 A B C D EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 AB C D E F ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 AB CD E F ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 A B CD EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 AB CD E F ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 A B CD EF ampm Key Figure 4.7 Diagram of wait-times for traffic flow through district for the current Existing Condition of the transportation network. Level of Service delays are shown for signalized intersections. A “D” Level of Service is typically considered acceptable in an urban condition like the Grandview District. LEVEL OF SERVICE (delay in seconds) 0-10 10-20 20-35 35-55 55-80 80+ Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 A B C D E F am pm Key Intersection Intersection LOS (AM) Average Signal Delay (Seconds; AM) Intersection LOS (PM) Average Signal Delay (Seconds; PM) 50th Street at southbound Highway 100 off-ramp B 17 B 19 Vernon Avenue / 50th Street at Interlachen Boulevard C 28.5 D 53.7 Vernon Avenue at Jerry’s Site Access A 1.3 C 22 Vernon Avenue at Eden Avenue B 13 B 12.4 Eden Avenue at Sherwood Road A 2.9 A 2.7 Eden Avenue at Arcadia Ave- nue / Normandale Avenue B 12.3 C 24.4 50th Street at Grange Road B 13 C 22.9 Grange Road at northbound Highway 100 off-ramp A 8.7 A 8.9 Figure 4.6 Existing Conditions Level of Service and Delay 64 Traffic Modeling 4 Short Term Changes To assess future conditions within the Grandview study area under the Short-Term scenario, the Synchro model was mod- ified to reflect the proposed changes with the District (Figure 4.10). Under the short-term scenario, it was assumed that there would be growth within the District on parcels deemed to have potential to change as outlined in Chapter 4, Section 1, Assumptions, at a rate of 30 dwelling units per acre as the highest foreseeable density. These development parcels would lead to a growth of 416 AM peak hour vehicle trips and 723 PM peak hour vehicle trips, a 10% and 17% in overall vehicle growth respectively (Figure 4.8). Traffic volumes were assigned to the network utilizing the Syn- chro Traffic Impact Analysis module enabling trips to be distrib- uted using future patterns based on changes in roadway con- nections and volumes (Figure 4.9). Under the short-term scenario, drivers around Grandview would experience additional delays related to the increase in development and associated vehicle trips. Within this time frame, many of the proposed transportation changes would include traffic signal and access modifications including an in- crease in multimodal connectivity leading to better crosswalk experiences. Figure 4.8 Existing Conditions Average Vehicle Speeds, Delays, and Multi- modal Analysis District Summary AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Average Vehicle Speed 13 mph 8 mph Average Vehicle Delay 41 secs 114 secs Crossing Experience (% of crosswalks marked)38% Pedestrian Connectivity (% sidewalks continuous)25% Bicycle Connectivity (% routes continuous)0% 50th 1” = 100’ City Hall VER N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 GR A N G E AR C A D I A GRANDVIEW SQUARE SH E R W O O D 53RD ST 52ND ST I N T E R L A C H E N Jerry’s 50TH ST Former Public Work Redevelopment SiteEnhanced Bus Connection City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 65 Tr a f f i c M o d e l i n g 4 Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 AB C D E F ampm KeyExisting Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 A B C D EF am pm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 AB CD E F ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 AB CD EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 AB CD EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 A B CD EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 AB CD EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 AB CD EF ampm Key Figure 4.9 Diagram of wait-time impacts to traffic flow through district intersections in the Short Term Changes scheme. Level of Service delays are shown for signalized intersections. A “D” Level of Service is typically considered acceptable in an urban condition like the Grandview District. LEVEL OF SERVICE (delay in seconds) 0-10 10-20 20-35 35-55 55-80 80+ Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 A B C D E F am pm Key Intersection Intersection LOS (AM) Average Signal Delay (Seconds; AM) Intersection LOS (PM) Average Signal Delay (Seconds; PM) 50th Street at southbound Highway 100 off-ramp B 16.8 C 22.5 Vernon Avenue / 50th Street at Interlachen Boulevard C 30.4 F 80.8 Vernon Avenue at Jerry’s Site Access A 4.2 B 12.5 Vernon Avenue at Eden Avenue B 17.1 B 19.4 Eden Avenue at Sherwood Road A 3.1 A 3.6 Eden Avenue at Arcadia Ave- nue / Normandale Avenue C 18.2 E 44 50th Street at Grange Road B 11.9 D 40.2 Grange Road at northbound Highway 100 off-ramp A 8.6 A 8.9 Figure 4.10 Short Term Conditions Level of Service and Delay 66 Traffic Modeling 4 Figure 4.11 Existing Conditions Average Vehicle Speeds, Delays, and Multi- modal Analysis District Summary AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Average Vehicle Speed 11 mph 9 mph Average Vehicle Delay 82 secs 107 secs Crossing Experience (% of crosswalks marked)91% Pedestrian Connectivity (% sidewalks continuous)66% Bicycle Connectivity (% routes continuous)66% Mid Term Changes As per the Short-Term scenario, to assess future conditions within the Grandview study area under the Mid-Term scenario, the Synchro model was modified to reflect the proposed chang- es with the District (Figure 4.13). Under the mid-term scenario, it was assumed that there would be growth within the District on parcels deemed to have potential to change as outlined in Chapter 4, Section 1, Assumptions, at a rate of 60 dwelling units per acre as the highest foreseeable density. These development parcels would lead to a growth of 832 AM peak hour vehicle trips and 1446 PM peak hour vehicle trips, a 20% and 34% in overall vehicle growth respectively. Traffic volumes were assigned to the network utilizing the Syn- chro Traffic Impact Analysis module enabling trips to be distrib- uted using future patterns based on changes in roadway con- nections and volumes. The mid-term scenario incorporates major roadway and net- work connectivity enhancements. As shown in Figure 4.11, the AM peak hour would experience slightly more vehicle delay than in the short-term scenario, but the PM peak hour would be able to offset the trip increases due to the changes in the network, resulting in a slight decrease in overall delay. With the mid-term scenario spanning the 5-15 year time frame, significant improvements to the multi-modal network would enable the percentage of crosswalks marked to approach 100% and over two-thirds of the sidewalks and bicycle routes would be connected within the District (Figure 4.12). 1” = 100’ City Hall VER N O N A V E HI G H W A Y 1 0 0 GR A N G E AR C A D I A GRANDVIEW SQUARE SH E R W O O D 53RD ST 52ND ST I N T E R L A C H E N Jerry’s 50TH ST Former Public Work Redevelopment SiteEnhanced Bus Connection City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 67 Tr a f f i c M o d e l i n g 4 Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 AB CD E F ampm KeyExisting Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 AB C D E F ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 AB CD E F ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 A B CD EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 AB CD E F ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 A B CD EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 AB CD EF ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th@ SB 100 Vernon/50th@ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th@ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th@ NB 100 AB CD E F ampm Key Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 A B C D EF am pm Key Figure 4.12 Diagram of wait-time impacts to traffic flow through district intersections in the Mid Term Changes scheme. Level of Service delays are shown for signalized intersections. A “D” Level of Service is typically considered acceptable in an urban condition like the Grandview District. LEVEL OF SERVICE (delay in seconds) 0-10 10-20 20-35 35-55 55-80 80+ Existing Short-Term Mid-Term 50th @ SB 100 Vernon/50th @ Interlachen Vernon @ Jerry’s Vernon @ Eden Eden @ Sherwood Eden @ Arcadia/Normandale 50th @ Grange Grange @ NB 100 Vernon @ 53 rd/Grandview Frontage Rd @ SB 100 50th @ NB 100 A B C D E F am pm Key Intersection Intersection LOS (AM) Average Signal Delay (Seconds; AM) Intersection LOS (PM) Average Signal Delay (Seconds; PM) 50th Street at southbound Highway 100 off-ramp D 39.4 C 22.4 Vernon Avenue / 50th Street at Interlachen Boulevard D 53.8 E 77.2 Vernon Avenue at Jerry’s Site Access A 6.7 B 11.4 Vernon Avenue at Eden Avenue C 21.1 C 27.7 Eden Avenue at Sherwood Road A 2.9 A 4.9 Eden Avenue at Arcadia Ave- nue / Normandale Avenue B 11.8 C 28.3 50th Street at Grange Road B 11.6 C 28.9 Vernon Avenue at 53rd Street / Grandview Avenue A 5.3 B 10.1 Frontage Road (West) at southbound Hwy 100 ramp C 27.3 D 47.4 Grange Road at northbound Highway 100 off-ramp A 6.6 B 15.5 Figure 4.13 Mid Term Conditions Level of Service and Delay 68 Traffic Modeling 4 Long and Far Term Changes The Long Term scenario and solutions are planned for the 15- 30 year timeframe, which is based upon recommendations that would dramatically change the district both in terms of its over- all transportation system and land-use development patterns. In this regard, the evaluation of the transportation system is beyond the horizon of the current modeling effort. As such, the Synchro model was not developed for the long-term scenario and will be further evaluated as the District grows in the coming years to account for increased pedestrian and bicycles trips, en- hanced transit services and a decrease in dependency on single occupancy vehicle trips. The transportation system would, however, include a fully com- pleted multi-modal network enabling connections throughout the District, to premium transit and the multi-modal bridge across Highway 100 (Figure 4.3). It is important to note that the highest foreseeable densities in the Long Term do require substantial investment in multiple modes of transportation in order to avoid high level of delay and safety impacts. As stated in Chapter 2, the results of this study suggest that at its highest densities, as shown in the Far Term Plan, a high-capacity transit service would likely be re- quired. Further, for all the timeframes and densities shown, it is clear that prioritizing a sustainable transportation network that supports multiple modes will require trade-offs and investment. The community, land owners, and the City will have to work closely together to achieve those objectives. City of Edina Grandview District Transportation Study 69 Tr a f f i c M o d e l i n g 4 Figure 4.14 Traffic crossing the existing freight railroad tracks. Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.D. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Human Rights and Relations Bias Offense Response Plan Update Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Human Rights and Relations Commission's Bias Offense Response Plan updates as recommended by the HRRC. INTRODUCTION: As part of the Human Rights and Relations Commissions's (HRRC) work plan the HRRC annually reviews and updates (if needed) the Bias Offense response plan. At the HRRC's regular meeting on August 23rd, the Bias Offense Response Plan committee presented amendments to the current Bias Offense Response Plan. The changes are highlighted on the staff report attached along with the rational behind said changes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report: HRRC Bias Offense Response Plan Bias Offense Response Plan - Clean Version Bias Offense Response Plan - Track Changes September 7, 2016 Mayor and City Council MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator Human Rights and Relations Commission Bias Offense Response Plan Information / Background: The Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) has an on-going initiative to review the Bias Offense Response Plan annually and send any recommended changes to Council for approval. The HRRC establishes a committee to review this plan and bring amendments to HRRC for approval prior to sending the document to Council. Attachments included with this staff report is 1) track changes of the Bias Offense Response Plan and 2) a clean version of the plan with the amendments. The committee’s main focus was to remove redundancy from the plan and to provide clarity when the bias offense response team would meet and formulate a community response. The HRRC made the following amendments to the plan: Name Change Removed “and Prevention” since the plan is focused on the response. Introduction First Paragraph Removed some history of the plan. In lieu of noting plan changes in the Introduction section, the HRRC recommends adding a Plan Updated History section at the end of the plan document. Introduction Second Paragraph Removed entire paragraph as unnecessary. HRRC did not feel the paragraph content was valuable to the plan document. The paragraph contains background information only (which could change) and it is not descriptive of the response articulated in the plan. Partnership Removed as redundant: “Key partners Include: Edina Police Chief, Edina City Manager, Edina Mayor and City Council, if appropriate, Edina School Superintendent, if appropriate, Local media, if appropriate, Professional mediation organizations, if appropriate.” STAFF REPORT Page 2 These key partners are already included in the Appendix B Community Network list. Step 1) Moved last sentence regarding a meeting of the Edina Police Chief, City Manager and HRRC Chair to Step 2, in order to clarify that if the incident does not rise to be a valid bias offense, the bias offense response team will not convene. Step 2) Added new first sentence to clarify that if the Police department deems the incident to be a valid bias offense (under Minnesota Statutes), the bias offense response team will convene. Moved the last two sentences regarding the collection of a signed Data Practices Release Form from the victim(s) to Step 4. Step 3) Removed redundancy in the explanation of the community response options. Step 4) Revised to include information (from Step 2) regarding the collection of a Data Practices Release Form to clarify that the Release Form must be received before the HRRC Chair contacts the victim(s). Added new last sentence to confirm that the HRRC Chair will inform the HRRC regarding the incident and possible contact with victim(s). Step 5) Removed as unnecessary language that prescribed meetings between the HRRC and the Community Resources Network. HHRC believes that bias offense response plans may differ widely based on the nature of the bias offense, and the bias offense response team should have latitude to decide action to be taken. Added new language to request that the City Manager / designee maintain records on bias offenses and incidents that arise. Step 6), 7), 8), 9), 10) Removed steps as unnecessary and redundant. As with Step 5, Steps 6 and 7 prescribe action that the HRRC believes is best left to the discretion of the bias offense response team in formulating an appropriate response for a particular bias offense. In lieu of Step 8 requirement for an HRRC Chair report, the HRRC is requesting (in Step 5) that the City Manager / designee maintain a STAFF REPORT Page 3 record of offenses and incidents. Step 9 is removed as redundant; HRRC annual review of the Bias Offense Response Plan is articulated in the Introduction section. Step 10 is removed as redundant; HRRC commitment to prevent offenses through education and collaborative community action is articulated in the Purposes section. Appendix A Updated Appendix A with the 2015 state statute. Appendix B Removed Owner of public property since we removed Step 7. Plan Updated History Added this section to track the years the plan has been updated. Bias Offense Response Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 INTRODUCTION The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) drafted the Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan (the Plan), proposed the Plan to the Edina City Council and the City Council adopted the Plan on May 5, 1997. The Edina City Council directed the HRRC to review the Plan at least once per year and provide recommended amendments as needed. PURPOSES • To establish a procedure for appropriate and timely local response to bias offenses thus showing strong community support for the victim and zero community tolerance for bias offenses that occur within the boundaries of the City of Edina; • To raise awareness of how the city is responding to the bias offense incident in the community; • To establish a Community Resources Network that can be activated as needed. The Edina HRRC provides or coordinates support to victims of bias offenses and provides leadership in the community to prevent such offenses through education and collaborative community action against prejudice and bigotry. However, it is not the role of the Edina HRRC to investigate bias offenses. BIAS OFFENSE DEFINED A bias offense is defined by Minnesota Statute Section 611A.79, Subd. 1, a copy of which is included in Appendix A. PARTNERSHIP The Edina HRRC will partner with citizens and organizations in the community in order to provide timely and meaningful support to victims of bias offenses. Local community partners are identified in Appendix B, Community Resources Network. RESPONSE PLAN: 1) Subject to the limitations in the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, the Edina Police Department will notify the City Manager and the HRRC Chair upon receipt from the Edina Police Department or other law enforcement investigatory agency notice of a substantiated event or incident which may constitute a bias offense under Minnesota Statutes. 2) If a complaint has been investigated by law enforcement and determined to be valid, then the Police Chief, City Manager, and HRRC Chair will meet to determine the appropriate level of response. The Edina City Manager will notify the Mayor and City Council as appropriate. Bias Offense Response Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 3) Community response options include contacting appropriate members of the Community Resources Network to inform them of a bias offense and request their support and development of a response plan. 4) If a complaint has been investigated and does not constitute a bias offense under Minnesota Statutes, the police will contact victims with a voluntary Data Practices Release Form. If the victim(s) does not return the release form, the HRRC Chair will make no contact. Upon receipt of a signed form from the victim(s) the HRRC Chair will promptly contact the victim(s) to offer support and determine if any further action or assistance is requested. The Chair will inform the HRRC at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 5) The City Manager or designee will maintain a record of bias offenses and incidents. APPENDIX A 2015 Minnesota Statues: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=611a.79 611A.79 CIVIL DAMAGES FOR BIAS OFFENSES. Subdivision 1.Definition. For purposes of this section, "bias offense" means conduct that would constitute a crime and was committed because of the victim's or another's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability as defined in section 363A.03, age, or national origin. Subd. 2.Cause of action; damages and fees injunction. A person who is damaged by a bias offense has a civil cause of action against the person who committed the offense. The plaintiff is entitled to recover the greater of: (1) $500; or (2) actual general and special damages, including damages for emotional distress. A plaintiff also may obtain punitive damages as provided in sections 549.191 and 549.20 or an injunction or other appropriate relief. Subd. 3.Relation to criminal proceeding; burden of proof. A person may bring an action under this section regardless of the existence or outcome of criminal proceedings involving the bias offense that is the basis for the action. The burden of proof in an action under this section is preponderance of the evidence. Subd. 4.Parental liability. Section 540.18 applies to actions under this section, except that: (1) the parent or guardian is liable for all types of damages awarded under this section in an amount not exceeding $5,000; and (2) the parent or guardian is not liable if the parent or guardian made reasonable efforts to exercise control over the minor's behavior. Subd. 5.Trial; limitation period. Bias Offense Response Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 (a) The right to trial by jury is preserved in an action brought under this section. (b) An action under this section must be commenced not later than six years after the cause of action arises. Subd. 6.Other rights preserved. APPENDIX B Community Resources Network ORGANIZATION CONTACT TELEPHONE Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission Staff Liaison 952-927-8861 Edina Police Department Chief of Police 952-826-1610 City of Edina City Manager 952-927-8861 Edina City Council Mayor 952-927-8861 Edina Public School District #273 Superintendent 952-848-4000 Richfield Public School District Superintendent 612-798-6000 Hopkins Public School District Superintendent 952-988-4000 Edina Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 952-806-9060 Bias Offense Response Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 Hennepin County County Attorney 612-348-5550 Professional Mediation Organizations Call the Human Rights and Relations Staff Liaison for resource list 952-927-8861 Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner 651-539-1100 Plan Updated History: 1994, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 INTRODUCTION The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) first drafted the Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan (the Plan), in 1994. The HRRC proposed the Plan to the Edina City Council in March 1997, and the City Council adopted the Plan with some slight revisions on May 5, 1997. The Edina City Council directed the HRRC to review the Plan at least once per year and provide recommended amendments as needed. The Edina City Council updated the Plan in 2003, 2008, and most recently in 2011, and 2014. Minority population increases continue among the City’s residents, workforce, and school population. Approximately 20% of the Edina’s School District population is identified as ethnic minority, according to school district information. With increasing diversity in the City and school populations, attention is called to the Plan to ensure participants are prepared to implement its provisions should triggering incidents occur. PURPOSES • To establish a procedure for appropriate and timely local response to bias offenses thus showing strong community support for the victim and zero community tolerance for bias offenses that occur within the boundaries of the City of Edina; • To raise awareness of bias offense responses within the community; • To establish a Community Resources Network that can be activated as needed. The Edina HRRC provides or coordinates support to victims of bias offenses and provides leadership in the community to prevent such offenses through education and collaborative community action against prejudice and bigotry. However, it is not the role of the Edina HRRC to investigate bias offenses. BIAS OFFENSE DEFINED A bias offense is defined by Minnesota Statute Section 611A.79, Subd. 1, a copy of which is included in Appendix A. PARTNERSHIP The Edina HRRC will partner with citizens and organizations in the community in order to provide timely and meaningful support to victims of bias offenses. Local community partners are identified in Appendix B, Community Resources Network. Key partners include: • Edina Police Chief • Edina City Manager Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 • Edina Mayor and City Council, if appropriate • Edina School Superintendent, if appropriate • Local media, if appropriate • Professional mediation organizations, if appropriate RESPONSE AND PREVENTION PLAN PROCESS: 1) Subject to the limitations in the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, the Edina Police Department will notify the City Manager and the HRRC Chair upon receipt from the Edina Police Department or other law enforcement investigatory agency notice of a substantiated event or incident which may constitute a bias offense under Minnesota Statutes. Together, the Edina Police Chief, City Manager and HRRC Chair will determine the appropriate level of response, including any necessary public statements. 2) If a bias offense complaint has been investigated by law enforcement and determined to be valid, then the Police Chief, City Manager and HRRC Chair will meet to determine the appropriate level of response. The Edina City Manager will notify the Mayor and City Council as appropriate. Upon receipt of a signed Data Practices Release Form from the victim(s), the HRRC Chair will promptly contact the victim(s) to offer support and determine any further response from the City or community. If the Edina Police Chief informs the HRRC Chair that the initial victim(s) request privacy or if the victim(s) does not return the release form, the HRRC Chair will make no contact. 3) The HRRC Chair will call upon members of the Community Resources Network as needed, respecting the privacy of the initial victim. Community response options include: contacting appropriate members of the Community Resources Network to inform them of a bias offense and request their support and development of a response plan. • Contact appropriate members of Community Resources Network to inform them of a bias offense and request their support and participation in the response. • Only where appropriate and after consultation with the initial victim(s) and the Edina City Manager, the HRRC and/or Community Resources Network members may plan a community- wide response. 4) If a complaint has been investigated and does not constitute a bias offense under Minnesota Statutes, the police will contact victims with a voluntary Data Practices Release Form. If the victim(s) does(do) not return the release form, the HRRC Chair will make no contact. Upon receipt of a signed form from the victim(s), the HRRC Chair or designee will promptly initiate initial and follow up contact with the victim(s) in person or by phone to offer support and determine if any further action or assistance is requested. The Chair will inform the HRRC at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 5) The City Manager or designee will maintain a record of bias offenses and incidents. After follow-up has occurred, the HRRC and Community Resources Network members involved shall meet as necessary to review the response and take action or make changes. 6) The HRRC will send letters of appreciation to Community Resources Network members involved. 7) In the event the “Public Property”, damaged or defaced as a result of an action that may constitute a bias offense under Minnesota law is not owned or leased or used by the City and is located within the City of Edina (Other Public Property), the Chief Executive Officer or Board Chair of the Other Public Property shall be contacted by the Edina City Manager and be given the opportunity (i) join in the implementation of the Plan; or (ii) join in the cooperative implementation of the Plan with any similar plan in place or created by the owner or operator of the Other Public Property. The City reserves the right to implement the Plan in the event that an owner or operator of the Other Public Property either acting through its Chief Executive Office, Board Chair, or designee (i) declines to participate; or (ii) does not respond to the City’s invitation to participate in the implementation of the Plan. However, if the owner or operator of the Other Public Property requests the Edina City Manager to not implement the Plan, the City Manager shall notify the Mayor, City Council, and the HRRC Chair of such request, and shall seek Council guidance on implementation. 8) The HRRC Chair will provide a summary report of the response to the Edina City Council and Police Chief. 9) At least annually, the HRRC will review the overall process and recommend necessary amendments to the Edina City Council and Police Chief. 10) The HRRC may periodically sponsor public information sessions, education and training to promote the understanding and prevention of offenses through collaborative community action. APPENDIX A 2013 2015 Minnesota Statues: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=611a.79 611A.79 CIVIL DAMAGES FOR BIAS OFFENSES. Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "bias offense" means conduct that would constitute a crime and was committed because of the victim's or another's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability as defined in section 363A.03, age, or national origin. Subd. 2. Cause of action; damages and fees injunction. Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 A person who is damaged by a bias offense has a civil cause of action against the person who committed the offense. The plaintiff is entitled to recover the greater of: (1) $500; or (2) actual general and special damages, including damages for emotional distress. A plaintiff also may obtain punitive damages as provided in sections 549.191 and 549.20 or an injunction or other appropriate relief. Subd. 3. Relation to criminal proceeding; burden of proof. A person may bring an action under this section regardless of the existence or outcome of criminal proceedings involving the bias offense that is the basis for the action. The burden of proof in an action under this section is preponderance of the evidence. Subd. 4. Parental liability. Section 540.18 applies to actions under this section, except that: (1) the parent or guardian is liable for all types of damages awarded under this section in an amount not exceeding $5,000; and (2) the parent or guardian is not liable if the parent or guardian made reasonable efforts to exercise control over the minor's behavior. Subd. 5. Trial; limitation period. (a) The right to trial by jury is preserved in an action brought under this section. (b) An action under this section must be commenced not later than six years after the cause of action arises. Subd. 6. Other rights preserved. The remedies under this section do not affect any rights or remedies of the plaintiff under other law. History: 1996 c 468 s 1 APPENDIX B Community Resources Network Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan Approved by City Council November 17, 2015 Approved by City Council October 7, 2014 ORGANIZATION CONTACT TELEPHONE Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission Staff Liaison 952-927-8861 Edina Police Department Chief of Police 952-826-1610 City of Edina City Manager 952-927-8861 Edina City Council Mayor 952-927-8861 Edina Public School District #273 Superintendent 952-848-4000 Richfield Public School District Superintendent 612-798-6000 Hopkins Public School District Superintendent 952-988-4000 Edina Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 952-806-9060 Hennepin County County Attorney 612-348-5550 Owner/operator of “public property” if not the City of Edina Call the Human Rights and Relations Staff Liaison for assistance 952-927-8861 Professional Mediation Organizations Call the Human Rights and Relations Staff Liaison for resource list 952-927-8861 Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner 651-539-1100 Plan Updated History: 1994, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.E. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Board and Commission Appointments Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint the designated alternates to their respective board/commission to fill unscheduled vacancies. INTRODUCTION: Staff would like to recommend filling these unscheduled vacancies with the designated alternates selected by Council during the 2016 on boarding session. ATTACHMENTS: Description Board and Commission Alternate Appointments September 7, 2016 Mayor and City Council MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator Board and Commission appointments Information / Background: In July, we received four resignations from Boards and Commissions. During the annual board and commission onboarding process Council identified up to two alternates to serve in the case of an unscheduled vacancy. City staff is recommending the following new members be appointed: New Appointment Board/Commission Term Limit Replacing Trevor Mohs Park Board 3/1/17 Gerry Greene Amanda Herr Community Health Commission 3/1/17 Melinda Hurley Russ Rubin Arts and Culture Commission 3/1/19 Adriana Zabala Tavenas Jim Nelson Human Rights & Relations Commission 3/1/18 Sarah Rinn Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.F. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Eric Roggeman, Finance Director Item Activity: Subject:Resolution 2016-78: Granting City Council Consent for HRA Levy Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-78 Granting City Council consent for a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) property tax levy payable in 2017. INTRODUCTION: The HRA is a separate taxing authority formed by the City Council in 1974. Although the Edina HRA has not used its taxing authority, many other cities that have HRA's and Economic Development Authorities (EDA's) do use the separate taxing authority allowed by MN State Statutes. Other cities in Hennepin County that use HRA/EDA levies in 2016 include Bloomington, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Saint Louis Park, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, and others. Edina's 2016-2017 budget process last fall included discussion of an HRA levy starting in 2017. Staff intends to use the levy proceeds to pay some of the administrative expenses that are necessary to operate our HRA. Edina's HRA has been paying those expenses using TIF funds until now, but that option may become more difficult in the future as the Centennial Lakes TIF District funds are spent down and eventually the district will be decertified. City Council adoption of this resolution is a required step in the process of establishing an HRA levy for 2017. The final levy will be considered by the HRA in December. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution No. 2016-78 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-78 GRANTING CITY COUNCIL CONSENT FOR HRA LEVY WHEREAS, The Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”) has authorities and powers according to MN Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047. MN Statutes, Section 469.033, subd. 6 grants the HRA the power to levy and collect taxes subject to a resolution of consent from the Edina City Council for a set period of time. WHEREAS, The Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority has formulated and filed a budget for the 2017 fiscal year in the same manner as required of executive departments of the City. WHEREAS, The Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority 2017 preliminary budget includes a property tax levy of $95,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council as follows: The City Council hereby consents to and authorizes an HRA tax levy payable in 2017 in the preliminary not to exceed amount of $95,000. Passed and adopted by the City Council on September 7, 2016. ATTEST: Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of September 7, 2016, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ____ day of __________________, 20___. _________________________________ City Clerk Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.G. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Item Activity: Subject:Resolution No. 2016-79: Setting Hearing Date for Special Assessment and Delinquent Utilities Hearings CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution setting hearing dates. INTRODUCTION: Every year the City holds special assessment public hearings for the purpose of considering the various improvement and maintenance projects undertaken throughout the City of Edina which will be specially assessed against the benefitted property owners. In order to hold the hearing, the Council must adopt a resolution calling said hearings. Staff recommends that the hearing be set on October 5, 2016, for the following improvements: Aquatic Vegetation – Imp. No. AQ-16 Weed Mowing – Imp. No. WD-16 Tree Removal – Imp. No. TR-16 50th & France Maintenance – Improvement No. M-16 Grandview Square Maintenance – Improvement G-16 Valley View Road Improvements, Improvement No. BA-377 Birchcrest B Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-410 Arden Park D & W. 54th Street Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement Nos. BA-412 & BA- 416 Countryside H Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-413 Prospect Knolls B Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-414 Dewey Hill G Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-415 The public hearing for the certification of delinquent utilities DU-16 should also be set on October 18, 2016 ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution No. 2016-79 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-79 CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON OCTOBER 5, 2016 AND DELINQUENT UTILITIES ON OCTOBER 18, 2016 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, that a public hearing shall be held on the 5TH day of October, 2016, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment, and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such Improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to assessments for the following projects: Aquatic Vegetation – Imp. No. AQ-16 Weed Mowing – Imp. No. WD-16 Tree Removal – Imp. No. TR-16 50th & France Maintenance – Improvement No. M-16 Grandview Square Maintenance – Improvement G-16 Valley View Road Improvements, Improvement No. BA-377 Birchcrest B Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-410 Arden Park D & W. 54th Street Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement Nos. BA-412 & BA- 416 Countryside H Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-413 Prospect Knolls B Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-414 Dewey Hill G Neighborhood Roadway Improvements, Improvement No. BA-415 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, that a public hearing shall be held on the 18TH day of October, 2016, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. to pass upon such certification of Delinquent Utilities - DU-16, and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such certification will be given an opportunity to be heard. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, that the City Clerk is directed to publish and mail notices of the aforementioned public hearings. ADOPTED this 7th day of September 2016 Attest: Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of September 7, 2016, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ______ day of __________, 20___. _______________________________ City Clerk Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.H. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Cary Teague, Community Development Director Item Activity: Subject:Resolution No. 2016-80, Ordinance No. 2016-11: Final Rezoning & Final Site Plan with Variances for 4528 and 4530 France Avenue for Orion Investments Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-80 approving the Final Rezoning and Site Plan & Variances at 4528 and 4530 France Avenue to build an office building with a drive-through lane for the bank. Grant second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2016-11 rezoning 4530 France Avenue to PCD-1, Planned Commercial District-1 . INTRODUCTION: On August 3, 2016, the City Council granted Preliminary approval of the project. The applicant has met all the conditions of preliminary approval, including the requirement to direct drainage toward France Avenue. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution No. 2016-80 Ordinance No. 2016-11 Final Development Plans Final Development Plan No. 2, 9-7-2016 August 3, 2016 City Council Minutes Preliminary Plans Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.I. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Other From:Cary Teague, Community Development Director Item Activity: Subject:Resolution No. 2016-81 & Ordinance No. 2016-12; Final Rezoning, Final Site Plan with Variances, Final Plat and Development Contract for Opus LLC at 5901 Lincoln Drive. Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-81 approving the Final Rezoning, Final Site Plan & Variances, Final Plat and Development Contract to build a 250 unit apartment at 5901 Lincoln Drive. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2016-11 rezoning 5901 Lincoln Drive to MDD-5, Mixed Development District. INTRODUCTION: On August 16, 2016, the City Council granted Preliminary approval of the project. The applicant has satisfied the conditions that were required with the preliminary approval. The proposed plans are consistent with that approval. The City Attorney drafted the development contract. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution No. 2016-81 Ordinance No. 2016-12 Final Plans #1 Final Plans #2 Final Plat Development Contract Preliminary Plat August 16, 2016 City Council Minutes Approved Preliminary Plans #1 Approved Preliminary Plans #2 188711v1 1 (reserved for recording information) DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT 5901 LINCOLN DRIVE CONTRACT dated September 7, 2016, by and between the CITY OF EDINA, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”), and OPUS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability Company (the “Developer”). 1. REQUEST FOR PLAT APPROVAL. The Developer has asked the City to approve a plat for 5901 Lincoln Drive (referred to in this Contract as the “plat”). The land is situated in the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and is legally described Exhibit A attached hereto. 2. CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL. The City hereby approves the plat on condition that the Developer enter into this Contract, furnish the security required by it, and record the plat with the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles within one (1) year after the City Council approves the final plat. 3. RIGHT TO PROCEED. Unless separate written approval has been given by the City, as evidenced by grading, utility or building permits or other written authorization to proceed, the Developer may not grade or otherwise disturb the earth, remove trees, construct sewer lines, water lines, streets, utilities, public or private improvements, or any buildings until all the following conditions have been 188711v1 2 satisfied: 1) this agreement has been fully executed by both parties and filed with the City Clerk, 2) the necessary security has been received by the City, 3) the plat has been recorded with the Hennepin County Recorder’s Office, and 4) the City’s Community Development Director has issued a letter that all conditions have been satisfied and that the Developer may proceed. 4. CHANGES IN OFFICIAL CONTROLS. For two (2) years from the date of this Contract, no amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan or official controls shall apply to or affect the use, development density, lot size, lot layout or dedications of the approved final plat unless required by state or federal law or agreed to in writing by the City and the Developer. Thereafter, notwithstanding anything in this Contract to the contrary, and not in conflict with any portion of the development already completed or under construction, to the full extent permitted by state law, the City may require compliance with any amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, official controls, platting or dedication requirements enacted after the date of this Contract. 5. DEVELOPMENT PLANS. The plat shall be developed in accordance with the following plans (hereinafter the “Development Plans”) which the City has approved. The Development Plans shall not be attached to this Contract. If the Development Plans vary from the written terms of this Contract, the written terms shall control. The Development Plans are: Plan A – Plat Plan B – Final Development Plan approved by the City Council on September 7, 2016 Plan C - Site plan date stamped August 26, 2016 Plan D - Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plans date stamped August 26, 2016 Plan E - Utility plans date stamped August 26, 2016 Plan F - Landscape Plan date stamped August 26, 2016 Plan G - Stormwater Management Plan date stamped August 26, 2016. Plan H – Lighting Plan date stamped August 26, 2016. 188711v1 3 Plan I – Shared parking agreement date stamped August 26, 2016. Plan J – sidewalk and trail connection plan date stamped August 26, 2016 6. IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED AND PAID FOR BY DEVELOPER. The Developer shall construct and pay 100% of the cost of the following improvements (the “Public Improvements”) in accordance with the Development Plans: A. Sanitary Sewer; B. Water main; C. Street; D. Surface Water Facilities (pipe, ponds, rain gardens, etc.); E. Grading and Erosion Control; F. Underground Utilities; G. Trail connections H. Sidewalk I. Landscaping within public right-of-way and areas disturbed by infrastructure work completed by the developer; and J. Setting of Iron Monuments. 7. DEVELOPER CONSTRUCTED IMPROVEMENTS. The Public Improvements shall be installed in accordance with Development Plans and in accordance with all applicable City ordinances, regulations and policies. The Developer shall submit plans and specifications which have been prepared by a competent registered professional engineer to the City for approval by the City Engineer. The Developer shall instruct its engineer to provide adequate field inspection personnel to assure an acceptable level of quality control to the extent that the Developer’s engineer will be able to certify that the construction work meets the approved City standards as a condition of City acceptance. The Developer, its contractors and subcontractors, shall follow all instructions received from the City’s inspectors and 188711v1 4 engineers. The Developer’s engineer shall provide for on-site project management. The Developer’s engineer is responsible for design changes and contract administration between the Developer and the Developer’s contractor. The Developer or his engineer shall schedule pre-construction meetings as necessary to coordinate the work and to allow the City to review the program for the construction work. All labor and work shall be done and performed in good and workmanlike manner and in material conformance with the Development Plans. No material deviations from the Development Plans will be permitted unless approved in writing by the City. The Developer agrees to furnish to the City a list of contractors being considered for retention by the Developer for the performance of the work required by the Contract. The Developer shall not do any work or furnish any materials not covered by the Development Plans and special conditions of this Contract, for which reimbursement is expected from the City, unless such work is first ordered in writing by the City Engineer as provided in the specifications. 8. CITY ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION. City engineering administration will include construction inspections for work described in Paragraph 6 and shall be paid for by the Developer. The Developer’s Engineer shall submit a special material testing schedule and construction schedule to the City Engineer for approval. 9. ENGINEERS RECORD DRAWINGS. The Developer’s engineer shall prepare a set of reproducible record prints and an electronic version of the Development Plans that satisfy the City of Edina Record Drawing requirements, attached hereto as Exhibit “B,” showing those approved changes made during the construction process, based on the marked up prints, drawings and other data furnished by Contractor(s) to the Developer’s Engineer (the “Record Drawings”). The Record Drawings shall be submitted prior to the Developer receiving an occupancy permit for any building. Partial Record Drawings are acceptable so long as the infrastructure pertains to the particular building that is being constructed. 188711v1 5 10. CONTRACTORS/SUBCONTRACTORS. City Council members, City employees, and City Planning Commission members, and corporations, partnerships, and other entities in which such individuals have greater than a twenty-five percent (25%) ownership interest or in which they are an officer or director may not act as contractors or subcontractors for the Public Improvements identified in Paragraph 7 above. 11. PERMITS. The Developer shall obtain or require its contractors and subcontractors to obtain all necessary permits, including but not limited to: A. Minnesota Department of Health for Water mains B. MPCA NPDES Permit for Construction Activity C. MPCA for Hazardous Material Removal and Disposal D. City of Edina for Building Permits E. MCES for Sanitary Sewer Connections F. Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Permit 12. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The Developer shall install all Public Improvements by ____________, 20__. The Developer may, however, request an extension of time from the City. If an extension is granted, it shall be conditioned upon updating the security posted by the Developer to reflect cost increases and the extended completion date. Final wear course placement outside of this time frame must have the written approval of the City Engineer. 13. LICENSE. The Developer hereby grants the City, its agents, employees, officers and contractors a license to enter the plat to perform all work and inspections deemed appropriate by the City in conjunction with plat development. 14. GRADING PLAN. The plat shall be graded in accordance with the approved grading drainage and erosion control plan which is described as Plan “C” in Section 5 (the “Grading Plan”). The 188711v1 6 Grading Plan shall conform to City’s Design and Construction Manual. Within thirty (30) days after completion of the grading, the Developer shall provide the City with a “record” grading plan. 15. EROSION CONTROL. Prior to initiating site grading, the erosion control plan, Plan C described in Section 5, shall be implemented by the Developer and inspected and approved by the City. 16. STREET MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION. The Developer shall be responsible for all street maintenance until the public streets are accepted by the City. Warning signs shall be placed when hazards develop in streets to prevent the public from traveling on same and to direct attention to detours. If and when streets become impassable, such streets shall be barricaded and closed. In the event that any building or residential unit is occupied prior to completing streets, the Developer shall maintain a smooth surface and provide proper surface drainage to insure that the streets are passable to traffic and emergency vehicles. The Developer shall be responsible for keeping streets within and without the plat clean of dirt and debris that may spill, track, or wash onto the street from Developer’s operation. The Developer may request, in writing, that the City keep the streets open during the winter months by plowing snow from the streets prior to final acceptance of said streets. The City shall not be responsible for repairing the streets because of snow plowing operations. Providing snow plowing service does not constitute final acceptance of the streets by the City. The Developer shall contract for street cleaning within and immediately adjacent to the development. At a minimum, scraping and sweeping shall take place on a weekly basis. A copy of this contract shall be approved by the City before grading is started. The contract shall provide that the City may direct the contractor to clean the streets and bill the Developer. 17. OWNERSHIP OF IMPROVEMENTS. Existing watermain and sanitary sewer lines that are placed in public easements shall be City property. Upon completion of those Public Improvements described in Section 6 which lie within public easements and upon the City’s acceptance of 188711v1 7 those Public Improvements, those Public Improvements shall become City property. Prior to acceptance of the Public Improvements by the City, the Developer must certify that all construction has been completed in accordance with the terms of this Contract. All necessary forms will be furnished by the City. Upon receipt of the above referenced Certificates and verification by the City Engineer that a Public Improvement is complete, the City Engineer will accept the completed Public Improvements. Within thirty (30) days after the acceptance of the Public Improvements, the Developer shall supply the City with the Record Drawings for the accepted Public Improvements. 18. PARK DEDICATION. The Developer shall make cash contribution of $1,250,000 to satisfy the City’s park dedication requirements. Payment is due prior to the release of final plat for recording. 19. BUILDING PERMITS/CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY. A. Breach of the terms of this Contract by the Developer, including nonpayment of billings from the City, shall be grounds for denial of building permits, including lots sold to third parties and the halting of all work in the plat. B. If building permits are issued prior to the acceptance of Public Improvements, the Developer assumes all liability and costs resulting in delays in completion of Public Improvements and damage to Public Improvements caused by the City, Developer, their contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, employees, agents, or third parties. No sewer and water connection permits may be issued until the streets needed for access have been paved with a bituminous surface and the utilities are tested and approved by the City Engineer. 20. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS. A. Except as otherwise specified herein, the Developer shall pay all reasonable costs incurred by it or the City in conjunction with the development of the plat, including but not limited to 188711v1 8 reasonable legal, planning, engineering and inspection expenses incurred in connection with approval and acceptance of the plat, the preparation of this Contract, review of construction plans and documents, and all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the City in monitoring and inspecting development of the plat. B. The Developer shall hold the City and its officers, employees, and agents harmless from claims made by itself and third parties for damages sustained or costs incurred resulting from plat approval and development. The Developer shall indemnify the City and its officers, employees, and agents for all costs, damages, or expenses which the City may pay or incur in consequence of such claims, including attorneys’ fees. C. The Developer shall reimburse the City for reasonable costs incurred in the enforcement of this Contract, including reasonable engineering and attorneys’ fees. D. The Developer shall pay in full all bills submitted to it by the City for obligations incurred under this Contract within thirty (30) days after receipt. Bills not paid within thirty (60) days shall accrue interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per year. E. In addition to the charges referred to herein, other charges and special assessments may be imposed such as but not limited to sewer availability charges (“SAC”), City water connection charges, City sewer connection charges, and building permit fees. 21. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following special provisions shall apply to plat development: A. Implementation of the comments in the June 13, 2016 memorandum from the Director of Engineering. B. City of Edina Resolution 2016-81. 188711v1 9 C. The Developer has agreed to donate to the City $2,000,000 for affordable housing. The donation will be made before the City signs the final plat. 22. MISCELLANEOUS. A. The Developer’s obligations hereunder shall continue in full force and effect until the City’s issuance of a Certificate of Completion and Release even if the Developer sells, assigns, transfers or conveys one or more lots, the entire plat, or any part of it. The Developer shall notify the City when it sells, assigns, conveys or transfers any of its rights, title or interest in the site. B. Retaining walls that require a building permit shall be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by a structural or geotechnical engineer licensed by the State of Minnesota. Following construction, a certification signed by the design engineer shall be filed with the City Engineer evidencing that the retaining wall was constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. All retaining walls identified on the development plans or by special conditions referred to in this Contract shall be constructed before any other building permit is issued for a lot on which a retaining wall is required to be built. C. Developer shall take out and maintain or cause to be taken out and maintained until six (6) months after the City has accepted the Public Improvements, public liability and property damage insurance covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage which may arise out of Developer’s work or the work of its subcontractors or by one directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Limits for bodily injury and death shall be not less than $1,000,000 for one person and $2,000,000 for each occurrence; limits for property damage shall be not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence. The City shall be named as an additional insured on the policy on a primary and noncontributory basis, and the Developer shall file with the City a certificate evidencing coverage prior to the City signing the plat. 188711v1 10 D. Third parties shall have no recourse against the City under this Contract. E. If any portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph, or phrase of this Contract is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Contract. F. The action or inaction of the City shall not constitute a waiver or amendment to the provisions of this Contract. To be binding, amendments or waivers shall be in writing, signed by the parties and approved by written resolution of the City Council. The City’s failure to promptly take legal action to enforce this Contract shall not be a waiver or release. G. This Contract shall run with the land and may be recorded against the title to the property. In the event this Contract is recorded, the City covenants to provide a recordable Certificate of Completion promptly upon the completion of the work required herein. The Developer covenants with the City, its successors and assigns, that the Developer has fee title to the property being final platted and/or has obtained consents to this Contract, in the form attached hereto, from all parties who have an interest in the property; and that there are no unrecorded interests in the property being final platted and that the Developer will indemnify and hold the City harmless for any breach of the foregoing covenants. H. Each right, power or remedy herein conferred upon the City is cumulative and in addition to every other right, power or remedy, express or implied, now or hereafter arising, available to City, at law or in equity, or under any other agreement, and each and every right, power and remedy herein set forth or otherwise so existing may be exercised from time to time as often and in such order as may be deemed expedient by the City and shall not be a waiver of the right to exercise at any time thereafter any other right, power or remedy. 23. DEVELOPER’S DEFAULT. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the work to be performed by it hereunder, the City may, at its option, perform the work and the Developer 188711v1 11 shall promptly reimburse the City for any expense incurred by the City, provided the Developer, except in an emergency as determined by the City, is first given notice of the work in default, not less than ten calendar days in advance. This Contract is a license for the City to act, and it shall not be necessary for the City to seek a Court order for permission to enter the land. When the City does any such work, the City may, in addition to its other remedies, assess the cost in whole or in part. 24. WARRANTY. The Developer warrants the Public Improvements against poor material and faulty workmanship. The Developer shall submit either a warranty/maintenance bond for 100% of the cost of the Public Improvements, or a letter of credit for twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the original cost of these Public Improvements. A. The required warranty period for materials and workmanship for the utility contractor installing public sewer and water mains shall be two (2) years from the date of final written City acceptance of the public sewer and water mains. B. The required warranty period for all work relating to street construction, including concrete curb and gutter, and retaining walls shall be subject to one (1) year from the date of final written acceptance, unless the wearing course is placed during the same construction season as the bituminous base course. In those instances, the subdivider shall guarantee all work, including street construction, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks and trails, material and equipment for a period of two (2) years from the date of final written City acceptance of the work. C. The required warranty period for sod, trees, and landscaping is two growing seasons following installation. 25. SUMMARY OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. To guarantee compliance with the terms of this Contract by the Developer, payment of the costs of all Public Improvements to be constructed and paid for by Developer, construction of all public improvements to be constructed by the 188711v1 12 City and reimbursed by the Developer in whole or part, payment of the cost of City engineering administration and construction observation, the Developer shall furnish the City with a letter of credit, in the form attached hereto, from a bank, cash escrow or a combination cash escrow and Letter of Credit (“security”) for $___________. The City may draw down the security, without notice, for any violation of the terms of this Contract or if the security is allowed to lapse prior to the end of the required term. If the required public improvements are not completed at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the security, the City may also draw it down. If the security is drawn down, the proceeds shall be used to cure the default. If the draw on the Security exceeds the cost to cure the default, the balance shall be given to the Developer. Upon receipt of proof satisfactory to the City Engineer that work has been completed and financial obligations to the City have been satisfied, with City Engineer approval the security may be reduced from time to time but not more than once every ninety days by ninety percent (90%) of the financial obligations that have been satisfied. ten percent (10%) of the amounts certified by the Developer’s engineer shall be retained as security until: (1) all improvements have been completed, (2) iron monuments for lot corners have been installed, (3) all financial obligations to the City satisfied, (4) the required “record” plans have been received by the City, (5) a warranty security is provided, and (6) the Public Improvements are accepted by the City. 26. NOTICES. Required notices to the Developer shall be in writing, and shall be either hand delivered to the Developer, its employees or agents, or mailed to the Developer by certified mail at the following address: 10350 Bren Road West, Minnetonka, MN, 55343. Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either hand delivered to the City Manager, or mailed to the City by certified mail in care of the City Manager at the following address: Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424- 1330. 188711v1 13 CITY OF EDINA BY: ___________________________________ James Hovland, Mayor AND __________________________________ Scott Neal, City Manager STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of _______________, 2016, by James Hovland and Scott Neal, respectively the Mayor and City Manager of the City of Edina, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council. ______________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC 188711v1 14 OPUS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC BY: __________________________________ Its: _______________________________ STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ________ day of ______________, 2016, by __________, the _______________________ of Opus Development Company, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company on behalf of the limited liability company. ______________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC DRAFTED BY: CAMPBELL, KNUTSON Professional Association Grand Oak Office Center I 860 Blue Gentian Road, Suite 290 Eagan, MN 55121 Telephone: 651-452-5000 RNK 188711v1 15 FEE OWNERS CONSENT TO DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT _______________________, the fee owners of the property to be platted as ___________, the development of which is governed by the foregoing Development Contract, affirm and consent to the provisions thereof and agree to be bound by the provisions as the same may apply to _________ during their period of ownership. Dated this _____ day of ____________, 2016. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF __________ ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of _____________, 2016, by _________________________. ______________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC DRAFTED BY: CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association Grand Oak Office Center I 860 Blue Gentian Road, Suite 290 Eagan, Minnesota 55121 (651) 452-5000 RNK 188711v1 16 Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.J. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Other From:Cary Teague, Community Development Director Item Activity: Subject:Resolution No. 2016-82, Ordinance No. 2016-08: Final Rezoning & Final Development Plan for 3901 West 70th Street for EFrance 2 LLC. Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2016-82 approving the Final Rezoning and Final Development Plan at 3901 West 70th Street to build an 8,000 square foot retail building. Grant second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2016-08 rezoning 3901 France Avenue to PUD-1, Planned Unit Development-1. INTRODUCTION: On June 21, 2016, the City Council granted Preliminary approval of the project. The applicant has met all the conditions of preliminary approval. ATTACHMENTS: Description Ordinance No. 2016-08 Resolution No. 2016-82 Final Development Plans June 21, 2016 City Council Minutes Approved Preliminary Plans ORDINANCE NO. 2016-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE PUD-8, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT-8 DISTRICT AT 7700 FRANCE AVENUE The City Of Edina Ordains: Section 1. Chapter 36, Article VIII, Division 4 is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 36-488. - Planned Unit Development District-1 (PUD-1), Phoenix Plaza at 6996 France Avenue & 3901 70th Street. (a) Legal description. The east 215 feet of the south 190 feet of the southeast quarter of Section 30, Township 28, Range 24, Hennepin County Minnesota; and That part of Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 677, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying West of a line parallel with and 50 feet Westerly of the East line of Section 31, Township 28, Range 24. (b) Approved plans. (1) 6996 France. Incorporated herein by reference are the FE 70 LLC plans received by the city on February 24, 2012, March 2, 2012 and March 14, 2012, including the building plans, except as amended by city council Resolution No. 2012-39, on file in the office of the planning department under file number 2011-011.11a. (2) 3901 70th Street. Incorporated herein by reference are the plans received by the city on August 26, 2016, including the building plans, except as amended by city council Resolution No. 2016-82, on file in the office of the planning department under file number 2016-0007a. (c) Principal uses. All principal uses allowed in the PCD-1 zoning district, except drive-through uses, bakeries, coffee shops. In addition the following uses are allowed: (1) Catering. (2) Clothing store over 2,500 square feet. (3) Department store. (4) Dry goods. (5) Electrical and appliance store. (6) Furniture store. (7) Medical offices up to a maximum of 7,950 square feet total for the site. (8) Office supplies. (9) Paint and wallpaper. (10) Sporting goods. If the entire building at 6996 France is occupied by retail uses, then the mezzanine shall be turned into storage space and shall not be used for retail. 2 (d) Accessory uses. (1) Off-street parking facilities. (2) Produce stands, pursuant to permit issued by the city manager. (3) Signs allowed per the PCD-1 district standards, except as follows: a. Wall signage on the two sides of the southeast corner of the building shall not exceed two feet by 13 feet in size. b. There shall be no window signage above the entry doors on the first level. c. The monument sign setback shall be three feet from the right-of-way. (e) Conditional uses. There are no conditional uses for Planned Unit Development District-1 (PUD-1). (f) Development standards. Development standards per the PCD-1 zoning district, except the following: (1) Building setbacks. 6996 France a. Front—France Avenue: 16 feet. b. Side Street—70th Street South: ten feet. c. Side—North: 39 feet. d. Rear—West: 68 feet. 3901 70th Street a. Front—France Avenue: 16 feet. b. Side Street—70th Street: 15 feet. c. Side—South: 45 feet. d. Rear—West: 68 feet. (2) Parking lot setbacks. a. Front. 1. France Avenue: ten feet. 2. 70th Street: four feet. b. Side: Four feet. 0 feet on the west lot line of 6901 70th Street (3) Building height: one story. (4) Maximum floor area ratio: 37 percent. (g) Drive-through uses. Coffee shops, bakeries and banks, medical office over 7,950 square feet, and retail space over 6,600 square feet shall be prohibited. 3 Section 3. This ordinance is effective immediately. First Reading: Second Reading: Published: ATTEST: ______________________________ _____________________________ Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor Please publish in the Edina Sun Current on: Send two affidavits of publication. Bill to Edina City Clerk CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of September 7, 2016, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ______ day of ____________, 2016. ________________________________ City Clerk DJR ARCHITECTURE INC.EDINA RETAIL BUILDING 3901 70th St W, Edina, MN Ed i n a R e t a i l D J R A R C H I T E C T U R E I N C . 2 PR O P O S E D SI T E W 7 0 t h S t France Avenue S Pr o j e c t L o c a t i o n N DJR ARCHITECTURE INC.Edina Retail 3 Pr e c e d e n t s - P h o e n i x P l a z a DJR ARCHITECTURE INC.Edina Retail 5 Si t e P l a n 28’ SetbackBike Racks Ar b o r V i t a e a l o n g We s t s i d e LA N D S C A P E R E Q U I R E M E N T S LE G E N D : SC H E D U L E : Ed i n a R e t a i l D J R A R C H I T E C T U R E I N C . 6 Pr o p o s e d B u i l d i n g Northeast View DJR ARCHITECTURE INC.Edina Retail 7 Ex t e r i o r E l e v a t i o n s East Elevation SI G N A G E Ed i n a R e t a i l D J R A R C H I T E C T U R E I N C . 8 North Elevation Ex t e r i o r E l e v a t i o n s SI G N A G E DJR ARCHITECTURE INC.Edina Retail 9 Ex t e r i o r E l e v a t i o n s West Elevation SI G N A G E SIGNAGE Ed i n a R e t a i l D J R A R C H I T E C T U R E I N C . 10 Ex t e r i o r E l e v a t i o n s South Elevation SI G N A G E DJR ARCHITECTURE INC.Edina Retail 11 Ea s t V i e w Northeast View No r t h w e s t V i e w Southwest View Pe r s p e c t i v e V i e w s Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.K. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Request For Purchase From:Dave Nelson, Chief of Police Item Activity: Subject:Request for Purchase: Public Safety Radios Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: The Edina Police Department requests the Edina City Council authorize the purchase of Motorola Radios and Accessories for the Edina Police and Edina Fire Departments. INTRODUCTION: Currently the City of Edina Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments use the State of Minnesota ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response) Radio System to communicate with each department and other agencies for work related needs. This network of radios is an essential tool to perform work duties. This equipment is our primary form of communication to dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls to responders. The current quote/purchase is to replace remaining Police Department Mobile radios and replace all of the Fire Departments Mobile radio fleet and radio accessories. This equipment replaces our aging radio equipment for Police, Fire and Public Works and is on our current replacement schedule. ATTACHMENTS: Description Request for Purchase: Public Safety Radios Quote City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Wednesday, September 7th 2016 Mayor and City Council ☒ ☐ Dave Nelson, Chief of Police Request for Purchase: Public Safety Communication Radios 07/27/2016 12/31/2016 Motorola Solutions 13108 Collections Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693 $187,188.50 Recommended Quote or Bid: Minnesota State Contract Pricing 40071 Information/Background: Currently the City of Edina Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments use the State of Minnesota ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response) Radio System to communicate with each department and other agencies for work related needs. This network of radios is an essential tool to perform work duties. This equipment is our primary form of communication to dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls to responders. The current quote/purchase is to replace remaining Police Department Mobile radios, encrypt remaining Police Department Portable Radios and replace all of the Fire Departments Mobile radios. This equipment replaces our aging radio equipment for Police, Fire and Public Works and is on our current replacement schedule. EDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 55424 www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-1610 • Fax 952-826-1607 Council Meeting – Wednesday, September 7th 2016 Request for Purchase: Public Safety Radios Quote Break Down Company: Motorola Solutions (Chicago, IL) Recommended Quote: Minnesota State Contract Pricing 40071 Amount of Quote: 26 Encrypted Motorola APX 6500 Mobile Radios for Edina Police Department $101,471.50 15 Motorola APX 6500 Mobile Radios for Edina Fire Department $ 48,911.25 41 Encryption Keys for purchased Motorola APX 6000 Portable Radios $ 36,805.75 Total $187,188.50 Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.L. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Request For Purchase From:Eric Boettcher, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Request For Purchase: Weber Park Playground Replacement Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Request for Purchase for the Weber Park Playground Replacement. INTRODUCTION: See attached detailed Request for Purchase report. ATTACHMENTS: Description Request for Purchase: Weber Park Playground Replacement Playground Design Quote City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Sept. 7, 2016 Mayor and City Council ☒ ☐ Eric Boettcher, Recreation Supervisor Request for Purchase: Playground Replacement at Weber Park July 20, 2016 National Joint Powers Alliance PlayPower LT Farmington/Little Tikes $100,000 Recommended Quote or Bid: PlayPower LT Farmington/Little Tikes Information/Background: The current playground structure at Weber Park was designed and installed in 1997. It is one of the oldest playgrounds in Edina. The city has $375,000 budgeted in CIP funds to replace the playground structures at Rosland and Weber parks in 2016. $200,000 was budgeted for Rosland Park and $175,000 for Weber Park. The original $175,000 was budgeted for Weber Park to include a rubber poured in place safety surface and to potentially relocate the playground. After meeting with the neighborhood on multiple occasions, it was determined that the residents preferred the engineered wood fiber safety surface. This reduced the overall budget need for Weber Park. We were able to replace and expand the existing playground for $100,000. This still added roughly 400 square feet to the playground and provided an ADA accessible path and parking spot. Weber Park is one of our most active neighborhood parks. The primary focus of the replacement is a playground designed to meet the needs of the community park. The key components of the design are to keep the playground where it is currently located, use wood fiber for the safety surface and provide features that would accommodate groups ages 2-12. The playground will meet ADA requirements for accessibility. Other elements that were considered in the playground design were the actual play features, play value, safety, accessibility and cost. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE Page 2 IN EXCESS OF $20,000/CHANGE ORDER City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 The playground vendor selected to work on the project is Northland Recreation. This company sells Little Tikes playground equipment. It is the same design group that designed the playgrounds at Pamela and McGuire parks. This vendor was selected for several reasons: • Little Tikes equipment is listed on National Joint Powers Alliance contract so we are guaranteed the lowest pricing. • City staff has been very pleased with the service and quality of the equipment. • Staff has received very positive feedback from community members on the creativity and play value of the Little Tikes playground equipment. Staff worked with the vendor on the initial playground design. The design was then presented to the community at a variety of neighborhood events. Feedback was received from residents at the Eco Fair on Sunday, April 24. The vendor then made adjustments to the plan based on that community input. The design was then brought to both a Morningside Neighborhood Association Steering Committee meeting on Monday, June 6 and a public meeting for Morningside Neighborhood on Monday, June 20 to get additional feedback. The vendor and staff then made the next set of changes to the design based on the received feedback. The revised design was displayed at a community open house on July 12, 2016. Members of the community who live 1,000 feet from Weber Park were invited to share ideas and provide feedback. This feedback is what allowed us to create the current design. The proposed design offers play features that provide a safe and fun experience for ages 2-5 while providing some challenges for ages 5-12. Potential Project Timeline: Community Open House July 12, 2016 Re-design by Playground Vendor July 2016 Park Board Final Design Approval Aug. 8, 2016 City Council Request for Purchase Sept. 7, 2016 Removal of Existing Playground Mid-September 2016 Begin Playground Installation Late-September 2016 Project Completion End of October 2016 QUOTATION - NJPA CONTRACT To: City of Edina 4801 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Project: Weber Park Date: August 30, 2016 Contact: Eric Boettcher Phone: 952-826-0432 Cell: Fax: Email: eboettcher@EdinaMN.gov We are pleased to provide the following quotation on items supplied by Little Tikes Commercial Play Systems Qty. Item Description Unit Price Extension 1 Little Tikes Custom Kid Builder for 5 -12 Year Old Area. $54,523.00 Includes: Maxplay 4 Unit Swing, 1- Wobble Sphere, Team Swing,Stand & Spin and Sign. Installation included. 1 Little Tikes Custom PlayBuilder for 2-5 Year Old Area. $19,380.00 Includes: 2-5 Sign and 2 - 6' Vinyl benches w/ back. Installation included. 310 Cu.Yds. Woodfiber Resilient Surfacing - installed $7,386.00 13 Rubber swing and slide mats installed $2,856.00 150 L/F New 5' Wide Accessible Concrete Sidewalk and 38' L/F $15,855.00 of new concrete border to expand the existing play area site. Includes: Removing existing concrete curb, and excavating 770 sq.ft. for the new expansion area. Restoration around new 5' sidewalk by city staff. Removal of existing pea gravel resilient surfacing by city * Above based on Manufacturer's Standard Warranty Sub Total $100,000.00 Freight Included Tax 6.875% Not Included Total $100,000.00 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Quotation is valid for: 30 Days Freight based on shipment to Edina, MN Shipment can currently be made in 3 - 4 Weeks upon order entry Terms: 30 Days Net Invoice. Pricing based on above quantities – any changes may require a revised quotation. Orders will be placed upon receipt of a Purchase Order or your signed acceptance of this quotation. Make Purchase Orders to PlayPower LT Farmington – P.O. Box 204713 – Dallas, TX 75320-4713 Thank You! Northland Recreation, LLC Mike Dorsey Project Manager ACCEPTED BY:____________________________________ DATE:_______________ Phone 651.815.4097 I Fax 414.395.8538 I Email info@northlandrec.com 10085 Bridgewater Bay I Woodbury, MN 55129 I Offices in Woodbury, MN + West Allis, WI Little Tikes Commercial and Northland Recreation, LLC. greatly appreciates your consideration of our proposal. If it is your desire to purchase any or all of the items listed in this proposal, we kindly ask that you sign your acceptance on both pages of this quotation and complete the following information to insure timely and accurate order entry. Bill to address: (if different from quote) Ship to address: (if different from quote) _________________________ __________________________ _________________________ __________________________ _________________________ __________________________ _________________________ __________________________ Delivery Contact: ____________________________ Phone Number(s): ____________________________ ____________________________ Desired Delivery Date: ____________________________ * Please Note: Many factors are involved in the manufacturer’s actual ship dates. We will make every attempt to accommodate your preferred date. Purchase Order # (if applicable): ____________________ * Please Note: Purchase orders to be made out to PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. Is this project exempt from sales tax? ________ * If YES, please include a completed Certificate of Exemption Color Selections (if applicable): Additional Comments: Terms: O I / We understand that all accounts are payable to PlayPower LT Farmington Inc. according to the terms shown on each invoice, and if not paid on or before said date, are then delinquent. I / We agree to pay any and all service charges added each month to past due invoices. Terms are Net 30 days upon delivery with approved credit. O Unless notified in writing to the contrary, all charges are due and payable in full at: PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. – P.O. Box 204713 – Dallas, TX 75320-4713 O Credit approval may be required to complete this order. O Additional charges may apply for applicable sales tax, extra unloading time, incorrect delivery addresses, and/or cancellation of delivery without 24 hours prior notice. O The Terms and Conditions of this signed quotation shall prevail over any inconsistent terms and conditions of a purchase order, contract and / or confirmation related to this project. ACCEPTED BY:____________________________________ DATE:_______________ Phone 651.815.4097 I Fax 414.395.8538 I Email info@northlandrec.com 10085 Bridgewater Bay I Woodbury, MN 55129 I Offices in Woodbury, MN + West Allis, WI This Quote shall not become a binding contract until signed and delivered by both Customer and PlayPower LT Farmington (“PPLT”). To submit this offer, please sign below and forward a complete signed copy of this Quote to Northland Recreation, LLC. or directly to PPLT Sales Administrator (fax: 573-760-7454 or outdoordes@ltcps.com). Upon acceptance, PPLT will return a fully-signed copy of the Quote to Customer via fax or email. THIS QUOTE IS LIMITED TO AND GOVERNED BY THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. PPLT objects to any other terms proposed by Customer, in writing or otherwise, as material alterations, and all such proposed terms shall be void. Customer authorizes PPLT to ship the Equipment and agrees to pay PPLT the total amount specified. Shipping terms are FOB the place of shipment via authorized carrier designated by PPLT. Payment terms are Net-30 days from invoice date with approved credit and all charges are due and payable in full at PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. P.O. Box 204713 – Dallas, TX 75320-4713, unless notified otherwise by PPLT in writing. Customer agrees to pay all additional service charges for past due invoices. Customer must provide proper tax exemption certificates to PPLT, and shall promptly pay and discharge all otherwise applicable taxes, license fees, levies and other impositions on the Equipment at its own expense. CUSTOMER HEREBY SUBMITS ITS OFFER TO PURCHASE THE EQUIPMENT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS STATED IN THIS QUOTE AND SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY PPLT. ________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________ Submitted by Printed Name & Title Date THE FOREGOING QUOTE AND OFFER ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY PPLT. ________________________________ _________________________________ ________________________________ Submitted by Printed Name & Title Date ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE: 1: Use & Maintenance: Customer agrees to regularly inspect and maintain Equipment, and to provide, inspect and maintain appropriate safety surfacing under and around the Equipment, in accordance with PPLT’s product literature and the most current Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook for Public Playground Safety. 2: Default, Remedies & Delinquency Charges: Customer’s failure to pay any invoice when due, or its failure to otherwise comply with the Terms of this Quote, shall constitute a default under all unsatisfied invoices (“Event of Default”). Upon an Event of Default, PPLT shall have all remedies available to it at law or equity, including, without limitation, all remedies afforded a secured creditor under the Uniform Commercial Code. Customer agrees to assist its repossession of the Equipment and Customer expressly waives all rights to possess the Equipment after an Event of Default. All remedies are cumulative and not alternative, and no exercise by PPLT of a remedy will prohibit or waive the exercise of any other remedy. Customer shall pay all reasonable attorneys’ fees plus any cost of collection incurred by PPLT in enforcing its rights hereunder. Subject to any limitations under law, Customer shall pay to PPLT as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, an amount equal to 1.5% per month of any payment that is delinquent in such month and is not received by PPLT within ten (10) days after the date on which due. 3: Limitation of Warranty / Indemnity: PPLT MAKES NO EQUIPMENT WARRANTIES EXCEPT FOR THOSE STANDADRD WARRANTIES ISSUED WITH THE EQUIPMENT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE. PPLT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. CUSTOMER AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND SAVE PPLT HARMLESS FROM ALL CLAIMS OF ANY KIND FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF A CUSTOMER’S ALTERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT, ITS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT, ITS FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPERVISE EQUIPMENT USE, OR ITS FAILURE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE TYPES AND DEPTHS OF SAFETY SURFACING BENEATH AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PPLT’S INSTALLATION AND OWNERS’S MANUAL AND THE MOST CURRENT CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION HANDBOOK FOR PUBLIC PLAYGROUND SAFETY. 4: Restrictions: Until all amounts due hereunder are paid in full, Customer shall not: (i) permit the Equipment to be levied upon or attached under any legal process; (ii) transfer title to the Equipment or any of Customer’s rights therein; or (iii) remove or permit the removal of the Equipment to any location not specified in this Quote. 5: Purchase Money Security Interest: Customer hereby grants, pledges and assigns to PPLT, and PPLT hereby reserves a purchase money security interest in, the Equipment in order to secure the payment and performance in full of all Customer’s obligations hereunder. Customer agrees that PPLT may file one or more financing statements, in order to allow it to perfect, acquire and maintain a superior security interest in the Equipment. 6: Choice of Law and Jurisdiction: All Agreements between Customer and PPLT shall be interpreted, and the parties’ obligations shall be governed, by the laws of the State of Missouri without reference to its choice of law provisions. Customer hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the city and county of St. Louis, Missouri. 7: Title; Risk of Loss; Insurance: PPLT Retains full title to all Equipment until full payment is received by PPLT. Customer assumes all risk of loss or destruction of or damage to the Equipment by reason of theft, fire, water, or any other cause, and the occurrence of any such casualty shall not relieve the Customer from its obligations hereunder and under any invoices. Until all amounts due hereunder are paid in full, Customer shall insure the Equipment against all such losses and casualties. 8: Waiver; Invalidity: PPLT may waive a default hereunder, or under any invoice or other agreement between Customer and PPLT, or cure such a default at Customer’s expense, but shall have no obligation to do either. No waiver shall be deemed to have taken place unless it is in writing, signed by PPLT. Any one waiver shall not constitute a waiver of other defaults or the same kind of default at another time, or a forfeiture of any rights provided to PPLT hereunder or under any invoice. The invalidity of any portion of this Quote shall not affect the force and effect of the remaining valid portions hereof. 9: Entire Agreement; Amendment; Binding Nature: This fully-executed Quote, as supplemented by Change Orders and invoices containing exact amounts of estimates provided herein, constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties. A Change Order is a written instrument signed by the Customer and PPLT stating their agreement as to any amendment in the Terms of this Quote. Customer acknowledges that Change Orders may result in delays and additional costs. The parties agree that all Change Orders shall include appropriate adjustments in price and time frames relating to any requested amendments. Upon full execution, this Quote shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. 10: Counterparts; Electronic Transmission: This Quote, any invoice, and any other agreement between the parties, may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. The facsimile or other electronic transmission of any signed original document, and retransmission of any signed facsimile or other electronic transmission, shall be the same as the transmission of an original. At the request of either party, the parties will confirm facsimile or other electronically transmitted signatures by signing an original document. Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.M. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Request For Purchase From:Joseph Abood, General Manager Item Activity: Subject:Request for Purchase: Amendment to Richard Mandell Golf Architecture Contract Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of amendment to the Richard Mandell Golf Architecture contract for the Braemar Golf Course Renovation Project to provide Owner's Project Representative and shaping services for the new eighteen-hole Braemar Golf Course during construction of the Braemar Master Plan Project. INTRODUCTION: Richard Mandell Golf Architecture (RMGA) was previously approved by City Council on June 16, 2015 to provide design and construction documents and to oversee bid and construction administration for a renovated eighteen hole golf course on the current Braemar Golf Course property. Staff is requesting approval to amend the RMGA contract to include a construction manager/shaper to monitor the project on a daily basis as well as to shape key features of the new golf course. Utilizing a shaper for the tee and green complexes has been part of the project plan since the design phase and was discussed at the July 19, 2016 City Council meeting when the City Council awarded the construction contract for Mid-America Golf and Landscape. The project was also bid with the assumption that these services would be provided by a shaper provided by Richard Mandell. Having these services provided by Richard Mandell guarantees that his vision will be carried through the construction phase when Richard is not onsite. The amendment will have a not to exceed total of $230,000 and is already included in the project budget that has been approved by City Council. This total includes the construction manager/shaper at $13,500 per month for ten months to total $135,000. It also includes another $95,000 for equipment rental and fuel. Braemar Master Plan Project Budget $7,500,000 total project estimate per May 2016 pro forma ($5,109,128.13) Mid-America Golf & Landscape ($215,194.80) Potential alternates ($230,000) Project Manager / Shaper / Equipment & Fuel ($395,000) Architect ($100,000) Engineering ($100,000) Golf Course accessories ($425,000) Grow in ($55,000) Permits ($20,000) Utility upgrades ($425,000) Contingency 8% $7,019,322.93 Total project estimate minus $55,000 in permits – Waived by City Council ATTACHMENTS: Description Request for Purchase: Richard Mandell Golf Architecture Contract First Amendment - RMGA City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Mayor and Council Joe Abood, GM Braemar Golf Course ⌧ ☐ September 7, 2016 Request for Purchase – Amendment to Richard Mandell Golf Architecture Contract 8/26/2016 9/30/2016 Richard Mandell Golf Architecture $230,000 (Not to exceed) Recommended Quote or Bid: Richard Mandell Golf Architecture General Information: Richard Mandell Golf Architecture (RMGA) was previously approved by City Council on June 16, 2015 to provide design and construction documents and to oversee bid and construction administration for a renovated eighteen hole golf course on the current Braemar Golf Course property. Staff is requesting approval to amend the RMGA contract to include a construction manager/shaper to monitor the project on a daily basis as well as to shape key features of the new golf course. Utilizing a shaper for the tee and green complexes has been part of the project plan since the design phase and was discussed at the July 19, 2016 City Council meeting when the City Council awarded the construction contract for Mid- America Golf and Landscape. The project was also bid with the assumption that these services would be provided by a shaper provided by Richard Mandell. Having these services provided by Richard Mandell guarantees that his vision will be carried through the construction phase when Richard is not onsite. The amendment will have a not to exceed total of $230,000 and is already included in the overall project budget that has been approved by City Council. This project total includes the construction manager/shaper at $13,500 per month for ten months to total $135,000. It also includes another $95,000 for equipment rental and fuel. City Attorney Roger Knutson has prepared the amendment to the contract for Richard Mandell Golf Architecture. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE Page 2 IN EXCESS OF $20,000/CHANGE ORDER City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Budget: $7,500,000 total project estimate per May 2016 pro forma ($5,109,128.13) Mid-America Golf & Landscape ($215,194.80) Potential alternates ($230,000) Project Manager / Shaper / Equipment & Fuel ($395,000) Architect ($100,000) Engineering ($100,000) Golf Course accessories ($425,000) Grow in ($55,000) Permits ($20,000) Utility upgrades ($425,000) Contingency 8% $7,019,322.93 Total project estimate minus $55,000 in permits – Waived by City Council Process Timeline: At the March 18, 2014 City Council meeting the council approved a motion to immediately start the master plan for Braemar Golf Course with funding from the Braemar Memorial Fund. At the April 22, 2014 City Council meeting the council passed a motion to form a Braemar Master Plan Task Force to begin the Braemar master planning process. At the June 17, 2014 City Council meeting the council approved the selection of the Braemar Master Plan Task Force appointments. Rick Ites, Pacy Erck, Joseph Hulbert, Dick Brozic and Paul Presthus were selected by an application and interview process as well as Brenda McCormick and David Deeds who were appointed by the Park Board. The task force has been meeting on a weekly basis since July 2014. Rick Ites was selected as the chairperson to lead the Master Plan Task Force through the process. On July 28, 2014 the Request for Proposal for a golf course architect for the Braemar Golf Course Master Plan was advertised. On August 22, 2014 twenty-eight (28) consultants from all over the country submitted proposals in response to the Braemar Master Plan RFP. Of the 28, five were selected by staff to be interviewed and evaluated by the task force. In August 2015 an NGF - GolfSAT Survey was conducted. There were 739 Braemar Golf Course patron responses. This survey helped structure the Master Plan Task Force objectives and mission statement. Master Plan Task Force. Architectural design interviews were conducted Sept. 8 - 10, 2014. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE Page 3 IN EXCESS OF $20,000/CHANGE ORDER City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 At the Sept. 16, 2014 City Council meeting Richard Mandell Golf Architecture Consulting Services was selected to complete the Master Plan at Braemar Golf Course. In October 2014 Mandell conducted multiple site walks with community residents (over 75 residents participated), environmental agencies and the Master Plan Task Force as well as held an open house to gather feedback for the Master Plan. In January 2015 Mandell once again met with community residents (over 100 residents participated), environmental agencies and the Master Plan Task Force to discuss preliminary concepts for the future of the Braemar Golf facility. Jan. 13, 2015 - Mandell presented the Park Board preliminary concepts for consideration. Feb. 17, 2015 - Mandell presented City Council preliminary concepts for consideration. April 14, 2015 - Mandell submitted the final Renovation Business Plan for Task Force and staff review. May 6, 2015 - Master Plan work session with City Council, Park Board, staff and Master Plan Task Force. May 12, 2015 - Staff made a recommendation of Option #5 of the RMGA Renovation Business Plan to the Park Board. The Park Board voted unanimously in favor of the staff recommendation. June 2, 2015 – Staff made a recommendation of Option #5 of the RMGA Renovation Business Plan to the City Council. The City Council directed staff to enter into contract negotiations with RMGA to provide design and construction documents and to oversee bid and construction administration for a renovated eighteen hole golf course on the current Braemar Golf Course property. They also directed staff to enter into contract negotiations with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) to complete the wetland and water resource services for the proposed golf course modifications. These include wetland delineations, wetland permitting, wetland mitigation design and watershed districts requirements. June 16, 2015 – City Council approved Richard Mandell’s proposal to provide design and construction documents and to oversee bid and construction administration for a renovated eighteen hole golf course on the current Braemar Golf Course property. August 13, 2015 – Mandell met with staff and received preliminary Master Plan direction. September 25, 2015 - Mandell met with staff and City Council to review Preliminary Master Plan. November 5, 2015 – Mandell presented Preliminary Master Plan to public. March 8, 2016 - Mandell met with staff to review Design Development Plans. April 7, 2016 – Mandell and SEH submitted initial Wetland Replacement Plans for review. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE Page 4 IN EXCESS OF $20,000/CHANGE ORDER City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 April 13, 2016 - Mandell and SEH submitted plans to Army Corps of Engineers for processing. April 13, 2016 - Nine-Mile Watershed Creek Accepted Wetland Replacement Plans. May 17, 2016 – Staff received approval from City Council to start the public bidding process for the project. July 19, 2016 – City Council awarded contract to Mid-America Golf and landscape. September 7, 2016 – Request City Council approval of amendment to Richard Mandell Golf Architecture contract for Braemar master Plan Project Construction Manager/Shaper. Future Schedule: October 2016 – Planned start date for the Braemar Master Plan project. June 2018 – Planned completion date for the Braemar Master Plan project. Attachments: A: First amendment to Richard Mandell Golf Architecture contract 188784v1 1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this _______ day of ___________________, 2016, by, between and among the CITY OF EDINA, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and RMGA, INC., d/b/a RICHARD MANDELL GOLF ARCHITECTURE, a North Carolina corporation (“RMGA”) IN CONSIDERATION OF THEIR MUTUAL COVENANTS THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. AMENDMENT. The parties previously entered into a Professional Services Agreement dated ____________, 2015 concerning RMGA providing golf course design services in the City of Edina (“Agreement”). The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect except as amended by this First Amendment. 2. ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND COMPENSATION. A. To provide Owner's Project Representative and shaping services for the new eighteen-hole Braemar golf course project in Edina during construction of the project. Owner's Representative services and shaping will be completed by Mr. Marc Burger. Additional shaping, as needed, will be provided by RMGA through additional shapers. Any additional shaping must be approved by the City Park & Recreation Director and is included within the scope of this amendment at no additional fee. B. Specific services covered under the task of Owner's Representative shall include: • The review of construction specifications and documents prior to construction to coordinate the construction process with golf course contractor. • Daily communication during the construction process with Joe Abood as to construction progress with Mid-America Golf and to keep Joe Abood abreast of any upcoming critical decisions that must be made as a regular course of action throughout the golf course construction process. • Act as a liaison between Joe Abood, Tom Swenson, and Mid-America Golf through daily site meetings with all parties to review the day's schedule and address any issues which require resolution. • Act as a liaison between the City, Richard Mandell, and Mid-America Golf to review proposed change orders to ensure their necessity beyond what is already expected of the construction contract. The goal will be to minimize unnecessary change orders, many of which are already covered in the construction contract. 188784v1 2 • Conduct weekly meetings with Joe Abood, Tom Swenson, Mid-America Golf, and additional City Staff to review the past week's progress, construction costs, and the following week's schedule. • Communicate directly with Richard Mandell on a daily basis to review the construction progress, discuss any pending revisions to the design, and work through specific shaping tasks per his construction documents. • Work directly with Richard Mandell, Tom Swenson, City Staff, and Mid-America Golf during Richard Mandell's site visit walk-throughs. • Work directly with Mid-America Golf to ensure that all critical construction benchmarks are achieved per the construction schedule. C. Specific services covered under the task of Construction Shaper shall include: • Shape approximately 75 acres of the project which shall include all fairways, #3 tee complexes, all sand bunkers and other golf course features, and all putting surfaces and greens complex details. A separate 42.5 acres, including 17 tee complexes and the wetland mitigation area shall be shaped separately by Mid-America Golf. • Shaping adjustments to the greens sub-grade upon review of green sub-grade grids from Richard Mandell. Green grids shall be produced and supplied by Mid-America Golf (which is already under contract to do so). • Final shaping dozer passes of all of the above areas of shaping. • Work directly with Richard Mandell on each of his site visits to finalize shaping of all golf course features. • Work closely with Mid-America Golf on a daily basis to maximize efficiencies and time in order to mutually meet the project deadline. D. RMGA, Inc. will supply the appropriate construction equipment for all necessary shaping as well as the necessary fuel to power said equipment. E. Owner's Representative and shaping services shall not exceed a total fee of $135,000. The not-to-exceed fee which is inclusive of reimbursable expenses and sales tax, shall not be adjusted if the estimated hours to perform a task, the number of required meetings, or any other estimate or assumption is exceeded. The City of Edina shall pay RMGA, Inc. $13,500 per month for Owner's Representative and shaping services on a monthly basis to be paid on the first day of the following month. The first payment shall be made March 1, 2017 with the final payment made December 1, 2017. RMGA, Inc. will provide the necessary invoices 30 days prior to each payment. F. Equipment rental and fuel costs shall not exceed a total fee of $95,000, which is inclusive of reimbursables and sales tax, and shall be paid as follows: $28,500 on March 1, 2017, and $9,500 to 188784v1 3 be paid on a monthly basis beginning April 1, 2017 with final payment to be made on October 1, 2017. Dated: __________________, 2016. CITY OF EDINA BY: _________________________________ James Hovland, Mayor BY: _________________________________ Scott Neal, City Manager Dated: __________________, 2016. RMGA, INC., d/b/a RICHARD MANDELL GOLF ARCHITECTURE BY: ________________________________ Richard E. Mandell Its: ____________________ Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: From: Item Activity: Subject:Explore Edina Annual Report CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Jeff Brown, Community Health Administrator Item Activity: Subject:Public Health Accreditation Report Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: Bonnie Paulsen, Public Health Director with Bloomington Public Health, will provide an update on recent activities, focusing on the Public Health Accreditation process recently completed by the Public Health Alliance of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Public Hearing: Braemar Winter Recreation Area Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Receive final feasibility study and provide direction on how to proceed with this project. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff report and final feasibility study. ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report: Braemar Winter Recreation Feasibility Study Report SEH Report: Braemar WInter Recreation Final SEH Report: Braemar Winter Recreation Final_Updated 2016.09.06 Open House Comment Card Report Correspondence received through May 16 Correspondence received through June 21 Correspondence received through June 30 Correspondence received through July 11 Correspondence received through Aug. 3 Correspondence received through Aug. 8 Correspondence received through Aug. 31 Sept. 7, 2016 Mayor and City Council Ann Kattreh Parks & Recreation Director Braemar Winter Recreation Feasibility Study Report Information / Background: At the May 17 City Council meeting, the City Council authorized staff to proceed with a financial and trail feasibility study for cross-country ski trails and snow tubing with machine-made snow at Braemar Park. On May 18 SEH, Morton Trails and RRC began work on the feasibility studies. Noah Brautigam from Morton Trails immediately began working onsite designing the trail. Trail Information • The total trail length is 3 kilometers. • Approximately 37% of the length of the trail occurs in open areas and 63% is in wooded areas. • Approximately 3.56 acres are required to be cleared or approximately 10% of the wooded area on the east side of the park. There are approximately 33 wooded acres on the east hill. At the June 7 City Council/Park Board Work Session, Dave Belin, RRC Associates, presented a preliminary financial feasibility report. Paul Pasko from SEH presented the trail alignment proposal along with a detailed description and photographs of the Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Hyland) cross- country ski trails and snowmaking infrastructure. At the June Park Board meeting there was a discussion about how this proposal fits into the newly completed Parks, Recreation & Trails Strategic Plan. The following direct and indirect references are contained in the plan. Parks, Open Spaces and Trails Implementation Framework STAFF REPORT Page 2 • Strategy 4.2.2 - Provide infrastructure to support winter uses and trails into existing parks for a variety of skills and mobility uses that will bring more residents to parks in winter months. • Strategy 4.2.3 - Emphasize year-round opportunities at Braemar Park to cross pollinate with existing activities. Explore mountain biking trails, snow making for ski trails, biathlon training infrastructure and additional winter uses. Parks, Recreation & Trails Strategic Plan Key Recommendations Natural Resources & Sustainable Parks • #3 - Provide greater access to natural areas for passive recreation and interpretation. Parks, Open Spaces & Trails • #6 - Provide more specialized facilities, dog parks, frisbee golf, etc. Recreation Programs • #1 - Provide a variety of programs that meet community needs and interests and maintain the highest level of excellence. • #3 - Provide more community building/socialization programming. Parks, Recreation & Trails Strategic Plan Guiding Principles • Promote community health and wellness by engaging all residents in our parks and programs. • Provide excellence and innovation in parks and recreation services to meet the needs of the community. • Develop creative funding opportunities and programming partnerships to ensure excellence in facilities, programs and financial stewardship for future generations. • Advance environmental stewardship and conservation to preserve and protect natural resources and build excellence through sustainability. • Connect residents to park facilities and their programs. At the June 21 City Council meeting, staff and the consulting team provided further information to the City Council regarding the pro forma without snow tubing, Braemar Golf Course staff operational support, tax impact, budget estimate and why now is a good time to consider the feasibility study and possible construction as it relates to the golf course construction. The City Council provided direction to continue to move forward with the study and public process, but to add a Public Hearing to the schedule on Sept. 7. It was determined that this would be a good time to review the final feasibility study and provide an opportunity for residents to review the project as the study progressed and provide feedback prior to and at the Public Hearing. STAFF REPORT Page 3 The following schedule reflects the directives from the June 21 City Council meeting: Updated Project Timeline Summary Feasibility Study – Sound, Snow Overspray And Financial Study June/July Public Open House July 13 Park Board Review Aug. 8 Complete Study Aug. 19 City Council Public Hearing – Request for plans, specs and bid doc preparation Sept. 7 If directed by the City Council on Sept. 7, the following would be completed: City Council Bid Authorization Nov. 1 Bid Project Nov. 2 – Dec. 2 Open bids Dec. 2 Bid Award Dec. 20, 2016 Open House – July 13 The city hosted an Open House on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at the City of Edina Public Works facility. The most current feasibility study information was presented including sound and snow overspray studies. A mailing went out to almost 3,700 addresses in the southwest quadrant of Edina, articles appeared in the Star Tribune and Edina Sun Current and the city utilized Nextdoor, City Extra and Social Media to promote this open house. Approximately 100 residents attended the Open House. Eighty-seven attendees completed comment cards. The comments are attached and are included in the Final Report. Email correspondence is included in the correspondence section of the Park Board packet. Two sets of presentation boards were displayed throughout the multipurpose room at the Public Works facility. The same sets of presentation boards were displayed at the Park Board meeting on Aug. 8. The presentation boards were the following: • Potential natural snow trail map through the golf course with connections to machine-made snow. STAFF REPORT Page 4 • Expected trail side equipment – photos. • Lighting impact analysis graphic. • Noise impact analysis graphic. • Snowmaking equipment photos and snow overspray photos. • Snow overspray aerial photograph. This graphic shows the extent of potential snow overspray and was not intended to be a scale drawing of the trail. • Cross Country Ski Trail Sections – One Way. Drawn to scale. • Cross Country Ski Trail Sections – Two Way. Drawn to scale. • Cross Country Ski Trail Aligment graphic. Drawn to scale. Park Board – Aug. 8 The 90% Feasibility Study Report (90% completed) was presented to Park Board at the Aug. 8 meeting. Prior to the presentation, staff provided a tour of the hill on the east side of Braemar Park and the consulting team presented a report to the board. This meeting was not a public hearing. No public testimony was taken. The Park Board Chair effectively directed community members to the City Council public hearing on Sept. 7 as well as Edina Mail and Speak Up Edina to express their views on the proposal. After the presentation, the Park Board provided the following review and comment on this item: Randy Meyer Member Meyer stated that he feels there are still a lot of open issues that haven’t necessarily been resolved. He noted he has had concerns all along at how quickly this was put together as well as if this is the best use of a public facility. There certainly is a need for Nordic trails; however, some additional work needs to be done. If they were to build this, are they building it in the best format and structure that’s feasible, supported by the community and is it a good use of tax dollars? He does not have a recommendation at this point. Mike Miller Member Miller thinks it’s a wonderful idea to have more activity in the winter at Braemar; however, he does not think this is a good idea and would not recommend it to the City Council. That area is currently a peaceful nature reserve type park and this plan would make it an active commercial enterprise. In addition, it’s a very large expense that is not budgeted and that will fall on the property taxpayers. He thinks a lot is missing from the pro forma. It’s also not a break-even proposition and he thinks it’s going to put more pressure on the budget. He feels it’s not a big priority for a lot of residents outside the proponents of the High School Nordic Ski Team. He would like to see other options that are much less expensive and much less intrusive on the environment and the neighborhood. He doesn’t think they need to duplicate STAFF REPORT Page 5 something that is three miles away. His recommendation would be to do something but not nearly at this scale. Brenda McCormick Chair McCormick thinks this is the time to look at this particular option given the remodel at Braemar Golf Course; however, it may have expanded too much. She definitely feels the tubing aspect of it does not have a lot of relevance and that for sure is a “no”. With regard to the Nordic ski trail, it needs to have more of a partnership with the school district because a lot of that need is with the High School Nordic Ski Team. She is not sure if that is something the school district is even interested in, so it would seem odd that they would be off and running on something without at least some sort of an agreement. She feels three million dollars seems high for the usage they might get at this particular facility. Her recommendation is for the City Council to re-evaluate the proposal and see if there is some way to scale it back to something that’s more reasonable and then reach out to the school district to see if this is really a need that we have and where it is best positioned. When the Park Board toured the area today she noticed it is full of buckthorn and it’s choking out the trees so if they don’t do something up there it’s important that they still clean out the buckthorn and keep it at bay so those oak trees could really flourish. Greg Good (read by Chair McCormick in Member Good’s absence) Member Good thinks they need to scale back and slow down and that tubing should be removed from the proposal. He was hoping they could scale back the Nordic ski trails; he understands why the 50 feet width is now required but do they really need that type of width and can they look at some other options related to that. Chair McCormick noted that Member Good did mention a lot of things that were talked about this evening which is could it be natural snow cover and also talked about the lighting. He thinks there should be more discussion between the Nordic Ski Team and the mountain biking communities to make sure that we are creating something so that they are aligned. His last point was the integration with the school district in the process with the High School Nordic Ski Team. Eileen McAwley Member McAwley thinks this has been a difficult issue for a lot of people and she agrees a lot with what Chair McCormick said about scaling it down. She would like a more specific recommendation to the City Council that they look at mountain bike trails, walking trails and clean up the buckthorn. In addition, see what they can do to help the forest grow. She thinks they should do something as they are reconstructing the golf course and not miss the opportunity to take these other opportunities and make them work. She thinks there is an interest in the community to use the park for more than just golf. Her recommendation would be that they leave it open to not just STAFF REPORT Page 6 yes or no but is there something else that they could do during the time the construction is going on. Matt Dahlien Member Dahlien thinks there is an opportunity for some other use of the woods. If they are racing to meet a deadline because of the golf course construction they are doing a major disservice to the community that surrounds this area as well as potentially the area itself because we don’t know if this is the best for vegetation for the use of the land. They need to have more time. He thinks it is a big thing to look at both from a study perspective and a discussion. There needs to be more time and he has felt that since the first time he heard about it. He thinks there is an opportunity to which they have heard about winter use but what other sports are available? They have heard from the mountain biking community and he thinks that is an opportunity that is being ignored in this feasibility study. He agrees there should be no tubing and added that he has been sledding on that hill with natural snow for free his whole life. He thinks from the Nordic skiing perspective one of the biggest proponents is the high school team. Do we have an opportunity to provide them the equipment that they need so that the parents volunteering to make the hornet hills, as they call it, where they already have existing courses and not upsetting the neighbors with the man-made snow. He feels like there might be some opportunity there to help with some subsidies to be able to help the school district with snowmaking at their existing facilities. He does not recommend this proposal without massive changes to it and without massive amounts of study done about it. Julie Strother Member Strother seconds a lot of the comments that have been made. She agrees this is the appropriate time to be looking at this issue while they are remodeling the golf course. In reading the comments it is very clear to her that the community surrounding the golf course is very concerned about the impact the man-made snow will put not just on the homes but on the road that abuts the area that is being considered. She noted she did not see any significant comments supporting the tubing. She stated there were comments regarding the Nordic ski trails beyond the High School Nordic Ski Team who are interested. Also people are interested in mountain biking which is something that was looked at later in the process. She would encourage the City Council to take a look at these items. Lauren Crist Student Member Crist thinks it’s an incredible park that’s underutilized and thinks now is the time with the golf course renovation for it to be pursued. Aanik Lohani STAFF REPORT Page 7 Student Member Lohani doesn’t have the strongest or clearest input to recommend or not recommend for this project. He does agree that the Nordic ski trails can be pretty effective in that they can be utilized for multi-purposes. He stated he does not think tubing needs to be in the project. Dan Gieseke Member Gieseke thinks it’s a wonderful park and wonderful opportunity; however there is a lot of underused space that could be used for more than golf. It’s a beautiful spot that could be used year-round and he thinks this conversation should continue. He thinks the issue is the impact it will have. He thinks the Nordic ski trails would be a beautiful amenity to a lot of folks and not just the High School Nordic Ski Team. He thinks it’s a healthy, clean, quiet and peaceful activity that could bode beautifully with the property even without the artificial snow and without lights. It’s so natural that it’s an enhancement to the property. He thinks regarding the High School Nordic Ski Team they need more conversations and a partnership with them. It’s a large expense but if it’s natural and minimal with just the trail development they could curtail the expense significantly. He thinks there might be some consensus with the space where they could find some agreement on. His recommendation to the City Council would be that he is strongly against the current plan but there is a nugget of something worth putting there. Final Report The final Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area report is attached. There are no substantive changes to the report from the 90% draft report which was presented to the Park Board in August, or the Open House presentation on July 13. Pro Forma Without Snow Tubing One option discussed throughout this feasibility study was the opportunity to add Nordic skiing, but not snow tubing. While staff and the consulting team believe that it would be a popular option for families and drive additional revenue and visitors to the park, it is possible to separate the operations, although the Nordic-only option would require additional subsidy. For some operational expenses the allocation of expenses to Nordic is higher and for other expenses it is lower. It turns out the total operating expense for Nordic-only is about 50% of the total operating expense for the combined operation, even though each line item expense was allocated individually. The short season for Nordic-only never reaches operating profitability, while the long season is barely in the red by years four and five, but never reaches positive cash flow. Braemar Golf Course Operational Support The Winter Recreation pro formas include operational support from the golf enterprise which is estimated at approximately $50,000. This creates a hybrid of an enterprise and general fund STAFF REPORT Page 8 operation. Staff does not recommend including the winter recreation area as part of the golf enterprise budget but, instead, part of the Parks & Recreation general fund budget. If the $50,000 in Braemar Golf Course staff time that is utilized for the winter recreation area is coded from the golf staffing budget to the winter recreation staffing budget, the winter recreation area would operate cash flow negatively and would require tax subsidy to operate, similar to the outdoor ice rinks. The $50,000 subsidy to cover the operating support from the golf course is included in the levy estimates below in the Tax Impact section. RRC provided financial pro formas factoring both 10-week and 12-week seasons. Historical weather information shows that on most years the winter recreation area could be operational by Dec. 20. Interest in outdoor winter recreation begins to diminish when weather begins to warm up at the end of the winter, when the natural snow melts and snow turns to rain. A closing date would likely fall in the range of the end of February to the middle of March. Tax Impact The tax impact of a $3 million bond sale and $50,000 annual operating levy would be approximately .9 – 1.4% in addition to the proposed 4.9% increase in the 2016-2017 budget. For a median single- family home valued at $457,300, the additional tax would be approximately $15 - 20 per year. Term of bond repayment could be 10 years (1.4% increase), 15 years (1.1% increase) or 20 years (.9% increase). This rate is an estimate only and actual impact may go up or down slightly based on final project costs, interest rates, repayment term of the bond, etc. Budget Estimate The preliminary construction cost estimate is $2,906,642.43 million. Hyland winter recreation area has 5km of machine-made snow and cost approximately $5 million to construct. This cost estimate includes design and feasibility studies, construction and bid documents, construction observation, trail clearing, steel irrigation pipe, steel pipe corrosion inhibitor, computer-controlled pumps, control cabinets, snowmaking equipment, grooming equipment, electrical for controls, trail lights and snowmaking on the trail and a potential small pump control building. The estimate also includes a 15% construction contingency. Our current well building will be utilized for pumps and controls if size and access for equipment installation and maintenance are adequate. Why Now? The renovation of Braemar Golf Course and downsizing the course from 27 to 18 holes convert current hole #21 on the Clunie 9 to park land and creates access to the wooded hill on the east side of Braemar Park. The ideal time to construct this trail and snow making infrastructure is while the golf course is under construction. In order to construct the trail, water pipe, electrical and pump infrastructure efficiently, two golf holes, #10 and #11 on the east edge of the new golf course would be utilized for equipment installation and trail clearing removal during golf course construction. If the project is stopped, the Nordic trail could be constructed in future years with construction access STAFF REPORT Page 9 only on the north end of the trail, but it would be significantly more expensive and more difficult than having access on both the north and south ends of the trail. The new hole #10, adjacent to the existing city well, would be impacted with future construction of a winter trail with machine-made snow. Additionally, it would be a benefit to the golf enterprise and the Tin Fish restaurant to have a winter recreation area operational during the year when the golf course is closed for renovation. The golf enterprise receives 12% of the Tin Fish gross revenues. The Edina High School Nordic ski program may also lease space in the lower level of the clubhouse, raising additional revenue for the golf enterprise. The pro forma was intended to present a conservative approach to presenting a financial model for the winter recreation proposal. Action Requested Staff requests that the City Council provide direction on how to proceed with this project. The next step in the process would be to continue with the detailed design, plans and specifications phase of the project. Feasibility Study Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park Edina, Minnesota SEH No. EDINA 137403 4.00 August 29, 2016 Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 10901 Red Circle Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9302 SEH is 100% employee-owned | sehinc.com | 952.912.2600 | 800.734.6757 | 888.908.8166 fax August 29, 2016 RE: Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park Feasibility Study Edina, Minnesota SEH No. EDINA 137403 Ms. Ann Kattreh Parks and Recreation Director City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Ms. Kattreh: The Feasibility Study for the Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park is herein. This study examines the feasibility for winter recreation activities, specifically cross-country skiing and tubing. Trail layout was developed to utilize the many positive attributes of the east side of Braemar Park. In addition, a study of the local demographics and financial support is included. With available funding, proper design and implementation this project has great potential. Thanks to you, Braemar staff, the Park Board and City Council for the opportunity to provide service on this exciting project. We look forward to serving you further if the project advances into construction. Sincerely, Mike Horn, PLA Project Manager p:\ae\e\edina\137403\4-prelim-dsgn-rpts\report\report final\braemar report 082916.docx Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park Feasibility Study Edina, Minnesota SEH No. EDINA 137403 August 29, 2016 I hereby certify that this Study was prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Mike Horn, Landscape Architect Date: August 29, 2016 Lic. No.: 41906 Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. 10901 Red Circle Drive, Suite 300 Minnetonka, MN 55343-9302 952.912.2600 Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina ES-1 Executive Summary Introduction This feasibility study summarizes the viability of winter recreation at Braemar Park using a financial and market analysis in addition to a site assessment for cross country ski trail and tubing area, both with machine made snow and lighting. Under-utilized in the winter, Braemar is perfectly stationed to become a winter recreation area, with support facilities such as the club house and parking readily available. Financial and Market Assessment Two scenarios were prepared with the financial model, one for a short season of 70 days and another for a long season of 84 days. Adjustments were made to several expense line items because of efficiencies with existing City operations, most importantly the cost for labor. The winter recreation area is projected to break even in Year One, and become increasingly profitable through Year Five, in both the short and long season scenarios. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and machine made snow, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for machine made snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. Design (See Figure 1) The existing golf hole 21, and the wooded area bordering the east side of Braemar, is ideal for development of two snow tubing runs, and challenging cross country ski trails respectively. The cross-country ski trails offer terrain from beginner to advanced skiers. Tubing will be in two directions, one to the north and one to the northwest. Both will have approximately 25 feet of drop. It may be feasible to add 5 – 10 feet of drop to the tubing area without severely impacting natural resources the cross country ski trail alignment, however does come with considerable cost to move a gas-main from the area of fill. The cross country ski trail alignment matches the terrain by providing; Beginner terrain from the parking lot to the top area of the tubing area. Intermediate terrain from the top of the tubing area to the top of the north hill, down the ridge and to the bottom of the south hill. Expert terrain as you assent up the ridge to the top of the south hill and back down the south hill. Turn-a-rounds at each level will provide skiers the opportunity to ski within their level and challenge them to move to the next. Alignment of the ski trails are primarily two way trails, maximizing the efficiencies of snow- making with one piping alignment and one electrical alignment (looping trails need looping support systems, i.e. water and power, substantially increasing the cost), Separation of the trails will be made to create interest, turns and anchors (with larger trees) to the ski trail, while being maintainable for snow-making and grooming. Executive Summary (Continued) EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study ES-2 City of Edina Figure 1 – Design Executive Summary (Continued) Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina ES-3 Snowmaking Historical weather data from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) indicates the availability of sufficient cold temperatures during the months of November and December for snowmaking production to open both the Nordic cross country trail and tubing hills by Christmas. Annual seasonal snowmaking hours used a utilization rate of approximately 50% results in approximately 130 hours for seasonal snowmaking for this project, out of an average of 250 hours that it is possible to make snow. This accounts for the many factors when making snow, including high wind, equipment set up and take down, and freezing equipment. Availability of sufficient water and power has also been confirmed. Snowmaking capacity has been calculated and is included in the study. Configuration of the snowmaking system includes utilizing the existing irrigation water well pump station, a new booster pump station adjacent to the irrigation well pump, buried high pressure water piping, three phase electric power, and portable fan-type snow making machines. Neighborhood Impacts Snow Spill – Although early season snow making efforts sometimes must occur during periods of high wind, the low utilization rate of 50% account for some of these periods, thus reducing some overspray that can occur in areas surrounding the Park. However, crews may have to make snow during windy periods as the holiday season nears, in order to be open during the holidays to make the site profitable. If overspray does occur, it can accumulate on roofs, cars, streets, sidewalks and lawns and require removal. Noise Spill – Early season snow making usually occurs during the overnight hours at the lowest possible temperatures, Noise from snowmaking machines is modeled and falls below the MPCA nighttime standards of 50 dBA when the snowmaking machines and groomers operate spread along the full length of the trail alignment. Grouping and operating the snowmaking machines together during the day will also keep the noise limits below the MPCA daytime standard however grouping will exceed the MPCA nighttime standards. Careful operational planning will be required to keep noise below MPCA standards. Light Spill – Trail and tube area lighting will be on during snowmaking operations and open hours, extending the short days of winter. The use of LED fixtures with shielding greatly reduces the amount of light that will directly spill into the neighborhood. Neighbors will see a filtered white ribbon of snow through the woods from the lights reflecting off the snow, and in some instances the lights themselves will be visible as points-of-light, but not bright enough to cast shadows at the residences themselves. Opinion of Probable Cost The opinion of probable cost below reports a total project cost of $2,900,000, including planning and design and 15% contingency. Schedule This Feasibility Study started on May 17, 2016, with City Council updated on June 7 and 21. A public open house was conducted on July 13, 2016 with approximately 100 people in attendance. The City council will review this document at the September 7 meeting and determine if the project should proceed into construction document phase with authorization to bid the project. If authorization is given, construction would begin in 2017 with an anticipated opening for the 2017-18 winter season. Feasibility Staff believes the proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park is feasible. This is based on the physical opportunities and constraints, financial models, regulatory noise constraints and manageable snow and light spill impacts to the surrounding neighborhood, and little if any impacts to the golf operation. Few private or public sites have the existing infrastructure, required water, and available land in an urban environment that provides favorable terrain matching the skier’s needs that Braemar Park has. This feasible project also does not limit other recreational activities that could be considered at Braemar Park such as hiking, single-track mountain biking, snow-shoeing, and additional cross-country skiing on the golf course when adequate natural snow is present. SEH is a registered trademark of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page i Table of Contents Letter of Transmittal Certification Page Title Page Distribution List Executive Summary Table of Contents Page 1.0 Financial and Market Assessment (Appendix A) ....................................................1 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Financial and Market Assessment ................................................................................... 1 1.3 Nordic Skiing in Twin Cities .............................................................................................. 2 1.4 Snow Tubing in Twin Cities .............................................................................................. 2 1.5 Financial Analysis ............................................................................................................. 2 1.5.1 Operational Inputs ............................................................................................... 3 1.5.2 Revenue Inputs ................................................................................................... 3 1.5.3 Expense Inputs .................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Existing Condition .....................................................................................................4 2.1 Infrastructure .................................................................................................................... 5 2.1.1 Club House .......................................................................................................... 5 2.1.2 Parking (Appendix I) ............................................................................................ 5 2.2 Project Area (see figure 3) ............................................................................................... 5 2.2.1 Slope ................................................................................................................... 6 2.2.2 Aspect .................................................................................................................. 6 2.2.3 Tree/Vegetation ................................................................................................... 6 2.2.4 Wildlife ................................................................................................................. 6 2.2.5 Golf ...................................................................................................................... 6 2.2.6 Neighborhood ...................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Utilities .............................................................................................................................. 6 2.3.1 Power .................................................................................................................. 6 2.3.2 Irrigation Well and Pump House .......................................................................... 7 2.3.3 Natural Gas ......................................................................................................... 7 3.0 Design .........................................................................................................................7 3.1 Cross Country Trails with Snowmaking ............................................................................ 7 3.2 Tubing with Snowmaking ................................................................................................. 8 3.3 Cross Country Trails without Snowmaking....................................................................... 9 3.4 Other Recreational Activities .......................................................................................... 10 3.5 Snowmaking (Appendix B) ............................................................................................. 10 3.5.1 Ambient Conditions ........................................................................................... 10 3.5.2 Water ................................................................................................................. 11 3.5.3 Power ................................................................................................................ 11 3.5.4 Equipment ......................................................................................................... 11 3.6 Site Improvements .......................................................................................................... 12 3.6.1 Clearing and Grubbing ...................................................................................... 12 Table of Contents (Continued) EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page ii City of Edina 3.6.2 Earthwork .......................................................................................................... 12 3.6.3 Irrigation Well and Pump House ........................................................................ 12 3.6.4 Lighting .............................................................................................................. 12 4.0 Impacts .....................................................................................................................13 4.1 Environmental ................................................................................................................. 13 4.1.1 Tree Removal .................................................................................................... 13 4.2 Neighborhood ................................................................................................................. 13 4.2.1 Snowmaking (Appendix G) ................................................................................ 13 4.2.2 Noise (Appendix C) ........................................................................................... 14 4.2.3 Lighting .............................................................................................................. 15 4.2.4 Traffic (Appendix I) ............................................................................................ 16 4.3 Permitting ....................................................................................................................... 16 4.3.1 Long Eared Bats ................................................................................................ 16 4.3.2 Building Permit .................................................................................................. 17 4.4 Opinion of Probable Cost (Appendix H) ......................................................................... 17 5.0 Public Involvement ..................................................................................................17 6.0 Schedule ...................................................................................................................17 List of Tables Table 1 Nordic Ski Options in the Twin Cities Area Table 2 Snow Tubing opportunities in Twin Cities Area Table 3 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) Table 4 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) Table 5 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Table 6 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Table 7 Financial Model Visits – Short Season (70 Days) Table 8 Financial Model Revenue – Short Season (70 Days) Table 9 Financial Model Expenses – Short Season (70 Days) Table 10 Financial Model Visits – Long Season (84 Days) Table 11 Financial Model Revenue – Long Season (84 Days) Table 12 Financial Model Expenses – Long Season (84 Days) Table of Contents (Continued) Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page iii List of Figures Figure 1 – Design 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ES 2 Figure 2 – Site Location ......................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 3 – Site Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 4 – Two-way Trail ....................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 5 – One-way Trails ..................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 6 – Design .............................................................................................................................. 9 Figure 7 – Natural Snow Ski Trail Concept ......................................................................................... 10 Figure 8 – Snowmaking Overspray ..................................................................................................... 14 Figure 9 – Noise Contours ................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 10 – Sound Contours ............................................................................................................... 16 List of Appendices Appendix A RRC Associates Report Appendix B Torrent Engineering Appendix C HDR Memo Appendix D Signed Right-of-Entry Letters Appendix E PowerPoint from Open House Appendix F Open House Comments Appendix G Overspray Graphics Appendix H Opinion of Probable Cost Spreadsheet Appendix I Traffic Report Appendix J Trail Bench Grading Sketch August 2016 Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 1 Feasibility Study Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park Prepared for City of Edina 1.0 Financial and Market Assessment (Appendix A) 1.1 Introduction This financial and market assessment summarizes some key factors critical to the decision making around a proposed winter recreation park at Braemar Park in Edina, MN. A high- level competitive analysis and financial analysis are provided in this document. Information sources used in this Study include US Census Bureau Reports, National Ski Areas Association financial reports, City of Edina staff reports, interviews with members of the local Nordic ski community, and secondary research with various websites to document activities in the region. 1.2 Financial and Market Assessment This section presents a brief overview of some of the findings of the Financial and Market Assessment. Please see the body of the Study for more detail on these and other topics. Numerous options for Nordic skiing exist in the Twin Cities area, though most rely on natural snow and light. Only Three Rivers Parks District (Hyland Park Preserve and Elm Creek Reserve) and Theodore Wirth in Golden Valley have manmade snow and lights for Nordic Skiing. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and manmade snowmaking, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for manmade snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. Two scenarios were prepared with the financial model – one for a short season of 70 days and another for a long season of 84 days. Adjustments were made to several expense line items because of efficiencies with existing City operations, most importantly the cost for labor. The Winter Recreation Area is projected to break even in Year One, and become increasingly profitable through Year Five, in both the short and long season scenarios. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 2 City of Edina 1.3 Nordic Skiing in Twin Cities Numerous options for Nordic skiing exist in the Twin Cities area, though most rely on natural snow and light. Only Three Rivers Parks District (Hyland Park Preserve and Elm Creek Reserve) and Theodore Wirth in Golden Valley have manmade snow and lights for Nordic Skiing. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and manmade snowmaking, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. (see Table 1) Generally, day tickets at Nordic facilities are $8 per day, while a season pass is typically $65 for areas with manmade snow and $30 to $50 for areas with natural snow. Because this report was prepared after the winter 2015/16 was over, some information on pricing was not available. 1.4 Snow Tubing in Twin Cities Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for manmade snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. (see table 2) The charge for tubing is generally about $15 to $17 for a two-hour session, with lower cost for children and for additional sessions beyond the initial two hours. 1.5 Financial Analysis This section presents a brief, high level analysis of potential revenues and expenses for the proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area. Inputs and assumptions are based on local competitive pricing, weather records, and expense benchmarks from the NSAA Economic Analysis for small Midwestern ski areas. Several of the key inputs and assumptions are as follows: Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 3 1.5.1 Operational Inputs 1. The Nordic trails at the winter recreation park is projected to operate 7 days a week for 10 weeks (December 20 to March 1), for a total of 70 days of Nordic operations. An additional scenario with a longer operating season (84 days, December 20 to March 15) was also modeled in the financial analysis. 2. The tubing hills at the winter recreation park are projected to operate 4 days a week for 10 weeks, for a total of 40 days of snow tubing operations. Also, a longer, 12- week season (48 days) was included as a second scenario in the financial analysis. 3. The estimate for Nordic ski visits is 3,500 visits in the short season and 4,100 visits in the long season. Snow tubing visits are estimated at 9,200 in the short season and 10,900 in the long season scenario. 1.5.2 Revenue Inputs 1. Nordic pricing is $9 for a day ticket and $75 for a season pass, with a 65 percent yield ratio (to incorporate discounting for youth, senior, and group tickets, for example). On the snow tubing side, a ticket price of $12 with a yield ratio of 60 percent was utilized in the financial analysis. 1. Nordic visit growth is projected at 3 to 5 percent per season for the five-year forecast. Snow tubing growth is projected at 1 to 2 percent over the same time period. 2. On the Nordic side, the revenue model incorporates monies from ticket and pass sales, Nordic ski lessons, Nordic ski rental, 6 Nordic ski races, and 3 fat tire races. Tubing revenue is derived from tubing ticket sales only. 3. The financial analysis projections do not include any concession revenue from Tin Fish restaurant. 4. Ticket price increases of $0.50 per year for both Nordic and tubing are incorporated into the model. $2 increases per season for Nordic season passes are also part of the analysis. 1.5.3 Expense Inputs 1. Average gross and per visit expenses from small Midwest tubing areas (collected through the National Ski Areas Association Economic Analysis study) were used as a basis for projecting expenses. 2. Specific adjustments to expense line items were made as follows: a. Cost of goods sold expense was reduced 90 percent, because the majority of cost of goods expense is for the retail and food & beverage departments. The remaining cost of goods expense is for the limited fleet of Nordic rental skis, boots, and poles. b. Labor payroll expense was reduced by 40 percent, in recognition that a component of the labor will be covered by some of the existing year-round staff at the Braemar golf course. These staff members will assist with Nordic and tubing operations, including snowmaking, grooming, maintenance, and other functions. c. Similarly, expense for payroll taxes/benefits was also reduced by 40 percent. d. Cost for electric power/fuel was increased by 20 percent due to the extensive snowmaking system for the 3 kilometers of Nordic trails and two different tubing runs. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 4 City of Edina e. General & administrative cost was reduced by half under the assumption that some of this general support expense would be covered by the City parks department. f. Property/other taxes were reduced by 80 percent since this is a city park and a parcel of land that does not pay property taxes (though still might have some other taxes or fees). g. Insurance expense was not allocated to the Winter Recreation Park because the insurance coverage would be paid for by the City. 3. Cost increases of 2.0% to 2.5% per year are incorporated into the model. The results show that, for the short season of 70 days of operation, the projected operating profit/EBITDA would break-even in Year One, and would show a positive cash flow in Years 2 through 5. For the long season of 84 operating days, the financial model shows a profit of $4,600 in Year One and $20,000 in Year Five. 2.0 Existing Condition Braemar Park is in the south-western portion of the City of Edina, just north of Interstate 494 and east of US Highway 169. Braemar Park is approximately ten miles from Downtown Minneapolis and six miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport and Mall of America. The majority of the Winter Recreation study area is in the undeveloped wooded area that is on the eastern border of the Park. See Figure 2. Figure 2 – Site Location Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 5 Dewey Hill Road boarding the north side with the par three course across the road, Gleason Road extending down with eastern border with residential home across the road, with seven residential homes backing up to the park on Tanglewood Court. The southern border is primarily commercial property. The main vehicular access to the site is via John Harris Drive off of Hilary Lane. The undeveloped wooded area consists of two flat topped hills with a wide ridge running between the two. This topography is ideal for cross country skiing and other winter and summer activities. The elevation varies from 840 at the parking lot to 930 on the southern hilltop and 944 on the northern hilltop To the west of the wooded area is an existing 27-hole golf course with a remodel to 18-holes starting in 2017. Further west across Braemar Boulevard in the Braemar Park Golf Dome, Ice Rinks and ball fields. 2.1 Infrastructure 2.1.1 Club House Braemar has been operating primarily as a golf course since 1964 The Braemar club house supports the golf enterprise in a typical manner with a pro shop, cart rentals, food and beverage offering, bathrooms, in addition to large rental space to corporate or group events and functions. The lower level is currently underutilized with additional meeting spaces. 2.1.2 Parking (Appendix I) The existing paved parking lot holds approximately 475 cars for the golf course, providing adequate parking for the estimated 682 vehicle trips per summer day. Access to the parking area is via a two lane paved road (John Harris Drive), from the intersection of Gleason Road and Dewey Hill Road. 2.2 Project Area (see figure 3) Figure 3 – Site Analysis EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 6 City of Edina 2.2.1 Slope The project area consist of sloping terrain along a golf fairway and green area (to be abandoned in 2017), two rather flat topped hills, north and south, and a rolling ridge between the two hills. This terrain creates a fun and challenging terrain from beginner to intermediate and advanced Nordic skiers. Side slopes off the two hills and ridge generally range from 30%-50% making direct assent or decent, or side sloping, non-feasible, however two feasible accents and decent areas were identified for both hills. An existing service road off of Gleason Road will be abandoned in order to grade the assent of the north hill. An existing service path off the south hill will be utilized to access the golf course trails if natural snow is adequate. 2.2.2 Aspect Consisting of two hill and a north/south ridge, aspect is in all directions, however the abandoned fairway and green slopes down to the west/northwest, allowing RCR snow retention. . 2.2.3 Tree/Vegetation This area is historic oak savanna, and tree cover is natural sparse. Lack of management of the savanna has allowed the woods to be invaded by other species and be much denser than it would naturally be. Invasive Buckthorn is the primary understory cover. Intensive management would be required to eradicate buckthorn and bring the savanna back to a sustainable condition. Braemar has completed initial intensive management of other savanna areas of the park. Clearing for the proposed trails would require extensive buckthorn removal. The intent of the final trail alignment would to be retain larger mature tree species that could handle snow loads created from man-made snow and route the trail around these trees. Removal of vegetation for these trails and contribution to global warming cannot be quantified at this project level. 2.2.4 Wildlife Typical urban wildlife with thrive with or without the trails. The habitat fragmentation these trails would contribute is insignificant compared to the fragmentation already present. Arguably, opening up the habitat and restoring it, even with a trail corridor, may have some net benefit (invasive species control). 2.2.5 Golf The existing golf course is 27 holes in the project area, however in 2017 the course will be re- constructed as a 18 hole course creating a better golfing experience given modern equipment’s effect of lengthening the game. In the project area, existing hole number 11 will be abandon allowing use for winter activities. 2.2.6 Neighborhood Bordering the east side of the project area is the Dewey Hill neighborhood. Gleason Road abuts park land the entire eastern border with houses located only on the east side of the road. Tanglewood Court is located on the south boarder creating five duplex family houses with back yards abutting park property. 2.3 Utilities 2.3.1 Power The existing electrical service to the existing pump house is fed from a pad mounted Xcel utility transformer located a few feet from the pump house. To accommodate the additional Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 7 pumping motors for snowmaking, lighting, tube lift motors and the snow making machines receptacles, a larger feed and transformer will be required at the pump house location. Due to the distance, a second pad mounted transformer will be required at the southern portion of the site and will serve the remaining trail lighting and snow making machine receptacles. The second transformer is more cost effective that installing underground circuiting from the pump house transformer. 2.3.2 Irrigation Well and Pump House Existing water for the club house and other domestic needs are supplied by city water. Water that is proposed for snowmaking is from an existing well and pump house that was originally installed for domestic city needs, however this well water did not meet new water quality standards thus discontinued as a potable source. The water has continued to be safe for irrigation use by the golf course, thus will be suitable in quality and quantity for snowmaking. 2.3.3 Natural Gas An existing 1-1/4” natural main runs through the project site from the intersection of Gleason Road and Dewey Hill Road running through the 21 fairway toward the pump house then directly toward the club house. If substantial grading of the 21 fairway or elevated green is planned, this gas line may have to be relocated at a substantial cost (estimated $60,000 from preliminary discussion with Xcel Energy. 3.0 Design 3.1 Cross Country Trails with Snowmaking Layout of cross-country trail that include snowmaking require additional consideration including water pipe and electrical cable for snowmaking, electrical cable for lighting, room for snowmaking, and grooming. General layout of cross-country trails must account for grade of assent and descents, turns to check speed, varied levels of skiable alignments with turn-a- round options, and overall length of the trail. These parameters must also balance with the site topography, vegetation, neighborhood impact and existing build features. The cross country ski trail alignment matches the terrain by providing beginner terrain from the parking lot to the top area of the tubing area (Beginner - 0.8 km). From the top of the tubing area to the top of the north hill, down the ridge and to the bottom of the south hill provides great intermediate ski terrain (Intermediate 1.45 km). Assent up the ridge to the top of the south hill provide the most challenging skiing (Expert 0.75 km). Turn-a-rounds at transition to each level will provide skiers the opportunity to ski within their level and challenge them to move to the next. Two alternant options for decent off the north hill was studied and conclude to be not feasible due to cost and impacts to the golf course. The option for the decent follows the accent alignment. The majority of the trail alignment will be two way skiing, with an outbound tract and a return track next to each other, this is critical in making the trail feasible both physically and financially. See Figure 4. Physically the site has very limited terrain that is feasible to ski without major clearing and grading, negatively impacting the neighbors and golf operations. Financially, a single alignment of the required water and electrical cables needed for snowmaking and lighting result in a reduction of the overall length of these systems reducing cost. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 8 City of Edina Figure 4 – Two-way Trail Some area of the trail alignment will be one-way to create a staging/starting area near the parking lot, interest to the trail, and turning radius for skiers and snow grooming equipment. See Figure 5. Figure 5 – One-way Trails 3.2 Tubing with Snowmaking The tubing area starts with the staging area at the location of the abandoned 21st green. The northwest facing five tubing lanes follows the 21st fairway down slope to the northwest with a 9% grade for 150’ of run and 300’ of runout. The north 6 tubing lanes utilizing the fill slope that was created to elevate the green, is 28% for 80’ and has 300’ of runout. Both sets of lanes will have lighting and uphill transportation. Both will have approximately 25 feet of drop. It may be feasible to add 5 – 10’ of drop to the tubing area without severely impacting natural resources or the cross country ski trail alignment, however does come with considerable cost to move a gas main from this area. See Figure 6. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 9 Figure 6 – Design 3.3 Cross Country Trails without Snowmaking A conceptual layout of trails on the Braemar Master Plan for the golf course is also depicted having up to 7 kilometers of trails that could be groomed when enough natural snow is present. A connection to the man-made snow trails will be near the parking lot and an additional connection just north of the south hill. It is unlikely that this trail will have permanent EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 10 City of Edina lights, options for night skiing exist in using headlamps as other ski facilities have implemented. See Figure 7. Figure 7 – Natural Snow Ski Trail Concept 3.4 Other Recreational Activities The proposed cross-country trails and tubing do not preclude development or management of additional activities including winter fat-tire biking, snowshoeing, ski-joring, and summer single-track mountain biking and hiking. 3.5 Snowmaking (Appendix B) 3.5.1 Ambient Conditions Based on NOAA historical climate data from the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP) (reference figures 6B and 6C) for the ten year period 2005 through 2015, there are adequate favorable conditions in the months of November through February for successful snowmaking operations. Annual seasonal snowmaking hours are estimated at 250 hours. See figures 6B and 6D. A utilization rate of 50% results in approximately 130 hours for seasonal project. This will account for the many factors when making snow, including temperature variation from historical averages, high wind, equipment set up and take down, maintenance issues, freezing equipment, etc. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 11 3.5.2 Water Water requirements for snowmaking are calculated based on volume of snow required and a conversion rate from snow to water. Snow and water requirements are as follows (see figure 6D); 1. Cross Country – 5.6 acres covered, 8.5 acre-feet snow volume, 1.7 MG (million gallons) water 2. Tubing Areas – 3.1 acres covered, 9.3 acre-feet snow volume, 1.9 MG (million gallons) water 3. Total – 8.7 acres covered, 17.8 acre-feet snow volume, 3.6 MG (million gallons) water There is an existing irrigation well pump at the northwest side of the park which has been proposed to be utilized for snowmaking. This pump should be capable of supplying approximately 675 GPM (gallons per minute) at 50 psi or greater to the proposed snowmaking booster pump station. 3.5.3 Power The snowmaking equipment (water pumps and snow machines) require 480/277V 3 phase, 4-wire, electrical power. Three phase electrical power is available in the area. New Xcel electrical transformers, and distribution equipment will be required as stated in 2.3.1. 3.5.4 Equipment The snowmaking system recommended is a fan type system. High pressure water piping and three phase power cables are buried throughout the site to supply the various venues. Connections for water and power (hydrants and pedestals) are spaced in strategic locations for the connection of fan type snowmaking machines. The snowmaking machines are towable portable units. The snow machines spray water through the sub-freezing ambient air to form snow crystals. The snowmaking system capacity is based on the project coverage and estimated available operating hours. Recommended capacity is as follows: 1. Initial Installation - 450 gpm (gallons per minute) pumping and (7) snowmaking machines. 2. Build-out (maximum) – 675 gpm (gallons per minute) pumping and up to (15) snowmaking machines. The snowmaking pumps will be installed is a pump house located adjacent to the existing irrigation well pump station. The pump house will include all mechanical, electrical and controls for the main booster pumps. The system would include (2) – 225 gpm x 60 HP high pressure pumps. A 3rd pump could be added at build-out if desired. A buried network of welded steel piping and three phase power cable is installed throughout the park to service the various venues (tubing, skiing, etc.). The snow machines are operated in the various areas until enough snow is produced for each location. The system will include approximately 7,530 ft. of buried piping, See Figure 6A. The system includes the following areas; 1. Approximately 3.0 K of cross country ski trails EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 12 City of Edina 2. Tubing Areas #1 and #2 The snowmaking machines would be high efficiency, large capacity portable units. Typically (4) snow machines would be operated at any given operating period. The snow machines include a high volume fan and a small on-board air compressor. Each machine is connected to the water and power distribution system via hoses and power cords. The snow machines produce snow in piles. The piles are minimized by moving the machines during snowmaking, however there is always the need for final movement and smoothing of the surface. After the snow is produced, it is allowed to cure (finish the freezing process and dry out). At this point the snow is moved and shaped for the final surfaces needed. A grooming machine is utilized to move and shape (“groom”) the snow. The groomer is a tract machine with a blade in the front and a tiller in the rear. A single large grooming machine is recommended with the ability to groom all of the different type snow venues at the park. Estimated costs for both the snowmaking and groomer are included in the opinion of probable cost worksheet. 3.6 Site Improvements 3.6.1 Clearing and Grubbing Trail Development for cross-country skiing required clearing and grubbing of all woody vegetation from the alignment resulting in a maintainable corridor for snowmaking. In a summer condition, this will appear as grass corridor and could be utilized for summer activities such as hiking and biking. Typical maintenance will be periodic mowing to keep woody plant material from reestablishing. 3.6.2 Earthwork Very minor earthwork is required for this alignment. Final grading of the cross-country ski trail will be groomed with the equipment and the machine made snow. In the area of the assent, some earthwork will be required to bench the outgoing and return trail in the steepest section of this trail. (see Trail Bench Grading Sketch in Appendix J). The summer condition will follow the existing grade and slope. 3.6.3 Irrigation Well and Pump House The existing well and pump house has an existing auxiliary room that was utilized as a chlorination station when the well water was used for domestic needs. This room will be enlarged to accept the new snowmaking pumping for and controls. The architecture will match the existing flat roofed structure. 3.6.4 Lighting The lighting installation proposed for the Nordic ski trails is comprised of two types of low wattage LED luminaires. The one-way sections of the trail will be illuminated by horizontally aimed flood luminaires that employ visors and side shielding to minimize light spill and glare. These luminaires are to be placed on 10-foot tall poles and located at a distance of approximately 105 feet apart. The bi-directional sections of the trail will be illuminated by full cutoff shoebox style luminaires mounted to 25-foot fiberglass poles and located at a distance Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 13 of approximately 130 feet apart. Due to the characteristics of these two luminaires, no obtrusive light will be shed upon the residential area The tubing area will be illuminated with two types LED luminaires. The top or starting point of the hill will be illuminated by full cutoff shoebox luminaires mounted to 30-foot fiberglass poles. The main tubing lanes will be illuminated by LED flood luminaires that will oriented down and across the runs to minimize glare. Their fiberglass poles will be approximately 25- feet tall. The system will be energized by underground wiring and be controlled to enable the lighting system to shut off at the facility closing time. Segments of the lighting system can be energized after normal operating hours for trail maintenance purposes. 4.0 Impacts 4.1 Environmental The proposed project area is composed of historic oak savanna which has become overgrown with deciduous trees and invasive buckthorn shrubs, and is much denser than would normally be present. Understory vegetation is sparse, due to dense shading, where historically prairie would have been present. Existing paths and trails are present, and are used informally. Wildlife is present, but is typical urban species, such as white-tailed deer, raccoon, opossum, squirrels and common songbirds. No particular concentrations of wildlife are known to be present. Clearing for placement of trails is not expected to be a significant impact on these species, as the overall habitat will remain intact. While habitat fragmentation is typically considered to be a wildlife stressor, the placement of trails, generally is not considered sufficient to disrupt the habitat continuity. Locally, the environmental consequences on local flora and fauna are not expected to be significant, and may be positive if restoration can be achieved sufficiently to improve the habitat and eliminate invasive species. 4.1.1 Tree Removal The historic oak savanna tree cover was natural sparse, with few large oak trees being the dominant wooded species. These trees remain present and will be avoided to the extent practicable. Younger and lesser quality trees would be preferentially removed for the proposed trail alignments. The final trail alignment will utilize healthy larger trees to serves as trail anchors, only removing trees that are necessary for trail development and water pipe and lighting installation. Opportunities exist to augment planting along Gleason road to provide additional winter screening. 4.2 Neighborhood 4.2.1 Snowmaking (Appendix G) Although early season snow making efforts sometimes must occur during periods of high wind, the low utilization rate of 50% account for some of these periods, thus reducing some overspray that can occur in areas surrounding the Park. However, crews may have to make snow during windy periods as the holiday season nears, in order to be open during the holidays to make the site profitable. Overspray does not affect the entire area for the duration of snowmaking as Figure 8 suggests. The figure represents the total possible affected area of overspray. The figure does not represent the scale of the trail, see figure 6 for a scaled representation of the trail impact area. If overspray does occurs it can accumulate on roofs, cars, streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and lawns, and may trigger localized snow and ice removal operations. See Figure 8. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 14 City of Edina Figure 8 – Snowmaking Overspray 4.2.2 Noise (Appendix C) HDR measured existing noise levels at residences adjacent to Braemar Park. Right-of-entry letters were obtained from the three homeowners (Appendix D). Measured existing noise levels in the project area varied from 37 to 54 dBA L50 and 40 to 62 dBA L10. Measured existing noise levels in the southern portion of the project area exceeded MPCA noise standards during three nighttime hours. HDR also modeled project noise levels due to snow machines and a grooming machine associated with the proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area operations. Based on the modeled results, the snow machines should be spread out during snow-making operations to comply with the MPCA nighttime noise standards. See Figure 9. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 15 Figure 9 – Noise Contours 4.2.3 Lighting The cross country ski trails and tubing area with snowmaking also include lighting fixtures for before dusk and after sunset use, extending the usable hours during the short winter days. All fixtures proposed use LED technology and shielding reducing the light spill into the surrounding area. Cross-country ski light fixtures will be directional in the trail alignment portions that are one-way, and uni-directional in the trail alignments portions that are two way. Illuminating the reflective snow these lights provide a pool of light to help guide the skier along the trail rather than illuminating the entire area. These fixtures do not cast light into the neighborhood at any perceptible or measurable level. Some neighbors will notice the point of light in the trees however these will not cast shadows into houses. The tubing area will also use the same LED technology, however the fixtures will be larger to cover the larger area of the tubing lanes. These fixtures will be aimed at approximately 45degrees to the west and south west, away from the neighborhood. Also, like the cross- country lights these do not have to illuminate the entire area at a high level, as tubers are riders not drivers. More light will be provided at the bottom and top of the tubing hill for safety and wayfinding. See Figure 10. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 16 City of Edina Figure 10 – Light Contours 4.2.4 Traffic (Appendix I) The expansion of winter activities at Braemar Park is expected to generate more winter traffic on area roadways than the existing condition in winter. However, the number of trips generated in the winter will be lower than the existing trips generated by summer uses. 4.3 Permitting Nine Mile Creek Watershed District will require project review for grading and erosion control, as the project will disrupt more than one acre of land. This is achieved by submittal of project plans for review. The project will have no new impervious, has no wetland impacts, and is not located within floodplain, so the majority of the watershed rules will not be required. 4.3.1 Long Eared Bats The long eared bat is a recent addition to the federal endangered species list. These bats utilize woody habitats during the summer months, which is their breeding season. In the winter they congregate in hibernacula, of which none have been identified within the project area. Provided no clearing occurs within the breeding season, the project does not require formal consultation. If tree clearing will occur within the breeding season, consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be recommended. Impacts to long eared bats are not anticipated with this project. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 17 4.3.2 Building Permit A building permit will be required to add to the existing pump house. The contractor will be required to submit this as condition of the contract. 4.4 Opinion of Probable Cost (Appendix H) The full Opinion of Probable Cost is in the appendix is this document and summarized in an itemized list of all foreseeable construction cost, contingency, and indirect cost for this project. If desirable, the tubing area can be raised up to ten vertical feet, thus reflected in the additional cost at the bottom of the Opinion of Probable Cost. 5.0 Public Involvement The Edina Parks and Recreation department established a public Braemar Park Winter Recreation project page for updates, reports, presentations and the project proposal timeline. This project page has been maintained and updated since the spring of 2016. In preparation for the Open House, the Parks and Recreation department used multiple communication outlets to invite residents to attend. A press release was issued and both the Sun Current and Star Tribune wrote publications. The City posted on social media sites including Facebook (7500+ followers) and Next Door (8300+ followers). In addition to utilizing the City Extra subscription list, the City organized an extended direct mailing which reached 3,600 households. Over 100 residents attended the July 13 open house and at least 80 provided written feedback in the form of a comment card. Active public engagement is an important component when considering this proposed project. (Appendix E and F) 6.0 Schedule Production Schedule Key Milestones Description Date Park Board Introduction April 2016 City Council – Start Feasibility Study May 17, 2016 City Council Update – Trail & Financial Feasibility June 7, 2016 City Council Update – Trail & Financial Feasibility (Direction to continue feasibility study) June 21, 2016 Feasibility Study – Sound, Light, and Snow Spill Modeling and Continued Financial/Operational Study June & July 2016 Public Open House July 13, 2016 Park Board Review August 8, 2016 Complete Study August 29, 2016 City Council Public Hearing – Request for bid document preparation September 7, 2016 City Council Bid Authorization November 1, 2016 Bid Project November 2-December 2, 2016 Open Bids December 2, 2016 Bid Award December 20, 2016 Construction January-September 2017 Open for 2017/2018 Winter Season December 2017 List of Tables Table 1 Nordic Ski Options in the Twin Cities Area Table 2 Snow Tubing opportunities in Twin Cities Area Table 3 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) Table 4 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) Table 5 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Table 6 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Table 7 Financial Model Visits – Short Season (70 Days) Table 8 Financial Model Revenue – Short Season (70 Days) Table 9 Financial Model Expenses – Short Season (70 Days) Table 10 Financial Model Visits – Long Season (84 Days) Table 11 Financial Model Revenue – Long Season (84 Days) Table 12 Financial Model Expenses – Long Season (84 Days) Table 1 Snow Tubing opportunities in Twin Cities Area Facility Location Distance from Edina Cost Theodore Wirth Winter Recreation Area Golden Valley, MN 9.1 miles $12 for adults, $8 children Buck Hill Burnsville, MN 16 miles $17 per 2-hour session (day); $15 for 2-hour night session Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill Eagan, MN 16.8 miles $3 per person (no lift or tow) Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN 19.8 miles $15 for 2 hours, $3 for additional hours Green Acres Recreation Lake Elmo, MN 34 miles $16 for 2 hours Eko Backen Scandia, MN 47 miles $16 for 3 hours, $13 kids 4 to 12 Table 2 Nordic Ski Options in the Twin Cities Area Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Edina HS Hornet Hills Trails Edina, MN (part of the high school grounds) 2.7 4.5 3 City of Richfield Wood Lake Nature Center Richfield, MN 2 4 4.9 Three Rivers Parks District Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center Minnetonka, MN 1.5 2.4 6 Daily: $8; Season $65; Three Rivers Parks District Hyland Lake Park Reserve Bloomington, MN 9.5 15.2 6 Daily: $8; Season $65; Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Chain of Lakes Minneapolis, MN 5 8 7.1 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Hiawatha Golf Club Minneapolis, MN 2.5 4.1 7.8 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Theodore Wirth Winter Recreational Area Golden Valley, MN 15 25 9.1 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Staring Lake Ski Trails Eden Prairie, MN 4.6 7.5 10 MNDNR Fort Snelling State Park Near MSP Airport 11 17.7 11 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) Highland 9-hole Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 2.2 3.5 11.8 Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Columbia Golf Club Minneapolis, MN 5 8 14.2 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Chaska, MN 8.7 14 15 Terrace Oaks Park Burnsville, MN 6.8 10.9 15.1 Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Chanhassen, MN 3 5 15.3 Alimagnet Park Burnsville, MN 2.7 4.5 15.7 Three Rivers Park District Eagle Lake Regional Park Plymouth, MN 3.6 5.8 16 Daily: $8; Season $65; Three Rivers Park District French Regional Park Plymouth, MN 5.2 8.3 16.2 Daily: $8; Season $65; UMN University of Minnesota Nordic Ski Center 4 6.47 17.4 Classic: $8 for 2 hours Three Rivers Park District Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Savage, MN 9 14.5 17.9 Daily: $8; Season $65; Como Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 3 5 18.4 Lebanon Hills Regional Park Eagan 12.5 20.1 18.7 Vallywood Golf Course Apple Valley, MN 3 5 18.9 Three Rivers Parks District Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN 11.4 18.3 19.8 Daily: $8; Season $65; Irondale Trails New Brighton, MN 1.8 2.9 20 MNDNR Ritter Farm Park Lakeville, MN 7.4 12 20.2 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) MNDNR Coons Rapids Dam Regional Park Coon Rapids 6 10 20.5 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) Three Rivers Parks District Carver Park Reserve Victoria, MN 11.3 18.2 21 Daily: $8; Season $65; Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Phalen Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 4.3 7 22 Source: Three Rivers Parks District Table 3 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Table 4 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation SUMMARY - SHORT SEASON Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Tubing Revenue $69,240 $72,031 $74,802 $77,550 $80,272 Total Revenue $119,678 $126,104 $133,403 $140,147 $144,306 Operating Expenses $119,430 $121,819 $124,864 $127,362 $130,546 Operating Cash Flow $247 $4,284 $8,539 $12,785 $13,761 Operating Margin 0.2% 3.4% 6.4% 9.1% 9.5% Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Net Cash Flow -$18,329 -$14,663 -$10,409 -$6,541 -$5,566 Net Cash Flow Margin -15.3% -11.6% -7.8% -4.7% -3.9% SUMMARY - LONG SEASON Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Tubing Revenue $81,480 $84,801 $88,099 $91,372 $94,616 Total Revenue $138,975 $146,187 $154,430 $161,988 $166,972 Operating Expenses $134,359 $137,046 $140,473 $143,282 $146,864 Operating Cash Flow $4,616 $9,141 $13,958 $18,706 $20,108 Operating Margin 3.3% 6.3% 9.0% 11.5% 12.0% Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Net Cash Flow -$13,960 -$9,807 -$4,990 -$620 $782 Net Cash Flow Margin -10.0% -6.7% -3.2% -0.4% 0.5% Table 5 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Braemar Park Winter Recreation Table 6 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Braemar Park Winter Recreation SUMMARY - SHORT SEASON NORDIC ONLY Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Total Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Operating Expenses $60,947 $62,166 $63,720 $64,995 $66,620 Operating Cash Flow -$10,510 -$8,094 -$5,119 -$2,398 -$2,585 Operating Margin -8.8% -6.4% -3.8% -1.7% -1.8% Depreciation $13,932 $14,211 $14,211 $14,495 $14,495 Net Cash Flow -$24,442 -$22,304 -$19,330 -$16,893 -$17,080 Net Cash Flow Margin -48.5% -41.2% -33.0% -27.0% -26.7% SUMMARY - LONG SEASON NORDIC ONLY Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Total Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Operating Expenses $66,400 $67,728 $69,422 $70,810 $72,580 Operating Cash Flow -$8,905 -$6,342 -$3,091 -$194 -$224 Operating Margin -6.4% -4.3% -2.0% -0.1% -0.1% Depreciation $13,932 $14,211 $14,211 $14,495 $14,495 Net Cash Flow -$22,837 -$20,553 -$17,301 -$14,689 -$14,719 Net Cash Flow Margin -39.7% -33.5% -26.1% -20.8% -20.3% Table 7 Financial Model Visits – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Year 12345 VISITS Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 NORDIC Days of Operation 70 70 70 70 70 Nordic Day Tickets Nordic Ticket Price $9.00 $9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 Nordic Ticket Yield Ratio 65%64%63%62%61% Nordic Ticket Visits 1,750 1,838 1,929 2,026 2,127 Nordic Season Passes Nordic Pass Price $75.00 $77.00 $79.00 $81.00 $81.00 Nordic Pass Units 250 275 300 325 325 Visits per Pass 77777 Nordic Pass Visits 1,750 1,925 2,100 2,275 2,275 Nordic Visits (ticket + pass)3,500 3,763 4,029 4,301 4,402 Ratio: Nordic Visits per Day 50 54 58 61 63 TUBING Days of Operation 40 40 40 40 40 Tubing Price $12.00 $12.50 $13.00 $13.50 $14.00 Tubing Ticket Yield Ratio 60%59%58%57%56% Tubing Visits - Residents 6,000 6,120 6,242 6,367 6,495 Tubing Visits - Visitors 3,200 3,232 3,264 3,297 3,330 Tubing Visits (residents + visitors)9,200 9,352 9,507 9,664 9,825 Ratio: Tubing Visits per Day 230 234 238 242 246 Total Winter Visits 12,700 13,115 13,536 13,965 14,227 Table 8 Financial Model Revenue – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Year 12345 NORDIC Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 Ticket Revenue $10,238 $11,172 $12,155 $13,188 $14,273 Pass Revenue $18,750 $21,175 $23,700 $26,325 $26,325 Race Revenue $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 Lesson Revenue $2,450 $2,573 $2,971 $3,120 $3,276 Ski Rental Revenue $2,100 $2,205 $2,778 $2,917 $3,063 Other Revenue (fat bike racing, youth clubs, e $2,400 $2,448 $2,497 $2,547 $2,598 F&B Revenue (Tin Fish) Total Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Visit $14.41 $14.37 $14.54 $14.55 $14.55 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Day $721 $772 $837 $894 $915 TUBING Ticket Revenue - Residents $43,200 $45,135 $47,068 $48,996 $50,918 Ticket Revenue - Visitors $23,040 $23,836 $24,613 $25,370 $26,107 Other Revenue (snowshoeing, etc.) $3,000 $3,060 $3,121 $3,184 $3,247 Total Tubing Revenue $69,240 $72,031 $74,802 $77,550 $80,272 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Visit $7.53 $7.70 $7.87 $8.02 $8.17 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Day $1,731 $1,801 $1,870 $1,939 $2,007 TOTAL WINTER REVENUE $119,678 $126,104 $133,403 $140,147 $144,306 Ratio: Total Revenue per Visit $9.42 $9.62 $9.86 $10.04 $10.14 Table 9 Financial Model Expenses – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Season Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 EXPENSES Cost of Goods $2,064 $2,105 $2,158 $2,201 $2,256 Direct Labor $40,070 $40,872 $41,894 $42,731 $43,800 Maintenance & Repair $7,968 $8,127 $8,331 $8,497 $8,710 Other Direct $30,528 $31,139 $31,917 $32,555 $33,369 Electric Power/Fuel $12,941 $13,200 $13,530 $13,800 $14,145 Payroll Taxes/Benefits $8,832 $9,009 $9,234 $9,419 $9,654 Operating Expenses $102,403 $104,451 $107,063 $109,204 $111,934 Gross Profit $17,274 $21,652 $26,341 $30,943 $32,372 G&A $8,880 $9,058 $9,284 $9,470 $9,706 Marketing/Advertising $7,392 $7,540 $7,728 $7,883 $8,080 Property/Other Taxes $755 $770 $790 $805 $825 Insurance $0$0$0$0$0 Common Expenses $17,027 $17,368 $17,802 $18,158 $18,612 Net Operating Profit (EBITDA) $247 $4,284 $8,539 $12,785 $13,761 Operating Leases $1,440 $1,469 $1,469 $1,498 $1,498 Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Interest $6,804 $6,940 $6,940 $7,079 $7,079 Amortization $1,044 $1,065 $1,065 $1,086 $1,086 Post-EBITDA Expenses $27,864 $28,421 $28,421 $28,990 $28,990 Pre-Tax Profit -$27,617 -$24,137 -$19,882 -$16,205 -$15,229 Operating Profit Margin 0.2% 3.4% 6.4% 9.1% 9.5% Pre-Tax Profit Margin -23.1% -19.1% -14.9% -11.6% -10.6% Table 10 Financial Model Visits – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation VISITS Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 NORDIC Days of Operation 84 84 84 84 84 Nordic Day Tickets Nordic Ticket Price $9.00 $9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 Nordic Ticket Yield Ratio 65%64%63%62%61% Nordic Ticket Visits 2,100 2,205 2,315 2,431 2,553 Nordic Season Passes Nordic Pass Price $75.00 $77.00 $79.00 $81.00 $81.00 Nordic Pass Units 250 275 300 325 325 Visits per Pass 88888 Nordic Pass Visits 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,600 Nordic Visits (ticket + pass)4,100 4,405 4,715 5,031 5,153 Ratio: Nordic Visits per Day 49 52 56 60 61 TUBING Days of Operation 48 48 48 48 48 Tubing Price $12.00 $12.50 $13.00 $13.50 $14.00 Tubing Ticket Yield Ratio 60%59%58%57%56% Tubing Visits - Residents 7,450 7,599 7,751 7,906 8,064 Tubing Visits - Visitors 3,450 3,485 3,519 3,555 3,590 Tubing Visits (residents + visitors)10,900 11,084 11,270 11,461 11,654 Ratio: Tubing Visits per Day 227 231 235 239 243 Total Winter Visits 15,000 15,489 15,986 16,492 16,807 Table 11 Financial Model Revenue – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation NORDIC Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 Ticket Revenue $12,285 $13,406 $14,586 $15,826 $17,128 Pass Revenue $18,750 $21,175 $23,700 $26,325 $26,325 Race Revenue $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 Lesson Revenue $2,940 $3,087 $3,565 $3,744 $3,931 Ski Rental Revenue $2,520 $2,646 $3,334 $3,501 $3,676 Other Revenue (fat bike racing, etc) $3,600 $3,672 $3,745 $3,820 $3,897 F&B Revenue (Tin Fish) Total Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Visit $14.02 $13.94 $14.07 $14.04 $14.04 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Day $684 $731 $790 $841 $861 TUBING Ticket Revenue - Residents $53,640 $56,043 $58,442 $60,837 $63,223 Ticket Revenue - Visitors $24,840 $25,698 $26,536 $27,352 $28,146 Other Revenue $3,000 $3,060 $3,121 $3,184 $3,247 Total Tubing Revenue $81,480 $84,801 $88,099 $91,372 $94,616 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Visit $7.48 $7.65 $7.82 $7.97 $8.12 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Day $1,698 $1,767 $1,835 $1,904 $1,971 TOTAL WINTER REVENUE $138,975 $146,187 $154,430 $161,988 $166,972 Table 12 Financial Model Expenses – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Season Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 EXPENSES Cost of Goods $2,322 $2,368 $2,428 $2,476 $2,538 Direct Labor $45,079 $45,981 $47,130 $48,073 $49,275 Maintenance & Repair $8,964 $9,143 $9,372 $9,559 $9,798 Other Direct $34,344 $35,031 $35,907 $36,625 $37,540 Electric Power/Fuel $14,558 $14,850 $15,221 $15,525 $15,913 Payroll Taxes/Benefits $9,936 $10,135 $10,388 $10,596 $10,861 Operating Expenses $115,204 $117,508 $120,445 $122,854 $125,926 Gross Profit $23,771 $28,680 $33,985 $39,134 $41,047 G&A $9,990 $10,190 $10,445 $10,653 $10,920 Marketing/Advertising $8,316 $8,482 $8,694 $8,868 $9,090 Property/Other Taxes $850 $867 $888 $906 $929 Insurance $0$0$0$0$0 Common Expenses $19,156 $19,539 $20,027 $20,428 $20,938 Net Operating Profit (EBITDA) $4,616 $9,141 $13,958 $18,706 $20,108 Operating Leases $1,440 $1,469 $1,469 $1,498 $1,498 Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Interest $6,804 $6,940 $6,940 $7,079 $7,079 Amortization $1,044 $1,065 $1,065 $1,086 $1,086 Post-EBITDA Expenses $27,864 $28,421 $28,421 $28,990 $28,990 Pre-Tax Profit -$23,248 -$19,280 -$14,463 -$10,284 -$8,881 Operating Profit Margin 3.3%6.3%9.0% 11.5% 12.0% Pre-Tax Profit Margin -16.7% -13.2% -9.4% -6.3% -5.3% Appendix A RRC Associates Report Prepared for: City of Edina Short Elliot Hendrickson Prepared by: RRC Associates LLC 4770 Baseline Rd, Ste 360 Boulder, CO 80303 303/449‐6558 www.rrcassociates.com Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment July 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................... 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................... 2 NORDIC SKIING IN TWIN CITIES ....................... 3 SNOW TUBING IN TWIN CITIES ......................... 6 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ........................................ 7 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 1 INTRODUCTION This market assessment report summarizes some key factors critical to the decision making around a proposed winter recreation park at Braemar Park in Edina, MN. A high‐level competitive analysis and financial analysis are provided in this document. The report is intended to serve as a framework for discussions to assist City of Edina staff in making strategic decisions regarding the potential for the proposed Winter Recreation Park. Information sources used in this report include US Census Bureau reports, National Ski Areas Association financial reports, City of Edina staff reports, interviews with members of the local Nordic ski community, and secondary research with various websites to document activities in the region. The information in this report does not represent a guarantee of any specific outcome, as many factors will impact the ultimate performance of the proposed Braemar Winter Recreation Park. Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This section presents a brief overview of some of the findings of the Financial and Market Assessment report. Please see the body of the report for more detail on these and other topics. Numerous options for Nordic skiing exist in the Twin Cities area, though most rely on natural snow and light. Only Three Rivers Parks District (Hyland Park Preserve and Elm Creek Reserve) and Theodore Wirth in Golden Valley have manmade snow and lights for Nordic Skiing. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and manmade snowmaking, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for manmade snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. Two scenarios were prepared with the financial model – one for a short season of 70 days and another for a long season of 84 days. Adjustments were made to several expense line items because of efficiencies with existing City operations, most importantly the cost for labor. The Winter Snowsports Park is projected to break even in Year One, and become increasingly profitable through Year Five, in both the short and long season scenarios. Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 3 NORDIC SKIING IN TWIN CITIES Table 1 below lists the other Nordic and tubing facilities in the Twin Cities area (and beyond), generally within 20 miles of Edina. Numerous options for Nordic skiing exist, though most rely on natural snow and light. Only Three Rivers Parks District (Hyland Park Preserve and Elm Creek Reserve) and Theodore Wirth in Golden Valley have manmade snow and lights for Nordic Skiing. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and manmade snowmaking, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. Generally, day tickets at Nordic facilities are $8 per day, while a season pass is typically $65 for areas with manmade snow and $30 to $50 for areas with natural snow. Because this report was prepared after the winter 2015/16 was over, some information on pricing was not available. Table 1 Nordic Ski Options in the Twin Cities Area Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Edina HS Hornet Hills Trails Edina, MN (part of the high school grounds) 2.7 4.5 3 City of Richfield Wood Lake Nature Center Richfield, MN 2 4 4.9 Three Rivers Parks District Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center Minnetonka, MN 1.5 2.4 6 Daily: $8; Season $65; Three Rivers Parks District Hyland Lake Park Reserve Bloomington, MN 9.5 15.2 6 Daily: $8; Season $65; Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Chain of Lakes Minneapolis, MN 5 8 7.1 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Hiawatha Golf Club Minneapolis, MN 2.5 4.1 7.8 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Theodore Wirth Winter Recreational Area Golden Valley, MN 15 25 9.1 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Staring Lake Ski Trails Eden Prairie, MN 4.6 7.5 10 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 4 Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost MNDNR Fort Snelling State Park Near MSP Airport 11 17.7 11 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) Highland 9-hole Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 2.2 3.5 11.8 Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Columbia Golf Club Minneapolis, MN 5 8 14.2 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Chaska, MN 8.7 14 15 Terrace Oaks Park Burnsville, MN 6.8 10.9 15.1 Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Chanhassen, MN 3 5 15.3 Alimagnet Park Burnsville, MN 2.7 4.5 15.7 Three Rivers Park District Eagle Lake Regional Park Plymouth, MN 3.6 5.8 16 Daily: $8; Season $65; Three Rivers Park District French Regional Park Plymouth, MN 5.2 8.3 16.2 Daily: $8; Season $65; UMN University of Minnesota Nordic Ski Center 4 6.47 17.4 Classic: $8 for 2 hours Three Rivers Park District Murphy- Hanrehan Park Reserve Savage, MN 9 14.5 17.9 Daily: $8; Season $65; Como Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 3 5 18.4 Lebanon Hills Regional Park Eagan 12.5 20.1 18.7 Vallywood Golf Course Apple Valley, MN 3 5 18.9 Three Rivers Parks District Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN 11.4 18.3 19.8 Daily: $8; Season $65; Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 5 Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Irondale Trails New Brighton, MN 1.8 2.9 20 MNDNR Ritter Farm Park Lakeville, MN 7.4 12 20.2 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) MNDNR Coons Rapids Dam Regional Park Coon Rapids 6 10 20.5 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) Three Rivers Parks District Carver Park Reserve Victoria, MN 11.3 18.2 21 Daily: $8; Season $65; Phalen Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 4.3 7 22 Source: Three Rivers Parks District Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 6 SNOW TUBING IN TWIN CITIES Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for manmade snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. The charge for tubing is generally about $15 to $17 for a two‐hour session, with lower cost for children and for additional sessions beyond the initial two hours. Table 2: Snow Tubing opportunities in Twin Cities area Facility Location Distance from Edina Cost Theodore Wirth Winter Recreation Area Golden Valley, MN 9.1 miles $12 for adults, $8 children Buck Hill Burnsville, MN 16 miles $17 per 2-hour session (day); $15 for 2-hour night session Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill Eagan, MN 16.8 miles $3 per person (no lift or tow) Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN 19.8 miles $15 for 2 hours, $3 for additional hours Green Acres Recreation Lake Elmo, MN 34 miles $16 for 2 hours Eko Backen Scandia, MN 47 miles $16 for 3 hours, $13 kids 4 to 12 Source: Buck Hill Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 7 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS This section presents a brief, high level analysis of potential revenues and expenses for the proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area. Inputs and assumptions are based on local competitive pricing, weather records, and expense benchmarks from the NSAA Economic Analysis for small Midwestern ski areas. Several of the key inputs and assumptions are as follows: Operational Inputs The Nordic trails at the winter recreation park is projected to operate 7 days a week for 10 weeks (December 20 to March 1), for a total of 70 days of Nordic operations. An additional scenario with a longer operating season (84 days, December 20 to March 15) was also modeled in the financial analysis. The tubing hills at the winter recreation park are projected to operate 4 days a week for 10 weeks, for a total of 40 days of snow tubing operations. Also, a longer, 12‐week season (48 days) was included as a second scenario in the financial analysis. The estimate for Nordic ski visits is 3,500 visits in the short season and 4,100 visits in the long season. Snow tubing visits are estimated at 9,200 in the short season and 10,900 in the long season scenario. Revenue Inputs Nordic pricing is $9 for a day ticket and $75 for a season pass, with a 65 percent yield ratio (to incorporate discounting for youth, senior, and group tickets, for example). On the snow tubing side, a ticket price of $12 with a yield ratio of 60 percent was utilized in the financial analysis. Nordic visit growth is projected at 3 to 5 percent per season for the five‐year forecast. Snow tubing growth is projected at 1 to 2 percent over the same time period. On the Nordic side, the revenue model incorporates monies from ticket and pass sales, Nordic ski lessons, Nordic ski rental, 6 Nordic ski races, and 3 fat tire races. Tubing revenue is derived from tubing ticket sales only. The financial analysis projections do not include any concession revenue from Tin Fish restaurant. Ticket price increases of $0.50 per year for both Nordic and tubing are incorporated into the model. $2 increases per season for Nordic season passes are also part of the analysis. Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 8 Expense Inputs Average gross and per visit expenses from small Midwest tubing areas (collected through the National Ski Areas Association Economic Analysis study) were used as a basis for projecting expenses. Specific adjustments to expense line items were made as follows: o Cost of goods sold expense was reduced 90 percent, because the majority of cost of goods expense is for the retail and food & beverage departments. The remaining cost of goods expense is for the limited fleet of Nordic rental skis, boots, and poles. o Labor payroll expense was reduced by 40 percent, in recognition that a component of the labor will be covered by some of the existing year‐round staff at the Braemar golf course. These staff members will assist with Nordic and tubing operations, including snowmaking, grooming, maintenance, and other functions. o Similarly, expense for payroll taxes/benefits was also reduced by 40 percent. o Cost for electric power/fuel was increased by 20 percent due to the extensive snowmaking system for the 3 kilometers of Nordic trails and two different tubing runs. o General & administrative cost was reduced by half under the assumption that some of this general support expense would be covered by the City parks department. o Property/other taxes were reduced by 80 percent since this is a city park and a parcel of land that does not pay property taxes (though still might have some other taxes or fees). o Insurance expense was not allocated to the Winter Recreation Park because the insurance coverage would be paid for by the City. Cost increases of 2.0% to 2.5% per year are incorporated into the model. The results show that, for the short season of 70 days of operation, the projected operating profit/EBITDA would break‐even in Year One, and would show a positive cash flow in Years 2 through 5 (see Table 3). For the long season of 84 operating days, the financial model shows a profit of $4,600 in Year One and $20,000 in Year Five (see Table 4). Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n F i n a n c i a l a n d M a r k e t A s s e s s m e n t – 2 0 1 6 RR C A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . 9 Ta b l e 3 Su m m a r y F i n a n c i a l M o d e l – Sh o r t S e a s o n ( 7 0 D a y s ) Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n Ta b l e 4 Su m m a r y F i n a n c i a l M o d e l – L o n g S e a s o n ( 8 4 D a y s ) Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n SU M M A R Y - S H O R T S E A S O N Y e a r 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 No r d i c R e v e n u e $5 0 , 4 3 8 $ 5 4 , 0 7 3 $ 5 8 , 6 0 2 $ 6 2 , 5 9 7 $ 6 4 , 0 3 5 Tu b i n g R e v e n u e $6 9 , 2 4 0 $ 7 2 , 0 3 1 $ 7 4 , 8 0 2 $ 7 7 , 5 5 0 $ 8 0 , 2 7 2 To t a l R e v e n u e $1 1 9 , 6 7 8 $ 1 2 6 , 1 0 4 $ 1 3 3 , 4 0 3 $ 1 4 0 , 1 4 7 $ 1 4 4 , 3 0 6 Op e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s $1 1 9 , 4 3 0 $ 1 2 1 , 8 1 9 $ 1 2 4 , 8 6 4 $ 1 2 7 , 3 6 2 $ 1 3 0 , 5 4 6 Op e r a t i n g C a s h F l o w $2 4 7 $ 4 , 2 8 4 $ 8 , 5 3 9 $ 1 2 , 7 8 5 $ 1 3 , 7 6 1 Op e r a t i n g M a r g i n 0. 2 % 3 . 4 % 6 . 4 % 9 . 1 % 9 . 5 % De p r e c i a t i o n $1 8 , 5 7 6 $ 1 8 , 9 4 8 $ 1 8 , 9 4 8 $ 1 9 , 3 2 6 $ 1 9 , 3 2 6 Ne t C a s h F l o w -$ 1 8 , 3 2 9 - $ 1 4 , 6 6 3 - $ 1 0 , 4 0 9 - $ 6 , 5 4 1 - $ 5 , 5 6 6 Ne t C a s h F l o w M a r g i n -1 5 . 3 % - 1 1 . 6 % - 7 . 8 % - 4 . 7 % - 3 . 9 % SU M M A R Y - L O N G S E A S O N Y e a r 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 No r d i c R e v e n u e $ 5 7 , 4 9 5 $ 6 1 , 3 8 6 $ 6 6 , 3 3 1 $ 7 0 , 6 1 6 $ 7 2 , 3 5 6 Tu b i n g R e v e n u e $ 8 1 , 4 8 0 $ 8 4 , 8 0 1 $ 8 8 , 0 9 9 $ 9 1 , 3 7 2 $ 9 4 , 6 1 6 To t a l R e v e n u e $ 1 3 8 , 9 7 5 $ 1 4 6 , 1 8 7 $ 1 5 4 , 4 3 0 $ 1 6 1 , 9 8 8 $ 1 6 6 , 9 7 2 Op e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s $ 1 3 4 , 3 5 9 $ 1 3 7 , 0 4 6 $ 1 4 0 , 4 7 3 $ 1 4 3 , 2 8 2 $ 1 4 6 , 8 6 4 Op e r a t i n g C a s h F l o w $ 4 , 6 1 6 $ 9 , 1 4 1 $ 1 3 , 9 5 8 $ 1 8 , 7 0 6 $ 2 0 , 1 0 8 Op e r a t i n g M a r g i n 3 . 3 % 6 . 3 % 9 . 0 % 1 1 . 5 % 1 2 . 0 % De p r e c i a t i o n $ 1 8 , 5 7 6 $ 1 8 , 9 4 8 $ 1 8 , 9 4 8 $ 1 9 , 3 2 6 $ 1 9 , 3 2 6 Ne t C a s h F l o w - $ 1 3 , 9 6 0 - $ 9 , 8 0 7 - $ 4 , 9 9 0 - $ 6 2 0 $ 7 8 2 Ne t C a s h F l o w M a r g i n - 1 0 . 0 % - 6 . 7 % - 3 . 2 % - 0 . 4 % 0 . 5 % Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n F i n a n c i a l a n d M a r k e t A s s e s s m e n t – 2 0 1 6 RR C A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . 10 Ta b l e 5 Su m m a r y F i n a n c i a l M o d e l – S h o r t S e a s o n ( 7 0 D a y s ) – N O R D I C O N L Y Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n Ta b l e 6 Su m m a r y F i n a n c i a l M o d e l – L o n g S e a s o n ( 8 4 D a y s ) – N O R D I C O N L Y Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n SU M M A R Y - S H O R T S E A S O N NO R D I C O N L Y Ye a r 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 No r d i c R e v e n u e $ 5 0 , 4 3 8 $ 5 4 , 0 7 3 $ 5 8 , 6 0 2 $ 6 2 , 5 9 7 $ 6 4 , 0 3 5 To t a l R e v e n u e $ 5 0 , 4 3 8 $ 5 4 , 0 7 3 $ 5 8 , 6 0 2 $ 6 2 , 5 9 7 $ 6 4 , 0 3 5 Op e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s $ 6 0 , 9 4 7 $ 6 2 , 1 6 6 $ 6 3 , 7 2 0 $ 6 4 , 9 9 5 $ 6 6 , 6 2 0 Op e r a t i n g C a s h F l o w - $ 1 0 , 5 1 0 - $ 8 , 0 9 4 - $ 5 , 1 1 9 - $ 2 , 3 9 8 - $ 2 , 5 8 5 Op e r a t i n g M a r g i n - 8 . 8 % - 6 . 4 % - 3 . 8 % - 1 . 7 % - 1 . 8 % De p r e c i a t i o n $ 1 3 , 9 3 2 $ 1 4 , 2 1 1 $ 1 4 , 2 1 1 $ 1 4 , 4 9 5 $ 1 4 , 4 9 5 Ne t C a s h F l o w - $ 2 4 , 4 4 2 - $ 2 2 , 3 0 4 - $ 1 9 , 3 3 0 - $ 1 6 , 8 9 3 - $ 1 7 , 0 8 0 Ne t C a s h F l o w M a r g i n - 4 8 . 5 % - 4 1 . 2 % - 3 3 . 0 % - 2 7 . 0 % - 2 6 . 7 % SU M M A R Y - L O N G S E A S O N NO R D I C O N L Y Ye a r 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 No r d i c R e v e n u e $ 5 7 , 4 9 5 $ 6 1 , 3 8 6 $ 6 6 , 3 3 1 $ 7 0 , 6 1 6 $ 7 2 , 3 5 6 To t a l R e v e n u e $ 5 7 , 4 9 5 $ 6 1 , 3 8 6 $ 6 6 , 3 3 1 $ 7 0 , 6 1 6 $ 7 2 , 3 5 6 Op e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s $ 6 6 , 4 0 0 $ 6 7 , 7 2 8 $ 6 9 , 4 2 2 $ 7 0 , 8 1 0 $ 7 2 , 5 8 0 Op e r a t i n g C a s h F l o w - $ 8 , 9 0 5 - $ 6 , 3 4 2 - $ 3 , 0 9 1 - $ 1 9 4 - $ 2 2 4 Op e r a t i n g M a r g i n - 6 . 4 % - 4 . 3 % - 2 . 0 % - 0 . 1 % - 0 . 1 % De p r e c i a t i o n $ 1 3 , 9 3 2 $ 1 4 , 2 1 1 $ 1 4 , 2 1 1 $ 1 4 , 4 9 5 $ 1 4 , 4 9 5 Ne t C a s h F l o w - $ 2 2 , 8 3 7 - $ 2 0 , 5 5 3 - $ 1 7 , 3 0 1 - $ 1 4 , 6 8 9 - $ 1 4 , 7 1 9 Ne t C a s h F l o w M a r g i n - 3 9 . 7 % - 3 3 . 5 % - 2 6 . 1 % - 2 0 . 8 % - 2 0 . 3 % Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n F i n a n c i a l a n d M a r k e t A s s e s s m e n t – 2 0 1 6 RR C A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . 11 Ta b l e 7 Fi n a n c i a l M o d e l V i s i t s – S h o r t S e a s o n ( 7 0 D a y s ) Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n Y e a r 12 3 4 5 VISITS Year 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 NO R D I C Da y s o f O p e r a t i o n 70 70 70 70 70 No r d i c D a y T i c k e t s N o r d i c T i c k e t P r i c e $9 . 0 0 $9 . 5 0 $ 1 0 . 0 0 $ 1 0 . 5 0 $ 1 1 . 0 0 N o r d i c T i c k e t Y i e l d R a t i o 65 % 64 % 63 % 62 % 61% N o r d i c T i c k e t V i s i t s 1, 7 5 0 1, 8 3 8 1, 9 2 9 2, 0 2 6 2,127 No r d i c S e a s o n P a s s e s N o r d i c P a s s P r i c e $7 5 . 0 0 $ 7 7 . 0 0 $ 7 9 . 0 0 $ 8 1 . 0 0 $ 8 1 . 0 0 N o r d i c P a s s U n i t s 25 0 27 5 30 0 32 5 325 V i s i t s p e r P a s s 77 7 7 7 N o r d i c P a s s V i s i t s 1, 7 5 0 1, 9 2 5 2, 1 0 0 2, 2 7 5 2,275 No r d i c V i s i t s ( t i c k e t + p a s s ) 3, 5 0 0 3, 7 6 3 4, 0 2 9 4, 3 0 1 4,402 Ra t i o : N o r d i c V i s i t s p e r D a y 50 54 58 61 63 TU B I N G Da y s o f O p e r a t i o n 40 40 40 40 40 Tu b i n g P r i c e $1 2 . 0 0 $ 1 2 . 5 0 $ 1 3 . 0 0 $ 1 3 . 5 0 $ 1 4 . 0 0 Tu b i n g T i c k e t Y i e l d R a t i o 60 % 59 % 58 % 57 % 56% Tu b i n g V i s i t s - R e s i d e n t s 6, 0 0 0 6, 1 2 0 6, 2 4 2 6, 3 6 7 6,495 Tu b i n g V i s i t s - V i s i t o r s 3, 2 0 0 3, 2 3 2 3, 2 6 4 3, 2 9 7 3,330 Tu b i n g V i s i t s ( r e s i d e n t s + v i s i t o r s ) 9, 2 0 0 9, 3 5 2 9, 5 0 7 9, 6 6 4 9,825 Ra t i o : T u b i n g V i s i t s p e r D a y 23 0 23 4 23 8 24 2 246 To t a l W i n t e r V i s i t s 12 , 7 0 0 1 3 , 1 1 5 1 3 , 5 3 6 1 3 , 9 6 5 1 4 , 2 2 7 Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n F i n a n c i a l a n d M a r k e t A s s e s s m e n t – 2 0 1 6 RR C A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . 12 Ta b l e 8 Fi n a n c i a l M o d e l Re v e n u e – S h o r t S e a s o n ( 7 0 D a y s ) Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n Y e a r 12 3 4 5 NO R D I C Year 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 Ti c k e t R e v e n u e $1 0 , 2 3 8 $ 1 1 , 1 7 2 $ 1 2 , 1 5 5 $ 1 3 , 1 8 8 $ 1 4 , 2 7 3 Pa s s R e v e n u e $1 8 , 7 5 0 $ 2 1 , 1 7 5 $ 2 3 , 7 0 0 $ 2 6 , 3 2 5 $ 2 6 , 3 2 5 Ra c e R e v e n u e $1 4 , 5 0 0 $ 1 4 , 5 0 0 $ 1 4 , 5 0 0 $ 1 4 , 5 0 0 $ 1 4 , 5 0 0 Le s s o n R e v e n u e $2 , 4 5 0 $ 2 , 5 7 3 $ 2 , 9 7 1 $ 3 , 1 2 0 $ 3 , 2 7 6 Sk i R e n t a l R e v e n u e $2 , 1 0 0 $ 2 , 2 0 5 $ 2 , 7 7 8 $ 2 , 9 1 7 $ 3 , 0 6 3 Ot h e r R e v e n u e ( f a t b i k e r a c i n g , y o u t h c l u b s , e $2 , 4 0 0 $ 2 , 4 4 8 $ 2 , 4 9 7 $ 2 , 5 4 7 $ 2 , 5 9 8 F& B R e v e n u e ( T i n F i s h ) To t a l N o r d i c R e v e n u e $ 5 0 , 4 3 8 $ 5 4 , 0 7 3 $ 5 8 , 6 0 2 $ 6 2 , 5 9 7 $ 6 4 , 0 3 5 Ra t i o : N o r d i c R e v e n u e p e r V i s i t $ 1 4 . 4 1 $ 1 4 . 3 7 $ 1 4 . 5 4 $ 1 4 . 5 5 $ 1 4 . 5 5 Ra t i o : N o r d i c R e v e n u e p e r D a y $ 7 2 1 $ 7 7 2 $ 8 3 7 $ 8 9 4 $ 9 1 5 TU B I N G Ti c k e t R e v e n u e - R e s i d e n t s $ 4 3 , 2 0 0 $ 4 5 , 1 3 5 $ 4 7 , 0 6 8 $ 4 8 , 9 9 6 $ 5 0 , 9 1 8 Ti c k e t R e v e n u e - V i s i t o r s $ 2 3 , 0 4 0 $ 2 3 , 8 3 6 $ 2 4 , 6 1 3 $ 2 5 , 3 7 0 $ 2 6 , 1 0 7 Ot h e r R e v e n u e ( s n o w s h o e i n g , e t c . ) $ 3 , 0 0 0 $ 3 , 0 6 0 $ 3 , 1 2 1 $ 3 , 1 8 4 $ 3 , 2 4 7 To t a l T u b i n g R e v e n u e $ 6 9 , 2 4 0 $ 7 2 , 0 3 1 $ 7 4 , 8 0 2 $ 7 7 , 5 5 0 $ 8 0 , 2 7 2 Ra t i o : T u b i n g R e v e n u e p e r V i s i t $ 7 . 5 3 $ 7 . 7 0 $ 7 . 8 7 $ 8 . 0 2 $ 8 . 1 7 Ra t i o : T u b i n g R e v e n u e p e r D a y $ 1 , 7 3 1 $ 1 , 8 0 1 $ 1 , 8 7 0 $ 1 , 9 3 9 $ 2 , 0 0 7 TO T A L W I N T E R R E V E N U E $ 1 1 9 , 6 7 8 $ 1 2 6 , 1 0 4 $ 1 3 3 , 4 0 3 $ 1 4 0 , 1 4 7 $ 1 4 4 , 3 0 6 Ra t i o : T o t a l R e v e n u e p e r V i s i t $ 9 . 4 2 $ 9 . 6 2 $ 9 . 8 6 $ 1 0 . 0 4 $ 1 0 . 1 4 Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n F i n a n c i a l a n d M a r k e t A s s e s s m e n t – 2 0 1 6 RR C A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . 13 Ta b l e 9 Fi n a n c i a l M o d e l E x p e n s e s – S h o r t S e a s o n ( 7 0 D a y s ) Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n Se a s o n Year 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 EX P E N S E S Co s t o f G o o d s $ 2 , 0 6 4 $ 2 , 1 0 5 $ 2 , 1 5 8 $ 2 , 2 0 1 $ 2 , 2 5 6 Di r e c t L a b o r $ 4 0 , 0 7 0 $ 4 0 , 8 7 2 $ 4 1 , 8 9 4 $ 4 2 , 7 3 1 $ 4 3 , 8 0 0 Ma i n t e n a n c e & R e p a i r $ 7 , 9 6 8 $ 8 , 1 2 7 $ 8 , 3 3 1 $ 8 , 4 9 7 $ 8 , 7 1 0 Ot h e r D i r e c t $ 3 0 , 5 2 8 $ 3 1 , 1 3 9 $ 3 1 , 9 1 7 $ 3 2 , 5 5 5 $ 3 3 , 3 6 9 El e c t r i c P o w e r / F u e l $ 1 2 , 9 4 1 $ 1 3 , 2 0 0 $ 1 3 , 5 3 0 $ 1 3 , 8 0 0 $ 1 4 , 1 4 5 Pa y r o l l T a x e s / B e n e f i t s $ 8 , 8 3 2 $ 9 , 0 0 9 $ 9 , 2 3 4 $ 9 , 4 1 9 $ 9 , 6 5 4 Op e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s $ 1 0 2 , 4 0 3 $ 1 0 4 , 4 5 1 $ 1 0 7 , 0 6 3 $ 1 0 9 , 2 0 4 $ 1 1 1 , 9 3 4 Gr o s s P r o f i t $ 1 7 , 2 7 4 $ 2 1 , 6 5 2 $ 2 6 , 3 4 1 $ 3 0 , 9 4 3 $ 3 2 , 3 7 2 G& A $ 8 , 8 8 0 $ 9 , 0 5 8 $ 9 , 2 8 4 $ 9 , 4 7 0 $ 9 , 7 0 6 Ma r k e t i n g / A d v e r t i s i n g $ 7 , 3 9 2 $ 7 , 5 4 0 $ 7 , 7 2 8 $ 7 , 8 8 3 $ 8 , 0 8 0 Pr o p e r t y / O t h e r T a x e s $ 7 5 5 $ 7 7 0 $ 7 9 0 $ 8 0 5 $ 8 2 5 Insurance $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Co m m o n E x p e n s e s $ 1 7 , 0 2 7 $ 1 7 , 3 6 8 $ 1 7 , 8 0 2 $ 1 8 , 1 5 8 $ 1 8 , 6 1 2 Ne t O p e r a t i n g P r o f i t ( E B I T D A ) $ 2 4 7 $ 4 , 2 8 4 $ 8 , 5 3 9 $ 1 2 , 7 8 5 $ 1 3 , 7 6 1 Op e r a t i n g L e a s e s $ 1 , 4 4 0 $ 1 , 4 6 9 $ 1 , 4 6 9 $ 1 , 4 9 8 $ 1 , 4 9 8 De p r e c i a t i o n $ 1 8 , 5 7 6 $ 1 8 , 9 4 8 $ 1 8 , 9 4 8 $ 1 9 , 3 2 6 $ 1 9 , 3 2 6 In t e r e s t $ 6 , 8 0 4 $ 6 , 9 4 0 $ 6 , 9 4 0 $ 7 , 0 7 9 $ 7 , 0 7 9 Am o r t i z a t i o n $ 1 , 0 4 4 $ 1 , 0 6 5 $ 1 , 0 6 5 $ 1 , 0 8 6 $ 1 , 0 8 6 Po s t - E B I T D A E x p e n s e s $ 2 7 , 8 6 4 $ 2 8 , 4 2 1 $ 2 8 , 4 2 1 $ 2 8 , 9 9 0 $ 2 8 , 9 9 0 Pr e - T a x P r o f i t - $ 2 7 , 6 1 7 - $ 2 4 , 1 3 7 - $ 1 9 , 8 8 2 - $ 1 6 , 2 0 5 - $ 1 5 , 2 2 9 Op e r a t i n g P r o f i t M a r g i n 0 . 2 % 3 . 4 % 6 . 4 % 9 . 1 % 9 . 5 % Pr e - T a x P r o f i t M a r g i n - 2 3 . 1 % - 1 9 . 1 % - 1 4 . 9 % - 1 1 . 6 % - 1 0 . 6 % Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n F i n a n c i a l a n d M a r k e t A s s e s s m e n t – 2 0 1 6 RR C A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . 14 Ta b l e 1 0 Fi n a n c i a l M o d e l V i s i t s – L o n g S e a s o n ( 8 4 D a y s ) Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n VISITS Year 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 NO R D I C Da y s o f O p e r a t i o n 84 84 84 84 84 No r d i c D a y T i c k e t s N o r d i c T i c k e t P r i c e $9 . 0 0 $9 . 5 0 $ 1 0 . 0 0 $ 1 0 . 5 0 $ 1 1 . 0 0 N o r d i c T i c k e t Y i e l d R a t i o 65 % 64 % 63 % 62 % 61% N o r d i c T i c k e t V i s i t s 2, 1 0 0 2, 2 0 5 2, 3 1 5 2, 4 3 1 2,553 No r d i c S e a s o n P a s s e s N o r d i c P a s s P r i c e $7 5 . 0 0 $ 7 7 . 0 0 $ 7 9 . 0 0 $ 8 1 . 0 0 $ 8 1 . 0 0 N o r d i c P a s s U n i t s 25 0 27 5 30 0 32 5 325 V i s i t s p e r P a s s 88 8 8 8 N o r d i c P a s s V i s i t s 2, 0 0 0 2, 2 0 0 2, 4 0 0 2, 6 0 0 2,600 No r d i c V i s i t s ( t i c k e t + p a s s ) 4, 1 0 0 4, 4 0 5 4, 7 1 5 5, 0 3 1 5,153 Ra t i o : N o r d i c V i s i t s p e r D a y 49 52 56 60 61 TU B I N G Da y s o f O p e r a t i o n 48 48 48 48 48 Tu b i n g P r i c e $1 2 . 0 0 $ 1 2 . 5 0 $ 1 3 . 0 0 $ 1 3 . 5 0 $ 1 4 . 0 0 Tu b i n g T i c k e t Y i e l d R a t i o 60 % 59 % 58 % 57 % 56% Tu b i n g V i s i t s - R e s i d e n t s 7, 4 5 0 7, 5 9 9 7, 7 5 1 7, 9 0 6 8,064 Tu b i n g V i s i t s - V i s i t o r s 3, 4 5 0 3, 4 8 5 3, 5 1 9 3, 5 5 5 3,590 Tu b i n g V i s i t s ( r e s i d e n t s + v i s i t o r s ) 10 , 9 0 0 1 1 , 0 8 4 1 1 , 2 7 0 1 1 , 4 6 1 1 1 , 6 5 4 Ra t i o : T u b i n g V i s i t s p e r D a y 22 7 23 1 23 5 23 9 243 To t a l W i n t e r V i s i t s 15 , 0 0 0 1 5 , 4 8 9 1 5 , 9 8 6 1 6 , 4 9 2 1 6 , 8 0 7 Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n F i n a n c i a l a n d M a r k e t A s s e s s m e n t – 2 0 1 6 RR C A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . 15 Ta b l e 1 1 Fi n a n c i a l M o d e l R e v e n u e – L o n g S e a s o n ( 8 4 D a y s ) Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n NO R D I C Year 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 Ti c k e t R e v e n u e $ 1 2 , 2 8 5 $ 1 3 , 4 0 6 $ 1 4 , 5 8 6 $ 1 5 , 8 2 6 $ 1 7 , 1 2 8 Pa s s R e v e n u e $ 1 8 , 7 5 0 $ 2 1 , 1 7 5 $ 2 3 , 7 0 0 $ 2 6 , 3 2 5 $ 2 6 , 3 2 5 Ra c e R e v e n u e $ 1 7 , 4 0 0 $ 1 7 , 4 0 0 $ 1 7 , 4 0 0 $ 1 7 , 4 0 0 $ 1 7 , 4 0 0 Le s s o n R e v e n u e $ 2 , 9 4 0 $ 3 , 0 8 7 $ 3 , 5 6 5 $ 3 , 7 4 4 $ 3 , 9 3 1 Sk i R e n t a l R e v e n u e $ 2 , 5 2 0 $ 2 , 6 4 6 $ 3 , 3 3 4 $ 3 , 5 0 1 $ 3 , 6 7 6 Ot h e r R e v e n u e ( f a t b i k e r a c i n g , e t c ) $ 3 , 6 0 0 $ 3 , 6 7 2 $ 3 , 7 4 5 $ 3 , 8 2 0 $ 3 , 8 9 7 F& B R e v e n u e ( T i n F i s h ) To t a l N o r d i c R e v e n u e $ 5 7 , 4 9 5 $ 6 1 , 3 8 6 $ 6 6 , 3 3 1 $ 7 0 , 6 1 6 $ 7 2 , 3 5 6 Ra t i o : N o r d i c R e v e n u e p e r V i s i t $ 1 4 . 0 2 $ 1 3 . 9 4 $ 1 4 . 0 7 $ 1 4 . 0 4 $ 1 4 . 0 4 Ra t i o : N o r d i c R e v e n u e p e r D a y $ 6 8 4 $ 7 3 1 $ 7 9 0 $ 8 4 1 $ 8 6 1 TU B I N G Ti c k e t R e v e n u e - R e s i d e n t s $ 5 3 , 6 4 0 $ 5 6 , 0 4 3 $ 5 8 , 4 4 2 $ 6 0 , 8 3 7 $ 6 3 , 2 2 3 Ti c k e t R e v e n u e - V i s i t o r s $ 2 4 , 8 4 0 $ 2 5 , 6 9 8 $ 2 6 , 5 3 6 $ 2 7 , 3 5 2 $ 2 8 , 1 4 6 Ot h e r R e v e n u e $ 3 , 0 0 0 $ 3 , 0 6 0 $ 3 , 1 2 1 $ 3 , 1 8 4 $ 3 , 2 4 7 To t a l T u b i n g R e v e n u e $ 8 1 , 4 8 0 $ 8 4 , 8 0 1 $ 8 8 , 0 9 9 $ 9 1 , 3 7 2 $ 9 4 , 6 1 6 Ra t i o : T u b i n g R e v e n u e p e r V i s i t $ 7 . 4 8 $ 7 . 6 5 $ 7 . 8 2 $ 7 . 9 7 $ 8 . 1 2 Ra t i o : T u b i n g R e v e n u e p e r D a y $ 1 , 6 9 8 $ 1 , 7 6 7 $ 1 , 8 3 5 $ 1 , 9 0 4 $ 1 , 9 7 1 TO T A L W I N T E R R E V E N U E $ 1 3 8 , 9 7 5 $ 1 4 6 , 1 8 7 $ 1 5 4 , 4 3 0 $ 1 6 1 , 9 8 8 $ 1 6 6 , 9 7 2 Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n F i n a n c i a l a n d M a r k e t A s s e s s m e n t – 2 0 1 6 RR C A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . 16 Ta b l e 1 2 Fi n a n c i a l M o d e l E x p e n s e s – L o n g S e a s o n ( 8 4 D a y s ) Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n Se a s o n Year 1 Y e a r 2 Y e a r 3 Y e a r 4 Y e a r 5 EX P E N S E S Co s t o f G o o d s $ 2 , 3 2 2 $ 2 , 3 6 8 $ 2 , 4 2 8 $ 2 , 4 7 6 $ 2 , 5 3 8 Di r e c t L a b o r $ 4 5 , 0 7 9 $ 4 5 , 9 8 1 $ 4 7 , 1 3 0 $ 4 8 , 0 7 3 $ 4 9 , 2 7 5 Ma i n t e n a n c e & R e p a i r $ 8 , 9 6 4 $ 9 , 1 4 3 $ 9 , 3 7 2 $ 9 , 5 5 9 $ 9 , 7 9 8 Ot h e r D i r e c t $ 3 4 , 3 4 4 $ 3 5 , 0 3 1 $ 3 5 , 9 0 7 $ 3 6 , 6 2 5 $ 3 7 , 5 4 0 El e c t r i c P o w e r / F u e l $ 1 4 , 5 5 8 $ 1 4 , 8 5 0 $ 1 5 , 2 2 1 $ 1 5 , 5 2 5 $ 1 5 , 9 1 3 Pa y r o l l T a x e s / B e n e f i t s $ 9 , 9 3 6 $ 1 0 , 1 3 5 $ 1 0 , 3 8 8 $ 1 0 , 5 9 6 $ 1 0 , 8 6 1 Op e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s $ 1 1 5 , 2 0 4 $ 1 1 7 , 5 0 8 $ 1 2 0 , 4 4 5 $ 1 2 2 , 8 5 4 $ 1 2 5 , 9 2 6 Gr o s s P r o f i t $ 2 3 , 7 7 1 $ 2 8 , 6 8 0 $ 3 3 , 9 8 5 $ 3 9 , 1 3 4 $ 4 1 , 0 4 7 G& A $ 9 , 9 9 0 $ 1 0 , 1 9 0 $ 1 0 , 4 4 5 $ 1 0 , 6 5 3 $ 1 0 , 9 2 0 Ma r k e t i n g / A d v e r t i s i n g $ 8 , 3 1 6 $ 8 , 4 8 2 $ 8 , 6 9 4 $ 8 , 8 6 8 $ 9 , 0 9 0 Pr o p e r t y / O t h e r T a x e s $ 8 5 0 $ 8 6 7 $ 8 8 8 $ 9 0 6 $ 9 2 9 Insurance $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Co m m o n E x p e n s e s $ 1 9 , 1 5 6 $ 1 9 , 5 3 9 $ 2 0 , 0 2 7 $ 2 0 , 4 2 8 $ 2 0 , 9 3 8 Ne t O p e r a t i n g P r o f i t ( E B I T D A ) $ 4 , 6 1 6 $ 9 , 1 4 1 $ 1 3 , 9 5 8 $ 1 8 , 7 0 6 $ 2 0 , 1 0 8 Op e r a t i n g L e a s e s $ 1 , 4 4 0 $ 1 , 4 6 9 $ 1 , 4 6 9 $ 1 , 4 9 8 $ 1 , 4 9 8 De p r e c i a t i o n $ 1 8 , 5 7 6 $ 1 8 , 9 4 8 $ 1 8 , 9 4 8 $ 1 9 , 3 2 6 $ 1 9 , 3 2 6 In t e r e s t $ 6 , 8 0 4 $ 6 , 9 4 0 $ 6 , 9 4 0 $ 7 , 0 7 9 $ 7 , 0 7 9 Am o r t i z a t i o n $ 1 , 0 4 4 $ 1 , 0 6 5 $ 1 , 0 6 5 $ 1 , 0 8 6 $ 1 , 0 8 6 Po s t - E B I T D A E x p e n s e s $ 2 7 , 8 6 4 $ 2 8 , 4 2 1 $ 2 8 , 4 2 1 $ 2 8 , 9 9 0 $ 2 8 , 9 9 0 Pr e - T a x P r o f i t -$ 2 3 , 2 4 8 - $ 1 9 , 2 8 0 - $ 1 4 , 4 6 3 - $ 1 0 , 2 8 4 - $ 8 , 8 8 1 Op e r a t i n g P r o f i t M a r g i n 3. 3 % 6. 3 % 9. 0 % 1 1 . 5 % 1 2 . 0 % Pr e - T a x P r o f i t M a r g i n -1 6 . 7 % - 1 3 . 2 % - 9 . 4 % - 6 . 3 % - 5 . 3 % Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 17 Appendix B Torrent Engineering Graphics 850 Project: EDINA 137403 Date: 06/29/2016 Map by: msteuernagel Projection: Hennepin County CoordinatesSources: Hennepin County, MnGEO, SEH 0 50 100 1 inch = 100 feet 200Feet FIGURE 6ANWINTER RECREATION AT BRAEMAR PARK EDINA, MINNESOTA PRELIMINARY SNOWMAKING PIPELINE LAYOUT 860 840 Woo d v i e w Ct S c h e y D r 8 7 0 84 0 84 0 Gle a s o n R d Dewey Hill Rd840 850 HydePark Cir Legend Primary Cross Country Ski Alignment Alternative 1 Cross Country Ski Alignment Alternative 2 Cross Country Ski Alignment Tube Lift Cross Country Ski Alignment Turnaround Tubing Area Privately Owned Property Tanglewood Ct 860 880 Bonnie Brae Dr 840 840 860 78th S t John H a r r i s D r 930 850 850910 900 850 850 920 870 840 860 910 860 830 870 840 870 850 920 910 840 870 83 0 87 0 850 850 930 83 0 860 8 5 0 850 830 8 6 0 910 900 870 900 920 940 8 5 0 890 78th St MILFORD, IN 46542 USA Engineering and Equipment Fax: (574)-658-3229 TORRENT Phone: (574)-658-3200 P.O. BOX 270 www.torrentee.com PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 8"Ø PIPE 4"Ø PIPE 6"Ø PIPE HYDRANT LOCATION & # ARV AIR RELEASE VALVE LPD LOW POINT DRAIN 1 2 2A 3 LPD 4 5 6 5A ARV 7 ARV LPD 8ARV 9 10 2"Ø PIPE 23 22 21 20 1918 17 16 15 14 13 1211 10 9 8 7 24 25 26 27 28 6 5 4 3 2 1 XX Figure 6B DHD 7 ‐July ‐2016 AV G Mo n t h l y Me a n Mi n Te m p (D e g F) AV G Mo n t h l y Me a n Ma x Te m p (D e g F) AV G Mo n t h l y Me a n Te m p (D e g F) To t a l Av e r a g e Sn o w Fa l l / Mo n t h (i n c h e s ) To t a l Ho u r s Pe r Mo n t h Av a i l a b l e Ni g h t Ti m e Hr s Pe r Mo n t h (S e e No t e 1) Ut i l i z a t i o n Fa c t o r (C o n s i d e r i n g Ni g h t Use Only)Snowmaking Hours No v e m b e r 28 . 3 6 43 . 8 36 . 0 9 3. 5 6 72 0 50 60%30 De c e m b e r 13 . 3 2 26 . 7 20 . 0 2 15 . 2 6 74 4 20 0 50%100 Ja n u a r y 8. 6 4 23 . 6 5 16 . 1 6 7. 6 5 74 4 25 0 0%0 Fe b r u a r y 10 . 3 1 26 . 2 2 18 . 2 7 10 . 2 6 67 2 20 0 0%0 To t a l Sn o w m a k i n g Ho u r s 130 Da t a ta k e n fr o m Ja n ‐20 0 5 th r o u g h No v ‐20 1 5 Da t a Ob t a i n e d fr o m NO A A Na t i o n a l Cl i m a t i c Da t a Ce n t e r Da t a Co l l e c t e d fr o m th e Mi n n e a p o l i s St Pa u l In t ' l Ai r p o r t St a t i o n ht t p : / / w w w . n c d c . n o a a . g o v / c d o ‐we b / No t e 1 ‐ Ni g h t Ti m e Ho u r s Ca l c u l a t e d as Fo l l o w s : ‐ No v e m b e r 5 ni g h t s x 10 ho u r s pe r ni g h t ‐ De c e m b e r 20 ni g h t s x 10 ho u r s pe r ni g h t ‐ Ja n u a r y 25 ni g h t s x 10 ho u r s pe r ni g h t ‐ Fe b r u a r y 20 ni g h t s x 10 ho u r s pe r ni g h t BR A E M A R PA R K WI N T E R RE C R E A T I O N AR E A Ci t y of Ed i n a MN Cl i m a t e Da t a ‐ Ra w Da t a Ob t a i n e d fr o m NO A A Lo c a t i o n of Pr o j e c t Si t e Re l a t i v e to th e Da t a Co l l e c t i o n Location Pr o j e c t Si t e El e v a t i o n of 84 5 ’ at th e pu m p ho u s e an d 94 6 ’ at th e to p Cl i m a t e Da t a Collection Station El e v a t i o n of 830’ 6. 7 Mi l e s Be t w e e n Cl i m a t e Da t a So u r c e an d Pr o j e c t Si t e Picture from Google Earth Im a g e Data 11 ‐March ‐2016 Eye Altitude of 11.8 miles DHD 6 ‐July ‐2016 Fi g u r e 6C Torrent Engineering and Equipment Figure 6D For: Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area City of Edina, MN 7/8/2016 In cooperation with SEH Snowmaking Capacity Recommendations Nordic (Cross Country) Trail - Snowmaking Coverage Area =5.6 acres 2.5 K (8,200 ft.) L x 30 ft. avg width Avg. Snow Depth to Open =1.5 ft Snow Requirements to Open =8.5 Acre-Ft Water Requirements to Open=1.7 Mgal Tubing Area - Snowmaking Coverage Area =3.1 acres #1 - 500' L + #2 - 400' L x 150 ft. avg width Avg. Snow Depth to Open =3.0 ft Snow Requirements to Open =9.3 Acre-Ft Water Requirements to Open=1.9 Mgal Snowmaking Availability - November 5.0 Days December (by Christmas)20.0 Days 25.0 Days 10 Hours/Day 250 Hours Utilization 80%200 Hours 60%150 Hours 50%125 Hours Snow Water Average Operating Produced Pumped Flowrate Utilization Hours Acre-Ft Gallons GPM 80%200 17.7 3,500,000 292 60%150 17.7 3,500,000 389 50%125 17.7 3,500,000 467 Snow Guns: Number of Snow Guns Operating GPM/Gun @300 gpm @ 450 gpm @ 675 gpm Marginal 30 gpm 10 15 23 Average 45 gpm 7 10 15 Cold 70 gpm 4 6 10 Recommended Snow Gun Operating Quantity = 7 Initial 16 Buildout Recommended Pumping Capacity -Initial 450 gpm Buildout 675 gpm Torrent Engineering and Equipment Figure 6E For: Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area City of Edina, MN 7/8/2016 In cooperation with SEH Proposed Snowmaking Machine Electrical Characteristics Manufacturer (or equal) -Snow Machines, Inc. (SMI) Model (or equal) -Silent Pole Cat Initial Configuration -7 Portable carriage mounted on wheels Voltage -480 Phase -3 Freq. -60 Fan size -15 HP Compressor size -5 HP 20 HP Total plus heat & oscillator Gun package total -29 FLA at 480 V Required pedestal size -60 Amp System Specific Data Total hydrant/pedestal locations -28 Recommended gun feed circuit size -300 Amp Max. gun feed circuit load - 240 amps Max. number of guns per circuit - 8 guns/circuit System Fan Gun Power Requirements Total Total No. of Guns Load Load Operating (Amps)(KVA) Initial Installation 7 280 233 Realistic Buildout 16 640 532 Maximum with (1) gun operating at every 28 1120 931 hydrant Torrent Engineering and Equipment Figure 6F For: Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area City of Edina, MN 7/8/2016 In cooperation with SEH Proposed Snowmaking Pump Station Calculations Snowmaking Primary Pump Station Elevation 845 ft. Top of System (T.O.S.) elevation 946 ft. Vertical Rise 101 ft. Friction Loss Allowance 96 ft. Minimum Pressure at T.O.S.693 ft.300 psig Pump Discharge Requirement 890 ft.385 psig Expected Suction Pressure 115 ft.50 psig Pump TDH Requirement 775 ft.335 psig Flowrate Requirement at Buildout 675 gpm 3 Pumps Pump design flowrate @ TDH 225 gpm Pump Motor size 60 HP Flowrate at Initial Installation 450 gpm 2 Pumps Flowrate at Buildout 675 gpm 3 Pumps 60 HP + P1 8"Ø 8"Ø 4 " Ø 800 A MAIN SERVICE ENTRYCONTROL PANEL HOUSE PB 30 kVA XFMR 11'-0" 18 ' - 0 " 10 ' - 0 " 20'-0" 8'-0" ROLL UP DOOR 8"Ø FROM EXISTING WELL PUMP 8"Ø TO PIPING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UTILITY TRANSFORMER 500 kVA 480V/3P/4W 60 HP + P2 60 HP + P3 FUTURE MILFORD, IN 46542 USA Engineering and Equipment BOOSTER PUMP STATION Fax: (574)-658-3229 THIS DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION NOT BE REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR AND EQUIPMENT, LLC, AND SHALL SHOWN HEREON IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF TORRENT ENGINEERING WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE COMPANY. TORRENT Phone: (574)-658-3200 P.O. BOX 270 CITY OF EDINA RECREATION AREA APPROVED : CHECKED : PLAN VIEW D - SIZE DRAWING www.torrentee.com REV : 0 889116-M2 SHEET : BOOSTER PUMP STATION DRAWING NUMBER : 06-28-2016 JDM SCALE: DATE: DRAWN BY: 1 OF 2 MRM CITY OF EDINA RECREATION AREA JDC AS NOTED ALL TORRENT DRAWINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR PROCESS EQUIPMENTDESIGN AND INSTALLATION. SITE PLAN AND BUILDING DETAILS AREREPRESENTATIVE AND SHOWN FOR CLARITY ONLY. SEE CIVIL SITE PLAN OR BUILDING DESIGN DRAWINGS FOR ALL SITE AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION AND DIMENSIONS PLAN VIEW SCALE: 3 4" = 1'-0" PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION BOOSTER PUMP STATION DESIGN TEAM NO.BY DESIGNER: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: - - - XXXXXXX SEH FILE NO. REVISIONSDATE PHONE: 641.424.6344215 NORTH ADAMS AVENUEMASON CITY, IA 50401-3119 www.sehinc.com XXXXXXX CITY PROJECT NO. DATE REVISION BY 0 06-28-16 FOR QUOTE JDM A 2 2 A 1' - 0 " 1' - 6 1 2 " 10 ' - 0 " (M I N . C E I L I N G H E I G H T ) MILFORD, IN 46542 USA Engineering and Equipment BOOSTER PUMP STATION Fax: (574)-658-3229 THIS DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION NOT BE REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR AND EQUIPMENT, LLC, AND SHALL SHOWN HEREON IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF TORRENT ENGINEERING WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE COMPANY. TORRENT Phone: (574)-658-3200 P.O. BOX 270 CITY OF EDINA RECREATION AREA APPROVED : CHECKED : SECTION A-A D - SIZE DRAWING www.torrentee.com REV : 0 889116-M2 SHEET : BOOSTER PUMP STATION DRAWING NUMBER : 06-28-2016 JDM SCALE: DATE: DRAWN BY: 2 OF 2 MRM CITY OF EDINA RECREATION AREA JDC AS NOTED ALL TORRENT DRAWINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR PROCESS EQUIPMENTDESIGN AND INSTALLATION. SITE PLAN AND BUILDING DETAILS ARE REPRESENTATIVE AND SHOWN FOR CLARITY ONLY. SEE CIVIL SITE PLAN OR BUILDING DESIGN DRAWINGS FOR ALL SITE AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION AND DIMENSIONS SECTION A-A SCALE: 3 4" = 1'-0"PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION BOOSTER PUMP STATION DESIGN TEAM NO.BY DESIGNER: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: - - - XXXXXXX SEH FILE NO. REVISIONSDATE PHONE: 641.424.6344215 NORTH ADAMS AVENUE MASON CITY, IA 50401-3119 www.sehinc.com XXXXXXX CITY PROJECT NO. DATE REVISION BY 0 06-28-16 FOR QUOTE JDM Torrent Engineering and Equipment 6/28/2016 For: City of Edina Recreation Area In Cooperation with SEH Primary Snowmaking Pump Station Electrical Load Summary Chart Transformer Loads - Incoming 480 V power SWBDIDFLA SWBD CB size (Load)Description Voltage Phase HP (Amps) (Amps)(Amps) P1 Pump #1 - VFD 480 3 60 75 75 100 P2 Pump #2 - VFD 480 3 60 75 75 100 P3 Pump #3 - Soft Start (Future)480 3 60 75 75 100 TVSS Surge Suppressor 480 3 0 0 30 T2 Building power - 30KVA 480 3 36 36 50 HTR1 Building heater 10 KW 480 3 13 13 20 HTR2 Building heater 10 KW 480 3 13 13 20 SG-1 Fan gun circuit (5 x 60 amp pedestals) 480 3 240 240 300 CU1 Customer use / spare - 3 phase power 480 3 40 40 50 Total Connected Load - Amps 567 Amps Switchboard Rating - Amps (80%)800 Amps Transformer maximum connected load - KVA 471 kVA ** Recommended Minimum Transformer Size - KVA 500 kVA Transformer Secondary Amp rating 601 Amps Transformer Impedance (assumed)5.50 Z%Voltage Drop (maximum 8% allowed)5.9 V% Available Fault Current 10,935 Amps ** Note: Transformer size is dependent on specific transformer characteristics and expectedmotor starting inrush currents. Customer/Utility to determine proper transformer sizing. Appendix C HDR Memo hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 1 Memo Date: Monday, July 11, 2016 Project: Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area To: Michael Horn From: Adam Buck Subject: Noise Study – Draft Introduction The City of Edina is considering the construction of the Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area, which would include man-made snow Nordic ski trails and a potential snow tubing area. Noise is a concern for the proposed project due to the snow-making machines that would operate near a residential neighborhood. To evaluate noise emissions from the proposed project, HDR measured existing noise levels at residences near the proposed project and modeled future noise levels due to the project. This memorandum contains the measured and modeled results. Regulatory Environment The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulates environmental noise through Minnesota Rules 7030. The MPCA noise standards apply to certain Noise Area Classifications (NAC), which are based on the land use of the noise receptor. Table 1 contains the MPCA noise standards. Table 1. MPCA Noise Standards Noise Area Classification Daytime (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM) Nighttime (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM) L10, dBA L50, dBA L10, dBA L50, dBA 1 65 60 55 50 2 70 65 70 65 3 80 75 80 75 Source: “A Guide to Noise Control in Minnesota: Acoustical Properties, Measurement, Analysis, and Regulation”, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, June 2015 The primary noise-sensitive receptors near the project are residences, which fall under NAC 1. Compliance is evaluated at the area of normal outdoor human activity nearest to the noise source. As defined by the MPCA, daytime is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and nighttime is from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The L10 is the noise level exceeded for 10 percent of the hour (six minutes) and the L50 is the noise level exceeded for 50 percent of the hour (30 minutes). The L10 is heavily influenced by short noise events (for example, airplane flyovers), while the L50 is more representative of constant sources of noise (for example, highway noise). Chapter 23 “Nuisances and Noise” of the Edina City Code points to Minnesota Rules 7030. Per guidance from the City of Edina, no noise exclusions in Chapter 23 of the Edina City Code apply to the project. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 2 Noise Measurements HDR measured existing noise levels at three residential locations adjacent to Braemar Park for a 24-hour period from June 30th to July 1st, 2016. The project area focused on the first row of residences adjacent to Braemar Park, because these homes would be expected to receive the most noise from the proposed snow-making operations. The selected noise measurement locations were representative of residences along the first row of homes adjacent to Braemar Park. The noise measurements generally complied with the measurement procedures outlined in the MPCA’s “A Guide to Noise Control in Minnesota: Acoustical Properties, Measurement, Analysis, and Regulation.” The guidelines state that measurements should not occur during rainy weather conditions or when wind speeds are 11 miles per hour and above. No precipitation events occurred during the measurements. Wind speeds at the Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie were above 11 miles per hour during the 18:00, 19:00, and 20:00 hours on June 30th; airport wind speeds during all other measured hours were below 11 miles per hour. Airport wind speeds are generally measured at a height of 30 feet, which is well above the microphone height of 5 to 6 feet. The measurement locations were fairly shielded from the wind, and no strong winds were observed when the equipment was deployed the evening of June 30th. The nighttime hours were the focus of the future noise model, because the MPCA noise standards are more stringent at night; the weather conditions during the measured nighttime hours complied with the MPCA measurement procedures. The measurement equipment complied with the MPCA measurement procedures. HDR used digital sound level meters and a handheld calibrator that meet Class 1/Type 1 precision requirements of American National Standards Institute and International Electrotechnical Commission standards. All instrumentation used by HDR to measure noise levels on this project is calibrated on a regular basis by an independent accredited calibration laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Calibration checks were performed in the field prior to and upon completion of each series of measurements. Figure 1 shows the noise measurement locations. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 3 Figure 1. Noise Measurement Locations hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 4 ML1 was representative of residences in the northern portion of the project area and residences furthest from Interstate 494. ML2 was representative of residences in the central portion of the project area. ML3 was representative of residences in the southern portion of the project area and residences nearest to Interstate 494. The primary existing noise sources that were observed included vehicle pass-bys on Gleason Road (the primary north-south road adjacent to ML1 and ML2), highway noise from Interstate 494 to the south, and airplane flyovers. Figure 2 illustrates the measured existing hourly L10 at each location. Figure 2. Measured Existing Hourly L10 During the day, ML2 generally had the loudest measured L10‘s because of its proximity to Gleason Road. ML1 was located in the backyard of a residence, so it generally had the quietest measured L10’s. During the night, ML3 generally had the loudest measured L10‘s because of its proximity to Interstate 494. During the 6:00 hour, the measured L10‘s at ML2 and ML3 were right at the MPCA limit of 55 dBA. All other measured L10‘s were below the MPCA limits. Figure 3 illustrates the measured existing hourly L50 at each location. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 5 Figure 3. Measured Existing Hourly L50 The L50 generally represents more constant sources of noise. The most constant source of noise in the project area is Interstate 494. ML3 had the loudest measured L50‘s because of its proximity to Interstate 494. ML1 generally had the quietest measured L50‘s because it was furthest from Interstate 494. The measured L50‘s at ML1 and ML2 were below the MPCA limits; however, the measured L50‘s during the 22:00, 5:00, and 6:00 hours at ML3 exceeded the MPCA nighttime limit. Noise Modeling HDR modeled project snow-making operations using the environmental noise analysis program, Cadna-A, which is based on ISO 9613, “Attenuation of Sound during Propagation Outdoors.” HDR understands that Braemar Park would operate seven snow machines and one grooming machine at a time. Snow machines could operate up to 24 hours per day when snow-making conditions are favorable. HDR modeled a condition where seven snow machines would operate spread out across the project area. Table 2 contains the modeled sound power levels. Table 2. Modeled Sound Power Levels Source Sound Power Level by Octave Band (Hz), dBL (re 1 picowatt) 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Snow Machine 71 74 77 95 96 91 87 82 78 Grooming Machine 106 106 106 95 91 88 84 82 76 hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 6 The snow machine sound levels were obtained from a measurement performed by HDR in December 2013. Measured sound levels were adjusted to match manufacturer data for the SMI Silent PoleCat, which is a quieter snow machine proposed for use on this project. The grooming machine sound levels were drawn from “Noise Characterization and Exposure at a Ski Resort” by Audra Radman (2012). Table 3 summarizes general modeled parameters. Table 3. Modeled Parameters Parameter Model Terrain Site-specific terrain data were modeled. Buildings Buildings were not included, resulting in conservative noise levels. Ground Factor All ground was modeled as 50% absorptive to account for possible snow cover during winter months. Meteorology A site-specific wind rose was not included, resulting in conservative downwind noise levels in each direction – at each modeled receptor. Temperature and Relative Humidity The modeled temperature of 0 degrees Celsius and relative humidity of 70% generally matched average values for the area during winter months (Climate Zone 2016). Cadna-A calculates an Leq (equivalent average sound level), which represents a constant sound that, over the specified time period (for example, one hour), has the same acoustic energy as the time-varying signal. The Leq is a mean noise level. The MPCA L50 is a statistical median noise level. For a constant noise source, the Leq and the L50 will be equal. Most noise sources, including snow machines, exhibit some fluctuation, resulting in a statistical distribution of noise levels over time. Even with a fluctuating noise source, the Leq is a close approximation or even a conservative overestimate of the L50. For the purposes of this analysis, the Leq calculated by Cadna-A is considered a reasonable, appropriate, and conservative estimate of the L50. HDR generated noise contours, which depict the project-only Leq, overlaid on an aerial photograph. The noise contours represent project noise levels over areas of equal loudness; areas with the same color contour are predicted to experience similar noise levels. Figure 4 shows the modeled noise contours and the modeled source locations. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 7 Figure 4. Modeled Project Noise Contours hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 8 The noise contours indicate noise levels at residences nearest to the operating snow machines would be just under 50 dBA Leq. Therefore, snow-making operations would comply with the MPCA noise standards by a very small margin under this operating condition. Project-related noise levels have the potential to exceed the MPCA nighttime noise standard if operating snow machines were grouped up near a residence. The primary areas of concern would be the tubing area, the north end of the proposed trail near ML1, and the south end of the proposed trail between ML2 and ML3. Because snow-making could occur up to 24 hours per day, HDR compared the modeled results to the quietest measured hour from each measurement location. Figure 4 compares the measured and modeled results. Table 4. Comparison of Measured and Modeled Results Measurement Location Quietest Measured Existing Hourly L50, dBA Modeled Project Leq, dBA Measured L50 + Modeled Leq, dBA ML1 37 44 45 ML2 40 49 49 ML3 45 31 45 The quietest existing L50 was measured during the 2:00 hour at ML1, the 4:00 hour at ML2, and the 2:00 hour at ML3. The sum of the measured existing and modeled project noise levels represents the predicted future noise level during snow-making operations. Note that during louder nighttime hours, the contribution of existing noise could result in total noise levels greater than 50 dBA (some existing nighttime noise levels already exceeded the MPCA noise standards). Conclusions HDR measured existing noise levels at residences adjacent to Braemar Park. Measured existing noise levels in the project area varied from 37 to 54 dBA L50 and 40 to 62 dBA L10. Measured existing noise levels in the southern portion of the project area exceeded MPCA noise standards during three nighttime hours. HDR also modeled project noise levels due to snow machines and a grooming machine associated with the proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area operations. Based on the modeled results, the snow machines should be spread out during snow-making operations to comply with the MPCA nighttime noise standards. Appendix D Signed Right-of-Entry Letters Appendix E PowerPoint from Open House The CITY ofEDINA •7:00 –7:15 Gather (Add your name to sign-in sheet) •7:15 –8:00 Formal Presentation •8:00 –8:30 Formal Question & Answer Period •8:30 –9:00 Informal Question & Answer Period •9:00 Adjourn Leave a completed comment card? Winter Recreation at Braemar Park Tonight's Agenda 1 The CITY ofEDINA Winter Recreation at Braemar Park Open House July 13, 2016 2 The CITY ofEDINAIntroduction •Golf Operation Study 2013 – 2014 •Goal –100% Cost Recovery •Clubhouse Interior and Exterior Renovations and Tin Fish •Driving Range & Academy 9 •Multi-Use Winter Trail Grooming – 2013 •Regulation Course Renovation -2017 -2018 3 The CITY ofEDINABraemar Master Plan 4 The CITY ofEDINAProduction Schedule Key Milestones Description Date Park Board Introduction April City Council –Start Feasibility Study May 17 City Council Update –Trail &Financial Feasibility June 7 City Council Update –Trail &Financial Feasibility (Direction to continue feasibility study)June 21 Feasibility Study –Sound, Light, and Snow Spill Modeling and Cont’d Financial/Operational Study June &July Public Open House July 13 Park Board Review August 8 5 The CITY ofEDINAProduction Schedule Key Milestones -Continued Description Date Complete Study June 29 City Council Public Hearing –Request for bid document preparation September 7 City Council Bid Authorization November 1 Bid Project Nov.2 –Dec. 2 Open Bids December 2 Bid Award December 20, 2016 Construction Jan –Sept 2017 Open for 2017/2018 Winter Season December 2017 6 The CITY ofEDINA •Press release •Direct Mailing (3,600 households) •Sun Current •Star Tribune •City Extra •Project Website •Social Media •Facebook (7500+ followers) •NextDoor (8300+ members) Community Outreach 7 The CITY ofEDINA What is Proposed? 8 The CITY ofEDINA Cross –Country Ski Trail Alignment : Machine Made Snow 9 The CITY ofEDINA Cross –Country Ski Trail Sections –1 Way Trail 10 The CITY ofEDINA Cross –Country Ski Trail Sections –2 Way Trail 11 The CITY ofEDINA •Trail Breakdown •Beginner –0.8 km •Intermediate –1.45 km •Expert -0.75 km •Strategic Turnarounds •Total Length –3.0 km 12 The CITY ofEDINA •Connects to machine-made snow trail •Upper Loop 3 km •Lower Loop 4 km •Probably no lighting Cross –Country Ski Trail Alignment : Natural Snow 13 The CITY ofEDINATubing Area 14 The CITY ofEDINA •25’ of vertical drop •6 lanes •28% for 80’ of run •300’ runout •Handle tow along left side North Tubing Hill 15 The CITY ofEDINA •25’ of vertical •5 lanes •11’ wide @ •9% for 150’ of run •300’ runout •Handle tow along right side Northwest Tubing Hill 16 The CITY ofEDINASnow Tubing 11’ Lane Handle Tow 17 The CITY ofEDINA •Dedicated Single Track with snow making– adjacent to beginner XC skiing •Special Events – groom all XC trails w/ machine made snow Winter: Fat Tire Biking 18 The CITY ofEDINA •weave back and forth across cleared openings of XC trail Non–Winter: Single Track Mountain Biking 19 The CITY ofEDINASnowmaking Operation –Cross Country Skiing 20 The CITY ofEDINASnowmaking Operation – Cross Country Skiing 21 The CITY ofEDINASnowmaking Operation Tubing Grooming Operations with a ‘lane-maker’ 22 The CITY ofEDINAImpact -Expected Trail Side Equipment Lighting & Snowmaking Water & Electrical Snowmaking Water & Power - Detail Pipe Corrosion Protection 23 The CITY ofEDINAImpact - Construction 24 The CITY ofEDINA Impact - Construction 25 The CITY ofEDINA•Open for Christmas Break •November –30 hours •December - 100 hours •26 days @ about 5 hours per day –likely overnight •Must be below about 28 degrees Fahrenheit •7 snow making machines fed by 2 – 60 hp pumps to via pipes: •Convert 1.7 M gallons of water to 1.5’ of snow on 5.6 acres of XC trail •Convert 1.9 M gallons of water to 3’ of snow on 3.1 acres of tubing area Impact –Snow Making –Duration Needed 26 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Potential Overspray with Machine-made Snow View to the Northwest 27 The CITY ofEDINA View to the South Impact –Potential Overspray with Machine-made Snow 28 The CITY ofEDINA Examples Impact –Potential Overspray with Machine-made Snow 29 The CITY ofEDINAImpact –Noise From Machine-made Snow 30 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Noise From Machine-made Snow MPCA guidelines limit noise levels; 60 dBA during the day 50 dBA during the night Snowmaking operations fall slightly below the night time limit of 50dBA. 31 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Light –Machine- made Snow Areas Only 32 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Light –Machine-made Snow Areas Only 33 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Light –Machine- made Snow Areas Only Shoebox LED Light – XC Skiing & Tubing Directional LED Light – XC Skiing Only 34 The CITY ofEDINA•Existing 475 space parking lot •Existing Golf Use –700 vehicles per day •Anticipated Non-Golf Use –300 vehicles per day •Surrounding road network remains adequate Impact -Traffic 35 The CITY ofEDINA Item Opinion of Cost Opinion of Total Project Cost–Construct XC Skiing and Tubing $2,900,000 Impact –Opinion of Probable Cost 36 The CITY ofEDINAWhy Open During 2017? •use likely golf course construction access –black line & blue arrows…… •to access winter recreation project at multiple points – yellow arrows…… •to avoid access to winter recreation project from Gleaso Road -red arrows 37 The CITY ofEDINAWhy Open During 2017? •Concurrent construction with golf course – easier to make adjustments at border between projects •Avoid impacts to north edge of proposed golf hole No. 10 – pump house / pipe installation •Use steel pipe & copper / aluminum electrical cable – volatile costs •Access winter recreation project thru golf course project - restore access with golf course project 38 The CITY ofEDINASnow Season & Rates •Two scenarios –Tubing & Nordic •Short season: 70 days (10 weeks, opening December 20 and closing March 1) •Long season: 84 days (12 weeks, opening December 20 and closing March 15) •Pricing •$9 for Nordic day ticket, $75 for Nordic season pass •$12 for Tubing (2-hour session) 39 The CITY ofEDINATax Impact •PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES ONLY •$3 million construction cost •Proposed tax levy is 4.9% increase for 2017 •$450,000 bond payment or 1.5% additional tax levy •Impact to median ($457,300)single family home would be approximately $20/year 40 The CITY ofEDINAThank You Questions? •Ann Kattreh | City of Edina | Parks & Recreation Director | 952.826.0430 | AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov •Mike Horn | SEH | Project Manager | 612-255-4030 | mhorn@sehinc.com 41 Appendix F Open House Comments Wi n t e r R e c r e a t i o n A r e a a t B r a e m a r P a r k Co m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t Ju l y 2 0 1 6 Na m e A d d r e s s Do y o u cu r r e n t l y u s e wi n t e r t r a i l s at B r a e m a r Go l f C o u r s e ? 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Da w n M a r t i n 7 7 1 4 T a n g l e w o o d C t No N/ A No No We m o v e d h e r e f r o m N Y C 2 0 y e a r s a g o . B o u g h t o u r h o u s e s o w e c o u l d s e e na t u r e . W e h a v e d e e r , f o x , r a c o o n s . I f t h i s g o e s t h r o u g h w e w i l l l o o k a t l i g h t s , sk i e r s , s n o w m a c h i n e s - l e s s t h a n 2 0 0 f e e t f r o m o u r w i n d o w s . B e d r o o m , f a m i l y ro o m , l i v i n g r o o m . P l e a s e p l e a s e p l e a s e d o n o t d o t h i s . O u r p r o p e r t y v a l u e a n d qu a l i t y o f l i f e w i l l d e c l i n e d r a s t i c a l l y . Ne a l B l a n c h e t t 4 7 3 7 H i b i s c u s A v e Ye s No r d i c S k i i n g , po s s i b l y b o t h No Ye s Gr e a t t e r r a i n , b e a u t i f u l p a r k , t h i s i s a g r e a t i d e a t o g e t m o r e p e o p l e o u t t h e r e . I re a l l y l o v e d t h e t r e e - s h e l t e r e d N o r d i c t r a i l s - i t w i l l f e e l l i k e " u p N o r t h . " E d i n a c o u l d re a l l y u s e t h i s f o r y o u n g f a m i l i e s a n d a c t i v e p e o p l e - t h e s e a r e g r e a t de m o g r a p h i c s . I w o u l d s k i t h e r e 4 0 - 6 0 X / y e a r w i t h m y 2 s o n s . W o u l d h e l p c h a n g e Ed i n a ' s " o l d " i m a g e , f o r t h e b e t t e r . Jo e y G e 7 7 3 5 T a n g l e w o o d C t . No N/ A No No We a r e c o n c e r n e d : t h e l i g h t / n o i s e f r o m t h e r e c r e a t i o n a l a r e a . L o s s o f pr i v a c y / v a l u e o f o u r h o u s e . A l s o w i l l t h e r e b e l a r g e n o i s e d u r i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n ? Wi t h o u t a d d r e s s i n g t h e s e c o n c e r n s , I c a n n o t a g r e e u p o n b u i l d i n g s u c h a n a r e a . Th a n k s ! 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P r i o r i t y t w o - M a i n t a i n a n d i m p r o v e t h e n a t u r a l as p e c t b y r e m o v i n g A L L b u c k t h o r n . T h r e e - I f t h i s h a p p e n s , n o l i g h t s a n d n o m a n - ma d e s n o w . R e l y o n n a t u r e , b u t g r o o m a s i n g l e t r a c k ' 2 5 w i d e t r a i l o v e r t h e r i d g e , Fo u r - F a t t i r e a n d s i n g l e t r a c k m o u n t a i n b i k i n g i s a g r e a t i d e a , n e e d e d a n d l o w im p a c t o n n a t u r e a n d n e i g h b o r h o o d . F i v e - W a l k i n g , b i k i n g a n d n a t u r e t r a i l s a n d ha b i t a t s m u s t b e f i r s t p r i o r i t y . S i x - T u b i n g i s n o t a g o o d i d e a . S e v e n - T h e fi n a n c e s d o n o t j u s t i f y t h e p r o j e c t . Pa g e 1 Na m e Ad d r e s s Do y o u cu r r e n t l y u s e wi n t e r t r a i l s at B r a e m a r Go l f C o u r s e ? Wh o u l d y o u us e m a c h i n e - ma d e s n o w tr a i l s f o r : Wo u l d y o u u s e th e s n o w tu b i n g h i l l ? Wo u l d y o u u s e a si n g l e - t r a c k mo u n t a i n b i k e tr a i l ? Co m m e n t s : Ca r o l i n e G a d e 5 8 2 0 V e r n o n L a n e Ye s N/ A No Ye s Cu r r e n t l y , I w a l k t h e h i l l s o f B r a e m a r 3 - 4 t i m e s a w e e k w i t h m y d o g s a n d o n t h e co u r s e i n t h e w i n t e r . C o n c e r n e d a b o u t t h e w a l k i n g t r a i l s i n t h e p a r k . W a l k i n g tr a i l s a n d n a t u r e a r e a s a r e o f a h i g h p r i o r i t y i n t h e r e c e n t c i t y s u r v e y s a n d s h o u l d be a h i g h e r p r i o r t y ( i n c l u d e d i n p l a n ) t h a n w i n t e r s k i i n g t r a i l s w i t h n o co n s i d e r a t i o n f o r w a l k i n g t r a i l s . I n t h e l a s t 1 0 y e a r s , r e s i d e n t s e r v e y s d o n o t s h o w sk i t r a i l s a s a p r i o r t y . B u c k t h o r n i r r a d i c a t i o n n e e d s t o b e p a r t o f a n y p r o p o s a l . Ra l p h B r i n d l e 69 0 1 P a i v t e D r Ye s N o t S u r e N o t S u r e No Co n c e n t r a t e o n e n h a n c i n g t h e n a t u r a l t r a i l s y s t e m t o a c c o m m o d a t e m o u n t a i n an d f a t t i r e u s e , p o t e n t i a l l y o n s e p a r a t e t r a i l s f r o m h i k i n g / s n o w s h o e i n g . M a i n t a i n th e e x c e l l e n t t r a i l g r o o m i n g o n t h e g o l d c o u r s e f o r s k i a n d s n o w s h o e u s e . W a t e r dr a i n a g e t o t a l b e ? F e e m o d e l ? N a t u r a l v s m a n m a d e Me r t y c e M r v o s 5 0 0 4 B r u c e A v e No Fa t T i r e B i k i n g on n a t u r a l s n o w No Ye s I' m a g a i n s t m a c h i n e - m a d e s n o w . S i n g l e t r a c k w o u l d b e a w e s o m e ! ! P l e a s e a d d . 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A d d i t i o n a l l y t h e r e a r e m a n y m o r e M o u n t a i n B i k e r s i n E d i n a t h a n j u s t th e E H S C y c l i n g T e a m ; i t ' s a v e r y f a m i l y - o r i e n t e d a c t i v i t y a n d w o u l d p r o v i d e a ve r y n i c e a c t i v i t y f o r a l l a g e s . M a c h i n e m a d e s n o w t r a i l s a r e n o t c o n d u c t i v e t o Wi n t e r F a t B i k i n g . W i n t e r F a t B i k i n g i s d o n e o n s i n g l e t r a c k t r a i l t h a t h a s v e r y ha r d p a c k e d s n o w . T h e f u n a n d c h a l l e n g e i s t o b i k e o n n a r r o w t r a i l s , a n d t h i s i s tr u e w h e t h e r t h e " F a t B i k e r s " a r e b e g i n n e r s , i n t e r m e d i a t e s , o r e x p e r t s . T h e X C tr a i l w i t h m a n - m a d e s n o w s e e m s v e r y e x p e n s i v e f o r a v e r y m e d i o c r e s k i ex p e r i e n c e . 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D i v e r s i f y c o m m u n i t y p r o p e r t y s o mo r e i n t e r e s t s b e s i d e s g o l f a r e c o v e r e d . C R O S S C O U N T R Y S K I I N G i s a r e a l po s i t i v e a n d S H O U L D B E S U P P O R T E D . I t a p p e a r s t h e B r a e m a r g o l f e r s a r e or g a n i z e d a n d a g a i n s t t h i s . T h e y a r e n o t t h e o n l y r e s i d e n t s o f E d i n a . Jo h n s t o n 7 4 2 0 H y d e P a r k C i r c l e n o N/ A No No We w o u l d n o t b e u s i n g t h e w i n t e r f a c i l i t i e s . R e t i r e d a n d n o n - s k i e r s Ji m M c N u s t y 6 0 0 1 B o n n i e B r a e D r No N/ A No No No i s e , l i g h t s , o v e r s p r a y - a l l o n t o G l e a s o n i s a v e r y b a d d e a l . D r a s t i c i m p a c t o n wi l d l i f e . S n o w m a k i n g a t n i g h t h a s t o b e n o i s y o n G l e a s o n . K e e p B r a e m a r n a t u r a l . 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No a h S w i l e r 6 1 0 8 A r b o u r L a n e No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e No No r d i c s k i t r a i l s w i t h m a n - m a d e s n o w w o u l d b e a n e x c e l l e n t r e s o u r c e f o r E d i n a re s i d e n t s ! H y l a n d a n d o t h e r m e t r o s k i a r e a s a r e a l r e a d y q u i t e b u s y - w e n e e d an o t h e r r e s o u r c e f o r g u a r a n t e e d s n o w i n t h e m e t r o . N o r d i c s k i i n g i s a f a m i l y sp o r t - l e t ' s g i v e E d i n a f a m i l i e s a m e t h o d t o g e t o f f t h e c o u c h i n t h e w i n t e r m o n t h s . Jo d y B e r e s f o r d 7 4 3 6 H y d e P a r k D r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o ! ! No Co s t o f s k i f e e i s t o o h i g h . R e s i d e n t a n d n o n r e s i d e n t . N o t u b i n g ! ! C a n t r a i l s b e cu t a n d n o t m a k e s n o w . L e t n a t u r e d o t h e j o b . I m p r o v e t h e t r a i l s b u t d o n ' t p u t sn o w / l i g h t s o n . 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M y c e l l p h o n e i s 9 5 2 - 4 5 7 - 5 0 1 7 . C a l l m e to g e t t h e p i c t u r e s h o w i n g s i x d e e r . T h a n k s . Ji m L a m s o n 5 1 3 2 M e a d o w R i d g e No No n e No No St e v e S a n d o 5 1 3 3 J u a n i t a A v e No N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s No Pa g e 8 Na m e Ad d r e s s Do y o u cu r r e n t l y u s e wi n t e r t r a i l s at B r a e m a r Go l f C o u r s e ? Wh o u l d y o u us e m a c h i n e - ma d e s n o w tr a i l s f o r : Wo u l d y o u u s e th e s n o w tu b i n g h i l l ? Wo u l d y o u u s e a si n g l e - t r a c k mo u n t a i n b i k e tr a i l ? Co m m e n t s : Ri c h a r d J a h n k e 5 8 1 3 O l i n g e r R o a d Ye s No No Ye s I w i l l n o t s u p p o r t s n o w m a k i n g a n d t h e t r e e c u t t i n g f o r X C s k i i n g . I c r o s s c o u n t r y at H y l a n d . I w i l l b u y a H y l a n d p a s s . I w o u l d v e r y m u c h l i k e t o s e e m o u n t a i n b i k e tr a i l s . T h e y a r e l e s s i n v a s i v e o n t h e f o r e s t a n d M T B w o u l d b e a g r e a t r e s o u r c e fo r a l l t h e E d i n a r e s i d e n t s a n d t h e E H S m t b t e a m . Ka r l y n n F r o n e k 5 8 0 5 L o n g B r a k e T r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e No Ho w d o e s t h i s a f f e c t H y l a n d s ? W i l l e n o u g h p e o p l e u s e i t a t n i g h t ? I h a v e X C sk i e d o n c o u r s e ( w h e n s n o w i s g o o d ) S e a s o n p a s s r a t e i s r e a s o n a b l e - i s t h e r e de m a n d f o r s i n g l e t i m e u s e ? C o n c e p t o f t r a i l s i s w o n d e r f u l , b u t s n o w m a k i n g ma c h i n e s s e e m s s o m e w h a t e x p e n s i v e . C o u l d p r o j e c t b e t r i m m e d ? N o i s e i s s u e no t a p r o b l e m - n o r l i k e l y l i g h t s . O t h e r a r e a s m a y h a v e s n o w t u b i n g Ma r i a n D e l a n e y 5 7 1 7 G r o v e S t Ye s Bo t h No Ye s My h u s b a n d a n d I a r e a v i d n o r d i c s k i e r s a n d c y c l i s t s . O u r s o n i s o n t h e E d i n a H S mo u n t a i n b i k e t e a m . W e a r e e x c i t e d a t t h e p r o s p e c t o f b o t h t r a i l s i n t h e ne i g h b o r h o o d . I w o r k a s a p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t a n d k n o w t h a t t h e k e y t o h e a l t h i s st a y i n g a c t i v e . T h e c o n v i n i e n c e o f h a v i n g t h i s i n t h e a r e a w o u l d b e f a n t a s t i c f o r th e h i g h s c h o o l t e a m a n d t h e r e s i d e n t s o f E d i n a . I u n d e r s t a n d t h e c o n c e r n s o f th e n e i g h b o r s . I f t h e n o r d i c s k i i n g d o e s n o t w o r k , p l e a s e c o n s i d e r h a v i n g t h e a r e a fo r c y c l i n g f o r t h e r e s i d e n t s . 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A s a p a r e n t o f a h i g h s c h o o l s k i e r , I a m a l s o h e a v i l y i n v e s t e d i n t r y i n g t o c o n t i n u e e n s u r i n g t h e v i a b i l i t y o f t h i s ac t i v i t y . M i n n e s o t a i s a s t a t e t h a t i s p r o d u c i n g O l y m p i c - c a l i b e r s k i e r s , a n d f u t u r e ol y m p i a n s c o u l d c o m e f r o m o u r p r o g r a m ! V e r y e x c i t i n g ! M i n i m a l l y , i f m a n - m a d e sn o w d o e s n o t b e c o m e a r e a l i t y , I u r g e t h e P a r k B o a r d t o p u s h f o r a w o n d e r f u l , pr o f e s s i o n a l l y g r o o m e d n a t u r a l s n o w t r a i l . An n e C r o n i n 7 3 0 8 C l a r e d o n D r i v e No No No No Gl e a s o n i s s l i p p e r y a l r e a d y i n t h e w i n t e r , w i l l t h i s b e a r o a d t o a v o i d ? P l a n e s a r e ou d i n o u r a r e a a n d t h e s n o w m a c h i n e s w i l l m a k e h o w m u c h m o r e n o i s e ? H o m e s ar e e l e v a t e d h i g h e r i n t h i s a r e a , t o o . L i s t a r e a w i n t e r - r e c r e a t i o n a l f a c i l i t i e s w i t h i n a 2 5 m i l e r a d i u s t h a o f f e r s s i m i l i a r p r o g r a m s . A r e t h e i r p r o g r a m s s u c c e s s f u l a n d ma k i n g a p r o f i t ? C h i l d r e n a n d f a m i l i e s e n j o y u s i n g t h e h i l l f o r s l e d d i n g f o r f r e e , t o wa l k i n t h e a r e a a n d e n j o y n a t u r e . Jo h n C r o n i n 7 3 0 8 C l a r e d o n D r i v e Ye s N/ A Ye s Ye s Si n c e t h e r e w o u l d b e a c o s t t o t a x p a y e r s I t h i n k t h e p r i c i n g f o r u s i n g t h e f a c i l i t y sh o u l d b e h i g h e r f o r E d i n a n o n r e s i d e n t s t h a n r e s i d e n t s . P r e f e r t o k e e p a s i s t o us e w i t h o u t c o s t a n d w i t h f e w e r p e o p l e Tr o y P a u l s o n N/ A No Ne i t h e r No No IF t h e c i t y h a d $ 3 m m o f e x c e s s c a s h I t h i n k t h i s w o u l d b e a t o u g h di s c u s s i o n / d e b a t e a n d I w o u l d n o t s u p p o r t i t . G i v e n w e d o n ' t h a v e t h e m o n e y I ce r t a i n t l y d o n ' t s u p p o r t i t . Ja m e s H a g g a r 5 9 1 7 D r e w A v e S No Un s u r e Ye s No t S u r e To m e t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t t h i n g i s t h a t t h e s p a c e b e a t t r a c t i v e a n d u s a b l e t o t h e en t i r e c i t y a n d n o t j u s t t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d o f g o l f e r s . G e t t i n g f a m l i e s a n d k i d s f r o m ar o u n d t h e c i t y i n t o t h e p a r k h a s r e a l v a l u e . Ca r r i M o s b o r g 4 9 0 8 W e s t 8 6 t h S t r e e t Y e s N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s No I a m h e r e o n b e h a l f o f m y d a u g h t e r , w h o w i l l b e a s e n i o r a t E d i n a H i g h t h i s y e a r an d w h o i s a v a r s i t y a t h l e t e f o r X C , t r a c k , a n d N o r d i c , a n d w h o w a s o n e f o t h e gi r l s t e a m w h o w e n t t o N o r d i c S t a t e C h a m p i o n s h i p l a s t y e a r . B e c a u s e t h e y a r e lo s i n g s k i t r a i l s t o t h e h i g h s c h o o l r e n o v a t i o n , w e s u p p o r t t h e n e w t r a i l s a n d s n o w ma k i n g a t B r a e m a r . E x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n i n g f o r X C a n d t r a c k a n d g o o d , c l e a n f u n fo r o u r t e a m s a n d l a r g e r c o m m u n i t y . F A B U L O U S p r e s e n t a t i o n - t h a n k y o u ! To m R i e s 66 0 0 S a l l y L n Ye s N e i t h e r No No Ho w m u c h w i l l t h e r e a l e s t a t e t a x e s i n c r e a s e ? W h a t i s t h e $ p a y b a c k t o E d i n a - 1 , 5, 1 0 y e a r s ? W i l l t r e e s t h a t a r e c u t d o w n b e r e p l a c e d ? I f s o i n c h f o r i n c h S T O P TH E P R O J E C T N O W ! ! ! ! Ra n d a l l S e r c o m b e 6 1 1 4 S c o t i a D r i v e No N o r d i c S k i i n g N / A N/ A Da n L a t h a m 7 0 1 3 C o m a n c h e C t Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N / A No an n e P l u n k e t t L a t h a 70 1 3 C o m a n c h e C t Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o No Pa g e 10 Na m e Ad d r e s s Do y o u cu r r e n t l y u s e wi n t e r t r a i l s at B r a e m a r Go l f C o u r s e ? Wh o u l d y o u us e m a c h i n e - ma d e s n o w tr a i l s f o r : Wo u l d y o u u s e th e s n o w tu b i n g h i l l ? Wo u l d y o u u s e a si n g l e - t r a c k mo u n t a i n b i k e tr a i l ? Co m m e n t s : Br u c e F r e e m a n 6 1 1 2 E d e n P r a r i e R d No N/ A No Ye s Wa y t o o e x p e n s i v e w i t h H y l a n d 1 m i l e a w a y . L e t t h e m i n v e s t i n e x p e n s i v e in f a s t r u c t u r e f o r s n o w m a k i n g . B a d i d e a t o m a k e f r e e w a y d o w n o a k c o v e r e d ri d g e l i n e s . E n v i r o n m e n t a l d i s a s t e r . M i l l i o n s u p o n m i l l i o n s o f g a l l o n s w a t e r El e c t r i c i t y c u t d o w n t r e e s - e r o s i o n - m a i n t e n c e - s i n g e l t r a c k w i t h b i k i n g a l o n e mu c h b e t t e r i d e a - s u p e r l o w c o s t - z e r o m a i n t a i n e n c e Ta r a W a g n e r 6 6 0 5 L i m e r i c k L n Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s N/ A To m W a g n e r 6 6 0 5 L i m e r i c k L n No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e Ye s A s a f o r m e r U S C r o s s C o u n t r y S k i T e a m m e m b e r I a m v e r y s u p p o r t i v e o f o f f e r i n g th e o p p o r t u n i t y t o c o n t i n u e t o p r o v i d e c o n s i s t e n t c r o s s c o u n t r y s k i t r a i l s w i t h sn o w i n o u r c o m m u n i t y . B o t h f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y a t l a r g e a n d f o r o u r h i g h s c h o o l sk i t e a m . T h a n k s f o r y o u r c o n s i d e r a t i o n . Pa g e 11 Appendix G Overspray Graphics Day Highest Wind Gust Speed (mph)Average Wind Speed (mph)Highest Gust Direction 1 35 14.4 W 2 33 15.2 W 3 29 12.9 W 4 21 8.1 S Snowmaking Machine Overspray on DrivewayOverspray on Stairs/DeckSample Snow Overspray Snowmaking Machine N July 13, 2016 Snowmaking at Braemar Park Snowmaking and Snow Overspray Examples Appendix H Opinion of Probable Cost Spreadsheet Ci t y o f E d i n a Wi n t e r R e c r e a t i o n A r e a a t B r a e m a r P a r k Op i n i o n o f P r o b a b l e C o s t B a s e d o n D e s i g n D o c u m e n t s SE H N o . E D I N A 1 3 7 4 0 3 Da t e : 7 / 8 / 1 6 Re v i s e d : P: \ A E \ E \ E d i n a \ 1 3 7 4 0 3 \ 4 - p r e l i m - d s g n - r p t s \ R e p o r t \ R e p o r t F i n a l \ A p p e n d i x \ [ 7 . 0 B r a e m a r ' s O P C . x l s x ] S h e e t 1 It e m N o . It e m D e s c r i p t i o n Un i t Es t . T o t a l Qu a n t i t y Un i t P r i c e E s t . T o t a l C o s t SC H E D U L E A - S I T E C I V I L 1 M o b i l i z a t i o n (Ge n e r a l ) LS 1 1 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 15,000.00 $ 2 T r a f f i c C o n t r o l LS 1 8 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 8,000.00 $ 3 S t a b i l i z e d C o n s t r u c t i o n E n t r a n c e TO N 20 0 3 0 . 0 0 $ 6,000.00 $ 4 C l e a r i n g a n d G r u b b i n g A C 6. 3 3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 18,900.00 $ 5 E x c a v a t i o n , C l a s s 1 0 , T u b e P a r k A r e a C Y 1, 4 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 $ 14,000.00 $ 6 E x c a v a t i o n , C l a s s 1 0 , C r o s s C o u n t r y S k i T r a i l CY 3, 9 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 $ 39,000.00 $ 7 E x c a v a t i o n , C l a s s 1 0 , P u m p ho u s e A r e a LS 1 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2,500.00 $ 8 S i l t F e n c e LF 2 , 4 0 0 4.00 $ 9,600.00 $ 9 S e e d i n g , T y p e 1 , P e r m a n e n t ( P a r k M i x ) A C 1 . 7 3 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 6,290.00 $ 10 S e e d i n g , T yp e 2 , P e r m a n e n t A C 6 . 3 3 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 23,310.00 $ 11 S e e d i n g , T yp e 4 , T e m p or a r y A C 1 . 7 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1,700.00 $ 12 S e e d i n g , T yp e 5 , T e m p or a r y A C 6 . 3 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 6,300.00 $ 13 S W P P P , M a n a g em e n t LS 1 . 0 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 5,000.00 $ 14 S W P P P , Q u a l i f y in g R a i n f a l l E v e n t I n s p ec t i o n E A 8. 0 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 4,000.00 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e A $159,600.00 SC H E D U L E B - P U M P H O U S E S U B S T RU C T U R E ( B U I L D I N G 1 6 F T X 2 0 F T ) 15 8- i n c h C M U FT 97 2 . 0 0 3 0 . 0 0 $ 29,160.00 $ 16 Sl a b o n G r a d e 6 - i n c h R e i n f o r c e m e n t C Y 6. 6 4 6 0 0 . 0 0 $ 3,982.50 $ 17 Wo o d T r u s s e s 2 0 f t x 2 4 f t SF 5 4 0 . 0 0 4.00 $ 2,160.00 $ Pa g e 1 18 Pl y wo o d 2 0 f t x 2 4 f t SF 5 4 0 . 0 0 1.80 $ 972.00 $ 19 Ro o f i n g 2 0 f t x 2 4 f t SF 5 4 0 . 0 0 4.00 $ 2,160.00 $ 20 Co i l u p D o o r 1 0 f t x 1 0 f t E A 1. 0 0 6 , 1 8 7 . 5 0 $ 6,187.50 $ 21 Do o r , W i n d o w s LS 1 . 0 0 3 , 1 5 0 . 0 0 $ 3,150.00 $ 22 In s u l a t i o n LS 1 . 0 0 5 , 6 2 5 . 0 0 $ 5,625.00 $ 23 Sk y li g ht o v e r p u m p s 5 f t x 5 f t E A 3. 0 0 5 , 6 2 5 . 0 0 $ 16,875.00 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e B 70,272.00 $ SC H E D U L E C - M E C H A N I C A L 24 Pu m p S k i d LS 1 1 4 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 4 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 25 In s t a l l P r e f a b r i c a t e d P u m p S t a t i o n L S 1 2 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 26 We l l p u m p u p g ra d e s a n d p i p i n g c o n n e c t t o n e w b o o s t e r p u m p s t a t i o n LS 1 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 30,000.00 $ 27 Di s t r i b u t i o n P i p i n g S y st e m f o r C r o s s C o u n t r y a n d T u b i n g LS 1 3 9 1 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 391,500.00 $ 28 A ir R e l e a s e V a l v e LS 3 8 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 25,500.00 $ 29 Lo w P o i n t D r a i n LS 2 7 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 15,000.00 $ 30 Pi p e l i n e F i t t i n g s LS 1 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2,000.00 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e C $629,000.00 SC H E D U L E D - E L E C T R I C A L 31 T e m p o r a r y P o w e r EA C H 1 $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 5,000.00 $ 32 U p g r a d e E x i s t 1 2 5 h p P u m p S t a r t e r t o V F D EA C H 1 $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 33 No r t h U t i l i t y S e r v i c e & P r o v i s i o n s EA C H 1 $ 2 7 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 2 7 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 34 So u t h U t i l i t y S e r v i c e & P r o v i s i o n s EA C H 1 $ 4 7 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 4 7 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 35 Po w e r P e d e s t a l EA C H 2 8 $ 3 , 8 7 2 . 0 0 1 0 8 , 4 1 6 . 0 0 $ 36 Li g h t i n g U n i t S p e c i a l EA C H 6 $ 8 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 5 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 37 Li g h t i n g U n i t S p e c i a l 1 EA C H 1 8 $ 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 4 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 38 Li g h t i n g U n i t S p e c i a l 2 EA C H 5 5 $ 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 1 3 7 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 39 No r t h S e r v i c e C a b i n e t & P a d EA C H 1 $ 5 5 , 5 5 0 . 0 0 5 5 , 5 5 0 . 0 0 $ 40 So u t h S e r v i c e C a b i n e t & P a d EA C H 1 $ 5 5 , 5 5 0 . 0 0 5 5 , 5 5 0 . 0 0 $ 41 Un d e r g r o u n d Q u a d p l e x # 5 0 0 m c m A l u m LI N F T 1 0 , 6 5 0 $19.80 2 1 0 , 8 7 0 . 0 0 $ 42 Un d e r g r o u n d # 2 G n d A l u m LI N F T 1 0 , 6 5 0 $2.20 2 3 , 4 3 0 . 0 0 $ 43 Ro p e T o w s U n d e r g r o u n d Q u a d p l e x # 2 5 0 A l u m LI N F T 2 , 5 0 0 $13.20 3 3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 44 Ro p e T o w s U n d e r g r o u n d # 2 G n d A l u m LI N F T 2 , 5 0 0 $2.20 5,500.00 $ 45 Tu b e L i g h t i n g U n d e r g r o u n d Q u a d p l e x # 4 A l u m LI N F T 2 , 0 5 0 $4.40 9,020.00 $ 46 Tu b e L i g h t i n g U n d e r g r o u n d # 6 G n d A l u m LI N F T 2 , 0 5 0 $1.65 3,382.50 $ 47 Tr a i l L i g h t i n g U n d e r g r o u n d Q u a d p l e x # 8 A l u m LI N F T 8 , 1 0 0 $2.20 1 7 , 8 2 0 . 0 0 $ 48 Tr a i l L i g h t i n g U n d e r g r o u n d # 8 G n d A l u m LI N F T 8 , 1 0 0 $1.10 8,910.00 $ Pa g e 2 49 Tu b e A / B C a t h o d i c P r o t e c t i o n Q u a d p l e x # 8 A l u m LI N F T 1 , 2 5 0 $ 2 . 2 0 2 , 7 5 0 . 0 0 $ 50 Tu b e A / B C a t h o d i c P r o t e c t i o n # 8 G n d A l u m LI N F T 1 , 2 5 0 $ 1 . 1 0 1 , 3 7 5 . 0 0 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e D 879,473.50 $ SC H E D U L E E - W I N T E R R E C R E A T I O N S U P P O R T E Q U I P M E N T 51 Po r t a b l e S n o w m a k i n g M a c h i n e E A 7 3 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2 2 7 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 52 Ca t h o d i c P r o t e c t i o n - G r o u n d b e d E A 3 2 7 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 8 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 53 Gr o o m e r E A 1 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e E 308,500.00 $ SC H E D U L E F - S T R U C T U R A L 54 Ro p e T o w F o u n d a t i o n s - P i e r a n d F o o t i n g sC Y 24 . 3 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 17,010.00 $ 55 Ro p e T o w F o u n d a t i o n s T o w e r s LB 5 , 0 0 0 4.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 56 Ro p e LS 1 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 5,000.00 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e F 42,010.00 $ Co n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e s A - F ( B a s e B i d ) $2,088,855.50 15 % C o n t i n g en c y $313,328.33 In d i r e c t C o s t s (21 % o f T o t a l C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t s ) $504,458.60 Su b t o t a l P r o j e c t C o s t $2,906,642.43 In c r e a s e i n V e r t i c a l D r o p $195,000.00 15 % C o n t i n g e n c y $29,250.00 In d i r e c t C o s t s ( 2 1 % o f T o t a l C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t s ) $47,092.50 Su b t o t a l I n c r e a s e d V e r t i c a l D r o p $271,342.50 To t a l E s t i m a t e d P r o j e c t C o s t $3,177,984.93 Ba s e Ad d Pa g e 3 Appendix I Traffic Report Braemar Park Winter Recreation – Traffic Demands The expansion of winter activities at Braemar Park is expected to generate more winter traffic on area roadways than the existing condition in winter. However, the number of trips generated in the winter will be lower than the existing trips generated by summer uses. The table below provides an estimate of daily traffic demands for each season from each use at Braemar Park. Estimated Daily Trip Generation Season Uses User visits per day (1,2) Estimated vehicle trips per day (3,4) Summer (Existing) Golf Courses 450 rounds 409 Driving Range 225 patrons 205 Tin Fish 75 diners 68 Totals 682 Winter (Proposed) Nordic Skiing (5) 50 skiers 45 Snow‐tubing (6) 230 tubers 209 Tin Fish 75 diners 68 Totals 322 Notes: (1) Employee and service vehicle trips not included (2) Summer visits per day provided by Braemar Golf Course staff; Winter visits per day from Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment, page 11. (3) Assumes 2.2 people per vehicle average for social and recreational trips; Source: 2009 National Household Travel Survey (4) Two vehicle trips per visit (1 trip arriving and 1 trip departing) (5) Nordic skiing will occur 7 days per week for 10‐12 weeks per season (6) Snow tubing will occur 4 days per week for 10‐12 weeks per season Prepared By: Mike Kotila, PE; Senior Transportation Engineer at SEH Date: July, 8, 2016 Appendix J Trail Bench Grading Sketch Feasibility Study Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park Edina, Minnesota SEH No. EDINA 137403 4.00 August 29, 2016 Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 10901 Red Circle Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9302 SEH is 100% employee-owned | sehinc.com | 952.912.2600 | 800.734.6757 | 888.908.8166 fax August 29, 2016 RE: Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park Feasibility Study Edina, Minnesota SEH No. EDINA 137403 Ms. Ann Kattreh Parks and Recreation Director City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Ms. Kattreh: The Feasibility Study for the Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park is herein. This study examines the feasibility for winter recreation activities, specifically cross-country skiing and tubing. Trail layout was developed to utilize the many positive attributes of the east side of Braemar Park. In addition, a study of the local demographics and financial support is included. With available funding, proper design and implementation this project has great potential. Thanks to you, Braemar staff, the Park Board and City Council for the opportunity to provide service on this exciting project. We look forward to serving you further if the project advances into construction. Sincerely, Mike Horn, PLA Project Manager p:\ae\e\edina\137403\4-prelim-dsgn-rpts\report\report final\braemar report 082916.docx Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park Feasibility Study Edina, Minnesota SEH No. EDINA 137403 August 29, 2016 I hereby certify that this Study was prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Mike Horn, Landscape Architect Date: August 29, 2016 Lic. No.: 41906 Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. 10901 Red Circle Drive, Suite 300 Minnetonka, MN 55343-9302 952.912.2600 Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina ES-1 Executive Summary Introduction This feasibility study summarizes the viability of winter recreation at Braemar Park using a financial and market analysis in addition to a site assessment for cross country ski trail and tubing area, both with machine made snow and lighting. Under-utilized in the winter, Braemar is perfectly stationed to become a winter recreation area, with support facilities such as the club house and parking readily available. Financial and Market Assessment Two scenarios were prepared with the financial model, one for a short season of 70 days and another for a long season of 84 days. Adjustments were made to several expense line items because of efficiencies with existing City operations, most importantly the cost for labor. The winter recreation area is projected to break even in Year One, and become increasingly profitable through Year Five, in both the short and long season scenarios. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and machine made snow, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for machine made snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. Design (See Figure 1) The existing golf hole 21, and the wooded area bordering the east side of Braemar, is ideal for development of two snow tubing runs, and challenging cross country ski trails respectively. The cross-country ski trails offer terrain from beginner to advanced skiers. Tubing will be in two directions, one to the north and one to the northwest. Both will have approximately 25 feet of drop. It may be feasible to add 5 – 10 feet of drop to the tubing area without severely impacting natural resources the cross country ski trail alignment, however does come with considerable cost to move a gas-main from the area of fill. The cross country ski trail alignment matches the terrain by providing; Beginner terrain from the parking lot to the top area of the tubing area. Intermediate terrain from the top of the tubing area to the top of the north hill, down the ridge and to the bottom of the south hill. Expert terrain as you assent up the ridge to the top of the south hill and back down the south hill. Turn-a-rounds at each level will provide skiers the opportunity to ski within their level and challenge them to move to the next. Alignment of the ski trails are primarily two way trails, maximizing the efficiencies of snow- making with one piping alignment and one electrical alignment (looping trails need looping support systems, i.e. water and power, substantially increasing the cost), Separation of the trails will be made to create interest, turns and anchors (with larger trees) to the ski trail, while being maintainable for snow-making and grooming. Executive Summary (Continued) EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study ES-2 City of Edina Figure 1 – Design Executive Summary (Continued) Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina ES-3 Snowmaking Historical weather data from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) indicates the availability of sufficient cold temperatures during the months of November and December for snowmaking production to open both the Nordic cross country trail and tubing hills by Christmas. Annual seasonal snowmaking hours used a utilization rate of approximately 50% results in approximately 130 hours for seasonal snowmaking for this project, out of an average of 250 hours that it is possible to make snow. This accounts for the many factors when making snow, including high wind, equipment set up and take down, and freezing equipment. Availability of sufficient water and power has also been confirmed. Snowmaking capacity has been calculated and is included in the study. Configuration of the snowmaking system includes utilizing the existing irrigation water well pump station, a new booster pump station adjacent to the irrigation well pump, buried high pressure water piping, three phase electric power, and portable fan-type snow making machines. Neighborhood Impacts Snow Spill – Although early season snow making efforts sometimes must occur during periods of high wind, the low utilization rate of 50% account for some of these periods, thus reducing some overspray that can occur in areas surrounding the Park. However, crews may have to make snow during windy periods as the holiday season nears, in order to be open during the holidays to make the site profitable. If overspray does occur, it can accumulate on roofs, cars, streets, sidewalks and lawns and require removal. Noise Spill – Early season snow making usually occurs during the overnight hours at the lowest possible temperatures, Noise from snowmaking machines is modeled and falls below the MPCA nighttime standards of 50 dBA when the snowmaking machines and groomers operate spread along the full length of the trail alignment. Grouping and operating the snowmaking machines together during the day will also keep the noise limits below the MPCA daytime standard however grouping will exceed the MPCA nighttime standards. Careful operational planning will be required to keep noise below MPCA standards. Light Spill – Trail and tube area lighting will be on during snowmaking operations and open hours, extending the short days of winter. The use of LED fixtures with shielding greatly reduces the amount of light that will directly spill into the neighborhood. Neighbors will see a filtered white ribbon of snow through the woods from the lights reflecting off the snow, and in some instances the lights themselves will be visible as points-of-light, but not bright enough to cast shadows at the residences themselves. Opinion of Probable Cost The opinion of probable cost below reports a total project cost of $2,900,000, including planning and design and 15% contingency. Schedule This Feasibility Study started on May 17, 2016, with City Council updated on June 7 and 21. A public open house was conducted on July 13, 2016 with approximately 100 people in attendance. The City council will review this document at the September 7 meeting and determine if the project should proceed into construction document phase with authorization to bid the project. If authorization is given, construction would begin in 2017 with an anticipated opening for the 2017-18 winter season. Feasibility Staff believes the proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park is feasible. This is based on the physical opportunities and constraints, financial models, regulatory noise constraints and manageable snow and light spill impacts to the surrounding neighborhood, and little if any impacts to the golf operation. Few private or public sites have the existing infrastructure, required water, and available land in an urban environment that provides favorable terrain matching the skier’s needs that Braemar Park has. This feasible project also does not limit other recreational activities that could be considered at Braemar Park such as hiking, single-track mountain biking, snow-shoeing, and additional cross-country skiing on the golf course when adequate natural snow is present. SEH is a registered trademark of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page i Table of Contents Letter of Transmittal Certification Page Title Page Distribution List Executive Summary Table of Contents Page 1.0 Financial and Market Assessment (Appendix A) ....................................................1 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Financial and Market Assessment ................................................................................... 1 1.3 Nordic Skiing in Twin Cities .............................................................................................. 2 1.4 Snow Tubing in Twin Cities .............................................................................................. 2 1.5 Financial Analysis ............................................................................................................. 2 1.5.1 Operational Inputs ............................................................................................... 3 1.5.2 Revenue Inputs ................................................................................................... 3 1.5.3 Expense Inputs .................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Existing Condition .....................................................................................................4 2.1 Infrastructure .................................................................................................................... 5 2.1.1 Club House .......................................................................................................... 5 2.1.2 Parking (Appendix I) ............................................................................................ 5 2.2 Project Area (see figure 3) ............................................................................................... 5 2.2.1 Slope ................................................................................................................... 6 2.2.2 Aspect .................................................................................................................. 6 2.2.3 Tree/Vegetation ................................................................................................... 6 2.2.4 Wildlife ................................................................................................................. 6 2.2.5 Golf ...................................................................................................................... 6 2.2.6 Neighborhood ...................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Utilities .............................................................................................................................. 6 2.3.1 Power .................................................................................................................. 6 2.3.2 Irrigation Well and Pump House .......................................................................... 7 2.3.3 Natural Gas ......................................................................................................... 7 3.0 Design .........................................................................................................................7 3.1 Cross Country Trails with Snowmaking ............................................................................ 7 3.2 Tubing with Snowmaking ................................................................................................. 8 3.3 Cross Country Trails without Snowmaking....................................................................... 9 3.4 Other Recreational Activities .......................................................................................... 10 3.5 Snowmaking (Appendix B) ............................................................................................. 10 3.5.1 Ambient Conditions ........................................................................................... 10 3.5.2 Water ................................................................................................................. 11 3.5.3 Power ................................................................................................................ 11 3.5.4 Equipment ......................................................................................................... 11 3.6 Site Improvements .......................................................................................................... 12 3.6.1 Clearing and Grubbing ...................................................................................... 12 Table of Contents (Continued) EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page ii City of Edina 3.6.2 Earthwork .......................................................................................................... 12 3.6.3 Irrigation Well and Pump House ........................................................................ 12 3.6.4 Lighting .............................................................................................................. 12 4.0 Impacts .....................................................................................................................13 4.1 Environmental ................................................................................................................. 13 4.1.1 Tree Removal .................................................................................................... 13 4.2 Neighborhood ................................................................................................................. 13 4.2.1 Snowmaking (Appendix G) ................................................................................ 13 4.2.2 Noise (Appendix C) ........................................................................................... 14 4.2.3 Lighting .............................................................................................................. 15 4.2.4 Traffic (Appendix I) ............................................................................................ 16 4.3 Permitting ....................................................................................................................... 16 4.3.1 Long Eared Bats ................................................................................................ 16 4.3.2 Building Permit .................................................................................................. 17 4.4 Opinion of Probable Cost (Appendix H) ......................................................................... 17 5.0 Public Involvement ..................................................................................................17 6.0 Schedule ...................................................................................................................17 List of Tables Table 1 Nordic Ski Options in the Twin Cities Area Table 2 Snow Tubing opportunities in Twin Cities Area Table 3 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) Table 4 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) Table 5 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Table 6 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Table 7 Financial Model Visits – Short Season (70 Days) Table 8 Financial Model Revenue – Short Season (70 Days) Table 9 Financial Model Expenses – Short Season (70 Days) Table 10 Financial Model Visits – Long Season (84 Days) Table 11 Financial Model Revenue – Long Season (84 Days) Table 12 Financial Model Expenses – Long Season (84 Days) Table of Contents (Continued) Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page iii List of Figures Figure 1 – Design 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ES 2 Figure 2 – Site Location ......................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 3 – Site Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 4 – Two-way Trail ....................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 5 – One-way Trails ..................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 6 – Design .............................................................................................................................. 9 Figure 7 – Natural Snow Ski Trail Concept ......................................................................................... 10 Figure 8 – Snowmaking Overspray ..................................................................................................... 14 Figure 9 – Noise Contours ................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 10 – Sound Contours ............................................................................................................... 16 List of Appendices Appendix A RRC Associates Report Appendix B Torrent Engineering Appendix C HDR Memo Appendix D Signed Right-of-Entry Letters Appendix E PowerPoint from Open House Appendix F Open House Comments Appendix G Overspray Graphics Appendix H Opinion of Probable Cost Spreadsheet Appendix I Traffic Report Appendix J Trail Bench Grading Sketch August 2016 Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 1 Feasibility Study Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park Prepared for City of Edina 1.0 Financial and Market Assessment (Appendix A) 1.1 Introduction This financial and market assessment summarizes some key factors critical to the decision making around a proposed winter recreation park at Braemar Park in Edina, MN. A high- level competitive analysis and financial analysis are provided in this document. Information sources used in this Study include US Census Bureau Reports, National Ski Areas Association financial reports, City of Edina staff reports, interviews with members of the local Nordic ski community, and secondary research with various websites to document activities in the region. 1.2 Financial and Market Assessment This section presents a brief overview of some of the findings of the Financial and Market Assessment. Please see the body of the Study for more detail on these and other topics. Numerous options for Nordic skiing exist in the Twin Cities area, though most rely on natural snow and light. Only Three Rivers Parks District (Hyland Park Preserve and Elm Creek Reserve) and Theodore Wirth in Golden Valley have manmade snow and lights for Nordic Skiing. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and manmade snowmaking, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for manmade snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. Two scenarios were prepared with the financial model – one for a short season of 70 days and another for a long season of 84 days. Adjustments were made to several expense line items because of efficiencies with existing City operations, most importantly the cost for labor. The Winter Recreation Area is projected to break even in Year One, and become increasingly profitable through Year Five, in both the short and long season scenarios. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 2 City of Edina 1.3 Nordic Skiing in Twin Cities Numerous options for Nordic skiing exist in the Twin Cities area, though most rely on natural snow and light. Only Three Rivers Parks District (Hyland Park Preserve and Elm Creek Reserve) and Theodore Wirth in Golden Valley have manmade snow and lights for Nordic Skiing. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and manmade snowmaking, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. (see Table 1) Generally, day tickets at Nordic facilities are $8 per day, while a season pass is typically $65 for areas with manmade snow and $30 to $50 for areas with natural snow. Because this report was prepared after the winter 2015/16 was over, some information on pricing was not available. 1.4 Snow Tubing in Twin Cities Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for manmade snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. (see table 2) The charge for tubing is generally about $15 to $17 for a two-hour session, with lower cost for children and for additional sessions beyond the initial two hours. 1.5 Financial Analysis This section presents a brief, high level analysis of potential revenues and expenses for the proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area. Inputs and assumptions are based on local competitive pricing, weather records, and expense benchmarks from the NSAA Economic Analysis for small Midwestern ski areas. Several of the key inputs and assumptions are as follows: Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 3 1.5.1 Operational Inputs 1. The Nordic trails at the winter recreation park is projected to operate 7 days a week for 10 weeks (December 20 to March 1), for a total of 70 days of Nordic operations. An additional scenario with a longer operating season (84 days, December 20 to March 15) was also modeled in the financial analysis. 2. The tubing hills at the winter recreation park are projected to operate 4 days a week for 10 weeks, for a total of 40 days of snow tubing operations. Also, a longer, 12- week season (48 days) was included as a second scenario in the financial analysis. 3. The estimate for Nordic ski visits is 3,500 visits in the short season and 4,100 visits in the long season. Snow tubing visits are estimated at 9,200 in the short season and 10,900 in the long season scenario. 1.5.2 Revenue Inputs 1. Nordic pricing is $9 for a day ticket and $75 for a season pass, with a 65 percent yield ratio (to incorporate discounting for youth, senior, and group tickets, for example). On the snow tubing side, a ticket price of $12 with a yield ratio of 60 percent was utilized in the financial analysis. 1. Nordic visit growth is projected at 3 to 5 percent per season for the five-year forecast. Snow tubing growth is projected at 1 to 2 percent over the same time period. 2. On the Nordic side, the revenue model incorporates monies from ticket and pass sales, Nordic ski lessons, Nordic ski rental, 6 Nordic ski races, and 3 fat tire races. Tubing revenue is derived from tubing ticket sales only. 3. The financial analysis projections do not include any concession revenue from Tin Fish restaurant. 4. Ticket price increases of $0.50 per year for both Nordic and tubing are incorporated into the model. $2 increases per season for Nordic season passes are also part of the analysis. 1.5.3 Expense Inputs 1. Average gross and per visit expenses from small Midwest tubing areas (collected through the National Ski Areas Association Economic Analysis study) were used as a basis for projecting expenses. 2. Specific adjustments to expense line items were made as follows: a. Cost of goods sold expense was reduced 90 percent, because the majority of cost of goods expense is for the retail and food & beverage departments. The remaining cost of goods expense is for the limited fleet of Nordic rental skis, boots, and poles. b. Labor payroll expense was reduced by 40 percent, in recognition that a component of the labor will be covered by some of the existing year-round staff at the Braemar golf course. These staff members will assist with Nordic and tubing operations, including snowmaking, grooming, maintenance, and other functions. c. Similarly, expense for payroll taxes/benefits was also reduced by 40 percent. d. Cost for electric power/fuel was increased by 20 percent due to the extensive snowmaking system for the 3 kilometers of Nordic trails and two different tubing runs. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 4 City of Edina e. General & administrative cost was reduced by half under the assumption that some of this general support expense would be covered by the City parks department. f. Property/other taxes were reduced by 80 percent since this is a city park and a parcel of land that does not pay property taxes (though still might have some other taxes or fees). g. Insurance expense was not allocated to the Winter Recreation Park because the insurance coverage would be paid for by the City. 3. Cost increases of 2.0% to 2.5% per year are incorporated into the model. The results show that, for the short season of 70 days of operation, the projected operating profit/EBITDA would break-even in Year One, and would show a positive cash flow in Years 2 through 5. For the long season of 84 operating days, the financial model shows a profit of $4,600 in Year One and $20,000 in Year Five. 2.0 Existing Condition Braemar Park is in the south-western portion of the City of Edina, just north of Interstate 494 and east of US Highway 169. Braemar Park is approximately ten miles from Downtown Minneapolis and six miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport and Mall of America. The majority of the Winter Recreation study area is in the undeveloped wooded area that is on the eastern border of the Park. See Figure 2. Figure 2 – Site Location Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 5 Dewey Hill Road boarding the north side with the par three course across the road, Gleason Road extending down with eastern border with residential home across the road, with seven residential homes backing up to the park on Tanglewood Court. The southern border is primarily commercial property. The main vehicular access to the site is via John Harris Drive off of Hilary Lane. The undeveloped wooded area consists of two flat topped hills with a wide ridge running between the two. This topography is ideal for cross country skiing and other winter and summer activities. The elevation varies from 840 at the parking lot to 930 on the southern hilltop and 944 on the northern hilltop To the west of the wooded area is an existing 27-hole golf course with a remodel to 18-holes starting in 2017. Further west across Braemar Boulevard in the Braemar Park Golf Dome, Ice Rinks and ball fields. 2.1 Infrastructure 2.1.1 Club House Braemar has been operating primarily as a golf course since 1964 The Braemar club house supports the golf enterprise in a typical manner with a pro shop, cart rentals, food and beverage offering, bathrooms, in addition to large rental space to corporate or group events and functions. The lower level is currently underutilized with additional meeting spaces. 2.1.2 Parking (Appendix I) The existing paved parking lot holds approximately 475 cars for the golf course, providing adequate parking for the estimated 682 vehicle trips per summer day. Access to the parking area is via a two lane paved road (John Harris Drive), from the intersection of Gleason Road and Dewey Hill Road. 2.2 Project Area (see figure 3) Figure 3 – Site Analysis EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 6 City of Edina 2.2.1 Slope The project area consist of sloping terrain along a golf fairway and green area (to be abandoned in 2017), two rather flat topped hills, north and south, and a rolling ridge between the two hills. This terrain creates a fun and challenging terrain from beginner to intermediate and advanced Nordic skiers. Side slopes off the two hills and ridge generally range from 30%-50% making direct assent or decent, or side sloping, non-feasible, however two feasible accents and decent areas were identified for both hills. An existing service road off of Gleason Road will be abandoned in order to grade the assent of the north hill. An existing service path off the south hill will be utilized to access the golf course trails if natural snow is adequate. 2.2.2 Aspect Consisting of two hill and a north/south ridge, aspect is in all directions, however the abandoned fairway and green slopes down to the west/northwest, allowing RCR snow retention. . 2.2.3 Tree/Vegetation This area is historic oak savanna, and tree cover is natural sparse. Lack of management of the savanna has allowed the woods to be invaded by other species and be much denser than it would naturally be. Invasive Buckthorn is the primary understory cover. Intensive management would be required to eradicate buckthorn and bring the savanna back to a sustainable condition. Braemar has completed initial intensive management of other savanna areas of the park. Clearing for the proposed trails would require extensive buckthorn removal. The intent of the final trail alignment would to be retain larger mature tree species that could handle snow loads created from man-made snow and route the trail around these trees. Removal of vegetation for these trails and contribution to global warming cannot be quantified at this project level. 2.2.4 Wildlife Typical urban wildlife with thrive with or without the trails. The habitat fragmentation these trails would contribute is insignificant compared to the fragmentation already present. Arguably, opening up the habitat and restoring it, even with a trail corridor, may have some net benefit (invasive species control). 2.2.5 Golf The existing golf course is 27 holes in the project area, however in 2017 the course will be re- constructed as a 18 hole course creating a better golfing experience given modern equipment’s effect of lengthening the game. In the project area, existing hole number 11 will be abandon allowing use for winter activities. 2.2.6 Neighborhood Bordering the east side of the project area is the Dewey Hill neighborhood. Gleason Road abuts park land the entire eastern border with houses located only on the east side of the road. Tanglewood Court is located on the south boarder creating five duplex family houses with back yards abutting park property. 2.3 Utilities 2.3.1 Power The existing electrical service to the existing pump house is fed from a pad mounted Xcel utility transformer located a few feet from the pump house. To accommodate the additional Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 7 pumping motors for snowmaking, lighting, tube lift motors and the snow making machines receptacles, a larger feed and transformer will be required at the pump house location. Due to the distance, a second pad mounted transformer will be required at the southern portion of the site and will serve the remaining trail lighting and snow making machine receptacles. The second transformer is more cost effective that installing underground circuiting from the pump house transformer. 2.3.2 Irrigation Well and Pump House Existing water for the club house and other domestic needs are supplied by city water. Water that is proposed for snowmaking is from an existing well and pump house that was originally installed for domestic city needs, however this well water did not meet new water quality standards thus discontinued as a potable source. The water has continued to be safe for irrigation use by the golf course, thus will be suitable in quality and quantity for snowmaking. 2.3.3 Natural Gas An existing 1-1/4” natural main runs through the project site from the intersection of Gleason Road and Dewey Hill Road running through the 21 fairway toward the pump house then directly toward the club house. If substantial grading of the 21 fairway or elevated green is planned, this gas line may have to be relocated at a substantial cost (estimated $60,000 from preliminary discussion with Xcel Energy. 3.0 Design 3.1 Cross Country Trails with Snowmaking Layout of cross-country trail that include snowmaking require additional consideration including water pipe and electrical cable for snowmaking, electrical cable for lighting, room for snowmaking, and grooming. General layout of cross-country trails must account for grade of assent and descents, turns to check speed, varied levels of skiable alignments with turn-a- round options, and overall length of the trail. These parameters must also balance with the site topography, vegetation, neighborhood impact and existing build features. The cross country ski trail alignment matches the terrain by providing beginner terrain from the parking lot to the top area of the tubing area (Beginner - 0.8 km). From the top of the tubing area to the top of the north hill, down the ridge and to the bottom of the south hill provides great intermediate ski terrain (Intermediate 1.45 km). Assent up the ridge to the top of the south hill provide the most challenging skiing (Expert 0.75 km). Turn-a-rounds at transition to each level will provide skiers the opportunity to ski within their level and challenge them to move to the next. Two alternant options for decent off the north hill was studied and conclude to be not feasible due to cost and impacts to the golf course. The option for the decent follows the accent alignment. The majority of the trail alignment will be two way skiing, with an outbound tract and a return track next to each other, this is critical in making the trail feasible both physically and financially. See Figure 4. Physically the site has very limited terrain that is feasible to ski without major clearing and grading, negatively impacting the neighbors and golf operations. Financially, a single alignment of the required water and electrical cables needed for snowmaking and lighting result in a reduction of the overall length of these systems reducing cost. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 8 City of Edina Figure 4 – Two-way Trail Some area of the trail alignment will be one-way to create a staging/starting area near the parking lot, interest to the trail, and turning radius for skiers and snow grooming equipment. See Figure 5. Figure 5 – One-way Trails 3.2 Tubing with Snowmaking The tubing area starts with the staging area at the location of the abandoned 21st green. The northwest facing five tubing lanes follows the 21st fairway down slope to the northwest with a 9% grade for 150’ of run and 300’ of runout. The north 6 tubing lanes utilizing the fill slope that was created to elevate the green, is 28% for 80’ and has 300’ of runout. Both sets of lanes will have lighting and uphill transportation. Both will have approximately 25 feet of drop. It may be feasible to add 5 – 10’ of drop to the tubing area without severely impacting natural resources or the cross country ski trail alignment, however does come with considerable cost to move a gas main from this area. See Figure 6. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 9 Figure 6 – Design 3.3 Cross Country Trails without Snowmaking A conceptual layout of trails on the Braemar Master Plan for the golf course is also depicted having up to 7 kilometers of trails that could be groomed when enough natural snow is present. A connection to the man-made snow trails will be near the parking lot and an additional connection just north of the south hill. It is unlikely that this trail will have permanent EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 10 City of Edina lights, options for night skiing exist in using headlamps as other ski facilities have implemented. See Figure 7. Figure 7 – Natural Snow Ski Trail Concept 3.4 Other Recreational Activities The proposed cross-country trails and tubing do not preclude development or management of additional activities including winter fat-tire biking, snowshoeing, ski-joring, and summer single-track mountain biking and hiking. 3.5 Snowmaking (Appendix B) 3.5.1 Ambient Conditions Based on NOAA historical climate data from the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP) (reference figures 6B and 6C) for the ten year period 2005 through 2015, there are adequate favorable conditions in the months of November through February for successful snowmaking operations. Annual seasonal snowmaking hours are estimated at 250 hours. See figures 6B and 6D. A utilization rate of 50% results in approximately 130 hours for seasonal project. This will account for the many factors when making snow, including temperature variation from historical averages, high wind, equipment set up and take down, maintenance issues, freezing equipment, etc. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 11 3.5.2 Water Water requirements for snowmaking are calculated based on volume of snow required and a conversion rate from snow to water. Snow and water requirements are as follows (see figure 6D); 1. Cross Country – 5.6 acres covered, 8.5 acre-feet snow volume, 1.7 MG (million gallons) water 2. Tubing Areas – 3.1 acres covered, 9.3 acre-feet snow volume, 1.9 MG (million gallons) water 3. Total – 8.7 acres covered, 17.8 acre-feet snow volume, 3.6 MG (million gallons) water There is an existing irrigation well pump at the northwest side of the park which has been proposed to be utilized for snowmaking. This pump should be capable of supplying approximately 675 GPM (gallons per minute) at 50 psi or greater to the proposed snowmaking booster pump station. 3.5.3 Power The snowmaking equipment (water pumps and snow machines) require 480/277V 3 phase, 4-wire, electrical power. Three phase electrical power is available in the area. New Xcel electrical transformers, and distribution equipment will be required as stated in 2.3.1. 3.5.4 Equipment The snowmaking system recommended is a fan type system. High pressure water piping and three phase power cables are buried throughout the site to supply the various venues. Connections for water and power (hydrants and pedestals) are spaced in strategic locations for the connection of fan type snowmaking machines. The snowmaking machines are towable portable units. The snow machines spray water through the sub-freezing ambient air to form snow crystals. The snowmaking system capacity is based on the project coverage and estimated available operating hours. Recommended capacity is as follows: 1. Initial Installation - 450 gpm (gallons per minute) pumping and (7) snowmaking machines. 2. Build-out (maximum) – 675 gpm (gallons per minute) pumping and up to (15) snowmaking machines. The snowmaking pumps will be installed is a pump house located adjacent to the existing irrigation well pump station. The pump house will include all mechanical, electrical and controls for the main booster pumps. The system would include (2) – 225 gpm x 60 HP high pressure pumps. A 3rd pump could be added at build-out if desired. A buried network of welded steel piping and three phase power cable is installed throughout the park to service the various venues (tubing, skiing, etc.). The snow machines are operated in the various areas until enough snow is produced for each location. The system will include approximately 7,530 ft. of buried piping, See Figure 6A. The system includes the following areas; 1. Approximately 3.0 K of cross country ski trails EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 12 City of Edina 2. Tubing Areas #1 and #2 The snowmaking machines would be high efficiency, large capacity portable units. Typically (4) snow machines would be operated at any given operating period. The snow machines include a high volume fan and a small on-board air compressor. Each machine is connected to the water and power distribution system via hoses and power cords. The snow machines produce snow in piles. The piles are minimized by moving the machines during snowmaking, however there is always the need for final movement and smoothing of the surface. After the snow is produced, it is allowed to cure (finish the freezing process and dry out). At this point the snow is moved and shaped for the final surfaces needed. A grooming machine is utilized to move and shape (“groom”) the snow. The groomer is a tract machine with a blade in the front and a tiller in the rear. A single large grooming machine is recommended with the ability to groom all of the different type snow venues at the park. Estimated costs for both the snowmaking and groomer are included in the opinion of probable cost worksheet. 3.6 Site Improvements 3.6.1 Clearing and Grubbing Trail Development for cross-country skiing required clearing and grubbing of all woody vegetation from the alignment resulting in a maintainable corridor for snowmaking. In a summer condition, this will appear as grass corridor and could be utilized for summer activities such as hiking and biking. Typical maintenance will be periodic mowing to keep woody plant material from reestablishing. 3.6.2 Earthwork Very minor earthwork is required for this alignment. Final grading of the cross-country ski trail will be groomed with the equipment and the machine made snow. In the area of the assent, some earthwork will be required to bench the outgoing and return trail in the steepest section of this trail. (see Trail Bench Grading Sketch in Appendix J). The summer condition will follow the existing grade and slope. 3.6.3 Irrigation Well and Pump House The existing well and pump house has an existing auxiliary room that was utilized as a chlorination station when the well water was used for domestic needs. This room will be enlarged to accept the new snowmaking pumping for and controls. The architecture will match the existing flat roofed structure. 3.6.4 Lighting The lighting installation proposed for the Nordic ski trails is comprised of two types of low wattage LED luminaires. The one-way sections of the trail will be illuminated by horizontally aimed flood luminaires that employ visors and side shielding to minimize light spill and glare. These luminaires are to be placed on 10-foot tall poles and located at a distance of approximately 105 feet apart. The bi-directional sections of the trail will be illuminated by full cutoff shoebox style luminaires mounted to 25-foot fiberglass poles and located at a distance Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 13 of approximately 130 feet apart. Due to the characteristics of these two luminaires, no obtrusive light will be shed upon the residential area The tubing area will be illuminated with two types LED luminaires. The top or starting point of the hill will be illuminated by full cutoff shoebox luminaires mounted to 30-foot fiberglass poles. The main tubing lanes will be illuminated by LED flood luminaires that will oriented down and across the runs to minimize glare. Their fiberglass poles will be approximately 25- feet tall. The system will be energized by underground wiring and be controlled to enable the lighting system to shut off at the facility closing time. Segments of the lighting system can be energized after normal operating hours for trail maintenance purposes. 4.0 Impacts 4.1 Environmental The proposed project area is composed of historic oak savanna which has become overgrown with deciduous trees and invasive buckthorn shrubs, and is much denser than would normally be present. Understory vegetation is sparse, due to dense shading, where historically prairie would have been present. Existing paths and trails are present, and are used informally. Wildlife is present, but is typical urban species, such as white-tailed deer, raccoon, opossum, squirrels and common songbirds. No particular concentrations of wildlife are known to be present. Clearing for placement of trails is not expected to be a significant impact on these species, as the overall habitat will remain intact. While habitat fragmentation is typically considered to be a wildlife stressor, the placement of trails, generally is not considered sufficient to disrupt the habitat continuity. Locally, the environmental consequences on local flora and fauna are not expected to be significant, and may be positive if restoration can be achieved sufficiently to improve the habitat and eliminate invasive species. 4.1.1 Tree Removal The historic oak savanna tree cover was natural sparse, with few large oak trees being the dominant wooded species. These trees remain present and will be avoided to the extent practicable. Younger and lesser quality trees would be preferentially removed for the proposed trail alignments. The final trail alignment will utilize healthy larger trees to serves as trail anchors, only removing trees that are necessary for trail development and water pipe and lighting installation. Opportunities exist to augment planting along Gleason road to provide additional winter screening. 4.2 Neighborhood 4.2.1 Snowmaking (Appendix G) Although early season snow making efforts sometimes must occur during periods of high wind, the low utilization rate of 50% account for some of these periods, thus reducing some overspray that can occur in areas surrounding the Park. However, crews may have to make snow during windy periods as the holiday season nears, in order to be open during the holidays to make the site profitable. Overspray does not affect the entire area for the duration of snowmaking as Figure 8 suggests. The figure represents the total possible affected area of overspray. The figure does not represent the scale of the trail, see figure 6 for a scaled representation of the trail impact area. If overspray does occurs it can accumulate on roofs, cars, streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and lawns, and may trigger localized snow and ice removal operations. See Figure 8. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 14 City of Edina Figure 8 – Snowmaking Overspray 4.2.2 Noise (Appendix C) HDR measured existing noise levels at residences adjacent to Braemar Park. Right-of-entry letters were obtained from the three homeowners (Appendix D). Measured existing noise levels in the project area varied from 37 to 54 dBA L50 and 40 to 62 dBA L10. Measured existing noise levels in the southern portion of the project area exceeded MPCA noise standards during three nighttime hours. HDR also modeled project noise levels due to snow machines and a grooming machine associated with the proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area operations. Based on the modeled results, the snow machines should be spread out during snow-making operations to comply with the MPCA nighttime noise standards. See Figure 9. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 15 Figure 9 – Noise Contours 4.2.3 Lighting The cross country ski trails and tubing area with snowmaking also include lighting fixtures for before dusk and after sunset use, extending the usable hours during the short winter days. All fixtures proposed use LED technology and shielding reducing the light spill into the surrounding area. Cross-country ski light fixtures will be directional in the trail alignment portions that are one-way, and uni-directional in the trail alignments portions that are two way. Illuminating the reflective snow these lights provide a pool of light to help guide the skier along the trail rather than illuminating the entire area. These fixtures do not cast light into the neighborhood at any perceptible or measurable level. Some neighbors will notice the point of light in the trees however these will not cast shadows into houses. The tubing area will also use the same LED technology, however the fixtures will be larger to cover the larger area of the tubing lanes. These fixtures will be aimed at approximately 45degrees to the west and south west, away from the neighborhood. Also, like the cross- country lights these do not have to illuminate the entire area at a high level, as tubers are riders not drivers. More light will be provided at the bottom and top of the tubing hill for safety and wayfinding. See Figure 10. EDINA 137403 Feasibility Study Page 16 City of Edina Figure 10 – Light Contours 4.2.4 Traffic (Appendix I) The expansion of winter activities at Braemar Park is expected to generate more winter traffic on area roadways than the existing condition in winter. However, the number of trips generated in the winter will be lower than the existing trips generated by summer uses. 4.3 Permitting Nine Mile Creek Watershed District will require project review for grading and erosion control, as the project will disrupt more than one acre of land. This is achieved by submittal of project plans for review. The project will have no new impervious, has no wetland impacts, and is not located within floodplain, so the majority of the watershed rules will not be required. 4.3.1 Long Eared Bats The long eared bat is a recent addition to the federal endangered species list. These bats utilize woody habitats during the summer months, which is their breeding season. In the winter they congregate in hibernacula, of which none have been identified within the project area. Provided no clearing occurs within the breeding season, the project does not require formal consultation. If tree clearing will occur within the breeding season, consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be recommended. Impacts to long eared bats are not anticipated with this project. Feasibility Study EDINA 137403 City of Edina Page 17 4.3.2 Building Permit A building permit will be required to add to the existing pump house. The contractor will be required to submit this as condition of the contract. 4.4 Opinion of Probable Cost (Appendix H) The full Opinion of Probable Cost is in the appendix is this document and summarized in an itemized list of all foreseeable construction cost, contingency, and indirect cost for this project. If desirable, the tubing area can be raised up to ten vertical feet, thus reflected in the additional cost at the bottom of the Opinion of Probable Cost. 5.0 Public Involvement The Edina Parks and Recreation department established a public Braemar Park Winter Recreation project page for updates, reports, presentations and the project proposal timeline. This project page has been maintained and updated since the spring of 2016. In preparation for the Open House, the Parks and Recreation department used multiple communication outlets to invite residents to attend. A press release was issued and both the Sun Current and Star Tribune wrote publications. The City posted on social media sites including Facebook (7500+ followers) and Next Door (8300+ followers). In addition to utilizing the City Extra subscription list, the City organized an extended direct mailing which reached 3,600 households. Over 100 residents attended the July 13 open house and at least 80 provided written feedback in the form of a comment card. Active public engagement is an important component when considering this proposed project. (Appendix E and F) 6.0 Schedule Production Schedule Key Milestones Description Date Park Board Introduction April 2016 City Council – Start Feasibility Study May 17, 2016 City Council Update – Trail & Financial Feasibility June 7, 2016 City Council Update – Trail & Financial Feasibility (Direction to continue feasibility study) June 21, 2016 Feasibility Study – Sound, Light, and Snow Spill Modeling and Continued Financial/Operational Study June & July 2016 Public Open House July 13, 2016 Park Board Review August 8, 2016 Complete Study August 29, 2016 City Council Public Hearing – Request for bid document preparation September 7, 2016 City Council Bid Authorization November 1, 2016 Bid Project November 2-December 2, 2016 Open Bids December 2, 2016 Bid Award December 20, 2016 Construction January-September 2017 Open for 2017/2018 Winter Season December 2017 List of Tables Table 1 Nordic Ski Options in the Twin Cities Area Table 2 Snow Tubing opportunities in Twin Cities Area Table 3 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) Table 4 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) Table 5 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Table 6 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Table 7 Financial Model Visits – Short Season (70 Days) Table 8 Financial Model Revenue – Short Season (70 Days) Table 9 Financial Model Expenses – Short Season (70 Days) Table 10 Financial Model Visits – Long Season (84 Days) Table 11 Financial Model Revenue – Long Season (84 Days) Table 12 Financial Model Expenses – Long Season (84 Days) Table 1 Snow Tubing opportunities in Twin Cities Area Facility Location Distance from Edina Cost Theodore Wirth Winter Recreation Area Golden Valley, MN 9.1 miles $12 for adults, $8 children Buck Hill Burnsville, MN 16 miles $17 per 2-hour session (day); $15 for 2-hour night session Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill Eagan, MN 16.8 miles $3 per person (no lift or tow) Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN 19.8 miles $15 for 2 hours, $3 for additional hours Green Acres Recreation Lake Elmo, MN 34 miles $16 for 2 hours Eko Backen Scandia, MN 47 miles $16 for 3 hours, $13 kids 4 to 12 Table 2 Nordic Ski Options in the Twin Cities Area Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Edina HS Hornet Hills Trails Edina, MN (part of the high school grounds) 2.7 4.5 3 City of Richfield Wood Lake Nature Center Richfield, MN 2 4 4.9 Three Rivers Parks District Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center Minnetonka, MN 1.5 2.4 6 Daily: $8; Season $65; Three Rivers Parks District Hyland Lake Park Reserve Bloomington, MN 9.5 15.2 6 Daily: $8; Season $65; Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Chain of Lakes Minneapolis, MN 5 8 7.1 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Hiawatha Golf Club Minneapolis, MN 2.5 4.1 7.8 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Theodore Wirth Winter Recreational Area Golden Valley, MN 15 25 9.1 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Staring Lake Ski Trails Eden Prairie, MN 4.6 7.5 10 MNDNR Fort Snelling State Park Near MSP Airport 11 17.7 11 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) Highland 9-hole Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 2.2 3.5 11.8 Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Columbia Golf Club Minneapolis, MN 5 8 14.2 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Chaska, MN 8.7 14 15 Terrace Oaks Park Burnsville, MN 6.8 10.9 15.1 Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Chanhassen, MN 3 5 15.3 Alimagnet Park Burnsville, MN 2.7 4.5 15.7 Three Rivers Park District Eagle Lake Regional Park Plymouth, MN 3.6 5.8 16 Daily: $8; Season $65; Three Rivers Park District French Regional Park Plymouth, MN 5.2 8.3 16.2 Daily: $8; Season $65; UMN University of Minnesota Nordic Ski Center 4 6.47 17.4 Classic: $8 for 2 hours Three Rivers Park District Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Savage, MN 9 14.5 17.9 Daily: $8; Season $65; Como Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 3 5 18.4 Lebanon Hills Regional Park Eagan 12.5 20.1 18.7 Vallywood Golf Course Apple Valley, MN 3 5 18.9 Three Rivers Parks District Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN 11.4 18.3 19.8 Daily: $8; Season $65; Irondale Trails New Brighton, MN 1.8 2.9 20 MNDNR Ritter Farm Park Lakeville, MN 7.4 12 20.2 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) MNDNR Coons Rapids Dam Regional Park Coon Rapids 6 10 20.5 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) Three Rivers Parks District Carver Park Reserve Victoria, MN 11.3 18.2 21 Daily: $8; Season $65; Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Phalen Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 4.3 7 22 Source: Three Rivers Parks District Table 3 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Table 4 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation SUMMARY - SHORT SEASON Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Tubing Revenue $69,240 $72,031 $74,802 $77,550 $80,272 Total Revenue $119,678 $126,104 $133,403 $140,147 $144,306 Operating Expenses $119,430 $121,819 $124,864 $127,362 $130,546 Operating Cash Flow $247 $4,284 $8,539 $12,785 $13,761 Operating Margin 0.2% 3.4% 6.4% 9.1% 9.5% Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Net Cash Flow -$18,329 -$14,663 -$10,409 -$6,541 -$5,566 Net Cash Flow Margin -15.3% -11.6% -7.8% -4.7% -3.9% SUMMARY - LONG SEASON Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Tubing Revenue $81,480 $84,801 $88,099 $91,372 $94,616 Total Revenue $138,975 $146,187 $154,430 $161,988 $166,972 Operating Expenses $134,359 $137,046 $140,473 $143,282 $146,864 Operating Cash Flow $4,616 $9,141 $13,958 $18,706 $20,108 Operating Margin 3.3% 6.3% 9.0% 11.5% 12.0% Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Net Cash Flow -$13,960 -$9,807 -$4,990 -$620 $782 Net Cash Flow Margin -10.0% -6.7% -3.2% -0.4% 0.5% Table 5 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Braemar Park Winter Recreation Table 6 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Braemar Park Winter Recreation SUMMARY - SHORT SEASON NORDIC ONLY Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Total Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Operating Expenses $60,947 $62,166 $63,720 $64,995 $66,620 Operating Cash Flow -$10,510 -$8,094 -$5,119 -$2,398 -$2,585 Operating Margin -8.8% -6.4% -3.8% -1.7% -1.8% Depreciation $13,932 $14,211 $14,211 $14,495 $14,495 Net Cash Flow -$24,442 -$22,304 -$19,330 -$16,893 -$17,080 Net Cash Flow Margin -48.5% -41.2% -33.0% -27.0% -26.7% SUMMARY - LONG SEASON NORDIC ONLY Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Total Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Operating Expenses $66,400 $67,728 $69,422 $70,810 $72,580 Operating Cash Flow -$8,905 -$6,342 -$3,091 -$194 -$224 Operating Margin -6.4% -4.3% -2.0% -0.1% -0.1% Depreciation $13,932 $14,211 $14,211 $14,495 $14,495 Net Cash Flow -$22,837 -$20,553 -$17,301 -$14,689 -$14,719 Net Cash Flow Margin -39.7% -33.5% -26.1% -20.8% -20.3% Table 7 Financial Model Visits – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Year 12345 VISITS Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 NORDIC Days of Operation 70 70 70 70 70 Nordic Day Tickets Nordic Ticket Price $9.00 $9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 Nordic Ticket Yield Ratio 65%64%63%62%61% Nordic Ticket Visits 1,750 1,838 1,929 2,026 2,127 Nordic Season Passes Nordic Pass Price $75.00 $77.00 $79.00 $81.00 $81.00 Nordic Pass Units 250 275 300 325 325 Visits per Pass 77777 Nordic Pass Visits 1,750 1,925 2,100 2,275 2,275 Nordic Visits (ticket + pass)3,500 3,763 4,029 4,301 4,402 Ratio: Nordic Visits per Day 50 54 58 61 63 TUBING Days of Operation 40 40 40 40 40 Tubing Price $12.00 $12.50 $13.00 $13.50 $14.00 Tubing Ticket Yield Ratio 60%59%58%57%56% Tubing Visits - Residents 6,000 6,120 6,242 6,367 6,495 Tubing Visits - Visitors 3,200 3,232 3,264 3,297 3,330 Tubing Visits (residents + visitors)9,200 9,352 9,507 9,664 9,825 Ratio: Tubing Visits per Day 230 234 238 242 246 Total Winter Visits 12,700 13,115 13,536 13,965 14,227 Table 8 Financial Model Revenue – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Year 12345 NORDIC Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 Ticket Revenue $10,238 $11,172 $12,155 $13,188 $14,273 Pass Revenue $18,750 $21,175 $23,700 $26,325 $26,325 Race Revenue $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 Lesson Revenue $2,450 $2,573 $2,971 $3,120 $3,276 Ski Rental Revenue $2,100 $2,205 $2,778 $2,917 $3,063 Other Revenue (fat bike racing, youth clubs, e $2,400 $2,448 $2,497 $2,547 $2,598 F&B Revenue (Tin Fish) Total Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Visit $14.41 $14.37 $14.54 $14.55 $14.55 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Day $721 $772 $837 $894 $915 TUBING Ticket Revenue - Residents $43,200 $45,135 $47,068 $48,996 $50,918 Ticket Revenue - Visitors $23,040 $23,836 $24,613 $25,370 $26,107 Other Revenue (snowshoeing, etc.) $3,000 $3,060 $3,121 $3,184 $3,247 Total Tubing Revenue $69,240 $72,031 $74,802 $77,550 $80,272 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Visit $7.53 $7.70 $7.87 $8.02 $8.17 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Day $1,731 $1,801 $1,870 $1,939 $2,007 TOTAL WINTER REVENUE $119,678 $126,104 $133,403 $140,147 $144,306 Ratio: Total Revenue per Visit $9.42 $9.62 $9.86 $10.04 $10.14 Table 9 Financial Model Expenses – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Season Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 EXPENSES Cost of Goods $2,064 $2,105 $2,158 $2,201 $2,256 Direct Labor $40,070 $40,872 $41,894 $42,731 $43,800 Maintenance & Repair $7,968 $8,127 $8,331 $8,497 $8,710 Other Direct $30,528 $31,139 $31,917 $32,555 $33,369 Electric Power/Fuel $12,941 $13,200 $13,530 $13,800 $14,145 Payroll Taxes/Benefits $8,832 $9,009 $9,234 $9,419 $9,654 Operating Expenses $102,403 $104,451 $107,063 $109,204 $111,934 Gross Profit $17,274 $21,652 $26,341 $30,943 $32,372 G&A $8,880 $9,058 $9,284 $9,470 $9,706 Marketing/Advertising $7,392 $7,540 $7,728 $7,883 $8,080 Property/Other Taxes $755 $770 $790 $805 $825 Insurance $0$0$0$0$0 Common Expenses $17,027 $17,368 $17,802 $18,158 $18,612 Net Operating Profit (EBITDA) $247 $4,284 $8,539 $12,785 $13,761 Operating Leases $1,440 $1,469 $1,469 $1,498 $1,498 Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Interest $6,804 $6,940 $6,940 $7,079 $7,079 Amortization $1,044 $1,065 $1,065 $1,086 $1,086 Post-EBITDA Expenses $27,864 $28,421 $28,421 $28,990 $28,990 Pre-Tax Profit -$27,617 -$24,137 -$19,882 -$16,205 -$15,229 Operating Profit Margin 0.2% 3.4% 6.4% 9.1% 9.5% Pre-Tax Profit Margin -23.1% -19.1% -14.9% -11.6% -10.6% Table 10 Financial Model Visits – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation VISITS Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 NORDIC Days of Operation 84 84 84 84 84 Nordic Day Tickets Nordic Ticket Price $9.00 $9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 Nordic Ticket Yield Ratio 65%64%63%62%61% Nordic Ticket Visits 2,100 2,205 2,315 2,431 2,553 Nordic Season Passes Nordic Pass Price $75.00 $77.00 $79.00 $81.00 $81.00 Nordic Pass Units 250 275 300 325 325 Visits per Pass 88888 Nordic Pass Visits 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,600 Nordic Visits (ticket + pass)4,100 4,405 4,715 5,031 5,153 Ratio: Nordic Visits per Day 49 52 56 60 61 TUBING Days of Operation 48 48 48 48 48 Tubing Price $12.00 $12.50 $13.00 $13.50 $14.00 Tubing Ticket Yield Ratio 60%59%58%57%56% Tubing Visits - Residents 7,450 7,599 7,751 7,906 8,064 Tubing Visits - Visitors 3,450 3,485 3,519 3,555 3,590 Tubing Visits (residents + visitors)10,900 11,084 11,270 11,461 11,654 Ratio: Tubing Visits per Day 227 231 235 239 243 Total Winter Visits 15,000 15,489 15,986 16,492 16,807 Table 11 Financial Model Revenue – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation NORDIC Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 Ticket Revenue $12,285 $13,406 $14,586 $15,826 $17,128 Pass Revenue $18,750 $21,175 $23,700 $26,325 $26,325 Race Revenue $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 Lesson Revenue $2,940 $3,087 $3,565 $3,744 $3,931 Ski Rental Revenue $2,520 $2,646 $3,334 $3,501 $3,676 Other Revenue (fat bike racing, etc) $3,600 $3,672 $3,745 $3,820 $3,897 F&B Revenue (Tin Fish) Total Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Visit $14.02 $13.94 $14.07 $14.04 $14.04 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Day $684 $731 $790 $841 $861 TUBING Ticket Revenue - Residents $53,640 $56,043 $58,442 $60,837 $63,223 Ticket Revenue - Visitors $24,840 $25,698 $26,536 $27,352 $28,146 Other Revenue $3,000 $3,060 $3,121 $3,184 $3,247 Total Tubing Revenue $81,480 $84,801 $88,099 $91,372 $94,616 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Visit $7.48 $7.65 $7.82 $7.97 $8.12 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Day $1,698 $1,767 $1,835 $1,904 $1,971 TOTAL WINTER REVENUE $138,975 $146,187 $154,430 $161,988 $166,972 Table 12 Financial Model Expenses – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Season Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 EXPENSES Cost of Goods $2,322 $2,368 $2,428 $2,476 $2,538 Direct Labor $45,079 $45,981 $47,130 $48,073 $49,275 Maintenance & Repair $8,964 $9,143 $9,372 $9,559 $9,798 Other Direct $34,344 $35,031 $35,907 $36,625 $37,540 Electric Power/Fuel $14,558 $14,850 $15,221 $15,525 $15,913 Payroll Taxes/Benefits $9,936 $10,135 $10,388 $10,596 $10,861 Operating Expenses $115,204 $117,508 $120,445 $122,854 $125,926 Gross Profit $23,771 $28,680 $33,985 $39,134 $41,047 G&A $9,990 $10,190 $10,445 $10,653 $10,920 Marketing/Advertising $8,316 $8,482 $8,694 $8,868 $9,090 Property/Other Taxes $850 $867 $888 $906 $929 Insurance $0$0$0$0$0 Common Expenses $19,156 $19,539 $20,027 $20,428 $20,938 Net Operating Profit (EBITDA) $4,616 $9,141 $13,958 $18,706 $20,108 Operating Leases $1,440 $1,469 $1,469 $1,498 $1,498 Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Interest $6,804 $6,940 $6,940 $7,079 $7,079 Amortization $1,044 $1,065 $1,065 $1,086 $1,086 Post-EBITDA Expenses $27,864 $28,421 $28,421 $28,990 $28,990 Pre-Tax Profit -$23,248 -$19,280 -$14,463 -$10,284 -$8,881 Operating Profit Margin 3.3%6.3%9.0% 11.5% 12.0% Pre-Tax Profit Margin -16.7% -13.2% -9.4% -6.3% -5.3% Appendix A RRC Associates Report Prepared for: City of Edina Short Elliot Hendrickson Prepared by: RRC Associates LLC 4770 Baseline Rd, Ste 360 Boulder, CO 80303 303/449-6558 www.rrcassociates.com Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment July 2016 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................... 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................... 2 NORDIC SKIING IN TWIN CITIES ....................... 3 SNOW TUBING IN TWIN CITIES ......................... 6 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ........................................ 7 RRC Associates, Inc. Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 INTRODUCTION This market assessment report summarizes some key factors critical to the decision making around a proposed winter recreation park at Braemar Park in Edina, MN. A high-level competitive analysis and financial analysis are provided in this document. The report is intended to serve as a framework for discussions to assist City of Edina staff in making strategic decisions regarding the potential for the proposed Winter Recreation Park. Information sources used in this report include US Census Bureau reports, National Ski Areas Association financial reports, City of Edina staff reports, interviews with members of the local Nordic ski community, and secondary research with various websites to document activities in the region. The information in this report does not represent a guarantee of any specific outcome, as many factors will impact the ultimate performance of the proposed Braemar Winter Recreation Park. RRC Associates, Inc. 1 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This section presents a brief overview of some of the findings of the Financial and Market Assessment report. Please see the body of the report for more detail on these and other topics. • Numerous options for Nordic skiing exist in the Twin Cities area, though most rely on natural snow and light. Only Three Rivers Parks District (Hyland Park Preserve and Elm Creek Reserve) and Theodore Wirth in Golden Valley have manmade snow and lights for Nordic Skiing. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and manmade snowmaking, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. • Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for manmade snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. • Two scenarios were prepared with the financial model – one for a short season of 70 days and another for a long season of 84 days. • Adjustments were made to several expense line items because of efficiencies with existing City operations, most importantly the cost for labor. • The Winter Snowsports Park is projected to break even in Year One, and become increasingly profitable through Year Five, in both the short and long season scenarios. RRC Associates, Inc. 2 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 NORDIC SKIING IN TWIN CITIES Table 1 below lists the other Nordic and tubing facilities in the Twin Cities area (and beyond), generally within 20 miles of Edina. Numerous options for Nordic skiing exist, though most rely on natural snow and light. Only Three Rivers Parks District (Hyland Park Preserve and Elm Creek Reserve) and Theodore Wirth in Golden Valley have manmade snow and lights for Nordic Skiing. The proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Park would have both lighting and manmade snowmaking, which would give the facility a significant competitive advantage. Generally, day tickets at Nordic facilities are $8 per day, while a season pass is typically $65 for areas with manmade snow and $30 to $50 for areas with natural snow. Because this report was prepared after the winter 2015/16 was over, some information on pricing was not available. Table 1 Nordic Ski Options in the Twin Cities Area Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Edina HS Hornet Hills Trails Edina, MN (part of the high school grounds) 2.7 4.5 3 City of Richfield Wood Lake Nature Center Richfield, MN 2 4 4.9 Three Rivers Parks District Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center Minnetonka, MN 1.5 2.4 6 Daily: $8; Season $65; Three Rivers Parks District Hyland Lake Park Reserve Bloomington, MN 9.5 15.2 6 Daily: $8; Season $65; Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Chain of Lakes Minneapolis, MN 5 8 7.1 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Hiawatha Golf Club Minneapolis, MN 2.5 4.1 7.8 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Theodore Wirth Winter Recreational Area Golden Valley, MN 15 25 9.1 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Staring Lake Ski Trails Eden Prairie, MN 4.6 7.5 10 RRC Associates, Inc. 3 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost MNDNR Fort Snelling State Park Near MSP Airport 11 17.7 11 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) Highland 9-hole Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 2.2 3.5 11.8 Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Columbia Golf Club Minneapolis, MN 5 8 14.2 $50 Season pass; $8 daily Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Chaska, MN 8.7 14 15 Terrace Oaks Park Burnsville, MN 6.8 10.9 15.1 Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Chanhassen, MN 3 5 15.3 Alimagnet Park Burnsville, MN 2.7 4.5 15.7 Three Rivers Park District Eagle Lake Regional Park Plymouth, MN 3.6 5.8 16 Daily: $8; Season $65; Three Rivers Park District French Regional Park Plymouth, MN 5.2 8.3 16.2 Daily: $8; Season $65; UMN University of Minnesota Nordic Ski Center 4 6.47 17.4 Classic: $8 for 2 hours Three Rivers Park District Murphy- Hanrehan Park Reserve Savage, MN 9 14.5 17.9 Daily: $8; Season $65; Como Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 3 5 18.4 Lebanon Hills Regional Park Eagan 12.5 20.1 18.7 Vallywood Golf Course Apple Valley, MN 3 5 18.9 Three Rivers Parks District Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN 11.4 18.3 19.8 Daily: $8; Season $65; RRC Associates, Inc. 4 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Owner/ Manager of park/trail Facility Location Miles of trails KM of trails Distance from Edina (miles) Cost Irondale Trails New Brighton, MN 1.8 2.9 20 MNDNR Ritter Farm Park Lakeville, MN 7.4 12 20.2 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) MNDNR Coons Rapids Dam Regional Park Coon Rapids 6 10 20.5 Daily: $6; $20 (1 year), $55 (3 years) Three Rivers Parks District Carver Park Reserve Victoria, MN 11.3 18.2 21 Daily: $8; Season $65; Phalen Golf Course Saint Paul, MN 4.3 7 22 Source: Three Rivers Parks District RRC Associates, Inc. 5 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 SNOW TUBING IN TWIN CITIES Snow Tubing options in the Twin Cities are more limited in comparison to Nordic skiing, largely due to the need for manmade snow for a tubing facility to operate. The tubing options closest to Edina are Wirth (9 miles north) and Buck Hill (16 miles south). The limited amount of immediate competition for snow tubing suggests an opportunity for Braemar Park to fulfil an unmet need in the Edina area. The charge for tubing is generally about $15 to $17 for a two-hour session, with lower cost for children and for additional sessions beyond the initial two hours. Table 2: Snow Tubing opportunities in Twin Cities area Facility Location Distance from Edina Cost Theodore Wirth Winter Recreation Area Golden Valley, MN 9.1 miles $12 for adults, $8 children Buck Hill Burnsville, MN 16 miles $17 per 2-hour session (day); $15 for 2-hour night session Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill Eagan, MN 16.8 miles $3 per person (no lift or tow) Elm Creek Park Reserve Maple Grove, MN 19.8 miles $15 for 2 hours, $3 for additional hours Green Acres Recreation Lake Elmo, MN 34 miles $16 for 2 hours Eko Backen Scandia, MN 47 miles $16 for 3 hours, $13 kids 4 to 12 Source: Buck Hill RRC Associates, Inc. 6 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS This section presents a brief, high level analysis of potential revenues and expenses for the proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area. Inputs and assumptions are based on local competitive pricing, weather records, and expense benchmarks from the NSAA Economic Analysis for small Midwestern ski areas. Several of the key inputs and assumptions are as follows: Operational Inputs • The Nordic trails at the winter recreation park is projected to operate 7 days a week for 10 weeks (December 20 to March 1), for a total of 70 days of Nordic operations. An additional scenario with a longer operating season (84 days, December 20 to March 15) was also modeled in the financial analysis. • The tubing hills at the winter recreation park are projected to operate 4 days a week for 10 weeks, for a total of 40 days of snow tubing operations. Also, a longer, 12-week season (48 days) was included as a second scenario in the financial analysis. • The estimate for Nordic ski visits is 3,500 visits in the short season and 4,100 visits in the long season. Snow tubing visits are estimated at 9,200 in the short season and 10,900 in the long season scenario. Revenue Inputs • Nordic pricing is $9 for a day ticket and $75 for a season pass, with a 65 percent yield ratio (to incorporate discounting for youth, senior, and group tickets, for example). On the snow tubing side, a ticket price of $12 with a yield ratio of 60 percent was utilized in the financial analysis. • Nordic visit growth is projected at 3 to 5 percent per season for the five-year forecast. Snow tubing growth is projected at 1 to 2 percent over the same time period. • On the Nordic side, the revenue model incorporates monies from ticket and pass sales, Nordic ski lessons, Nordic ski rental, 6 Nordic ski races, and 3 fat tire races. Tubing revenue is derived from tubing ticket sales only. • The financial analysis projections do not include any concession revenue from Tin Fish restaurant. • Ticket price increases of $0.50 per year for both Nordic and tubing are incorporated into the model. $2 increases per season for Nordic season passes are also part of the analysis. RRC Associates, Inc. 7 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Expense Inputs • Average gross and per visit expenses from small Midwest tubing areas (collected through the National Ski Areas Association Economic Analysis study) were used as a basis for projecting expenses. • Specific adjustments to expense line items were made as follows: o Cost of goods sold expense was reduced 90 percent, because the majority of cost of goods expense is for the retail and food & beverage departments. The remaining cost of goods expense is for the limited fleet of Nordic rental skis, boots, and poles. o Labor payroll expense was reduced by 40 percent, in recognition that a component of the labor will be covered by some of the existing year-round staff at the Braemar golf course. These staff members will assist with Nordic and tubing operations, including snowmaking, grooming, maintenance, and other functions. o Similarly, expense for payroll taxes/benefits was also reduced by 40 percent. o Cost for electric power/fuel was increased by 20 percent due to the extensive snowmaking system for the 3 kilometers of Nordic trails and two different tubing runs. o General & administrative cost was reduced by half under the assumption that some of this general support expense would be covered by the City parks department. o Property/other taxes were reduced by 80 percent since this is a city park and a parcel of land that does not pay property taxes (though still might have some other taxes or fees). o Insurance expense was not allocated to the Winter Recreation Park because the insurance coverage would be paid for by the City. • Cost increases of 2.0% to 2.5% per year are incorporated into the model. The results show that, for the short season of 70 days of operation, the projected operating profit/EBITDA would break-even in Year One, and would show a positive cash flow in Years 2 through 5 (see Table 3). For the long season of 84 operating days, the financial model shows a profit of $4,600 in Year One and $20,000 in Year Five (see Table 4). RRC Associates, Inc. 8 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Table 3 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Table 4 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation SUMMARY - SHORT SEASON Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Tubing Revenue $69,240 $72,031 $74,802 $77,550 $80,272 Total Revenue $119,678 $126,104 $133,403 $140,147 $144,306 Operating Expenses $119,430 $121,819 $124,864 $127,362 $130,546 Operating Cash Flow $247 $4,284 $8,539 $12,785 $13,761 Operating Margin 0.2% 3.4% 6.4% 9.1% 9.5% Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Net Cash Flow -$18,329 -$14,663 -$10,409 -$6,541 -$5,566 Net Cash Flow Margin -15.3% -11.6% -7.8% -4.7% -3.9% SUMMARY - LONG SEASON Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Tubing Revenue $81,480 $84,801 $88,099 $91,372 $94,616 Total Revenue $138,975 $146,187 $154,430 $161,988 $166,972 Operating Expenses $134,359 $137,046 $140,473 $143,282 $146,864 Operating Cash Flow $4,616 $9,141 $13,958 $18,706 $20,108 Operating Margin 3.3% 6.3% 9.0% 11.5% 12.0% Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Net Cash Flow -$13,960 -$9,807 -$4,990 -$620 $782 Net Cash Flow Margin -10.0% -6.7% -3.2% -0.4% 0.5% RRC Associates, Inc. 9 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Table 5 Summary Financial Model – Short Season (70 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Braemar Park Winter Recreation Table 6 Summary Financial Model – Long Season (84 Days) – NORDIC ONLY Braemar Park Winter Recreation SUMMARY - SHORT SEASON NORDIC ONLY Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Total Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Operating Expenses $60,947 $62,166 $63,720 $64,995 $66,620 Operating Cash Flow -$10,510 -$8,094 -$5,119 -$2,398 -$2,585 Operating Margin -8.8% -6.4% -3.8% -1.7% -1.8% Depreciation $13,932 $14,211 $14,211 $14,495 $14,495 Net Cash Flow -$24,442 -$22,304 -$19,330 -$16,893 -$17,080 Net Cash Flow Margin -48.5% -41.2% -33.0% -27.0% -26.7% SUMMARY - LONG SEASON NORDIC ONLY Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Total Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Operating Expenses $66,400 $67,728 $69,422 $70,810 $72,580 Operating Cash Flow -$8,905 -$6,342 -$3,091 -$194 -$224 Operating Margin -6.4% -4.3% -2.0% -0.1% -0.1% Depreciation $13,932 $14,211 $14,211 $14,495 $14,495 Net Cash Flow -$22,837 -$20,553 -$17,301 -$14,689 -$14,719 Net Cash Flow Margin -39.7% -33.5% -26.1% -20.8% -20.3% RRC Associates, Inc. 10 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Table 7 Financial Model Visits – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Year 1 2 3 4 5 VISITS Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 NORDIC Days of Operation 70 70 70 70 70 Nordic Day Tickets Nordic Ticket Price $9.00 $9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 Nordic Ticket Yield Ratio 65%64%63%62%61% Nordic Ticket Visits 1,750 1,838 1,929 2,026 2,127 Nordic Season Passes Nordic Pass Price $75.00 $77.00 $79.00 $81.00 $81.00 Nordic Pass Units 250 275 300 325 325 Visits per Pass 7 7 7 7 7 Nordic Pass Visits 1,750 1,925 2,100 2,275 2,275 Nordic Visits (ticket + pass)3,500 3,763 4,029 4,301 4,402 Ratio: Nordic Visits per Day 50 54 58 61 63 TUBING Days of Operation 40 40 40 40 40 Tubing Price $12.00 $12.50 $13.00 $13.50 $14.00 Tubing Ticket Yield Ratio 60%59%58%57%56% Tubing Visits - Residents 6,000 6,120 6,242 6,367 6,495 Tubing Visits - Visitors 3,200 3,232 3,264 3,297 3,330 Tubing Visits (residents + visitors)9,200 9,352 9,507 9,664 9,825 Ratio: Tubing Visits per Day 230 234 238 242 246 Total Winter Visits 12,700 13,115 13,536 13,965 14,227 RRC Associates, Inc. 11 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Table 8 Financial Model Revenue – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Year 1 2 3 4 5 NORDIC Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Ticket Revenue $10,238 $11,172 $12,155 $13,188 $14,273 Pass Revenue $18,750 $21,175 $23,700 $26,325 $26,325 Race Revenue $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 Lesson Revenue $2,450 $2,573 $2,971 $3,120 $3,276 Ski Rental Revenue $2,100 $2,205 $2,778 $2,917 $3,063 Other Revenue (fat bike racing, youth clubs, e $2,400 $2,448 $2,497 $2,547 $2,598 F&B Revenue (Tin Fish) Total Nordic Revenue $50,438 $54,073 $58,602 $62,597 $64,035 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Visit $14.41 $14.37 $14.54 $14.55 $14.55 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Day $721 $772 $837 $894 $915 TUBING Ticket Revenue - Residents $43,200 $45,135 $47,068 $48,996 $50,918 Ticket Revenue - Visitors $23,040 $23,836 $24,613 $25,370 $26,107 Other Revenue (snowshoeing, etc.)$3,000 $3,060 $3,121 $3,184 $3,247 Total Tubing Revenue $69,240 $72,031 $74,802 $77,550 $80,272 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Visit $7.53 $7.70 $7.87 $8.02 $8.17 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Day $1,731 $1,801 $1,870 $1,939 $2,007 TOTAL WINTER REVENUE $119,678 $126,104 $133,403 $140,147 $144,306 Ratio: Total Revenue per Visit $9.42 $9.62 $9.86 $10.04 $10.14 RRC Associates, Inc. 12 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Table 9 Financial Model Expenses – Short Season (70 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Season Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 EXPENSES Cost of Goods $2,064 $2,105 $2,158 $2,201 $2,256 Direct Labor $40,070 $40,872 $41,894 $42,731 $43,800 Maintenance & Repair $7,968 $8,127 $8,331 $8,497 $8,710 Other Direct $30,528 $31,139 $31,917 $32,555 $33,369 Electric Power/Fuel $12,941 $13,200 $13,530 $13,800 $14,145 Payroll Taxes/Benefits $8,832 $9,009 $9,234 $9,419 $9,654 Operating Expenses $102,403 $104,451 $107,063 $109,204 $111,934 Gross Profit $17,274 $21,652 $26,341 $30,943 $32,372 G&A $8,880 $9,058 $9,284 $9,470 $9,706 Marketing/Advertising $7,392 $7,540 $7,728 $7,883 $8,080 Property/Other Taxes $755 $770 $790 $805 $825 Insurance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Common Expenses $17,027 $17,368 $17,802 $18,158 $18,612 Net Operating Profit (EBITDA)$247 $4,284 $8,539 $12,785 $13,761 Operating Leases $1,440 $1,469 $1,469 $1,498 $1,498 Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Interest $6,804 $6,940 $6,940 $7,079 $7,079 Amortization $1,044 $1,065 $1,065 $1,086 $1,086 Post-EBITDA Expenses $27,864 $28,421 $28,421 $28,990 $28,990 Pre-Tax Profit -$27,617 -$24,137 -$19,882 -$16,205 -$15,229 Operating Profit Margin 0.2%3.4%6.4%9.1%9.5% Pre-Tax Profit Margin -23.1% -19.1% -14.9% -11.6% -10.6% RRC Associates, Inc. 13 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Table 10 Financial Model Visits – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation VISITS Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 NORDIC Days of Operation 84 84 84 84 84 Nordic Day Tickets Nordic Ticket Price $9.00 $9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 Nordic Ticket Yield Ratio 65%64%63%62%61% Nordic Ticket Visits 2,100 2,205 2,315 2,431 2,553 Nordic Season Passes Nordic Pass Price $75.00 $77.00 $79.00 $81.00 $81.00 Nordic Pass Units 250 275 300 325 325 Visits per Pass 8 8 8 8 8 Nordic Pass Visits 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,600 Nordic Visits (ticket + pass)4,100 4,405 4,715 5,031 5,153 Ratio: Nordic Visits per Day 49 52 56 60 61 TUBING Days of Operation 48 48 48 48 48 Tubing Price $12.00 $12.50 $13.00 $13.50 $14.00 Tubing Ticket Yield Ratio 60%59%58%57%56% Tubing Visits - Residents 7,450 7,599 7,751 7,906 8,064 Tubing Visits - Visitors 3,450 3,485 3,519 3,555 3,590 Tubing Visits (residents + visitors)10,900 11,084 11,270 11,461 11,654 Ratio: Tubing Visits per Day 227 231 235 239 243 Total Winter Visits 15,000 15,489 15,986 16,492 16,807 RRC Associates, Inc. 14 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Table 11 Financial Model Revenue – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation NORDIC Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Ticket Revenue $12,285 $13,406 $14,586 $15,826 $17,128 Pass Revenue $18,750 $21,175 $23,700 $26,325 $26,325 Race Revenue $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 $17,400 Lesson Revenue $2,940 $3,087 $3,565 $3,744 $3,931 Ski Rental Revenue $2,520 $2,646 $3,334 $3,501 $3,676 Other Revenue (fat bike racing, etc)$3,600 $3,672 $3,745 $3,820 $3,897 F&B Revenue (Tin Fish) Total Nordic Revenue $57,495 $61,386 $66,331 $70,616 $72,356 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Visit $14.02 $13.94 $14.07 $14.04 $14.04 Ratio: Nordic Revenue per Day $684 $731 $790 $841 $861 TUBING Ticket Revenue - Residents $53,640 $56,043 $58,442 $60,837 $63,223 Ticket Revenue - Visitors $24,840 $25,698 $26,536 $27,352 $28,146 Other Revenue $3,000 $3,060 $3,121 $3,184 $3,247 Total Tubing Revenue $81,480 $84,801 $88,099 $91,372 $94,616 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Visit $7.48 $7.65 $7.82 $7.97 $8.12 Ratio: Tubing Revenue per Day $1,698 $1,767 $1,835 $1,904 $1,971 TOTAL WINTER REVENUE $138,975 $146,187 $154,430 $161,988 $166,972 RRC Associates, Inc. 15 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 Table 12 Financial Model Expenses – Long Season (84 Days) Braemar Park Winter Recreation Season Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 EXPENSES Cost of Goods $2,322 $2,368 $2,428 $2,476 $2,538 Direct Labor $45,079 $45,981 $47,130 $48,073 $49,275 Maintenance & Repair $8,964 $9,143 $9,372 $9,559 $9,798 Other Direct $34,344 $35,031 $35,907 $36,625 $37,540 Electric Power/Fuel $14,558 $14,850 $15,221 $15,525 $15,913 Payroll Taxes/Benefits $9,936 $10,135 $10,388 $10,596 $10,861 Operating Expenses $115,204 $117,508 $120,445 $122,854 $125,926 Gross Profit $23,771 $28,680 $33,985 $39,134 $41,047 G&A $9,990 $10,190 $10,445 $10,653 $10,920 Marketing/Advertising $8,316 $8,482 $8,694 $8,868 $9,090 Property/Other Taxes $850 $867 $888 $906 $929 Insurance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Common Expenses $19,156 $19,539 $20,027 $20,428 $20,938 Net Operating Profit (EBITDA)$4,616 $9,141 $13,958 $18,706 $20,108 Operating Leases $1,440 $1,469 $1,469 $1,498 $1,498 Depreciation $18,576 $18,948 $18,948 $19,326 $19,326 Interest $6,804 $6,940 $6,940 $7,079 $7,079 Amortization $1,044 $1,065 $1,065 $1,086 $1,086 Post-EBITDA Expenses $27,864 $28,421 $28,421 $28,990 $28,990 Pre-Tax Profit -$23,248 -$19,280 -$14,463 -$10,284 -$8,881 Operating Profit Margin 3.3%6.3%9.0% 11.5% 12.0% Pre-Tax Profit Margin -16.7% -13.2% -9.4% -6.3% -5.3% RRC Associates, Inc. 16 Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment – 2016 RRC Associates, Inc. 17 Appendix B Torrent Engineering Graphics 850 Project: EDINA 137403 Date: 06/29/2016 Map by: msteuernagel Projection: Hennepin County CoordinatesSources: Hennepin County, MnGEO, SEH 0 50 100 1 inch = 100 feet 200Feet FIGURE 6ANWINTER RECREATION AT BRAEMAR PARK EDINA, MINNESOTA PRELIMINARY SNOWMAKING PIPELINE LAYOUT 860 840 Woo d v i e w Ct S c h e y D r 8 7 0 84 0 84 0 Gle a s o n R d Dewey Hill Rd840 850 HydePark Cir Legend Primary Cross Country Ski Alignment Alternative 1 Cross Country Ski Alignment Alternative 2 Cross Country Ski Alignment Tube Lift Cross Country Ski Alignment Turnaround Tubing Area Privately Owned Property Tanglewood Ct 860 880 Bonnie Brae Dr 840 840 860 78th S t John H a r r i s D r 930 850 850910 900 850 850 920 870 840 860 910 860 830 870 840 870 850 920 910 840 870 83 0 87 0 850 850 930 83 0 860 8 5 0 850 830 8 6 0 910 900 870 900 920 940 8 5 0 890 78th St MILFORD, IN 46542 USA Engineering and Equipment Fax: (574)-658-3229 TORRENT Phone: (574)-658-3200 P.O. 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L x 30 ft. avg width Avg. Snow Depth to Open =1.5 ft Snow Requirements to Open =8.5 Acre-Ft Water Requirements to Open=1.7 Mgal Tubing Area - Snowmaking Coverage Area =3.1 acres #1 - 500' L + #2 - 400' L x 150 ft. avg width Avg. Snow Depth to Open =3.0 ft Snow Requirements to Open =9.3 Acre-Ft Water Requirements to Open=1.9 Mgal Snowmaking Availability - November 5.0 Days December (by Christmas)20.0 Days 25.0 Days 10 Hours/Day 250 Hours Utilization 80%200 Hours 60%150 Hours 50%125 Hours Snow Water Average Operating Produced Pumped Flowrate Utilization Hours Acre-Ft Gallons GPM 80%200 17.7 3,500,000 292 60%150 17.7 3,500,000 389 50%125 17.7 3,500,000 467 Snow Guns: Number of Snow Guns Operating GPM/Gun @300 gpm @ 450 gpm @ 675 gpm Marginal 30 gpm 10 15 23 Average 45 gpm 7 10 15 Cold 70 gpm 4 6 10 Recommended Snow Gun Operating Quantity = 7 Initial 16 Buildout Recommended Pumping Capacity -Initial 450 gpm Buildout 675 gpm Torrent Engineering and Equipment Figure 6E For: Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area City of Edina, MN 7/8/2016 In cooperation with SEH Proposed Snowmaking Machine Electrical Characteristics Manufacturer (or equal) -Snow Machines, Inc. (SMI) Model (or equal) -Silent Pole Cat Initial Configuration -7 Portable carriage mounted on wheels Voltage -480 Phase -3 Freq. -60 Fan size -15 HP Compressor size -5 HP 20 HP Total plus heat & oscillator Gun package total -29 FLA at 480 V Required pedestal size -60 Amp System Specific Data Total hydrant/pedestal locations -28 Recommended gun feed circuit size -300 Amp Max. gun feed circuit load - 240 amps Max. number of guns per circuit - 8 guns/circuit System Fan Gun Power Requirements Total Total No. of Guns Load Load Operating (Amps)(KVA) Initial Installation 7 280 233 Realistic Buildout 16 640 532 Maximum with (1) gun operating at every 28 1120 931 hydrant Torrent Engineering and Equipment Figure 6F For: Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area City of Edina, MN 7/8/2016 In cooperation with SEH Proposed Snowmaking Pump Station Calculations Snowmaking Primary Pump Station Elevation 845 ft. Top of System (T.O.S.) elevation 946 ft. Vertical Rise 101 ft. Friction Loss Allowance 96 ft. Minimum Pressure at T.O.S.693 ft.300 psig Pump Discharge Requirement 890 ft.385 psig Expected Suction Pressure 115 ft.50 psig Pump TDH Requirement 775 ft.335 psig Flowrate Requirement at Buildout 675 gpm 3 Pumps Pump design flowrate @ TDH 225 gpm Pump Motor size 60 HP Flowrate at Initial Installation 450 gpm 2 Pumps Flowrate at Buildout 675 gpm 3 Pumps 60 HP + P1 8"Ø 8"Ø 4 " Ø 800 A MAIN SERVICE ENTRYCONTROL PANEL HOUSE PB 30 kVA XFMR 11'-0" 18 ' - 0 " 10 ' - 0 " 20'-0" 8'-0" ROLL UP DOOR 8"Ø FROM EXISTING WELL PUMP 8"Ø TO PIPING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UTILITY TRANSFORMER 500 kVA 480V/3P/4W 60 HP + P2 60 HP + P3 FUTURE MILFORD, IN 46542 USA Engineering and Equipment BOOSTER PUMP STATION Fax: (574)-658-3229 THIS DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION NOT BE REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR AND EQUIPMENT, LLC, AND SHALL SHOWN HEREON IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF TORRENT ENGINEERING WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE COMPANY. TORRENT Phone: (574)-658-3200 P.O. BOX 270 CITY OF EDINA RECREATION AREA APPROVED : CHECKED : PLAN VIEW D - SIZE DRAWING www.torrentee.com REV : 0 889116-M2 SHEET : BOOSTER PUMP STATION DRAWING NUMBER : 06-28-2016 JDM SCALE: DATE: DRAWN BY: 1 OF 2 MRM CITY OF EDINA RECREATION AREA JDC AS NOTED ALL TORRENT DRAWINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR PROCESS EQUIPMENTDESIGN AND INSTALLATION. SITE PLAN AND BUILDING DETAILS AREREPRESENTATIVE AND SHOWN FOR CLARITY ONLY. SEE CIVIL SITE PLAN OR BUILDING DESIGN DRAWINGS FOR ALL SITE AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION AND DIMENSIONS PLAN VIEW SCALE: 3 4" = 1'-0" PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION BOOSTER PUMP STATION DESIGN TEAM NO.BY DESIGNER: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: - - - XXXXXXX SEH FILE NO. REVISIONSDATE PHONE: 641.424.6344215 NORTH ADAMS AVENUEMASON CITY, IA 50401-3119 www.sehinc.com XXXXXXX CITY PROJECT NO. DATE REVISION BY 0 06-28-16 FOR QUOTE JDM A 2 2 A 1' - 0 " 1' - 6 1 2 " 10 ' - 0 " (M I N . C E I L I N G H E I G H T ) MILFORD, IN 46542 USA Engineering and Equipment BOOSTER PUMP STATION Fax: (574)-658-3229 THIS DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION NOT BE REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR AND EQUIPMENT, LLC, AND SHALL SHOWN HEREON IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF TORRENT ENGINEERING WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE COMPANY. TORRENT Phone: (574)-658-3200 P.O. BOX 270 CITY OF EDINA RECREATION AREA APPROVED : CHECKED : SECTION A-A D - SIZE DRAWING www.torrentee.com REV : 0 889116-M2 SHEET : BOOSTER PUMP STATION DRAWING NUMBER : 06-28-2016 JDM SCALE: DATE: DRAWN BY: 2 OF 2 MRM CITY OF EDINA RECREATION AREA JDC AS NOTED ALL TORRENT DRAWINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR PROCESS EQUIPMENTDESIGN AND INSTALLATION. SITE PLAN AND BUILDING DETAILS ARE REPRESENTATIVE AND SHOWN FOR CLARITY ONLY. SEE CIVIL SITE PLAN OR BUILDING DESIGN DRAWINGS FOR ALL SITE AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION AND DIMENSIONS SECTION A-A SCALE: 3 4" = 1'-0"PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION BOOSTER PUMP STATION DESIGN TEAM NO.BY DESIGNER: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: - - - XXXXXXX SEH FILE NO. REVISIONSDATE PHONE: 641.424.6344215 NORTH ADAMS AVENUE MASON CITY, IA 50401-3119 www.sehinc.com XXXXXXX CITY PROJECT NO. DATE REVISION BY 0 06-28-16 FOR QUOTE JDM Torrent Engineering and Equipment 6/28/2016 For: City of Edina Recreation Area In Cooperation with SEH Primary Snowmaking Pump Station Electrical Load Summary Chart Transformer Loads - Incoming 480 V power SWBDIDFLA SWBD CB size (Load)Description Voltage Phase HP (Amps) (Amps)(Amps) P1 Pump #1 - VFD 480 3 60 75 75 100 P2 Pump #2 - VFD 480 3 60 75 75 100 P3 Pump #3 - Soft Start (Future)480 3 60 75 75 100 TVSS Surge Suppressor 480 3 0 0 30 T2 Building power - 30KVA 480 3 36 36 50 HTR1 Building heater 10 KW 480 3 13 13 20 HTR2 Building heater 10 KW 480 3 13 13 20 SG-1 Fan gun circuit (5 x 60 amp pedestals) 480 3 240 240 300 CU1 Customer use / spare - 3 phase power 480 3 40 40 50 Total Connected Load - Amps 567 Amps Switchboard Rating - Amps (80%)800 Amps Transformer maximum connected load - KVA 471 kVA ** Recommended Minimum Transformer Size - KVA 500 kVA Transformer Secondary Amp rating 601 Amps Transformer Impedance (assumed)5.50 Z%Voltage Drop (maximum 8% allowed)5.9 V% Available Fault Current 10,935 Amps ** Note: Transformer size is dependent on specific transformer characteristics and expectedmotor starting inrush currents. Customer/Utility to determine proper transformer sizing. Appendix C HDR Memo Memo Date: Monday, July 11, 2016 Project: Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area To: Michael Horn From: Adam Buck Subject: Noise Study Introduction The City of Edina is considering the construction of the Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area, which would include man-made snow Nordic ski trails and a potential snow tubing area. Noise is a concern for the proposed project due to the snow-making machines that would operate near a residential neighborhood. To evaluate noise emissions from the proposed project, HDR measured existing noise levels at residences near the proposed project and modeled future noise levels due to the project. This memorandum contains the measured and modeled results. Regulatory Environment The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulates environmental noise through Minnesota Rules 7030. The MPCA noise standards apply to certain Noise Area Classifications (NAC), which are based on the land use of the noise receptor. Table 1 contains the MPCA noise standards. Table 1. MPCA Noise Standards Noise Area Classification Daytime (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM) Nighttime (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM) L10, dBA L50, dBA L10, dBA L50, dBA 1 65 60 55 50 2 70 65 70 65 3 80 75 80 75 Source: “A Guide to Noise Control in Minnesota: Acoustical Properties, Measurement, Analysis, and Regulation”, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, June 2015 The primary noise-sensitive receptors near the project are residences, which fall under NAC 1. Compliance is evaluated at the area of normal outdoor human activity nearest to the noise source. As defined by the MPCA, daytime is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and nighttime is from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The L10 is the noise level exceeded for 10 percent of the hour (six minutes) and the L50 is the noise level exceeded for 50 percent of the hour (30 minutes). The L10 is heavily influenced by short noise events (for example, airplane flyovers), while the L50 is more representative of constant sources of noise (for example, highway noise). Chapter 23 “Nuisances and Noise” of the Edina City Code points to Minnesota Rules 7030. Per guidance from the City of Edina, no noise exclusions in Chapter 23 of the Edina City Code apply to the project. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 1 Noise Measurements HDR measured existing noise levels at three residential locations adjacent to Braemar Park for a 24-hour period from June 30th to July 1st, 2016. The project area focused on the first row of residences adjacent to Braemar Park, because these homes would be expected to receive the most noise from the proposed snow-making operations. The selected noise measurement locations were representative of residences along the first row of homes adjacent to Braemar Park. The noise measurements generally complied with the measurement procedures outlined in the MPCA’s “A Guide to Noise Control in Minnesota: Acoustical Properties, Measurement, Analysis, and Regulation.” The guidelines state that measurements should not occur during rainy weather conditions or when wind speeds are 11 miles per hour and above. No precipitation events occurred during the measurements. Wind speeds at the Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie were above 11 miles per hour during the 18:00, 19:00, and 20:00 hours on June 30th; airport wind speeds during all other measured hours were below 11 miles per hour. Airport wind speeds are generally measured at a height of 30 feet, which is well above the microphone height of 5 to 6 feet. The measurement locations were fairly shielded from the wind, and no strong winds were observed when the equipment was deployed the evening of June 30th. The nighttime hours were the focus of the future noise model, because the MPCA noise standards are more stringent at night; the weather conditions during the measured nighttime hours complied with the MPCA measurement procedures. The measurement equipment complied with the MPCA measurement procedures. HDR used digital sound level meters and a handheld calibrator that meet Class 1/Type 1 precision requirements of American National Standards Institute and International Electrotechnical Commission standards. All instrumentation used by HDR to measure noise levels on this project is calibrated on a regular basis by an independent accredited calibration laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Calibration checks were performed in the field prior to and upon completion of each series of measurements. Figure 1 shows the noise measurement locations. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 2 Figure 1. Noise Measurement Locations hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 3 ML1 was representative of residences in the northern portion of the project area and residences furthest from Interstate 494. ML2 was representative of residences in the central portion of the project area. ML3 was representative of residences in the southern portion of the project area and residences nearest to Interstate 494. The primary existing noise sources that were observed included vehicle pass-bys on Gleason Road (the primary north-south road adjacent to ML1 and ML2), highway noise from Interstate 494 to the south, and airplane flyovers. Figure 2 illustrates the measured existing hourly L10 at each location. Figure 2. Measured Existing Hourly L10 During the day, ML2 generally had the loudest measured L10‘s because of its proximity to Gleason Road. ML1 was located in the backyard of a residence, so it generally had the quietest measured L10’s. During the night, ML3 generally had the loudest measured L10‘s because of its proximity to Interstate 494. During the 6:00 hour, the measured L10‘s at ML2 and ML3 were right at the MPCA limit of 55 dBA. All other measured L10‘s were below the MPCA limits. Figure 3 illustrates the measured existing hourly L50 at each location. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 4 Figure 3. Measured Existing Hourly L50 The L50 generally represents more constant sources of noise. The most constant source of noise in the project area is Interstate 494. ML3 had the loudest measured L50‘s because of its proximity to Interstate 494. ML1 generally had the quietest measured L50‘s because it was furthest from Interstate 494. The measured L50‘s at ML1 and ML2 were below the MPCA limits; however, the measured L50‘s during the 22:00, 5:00, and 6:00 hours at ML3 exceeded the MPCA nighttime limit. Noise Modeling HDR modeled project snow-making operations using the environmental noise analysis program, Cadna-A, which is based on ISO 9613, “Attenuation of Sound during Propagation Outdoors.” HDR understands that Braemar Park would operate seven snow machines and one grooming machine at a time. Snow machines could operate up to 24 hours per day when snow-making conditions are favorable. HDR modeled a condition where seven snow machines would operate spread out across the project area. Table 2 contains the modeled sound power levels. Table 2. Modeled Sound Power Levels Source Sound Power Level by Octave Band (Hz), dBL (re 1 picowatt) 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Snow Machine 71 74 77 95 96 91 87 82 78 Grooming Machine 106 106 106 95 91 88 84 82 76 hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 5 The snow machine sound levels were obtained from a measurement performed by HDR in December 2013. Measured sound levels were adjusted to match manufacturer data for the SMI Silent PoleCat, which is a quieter snow machine proposed for use on this project. The grooming machine sound levels were drawn from “Noise Characterization and Exposure at a Ski Resort” by Audra Radman (2012). Table 3 summarizes general modeled parameters. Table 3. Modeled Parameters Parameter Model Terrain Site-specific terrain data were modeled. Buildings Buildings were not included, resulting in conservative noise levels. Ground Factor All ground was modeled as 50% absorptive to account for possible snow cover during winter months. Meteorology A site-specific wind rose was not included, resulting in conservative downwind noise levels in each direction – at each modeled receptor. Temperature and Relative Humidity The modeled temperature of 0 degrees Celsius and relative humidity of 70% generally matched average values for the area during winter months (Climate Zone 2016). Cadna-A calculates an Leq (equivalent average sound level), which represents a constant sound that, over the specified time period (for example, one hour), has the same acoustic energy as the time-varying signal. The Leq is a mean noise level. The MPCA L50 is a statistical median noise level. For a constant noise source, the Leq and the L50 will be equal. Most noise sources, including snow machines, exhibit some fluctuation, resulting in a statistical distribution of noise levels over time. Even with a fluctuating noise source, the Leq is a close approximation or even a conservative overestimate of the L50. For the purposes of this analysis, the Leq calculated by Cadna-A is considered a reasonable, appropriate, and conservative estimate of the L50. HDR generated noise contours, which depict the project-only Leq, overlaid on an aerial photograph. The noise contours represent project noise levels over areas of equal loudness; areas with the same color contour are predicted to experience similar noise levels. Figure 4 shows the modeled noise contours and the modeled source locations. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 6 Figure 4. Modeled Project Noise Contours hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 7 The noise contours indicate noise levels at residences nearest to the operating snow machines would be just under 50 dBA Leq. Therefore, snow-making operations would comply with the MPCA noise standards by a very small margin under this operating condition. Project-related noise levels have the potential to exceed the MPCA nighttime noise standard if operating snow machines were grouped up near a residence. The primary areas of concern would be the tubing area, the north end of the proposed trail near ML1, and the south end of the proposed trail between ML2 and ML3. Because snow-making could occur up to 24 hours per day, HDR compared the modeled results to the quietest measured hour from each measurement location. Figure 4 compares the measured and modeled results. Table 4. Comparison of Measured and Modeled Results Measurement Location Quietest Measured Existing Hourly L50, dBA Modeled Project Leq, dBA Measured L50 + Modeled Leq, dBA ML1 37 44 45 ML2 40 49 49 ML3 45 31 45 The quietest existing L50 was measured during the 2:00 hour at ML1, the 4:00 hour at ML2, and the 2:00 hour at ML3. The sum of the measured existing and modeled project noise levels represents the predicted future noise level during snow-making operations. Note that during louder nighttime hours, the contribution of existing noise could result in total noise levels greater than 50 dBA (some existing nighttime noise levels already exceeded the MPCA noise standards). Conclusions HDR measured existing noise levels at residences adjacent to Braemar Park. Measured existing noise levels in the project area varied from 37 to 54 dBA L50 and 40 to 62 dBA L10. Measured existing noise levels in the southern portion of the project area exceeded MPCA noise standards during three nighttime hours. HDR also modeled project noise levels due to snow machines and a grooming machine associated with the proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area operations. Based on the modeled results, the snow machines should be spread out during snow-making operations to comply with the MPCA nighttime noise standards. hdrinc.com 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416-3636 (763) 591-5400 8 Appendix D Signed Right-of-Entry Letters Appendix E PowerPoint from Open House The CITY ofEDINA •7:00 –7:15 Gather (Add your name to sign-in sheet) •7:15 –8:00 Formal Presentation •8:00 –8:30 Formal Question & Answer Period •8:30 –9:00 Informal Question & Answer Period •9:00 Adjourn Leave a completed comment card? Winter Recreation at Braemar Park Tonight's Agenda 1 The CITY ofEDINA Winter Recreation at Braemar Park Open House July 13, 2016 2 The CITY ofEDINAIntroduction •Golf Operation Study 2013 – 2014 •Goal –100% Cost Recovery •Clubhouse Interior and Exterior Renovations and Tin Fish •Driving Range & Academy 9 •Multi-Use Winter Trail Grooming – 2013 •Regulation Course Renovation -2017 -2018 3 The CITY ofEDINABraemar Master Plan 4 The CITY ofEDINAProduction Schedule Key Milestones Description Date Park Board Introduction April City Council –Start Feasibility Study May 17 City Council Update –Trail &Financial Feasibility June 7 City Council Update –Trail &Financial Feasibility (Direction to continue feasibility study)June 21 Feasibility Study –Sound, Light, and Snow Spill Modeling and Cont’d Financial/Operational Study June &July Public Open House July 13 Park Board Review August 8 5 The CITY ofEDINAProduction Schedule Key Milestones -Continued Description Date Complete Study June 29 City Council Public Hearing –Request for bid document preparation September 7 City Council Bid Authorization November 1 Bid Project Nov.2 –Dec. 2 Open Bids December 2 Bid Award December 20, 2016 Construction Jan –Sept 2017 Open for 2017/2018 Winter Season December 2017 6 The CITY ofEDINA •Press release •Direct Mailing (3,600 households) •Sun Current •Star Tribune •City Extra •Project Website •Social Media •Facebook (7500+ followers) •NextDoor (8300+ members) Community Outreach 7 The CITY ofEDINA What is Proposed? 8 The CITY ofEDINA Cross –Country Ski Trail Alignment : Machine Made Snow 9 The CITY ofEDINA Cross –Country Ski Trail Sections –1 Way Trail 10 The CITY ofEDINA Cross –Country Ski Trail Sections –2 Way Trail 11 The CITY ofEDINA •Trail Breakdown •Beginner –0.8 km •Intermediate –1.45 km •Expert -0.75 km •Strategic Turnarounds •Total Length –3.0 km 12 The CITY ofEDINA •Connects to machine-made snow trail •Upper Loop 3 km •Lower Loop 4 km •Probably no lighting Cross –Country Ski Trail Alignment : Natural Snow 13 The CITY ofEDINATubing Area 14 The CITY ofEDINA •25’ of vertical drop •6 lanes •28% for 80’ of run •300’ runout •Handle tow along left side North Tubing Hill 15 The CITY ofEDINA •25’ of vertical •5 lanes •11’ wide @ •9% for 150’ of run •300’ runout •Handle tow along right side Northwest Tubing Hill 16 The CITY ofEDINASnow Tubing 11’ Lane Handle Tow 17 The CITY ofEDINA •Dedicated Single Track with snow making– adjacent to beginner XC skiing •Special Events – groom all XC trails w/ machine made snow Winter: Fat Tire Biking 18 The CITY ofEDINA •weave back and forth across cleared openings of XC trail Non–Winter: Single Track Mountain Biking 19 The CITY ofEDINASnowmaking Operation –Cross Country Skiing 20 The CITY ofEDINASnowmaking Operation – Cross Country Skiing 21 The CITY ofEDINASnowmaking Operation Tubing Grooming Operations with a ‘lane-maker’ 22 The CITY ofEDINAImpact -Expected Trail Side Equipment Lighting & Snowmaking Water & Electrical Snowmaking Water & Power - Detail Pipe Corrosion Protection 23 The CITY ofEDINAImpact - Construction 24 The CITY ofEDINA Impact - Construction 25 The CITY ofEDINA•Open for Christmas Break •November –30 hours •December - 100 hours •26 days @ about 5 hours per day –likely overnight •Must be below about 28 degrees Fahrenheit •7 snow making machines fed by 2 – 60 hp pumps to via pipes: •Convert 1.7 M gallons of water to 1.5’ of snow on 5.6 acres of XC trail •Convert 1.9 M gallons of water to 3’ of snow on 3.1 acres of tubing area Impact –Snow Making –Duration Needed 26 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Potential Overspray with Machine-made Snow View to the Northwest 27 The CITY ofEDINA View to the South Impact –Potential Overspray with Machine-made Snow 28 The CITY ofEDINA Examples Impact –Potential Overspray with Machine-made Snow 29 The CITY ofEDINAImpact –Noise From Machine-made Snow 30 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Noise From Machine-made Snow MPCA guidelines limit noise levels; 60 dBA during the day 50 dBA during the night Snowmaking operations fall slightly below the night time limit of 50dBA. 31 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Light –Machine- made Snow Areas Only 32 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Light –Machine-made Snow Areas Only 33 The CITY ofEDINA Impact –Light –Machine- made Snow Areas Only Shoebox LED Light – XC Skiing & Tubing Directional LED Light – XC Skiing Only 34 The CITY ofEDINA•Existing 475 space parking lot •Existing Golf Use –700 vehicles per day •Anticipated Non-Golf Use –300 vehicles per day •Surrounding road network remains adequate Impact -Traffic 35 The CITY ofEDINA Item Opinion of Cost Opinion of Total Project Cost–Construct XC Skiing and Tubing $2,900,000 Impact –Opinion of Probable Cost 36 The CITY ofEDINAWhy Open During 2017? •use likely golf course construction access –black line & blue arrows…… •to access winter recreation project at multiple points – yellow arrows…… •to avoid access to winter recreation project from Gleaso Road -red arrows 37 The CITY ofEDINAWhy Open During 2017? •Concurrent construction with golf course – easier to make adjustments at border between projects •Avoid impacts to north edge of proposed golf hole No. 10 – pump house / pipe installation •Use steel pipe & copper / aluminum electrical cable – volatile costs •Access winter recreation project thru golf course project - restore access with golf course project 38 The CITY ofEDINASnow Season & Rates •Two scenarios –Tubing & Nordic •Short season: 70 days (10 weeks, opening December 20 and closing March 1) •Long season: 84 days (12 weeks, opening December 20 and closing March 15) •Pricing •$9 for Nordic day ticket, $75 for Nordic season pass •$12 for Tubing (2-hour session) 39 The CITY ofEDINATax Impact •PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES ONLY •$3 million construction cost •Proposed tax levy is 4.9% increase for 2017 •$450,000 bond payment or 1.5% additional tax levy •Impact to median ($457,300)single family home would be approximately $20/year 40 The CITY ofEDINAThank You Questions? •Ann Kattreh | City of Edina | Parks & Recreation Director | 952.826.0430 | AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov •Mike Horn | SEH | Project Manager | 612-255-4030 | mhorn@sehinc.com 41 Appendix F Open House Comments Wi n t e r R e c r e a t i o n A r e a a t B r a e m a r P a r k Co m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t Ju l y 2 0 1 6 Na m e A d d r e s s Do y o u cu r r e n t l y u s e wi n t e r t r a i l s at B r a e m a r Go l f C o u r s e ? 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P r i o r i t y t w o - M a i n t a i n a n d i m p r o v e t h e n a t u r a l as p e c t b y r e m o v i n g A L L b u c k t h o r n . T h r e e - I f t h i s h a p p e n s , n o l i g h t s a n d n o m a n - ma d e s n o w . R e l y o n n a t u r e , b u t g r o o m a s i n g l e t r a c k ' 2 5 w i d e t r a i l o v e r t h e r i d g e , Fo u r - F a t t i r e a n d s i n g l e t r a c k m o u n t a i n b i k i n g i s a g r e a t i d e a , n e e d e d a n d l o w im p a c t o n n a t u r e a n d n e i g h b o r h o o d . F i v e - W a l k i n g , b i k i n g a n d n a t u r e t r a i l s a n d ha b i t a t s m u s t b e f i r s t p r i o r i t y . S i x - T u b i n g i s n o t a g o o d i d e a . S e v e n - T h e fi n a n c e s d o n o t j u s t i f y t h e p r o j e c t . Pa g e 1 Na m e Ad d r e s s Do y o u cu r r e n t l y u s e wi n t e r t r a i l s at B r a e m a r Go l f C o u r s e ? Wh o u l d y o u us e m a c h i n e - ma d e s n o w tr a i l s f o r : Wo u l d y o u u s e th e s n o w tu b i n g h i l l ? Wo u l d y o u u s e a si n g l e - t r a c k mo u n t a i n b i k e tr a i l ? Co m m e n t s : Ca r o l i n e G a d e 5 8 2 0 V e r n o n L a n e Ye s N/ A No Ye s Cu r r e n t l y , I w a l k t h e h i l l s o f B r a e m a r 3 - 4 t i m e s a w e e k w i t h m y d o g s a n d o n t h e co u r s e i n t h e w i n t e r . C o n c e r n e d a b o u t t h e w a l k i n g t r a i l s i n t h e p a r k . W a l k i n g tr a i l s a n d n a t u r e a r e a s a r e o f a h i g h p r i o r i t y i n t h e r e c e n t c i t y s u r v e y s a n d s h o u l d be a h i g h e r p r i o r t y ( i n c l u d e d i n p l a n ) t h a n w i n t e r s k i i n g t r a i l s w i t h n o co n s i d e r a t i o n f o r w a l k i n g t r a i l s . I n t h e l a s t 1 0 y e a r s , r e s i d e n t s e r v e y s d o n o t s h o w sk i t r a i l s a s a p r i o r t y . 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M a k i n g c r o s s c o u n t r y s k i t r a i l s i s e x t r e m e l y e x p e n s i v e an d v e r y o b t r u s i v e t o t h e l a n d a n d t h e p e o p l e w h o l i v e a r o u n d B r a e m a r . Sh a r o n M a z i o n 4 8 1 2 T r i l l i u m L n No Fa t T i r e B i k i n g on n a t u r a l s n o w No Ye s Wh i l e I a p p r e c i a t e t h e c r o s s c o u n t r y t r a i l s , I h a v e n o t i c e d t h e r e a r e n o t pu r p o s e f u l l y p l a n n e d t r a i l s f o r m o u n t a i n b i k i n g . W i t h a l a r g e ( a n d g r o w i n g ) HS / M S m o u n t a i n b i k e t e a m a n d n o w h e r e i n t o w n t o p r a c t i c e , i t s e e m s f o o l i s h n o t to l o o k a t a m u l t i - u s e ( b i k e / h i k e / s k i ) s y s t e m . C u r r e n t l y o u r t e a m h a s t o r i d e ( w / 6 0 st u d e n t m e m b e r s ) t o W i r t h a t r u s h h o u r t o p r a c t i c e - N O T S A F E . 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I b e l i e v e t h a t h a v i n g t r a i l s a t B r a e m a r i t c o u l d g i v e m y te a m a p l a c e t h a t i s c l o s e t o s a f e t o g e t t o p r a c t i c e . I a l s o t h i n k t h a t i f w e h a d a mo u n t a i n b i k e t r a i l a t B r a e m a r E d i n a c o u l d h a v e a c h a n c e t o h o s t a m o u n t a i n bi k e r a c e o r m a y b e e v e n a s t a t e c h a m p i o n s h i p Le i g h M a z i o n 4 8 1 2 T r i l l i u m L n No Fa t T i r e B i k i n g on n a t u r a l s n o w No Ye s I' m o k w i t h t h e p r o p o s a l , b u t I t h i n k i t i s i m p o r t a n t t o i n c l u d e m t n b i k e t r a i l s i n t h e pl a n s . T h e E d i n a H S a n d M S t e a m s h a v e 6 0 a t h l e t e s w i t h n o p l a c e t o t r a i n . A l s o , mt n b i k i n g i s g r o w i n g f a s t w i t h m a n y p e o p l e p a r t i c i p a t i n g . I ' m n o t s u r e s n o w ma k i n g i s w o r t h t h e e x p e n s e . 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A d d i t i o n a l l y t h e r e a r e m a n y m o r e M o u n t a i n B i k e r s i n E d i n a t h a n j u s t th e E H S C y c l i n g T e a m ; i t ' s a v e r y f a m i l y - o r i e n t e d a c t i v i t y a n d w o u l d p r o v i d e a ve r y n i c e a c t i v i t y f o r a l l a g e s . M a c h i n e m a d e s n o w t r a i l s a r e n o t c o n d u c t i v e t o Wi n t e r F a t B i k i n g . W i n t e r F a t B i k i n g i s d o n e o n s i n g l e t r a c k t r a i l t h a t h a s v e r y ha r d p a c k e d s n o w . T h e f u n a n d c h a l l e n g e i s t o b i k e o n n a r r o w t r a i l s , a n d t h i s i s tr u e w h e t h e r t h e " F a t B i k e r s " a r e b e g i n n e r s , i n t e r m e d i a t e s , o r e x p e r t s . T h e X C tr a i l w i t h m a n - m a d e s n o w s e e m s v e r y e x p e n s i v e f o r a v e r y m e d i o c r e s k i ex p e r i e n c e . 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D i v e r s i f y c o m m u n i t y p r o p e r t y s o mo r e i n t e r e s t s b e s i d e s g o l f a r e c o v e r e d . C R O S S C O U N T R Y S K I I N G i s a r e a l po s i t i v e a n d S H O U L D B E S U P P O R T E D . I t a p p e a r s t h e B r a e m a r g o l f e r s a r e or g a n i z e d a n d a g a i n s t t h i s . T h e y a r e n o t t h e o n l y r e s i d e n t s o f E d i n a . Jo h n s t o n 7 4 2 0 H y d e P a r k C i r c l e n o N/ A No No We w o u l d n o t b e u s i n g t h e w i n t e r f a c i l i t i e s . R e t i r e d a n d n o n - s k i e r s Ji m M c N u s t y 6 0 0 1 B o n n i e B r a e D r No N/ A No No No i s e , l i g h t s , o v e r s p r a y - a l l o n t o G l e a s o n i s a v e r y b a d d e a l . D r a s t i c i m p a c t o n wi l d l i f e . S n o w m a k i n g a t n i g h t h a s t o b e n o i s y o n G l e a s o n . K e e p B r a e m a r n a t u r a l . 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No a h S w i l e r 6 1 0 8 A r b o u r L a n e No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e No No r d i c s k i t r a i l s w i t h m a n - m a d e s n o w w o u l d b e a n e x c e l l e n t r e s o u r c e f o r E d i n a re s i d e n t s ! H y l a n d a n d o t h e r m e t r o s k i a r e a s a r e a l r e a d y q u i t e b u s y - w e n e e d an o t h e r r e s o u r c e f o r g u a r a n t e e d s n o w i n t h e m e t r o . N o r d i c s k i i n g i s a f a m i l y sp o r t - l e t ' s g i v e E d i n a f a m i l i e s a m e t h o d t o g e t o f f t h e c o u c h i n t h e w i n t e r m o n t h s . Jo d y B e r e s f o r d 7 4 3 6 H y d e P a r k D r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o ! ! No Co s t o f s k i f e e i s t o o h i g h . R e s i d e n t a n d n o n r e s i d e n t . N o t u b i n g ! ! C a n t r a i l s b e cu t a n d n o t m a k e s n o w . L e t n a t u r e d o t h e j o b . I m p r o v e t h e t r a i l s b u t d o n ' t p u t sn o w / l i g h t s o n . 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O t h e r a r e a s m a y h a v e s n o w t u b i n g Ma r i a n D e l a n e y 5 7 1 7 G r o v e S t Ye s Bo t h No Ye s My h u s b a n d a n d I a r e a v i d n o r d i c s k i e r s a n d c y c l i s t s . O u r s o n i s o n t h e E d i n a H S mo u n t a i n b i k e t e a m . W e a r e e x c i t e d a t t h e p r o s p e c t o f b o t h t r a i l s i n t h e ne i g h b o r h o o d . I w o r k a s a p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t a n d k n o w t h a t t h e k e y t o h e a l t h i s st a y i n g a c t i v e . T h e c o n v i n i e n c e o f h a v i n g t h i s i n t h e a r e a w o u l d b e f a n t a s t i c f o r th e h i g h s c h o o l t e a m a n d t h e r e s i d e n t s o f E d i n a . I u n d e r s t a n d t h e c o n c e r n s o f th e n e i g h b o r s . I f t h e n o r d i c s k i i n g d o e s n o t w o r k , p l e a s e c o n s i d e r h a v i n g t h e a r e a fo r c y c l i n g f o r t h e r e s i d e n t s . T h e c l o s e s t a r e a i s T h e o d o r e W i r t h a n d t h i s i s di f f i c u l t t o g e t t o f o r t h e h i g h s c h o o l t e a m a t t i m e s . H a v i n g a n a r e a c l o s e b y w o u l d be w o n d e r f u l Ji m G r o t z 55 1 3 P a r k P l a c e No No No No I a m n o t i n f a v o r o f t h i s , i t w i l l o n l y a d d t o t h e d e f i c i t s t h e c i t y a l r e a d y h a s f r o m Br a e m a r Lo r i G r o t z 55 1 3 P a r k P l a c e No No No No Do n o t d o t h i s p r o j e c t , p l e a s e . T h e n o r d i c t r a c k , b i k i n g a n d s n o w t u b i n g w i l l cr e a s e d e f i c i t s p e n d i n g . T h e g o l f c o u r s e a l r e a d y h a s d e f i c i t s p e n d i n g . H y l a n d Hi l l s i n B l o o m i n g t o n h a s a n o r d i c t r a i l a n d h a s a n e x c e l l e n t p a t h t h a t m a k e s mo n e y b y p a r t n e r i n g w i t h 3 R i v e r s P a r k . T h e s n o w t u b e h i l l s w i l l b e n o t s t e e p en o u g h t o e n c o u r a g e r e t u r n v i s i t s . T o o e x p e n s i v e f o r t o o f e w p e o p l e . O t h e r c i t i e s do i t b e t t e r . H y l a n d P a r k d o e s i t b e t t e r . Y o u c a n s n o w s h o e @ H y l a n d H i l l s o r Ri c h f i e l d N a t u r e C e n t e r . A t t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n o n J u l y 1 3 t h , f i n a n c i a l s s h o u l d h a v e be e n a v a i l i a b l e t o h a n d o u t . R e m o v a l o f t o o m a n y t r e e s ! Te d C o l w e l l 6 6 1 1 P a w n e e R d No N o r d i c S k i i n g Ye s , 2 k i d s , 5 x ma x p e r w i n t e r Wi n t e r - N o , Su m m e r - Y e s Cu r r e n t l y u s e H y l a n d s 5 t o 1 0 t i m e s / s e a s o n . C u r r e n t l y , u s e t h e t r a i l s f o r r u n n i n g an d m t b i k e i n t h e n o n - w i n t e r s e a s o n a t B r a e m a r . I d o n ' t s e e f a t t i r e b i k i n g i n t h e wi n t e r t o b e a b i g u s e i n t h e w i n t e r s e a s o n - m a k i n g s n o w o p e r a t i o n i s t o o c l o s e t o ho m e o w n e r s . I d o n o t s u p p o r t t h e p r o j e c t a s i s . W o u l d l i k e b e t t e r / m o r e M t B i k e tr a i l s . Da r i o A n s e l m u 6 3 0 1 S . K r o l l D r No F a t T i r e B i k i n g N o Ye s I t h i n k t h e w i n t e r r e c r e a t i o n o p e n a t H y l a n d s a r e g o o d t o u s e f o r E d i n a n s . Mo u n t a i n / f a t b i k e t r a i l s m i g h t b e a m o r e c o s t e f f e c t i v e s o l u t i o n . o m a n d M a r y S t o l t m a 68 1 3 S t P a t r i c k s L n No No Ye s No We a r e i n t e r e s t e d i n w a l k i n g t r a i l s . 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A s a p a r e n t o f a h i g h s c h o o l s k i e r , I a m a l s o h e a v i l y i n v e s t e d i n t r y i n g t o c o n t i n u e e n s u r i n g t h e v i a b i l i t y o f t h i s ac t i v i t y . M i n n e s o t a i s a s t a t e t h a t i s p r o d u c i n g O l y m p i c - c a l i b e r s k i e r s , a n d f u t u r e ol y m p i a n s c o u l d c o m e f r o m o u r p r o g r a m ! V e r y e x c i t i n g ! M i n i m a l l y , i f m a n - m a d e sn o w d o e s n o t b e c o m e a r e a l i t y , I u r g e t h e P a r k B o a r d t o p u s h f o r a w o n d e r f u l , pr o f e s s i o n a l l y g r o o m e d n a t u r a l s n o w t r a i l . An n e C r o n i n 7 3 0 8 C l a r e d o n D r i v e No No No No Gl e a s o n i s s l i p p e r y a l r e a d y i n t h e w i n t e r , w i l l t h i s b e a r o a d t o a v o i d ? P l a n e s a r e ou d i n o u r a r e a a n d t h e s n o w m a c h i n e s w i l l m a k e h o w m u c h m o r e n o i s e ? 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T o t a l C o s t SC H E D U L E A - S I T E C I V I L 1 M o b i l i z a t i o n (Ge n e r a l ) LS 1 1 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 15,000.00 $ 2 T r a f f i c C o n t r o l LS 1 8 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 8,000.00 $ 3 S t a b i l i z e d C o n s t r u c t i o n E n t r a n c e TO N 20 0 3 0 . 0 0 $ 6,000.00 $ 4 C l e a r i n g a n d G r u b b i n g A C 6. 3 3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 18,900.00 $ 5 E x c a v a t i o n , C l a s s 1 0 , T u b e P a r k A r e a C Y 1, 4 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 $ 14,000.00 $ 6 E x c a v a t i o n , C l a s s 1 0 , C r o s s C o u n t r y S k i T r a i l CY 3, 9 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 $ 39,000.00 $ 7 E x c a v a t i o n , C l a s s 1 0 , P u m p ho u s e A r e a LS 1 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2,500.00 $ 8 S i l t F e n c e LF 2 , 4 0 0 4.00 $ 9,600.00 $ 9 S e e d i n g , T y p e 1 , P e r m a n e n t ( P a r k M i x ) A C 1 . 7 3 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 6,290.00 $ 10 S e e d i n g , T yp e 2 , P e r m a n e n t A C 6 . 3 3 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 23,310.00 $ 11 S e e d i n g , T yp e 4 , T e m p or a r y A C 1 . 7 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1,700.00 $ 12 S e e d i n g , T yp e 5 , T e m p or a r y A C 6 . 3 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 6,300.00 $ 13 S W P P P , M a n a g em e n t LS 1 . 0 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 5,000.00 $ 14 S W P P P , Q u a l i f y in g R a i n f a l l E v e n t I n s p ec t i o n E A 8. 0 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 4,000.00 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e A $159,600.00 SC H E D U L E B - P U M P H O U S E S U B S T RU C T U R E ( B U I L D I N G 1 6 F T X 2 0 F T ) 15 8- i n c h C M U FT 97 2 . 0 0 3 0 . 0 0 $ 29,160.00 $ 16 Sl a b o n G r a d e 6 - i n c h R e i n f o r c e m e n t C Y 6. 6 4 6 0 0 . 0 0 $ 3,982.50 $ 17 Wo o d T r u s s e s 2 0 f t x 2 4 f t SF 5 4 0 . 0 0 4.00 $ 2,160.00 $ Pa g e 1 18 Pl y wo o d 2 0 f t x 2 4 f t SF 5 4 0 . 0 0 1.80 $ 972.00 $ 19 Ro o f i n g 2 0 f t x 2 4 f t SF 5 4 0 . 0 0 4.00 $ 2,160.00 $ 20 Co i l u p D o o r 1 0 f t x 1 0 f t E A 1. 0 0 6 , 1 8 7 . 5 0 $ 6,187.50 $ 21 Do o r , W i n d o w s LS 1 . 0 0 3 , 1 5 0 . 0 0 $ 3,150.00 $ 22 In s u l a t i o n LS 1 . 0 0 5 , 6 2 5 . 0 0 $ 5,625.00 $ 23 Sk y li g ht o v e r p u m p s 5 f t x 5 f t E A 3. 0 0 5 , 6 2 5 . 0 0 $ 16,875.00 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e B 70,272.00 $ SC H E D U L E C - M E C H A N I C A L 24 Pu m p S k i d LS 1 1 4 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 4 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 25 In s t a l l P r e f a b r i c a t e d P u m p S t a t i o n L S 1 2 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 26 We l l p u m p u p g ra d e s a n d p i p i n g c o n n e c t t o n e w b o o s t e r p u m p s t a t i o n LS 1 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 30,000.00 $ 27 Di s t r i b u t i o n P i p i n g S y st e m f o r C r o s s C o u n t r y a n d T u b i n g LS 1 3 9 1 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 391,500.00 $ 28 A ir R e l e a s e V a l v e LS 3 8 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 25,500.00 $ 29 Lo w P o i n t D r a i n LS 2 7 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 15,000.00 $ 30 Pi p e l i n e F i t t i n g s LS 1 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2,000.00 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e C $629,000.00 SC H E D U L E D - E L E C T R I C A L 31 T e m p o r a r y P o w e r EA C H 1 $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 5,000.00 $ 32 U p g r a d e E x i s t 1 2 5 h p P u m p S t a r t e r t o V F D EA C H 1 $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 33 No r t h U t i l i t y S e r v i c e & P r o v i s i o n s EA C H 1 $ 2 7 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 2 7 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 34 So u t h U t i l i t y S e r v i c e & P r o v i s i o n s EA C H 1 $ 4 7 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 4 7 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 35 Po w e r P e d e s t a l EA C H 2 8 $ 3 , 8 7 2 . 0 0 1 0 8 , 4 1 6 . 0 0 $ 36 Li g h t i n g U n i t S p e c i a l EA C H 6 $ 8 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 5 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 37 Li g h t i n g U n i t S p e c i a l 1 EA C H 1 8 $ 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 4 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 38 Li g h t i n g U n i t S p e c i a l 2 EA C H 5 5 $ 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 1 3 7 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 39 No r t h S e r v i c e C a b i n e t & P a d EA C H 1 $ 5 5 , 5 5 0 . 0 0 5 5 , 5 5 0 . 0 0 $ 40 So u t h S e r v i c e C a b i n e t & P a d EA C H 1 $ 5 5 , 5 5 0 . 0 0 5 5 , 5 5 0 . 0 0 $ 41 Un d e r g r o u n d Q u a d p l e x # 5 0 0 m c m A l u m LI N F T 1 0 , 6 5 0 $19.80 2 1 0 , 8 7 0 . 0 0 $ 42 Un d e r g r o u n d # 2 G n d A l u m LI N F T 1 0 , 6 5 0 $2.20 2 3 , 4 3 0 . 0 0 $ 43 Ro p e T o w s U n d e r g r o u n d Q u a d p l e x # 2 5 0 A l u m LI N F T 2 , 5 0 0 $13.20 3 3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 44 Ro p e T o w s U n d e r g r o u n d # 2 G n d A l u m LI N F T 2 , 5 0 0 $2.20 5,500.00 $ 45 Tu b e L i g h t i n g U n d e r g r o u n d Q u a d p l e x # 4 A l u m LI N F T 2 , 0 5 0 $4.40 9,020.00 $ 46 Tu b e L i g h t i n g U n d e r g r o u n d # 6 G n d A l u m LI N F T 2 , 0 5 0 $1.65 3,382.50 $ 47 Tr a i l L i g h t i n g U n d e r g r o u n d Q u a d p l e x # 8 A l u m LI N F T 8 , 1 0 0 $2.20 1 7 , 8 2 0 . 0 0 $ 48 Tr a i l L i g h t i n g U n d e r g r o u n d # 8 G n d A l u m LI N F T 8 , 1 0 0 $1.10 8,910.00 $ Pa g e 2 49 Tu b e A / B C a t h o d i c P r o t e c t i o n Q u a d p l e x # 8 A l u m LI N F T 1 , 2 5 0 $ 2 . 2 0 2 , 7 5 0 . 0 0 $ 50 Tu b e A / B C a t h o d i c P r o t e c t i o n # 8 G n d A l u m LI N F T 1 , 2 5 0 $ 1 . 1 0 1 , 3 7 5 . 0 0 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e D 879,473.50 $ SC H E D U L E E - W I N T E R R E C R E A T I O N S U P P O R T E Q U I P M E N T 51 Po r t a b l e S n o w m a k i n g M a c h i n e E A 7 3 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2 2 7 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 52 Ca t h o d i c P r o t e c t i o n - G r o u n d b e d E A 3 2 7 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 8 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 53 Gr o o m e r E A 1 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e E 308,500.00 $ SC H E D U L E F - S T R U C T U R A L 54 Ro p e T o w F o u n d a t i o n s - P i e r a n d F o o t i n g sC Y 24 . 3 7 0 0 . 0 0 $ 17,010.00 $ 55 Ro p e T o w F o u n d a t i o n s T o w e r s LB 5 , 0 0 0 4.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 56 Ro p e LS 1 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 5,000.00 $ Es t i m a t e d C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e F 42,010.00 $ Co n s t r u c t i o n C o s t S c h e d u l e s A - F ( B a s e B i d ) $2,088,855.50 15 % C o n t i n g en c y $313,328.33 In d i r e c t C o s t s (21 % o f T o t a l C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t s ) $504,458.60 Su b t o t a l P r o j e c t C o s t $2,906,642.43 In c r e a s e i n V e r t i c a l D r o p $195,000.00 15 % C o n t i n g e n c y $29,250.00 In d i r e c t C o s t s ( 2 1 % o f T o t a l C o n s t r u c t i o n C o s t s ) $47,092.50 Su b t o t a l I n c r e a s e d V e r t i c a l D r o p $271,342.50 To t a l E s t i m a t e d P r o j e c t C o s t $3,177,984.93 Ba s e Ad d Pa g e 3 Appendix I Traffic Report Braemar Park Winter Recreation – Traffic Demands The expansion of winter activities at Braemar Park is expected to generate more winter traffic on area roadways than the existing condition in winter. However, the number of trips generated in the winter will be lower than the existing trips generated by summer uses. The table below provides an estimate of daily traffic demands for each season from each use at Braemar Park. Estimated Daily Trip Generation Season Uses User visits per day (1,2) Estimated vehicle trips per day (3,4) Summer (Existing) Golf Courses 450 rounds 409 Driving Range 225 patrons 205 Tin Fish 75 diners 68 Totals 682 Winter (Proposed) Nordic Skiing (5) 50 skiers 45 Snow‐tubing (6) 230 tubers 209 Tin Fish 75 diners 68 Totals 322 Notes: (1) Employee and service vehicle trips not included (2) Summer visits per day provided by Braemar Golf Course staff; Winter visits per day from Braemar Park Winter Recreation Financial and Market Assessment, page 11. (3) Assumes 2.2 people per vehicle average for social and recreational trips; Source: 2009 National Household Travel Survey (4) Two vehicle trips per visit (1 trip arriving and 1 trip departing) (5) Nordic skiing will occur 7 days per week for 10‐12 weeks per season (6) Snow tubing will occur 4 days per week for 10‐12 weeks per season Prepared By: Mike Kotila, PE; Senior Transportation Engineer at SEH Date: July, 8, 2016 Appendix J Trail Bench Grading Sketch Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 1 Ad d r e s s Do y o u c u r r e n t l y us e w i n t e r t r a i l s at B r a e m a r G o l f Co u r s e ? Wh o u l d y o u u s e ma c h i n e ‐ m a d e sn o w t r a i l s f o r : Wo u l d y o u u s e t h e sn o w t u b i n g h i l l ? Wo u l d y o u u s e a si n g l e ‐ t r a c k mo u n t a i n b i k e t r a i l ? C o m m e n t s : 77 3 7 T a n g l e w o o d C t Ye s N / A N o N o We c u r r e n t l y w a l k i n t h e w i n t e r o n t h e e x i s t i n g t r a i l s i n t h e w oods. We would not use th e N o r d i c S k i t r i a l s . W e a r e c o n c e r n e d a b o u t t h e i m p a c t o n t h e wonderful wildlife in th e a r e a , a s w e l l a s t h e a m o u n t o f t r e e s t h a t w o u l d n e e d t o b e taken out. It sems that th e r e w o u l d b e a p o t e n t i a l n e g a t i v e i m p a c t o n t h e r e s i d e n t s i n the area who would lose ac c e s s t o t h e s l e d d i n g h i l l & w a l k i n g t r a i l s t h a t w e e n j o y t o d a y. 77 1 4 T a n g l e w o o d C t No N / A N o N o We m o v e d h e r e f r o m N Y C 2 0 y e a r s a g o . B o u g h t o u r h o u s e s o w e c o u ld see nature. We ha v e d e e r , f o x , r a c o o n s . I f t h i s g o e s t h r o u g h w e w i l l l o o k a t l ights, skiers, snow machines‐ le s s t h a n 2 0 0 f e e t f r o m o u r w i n d o w s . B e d r o o m , f a m i l y r o o m , l i v i ng room. Please please pl e a s e d o n o t d o t h i s . O u r p r o p e r t y v a l u e a n d q u a l i t y o f l i f e w ill decline drastically. 47 3 7 H i b i s c u s A v e Ye s No r d i c S k i i n g , po s s i b l y b o t h N o Y e s Gr e a t t e r r a i n , b e a u t i f u l p a r k , t h i s i s a g r e a t i d e a t o g e t m o r e people out there. I really lo v e d t h e t r e e ‐ s h e l t e r e d N o r d i c t r a i l s ‐ i t w i l l f e e l l i k e " u p N orth." Edina could really use th i s f o r y o u n g f a m i l i e s a n d a c t i v e p e o p l e ‐ t h e s e a r e g r e a t d e m o graphics. I would ski th e r e 4 0 ‐ 6 0 X / y e a r w i t h m y 2 s o n s . W o u l d h e l p c h a n g e E d i n a ' s " o l d" image, for the be t t e r . 77 3 5 T a n g l e w o o d C t . No N / A N o N o We a r e c o n c e r n e d : t h e l i g h t / n o i s e f r o m t h e r e c r e a t i o n a l a r e a . L oss of privacy/value of ou r h o u s e . A l s o w i l l t h e r e b e l a r g e n o i s e d u r i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n ? Without addressing these co n c e r n s , I c a n n o t a g r e e u p o n b u i l d i n g s u c h a n a r e a . T h a n k s ! 73 1 3 G l e a s o n R d Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o Y e s As a c l o s e r e s i d e n t t o t h e p r o p o s e d t u b i n g h i l l I h a v e s t r o n g r eservations about the tu b i n g h i l l f o r t h e s e r e a s o n s : 1 ) c r o w d s , 2 ) n o i s e ( p e o p l e a n d machines), 3) traffice, 4) sn o w m a k i n g d r i f t , 5 ) l i g h t p o l l u t i o n , a n d 6 ) n i g h t t i m e c r o w d s 58 2 0 V e r n o n L a n e Ye s No r d i c S k i i n g , F a t Ti r e B i k i n g P r o b a b l y Y e s I s e n t a d e t a i l e d l e t t e r t o t h e C o u n c i l a n d B o a r d . P r i o r i t y O n e : Maintain existing bike, wa l k i n g a n d n a t u r e t r a i l s a n d h a b i t a t s ‐ t h i s p r o j e c t , i f i t h a p pens at all, should not di s p l a c e e x i s t i n g t r a i l s . P r i o r i t y t w o ‐ M a i n t a i n a n d i m p r o v e t h e natural aspect by re m o v i n g A L L b u c k t h o r n . T h r e e ‐ I f t h i s h a p p e n s , n o l i g h t s a n d n o man‐made snow. Rely on n a t u r e , b u t g r o o m a s i n g l e t r a c k ' 2 5 w i d e t r a i l o v e r t h e r i d ge, Four‐ Fat tire and single tr a c k m o u n t a i n b i k i n g i s a g r e a t i d e a , n e e d e d a n d l o w i m p a c t o n nature and ne i g h b o r h o o d . F i v e ‐ W a l k i n g , b i k i n g a n d n a t u r e t r a i l s a n d h a b i t ats must be first priority. Si x ‐ T u b i n g i s n o t a g o o d i d e a . S e v e n ‐ T h e f i n a n c e s d o n o t j u s t ify the project. 58 2 0 V e r n o n L a n e Ye s N / A N o Y e s Cu r r e n t l y , I w a l k t h e h i l l s o f B r a e m a r 3 ‐ 4 t i m e s a w e e k w i t h m y dogs and on the course in t h e w i n t e r . C o n c e r n e d a b o u t t h e w a l k i n g t r a i l s i n t h e p a r k . Walking trails and nature ar e a s a r e o f a h i g h p r i o r i t y i n t h e r e c e n t c i t y s u r v e y s a n d s h o uld be a higher priorty (i n c l u d e d i n p l a n ) t h a n w i n t e r s k i i n g t r a i l s w i t h n o c o n s i d e r a t ion for walking trails. In the la s t 1 0 y e a r s , r e s i d e n t s e r v e y s d o n o t s h o w s k i t r a i l s a s a p r i orty. Buckthorn irradication ne e d s t o b e p a r t o f a n y p r o p o s a l . Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 2 69 0 1 P a i v t e D r Ye s N o t S u r e N o t S u r e N o Co n c e n t r a t e o n e n h a n c i n g t h e n a t u r a l t r a i l s y s t e m t o a c c o m m o d a t e mountain and fat ti r e u s e , p o t e n t i a l l y o n s e p a r a t e t r a i l s f r o m h i k i n g / s n o w s h o e i n g. Maintain the excellent tr a i l g r o o m i n g o n t h e g o l d c o u r s e f o r s k i a n d s n o w s h o e u s e . W a t er drainage to talbe? Fe e m o d e l ? N a t u r a l v s m a n m a d e 50 0 4 B r u c e A v e No Fa t T i r e B i k i n g o n na t u r a l s n o w N o Y e s I' m a g a i n s t m a c h i n e ‐ m a d e s n o w . S i n g l e t r a c k w o u l d b e a w e s o m e ! ! Please add. Our fa m i l y o f 4 l o v e s b i k i n g 50 0 4 B r u c e A v e No N / A N o Y e s Pl e a s e a d d s i n g l e ‐ t r a c k m o u n t a i n b i k e t r a i l s . W e n e e d a s a f e p l ace for the Edina Mo u n t a i n B i k e t e a m t o r i d e . T h e y c u r r e n t l y r i d e 1 2 ‐ 2 0 m i l e s t o Wirth Park in Golden va l l e y . B u i l d i n g s i n g l e ‐ t r a c k i s i n e x p e n s i v e , m i n i m a l i m p a c t a n d low maintainance. 50 0 4 B r u c e A v e No Fa t T i r e B i k i n g o n na t u r a l s n o w N o Y e s Si n g l e t r a c k m o u n t a i n b i k e t r a i l s w o u l d b e a g r e a t a d d i t i o n t o Braemar and it has mi n i m a l i m p a c t t o t h e l a n d . M a k i n g c r o s s c o u n t r y s k i t r a i l s i s extremely expensive and ve r y o b t r u s i v e t o t h e l a n d a n d t h e p e o p l e w h o l i v e a r o u n d B r a e m ar. 48 1 2 T r i l l i u m L n No Fa t T i r e B i k i n g o n na t u r a l s n o w N o Y e s Wh i l e I a p p r e c i a t e t h e c r o s s c o u n t r y t r a i l s , I h a v e n o t i c e d t h e re are not purposefully pl a n n e d t r a i l s f o r m o u n t a i n b i k i n g . W i t h a l a r g e ( a n d g r o w i n g ) HS/MS mountain bike te a m a n d n o w h e r e i n t o w n t o p r a c t i c e , i t s e e m s f o o l i s h n o t t o l ook at a multi‐use (b i k e / h i k e / s k i ) s y s t e m . C u r r e n t l y o u r t e a m h a s t o r i d e ( w / 6 0 s tudent members) to Wirth at r u s h h o u r t o p r a c t i c e ‐ N O T S A F E . A d d i t i o n a l l y c l e a r c u t t i n g t rees to accomodate a sn o w t u b i n g h i l l i s e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y d i s c o n c e r t i n g ! T h i s s p a c v e could more effectively us e d b y h i k e / b i k e / s k i e r s w h i c h w o u l d a l l o w g r e a t e r u s a g e b y a l l . Cost for the building of mt n b i k e t r a i l s i s f a r m o r e e c o n o m i c a l w / g r e a t e s t e x p o s u r e f o r usage. Mtn bike trails al s o d o n o t r e q u i r e s n o w m a k i n g . P L E A S E N O S N O W T U B E H I L ! O r t o w line. Please co n s i d e r a p l a n t h a t p u r p o s e f u l l y a n d t h o u g h t f u l l y c o n s i d e r s B O TH mtn bike AND ski tr a i l s . P l a n s i m u l t a n e o u s l y t o b e n e f i t t h e n e e d s o f E A C H s p o r t (they are different and re q u i r e d i f f e r e n t d e s i g n s ! ) ( a n d d r o p t h e s n o w t u b e h i l l w h i c h eats up prime land for mi n i m a l a n d c o s t l y u s e f o r a l i m i t e d a u d i e n c e i n l i m i t e d s e a o n s ) WE HAVE HYLAND FOR SK I I N G . . . a n d I w i l l c o n t i n u e t o s k i a t H y l a n d . . . s o m e o f t h e b e s t trails around! 54 2 1 B r o o k v i e w A v e Ye s F a t T i r e B i k i n g N o Y e s I a m a g a i n s t t h e h u g e e x p e n s e o f t h e c u r r e n t p l a n w i t h g r e a t i m pact to our beautiful la n d . I s u p p o r t t h e m o u n t a i n b i k e t r a i l s , a s t h e y h a v e l i t t l e i mpact on the environment an d o u r k i d s t h e s a f e o p p o r t u n i t y t o p r a c t i c e i n t h i r h o m e t o w n wihtout the dangers of a ru s h h o u r c o m m u t e ! 48 1 2 T r i l l i u m L n No Fa t T i r e B i k i n g o n na t u r a l s n o w N o Y e s I a m a m e m b e r o f t h e E d i n a C y c l i n g T e a m . I t h i n k t h a t u s i n g B r a emar land to use for mo u n t a i n b i k e t r a i l s . I b e l i e v e t h a t h a v i n g t r a i l s a t B r a e m a r i t could give my team a place th a t i s c l o s e t o s a f e t o g e t t o p r a c t i c e . I a l s o t h i n k t h a t i f we had a mountain bike trail at Br a e m a r E d i n a c o u l d h a v e a c h a n c e t o h o s t a m o u n t a i n b i k e r a c e or maybe even a state ch a m p i o n s h i p Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 3 48 1 2 T r i l l i u m L n No Fa t T i r e B i k i n g o n na t u r a l s n o w N o Y e s I' m o k w i t h t h e p r o p o s a l , b u t I t h i n k i t i s i m p o r t a n t t o i n c l u d e mtn bike trails in the plans. Th e E d i n a H S a n d M S t e a m s h a v e 6 0 a t h l e t e s w i t h n o p l a c e t o t r a in. Also, mtn biking is gr o w i n g f a s t w i t h m a n y p e o p l e p a r t i c i p a t i n g . I ' m n o t s u r e s n o w making is worth the ex p e n s e . W e n e e d t o h a v e a c o m p l e t e p l a n u p f r o n t t h a t s h o w s h o w mtn bike trails wo u l d f i t i n . D o i n g t r a i l s a s a n a d d o n w o u l d l i m i t w h a t w e c a n do witrh them. We have an o p p o r t u n i t y t o h o s t a H S r a c e i f d o n e p r o p e r l y . T h i s w i l l b r ing money into Edina. Trail bu i l d i n g i s ~ $ 2 1 , 0 0 0 p e r m i l e w i t h n e a r l y z e r o m a i n t e n a n c e c o s ts. I ski at Hyland. 77 1 4 T a n g l e w o o d C t No N / A N o N o Be t w e e n t h e a d d i t i o n o f l i g h t s , s n o w m a k i n g n o i s e a n d h a z a r d s f r om slippery surfaces fr o m m a n m a d e s n o w o v e r b l o w ‐ n o t t o m e n t i o n t h e i m p a c t t o t r e e s and wildlife in the la s t n a t u r a l s e t t i n g i n E d i n a , t h i s p r o j e c t i s r i d i c u l o u s a n d n ot fair to all surrounding ho m e o w n e r s . N/ A Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e No t S u r e ; t h i n k s i t so u n d s f u n I w o n d e r i f t h e l i g h t s w o u l d b e o n a l l n i g h t ? W o u l d t h e y b e e x t ra bright? Could wattage be l o w ? I l i k e x ‐ c o u n t r y a n d I t h i n k i t w o u l d b e n i c e t o i m p r o v e the course into the hill. Co u l d t h e s n o w m a k i n g b e p r e v e n t e d f r o m s e n d i n g s n o w d o w n o v e r Gleason? Do the th r e e s b l o c k t h e s n o w ? W h a t w o u l d b e t h e T I M E S a t n i g h t t h a t t h e snow making ma c h i n e s w o u l d b e o p e r a t i n g ? $ 7 5 . 0 0 y e a r l y p a s s s o u n d s e x p e n s i v e for x‐country. What wo u l d b i k i n g c h a r g e b e ? C o u l d y o u b i k e i n t h e s u m m e r ? W h a t w o u ld summer bike fees be ? I t w o u l d b e n i c e t o u t i l i z e B r a e m a r m o r e i n t h e w i n t e r b u t not very interested in pu t t i n g s o m u c h t a x m o n e y t o w a r d s i t . h o w m a n y y e a r s w o u l d i t t ake to pay off what it co s t s t o h a v e t h i s p r o p o s a l ? 43 5 1 P a r k l a w n A v e . 6 No B o t h N o t S u r e Y e s G r e a t p r o j e c t ‐ p l e a s e b u i l d i t ! 60 0 4 B o n n i e B r a e N/ A N e i t h e r N o N o Hu g e l y d i s r u p t i v e t o w i l d l i f e a n d n e i g h b o r s . # T r e e s r e m o v e d . R idiculous. 3 river parks (w e a l r e a d y P A Y T A X E S F O R f a c i l i t i e s ) . M a i n t a i n s H y l a n d P A R K x ‐ country and tubing 2.4 mi l e s S o u t h ( 6 m i n a c c o r d i n g t o G o o g l e ) w i t h 9 . 5 m i l e s o f t r a i l s with 5.3 miles lighted. ST R O N G L Y O P P O S E D a n d w i l l m o u n t c h a l l e n g e u n t i l a l l a v e n u e s e x h austed‐ most NON‐ GR E E N p r o j e c t f o r e d i n a i n r e c e n t y e a r s 75 1 0 C a h i l l R d Ye s B o t h N o t S u r e Y e s In s t e a d o f l i m i t i n g t h e t u b i n g t o 2 h o u r s a t i c k e t l e t c l i e n t s use it all day long. How about se n i o r c i t i z e n p r i c i n g f o r t i c k e t s a n d s e a s o n p a s s e s ? W h y n o t j ust make it a 1 way trail wi t h o u t l i g h t s o r s n o w m a k i n g m a c h i n e s . M a y b e t h e r e c o u l d b e s o me kind of lift/tow at th e s l e d d i n g h i l l . I s t h e r e a n y w a y t h e y c o u l d p u t u p l i g h t / n o i s e buffers to shield the re s i d e n t i a l a r e a 76 2 3 G l e a s o n R d No N / A N o N o Th i s i s a n o ‐ v a l u e p r o j e c t . N o i s e , l i g h t s , t r a f f i c s t r e e t s , i c y road, elimination of our loved na t u r a l e n v i r o n m e n t a n d h a b i t a t 76 1 5 G l e a s o n R d Ye s N o N o N o We o p p s o e d t h i s e n d e a v o r e n t i r e l y . P l a c i n g b o t h n o i s e a n d l i g h t disbalances literally in fr o n t o f o u r h o m e ‐ w h e n t h e r e i s a f u n c t i o n a l , p a i d ‐ u p f a c i l i t y nearby‐ is puzzling, to say th e l e a s t . T h i s c o u l d r e a s o n a b l y d i m i s h p r o p e r t y v a l u e s . M o r e o v er, you've admitted this pr o j e c t w i l l r e m a i n i n t h e R e d . ? ? ? W h o w i l l b e n e f i t f r o m t h i s . ..the vendor who wins the bi d ? ? Y o u c a n e x p e c t l a w s u i t s . Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 4 76 1 5 G l e a s o n R d Ye s N o N o N o Ic e m a k i n g m a c h i n e s w i l l a d d a l a y e r o f i c e t o G l e a s o n R o a d o n otherwise, potentially no n b a d w e a t h e r d a y c a u s i n g d e a d l y t r a f f i c a c c i d e n t s a n d d a n g e r ous conditions for ch i l d r e n w a i t i n g a t t h e b u s s t o p s . T h i s w o u l d t a k e p l a c e f o r 6 weeks in November and De c e m b e r . U n e x c e p t a b l e ! 44 0 8 D u n h a m D r i v e No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o Y e s I g o s k i i n g 5 0 + t i m e s a w i n t e r , s o I w o u l d b e e x c i t e d a b o u t m o r e skiing options. At $75 a ye a r t h a t m a y a b i t t o o m u c h f o r m e t o g e t a p a s s b e y o n d a T h r e e Rivers pass. Working ag r e e m e n t s w i t h h i g h s c h o o l N o r d i c s k i e a m s b e y o n d E d i n a w o u l d help pay the costs. 74 1 3 G l e a s o n R d Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o N o N o t i n f a v o r o f t u b i n g h i l l Ro l f A v e No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o N o t S u r e Ho w d o y o u p l a n t o c o m p e t e w / T h r e e R i v e r s P a r k / H y l a n d ? S e e m s l ike the cost for an n u a l p a s s i s t o o h i g h . W i l l t h e r e b e a d i s c o u n t f o r E d i n a R e s idents? Will the school te a m p a y t o u s e t h e t r a i l s ? I a m a s k i e r a n d c a m e t o h e a r a b o u t a potential new trail. I wa s n o t a w a r e o f t h e c u r r e n t 7 k t r a i l t h a t h a s b e e n g r o o m e d . L i ke the idea of 10k trail op t i o n w h e n n a t u r a l s n o w i s a v a i l a b l e . I l i k e t h e i d e a o f a w i n ter Rec area but cost/price is i m p o r t a n t 75 0 0 H y d e P a r k D r i v e Ye s N / A N o N o Th i s p r o p o s a l i s r i d i c u l o u s . T u b i n g s h o u l d b e o f f t h e t a b l e ‐ t h is is our neighborhood sl e d d i n g h i l l ! W h y t a k e t h a t a w a y f o r s o m e t h i n g k i d s ( p a r e n t s ) have to pay for. Improve th e e x i s t i n g t r a i l i n t h e w o o d s b u t n o s n o w m a k i n g o r l i g h t i n g a nd keep this a natural wi l d e r n e s s a r e a . T h e o l d s i g n s a i d " B r a e m a r G o l f C o u r s e s a n d W i ldlife Refuge." Please ke e p t h a t i n m i n d . 75 0 0 H y d e P a r k D r i v e Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o N o I d o n ’ t s u p p o r t t h e t u b i n g h i l l . T h a t s h o u l d b e t a k e n o u t o f s c ope. I don't support the li g h t i n g o r t h e s n o w m a k i n g . I c u r r e n t l y u s e t h e g r o o m e d t r a i l s for nordic skiing and wo u l d s u p p o r t t h e a d d i t i o n o f s o m e t a i l s i n t h e w o o d s n e x t t o G leason, but the design of th o s e t r a i l s s h o u l d h a v e m i n i m a l i m p a c t o n t h e t r e e s a n d w i l d l i fe. 58 1 3 A m y D r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s Y e s Wi n t e r R e c r e a t i o n o p p o r t u n i t i e s a t B r a e m a r P a r k w o u l d b e a g o o d use of the existing fa c i l i t i e s i n t h e n o n ‐ g o l f s e a s o n . T o b e a s u c c e s f u l o p e r a t i o n it will be necessary to make sn o w . I s u p p o r t t h e p r o p o s a l h i g h l y . 42 2 8 O a k d a l e A v e S No N / A N o Y e s I a m i n f a v o r o f e n s u r i n g t h e m o u n t a i n b i k e t e a m a n d n o r d i c s k i team are treated as eq u a l s . I a m c o n c e r n e d a b o u t d a n g e r o f H S b i k e t e a m ( 6 0 + r i d e r s ) having to bike on city st r e e t s t o t h e o w i r t h . S k i t e a m h a s H o r n e t h i l l s a n d d r i v e a n y w ay so they can more easily ge t t o H i g h l a n d s / T h o 59 2 0 L e e V a l l e y R o a d No N / A N o N o Sn o w o v e r p r a y i s a n i s s u e . S a f e t y c o n c e r n f o r t r a f f i c a n d r e s i d ents. Concerned about the fi n a n c i a l i n v e s t m e n t a n d o p e r a t i n g c o s t m o d e l . V e r y w e a t h e r d e p endent. Hyland is only a f e w m i l e s a w a y a n d c h a r g e s l e s s . A l s o t h e y m a y i m p r o v e f a c i l i ties‐ compeition will im p a c t B r a e m a r . 74 2 1 G l e a s o n R o a d No N o N o N o Id i o t i c i d e a . E c o n o m i c s a r e h o r r i b l e . W h o w a n t s t h i s ? T h e m o u n t ain bike club was re j e c t e d t h e l a s t t i m e t h e y t r i e d t h i s , I a m n o t e x c i t e d a b o u t having my house coated wi t h i c e e v e r y n i g h t . I h a v e 3 5 o f w e a t h e r r e c o r d s t h a t s a y a n 84 day season is very un l i k e l y . I f p r o j e c t i s s e l f s u f f i c i e n t w h y a r e t a x e s n e e d e d . W hen did we decide th hill wa s n o l o n g e r a " n a t u r a l " a r e a . Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 5 65 1 7 S c a n d i a R d N o No r d i c S k i i n g N o N o I a m a n a v i d u s e r o f H y l a n d L a k e ' s X C s k i a n d g r o o m e d t r a i l s . I would love to have more XC t r a i l s , b u t a m c o n c e n e d a b o u t a ) c o s t t o E d i n a t o b u i l d a n d MAINTAIN the trail gr o o m i n g , b ) l i g h t p o l l u t i o n f o r a d j a c e n t n e i g h b o r s , a n d i c e s p ill 3) loss of broad swathes of t r e e s . H y l a n d i s o n l y 1 0 m i n u t e s f r o m m y h o u s e a n d w o r k s w e l l, and I already pay for an a n n u a l p a s s t h e r e . I t m a k e s m o r e s e n s e t o d e v e l o p q u a l i t y , w ell‐maintained HIKING tr a i l s a t B r a e m a r t h a t i s m o r e r e s p e c t f u l o f t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d r esidents. 45 2 2 D r e x e l No N e i t h e r N o Y e s Th e E d i n a H i g h S c h o o l M o u n t a i n B i e k t e a m c u r r e n t l y h a s t o b i c y c le 11 miles each way to ac c e s s t h e n e a r e s t m o u n t i a n b i k e t r a i l s ( d i s t a n c e f r o m E d i n a H i gh School to Theodore Wi r t h ) . T h e B r a e m a r R i d g e a n d p a r k a r e a i s g r e a t t e r r a i n f o r m o untain biking, and would ma k e f o r a f a r s a f e r c o m m u t e f o r t h e E d i n a M o u n t a i n B i k i n g t e a m . Additionally there ar e m a n y m o r e M o u n t a i n B i k e r s i n E d i n a t h a n j u s t t h e E H S C y c l i n g Team; it's a very fa m i l y ‐ o r i e n t e d a c t i v i t y a n d w o u l d p r o v i d e a v e r y n i c e a c t i v i t y for all ages. Machine ma d e s n o w t r a i l s a r e n o t c o n d u c t i v e t o W i n t e r F a t B i k i n g . W i n t e r Fat Biking is done on si n g l e t r a c k t r a i l t h a t h a s v e r y h a r d p a c k e d s n o w . T h e f u n a n d challenge is to bike on na r r o w t r a i l s , a n d t h i s i s t r u e w h e t h e r t h e " F a t B i k e r s " a r e b e ginners, intermediates, or ex p e r t s . T h e X C t r a i l w i t h m a n ‐ m a d e s n o w s e e m s v e r y e x p e n s i v e f or a very mediocre ski ex p e r i e n c e . T h e t r a i l i s v e r y s h o r t a n d w i l l n o t a p p e a l t o m a n y serious skiers when they ca n d r i v e t o H y l a n d P a r k a n d / o r T h e o d o r e w i r t h w h i c h a l r e a d y h a ve much more ex t e n s i v e t r a i l s y s t e m s f o r X C s k i i n g . A d d i t i o n a l l y t h e E d i n a H igh School XC team already ha s a s k i t r a i l r i g h t b e h i n d t h e H i g h S c h o o l w h e r e t h e t e a m c a n train without anyone ne e d i n g t o g e t i n a v e h i c l e a n d d r i v e t o a d e s t i n a t i o n . I f t h e XC team is desirign a longer tr a c k t h a n t h e o n e t h a t e x i s t s a t t h e H i g h S c h o o l , t h e d r i v e t o the Hyland Ski Area is still sh o r t , a n d p r o v i d e s m u c h b e t t e r t r a i l s y s t e m t h a n w h a t c o u l d b e build on the Braemar Ri d g e 67 2 7 A p a c h e R o a d No N / A N o N / A Ab s o l u t e l y a g a i n s t t h i s p r o j e c t . W e l e a r n e d t h a t t h e X c o u n t r y s ki team @ EHS is really dr i v i n g t h i s p r o j e c t ! 74 0 1 G l e a s o n R d Ye s N o N o t s u r e N o !! E n d t h i s p r o j e c t ! ! T h e n o i s e , t r a f f i c , c o s t a n d m a n y o t h e r f a ctors will really affect my fa m i l y a n d a l l r e s i d e n c e a r o u n d t h i s p r o j e c t . N O l i g h t s ! ! N O S N OW machines!! 61 4 9 C o d e A v e No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o N o My c o n c e r n r e g a r d s t h e d e p e n d a n c e u p o n t h e t u b i n g h i l l . I t i s w ay too expensive for wh a t i t o f f e r s . G o o d r e s p o n s e f r o m A n n = n u m b e r s r u n w i t h o u t h i l l 55 2 0 B e a r d A v e S No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o No t S u r e . D e p e n d s on d i f f i c u l t y l e v e l . I f MO D E R A T E , Y E S . DI F F I C U L T , N O . Th o u g t h s : G o l f s h o u l d c o v e r 1 0 0 % o f i t s c o s t s . D i v e r s i f y c o m m u n ity property so more in t e r e s t s b e s i d e s g o l f a r e c o v e r e d . C R O S S C O U N T R Y S K I I N G i s a r eal positive and SH O U L D B E S U P P O R T E D . I t a p p e a r s t h e B r a e m a r g o l f e r s a r e o r g a n i z ed and against this. Th e y a r e n o t t h e o n l y r e s i d e n t s o f E d i n a . 74 2 0 H y d e P a r k C i r c l e no N / A N o N o W e w o u l d n o t b e u s i n g t h e w i n t e r f a c i l i t i e s . R e t i r e d a nd non‐skiers Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 6 60 0 1 B o n n i e B r a e D r No N / A N o N o No i s e , l i g h t s , o v e r s p r a y ‐ a l l o n t o G l e a s o n i s a v e r y b a d d e a l . Drastic impact on wildlife. Sn o w m a k i n g a t n i g h t h a s t o b e n o i s y o n G l e a s o n . K e e p B r a e m a r n a tural. DB testing in su m m e r w i t h l e a v e s o n t r e e s ‐ t h i s i s a f a l s e r e a d i n g . I c a n ' t a gree that this activity will ge n e r a t e t h e p r o j e c t e d r e v e n u e s ‐ s o , o n e m o r e a c t i v i t y w e n e e d to subsidize. One co m m e n t m a d e a b o u t w h o w a n t s t o h a v e t h e s e t y p e s o f p r o g r a m s w a s very good. Who is a s k i n g f o r t h i s ? I c a n n o t s u p p o r t t h i s p r o p o s a l ‐ n o i s e , l i g h ts, overspray, cost, loss of an i m a l h a b i t a t , i f f y p r o f o r m i n f o o n n u m b e r o f p a r t i c i p a n t s ‐ n o thing positive. 74 3 5 H y d e P a r k L a n e No N o n e N o N o Co n c e r n e d a b o u t o v e r s p r a y a n d i c e o n d r i v e w a y b e c o m i n g d a n g e r o u s and extra work fo r i t s r e m o v a l b y h o m e o w n e r a l o n g a n d c l o s e t o G l e a s o n . A l s o t here will be extra noise fr o m s n o w m a k i n g a n d c a r t o p u s h i t a r o u n d . L i g h t i n g w i l l a l s o b e distracting. An addition ic y i n g o n G l e a s o n w i l l b e s u b j e c t t o m o r e a c c i d e n t a l . T h i s c o u l d be a big problem. This se e m s t o b e a n o t h e r p r o j e c t t o r a i s e p r o p e r t y t a x e s , l i k e t h e l arge cost of redoing Br a e m a r g o l f c o u r s e ‐ ‐ ‐ f o r t h e w i n t e r a c t i v i t i e s t h e r e a r e o t h e r facilities close enough wi t h o u t n e e d i n g t h e i s p r o j e c t , k e e p t h e a r e a a s i t i s . . . i t i s b eautiful and great for the wi l d l i f e . f o r s u r e E d i n a r e s i d e n t s w o u l d p a y l e s s t h a n n o n r e s i dents for golf, and this wi n t e r f a c i l i t y i f i t h a p p e n s . A l l m a j o r p r o p e r t y p a i d f o r b y E dina residents would enable th e m t o p a r t a k e a t r e d u c e d a c t i v i t y f e e s . T h i s s h o u l d b e a n a b s olute policy. 61 0 8 A r b o u r L a n e No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e N o No r d i c s k i t r a i l s w i t h m a n ‐ m a d e s n o w w o u l d b e a n e x c e l l e n t r e s o urce for Edina re s i d e n t s ! H y l a n d a n d o t h e r m e t r o s k i a r e a s a r e a l r e a d y q u i t e b usy‐ we need another re s o u r c e f o r g u a r a n t e e d s n o w i n t h e m e t r o . N o r d i c s k i i n g i s a f amily sport‐ let's give Ed i n a f a m i l i e s a m e t h o d t o g e t o f f t h e c o u c h i n t h e w i n t e r m o n t hs. 74 3 6 H y d e P a r k D r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o ! ! N o Co s t o f s k i f e e i s t o o h i g h . R e s i d e n t a n d n o n r e s i d e n t . N o t u b i n g!! Can trails be cut and no t m a k e s n o w . L e t n a t u r e d o t h e j o b . I m p r o v e t h e t r a i l s b u t d o n't put snow/lights on. 74 3 6 H y d e P a r k D r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o N o Su p p o r t N o r d i c S k i i n g N O T ! T u b i n g . W i l l i n c r e a s e t h e a t t r a c t i v e ness of my home for am e n i t i e s . W h y n o t m a k e t r a i l s b e t t e r w i t h o u t s n o w a n d l i g h t s 75 0 4 H y d e P a r k D r No N / A N o t S u r e N o I d o n o t b e l i e v e t h a t t h i s i s a g o o d u s e o f t a x p a y e r m o n e y . I f the goal is to generate re v e n u e f o r t h e c i t y , t h i s i s u n l i k e l y t o b r e a k e v e n . I f t h e g o al is to provide more winter re c r e a t i o n a l a r e a f o r r e s i d e n t s , t h i s c a n b e d o n e w i t h o u t t a k i n g out so many trees and br i n g i n g i n t h e s n o w m a k i n g n o i s e a n d l i g h t s . 46 3 4 C a s c o A v e No N / A Y e s N o t S u r e D o n ' t k i l l t h e n a t u r e 46 3 4 C a s c o A v e No B o t h No t S u r e . De s c r i b e d s l o p e i s to o l o w t o m a k e i t wo r t h w h i l e e v e n i f ad d 1 0 f e e t Y e s I w o u l d s t r o n g l y s u p p o r t 3 6 5 d a y s o f b i k i n g t r a i l s a t B r a e m a r . That would include fat bi k i n g i n w i n t e r a n d s p r i n g a n d m o u n t a i n b i k i n g i n s u m m e r . I w o uld also like to sue a Cy c l o c r o s s b i k e i n f a l l . I c o u l d i m a g i n e u s i n g t h e a r e a f o r B i k e Races all year around. Al t h o u g h I e n j o y X C s k i n g ‐ t h e s h o r t s e a s o n s ( g e t t i n g s h o r t e r e very year)‐ The incredible co s t a n d w i d t h m a k e t h e d e s c r i b e d t r a i l e d R E D U N D A N T w h e n H y l a n d is so close and lo n g e r . P l u s , t h e n o i s e a n d l i g h t s o f o v e r n i g h t g r o o m ! ! Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 7 48 3 3 T o w n e s R d No Bo t h o n n a t u r a l tr a i l s N o t S u r e Y e s I t h i n k i t i s w o n d e r f u l t h a t t h e E d i n a c o m m u n i t y i s c o n s i d e r i n g this proposal for the sk i i n g a n d m o u n t a i n b i k i n g t r a i l s . T h i s i n v e s t m e n t i n t h e h e a l t h of our community is one of t h e r e a o n s m y f a m i l y l i v e s h e r e . T h e c r o s s o v e r o f b i k i n g a n d skiing is natural, as the cr o s s ‐ t r a i n i n g a n d f i t n e s s o v e r l a p s d . I m p o r t a n t l y , I a m t h e m o t her of a child who has As p e r g e r ' s a n d h a s e m b r a c e d t h e s p o r t o f m o u n t a i n b i k i n g . T h i s sport, and in particular th e E d i n a c y c l i n g c o j m m u n i t y h a s e m b r a c e d a n d w e l c o m e d h i m w h e r e so many other sp o r t s a n d o r g a n i z a t i o n s h a v e n o t . H e w a s a w a r d e d a t e a m a w a r d last year, his first se a s o n , w h i c h m e a n t a l o t t o h i m . T h i s i s a n a s s e t t o t h e c o m m u nity. I am hopeful that th i s p r o p o s a l w i l l i n c l u d e m o u n t a i n b i k i n g t r a i l s . T h i s i s a l i felong sport‐ I started at age 46 w i t h m y s o n . P l e a s e c o n s i d e r i n c l u d i n g t h i s a s p a r t o f t h e p lan. I am also a promoter of t h e N o r d i c s k i i n g a l s o g r e a t f o r a l l a g e s . N o t s o s u r e a b o u t tubing‐? a bit of a luxury? No t m u c h m o r e f u n t h a n s l e d d i n g b u t c o s t o f s n o w m a k i n g a n d t o w l ane. And tubes. Ap p r e c i a t e y o u r e a d i n g m y n o v e l ‐ h a p p y t o s h a r e m o r e i f y o u l i k e‐ Kris 952‐922‐8092 48 3 3 T o w n e s R d No N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s Y e s M o u n t a i n b i k e t r a i l s w o u l d b e r e l a t i v e l y l ow i m p a c t a n d l o w c o s t 46 0 4 D r e x e l A v e No F a t T i r e B i k i n g n o Y e s I a m a m o u n t a i n b i k e r a n d I w o u l d u s e t h e t r a i l e v e r y w e e k I c o uld. I think that Edina do e s n o t n e e d a t u b i n g h i l l . I t i s a s t u p i d i d e a . I f y o u w a n t t o go tubing go to a ski hill. But th e m o u n t a i n b i k i n g t r a i l w o u l d b e a g r e a t a d d i t i o n a l l o w i n g u s to host championships an d w e c o u l d k e e p t h e m u p w i t h c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e 46 0 4 D r e x e l A v e No F a t T i r e B i k i n g N o Y e s I a m a n a v i d m o u n t a i n b i k e r a n d r u n n e r . I w o u l d u s e t h e m o u n t a i n biking trails 12 mo n t s h o f t h e y e a r . I h a v e a r e g u l a r m o u n t a i n b i k e r i d e g r o u p o f 6 men and we could us e t h e t r a i l s p e r h a p s o n e w e e k d a y e a c h w e e k a n d a n o c c a s i o n a l weekend 77 1 7 T a n g l e w o o d C t No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e N / A I w o u l d l i k e t o h a v e n a t u r a l t r a i l s w i t h n o m a c h i n e s . I w o u l d l ike the area improved for wa l k i n g t r a i l s a n d c r o s s c o u n t r y t r a i l s , b u t k e e p i t n a t u r a l . N O TUBING! Way too ex p e n s i v e f o r t u b i n g f e e s . W h o w a n t s t o p a y $ 5 0 f o r s o m e g r a n d c hildren to make 5‐6 ru n s . L o v e t h e g o l f c o u r s e u p g r a d e s . 71 1 6 M a r k T e r r a c e D r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o N o 1. H y l a n d P a r k ‐ 1 0 m i n a w a y c o v e r s X ‐ c o u n t r y n e e d s 2 . B R A E M A R s erves a great purpose no w i n w i n t e r ‐ w a l k i n g , d o g e x e r c i s e , h i k i n g , X ‐ c o u n t r y s k i i n g ‐ simple, inexpensive 3. X‐ co u n t r y t r a i l s w o u l d b e " a d v a n c e d " i f i n w o o d e d a r e a a s p r e s e n t ed‐ would be very di f f i c u l t f o r m o s t s k i i e r s 71 1 6 M a r k T e r r a c e D r Ye s Sn o w s h o e i n g , wa l k i n g N o N o A q u o t e ‐ " T h i n k d o g w a l k i n g , t h i n k f a t t i r e b i k e r i d i n g " , ( r e f e rring to xcountry trail use in su m m e R ) h o w c o u l d t h e s e t w o a c t i v i t i e s c o e x i s t s a f e t y ? ? ? W h a t k ind of traffic co n g e s t i o n i s t h i s g o i n g t o a d d t o n e i g h b o r h o o d s t r e e t s ? H o w w i ll the noise and lights im p a c t n e i g h b o r s ? T r e e r e m o v a l ? N o ! N o ! N o ! U n n e c e s s a r y P r o j e c t ! 5 yr. projection‐ $1 3 , 0 0 0 . T h e c i t y w o u l d r i p u p t h i s b e a u t i f u l p i e c e o f l a n d f o r that? We all know the high sh c o o l c r o s s c o u n t r y t e a m w a n t s t r a i l s t o p r a c t i c e o n . T h i s i s not it. 58 1 3 A m y D r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s N o Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 8 76 3 1 G l e a s o n R d . No N / A N o N o Wh a t h a p p e n s t o n a t u r e a n d q u i e t p l a c e s t o e n j o y w i n t e r . E d i n a is becoming SO urban‐ no w o u r g r e a t e s t p a r k a s s e t m a y c h a n g e t o a c c o m m a t e a f e w p e o p l e or others from ne i g h b o r i n g a r e a s t h a t n o w u s e H y l a n d s . I r e a l l y w o n d e r ‐ w e d o NEED to preserve na t u r a l s e t t i n g s . I q u e s t i o n t h i s i d e a f o r B r a e m a r . I v o t e n o o n this. 75 0 1 G l e a s o n R d Ye s N / A N o N o Ve r y c o n c e r n e d a b o u t 1 ) c a r s p a r k i n g o n m y g r a s s 2 ) n o i s e f r o m people and snow ma c h i n e s 3 ) s n o w o v e r s p r a y 4 ) g a r b a g e 5 ) d e c r e a s e i n p r o p e r t y v alue. Proposed tubing hi l l i s s o s m a l l v e r y f e w w o u l d p a y t o u s e i t . W e e n j o y t h e n a t ural wildlife and peaceful wo u n d s o f t h e w o o d s a n d g o l d c o u r s e a n d d o n ' t w a n t t o l o s e i t . Hyland Lake Park al r e a d y e x i s t s . 74 0 1 G l e a s o n R d Ye s N o N o t S u r e N o Tr a f f i c w i l l i n c r e a s e i n a r e a ‐ t o o m u c h a l r e a d y ‐ 4 9 4 a n d B u s h L ake on ramp will increase mo r e . H y l a n d P a r k R e s e r v e i s l e s s t h a n 2 m i l e s f r o m p r o p o s a l a r ea‐ have skiers go there. Wi l l p r o p e r t y v a l u e s d e c r e a s e f o r r e s i d e n t s a c r o s s t h e s t r e e t ? Noise issue for residence ac r o s s t h e s t r e e t . C u r r e n t l y t u b i n g i s f r e e o n t h e h i l l ‐ g o o d e xercise. With so few skiers wh y s p e n d t h e m o n e y . 3 0 0 s k i e r s d i v i d e d b y 4 5 , 0 0 0 r e s i d e n t s = 0 .006% of population. 7 sn o w m a k i n g m a c h i n e s ‐ w o w ‐ n o i s e ‐ n o i s e @ n i g h t i n a p e a c e f u l n e i g h borhood 51 6 1 A b e r c r o m b i e D r No N o N o N o 75 0 1 G l e a s o n R d Ye s N / A N o N o No t i n t e r e s t e d i n n i g h t l i g h t s ; n o i s e ; i c e o n s t r r e e t s ; p a r k i n g on street; overspray on my dr i v e w a y a n d h o u s e . W e w e r e d r a w n t o t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d b y t h e n a tural beauty of the wo o d s . W e w a l k t h r o u g h t h e m f e e l i n g l i k e w e a r e a w a y f r o m t h e c ity. I feel the house va l u e s w i l l f a l l a l o n g G l e a s o n . 51 6 1 A b e r c r o m b i e D r No N o N o N o No t i n f a v o r o f s p e n d i n g m o n e y o n t h i s . G o t o H y l a n d i n s t r e a d . If passed, how many ye a r s w o u l d t h e t a x i n c r e a s e b e f o r ? H o w d o y o u r e p l a c e t h e w a t er pumped from the gr o u n d ? 71 0 0 V a l l e y B i e w R d Ye s B o t h N o Y e s D o n ' t d o i t ! 77 0 6 T a n g l e w o o d C t N/ A N / A N o N o I' m c o n c e r n e d w i t h t h e i m p a c t o f d e f o r e s t a t i o n t o t h e n e i g h b o r s and wild animals. I ha v e a p i c t u r e t a k e n s h o w i n g s i x d e e r i n t h e a r e a . W i t h t h e p r oject, these wild animals wi l l l o s e t h e i r h a b i t a t i n t h e w i n t e r t i m e . A n d t h e c l o s e n e s s b etween animal and skiiers ha v e s a f e t y c o n c e r n . M y c e l l p h o n e i s 9 5 2 ‐ 4 5 7 ‐ 5 0 1 7 . C a l l m e t o get the picture showing si x d e e r . T h a n k s . 51 3 2 M e a d o w R i d g e No N o n e N o N o 51 3 3 J u a n i t a A v e No N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s N o 58 1 3 O l i n g e r R o a d Ye s N o N o Y e s I w i l l n o t s u p p o r t s n o w m a k i n g a n d t h e t r e e c u t t i n g f o r X C s k i i ng. I cross country at Hy l a n d . I w i l l b u y a H y l a n d p a s s . I w o u l d v e r y m u c h l i k e t o s e e mountain bike trails. They ar e l e s s i n v a s i v e o n t h e f o r e s t a n d M T B w o u l d b e a g r e a t r e s o u r ce for all the Edina re s i d e n t s a n d t h e E H S m t b t e a m . Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 9 58 0 5 L o n g B r a k e T r Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e N o Ho w d o e s t h i s a f f e c t H y l a n d s ? W i l l e n o u g h p e o p l e u s e i t a t n i g h t? I have XC skied on co u r s e ( w h e n s n o w i s g o o d ) S e a s o n p a s s r a t e i s r e a s o n a b l e ‐ i s t here demand for single ti m e u s e ? C o n c e p t o f t r a i l s i s w o n d e r f u l , b u t s n o w m a k i n g m a c h i n es seems somewhat ex p e n s i v e . C o u l d p r o j e c t b e t r i m m e d ? N o i s e i s s u e n o t a p r o b l e m ‐ nor likely lights. Other ar e a s m a y h a v e s n o w t u b i n g 57 1 7 G r o v e S t Ye s B o t h N o Y e s My h u s b a n d a n d I a r e a v i d n o r d i c s k i e r s a n d c y c l i s t s . O u r s o n i s on the Edina HS mo u n t a i n b i k e t e a m . W e a r e e x c i t e d a t t h e p r o s p e c t o f b o t h t r a i ls in the neighborhood. I wo r k a s a p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t a n d k n o w t h a t t h e k e y t o h e a l t h i s staying active. The co n v i n i e n c e o f h a v i n g t h i s i n t h e a r e a w o u l d b e f a n t a s t i c f o r t he high school team and th e r e s i d e n t s o f E d i n a . I u n d e r s t a n d t h e c o n c e r n s o f t h e n e i g h b ors. If the nordic skiing do e s n o t w o r k , p l e a s e c o n s i d e r h a v i n g t h e a r e a f o r c y c l i n g f o r the residents. The closest ar e a i s T h e o d o r e W i r t h a n d t h i s i s d i f f i c u l t t o g e t t o f o r t h e high school team at times. Ha v i n g a n a r e a c l o s e b y w o u l d b e w o n d e r f u l 55 1 3 P a r k P l a c e No N o N o N o I a m n o t i n f a v o r o f t h i s , i t w i l l o n l y a d d t o t h e d e f i cits the city already has from Braemar 55 1 3 P a r k P l a c e No N o N o N o Do n o t d o t h i s p r o j e c t , p l e a s e . T h e n o r d i c t r a c k , b i k i n g a n d s n owtubing will crease deficit sp e n d i n g . T h e g o l f c o u r s e a l r e a d y h a s d e f i c i t s p e n d i n g . H y l a n d Hills in Bloomington has a no r d i c t r a i l a n d h a s a n e x c e l l e n t p a t h t h a t m a k e s m o n e y b y p a r t nering with 3 Rivers Pa r k . T h e s n o w t u b e h i l l s w i l l b e n o t s t e e p e n o u g h t o e n c o u r a g e return visits. Too ex p e n s i v e f o r t o o f e w p e o p l e . O t h e r c i t i e s d o i t b e t t e r . H y l a n d Park does it better. You ca n s n o w s h o e @ H y l a n d H i l l s o r R i c h f i e l d N a t u r e C e n t e r . A t t h e presentation on July 13 t h , f i n a n c i a l s s h o u l d h a v e b e e n a v a i l i a b l e t o h a n d o u t . R e m o v al of too many trees! 66 1 1 P a w n e e R d No N o r d i c S k i i n g Ye s , 2 k i d s , 5 x m a x pe r w i n t e r Wi n t e r ‐ N o , Su m m e r ‐ Y e s Cu r r e n t l y u s e H y l a n d s 5 t o 1 0 t i m e s / s e a s o n . C u r r e n t l y , u s e t h e trails for running and mt bi k e i n t h e n o n ‐ w i n t e r s e a s o n a t B r a e m a r . I d o n ' t s e e f a t t i r e biking in the winter to be a bi g u s e i n t h e w i n t e r s e a s o n ‐ m a k i n g s n o w o p e r a t i o n i s t o o c l o s e to home owners. I do no t s u p p o r t t h e p r o j e c t a s i s . W o u l d l i k e b e t t e r / m o r e M t B i k e t rails. 63 0 1 S . K r o l l D r No F a t T i r e B i k i n g N o Y e s I t h i n k t h e w i n t e r r e c r e a t i o n o p e n a t H y l a n d s a r e g o o d t o u s e f or Edinans. Mountain/fat bi k e t r a i l s m i g h t b e a m o r e c o s t e f f e c t i v e s o l u t i o n . 68 1 3 S t P a t r i c k s L n No N o Y e s N o We a r e i n t e r e s t e d i n w a l k i n g t r a i l s . C o n c e r n s : o v e r s p r a y f r o m s now machine, noise, etc, ic e o n G l e a s o n 63 0 9 L o c h M o o r D r i v e Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s N o t S u r e T o t a l l y i n s u p p o r t ! G r e a t i d e a ‐ m y k id s a n d I l i v e n e a r b y a n d w o u l d u s e i t a l l t h e t i m e Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 10 50 3 6 W i l l i a m A v e No N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s N o t S u r e I d o n ' t l i v e n e a r B r a e m a r a n d c a n e m p a t h i z e w i t h t h o s e w h o d o n ot want changes to im p a c t t h e i r p r o p e r t y / n e i g h b o r h o o d . T h a t b e i n g s a i d , I h a v e b e e n a skier who has en j o y e d t h e m a n ‐ m a d e s n o w t r a i l s a t H y l a n d P a r k . I t h i n k t h e H y land facility is world cl a s s . D u e t o d e m a n d , H y l a n d i s f r e q u e n t l y b u s y a n d t h a t s h o w s great demand for this ty p e o f f a c i l i t y . W i t h t h e p r o p o s e d c h a n g e s , I a m e x c i t e d a b o u t the option to use Br a e m a r f o r w i n t e r a c t i v i t i e s . A s a p a r e n t o f a h i g h s c h o o l s k i er, I am also heavily in v e s t e d i n t r y i n g t o c o n t i n u e e n s u r i n g t h e v i a b i l i t y o f t h i s a ctivity. Minnesota is a state th a t i s p r o d u c i n g O l y m p i c ‐ c a l i b e r s k i e r s , a n d f u t u r e o l y m p i a n s could come from our pr o g r a m ! V e r y e x c i t i n g ! M i n i m a l l y , i f m a n ‐ m a d e s n o w d o e s n o t b e come a reality, I urge th e P a r k B o a r d t o p u s h f o r a w o n d e r f u l , p r o f e s s i o n a l l y g r o o m e d natural snow trail. 73 0 8 C l a r e d o n D r i v e No N o N o N o Gl e a s o n i s s l i p p e r y a l r e a d y i n t h e w i n t e r , w i l l t h i s b e a r o a d to avoid? Planes are oud in ou r a r e a a n d t h e s n o w m a c h i n e s w i l l m a k e h o w m u c h m o r e n o i s e ? H omes are elevated hi g h e r i n t h i s a r e a , t o o . L i s t a r e a w i n t e r ‐ r e c r e a t i o n a l f a c i l i t ies within a 25 mile radius tha of f e r s s i m i l i a r p r o g r a m s . A r e t h e i r p r o g r a m s s u c c e s s f u l a n d m a k ing a profit? Children an d f a m i l i e s e n j o y u s i n g t h e h i l l f o r s l e d d i n g f o r f r e e , t o w a l k in the area and enjoy na t u r e . 73 0 8 C l a r e d o n D r i v e Ye s N / A Y e s Y e s Si n c e t h e r e w o u l d b e a c o s t t o t a x p a y e r s I t h i n k t h e p r i c i n g f o r using the facility should be h i g h e r f o r E d i n a n o n r e s i d e n t s t h a n r e s i d e n t s . P r e f e r t o k e e p as is to use without cost an d w i t h f e w e r p e o p l e N/ A No N e i t h e r N o N o IF t h e c i t y h a d $ 3 m m o f e x c e s s c a s h I t h i n k t h i s w o u l d b e a t o ugh discussion/debate and I w o u l d n o t s u p p o r t i t . G i v e n w e d o n ' t h a v e t h e m o n e y I c e r t a i n tly don't support it. 59 1 7 D r e w A v e S No U n s u r e Y e s N o t S u r e To m e t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t t h i n g i s t h a t t h e s p a c e b e a t t r a c t i v e and usable to the entire ci t y a n d n o t j u s t t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d o f g o l f e r s . G e t t i n g f a m l i e s and kids from around the ci t y i n t o t h e p a r k h a s r e a l v a l u e . 49 0 8 W e s t 8 6 t h S t r e e t Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s N o I a m h e r e o n b e h a l f o f m y d a u g h t e r , w h o w i l l b e a s e n i o r a t E d i na High this year and who is a v a r s i t y a t h l e t e f o r X C , t r a c k , a n d N o r d i c , a n d w h o w a s o n e fo the girls team who we n t t o N o r d i c S t a t e C h a m p i o n s h i p l a s t y e a r . B e c a u s e t h e y a r e l osing ski trails to the hi g h s c h o o l r e n o v a t i o n , w e s u p p o r t t h e n e w t r a i l s a n d s n o w m a k i ng at Braemar. Ex c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n i n g f o r X C a n d t r a c k a n d g o o d , c l e a n f u n f o r our teams and larger co m m u n i t y . F A B U L O U S p r e s e n t a t i o n ‐ t h a n k y o u ! 66 0 0 S a l l y L n Ye s N e i t h e r N o N o Ho w m u c h w i l l t h e r e a l e s t a t e t a x e s i n c r e a s e ? W h a t i s t h e $ p a y back to Edina‐ 1, 5, 10 ye a r s ? W i l l t r e e s t h a t a r e c u t d o w n b e r e p l a c e d ? I f s o i n c h f o r inch STOP THE PROJECT NO W ! ! ! ! 61 1 4 S c o t i a D r i v e No N o r d i c S k i i n g N / A N / A 70 1 3 C o m a n c h e C t Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N / A N o 70 1 3 C o m a n c h e C t Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g N o N o Br a e m a r P a r k W i n t e r R e c r e a t i o n O p e n H o u s e C o m m e n t C a r d R e p o r t 11 61 1 2 E d e n P r a r i e R d No N / A N o Y e s Wa y t o o e x p e n s i v e w i t h H y l a n d 1 m i l e a w a y . L e t t h e m i n v e s t i n e xpensive infastructure fo r s n o w m a k i n g . B a d i d e a t o m a k e f r e e w a y d o w n o a k c o v e r e d r i d g elines. En v i r o n m e n t a l d i s a s t e r . M i l l i o n s u p o n m i l l i o n s o f g a l l o n s w a t e r Electricity cut down tr e e s ‐ e r o s i o n ‐ m a i n t e n c e ‐ s i n g e l t r a c k w i t h b i k i n g a l o n e m u c h better idea‐ super low co s t ‐ z e r o m a i n t a i n e n c e 66 0 5 L i m e r i c k L n Ye s N o r d i c S k i i n g Y e s N / A 66 0 5 L i m e r i c k L n No N o r d i c S k i i n g N o t S u r e Y e s As a f o r m e r U S C r o s s C o u n t r y S k i T e a m m e m b e r I a m v e r y s u p p o r t i ve of offering the op p o r t u n i t y t o c o n t i n u e t o p r o v i d e c o n s i s t e n t c r o s s c o u n t r y s k i trails with snow in our co m m u n i t y . B o t h f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y a t l a r g e a n d f o r o u r h i g h s c h ool ski team. Thanks fo r y o u r c o n s i d e r a t i o n . From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Josh, Chad Miliner "Joshua M. Ahlberg" Scott H. Neal; Ann Swenson; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; Mark K. Nolan; James Hovland; groovysdoghouse; Mary Brindle RE: Sidewalk on Valley View Road Friday, June 10, 2016 8:08:51 AM Thanks for the comments. Just to clarify, one is not related to the other because they have separate funding sources. Sidewalks have a dedicated and specific source from PACS. Parks projects are funded in a variety of ways not from PACS. Thanks Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 I Fax 952-826-0392 cmillneraEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Joshua M. Ahlberg [mailto:josh.ahlberg@gmail.corn] Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 7:52 AM To: Chad Millner Cc: Scott H. Neal; Ann Swenson; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; Mark K. Nolan; James Hovland; groovysdoghouse; Mary Brindle Subject: RE: Sidewalk on Valley View Road Hi Chad and team, Thanks for context - it's helpful to understand the driving factors behind the project. I do have one question though... May I ask why are we discussing funding projects like cross country ski paths and redesigns of golf courses when the most basic pedestrian needs (in my opinion) haven't yet been satisfied in the community? I agree with the council that these are great community enhancements, but overlooking projects like sidewalks to make way for what I see as nice to haves seems nonsensical. I would also note I have no way to use those resources without a sidewalk in front of my home. Thank you once again for your help. - Josh Ahlberg 6825 Valley View RD 612.458.4817 On Jun 10, 2016 7:19 AM, "Chad Millner" <cmillner@edinamn gov> wrote: Kristen, Thanks for the comments. We also agree on the importance of a sidewalk along this segment of Valley View Road. This segment of road will have some challenges in the installation but I'm confident we can find a way. We are planning a neighborhood meeting this fall to begin discussions with property owners to hear what is important to them so that we can start designing a sidewalk such that we don't limit what's available when the street is reconstructed. These items include parking lanes, bike lanes, sidewalk location, boulevard width, retaining walls, tree removals, etc. We are also in the process of creating our Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This plan begins to detail our projects specifically over the next two years but also begins to look ahead 5-years. We are including money for a sidewalk along Valley View Road for 2017 - 2019. The year is still being determined based on current projects being bid right now. This sidewalk will be expensive because it will require large retaining walls and tree removals are of concern. This may require us to build it in stages similar to what is occurring on Interlachen Blvd. Please stayed tuned for the neighborhood meeting and continue to be an advocate for this sidewalk. We know not everyone has the same support for sidewalks as you do. Thanks, Chad Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-03181 Fax 952-826-0392 cmillner@EdinaMINI.gov 1 www.EdinaMftgov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: groovysdoghouseCacomcast.net [mailto:groovysdoghousePcomcast.net] Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2016 6:40 PM To: Mark K. Nolan; Chad Millner; James Hovland; Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1 Subject: Sidewalk on Valley View Road Dear Mayor, City Council and Engineering Department Reps: I read with great interest the article in the Trib on Sunday titled, "Sidewalks get some love in Edina". The article suggests that sidewalk requests are rare and are willingly approved. "The council, which has an official policy of encouraging walking and biking in the city, didn't waste any time acting on the request." ..."City planners and engineers scarambled to fit the sidewalks into already-planned summer street construction projects." Mr Millner "said city officials were happy to accommodate the residents. 'We always want to move forward - making things safer and more connected, encourage health and wellness." Three years ago I wrote raising my safety concern of the area of Valley View Road leading up to the high school, I pointed out that my parents built my house in 1968 and for pretty much my entire life I have heard residents in the area question why there is no sidewalk on this route as it is recognized as an unsafe road. I moved into the house in 2013 with my children and feel that it is not safe for them to walk to/from school. I also questioned why it was decided to first put a sidewalk on the lower end of Valley View Road up to Mark Terrace (not within the school walking zone) and install an expensive round-a-bout in an area that doesn't see the traffic I would think would be necessary to justify that expense. Also at that time, a second sidewalk was added on Valley View Road in front of St. Pat's (there was already one on the other side of Valley View Road at that location), yet from lower Mark Terrace up to Gleason there is no side walk. It makes absolutley no sense that for over 40 years Gleason Road, Antrim and Valley View Road in front of the school and down to Tracy Avenue have had sidewalks, but Valley View Road leading from Braemar up to Gleason has not, yet some children are considered "walkers" in this section for school. Furthermore, as the highways surrounding this section of the city become more and more congested, people are cutting through Edina and during rush hour Valley View Road is especially dangerous with a high volume of fast moving cars. After reading the article, I am left with the impression that all we have to do is ask - which I thought had been done by myself and other residents. Last Fall residents of this area submitted a Petition asking for a sidewalk on Valley View Road. If that wasn't a clear enough indication of our request for a sidewalk in this area, I am again asking now. Will you please approve a sidewalk from lower Mark Terrace up to Gleason Road on Valley View Road? I don't believe it is fair - or safe - to hold off on this necessity any longer. Thank you, Kristen Rice 6916 Dakota Trail 952-941-4355 Heather Branigin From: Johnson, Gary <gjohnson@apog.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:29 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow Making at Braemar Dear City Council, I am an enthusiastic supporter of adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. MN winters are long and cold and cross country skiing as a fantastic way for Edina residents of all ages to get outside and exercise. In addition, the trail construction at nine mile creek will make skiing at the high school no longer practical. Please support this proposal. Gary Johnson Gary R. Johnson Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Vice-President & Treasurer "Distinctive Solutions for Enclosing Commercial Buildings and Framing Art" 4400 West 78th Street, Suite 520, Minneapolis, MN 55435 Tel: 952-487-7542 l gjohnsonPapog.com www.apog.com The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments is proprietary and intended only for the confidential use of the designated recipient named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please notify us immediately at the e-mail address listed above. Thank you. 95 Heather Branigin From: Ruoqi Chen <rqchen@hotmail.com > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:30 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Fwd: [Edina Nordic Ski Team] New ski trails proposed at Braemar Park with snowmaking - ACTION NEEDED I vote for the snowmaking proposal Have a Great Day! Ruoqi via iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Coach Anne Hinrichs <donotreply@email.teamsnap.com> Date: May 13, 2016 at 9:19:13 AM CDT To: yonghuachen@hotmail.com, Leonardc20096@isd273.org, rqchen@hotmail.com Subject: [Edina Nordic Ski Team] New ski trails proposed at Braemar Park with snowmaking - ACTION NEEDED Reply-To: Coach Anne Hinrichs <a.hinrichs@msn.com> el Dear Edina Nordic Families, Action requested: if you are in support of this, please contact your city council representative immediately via email mail@edinamn.gov Be sure to write a sentence or two about why you support this. This is an urgent message regarding an upcoming City Council vote. We are hoping you can indicate your support of this issue by sending an email immediately. The vote is this coming Tuesday, May 17! Please read this email and take action immediately if you are in agreement. The City Council is considering adding snowmaking and trail grooming at 91 Braemar. If the vote passes, this would give us an excellent opportunity to be able to ski some place other than, or in addition to EHS. We are definitely in favor of having more options than we do currently. Today we are able to make snow and ski several kilometers of trail at EHS. This will change significantly after the 2016-17 season. • Nine Mile Creek trail is under construction and this will dramatically affect our ability to hold ski practices at the high school. A bridge will be added crossing highway 62 taking out important hill trails by the water tower. We currently enjoy 5km of trails at the high school, but the regional trail will cross our ski trails many times, and when the trail is plowed, our ski trails won't be skiable anymore. • A new accessibility path will be build from the parking lot of EHS to the lower fields. This will be plowed in the winter, so we will not be able to ski in the area by the tennis courts anymore. Additionally, we will be losing some of our ski space (tennis court area, restored prairie hill, and behind the bunker). • We all know that we are currently very lucky to have several key volunteers who do our snowmaking at EHS. This is hard work that could be taken over by the City of Edina at Braemar Park. • It is very difficult to obtain permission to hold practices at Hyland. Currently we can plan on about 1 practice slot per week. For these reasons, it would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. If you are in agreement, please send an email to the following address immediately: mail@edinamn.gov Your email will be sent to all of the City Council members automatically. Explain how this will impact your family and the community - - having more winter recreation opportunities right here in Edina would be great! 92 From Skinnyski.corn: (Submitted by Craig Jarvinen) Edina Snowmaking Proposal April 12, 2016 Edina is considering a snowmaking operation at Braemer Park. Early plans call for a [2.2 - 2.25km] snowmaking loop to be completed by December 2017. Review more details below by clicking on these links: - Proposal Background/Timeline - Winter Park at Braemer - Statement of Qualifications Watch for another email soon from us regarding roller ski rental pick up, summer training plans, and Mesabi dates (it's at the very end of our long winter break this year!). This email is from Coaches Andy Turnbull, Craig Jarvinen and Anne Hinrichs. You may see it again as we are hoping to also send it to our old gmail list. Thanks for taking action immediately! You are receiving this message because you are a member of the Edina Nordic Ski Team. 93 Log In To Your Account If you prefer not to receive email from Team Edina Nordic Ski Team. update your communication preferences. TeamSnap World HO, 2040 14th Street, 1st Floor, Boulder, CO 80302 Heather Branigin From: Paul Zdechlik <paulzdechlik@usfamily.net> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:36 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar CC ski trails Hello, I would like to voice my support for new CC ski trails proposed at Braemar. Currently the EHS has a 5k groomed trail that will be broken up significantly due to the upcoming EHS and 9-mile creek trail construction. Not only would this be great for the over 200 Nordic skiers on the EHS team, but more for the community at large. We have used the trails as a family of 5 in the winter and see several other out there as well. We need more affordable ways of exercising in the community, especially in the winter. Wellness only makes this city better!! Please vote yes for these CC ski trails! Paul Zdechlik 90 Heather Branigin From: Michael Huttner <huttnermn2@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:37 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trails at Braemar - Yes! We strongly support the plan for the city of Edina to create and maintain ski trails in the winter at Braemar golf course. Please vote yes to make this happen. More ski trails would benefit our schools' students. Our Nordic ski team would have a local practice area and not have to compete for trail time at Hyland Park. All our city residents would have another place to cross-country ski. The Braemar club house would get more business and revenue in the winter. It is a win - win situation. 89 Heather Branigin From: Jiang, Mingxiao, Ph.D. <mingxiaojiang@medtronic.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:46 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails Good morning, I would like to support Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. It benefits Edina school kids and residents. Thank you! Mingxiao [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com 88 Heather Branigin From: Zhong.Yi@usbank.com Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:47 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow Making and Trail Grooming at Braemar Dear City Council Member: I am writing you to support the motion to add snow making and trail grooming at Braemar Park. My family has several members in Edina High School Nordic Ski Club. This will benefit them tremendously. Thank you for your support. George Yi US Bank - Enterprise Due Diligence Systems (EDDS) Phone: 612.973.8377 Email: zxyi@usbank.com U.S. BANCORP made the following annotations Electronic Privacy Notice. This e-mail, and any attachments, contains information that is, or may be, covered by electronic communications privacy laws, and is also confidential and proprietary in nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you are legally prohibited from retaining, using, copying, distributing, or otherwise disclosing this information in any manner. Instead, please reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and then immediately delete it. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 87 Heather Branigin From: Sara Jones <shjones05@gmail.com > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:48 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: I Support Ski Trails at Braemar Dear City Council Members, I understand that on May 17th you will be voting on whether to create and maintain new Nordic ski trails at Braemar. I encourage you to support this measure, which will enhance our community's recreation options. My family has been involved with the Edina Nordic team for many years (as skiers, captains, coaches, parent volunteers). It's been great to have trails available at the high school and I understand that some of the changes to the Nine Mile Creek trail and changes to the grounds of Edina High School will limit some of those trails. We need ski trails for the Edina Nordic team to practice on because it's very, very difficult to get practice time at Hyland Park. The team serves nearly 200 students from grades 7-12 (it's a no-cut sport, which is great for encouraging participation in healthy winter activity). It provides instruction for brand-new skiers for a lifetime sport and provides an incredibly healthy sport option for all of the students on the team from beginners to the highly-competitive. In addition, the trails would be open to the whole community (as the existing high school trails are), providing a healthy and fun family winter recreation option. This will make use of Braemar in the winter, making it an even better community resource. Please support Nordic ski trails for the winter enjoyment of our community. Sara 86 Heather Branigin From: Katie Crosby Lehmann <katiecl@live.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:49 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Edina Nordic trails We have three kids in the Edina schools and are very active outdoors. Edina needs to continue to provide outdoor trails to keep and grow the population of families. The Nordic trails at Braemar are an excellent idea. Please vote for them. Thanks. KCL Sent from my iPhone 85 Heather Branigin From: Chad Schwinghammer <chad@theschwings.com > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:55 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow making / Nordic Skiing at Braemar I'm writing to voice my strong support for the proposal to add snow making and trail grooming equipment at Braemar. I live directly on Nine-Mile Creek and have witnessed first hand the construction of the Great Wall of Edina bike trail and resulting destruction of considerable natural habitat and the taking down of many trees. I have voiced my objection to this trail on many occasions, but I've lost that fight and will learn to live with the freeway running through my back yard. However, when I learned about the adverse impact of the bike trail on the Nordic trails behind EHS, I had to speak up again. The City of Edina at large and Edina High School in particular would benefit from access to groomed nordic ski trails. It would be a great amenity for all residents and would allow the continuation of the great tradition of the EHS Nordic team. Please approve the proposal to add this equipment at Braemar. Thanks, Chad Schwinghammer 5513 Valley Lane 84 Heather Branigin From: lijun.zou@usbank.com Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:56 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: New ski trails proposed at Braemar Park with snowmaking Hi City Council, I'm in support of the new ski trails. My daughter tried Edina Nordic Ski Team for the past winter and she loves it. But They could only get very limited practice time at Hyland Ski Park. Based on her feedback, a new ski trail will help them with more practice time greatly. I also have adult friends who like nordic ski. I'm sure they will like this new trail too. Please vote Yes on Tuesday, May 17! Thanks, Lijun Zou U.S. BANCORP made the following annotations Electronic Privacy Notice. This e-mail, and any attachments, contains information that is, or may be, covered by electronic communications privacy laws, and is also confidential and proprietary in nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you are legally prohibited from retaining, using, copying, distributing, or otherwise disclosing this information in any manner. Instead, please reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and then immediately delete it. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 83 Heather Branigin From: Darren Ruschy <Darren.Ruschy@aonbenfield.com > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 9:59 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow making at Braemar for cross country skiing Dear City Council Member: Winter recreation in Edina has a long, successful history. From wonderfully maintained outdoor rinks to roads and paths plowed for running, few cities in our climate do it as well. Adding snow making for cross country skiing at Braemar would greatly enhance outdoor activities for my family and others in Edina and surrounding areas. As a cross-country skier myself, I cherish well-kept trails. Adding more access to trails in Edina is a huge step forward for me, my family and several other families in Edina. Add to that the use of the trails by the Edina Cross-Country ski team and you have a win-win scenario. This is a no brainer. Please vote yes on Tuesday, May 17. Darren Ruschy 5509 Doncaster Way Edina, MN 55436 612-840-6070 82 Heather Branigin From: Brian Kompelien <brian@ensembleplan.com > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:02 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: vote Yes for nordic trails and grooming at Braemar, thanks! Greetings: My daughter Emily Kompelien skis with the Nordic team and has done so for the past several years. The team is a huge benefit to her athletically and socially. With the success and growth of the team, I urge you to consider Braemar trails to support the team! Thank you for your work on this. Brian Kompelien Brian Kompelien, ChFC Ensemble Planning, LLC 5001 Chowen Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55410 P :: 612.978.1911 F 612.313.7560 WWW. ens emb I ep 1 an . c om Wealth Manager of and Securities 8z. Investment Advisoly services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 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Erica Austrums Edina resident 80 Heather Branigin From: Dave Horan <davehoran03@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:09 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Possible Braemar Nordic Trails I wish to express my strong support for the idea of creating cross country ski trails at Braemar that would include grooming and snow making. As a cross country skier for the past 35+ years, the availability of trails in Edina would be fantastic. Braemar seems ideally suited for this with great terrain, ample parking, buildings for warmth and gathering and Tin Fish. This could be a great addition to our already great parks system!! Thanks for your consideration. Dave Dave Horan 4215 Lynn Ave 952-334-0872 Sent from my iPad 79 Heather Branigin From: Craig Jarvinen <jarvinen@aol.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:13 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: ski trails at Brea mar I would like to voice my strong support for the project currently being considered for Braemar Park that includes the creating of new trails and snow making for cross country skiing and tubing. This is a great idea! The trails are needed for the high school ski team — a very big team, 3rd largest sport in Edina, and one of the largest ski teams in the entire country! The team is losing practice space at the high school due to school construction and the 9 mile creek trail. There are no other practice spaces available to the team. Hyland park is available, however, only about one practice slot per week can be obtained. Edina needs more trails — Edina is way behind other communities in the Metro area having so few trails of any sort. I'd like to see the Edina go further and re-open the outdoor shooting range that once operated near the current indoor range in Breamar Park. Opening this range would allow for biathlon (combine cross country skiing and shooting). Biathlon is an Olympic sport and is extremely popular in Europe as a spectator sport-crowds of 50,000 are common in Russia and all across Europe. Biathlon is growing in the United States. Shooting sports are growing quickly-Edina recently added a trap/skeet team. There are no biathlon ranges in the core metro area. Adding biathlon would likely add another 50 skiers to the Edina Nordic team. Biathlon is not included in the winter recreation at Braemar proposal, but could be added in an expansion down the road. Please vote yes for winter recreation at Braemar Park! Thanks, Craig Jarvinen 4351 Parklawn Ave. Unit 6 78 Heather Branigin From: Tim Karlen <Tim.Karlen@ceresenv.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:15 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar CC trails I am an Edina resident currently living at 6704 Samuel Road. We have owned three houses all in 55439 since 1996. We strongly support the cross country ski proposal at Braemar. We see the investment being made in research and re- construction of the golf experience there and believe the new restaurant facilities would likely benefit from an off- season activity centered there. Our children are in the Nordic program at Valley View and EHS and that would be an easily accessible location for kids and skiers of all ages. Thank you, T.IK Tim Karlen, SPHR Director of Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. http://www.ceresenvironmentaLcom 3825 85th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55443 tim.karlen@ceresenv.corn 1-800-218-4424 77 Heather Branigin From: Cally L. Chermak <CChermak@dermspecpa.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:19 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Hi, Please help our Edina high school Nordic ski and groom trails with snow production at Braemar this winter. My husband and I along with our three children ( including my daughter on the ski team) will also use them. Thanks, Cally Lawler Chermak Notice: This email may contain privileged or confidential information and is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please reply immediately to the sender that you have received the message in error, and delete it. Thank you. 76 Heather Branigin From: Brian Kemp <bdkactman@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:31 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow Making Proposal I am an Edina resident in the Cornelia area. I am writing to express support for the proposal to add snowmaking at Braemar. Our daughters have been active in Nordic Skiing at the high school for the last several years, including serving as captains of the team. The combined boys and girls teams at the high school represent one of the largest teams at the school with —200 or more skiers for the last 4 years. This is an indication of the interest in the community. I also know several adult residents who are ardent Nordic skiers. This proposal would serve both the adults and the youth in the community. It is especially important as the trails at the high school (which are maintained by the coaches and parents of the team but are open to the community) will impacted by construction at the school and the Nine Mile Creek trail. Adding this to Braemar will help ensure continued access to skiing for all members of the community and the continued success of the high school teams. Thank you for supporting this proposal. 75 Heather Branigin From: Sami Peterson <spspeterson@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:46 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar City Council Vote City Councilman/woman, As an alumni of the Edina Nordic Ski Team (pre-snowmaking era), having a real place to practice is highly beneficial for the team--they're better than they have been in years. Additionally, they will be losing a lot of their facilities over the next few years, which could be bad for the school system's ski program growth. Not only will this snowmaking be beneficial to the team, but could bring additional people and families to Braemar, and be a good recreational activity for residents in the city of Edina. It would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic Ski trails. Best, Sami Peterson 74 Heather Branigin From: Neal Blanchett <nealjblanchett@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:50 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar ski trails Dear Mayor, Council members, and staff, I am writing to strongly support ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar. I ski often at Braemar, and I have really enjoyed the skate-skiing trails groomed the last few years; I would love to see more. Braemar has excellent terrain-rolling but not too steep. That makes it a great place to learn for anyone, but also a fun place to go fast for more advanced skiers. It's a great fit for Braemar, adding winter recreation to summer golf to make it a year- round gathering place. Edina is quietly growing a vibrant Nordic skiing community. The EHS Nordic team is consistently one of the largest teams, at or approaching 200 student-athletes. Nordic skiing is one of the best winter cross-training sports-Nordic athletes have also excelled in soccer, track, cross-country, cycling, and more. In addition Nordic skiing is a great family winter outdoor activity. The sport is large in Minnesota and growing-trails at Hyland, Wirth Park, and the Minneapolis lakes are busy with skiers. The Nordic team has maintained 5 kilometers of trail near the high school, but the new Nine-Mile Creek trail cuts off significant chunks of that network, so the team needs new trails desperately. Nordic skiing is a wonderful sport, similar to running, as you can be casual or competitive, it's a lifelong sport, it gets you outdoors in the winter, you can do it on your own or in a group, and it's one of the very best total- body exercises. It is part of an active lifestyle that families look for when choosing where to live. Braemar is a great location for it. I strongly support trails, grooming, and snowmaking at Braemar. Thank you, Neal Blanchett 4737 Hibiscus Avenue Edina 55435 73 Heather Branigin From: Clayt Tabor <clayttabor@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:51 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Edina Nordic Skiing Trail Options Edina City Council: Next year, we will have two daughters at Valley View Middle School who will both be participating in Nordic Skiing. The Nine Mile Creek Trail will seriously impact the team's ability to hold practice on the current trails at the high school where parents and volunteers work tirelessly to make snow and groom the trails. Having to leave Edina to scrap for time at other venues, such as Highlands in Bloomington, increases expenses and time commitments for all involved. Edina has a first class Nordic program and the coaches, players, and parents are extremely dedicated. These teams are chock full of impressive student athletes, just the type of kids we all wish others would emulate. We urge you to add additional snowmaking and trail grooming in other areas of Edina, such as Braemar. Respectfully, Clayt & Julie Tabor 6024 Grove Cir Edina, MN 55436 612-306-8226 clayt.tabor@gmail.com 72 Heather Branigin From: Julie Baron <JBaron@treancorp.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 11:17 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemer Snowmaking Dear Council, I am writing in support of the city's endeavor to add a snowmaking operation at Braemer Park. This would truly make Braemar a winter recreation destination. Also, with EHS losing its trails due to the new construction and Nine Mile Creek Trail, it will be invaluable to the schools Nordic team which introduces scores of students to this life-long winter activity. Regards, Julie Baron, CPA (inactive) 'CFO I Trean Corporation 100 Lake Street W I Wayzata, MN 55391 '952.974.2249 I -.:,952.974.2240 III jbaronPtreancorp.com This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify the sender immediately by return email and delete the message and any attachments from your system. 71 Heather Branigin From: Brandt, Andrea (RIS-MIN) <andrea.brandt@lexisnexis.com > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 11:27 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Craig Brandt Subject: nordic ski trails at braemar PLEASE consider creating Nordic ski trails at Braemar next winter. We live between Creek Valley and EHS. My son is on the Nordic Ski team and will be impacted by the upcoming construction next year. But, I ski too there with my husband and friends. I would be thrilled to be able to ski at Braemar. It's a gorgeous piece of property. It would bring business to the Tin Fish/club house in the winter. I did the moonlight-snow shoe event last year at Braemar and it was a blast. Please consider creating and maintain xx ski trails. Thank you!! Andrea Brandt 6524 Nordic Drive Edina, MN55439 The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential. 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Our son has had a great experience with the team and it really helps to ease the transition to the high school for kids that start the team in middle school. Please support additional trails at Braemar for the kids. Thank you! Kathleen Kathleen Holcemeir-Seim HR Business Partner I Human Resources Medtronic Neuromodulation 7000 Central Avenue NE, RCE385 I Minneapolis, MN 55432 I USA Office 763.526.6317 I Fax 763.526.6375 kathleen.hokemeir-seimPmedtronic.com medtronic.com I Facebook I Linkedln I Twitter YouTube LET'S TAKE HEALTHCARE FURTHER, TOGETHER [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. 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Thank you, Mary Zdechlik 4425 Judson Lane Edina, MN 55435 This e-mail, including attachments, may include confidential and/or proprietary information, and may be used only by the person or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and delete this e-mail immediately. 68 Heather Branigin From: Anne Hinrichs <a.hinrichs@msn.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 1:38 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please support snowmaking and grooming at Braemar! Dear City Council members, I know you are voting next week about the possibility of adding snowmaking and Nordic trail grooming at Braemar. I hope you will support this initiative. I am one of several Edina Nordic ski coaches and I have two daughters on the team. We have a very large program, 198 skiers were registered this past season (7th _ 12th grade boys and girls). Until now we have been able to ski right at EHS. Due to several changes in the Nine Mile Creek trail and the EHS expansion, this opportunity will soon be lessened significantly. We would welcome the opportunity to ski at nearby Braemar! Although Hyland Park Reserve has trails, teams are only given approximately one practice time slot each week. We typically train 5-6 times each week. In addition to the Edina Nordic team, there are many other Edina residents that would utilize these Braemar ski trails. It would be a great way to get people to see Braemar and Tin Fish as year round destinations! Nordic skiing is definitely gaining in popularity and appeals to a broad spectrum of people. I know it is difficult to know where resources should be allocated. Edina clearly considers our youth as a priority. Keeping our youth active and outside is beneficial to their physical and mental health. Clearly we are doing something right when we have so many students sign up for Nordic. Please support our efforts to have nearly 200 adolescents getting some fresh air on skis after school! Thanks! Anne Hinrichs p.s. This past season was the most successful season we've had in about 30 years! Our girls' team (top 7) went to the State Meet and finished in 9th place. We also had 2 boys qualify for State as individuals. On the other end of the spectrum we taught 97 beginners how to ski this year! It's a diverse, enormous and successful program! Please support us by giving us a place to practice. Thank you! 67 Heather Branigin From: Lise Crosby <LCrosby@Reviva.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 1:52 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: Slater Crosby Subject: Ski Trails at Braemar Dear City Council Members — We would like to urge you to vote YES regarding adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar for 3 reasons. 1. Adding ski trails at Braemar will only improve winter outdoor fitness options in Edina and give the entire community a place to cross country ski and potentially bring more business to Tin Fish/restaurant during the winter months. 2. Our entire family are Nordic Skiers and our middle daughter, Sophie Crosby has been on the Nordic Team at Edina High School for the past 4 years. It is our understanding that the EHS Trail will be limited in the future due to Nine Mile Creek Trail construction. The EHS Nordic team needs better practice options and trails at Braemar would be the perfect solution, especially since practice time at Hyland Hills is very difficult to obtain. 3. Slater has been involved in snowmaking and trail maintenance for the current EHS Trail and it requires a lengthy time and energy commitment on the part of volunteers. These tireless volunteers are probably more than ready to give up middle of the night snowmaking shifts and turn over the snowmaking and grooming to professionals. Please vote YES to adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely Lise and Slater Crosby 6828 Valley View Rd Edina The content of this e-mail (including any attachments) is strictly confidential and may be commercially sensitive. If you are not, or believe you may not be, the intended recipient, please advise the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. 66 Heather Branigin From: Kassandra Kuehl <kassandrakuehl@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 2:16 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Trails and Snowmaking To Whom It May Concern, My name is Kassandra Kuehl and I am an Edina resident. I currently reside on Gallagher Dr. and my daughter Samantha is a 9th grader at Southview Middle School. I am writing to you today in support of the proposed Nordic skiing trail grooming and snowmaking at Braemar. My daughter is a member of the Edina Nordic Skiing Team and these efforts would help the team immensely. Below my signature on this email, I have outlined some of the very specific ways that these efforts would make a tremendous impact on the team (this outline is taken from a group email discussion between team parents). As this team is the largest team sport at Edina High School (and also boasts a significant number of middle school participants), these efforts would benefit a significant number of Edina families now and into the future. In addition, it is worth pointing out that the diverse opportunities that families have here in Edina are why many of us have flocked to this city and certainly why our particular family has remained here. If it is at all possible to add to these opportunities by making these trail grooming and snowmaking possibilities available, this effort will simply be another reason for Edina families to remain happy, healthy and present in our lovely city. Thank you for your consideration, Kassandra Kuehl The EHS Nordic Team is currently able to make snow and ski several kilometers of trail at EHS. However, this will change significantly after the 2016-17 season. • Nine Mile Creek trail is under construction and this will dramatically affect our ability to hold ski practices at the high school. A bridge will be added crossing highway 62 taking out important hill trails by the water tower. We currently enjoy 5km of trails at the high school, but the regional trail will cross our ski trails many times, and when the trail is plowed, our ski trails won't be skiable anymore. • A new accessibility path will be built from the parking lot of EHS to the lower fields. This will be plowed in the winter, so we will not be able to ski in the area by the tennis courts anymore. Additionally, we will be losing some of our ski space (tennis court area, restored prairie hill, and behind the bunker). • It is very difficult to obtain permission to hold practices at Hyland Currently we can plan on about 1 practice slot per week. 64 For these reasons, it would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. 65 Heather Branigin From: Kelly Streit <kellymstreit@gmail.com > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 2:23 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Trail at Braemar I am writing in support of adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. I think this is an important benefit for our community and our HS Cross Country team. A side effect of the wonderful expansion of the high school is the loss of trails for our nordic ski team. It would be great if this could by made up by adding trails to Braemar. I moved to Edina 5 years ago and one of the things I love are the myriad of outdoor activities available all year round. I hope it continues. Please vote in favor of the trails. Thank you! Kelly Streit 5421 Kellogg Ave. 63 Heather Branigin From: Jen Kompelien <jen@opendynamics.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 4:13 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Supporting snow-making at Braemar Hello— Just writing in to show strong support for snow-making at Braemar next winter. I've just learned that new construction on trails/high school will ruin our EHS Nordic trails which we've appreciated so much for the last few years. It's difficult for us to get assigned more than one or two practice sessions at Hyland per week so I'm not even sure what the kids would do. This growing Nordic program has been an incredibly positive experience for both of my kids and I'd hate to see it ruined. Also, both teams have gotten so strong with another shot at State next year if they can get the training they need. Thanks for your consideration- please vote YES on snow-making at Braemar! Jen Jennifer Kompelien Open Dynamics, Inc. www.opendynamics.com p 952.920.8045 jenobendynamics.conn accelerating business growth and development voice of client I strategic planning I team development 62 Heather Branigin From: ELIZABETH MARTY <jlizmarty@msn.com > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 4:14 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Hello, This is one Edina family in favor of snowmaking at Braemar Park to enable cross-country skiing. We have a daughter at Edina High School on the Nordic ski team, and this plan would help solve many of the issues the team will be facing after the 2016-17 season. Many of their current options for training will be gone after the 2016-17 season due to construction and expansion of the Nine Mile creek trail. This will also provide a great opportunity for Edina families, including ours, to get out and enjoy the MN winter! Thank you, Jon & Liz Marty 61 Heather Branigin From: Yonghua Chen <yonghuachen@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 8:58 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Trail Dear Council Members, Please approve the proposal to add the Braemar Nordic Trail. It would be wonderful for families and athletes to work out and train in our own city trail. Thank you! Chen family, 6028 Erin Terrace 60 From: To: Subject: Date: Kathy Simon ,lames Hovland Proposal for snow making and trail grooming at Braemar Friday, May 13, 2016 11:58:56 PM Hi Mr. Hovland, Please consider approving funding to support the proposal to have snow making and trail grooming at Braemar. This would be a wonderful asset to our community. Additionally, similar for the ice arena to be used by the important Edina HS hockey teams (80 kids for both boys and girls varsity and JV), the ski trails at Braemar could be used by the Edina HS Nordic team which has well over 200 kids on it. The team is losing their training area at the HS due to all the construction changes being made to the grounds. With our sporadic winter weather, the snow making is imperative to offer skiable conditions for the whole winter. Similar to Edina putting in a fourth sheet at Braemar which offered an outdoor rink with refrigeration, Edina could really benefit from adding the snow making for ski trails at Braemar. Tin fish needs the winter business too!! Thank you, Kathy Heather Branigin From: Gene Kay <genekay@ergoadvocate.com > Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:33 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please support the Braemar Park Winter Sports plan Dear council members, I'm writing in support of the Braemar Park revitalization plans that include the addition of snowmaking and winter sports, and I want to encourage you to vote in favor of these plans. I am a Three Rivers Parks Commissioner, a long-time volunteer with the Loppet Foundation and the Wirth Winter Sports venue, and I married into a big Edina family. As you know, Three Rivers Parks has been a leader in this area and we have seen tremendous interest and participation in our winter sports activities including nordic skiing and tubing. Likewise, the Loppet Foundation has seen significant growth in healthy outdoor winter activity as a result of their snow making installation as well. We are seeing people of all ages out there - from the youngest Minnesota Youth League skiers to the most senior Masters skiers in their 80's and 90's. Perhaps the most enthusiastic group of participants is the high school skiers and Edina has one of the largest high school teams in the state. Getting this demographic off their phones and out into the parks is a huge win for all of us. A few years back I spoke with the mom of one of these your skiers skiers and she was commenting on how her son completely changed his lifestyle to include healthy eating and an early bed time as a result of his participation on the high school ski team. Please vote to reconfigure Braemar to become a more inclusive, multi-use, year-round facility. Your community will love it and you will experience a great improvement in the quality of life in Edina. It will also make a nice off-season compliment to the new Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail now under construction! Sincerely, Gene Kay Three Rivers Parks Commissioner Gene Kay, MS CPE Certified Professional Ergonomist Director of Ergonomics ErgoAdvocateNelocityEHS Ergonomics W: 952-960-1917 59 Heather Branigin From: Jill Bruns <usjbru@coloplast.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 8:29 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please approved vote to have trails groomed at Braemar I am in agreement with passing the vote to have Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. 1. It will give the ENS Nordic Ski Team the ability to use the trails and to have a second option for ski practices. 2. The hard work of volunteers at ENS could be taken over by Braemar which would provide a great support to the ski team and to skiers in the community. Jill S. Bruns Quality Systems Coordinator Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC Mail to: USJBRU@Coloplast.com 612-302-4999 Direct Coloplast Manufacturing U.S. 1601 West River Road North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 (612) 588-4685 http://www.coloplast.com Disclaimer: This Coloplast e-mail may contain confidential information and is intended only for the addressee. You may not disclose such confidential information. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, please notify the sender and delete this mail. Heather Branigin From: Amy Cichanowski <amycich@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:27 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: support of winter rec at Braemar To Whom it May Concern- We would like to voice our support for the City of Edina to invest in Braemar as a Winter Recreation Area. The Minnesota Youth Ski League (MYSL) is a volunteer organization that offers children between the ages of 4 and 14 and their parents the opportunity to learn, develop and enjoy cross country skiing skills together. The League is a collection of neighborhood clubs, administered by a Board of Directors, offering leader training, festivals, and outreach programs which builds interest in cross country skiing. Programs emphasize fun, fitness and development of a life-long love for outdoor activities, (especially cross country skiing!), as the primary focus of this family organization. The MYSL has over 20 years of experience and currently has over 2000 kids skiing each winter. With snow conditions being a concern, this past winter was the first in our history where we had to cap enrollment due to permit availability. We are very excited about the potential of the Braemer facility, which is ideal in location, amenities and terrain for youth cross-country skiing. An Edina MYSL club could easily become one of our premier clubs with 100-150 participants skiing weekly in the winter and partnering with the Edina High School ski team (to provide junior coaches and a path for kids to continue skiing when they are older). We find that getting young kids out skiing with their families is the best way to instill the importance of outdoor recreation to the next generation. We have low barriers to entry with an inexpensive club membership ($40-$45) and options for equipment rental. We have clubs at most ski trails in the metro (and the state). We have a strong network of support and know how to build successful clubs. Having the Braemer location as a option for a new MYSL Club and as a potential backup site in low snow years is a fabulous amenity for hundreds of young skiing families in our community. Sincerely Amy Cichanowski vvww.mysl.orq Amy Cichanowski amycich@gmail.com Executive Director Minnesota Youth Ski League PO Box 18659 Minneapolis MN 55418 www.mysl.org Heather Branigin From: Craig Brandt <craig.brandt@snyderattorneys.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 11:55 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trials at Braemar As an Edina resident I strongly favor developing cross country ski trails with snowmaking at Braemar. The Edina Nordic ski program is booming. Both these athletes and the community at large would benefit from developing X/C ski trails at the Braemar facility, which is underused in the winter. Please support this initiative. Craig Brandt 6524 Nordic Dr. Edina Heather Branigin From: Shand, Tracy <tshand@maharam.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 11:57 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar HI! Please consider voting for snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. If the vote passes, this would give us an excellent opportunity to enjoy more winter recreation opportunities right here in Edina. Thanks! Tracy t shand Heather Branigin From: Laura and Jim Rubin <URubin@msn.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:02 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar!!! As a parent of 2 kids in Nordic skiing at Edina, I would love to see more snow making! The proposal to add snowmaking at Braemar is a great one! My son, PJ, just lettered as a 9th grader. He is rowing this summer as a complementary sport so he will be strong for this upcoming winter. He and his teammates also will be doing LNR roller skiing this summer to prepare for skiing. More options for snow would greatly benefit RI and his hardworking teammates this winter! They have big goals! I have a 7th grader who skied last winter and hope that my 5th grader will ski in the future. My 11th grade daughter also skied one season. Thanks for the consideration!! Laura (and Jim) Rubin Heather Branigin From: Robert Syring <rsyring796@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:03 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Hello, My name is Bob Syring and I live in Edina (4117 Kipling). I would strongly support the proposed snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. As a father, Nordic youth ski coach and a competitive skier I think this type of facility would greatly enhance our utilization and enjoyment of the Braemar land and facilities in Edina during the winter months. I know that my young skiers and my family would make regular use of those trails, especially in low snow years. Thank you for your consideration. Bob Syring Heather Branigin From: slebakken@gmail.com on behalf of Sue Lebakken <sue@lebakken.com > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:06 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trail and snowmaking at Braemar - Yes! To all city council members, We are writing on behalf of our freshman daughter who is an Edina Nordic skier. With ski time at a premium in all of the current parks, and Edina high school's limitations due to the upcoming construction, we strongly encourage you to vote on adding trails and snowmaking at Braemar. This would greatly benefit the Edina Nordic team and the overall ski community that are all fighting for practice time for their skiers. The ability to make our own snow and have a guaranteed place to practice would be invaluable to the team as they aim for the state title. Regards, Sue and Craig Lebakken Heather Branigin From: Amanda Cofield <cofield1@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:10 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: New Ski Trails at Braemar To Whom it May Concern: I am in support of adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. My son is active with the Edina Nordic team. We would enjoy more ski options within Edina. Please contact me with any questions on why we support this. Thank you, Amanda Cofield 952-288-5637 Heather Branigin From: daniel and cheryl dulas <dulas001@msn.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:14 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking and Trail Grooming at Braemar Dear Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council members, I support the snowmaking and trail grooming proposal at Braemar Park being discussed at the City Council meeting tomorrow night. This proposal will provide additional winter recreational opportunities for Edina residents, and importantly, will benefit Edina High School students who participate on the Nordic ski team (a team of about 200 students, a non-cut sport). With the construction at the high school, this coming season's ski practices at EHS will be limited. Since it is difficult to secure practice times at Hyland Nordic Ski area (we currently have one practice slot per week), having the option of conveniently-located Braemar Park for ski practices. This will enhance the team's ability to teach new skiers and build the team, as well as enable the coaches to train and prepare the more experienced Nordic skiers for State. Note that last season, the EHS girls' varsity team qualified for the State Meet, and two boys qualified for individual spots at State. In summary, I am in favor of the proposal, and thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Warmly, Cheryl Dulas 4609 Bruce Avenue Edina, MN 55424 Heather Branigin From: Mosborg, Carri A <Carri.Mosborg@allina.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:18 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: 'Anne Hinrichs' Subject: Snowmaking & Trail Grooming at Braemar Dear Edina City Council Members: I am writing to say I wholeheartedly support this proposal and hope that it is approved. While a death in the family made it necessary for us to move from Edina to Bloomington last summer, my daughter still attends Edina High School (junior this year) and participates in varsity track, cross country and Nordic. She was one of the team members who competed at the State Nordic meet last year (you may know that it was the first time the Edina girls team had qualified for State in several decades). I am newly aware of the amount of ski trails near Edina High School that will be lost as a result of construction at Nine Mile Creek, etc., and that is worrisome. New trails and snowmaking at Braemar would be a wonderfully positive addition to the community and help keep our teens involved in healthy activity/competition. Thank you for your consideration and all that you do! 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Heather Branigin From: michelle horan <mhoran00@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:19 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: snow making at braemar I love to cross county ski and I support snow making equipment for cross country ski trails at Braemar!!! Michelle Horan Heather Branigin From: Steven Howe <showe@HNTB.com > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:26 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Cross Country Ski Trails at Braemar I am writing to support the proposal that is being considered to provide snowmaking and cross country ski trails at Braemar. There are nearly 300 nordic skiers in the middle school and high school Nordic programs that would use this facility all winter. These skiers are currently skiing on man made snow created by an all volunteer group near the high school. The high school trails will be interrupted by the new nine-mile creek multi-use trail making it much more difficult to retain in the current location. Nordic ski trails are an amenity that can and are enjoyed by a large cross section of our residents. Snow making and grooming make them a predictable amenity that allows everyone to enjoy them. As a resident of Edina, I highly encourage the council to support this proposal. Steve Howe 5169 Abercrombie Drive Edina, MN 55439 This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are NOT the intended recipient and receive this communication, please delete this message and any attachments. Thank you. Heather Branigin From: Frenkel, Ellen <ellen.frenkel@medtronic.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:40 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: nordic @ braemar Please support the establishment of Nordic ski trails at Braemar!! 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To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com Heather Branigin From: Sarah Hage <sarahhage@usfamily.net> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:45 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: snowmaking and grooming at Braemar Dear City Council: I hope you vote to support adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. As a family who enjoys cross-country skiing, our closest groomed public venue is at Woodland Nature Center in Richfield. We would LOVE to have something closer, as I'm sure many other families would. Also, I have a daughter on the Edina high school nordic team. They are very limited in the availability to ski nearby. The (very short) trail they've made on the school grounds will also be greatly affected by future construction with Highway 62 and Nine-Mile Creek. Hyland only allows the team to practice there about once a week. It's great to have healthy winter exercise choices. Please vote tomorrow for the added snowmaking and trailgrooming at Braemar. Thank you. Sincerely, Sarah Hage 4608 Woodland Rd W Heather Branigin From: Rong Zheng <rongzheng@hotmail.com > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:57 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar Dear Sir/Madam, Our family supports adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar as haying more winter recreation opportunities right here in Edina would be great! Thanks Rong Heather Branigin From: Braun, Karl 0 <Karl.Braun@CliffsNR.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:59 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Comment re - Winter Braemar GC Utilization - May 17, 2016 Meeting I currently use the Braemar GC in the winter for XC skiing when the snow conditions are good enough. I enjoy the fact it is free and I can take my dog. Although I do not relish the thought of loosing the ability to take the dog, well maintained dedicated XC trails with ample man-made snow that are wide enough for both diagonal track and groomed skate skiing would be well used by both the general public and high school XC ski team. The current construction changes to Edina High School are eliminating XC ski practice areas for the XC Ski Team. Currently, the Braemar winter trail accommodates mostly walkers and some XC skiers. The trail gets groomed depending on snow conditions. The trail is not very good for traditional or diagonal stride because there is not set track, but given occasional grooming, it is mostly OK for skate skiing despite people walking on it. A trail that benefits from man-made snow would need to be only for XC skiing — i.e. no walking on it — there is no point to make snow for a walking trail. Thus an alternate walking path would have to be made, or area for free-field (no path) walking needs to be available to accommodate (serve) the community members who enjoy walking the course in the winter months (there are quite a few). I was somewhat skeptical of the viability of man-made snow for XC skiing until I saw it effectively and very successfully deployed at Highlands. I'm sure it is quite expensive to install and operate a snow making setup but Highland gets heavy use and makes XC skiing possible even during warm winters. I am for investigating the addition of snow-making at Braemar but would like to see plan details made public before going forward. The current situation of it being relatively low cost to groom natural snow and free for public use is hard to beat. Yet it has potential to become a reliable XC ski facility for the high school and public. 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Heather Branigin From: Nancy Sinykin <nsinyk@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 1:23 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar vote for snowmaking and trail grooming We would like to support the vote for snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar Golf Course. Could you please pass this on to the City Council. The students in Edina will benefit greatly. Thanks, Nancy & Rich Sinykin Heather Branigin From: Jane Wang <janewang.cao@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 1:50 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trail at Braemar Hello, This email is to support adding a ski trail at Braemar since the EHS ski trail will be unavailable soon. My son is an 8th grader. He really enjoyed the nordic ski in the past season which was his first season. He told me that he could do better next season. I hope the city could give him and other kids the opportunity to exercise and improve their skills as a group everyday. This would help build up these young men/women physically, mentally, and provide social opportunities. I had to say if they don't have these social opportunities, a lot of them will be submerged into their virtual social world with their computers/phones which is what I really concerned. Thank you, Wenjuan Wang Heather Branigin From: Erica.J.Klausen@wellsfargo.com Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 1:57 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: snow making for the Breaemar Please strongly considering this great opportunity of snow making for our community. I think the current skier and the gigantic student body we have involved in this sport is a great opportunity for us. As a skier I love to encourage our community to take on any new health activities that promote involvement and fitness. This is only a benefit as we as tax payers would like to see something productive being done with our money. Erica Klausen Heather Branigin From: Gibbs, John <John_Gibbs@cable.comcast.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 1:59 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Mayor Hovland and members of the City Council: I have had occasion to review the plan and considerations for nordic trail snowmaking at the reinvigorated Braemar. Having been involved with nordic facilities policy at Three Rivers as the elected Commissioner from for District 5 (Bloomington, Eden Prairie and SE Richfield) I have seen the positive outcomes from the Nordic efforts at Hyland and really believe that snowmaking at Braemar will be well utilized, a special feature in attracting high school youth to the activity and well worth serious consideration. At Hyland, the investment has been an unqualified success and I am convinced that Braemar facilities would be well used. John Gibbs Cell: 651-324-0874 Heather Branigin From: Lisa Hollensteiner <hollensteinerlisa@gmaiLcom> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 4:21 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar snowmaking Hello-I am writing in support of snow making at Braemar. The team has over 200 members, and I understand have had to turn away some students. Our town and schools should support the infrastructure needed to support our teams. The football and soccer teams have fields, and likewise, the ski team should have snow covered trails. Hyland can only accommodate our team about once a week, which leaves many days where the team still needs facilities. The Nine Mile Creek trail is wonderful, but will unfortunately interfere with the current ski trails. Please pass funding for snow making at Braemar. Thank you. Lisa Hollensteiner Heather Branigin From: Paul Arbisi <arbis001@umn.edu > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 7:27 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: support of proposed snow making at Braemar Edina City Council, I am writing in strong support of adding snowmaking to the proposed 2.5Km Nordic ski trail at Braemar. As a 22 year Edina resident, avid nordic skier and runner, and a former parent coach of the Edina High School Nordic Ski team, I can not emphasize enough the importance of providing the opportunity for Edina residents of all ages to ski at Braemar. Given the uncertainty of Minnesota winters, having the capacity to make snow at Braemar will assure continued utilization of the park throughout the winter months and promote health and wellness for Edina residents of all ages. Regards, Paul A. Arbisi 4632 Arden Ave Edina, MN 55424 Heather Branigin From: Jennifer <jenriff@hotmail.com > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 8:58 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar snow making This would be just another way to ensure our family is outside and active year round. Please do this! Jen Riff 7116 lanham lane Edina mn 55439 Sent from my iPhone Heather Branigin From: joshriff@gmail.com Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:00 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar snow making I am an Edina resident and in support of the Braemar snow making efforts. I moved to Edina 8 years ago when I was recruited to Target from Tucson and did not plan on staying long due to the long winter. Since moving here I have fallen in love with winter sports and through the phenomenal Minneapolis parks department such as wirth park has made Minneapolis a wonderful place to live. I am committed to making my three children outdoor enthusiasts and having access to winter sports at braemar would be a wonderful addition. I support snowmaking efforts Joshua Riff, MD 7116 Lanham Lane Edina MN 55439 Heather Branigin From: Elizabeth Burnett <eburnettmail@gmail.com > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:31 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trails at Braemar Dear City Council members, Please vote in favor of adding ski trails at Braemar. We are huge fans of cross-country skiing, with two children on the EHS Nordic team and another soon there. In addition, we love to ski recreationally as a family. Cross-country skiing is such a terrific winter activity for all ages, all abilities. Having ski trails accessible to the community would be a huge asset to Edina. We truly appreciate your support on this issue. Sincerely, Elizabeth Burnett and Adam Mans Abby, Henry, and Peter Mans Heather Branigin From: mendelco@aol.com Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:32 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Trails at Braemar To whom it may concern, We support the adding of snow making capabilities at Braemar for the following reasons: • Nine Mile Creek trail is under construction, and this will dramatically affect our ability to hold ski practices at Edina High school. A bridge will be added crossing highway 62 taking out important hill trails by the water tower. We currently enjoy 5km of trails at the high school, but the regional trail will cross our ski trails many times, and when the trail is plowed, our ski trails won't be skiable anymore. • A new accessibility path will be build from the parking lot of EHS to the lower fields. This will be plowed in the winter, so we will not be able to ski in the area by the tennis courts anymore. Additionally, we will be losing some of our ski space (tennis court area, restored prairie hill, and behind the bunker). • It is very difficult to obtain permission to hold practices at Hyland. Currently we can plan on about 1 practice slot per week. For these reasons, it would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. Thank you for your consideration, Nancy and Rob Mendel Heather Branigin From: Tom &Tara Wagner <tntwagner@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:35 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter snow-making and Nordic ski trails - vote yes Dear Edina City Council Members: I am an Edina High School Nordic Ski Team parent (volunteer) and former U.S. Nordic Ski Team member (1990-93). I am writing you to ask you to consider voting "YES" to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar. Edina is an exceptional community to live in largely due to the diverse opportunities we have here. Nordic skiing is one of those diverse opportunities to offer an enjoyable outdoor activity to our residents during the winter months. It is an activity for those who are young and old, competitive and non-competitive, and that almost everyone can do. Nordic ski trails at Braemar also would make use of the golf course that otherwise sits dormant during the winter months. As a young Nordic skier I recall having to drive 2-4 hours on weekends to find enough snow to ski on, only to have to drive back home for a week of dryland training (running) before returning to snow again the next weekend. We also have a unique opportunity within our community to support our young aspiring Nordic skiers that ski for the high school team. Nordic skiing is currently a "no-cut" sport at Edina. While the teams are competitive they also offer the ability for a beginner to join the team and learn to ski. Almost all of the high school skiing is currently done on volunteer-made ski trails below the high school and over to Creek Valley elementary. Those trails will be cut up by the construction and installation of the Nine Mile Creek trail system as well as the construction at the high school. Those factors will essentially make the current Nordic trail system unworkable. Without these or other trails the opportunity to have —200 skiers on the team will be greatly diminished. I thank you for your time and hope you consider voting "YES" in tomorrow's city council meeting. Respectfully, Tom Wagner Edina resident, Parent, and Nordic ski team volunteer coach Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Heather Branigin From: Liz Abt Ellenberger <lizabte@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:42 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Thumbs up for snowmaking at Braemar! I'm a late-onset skier, spurred on by my Nordic skiing sons. What a great lifelong sport. Unfortunately we can no longer count on snow from the sky in MN winters. Please consider snowmaking at Braemar. Its an excellent off-season use of that real estate. And would keep residents health & happy. Thanks, Liz Abt Ellenberger 6929 Dakota Trail Sent from my iPhone Heather Branigin From: T Wagner <taramwagner@gmail.com > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:52 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed Nordic ski trails at Braemar Golf Course-vote YES Dear Edina City Council Members: I am an Edina High School Nordic Ski Team parent and am writing to you to ask that you consider voting "YES" to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar. As a self taught skier and avid outdoor enthusiast, I believe that having a ski trail at Braemar would highly benefit our community during the winter months. Nordic skiing is an activity that can be enjoyed by various ages and abilities and is an excellent family activity. Thank you for your consideration in voting "YES". Sincerely, Tara M. Wagner, DDS Edina Resident, Parent and Nordic ski team volunteer Heather Branigin From: Jonathan Engman MD <engm0003@umn.edu> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:54 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Planning Dear Edina City Council Members: I am an Edina business owner, resident and parent of 2 middle school kids. I am writing to ask you to consider voting "YES" to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar. Edina is an exceptional community to live in largely due to the diverse opportunities we have here. Nordic skiing is one of those diverse opportunities to offer an enjoyable outdoor activity to our residents during the winter months. It is an activity for those who are young and old, competitive and non-competitive, and that almost everyone can do. Nordic ski trails at Braemar also would make use of the golf course that otherwise sits dormant during the winter months and drive business to the restaurant that is currently there. Almost all of the high school skiing is currently done on volunteer-made ski trails below the high school and over to Creek Valley elementary. Those trails will be cut up by the construction and installation of the Nine Mile Creek trail system as well as the construction at the high school. Those factors will essentially make the current Nordic trail system unworkable. Edina has had the unique opportunity to have its own nordic skiing trails due to the dedication of volunteers involved with the Edina Nordic Ski team. Without these or other trails the opportunity to have —200 skiers on the team will be greatly diminished and our kids will be losing out on the opportunity to learn a sport that encourages healthy living. Thank you for your time and I hope you consider voting "YES" in tomorrow's city council meeting in our continual effort to make Edina outstanding for our residents. Respectfully, Jon Engman Edina resident, parent and Edina business owner. Heather Branigin From: Elizabeth Ashbrook <beth.ashbrook@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 10:51 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar snow making I support Braemar making snow & ski trails. We have 3 kids at ehs who enjoy Nordic skiing. The team needs a place to practice. Regards, Beth & Steve Ashbrook. Heather Branigin From: Danberntson@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 3:37 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Contact Us form submission Name: Dan Berntson Organization: Website: Address_1: 6728 point dr Address 2: City: Edina State: MN Zip_Code: 55435 Email: Danbemtson@gmail.com Phone: 952-279-6589 Referrer: google Message: To Edina City Council Re: Braemar Winter Park My family strongly supports the development of a cross country ski trail at Braemar. Each winter I ski five or six days a week and would enjoy using a trail at Braemar because it's close than Hyland Park in Bloomington or Worth Park in Minneapolis. I have skied st Braemar in past years as a helper for the Edina High School ski team and would enjoy access to the beautiful winter terrain again. Please vote in favor of developing the ski trail in Edina. Respectfully, Dan Berntson Heather Branigin From: Deb Carlson <debjcrlsn@gmail.com > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 5:28 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic trails and snowmaking at Braemar Dear Council Members: I am writing to encourage you to vote in favor of trail grooming and snowmaking at Braemar. As a family with an EHS Nordic athlete, we think this will significantly enhance the training options for the team. In addition, this gives Edina residents a local opportunity for skiing as well. Thank you for your support of these efforts. Sincerely, Deb Carlson Heather Branigin From: Jay Rudi <j.rudi@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:29 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Edina City Council --Snow making at Braemar To Edina City Council, I support the addition of snow making equipment to allow nordiacross country skiing at Braemar. As Minnesotans, winter activities are important for the health of our citizens and add to our wonderful quality of life in Edina. I hope that you will support this addition to our community. Thank you. Jay Rudi 4708 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55424 Heather Branigin From: sshowe@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 7:06 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed Braemar ski trails Good morning, I am writing in support of the proposed Nordic ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar. Not only would the middle school and high school Nordic ski teams have a home, the local Nordic community would have a location to enjoy as well. The construction at the high school will be taking away a large part of the current Nordic team trails. . Shelly Howe Heather Branigin From: MaggieE-mail <mmbraun6@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:00 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please vote yes to adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar Dear City Council, We are strongly encouraging you to add snowmaking and Nordic trails at Braemar. Our daughter(and youngest of our 4 children), has been a member of the Nordic Ski team for the last two years. The Edina Nordic team is one of the most all- inclusive and supportive teams we have seen in the Edina schools. Their coaches have been dedicated to supporting this program in many ways, including snowmaking at EHS. With the construction and changes at the high school there will not be a place for this all-inclusive team. Please vote yes to adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar for this team. Also, Nordic Skiing is a life time, healthy sport. We enjoy it ourselves and feel strongly that it would be a wonderful addition to our community. Again, please vote yes to adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar for our community. Thank you. Maggie and Karl Braun Heather Branigin From: Jean RehkampLarson <jean@rehkamplarson.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:42 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Mark Larson Subject: groomed trails at Braemar We are in favor of the plan to groom trails at Braemar. The last seasons have been challenging for Nordic skiers to get trail time. Nordic skiing is a lifelong sport - people of all ages enjoy it. When kids start young they take the skill and the love of the outdoors forward throughout their lives. Best, Jean and Mark Larson JEAN REHKAMP LARSON, AIA REHKAMP LARSON 2132 'Nest 43rd _Street, Wrtneapolis, MN 55410 612,205-7275 rehkamplarson,com Heather Branigin From: Suzanne Magner <smagner@loganconsulting.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 9:35 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Guy Logan; 'Suzanne Logan (suzannelogan@yahoo.com)' Subject: Nordic Skiing Trails/Snow Making at Braemar Dear City Council — Based on the below, we would be in agreement of the need for additional Nordic trails in Edina to not only support the EHS teams, but to support many in the community that enjoy this potentially life-long activity. I believe the boys and girls EHS teams are seeing record numbers of an important no-cut sport for the school and the teams are enjoying success. Always nice to support all sports in the community, especially those that get us out more during our long winters!! Edina has invested a lot of money in hockey, skating rinks/warming houses, Braemar dome, golf dome, golf course, soccer fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, etc., making it a great place to live. Nordic skiing seems to be another opportunity to do this as there seems to be a need to support a sport that appeals to many generations. Thank you - Suzanne & Guy Logan 5806 Olinger Road Edina, MN 55436 From: edina-nordic@googlegroups.com [mailto:edina-nordic@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edina Nordic Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:19 AM To: edina nordic@googlegroups.com Subject: Edina Snowmaking Proposal! Dear Edina Nordic Families, Action requested: if you are in support of this, please contact your city council representative immediately via email mail@edinamn.gov Be sure to write a sentence or two about why you support this. This is an urgent message regarding an upcoming City Council vote. We are hoping you can indicate your support of this issue by sending an email immediately. The vote is this coming Tuesday, May 17! Please read this email and take action immediately if you are in agreement. The City Council is considering adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. If the vote passes, this would give us an excellent opportunity to be able to ski some place other than, or in addition to EHS. We are definitely in favor of having more options than we do currently. Today we are able to make snow and ski several kilometers of trail at EHS. This will change significantly after the 2016-17 season. • Nine Mile Creek trail is under construction and this will dramatically affect our ability to hold ski practices at the high school. A bridge will be added crossing highway 62 taking out important hill trails by the water tower. We currently enjoy 5km of trails at the high school, but the regional trail will cross our ski trails many times, and when the trail is plowed, our ski trails won't be skiable anymore. • A new accessibility path will be built from the parking lot of EHS to the lower fields. This will be plowed in the winter, so we will not be able to ski in the area by the tennis courts anymore. Additionally, we will be losing some of our ski space (tennis court area, restored prairie hill, and behind the bunker). • We all know that we are currently very lucky to have several key volunteers who do our snowmaking at EHS. This is hard work that could be taken over by the City of Edina at Braemar Park. • It is very difficult to obtain permission to hold practices at Hyland. Currently we can plan on about 1 practice slot per week. For these reasons, it would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. If you are in agreement, please send an email to the following address immediately: nnail@edinamn.gov Your email will be sent to all of the City Council members automatically. Explain how this will impact your family and the community -- having more winter recreation opportunities right here in Edina would be great! From Skinnyski.com: (Submitted by Craig Jarvinen) Edina Snowmaking Proposal April 12, 2016 Edina is considering a snowmaking operation at Braemer Park. Early plans call for a [2.2 - 2.25km] snowmaking loop to be completed by December 2017. Review more details below by clicking on these links: - Proposal Background/Timeline - Winter Park at Braemer - Statement of Qualifications Edina Nordic Ski website: http://www.edinaschools.org/nordicski You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Edina Nordic" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to edina- nordic+unsubscribeAgooglegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/edina-nordic. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/edina- nordic/CAPhakapwMGDw9mYgSDFzYXyA8N2kHARSWxNyZRvxJPJqQ2Knw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Heather Branigin From: Anne Lindquist <Ifamily7@earthlink.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 11:26 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: In support of Edina Snowmaking Proposal Dear City Council members, As a member of the Edina community and a parent of nordic skiers, I am in strong support of the proposed plan to add snowmaking capabilities and ski trail grooming to Braemar. The nordic ski trails would be an excellent addition to our school and city. Anne Lindquist Heather Branigin From: Jeffrey Kuhs <jkuhs@ahintermediaries.com > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:20 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Edina Snow Making Dear Edina City Council representatives, Please consider supporting the snow making proposal for Braemar. I'm writing this from an airport so it will lack eloquence, but here it goes. We have put our money (and time) where our mouth is We (Edina High School Nordic Team) believe strongly in this effort. We have put our time and money into snowmaking for many years creating a community wide asset. Due to changes at the high school we need a new way forward. • Nordic skiing at the high school allows —200 kids to learn a life-long sport, compete successfully at the highest levels in the state, and many other associated benefits. • There is strong support from the Edina community for the sport and associated trails. • Global weather patterns suggest the need for manmade snow will increase. With an already short season, Nordic skiing at this latitude could be threatened if we have a few consecutive dry/warm years. I'm sure you have heard this all before and understand the issues. Please vote yes on the proposal. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me. Thanks for your consideration, Jeffrey Kuhs (Edina resident and lifelong Nordic skier, parent of EHS skiers) Heather Branigin From: Jay at TeeMaster <jay@teemaster.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:34 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Park Project Dear City Council, My name is Jay Adams. I live in Edina at 5801 Bernard Place. I grew up in Edina and have raised my children here. I want to ask that you all vote yes to move forward with the Braemar Winter Park Project. I have been a highly competitive Nordic skier for close to 30 years and over that time the winter weather has been inconsistent and that has made natural snow trail conditions very inconsistent. The man-made snow at the Hyland downhill area became open to Nordic skiers about 10 years ago which was awesome. Then a couple years ago they added the snow making to the Hyland Nordic trails and currently those trails are the best man-made snow trails in the nation. Theodore Wirth Park has also added snow-making with success. As a resident of Edina and promoter of Nordic skiing I have been very discouraged by the rigid rules regarding access to the man-made snow trails at Hyland for youth skiers. The rules virtually prohibit our high school team from practicing there as a team, which I find completely bewildering, but it's the way it is. The excellent volunteers working with the high school team have developed ski trails down below the high school utilizing the fields and hills by Creek Valley but those options are now being eliminated with the new fields and nine-mile trail construction. The Breamar proposal will provide our residents and high school team the opportunity to ski within our community and that will be such a great option for all. I love the Hyland and Wirth trails, but if we can have something of competitive quality and consistency here, our community will be that much better. So please vote yes on the proposal. If any of you would like to discuss Nordic skiing and trail issues further, I do consider myself an expert on the subject as I have over 10,000 kilometers and years of experience on the matter and would love to chat with you about it. Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing this project happen and being able to ski on great new trails at Braemar. Jay Adams 5801 Bernard Place iha@teemastercom 612-701-6573 Heather Branigin From: Jen Rolfes <jenrIfs@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:36 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: Ruth Rolfes Subject: Edina City Council: Braemar Project Comments Hi City Council, My name is Jennifer Rolfes. I cross country skied on the Edina High School Nordic team from 2004-2010 and live two blocks from Braemar. I support the project to create trails and snowtubing at Braemar. I wanted to provide a response to the worries of some of the Park Board members regarding traffic and lights. It is true that Elm Creek is often overrun with traffic. There are a number of differences though which lead me to believe that the traffic would not be an issue at Braemar. The nearest location to Elm Creek that makes snow is 17 miles away at Theodore Wirth. In contrast,Braemar is within 5 miles of the snow-making facilities at Hyland Park Reserve. Furthermore, the snow-making loop at Braemar will be smaller than both Elm Creek and Hyland. I believe that as far as cross country skiing is concerned, Braemar will be used principally by Edina residents. Unless construction is planned to make the hill at Braemar bigger, it is far smaller than the snowtubing hill at Elm Creek. This combination of factors leads me to believe that traffic at Braemar will not be out of control. As long as the lights on the snowtubing hill are off by 9 pm on weekdays and 10 pm on weekends, I do not understand the concerns regarding the lighting at Braemar. At present, there are trees between the hill and the closest houses on Gleason. More trees could be planted closer to the road as necessary to help block the light. As long as the lights aren't on late, it shouldn't interfere with sleep in those houses. For the houses located further north on Gleason, the lit hill might not be as aesthetically pleasing as the dark golf course, but it does not interfere with the use of their property. During the summer, when they are more likely to be sitting on their front lawns in the evening, the lights will not be operating. Thank you, Jennifer Rolfes 7675 Woodview Ct Edina, MN 55439 From: Kristin Engman To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trails at Braemar Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:06:30 PM Dear Edina City Council Members: I am an Edina High School Nordic Ski Team parent and am writing to you to ask that you consider voting "YES" to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar. As a self taught skier and avid outdoor enthusiast, I believe that having a ski trail at Braemar would highly benefit our community during the winter months. Nordic skiing is an activity that can be enjoyed by various ages and abilities and is an excellent family activity. The trails below the high school were excellent for the high school team and also other residents to use and enjoy. Now that they are being taken away due to the bike trail, another option should be presented by the Council. Thank you in advance for your vote as "YES" for the Nordic ski trail at Braemar. Sincerely, Kristin Engman Edina Resident, Parent and Nordic ski team volunteer Heather Branigin From: Jordan Gilgenbach Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:29 PM To: Heather Branigin Subject: FW: Nordic ski trails at Braemar Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator . 952-826-0396 1 Fax 952-826-03891 Cell 612-363-3564 igilgenbach@EdinaMN.gov 1 www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business Original Message From: Kristin Engman [mailto:kristinengman@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:06 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trails at Braemar Dear Edina City Council Members: I am an Edina High School Nordic Ski Team parent and am writing to you to ask that you consider voting "YES" to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar. As a self taught skier and avid outdoor enthusiast, I believe that having a ski trail at Braemar would highly benefit our community during the winter months. Nordic skiing is an activity that can be enjoyed by various ages and abilities and is an excellent family activity. The trails below the high school were excellent for the high school team and also other residents to use and enjoy. Now that they are being taken away due to the bike trail, another option should be presented by the Council. Thank you in advance for your vote as "YES" for the Nordic ski trail at Braemar. Sincerely, Kristin Engman Edina Resident, Parent and Nordic ski team volunteer From: Sara Jones To: Edina Mail; Troy Stein Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Plans Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:56:03 AM Dear Council Members and Mayor Hovland, I just learned that the Braemar Winter Recreation project is on hold and not in the 5-year capital plan. The plan for Nordic ski trails is vital to the high school ski team's continued success. The construction projects at the high school and other plans for Creek Valley Elementary and the Nine Mile Creek trail will nearly eliminate the ski trails the ski team has worked so hard to build over the last several years. These trails were built by skiers, skiers' families, and coaches through hard work, significant planning, and large investments of time and money from skiers' families. While other teams are getting new and better facilities, the ski team's "facilities" are being decimated. Without Edina trails at Braemar on which to practice, the team will be at an serious disadvantage to say the very least. It's extremely difficult (if not nearly impossible) to get regular practice time at Hyland Park. Busing all the way to Wirth Park is not feasible either. You know how significant and inclusive the ski team is at Edina High School. It is the 3rd largest team the high school has and provides instruction and coaching for nearly 200 athletes from those with no previous experience all the way through our winning varsity teams and individual racers. Moreover, many of its members are some of the best scholar- athletes at Edina High School. This is a team that should be supported and nurtured by the community. Not only the Edina High School team uses the trails built by the team either. Community members regularly use the ski trails. Having trails at Braemar will serve both the team and the community. This healthy option for recreation will be a much-needed community resource in addition to helping one of the most popular team sports at the high school. I don't know whether you have considered modest trail pass fees for community users, but that certainly is a reasonable way to offset some costs of building and maintaining trails. Please support and advocate for the continued inclusion of Braemar trails in the capital plan and beyond! Sara Jones 612-940-2485 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: t youel Edina Mail tsudeithPolaycore.com; brucefreemanO5Pearthlink.net; Richard Jahnke Mountain Biking at Braemar Monday, June 20, 2016 3:58:21 PM Hi It has come to our attention that a vote is being considered to ban both winter and summer mountain biking at Braemar and to tax the community for a ski trail. The Edina Mountain bike team is growing exponentially and it would seem that it is much to early for such an extreme action without more community notice or input Ted Youel 4228 Oakdale Ave South Edina, Mn Sent from my iPhone From: Ann Kattreh To: Edina Mail Subject: RE: In Support of Mountain Biking at Braemar Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 4:35:41 PM Attachments: jmage005 onci image006.pno Yes, please. Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh©EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.gov The City of Edina was named one of the Star Mbune1c Top Workplaces in 20151 TO WORK PLACES From: Lynette Biunno On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 3:48 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: FW: In Support of Mountain Biking at Braemar Hi Ann, Did you want me to send this to the Council members? Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 jbiunno(aEdinaMN.gov I www,EdinaMN.00v From: Richard Jahnke [mailto:rjahnke(&sunbeltmidwest.com] Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 3:36 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: t_youel; brucefreeman05(&earthlink.net; Ann Kattreh; Tom Delaney; kpellsworth(&msn.com; ben(&sportresourcegroup.com Subject: In Support of Mountain Biking at Braemar Hi Ann Just wanted to encourage you to send our/ your recommendation to the Tuesday night 6/21/2016 City Council about the critical importance of including MTB biking trails in the Braemar strategic plan. I can't emphasize enough how important this chance is to create a fantastic MTB trail system. But not just for some but, all the riders and parents of the Edina HS MTB bike team. There are many strong advocates for mountain biking at Braemar. I'm sending you information that more clearly outlines our position and gives more details about MTB biking in Edina and a plan of action for creating it. We are extremely fortunate in this metro area to have one of the nation's strongest MTB biking associations. Minnesota of Road Cycling (MORC). MORC who are experts in helping cities develop MTB biking trails. Reid Schmidt, the president has set forth a perfect example with his involvement with the city of Woodbury and developing the Carver Lake trail systems. In summary: MTB Biking at Braemar, uses land currently not in use, MTB the least expensive sport facility and has basically zero maintenance costs, is a tremendous workout for Edina's kids and citizens for better health, can be done at almost any age as a life long sport, will provide 2nd largest MTB high school biking team in state a place to practice, MTB is wildly growing in popularity! Thank you, long time Edina Residents Richard Jahnke, Tom Delaney, Ted Youel and Bruce Freeman Subject: Proposed Edina winter rec area at Braemar--fat biking not considered The city council is considering a winter recreation area at Braemar golf course, dedicated to Nordic skiing and tubing. It's my understanding that fat biking will not be permitted and that the city has not evaluated the interest in fat biking trails. Summer mountain biking also will not be allowed. The recreation area would be fee-based. The city would bond to cover construction costs, with a taxes levied to pay off the bonds. Fees would go to operational expenses. Two 25-feet wide swaths will be cleared to make the trails. I attended a council work session last week and a majority of council members expressed support for the Nordic skiing/tubing recreation area. This seems like a lost opportunity to evaluate fat biking/mountain biking as an additional option. The council meeting is this Tuesday, June 21. If interested, please email the council at mail@edinamn.gov to share your thoughts. Jennifer Janovy http://edina.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheetaspx?ItemID=1500&MeetingID=55 From: Shand, Tracy To: Edina Mail Subject: Please vote yes for Braemar ski trails Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 8:59:45 PM HI ! Please vote yes to the ski trails at Braemar. Building ski trails at Braemar is absolutely critical for the very future of the Edina Nordic Ski Team because we are losing most of our current 5km of practice space at the high school. New construction at the high school, going on right now, has already eliminated almost a kilometer of our trails and next summer we will lose two more kilometers and lose our best hills, as the Nine Mile Creek Trail gets built. We have the 31d largest sport at Edina High School, with nearly 200 athletes. We simply will not have enough space for the team to practice anymore. As our climate warms, we can no longer count on natural snow to fall when we need it, and fall deep enough to cover most natural ski trails in the area. Making snow works, but there just isn't enough of it to go around. We only get about 1 practice slot at Hyland Park each week. We can't be competitive with only one on-snow practice a week. Thanks! Tracy Shand t shand maharam, sales minneapolis, mn +1.312.596.7634 +1.800.645.3943 x7634 +1.612.382.1116 m sales coordinator heather ross hross@maharam.com +1.312.596.7626 +1.800.645.3943 x7626 From: Matthew Egger To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Snow Making Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 8:59:20 PM Dear City Council members, This upcoming year will be my third year on the Edina Nordic program as a sophomore. I am a member of the varsity squad, and I train year-round for cross country skiing; I am very dedicated. Not only would snow-making at Braemar help me develop my potential in the sport, it would also help nearly 200 students get outside to help relieve stress and spend some quality time outside with their teammates in the winter. I urge the council to vote in support of the project at Braemar. Thank you, Matthew Egger From: To: Subject: Date: — Gretchen Johns Edina Mail Please allow trails at Braemar Monday, June 20, 2016 9:00:08 PM Both of my kids go to Edina Highschool and participate in the Nordic Ski Program. For my 8th grade son this is the ONLY sport he participates in and without the trails available at Edina Highschool available this coming winter, I would hate to have him quit sports entirely. Its' a great program-- one of the largest, "non-cut" sports programs for kids in both the middle school and high school. Please help fund Nordic at Braemar.... Gretchen Johns, parent of two kids at EHS. From: Kathleen MULROONEY To: Edina Mail Subject: Trails at Braemar Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:03:32 PM To whom this concerns, I am writing this email in support of developing trails at Braemar that the Cross country ski team and cross country enthusiasts in Edina can use. The team at EHS which also includes middle school skiers, has grown in number and success these past years. The amazing coaches and numerous parent volunteers have spent countless hours over the years developing trails on the high school grounds. Unfortunately much of that effort will be obsolete due to construction. It would be wonderful if the city could develop trails not only the high school and middle schoolers could use but others as well. Thank you so much for noticing the positive addition these trails will have for so many. Thank you, Kathleen Sent from my iPhone From: Kathy Simon To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic ski trails project Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:09:19 PM Hi City Council Members, Please consider approving funding to support the proposal to have snow making and trail grooming at Braemar. This would be a wonderful asset to our community. Additionally, similar for the ice arena used by the Edina HS hockey teams (80 kids for both boys and girls varsity and JV), the ski trails at Braemar could be used by the Edina HS Nordic team which has well over 200 kids on it. The team is losing their training area at the HS due to all the construction changes being made to the grounds. With our sporadic winter weather, the snow making is imperative to offer skiable conditions for the whole winter. Similar to Edina putting in a fourth sheet at Braemar which offered an outdoor rink with refrigeration, Edina could really benefit from adding the snow making for ski trails at Braemar. Tin fish needs the winter business too!! Thank you, Kathy From: Thomas Shaw To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trails and snow making Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:09:46 PM I am writing in support of the proposed investment in eros country ski trails and limited artificial snow making at Braemar golf course. This durable investment on the part of the City of Edina will increase public access to this healthful family activity, maintain the competative stance of the Edina High School team as it loses trail space to school and public infrastructure improvements around 9 Mile Creek and will add value to the under-utilized golf course during the winter. Similar improvements to Three Rivers Park District parks have led to exponential increases in facility usage and sport participation. It will also provide an additional venue for an expansion of the Minnesota Youth Ski League. Thomas G. Shaw Assistant Coach Edina High School Cross Country Ski Team & Program Supervisor, Cahill School/Edina Historical Society From: Mark Larson To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar ski trails Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:16:53 PM To the council, I am in strong support of the proposed trails for cross country skiing in Edina! I have a son on the Edina H.S. Nordic team and my wife and I would love to use the trails as well. Please support this opportunity! Thanks, Mark Larson Mark Larson Principal Rehkamp Larson Architects From: To: Subject: Date: - Lisa Hollensteiner Edina Mail Nordic Trails Monday, June 20, 2016 9:23:20 PM Dear City Council-Please vote for proceeding forward with the Braemar Nordic Trails! The Nordic Ski Team has 200 kids who need somewhere to ski! The construction is taking up their current ski trails and Hyland only gives then an hour a week. I and many others in the community would love to use them as well. Great to have Braemar in our community and we should utilize it year round. Thank you! Lisa Hollensteiner From: joshriff(@gmail.com To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar ski trails Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:26:47 PM I am writing to encourage you to approve the proposal to build ski trails on the braemar course. When I moved to Edina seven years ago I did so for the sense of community and commitment to our youth. We specifically chose this area for our three children as we put their education ahead of all things else. We also chose Edina as we are an outdoor recreational family. We embrace Nordic skiing to promote health and fitness in our long dark winter months. Having an outlet for our children to ski in high school is important to us. As a tax payer, father, and skiier please vote yes this week. Yours truly Josh riff From: Kat To: Edina Mail; iarvineraaol.com Subject: Braemar Park Snow Making Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:32:40 PM To Whom it May Concern, This message is to voice support for the study and ultimate funding of nordic ski trails and snow making at Braemar Park in Edina. Last winter my daughter, Delaney Drefs, went out for nordic skiing for the first time. It was an amazing experience for her. The Nordic ski team is developing into one of the premier teams in the state of Minnesota. This is a result of dedicated coaches and a practice facility at the high school which allows athletes to train consistently. Unfortunately, the Edina Nordic team will be losing much of the current practice space that they currently use. Construction at the high school will take some of their current trails. The Nine Mile Creek project will take additional prime ski hills when it gets built. In order for the team to continue to develop into a first tier program, they must have access to ski trails which allow them to train. The snow making efforts at the high school have been commendable, but without the use of Braemar, the team may not be competitive. The alternative is 1 practice slot per week at Hyland Park. This is not enough! The Edina School system is top notch. The academic curriculum is some of the best in the country. The thing that sets Edina students apart is their participation in programs such as Nordic skiing. With 200+ students who participate in nordic skiing, it seems that the continued development of nordic skiing trails and snow making should be a priority. Please contact me if you would like to discuss our family's experience in the Nordic skiing program. 612-805- 2973. Best regards. Kat Drefs/Delaney Drefs - Class of 2020 From: mendelco To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Trails at Braemar Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:35:09 PM Dear Edina City Council, We are writing to you to show our support for the ski trails at Braemar. It was brought to our attention that there will be a vote tomorrow night, and we want you to vote YES. We have had two daughters that have competed on the Nordic ski team at Edina High School. We need MORE sports that kids can participate in that are "no cut" sports. It is wonderful that Edina wins so many state titles, but that only includes a fraction of our student body. For Edina to be great, we need ALL students to fmd a place to belong and participate. The Nordic ski team is one of those places. Please make your vote count for both those kids that want to win a Nordic State title as well as those who just want to get exercise in the winter with a great group of kids. Building ski trails at Braemar is absolutely critical for the very future of the Edina Nordic Ski Team because we are losing most of our current 5km of practice space at the high school. New construction at the high school, going on right now, has already eliminated almost a kilometer of our trails and next summer we will lose two more kilometers and lose our best hills, as the Nine Mile Creek Trail gets built. We have the 3rd largest sport at Edina High School, with nearly 200 athletes. We simply will not have enough space for the team to practice anymore. As our climate warms, we can no longer count on natural snow to fall when we need it, and fall deep enough to cover most natural ski trails in the area. Making snow works, but there just isn't enough of it to go around. We only get about 1 practice slot at Hyland Park each week. We can't be competitive with only one on-snow practice a week. We are skeptical that you actually listen to requests from voters. The closing of Fred Richards left us disillusioned with how this city is run and where its priorities lie. Please show us with a yes vote that what is best for our kids (not what is best for developers) is still our 111 priority. Thank you, Nancy and Rob Mendel From: Anne Hinrichs To: Edina Mail Subject: Please vote YES to approve ski trails at Braemar! Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:36:47 PM Dear City Council members, I know you are voting tomorrow about the possibility of adding snowmaking and Nordic trail grooming at Braemar. I hope you will support this initiative. I am one of several Edina Nordic ski coaches and I have two daughters on the team. We have a very large program, 198 skiers were h _ registered this past season (7t12 grade boys and girls). Until now we have been able to ski right at EHS. Due to several changes in the Nine Mile Creek trail and the EHS expansion, this opportunity will soon be lessened significantly. We would welcome the opportunity to ski at nearby Braemar! Although Hyland Park Reserve has trails, teams are only given approximately one practice time slot each week. We typically train 5-6 times each week. In addition to the Edina Nordic team, there are many other Edina residents that would utilize these Braemar ski trails. It would be a great way to get people to see Braemar and Tin Fish as year round destinations! Nordic skiing is definitely gaining in popularity and appeals to a broad spectrum of people. I know it is difficult to know where resources should be allocated. Edina clearly considers our youth as a priority. Keeping our youth active and outside is beneficial to their physical and mental health. Clearly we are doing something right when we have so many students sign up for Nordic. Please support our efforts to have nearly 200 adolescents getting some fresh air on skis after school! Thanks! Anne Hinrichs p.s. This past season was the most successful season we've had in about 30 years! Our girls' team (top 7) went to the State Meet and finished in 9th place. We also had 2 boys qualify for State as individuals. On the other end of the spectrum we taught 97 beginners how to ski this year! It's a diverse, enormous and successful program! Please support us by giving us a place to practice. Thank you! From: Elizabeth Burnett To: Edina Mail Subject: Cross country ski trails at Braemar Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:41:02 PM Dear City Council, I ask you to vote in favor of the ski trails proposed at Braemar. These trails are essential to the Edina High School Nordic ski team, as the team is losing trails to construction and the Nine Mile Creek project. This team is a wonderful asset to the Edina school system, as it is one of the only sports with no cuts. Also, kids from 7th to 12th grade can participate, making it a wonderful opportunity for both middle and high school students to stay in shape while also gaining a lifetime sport. I have two kids currently on the team and another on the way next year, and it's essential to for the team to have the Braemar trails to maintain the vitality of the team. These trails would also be a tremendous asset to the community by providing a convenient, accessible way for citizens of all ages to ski. Let's keep both our kids and adults healthy and active by making these trails available to all! Thank you for your support, Elizabeth Burnett From: Jarvinen To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar Winter Recreatoin Project Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:47:33 PM Good Evening Mayor! I am writing on behalf of the Edina Nordic Ski Team as a coach, as parent of a Nordic skier, as a Nordic skier myself, and as a resident of Edina. Within the last 24 hours, it has come to my attention that the Braemar Winter Recreation project has been put on hold and unless an additional approval is voted up tomorrow, the project will likely terminate. I am very concerned about moving this project forward and I am hoping we might be able to talk before the meeting to figure out some way to make this project attractive to all council members. Could we modify the project, raise other funds, look for more revenue, etc? This project is absolutely essential for the future of the Edina Nordic Ski Team. If it fails, how will we be able to support our 200 athletes every day at practice? Where will we be able to practice? We are the 3rd largest sport at Edina high school. 10% of all Edina High School Students are on this team! This is a very significant sports program. We do not cut, meaning that all students can join if they want. The problem is that we are losing our practice space at the high school due to new school construction and with the development of the 9 mile creek trail. All our hopes are now with Braemar. We will not have any place to practice on snow every day without it. If we can't be on snow, our program will surely suffer and we will give up the huge gains we have enjoyed over the last 6 years. I don't think many will want to join the team if they will only be able to ski on snow one or two times a week, and we certainly will suffer competitively. Please let me know you have some time to talk. Craig Jarvinen 612-747-1677 From: Deb Carlson To: Edina Mail Subject: Please vote yes for the Nordic Trails Project at Braemar Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:55:07 PM Please vote yes to support the Nordic ski trails project at Braemar. The loss of the ski trails at the high school over the next year will have a significant negative impact on the continued success of the Edina High School Nordic team. We are building momentum and have an opportunity to see both the boys and girls teams heading to state in the coming years. This is only possible if training can take place regularly on groomed trails. There is a great deal of interest in the sport by other members of the community as well. Investment at Braemar can only be seen as a positive for our community. Sincerely, Deb Carlson Edina Nordic Parent From: To: Subject: Date: Paul Arbisi Edina Mail Ski Trails at Braemer Park with snow making. Monday, June 20, 2016 9:55:47 PM Edina City Council Members, I am writing in strong support of funding for development of nordic ski trails at Braemar Park. I am a 22 year Edina resident and an avid runner, biker, and nordic skier. I served as a parent coach of the Edina Nordic Ski Team when my daughter attended Edina High School and was able to observe how important participation in a life- long sport such as Nordic skiing was to the physical and emotional development of adolescent boys and girls. With nearly 200 middle and high school students joining the Edina Nordic Team each year exercise habits are being laid down that will persist through adulthood leading to heathy and productive citizens. Unfortunately, the climate has become less predictable and access to skiable trails limited due to increasingly common warm and snowless winters. Providing a reliable venue for nordic skiing in the City of Edina is essential in order to promote winter aerobic activity to a wide age range of Edina residents from pre-schoolers to retired grandparents. As someone who exercises outdoors year round and who is approaching retirement age, I look forward to being able to exercise regularly throughout the year by running, biking or skiing on the trails at Braemar. Again, I strongly encourage you to vote to approve development of ski trails at Braemar Park that include snow making. Regards, Paul A. Arbisi, Ph.D. From: Mark Bixby To: Edina Mail Subject: Strong Support for Braemar Park Ski Trail Development Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 10:00:53 PM Dear Edina City Council, As an Edina resident for the past 23 years I want to voice my strong support for development of the Braemar Park ski trails, including snow making. • Our high school ski team needs a place to practice. The team is losing much of its practice area at the high school due to needed construction, but without local trails our ski team will be limited to one on-snow practice each week - not nearly enough to be competitive. Other local areas with snow-making are over-used and our kids cannot get sufficient time on snow. Nordic skiing is the third largest sport at Edina High School with nearly 200 athletes competing each season. • With warming temperatures, snow conditions are not coming early enough and not staying long enough without snow-making. BUT with snow making, we can have great conditions from the start of December (maybe earlier) through the middle of March. • Cross country skiing is a life-long sport that can engage kids even before elementary school all the way through the 8th decade and beyond. It is one of the best aerobic sports known. In this era of increasing obesity and increasingly sedentary life styles, cross country is a great way for our community members to be active outdoors, in the winter, doing something that's good for them, and good for the community. I urge you as our representatives to take this important step in maintaining the vitality of Edina and support Braemar Park ski trail development, including snow-making. Thank you - Mark Bixby 4600 France Ave S Edina (612) 867-4687 From: John Horns To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemer Nordic Center with artificel snow capability Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 10:06:01 PM Hello Edina City Council, Please vote yes for the move to build nordic trails with artificial snow making capability at Braemer park. This resource will benefit the Edina community as well as the broader nordic community in the Twin Cities. Building ski trails at Braemar is also critical for the future of the Edina Nordic Ski Team. The team is losing most of our current 5km of practice space at the high school because of the new construction and the building of the Nine Mile Creek Trail. The Nordic program is the 3rd larges sport at the Edina High School with nearly 200 athletes. We will not have enough space for the team to practice anymore. Because of climate change, we can no longer count on natural snowfall to consistently cover the local ski trails. Making artificial snow works, but there isn't enough of it to go around. Currently we get 1 practice slot at Hyland Park each week. We can't be competitive with this practice schedule. Thank you for your attention on this issue. Think snow! John Horns 6101 Jeffrey Lane Edina, MN 55436 From: To: Subject: Date: Rhoda Bernstein Edina Mail Ski Trails at Braemar Monday, June 20, 2016 10:19:35 PM Hi, I was excited to learn that Edina city council had voted to design and study building ski trails at Braemar Park with snow making. I was disappointed to learn that in the last week or so, other priorities have risen to the top, and the council put a hold on further development of the Braemar Park ski trails until 6/21. I am writing to urge the council to vote in favor of this project. Building ski trails at Braemar is in the best interest of our community. If we are to encourage and promote lifetime year- round activities, having ski trails in our community is essential. Nordic skiing is one of the few winter activities that all ages can enjoy together. It is also absolutely critical for the future of the Edina HS Nordic Ski Program. With construction of the Nine Mile Creek trail, we are losing most of the existing 5km of practice space at the high school. New construction at the high school has already eliminated almost a kilometer of trails and next summer, we will lose two more kilometers and lose the best hills, as the Nine Mile Creek Trail is completed.. The Nordic Ski program is the 3rd largest sport at Edina High School, with nearly 200 athletes. They will not have enough space for the team to practice and we will be faced with traveling to county parks WHEN we can get practice slots. Currently, we only get about 1 practice slot at Hyland Park each week. We can't be competitive with only one on-snow practice a week. For these reasons I ask that the city council expedite planning and funding ski trails with snow making at Braemar. Respectfully, Rhoda Bernstein Rhodabernstein@msn.com 952.393.3773 Sent from my mobile phone.. .please excuse any typos. From: To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Skiing Trails Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 10:46:58 PM Hi council members, my name is Ben Brandt and I'll be a senior next year at EHS. I've been on the Nordic Ski team for 4 years and I'll be a captain in the upcoming season. As you know, most of the Nordic trails that we use to train and practice on will be destroyed by the ongoing construction and athletic facilities being built around the lower fields. Without being able to practice right by our school, having a practice facility at Braemar would help our teams by leaps and bounds. If we don't have this at braemar, the only place that we'll be able to practice at is Hylands in Bloomington where we can only get 1 practice slot per week, we have to pay to practice there, it is 20 minuets away, and it is extremely difficult to get the entire team there. Allowing this referendum to pass would give our team a great practice area where we can continue our state-wide reputation as an extremely successful program. Nordic Skiing is the 3rd biggest sport at the high school with more than 200 people on the team. It would just be impossible for everyone to squeeze into the now tiny lower fields, but having a snow making loop nearby would be incredible for our team. Personally, Nordic skiing has had the biggest impact than anything else on my high school career. I've met all or my friends by skiing through the woods training for upcoming races, and losing this area is devastating for our team and also for me. Skiing by the high school is an incredible thing, to be exercising outside in the Minnesota winter, but construction ruins the whole experience. And while the construction is no doubt needed, I think that a skiing loop at braemar is also needed. Thank you for reading this, and I hope you will take this into consideration before the vote. From: To: Subject: Date: Hello, Nancy Sinvkin Edina Mail Braemar Park Ski Trails Development project Monday, June 20, 2016 10:54:20 PM We are requesting that you vote yes to develop the Braemar Park Ski Trails and snow making. We would like to see Nordic Ski continue in Edina for our students. With over 200 kids involved in the Nordic ski program, it is important that you vote yes. We would like to see the Nordic Ski program continue in Edina. If you don't vote yes, the kids will no longer be able to practice and the program may not continue. Please vote Yes on this project. Our middle school and high school kids would love for this program to continue. Thanks, The Sinykins From: Kaden Family To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar ski trails Date: Monday, June 20, 2016 11:29:50 PM I am writing in support of Edina investing in the development of Nordic ski trails at Braemar. It would be a fantastic addition to our already strong options for community and family recreation. Please vote yes to Nordic ski trails at Braemar! The Karlen family 6704 Samuel Road aokfamilymn@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone From: andvthoigaards.com To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Project Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 11:29:55 AM I am writing you in support of the proposed Braemar Winter Project. While I understand that this is not an inexpensive undertaking it is a project that has the potential to provide year round recreational opportunities in an underutilized portion of Braemar. As a ski coach and skier and Edina resident the availability of ski trails in my community is a great community amenity. There are also potential recreational uses for these trails in non winter months which would also be a benefit. Please consider the long range impact of this project as you meet this evening. Andy Turnbull Coach Edina HS Nordic Ski Team 5437 Halifax Ln Edina 55424 From: Andrea L Brandt To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trails Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 11:10:05 AM - Please consider voting to support ski trails at Braemar. Our middle son will be a co-captain next year and is very dedicated to the sport. Our oldest son skied on the team, too, before graduating from EHS. Having two kids in this sport, I have been able to appreciate all that this sport provides for kids at such a formative time. Besides incredible excercise, it creates a love and appreciation of the outdoors. Given the huge number of kids in the program, I believe the team contributes to a generation that will learn to love the outdoors and be good stewards of our planet when they are adults. The team needs a place to practice. We are losing our trails at EHS. Please vote to create some trails (and snow making ability) so these kids have a place to ski in years to come. Thanks for reading! Andrea From: Craig Brandt To: Edina Mail Subject: Request for City Council members -- Please support funding for a Nordic ski trail at Braemar Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 11:04:59 AM I am a long-time Edina resident, who has a son that is active on the Edina high school cross country ski team. This team is extremely popular and it provides a healthy, outdoor exercise opportunity for literally hundreds of high school kids each year. The team is thriving and growing. The team HAS for years USED A PRACTICE TRAIL IN AND Around TE HIGH SCHOOL AND Creek Valley school properties, but much of that trail is being lost due to the high school construction project and the new bike trail that is being constructed. I think it would be a very smart move for the health and attractiveness of Edina to its citizens if a cross country ski trail were developed on the Braemar property. What a wonderful and low cost way for the city to promote the health of its citizens by providing such a trail for public use. Such a trail would also be actively used by the Edina HS program. This type of training trail is needed for that program to continue on its outstanding growth path. Such at trail would also allow Edina citizens to benefit from the huge Braemar property during the six months of each year when it cannot be used for golf. As far as I can tell now, that facility is essentially unused for half of each year. I strongly urge the city council to allocate funding for this initiative. Thanks, Craig Brandt 6524 Nordic Drive From: Jan Guenther To: Edina Mail Subject: FW: trials in Edina Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:26:36 AM From: Jan Guenther [mailto:gearwest@gearwest.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:26 AM To: 'mailto:mail@edinamn.goV <mailtormail@edinamn.gov> Cc: 'mattl@gearwest.com' <mattl@gearwest.com> Subject: trials in Edina The Edina Nordic team has been and can continue to be one of the largest and best ski teams in the metro area. And, the only way for the team to flourish is through dedicated coaching (which it has) AND reasonable access to good skiing and close skiing. Building trails in Braemar will allow the kids to ski! And when kids ski, they stay with the sport and as anyone who studies the statistics of HS skier, you know that the very best students chose to ski. These kids are who the HS wants-- intelligent, focused, and clean of drugs. Their athletic ski interests bring so much back to the school of Edina. Please vote yes for such a healthy and simple way of supporting 200+ kids of Edina. Sincerely, Jan Jan Guenther Owner Gear West Ski & Bike Gear West Alpine & Casual 763-458-5834 From: Jen Komoelien To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow making at Braemar Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:04:51 AM Please, please, please support snow making at Braemar. The EHS Nordic team is one of the most positive experiences the high school has to offer for SO MANY kids- 200! We need your support to create a place they can ski given all the changes at the high school that are ruining our trails. Thank you!!! Jen Jennifer Kompelien Open Dynamics, Inc. www.opendynamics.com p 952.920.8045 jen©opendynamics.com accelerating business growth and development voice of client I strategic planning I team development From: To: Subject: Date: Judith Brumfield Edina Mail Mountain Biking at Braemar Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:48:27 AM Please give serious consideration to developing a mountain biking opportunity in an undeveloped area of Braemar. A growing number of young residents are developing skills in this positive recreational activity. A dedicated area would encourage healthy activity while not interfering with other uses. Judith Brumfield 5301 Pinewood Trail Edina From: Ellen Jones To: Edina Mail; Bob Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle (Comcast; Ann Swenson; James Hovland Subject: Say YES to Braemar Nordic Trails! Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:25:12 AM Dear Honorable Mayor James Hovland and City Council: I am writing to ask that you give Parks staff direction to proceed with the Braemar Winter Recreation Area design, feasibility study and bid documents. If Council decides to stop this initiative, it will mean that the 200 member Nordic Ski Team will have no appropriate place to train. The City is allowing Three Rivers Park District with its Nine Mile Creek Trail to destroy the trail system that the Nordic Team spent years developing. The ski team will have no where else to practice once the Nine Mile trail is built, the Nine Mile trail is not skiable! In my six years on the Edina Park Board, I have never encountered the Parks Department relinquishing land used for one sport, without providing a reasonable alternative location. Just a few years ago, the Nordic Team sought and obtained approval by the City to create trails on the parkland by the high school. The Nordic Ski Team invested over $30,000 in snow making and grooming equipment and has given hours serving the community by making snow and grooming the trails that will be destroyed by the Nine Mile trail. That trails network built by the team will be reduced from about 5 km down to about 1 km after the Nine Mile trail goes through. These trails have been open to the public and enjoyed by many Edina residents of all ages. Consider what would happen if you asked football, lacrosse, baseball or soccer parents to level, mow, stripe and irrigate their own practice fields, as Nordic has done to create their training trails? And, after they have created a field, destroy it — leaving them with NO place to practice. What seismic display would be in Council Chambers? I have seen what expressions of protest just changing the hours of practice for swimming and hockey brought out from our community. While Nordic skiers are pretty nice people, who probably won't send you letters full of nasty bits, please don't disregard us because of it. Actually, please consider building the trails because you would like Nordic skiers to come to Edina, you'd like more of us hard-working, non-complaining, physically fit folks in town! If you want even more reasons to pursue next steps for the Braemar Winter Recreation Area, here they are: There is no other place this team can practice. Three Rivers Parks will not allow any team to practice more than one day per week at their facilities. The Nordic Ski Team currently is among the top three largest teams at the high school along with cross country and track. The Nordic Ski Team has over 200 skiers and 11 coaches. It offers a spot on the team for every skill level — with top state finishers most years and also many novices in this non-cut sport. The Nordic Ski Team emphasizes social equity by welcoming all interested skiers with a ski equipment rental program, free for skiers with financial needs and affordable for all first time skiers. This creates a much needed welcoming, healthy after-school sport and recreational activity serving youth in the entire community. Nordic skiing is an endurance sport, needing hills and kilometers to appropriately train. No other city park nor school property offers the combination of terrain and distance as is possible at Braemar. Providing opportunities for residents to recreate all year long is something that makes cities premier places to live. Edina has an opportunity with this project to make Braemar a cluster of winter activity, with each component building off of the other to create a place that creates community. Edina residents have asked for more trails. It is the top item mentioned on the Community Needs Survey. Edina residents have also asked for nature trails. This is another top item on the Community Needs Survey. These trails can be used by the general public and can be used year round. The Nordic community is not asking for an off-season training facility, as is provided by the city for other youth sports with the Braemar sports and golf domes. Nor is it asking for a year-round training facility, as the city provides hockey and swimming with the Arena and Edinborough pool. The Nordic community is also not asking to upgrade and staff warming houses in all local parks and provide groomed trails in these local parks. Some youth sports are truly over served in this city. Nordic is asking Edina if it could just continue to provide at least one place to train IN SEASON. Nordic skiing is a popular, life long sport with skiers of all ages participating and bringing families together for outdoor activity. The current trails at Braemar are in need of maintenance to stop further erosion and maintain their safety. This project will create safe and sustainable year-round trails. Please direct staff to continue with design and feasibility of the Braemar Winter Recreation Area. Sincerely, Ellen Jones From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Bruce Freeman Edina Mail ted vouet; Ted Youel; Rich Jahnke; Ann Kattreh Nordic ski trails and tubing meeting tonight Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:18:04 AM I just found out there is a meeting tonight to discuss Nordic ski trails and tubing at Braemar and possibly approve a feasibility study. While I support Nordic ski and tubing, I am extremely concerned and upset that this one initiative for one sport could move ahead while the mtn biking community has been told repeatedly that no work can proceed until there is a master plan for Braemar which is waiting for funding to even start the planning process. However many people you have supporting Nordic skiing, which again the mtn biking community would support and is good, I can easily guarantee we can get twice the number of people at a meeting to support mtn biking at Braemar. I have three major concerns: One, that the city council truly understands the incredible amazing, unbelievable, fantastic, and unusual terrain we have at Braemar for mtn biking. We are so lucky compared to other cities in having this special unique terrain even available for consideration. Plus we want to use terrain that nobody else wants, the sides of hills. Mtn biking is one of the fastest growing sports in the country and also the absolute very cheapest to create with almost zero maintenance costs. Two, that the mountain biking community is kept fully aware of any new planned use of terrain at Braemar so we can work together to make sure both uses are not compromised. There is a very specific plan ready for consideration of Braemar that creates a circular trail system around the entire park. Three, we the mtn biking community have been repeatedly told that no preliminary planning of any kind can be done until the Braemar master plan process begins which is still waiting for funding to even begin so we are very disturbed that one sport is potentially getting the go ahead while we have to wait. We want to be included in any discussion of land use at Braemar to ensure that one use does not preclude the use of mtn biking. If one sport can jump ahead of us we will be mobilizing our supporters and demanding that we should also be a part of an early feasibility study. A mtn biking trail system at Braemar would be a fantastic community asset at a fraction of normal recreational facilities cost whose maintenance is done solely by volunteers of that community. The mtn biking community demands that we should have a right to state our case before the council to be considered in an early feasibility study along with Nordic skiing. We have not come forward up til now because we have been repeatedly told by Ann Katreh head of parks and rec that no sport can move forward until the Braemar master plan begins, yet here Nordic skiing is being considered ahead of all other sports. Why is that? If we make enough noise will we be able to move forward as well? We will not stand for this injustice and demand that mtn biking be considered along with Nordic skiing to protect the future land use of Braemar for mtn biking. From: slebakkeragmaiLcom on behalf of Sue Lebakken To: Edina Mail. Subject: Nordic ski trails at Braemar Park Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:01:47 AM City council members, Edina's high school Nordic team is in desperate need of your time and attention to the addition of ski trails at Braemar Park. Our daughter is entering 10th grade and looks forward to being part of some exciting years with the talented girls' team that is in line for a possible state title in the next few years. But they need a place to practice. The high school construction, warmer winters and competition for snow at Hyland is going to make it tough for the team, the coaches and the parents to find places to practice for the team. Please vote yes to keep the plan moving forward for ski trails at Braemar Park. Regards, Sue Lebakken, parent From: Johnson. Gary To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trails at Braemar Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 8:49:45 AM Dear City Council, I am writing in strong support of putting snow making capabilities in at Braemar. This is essential for our community. We are losing our trails at the high school. There are over 200 students on the Edina Nordic team. They only get to ski at Hyland once per week. This is essential for the team. And also for the community. Nordic skiing is an inexpensive, family activity. This is a long winter in MN. Our community needs access to these trails in the winter. Please support this. Thank you, Gary Gary R. Johnson Apogee Enterprises. Inc. I Vice-President & Treasurer "Distinctive Solutions for Enclosing Commercial Buildings and Framing Art" 4400 West 78th Street, Suite 520, Minneapolis, MN 55435 Tel: 952-487-7542 I giohnsonPapog.com www.apog.com The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments is proprietary and intended only for the confidential use of the designated recipient named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please notify us immediately at the e-mail address listed above. Thank you. From: Darren Ruschy To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar cross country ski trails - please vote yes Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 8:40:23 AM As a resident of Edina, cross-country skier and father of a member of the Edina cross-country ski team, I am asking you to vote yes tonight to move the snow-making trail project at Braemar Park forward. Cross-country skiers depend on two things to enjoy their sport — snow and proper grooming of ski trails. The last two winters have resulted in little natural snow. This resulted in skiers packing the man-made trails at Hyland in Bloomington or Elm Creek Park in Maple Grove. Furthermore, practice time at either of these places is limited to one practice slot a week for high school skiers. Furthermore, the snow making at the High School that the team has relied upon is basically withering away due to the construction at the High School and the extension of the Nine Mile Creek trail. We can do better. By voting yes tonight, you are ensuring good snow and proper grooming for the Edina High School ski team, citizen skiers of Edina and people from surrounding communities. Edina has a long- standing tradition of doing the right thing for its residents. Please continue that tradition by supporting the Braemar Park snow making project tonight. Regards, Darren Ruschy 612-840-6070 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Mosborg, Carri A Edina Mail Carri Ann Mosborq; Amanda Grace Mosbora; smosboroftgmail.com; "ahinrichsmsn,com" Ski Trails & Snowmaking at Braemar - YES! Tuesday, June 21, 2016 8:20:36 AM Dear Edina City Council Members: I am writing (again) to say I wholeheartedly support this proposal and hope that it is approved. While a death in the family made it necessary for us to move from Edina to Bloomington last summer, my daughter still attends Edina High School (senior this fall) and participates in varsity track, cross country and Nordic. She was one of the team members who competed at the State Nordic meet last year (you may know that it was the first time the Edina girls team had qualified for State in several decades). I am aware of the amount of ski trails near Edina High School that will be lost as a result of construction at Nine Mile Creek, etc., and that is worrisome. New trails and snowmaking at Braemar would be a wonderfully positive addition to the community and help keep our teens involved in healthy activity/competition. Please vote "yes" to move this project forward. Thank you for your consideration and all that you do! 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Zdechlik, Mary J Edina Mail Please support Nordic ski trails at Braemar! Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:57:34 AM Please support Nordic ski trails at Braemar! The city of Edina is in need of more winter sport options, a chance to get outside in winter, great exercise! Because of the construction at HS, they are losing much of their practice area. This is one of the largest sports team at Edina, and teaches kids a lifelong, healthy skill- skiing! Thank you! Mary Zdechlik This e-mail, including attachments, may include confidential and/or proprietary information, and may be used only by the person or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and delete this e-mail immediately. From: To: Subject: Date: Laura and Jim RubiR Edina Mail Building Nordic Ski Trails at Braemar Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:46:12 AM Dear City Council: I understand that the City Council is contemplating building Nordic Ski Trails at Braemar. I want to speak out in support of the idea. We are long time Edina residents with four kids in the school district. We are proud to be living here and are very active in the community and schools. Nordic skiing is one such activity our entire family is engaged in. Three of our four kids have already been active in Edina Nordic skiing and the fourth will start in a couple of years. As parents we also engage in Nordic skiing to stay healthy. Currently there are no good places for our family to Nordic ski in the city of Edina. Adding trails at Braemar would provide families and Edina schools with yet another excellent outdoor activity to enjoy. Please consider adding Nordic Ski trails as another way to distinguish our already awesome inner city suburb! From: Tom Rock To: .Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Ski Trails Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:22:56 AM I write in support of the proposal to study the feasibility of constructing ski trails at Braemar. My family has been skiing in the metro area for years, and two of my children have been members of the Edina High School Nordic Ski Team. Adding ski trails to Braemar would be a low cost, low maintenance way to make wonderful year-round use of Braemar golf course and the ski trails would be used by a huge number of Edina residents. In addition, the completion of the Nine Mile Creek bike and pedestrian trail will essentially render the ski trail at Edina High School unusable. Please vote in favor of continuing the study of this very important project. From: Paul Zdechlik To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar ski trail-please vote yes! Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 5:55:02 AM Hello, Please support the Braemar cross country ski trail. We have two kids on the EHS Nordic team and a 10 year old who loves the sport and wants to be on the team in a few years. The EHS team is over 200 kids and growing every year! Without this new trail being built, there will virtually be no reasonable place to practice. It is hard to find ways to keep kids active during the winter and this ski trail not only supports the team but also the whole community of Edina. As a family of five, we ski in the winter at the high school and it is a great, inexpensive family activity. We often see other families out there as well using the ski trails. Please vote yes. Thank you, Paul Zdechlik From: To: Subject: Date: Katherine Chamberlain Edina Mail Braemar Nordic Ski Trails Tuesday, June 21, 2016 12:21:55 AM City council members, My name is Kate Chamberlain. I am a recent graduate of edina high school, and a three-year member of the edina nordic ski team. Over the years, I have come to love nordic ski, as it is not only a great way to workout and a competitive in a sport, but it has also been a place where I can meet new people and have fun with my teammates. I have enjoyed skiing the edina trails at the high school. There, skiers of all levels have the freedom to ski and be coached on our own trails. Having our own trails has been such a blessing, as it allows for more team bonding than you would expect. Wether its encouraging a teammate to push it to the top of the hill, or starting a game of ice rink boot soccer after practice, having the team all together in one place has allowed me to meet kids of different age levels and abilities actually interact with them, getting to know them and form lasting relationships. Teams who only practice at highlands generally have to separate into groups, and don't get to see people other than those in their ski group. This is ok if you are just in it to win the races, but when you look back on your high school days, do you actually think of the accomplishments you got? Or do you think of the fun you had meeting new people and the lasting relationships that you made? The other problem with practicing at highlands, as my former coaches provably already told you, is that we would only get a practice slot once a week, making it impossible to have a competitive team. I am no longer on the team, I graduated last year. If you didn't build the trails at Braemar, it would only affect me in that I would not have the convenience of my parents house being a short car drive of the trails. However, it would break my heart that my former teammates and future generations of skiers would no longer have the opportunity to bond with their teammates, all 200 of them, in the same way that I had the privilege to. It would also be difficult to see a team that could be great in a few more years instead be stunted because they were deprived of a place to train and develop competitive young skiers. Not to mention that nordic skiing is a great winter family activity that gets people outside in the cold months and is for people of all ages. It's hard to be against it, and being active can only be good for a community. Please approve show making at highlands. Thank you for your time (and hopefully vote). regardless I appreciate what you do, Kate Chamberlain Edina Highschool Class of 2016 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:52 AM To: 'Kathy Dahlheimer' Subject: RE: For the Attention of Council Winter plans for Braemar. Dear Kathleen, Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. I have forwarded your message to the Mayor and Council members. If I can be of additional assistance to you please contact me. • Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.clov From: Kathy Dahlheimer [mailto:kdahlheimerOcomcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:21 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: For the Attention of Council Winter plans for Braemar. Hello...Thank you for all the work you do and for the careful discussion you had last night regarding the plans for Braemar winter area. As a resident who probably will never use this area as well as the golf course I do understand that the concept is no doubt a good one and many families will enjoy. I watched the presentation and was really struck by the statement that they have planned for a 25 incline which they clearly state will be slow and non competitive with neighbors. What? Why would we invest in something that is not competitive? Apparently the incline should be 50 to be exciting for most tubers. As an outside observer this makes no sense. If you proceed (I hope you do not) then at least make it a place that will be in demand. I believe Park Board is really not on board as evidenced from their discussions and I think Kevin Staunton's comments regarding getting a much better picture of how many neighborhood projects will be delayed or just not done due to funds going for this project. While neighborhood warming houses and fields may not be "revenue generators" they are an important component for family life in the city for people of all ages. The price tag of about 3mil is a very educated guess, but how about the maintenance, operational costs, increase in insurance etc etc.? As the mayor said this needs to be vetted in front of citizens and not just the Nordic community. I am sorry the schools are losing their trails but this is much too expensive to not be considered by the community at large. Holding a meeting in July or August or frankly even immediately after summer vacation will not attract many citizens. Also these meetings are not well publicized....many of us seldom see an Edina Sun Current because they don't consistently deliver to all homes. The bulletin boards throughout the city are not really visible and seen by few citizens. I would suggest posting on Next Door for all neighborhoods as that seems to get some people out on matters that they are interested in. Given this will be yet another contributor to tax increases I am not so sure this is a good idea. I assume some research has been done to see how things have gone over at Hyland? The past couple of years even snow making was a challenge. I noted in the presentation they expect to make snow just a few times a year...so does that model imply that 1 in between the snow does not melt? I mean we really need to look at this from the new reality of climate change and our milder winters. As I watched the meeting there was only one council member fully on board with this and the rest although they voted to spend more of our money (except Bob Stewart) were clearly not fully on board. Please carefully look at this in terms of how many residents will use it regularly...not just once or twice per season but season pass type. Thank you for your consideration on this matter. Kathleen Dahlheimer 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 8:06 AM To: 'Sara Jones' Subject: RE: Thank You Dear Sara, Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. I have forwarded your message to the Mayor and Council members. If I can be of additional assistance to you please contact me. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Sara Jones [mailto:shiones05@gmail.corn] Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:57 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Thank You Dear Council Members and Mayor Hovland, Thank you for your consideration and support of the continued planning for Nordic ski trails at Braemar. I know it's not a simple proposal, but I'm confident that, working together, we can figure out a way to make the trails a successful reality. Please let me know if I can be of help. Best regards, Sara Jones 612-940-2485 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 10:03 AM Subject: FW: X-Country ski trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jonathon Chaffee [mailto:thechaffees@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 8:37 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: X-Country ski trails Hello: I realized that the X-Country ski trails by the Edina High School may be gone with the addition on to the school. A lot of people use these trails for skiing and running. Can these trails be groomed on Braemar as another option? My family and community will miss having these trails close to home. Soon we will have no more green spaces which is unfortunate. I am excited to hear of any options for running and X-country skiing. Thank you, Jonathon Chaffee and family 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 10:04 AM To: 'Schaefer, Ph.d. Mark' Subject: RE: XC Ski Trails Good morning, Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. I have forwarded your message to the Mayor and Council members. If I can be of additional assistance to you please contact me. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 i Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.aov I www.EdinaMN.ciov From: Schaefer, Ph.d. Mark [mailto:mtschaefer(acomcast.net] Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 9:43 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: XC Ski Trails Dear City Council: I support XC Ski Trails in Edina. I have frequently used the high school trails and would appreciate continuing to use them, or having the Braemar option. Thank you, Mark Mark T. Schaefer,Ph.D. mtschaefercomcast.net 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 9:23 AM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: Janet Canton; lizgenovese@aol.com Subject: Fwd: Braemar in winter Would you please put this in Council Correspondence? Thank you! Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0385 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Begin forwarded message: From: Liz Genovese <liz.genovese@gmail.com> Date: June 26, 2016 at 2:18:27 PM CDT To: <akattreh@edinamn.gov>, <chamber@edina.org>, <edinacouncil@edinamn.gov> Subject: Braemar in winter To Mayor Hovland, Council members and Ann Kattreh: I just caught part of the discussion on cable re: making snow for Braemar Park. I do not understand the priorities here. The City is pouring all kinds of money into all things Braemar and letting Arneson hang out to dry! Arneson is in danger of losing a lot of Austrian Pine. What is the plan to replace with suitable tree stock? Not to mention the development of the Park with a water feature and a nature play area, enhanced south end of the Allee for weddings etc. THe Edina Garden Council has been very active in enhancing the beauty of the Park and want the City to value this Park. It can produce some income but more importantly, it can be a place of refuge and beauty which is as much needed as hockey, baseball, soccer and lacrosse. Liz Genovese, Member Winahbar Garden Club. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 9:36 AM Subject: FW: Mtn biking at braemar and Nordic plan Attachments: Best Braemar Overlook With colored Trailsjpg; MtnBikingInfoforParkBoard12-5.PDF Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.clov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Bruce Freeman [mailto:brucefreeman050earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2016 3:58 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Mtn biking at braemar and Nordic plan Mayor Hovland I was one of the two people who waited until the end of the council meeting on the 3 million dollar plan for x-c skiing and tubing and its related $330,000 consultation fee. Thank you very much for not fast tracking the project and asking for citizen input. I had just found out about the meeting the day before and I attended because I am extremely concerned about the plans' use of the terrain on the east side hills of Braemar because I believe that terrain should be preserved for mtn biking, not that the space can't be shared, but their plan makes that impossible as outlined. I was hoping we could met and talk about the Nordic plan and mtn biking. I have advocated for mtn biking at Braemar for quite a few years now which included a presentation to the park board, testifying at the citizens input meeting about the park system, a front page newspaper article in the Sun and numerous consultations with Ann Katreh. As it stands now, we have been repeatedly told by Ms. Katreh that no plans for any sport using Braemar can move ahead until the master plan is completed which doesn't even start until 2017. So I was extremely concerned and upset when I found out that one sport was possibly getting a fast track and even worse would use critical space that is needed for creating one of the finest mtn biking trails systems in the metro area. Also you should know that I spent the last 15 years as part of the management team running one of the most successful snow tubing operations in the twin cites at Buck Hill ski area so I am very knowledgeable about tubing costs and operations, snow making and all the related equipment. 1 My schedule is very flexible. I live in Edina and could meet you at a time convenient to you but hopefully as soon as possible as we are now organizing to have a massive presence with the Edina Mtn Biking team and all our other supporters at the citizens input meeting on the Nordic plan. We will also be making another presentation to the Park Board at their July meeting. I look forward to meeting with you and explaining what an incredible opportunity we have at Braemar because of the unique hilly terrain to make one of the finest mtn biking trail systems in the metro at a tiny fraction of the cost of the Nordic plan. Thank you for your time. Bruce Freeman 612-812-2180 PS I am sending you some information I gave to Ann Katreh a few years ago and a map I created that shows the general outline of the trail system. For some reason the layout of the file got messed up but you can still read it. Thanks again for reading this before we meet 2 The Ridges at Braemar Mountain Biking Information for Edina Parks and Rec. Dept. Mountain Biking is Riding bikes on narrow single track dirt trails that wind up and down and all around every type of terrain. A fun and exciting lifelong sport for families to ride together, have fun, and get fit. A fast growing sport that has communities and park system building trail systems all across the metro and the state. Wildly growing in popularity because its an outdoor active sport that is exciting, fast moving, a fantastic all body workout, and free once you have a bike. Becoming a high school sport with teams competing across the metro area. Edina High School is planning on forming a team this spring and would love a local trail for practicing and training. Mountain Biking is not.... Done on expensive paved trails, instead riders use narrow, one way single track dirt trails that are constructed at a fraction of the cost and require minimal upkeep. Dangerous, as each rider chooses the speed and the challenge of every trail by the way they ride the trail A sport that attracts the wrong kind of crowd. Most participants are middle aged males with money looking to get fit and have an exciting workout. Why is Braemar such a great place for mountain biking? The Ridges at Braemar will be built on fantastic, hard to come by hilly terrain featuring multiple ridgelines that is similar to the best terrain at Lebanon Hills in Eagan, and Murphy Hanrehan Park in Savage, two of the best trail systems in the metro area.. The trail system would access under utilized and seldom seen park property. The Ridges at Braemar can offer trails designed for all skill levels, have great exciting long downhill runs and super scenic ridgeline runs that could make it one of the best riding spots in the metro. A trail system easily fits into the park boundaries and works well with existing park users. What is the big vision for the area? The Ridges at Braemar if totally built in all possible areas could encircle Braemar Park with West-Ridge Paticing Future ,Swamp wood boardwalk , Exi8tingTkiat rig Walk Way Ai; 1992 'Braemar Golf Course 3 trail sections, two connecting trails, and a skills park. Note: This image represents the basic concept of the areas available for trails. It is not the final design. Nor do the narrow barely visible trails take up that much space. The Park has wooded areas on all sides around the golf course that could be used for trails The East Side Ridge runs along the golf course from Dewey Hill on the north, Gleason on the east and West 78th St on the south. Trail designers envision a stacked trail system with 4 skill levels with green beginner, blue intermediate, black advanced, and red expert. The trailhead could be the small parking lot on east side of golf course entrance. There would be a skills park on the flats just east of the parking lot that is very viewable from passing traffic. The West Side Ridges run on both sides of Braemar Blvd from the baseball fields on the north to the frontage road on the south, the golf course on the east and the ice arena and training center and utility city shed on the west. An advantage of the west ridge area is its lack of residential neighbors. Ideally the east and west ridge sections would be connected with a two way route on the south side that uses an existing gravel roadway and plastic floating boardwalk for most of the distance and a new winding wood boardwalk through wooded marsh area for the remainder of the distance. The smallest potential area for trails is on the North Side of the park and would wind around the northernmost part of the executive par 3 golf course. It could also connect the east and west side ridges. The project could be built in phases over a few years or it could just as easily be built in its entirety in a few months time once it was approved. Who is supporting this effort? Edina Citizens. See their support with e-mails and meeting attendance. Supporters of the trail would also provide extensive volunteer labor to reduce the cost and form the core of the long term maintenance crew MORC Minnesotans for Off Road Cycling. MORC has been in the leadership role of developing the majority of trail systems across the metro. The President of MORC, Reed Smidt will be part of the presentation team and be handling the question and answer session. Edina High School Bike Club. Riders and coaches are trying to get the club organized and competing against other high schools. Young people involved in the sport will be part of the presentation team. Trail designers and trail contractors of Cuyuna Trails in Crosby MN. The top rated trail in the Minnesota. A huge success story in revitalizing the local area. Tim Wegner, the co-lead designer of Cuyuna will be part of the presentation team. How would the tail system get made? Trails are either constructed by professional trail designers and contractors, or large groups of volunteers and/or a combination of the two. The costs if built by professional contractors are approx. $3.00+ - per running foot or approximately $15,000 to $16,000 per mile. We envision the total trail system to be 5 to 7 miles long, so approx. $75,000 to $100,000 if fully funded by the city for a professional trail designer to come in and do %100 of the work. We would like to use the City of Woodbury's experience in building a very similiar size trail system, Carver Lake, and their trail within a small park area that already had many different users and closeby residential neighbors. By being open and cooperative with residential neighbors, writing successful federal matching fund grants for recreational trail building, tapping into non-profits like the Tree Trust and the many biking community volunteers, and critically having a strong advocate and project manager in the park and rec dept., the final hard city cost was a small fraction of the original cost estimate that is similar to ours We know that the city has already released its 2 year capital expenditures report which doesn't include mountain biking, although there is money for biking in general, but we still think the city could easily move ahead in 4 areas: 1. Authorize Initial Trail Design Authorize a fee for initial trail design of the entire area after the Commission selects a designer from an open bid process. This will include a close inspection of the entire terrain that can be used for trails and making an inventory of the area. 2. Begin talking with other park users and neighbors about project. Whatever is normally done when considering a new project. 3. Get bids on construction cost. Once trail design is complete, get cost bids on project using normal methods of selecting contractors on any city project 4. Appoint someone in Parks and Rec. Dept to be in charge of project. So that all the various people involved in the project can work together, develop action plan and start grant writing. In the metro area here is what other communities are doing Minneapolis Theodore Wirth 6 miles blue trails with a black cutoff to skills area.. Eagan Lebanon Hills 12 miles green, blue, black and red stacked trail system. Skills training park. Parking Lot with bathrooms and changing rooms. Savage Murphy Hammerhan Has some ridge sections similar to Braemar. Part of a huge park system. Woodbury Carver Lake A great example of what we could accomplish in Edina with very limited space and multiple park users and intimate neighborhood input. Elk River Hillside Champlin Elm Creek Burnsville Salem Hills Bloomington River Bottoms St. Paul Battle Creek Chaska Oaks Metro Cities and Park Systems have constructed numerous mountain biking trail parks across the twin cities seven county area . Mountain Biking trail systems have minimal impact on the natural environment. The trails are designed to become a natural part of the environment. A good one is kinda like a slightly larger deer trail that follows the natural topography of the area and is partially hidden from view from all the foliage. The fun and exciting trails bring new people into the park, especially rarely visited areas that many people don't even know exist. Initial costs are very low, and can easily be combined with federal grant money and volunteer efforts to be a shining example of prudent uses of community resources. Maintenance requirements are minimal and mostly done by the local biking community. Mountain Biking is a fantastic way to stay healthy. Not only does it provide a robust cardio workout and turns your legs into steel, it tightens up your core, strengthens your back, and improves your balance and fine motor skills. Plus it is so much fun. People love riding the trails, being outdoors, losing themselves in the joy of the moment, and experiencing the pure exhilaration of movement and athleticism that is mountain biking. We would also like to incorporate buckthorn removal efforts during the trail building. The existing environmental situation is quite bad in that almost the entire area is being completely overrun by buckthorn so as the existing oaks, poplar and other trees die out, there are no new young trees to replace them, so eventually there will be only buckthorn left. Our clearing crew volunteers can clear huge areas if the city can help provide removal of cut trees from the site. These buckthorn removal efforts could be concentrated along the ridge tops to create stunning views from the new trails of the golf course, and the surrounding parklands. A rare elevated panoramic view in Edina Parks. Now is the perfect time to get started on a exciting natural addition to the city's Park System, a first class mountain biking trail system that uses seldom visited parkland, begins serious restoration of our magnificent oak forests, and offers proven health benefits to all ages. Behind this project is a large group of enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and entrepreneurial minded supporters who know how to get things done and want to cut the cities hard cost to a minimum, yet provide residents with a first class but very inexpensive long term asset that can dramatically improve participants overall health, vitality, and simple happiness.. Reference Material We believe the that Woodbury's experience in designing and building Carver Lake mountain biking trails is the perfect match for our effort to build a trail system around Braemar Park. Reed Smidt was that critical leader in the Woodbury Parks and Rec dept, that wrote the grant, worked with all the different players, and monitored the daily construction. He will be our featured speaker at the presentation. You Tube Videos "Cuyuna Mtn Biking" " Lebanon Hills mtn biking" "Theo Wirth mtn biking", "Carver Lake mtn biking" Every mtn biking place in minnesota has a Go Pro Helmet cam ride of the trail system plus endless more videos of every place in the metro and outstate mn Trail Maps: Cuyuna, Theodore Wirth, Lebanon Hills, Carver Lake. etc. Topographical Map of Area with a preliminary layout of a possible trail system. Google Earth Overview Marked for Parking, possible trail outline and color coded for phase I, II, and III Site Info and pictures Oak Savanna totally overrun with buckthorn, Soil glacial moraine. Existing walking trail system running down ridgelines that are rarely used. Open Invitation to walk the terrain and ride other cities trail system. Invitation to all members of the board to go riding and see what the excitement is all about. We provide bikes as needed and a tour of any of the great trail systems around the metro so you could really understand the idea better and realize the Braemar area's potential to become a premier training ground for our high school student athletes. Also just to walk the seldom seen terrain that is so special but needs saving from buckthorn. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 10:47 AM To: 'Brandt, Andrea (RIS-MIN)' Subject: RE: Ski trails at Braemar Dear Andrea, Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. I have forwarded your message to the Mayor and Council members. If I can be of additional assistance to you please contact me. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Brandt, Andrea (RIS-MIN) [mailto:andrea.brandtPlexisnexis.com] Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:31 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trails at Braemar Hi, I wrote in already as a parent of child on the EHS nordic ski team. But I am writing again as an adult and Edina resident that loves to ski. I am 49 and started skiing as a child. In the past 5 years, I have purchased new skis/boots and resumed skiing. Sometimes I go to Wirth or Hylands but I usually ski where the nordic ski team practices since we live just down the street. I am sad that will no longer be an option but would happy to go to Braemar if there were groomed trails. I attended an event at Braemar this past winter where Hoigaards brought in snowshoes and we went around the golf course under a full moon and then ate fish fry at Tin Fish. It was nice to see the clubhouse in use as well as the lovely grounds. We should take advantage of this gorgeous property year round. Please consider finding a project to make snow and groom trails at Braemar for the Nordic Ski team and also residents. Thank you, Andrea The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:49 AM To: 'Tracy Hartmann' Subject: RE: Nordic ski trails at Braemar golf course Dear Tracy, Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. I have forwarded your message to the Mayor and Council members. If I can be of additional assistance to you please contact me. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.riovj www.EdinaMN.gov From: Tracy Hartmann [mailto:trhartmann@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:58 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trails at Braemar golf course To the council: Our family is in support of cross country ski trails at Braemar golf course. As avid skiers, we currently have to go to Minneapolis or Bloomington and it would be wonderful to have our own city trails. I think a trail fee would be more than reasonable and help offset some costs. There are many users of the nordic trails within not only the Edina athletic teams but also among community members. Please consider this proposal and count another family in support. Thank you, Tracy Hartmann 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 4:08 PM To: 'paulacolestock@yahoo.com' Subject: RE: Contact Us form submission Dear Paula, Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. I have forwarded your message to the Mayor and Council Chambers. If I can be of additional assistance to you please contact me. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: paulacolestock@yahoo.com [mailto:paulacolestock@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 11:52 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Contact Us form submission Name: Paula Colestock Organization: Website: paulacolestock@yahoo.com Address 1: 6613 southcrest drive Address_2: City: edina State: MN Zip Code: 55435 Email: paulacolestock@yahoo.com Phone: 6128055508 Referrer: other Message: Yes! Please add fat tire bike paths and mountain bike paths at Braemar. They would be used by the Edina Cycling Team as well as the many avid cyclists in Edina. Thanks, Paula Colestock 2 Janet Canton From: Frank Petrovic on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 3:41 PM To: Ann Swenson; jhovland@hovlandrasmus.com; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle (Comcast); Robert Stewart; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Excellent Frank Petrovic, Customer Service Representative 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 FPetrovicEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:02 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: FW: Excellent Please send to the Park Board and City Council. Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehAEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Pete Glerum [mailto:pete.glerum@castlelake.com] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 7:47 AM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Excellent Ann, I received the note yesterday from you regarding the Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area proposal. I want to go on record as a major supporter! I am an avid Nordic skier and cyclist. I spend many days during the winter at Hyland Reserve and have logged many fatbike miles at the river bottoms. I live on Loch Moor Drive thus the thought of having real skiing and legal fat biking in Edina is an incredibly exciting. I cannot make the meeting next week due to work travel, but I wanted to share my support for the project. If there are private funds being solicited, please let me know as I would be supportive. I'm really excited by the proposal and wanted to simply thank you for being an advocate. Pete Peter H. Glerum I Castlelake 4600 Wells Fargo Center I 90 South 7th Street I Minneapolis, MN 55402 Tel: (612) 851-3100 I Mob: (612) 804-5232 I Fax: (612) 851-3090 petezleiiumgcastlelake.com 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:21 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Bad Idea: Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Please include in City Council Correspondence Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Peter and Sara Ribbens [mailto:psribbens@conncast.net] Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:07 PM To: Ann Kaaren Cc: 'Sara Ribbens' Subject: Bad Idea: Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area As people who live in close proximity to this project, Bruce Freeman has a "Letter to the Editor" in SUN CURRENT EDINA paper (Thursday, July 7, 2016). Bruce Freeman's letter to the editor touches on four major points why this is a BAD IDEA. He's said it so much better than we can. For us, the most compelling point against comes to this, we have great cross country skiing at Highland Park. So Edina is going to go into competition with this facility? Also, children are tubing and sledding down the existing hills with no problem, and walking back up, for FREE. Even us Grandparents are able to walk up the hill. We may be far enough away that, in the winter, the noise and fuss won't affect us. Yet, I can imagine how a lit trail and artificial snow drift on to Gleason Avenue are going to be a major sources of frustration for those living close by. This project plans to spend 3 million dollars, with no clear return on investment, or any return in the five years after completion. As others have said, don't we have better, higher priorities? Yes. We could go on about the waste of water to make snow, the number of warm winters we continue to experience, the tree's cut down to make way for these 50' XC trails... We disagree whole heartedly with every aspect from conception, justification, and implementation of Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area. Sincerely Peter & Sara Ribbens 7216 Schey Drive, Edina MN. 2 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:34 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area Please include in the City Council Correspondence Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Robert Nazarian [mailto:rhnazarian@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 6:30 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Braemar Park Winter Recreation Area Thank you for providing an opportunity to comment on the above referenced proposal. 1.1 would consider supporting any project that addresses the alarming deterioration of the wooded area east of the Clunie nine along Gleason Road. This former oak forest has been invested by invasive buckthorn, which the Parks Department has apparently seen fit to ignore. Are you planning to address the buckthorn infestation of this and other parks as part of this or some other project? 2.1am unable to comment intelligently on the financial feasibility of the tubing hill and cross country ski trails without seeing the detailed assumptions and financial analysis. Having said that, in my forty years as a financial executive, I have seen many proposals where the assumptions were massaged to get to the desired result. I'm concerned this might be another such example. 3. I am concerned by the impact this project might have on an otherwise quiet residential area. By its nature, golf is a quiet pastime and a good neighbor. A lighted tubing hill will no doubt generate both light and noise pollution, the latter coming from snow making, grooming and users. What are the proposed times for opening hours, grooming and snow making? I would not want to be a neighbor on Gleason Road if any of these activities were to run past 8:00 PM. 4.1 believe I understand the sense of urgency relative to planning for necessary utilities in the context of the golf course renovation. Nevertheless, it feels like we are being forced into a decision with significant one time and ongoing financial consequences without adequate time for analysis and debate. I would rather consider a small investment in utilities to preserve the option for this project if and when it is approved after proper review. 5. For the record, unlike many of my neighbors, I do not think the money would be better spent on sidewalks. Bob Nazarian rhnazarian@corncast.net 5800 Long Brake Trail 612-790-1481 Sent from my iPad Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:46 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Please include in City Council Correspondence Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 1 Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov1www.EdinaMN.qov From: Heather Bennett [mailto:dubesbennett@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 1:55 PM To: Ann Kattreh Cc: Doug Bennett Subject: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Ann- We may not be able to attend the open house and wanted to provide feedback on this proposed plan. As we are within walking distance, our family of 6 regularly use Braemar park year round in its current state: • golf in the summer • sledding on the hole 21 hill in the winter • year-round walking! hiking on the bluff trails on the east side of the park - we walk on those trails 200-250 days each year Overall, we have mixed feelings about this plan. On one hand, we are very supportive of utilizing this parkland year round. In fact, we have commented several times that the best improvement is the groomed snow trails that were introduced a few years ago. We walk/run/hike/snowshoe with and without our dog on those trails all the time. Further improvements of these trails is a positive for us if it can be cost effective for non-skivers and non-bikers. On the other hand, we have real concerns about the proposed plan. First and foremost, we are very concerned that existing parkland trails that we regularly use will now have a usage fee associated with it. What will it cost to now utilize the trails because of the man-made snow and lights? What is the reality of time restrictions for using the trail because of the high school skiing team and other groups that will have regular practices and competitions? We also don't need lights to enjoy those existing trails - in fact is quite peaceful to walk through Braemar at night in the winter. 1 Why can't the high school ski team use the existing man-made snow trails at hyland park reserve that is less than 3 miles from Braemar? We are strongly opposed to the groomed tubing hill for several reasons: First, the groomed tubing hill moves a great free resource that can be used at leisure into yet another expensive outing type experience. Why should we have to pay on a per use basis for a resource that we currently use for no incremental fees beyond our taxes? Kids have been tubing! sledding on that hill for many,many years and it already is a great resource. It is also an activity that is great because it is spontaneous. It snows and our kids want to go to the hill. If it is too crowded we come back another time. We don't need a reservation for a defined time and we aren't limited by a 2 hour window to utilize the resource....and we certainly don't have to decide is this worth $50-75-100 for our family to go enjoy the snow. We go to Buck Hill or Elm Creek 1 time a year, because it is S90 for our family. Second, the tubing lift also discourages the exercise provided by walking up the hill. This an excellent unstructured physical activity for our kids where they get great exercise - why ruin it by grooming lanes and hoisting them up the hill mechanically? Third, the lights will be a nuisance for the neighborhood on the tubing hill - We live 1/2 west of Lewis Park and deal with lights for football games all fall season and even the hockey lights that are 1/4 mile from our house. I would not want to live on Gleason road with those lights on constantly for 3 months a year. Finally, traffic and parking will likely be an issue if you create a groomed tubing hill - there is already plenty of traffic around that area because of the hockey rinks, edina dome, and golf dome. In summary, we can be supportive of the groomed multi-use trails if it can continue to be cost effective for hiking/walking. We are completely against the groomed tubing hill and encourage the Parks Department and City Council to separate these two decisions. We would be happy to discuss this live and can be reached @ 952.693.3594. Sincerely, Heather and Doug Bennett 5708 Kemrich Drive 2 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 9:13 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Braemar proposal Please include in City Council Correspondence Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Kelley Lange [nnailto:kelley@usinternet.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 4:04 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Braemar proposal Hello, As an Edina resident with children we would definitely use a tubing hill and Nordic ski trails along with walking trails. I'm very excited about these proposals and hope they come to fruition. Thank you Kelley Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Ann Kattreh Monday, July 11, 2016 9:37 AM Edina Mail Janet Canton FW: quick note about the recent Braemar letter Please include in City Council Correspondence Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehAEdinaMN.00v I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Lisa Hengel [mailto:Ithengel@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 11:58 AM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: quick note about the recent Braemar letter Hi Ann - I received the letter today about the possibly upcoming changes to Braemar golf course - it sounds very exciting! I just wanted to call attention to the use of the very outdated term "mad-made" - I believe the correct modern-day term is "artificial" (as there very well may be women working on making the artificial snow trails). Thank you and have a great day! Lisa 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 9:53 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Rec Area Feedback Please include in City Council Correspondence Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Grant Braasch [mailto:grant braasch(ahotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 1:18 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Braemar Winter Rec Area Feedback Ann, I've received and read some of the information regarding the proposed winter recreation area at Braemar and I wanted to provide some feedback. I'm an avid xc skier and cyclist so the project is very interesting to me as an Edina resident who lives near Braemar. I race the Birkebeiner and City of Lakes Loppet every year and I utilize the trails at Hyland and Edina High School multiple times every week. A trail at Braemar would add another great local skiing option. As a cyclist who races in the summer and on fat bikes in the winter, I also really support the idea of fat bikes having access as long as there are separate trails for fat bikes and skiers. - I think the xc ski area is a good idea and think it's critical that extended natural snow trails are a key element of the overall project. The 2.5k man-made snow loop is good but with a much longer snowmaking loop available at Hyland, there needs to be the option for a longer loop available to attract skiers. - I don't recall where I saw the proposed fee structure for users but I recall it being in the $75 - $100 range for a ski pass. Considering most local skiers are accustomed to $65 for a Three Rivers season pass which provides access to 10 different ski areas or $50 for a City of Mpls pass for 5 different trails, $65 may seem steep for access to one small area. Personally, that would be my biggest reason for not utilizing the area if it were developed. - The other big concern I have is that considering how fortunate (spoiled) we are in the southern metro area to have world class cross country skiing available just 5 minutes away at Hyland with 5k of beautiful lighted manmade snow trails, attracting skiers may be somewhat challenging. I can see it being a great option for high schools but for regular citizen racers and recreational skiers, they may prefer to continue skiing at Hyland even if Braemar is developed. - I also like the tubing hill proposal. Our kids are 9 and 11 but I could still see us taking advantage of the tubing hill as a family throughout their teen years. The other comments I want to make are around cycling. I see that fat biking is included as a possible use of the trails but it's not clear to me if mixed use would be allowed where cyclists and skiers would allowed on the same trails. That seems like a bad idea. However, grooming separate fat bike trails on Braemar would be fantastic. Summer mountain biking is the issue that I feel more strongly about and I realize that may be somewhat out of the scope of this project. I regularly incorporate the gravel trail on the Braemar ridge as part of my normal bike rides multiple times every week. I know there have been proposals in the past to develop single track trails on this hill but I don't believe they've ever gotten very far. If you're familiar with the local mountain bike trail organization, MORC (Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists), you know they are amazing stewards of the land and build and maintain sustainable trails through volunteer efforts. As you are probably well aware, the trail currently running along the Braemar ridge is in no way sustainable and requires significant maintenance by the city. Every time we have a significant rainfall, the trails that are cut straight up and down the fall lines are washed out, gullied and rutted by water flowing downhill. Properly designed mountain bike trails are never cut straight up and down fall lines like this and are designed to withstand heavy rain with no damage or wash out. Allowing MORC to build and maintain sustainable trails would be a major improvement to that area and would seemingly reduce costs and work for the city as they wouldn't have to continue repairing a very poorly designed trail. All maintenance is handled by volunteer crews organized by MORC but in cooperation with the land owner. It would also be a perfect complement to the proposed year round Braemar recreation area. You may be aware that most of the local MORC maintained mountain bike trails are also open for fat bikes in the winter so that would be another great use of single track at Braemar if those trails could be open to fat bikers in the winter. However, looking at the ski trail proposals, that might be somewhat challenging as the bike trails would probably have to cross the ski trails at multiple points. Thanks, Grant Braasch 2 MICHAEL R. CASHMAN 5820 Vernon Lane, Edina MN 55436 Cell: 612-619-2783 Email: michaelrcashmar6Amail.eom July 11, 2016 Mayor James Hovland Edina City Council Members Park Board Director Ann Kattreh Edina Park Board Members Re: Development of Walking, Biking, Nature Trails and Habitats Around Braemar Park Perimeter Dear Mayor Hovland, City Council Members, Director Kattreh and Park Board Members, I have lived in Edina for the last 20 years, and for a few years in the 1980's, on both the East and the West sides of town. During my time in Edina I have been a single person, married with young children, divorced with teenage children, and now married with (mostly) grown children. My children, wife and I have visited and used almost all (and perhaps every) City park and have participated in innumerable Park and Recreation sponsored programs of all different types. We have been and are frequent park users. We have also used many other City amenities. We participated in the 2006 and the 2014 Community Needs Assessment Surveys. I have read the Park, Recreation and Trail Strategic Plan, and Attachments. I try to follow City and Park Board initiatives, plans and developments. Our family has supported and voted for every City or School District Referendum seeking to improve City, Park Board and School District amenities, infrastructure and assets. We are strong supporters of all City and Park Board improvement initiatives, regardless of how much we might personally use those amenities. For example, we have supported the sidewalk construction initiative, the sport dome, the renovations at Pamela Park, and many others. We strongly support the proposed investment in a first-rate Community Center in the Grandview District with an Art Center, Auditorium for large event programming and other dearly needed City amenities such as an athletic facility, adult center, community theater programming and the like. These are the kind of initiatives that attract new residents, and generates growth and investment in our City. Edina should have Community Center facilities and amenities that are equal to or better than surrounding communities such as Chaska, Chanhassen, Bloomington, and Burnsville, to name a few that do have those facilities. The investment, while large, is well worth it because we are competing for residents and business with other communities, and need attractive amenities. Our family looks forward to seeing a first-rate Community Center built on the old public works site in the near future. In short, we are ardent Edina supporter in all respects, and look forward to using and enjoying the Park System and as many City amenities as possible for years to come. I feel that the City Council and Park Board have done a wonderful job in improving our City, and making it the most desirable place to live in Minnesota, especially over the last 10 years. The City Council and Park Board have done an incredible job in making a fine City even better. Because of the excellent work by the City Council and Park Board, and because I have agreed with and supported what has been done, I have never had occasion to write before. I am writing now to comment on the scope of currently approved renovations and proposals for future development at Braemar Park. The 2006 and 2014 Community Needs Assessments Surveys make it crystal clear that the number 1 priority of Edina residents has been and continues to be the development of more walking, biking and nature trails, and the development of natural habitats. These priorities are also reflected in the Strategic Plan. However, it appears that respondents believe their needs for walking, biking and nature trails were being met or satisfied less in 2014 than they were in 2006 (39% said their needs for walking and biking trails were being met in 2006, while only 25% believed those needs were being met in 2014; 36% said their needs for nature trails were being met in 2006, while only 24% said their needs for nature trails were being met in 2014). In short, it seems quite clear that the demand for walking trails, biking trails, nature trails, and natural habitats is not only the number one priority, but is greater now than ever before. At the same time, it appears those needs have not been given top priority. Those top priorities can be proactively addressed , in a very significant and substantial way, with some attention to detail in the scope of renovations that have been approved for Braemar Park generally and the golf course specifically. Accordingly, I respectfully urge the City Council and the Park Board to consider taking the following actions as part of the Braemar Park renovations (if they are not already included, which is not clear from the Park Board and City Council discussions on the topic, or the Richard Mandel Master Plan Option 5 that was approved): (1) complete eradication of buckthorn and invasive species throughout ALL of Braemar Park, border to border and not just the golf course area, specifically including all of the East and West Hills (Parcels A and B) and along the southern border in the wetlands along Nine Mile Creek South Fork; (2) enhance and better maintain the existing walking trails in the East and West Hills, and reconnect them on BOTH the south (along the Nine Mile Creek South Fork) and north sides (along Braemar Road and Hillary Lane) to create a continuous perimeter path around the entire Park consistent with the original design, with that perimeter path being connected to the and integrated with the internal paths proposed by Richard Mandell in Option 5 and connected to the Grand Round Trails such as the newly constructed trails on Valley View Road; and (3) convert the "brush dump" on Valley View Road to a parking area to give another, better access point to residents who want to use the Braemar Park trials (the golf course parking lot does not have access to the East Hill trails, and the West Hill trails are unknown to the general public because the only parking is in the Metro Safety Facility parking lot; the "brush dump cuts-off the potential north side connection between the East and West Hills, and could be easily moved to an area adjacent to the public works area to the south of the Metro Safety Facility). also comment briefly on the proposed winter activities proposal for Braemar Park. Improving the cross country skiing experience at Braemar Park is a very good idea. There should be a trail around the entire perimeter, connected to interior trails, but because walking, biking and nature 2 trails are the highest priority for all Edina residents, that perimeter trail must not displace or share walking, biking or nature trails anywhere in Braemar Park. A. THE GOLF COURSE RENOVATIONS AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT OF WALKING, BIKING AND NATURE TRAILS AND HABITATS AT BRAEMAR PARK. I have played Braemar Golf Course many times. I fully support the decision to fully renovate it, and return it to a first-rate 18 hole course. I am writing because the project provides an excellent opportunity to better utilize a vastly under-used and neglected Park Board asset for walking, biking and nature trails. When Braemar Golf Course was designed, Clifford French originally envisioned a bridle path for horses and walking path around the entire perimeter. In the 1960's, this area of Edina still had many farms. In fact, there was still an equestrian stable on Valley View Road near the current Edina High School site. There are remnants of the intended bridle path and walking trail in the East and West Hills. A walking path around Braemar Park was constructed, but the north end trail was eliminated. The south end trail along the Nine Mile Creek South Fork was severed when the Clunie Nine was built. The northern-most trail in the West Hills now dead-ends in the brush dump on Valley View Road. It is not possible to walk around the entire course on the north side without walking outside the Braemar Park perimeter on Braemar Road and Hillary Lane. A walker does not have access to a sidewalk until he or she reaches what is now the Academy Par 3. Obviously, this is less than desirable and not safe. Along the Nine Mile Creek South Fork the West Hills trail was diverted through the parking lots along West 78th Street when the Clunie Nine was built. A make-shift, poorly maintained "plastic path" takes pedestrians into parking lots along West 78" Street. Pedestrians are forced to walk through two parking lots along loading docks behind commercial buildings and then along West 78th Street to reach the other end. The "parking lot paths" are not maintained at all by the Park Board. They are not marked. Pedestrians must go up and down three sets of steps, precluding bike use. Needless to say, this is not a safe or pleasant experience. The result is that few people use the trails in the East or West Hills, and almost nobody uses the trails from one end to the other. The East and West Hills and the trails have been badly neglected, and receive almost no maintenance. The East and West Hills are choked with buckthorn and other invasive species. The buckthorn is so thick that it is impenetrable, and makes the paths dark and foreboding even on the sunniest days. The alternate trail along the ridge of the West Hills, where fantastic vistas can be had in all directions, is not maintained at all. It is badly overgrown with buckthorn. The main and subsidiary trails in the East Hills have deep ruts from washouts, and are also badly overgrown with buckthorn. The path along the south side of Braemar Park on the Nine Mile Creek South Fork is also badly infested with buckthorn. This is particularly so in the low lying areas on each side of the path that are the Nine Mile Creek South Fork flood zone. The buckthorn on the East and West Hills and along the Nine Mile Creek South Fork is so thick that there is no wind movement, and sunlight is severely restricted. I know because I walk these 3 trails frequently in all seasons. The thick buckthorn, neglect and lack of maintenance is discourages use of a beautiful nature area. Almost no one knows of these trails; I rarely see anyone walking there. It can be weeks between people sightings. Buckthorn removal, coupled with proper maintenance would re-introduce Braemar Park (not just Braemar Golf Course) as a tremendous natural asset to the City and park system. It would rival and surpass Bredesen Park as the premier nature trail and walking trail in Edina, both for exercise and fitness and as a natural habitat. (Anyone who has walked around Bredesen, or in the "nature area" inside, knows that it is also severely infested with buckthorn, badly compromising its "nature area" claim). 1. The Renovation Plan Should Include Comprehensive Buckthorn and Invasive Species Removal in All of Braemar Park, Including the East and West Hills (Parcels A and B) and the South Boarder Along the Nine Mile Creek South Fork. The Richard Mandell Master Plan for Ecological Management states on page 67 that the "Oak Woodland to the west and east of the golf course" (meaning Braemar Park Parcels A and B, not in the golf course area) will be restored "by removing invasive species such as buckthorn . . ." Does this mean that the Braemar Renovation Plan approved by the City Council will include the removal of ALL buckthorn on the hills in Braemar Park Parcels A (East) and B (West) — even though the East and West hills are not "on" the golf course? I hope so. If not, I urge the City Council and the Park Board to include COMPLETE buckthorn and invasive species removal from ALL of Parcels A and B. Buckthorn and invasive species removal and Oak Savanna and Woodland Restoration is obviously a key element to the Mandell Renovation Plan. The 2006 and 2014 Community Needs Assessment Surveys, as well as the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan make it clear that walking, biking and nature trails have been and still are the top priority for Edina residents. Walking and biking trails were identified as the greatest need (86%) and nature trails as the second greatest need (66%). They remain the two greatest needs in 2014 85% and 69%, respectively. The 2014 Survey shows that natural areas and habitats is the third greatest need (56%). The 2014 Survey also shows that these three needs are in the bottom third in the needs that are being satisfied. These findings all demonstrate that Edina still has a severe lack of walking, biking and nature trails. The 2006 Survey included a question on buckthorn, and showed 19% of respondents thought it was a major problem in Edina parks, and that 38% thought it was a moderate problem — 57% in total. Aggressive buckthorn removal was supported by 72% of respondents — the action with the third highest level of support (walking and biding trails was first with 89%). The aggressive removal of buckthorn also received the third highest level of support amongst respondent in the 2006 Survey for the use of tax dollars (the development of walking and biding trails again receiving the most support). Buckthorn removal questions were curiously not included in the 2014 Survey. However, the Park and Recreation Strategic Plan makes it clear that buckthorn is a very serious problem, both environmentally and in terms of the quality and enjoyment of City parks. It is a high priority that goes hand in hand with the development of walking, biking and nature trails and habitats in Edina. 4 These priorities can be addressed and advanced with aggressive buckthorn eradication removal throughout Braemar Park, specifically including the East and West Hills and along the Nine Mile Creek South Fork, and the proper development and maintenance of those trails. Those trails do not require pavement, but can be established and maintained as natural trails for walkers and bikers who could fully enjoy nature in one of the few areas in Edina that have not been heavily developed. Buckthorn throughout Braemar Park, from border to border including the East and West Hills and along the Nine Mile Creek South Fork should be an essential component of the Golf Course Renovation Plan. It fulfills key and often stated desires by Edina park users. It is the environmentally correct action. It enhances the goals of the Golf Course Renovation Plan, and the desire to restore the Oak Woodland and Savanna habitat. If buckthorn eradication is not already included throughout Braemar Park, a change order should be issued to include it. Mandell is already going to be on the property, and the environment is going to be addressed. It would be a real shame — and a wasted opportunity — if buckthorn is not eradicated from Braemar Park when the equipment and resources are there to get the job done. 2. The Renovation Plan Should Include a Reconnection of The Walking and Nature Trails in the East and West Hills on BOTH the North and South Sides of the Golf Course. The Richard Mandell Master Plan under "Other Considerations" on page 68 states that the goal was to "establish a trail network surrounding the park with significant safety buffers from golf playing areas." The Plan includes a couple of walking trails IN the golf course, but not around the perimeter of the Park. Specifically, the Plan does not reconnect the East and West Hills on the south side. This should be corrected. Users should no longer have to go through parking lots and along the busy West 78th Street to get from the East to the West trails. The issue is even more pronounced on the north side of the park. A trail connecting the East and West Hills should be created on the north side so that users can go all the way around that park and all the way around the golf course as originally designed. There are multiple ways this could be accomplished with a buffer from the traffic on Braemar Road and Hillary Lane and from golfers on the course. For example, a boardwalk similar to those being built through Edina as part of the Nine Mile Creek Project could be built through the marshy areas along Hillary Lane. Or, a path with a boulevard could be created along the road. Either would attract users who would be motivated to enjoy nature in walk or bike around all of Braemar Park, with access to the interior trails envisioned by the Plan. Reconnecting the East and West Hills, and then connecting them to the interior trails in the Renovation Plan, would make Braemar Park the premier walking, biking and nature trail experience in Edina. Because of its size, natural assets, seclusion from commercial and residential structures, and its varied and rolling topography, Braemar Park would quickly surpass Bredesen and the plans for Fred Richards as the best Edina has to offer. Creating a connection on the north side would have the added benefit of allowing a connection to the bike and walking trails the City has spent much time and money developing on Valley View 5 Road. The City obviously spent a great deal of time and money re-designing the Valley View and Braemar Road roundabout. Right now, that is a trail to nowhere. That investment could be maximized by connecting that trail to the Braemar Park trails on the north side. In this way, the Braemar Park trails could also be connected eventually to the Three Rivers Nine Mile Creek Trail. 3, Converting the Valley View Road "Brush Dump" to Parking for Braemar Park Trail Users. Currently, the City maintains a brush dump on Valley View Road. It interferes with the existing trails in the West Hills. It would inhibit the development of a trail around the perimeter of Braemar Park. It should be moved for that reason alone. But, it would also be a very useful location for trail head parking. There currently is no City parking for those who wish to access the trails in the West Hills or South Side of Braemar Park. The brush dump should be moved to another location, probably on the grounds of the equipment storage area to the south of the Metro Safety Facility, That area is already used for materials that are being excavated in the street renovation project, which are pulverized and removed from the grounds at the end of each season. That same procedure could be followed at the brush dump. B. THE PROPOSAL FOR LIGHTED CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS AND SNOW TUBING FACILTITES IN THE EAST BRAEMAR HILLS. I am aware of the current proposals for cross country skiing and snow tubing at Braemar Park. In general, these proposals seem to be at odds with the expressed priority of Edina residents for more walking, biking and nature trails and habitats. At a minimum, given the clear and repeated desire of respondents to Community Needs Assessments Surveys, both in 2006 and 2014, the development of nature, biking and nature trials and habitats should come first. Over the past 10 years the City and Park Board have built other projects which were low on the list of Survey priorities, such as an outdoor refrigerated rink and sport dome. It is clear that the walking, biking and nature trial priorities have not been fully satisfied for Edina residents, and should be prioritized. This fact is quite evident in the Surveys, since the development of walking, biking and nature trails continues to be an overwhelming priority. Residents seem to have indicated that those needs are being met less in 2014 than they were in 2006. Consequently, those needs should be clearly prioritized. In the context of these proposals, to the extent cross country trails and tubing projects are considered, they should be secondary to the development of a walking, biking and nature trail around the perimeter of Braemar Park, with removal of buckthorn and invasive species from border to border (see above). If ski trails are built they must not displace or encroach on walking, bike or nature trails and habitats anywhere in Braemar Park, including the East Hills where the ski trail is currently proposed. I have seen the 50-foot wide path that has been staked on the ridge in the East Hills, and it appears to clearly conflict with and displace the walking trail there. In fact, it is so wide it appears there is no room left for a walking, biking and nature trail along the ridge of the East Hills, A 50 foot wide trail is too wide — and would be rendered unnecessary if a ski trail is built around the perimeter of Braemar Park alongside a walking, biking and nature trail. Again, the 6 walking, biking and nature trail that I believe is essential must be for year-round use, and should not double as a cross-country trail in the winter. A one-way 10-20' perimeter cross country trail would be plenty wide enough to accommodate skate skiers and one or two classic cross country tracks. I am a cross country skier, and I believe a perimeter path, with access to the interior loops, would be more attractive to cross-country skiers than a 2.5k out and back track. A first- rate grooming machine is the key ingredient for a good cross country skiing experience. (If the current 50 foot wide out-and-back 2.5k plan is implemented, in addition to building another walking, biking and nature trail, this would be yet another opportunity to remove all buckthorn from the East Hills). Lighting a perimeter trail would be better than lighting an out-and-back 2.5k trail in the East Hills. The former would likely reduce the number of lights needed in the East Hills and therefore reduce the impact on neighbors along Gleason Road. More importantly, though, lighting a perimeter path around Braemar Park on the walking, biking and nature trail would likely encourage more use year round. Another potential issue is the proposed use of the Braemar Club House for winter activities, specifically the Edina High School Nordic Ski Team and as a facility for renting cross country ski equipment if a cross country track is built. As I assume the Park Board knows, the Theodore Wirth Park, Theodore Wirth Golf Course and Theodore Wirth Club House in Minneapolis are all used for winter activities. The Wirth Club House is used as a chalet to accommodate Nordic skiers, like the winter recreation use being proposed for the Braemar Club House. The City of Minneapolis has commissioned an exhaustive study on the viability of its public courses, including the club houses. Wirth was identified as being particularly problematic because of the heavy wear and tear on the club house from winter use. The golf course and surrounding grounds also suffer greatly because of the increased demands and use for winter activities, with significant adverse results for the golf course operations. Using the Braemar Club House for winter sport activities could have similar adverse effects, or at a minimum increase the costs of maintaining a profitable and enjoyable golf course experience. Another overarching consideration is whether the objective is to attract as many people from the region to Braemar in the winter as a money making venture, Braemar would be in direct competition with Buck Hill (tubing) and the Three Rivers Park District operations at Highland Hills (lighted cross country skiing) or Elm Creek (lighted cross country skiing and tubing). I have cross country skied at Highlands and at Elm Creek and at Wirth Park in Minneapolis many times. I have snow tubed with my kids at Buck Hill and Elm Creek countless times. It is great fun, but I know from personal experience the mob scene that exists — especially for tubing — on nice weekends. I do not think Braemar could handle the crowds that would surely materialize. The parking lot is not big enough, and the Club House would be a mad house. Given the opposition that existed for the Sports Dome near the high school, doming Kuhlman Field and other traffic generating proposals, it would be surprising if the Braemar Park neighbors were supportive of activities that will generate a substantially higher volume of traffic. 7 I hope these comments are helpful. I would be happy to discuss if there is interest. Thank you and best regards, Since --ly, ichael R. Cashman Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 9:45 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: Janet Canton Subject: Fwd: Support Winter Rec plan Please add to City Council Correspondence. Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0385 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I vvvvw.EdinaMN.gov Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Sierks <wsierks@comcast.net> Date: July 7,2016 at 10:21:12 PM CDT To: <akattreh@edinamn. gov> Subject: Support Winter Rec plan We support the City's winter rec plan for Braemer. Thank you Bill Sierks & Mamie Segall 5713 Brook Drive Edina MN 55439 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:42 PM To: Eric Boettcher; Susan Faus; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Weber and Rosland Parks Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Pamela Balabuszko-Reay [mailto:sterlingsilverpamela@gnnail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:33 PM To: Edina Mail; Ann Kattreh Subject: Weber and Rosland Parks Hello Park Board Members, One of our neighborhood groups, The MAC or Morningside Athletic Club, received the following communication from Board Member Randy Meyer regarding the funding for the Weber Park and Rosland Park construction projects. I wonder about the ethics of Randy Meyer sending out this communication. The full text is below. He states "As a Park Board member, I'm not inclined to support the Rosland Park recommendation because it shifts funds away from Weber Park. My kids are beyond playground age, but a great neighborhood deserves a great playground." That appears to violate the bylaws which state: 1. "Members should exercise care not to communicate how they intend to vote on any pending matter or give the appearance any matter has been pre-decided." Several neighbors have stated to me that they have given feedback about the Weber project. I am included in that group-having given face to face feedback at the Morningside Eco Fair regarding the surface for the playground. I requested wood mulch instead of automobile tire chunks. I know of at least one other person at the Fair who provided the same feedback. In addition I know of many neighbors, myself included, who support the shifting of the funds saved at Weber to Rosland Park for the construction of an inclusive and accessible park for kids and families with disabilities. I am glad those kids will have a great park experience. A $100k park at Weber is a luxury and something for which I am grateful. That money will provide our neighborhood with a state-of-the-art long-lasting park. The idea that Morningside is being cheated and that we are entitled to more somehow is distasteful to me. Thank you for your time and for the work that you are doing on our behalf Pamela Balabuszko-Reay 4246 Scott Terrace Edina, MN 55416 1 Communication with the Public Outside of Meetings Edina Park Board members are encouraged to share their work with members of the public within the guidelines noted in the paragraph below. When communicating Edina Park Board business with the public, members should understand and convey the following: • The deliberations and decisions of the Edina Park Board will be based solely on information contained in the public record presented to all Edina Park Board members participating in the deliberation or action. • The member's comments do not represent the opinion or viewpoint of other commissioners or the Edina Park Board as a whole. Members should exercise care not to communicate how they intend to vote on any pending matter or give the appearance any matter has been pre-decided. From: edinamac@googlegroups.com [mailto:edinamac@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Randy Meyer Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:47 PM To: Morningside Athletic Club <edinamac@googlegroups.com> Subject: [MAC] Weber Park playground Loses 40% of Budget to Rosland Park Hi MAC, The Weber Park playground equipment is scheduled to be replaced this summer. Forty percent the original budget for this project has been transferred to Rosland park without public input or discussion. See discussion below from my Park Board meeting packet and comparison drawings of the two projects attached. There is an open house to discuss the Weber Park playground project tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Weber Park warming house. The Park Board meets tomorrow night at 7:00 at City Hall. The Park Board is being asked to recommend to the City Council that the city purchase and install the Rosland Park playground. The Park Board has not received feedback on, or reviewed the plans for, Weber Park. As a Park Board member, I'm not inclined to support the Rosland Park recommendation because it shifts funds away from Weber Park. My kids are beyond playground age, but a great neighborhood deserves a great playground. I would encourage you to attend the playground meeting tomorrow night and email the Park and Rec director (Aim Kattreh, akattreh@edinamn.gov) with any input/concerns. 2 A summary of the playground input process to date is below. Randy The current playground structure at Rosland Park was designed and installed in 1996. It is one of the oldest playgrounds in Edina. The city has $375,000 budgeted in CIP funds to replace the playground structures at Rosland and Weber parks in 2016. $200,000 was budgeted for Rosland Park and $175,000 for Weber Park. Rosland Park is one of the most used playgrounds in the city and the primary focus of the replacement is an inclusive playground design. The goal is to make the playground usable by people of all abilities. The proposed design is 100% accessible via wheelchair. The cost for the proposed design for the playground structure and safety surface at Rosland Park is $275,000. Fortunately, the estimated cost to replace the playground structure at Weber Park with a comparable size structure is $100,000. So we are able to use the additional funds to achieve the inclusive playground design at Rosland Park. The original $175,000 was budgeted to include a rubber poured in place safety surface. After meeting with the neighborhood on multiple occasions, it was determined that the residents wanted a wood fiber safety surface instead of the rubber surface. The elements that were considered in the playground design were the actual play features, play value, safety, accessibility and cost. Weber Park playground input process to date from Eric Boettcher, Edina Park and Rec staff, June 21, 2016: My neighborhood contact has been Joni Bennet and she has informed me of community events that have taken place. She has also helped by sending out information to the MNA through email invites. I have attended the following events to gather information and feedback to help design the playground: Sunday, April 24th Eco Fair at Weber Park - I set up an information booth to get some feedback on what the community was looking for in the playground. I had a design board with a variety of components and showed the variety of play structures as well as showed the different surface materials we could use. The information I received I took back to the playground designer and they put together a playground based on the feedback. Monday, June 6 - Provided updated playground design to Joni Bennet present at the Morningside Neighborhood Association Steering Committee meeting. They gave us additional feedback. Monday, June 20- Attended a Public meeting for Morning Side Neighborhood to provide the proposed playground design to get additional feedback. The key components designed thus far are to keep the playground where it is currently located, use wood fiber for the safety surface and provide features that would accommodate multiple age groups. The playground will meet ADA requirements for accessibility. The next step is to set up a public meeting by notifying residence within 1000 feet of Weber Park through a mailing. We will also promote the open house in the calendar section on the website and through Next Door. Once we finalize the design we plan to remove the existing playground and replaced with new playground sometime in late-August/ early- September. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Morningside Athletic Club" 3 group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to edinamac+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to edinamac@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/edinamac. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:00 AM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Winter recreation at Braemer Please put in council and park board correspondence. Thank you! Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Susan Parham [mailto:sp4526@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 6:24 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Winter recreation at Braemer Hello We are unable to come to the meeting tonight due to my upcoming surgery in the morning but we are in full support of a winter recreational area at Braemer Park. We live about 1 mile away and would use the cross country skiing/walking trails on a regular basis. Thank you. Susan and Bill Parham Life is short. Good life even shorter. Live, love and laugh all you can every day. Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 7:52 AM To: 'Kristin Kiser Reichling' Cc: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: RE: Proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Hi Kristin, Thank you for your feedback. I will forward your email to both the Park Board and City Council. Sincerely, Ann Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kristin Kiser Reichling [mailto:kristinareichling(agmail.corn] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:53 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Hello Ann, I am not in supportive of this proposal. I am an avid winter sports enthusiast; however, the benefits do not outweigh the detriments: • Cost model with a break-even point 5-10 years out • Noise and light pollution • Significant, on-going required maintenance • Material loss of trees and subsequently, wild life • Man-made snow will blow on to Gleason Road, causing safety concerns and additional city plowing • Impacts to residents who must clear man-made snow from their properties From what I can tell, the Edina HS nordic team seems to be the primary benefactor of this proposal. It doesn't appear that any other interest group is asking for this scale of added amenities. Further, we have many lakes and ponds in the city that have been deteriorating over time. We need to spend money maintaining our existing park land and water. Finally, the irony of this proposal is palpable: making man-made snow contributes to global warming, which causes waiiiier temperatures, which causes rain instead of snow and also results in temperatures that are too waini to make snow. It seems to me that this proposal is already baked and ready to go. I hope the City of Edina will seriously consider citizen input when making a decision on this proposal. From what I can tell based on the open house, there aren't too many citizens who are advocating for this other than those associated with the high school nordic team. 1 Thank you for your time, Kristin Reichling Normandale Park 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 9:25 AM Subject: FW: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jack Ellingson [mailto:ellingsonjack@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:15 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Hello Mr Hovland, My name is Jack Ellingson. As a senior at Edina High School, I'm one of the captains of the Edina Cycling Team. I personally know the many benefits cycling can bring to a community. Cycling can unite and strengthen the mental, physical, and social health of a community. Cycling can also inspire kids to peruse careers in STEM by actively engaging them with the complex mechanics found on a bicycle. These are just a few of the many benefits cycling will bring to Edina. Unfortunately I was not able to make it to the city council meeting last Tuesday due to a commitment at work. This means I was unable to convey how much Edina wants mountain bike trails built at Braemar. I would be ecstatic if you would be wiling to meet with me to further discuss building trails at Braemar and the benefits they would bring to our community. Thanks, Jack Ellingson Captain of the Edina Cycling Team Leader of FIRST Robotics Team 1816 - The Green Machine )(c June 27, 2016 Dear Resident: I would like to invite you to the Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House. The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the City of Edina's Public Works facility. This open house is an opportunity for residents to review, discuss and provide feedback on the proposed Winter Recreational Area at Braemar Park. The Winter Recreational Facility proposal includes 3K of lighted man-made snow Nordic ski trails with a potential snow tubing area. The man-made snow Nordic trails would connect to a natural snow multi-use trail system around and through the Braemar Golf Course. The man-made snow trails could also be utilized for fat tire biking. During the non-snow months walking trails would be available in Braemar Park and the addition of mountain biking trails is being explored. The proposed map of the cross-country ski trails and tubing hills are included with this letter. You are welcome and encouraged to attend the open house to share your views on the proposed plan. We value ideas and feedback provided by the residents in Edina. If you are unable to attend the open house, please submit your comments in writing either by postal mail or email at the address shown below. The proposed map and other information on the project can be found on our website at www.edinamn.gov/winterrecbraemar. The website is being updated regularly, so please check back for up-to- date information. The City Council will also be holding a public hearing regarding the proposed Winter Recreation Area during the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7. In addition to city staff, members of our consulting team will be making a presentation and will be available for questions. I look forward to meeting you on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at the City of Edina Public Works facility, located at 7450 Metro Blvd, Edina MN 55439. ()LH-1-di; Scx pa (76- cox --rt‘k atejol,d-r 0 s-) --- 0 1)AQ irsck, Sincerely, Ann Kattreh Parks & Recreation Director 4801 W. 506 Street Edina, MN 55424 akattrehedinamn.gov PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 4801 West 50th Street . Edina, Minnesota 55424 www.EdinaParks.com • 952-826-0367 • Fax 952-826-0385 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 8:31 AM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: winter recreation For City Council and Park Board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov j www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Susan Schultz [mailto:susankschultzphd@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 6:37 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: winter recreation Hello Ann, I was unable to come to the meeting on Wed regarding the proposed winter recreational area at Braemar. I want to let you know that I think this is a good idea. It is not so clear to me how the man made snow trail could be built to be multi- use unless there are areas specified for each sport served. Nordic skiers are best served by a trail that has space for skate skiing and tracks for classic skiing. Fat tire bikes and walking on the nordic trails would make them difficult to ski. Susan Susan K. Schultz, Ph.D. Office: 952.842.0299 Mobile: 952.412.4472 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 10:20 AM Subject: FW: Opposition to Braemar Winter Activities Development Plan Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Karen Hazel [nriailto:karenahazel@msn.com] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 5:55 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Opposition to Braemar Winter Activities Development Plan Good Afternoon City Council Members: I write to you all to express my opposition to the proposed re-development of the Braemar Golf Course to introduce Nordic ski trails for public and Edina Public School use. As a resident of the Braemar Hills area (right on Gleason Road, in fact), I attended the July 13th informational meeting with an open mind. After the meeting adjourned, I felt as if public trust in our community leaders had been somewhat breached. The basis for my objection to this proposal is multi-faceted. First, from a financial perspective, it is a losing proposition, aiming to "barely break even, hopefully within 5-7 years," as one presenter stated. It is clear, too, that the City will not likely recover its capital expenditure. On top of this, it translates to yet again more taxation of the voters/residents. As if that weren't enough, we learned that the plan, if implemented, would introduce both noise and light pollution, and potentially, a trespass on private property (in the form of unwanted ice crystals showering down on private homes and properties). Further, trees will die if this is implemented, but presenters were unable to provide more detail other than "probably hundreds (of trees)." The displacement and killing-off of wildlife is also a given, but presenters had little to offer on why the City would be willing to negatively impact green space for this purpose. To do this is entirely contrary to the City's stated objective--and promise to its residents--to become and remain a GreenStep City, "committed to taking proactive steps to improve the environment." (Source: City of Edina website, "Go Green" section.) How decimating precious acreage of nature and natural landscape, while draining water supply and running electrical equipment to create snow (ice) aligns with this stated commitment escapes me. There are other concerns, which appear to remain unaddressed. Some residents asserted at the meeting that the abandoned well that would be used to create snow is contaminated. Next, if this project were to come to fruition, adding 1.5' of snow to an elevated area would naturally mean runoff and melting...where would it go? Cascading down on Gleason Road to exacerbate icy conditions? As one resident discussed just today with Councilman Staunton, what about the "sinkage" risk? Drilling down to install huge piping and then draining 1 underground reservoirs of water could create a potential "sinkage" risk to properties on Gleason Road and beyond, where that is already happening. This brings us to the public safety hazard spraying man-made ice crystals onto Gleason Road introduces to the public at-large. Gleason Road is a state-supported road, as you know, so there is no size-limitation to vehicles using it. We get it all: flatbed trucks, cement mixers, and motorists speeding to work in the icy, early morning hours. Check Edina Police records. We experience car crashes on Gleason every winter. Cars take out mailboxes, light posts, fire hydrants; one year, a motorist was side-swiped by a speeder and her car overturned after driving up the retaining wall. Is the City of Edina really willing to be in the business of spraying 1/8" - 1/4" of ice crystals on Gleason Road on top of already treacherous conditions? The City is already aware of the propensity for motor vehicle accidents on this road; last year, the City agreed to install a "25 mph" sign before the southbound curve on Gleason near Bonnie Brae, because of so many accidents. I would argue that should this project proceed and should catastrophe occur, and a child waiting for a school bus on Gleason become injured, the City would face the "knew or should have known" standard in the wake of such a tragedy. The residents around Braemar are now aware that in 2012, Craig Jarvinen, Edina Nordic Ski Team (then) Assistant Coach prepared an extensive proposal, which presumably was sent to the City, to construct a similar ski trail/s around Creek Valley Elementary. Obviously, that didn't happen. But this leads to the reasonable inference that this project has been gaining attention through sheer perseverance. While that's admirable, there is a glaring problem with "relocating" this endeavor to Braemar. First, this project smacks of entertaining the wants of a few at the expense, inconvenience and detriment of the many. Next, I would argue that the benefits of this proposed facility, if you will, are grossly eclipsed by the risks it would create to public safety, the material decline of quality-of-life for Braemar residents, and irrevocable injury to nature. Additionally, it seems as if those who support this idea, or say "Sounds fun!" are more likely to live in an Edina neighborhood that would not feel the pain of the construction, and the aftermath, of this endeavor. I ask each of you: if you lived in the Braemar or Dewey Hill neighborhoods, would you want to be across the street from the construction phase? Would you want to live within earshot of snow machines grinding for up to 5 hours a night??? Overnight lighting that requires you to shut blinds and shades to keep out? Please be assured we are not objecting to an effort to refine the nature/walking paths for biking, etc. Braemar was designed to create a natural, almost "sanctuary-like" option for residents to experience nature, sport and wildlife close by. But to rip up the natural landscape so 200 students "don't have to wake up at 6am to get to Hyland trails" (as cited by the coach who attended the 7/13 meeting) is not only insulting to those of us directly impacted, but it would also result in a disparate impact on our neighborhood, a diverse and growing community with residents from all walks of life. It is for this reason that many of us believe the Council should not equally weigh feedback from residents across the board, but rather, the Council should give greater weight and consideration to the voice of those residents most severely and directly impacted by this proposal. Braemar residents are now more aware of this proposal, and in light of the potential hazards, nuisances, trespasses, and decimation of natural land (not to mention the negative impact on property values), and the dismissive nature of the SEH consultant's presentation ("just go ahead and bump that extra ice off your own driveways, is all"), we are organizing to ensure that our opposition is heard and appropriately considered. 2 We'll suggest an alternative approach: The City of Edina could partner with Bloomington to "sponsor" enhancements to Hyland in a co-op type arrangement that would afford EHS students improved access to the existing (and paid-for) trails just six minutes from Braemar. Creativity can go a long way to address the ski team's wishes. With all due respect, this project is problematic on so many levels, creating nothing short of upheaval for our neighborhood, for what seems like the novelty of mimicking a facility less than six-minutes from Braemar...it's difficult to find justification or reasoning as to why this would be a good idea. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Karen A. Hazel Edina 3 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 10:29 AM Subject: FW: Sidewalks vs Winter Recreation Area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Laura Kondrick [mailto:lkondrick(ayahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:14 PM To: Edina Mail; bstewartOedinamn.gov; Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Ann Swenson; James Hovland Subject: Sidewalks vs Winter Recreation Area Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am strongly opposed the the proposed winter recreation area development. (June 21 City Council Meeting Presentation.) We can't afford it! To date the city has spent/approved about $10 million in improvements to the Braemar golf course and clubhouse. The winter recreation area and its ongoing and expensive operations costs.would be on top of thatl I am in favor of accelerated sidewalk improvements. Sidewalks is where the money should go! Thank you for fairly reviewing this proposal against other priorities. Laura Kondrick 6115 Lincoln Drive, Unit 251, Edina, MN 55436 ---<--{(@ 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 10:38 AM Subject: FW: opposition to Braemar project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Nick Seivert [mailto:drnickseivert@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 6:08 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: Nicole kirkwood Subject: opposition to Braemar project Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, We are writing to express our concern and opposition to the proposed project to add cross-country ski trails and snow tubing hills at Braemar. My wife and I moved to Edina 2 years ago in anticipation of starting a family. I joined a small private practice group of doctoral level psychologists in Edina specializing in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety, my wife accepted the position of elementary/middle school counselor at Groves Academy, and we purchased a home at 6604 Gleason Road. We were drawn to Edina for its top-notch schools and reputation as a family-oriented, tight-knit community. Two months ago we were lucky enough to give birth to a healthy baby girl! While we remain excited to be a part of this community, we are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of our family and neighborhood children as a result of two accidents on our property since October 2015, vehicles sliding into our yard/sidewalk on snowy winter days, other accidents up the road, and increased traffic and dangerous driving concurrent with the highway and high school construction. Proposing a project that would increase traffic on Gleason Road and compromise the driving conditions reflects a disregard for basic safety of the community. News of the Braemar development has come at a difficult time for us, a time at which we are particularly impassioned to advocate for safety issues. Two weeks ago we were witness to a horrific accident on our property that shook us to our core. A vehicle exiting from highway 62 traveled south on Gleason Road at a high speed, blew by stop signs and passed cars in the process, and swerved into our yard to avoid a head on collision with a northbound car containing a teenager and two children. In the process the vehicle broadsided a second car, sending it into a boulder wall in the middle of our yard, totaling the car and moving thousand-pound boulders. The vehicle then ran over a city rock wall and was launched over our driveway and our 5-foot retaining wall. It knocked over 4 trees before crumpling. I called the police; I was sure that the driver had just died in our new front yard. Everyone who witnessed the accident was shocked that the driver lived. We were extremely lucky that we did not leave for a walk down Gleason Road a minute earlier; our baby was already in her stroller and we were ready to go. This event may have been traumatic for residents of the neighborhood and should have been tragic. We are well aware of the dangers of living on a busy street that connects major highways. However, in the context of accidents on our property and neighborhood, as well as the obvious increased dangerous driving as a result of increased truck and pedestrian traffic on Gleason Road, we implore you to discontinue a project that would increase the chances of families and children being hurt or killed in our neighborhood. Sincerely, Nick Seivert and Nicole Kirkwood 6604 Gleason Road Edina, MN 55439 Nick Seivert, Ph.D., L.P. Licensed Psychologist Anxiety Treatment Resources 3300 Edinborough Way, Suite 650 Edina, MN 55435 (952) 854-2622 Fax: (952) 854-3293 DrNickSeivert@gmail.com www.DrNickSeivert.com 2 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:29 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Edin. Park Please send to the Park Board and City Council Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: mickey wood [mailto:museumfan68@gmail.corn] Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 2:14 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Edin. Park My family and I were recently located to Austin, MN. I was so delighted to find Edinborough Park. It was a life saver during the Winter and now during the hot days of summer. I never expected to be driving to Edina regularly. However, Edina has created something spectacular and it meets the specific need of MN citizens for a fun, safe and engaging space on cold, hot and rainy days. The Park also serves those from surrounding communities (such as Austin, MN). I can't recall anything like this in Des Moines or Chicago. Edina really keyed into the need of the public for a great, multifunctional indoor space that encourages both physical and emotional wellness. Edina has made it possible for families to have fun, become engaged and be activity regardless of the Minnesota weather. Well done. Thank you. Sincerely, Sheila Hanke Austin, MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:17 PM Subject: FW: New petition to you: KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! Good afternoon, This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Joshua Ahlberg [mailto:mail@changemail.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:06 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: New petition to you: KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! change.ori`S New petition The Edina City Council — Joshua Ahlberg started a petition on Change.org and listed you as a decision maker. Learn more about Joshua Ahlberg's petition and how you can respond. The Edina City Council: KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! Petition by Joshua Ahlberg • Started Jul 19, 2016 City of Edina, Minnesota -- 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 5542 (952) 927-8861 • (952) 927-7645 FAX • (612) 927-5461 TDD PETITION TO THE CITY COUNCIL To the... Read more WHAT YOU CAN DO 1. View the petition Learn about the petition and its supporters. You will receive updates as new supporters sign the petition so you can see who is signing and why. 2. Respond to the petition Post a response to let the petition supporters know you're listening, 1 say whether you agree with their call to action, or ask them for more information. 3. Continue the dialogue Read the comments posted by petition supporters and continue the dialogue so that others can see you're an engaged leader who is willing to participate in open discussion. CHANGE.ORG FOR DECISION MAKERS On Change.org, decision makers like you connect directly with people around the world to resolve issues. Learn more This notification was sent to Mail@EdinaMN goy, the address listed as the decision maker contact by the petition starter. If this is incorrect, please post a response to let the petition starter know. Change.org • 548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:23 PM Subject: FW: Proposal VERY BAD IDEA- NO Thanks!! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Sabre Family [mailto:sabrefamily952(&gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:11 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposal VERY BAD IDEA- NO Thanks!! After receiving a paper in my mailbox explaining the proposal for Winter rec braemar and the details of the proposed project, I am appalled that the city would even consider such a ridiculous waste of money! To pay to ruin our city and green space is an atrocity! We would be stuck with visual pollution is the space where our gorgeous trees are located. As we bike and walk along Braemar on almost a daily basis, this is a horrendous idea and I am guessing that someone is set up to make a pocket full of money if this is approved?? Shame on them!!! Please take this off the table and close it down now! Regards, Mary Sabre 5811 Shannon Drive Edina, 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:23 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Bean, Babette [mailto:BabetteBean@edinarealty.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:22 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Dear Council Members, Why are you saddling future residents with this Nordic project that is not needed in EDINA? Can't you landscape France Avenue, fix up Southdale mess, and improve downtown Edina sidewalks, ramps and streets? There are many places for Nordic skiing in Minnesota and our Creek is also ideal for that. Who is dreaming up this crazy project for the city of Edina? Money is not being well spent. The upkeep will be so expensive and for what??Please do not allow this to transpire. Thank you. Sincerely, Babette Bean 952-924-8722, Realtor Chairman's Circle Click here to download my mobile app to find homes Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:15 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Feedback on Proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Council and park board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Marcella McIntyre [mailto:marcellaemcintyre@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:51 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Feedback on Proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Dear Ms. Kattreh: I recently became aware of the proposal for a winter recreation area at Braemar because of a letter that you sent in early July. I was unable to attend the July 13th meeting to discuss the project, but did watch video of the June 21st City Council meeting at which you, Paul Pasko, SCH Engineering, and Dave Belin, RRC Associates, spoke about the proposal. I am writing to share my concerns about the proposed project. First, as a resident of the Braemar Hills neighborhood, I'm concerned about the potential negative impact on the neighborhood due to increased noise, light and traffic. My understanding is that there will be noise caused by snow- making machines that will run at least twice per season as well as the trail grooming which will be done every night. The grooming machines have a noise level that is the same as larger lawn mower and it will be done at night after the trails close.There is also the negative impact of the 12-foot light poles with LED lights that will be placed every 100 feet or so along the trails. Homes on Gleason Road and Tanglewood Court will see spray from blowing snow and ice. I'm also concerned by the plans to host events at the new space and the increased traffic and congestion in the neighborhood that they could bring. What is the planned frequency of such events? Next, this project presents environmental and health risks. The proposed cross-country trails will be 25 feet wide, as they will need to be wide enough for large snow-making equipment to fit. How many trees will need to be destroyed for this to be accomplished? I'm concerned about the destruction of the wooded area and loss of habitat. What is being done to minimize this destruction? Further, the proposal includes using an existing municipal well for snow making. This well has known radon issues and no longer supplies water to city for that reason. Have there been any studies done on the potential hazards of using this well for snow making? Radon gas is a known carcinogen. Additionally, given the size of the snow-making equipment, transformers and fuse boxes, and the amount of water needed, snow-making is not an environmentally friendly endeavor The overall financials also seem problematic. The project has an estimated cost of $3M. With both tubing and Nordic (the stronger option), the project would barely break even in year one and would barely be making a profit in year five. The financial models presented are largely dependent on the tubing hills — and as Mr. Pasko noted, Nordic is not a money maker; tubing is. However, the success of the tubing hill and demand for this type of winter recreation area also seem speculative. The consultants admitted that the proposed 25-foot hills are smaller than comparative hills in the area (and they proposed charging less than other regional hills because of this), and both Mr. Hovland and Mr. Stewart questioned whether that size hill would even be a draw for visitors. In addition, when questioned about the market and demand for this type of recreation area, Mr. Belin did not provide concrete numbers but indicated that there "seems" to be a big demand for the winter activities based on his conversations with various individuals. It was unclear whether there were associations that could be a potential revenue stream for the ski trails like the many youth and other groups who use the Braemar sports dome. There are also many existing trails nearby. Just south of the proposed trail, the Hyland area in Bloomington has great downhill skiing and snowboarding and approximately 10.8k of cross-country ski trails. Further,www.skiinyski.com shows additional cross-country ski trails that are nearby, including 7.5k at Starling Lake in Eden Prairie, 4k at Woodlake in Richfiedl and 25K at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Can this area support another winter ski area and one that we plan to charge people a premium for (Mr. Belin indicated that they anticipate having a higher daily ticket price for cross-country than other facilities in the area)? What market research has been done? I believe the parks and natural areas in Edina are one of our city's greatest assets. The natural, untouched woods to the east of Braemar golf course are one of these assets. I don't think we should rush to build a winter recreation area that residents do not need nor want just because the golf course will be under construction and the high school ski team is apparently in need of a practice area (though they are able to practice at Hyland one day per week). As Ms. Brindle said at the July 21 meeting, this project is not in the budget. It also will not be "cherished" by Edina residents. I would welcome any further information you can provide about the project. Thank you for consideration. Very truly yours, Marcella McIntyre 6920 Gleason Road 2 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:17 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Braemar winter rec project City Council and Park Board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehP,EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMNsov From: Sabre Family [mailto:sabrefamily952@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:14 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Braemar winter rec project Hi, I just came across more detailed information on the Braemar Winter Rec project and am appalled that this is even a proposal. To ruin our beautiful green space which are already very few and far between for some visual pollution and actually pay 3 million dollars to ruin it is a travesty waiting to happen. Very few people would actually use it and it would ruin our community in a very big way. There is a mass email and mailbox paper mail going around telling everyone in our community and we are all very upset about this proposal! Please take it off of the table and shut it down! Regards, Mary Sabre Edina resident Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:41 PM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Lorraine Hanson [mailto:tobylhanson@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:33 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Nordic Ski Trail Dear Mayor Hovland, I am an Edina resident and I strongly oppose the development of a Nordic ski trail at Braemar Golf Course. I do not support this project as it will disrupt established neighborhoods in the area as well as injure precious green space. It is inconceivable that the City Council would support a project that will create noise and road and sidewalk hazards due to snow-making machines. Furthermore, the project is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. I ask that you consider more environmentally friendly (and less costly) ways to enhance Braemar for public use: mountain biking trails, hiking, etc. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. Thank you, Lorraine Hanson 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:41 PM Subject: FW: proposed Braemar trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: bowles5@comcast.net [mailto:bowles5@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:20 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonannl@gmail.com Subject: proposed Braemar trails Dear Edina City Council members, I am taking the time to express my concern over the proposed nordic/mountain bike trails and tubing hill at Braemar Golf Course. I have been a resident of Edina on Mark Terrace Drive since 1998 and I utilize the golf course for snowshoeing, cross country skiing and walking 5 days/week in the winter. During the summer I walk the trails off of Gleason and Dewey Hill and relish in the fact that it is one of the last remaining green spaces/nature areas left untouched in our city. My husband and I chose our location specifically to take advantage of the outdoor areas. We researched areas in Edina where we could be outside in the quiet of the trees. I am actually quite alarmed at thinking about what the proposed development could do to our city. My first concern is obviously the impact it would have on the forestry and wildlife surrounding Braemar Gold course. We have such precious green space in this city that there are few relocation options for the wildlife. Secondly, the addition of these activities means more traffic into the area. There would be a significant impact for those in the neighboring communities accessing their homes.ln addition, Dewey Hill/Gleason are not adept at handling the volume of traffic that it would bring. The feeder streets including W. 78th St, Cahill Rd and Valley View Rd already see a volume of traffic that they cannot adequately handle. Lastly, the lighting required for the trails/tubing hill, in addition to snow making equipment, would have a negative impact on the surrounding homes and safety of streets. I would expect property values to show a decline, as there is just no feasible way of keeping the lights from affecting homes and noisy plows addressing negative road conditions from snow making endeavors. I am a proponent of growth in our city. I just feel that the cost of this project and the negative impact to the green space/residents do not outweigh the positives. I would hope that alternatives are being considered for creating opportunities for outdoor activity in Edina. Why not groom additional lanes on the current Braemar Golf Course land and create a trail system on already existing space? Braemar is woefully underutilized in the winter. I would assume that a cross country ski trail recreation area is being considered at the closed Fred Richards site. Currently there is already a natural tubing hill on the gold course that residents use daily on the corner of Dewey Hill and Gleason. I understand the financial piece in bringing more revenue to our city, but this also brings more people, traffic, destruction and potentially crime.This project has benefits, but at what cost to the current residents 1 who pay taxes and chose to live here long ago for the safety, green space, and quiet of Edina. I oppose the development of nordic ski trails, mountain bike trails and snow tubing hill at Braemar Gold Course. Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. I am very appreciative of your dedication to our city. Sincerely, Ashley Bowles 7101 Mark Terrace Drive 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:22 AM Subject: FW: Vote no Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Joy Risse [mailtoloyrisse@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 8:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Vote no Please vote no to proposed Nordic trails plan which includes snow making machines and lighted trails. I object to the noisy machines which are operated during nighttime hours especially, to the lighted trails which are available close by, to the huge expenditure of money to build and maintain this facility, to Edina building more fee-based recreational opportunities which my family would seldom participate in. I do expect my community to provide opportunities for recreation - spaces for kids, dogs and families to have fun without paying fees. We can go elsewhere for commercial recreation. Joy Risse 6808 Chapel Lane 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:25 AM Subject: FW: Proposed Nordic ski track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Elsing [mailto:Ipelsing@usfamily.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 11:05 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed Nordic ski track Council Members, We would like to express our opposition to the proposed Nordic ski track plan. Thank you. John & Phylis Elsing 7202 Shannon Drive Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:28 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(&.EdinaMN.00v I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Joseph Chambers [mailto:joseph@apgraphinc.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4:12 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Track I'm writing to voice my extreme opposition to the Nordic Ski Track. In my opinion, this would be a very bad way to spend tax dollars. Have any of you driven on Valley View Road between Gleason and the new roundabout by Braemar? Valley View Road was redone when they put in the roundabout... but only up to Mark Terrace. Between Mark Terrace and Gleason, Valley View Road is in absolutely horrible condition. Is there any plan to fix that stretch of Valley View Road in the near future? My guess is... the answer is "no"... and the excuse is "not enough funding". Until you can fix this important and heavily used road, it's ridiculous to even consider spending $3,000,000 on a Nordic Ski Track. Joseph Chambers 6900 Dakota Trail 1 Google Maps Tesla SeNre Sioux Trail .*Iaxx Trampoline SN & Fun Center h. C ampionsdli Sport & Ever: .7ef1ter Paiute i-33 Try a fast, secure browser with updates built in http googlecom/rn -H39202,16,31z Yes, get Chrome now No, not interested Valley View r?,-/ \lam \JP gie Hilar. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:34 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic Ski, tubing development Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Jody Olsen [mailto:Jody@WinnesotaRT.conn] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 6:48 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Ski, tubing development Council members I am writing to ask each of you to vote a resounding NO for the proposed redevelopment of Braemar into a Nordic ski track and tubing area. The city doesn't need anything like this and the vast majority does not want it. No one asked for it. Very wasteful use of taxpayers money not to mention the environment. Stop turning every last piece of green space into a development. Sincerely, Jody Olsen Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:36 AM Subject: FW: Property taxes Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: J. Gerry Briggs [mailto:gbriggs63@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 7:09 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Property taxes City leaders- thank you for accepting input, currently regarding the Nordic skiing proposal as related to property taxes. This is to enter a household opposed to the expense of establishing and then operating this winter time activity. The local newspaper recently reported that city administrators and perhaps council members were concerned that the citizens were upset at the level of property taxes. After all, compared with neighborhood cities Edina taxes are relatively low. That is not however as these residents see the situation. That the property tax base has increased significantly in recent years has been acknowledged. Those in positions of power have chosen to spend the revenue provided by this increase as opposed to using that money to reduce property taxes. So when it is reported that there have been high level administrative positions added, when significant additions have been added to hockey facilities which also require operating subsides, when bike lanes are added throughout with disruption of normal traffic, when consideration is being given to a "Community Center" ,etc., what is one to think other than increased spending is the name of the game at City Hall? So now you know why comparison among neighboring cities carries little weight with these Edina residents. Please consider uses for income resulting from increased property values than spending it-you may have happier community members. Sincerely-Gerry and Corrinne Briggs Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 11:10 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Gof Course Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Linda Berg [nnailto:moxie911(agmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:32 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Gof Course NO...this family, on Shannon Drive...does not want: 50 foot wide Nordic ski track, Braemar Golf Course. NO noise, No runoff ice, No taxes...NO NO NO...enough noise from 494...Mrs. J. Moxie911@gmail.com 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 2:12 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Golf Course Ski Hill Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno©EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Edward Janiga [mailto:edwardOjaniga.corn] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 12:43 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Golf Course Ski Hill Project My name is Edward Janiga and I live at 7024 Wexford Road in Edina. The purpose of this e-mail is to express my opposition to any additional projects resulting in ANY increased property taxes. Our property taxes went up an incredible 25% from 2015 to 2016 and any additional increases cannot be justified in my opinion. Your job is to make and Edina a wonderful, livable community (includes affordability) and not simply the one with the most "stuff". We have had enough of the constant request for additional projects that provide no direct, and in my opinion no indirect, benefits to us. In addition to the simplistic argument that the City of Edina should not constantly be looking for ways to spend the taxpayers' monies without a outpouring of request from City residents, I am opposed for several other reasons: 1. We are currently having to deal with delays, road hazards and debris and construction dirt/dust with the ridiculous roundabout project on Tracy Avenue (just south of 62). 2. The main reason I moved to our area was that it was secluded, quiet and dark. Especially in winter (without leaves on the tree), we are already exposed to a much higher amount of noise and light than we moved in about 11 years ago. Any additional light pollution would significantly reduce our enjoyment of our Edina home. I cannot imagine the effect on the winter evening sky that the required lighting for a ski hill would have. We already have to deal with seeing that white blob of a golf dome as we look out our south facing windows that used to provide us a beautiful view in the winter. 3. Hasn't enough money already been spent on Braemar improvements already that will never be recovered in user fees (I am not a golfer but that is what I hear from many Braemar users) 4. I use Gleason Road extensively on my way to the office. As a CPA, I am working very long hours and would very concerned about the ice build up caused by the snow making equipment. I used to live near Buck Hill in Burnsville and know first hand how dangerous the snow making equipment can make the roads. 5. There are already several cross country trails in the City that do not have much usage and there is another nordic ski hill nearly in Bloomington. Please concentrate your efforts and spend the valuable taxpayer's dollars on the priorities of the city based on feedback from your residents and not from outside developers. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 8:57 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Park: Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.00v I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Benson, Michael (RBC Wealth Mgmt - US) [mailto:michael.benson&bc.corn] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:05 PM To: Ann Kattreh Cc: James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; swensonann1@igmail.com; Mary Brindle Subject: Braemar Park: Ann and Council members, My name is Michael Benson, Edina resident. I attended the open house on the proposed Nordic skiing and tubing project last week. As a resident across the street from the proposed project at 7401 Gleason Road, this could have a direct impact on my family and I. I have 3 kids under the age of 14. Traffic on that corner is already heavy. Construction trucks going to and from golf course, carbon monoxide from exhaust, and noise, that is already bad. This is a residential area, not commercial. The traffic will only increase as the West bound on-ramp to 494 at West Bush lake road will likely create a "cut-through" during rush hour. Blow over from the snow making equipment could potentially create a public hazard as my children wait for the bus on the corner each morning during the school year. Another issue in question is the property values for the homes on Gleason Road. If you lived across the street from this project, do you think your property value would increase or decrease due to the proposed increase in activity? i.e. Noise from snow machines, lights for night-time use, kids voices carrying until late at night... As for the proposed Nordic skiing project, in the meeting you mentioned 200 students would be the primary users. With a city population of approx.. 45,000 people, 200 students represent less that 1/2 of 1% of the Edina residents. 200 dividend by 45,000 is .0044%. Should we as a city spend $3,000,000 on a project that less that 1/2 of 1% of the population would potentially use? I think we should seriously consider re-evaluating this idea. Thank you, Michael Benson Michael Benson RBC Wealth Management First Vice President - Financial Advisor Portfolio Manager 7650 Edinborough Way Ste 800 Edina MN 55435 Direct - 952.838.7026 Toll Free - 800.888.3246 Fax - 952.838.7090 My Website https://www.rbcwmfa.com/michael.benson/ RBC Wealth Management does not accept buy, sell, or cancel orders by email, or any instructions by email that would require your signature. Please visit RBC Wealth Management Email Disclosures for material details about our products and accounts, as well as for other important information. Disclosure information regarding potential conflicts of interest on the part of RBC Capital Markets, LLC in connection with companies that are the subject of any third-party research report included in this email message may be found at Third-Party Research Disclosures. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 10:07 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(aEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Joseph Chambers [mailto:joseph@apgraphinc.com] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:13 PM To: Chad Millner; Edina Mail Cc: Mark K. Nolan Subject: RE: Nordic Ski Track Chad, Thanks for your reply. If you haven't recently done so, please drive on Valley View Road from the new Braemar roundabout up to Gleason and think about it not being in your 5 year window for reconstruction. If there are other roads around our city in even worse condition, then Edina needs to reexamine how funding is dedicated... using common sense priorities. You must realize how silly "separate funding sources not linked to each other" sounds to someone who isn't in government. We have fantastic schools, beautiful homes, and wonderful parks... but when our roads are in disrepair... it reflects poorly on our city. When we build a $3,000,000 Nordic Ski Track right next to our roads that are in disrepair... it reflects poorly on our judgement. I appreciate you taking the time to hear my opinion. Joseph Chambers From: Chad Millner [mailto:cmillner0EdinaMN.gov] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 1:59 PM To: joseph@apgraphinc.comT; Edina Mail Cc: Mark K. Nolan Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Joseph, Thanks for the comments shown below. I was asked to respond. Valley View Road is not in our 5-yr window for reconstruction. We have different classifications of roads in town that have different funding sources. VVRD is a MSA route so 80% of the funding is from the state. That funding is very limited. The potential ski trail project would not use any funding that is dedicated to street reconstruction. These are separate funding sources not linked to each other. Thanks for the note, Chad 1 Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 I Fax 952-826-0392 cmillnerEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Joseph Chambers [mailto:joseph@apgraphinc.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4:12 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Track I'm writing to voice my extreme opposition to the Nordic Ski Track. In my opinion, this would be a very bad way to spend tax dollars. Have any of you driven on Valley View Road between Gleason and the new roundabout by Braemar? Valley View Road was redone when they put in the roundabout... but only up to Mark Terrace. Between Mark Terrace and Gleason, Valley View Road is in absolutely horrible condition. Is there any plan to fix that stretch of Valley View Road in the near future? My guess is... the answer is "no"... and the excuse is "not enough funding". Until you can fix this important and heavily used road, it's ridiculous to even consider spending $3,000,000 on a Nordic Ski Track. Joseph Chambers 6900 Dakota Trail 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 1:50 PM Subject: FW: Voting "NO" Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Reg Schroeder [mailto:rdsjms2@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:10 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Voting "NO" Edina City Council We live on Mark Terrace Drive. We often drive down Gleason Road and past Braemar Golf Course. We do not want icy roads to drive on and really do not want trees removed from the few wooded area left in our area. Please don't turn our neighborhood into a ski jump or whatever is being considered. We want our neighborhood to remain quiet and safe. Thank you, Reg Schroeder and Joan Schroeder 7004 Mark Terrace Drive, Edina, MN 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 1:55 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Rec Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Martin, Dawn [mailto:Dawn.Martin@biworldwide.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:39 PM To: James Hovland Cc: Ric Dressen; Bruce.Locklear@edinaschools.orq; Catherine Asta; Kerry Dressen; Keane Chris and Harlan Limpert; Ge Joey and Wufei >; Rob Martin; richard black Subject: Braemar Winter Rec Project Hi Jim - We've met a few times at different city functions — I am the President of the Edina Soccer Club and presented Jeff Northrup with your Volunteer Award last year. I am reaching out to you on behalf of my neighborhood — Tanglewood Court. We are very concerned about the Braemar Winter Rec project and the impact it will have on our homes, our lifestyles and our home values. The cross country trail, as far as we can tell, will take away our beautiful wooded views and replace them with lights, skiers looking in our windows, and noisy snow blowers. Not to mention the icy fallout from the snow makers. We were wondering if you might take a few minutes to meet us in the neighborhood to see what the effect will be for us. Having worked with your team for several years to implement the Braemar dome, I know you care deeply about the effects this sort of thing will have on the residents of Edina. 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Thank you. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:18 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Carol Kerr [mailto:carolannkerr@vahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 11:42 AM To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar This is insane! Please VOTE NO! Thank you Carol Kerr Sent from my iPhone Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:21 AM Subject: FW: Proposed Ski Trail at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Barbara Conroy [mailto:barbaraaconroy@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 1:46 PM To: James Hovland; Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swesonannl@gmail.com Subject: Proposed Ski Trail at Braemar Dear Mayor and Board Members, I am adamently opposed to any more tax dollars spent on winter recreation at Braemar. Enough is enough. I am new to the city in the last few years and am astounded at how much unnecessary money is spent on already lovely sites. The Fred Richards golf course the city shut down was a shame. Seems it was an affordable and well used course for many. I drive Gleason Rd most every weekday morning on my way to mass at St Patrick's and admire the lovely quiet neighborhood along the way. I also follow a school bus many mornings. Extra ice on this hilly and curvy road would not at all be welcome. I sure wouldn't want the noise or extra traffic either if I lived there, or the lights at night. I understand Bloomington already has trails available which are so close to Braemar. Give Edina residents a break, both financially and hassle wise. Respectfully, Barbara Conroy Edina Resident Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:26 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Bernadine Letsche [nnailto:rblet25260yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 4:26 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Ski Trail Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the decimation of natural forestry and wildlife at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space, will create a public hazard due to snow-making machines, which will spew ice onto GleasonRoad, creating an additional hazard to an already icy roadway in the winter, and is stated to cost 3million dollars which will take a minimum of 5 years to recover the cost, if it is ever recovered. No studies have been done as to the popularity of such a ski trail or how much it will be used. It is all pie-in-the sky reasoning. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. I ask that you consider more environmentally friendly (and less costly) ways to enhance Braemar for public use: mountain biking trails, hiking, etc. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. Thank you! Bernadine Letsche 7435 Hyde Park Lane, Edina, MN 55439 952-944-2464 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:29 AM Subject: FW: Nordic ski track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.ciov From: triciaodonnell [mailto:triciaodonnell(acomcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 11:37 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski track Please DO NOT vote for the Nordic ski Track at Braemer. We live just across the street from the golf course, and are opposed to the intrusion and expense. This has not been one of Edina's recent priorities, and there are many more things that money could be spent on that improves the lives and well being of MANY more residents of Edina. Sincerely, Tricia O'Donnell & Vince Jiovanazzo 7674 Woodview Court Edina, MN 55439 Tricia O'Donnell triciaodonnell@comcast.net 612-865-5315 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:31 AM Subject: FW: No to Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: george hoffmann [mailto:geojhoff@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 2:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: No to Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar Please vote "no" to the nordic ski trail. It's another unjustified expenditure of tax payer money. V/r, George George J. Hoffmann 5812 Oaklawn Ave 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 11:00 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Hill Development Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: gary bartolett [mailto:glbartolett@mail.com] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 10:52 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Hill Development Project The following is an attempt to rationally analyze the proposed crosscountry ski highway on Braemar Hill. I am opposed to the project so youi can bear that in mind. This project is so ugly in so many ways that I am amazed that it has not been laughed out of town before now. The area in question has been described as "natural" for many years in City publications. Since this is the second development project to get a hearing in three years it is obvious that someone has opened the area up for development. Why did this happen and who did it? Braemar Hill Development Project Project Build skiing super highway up and across 5 acres of Braemar hill. The area would be clear cut and graded to provide 4 traffic lanes (2 in each direction). The area would be trenched to install water and electric utilities and street lighting. The side closest to Dewey Hill Road would be graded for a tubing area and also provided with the same utilities and lighting. Cost 3 million dollars of infrastructure costs to be provided by tax increases plus annual operating costs to be recovered through charges for use. Reason Increase winter use of the area. Project Details Four lanes of skiing on manmade groomed snow would be provided. Multiple tubing lanes also groomed with manmade snow would be provided on the hillside facing Dewey Hill Road. The ski highway and the tubing area would be lighted with LED street lights for nighttime use. The area would begin with a bunny hill ramped up to the northwest side of the hill where it would parallel the top of the tubing area. An intermediate area would continue from the top of the bunny hill around and up the northeast side of the hill, where considerable grading would be required, to the top of the hill. The highway would continue along the hill for about one-half mile to a turnaround area where it would reverse and follow its outward course to the bunny hill. An expert area would form a smaller loop starting at the turnaround area. Size The ski superhighway will be approximately the size of York Avenue at 69th Street or about double the width of the adjacent Gleason Road. It will also probably be more lighted than Gleason Road. From a distance it will be the more distinct of the two. Really? Construction Construction will obviously require considerable work. Trees must be chopped, undergrowth bulldozed and dirt moved. Trenches must be dug, water pipes and electric lines must be placed and connected. Lights, electric outlets and water hydrants must be installed. All this activity will essentially duplicate the turmoil for the neighborhood of adding a new housing development with everything but the houses. In particular the highway up the hill on the northeast side will require a considerable amount of dirt to be moved either in or out and will occur less than 100 feet from the houses on Gleason Road. Esthetics Why does someone think it is a good idea to turn 5 acres of the last lightly touched area in Edina into a desert to "increase winter use". Why must everything be "used". Isn't looking at something that is not high rise with ground floor retail "use"? Why is development the only "use" that counts? We need less "use" and more thought. This is a 1 really stupid idea. Economics After the initial costs of construction and equipment the project is intended to recover all operating costs. If operating costs are not covered, taxpayers will be required to subsidize operations. The initial estimate of the charge is $75 for a season pass, $9 for a daily and $12 for a tubing session. Whether or not this will be adequate depends on a number of factors; how many people want to use such a facility, how long it will be available for use, competitive pricing, and the comparative quality of the facility. Currently all these are open questions. I am not aware of any usage surveys and it is hard to detect a groundswell of people clamoring for such a facility. At the current estimate of operating costs it would require approximately 1,300 season passes or 11,000 daily passes to cover operating costs. On its face this seems excessive for a city of 50,000 residents including snowbirds. Pricing is subject to competitive pressure from similar facilities at Hyland and Wirth (see Strib article of July 18, 2016). If there is not sufficient demand we will need to steal customers from someone else. The amount we can charge also depends on the quality of the facility. Second rate facilities cannot charge first rate prices. I am not a skier so I cannot say how this one stacks up but someone should look at it. Length of season also is a limiting factor. The current expectation is an 84 day season starting December 8 and ending March 1. I live on Gleason Road across from the hill and I have daily temperature records dating back to 1982. One drawback of manmade snow is that you cannot get it at temperatures above 28 degrees. Natural snow can occur at temperatures above freezing because it is cold where the snow came from. Not so with manmade snow. It comes from the ground at 50 degrees and needs surface temperatures below 28 degrees to freeze before hitting the ground. These conditions are actually not all that common here in early December. Our chances of having natural snow on Christmas are actually about 50% not so much because it does not snow but more because it snows and melts (see Facts About Snow). One day's snow is the next day's snowmelt. Making snow without consistent cold temperatures may amount to no more than watering the weeds. Making a base of manmade snow takes time and the expectation of an 84 day season is foolish. In fact a before Christmas opening will always be chancy and a significantly shorter season (8 weeks or less) is always possible. Have we looked at the date we start preparing the outdoor ice rinks for the last 10 years and the results to get an idea of potential start dates for snow making? If cost recovery in good years is a risk bad years will be a disaster. Luck is a poor business strategy. We have estimates of the annual operating costs but I do not know how they were determined or what was included. Are they cash out of pocket or do they include equipment depreciation. The snow guns and grooming machines are included in the up front development costs but they will need to be replaced eventually. Does our charge cover replacement or are we planning on bonding for new equipment? How about the well and pump? The annual brush clearing required as skiers do not like running into saplings? Golf course equipment requires a good bit of maintenance (I once worked for the company that makes much of the stuff) and grooming machines will require much of the same. How much will we have to pay to get people to run the snow guns and grooming machines in the middle of the night? Night shift workers are expensive. One of the noted advantages of this facility is "free" water. The water is "free" only because we have an existing well and pump that is not being used (more about contaminated well later). The water is only free in the ground. The cost is in getting it to the hill. When the pump runs the costs are the same as for any other city well. We should know exactly what this is as we have many city wells. Have we factored in the cost of replacing the pump or the well if necessary? Are we going to hack up the hill only to shut down if the well runs dry? Impact on neighborhood During construction the surrounding area will see a dramatic increase in noise. Grading means dump trucks on the streets and bulldozers clanking up and down the hill all day long. Cutting hundreds of trees means days of chain saws and trucks hauling debris. Laying pipe and cable is not silent either and it will also need to be trucked into position. When the project is complete it will be lighted all night either for skiing or snow making. The lights will be focused on a bright white surface which will continually be renewed. The lights are also on the top of a hill which will increase their reach and the lack of foliage will increase their visibility. The increase in ambient light in the area will be noticeable. In the middle of the night the snow guns will begin and the grooming machines will shortly follow. Both may be the best available but neither is silent. There will obviously be an increase in noise levels and it will occur in the middle of the night when most of us are trying to sleep. This may happen every night for the entire winter. Impact of LED lights Several recent studies indicate that the blue light from LED lights disturbs sleep patterns. They also seem to indicate that the light disturbs the life patterns of any wildlife that remains in the area. Since it would appear that the lights will be on most or all night, anything left in the area will need to adjust to 24 hours of daylight all winter long. Overspray Manmade snow is created by shooting water from a high pressure nozzle into the air. If the temperature is right the water particles freeze before reaching the ground. The particles are very fine and the guns are not very focused so the particles drift on any air currents before reaching the ground. Some of this will drift to the surrounding area including Gleason Road and the properties to the east. Anyone who travels 35W has seen the warning signs for "Snowmaking in Progress" at Buck Hill. The snowmaking at Buck is considerably further from the road than at Braemar where some of the snowmaking will occur within 50 feet of the roadway. We can expect to either have continual accidents on Gleason Road or continual salting of the street or both. The neighbors will also have some sort of frozen stuff on their driveways and the sidewalk every day. Wildlife 2 Many of the current residents of the hill will be evicted. Anything living in the trees that are cut or on the ground in the clear cut area will be forced to move or die. The constant activity will disturb life patterns as will the constant lighting and noise. Whether they work days or nights all of the current residents will have their lives disrupted. How would you feel having your house bulldozed? Contaminated Well Why is contaminated water good for snowmaking but not for human use? What is it contaminated with? Will it contaminate my lot? Will it contaminate what is left of the hillside or my vegetable garden? Will it contaminate me? Access How will access to the ski highway be controlled? Right now anyone can walk up the hill at any time of the year. If we are going to charge for use access must be restricted somehow. If you can put your skis on and go up the current path or through the woods why would anyone pay? How are we going to prevent people from driving up the hill? The current path has a boulder in the middle of the entrance to prevent driving up the path. This was at one time a local sport until someone went up and could not figure out how to get down. Then the boulder appeared. With a 50 foot roadway this will be harder than one boulder. Are we going to kick the local kids off the sledding hill? Partners At least one other organization is a "partner" in this project and others may be. These "partners" contribute nothing to the project but requirements. All of the risks are borne by the city with the benefits going to our "partners" at no cost. Traditionally partners each contribute something to the partnership. Why aren't the residents "partners", or if they are why don't they know about it. The formation of the partnership certainly could have been publicized, in advance, in About Town. Soil and Water A large amount of water will be applied to the ski area and hillside each winter. In the spring it will melt and go somewhere. Some will runoff either into Nine Mile Creek or the storm sewer system. How do the various water authorities feel about contaminated water in their systems? Some will remain on the hill in the soil. Will this accumulate and make the hillside more susceptible to erosion. Compaction will likely reduce the ability of the clear cut areas to retain water which will increase runoff. Will retaining walls be needed to prevent sloped areas from collapsing? Facts About Snow In the last 17 years (1999 - 2016) we have had no snow on the ground on December 31 seven times. In 2006 we had no snow on the ground on January 31. In 2002 the hill was bare on February 8. In about half of the years we had less than 6 inches of snow on the ground on January 31. In 2005 - 2006 we had enough natural snow to ski on for about 10 days in the entire winter mostly before Christmas. January 2006 was warm (average high 33 degrees) and the snow melted. Most years see periods of a week or more in December when snowmaking is not possible. A cold first week of December indicates nothing. In 2005 a cold and snowy first week was followed by temperatures in the rest of the winter which would have made it difficult to maintain any snow. In the 10 years from 2000 through 2009 only 4 years would have supported a ski season of significant length on natural snow and none of the four would have been 84 days ending March 1. The remaining 6 years would have supported a season of a day or so here and there. Natural snow here is unreliable and inconsistent. This project will rely on manmade snow and the ability to make it. 3 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:22 AM Subject: FW: Plan to install Nordic ski track at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Pankaj Gupta [mailto:guptafamily26(@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 7:28 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Plan to install Nordic ski track at Braemar Dear Council members: Please reconsider the proposal to install the Nordic ski track and related re-development at Braemar. A large proportion of Edina residents, including I and my family, strongly feel that this will have an adverse impact on the environment and the safety of nearby roads in the winter, and will create undesirable noise and light in the neighborhood at night. In addition to these concerns impacting current residents, these factors are also likely to adversely impact property values. We therefore most strongly urge you all to vote against this proposal. Kind regards, Pankaj Gupta, MD and Kalpna Gupta, PhD 7505 Hyde Park Drive Edina, MN 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:29 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Ski/Tube hill Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Mike Nicklay [mailto:mnicklay0comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 7:31 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Ski/Tube hill I live near Braemar golf course just east of the wooded hills that are being proposed to develop ski trails and tubing hill. I urge this project to be rejected. This would entirely change the character of the neighborhood bringing in extra noise and traffic not to mention the destruction of a small natural wooded area. This is a very small area that is great for short nature walks plus a fun tubing Hill for neighborhood kids in the winter. These woods are directly adjacent to many houses that provides an attractive natural scenery adding occasional wildlife through the area plus the added sense of privacy. The proposed ski trails would bring added noise through the whole area all year and the area is quite small to support the trails. The tubing hills are small and would be a disappointment for those looking for a real tubing experience. This project would increase the traffic in the area pulling in from outside of the city. This would increase the danger on Gleason Rd that I have concerns for the safety of my young kids. This project is not a good fit for Braemar wooded area, the neighborhood or for the city of Edina. I strongly urge the council to vote no on this project. Mike Nicklay 5920 Bonnie Brae Dr Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 9:06 AM Subject: FW: Braemar development Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Druckman, David A. (MD) [mailto:david.druckman@parknicollet.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:46 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar development Dear council members, I am writing in opposition to the planned development of the Nordic ski track at Braemar. It is environmentally unsound, expensive, and not desired by the citizens of our city. I would advocate for a dog park at Braemar, similar to that at Van Valkenberg Park. This would be relatively inexpensive (fencing, lighting, minimal concrete or paving, maybe a watering station) and likely be used year round by more residents. On a completely unrelated subject, how about making the intersection at 70th street and Antrim Rd. a four way stop for once and for all. Too many drivers do not realize that it is not a four way stop, resulting in confusion and the potential for harm. Thank you for your anticipated attention. Sincerely, David Druckman 7113 Shannon Drive 952-946-7943 druckd@parknicollet.com i. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 4:07 PM Subject: FW: Vote NO to the development of the Nordic Ski and Tubing hill proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: J.T. Wyckoff [mailto:jwyckoff@tactilemedical.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 4:06 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Vote NO to the development of the Nordic Ski and Tubing hill proposal Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the proposed project at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail and tubing hill. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space and is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially for the city. I ask that you consider more beneficial ways to enhance the entire city of Edina for public use, i.e. the numerous sidewalk projects that have not been completed. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. I am requesting you vote NO to this project on September 7th. Thank you! J.T. Wyckoff 6716 West Trail Edina MN 55439 763-300-8504 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 2:03 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Raynnond.G.DouglasOwellsfargo.com [mailto:Raynnond.G.Douglas@wellsfargo.coni] Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 1:10 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Project Dear Councilmembers, I am writing to express my opposition to the winter recreation project at Braemar as it is currently designed. My reasons are as follows: • Noise and light issues in the surrounding neighborhood • Snow and ice issues from snow-making machinery in the surrounding neighborhood • Destruction of well-used hiking trail in a natural setting • The majority of the proposed skiing trail causing these disruptions is too advanced for recreational skiers and thus most residents • Project seems designed to benefit the Edina High School Team primarily and the community as an afterthought • The excellent trails and facilities at Hyland Lake Park (2.4 miles away), are both a money loser and underutilized • Destruction of an area that is currently widely used by families for sledding and unstructured winter fun and replacing it with a tubing hill which gives children less exercise (tow-rope) and costs $12 per person for 2 hours • The tubing location is sub-optimal, the project designers referred to the potential tubing experience as "tubing-lite" • The hope that the tubing hill will save the finances of the entire project is unlikely A lighted ski trail with snow making capabilities could be made within the golf course area without the above-mentioned disruptions and shortcomings. This would seem to be a much better solution and would be much less costly. Thanks for your efforts and representation, Ray and Rebecca Douglas 7413 Gleason Road. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 9:33 AM Subject: FW: Braemar proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: jmac6001@aol.com [mailto:jrnac6001@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:19 PM To: swensonann1@gmail.com; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject: Braemar proposal I am writing to all of you to express my concern about the Nordic "theme park" that is being proposed for the Braemar area. I live directly under the hill, on Bonnie Brae Drive, that is to be devastated by the artificial snow machines, bright lights, tubing area, and mountain bike trails. Currently, there are natural trails, hundreds of wild animals, and a natural sled run that is used constantly when the snow falls. Why would anyone want to disrupt this incredible area and propose paying for something that is now free to all, especially the children. I hope that you will stop and think about this proposal and imagine if this was going in your back or front yard. This is a beautiful area which should be left as it is. Sheran McNulty 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 9:34 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Sports Park Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Orthey, Chris [mailto:Christopher.S.Ortheypjc.com] Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 8:04 AM To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar Winter Sports Park Jim, I am an Edina resident and I am VERY excited about the winter sports park in Braemar. 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If you do not wish to receive commercial e-mail communications from Piper Jaffray, go to: www.piperjaffray.com/do not email to review the details and submit your request to be added to the Piper Jaffray "Do Not E-mail Registry." For additional disclosure information see www.piperiaffray.com/disclosures 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 12:38 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Rec Comments for Park Board Attachments: winter-recreational-facility-at-braemar-golf-course.pdf Janet, Would you please include this with the Park Board correspondence? Thank you! Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jordan Gilgenbach Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 10:46 AM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Braemar Winter Rec Comments for Park Board Hi Ann! Attached is the export of posts made on Speak Up, Edina regarding the proposed winter rec at Braemar Golf Course for next week's Park Board meeting. Thanks! Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator 952-826-0396 I Fax 952-826-0389 I Cell 612-363-3564 jqilqenbachEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Dosed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes 18 11 1 116 PARTICIPANTS IDEAS COMMENTS VOTES SUMMARY OF IDEAS IDEA: NO! TO THE BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION PROPOSAL c9 2 Comments • 15 Votes Author: Jackie Pelton Colwell • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 The City Council should vote NO on the Braemar Winter Recreation Proposal. I'm 100% in favor of using Braemar for more than just golf, but the scope of this project is too large, too expensive, and changes the nature of that area too greatly. The thought of the noise & light polution alone is enough to give pause, to say nothing of the enviornments impact to the area. This area is important -- please find a different, less impactful way to utilize this space. Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 2:41 pm 6 0 Votes Hi Jackie! Thanks for your comment! I've shared it with Parks & Recreation staff. Thanks! Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 3:24 pm 6 0 Votes Thanks again for your comments. We've set up an online forum to collect additional comments on this project at http://speakupedina.org/forums/winter-recreational-facility-at-braemar-golf-course. I've added this comment to that forum. Thanks! IDEA: THE CITY SHOULD ABANDON THE EXPENSIVE, ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING NORDIC TRAILS PROJECT FOR BRAEMAR. ENHANCE BRAEMAR IN A LESS DRASTIC, DAMAGING AND UNSAFE WAY. 9 3 Comments • 15 Votes Author: Karen Hazel • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 The Council should vote NO on Sept 7th, and instead, deploy tax dollars toward projects enhancing safety and preserving the environment, not projects that create potential hazards. Residents do not want snow machines 1 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes spraying ice crystals onto nearby roadways during the winter. We don't want to hear snow-making machines working overnight, introducing noise pollution, nor do we want night lighting (light pollution) paid for by our tax dollars. Please, please come up with a way to enhance Braemar for activities everyone can use 12 months out of the year, without destroying the environment. This project will wipe out precious natural land irrevocably, increase our taxes and isn't expected to break even for at least 5 years. Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 2:39 pm 10 1 Votes Hi Karen, Thanks for your comment! I've shared it with Parks & Recreation staff. Thanks! Joshua Ahlberg • Citizen • (Postal Code: unknown) • Jul 18, 2016 2:51 pm 10 2 Votes I wholeheartedly agree. There is NO impetus for investing INCREMENTAL tax dollars with such a narrow focus. If we feel feel the need to redesign the golf course (which I would argue is also unnecessary, since it's already built), please re-purpose this land in a way that enhances the beauty of the area -- and doesn't displace our wildlife. That is something we can all enjoy, and it costs us near NOTHING. The plan put forth will disturb the peace, increase taxes, cause light and noise pollution, and fundamentally change the day-to-day life for those of us who live here. Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 3:24 pm 10 1 Votes Thanks again for your comments. We've set up an online forum to collect additional comments on this project at http://speakupedina.org/forums/winter-recreational-facility-at-braemar-golf-course. I've added this comment to that forum. Thanks! IDEA: SAY NO TO THE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIIING PROPOSAL! c9 0 Comments • 14 Votes Author: Xijian Chen • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 I have a picture showing five adult-size deer in a single picture, at the edge of the woods of the proposed ski route. The picture was taken just last year. The woods is a favorite location harboring wild animals in Winter time. I think the large animals pose serious threats to skiers in the woods. Nobody wants to hear a news that a kid is injured or killed by a roaming herd of deer (or other animals), while doing cross-country skiing inside the city's park. Safety is my number one concern. My friends were amazed by the picture when I showed them. They were all 2 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes surprised that Edina, a city so close to downtown, can have such high centration of large wild animals, which is a nice indicator of rich natural resources we possess. This is what we should be proud of. Once we open the trail in the woods area, the human activities and the noisy machines will be a threat to the eco system. After losing the habitat, the large animals may be forced to run into the neighborhood. On textbooks and newspapers, we criticize the third world for deforestation. At least, the third-world people cut trees to grow crops and meet basic needs. The proposed ski trail at Braemar offers a bad local example: the city cuts the tress because a bunch of high-school kids think the existing skiing area at High-land park and Normandale lake, which is just 10 minutes away, is not exciting any more for them. IDEA: STOP THE NORDIC SKI TRAIL PROPOSAL! Comments • 13 Votes Author: Joshua Ahlberg (Postal Code: unknown) • Jul 18, 2016 There is NO impetus for investing INCREMENTAL tax dollars with such a narrow focus. If we feel the need to redesign the golf course (which I would argue is also unnecessary, since it's already built), please re-purpose this land in a way that enhances the beauty of the area -- and doesn't displace our wildlife. That is something we can all enjoy, and it costs us near NOTHING. The plan put forth will disturb the peace, increase taxes, cause light and noise pollution, and fundamentally change the day-to-day life for those of us who live here. IDEA: ABANDON THE EXPENSIVE NORDIC CROSSCOUNTRY TRAIL AT BRAEMAR. PUBLIC SENTIMENT IS AGAINST IT. 9 2 Comments • 13 Votes Author: Mary Wiley • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 14, 2016 If the City listens to its taxpayers at all, it will abandon the proposed Nordic trail at Braemar. Do we have no say in how our tax dollars are spent? Who approved this plan? Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 2:40 pm 0 Votes Hi Mary, thanks for your comment on this project. I've shared it with the Parks & Recreation staff. Thanks! Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 3:25 pm 13 0 Votes 3 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes Thanks again for your comments. We've set up an online forum to collect additional comments on this project at http://speakupedina.org/forums/winter-recreational-facility-at-braemar-golf-course. I've added this comment to that forum. Thanks! IDEA: STOP THE WINTER RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE c9 0 Comments • 12 Votes Author: Stephanie Freudenthal • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 Please stop this project. It is too expensive, unneeded, unwanted, dangerous for nearby residents, and a noise and light pollutant. IDEA: BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATIONAL FACILITY - COUNCIL VOTE NO SEPTEMBER 7 0 Comments • 11 Votes Author: Tom McNamee • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 Justifying a premier golf and winter recreational facility in the aftermath of obliterating wonderful trees, displacing/killing wildlife from an accustomed ecosystem, and creating road hazards and other potential risks and aggravations for homeowners who moved to this specific area for its serene and natural beauty would be unimaginable. A $3M price tag is not prudent use of taxpayers' money when it benefits a small population and the proposal is riddled with negative impact issues. The Council should definitely say NO to this project on September 7. Instead, alternative Braemar redevelopment proposals should be reworked or come forward that are environmentally friendly, financially responsible, aim to satisfy the majority and, upon completion, the facilities will invite and engage the broadest section of the community to participate. There is no going back, let's all speak up now, work together, and get this right. IDEA: STOP THE 3 MILLION X-C SKI PLAN. t9 1 Comments • 9 Votes Author: bruce freeman • (Postal Code: 55436) • Jul 21, 2016 X-C skiing is great but this is a really bad plan with really high envirnomental costs and burdens on the people living nearby. We should helpm the Nordic team keep Hornet Hills where they train now below the high school and keep the east ridge in its natural state. This is a money losing proposition from the start. So not just initial cost but all the interest on the debt plus strong likelyhood that it will lose money operationally as well and need subsidies. This is a really bad idea trying to do a good thing. Many other options for X-C skiing besides this exact plan being fostered on us by consultants trying to 4 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes make money on the deal. Laura Kondrick • Citizen • (Postal Code: 55436) • Jul 21, 2016 8:37 am ó 1 Votes Vote NO! on the Winter Rec Facility. Not in the plan. Why would the city council approve this. Don't need more taxes or another bond referendum. If X-country ski trails need rethinking, fine. But not a $3 million boondoggle proposed by some outside opportunistic huckster. Don't be swayed. VOTE NO! IDEA: FOLLOW STRATEGIC PLAN & BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE: SAY NO TO BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION PLAN cQ 0 Comments • 6 Votes Author: Kristin Reichling • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 23, 2016 The Braemar Winter Recreation Plan is a $3 Million proposal that is not in the Parks & Rec strategic plan. This is what Edina residents said they wanted, according to the strategic plan: Walking/Biking Trails (85%), Nature trails (69%) and natural areas and wildlife habitats (56%). What is also in the plan, ironically, is to hire a natural resources manager to guide natural resource efforts. Not only is this proposal unplanned and not reflective of what citizens said they wanted, it is being rushed in, with very little attempt to engage Edina residents, even though our tax dollars will be needed to plow man-made snow on Gleason. There was one informational meeting in July - the notice went to a subset of residents. This $3M proposal affects ALL Edina residents and everyone should have been informed. If you watch the June 21 city council meeting on Edina 11V, you'll learn that there almost wasn't a public forum (Sept 7), and it was almost set for August, when many people are on vacation. Get informed on what this proposal is all about and attend the public forum on September 7th. You almost didn't get this opportunity. Thank you! IDEA: NORDIC SKI/BRAEMAR PROPOSAL - VOTE NO 6Q 0 Comments • 4 Votes Author: Tom McNamee • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 Justifying a premier golf and winter recreational facility in the aftermath of obliterating wonderful trees, displacing/killing wildlife from an accustomed ecosystem, and creating road hazards and other potential risks and aggravations for homeowners who moved to this specific area for its serene and natural beauty would be unimaginable. A $3M price tag is not prudent use of taxpayers' money when it benefits a small population and the proposal is riddled with negative impact issues. The City Council should definitely say NO to this project on September 7. Instead, alternative Braemar redevelopment proposals should be reworked or come forward that 5 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes are environmentally friendly, financially responsible, aim to satisfy the majority and, upon completion, the facilities will invite and engage the broadest section of the community to participate. There is no going back, let's all speak up now, work together, and get this right. IDEA: PARK BOARD MEETING TO APPROVE BRAEMAR SKI HILL c9 0 Comments • 4 Votes Author: Gary Bartolett • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 27, 2016 The Park Board is meeting on August 8 at the Braemar Clubhouse to approve the $3 million ski facility on Braemar Hill. The July 13 open house comments should be heard at this meeting along with comments by residents present at the meeting. This is your best chance to have some influence on this project. A development request for the area 3 years ago was rejected by the Park Board and did not even get to the City Council. Go to the meeting august 8. 6 of 6 Full Report Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:15 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Park Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Judith Felker [mailto:judithmfelker(&yahoo.corn] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 1:53 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Park To our mayor and city council members: Please STOP moving forward on your plan to change Braemar Park in a way that is environmentally unfriendly, will serve only a small percentage of Edina residents, while raising taxes on ALL of us! We want a voice in how this park is "improved"! It's OUR park! Edina's park, not just yours and those who will profit or benefit from the proposed ski trail. How can you think this is the way city government should be run? Aren't ALL residents employing you? Didn't a MAJORITY vote for you? Yet, you heed the wishes of only a small minority without consulting the rest of us. We need and want a more transparent, more reflective, more representative mayor and City Council. PLEASE STOP THIS NOW! Sincerely, Judith Felker 6324 Rolf Ave Edina, MN P.S. It is not true that most of the opposition to this ill-conceived project is coming from those near Braemar Park. We will ALL pay for it, and increased environmental degradation affects us ALL. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:17 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Golf Course Nordic Ski Track Attachments: FlyerUpdated(REV_072416) (1).docx Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Richard Jahnke [mailto:rjahnke(asunbeltmidwest.com] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 6:20 PM To: Michael R. Cashman; Ann Kattreh; Edina Mail Cc: Bruce Freeman; Tim Sudeith; Leigh Mazion; Kristi Trostel; ted youel; Bill Bieganek Subject: FW: Braemar Golf Course Nordic Ski Track Ann I received the email below from an Edina neighbor of mine. Please pass this email and the attached flyer on to all the members of the Park Board and City Council. I see from the flyer there is a petition circulating at https://www.change.org/p/the-edina-city- council-keep-edina-s-braemar-green-and-safe?source location=notifications page Thank you and have a great weekend. Richard Jahnke / Licensed Business Broker, CMSBB I share this information in an attempt to create visibility to a project that was surfaced outside of protocol. There is a very small but powerful group on the City Council advocating for a $3.0M project as a part of the Braemar redevelopment. Their desire is to add an outdoor winter activities area, complete with snow making equipment, at an unbudgeted cost of $3.0M. The project serves very few, has a terrible return on investment and is a duplication of the Bloomington Highlands ski area just a few miles south. There is a small but active group working to stop the project for multitude of reasons; expense, safety, improper protocol, other suggestions for the space, alternate suggestions for the spend. I will admit I pay little attention to Edina politics and Edina City Council. What I am learning through this very small challenge is a bit disturbing. I know I will pay more attention when officials are elected in the future. We deserve honesty and transparency, not self interest or self promoting. Some of our elected officials stand up for the greater good and work very hard in the interest of the community, others....well let me just say I am very disappointed after all that I am learning. 1 I know I will be a better steward of city government in the future and will pay far more attention to a candidates resume, interests and integrity. Please review the attached flyer that articulates the issue, and if compelled, please voice your concerns. The flyer identifies methods for communication. 2 EDINA RESIDENTS: CALL TO ACTION - ALERT On July 13, 2016, the Edina Park and Recreation Board held a public-information meeting to inform residents of a plan to redevelop Braemar Golf Course to install a 50-foot wide Nordic ski track, starting this October. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: • The proposal would wipe out hundreds of trees and displace/kill wildlife. • It would subject residents to over 12 months of noisy, disruptive construction. • Snow-making machines would grind overnight, introducing noise pollution. • Outdoor lighting would "light up the sky" in Edina, creating nighttime light pollution • The project comes with a $3 MILLION price tag. • Our taxes will increase as a result. • The project is expected to run at a financial loss, barely breaking even in no less than 5years. There are better ways to redevelop Braemar with less destruction, lower cost. • It would create a public safety hazard on Gleason Road as snow machines would "over spray" ice crystals onto the road at night, for 10-12 weeks a year during winter. • The project was pitched to the Edina City Council by SEH, a consulting firm that sells ski- track development to communities. It is not a project organically arising from Edina taxpayers' needs, feedback or petition. • The project was NOT designated one of the City's priorities for this fiscal year. WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1) The City Council needs and wants to hear your voice. Call each and every City Council Member and voice your opposition to this environmentally destructive, costly and wasteful endeavor, asking EACH to VOTE NO: Mayor Jim Hovland: 612-874-8550 Kevin Staunton: 952-836-1020 Ann Swenson: 952-484-4894 Mary Brindle: 952-941-7746 Bob Stewart: 952-833-9559 OR: email the entire Council at: Mail@EdinaMN.gov 2) WRITE LETTERS TO THE EDINA SUN CURRENT: Send your letter, 350 words max, opposing the project, to: ethan.groothuis@ecm-inc.com 3) SIGN THE CHANGE.ORG PETITION —Visit BraemarGreen.ORG to get involved! 4) ATTEND THE PUBLIC COUNCIL HEARING on September 7th —when City Council votes! 5) Learn more at: http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=winterrecbraemar Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:21 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Tubing etc project. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Mark J. Marshall [mailto:mmarshall@bwf.com] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 9:24 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Tubing etc project. Dear Mayor and City Council I live at 6213 Creek Valley Road. Please accept this email as my ardent opposition to the proposed winter tubing facility at Breamar. Thanks Mark J. Marshall Healthcare Practice Leader Bentz Whaley Flessner Office: 952-921-0111 Web: www.bwf.com 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:22 AM Subject: FW: Voting No to Redevelop Braemar Golf Course Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Donna DAquila Ernailto:ddedina(ayahoo.corn] Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 8:17 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Voting No to Redevelop Braemar Golf Course As a resident of Edina since 1978, I would have expected to receive information on this wasteful and destructive project before yesterday. The meeting was July 13th? SEH privately pitching to "Our" city council and city council not sharing this information fairly to Edina residents?? Appalling behaviors even for this council. My vote is "NO" to such a costly, not designated priority, environmentally destructive (which shocks me with all the eco friendly recycling, can't burn leaves and yard waste in eco bags required that the thought of tearing down trees of magnitudes,etc), safety hazard, known money loosing scheme, bring in the riff raff and raise my taxes again after all the bike lane flip flopping this council has done is CRAZY. Who are you council members really representing?? A question that has been asked to many times to count. Again, my vote is no and yours as representing our township should be no, as well. Donna D'Aquila 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:23 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.qov From: Joan Roe [mailto:roejoank0gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 9:33 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar I am opposed to the proposed plan for Braemar. The cost is prohibitive both because of increased taxes to people like me who are on fixed incomes and loss of the beautiful space and wildlife of Braemar. Now that Buck Hill has expanded to include more winter sports, such as cross country skiing, a very good option has opened up. My son was on the 1988 EHS State Championship Cross Country team, so I understand weather related problems, but the team always found ways to practice and compete without this extensive, expensive measure with its negative impact. Joan Roe Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:25 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Rand Evans [mailto:52randnnan@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 7:09 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Trail Dear Edina City Council, I oppose the plan for the Nordic Ski Trail Project. I would rather see the money spent on projects that will benefit the entire community without the great expense and potential for losing money. I have skied and gone snowshoeing at Braemar many times, and find the natural setting very pleasant. We don't need flat, wide, groomed trails with lights. You are already spending a large amount to redesign the golf course at a time when the number of golf rounds is diminishing each year. In addition, the closing of the golf course for a year is likely to force golfers to leave Braemar permanently for less expensive courses that are just as enjoyable. The golf course expenditure is enough of a risk for now. I urge you to to take a more cautious approach to immediate efforts to make Braemar an entertainment destination. Please vote NO for this project. 1 Thank you, Randy Evans Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:37 AM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Winter Rec area at Braemar For Park Board and Council Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Rey Baribault [nnailto:rey.baribault@np-es.corn] Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 11:51 PM To: Ann Kattreh Cc: Home Turf Subject: Winter Rec area at Braemar Ann Kattreh, We firmly support the proposed $3MM bond sale to fund a Braemar winter rec area. Our family would use and enjoy a snow tubing hill, snow trails for snow shoeing, and Nordic skiing. While we've not fat tire biked before, we'd like to see that as an option to make the most use of the trails in the project. Thank you for your support of this exciting new use of an existing Edina park asset. Rey and Sally Baribault 5904 Code Ave Edina, MN 952-929-9993 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 10:32 AM Subject: FW: support nordic ski track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.00v I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Todd De For [mailto:defor0010umn.edu] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:35 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: support nordic ski track Our family is in support of the nordic ski track of Braemer. It would be extremely beneficial to community & youth to have somewhere to excercise and cross country ski during Winter. Please vote yes. Thanks, Todd Todd DeFor Senior Biostatistician Biostatistics Core Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota 717 Delaware St, SE MPLS, MN 55455 612-626-6846 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:29 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Park Future Development Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kevin Newman [mailto:kmnewman7@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 7:00 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar Park Future Development Dear Mayor Holland I am an Edina resident living at 7408 Shannon Drive. I am writing in opposition to the proposed redevelopment of Braemar Park to include a Nordic ski track, snow making equipment and night lighting. My first question is who is championing these addition? I'm not aware of any resident or Edina organization requesting this level of development. From what is published, it appears that SEH sees an opportunity to sell its services. That's fine, but are you seriously looking to spend $3,000,000 of our tax dollars for an unprofitable development? It's ironic that Fred Richards GC was closed and Braemar GC reconfigured, because they were unprofitable. Hopefully, you are not seriously considering voting for the development of a new unprofitable project? As a resident that lives near Braemar park, I'm also concerned about how this, essentially "commercial" development, will impact the quality of life at my home and the hundreds of residential homes east of Braemar. The addition of loud snow making equipment and bright night lighting will have a negative impact to our quality of life. Putting a loud, expensive and disruptive development, so near to a residential area seems wasteful and irresponsible. 1 I feel strongly that we do not need this development at Braemar Park. I'd like to know your position on this proposal. Can I count on your support in defeating this proposal? Regards, Kevin and Anne Newman 7408 Shannon Drive 952-942-8852 kmnewman7@comcast.net 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:31 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Plans Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunnoa.EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Peggy Erickson [mailto:pqerickson(agnnail.com] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 5:49 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Plans To Edina City Council Members: I am very concerned and oppose the plans for the Braemar Nordic skiing trails. I ask that you vote "NO" for this project. I have worked at Hyland Hills as a ski instructor and on the admin/managerial side of the business for years. I can tell you first hand that snow blowing is a messy, loud business. The blown snow travels very far from the intended paths and ends up in the neighborhood surrounding Hyland (Buck Hill has a warning sign on Hwy 35 for this). The lights from Hyland are a nuisance for the neighborhood across the way. The manmade snow is much different from the mother nature kind. Because of the chemicals added, it crystallizes denser and makes it almost impossible to scrape off of your windshield and roads. Each season when the snowsports season starts, the Hyland office gets hammered by complaints about snow blowing, the noise and lights. However, Hyland Hill Ski area was there long before the neighborhood was built, so many neighbors knew what they were buying into. That is not the case with the Braemar Hills neighborhood. We have lived in the area for almost 20 years and loved the fact that Braemar used to claim to be a "wild life sanctuary" (on the old sign to the entrance). The plans to build the nordic paths would be a detriment to the flora and fauna. The paths in the woods would be raped of the trees that so many hiker/walkers enjoy. I have hiked those woods for years and it would break my heart to see so many trees gone. It makes me sad that the Edina City Council would deteriorate the quality of life for the area surrounding Braemar Hills, spend taxpayers' money and shove this nordic plan forward. I have noticed the survey markers in the Braemar woods long before the nordic plans hit the media. It upsets me that the land would be surveyed and taxpayers money spent before Edina residents could have a say in the matter. The cart was put on before the horse. I don't oppose the nordic ski trails (I'll use them). However, they should just go through the golf course and blown snow will not affect the area homes. Any project that moves forward should be on a much smaller scale. Thank you for listening and once again, please vote NO. Peggy Q Erickson PSIA-Central Section 1 Rep 952-212-1392 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:41 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.aov I www.EdinaMN.aov From: bagrossman(thconncast.net [mailto:bagrossman@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:53 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Track Dear Council Members: Please add my name to the list of opponents to the proposed nordic ski track at the Braemar Golf Course. We do not need this at Braemar nor any other part of our city. It is an environmentally destructive project, costly to the taxpayers and limited to only a few in the community. We need to maintain the beauty and green space of Braemar as our city continues unfortunately to grow with apartments and condos. Hyland Park is a mile or so away and offers winter activities. Please do not vote for this project. While I have your attention, I don't see many people using the bike paths on my daily trips through Edina. To have created these bike paths at the expense of vehicle traffic was a waste. Also the roundabouts are confusing. I question whether one was needed at Braemar and also the one being created on Valley View and 62. I don't see how that is going to solve the traffic congestion for travelers to the high school. I appreciate your being on the council and the time you devote to the city. Barbara Grossman (resident for 42 years) 7300 Lanham Lane Edina 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:45 AM Subject: FW: Comments about the Proposed Braemar Winter Sports Center Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Dick/Bernie Letsche [mailto:rbletsche@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:36 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Comments about the Proposed Braemar Winter Sports Center To the Edina City Council: . Mayor Jim Hovland . Kevin Staunton . Ann Swenson . Mary Brindle . Bob Stewart I strongly believe that Edina does not need, and very many residents do not want, the Braemar Winter Sports Center project as was proposed by Ann Kattreh and SEH at the public information meeting I attended on July 13. I and many others spoke about why we are not in favor of the project, and we left our written comments at the conclusion of the meeting. If you haven't read those comments, I urge you to read them. Also, Mayor Hovland met with several Edina residents on August 1 at 7714 Tanglewood Court to discuss aspects and concerns about the proposed project. At the August 1 gathering, some attendees mentioned that not all Edina residents had been made aware of the July 13 informational meeting about the proposed project, and more community input should be considered from additional residents. Besides the significant negative economic and environmental impacts of the project, there are sufficient other winter sports facilities in the south metro area. The night lighting and noise created by the Braemar Winter Sports Center would be serious negatives for residents close to the facility. A major negative would be the snow/ice over spray from the snow making operation, and the hazards created on Gleason Road and area residents' driveways and sidewalks. If the proposal is approved and implemented, and area residents get snow/ice over spray on their driveways and sidewalks from the snow making operation, many residents affected will expect the City of Edina to remove the snow/ice from their driveways and sidewalks by 7:00 a.m. the following morning; or I expect those residents will employ a commercial service to do the snow/ice removal and the costs will be expected to be paid by the City of Edina. (For example, in our particular case we are gone much of the winter and we employ someone to remove snow from our driveway and sidewalk after every snowfall, so that our home looks lived-in. I would expect the City of Edina to remove or pay for the removal of snow/ice from the over spray on days there is no natural snowfall during the entire projected 10-12 week period, which would be costly.) Has the City of Edina adequately considered those 1 circumstances and costs; and importantly, the financial liability resulting from accidents and injuries on Gleason Road and on residents driveways and sidewalks because of over spray from the snow making operation? The over spray, night lighting, night noise, etc. problems will negatively impact home values in the area. How is the City prepared to deal with home owners for this result if the project is approved and implemented? I have heard several residents say that a City Council Member pushing for this project may have a conflict of interest. I understand that person works for a company that sells ski equipment. If there is a conflict of interest, or if it is only perceived, would it be appropriate that that person abstain from voting in favor of the project; as all City Council Members are elected to serve the best interests of all its residents, without favoring those having "special interests"? For all the many reasons, I ask you to vote "NO" regarding the proposed project. Perhaps something less intrusive and less costly might be considered, e.g. enhanced winter cross country skiing on the golf course, summer mountain biking on narrow trials through the tree covered hills, etc.? I welcome hearing from you to discuss these concerns. Thank you, Richard Letsche 7435 Hyde Park Lane, Edina, MN 55439 952-944-2464 rbletsche@comcast.net Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:28 AM Subject: FW: Vote NO - Nordic Ski Trail Redevelopment at Braemar - OPEN LETTER TO EDINA CITY COUNCIL Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 lbiunno(EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: george@adlcompany.com [mailto:george@adlcompany.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:23 AM To: Celia Ellingson; tom.mcnameel@comcast.net; 'Aamodt, Gary'; 'Flicek, Nancy'; 'George & Jean'; 'Tracy, Jean'; Edina Mail Subject: RE: Vote NO - Nordic Ski Trail Redevelopment at Braemar - OPEN LEI I ER TO EDINA CITY COUNCIL To the Edina City Council: As an affected resident and neighbor of the proposed recreation area I urge the council to vote NO! We have read all of the materials presented describing the proposed Winter Recreation Area. If we remove all the sales fluff, the bottom line is that the City would invest $3M is a venture that at best provides a questionable community benefit but will impact the neighborhood's quality of life and is projected to generate a negative cash flow resulting in a financial drain on city resources in the future. Edina does not need an additional winter activities venue, that delivers questionable benefits with guaranteed financial liabilities, noise and lighting pollution and driving hazards on Gleason Rd. FACTS: • There IS no grass roots call or need for additional activities at Braemar; • There ARE significant winter based activities less than a mile away in the Bloomington Highland Park Recreation area; • The proposed trails would destroy a significant number of our trees and impact wildlife; • Use of the trails in winter will require lighting which will destroy the wilderness ambiance we currently posses and the lighting glow will be visible throughout the SW area of Edina; • The snow making equipment will significantly add to the noise pollution we already endure from 494 and 169; and, • Man made snow over-spray will create a driving hazard on Gleason Road due to wind driven ice over spray. [For the record, before moving to the Hills of Braemar we lived on Mt. Normandale Dr. in Bloomington where the charm of the Highland Recreation Area disappeared quickly after our first winter of listening to the snow making equipment running all night and enduring unexpected 'blizzards' of wind whipped articial snow and the accompanying icy roads.] 1 Respectfully, George L. Mori and David Jacobson 7654 Woodview Ct. Edina, 55439 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:31 AM Subject: FW: Thank you Mayor Hovland Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Karen Hazel [mailto:karenahazel@msn.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:12 AM To: James Hovland Subject: Thank you Mayor Hovland Dear Mayor, I want to again thank you for meeting with our group last night; I am the woman who spoke to the point of "Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should." Just because the golf course is currently under construction is not a strong enough basis for the Council to push this forward at a rapid pace; there are too many risks, terrible consequences and too much upheaval. So, I can't express how much it meant to us all that you heard our views and listened to our concerns. Thank you for that! I also wish to reiterate that we are NOT opposed to a sensible, careful and prudent refinement of Braemar to enhance its skiing capabilities. Nordic skiing can be cultivated on the west side of the golf course, for example, without the destruction and damage this current proposal would introduce. Further, people already ski at Braemar in the winter. An exploratory study by another vendor--one which would aim to preserve, not destroy Braemar--could result in a more cost-effective, environmentally friendly and safe enhancement for skiers. This current proposal is everything but that. Our position is not "No Nordic Skiing." Rather, it is "Responsible Enhancement of Braemar" to include more skiing opportunities, mountain biking, hiking trails, and preserve nature. There's a very big difference between the two positions. We would like to work with the pro-Nordic folks, and help them realize that there is a way to meet this same goals, but without this destruction, disturbance, and danger, not to mention the potential liability the City will face if God forbid something happened as a result of the increased hazards on Gleason Road. We advocate for sensible enhancement, not "skiing at any cost/danger." Please accept my gratitude for your willingness to listen to reason and advocate for a sensible plan. This proposal is not sensible. Please advocate for a sensible, carefully researched and fiscally responsible (and environmentally responsible) 1 solution. We continue to be among your most ardent supporters, as we are very grateful for your "voice of reason" on this very important issue. Respectfully, Karen Hazel 7615 Gleason Road 952.237.6464 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:09 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: andyt@hoigaards.com [mailto:andvt@hoigaards.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:04 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar As a 40 year resident of Edina and a frequent user of Edina's outdoor amenities I am writing to urge you not to abandon the Braemar Winter Sports project. It would add to the healthy lifestyle in the City. Thank You Andy Turnbull 5437 Halifax Lane Edina 55424 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:15 PM Subject: FW: Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov 1 www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Paul Gage [mailto:pvgage@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:04 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Dear Edina City Council, I'm writing in support of the proposed Winter Recreation Facility at Braemar Golf Course. I am a resident of Edina and live at 5813 Amy Dr. and am a board member of the Minnesota Youth Ski League (MYSL) and an assistant nordic coach at the High School. There are currently three nordic skiing facilities in the metro area with snowmaking capabilities. All 3, Elm Creek, Theodor Wirth and Hyland, are at full capacity. The closest area to Edina is Hyland. As a high school coach I thought it would be great to have the facility so nearby to home. I expected that we would be able to practice there multiple times a week as we had been doing at the base of the downhill ski area. Unfortunately, do to the overwhelming popularity of Hyland, school teams are forbidden to practice there at all during the months of November and December and are restricted to at best once per week for the remaining winter months. As a MYSL board member, I expected the Hyland MYSL club (for children in the 4 to 12 to grow to about 200 kids once snowmaking was in place. Again, the Hyland managers have placed restrictions on the use of the facilities and have limited the Hyland club to 80 kids and none at all during the early season. By comparison, Theodore Wirth Park has two MYSL clubs that serve a combined 250 kids. A lot of the negative feedback I have been reading is based on incorrect information. The arguments against the Braemar Proposal are the same once used by the neighbors of the existing 3 facilities. Now that the facilities are operational it is clear that the fears of the neighbors have not come true. The proposal put forth to you is a professional facility that would be just as popular as the existing sites. People in Minnesota and families in particular are always looking for fun activities to do in the winter. The Braemar proposal leverages the existing building, parking, land and water infrastructure and I think would be a great addition to Edina. Regards, -Paul Gage. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:18 PM Subject: FW: Braemar compromise plan Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 ibiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Craig Bourgeault [mailto:CBourgeaultOspineoloqy.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:27 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar compromise plan Dear Mayor Hovland I am opposed to a Nordic ski area at Braemar. This is a very questionable way to spend spending more than $3,000,000.00 of taxpayer money. This is a sport with a very limited season. Even in optimal winter conditions, the season is ten weeks long. And we no longer have optimal winter conditions in Minnesota. This project will destroy the natural character of the area with destruction of vast swaths of trees and habitat to make way for the required open space for modern skate style skiing. I love cross country skiing. I love to put on my long skis and pole through the woods and across the lake. Braemar will not be that kind of skiing. A much better plan is the proposed bike trail. It can be used year round, it will cost much less of the taxpayers resources, there will be less destruction of habitat and trees, less disruption of the character of the neighborhood. and it has many more potential users in the community. Please support the compromise mountain bike trail plan for Braemar. Craig Bourgeault 6212 Halifax Ave S Edina, MN 55424 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:22 PM Subject: FW: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: eli6223@iaol.com [mailto:e1i6223@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:19 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Edina Mayor, City Council, Park Board, PLEASE!!! Please allow residents to have a chance to make the case for the winter park area and give us until Sep 7th!! My husband and I attended Edina schools, and grew up here. We raised our family here, and now, our children are beginning to move back to raise their families here. We have always been active participants of the Edina parks. My husband, and all 3 of our children's 1st jobs were at the Braemar Golf Course. When my husband and I were first married in 1977 - our first home was in Edina, and were just starting out, we spent many evenings in the winter cross country skiing across Braemar GC by moonlight! It was beautiful then, and still is. We had the joy of attending an event last winter to snow shoe and then eat dinner at the Tin Fish. Neither of us had ever seen so many people enjoying the park in the winter!! It was over an hours wait for dinner-- both the restaurant, and the room behind it were totally full!! It is a treasure that many do not realize is here to use! The Tin Fish, we saw several times, was bringing people to the park to ski, and show shoe! We are SO happy that this is happening!! We quickly began using the park and restaurant! We are in our early 60's now. Our city has done much for the youth of our city. Cross Country Skiing, and Snow shoeing are winter outdoor activities that older adults can enjoy!! We are planning on participating in them for many years to come, and hoping that the city will use resources so that we have a lovely venue to do this, as we have provided for our younger members!! My father in law just hung up his ski's at 85!! You won't find us- or many people in our age group playing hockey!! - But we have helped to build and support those EXPENSIVE hobbies!! (Our daughters belonged to the BCLFSC for many years, and I'm certain we paid for half of the seating with the 6AM ice times - when the hockey players refused take those times to practice!!) I am now asking for support for a sport that the older population can enjoy along with the younger members of our community, and a substantially less cost, than we as a community have spent on other venues! PLEASE - these are life long sports, that MANY of all ages can enjoy!! Allowing there to be snow making makes it safer, so the trails are groomed, and not icy!! PLEASE, consider this request!! 1 Sincerely, Teri Carter Ellis 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:09 PM Subject: FW: Snow making in Edina Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Thomas Shaw [mailto:clothingbureau(ausiwireless.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:46 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow making in Edina As a coach of the Edina High School Cross Coutry Ski Team, I am writing in support of snow making at Braemar Golf course. I understand that the Edina City Council is considering withdrawing this request. At minimum, I request that the proposal be tabled and not withdrawn. Severe reductions in the team's practice area at Edina High School due to building construction and improvement of the multi-use trail leaves this highly competative team in a difficult situation as regards training space. Respectfully, Thomas G. Shaw 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:09 PM Subject: FW: Winter Recreation at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: mendelco [mailto:mendelco@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:52 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Winter Recreation at Braemar Dear City Council, We would like to show our support for the ski trails with snow making at Braemar. Our daughter is on the Nordic ski team at the high school. Nordic is a "no cut" sport at the high school - we need those sports in Edina for more students to feel connected and stay active. Nordic can also be enjoyed by many age groups. We believe that the problem with the proposal was the addition of the tubing hill. We really don't need that. Please table the discussion until September and we are sure you could come up with a good compromise. Thank you, Nancy and Rob Mendel Sent from my iPad Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:10 PM Subject: FW: Nordic area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Lisa Hollensteiner [mailto:hollensteinerlisa@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:52 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic area City council members-I am writing to express my support for snowmaking at Braemar. The 200 Nordic team members do not have anywhere significant to practice for their season with all the construction around the high school. Hyland only allows them about one slot a week. It would be a great use for Braemar in the winter to have nordic ski trails.I know there have been cost concerns. I admit I am not as sold on the tubing as there are other places in the metro to tube, so perhaps cutting out the tubing would bring down the cost. Please take time to consider all sides of this issue and do not make a hasty decision. Thank you. Lisa Hollensteiner 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:11 PM Subject: FW: snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Slater Crosby [mailto:scrosby@thelittleciym.conn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:54 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: snowmaking at Braemar HI I am in total support of snowmaking at Braemar. I feel that the city did a really poor job in explaining the noise of the snowmaking and the brightness of the lights. I think the neighbors got the impression that this would be like the Hyland Hills downhill ski area, which to my understanding it would be NOT like the downhill area. The lights would be directional (down the ski trail but not sure of the tubing hill direction of lights compared to neighboring homes) and the snowmaking guns would be smaller and quieter than the downhill area. Unless I am totally of base these facts need to be addressed for the neighbors to feel more comfortable. The community needs to support this and realize what a great asset it would be for the area to have another winter recreation option. I live about 1 mile from the proposed winter wonderland and plan on using it daily. I think the team of `supporters' needs more time to get educated with the concerns that the neighbors brought up and talk again in September at the meeting. I am a neighbor in support! Make sense? Slater Slater CrosbyI Chief Funny Officer p: 952.924.00831 c: 612.414.7923 8223 Hwy 7 1 St. Louis Park,MN 55426 TheLittleGym.com/edinamn 1 Website http://thelittlegymofedina.com/ Blog Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:11 PM Subject: FW: Braemar.Snowmaking Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kassandra Kuehl [mailto:kassandrakuehl@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:01 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar.Snowmaking Proposal To Whom it May Concern, My name is Kassandra Kuehl. I am an Edina resident and I live roughly three miles from Braemer. I have reached out to you in regards to this matter before, but I would like to echo my previous statements of support. I have heard through the grapevine that you are considering withdrawing your support from the Braemer snow project (including snowmaking) due to concerns from residents who neighbor Braemer. While I have no desire to inconvenience my fellow residents, I strongly urge you to consider the needs of the many (residents and guests from other places) when making your decision. Nearly every public works project inconveniences someone, at least for a short period of time. But this project has the ability to benefit hundreds, if not thousands of individuals in Edina and surrounding areas. Especially given the increasingly erratic weather patterns we are experiencing as global warming progresses, it is becoming harder and harder to enjoy Minnesota's outdoor wonders during the winter season. This project would give so many of us the ability to exercise, explore and generally enjoy the outdoors in winters to come. While Braemer's neighbors may have legitimate concerns, the rest of us do too and those concerns deserve your careful consideration. Many thanks, Kassandra Kuehl Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:12 PM Subject: FW: Support for Snow making at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Robert Syring [mailto:rsyring796@gnnail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:03 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for Snow making at Braemar To the Edina City Council, I strongly support snow making at Braemar for Nordic Skiing. I believe it will encourage outdoor usage of these valuable facilities in the winter and is consistent with support of recreation for all Edina residents. If there is a discussion of this proposal at the City Council Meeting this week, I would request that any decision on this topic be tabled until the September meeting. Thank you, Robert Syring 4117 Kipling Edina 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:13 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Donation Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov j www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: andyt@hoigaards.com [mailto:andyt@hoigaards.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:05 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: Frannie Kuhs Subject: Braemar Donation The Edina High School Nordic Ski Team is fully committed to using the Braemar trails as they become available. To further show that the team is "all in" on the project the Edina Nordic Booster Group is willing to commit $10,000 towards the project to be used as needed. We are excited by the prospect of world class skiing within our community. Sincerely Andy Turnbull Head Coach EHS Nordic Ski Team 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:17 PM Subject: FW: Snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Sara Jones [mailto:shjones05(agmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:10 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Dear Council Members, I know you recently heard concerns from Braemar area residents regarding the winter recreation ideas for Braemar. I urge you to postpone tomorrow's vote to give those of us in favor of it the time to gather evidence of the support for it from the greater community. Can you wait until the September meeting? Thanks for your thoughtful consideration, Sara 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:21 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Laura and Jim Rubin [mailto:URubin@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:12 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Please do NOT shelf the ideas for winter rec at Braemar. Our family was very excited about having a Nordic ski trail here in Edina and now we hear it may not happen. This is one more strong vote in favor. Please keep the option on the table. Thx, Jim Rubin Active Edina Family 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:30 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal For Park Board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kelly McNulty [mailto:33kellyj(agmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:39 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1(&gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. While this project is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars, even scarier is that it will be detrimental to wildlife, it will decimate beautiful trees, and it is a danger to roads and nearby homes. The noise, lights, snow makers - all would be tremendous eye sores to people who know and love the wildlife in that area. I am also VERY concerned about the chemicals the artificial snow contains. There are no studies to show the impact this will have on housing communities so closely placed, not to mention the wildlife. Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. Kelly McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. Edina MN 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:30 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Park Board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Wendy McNulty [mailto:w mcnulty@yahoo.conn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:30 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonannl@gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal This project is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars, detrimental to wildlife, will decimate beautiful trees, a danger to roads and nearby homes. I am also VERY concerned about the chemicals the artificial snow contains. Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. Wendy McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. Edina MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:15 AM Subject: FW: Snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Samantha [mailto:samanthaebeversPgmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:26 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Hello. My name is Samantha Bevers and I am a Sophomore Nordic (Cross Country) Skier at Edina High School. I am very much in favor of the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. It will really help our team with the fact that the construction on our school is going to extremely reduce the amount of trails that we have to train on. Being able to train every day after school is really important to the success of our team and to the joy and exercise gained from this sport. I hope that you, the city council, will consider at least tabling the decision until September so that our team can get even more support for this Proposal. Thank you, and I hope that we will be able to train at Braemar with prepared snow this winter season. Sincerely, Samantha Bevers 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:17 AM Subject: FW: Support for Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Cheryl Behling [mailto:cbehl4(amsn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:27 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar Hello, We live in the Morningside area and we are writing to express our support for the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. We have two daughters on the Edina Nordic Ski team. This team is one of the largest teams at the high school and provides instruction to students for this lifelong sport. Ski trails at Braemar would be great for the ski team and also for others who enjoy the sport. The ski trails would be a great asset to the city of Edina. Thank you, Chris and Cheryl Behling 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:18 AM Subject: FW: Snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Amy Scott [mailto:amyraescott@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Our family is strongly in support of snowmaking at Braemar to replace the snowmaking on groomed trails that we are losing due to the construction projects going on in the city. We have 2 students on the high school Nordic team and 2 adults who enjoy skiing in Edina. We are very sad to see the current trails go and excited for the possibility of creating new trails and snowmaking for our community! Thanks for considering this amazing opportunity. Amy Scott & Mike Calvo 5509 Dever Drive Edina, MN 55424 Amy Scott, MA, LAM FT Mental Health Practitioner Community School Collaborative @ Menlo Park Academy 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:21 AM Subject: FW: Winter Recreation at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoCa I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Yonghua Chen [mailto:yonghua.chen@seagate.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Winter Recreation at Braemar City Council Members, I am Yonghua Chen, living at 6028 Erin Terrace. Our family would love to see a nordic trail at Braemar. Thank you for your considerations! Yonghua Chen 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:23 AM Subject: FW: Support for the Winter Recreation Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Emily Boettge [mailto:dboettge@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:21 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for the Winter Recreation Proposal Dear Mayor Hovland and Members of the City Council, My name is Emily Boettge and I live in the Cornelia neighborhood. I am writing to offer my support for the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. I believe that a winter sports area would be a great asset to our community. Due to the current renovations at the golf course, now is the perfect time to think about and implement ways to make Braemar more inviting to the community at large. In particular, the cross country ski trails would be a bonus not only for residents, but for the Edina Nordic Ski Team. I think that supporting Edina Nordic skiers should be a high priority because the team recently lost their former training area due to construction at the high school. Although a lovely place to ski, Hyland Hills is very busy in the winter and it would be nice to support our skiers with trails closer to home. Furthermore, staying active in the winter is difficult in Edina due to snow, ice, lack of sidewalks and shorter days. A city park such as Braemar is a perfect place to make an inviting outdoor winter recreation area. Fat tire biking on trails, tubing and cross country skiing would offer so many fun options. I hope that you move forward with the proposed winter sports area. Sincerely, Emily Boettge 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:24 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Emily Behling [mailto:ebswim225@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:27 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Trails Hi, my name is Emily Behling and I live in the Morningside neighborhood. I'm a captain on the edina nordic team and I support the Braemar nordic ski trails. The edina nordic team is one of the biggest teams in the whole high school. The team allows hundreds of kids to exercise during the harsh Minnesota winters. Nordic skiing is a life long sport, and many different people would be able to enjoy these trails. These trails would be a great benefit to the community. I believe that the benefits to this project far outweigh the risks. Thanks, Emily Behling 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:25 AM Subject: FW: Please table your vote on Snow-making at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: MaggieE-mail [mailto:mmbraun6@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:35 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please table your vote on Snow-making at Braemar Dear City Counsel, We are residence of the City of Edina and we strongly support the need to add snow-making and Nordic trails at Braemar(not necessarily snow tubing). Our understanding is the City Counsel is going to withdraw this proposal at tomorrows meeting. We are requesting that you the City Counsel please table this issue until after the summer months to allow more voices to be heard. We do support adding snow-making and Nordic ski trails at Braemar. With the new construction at the high school, the Nordic ski team(which is a huge all-inclusive team of middle school and high school students) will not have an area to practice. Also, Nordic skiing is a life time, healthy sport. We enjoy it ourselves and feel strongly that it would be a wonderful addition to our community. Thank you for your consideration. Karl, Maggie, Isabelle, August, Frank and Bridget Braun 1 Janet Canton From: Sent: Subject: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:27 AM FW: snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Slater Crosby [mailto:scrosby@thelittlegym.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:48 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Re: snowmaking at Braemar Thanks, I think the process needs to be two part. Gain support first, work on the details second. If things get too technical in the beginning it gets off subject too fast. The facts are that the winter sports are growing and our communities to grow with the interest. The nordic team right now has volunteer parents making snow and grooming the trails. When was the last time parents volunteered to water and shovel the Varsity Hockey rinks? I can't remember either because the rinks and zamboni's have been in place for years. The truth is that the snowmaking does not happen every day all winter, it happens for a good week (maybe 2) in December and then very little for the rest of the year and the neighbors should know these facts. The community needs more outlets for these winter sports and Braemar is a great option with its terrain to help Edina to have some of the best parks and recreational facilities in the country. It's funny, all summer the sun goes down at 10PM, no one complains about that, or the kids screaming at the Edina Pool all day long.....so why complain about the lights at the proposed site? Thanks for your time, I did not mean to ramble Slater Slater Crosby! Chief Funny Officer p: 952.924.00831 c: 612.414.7923 8223 Hwy 7 1 St. Louis Park,MN 55426 TheLittleGym.com/edinamn 1 Website http://thelittlegymofedina.com/ Blog On Aug 2, 2016, at 4:10 PM, Edina Mail <mail@EdinaMN.gov> wrote: Dear Slater, 1 Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. I have forwarded your message to the Mayor and Council members. If I can be of additional assistance to you please contact me. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist <image00 1 . gif> 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.clov From: Slater Crosby [mailto:scrosby(&thelittlegym.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:54 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: snowmaking at Braemar HI I am in total support of snowmaking at Braemar. I feel that the city did a really poor job in explaining the noise of the snowmaking and the brightness of the lights. I think the neighbors got the impression that this would be like the Hyland Hills downhill ski area, which to my understanding it would be NOT like the downhill area. The lights would be directional (down the ski trail but not sure of the tubing hill direction of lights compared to neighboring homes) and the snowmaking guns would be smaller and quieter than the downhill area. Unless I am totally of base these facts need to be addressed for the neighbors to feel more comfortable. The community needs to support this and realize what a great asset it would be for the area to have another winter recreation option. I live about 1 mile from the proposed winter wonderland and plan on using it daily. I think the team of 'supporters' needs more time to get educated with the concerns that the neighbors brought up and talk again in September at the meeting. I am a neighbor in support! Make sense? Slater Slater Crosbyl Chief Funny Officer p: 952.924.00831 c: 612.414.7923 8223 Hwy 7 1 St. Louis Park,MN 55426 TheLittleGym.com/edinamn 1 Website http://thelittlegymofedina.com/ Blog <image002.gif> <image003.gif><image004.git 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:28 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Trails at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Wendy and Bob Syring [mailto:syrbob@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 6:03 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Trails at Braemar Dear Edina City Council, I would like to offer my support for the Winter Recreation Development Proposal, especially the development of a Nordic ski trail at Braemar. I think it is an excellent idea! Nordic skiing is a fast-growing lifelong sport that all ages and abilities can enjoy. To have a manmade snow loop available to all Edina residents would be an incredible benefit. I have heard that there is confusion about some aspects of the project, mostly lighting and snowmaking, perhaps more information could be provided that would relieve those concerns. Maybe the tubing hill development could be delayed? Please take the time to consider the many different elements of this brilliant idea. The Nordic trails would quickly become an asset, like our many hockey rinks, to the local neighborhood and city. Please consider this project thoughtfully! Thank you, Wendy Laederach Syring 4117 Kipling Ave Edina, MN 55416 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:29 AM Subject: FW: Support the Winter Braemar additions Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Jay Rudi [mailto:I.rudi@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 6:23 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support the Winter Braemar additions Hello, My name is Jay Rudi. I live at 4708 Valley View Road, Edina 55424. I support the proposal to add winter activities at Braemar, including Nordic skiing trails. Edina is a wonderful community to live in. Winters can be long in MN so the more activities we have to enjoy and participate in, the better our quality of life. I support this progressive step into the future. Thank you! Jay Rudi 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:35 AM Subject: FW: Support snowmaking and healthy lifestyles for Edina residents! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: shgage@comcast.net [mailto:shgage@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 6:53 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support snowmaking and healthy lifestyles for Edina residents! To the Edina City Council, I am a strong supporter of the snowmaking proposal for the Braemar golf course and hope that you will not withdraw the proposal as I have heard. I am writing to ask that you table the decision about the Braemar snowmaking proposal until the September meeting in order to provide a bit more time for conversation between residents on both sides of the debate. I am an Edina resident (5813 Amy Drive, 55436), a winter enthusiast, and a parent of two members of the Edina High School Nordic ski team. I attended the July 13th meeting and feel that those opposed to the proposal have a great deal of misinformation. • Many seemed to think that this was an idea that just popped up rather than something that had been discussed for quite a while by the park board. • Others are under the belief that there will be long periods of time of snowmaking, when in fact it's limited to the beginning of the season. • Many worried about ice/snow being blown on the nearby driveways and roads. Yes, it will happen, but not likely to the extent that they are envisioning. Highway 35 runs right in front of Buck Hill where significantly more snow guns are used for longer periods of time, and there is not an icy road problem. • One man spoke that there were numerous public places for residents and ski team members to ski, but in fact they (Hyland Park, Theodore Wirth Park, and Elm Creek Park) are extremely busy (something I don't enjoy) and they limit access to the team to approximately one time a week. The trail at the high school has been shortened by the construction, and is very difficult for two coaches to maintain (along with their day jobs and coaching positions). The old when it was purchased equipment breaks frequently as that's what the team could afford. Additionally, I think Edina needs to think beyond the "winter is hockey season" frame of mind. There is no shortage of ice rinks, and to investment into other activities in which family members can all partake would be as forward thinking as the Centennial Lakes development was during its initial 1 planning. The addition of skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing to the Braemar golf course is a great way to increase its usage while leveraging the existing infrastructure. It would be another example of how Edina promotes healthy lifestyles for its residents, and it would benefit the more than 200 students (ranging from completely new skiers to competitive racers) who join the high school team to have a place to call their training space. This is a no-cut sport and provides a great experience for kids who aren't gifted athletes. Thank you for your consideration, Sheryl Gage 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:36 AM Subject: FW: VOTE NO Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Pam Hughes [mailto:phughes423@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:02 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: VOTE NO To all City Council members, As a long time Edina resident, I would like to urge all of you to vote NO to the redevelopment plan at Braemar Golf Course due to begin in Oct. of this year. My husband and I believe this plan is waste of money, will destroy beautiful wooded areas and wildlife habitats, increase traffic, noise and congestion to our peaceful city. There are a multitude of other reasons to vote No, that are more eloquently described in the online petition, we hope you have all reviewed. Sincerely, Pamela Hughes 5850 Creek Valley Rd Edina Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:37 AM Subject: FW: Ski trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist. 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Sophia Behling [mailto:seb 29@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:42 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trails Hi, I'm Sophia B., I'm on the Edina ski team and I live in Edina. I'm writing to express my concern about the ski trails at Braemar because the trails at the Edina High school are closing and Braemar would be a great alternative near the high school for all skiers to practice. Not only would this benefit all the members of the Edina nordic team but it would also be an alternative for other skiers to have a great place to ski. Thanks, Sophia Behling 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:42 AM Subject: FW: We support winter recreation at Braemar! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Elizabeth Burnett [mailto:eburnettmail@lgmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:13 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: We support winter recreation at Braemar! Dear City Council members, Please continue to evaluate Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. We live at 4821 Vandervork Ave. in Edina, and we are huge fans of cross-country skiing, with two children on the EHS Nordic team and another soon there. In addition, we love to ski recreationally as a family. Cross-country skiing is such a terrific winter activity for all ages, all abilities. Having ski trails accessible to the community would be a huge asset to Edina. . The ski trails proposed at Braemar are essential to the Edina High School Nordic ski team, as the team is losing trails to construction and the Nine Mile Creek project. This team is a wonderful asset to the Edina school system, as it is one of the only sports with no cuts. Also, kids from 7th to 12th grade can participate, making it a wonderful opportunity for both middle and high school students to stay in shape while also gaining a lifetime sport. These trails would also be a tremendous asset to the community by providing a convenient, accessible way for citizens of all ages to ski. Let's keep both our kids and adults healthy and active by making these trails available to all! We truly appreciate your support on this issue Sincerely, Elizabeth Burnett and Adam Mans Abby, Henry, and Peter Mans 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:49 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Julie turnbull [mailto:jhturnbull(@hotnnail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:17 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Area City Council and Members of Edina Park Board- My husband and I were just at our neighborhood block party- we discussed the proposal for Braemar. Most of our neighbors are on the "Next Door" site that is for neighborhoods and have seen the negative misinformation that is being sent every day. The majority of neighbors that we spoke to and gave them the facts were absolutely in favor of the entire project. We have a young active neighborhood and many interested in the tubing hill for kids and ski trails for themselves and friends. We have lived in Edina for almost 40 years and have seen the community add many amenities for hockey, baseball, playgrounds, soccer, parks and many others- we have supported all of these since we felt anything that makes a community more livable and inviting is a plus!! Please we urge you all to move ahead with the entire Braemar winter recreation project. We love Edina because our leaders have had the foresight to provide facilities that encourage a healthy active lifestyle. Thanks for your consideration. Julie Turnbull Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:52 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Ondrej Vesely [mailto:ondrej.vesely@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 11:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Dear Edina City Council, I oppose the Braemar Winter Recreation project. In my opinion, it is financially questionable, destroys natural habitat, and creates significant burden on the surrounding residential neighborhood. In particular, the proposed length of the cross-country ski trails (3.0 km = 1.9 miles) does not compare to existing 9.5 miles of ski trails in Hyland Lake Park Reserve (which is located just few miles south across highway 494) and does not in my opinion justify such a reckless and significant disturbance of the existing wildlife habitat. Also, please help me understand how does snow tubing align with Edina's strategic plan and vision. Kind regards, Ondrej Vesely 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:53 AM Subject: FW: Nordic ski trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Chris Lawler [mailto:clawler21@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:03 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trails Hi, I am writing support snow making on ski trails at Braemar. I live and work in Edina and would use the trails myself and with my family. Cally Lawler Chermak Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:54 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Deb Carlson [mailto:debjcrlsragmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 5:50 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Area Dear City Council Members, I am disappointed to hear that the proposal for cross country trails and snowmaking at Braemar is possibly going to be taken off the table. These trails would be a very positive addition to the community much like the 9 Mile bike trail that initially was also very negatively received by neighbors. Please consider delaying your decision to allow for more input in the process. As Edina residents, our family would positively benefit from the use of the trails. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Deb Carlson 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:55 AM Subject: FW: Cross Country Ski Trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Kristin Engman [rnailto:kristinengnnan@yahoo.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 6:52 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Cross Country Ski Trails Dear City Council, We are writing to ask you to please consider making cross country ski trails at Braemar. This for a number of reasons. This would be a great use of land for Braemar and bring people there not only in the winter, but also lure them back for summer months of golf. I am sure that it would also help the restaurant at Braemar. The high school Nordic team now has no place to practice, due to the construction of the high school. Practicing at Hylands isn't an option, due to other teams using the space as well. I am positive that if this was hockey that was being dealt with, there would be something done for them. Nordic skiing is one of the most popular sports for high school kids to participate in at Edina. Last year their number was over 130. The cross country trails would also be used by other residents of Edina, and bring people in from other parts of the city. And, if a snow tubing hill was created, this would also bring many families into our town for great family fun. The other snow tubing options are in Elm Creek (Maple Grove) and Buck Hill (Burnsville). I am positive that a plan can be made where natural resources (trees, etc) are saved and trails can be made. The snow making does not occur around the clock, but only as needed. We made snow for the team last year and it is a simple and relatively fast process. We strongly support the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. Please help the families and kids at Edina enjoy winter and the community we live in. Sincerely Jon and Kristin Engman 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:56 AM Subject: FW: Winter recreation area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: slebakken(agmail.com [mailto:slebakken@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Sue Lebakken Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 7:50 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Winter recreation area Members of the City Council, My name is Sue Lebakken and I have a daughter on the Edina Nordic team. I am in support of trails for the team and community at Braemar and also understand the community concerns over the loss of trees and other neighborhood issues. I urge you to keep the Winter Recreation proposal active while everyone educates themselves on the full impact on the community. It is easy to sign a petition without knowing all of the facts and issues leading up to the proposed changes at Braemar. I live near South View Middle School and see all of the sports supported by having the stadium, track and pool for them to practice and host games and meets. I would like to see Braemar expanded to support the Edina Nordic team and bring community members out for recreational skiing. Skiing is a relatively quiet sport that can be done in a quaint, treed setting. Respectfully, Sue Lebakken 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:58 AM Subject: FW: support winter recreation proposal at braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Jane Wang [mailto:janewang.cao@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:46 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: support winter recreation proposal at braemar Hello, My name is Jane Wang and I'm a ninth grader and a third grader's mom living in Edina. My son went to the nordic team last year and really enjoyed it. I stronger urge everyone in the city council to reconsider paving /snowmaking the tracks for the teenagers. Or at least table the decision until September. We need something attractive to our teenagers to do outdoors and with their friends. You don't want to see them playing video games and making friends virtually. Thank you, Jnae 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:59 AM Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoCa I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Wendy McNulty [mailto:w mcnulty@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:30 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1(agmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal This project is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars, detrimental to wildlife, will decimate beautiful trees, a danger to roads and nearby homes. I am also VERY concerned about the chemicals the artificial snow contains. Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. Wendy McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. Edina MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:59 AM Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kelly McNulty [mailto:33kellyjOgmail.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:39 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonannl@gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. While this project is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars, even scarier is that it will be detrimental to wildlife, it will decimate beautiful trees, and it is a danger to roads and nearby homes. The noise, lights, snow makers - all would be tremendous eye sores to people who know and love the wildlife in that area. I am also VERY concerned about the chemicals the artificial snow contains. There are no studies to show the impact this will have on housing communities so closely placed, not to mention the wildlife. Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. Kelly McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. Edina MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:00 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Skiing Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: irnac6001@aol.com [nnailto:jrnac6001©aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:59 PM To: swensonannl@gmail.com; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject: Nordic Skiing Project Dear Council Members, My family and I are residents of the Braemar area. For the second time in just a few years I, and many of our neighbors, have been surprised to learn that the hills of Braemar Park, overlooking Gleason, are being considered for major project development. The first project was to develop the park area into a motorized motor bike trail, with all the disruptions of noise and harming wild life in the park. Fortunately this project went nowhere. The second project is, of course the Nordic Skiing proposal. Both projects seemed to appear from nowhere, but were obviously supported by Park and Rec since each project had consultants and other experts presenting their proposals. As mentioned, as neighbors we were very surprised these projects had gotten so far, and there was virtually no neighborhood input. How does this happen? From our prospective, it appears that Park and Rec jumps from project to project without much consideration to the neighborhood. By now, you have received numerous letters, emails phone calls, etc. that clearly do not support this latest proposed intrusion into the surrounding neighborhoods. The consultants that proposed the project were overly biased in support of the project, and quickly dismissed the "minor" inconveniences of noise (they did a Db test in the middle of summer, with all the leaves on the trees, and at high relative temperatures and dew points), lighting, overspray, cost, road safety, etc. The financial numbers in support of the project were acknowledged as "soft", which means they cannot be used to justify the project. The only redeeming feature of the proposal was that it would cost less now, due to the golf course reconfiguration. In other words, it may not be a good project, or self funding, etc., but nevertheless, let's do it now because it will be more costly in the future. That's not good enough. I think the Council will experience a lot of criticism on that basis. I suggest that supporting this project is the wrong thing to do on your collective parts. The project was not and never was part of the long range plan, which violates the intent of the plan, it is very costly, the disruption to the neighborhoods is major (including loss of property values), and the long term financial exposure to the city for curing overspray problems and avoiding overspray related accidents is potentially overwhelming (remember, the consultants are long gone). Please vote no. James A. McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Drive 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:02 AM Subject: FW: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: eli6223@aol.com [rnailto:e1i6223@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 11:10 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Re: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Hello again, and thank you for your response! My husband, and our daughter and future son in law, discussed this tonight. Our daughter and future son in law, skied and snow shoed with us last winter and afterward had dinner at the Tin Fish. They are also awaiting closing on their first home, in Edina, the end of the month!! Here is the gist of our discussion! Trails: I am a recreational cross country skier, as are all of our family members. I have asked family members if this seems normal ( 3 members of our family have taught downhill skiing at Hyland Hills), and they said this is probably about the width of their trails. This seemed reasonable to me, as when I have skied at Hyland, the Minneapolis Lakes Luminary Loppet, and other areas, you have 2 different ski techniques - classic and skate. Usually there are 2 set tracks for the classic- for people to ski next to each other, or for a faster skier to pass a slower one. Then next to those are room for the skate skiers. Their technique is such that they would erase the tracks set for classic. Ski etiquette- (not unlike golf etiquette)- skate skiers do not ski over the tracks set for classic! So they coexist together. So, yes 25 ft wide, if that is what is recommended, seems appropriate. (I have not taken out my tape measure while skiing, but it does seem reasonable. I am a designer by profession, so maybe I should get it out!) It could also leave room for snow shoes or hikers to one side of the trail, so they do not disturb the tracks. The expense of this to me does not seem unreasonable. The plans I have seen, and read or heard about, I believe call for using part of the maintenance road -for the golf course- which is not used in the winter. I believe it would be close to the proposed 25 feet width discussed above. I believe that a good portion of the trail is proposed to be on this road, and that would help the cost and seems reasonable. I usually do not go off into the woods on my cross country skis, but we do on our snow shoes. I am not comfortable with mountain bikes flying past me. Having grown up, and raised children here and understanding the nature of adolescents, the idea of opening part of the golf course, to mountain bikes seems to fly in the face of preserving and maintaining the golf course, and cross country ski trails and snow shoe trails - which are pedestrian trails. I know in northern Wisconsin, they actually have specific trails for specific sports, - skiing, hiking, or mountain biking, or snowmobiling/4 wheeling, and it is enforced. I'm not as comfortable with mountain bikes with more pedestrian sports on the same shared trails. This would not be unlike the city lakes have separate paths for walking/running, and another for bikes and roller blades. Snowmaking: This would be the ONLY designated cross country ski trail in Edina!! Our winters are becoming more erratic, as to when we do get snow. The well is already at Braemar. (We are also golfers, and as I said before 4 of my immediate family have worked at BGC, so we are very familiar with it!) The city is already putting in all new irrigation for the golf course. I/We had believed - hoped that they were considering as they were doing the golf course, they would save money, by combining the plans for snow making. This seems totally appropriate to do now!! We have seen this discussed in the Sun, and had assumed it was an ongoing discussion with the city. Several years ago, while skiing at Braemar, the snow started out great, but as we came around on the sunnier side, the trail turned to rocks and ice. I took a good fall. If we had the snow making, this would eliminate the icy, rocky trail, that I tumbled on! From another point of view- Braemar has been used for cross country skiing for at least 45 years! Golfers have complained of the greens being chewed up by skiers, so a snow covered designated trail, would help preserve the greens and should save money for repairs from the golf course side! My husband is an engineer working with water and air purification. We have also had information that he DNR would like to have the well at Braemar used year round to help abate the radon build up when it is not in use. Another win for the city for healthy water! When you put all of the above together, we are dismayed and really do not understand why there is such noise on the proposed winter park at Braemar! We are really wondering if those pushing against it are stay at home, inside, non exercisers, or if they are snow birds! If you build it - they will come!! Pamela Park, is the park our children and I grew up in. A few weeks ago, as we walked our dog, we estimated 500-600 people playing soccer and baseball and watching the games. I have NEVER seen that many people out for a walks on the paths, in my life in that park! It is wonderful to interact with neighbors we have never met, all because, we finally have paths linking 58th Street to 62nd Street to Oaklawn!! We have been anxiously awaiting having a winter playground at Braemar, and have read the articles in the Sun, and talked about it with family and friends for several years now. When we were first married, and purchased our first home in Edina in 1978, we talked about how nice it would be if after skiing, we could go into the club house for hot cocoa, and something to eat. It seemed such a waste to have that beautiful park empty for 6 months of the year. The Tin Fish is a success!! The park is just waiting to be completed! PLEASE, We ask you to seriously consider completing the Winter Park at Braemar! I wish I could attend the meeting tomorrow, but have a work commitment. Please forward any other questions, 4 family members discussed this over dinner tonight, and are all hoping to see this continue! Sincerely, Teri Carter Ellis and Jim Ellis Original Message From: James Hovland <JHovlandEdinaMN.gov> To: 'eli6223@aol.com' <eli6223aol.com> Sent: Tue, Aug 2, 2016 4:15 pm Subject: RE: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Hello, Thank you for your note below and support for active lifestyles in Edina. I would like your opinion of snow making, which is likely the major objection to the idea that is being talked about in the community. I learned that a single track trail, outfitted with plumbing for snowmaking, would need to be 25 feet wide. That seems excessive to me and expensive. 2 How would you feel about a tracked x-country ski trail around the circumference of the golf course? That would leave the trails in the wooded areas as they are, for use by hikers, snow showers and mountain bikers. I would appreciate your opinion. Thank you, Mary Brindle. From: eli6223@aol.com [mailto:e1i6223@aol.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:19 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Edina Mayor, City Council, Park Board, PLEASE!!! Please allow residents to have a chance to make the case for the winter park area and give us until Sep 7th!! My husband and I attended Edina schools, and grew up here. We raised our family here, and now, our children are beginning to move back to raise their families here. We have always been active participants of the Edina parks. My husband, and all 3 of our children's 1st jobs were at the Braemar Golf Course. When my husband and I were first married in 1977 - our first home was in Edina, and were just starting out, we spent many evenings in the winter cross country skiing across Braemar GC by moonlight! It was beautiful then, and still is. We had the joy of attending an event last winter to snow shoe and then eat dinner at the Tin Fish. Neither of us had ever seen so many people enjoying the park in the winter!! It was over an hours wait for dinner-- both the restaurant, and the room behind it were totally full!! It is a treasure that many do not realize is here to use! The Tin Fish, we saw several times, was bringing people to the park to ski, and show shoe! We are SO happy that this is happening!! We quickly began using the park and restaurant! We are in our early 60's now. Our city has done much for the youth of our city. Cross Country Skiing, and Snow shoeing are winter outdoor activities that older adults can enjoy!! We are planning on participating in them for many years to come, and hoping that the city will use resources so that we have a lovely venue to do this, as we have provided for our younger members!! My father in law just hung up his ski's at 85!! You won't find us- or many people in our age group playing hockey!! - But we have helped to build and support those EXPENSIVE hobbies!! (Our daughters belonged to the BCLFSC for many years, and I'm certain we paid for half of the seating with the 6AM ice times - when the hockey players refused take those times to practice!!) I am now asking for support for a sport that the older population can enjoy along with the younger members of our community, and a substantially less cost, than we as a community have spent on other venues! PLEASE - these are life long sports, that MANY of all ages can enjoy!! Allowing there to be snow making makes it safer, so the trails are groomed, and not icy!! PLEASE, consider this request!! Sincerely, Teri Carter Ellis 3 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:39 AM Subject: FW: Redone wording Attachments: Best Braemar Overlook With colored Trailsjpg; Comparison Chart.pdf; Hornet Hills Compromise.pdf Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Bruce Freeman [mailto:brucefreeman05@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:21 AM To: Jim Hovland; James Hovland Subject: Redone wording Myor Hovland I'm sure you have received a lot of feedback on the nordic plan for Braemar but I hope you will still review this comparison chart and compromise plan I have put together for you that lays out the argument for a compromise plan that keeps the nordic team at Hornet Hills and leaves the east ridge at Braemar in its natural state where mtn biking trails can be created. A key issue in support of the nordic plan is having the xc team move from hornet hills to Braemar because of the supposed problem with plowing on the new trail wiping out the xc trail. I have personally spoken with Eric Nelson and Jonathan Fleming at 3 Rivers about the plowing issue on the new trail below the high school school and they both told me that 3 River does not plow any trails in any city and has no plans to plow in the future. And they send me the documentation. The city of Edina can plow if they want to at their own expense and assumption of all legal liabilities. And even if some date in the future 3 Rivers decides to plow or Edina decides to plow it can be easily agreed to plow but allow mat crossings like the kind used at Buck Hill so xc skiers can cross and bikers can ride across. This is not an issue but merely an excuse to try and push through an extremely expensive and not really wanted community asset. Please don't just leave the mtn bike community hanging regardless as to the outcome of the nordic plan and makes us wait another two years or more while more money is spent on consultants creating some kind of Braemar master plan. Please help fund us now to start laying out the trail and building it. Mountain biking is a perfect fit for Braemar, costs a tiny fraction of any other sport, and is growing rapidly. Please help us move forward this fall, not 2-3 years in the future. Thank you so much for your time. Bruce Freeman www.bfreemandesign.com See it before you build it! 612-812-2180 1 F u tu re S. amp woodhOoarshivalk --Existing Floating Wk W alay'. East Ridges Parking (et &Alike Comparison Chart Compromise Hornet Hills and the Ridges at Braemar Nordic Plan Hornet Hills Compromise Mountain Biking Plan Environment Huge effect in total Minimal Effect, water Keep 100% Natural State Trees 100 trees 0 Removed 0 - 10 Trees Remove Buckthorn Water 7 Million Gal / Yr 500K —1 Mil Gal / Year 0 water used Electricity Gas Lighting, snow making, Grooming Gas for Compressor, snow mobile, 4 wheeler 0 electricity/gas once built. Gas for machines as build Wildlife Habitat loss Minimal impact Minimal impact Runoff Major Minimal 0 runoff Neighbors Very Upset. Angry Nobody knows now 0 exposure. Hidden in woods Noise 2 hours night grooming plus 100 hours make snow Minimal few complaints now from neighbors 0 except laughter Lights Every night 10-12 weeks N/A 0 except headlamps Overspray Many homes 10 — 12 weeks / Winter Minimal — 12 Weeks Few neighbors close 0 Overspray Traffic More traffic, Icy Streets No Change Minimal car traffic Cost $3,000,000 + interest $150,000 + $0 interest $150,000 + $0 interest Consultants $330,000 + $0 $0 Build Heavy construction Minimal Part machine built. Part Hand Built. Paid plus volunteers Maintenance High cost $ Low $0 Cost Free volunteers Bussing $5,000+- ?/ yr get 150 kids to Braemar Not needed, walk there Not needed. Bike there Residents $75/yr, $9/day $0 cost $0 cost Outside $75/yr, $9/day $0 cost $0 cost Usage 10 weeks 12 weeks 52 weeks All year Team 150 kids $75/yr Braemar 200 kids free Free for all residents 60+ kids free Free for all residents Residents $75/season $7/visit $0 Free to all $0 Free to all Outside $75/season $7/visit $0 Free to all $0 Free to all Infrastructure Huge impact, major construction Minimal as is now. Use city water off hydrant 0 needed. Option to add bathroom like Lebanon Hills Parks Survey 2014 Minimal interest <10% Minimal interest <10% 91% support $'s for more biking. 20% said mtn biking City Revenue Minimal. Hard to break even. Potential losses $0 Substantial. 15% at Tin Fish. Only trail head entire metro with bar and grill with deck Summary Very unpopular Very expensive Big environmental impact Big risk, little gain Very Popular Minimal Cost Where prefer to stay Small investment upgrade snow making/grooming and plastic snow options Very Popular Minimal Cost & Effort from city Very Green Bike Friendly City Zero Risk Big Return Potential The Nordic X-C Ski Plan creates a premier pay for use X-C Ski Trail at Braemar Park of approx. 3.2 kilometers by cutting a 50' wide path through an oak savanna forest on steep slopes on the east ridge, using state of the art snowmaking equipment and grooming machines that will operate for approx. 10 weeks as weather cooperates on an advanced intermediate trail with lighting every night. The East Ridge location and trail layout is considered critical to the success of the design so that cannot be changed. A different layout like surrounding the course as it does now with natural snow xc trails would not work. There are admitted consequences of noise, light, and vehicle pollution along with overspray on roads and private property. Just X-C Ski ticket sales alone does not create enough revenue to support operations, so tubing on a 25' hill is included to generate more revenue. The plan costs approx. 3 million dollars, plus 20 years interest ($ ), plus ongoing maintenance costs ($10-20,000? ), plus maybe even operational losses for 10 weeks of operation for 3.2 km of mostly advanced trail. The Compromise Plan is To Refurbish Hornet Hills so it can keep the 4-5 kilometers of trail with old style snow making that Edina High School X-C Ski Team has now for daily training, and where they prefer to stay. That they get some kind of guarantee from 3 River Rark that they will cooperate with their plowing methods on the bike path to allow x number of special crossing mats over the asphalt bike paths and a guarantee from the schools that they can keep their trail system on school property just like a football field stays there year after year. Plus they get some modest financial help towards improving their old style snow making system. The trail is free to use by anyone, anytime. The East Ridge is left in its natural state as it is now except for the constantly eroding walking trail that already follows the entire ridgeline. The existing natural snow xc skiing at Braemar is left as is. The city can create a plan to add snowmaking to that trail system or other areas of golf course but not in the woods. The Nordic X-C Team gets $150,000 to refurbish Hornet Hills and improve their old style snow making equipment as they see fit. (NOTE: Hornet Hills is the existing X-C ski trail system below the high school and Creek Valley school, and up around the water tower with old style snowmaking) The mountain biking plan is to keep the East Ridge in its natural state and carefully develop a 30" wide dirt mountain biking trail system that encompasses areas from the entire park in trying to create at minimum 5-6 miles of mtn bike trails on the East Ridge, west ridges, north swamp boardwalk and south connect plus a small skills park that encircle Braemar Park. All trails are free to use by anyone 365 days of year unless wet and muddy. Walking and snowshoe trails also part of design. The Edina Mtn Biking Community gets $150,000 to design and build at least 5-6 miles of trail that include walking and snowshoe use. A final point about the Nordic Plan, an item that nobody is talking about , and that is making a huge investment in infrastructure for a 10 week sport that depends completely on very cold winter climate and the reality of global warming. Winter is changing in Minnesota. Major rain storms in January. Early spring. Making snow is getting more and more difficult that's why they need such a sophisticated system. Minnesota is between two climates, north cold and south heat. We are feeling change the most, faster change than other parts of the country. 3 Other X-C Alternatives Explanations Move down off the ridge Either use the existing natural snow xc trail system already in place and add 70's style snow making or add or modify the trail to make it a better training facility for the X-C Ski Team. By moving off the ridge and down to areas around golf course you eliminate all the problems with neighbors dealing with noise, light, overspray and the destruction of natural habitat on the east ridge. By switching to a much simpler snow making system you dramatically cut the costs of making snow. Using a fire hydrant, fire hoses, gasoline compressors and generators, old style snow guns, a 4 wheelers and a snow mobile like the X-C Ski team does now at Hornet Hills dramatically cuts infrastructure costs. If team members each pay $70 a season x 200 kids = $14,000 for labor to help with snow making. The public uses it for free. You are not trying to make a premier winter recreation facility that you can charge money for. Instead you are creating a simple system the X-C Ski team and Edina residents can use for winter enjoyment and training. Pay your way for more access to training at Theo Wirth The high school X-C Ski Team is the key supporter of the Nordic plan. They have, like all other high school teams, limited ability to use the trails at Highland Park in Bloomington. Instead pay for more use at Theodore Wirth X-C trails that has snow making instead of making a huge investment for the city that has zero possibility of paying for it with pay for use fees. Plastic Snow Buck Hill Ski Area is opening up for year round skiing this fall by covering their main run top to bottom and two of their tubing lanes with plastic snow. See www.neveplast.com for videos on installations for downhill, X-C skiing and tubing. This eliminates any need for snow making and can be used year round. It eliminates any problems with neighbors and leaves the east ridge as is. Plus it offers a product that no one else in twin cities has that you could charge for. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 10:59 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter changes Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Andy [mailto:fotness@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 10:54 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter changes Date: Wed, Aug3 Dear City Council members and Mayor: As A 30 year resident, outdoor enthusiast, and now grandmother of 3, I respectively request that you allow residents to speak at your public hearing on Sept. 7th re: making Braemar "snow worthy. " My daughter captained the xc ski team long ago; even then, they could have used practice space. Please allow proponents of the project, not just naysayers ,to participate in your deliberations. Thank you. Sincerely, Andy Otness 5433 Kellogg Avenue 55424 FotnessPgmail.com 612-978-1681 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:19 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation area - Please table the discussion! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Darren Ruschy [mailto:Darren.Ruschy(&aonbenfield.conn] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:16 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation area - Please table the discussion! Darren Ruschy 5509 Doncaster Way Edina, MN I implore you not to withdraw the snowmaking proposal at Braemar. Is it expensive? Yes. Will it take time to develop? Yes. Will it bring economic gain to the city over time? Yes. Will it provide winter recreation for Edina and surrounding suburb citizens? Yes. Will it adversely affect those living near Braemar? NO. The houses around Braemar are set back far enough so that there will be no or very few noise issues. Perhaps an occasional hum of a snow maker or the banter of skiers or tubers having a good time. My guess is the golfer traffic in the summer would be much more intrusive than snow enthusiasts in the winter. We have this lovely space available to us year around. Why not use it? Please consider tabling the discussion to give the snow enthusiasts time to rally support. Darren Ruschy 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:41 AM Subject: FW: Snow making Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.ciov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Johnson, Gary [mailto:gjohnson@apog.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:24 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow making Dear Edina City Council, As previously stated, I am an enthusiastic supporter of snow making at Braemar. It is critical that we provide on-snow opportunities for our Edina High School Nordic team and the taxpayers of Edina. Whenever a city considers a change that will move the city forward, you will inevitably have some misinformed citizens oppose the progress. I refer to them as "cavemen" (citizens against virtually everything). Please do not let a few angry voices sidetrack this important initiative. At a minimum, please postpone your decision until the September meeting to allow proponents time to respond to these complaints. Similar complaints were heard when Hyland put in snowmaking, and a reasonable compromise was reached, allowing the project to move forward, with great success. Very Truly Yours, Gary R. Johnson Apogee Enterprises, Inc. I Vice-President & Treasurer "Distinctive Solutions for Enclosing Commercial Buildings and Framing Art" 4400 West 78th Street, Suite 520 I giohnson@apog.com www.apog.com The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments is proprietary and intended only for the confidential use of the designated recipient named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please notify us immediately at the e-mail address listed above. Thank you. 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:05 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Braemar I think we already received this one, but just in case, here it is again. Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Craig Bourgeault [mailto:CBourgeault(aspineoloqy.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:55 AM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Braemar Dear Ann Kattreh I am opposed to building a Nordic ski area at Braemar. This is a unconscionable way to spend more than $3,000,000.00 of taxpayer money, not counting environmental and ongoing maintenance costs. This is a sport with a very limited season. Even in optimal winter conditions, the season is ten weeks long. And we no longer have optimal winter conditions in Minnesota. This project will destroy the natural character of the area with destruction of vast swaths of trees and habitat to make way for the required open space for modern skate style skiing. I love cross country skiing. I love to put on my long skis and pole through the woods and across the lake. Braemar will not be that kind of skiing. A much better plan is the proposed bike trail. It will be used year round, it will consume much less of the taxpayers resources, now and in the future. There will be less destruction of habitat and trees, and less disruption of the character of the neighborhood. And it has many more potential users in the community. Please support the mountain bike trail plan for Braemar. Craig Bourgeault 6212 Halifax Ave S Edina, MN 55424 Spineology conserving Craig Bourgeault Product Manager Desk (651) 256-8515 Cell (763) 607-2577 7800 3rd Street North Suite 600 St. Paul, MN 55128 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachment(s), contains information that may be confidential, protected by Spineology Inc. or other legal privileges, and/or proprietary non-public information. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments (if any) by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. 2 Janet Canton From: Sent: To: Subject: Frank Petrovic on behalf of Edina Mail Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:09 PM Ann Swenson; jhovland@hovlandrasmus.com; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle (Comcast); Robert Stewart; Ann Kattreh; Janet Canton FW: Support for Winter Recreation Frank Petrovic, Customer Service Representative 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 FPetrovic@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Neal Blanchett [mailto:nealjblanchett@gmail.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:50 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for Winter Recreation Forwarded message From: "Blanchett, Neal" <NBlanchettl@koreviewservices.com> Date: Aug 3, 2016 11:48 AM Subject: Support for Winter Recreation To: "nealjblanchett@gmail.com" <nealjblanchett@gmail.com> Cc: Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff, I'm Neal Blanchett and I'm writing this letter for my sons August and Jasper, and myself, all active skiers. We live at 4737 Hibiscus Avenue, in the Cornelia neighborhood, and are writing in support of the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. This is a unique opportunity for Edina to establish itself as a city that promotes 4-season outdoor recreation, which is a key component to attract new, vibrant families and promote a great lifestyle for our entire community. The July open house spent much of the time on the potential negatives and very little time on the positives. That's cautious, but please keep in mind the abundant positives. Nordic skiing is a fast-growing sport because it's life-long, fun, a great workout (if you want it to be), social, connects us with nature and wildlife, and is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and avoid cabin fever in the winters. It combines some of the best benefits of running and hockey, and you can get all these benefits without being a super-athlete. I learned skate skiing at age 46, and I can see why 200 kids sign up for the Nordic team each year - it's healthy fun, fresh air, and winter sunshine. Look at lists of the most desirable cities in the US, and you will find that outdoor recreation is a common thread. Outdoor recreation accelerates the growth of property values. It's crucial to attract the next generation of high-skill workers and employers. I hope that Edina continues to strive to be among those highly-desirable cities. Minnetonka is hiring a consultant to re-brand itself; property values are flat in many suburbs. It's crucial to continue to grow and improve the options Edina offers, and to continue to send the message that Edina is a great place for relocation or to live all your life. A high-quality winter recreation 1 center with the long, guaranteed season that snowmaking provides sends a clear and distinctive message that Edina values 4-season family recreation. The City's done a wonderful job in upgrading parks, adding hockey, soccer, and other recreation facilities. The winter sports proposal is absolutely in keeping with this trend. I don't play hockey, soccer, or baseball, but I recognize the value of these options for my neighbors who do, and to attract new families. I support them and willingly fund them, as I hope people can for this winter recreation center. Braemar's terrain is near-perfect - a dense, mixed-hardwood forest with plenty of wildlife, views, and slopes. Ski trails co-exist happily with wildlife - at Hyland it's common to see deer, foxes, wild turkeys, hawks, eagles, owls and even coyotes on the ski trails. The trails will be a "hidden gem" showcasing Edina's natural abundance. It will create new "converts" who will use, admire, advocate for, and become stewards of Edina's parks and natural areas. Many residents are not familiar with the popularity of both mountain biking and Nordic skiing. The Nordic ski trails at Hyland are often packed after school and into the evening; there's tremendous pent-up demand just from high-school teams. Mountain biking has grown meteorically at the high-school level, and "fat biking" has exploded in popularity. These are sports we didn't have growing up, but today many thousands of people have fun doing them. I'd like to address a few of the trade-offs. The SEH presenter spent a great deal of time discussing potential snowmaking overspray. I've been going to Hyland for 10+ years, both the Nordic and Alpine ski areas, as well as the Wirth park snowmaking area, and I have never seen overspray on any roads. I have never heard of it being a problem for neighbors or neighboring roadways. While it's great to be cautious and concerned, given the tree cover, the distance, and the elevation difference between the trail and street, it seems unlikely to cause problems that can't be addressed or prevented. It might create a need for special caution on Gleason Road, which is curvy and often sees fast traffic. Gleason is a woodsy, winding, shaded road between the golf course, woods and neighborhood. Drivers should drive cautiously whether there is snowmaking or not. Drivers who drive too fast should not have veto power over an excellent recreation opportunity; conversely, we should not restrict Edina's recreation options just to allow these drivers to drive as fast as they would like on every available road. If you have to choose between fast traffic and family recreation, I hope you will choose family recreation. Similarly with respect to the noise of snowmaking, the issue becomes the fact that it is added to the existing freeway noise. We all recognize the value of freeways, but we can't let the freeway operate as a "noise veto" by saying we'll refuse to add anything to that existing noise. I hope that the noise added will be minimal, in closed-window, indoor season, at night, and steady, as opposed to an unsettling stop/start cycle. I hope it can be addressed by a cooperative snowmaking staff. The Winter Recreation proposal is a unique opportunity for Edina, as a city and as a park system, to differentiate itself from similar premier communities. Unlike most areas of the country, we're lucky to have 4 seasons and distinct winter recreation. This proposal turns winter into an asset for Edina. We urge you to support it. Thank you, 2 August Blanchett (EHS Class of 2018) Jasper Blanchett (Class of 2022) Neal Blanchett 3 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:15 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jack Ellingson [mailto:ellingsonjack@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:23 AM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Hello Ms Kattreh, My name is Jack Ellingson. As a senior at Edina High School, I'm one of the captains of the Edina Cycling Team. I personally know the many benefits mountain biking can bring to a community. Mountain biking can unite and strengthen the mental, physical, and social health of a community. Kids who would be bullied and harassed in school find a community where they are not only accepted, but well respected. Mountain biking can also inspire kids to peruse careers in STEM by actively engaging them with the complex mechanics found on a bicycle. These are just a few of the many benefits mountain biking will bring to Edina. By building mountain biking trails in Edina, our community could better utilize the benefits that come with cycling. If you have any questions or concerns about building trails in Edina, please email me back. Thanks, Jack Ellingson Captain of the Edina Cycling Team Leader of FIRST Robotics Team 1816 - The Green Machine Captain of the EHS Business Club 1 Janet Canton From: Sent: To: Subject: Frank Petrovic on behalf of Edina Mail Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:30 PM Ann Kattreh; Janet Canton; Ann Swenson; jhovland@hovlandrasmus.com; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle (Comcast); Robert Stewart FW: keep nordic snowmaking on the table! Frank Petrovic, Customer Service Representative 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 FPetrovicEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Mark Larson [mailto:mark(arehkamplarson.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:23 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: keep nordic snowmaking on the table! I would like to strongly support continuing the conversation about the possibility of snowmaking in Edina. The H.S. team is large bringing a natural group of users annually for year to come and the community would love the chance to ski in Edina as well. Thanks, Mark Larson 4628 Arden Av 1111 MARK LARSON, AIA REHKAMP LARSON 2732 West 43K1 Street, Minneapolis, MN .55110 612.265-7275 refikamplarson.cont Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:06 PM Subject: FW: Please keep the Braemar Ski project alive. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Leonard Bernstein [mailtodenbernstein@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:01 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please keep the Braemar Ski project alive. Good afternoon. We are a family of three who moved to Edina 12 years from Southern California so that we could enjoy cross-country skiing in Minnesota. We have ran and biked in the area of Braemar Golf Course and consider adding cross-country skiing in winter to be a wonderful upgrade. We implore you to either give the project the green light in your next meeting or, at the very least, table this project for further consideration next month. Thank you. Leonard, Rhoda and Melissa Bernstein Leonard Bernstein 651.983.9088 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:08 PM Subject: FW: Braemar ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: imac6001(aaol.conn [mailto:jmac6001@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:00 PM To: swensonann1@gmail.com; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject: Braemar ski proposal I am writing again to express my concern over the Nordic plan at Braemar. I see that many are writing in favor of this idea for winter sports but notice that those people live far from the Braemar area and definitely out of the range of lights, noise and snow over spray. The danger that the over spray would put on Gleason and surrounding roads is a major concern. Many children are waiting for buses on driveways and street corners that would be covered with this over spray and present a hazard if cars would slide or lose control due to this moisture. I imagine if an accident occurred due to these conditions that the city would have a liability problem. I hope you will vote NO for this project. Sheran McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Drive 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:16 PM Subject: FW: Proposed snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMNIsmv From: Jay at TeeMaster [mailto:jay@teemaster.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:11 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed snowmaking at Braemar Dear Edina City Council, I am so disappointed that the unfounded claims and ignorant complaints of a few residents and neighbors could kill the proposed winter facility at Braemar. Do not cave in to the whims of these uninformed residents who really don't understand much about this issue. I have been an avid and accomplished Nordic skier for the last 27 years training and racing all over the area. I have helped teach beginners to Nordic skiing both adults and youth. I have used all the trails throughout the Twin Cities extensively and have witnessed and experienced the development of snowmaking facilities over the last ten years. I fully understand the issues surrounding snowmaking with most complaints revolving around sound and snow drift/overspray. The same exact issues were brought up when snowmaking was proposed near the high school a few years back. Once approved the fears never panned out as the neighbors had dreaded. Again, the same complaints were brought up in Bloomington when Hyland Lake Park Reserve proposed snowmaking on the trails there. Once again the neighbor fears were completely unfounded and now Hyland has the best man-made Nordic facility in the country. And now the Edina City Council is once again getting pressure from this NIMBY group of neighbors with speculative and unsubstantiated fears and complaints about snowmaking, demanding that the proposed facility to be killed. This facility will be a huge asset to Edina and its citizens just as the ice arena, the golf course, and more recently the dome at Braemar and new fields at the high school, Braemar, Pamela and Kuhlman. By the way... Thank you for not caving into the crumb-rubber scare objections the NIMBY crowd threw at you. These assets are awesome for our kids and our community, just as this winter facility will be. Nordic skiing is a life-long activity that any able bodied person can do and gets people outside and active in the winter. The loss of the trails and snowmaking near the high school due to the construction of the nine mile trail and high school expansion, along with the Hyland facility's unreasonable restrictions on high school use for training on their snowmaking trails, essentially prevents the high school team from training together on snow for good. An Edina man- made trail system will help the high school with its most popular high school sport. So many of us Edina residents were very excited to hear that Braemar was seriously considering adding trails and snowmaking at to its property. Now we're bewildered, not only at unfounded complaints of so few, but that the City Council is actually prepared to sacrifice this great community-proposal to appease the uninformed few. Please be the grownups in the room and vote to move ahead with this winter facility and make Edina even better. 1 Sincerely, Jay Adams Edina High School Graduate 1983 Edina resident 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:45 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Greta Simondet [nriailto:gretasim11@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:40 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: jeff simondet Subject: Braemar Nordic Ski Trail Dear City Council Member, Below is a summary that I have copied and pasted, highlighted in green, and think it is a good cause for reflection and stalling the decision coming up in September. Too many times you have public input which conflicts with what you want and you ignore the input. I have heard that for every one person to comment, it represents another 100 people that don't take the time (check the research on that). I am not representing a "Not In My Backyard" stance, nor do I know anyone who lives there but I really think this is a bad idea. Please do not vote "yes" and thank you for listening to me. This endeavor would: • Destroy of hundreds of trees, wildlife will be displaced or killed off. • Plow and expand existing foot trails to create a 50-foot wide ski trail that would run approximately 2.2 kilometers long • Install snow-making machines spewing ice crystals for up to five hours nightly • Introduce noisy snow plows to "smooth out" the ice/snow during the evening hours. • Increase noise -- constant, unrelenting • Light up the area at night -- lighting would be installed along the trail — • Entail a year-long construction phase, which includes digging out a 50-foot wide path, and digging under that to install hundreds of yards of piping to supply water to snow-making machines; machinery traveling up through the Braemar ifills/forest for over a year • Lose money. The City and the proposed vendor admit that it is unlikely that capital expenditures would be recovered, and as Park & Rec representatives state, it is "hoped that the facility would break even within 5 years" • Increase your taxes • Create a public hazard. The snow-making machines would "over spray" ice crystals onto Gleason Road during the winter nights, so morning rush hour will be even more treacherous. Sincerely, Greta Simondet (and my husband Jeff Simondet agrees, ask him...952-212-7734) 1 4448 Vandervork Avenue Edina, MN 55436 952-212-7733 P.S. Just another thought, from Greta and not Jeff: If you decided to close Fred Richards because it was not profitable without giving the issue adequate public input and effort on how to change that to make it truly profitable (for example, promote a footgolf course), why would you start on a new project like this that will not be profitable for at least 5 years, and it is not even guaranteed beyond that? And will forever have the extra expense of the snowplows and snowmaking? Just doesn't make good financial sense!!! Especially with use of tax dollars. I certainly hope reputation and ego are not motivations for this--to be thinking Edina can have some new thing to brag about--that is a wrong motive. P.P.S. Peggy Erickson made some very intelligent comments about the snowmaking problems compared to Hyland Hills and I hope you look at the details of what she wrote. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:40 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 • Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jennifer Collins [nnailto:jenhussey7500(agmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:16 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Proposal To Members of the Edina City Council: I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed winter recreation project at Braemar. While the project has many negatives, the most concerning to me is the rushed timeline and initial lack of transparency. I first noticed something was up when survey markers appeared in the woods. However I was not made aware of the project proposal until I read an online article in the Star Tribune while I was on vacation. A letter about the July 13 public hearing arrived during my vacation but fortunately I returned in time to attend. I am baffled as to why the city would obtain input from the high school Nordic ski team, instead of the residents in our neighborhood who will be directly and negatively impacted, before approving a $330,000 expenditure to SEH Consulting to draw up this proposal. I am further baffled by the tight timeline and rush to push through a project that will have significant and detrimental costs to our neighborhood. There are the issues of light and noise pollution (measured in summer with foliage on the trees and before clear-cutting of a 50-foot wide path in the woods). Overspray from snowmaking is a big concern. Ice crystals will be dumped in neighbors' driveways, on roofs and decks, and coat landscaping, sidewalks and Gleason Road. Will the city be compensating those homeowners for additional snow/ice removal costs? There will be a huge environmental impact. I find it ironic that the golf course has just installed signs touting the restoration of Braemar's landscape while proposing to hack a 50-foot wide trail through the East ridge. Lastly is the cost to taxpayers. $3,000,000 is a lot of money for something the majority of residents in Edina have not asked for. This is not in the city's long-term plan nor has it been budgeted for. I respectfully ask that you vote down this proposal. If there is city-wide support for snow making or other winter recreation activities at Braemar we need to take the time to do it right. Thank you, Jennifer Collins 7500 Hyde Park Drive 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:52 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic Proposal Attachments: Braemar.docx; Bedroom view of skiers jpg Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Martin, Dawn [mailto:Dawn.Martin@biworldwide.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:42 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Proposal Hello - My name is Dawn Martin, and I have been on the Edina Soccer Club Board for the past 7 years. I have acted as President for the past 3 years. During this time, I have witnessed first hand the thoughtful and caring way the Park Board and City Council have approached projects. There was a reason it took almost 12 years to find an appropriate place to build the Braemar Sports Dome (or as I like to refer to it, the Braemar Soccer Dome!). And the reason was that you all listened to your constituency. As much as we all wanted the Dome, you refused to put it in a place that would affect the quality of life for the residents. No one wanted to look at it from their bedroom window, nor have the traffic, so you kept working until you found the perfect place at Braemar. And that was the right thing to do. I hope you will take the same thoughtful approach with the Nordic proposal, and slow down to look at what is best for all of Edina. Clearly, I am a huge advocate of sports in Edina. And with the condition of the current Nordic team practice space, I totally approve finding a solution for them. I just don't want that solution to destroy the quality of life for my neighbors, nor my family. I live at 7714 Tanglewood Court. Moved here from New York City 24 years ago, and bought this house in Edina because of it's proximity to nature views and wildlife. I work on Bush Lake Road in Edina at BI WORLDWIDE, a $650MM company that started here 65 years ago. I am extremely proud of our City. Please consider the two attachments — one is your published map for the project. The legend indicates "blue" as privately owned property. That translates to "homes." I have indicated which one is mine. The map is deceptive, as the ridge where the 50' wide trail would be installed is only about 75' from the side of my house. I have also attached a photo that I took from my master bedroom window last night. The red line indicates the top of the ridge where that trail would be. Clearly, we would have lights streaming into our living and sleeping areas, and the noise would be deafening. The sound meter that your study was based on was situated on my property for 3 days. That weekend we had a water main break, and the crews were there jackhammering the street nonstop. All the neighbors mowed their lawns. Traffic on 494 and 169 was loud. We are also in a direct takeoff path from the airport, so airplane noise is bad. Plus, it was summer. In the winter, it is much, much quieter. The presenter at the July 13 meeting said the sound from the snow making machines would be louder than what they measured, but "not bad." So under this proposal we have less trees, greenery, wildlife (we've actually named the flock of wild turkeys that live in the woods on the side of our house). We have lights at night that will keep us awake. We have skiers literally able to look into our bedroom windows. We have noise from the snow blowers and mashers. We have declining property values. Declining quality of life. But frankly, I'm most concerned about the ice falloff. The presenter on July 13 said, "you'll just shovel the ice pellets like you do the snow." Most of us don't shovel our own snow — we have snow removal services. They will not shovel ice. So how does this get done? What will the ice do to my shake roof? What happens if my 4 year old grandson slips and hits his head on the sidewalk? And forget about me, what happens when a high school student drives around one of the S curves on Gleason Road and spins out? God forbid there are kids waiting for the school bus. Let's pray that no one gets hurt, but let's also pray that there are no lawsuits against the City. That would be devastating. So clearly there are a lot of things to consider. Let's work together to make this work for everyone. We can do it — we've done it before with the Dome. Please slow this down and think this through. And thanks for all you do. Sincerely, Dawn DAWN MARTIN Vice President I Meetings & Shows d 952.844.4819 I m 612.964.8989 Bl WORLDWIDE Australia I Canada I China I India I LATAM I UK I US www.biworldwide.com Check out our multiple award winning video on social issues at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xfNnkUFdBM Please consider the environment before printing. This e-mail message is being sent solely for use by the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by phone or reply by e-mail, delete the original message and destroy all copies. Thank you. 2 Legend Pnmary Cross Country St nignment • Manatee I Cross Country Ski iggnment ▪ AtIcmaive 2 Goss Country Ski fggnment Ttbe LA Crass Country Ski Alignment Turnaround Tubing Aron Prnra O•nad Property Our House Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 3:30 PM Subject: FW: Keep Braemar Green and Safe Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov www.EdinaMN.gov From: Stephanie Freudenthal [mailto:nillydog(ame.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 3:21 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Keep Braemar Green and Safe Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, Please stop the Nordic Ski Trail project. I am against this proposal as it stands today. It is too expensive, unneeded, unwanted, dangerous for nearby residents, and a noise and light pollutant. Please, pause and rethink. Let's enhance Braemar in a SENSIBLE way to allow skiing but not with the total decimation of nature, with the nuisances of pollution, noise and light. I understand there are residents who enjoy cross-country skiing, however perhaps not as much if it was in their own back yards I don't oppose enhancing Braemar to improve the skiing aspect. It just cannot be in this manner. Thank you, Stephanie Freudenthal 6912 Mark Terrace Drive 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:42 PM To: Eric Boettcher; Susan Faus; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Weber and Rosland Parks Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Pamela Balabuszko-Reay [mailto:sterlingsilverpamela@gnnail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:33 PM To: Edina Mail; Ann Kattreh Subject: Weber and Rosland Parks Hello Park Board Members, One of our neighborhood groups, The MAC or Morningside Athletic Club, received the following communication from Board Member Randy Meyer regarding the funding for the Weber Park and Rosland Park construction projects. I wonder about the ethics of Randy Meyer sending out this communication. The full text is below. He states "As a Park Board member, I'm not inclined to support the Rosland Park recommendation because it shifts funds away from Weber Park. My kids are beyond playground age, but a great neighborhood deserves a great playground." That appears to violate the bylaws which state: 1. "Members should exercise care not to communicate how they intend to vote on any pending matter or give the appearance any matter has been pre-decided." Several neighbors have stated to me that they have given feedback about the Weber project. I am included in that group-having given face to face feedback at the Morningside Eco Fair regarding the surface for the playground. I requested wood mulch instead of automobile tire chunks. I know of at least one other person at the Fair who provided the same feedback. In addition I know of many neighbors, myself included, who support the shifting of the funds saved at Weber to Rosland Park for the construction of an inclusive and accessible park for kids and families with disabilities. I am glad those kids will have a great park experience. A $100k park at Weber is a luxury and something for which I am grateful. That money will provide our neighborhood with a state-of-the-art long-lasting park. The idea that Morningside is being cheated and that we are entitled to more somehow is distasteful to me. Thank you for your time and for the work that you are doing on our behalf Pamela Balabuszko-Reay 4246 Scott Terrace Edina, MN 55416 1 Communication with the Public Outside of Meetings Edina Park Board members are encouraged to share their work with members of the public within the guidelines noted in the paragraph below. When communicating Edina Park Board business with the public, members should understand and convey the following: • The deliberations and decisions of the Edina Park Board will be based solely on information contained in the public record presented to all Edina Park Board members participating in the deliberation or action. • The member's comments do not represent the opinion or viewpoint of other commissioners or the Edina Park Board as a whole. Members should exercise care not to communicate how they intend to vote on any pending matter or give the appearance any matter has been pre-decided. From: edinamac@googlegroups.com [mailto:edinamac@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Randy Meyer Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:47 PM To: Morningside Athletic Club <edinamac@googlegroups.com> Subject: [MAC] Weber Park playground Loses 40% of Budget to Rosland Park Hi MAC, The Weber Park playground equipment is scheduled to be replaced this summer. Forty percent the original budget for this project has been transferred to Rosland park without public input or discussion. See discussion below from my Park Board meeting packet and comparison drawings of the two projects attached. There is an open house to discuss the Weber Park playground project tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Weber Park warming house. The Park Board meets tomorrow night at 7:00 at City Hall. The Park Board is being asked to recommend to the City Council that the city purchase and install the Rosland Park playground. The Park Board has not received feedback on, or reviewed the plans for, Weber Park. As a Park Board member, I'm not inclined to support the Rosland Park recommendation because it shifts funds away from Weber Park. My kids are beyond playground age, but a great neighborhood deserves a great playground. I would encourage you to attend the playground meeting tomorrow night and email the Park and Rec director (Aim Kattreh, akattreh@edinamn.gov) with any input/concerns. 2 A summary of the playground input process to date is below. Randy The current playground structure at Rosland Park was designed and installed in 1996. It is one of the oldest playgrounds in Edina. The city has $375,000 budgeted in CIP funds to replace the playground structures at Rosland and Weber parks in 2016. $200,000 was budgeted for Rosland Park and $175,000 for Weber Park. Rosland Park is one of the most used playgrounds in the city and the primary focus of the replacement is an inclusive playground design. The goal is to make the playground usable by people of all abilities. The proposed design is 100% accessible via wheelchair. The cost for the proposed design for the playground structure and safety surface at Rosland Park is $275,000. Fortunately, the estimated cost to replace the playground structure at Weber Park with a comparable size structure is $100,000. So we are able to use the additional funds to achieve the inclusive playground design at Rosland Park. The original $175,000 was budgeted to include a rubber poured in place safety surface. After meeting with the neighborhood on multiple occasions, it was determined that the residents wanted a wood fiber safety surface instead of the rubber surface. The elements that were considered in the playground design were the actual play features, play value, safety, accessibility and cost. Weber Park playground input process to date from Eric Boettcher, Edina Park and Rec staff, June 21, 2016: My neighborhood contact has been Joni Bennet and she has informed me of community events that have taken place. She has also helped by sending out information to the MNA through email invites. I have attended the following events to gather information and feedback to help design the playground: Sunday, April 24th Eco Fair at Weber Park - I set up an information booth to get some feedback on what the community was looking for in the playground. I had a design board with a variety of components and showed the variety of play structures as well as showed the different surface materials we could use. The information I received I took back to the playground designer and they put together a playground based on the feedback. Monday, June 6 - Provided updated playground design to Joni Bennet present at the Morningside Neighborhood Association Steering Committee meeting. They gave us additional feedback. Monday, June 20- Attended a Public meeting for Morning Side Neighborhood to provide the proposed playground design to get additional feedback. The key components designed thus far are to keep the playground where it is currently located, use wood fiber for the safety surface and provide features that would accommodate multiple age groups. The playground will meet ADA requirements for accessibility. The next step is to set up a public meeting by notifying residence within 1000 feet of Weber Park through a mailing. We will also promote the open house in the calendar section on the website and through Next Door. Once we finalize the design we plan to remove the existing playground and replaced with new playground sometime in late-August/ early- September. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Morningside Athletic Club" 3 group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to edinamac+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to edinamac@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/edinamac. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:00 AM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Winter recreation at Braemer Please put in council and park board correspondence. Thank you! Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Susan Parham [mailto:sp4526@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 6:24 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Winter recreation at Braemer Hello We are unable to come to the meeting tonight due to my upcoming surgery in the morning but we are in full support of a winter recreational area at Braemer Park. We live about 1 mile away and would use the cross country skiing/walking trails on a regular basis. Thank you. Susan and Bill Parham Life is short. Good life even shorter. Live, love and laugh all you can every day. Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 7:52 AM To: 'Kristin Kiser Reichling' Cc: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: RE: Proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Hi Kristin, Thank you for your feedback. I will forward your email to both the Park Board and City Council. Sincerely, Ann Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kristin Kiser Reichling [mailto:kristinareichling(agmail.corn] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:53 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Proposed Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Hello Ann, I am not in supportive of this proposal. I am an avid winter sports enthusiast; however, the benefits do not outweigh the detriments: • Cost model with a break-even point 5-10 years out • Noise and light pollution • Significant, on-going required maintenance • Material loss of trees and subsequently, wild life • Man-made snow will blow on to Gleason Road, causing safety concerns and additional city plowing • Impacts to residents who must clear man-made snow from their properties From what I can tell, the Edina HS nordic team seems to be the primary benefactor of this proposal. It doesn't appear that any other interest group is asking for this scale of added amenities. Further, we have many lakes and ponds in the city that have been deteriorating over time. We need to spend money maintaining our existing park land and water. Finally, the irony of this proposal is palpable: making man-made snow contributes to global warming, which causes waiiiier temperatures, which causes rain instead of snow and also results in temperatures that are too waini to make snow. It seems to me that this proposal is already baked and ready to go. I hope the City of Edina will seriously consider citizen input when making a decision on this proposal. From what I can tell based on the open house, there aren't too many citizens who are advocating for this other than those associated with the high school nordic team. 1 Thank you for your time, Kristin Reichling Normandale Park 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 9:25 AM Subject: FW: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jack Ellingson [mailto:ellingsonjack@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:15 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Hello Mr Hovland, My name is Jack Ellingson. As a senior at Edina High School, I'm one of the captains of the Edina Cycling Team. I personally know the many benefits cycling can bring to a community. Cycling can unite and strengthen the mental, physical, and social health of a community. Cycling can also inspire kids to peruse careers in STEM by actively engaging them with the complex mechanics found on a bicycle. These are just a few of the many benefits cycling will bring to Edina. Unfortunately I was not able to make it to the city council meeting last Tuesday due to a commitment at work. This means I was unable to convey how much Edina wants mountain bike trails built at Braemar. I would be ecstatic if you would be wiling to meet with me to further discuss building trails at Braemar and the benefits they would bring to our community. Thanks, Jack Ellingson Captain of the Edina Cycling Team Leader of FIRST Robotics Team 1816 - The Green Machine )(c June 27, 2016 Dear Resident: I would like to invite you to the Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House. The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the City of Edina's Public Works facility. This open house is an opportunity for residents to review, discuss and provide feedback on the proposed Winter Recreational Area at Braemar Park. The Winter Recreational Facility proposal includes 3K of lighted man-made snow Nordic ski trails with a potential snow tubing area. The man-made snow Nordic trails would connect to a natural snow multi-use trail system around and through the Braemar Golf Course. The man-made snow trails could also be utilized for fat tire biking. During the non-snow months walking trails would be available in Braemar Park and the addition of mountain biking trails is being explored. The proposed map of the cross-country ski trails and tubing hills are included with this letter. You are welcome and encouraged to attend the open house to share your views on the proposed plan. We value ideas and feedback provided by the residents in Edina. If you are unable to attend the open house, please submit your comments in writing either by postal mail or email at the address shown below. The proposed map and other information on the project can be found on our website at www.edinamn.gov/winterrecbraemar. The website is being updated regularly, so please check back for up-to- date information. The City Council will also be holding a public hearing regarding the proposed Winter Recreation Area during the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7. In addition to city staff, members of our consulting team will be making a presentation and will be available for questions. I look forward to meeting you on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at the City of Edina Public Works facility, located at 7450 Metro Blvd, Edina MN 55439. ()LH-1-di; Scx pa (76- cox --rt‘k atejol,d-r 0 s-) --- 0 1)AQ irsck, Sincerely, Ann Kattreh Parks & Recreation Director 4801 W. 506 Street Edina, MN 55424 akattrehedinamn.gov PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 4801 West 50th Street . Edina, Minnesota 55424 www.EdinaParks.com • 952-826-0367 • Fax 952-826-0385 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 8:31 AM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: winter recreation For City Council and Park Board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov j www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Susan Schultz [mailto:susankschultzphd@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 6:37 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: winter recreation Hello Ann, I was unable to come to the meeting on Wed regarding the proposed winter recreational area at Braemar. I want to let you know that I think this is a good idea. It is not so clear to me how the man made snow trail could be built to be multi- use unless there are areas specified for each sport served. Nordic skiers are best served by a trail that has space for skate skiing and tracks for classic skiing. Fat tire bikes and walking on the nordic trails would make them difficult to ski. Susan Susan K. Schultz, Ph.D. Office: 952.842.0299 Mobile: 952.412.4472 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 10:20 AM Subject: FW: Opposition to Braemar Winter Activities Development Plan Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Karen Hazel [nriailto:karenahazel@msn.com] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 5:55 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Opposition to Braemar Winter Activities Development Plan Good Afternoon City Council Members: I write to you all to express my opposition to the proposed re-development of the Braemar Golf Course to introduce Nordic ski trails for public and Edina Public School use. As a resident of the Braemar Hills area (right on Gleason Road, in fact), I attended the July 13th informational meeting with an open mind. After the meeting adjourned, I felt as if public trust in our community leaders had been somewhat breached. The basis for my objection to this proposal is multi-faceted. First, from a financial perspective, it is a losing proposition, aiming to "barely break even, hopefully within 5-7 years," as one presenter stated. It is clear, too, that the City will not likely recover its capital expenditure. On top of this, it translates to yet again more taxation of the voters/residents. As if that weren't enough, we learned that the plan, if implemented, would introduce both noise and light pollution, and potentially, a trespass on private property (in the form of unwanted ice crystals showering down on private homes and properties). Further, trees will die if this is implemented, but presenters were unable to provide more detail other than "probably hundreds (of trees)." The displacement and killing-off of wildlife is also a given, but presenters had little to offer on why the City would be willing to negatively impact green space for this purpose. To do this is entirely contrary to the City's stated objective--and promise to its residents--to become and remain a GreenStep City, "committed to taking proactive steps to improve the environment." (Source: City of Edina website, "Go Green" section.) How decimating precious acreage of nature and natural landscape, while draining water supply and running electrical equipment to create snow (ice) aligns with this stated commitment escapes me. There are other concerns, which appear to remain unaddressed. Some residents asserted at the meeting that the abandoned well that would be used to create snow is contaminated. Next, if this project were to come to fruition, adding 1.5' of snow to an elevated area would naturally mean runoff and melting...where would it go? Cascading down on Gleason Road to exacerbate icy conditions? As one resident discussed just today with Councilman Staunton, what about the "sinkage" risk? Drilling down to install huge piping and then draining 1 underground reservoirs of water could create a potential "sinkage" risk to properties on Gleason Road and beyond, where that is already happening. This brings us to the public safety hazard spraying man-made ice crystals onto Gleason Road introduces to the public at-large. Gleason Road is a state-supported road, as you know, so there is no size-limitation to vehicles using it. We get it all: flatbed trucks, cement mixers, and motorists speeding to work in the icy, early morning hours. Check Edina Police records. We experience car crashes on Gleason every winter. Cars take out mailboxes, light posts, fire hydrants; one year, a motorist was side-swiped by a speeder and her car overturned after driving up the retaining wall. Is the City of Edina really willing to be in the business of spraying 1/8" - 1/4" of ice crystals on Gleason Road on top of already treacherous conditions? The City is already aware of the propensity for motor vehicle accidents on this road; last year, the City agreed to install a "25 mph" sign before the southbound curve on Gleason near Bonnie Brae, because of so many accidents. I would argue that should this project proceed and should catastrophe occur, and a child waiting for a school bus on Gleason become injured, the City would face the "knew or should have known" standard in the wake of such a tragedy. The residents around Braemar are now aware that in 2012, Craig Jarvinen, Edina Nordic Ski Team (then) Assistant Coach prepared an extensive proposal, which presumably was sent to the City, to construct a similar ski trail/s around Creek Valley Elementary. Obviously, that didn't happen. But this leads to the reasonable inference that this project has been gaining attention through sheer perseverance. While that's admirable, there is a glaring problem with "relocating" this endeavor to Braemar. First, this project smacks of entertaining the wants of a few at the expense, inconvenience and detriment of the many. Next, I would argue that the benefits of this proposed facility, if you will, are grossly eclipsed by the risks it would create to public safety, the material decline of quality-of-life for Braemar residents, and irrevocable injury to nature. Additionally, it seems as if those who support this idea, or say "Sounds fun!" are more likely to live in an Edina neighborhood that would not feel the pain of the construction, and the aftermath, of this endeavor. I ask each of you: if you lived in the Braemar or Dewey Hill neighborhoods, would you want to be across the street from the construction phase? Would you want to live within earshot of snow machines grinding for up to 5 hours a night??? Overnight lighting that requires you to shut blinds and shades to keep out? Please be assured we are not objecting to an effort to refine the nature/walking paths for biking, etc. Braemar was designed to create a natural, almost "sanctuary-like" option for residents to experience nature, sport and wildlife close by. But to rip up the natural landscape so 200 students "don't have to wake up at 6am to get to Hyland trails" (as cited by the coach who attended the 7/13 meeting) is not only insulting to those of us directly impacted, but it would also result in a disparate impact on our neighborhood, a diverse and growing community with residents from all walks of life. It is for this reason that many of us believe the Council should not equally weigh feedback from residents across the board, but rather, the Council should give greater weight and consideration to the voice of those residents most severely and directly impacted by this proposal. Braemar residents are now more aware of this proposal, and in light of the potential hazards, nuisances, trespasses, and decimation of natural land (not to mention the negative impact on property values), and the dismissive nature of the SEH consultant's presentation ("just go ahead and bump that extra ice off your own driveways, is all"), we are organizing to ensure that our opposition is heard and appropriately considered. 2 We'll suggest an alternative approach: The City of Edina could partner with Bloomington to "sponsor" enhancements to Hyland in a co-op type arrangement that would afford EHS students improved access to the existing (and paid-for) trails just six minutes from Braemar. Creativity can go a long way to address the ski team's wishes. With all due respect, this project is problematic on so many levels, creating nothing short of upheaval for our neighborhood, for what seems like the novelty of mimicking a facility less than six-minutes from Braemar...it's difficult to find justification or reasoning as to why this would be a good idea. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Karen A. Hazel Edina 3 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 10:29 AM Subject: FW: Sidewalks vs Winter Recreation Area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Laura Kondrick [mailto:lkondrick(ayahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:14 PM To: Edina Mail; bstewartOedinamn.gov; Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Ann Swenson; James Hovland Subject: Sidewalks vs Winter Recreation Area Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am strongly opposed the the proposed winter recreation area development. (June 21 City Council Meeting Presentation.) We can't afford it! To date the city has spent/approved about $10 million in improvements to the Braemar golf course and clubhouse. The winter recreation area and its ongoing and expensive operations costs.would be on top of thatl I am in favor of accelerated sidewalk improvements. Sidewalks is where the money should go! Thank you for fairly reviewing this proposal against other priorities. Laura Kondrick 6115 Lincoln Drive, Unit 251, Edina, MN 55436 ---<--{(@ 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 10:38 AM Subject: FW: opposition to Braemar project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Nick Seivert [mailto:drnickseivert@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 6:08 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: Nicole kirkwood Subject: opposition to Braemar project Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, We are writing to express our concern and opposition to the proposed project to add cross-country ski trails and snow tubing hills at Braemar. My wife and I moved to Edina 2 years ago in anticipation of starting a family. I joined a small private practice group of doctoral level psychologists in Edina specializing in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety, my wife accepted the position of elementary/middle school counselor at Groves Academy, and we purchased a home at 6604 Gleason Road. We were drawn to Edina for its top-notch schools and reputation as a family-oriented, tight-knit community. Two months ago we were lucky enough to give birth to a healthy baby girl! While we remain excited to be a part of this community, we are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of our family and neighborhood children as a result of two accidents on our property since October 2015, vehicles sliding into our yard/sidewalk on snowy winter days, other accidents up the road, and increased traffic and dangerous driving concurrent with the highway and high school construction. Proposing a project that would increase traffic on Gleason Road and compromise the driving conditions reflects a disregard for basic safety of the community. News of the Braemar development has come at a difficult time for us, a time at which we are particularly impassioned to advocate for safety issues. Two weeks ago we were witness to a horrific accident on our property that shook us to our core. A vehicle exiting from highway 62 traveled south on Gleason Road at a high speed, blew by stop signs and passed cars in the process, and swerved into our yard to avoid a head on collision with a northbound car containing a teenager and two children. In the process the vehicle broadsided a second car, sending it into a boulder wall in the middle of our yard, totaling the car and moving thousand-pound boulders. The vehicle then ran over a city rock wall and was launched over our driveway and our 5-foot retaining wall. It knocked over 4 trees before crumpling. I called the police; I was sure that the driver had just died in our new front yard. Everyone who witnessed the accident was shocked that the driver lived. We were extremely lucky that we did not leave for a walk down Gleason Road a minute earlier; our baby was already in her stroller and we were ready to go. This event may have been traumatic for residents of the neighborhood and should have been tragic. We are well aware of the dangers of living on a busy street that connects major highways. However, in the context of accidents on our property and neighborhood, as well as the obvious increased dangerous driving as a result of increased truck and pedestrian traffic on Gleason Road, we implore you to discontinue a project that would increase the chances of families and children being hurt or killed in our neighborhood. Sincerely, Nick Seivert and Nicole Kirkwood 6604 Gleason Road Edina, MN 55439 Nick Seivert, Ph.D., L.P. Licensed Psychologist Anxiety Treatment Resources 3300 Edinborough Way, Suite 650 Edina, MN 55435 (952) 854-2622 Fax: (952) 854-3293 DrNickSeivert@gmail.com www.DrNickSeivert.com 2 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:29 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Edin. Park Please send to the Park Board and City Council Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: mickey wood [mailto:museumfan68@gmail.corn] Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 2:14 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Edin. Park My family and I were recently located to Austin, MN. I was so delighted to find Edinborough Park. It was a life saver during the Winter and now during the hot days of summer. I never expected to be driving to Edina regularly. However, Edina has created something spectacular and it meets the specific need of MN citizens for a fun, safe and engaging space on cold, hot and rainy days. The Park also serves those from surrounding communities (such as Austin, MN). I can't recall anything like this in Des Moines or Chicago. Edina really keyed into the need of the public for a great, multifunctional indoor space that encourages both physical and emotional wellness. Edina has made it possible for families to have fun, become engaged and be activity regardless of the Minnesota weather. Well done. Thank you. Sincerely, Sheila Hanke Austin, MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:17 PM Subject: FW: New petition to you: KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! Good afternoon, This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Joshua Ahlberg [mailto:mail@changemail.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:06 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: New petition to you: KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! change.ori`S New petition The Edina City Council — Joshua Ahlberg started a petition on Change.org and listed you as a decision maker. Learn more about Joshua Ahlberg's petition and how you can respond. The Edina City Council: KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! Petition by Joshua Ahlberg • Started Jul 19, 2016 City of Edina, Minnesota -- 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 5542 (952) 927-8861 • (952) 927-7645 FAX • (612) 927-5461 TDD PETITION TO THE CITY COUNCIL To the... Read more WHAT YOU CAN DO 1. View the petition Learn about the petition and its supporters. You will receive updates as new supporters sign the petition so you can see who is signing and why. 2. Respond to the petition Post a response to let the petition supporters know you're listening, 1 say whether you agree with their call to action, or ask them for more information. 3. Continue the dialogue Read the comments posted by petition supporters and continue the dialogue so that others can see you're an engaged leader who is willing to participate in open discussion. CHANGE.ORG FOR DECISION MAKERS On Change.org, decision makers like you connect directly with people around the world to resolve issues. Learn more This notification was sent to Mail@EdinaMN goy, the address listed as the decision maker contact by the petition starter. If this is incorrect, please post a response to let the petition starter know. Change.org • 548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:23 PM Subject: FW: Proposal VERY BAD IDEA- NO Thanks!! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Sabre Family [mailto:sabrefamily952(&gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:11 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposal VERY BAD IDEA- NO Thanks!! After receiving a paper in my mailbox explaining the proposal for Winter rec braemar and the details of the proposed project, I am appalled that the city would even consider such a ridiculous waste of money! To pay to ruin our city and green space is an atrocity! We would be stuck with visual pollution is the space where our gorgeous trees are located. As we bike and walk along Braemar on almost a daily basis, this is a horrendous idea and I am guessing that someone is set up to make a pocket full of money if this is approved?? Shame on them!!! Please take this off the table and close it down now! Regards, Mary Sabre 5811 Shannon Drive Edina, 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:23 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Bean, Babette [mailto:BabetteBean@edinarealty.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:22 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Dear Council Members, Why are you saddling future residents with this Nordic project that is not needed in EDINA? Can't you landscape France Avenue, fix up Southdale mess, and improve downtown Edina sidewalks, ramps and streets? There are many places for Nordic skiing in Minnesota and our Creek is also ideal for that. Who is dreaming up this crazy project for the city of Edina? Money is not being well spent. The upkeep will be so expensive and for what??Please do not allow this to transpire. Thank you. Sincerely, Babette Bean 952-924-8722, Realtor Chairman's Circle Click here to download my mobile app to find homes Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:15 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Feedback on Proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Council and park board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Marcella McIntyre [mailto:marcellaemcintyre@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:51 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Feedback on Proposed Winter Recreation Area at Braemar Dear Ms. Kattreh: I recently became aware of the proposal for a winter recreation area at Braemar because of a letter that you sent in early July. I was unable to attend the July 13th meeting to discuss the project, but did watch video of the June 21st City Council meeting at which you, Paul Pasko, SCH Engineering, and Dave Belin, RRC Associates, spoke about the proposal. I am writing to share my concerns about the proposed project. First, as a resident of the Braemar Hills neighborhood, I'm concerned about the potential negative impact on the neighborhood due to increased noise, light and traffic. My understanding is that there will be noise caused by snow- making machines that will run at least twice per season as well as the trail grooming which will be done every night. The grooming machines have a noise level that is the same as larger lawn mower and it will be done at night after the trails close.There is also the negative impact of the 12-foot light poles with LED lights that will be placed every 100 feet or so along the trails. Homes on Gleason Road and Tanglewood Court will see spray from blowing snow and ice. I'm also concerned by the plans to host events at the new space and the increased traffic and congestion in the neighborhood that they could bring. What is the planned frequency of such events? Next, this project presents environmental and health risks. The proposed cross-country trails will be 25 feet wide, as they will need to be wide enough for large snow-making equipment to fit. How many trees will need to be destroyed for this to be accomplished? I'm concerned about the destruction of the wooded area and loss of habitat. What is being done to minimize this destruction? Further, the proposal includes using an existing municipal well for snow making. This well has known radon issues and no longer supplies water to city for that reason. Have there been any studies done on the potential hazards of using this well for snow making? Radon gas is a known carcinogen. Additionally, given the size of the snow-making equipment, transformers and fuse boxes, and the amount of water needed, snow-making is not an environmentally friendly endeavor The overall financials also seem problematic. The project has an estimated cost of $3M. With both tubing and Nordic (the stronger option), the project would barely break even in year one and would barely be making a profit in year five. The financial models presented are largely dependent on the tubing hills — and as Mr. Pasko noted, Nordic is not a money maker; tubing is. However, the success of the tubing hill and demand for this type of winter recreation area also seem speculative. The consultants admitted that the proposed 25-foot hills are smaller than comparative hills in the area (and they proposed charging less than other regional hills because of this), and both Mr. Hovland and Mr. Stewart questioned whether that size hill would even be a draw for visitors. In addition, when questioned about the market and demand for this type of recreation area, Mr. Belin did not provide concrete numbers but indicated that there "seems" to be a big demand for the winter activities based on his conversations with various individuals. It was unclear whether there were associations that could be a potential revenue stream for the ski trails like the many youth and other groups who use the Braemar sports dome. There are also many existing trails nearby. Just south of the proposed trail, the Hyland area in Bloomington has great downhill skiing and snowboarding and approximately 10.8k of cross-country ski trails. Further,www.skiinyski.com shows additional cross-country ski trails that are nearby, including 7.5k at Starling Lake in Eden Prairie, 4k at Woodlake in Richfiedl and 25K at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Can this area support another winter ski area and one that we plan to charge people a premium for (Mr. Belin indicated that they anticipate having a higher daily ticket price for cross-country than other facilities in the area)? What market research has been done? I believe the parks and natural areas in Edina are one of our city's greatest assets. The natural, untouched woods to the east of Braemar golf course are one of these assets. I don't think we should rush to build a winter recreation area that residents do not need nor want just because the golf course will be under construction and the high school ski team is apparently in need of a practice area (though they are able to practice at Hyland one day per week). As Ms. Brindle said at the July 21 meeting, this project is not in the budget. It also will not be "cherished" by Edina residents. I would welcome any further information you can provide about the project. Thank you for consideration. Very truly yours, Marcella McIntyre 6920 Gleason Road 2 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:17 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Braemar winter rec project City Council and Park Board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehP,EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMNsov From: Sabre Family [mailto:sabrefamily952@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:14 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Braemar winter rec project Hi, I just came across more detailed information on the Braemar Winter Rec project and am appalled that this is even a proposal. To ruin our beautiful green space which are already very few and far between for some visual pollution and actually pay 3 million dollars to ruin it is a travesty waiting to happen. Very few people would actually use it and it would ruin our community in a very big way. There is a mass email and mailbox paper mail going around telling everyone in our community and we are all very upset about this proposal! Please take it off of the table and shut it down! Regards, Mary Sabre Edina resident Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:41 PM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Lorraine Hanson [mailto:tobylhanson@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:33 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Nordic Ski Trail Dear Mayor Hovland, I am an Edina resident and I strongly oppose the development of a Nordic ski trail at Braemar Golf Course. I do not support this project as it will disrupt established neighborhoods in the area as well as injure precious green space. It is inconceivable that the City Council would support a project that will create noise and road and sidewalk hazards due to snow-making machines. Furthermore, the project is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. I ask that you consider more environmentally friendly (and less costly) ways to enhance Braemar for public use: mountain biking trails, hiking, etc. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. Thank you, Lorraine Hanson 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:41 PM Subject: FW: proposed Braemar trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: bowles5@comcast.net [mailto:bowles5@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:20 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonannl@gmail.com Subject: proposed Braemar trails Dear Edina City Council members, I am taking the time to express my concern over the proposed nordic/mountain bike trails and tubing hill at Braemar Golf Course. I have been a resident of Edina on Mark Terrace Drive since 1998 and I utilize the golf course for snowshoeing, cross country skiing and walking 5 days/week in the winter. During the summer I walk the trails off of Gleason and Dewey Hill and relish in the fact that it is one of the last remaining green spaces/nature areas left untouched in our city. My husband and I chose our location specifically to take advantage of the outdoor areas. We researched areas in Edina where we could be outside in the quiet of the trees. I am actually quite alarmed at thinking about what the proposed development could do to our city. My first concern is obviously the impact it would have on the forestry and wildlife surrounding Braemar Gold course. We have such precious green space in this city that there are few relocation options for the wildlife. Secondly, the addition of these activities means more traffic into the area. There would be a significant impact for those in the neighboring communities accessing their homes.ln addition, Dewey Hill/Gleason are not adept at handling the volume of traffic that it would bring. The feeder streets including W. 78th St, Cahill Rd and Valley View Rd already see a volume of traffic that they cannot adequately handle. Lastly, the lighting required for the trails/tubing hill, in addition to snow making equipment, would have a negative impact on the surrounding homes and safety of streets. I would expect property values to show a decline, as there is just no feasible way of keeping the lights from affecting homes and noisy plows addressing negative road conditions from snow making endeavors. I am a proponent of growth in our city. I just feel that the cost of this project and the negative impact to the green space/residents do not outweigh the positives. I would hope that alternatives are being considered for creating opportunities for outdoor activity in Edina. Why not groom additional lanes on the current Braemar Golf Course land and create a trail system on already existing space? Braemar is woefully underutilized in the winter. I would assume that a cross country ski trail recreation area is being considered at the closed Fred Richards site. Currently there is already a natural tubing hill on the gold course that residents use daily on the corner of Dewey Hill and Gleason. I understand the financial piece in bringing more revenue to our city, but this also brings more people, traffic, destruction and potentially crime.This project has benefits, but at what cost to the current residents 1 who pay taxes and chose to live here long ago for the safety, green space, and quiet of Edina. I oppose the development of nordic ski trails, mountain bike trails and snow tubing hill at Braemar Gold Course. Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. I am very appreciative of your dedication to our city. Sincerely, Ashley Bowles 7101 Mark Terrace Drive 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:22 AM Subject: FW: Vote no Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Joy Risse [mailtoloyrisse@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 8:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Vote no Please vote no to proposed Nordic trails plan which includes snow making machines and lighted trails. I object to the noisy machines which are operated during nighttime hours especially, to the lighted trails which are available close by, to the huge expenditure of money to build and maintain this facility, to Edina building more fee-based recreational opportunities which my family would seldom participate in. I do expect my community to provide opportunities for recreation - spaces for kids, dogs and families to have fun without paying fees. We can go elsewhere for commercial recreation. Joy Risse 6808 Chapel Lane 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:25 AM Subject: FW: Proposed Nordic ski track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Elsing [mailto:Ipelsing@usfamily.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 11:05 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed Nordic ski track Council Members, We would like to express our opposition to the proposed Nordic ski track plan. Thank you. John & Phylis Elsing 7202 Shannon Drive Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:28 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(&.EdinaMN.00v I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Joseph Chambers [mailto:joseph@apgraphinc.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4:12 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Track I'm writing to voice my extreme opposition to the Nordic Ski Track. In my opinion, this would be a very bad way to spend tax dollars. Have any of you driven on Valley View Road between Gleason and the new roundabout by Braemar? Valley View Road was redone when they put in the roundabout... but only up to Mark Terrace. Between Mark Terrace and Gleason, Valley View Road is in absolutely horrible condition. Is there any plan to fix that stretch of Valley View Road in the near future? My guess is... the answer is "no"... and the excuse is "not enough funding". Until you can fix this important and heavily used road, it's ridiculous to even consider spending $3,000,000 on a Nordic Ski Track. Joseph Chambers 6900 Dakota Trail 1 Google Maps Tesla SeNre Sioux Trail .*Iaxx Trampoline SN & Fun Center h. C ampionsdli Sport & Ever: .7ef1ter Paiute i-33 Try a fast, secure browser with updates built in http googlecom/rn -H39202,16,31z Yes, get Chrome now No, not interested Valley View r?,-/ \lam \JP gie Hilar. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:34 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic Ski, tubing development Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Jody Olsen [mailto:Jody@WinnesotaRT.conn] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 6:48 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Ski, tubing development Council members I am writing to ask each of you to vote a resounding NO for the proposed redevelopment of Braemar into a Nordic ski track and tubing area. The city doesn't need anything like this and the vast majority does not want it. No one asked for it. Very wasteful use of taxpayers money not to mention the environment. Stop turning every last piece of green space into a development. Sincerely, Jody Olsen Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 8:36 AM Subject: FW: Property taxes Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: J. Gerry Briggs [mailto:gbriggs63@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 7:09 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Property taxes City leaders- thank you for accepting input, currently regarding the Nordic skiing proposal as related to property taxes. This is to enter a household opposed to the expense of establishing and then operating this winter time activity. The local newspaper recently reported that city administrators and perhaps council members were concerned that the citizens were upset at the level of property taxes. After all, compared with neighborhood cities Edina taxes are relatively low. That is not however as these residents see the situation. That the property tax base has increased significantly in recent years has been acknowledged. Those in positions of power have chosen to spend the revenue provided by this increase as opposed to using that money to reduce property taxes. So when it is reported that there have been high level administrative positions added, when significant additions have been added to hockey facilities which also require operating subsides, when bike lanes are added throughout with disruption of normal traffic, when consideration is being given to a "Community Center" ,etc., what is one to think other than increased spending is the name of the game at City Hall? So now you know why comparison among neighboring cities carries little weight with these Edina residents. Please consider uses for income resulting from increased property values than spending it-you may have happier community members. Sincerely-Gerry and Corrinne Briggs Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 11:10 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Gof Course Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Linda Berg [nnailto:moxie911(agmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:32 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Gof Course NO...this family, on Shannon Drive...does not want: 50 foot wide Nordic ski track, Braemar Golf Course. NO noise, No runoff ice, No taxes...NO NO NO...enough noise from 494...Mrs. J. Moxie911@gmail.com 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 2:12 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Golf Course Ski Hill Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno©EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Edward Janiga [mailto:edwardOjaniga.corn] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 12:43 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Golf Course Ski Hill Project My name is Edward Janiga and I live at 7024 Wexford Road in Edina. The purpose of this e-mail is to express my opposition to any additional projects resulting in ANY increased property taxes. Our property taxes went up an incredible 25% from 2015 to 2016 and any additional increases cannot be justified in my opinion. Your job is to make and Edina a wonderful, livable community (includes affordability) and not simply the one with the most "stuff". We have had enough of the constant request for additional projects that provide no direct, and in my opinion no indirect, benefits to us. In addition to the simplistic argument that the City of Edina should not constantly be looking for ways to spend the taxpayers' monies without a outpouring of request from City residents, I am opposed for several other reasons: 1. We are currently having to deal with delays, road hazards and debris and construction dirt/dust with the ridiculous roundabout project on Tracy Avenue (just south of 62). 2. The main reason I moved to our area was that it was secluded, quiet and dark. Especially in winter (without leaves on the tree), we are already exposed to a much higher amount of noise and light than we moved in about 11 years ago. Any additional light pollution would significantly reduce our enjoyment of our Edina home. I cannot imagine the effect on the winter evening sky that the required lighting for a ski hill would have. We already have to deal with seeing that white blob of a golf dome as we look out our south facing windows that used to provide us a beautiful view in the winter. 3. Hasn't enough money already been spent on Braemar improvements already that will never be recovered in user fees (I am not a golfer but that is what I hear from many Braemar users) 4. I use Gleason Road extensively on my way to the office. As a CPA, I am working very long hours and would very concerned about the ice build up caused by the snow making equipment. I used to live near Buck Hill in Burnsville and know first hand how dangerous the snow making equipment can make the roads. 5. There are already several cross country trails in the City that do not have much usage and there is another nordic ski hill nearly in Bloomington. Please concentrate your efforts and spend the valuable taxpayer's dollars on the priorities of the city based on feedback from your residents and not from outside developers. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 8:57 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Park: Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.00v I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Benson, Michael (RBC Wealth Mgmt - US) [mailto:michael.benson&bc.corn] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:05 PM To: Ann Kattreh Cc: James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; swensonann1@igmail.com; Mary Brindle Subject: Braemar Park: Ann and Council members, My name is Michael Benson, Edina resident. I attended the open house on the proposed Nordic skiing and tubing project last week. As a resident across the street from the proposed project at 7401 Gleason Road, this could have a direct impact on my family and I. I have 3 kids under the age of 14. Traffic on that corner is already heavy. Construction trucks going to and from golf course, carbon monoxide from exhaust, and noise, that is already bad. This is a residential area, not commercial. The traffic will only increase as the West bound on-ramp to 494 at West Bush lake road will likely create a "cut-through" during rush hour. Blow over from the snow making equipment could potentially create a public hazard as my children wait for the bus on the corner each morning during the school year. Another issue in question is the property values for the homes on Gleason Road. If you lived across the street from this project, do you think your property value would increase or decrease due to the proposed increase in activity? i.e. Noise from snow machines, lights for night-time use, kids voices carrying until late at night... As for the proposed Nordic skiing project, in the meeting you mentioned 200 students would be the primary users. With a city population of approx.. 45,000 people, 200 students represent less that 1/2 of 1% of the Edina residents. 200 dividend by 45,000 is .0044%. Should we as a city spend $3,000,000 on a project that less that 1/2 of 1% of the population would potentially use? I think we should seriously consider re-evaluating this idea. Thank you, Michael Benson Michael Benson RBC Wealth Management First Vice President - Financial Advisor Portfolio Manager 7650 Edinborough Way Ste 800 Edina MN 55435 Direct - 952.838.7026 Toll Free - 800.888.3246 Fax - 952.838.7090 My Website https://www.rbcwmfa.com/michael.benson/ RBC Wealth Management does not accept buy, sell, or cancel orders by email, or any instructions by email that would require your signature. Please visit RBC Wealth Management Email Disclosures for material details about our products and accounts, as well as for other important information. Disclosure information regarding potential conflicts of interest on the part of RBC Capital Markets, LLC in connection with companies that are the subject of any third-party research report included in this email message may be found at Third-Party Research Disclosures. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 10:07 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(aEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Joseph Chambers [mailto:joseph@apgraphinc.com] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:13 PM To: Chad Millner; Edina Mail Cc: Mark K. Nolan Subject: RE: Nordic Ski Track Chad, Thanks for your reply. If you haven't recently done so, please drive on Valley View Road from the new Braemar roundabout up to Gleason and think about it not being in your 5 year window for reconstruction. If there are other roads around our city in even worse condition, then Edina needs to reexamine how funding is dedicated... using common sense priorities. You must realize how silly "separate funding sources not linked to each other" sounds to someone who isn't in government. We have fantastic schools, beautiful homes, and wonderful parks... but when our roads are in disrepair... it reflects poorly on our city. When we build a $3,000,000 Nordic Ski Track right next to our roads that are in disrepair... it reflects poorly on our judgement. I appreciate you taking the time to hear my opinion. Joseph Chambers From: Chad Millner [mailto:cmillner0EdinaMN.gov] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 1:59 PM To: joseph@apgraphinc.comT; Edina Mail Cc: Mark K. Nolan Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Joseph, Thanks for the comments shown below. I was asked to respond. Valley View Road is not in our 5-yr window for reconstruction. We have different classifications of roads in town that have different funding sources. VVRD is a MSA route so 80% of the funding is from the state. That funding is very limited. The potential ski trail project would not use any funding that is dedicated to street reconstruction. These are separate funding sources not linked to each other. Thanks for the note, Chad 1 Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 I Fax 952-826-0392 cmillnerEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Joseph Chambers [mailto:joseph@apgraphinc.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4:12 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Track I'm writing to voice my extreme opposition to the Nordic Ski Track. In my opinion, this would be a very bad way to spend tax dollars. Have any of you driven on Valley View Road between Gleason and the new roundabout by Braemar? Valley View Road was redone when they put in the roundabout... but only up to Mark Terrace. Between Mark Terrace and Gleason, Valley View Road is in absolutely horrible condition. Is there any plan to fix that stretch of Valley View Road in the near future? My guess is... the answer is "no"... and the excuse is "not enough funding". Until you can fix this important and heavily used road, it's ridiculous to even consider spending $3,000,000 on a Nordic Ski Track. Joseph Chambers 6900 Dakota Trail 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 1:50 PM Subject: FW: Voting "NO" Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Reg Schroeder [mailto:rdsjms2@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:10 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Voting "NO" Edina City Council We live on Mark Terrace Drive. We often drive down Gleason Road and past Braemar Golf Course. We do not want icy roads to drive on and really do not want trees removed from the few wooded area left in our area. Please don't turn our neighborhood into a ski jump or whatever is being considered. We want our neighborhood to remain quiet and safe. Thank you, Reg Schroeder and Joan Schroeder 7004 Mark Terrace Drive, Edina, MN 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 1:55 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Rec Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Martin, Dawn [mailto:Dawn.Martin@biworldwide.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:39 PM To: James Hovland Cc: Ric Dressen; Bruce.Locklear@edinaschools.orq; Catherine Asta; Kerry Dressen; Keane Chris and Harlan Limpert; Ge Joey and Wufei >; Rob Martin; richard black Subject: Braemar Winter Rec Project Hi Jim - We've met a few times at different city functions — I am the President of the Edina Soccer Club and presented Jeff Northrup with your Volunteer Award last year. I am reaching out to you on behalf of my neighborhood — Tanglewood Court. We are very concerned about the Braemar Winter Rec project and the impact it will have on our homes, our lifestyles and our home values. The cross country trail, as far as we can tell, will take away our beautiful wooded views and replace them with lights, skiers looking in our windows, and noisy snow blowers. Not to mention the icy fallout from the snow makers. We were wondering if you might take a few minutes to meet us in the neighborhood to see what the effect will be for us. Having worked with your team for several years to implement the Braemar dome, I know you care deeply about the effects this sort of thing will have on the residents of Edina. 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Thank you. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:18 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Carol Kerr [mailto:carolannkerr@vahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 11:42 AM To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar This is insane! Please VOTE NO! Thank you Carol Kerr Sent from my iPhone Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:21 AM Subject: FW: Proposed Ski Trail at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Barbara Conroy [mailto:barbaraaconroy@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 1:46 PM To: James Hovland; Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swesonannl@gmail.com Subject: Proposed Ski Trail at Braemar Dear Mayor and Board Members, I am adamently opposed to any more tax dollars spent on winter recreation at Braemar. Enough is enough. I am new to the city in the last few years and am astounded at how much unnecessary money is spent on already lovely sites. The Fred Richards golf course the city shut down was a shame. Seems it was an affordable and well used course for many. I drive Gleason Rd most every weekday morning on my way to mass at St Patrick's and admire the lovely quiet neighborhood along the way. I also follow a school bus many mornings. Extra ice on this hilly and curvy road would not at all be welcome. I sure wouldn't want the noise or extra traffic either if I lived there, or the lights at night. I understand Bloomington already has trails available which are so close to Braemar. Give Edina residents a break, both financially and hassle wise. Respectfully, Barbara Conroy Edina Resident Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:26 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Bernadine Letsche [nnailto:rblet25260yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 4:26 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Ski Trail Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the decimation of natural forestry and wildlife at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space, will create a public hazard due to snow-making machines, which will spew ice onto GleasonRoad, creating an additional hazard to an already icy roadway in the winter, and is stated to cost 3million dollars which will take a minimum of 5 years to recover the cost, if it is ever recovered. No studies have been done as to the popularity of such a ski trail or how much it will be used. It is all pie-in-the sky reasoning. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. I ask that you consider more environmentally friendly (and less costly) ways to enhance Braemar for public use: mountain biking trails, hiking, etc. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. Thank you! Bernadine Letsche 7435 Hyde Park Lane, Edina, MN 55439 952-944-2464 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:29 AM Subject: FW: Nordic ski track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.ciov From: triciaodonnell [mailto:triciaodonnell(acomcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 11:37 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski track Please DO NOT vote for the Nordic ski Track at Braemer. We live just across the street from the golf course, and are opposed to the intrusion and expense. This has not been one of Edina's recent priorities, and there are many more things that money could be spent on that improves the lives and well being of MANY more residents of Edina. Sincerely, Tricia O'Donnell & Vince Jiovanazzo 7674 Woodview Court Edina, MN 55439 Tricia O'Donnell triciaodonnell@comcast.net 612-865-5315 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:31 AM Subject: FW: No to Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: george hoffmann [mailto:geojhoff@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 2:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: No to Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar Please vote "no" to the nordic ski trail. It's another unjustified expenditure of tax payer money. V/r, George George J. Hoffmann 5812 Oaklawn Ave 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 11:00 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Hill Development Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: gary bartolett [mailto:glbartolett@mail.com] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 10:52 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Hill Development Project The following is an attempt to rationally analyze the proposed crosscountry ski highway on Braemar Hill. I am opposed to the project so youi can bear that in mind. This project is so ugly in so many ways that I am amazed that it has not been laughed out of town before now. The area in question has been described as "natural" for many years in City publications. Since this is the second development project to get a hearing in three years it is obvious that someone has opened the area up for development. Why did this happen and who did it? Braemar Hill Development Project Project Build skiing super highway up and across 5 acres of Braemar hill. The area would be clear cut and graded to provide 4 traffic lanes (2 in each direction). The area would be trenched to install water and electric utilities and street lighting. The side closest to Dewey Hill Road would be graded for a tubing area and also provided with the same utilities and lighting. Cost 3 million dollars of infrastructure costs to be provided by tax increases plus annual operating costs to be recovered through charges for use. Reason Increase winter use of the area. Project Details Four lanes of skiing on manmade groomed snow would be provided. Multiple tubing lanes also groomed with manmade snow would be provided on the hillside facing Dewey Hill Road. The ski highway and the tubing area would be lighted with LED street lights for nighttime use. The area would begin with a bunny hill ramped up to the northwest side of the hill where it would parallel the top of the tubing area. An intermediate area would continue from the top of the bunny hill around and up the northeast side of the hill, where considerable grading would be required, to the top of the hill. The highway would continue along the hill for about one-half mile to a turnaround area where it would reverse and follow its outward course to the bunny hill. An expert area would form a smaller loop starting at the turnaround area. Size The ski superhighway will be approximately the size of York Avenue at 69th Street or about double the width of the adjacent Gleason Road. It will also probably be more lighted than Gleason Road. From a distance it will be the more distinct of the two. Really? Construction Construction will obviously require considerable work. Trees must be chopped, undergrowth bulldozed and dirt moved. Trenches must be dug, water pipes and electric lines must be placed and connected. Lights, electric outlets and water hydrants must be installed. All this activity will essentially duplicate the turmoil for the neighborhood of adding a new housing development with everything but the houses. In particular the highway up the hill on the northeast side will require a considerable amount of dirt to be moved either in or out and will occur less than 100 feet from the houses on Gleason Road. Esthetics Why does someone think it is a good idea to turn 5 acres of the last lightly touched area in Edina into a desert to "increase winter use". Why must everything be "used". Isn't looking at something that is not high rise with ground floor retail "use"? Why is development the only "use" that counts? We need less "use" and more thought. This is a 1 really stupid idea. Economics After the initial costs of construction and equipment the project is intended to recover all operating costs. If operating costs are not covered, taxpayers will be required to subsidize operations. The initial estimate of the charge is $75 for a season pass, $9 for a daily and $12 for a tubing session. Whether or not this will be adequate depends on a number of factors; how many people want to use such a facility, how long it will be available for use, competitive pricing, and the comparative quality of the facility. Currently all these are open questions. I am not aware of any usage surveys and it is hard to detect a groundswell of people clamoring for such a facility. At the current estimate of operating costs it would require approximately 1,300 season passes or 11,000 daily passes to cover operating costs. On its face this seems excessive for a city of 50,000 residents including snowbirds. Pricing is subject to competitive pressure from similar facilities at Hyland and Wirth (see Strib article of July 18, 2016). If there is not sufficient demand we will need to steal customers from someone else. The amount we can charge also depends on the quality of the facility. Second rate facilities cannot charge first rate prices. I am not a skier so I cannot say how this one stacks up but someone should look at it. Length of season also is a limiting factor. The current expectation is an 84 day season starting December 8 and ending March 1. I live on Gleason Road across from the hill and I have daily temperature records dating back to 1982. One drawback of manmade snow is that you cannot get it at temperatures above 28 degrees. Natural snow can occur at temperatures above freezing because it is cold where the snow came from. Not so with manmade snow. It comes from the ground at 50 degrees and needs surface temperatures below 28 degrees to freeze before hitting the ground. These conditions are actually not all that common here in early December. Our chances of having natural snow on Christmas are actually about 50% not so much because it does not snow but more because it snows and melts (see Facts About Snow). One day's snow is the next day's snowmelt. Making snow without consistent cold temperatures may amount to no more than watering the weeds. Making a base of manmade snow takes time and the expectation of an 84 day season is foolish. In fact a before Christmas opening will always be chancy and a significantly shorter season (8 weeks or less) is always possible. Have we looked at the date we start preparing the outdoor ice rinks for the last 10 years and the results to get an idea of potential start dates for snow making? If cost recovery in good years is a risk bad years will be a disaster. Luck is a poor business strategy. We have estimates of the annual operating costs but I do not know how they were determined or what was included. Are they cash out of pocket or do they include equipment depreciation. The snow guns and grooming machines are included in the up front development costs but they will need to be replaced eventually. Does our charge cover replacement or are we planning on bonding for new equipment? How about the well and pump? The annual brush clearing required as skiers do not like running into saplings? Golf course equipment requires a good bit of maintenance (I once worked for the company that makes much of the stuff) and grooming machines will require much of the same. How much will we have to pay to get people to run the snow guns and grooming machines in the middle of the night? Night shift workers are expensive. One of the noted advantages of this facility is "free" water. The water is "free" only because we have an existing well and pump that is not being used (more about contaminated well later). The water is only free in the ground. The cost is in getting it to the hill. When the pump runs the costs are the same as for any other city well. We should know exactly what this is as we have many city wells. Have we factored in the cost of replacing the pump or the well if necessary? Are we going to hack up the hill only to shut down if the well runs dry? Impact on neighborhood During construction the surrounding area will see a dramatic increase in noise. Grading means dump trucks on the streets and bulldozers clanking up and down the hill all day long. Cutting hundreds of trees means days of chain saws and trucks hauling debris. Laying pipe and cable is not silent either and it will also need to be trucked into position. When the project is complete it will be lighted all night either for skiing or snow making. The lights will be focused on a bright white surface which will continually be renewed. The lights are also on the top of a hill which will increase their reach and the lack of foliage will increase their visibility. The increase in ambient light in the area will be noticeable. In the middle of the night the snow guns will begin and the grooming machines will shortly follow. Both may be the best available but neither is silent. There will obviously be an increase in noise levels and it will occur in the middle of the night when most of us are trying to sleep. This may happen every night for the entire winter. Impact of LED lights Several recent studies indicate that the blue light from LED lights disturbs sleep patterns. They also seem to indicate that the light disturbs the life patterns of any wildlife that remains in the area. Since it would appear that the lights will be on most or all night, anything left in the area will need to adjust to 24 hours of daylight all winter long. Overspray Manmade snow is created by shooting water from a high pressure nozzle into the air. If the temperature is right the water particles freeze before reaching the ground. The particles are very fine and the guns are not very focused so the particles drift on any air currents before reaching the ground. Some of this will drift to the surrounding area including Gleason Road and the properties to the east. Anyone who travels 35W has seen the warning signs for "Snowmaking in Progress" at Buck Hill. The snowmaking at Buck is considerably further from the road than at Braemar where some of the snowmaking will occur within 50 feet of the roadway. We can expect to either have continual accidents on Gleason Road or continual salting of the street or both. The neighbors will also have some sort of frozen stuff on their driveways and the sidewalk every day. Wildlife 2 Many of the current residents of the hill will be evicted. Anything living in the trees that are cut or on the ground in the clear cut area will be forced to move or die. The constant activity will disturb life patterns as will the constant lighting and noise. Whether they work days or nights all of the current residents will have their lives disrupted. How would you feel having your house bulldozed? Contaminated Well Why is contaminated water good for snowmaking but not for human use? What is it contaminated with? Will it contaminate my lot? Will it contaminate what is left of the hillside or my vegetable garden? Will it contaminate me? Access How will access to the ski highway be controlled? Right now anyone can walk up the hill at any time of the year. If we are going to charge for use access must be restricted somehow. If you can put your skis on and go up the current path or through the woods why would anyone pay? How are we going to prevent people from driving up the hill? The current path has a boulder in the middle of the entrance to prevent driving up the path. This was at one time a local sport until someone went up and could not figure out how to get down. Then the boulder appeared. With a 50 foot roadway this will be harder than one boulder. Are we going to kick the local kids off the sledding hill? Partners At least one other organization is a "partner" in this project and others may be. These "partners" contribute nothing to the project but requirements. All of the risks are borne by the city with the benefits going to our "partners" at no cost. Traditionally partners each contribute something to the partnership. Why aren't the residents "partners", or if they are why don't they know about it. The formation of the partnership certainly could have been publicized, in advance, in About Town. Soil and Water A large amount of water will be applied to the ski area and hillside each winter. In the spring it will melt and go somewhere. Some will runoff either into Nine Mile Creek or the storm sewer system. How do the various water authorities feel about contaminated water in their systems? Some will remain on the hill in the soil. Will this accumulate and make the hillside more susceptible to erosion. Compaction will likely reduce the ability of the clear cut areas to retain water which will increase runoff. Will retaining walls be needed to prevent sloped areas from collapsing? Facts About Snow In the last 17 years (1999 - 2016) we have had no snow on the ground on December 31 seven times. In 2006 we had no snow on the ground on January 31. In 2002 the hill was bare on February 8. In about half of the years we had less than 6 inches of snow on the ground on January 31. In 2005 - 2006 we had enough natural snow to ski on for about 10 days in the entire winter mostly before Christmas. January 2006 was warm (average high 33 degrees) and the snow melted. Most years see periods of a week or more in December when snowmaking is not possible. A cold first week of December indicates nothing. In 2005 a cold and snowy first week was followed by temperatures in the rest of the winter which would have made it difficult to maintain any snow. In the 10 years from 2000 through 2009 only 4 years would have supported a ski season of significant length on natural snow and none of the four would have been 84 days ending March 1. The remaining 6 years would have supported a season of a day or so here and there. Natural snow here is unreliable and inconsistent. This project will rely on manmade snow and the ability to make it. 3 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:22 AM Subject: FW: Plan to install Nordic ski track at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Pankaj Gupta [mailto:guptafamily26(@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 7:28 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Plan to install Nordic ski track at Braemar Dear Council members: Please reconsider the proposal to install the Nordic ski track and related re-development at Braemar. A large proportion of Edina residents, including I and my family, strongly feel that this will have an adverse impact on the environment and the safety of nearby roads in the winter, and will create undesirable noise and light in the neighborhood at night. In addition to these concerns impacting current residents, these factors are also likely to adversely impact property values. We therefore most strongly urge you all to vote against this proposal. Kind regards, Pankaj Gupta, MD and Kalpna Gupta, PhD 7505 Hyde Park Drive Edina, MN 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:29 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Ski/Tube hill Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Mike Nicklay [mailto:mnicklay0comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 7:31 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Ski/Tube hill I live near Braemar golf course just east of the wooded hills that are being proposed to develop ski trails and tubing hill. I urge this project to be rejected. This would entirely change the character of the neighborhood bringing in extra noise and traffic not to mention the destruction of a small natural wooded area. This is a very small area that is great for short nature walks plus a fun tubing Hill for neighborhood kids in the winter. These woods are directly adjacent to many houses that provides an attractive natural scenery adding occasional wildlife through the area plus the added sense of privacy. The proposed ski trails would bring added noise through the whole area all year and the area is quite small to support the trails. The tubing hills are small and would be a disappointment for those looking for a real tubing experience. This project would increase the traffic in the area pulling in from outside of the city. This would increase the danger on Gleason Rd that I have concerns for the safety of my young kids. This project is not a good fit for Braemar wooded area, the neighborhood or for the city of Edina. I strongly urge the council to vote no on this project. Mike Nicklay 5920 Bonnie Brae Dr Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 9:06 AM Subject: FW: Braemar development Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Druckman, David A. (MD) [mailto:david.druckman@parknicollet.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:46 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar development Dear council members, I am writing in opposition to the planned development of the Nordic ski track at Braemar. It is environmentally unsound, expensive, and not desired by the citizens of our city. I would advocate for a dog park at Braemar, similar to that at Van Valkenberg Park. This would be relatively inexpensive (fencing, lighting, minimal concrete or paving, maybe a watering station) and likely be used year round by more residents. On a completely unrelated subject, how about making the intersection at 70th street and Antrim Rd. a four way stop for once and for all. Too many drivers do not realize that it is not a four way stop, resulting in confusion and the potential for harm. Thank you for your anticipated attention. Sincerely, David Druckman 7113 Shannon Drive 952-946-7943 druckd@parknicollet.com i. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 4:07 PM Subject: FW: Vote NO to the development of the Nordic Ski and Tubing hill proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: J.T. Wyckoff [mailto:jwyckoff@tactilemedical.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 4:06 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Vote NO to the development of the Nordic Ski and Tubing hill proposal Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the proposed project at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail and tubing hill. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space and is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially for the city. I ask that you consider more beneficial ways to enhance the entire city of Edina for public use, i.e. the numerous sidewalk projects that have not been completed. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. I am requesting you vote NO to this project on September 7th. Thank you! J.T. Wyckoff 6716 West Trail Edina MN 55439 763-300-8504 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 2:03 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Raynnond.G.DouglasOwellsfargo.com [mailto:Raynnond.G.Douglas@wellsfargo.coni] Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 1:10 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Project Dear Councilmembers, I am writing to express my opposition to the winter recreation project at Braemar as it is currently designed. My reasons are as follows: • Noise and light issues in the surrounding neighborhood • Snow and ice issues from snow-making machinery in the surrounding neighborhood • Destruction of well-used hiking trail in a natural setting • The majority of the proposed skiing trail causing these disruptions is too advanced for recreational skiers and thus most residents • Project seems designed to benefit the Edina High School Team primarily and the community as an afterthought • The excellent trails and facilities at Hyland Lake Park (2.4 miles away), are both a money loser and underutilized • Destruction of an area that is currently widely used by families for sledding and unstructured winter fun and replacing it with a tubing hill which gives children less exercise (tow-rope) and costs $12 per person for 2 hours • The tubing location is sub-optimal, the project designers referred to the potential tubing experience as "tubing-lite" • The hope that the tubing hill will save the finances of the entire project is unlikely A lighted ski trail with snow making capabilities could be made within the golf course area without the above-mentioned disruptions and shortcomings. This would seem to be a much better solution and would be much less costly. Thanks for your efforts and representation, Ray and Rebecca Douglas 7413 Gleason Road. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 9:33 AM Subject: FW: Braemar proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: jmac6001@aol.com [mailto:jrnac6001@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:19 PM To: swensonann1@gmail.com; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject: Braemar proposal I am writing to all of you to express my concern about the Nordic "theme park" that is being proposed for the Braemar area. I live directly under the hill, on Bonnie Brae Drive, that is to be devastated by the artificial snow machines, bright lights, tubing area, and mountain bike trails. Currently, there are natural trails, hundreds of wild animals, and a natural sled run that is used constantly when the snow falls. Why would anyone want to disrupt this incredible area and propose paying for something that is now free to all, especially the children. I hope that you will stop and think about this proposal and imagine if this was going in your back or front yard. This is a beautiful area which should be left as it is. Sheran McNulty 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 9:34 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Sports Park Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Orthey, Chris [mailto:Christopher.S.Ortheypjc.com] Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 8:04 AM To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar Winter Sports Park Jim, I am an Edina resident and I am VERY excited about the winter sports park in Braemar. 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Thanks! Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator 952-826-0396 I Fax 952-826-0389 I Cell 612-363-3564 jqilqenbachEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Dosed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes 18 11 1 116 PARTICIPANTS IDEAS COMMENTS VOTES SUMMARY OF IDEAS IDEA: NO! TO THE BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION PROPOSAL c9 2 Comments • 15 Votes Author: Jackie Pelton Colwell • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 The City Council should vote NO on the Braemar Winter Recreation Proposal. I'm 100% in favor of using Braemar for more than just golf, but the scope of this project is too large, too expensive, and changes the nature of that area too greatly. The thought of the noise & light polution alone is enough to give pause, to say nothing of the enviornments impact to the area. This area is important -- please find a different, less impactful way to utilize this space. Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 2:41 pm 6 0 Votes Hi Jackie! Thanks for your comment! I've shared it with Parks & Recreation staff. Thanks! Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 3:24 pm 6 0 Votes Thanks again for your comments. We've set up an online forum to collect additional comments on this project at http://speakupedina.org/forums/winter-recreational-facility-at-braemar-golf-course. I've added this comment to that forum. Thanks! IDEA: THE CITY SHOULD ABANDON THE EXPENSIVE, ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING NORDIC TRAILS PROJECT FOR BRAEMAR. ENHANCE BRAEMAR IN A LESS DRASTIC, DAMAGING AND UNSAFE WAY. 9 3 Comments • 15 Votes Author: Karen Hazel • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 The Council should vote NO on Sept 7th, and instead, deploy tax dollars toward projects enhancing safety and preserving the environment, not projects that create potential hazards. Residents do not want snow machines 1 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes spraying ice crystals onto nearby roadways during the winter. We don't want to hear snow-making machines working overnight, introducing noise pollution, nor do we want night lighting (light pollution) paid for by our tax dollars. Please, please come up with a way to enhance Braemar for activities everyone can use 12 months out of the year, without destroying the environment. This project will wipe out precious natural land irrevocably, increase our taxes and isn't expected to break even for at least 5 years. Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 2:39 pm 10 1 Votes Hi Karen, Thanks for your comment! I've shared it with Parks & Recreation staff. Thanks! Joshua Ahlberg • Citizen • (Postal Code: unknown) • Jul 18, 2016 2:51 pm 10 2 Votes I wholeheartedly agree. There is NO impetus for investing INCREMENTAL tax dollars with such a narrow focus. If we feel feel the need to redesign the golf course (which I would argue is also unnecessary, since it's already built), please re-purpose this land in a way that enhances the beauty of the area -- and doesn't displace our wildlife. That is something we can all enjoy, and it costs us near NOTHING. The plan put forth will disturb the peace, increase taxes, cause light and noise pollution, and fundamentally change the day-to-day life for those of us who live here. Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 3:24 pm 10 1 Votes Thanks again for your comments. We've set up an online forum to collect additional comments on this project at http://speakupedina.org/forums/winter-recreational-facility-at-braemar-golf-course. I've added this comment to that forum. Thanks! IDEA: SAY NO TO THE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIIING PROPOSAL! c9 0 Comments • 14 Votes Author: Xijian Chen • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 I have a picture showing five adult-size deer in a single picture, at the edge of the woods of the proposed ski route. The picture was taken just last year. The woods is a favorite location harboring wild animals in Winter time. I think the large animals pose serious threats to skiers in the woods. Nobody wants to hear a news that a kid is injured or killed by a roaming herd of deer (or other animals), while doing cross-country skiing inside the city's park. Safety is my number one concern. My friends were amazed by the picture when I showed them. They were all 2 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes surprised that Edina, a city so close to downtown, can have such high centration of large wild animals, which is a nice indicator of rich natural resources we possess. This is what we should be proud of. Once we open the trail in the woods area, the human activities and the noisy machines will be a threat to the eco system. After losing the habitat, the large animals may be forced to run into the neighborhood. On textbooks and newspapers, we criticize the third world for deforestation. At least, the third-world people cut trees to grow crops and meet basic needs. The proposed ski trail at Braemar offers a bad local example: the city cuts the tress because a bunch of high-school kids think the existing skiing area at High-land park and Normandale lake, which is just 10 minutes away, is not exciting any more for them. IDEA: STOP THE NORDIC SKI TRAIL PROPOSAL! Comments • 13 Votes Author: Joshua Ahlberg (Postal Code: unknown) • Jul 18, 2016 There is NO impetus for investing INCREMENTAL tax dollars with such a narrow focus. If we feel the need to redesign the golf course (which I would argue is also unnecessary, since it's already built), please re-purpose this land in a way that enhances the beauty of the area -- and doesn't displace our wildlife. That is something we can all enjoy, and it costs us near NOTHING. The plan put forth will disturb the peace, increase taxes, cause light and noise pollution, and fundamentally change the day-to-day life for those of us who live here. IDEA: ABANDON THE EXPENSIVE NORDIC CROSSCOUNTRY TRAIL AT BRAEMAR. PUBLIC SENTIMENT IS AGAINST IT. 9 2 Comments • 13 Votes Author: Mary Wiley • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 14, 2016 If the City listens to its taxpayers at all, it will abandon the proposed Nordic trail at Braemar. Do we have no say in how our tax dollars are spent? Who approved this plan? Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 2:40 pm 0 Votes Hi Mary, thanks for your comment on this project. I've shared it with the Parks & Recreation staff. Thanks! Jordan Gilgenbach • Admin • (Postal Code: 55424) • Jul 18, 2016 3:25 pm 13 0 Votes 3 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes Thanks again for your comments. We've set up an online forum to collect additional comments on this project at http://speakupedina.org/forums/winter-recreational-facility-at-braemar-golf-course. I've added this comment to that forum. Thanks! IDEA: STOP THE WINTER RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE c9 0 Comments • 12 Votes Author: Stephanie Freudenthal • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 Please stop this project. It is too expensive, unneeded, unwanted, dangerous for nearby residents, and a noise and light pollutant. IDEA: BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATIONAL FACILITY - COUNCIL VOTE NO SEPTEMBER 7 0 Comments • 11 Votes Author: Tom McNamee • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 Justifying a premier golf and winter recreational facility in the aftermath of obliterating wonderful trees, displacing/killing wildlife from an accustomed ecosystem, and creating road hazards and other potential risks and aggravations for homeowners who moved to this specific area for its serene and natural beauty would be unimaginable. A $3M price tag is not prudent use of taxpayers' money when it benefits a small population and the proposal is riddled with negative impact issues. The Council should definitely say NO to this project on September 7. Instead, alternative Braemar redevelopment proposals should be reworked or come forward that are environmentally friendly, financially responsible, aim to satisfy the majority and, upon completion, the facilities will invite and engage the broadest section of the community to participate. There is no going back, let's all speak up now, work together, and get this right. IDEA: STOP THE 3 MILLION X-C SKI PLAN. t9 1 Comments • 9 Votes Author: bruce freeman • (Postal Code: 55436) • Jul 21, 2016 X-C skiing is great but this is a really bad plan with really high envirnomental costs and burdens on the people living nearby. We should helpm the Nordic team keep Hornet Hills where they train now below the high school and keep the east ridge in its natural state. This is a money losing proposition from the start. So not just initial cost but all the interest on the debt plus strong likelyhood that it will lose money operationally as well and need subsidies. This is a really bad idea trying to do a good thing. Many other options for X-C skiing besides this exact plan being fostered on us by consultants trying to 4 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes make money on the deal. Laura Kondrick • Citizen • (Postal Code: 55436) • Jul 21, 2016 8:37 am ó 1 Votes Vote NO! on the Winter Rec Facility. Not in the plan. Why would the city council approve this. Don't need more taxes or another bond referendum. If X-country ski trails need rethinking, fine. But not a $3 million boondoggle proposed by some outside opportunistic huckster. Don't be swayed. VOTE NO! IDEA: FOLLOW STRATEGIC PLAN & BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE: SAY NO TO BRAEMAR WINTER RECREATION PLAN cQ 0 Comments • 6 Votes Author: Kristin Reichling • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 23, 2016 The Braemar Winter Recreation Plan is a $3 Million proposal that is not in the Parks & Rec strategic plan. This is what Edina residents said they wanted, according to the strategic plan: Walking/Biking Trails (85%), Nature trails (69%) and natural areas and wildlife habitats (56%). What is also in the plan, ironically, is to hire a natural resources manager to guide natural resource efforts. Not only is this proposal unplanned and not reflective of what citizens said they wanted, it is being rushed in, with very little attempt to engage Edina residents, even though our tax dollars will be needed to plow man-made snow on Gleason. There was one informational meeting in July - the notice went to a subset of residents. This $3M proposal affects ALL Edina residents and everyone should have been informed. If you watch the June 21 city council meeting on Edina 11V, you'll learn that there almost wasn't a public forum (Sept 7), and it was almost set for August, when many people are on vacation. Get informed on what this proposal is all about and attend the public forum on September 7th. You almost didn't get this opportunity. Thank you! IDEA: NORDIC SKI/BRAEMAR PROPOSAL - VOTE NO 6Q 0 Comments • 4 Votes Author: Tom McNamee • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 18, 2016 Justifying a premier golf and winter recreational facility in the aftermath of obliterating wonderful trees, displacing/killing wildlife from an accustomed ecosystem, and creating road hazards and other potential risks and aggravations for homeowners who moved to this specific area for its serene and natural beauty would be unimaginable. A $3M price tag is not prudent use of taxpayers' money when it benefits a small population and the proposal is riddled with negative impact issues. The City Council should definitely say NO to this project on September 7. Instead, alternative Braemar redevelopment proposals should be reworked or come forward that 5 of 6 Full Report Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Closed • Idea Forum • 18 Participants • 11 Ideas • 1 Comments • 116 Votes are environmentally friendly, financially responsible, aim to satisfy the majority and, upon completion, the facilities will invite and engage the broadest section of the community to participate. There is no going back, let's all speak up now, work together, and get this right. IDEA: PARK BOARD MEETING TO APPROVE BRAEMAR SKI HILL c9 0 Comments • 4 Votes Author: Gary Bartolett • (Postal Code: 55439) • Jul 27, 2016 The Park Board is meeting on August 8 at the Braemar Clubhouse to approve the $3 million ski facility on Braemar Hill. The July 13 open house comments should be heard at this meeting along with comments by residents present at the meeting. This is your best chance to have some influence on this project. A development request for the area 3 years ago was rejected by the Park Board and did not even get to the City Council. Go to the meeting august 8. 6 of 6 Full Report Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:15 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Park Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Judith Felker [mailto:judithmfelker(&yahoo.corn] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 1:53 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Park To our mayor and city council members: Please STOP moving forward on your plan to change Braemar Park in a way that is environmentally unfriendly, will serve only a small percentage of Edina residents, while raising taxes on ALL of us! We want a voice in how this park is "improved"! It's OUR park! Edina's park, not just yours and those who will profit or benefit from the proposed ski trail. How can you think this is the way city government should be run? Aren't ALL residents employing you? Didn't a MAJORITY vote for you? Yet, you heed the wishes of only a small minority without consulting the rest of us. We need and want a more transparent, more reflective, more representative mayor and City Council. PLEASE STOP THIS NOW! Sincerely, Judith Felker 6324 Rolf Ave Edina, MN P.S. It is not true that most of the opposition to this ill-conceived project is coming from those near Braemar Park. We will ALL pay for it, and increased environmental degradation affects us ALL. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:17 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Golf Course Nordic Ski Track Attachments: FlyerUpdated(REV_072416) (1).docx Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Richard Jahnke [mailto:rjahnke(asunbeltmidwest.com] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 6:20 PM To: Michael R. Cashman; Ann Kattreh; Edina Mail Cc: Bruce Freeman; Tim Sudeith; Leigh Mazion; Kristi Trostel; ted youel; Bill Bieganek Subject: FW: Braemar Golf Course Nordic Ski Track Ann I received the email below from an Edina neighbor of mine. Please pass this email and the attached flyer on to all the members of the Park Board and City Council. I see from the flyer there is a petition circulating at https://www.change.org/p/the-edina-city- council-keep-edina-s-braemar-green-and-safe?source location=notifications page Thank you and have a great weekend. Richard Jahnke / Licensed Business Broker, CMSBB I share this information in an attempt to create visibility to a project that was surfaced outside of protocol. There is a very small but powerful group on the City Council advocating for a $3.0M project as a part of the Braemar redevelopment. Their desire is to add an outdoor winter activities area, complete with snow making equipment, at an unbudgeted cost of $3.0M. The project serves very few, has a terrible return on investment and is a duplication of the Bloomington Highlands ski area just a few miles south. There is a small but active group working to stop the project for multitude of reasons; expense, safety, improper protocol, other suggestions for the space, alternate suggestions for the spend. I will admit I pay little attention to Edina politics and Edina City Council. What I am learning through this very small challenge is a bit disturbing. I know I will pay more attention when officials are elected in the future. We deserve honesty and transparency, not self interest or self promoting. Some of our elected officials stand up for the greater good and work very hard in the interest of the community, others....well let me just say I am very disappointed after all that I am learning. 1 I know I will be a better steward of city government in the future and will pay far more attention to a candidates resume, interests and integrity. Please review the attached flyer that articulates the issue, and if compelled, please voice your concerns. The flyer identifies methods for communication. 2 EDINA RESIDENTS: CALL TO ACTION - ALERT On July 13, 2016, the Edina Park and Recreation Board held a public-information meeting to inform residents of a plan to redevelop Braemar Golf Course to install a 50-foot wide Nordic ski track, starting this October. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: • The proposal would wipe out hundreds of trees and displace/kill wildlife. • It would subject residents to over 12 months of noisy, disruptive construction. • Snow-making machines would grind overnight, introducing noise pollution. • Outdoor lighting would "light up the sky" in Edina, creating nighttime light pollution • The project comes with a $3 MILLION price tag. • Our taxes will increase as a result. • The project is expected to run at a financial loss, barely breaking even in no less than 5years. There are better ways to redevelop Braemar with less destruction, lower cost. • It would create a public safety hazard on Gleason Road as snow machines would "over spray" ice crystals onto the road at night, for 10-12 weeks a year during winter. • The project was pitched to the Edina City Council by SEH, a consulting firm that sells ski- track development to communities. It is not a project organically arising from Edina taxpayers' needs, feedback or petition. • The project was NOT designated one of the City's priorities for this fiscal year. WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1) The City Council needs and wants to hear your voice. Call each and every City Council Member and voice your opposition to this environmentally destructive, costly and wasteful endeavor, asking EACH to VOTE NO: Mayor Jim Hovland: 612-874-8550 Kevin Staunton: 952-836-1020 Ann Swenson: 952-484-4894 Mary Brindle: 952-941-7746 Bob Stewart: 952-833-9559 OR: email the entire Council at: Mail@EdinaMN.gov 2) WRITE LETTERS TO THE EDINA SUN CURRENT: Send your letter, 350 words max, opposing the project, to: ethan.groothuis@ecm-inc.com 3) SIGN THE CHANGE.ORG PETITION —Visit BraemarGreen.ORG to get involved! 4) ATTEND THE PUBLIC COUNCIL HEARING on September 7th —when City Council votes! 5) Learn more at: http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=winterrecbraemar Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:21 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Tubing etc project. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Mark J. Marshall [mailto:mmarshall@bwf.com] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 9:24 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Tubing etc project. Dear Mayor and City Council I live at 6213 Creek Valley Road. Please accept this email as my ardent opposition to the proposed winter tubing facility at Breamar. Thanks Mark J. Marshall Healthcare Practice Leader Bentz Whaley Flessner Office: 952-921-0111 Web: www.bwf.com 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:22 AM Subject: FW: Voting No to Redevelop Braemar Golf Course Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Donna DAquila Ernailto:ddedina(ayahoo.corn] Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 8:17 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Voting No to Redevelop Braemar Golf Course As a resident of Edina since 1978, I would have expected to receive information on this wasteful and destructive project before yesterday. The meeting was July 13th? SEH privately pitching to "Our" city council and city council not sharing this information fairly to Edina residents?? Appalling behaviors even for this council. My vote is "NO" to such a costly, not designated priority, environmentally destructive (which shocks me with all the eco friendly recycling, can't burn leaves and yard waste in eco bags required that the thought of tearing down trees of magnitudes,etc), safety hazard, known money loosing scheme, bring in the riff raff and raise my taxes again after all the bike lane flip flopping this council has done is CRAZY. Who are you council members really representing?? A question that has been asked to many times to count. Again, my vote is no and yours as representing our township should be no, as well. Donna D'Aquila 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:23 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.qov From: Joan Roe [mailto:roejoank0gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 9:33 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar I am opposed to the proposed plan for Braemar. The cost is prohibitive both because of increased taxes to people like me who are on fixed incomes and loss of the beautiful space and wildlife of Braemar. Now that Buck Hill has expanded to include more winter sports, such as cross country skiing, a very good option has opened up. My son was on the 1988 EHS State Championship Cross Country team, so I understand weather related problems, but the team always found ways to practice and compete without this extensive, expensive measure with its negative impact. Joan Roe Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 8:25 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Rand Evans [mailto:52randnnan@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 7:09 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Trail Dear Edina City Council, I oppose the plan for the Nordic Ski Trail Project. I would rather see the money spent on projects that will benefit the entire community without the great expense and potential for losing money. I have skied and gone snowshoeing at Braemar many times, and find the natural setting very pleasant. We don't need flat, wide, groomed trails with lights. You are already spending a large amount to redesign the golf course at a time when the number of golf rounds is diminishing each year. In addition, the closing of the golf course for a year is likely to force golfers to leave Braemar permanently for less expensive courses that are just as enjoyable. The golf course expenditure is enough of a risk for now. I urge you to to take a more cautious approach to immediate efforts to make Braemar an entertainment destination. Please vote NO for this project. 1 Thank you, Randy Evans Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:37 AM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Winter Rec area at Braemar For Park Board and Council Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Rey Baribault [nnailto:rey.baribault@np-es.corn] Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 11:51 PM To: Ann Kattreh Cc: Home Turf Subject: Winter Rec area at Braemar Ann Kattreh, We firmly support the proposed $3MM bond sale to fund a Braemar winter rec area. Our family would use and enjoy a snow tubing hill, snow trails for snow shoeing, and Nordic skiing. While we've not fat tire biked before, we'd like to see that as an option to make the most use of the trails in the project. Thank you for your support of this exciting new use of an existing Edina park asset. Rey and Sally Baribault 5904 Code Ave Edina, MN 952-929-9993 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 10:32 AM Subject: FW: support nordic ski track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.00v I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Todd De For [mailto:defor0010umn.edu] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:35 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: support nordic ski track Our family is in support of the nordic ski track of Braemer. It would be extremely beneficial to community & youth to have somewhere to excercise and cross country ski during Winter. Please vote yes. Thanks, Todd Todd DeFor Senior Biostatistician Biostatistics Core Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota 717 Delaware St, SE MPLS, MN 55455 612-626-6846 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:29 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Park Future Development Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kevin Newman [mailto:kmnewman7@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 7:00 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar Park Future Development Dear Mayor Holland I am an Edina resident living at 7408 Shannon Drive. I am writing in opposition to the proposed redevelopment of Braemar Park to include a Nordic ski track, snow making equipment and night lighting. My first question is who is championing these addition? I'm not aware of any resident or Edina organization requesting this level of development. From what is published, it appears that SEH sees an opportunity to sell its services. That's fine, but are you seriously looking to spend $3,000,000 of our tax dollars for an unprofitable development? It's ironic that Fred Richards GC was closed and Braemar GC reconfigured, because they were unprofitable. Hopefully, you are not seriously considering voting for the development of a new unprofitable project? As a resident that lives near Braemar park, I'm also concerned about how this, essentially "commercial" development, will impact the quality of life at my home and the hundreds of residential homes east of Braemar. The addition of loud snow making equipment and bright night lighting will have a negative impact to our quality of life. Putting a loud, expensive and disruptive development, so near to a residential area seems wasteful and irresponsible. 1 I feel strongly that we do not need this development at Braemar Park. I'd like to know your position on this proposal. Can I count on your support in defeating this proposal? Regards, Kevin and Anne Newman 7408 Shannon Drive 952-942-8852 kmnewman7@comcast.net 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:31 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Plans Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunnoa.EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Peggy Erickson [mailto:pqerickson(agnnail.com] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 5:49 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Plans To Edina City Council Members: I am very concerned and oppose the plans for the Braemar Nordic skiing trails. I ask that you vote "NO" for this project. I have worked at Hyland Hills as a ski instructor and on the admin/managerial side of the business for years. I can tell you first hand that snow blowing is a messy, loud business. The blown snow travels very far from the intended paths and ends up in the neighborhood surrounding Hyland (Buck Hill has a warning sign on Hwy 35 for this). The lights from Hyland are a nuisance for the neighborhood across the way. The manmade snow is much different from the mother nature kind. Because of the chemicals added, it crystallizes denser and makes it almost impossible to scrape off of your windshield and roads. Each season when the snowsports season starts, the Hyland office gets hammered by complaints about snow blowing, the noise and lights. However, Hyland Hill Ski area was there long before the neighborhood was built, so many neighbors knew what they were buying into. That is not the case with the Braemar Hills neighborhood. We have lived in the area for almost 20 years and loved the fact that Braemar used to claim to be a "wild life sanctuary" (on the old sign to the entrance). The plans to build the nordic paths would be a detriment to the flora and fauna. The paths in the woods would be raped of the trees that so many hiker/walkers enjoy. I have hiked those woods for years and it would break my heart to see so many trees gone. It makes me sad that the Edina City Council would deteriorate the quality of life for the area surrounding Braemar Hills, spend taxpayers' money and shove this nordic plan forward. I have noticed the survey markers in the Braemar woods long before the nordic plans hit the media. It upsets me that the land would be surveyed and taxpayers money spent before Edina residents could have a say in the matter. The cart was put on before the horse. I don't oppose the nordic ski trails (I'll use them). However, they should just go through the golf course and blown snow will not affect the area homes. Any project that moves forward should be on a much smaller scale. Thank you for listening and once again, please vote NO. Peggy Q Erickson PSIA-Central Section 1 Rep 952-212-1392 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:41 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.aov I www.EdinaMN.aov From: bagrossman(thconncast.net [mailto:bagrossman@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:53 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Ski Track Dear Council Members: Please add my name to the list of opponents to the proposed nordic ski track at the Braemar Golf Course. We do not need this at Braemar nor any other part of our city. It is an environmentally destructive project, costly to the taxpayers and limited to only a few in the community. We need to maintain the beauty and green space of Braemar as our city continues unfortunately to grow with apartments and condos. Hyland Park is a mile or so away and offers winter activities. Please do not vote for this project. While I have your attention, I don't see many people using the bike paths on my daily trips through Edina. To have created these bike paths at the expense of vehicle traffic was a waste. Also the roundabouts are confusing. I question whether one was needed at Braemar and also the one being created on Valley View and 62. I don't see how that is going to solve the traffic congestion for travelers to the high school. I appreciate your being on the council and the time you devote to the city. Barbara Grossman (resident for 42 years) 7300 Lanham Lane Edina 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:45 AM Subject: FW: Comments about the Proposed Braemar Winter Sports Center Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Dick/Bernie Letsche [mailto:rbletsche@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:36 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Comments about the Proposed Braemar Winter Sports Center To the Edina City Council: . Mayor Jim Hovland . Kevin Staunton . Ann Swenson . Mary Brindle . Bob Stewart I strongly believe that Edina does not need, and very many residents do not want, the Braemar Winter Sports Center project as was proposed by Ann Kattreh and SEH at the public information meeting I attended on July 13. I and many others spoke about why we are not in favor of the project, and we left our written comments at the conclusion of the meeting. If you haven't read those comments, I urge you to read them. Also, Mayor Hovland met with several Edina residents on August 1 at 7714 Tanglewood Court to discuss aspects and concerns about the proposed project. At the August 1 gathering, some attendees mentioned that not all Edina residents had been made aware of the July 13 informational meeting about the proposed project, and more community input should be considered from additional residents. Besides the significant negative economic and environmental impacts of the project, there are sufficient other winter sports facilities in the south metro area. The night lighting and noise created by the Braemar Winter Sports Center would be serious negatives for residents close to the facility. A major negative would be the snow/ice over spray from the snow making operation, and the hazards created on Gleason Road and area residents' driveways and sidewalks. If the proposal is approved and implemented, and area residents get snow/ice over spray on their driveways and sidewalks from the snow making operation, many residents affected will expect the City of Edina to remove the snow/ice from their driveways and sidewalks by 7:00 a.m. the following morning; or I expect those residents will employ a commercial service to do the snow/ice removal and the costs will be expected to be paid by the City of Edina. (For example, in our particular case we are gone much of the winter and we employ someone to remove snow from our driveway and sidewalk after every snowfall, so that our home looks lived-in. I would expect the City of Edina to remove or pay for the removal of snow/ice from the over spray on days there is no natural snowfall during the entire projected 10-12 week period, which would be costly.) Has the City of Edina adequately considered those 1 circumstances and costs; and importantly, the financial liability resulting from accidents and injuries on Gleason Road and on residents driveways and sidewalks because of over spray from the snow making operation? The over spray, night lighting, night noise, etc. problems will negatively impact home values in the area. How is the City prepared to deal with home owners for this result if the project is approved and implemented? I have heard several residents say that a City Council Member pushing for this project may have a conflict of interest. I understand that person works for a company that sells ski equipment. If there is a conflict of interest, or if it is only perceived, would it be appropriate that that person abstain from voting in favor of the project; as all City Council Members are elected to serve the best interests of all its residents, without favoring those having "special interests"? For all the many reasons, I ask you to vote "NO" regarding the proposed project. Perhaps something less intrusive and less costly might be considered, e.g. enhanced winter cross country skiing on the golf course, summer mountain biking on narrow trials through the tree covered hills, etc.? I welcome hearing from you to discuss these concerns. Thank you, Richard Letsche 7435 Hyde Park Lane, Edina, MN 55439 952-944-2464 rbletsche@comcast.net Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:28 AM Subject: FW: Vote NO - Nordic Ski Trail Redevelopment at Braemar - OPEN LETTER TO EDINA CITY COUNCIL Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 lbiunno(EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: george@adlcompany.com [mailto:george@adlcompany.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:23 AM To: Celia Ellingson; tom.mcnameel@comcast.net; 'Aamodt, Gary'; 'Flicek, Nancy'; 'George & Jean'; 'Tracy, Jean'; Edina Mail Subject: RE: Vote NO - Nordic Ski Trail Redevelopment at Braemar - OPEN LEI I ER TO EDINA CITY COUNCIL To the Edina City Council: As an affected resident and neighbor of the proposed recreation area I urge the council to vote NO! We have read all of the materials presented describing the proposed Winter Recreation Area. If we remove all the sales fluff, the bottom line is that the City would invest $3M is a venture that at best provides a questionable community benefit but will impact the neighborhood's quality of life and is projected to generate a negative cash flow resulting in a financial drain on city resources in the future. Edina does not need an additional winter activities venue, that delivers questionable benefits with guaranteed financial liabilities, noise and lighting pollution and driving hazards on Gleason Rd. FACTS: • There IS no grass roots call or need for additional activities at Braemar; • There ARE significant winter based activities less than a mile away in the Bloomington Highland Park Recreation area; • The proposed trails would destroy a significant number of our trees and impact wildlife; • Use of the trails in winter will require lighting which will destroy the wilderness ambiance we currently posses and the lighting glow will be visible throughout the SW area of Edina; • The snow making equipment will significantly add to the noise pollution we already endure from 494 and 169; and, • Man made snow over-spray will create a driving hazard on Gleason Road due to wind driven ice over spray. [For the record, before moving to the Hills of Braemar we lived on Mt. Normandale Dr. in Bloomington where the charm of the Highland Recreation Area disappeared quickly after our first winter of listening to the snow making equipment running all night and enduring unexpected 'blizzards' of wind whipped articial snow and the accompanying icy roads.] 1 Respectfully, George L. Mori and David Jacobson 7654 Woodview Ct. Edina, 55439 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:31 AM Subject: FW: Thank you Mayor Hovland Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Karen Hazel [mailto:karenahazel@msn.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:12 AM To: James Hovland Subject: Thank you Mayor Hovland Dear Mayor, I want to again thank you for meeting with our group last night; I am the woman who spoke to the point of "Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should." Just because the golf course is currently under construction is not a strong enough basis for the Council to push this forward at a rapid pace; there are too many risks, terrible consequences and too much upheaval. So, I can't express how much it meant to us all that you heard our views and listened to our concerns. Thank you for that! I also wish to reiterate that we are NOT opposed to a sensible, careful and prudent refinement of Braemar to enhance its skiing capabilities. Nordic skiing can be cultivated on the west side of the golf course, for example, without the destruction and damage this current proposal would introduce. Further, people already ski at Braemar in the winter. An exploratory study by another vendor--one which would aim to preserve, not destroy Braemar--could result in a more cost-effective, environmentally friendly and safe enhancement for skiers. This current proposal is everything but that. Our position is not "No Nordic Skiing." Rather, it is "Responsible Enhancement of Braemar" to include more skiing opportunities, mountain biking, hiking trails, and preserve nature. There's a very big difference between the two positions. We would like to work with the pro-Nordic folks, and help them realize that there is a way to meet this same goals, but without this destruction, disturbance, and danger, not to mention the potential liability the City will face if God forbid something happened as a result of the increased hazards on Gleason Road. We advocate for sensible enhancement, not "skiing at any cost/danger." Please accept my gratitude for your willingness to listen to reason and advocate for a sensible plan. This proposal is not sensible. Please advocate for a sensible, carefully researched and fiscally responsible (and environmentally responsible) 1 solution. We continue to be among your most ardent supporters, as we are very grateful for your "voice of reason" on this very important issue. Respectfully, Karen Hazel 7615 Gleason Road 952.237.6464 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:09 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: andyt@hoigaards.com [mailto:andvt@hoigaards.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:04 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar As a 40 year resident of Edina and a frequent user of Edina's outdoor amenities I am writing to urge you not to abandon the Braemar Winter Sports project. It would add to the healthy lifestyle in the City. Thank You Andy Turnbull 5437 Halifax Lane Edina 55424 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:15 PM Subject: FW: Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov 1 www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Paul Gage [mailto:pvgage@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:04 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Winter Recreational Facility at Braemar Golf Course Dear Edina City Council, I'm writing in support of the proposed Winter Recreation Facility at Braemar Golf Course. I am a resident of Edina and live at 5813 Amy Dr. and am a board member of the Minnesota Youth Ski League (MYSL) and an assistant nordic coach at the High School. There are currently three nordic skiing facilities in the metro area with snowmaking capabilities. All 3, Elm Creek, Theodor Wirth and Hyland, are at full capacity. The closest area to Edina is Hyland. As a high school coach I thought it would be great to have the facility so nearby to home. I expected that we would be able to practice there multiple times a week as we had been doing at the base of the downhill ski area. Unfortunately, do to the overwhelming popularity of Hyland, school teams are forbidden to practice there at all during the months of November and December and are restricted to at best once per week for the remaining winter months. As a MYSL board member, I expected the Hyland MYSL club (for children in the 4 to 12 to grow to about 200 kids once snowmaking was in place. Again, the Hyland managers have placed restrictions on the use of the facilities and have limited the Hyland club to 80 kids and none at all during the early season. By comparison, Theodore Wirth Park has two MYSL clubs that serve a combined 250 kids. A lot of the negative feedback I have been reading is based on incorrect information. The arguments against the Braemar Proposal are the same once used by the neighbors of the existing 3 facilities. Now that the facilities are operational it is clear that the fears of the neighbors have not come true. The proposal put forth to you is a professional facility that would be just as popular as the existing sites. People in Minnesota and families in particular are always looking for fun activities to do in the winter. The Braemar proposal leverages the existing building, parking, land and water infrastructure and I think would be a great addition to Edina. Regards, -Paul Gage. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:18 PM Subject: FW: Braemar compromise plan Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 ibiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Craig Bourgeault [mailto:CBourgeaultOspineoloqy.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:27 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Braemar compromise plan Dear Mayor Hovland I am opposed to a Nordic ski area at Braemar. This is a very questionable way to spend spending more than $3,000,000.00 of taxpayer money. This is a sport with a very limited season. Even in optimal winter conditions, the season is ten weeks long. And we no longer have optimal winter conditions in Minnesota. This project will destroy the natural character of the area with destruction of vast swaths of trees and habitat to make way for the required open space for modern skate style skiing. I love cross country skiing. I love to put on my long skis and pole through the woods and across the lake. Braemar will not be that kind of skiing. A much better plan is the proposed bike trail. It can be used year round, it will cost much less of the taxpayers resources, there will be less destruction of habitat and trees, less disruption of the character of the neighborhood. and it has many more potential users in the community. Please support the compromise mountain bike trail plan for Braemar. Craig Bourgeault 6212 Halifax Ave S Edina, MN 55424 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:22 PM Subject: FW: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: eli6223@iaol.com [mailto:e1i6223@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:19 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Edina Mayor, City Council, Park Board, PLEASE!!! Please allow residents to have a chance to make the case for the winter park area and give us until Sep 7th!! My husband and I attended Edina schools, and grew up here. We raised our family here, and now, our children are beginning to move back to raise their families here. We have always been active participants of the Edina parks. My husband, and all 3 of our children's 1st jobs were at the Braemar Golf Course. When my husband and I were first married in 1977 - our first home was in Edina, and were just starting out, we spent many evenings in the winter cross country skiing across Braemar GC by moonlight! It was beautiful then, and still is. We had the joy of attending an event last winter to snow shoe and then eat dinner at the Tin Fish. Neither of us had ever seen so many people enjoying the park in the winter!! It was over an hours wait for dinner-- both the restaurant, and the room behind it were totally full!! It is a treasure that many do not realize is here to use! The Tin Fish, we saw several times, was bringing people to the park to ski, and show shoe! We are SO happy that this is happening!! We quickly began using the park and restaurant! We are in our early 60's now. Our city has done much for the youth of our city. Cross Country Skiing, and Snow shoeing are winter outdoor activities that older adults can enjoy!! We are planning on participating in them for many years to come, and hoping that the city will use resources so that we have a lovely venue to do this, as we have provided for our younger members!! My father in law just hung up his ski's at 85!! You won't find us- or many people in our age group playing hockey!! - But we have helped to build and support those EXPENSIVE hobbies!! (Our daughters belonged to the BCLFSC for many years, and I'm certain we paid for half of the seating with the 6AM ice times - when the hockey players refused take those times to practice!!) I am now asking for support for a sport that the older population can enjoy along with the younger members of our community, and a substantially less cost, than we as a community have spent on other venues! PLEASE - these are life long sports, that MANY of all ages can enjoy!! Allowing there to be snow making makes it safer, so the trails are groomed, and not icy!! PLEASE, consider this request!! 1 Sincerely, Teri Carter Ellis 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:09 PM Subject: FW: Snow making in Edina Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Thomas Shaw [mailto:clothingbureau(ausiwireless.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:46 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow making in Edina As a coach of the Edina High School Cross Coutry Ski Team, I am writing in support of snow making at Braemar Golf course. I understand that the Edina City Council is considering withdrawing this request. At minimum, I request that the proposal be tabled and not withdrawn. Severe reductions in the team's practice area at Edina High School due to building construction and improvement of the multi-use trail leaves this highly competative team in a difficult situation as regards training space. Respectfully, Thomas G. Shaw 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:09 PM Subject: FW: Winter Recreation at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: mendelco [mailto:mendelco@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:52 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Winter Recreation at Braemar Dear City Council, We would like to show our support for the ski trails with snow making at Braemar. Our daughter is on the Nordic ski team at the high school. Nordic is a "no cut" sport at the high school - we need those sports in Edina for more students to feel connected and stay active. Nordic can also be enjoyed by many age groups. We believe that the problem with the proposal was the addition of the tubing hill. We really don't need that. Please table the discussion until September and we are sure you could come up with a good compromise. Thank you, Nancy and Rob Mendel Sent from my iPad Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:10 PM Subject: FW: Nordic area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Lisa Hollensteiner [mailto:hollensteinerlisa@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:52 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic area City council members-I am writing to express my support for snowmaking at Braemar. The 200 Nordic team members do not have anywhere significant to practice for their season with all the construction around the high school. Hyland only allows them about one slot a week. It would be a great use for Braemar in the winter to have nordic ski trails.I know there have been cost concerns. I admit I am not as sold on the tubing as there are other places in the metro to tube, so perhaps cutting out the tubing would bring down the cost. Please take time to consider all sides of this issue and do not make a hasty decision. Thank you. Lisa Hollensteiner 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:11 PM Subject: FW: snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Slater Crosby [mailto:scrosby@thelittleciym.conn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:54 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: snowmaking at Braemar HI I am in total support of snowmaking at Braemar. I feel that the city did a really poor job in explaining the noise of the snowmaking and the brightness of the lights. I think the neighbors got the impression that this would be like the Hyland Hills downhill ski area, which to my understanding it would be NOT like the downhill area. The lights would be directional (down the ski trail but not sure of the tubing hill direction of lights compared to neighboring homes) and the snowmaking guns would be smaller and quieter than the downhill area. Unless I am totally of base these facts need to be addressed for the neighbors to feel more comfortable. The community needs to support this and realize what a great asset it would be for the area to have another winter recreation option. I live about 1 mile from the proposed winter wonderland and plan on using it daily. I think the team of `supporters' needs more time to get educated with the concerns that the neighbors brought up and talk again in September at the meeting. I am a neighbor in support! Make sense? Slater Slater CrosbyI Chief Funny Officer p: 952.924.00831 c: 612.414.7923 8223 Hwy 7 1 St. Louis Park,MN 55426 TheLittleGym.com/edinamn 1 Website http://thelittlegymofedina.com/ Blog Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:11 PM Subject: FW: Braemar.Snowmaking Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kassandra Kuehl [mailto:kassandrakuehl@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:01 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar.Snowmaking Proposal To Whom it May Concern, My name is Kassandra Kuehl. I am an Edina resident and I live roughly three miles from Braemer. I have reached out to you in regards to this matter before, but I would like to echo my previous statements of support. I have heard through the grapevine that you are considering withdrawing your support from the Braemer snow project (including snowmaking) due to concerns from residents who neighbor Braemer. While I have no desire to inconvenience my fellow residents, I strongly urge you to consider the needs of the many (residents and guests from other places) when making your decision. Nearly every public works project inconveniences someone, at least for a short period of time. But this project has the ability to benefit hundreds, if not thousands of individuals in Edina and surrounding areas. Especially given the increasingly erratic weather patterns we are experiencing as global warming progresses, it is becoming harder and harder to enjoy Minnesota's outdoor wonders during the winter season. This project would give so many of us the ability to exercise, explore and generally enjoy the outdoors in winters to come. While Braemer's neighbors may have legitimate concerns, the rest of us do too and those concerns deserve your careful consideration. Many thanks, Kassandra Kuehl Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:12 PM Subject: FW: Support for Snow making at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Robert Syring [mailto:rsyring796@gnnail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:03 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for Snow making at Braemar To the Edina City Council, I strongly support snow making at Braemar for Nordic Skiing. I believe it will encourage outdoor usage of these valuable facilities in the winter and is consistent with support of recreation for all Edina residents. If there is a discussion of this proposal at the City Council Meeting this week, I would request that any decision on this topic be tabled until the September meeting. Thank you, Robert Syring 4117 Kipling Edina 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:13 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Donation Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov j www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: andyt@hoigaards.com [mailto:andyt@hoigaards.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:05 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: Frannie Kuhs Subject: Braemar Donation The Edina High School Nordic Ski Team is fully committed to using the Braemar trails as they become available. To further show that the team is "all in" on the project the Edina Nordic Booster Group is willing to commit $10,000 towards the project to be used as needed. We are excited by the prospect of world class skiing within our community. Sincerely Andy Turnbull Head Coach EHS Nordic Ski Team 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:17 PM Subject: FW: Snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Sara Jones [mailto:shjones05(agmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:10 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Dear Council Members, I know you recently heard concerns from Braemar area residents regarding the winter recreation ideas for Braemar. I urge you to postpone tomorrow's vote to give those of us in favor of it the time to gather evidence of the support for it from the greater community. Can you wait until the September meeting? Thanks for your thoughtful consideration, Sara 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:21 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Laura and Jim Rubin [mailto:URubin@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:12 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Please do NOT shelf the ideas for winter rec at Braemar. Our family was very excited about having a Nordic ski trail here in Edina and now we hear it may not happen. This is one more strong vote in favor. Please keep the option on the table. Thx, Jim Rubin Active Edina Family 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:30 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal For Park Board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kelly McNulty [mailto:33kellyj(agmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:39 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1(&gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. While this project is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars, even scarier is that it will be detrimental to wildlife, it will decimate beautiful trees, and it is a danger to roads and nearby homes. The noise, lights, snow makers - all would be tremendous eye sores to people who know and love the wildlife in that area. I am also VERY concerned about the chemicals the artificial snow contains. There are no studies to show the impact this will have on housing communities so closely placed, not to mention the wildlife. Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. Kelly McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. Edina MN 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:30 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Park Board Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Wendy McNulty [mailto:w mcnulty@yahoo.conn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:30 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonannl@gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal This project is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars, detrimental to wildlife, will decimate beautiful trees, a danger to roads and nearby homes. I am also VERY concerned about the chemicals the artificial snow contains. Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. Wendy McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. Edina MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:15 AM Subject: FW: Snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Samantha [mailto:samanthaebeversPgmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:26 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Hello. My name is Samantha Bevers and I am a Sophomore Nordic (Cross Country) Skier at Edina High School. I am very much in favor of the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. It will really help our team with the fact that the construction on our school is going to extremely reduce the amount of trails that we have to train on. Being able to train every day after school is really important to the success of our team and to the joy and exercise gained from this sport. I hope that you, the city council, will consider at least tabling the decision until September so that our team can get even more support for this Proposal. Thank you, and I hope that we will be able to train at Braemar with prepared snow this winter season. Sincerely, Samantha Bevers 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:17 AM Subject: FW: Support for Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Cheryl Behling [mailto:cbehl4(amsn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:27 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar Hello, We live in the Morningside area and we are writing to express our support for the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. We have two daughters on the Edina Nordic Ski team. This team is one of the largest teams at the high school and provides instruction to students for this lifelong sport. Ski trails at Braemar would be great for the ski team and also for others who enjoy the sport. The ski trails would be a great asset to the city of Edina. Thank you, Chris and Cheryl Behling 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:18 AM Subject: FW: Snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Amy Scott [mailto:amyraescott@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snowmaking at Braemar Our family is strongly in support of snowmaking at Braemar to replace the snowmaking on groomed trails that we are losing due to the construction projects going on in the city. We have 2 students on the high school Nordic team and 2 adults who enjoy skiing in Edina. We are very sad to see the current trails go and excited for the possibility of creating new trails and snowmaking for our community! Thanks for considering this amazing opportunity. Amy Scott & Mike Calvo 5509 Dever Drive Edina, MN 55424 Amy Scott, MA, LAM FT Mental Health Practitioner Community School Collaborative @ Menlo Park Academy 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:21 AM Subject: FW: Winter Recreation at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoCa I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Yonghua Chen [mailto:yonghua.chen@seagate.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Winter Recreation at Braemar City Council Members, I am Yonghua Chen, living at 6028 Erin Terrace. Our family would love to see a nordic trail at Braemar. Thank you for your considerations! Yonghua Chen 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:23 AM Subject: FW: Support for the Winter Recreation Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Emily Boettge [mailto:dboettge@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:21 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for the Winter Recreation Proposal Dear Mayor Hovland and Members of the City Council, My name is Emily Boettge and I live in the Cornelia neighborhood. I am writing to offer my support for the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. I believe that a winter sports area would be a great asset to our community. Due to the current renovations at the golf course, now is the perfect time to think about and implement ways to make Braemar more inviting to the community at large. In particular, the cross country ski trails would be a bonus not only for residents, but for the Edina Nordic Ski Team. I think that supporting Edina Nordic skiers should be a high priority because the team recently lost their former training area due to construction at the high school. Although a lovely place to ski, Hyland Hills is very busy in the winter and it would be nice to support our skiers with trails closer to home. Furthermore, staying active in the winter is difficult in Edina due to snow, ice, lack of sidewalks and shorter days. A city park such as Braemar is a perfect place to make an inviting outdoor winter recreation area. Fat tire biking on trails, tubing and cross country skiing would offer so many fun options. I hope that you move forward with the proposed winter sports area. Sincerely, Emily Boettge 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:24 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Emily Behling [mailto:ebswim225@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:27 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Trails Hi, my name is Emily Behling and I live in the Morningside neighborhood. I'm a captain on the edina nordic team and I support the Braemar nordic ski trails. The edina nordic team is one of the biggest teams in the whole high school. The team allows hundreds of kids to exercise during the harsh Minnesota winters. Nordic skiing is a life long sport, and many different people would be able to enjoy these trails. These trails would be a great benefit to the community. I believe that the benefits to this project far outweigh the risks. Thanks, Emily Behling 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:25 AM Subject: FW: Please table your vote on Snow-making at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: MaggieE-mail [mailto:mmbraun6@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:35 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please table your vote on Snow-making at Braemar Dear City Counsel, We are residence of the City of Edina and we strongly support the need to add snow-making and Nordic trails at Braemar(not necessarily snow tubing). Our understanding is the City Counsel is going to withdraw this proposal at tomorrows meeting. We are requesting that you the City Counsel please table this issue until after the summer months to allow more voices to be heard. We do support adding snow-making and Nordic ski trails at Braemar. With the new construction at the high school, the Nordic ski team(which is a huge all-inclusive team of middle school and high school students) will not have an area to practice. Also, Nordic skiing is a life time, healthy sport. We enjoy it ourselves and feel strongly that it would be a wonderful addition to our community. Thank you for your consideration. Karl, Maggie, Isabelle, August, Frank and Bridget Braun 1 Janet Canton From: Sent: Subject: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:27 AM FW: snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Slater Crosby [mailto:scrosby@thelittlegym.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:48 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Re: snowmaking at Braemar Thanks, I think the process needs to be two part. Gain support first, work on the details second. If things get too technical in the beginning it gets off subject too fast. The facts are that the winter sports are growing and our communities to grow with the interest. The nordic team right now has volunteer parents making snow and grooming the trails. When was the last time parents volunteered to water and shovel the Varsity Hockey rinks? I can't remember either because the rinks and zamboni's have been in place for years. The truth is that the snowmaking does not happen every day all winter, it happens for a good week (maybe 2) in December and then very little for the rest of the year and the neighbors should know these facts. The community needs more outlets for these winter sports and Braemar is a great option with its terrain to help Edina to have some of the best parks and recreational facilities in the country. It's funny, all summer the sun goes down at 10PM, no one complains about that, or the kids screaming at the Edina Pool all day long.....so why complain about the lights at the proposed site? Thanks for your time, I did not mean to ramble Slater Slater Crosby! Chief Funny Officer p: 952.924.00831 c: 612.414.7923 8223 Hwy 7 1 St. Louis Park,MN 55426 TheLittleGym.com/edinamn 1 Website http://thelittlegymofedina.com/ Blog On Aug 2, 2016, at 4:10 PM, Edina Mail <mail@EdinaMN.gov> wrote: Dear Slater, 1 Thank you for your interest in the City of Edina. I have forwarded your message to the Mayor and Council members. If I can be of additional assistance to you please contact me. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist <image00 1 . gif> 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.clov From: Slater Crosby [mailto:scrosby(&thelittlegym.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:54 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: snowmaking at Braemar HI I am in total support of snowmaking at Braemar. I feel that the city did a really poor job in explaining the noise of the snowmaking and the brightness of the lights. I think the neighbors got the impression that this would be like the Hyland Hills downhill ski area, which to my understanding it would be NOT like the downhill area. The lights would be directional (down the ski trail but not sure of the tubing hill direction of lights compared to neighboring homes) and the snowmaking guns would be smaller and quieter than the downhill area. Unless I am totally of base these facts need to be addressed for the neighbors to feel more comfortable. The community needs to support this and realize what a great asset it would be for the area to have another winter recreation option. I live about 1 mile from the proposed winter wonderland and plan on using it daily. I think the team of 'supporters' needs more time to get educated with the concerns that the neighbors brought up and talk again in September at the meeting. I am a neighbor in support! Make sense? Slater Slater Crosbyl Chief Funny Officer p: 952.924.00831 c: 612.414.7923 8223 Hwy 7 1 St. Louis Park,MN 55426 TheLittleGym.com/edinamn 1 Website http://thelittlegymofedina.com/ Blog <image002.gif> <image003.gif><image004.git 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:28 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Trails at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Wendy and Bob Syring [mailto:syrbob@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 6:03 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Trails at Braemar Dear Edina City Council, I would like to offer my support for the Winter Recreation Development Proposal, especially the development of a Nordic ski trail at Braemar. I think it is an excellent idea! Nordic skiing is a fast-growing lifelong sport that all ages and abilities can enjoy. To have a manmade snow loop available to all Edina residents would be an incredible benefit. I have heard that there is confusion about some aspects of the project, mostly lighting and snowmaking, perhaps more information could be provided that would relieve those concerns. Maybe the tubing hill development could be delayed? Please take the time to consider the many different elements of this brilliant idea. The Nordic trails would quickly become an asset, like our many hockey rinks, to the local neighborhood and city. Please consider this project thoughtfully! Thank you, Wendy Laederach Syring 4117 Kipling Ave Edina, MN 55416 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:29 AM Subject: FW: Support the Winter Braemar additions Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Jay Rudi [mailto:I.rudi@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 6:23 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support the Winter Braemar additions Hello, My name is Jay Rudi. I live at 4708 Valley View Road, Edina 55424. I support the proposal to add winter activities at Braemar, including Nordic skiing trails. Edina is a wonderful community to live in. Winters can be long in MN so the more activities we have to enjoy and participate in, the better our quality of life. I support this progressive step into the future. Thank you! Jay Rudi 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:35 AM Subject: FW: Support snowmaking and healthy lifestyles for Edina residents! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: shgage@comcast.net [mailto:shgage@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 6:53 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support snowmaking and healthy lifestyles for Edina residents! To the Edina City Council, I am a strong supporter of the snowmaking proposal for the Braemar golf course and hope that you will not withdraw the proposal as I have heard. I am writing to ask that you table the decision about the Braemar snowmaking proposal until the September meeting in order to provide a bit more time for conversation between residents on both sides of the debate. I am an Edina resident (5813 Amy Drive, 55436), a winter enthusiast, and a parent of two members of the Edina High School Nordic ski team. I attended the July 13th meeting and feel that those opposed to the proposal have a great deal of misinformation. • Many seemed to think that this was an idea that just popped up rather than something that had been discussed for quite a while by the park board. • Others are under the belief that there will be long periods of time of snowmaking, when in fact it's limited to the beginning of the season. • Many worried about ice/snow being blown on the nearby driveways and roads. Yes, it will happen, but not likely to the extent that they are envisioning. Highway 35 runs right in front of Buck Hill where significantly more snow guns are used for longer periods of time, and there is not an icy road problem. • One man spoke that there were numerous public places for residents and ski team members to ski, but in fact they (Hyland Park, Theodore Wirth Park, and Elm Creek Park) are extremely busy (something I don't enjoy) and they limit access to the team to approximately one time a week. The trail at the high school has been shortened by the construction, and is very difficult for two coaches to maintain (along with their day jobs and coaching positions). The old when it was purchased equipment breaks frequently as that's what the team could afford. Additionally, I think Edina needs to think beyond the "winter is hockey season" frame of mind. There is no shortage of ice rinks, and to investment into other activities in which family members can all partake would be as forward thinking as the Centennial Lakes development was during its initial 1 planning. The addition of skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing to the Braemar golf course is a great way to increase its usage while leveraging the existing infrastructure. It would be another example of how Edina promotes healthy lifestyles for its residents, and it would benefit the more than 200 students (ranging from completely new skiers to competitive racers) who join the high school team to have a place to call their training space. This is a no-cut sport and provides a great experience for kids who aren't gifted athletes. Thank you for your consideration, Sheryl Gage 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:36 AM Subject: FW: VOTE NO Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Pam Hughes [mailto:phughes423@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:02 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: VOTE NO To all City Council members, As a long time Edina resident, I would like to urge all of you to vote NO to the redevelopment plan at Braemar Golf Course due to begin in Oct. of this year. My husband and I believe this plan is waste of money, will destroy beautiful wooded areas and wildlife habitats, increase traffic, noise and congestion to our peaceful city. There are a multitude of other reasons to vote No, that are more eloquently described in the online petition, we hope you have all reviewed. Sincerely, Pamela Hughes 5850 Creek Valley Rd Edina Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:37 AM Subject: FW: Ski trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist. 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Sophia Behling [mailto:seb 29@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 8:42 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski trails Hi, I'm Sophia B., I'm on the Edina ski team and I live in Edina. I'm writing to express my concern about the ski trails at Braemar because the trails at the Edina High school are closing and Braemar would be a great alternative near the high school for all skiers to practice. Not only would this benefit all the members of the Edina nordic team but it would also be an alternative for other skiers to have a great place to ski. Thanks, Sophia Behling 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:42 AM Subject: FW: We support winter recreation at Braemar! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Elizabeth Burnett [mailto:eburnettmail@lgmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:13 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: We support winter recreation at Braemar! Dear City Council members, Please continue to evaluate Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. We live at 4821 Vandervork Ave. in Edina, and we are huge fans of cross-country skiing, with two children on the EHS Nordic team and another soon there. In addition, we love to ski recreationally as a family. Cross-country skiing is such a terrific winter activity for all ages, all abilities. Having ski trails accessible to the community would be a huge asset to Edina. . The ski trails proposed at Braemar are essential to the Edina High School Nordic ski team, as the team is losing trails to construction and the Nine Mile Creek project. This team is a wonderful asset to the Edina school system, as it is one of the only sports with no cuts. Also, kids from 7th to 12th grade can participate, making it a wonderful opportunity for both middle and high school students to stay in shape while also gaining a lifetime sport. These trails would also be a tremendous asset to the community by providing a convenient, accessible way for citizens of all ages to ski. Let's keep both our kids and adults healthy and active by making these trails available to all! We truly appreciate your support on this issue Sincerely, Elizabeth Burnett and Adam Mans Abby, Henry, and Peter Mans 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:49 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Julie turnbull [mailto:jhturnbull(@hotnnail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:17 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Area City Council and Members of Edina Park Board- My husband and I were just at our neighborhood block party- we discussed the proposal for Braemar. Most of our neighbors are on the "Next Door" site that is for neighborhoods and have seen the negative misinformation that is being sent every day. The majority of neighbors that we spoke to and gave them the facts were absolutely in favor of the entire project. We have a young active neighborhood and many interested in the tubing hill for kids and ski trails for themselves and friends. We have lived in Edina for almost 40 years and have seen the community add many amenities for hockey, baseball, playgrounds, soccer, parks and many others- we have supported all of these since we felt anything that makes a community more livable and inviting is a plus!! Please we urge you all to move ahead with the entire Braemar winter recreation project. We love Edina because our leaders have had the foresight to provide facilities that encourage a healthy active lifestyle. Thanks for your consideration. Julie Turnbull Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:52 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Ondrej Vesely [mailto:ondrej.vesely@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 11:30 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Dear Edina City Council, I oppose the Braemar Winter Recreation project. In my opinion, it is financially questionable, destroys natural habitat, and creates significant burden on the surrounding residential neighborhood. In particular, the proposed length of the cross-country ski trails (3.0 km = 1.9 miles) does not compare to existing 9.5 miles of ski trails in Hyland Lake Park Reserve (which is located just few miles south across highway 494) and does not in my opinion justify such a reckless and significant disturbance of the existing wildlife habitat. Also, please help me understand how does snow tubing align with Edina's strategic plan and vision. Kind regards, Ondrej Vesely 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:53 AM Subject: FW: Nordic ski trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Chris Lawler [mailto:clawler21@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:03 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trails Hi, I am writing support snow making on ski trails at Braemar. I live and work in Edina and would use the trails myself and with my family. Cally Lawler Chermak Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:54 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Deb Carlson [mailto:debjcrlsragmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 5:50 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Area Dear City Council Members, I am disappointed to hear that the proposal for cross country trails and snowmaking at Braemar is possibly going to be taken off the table. These trails would be a very positive addition to the community much like the 9 Mile bike trail that initially was also very negatively received by neighbors. Please consider delaying your decision to allow for more input in the process. As Edina residents, our family would positively benefit from the use of the trails. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Deb Carlson 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:55 AM Subject: FW: Cross Country Ski Trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Kristin Engman [rnailto:kristinengnnan@yahoo.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 6:52 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Cross Country Ski Trails Dear City Council, We are writing to ask you to please consider making cross country ski trails at Braemar. This for a number of reasons. This would be a great use of land for Braemar and bring people there not only in the winter, but also lure them back for summer months of golf. I am sure that it would also help the restaurant at Braemar. The high school Nordic team now has no place to practice, due to the construction of the high school. Practicing at Hylands isn't an option, due to other teams using the space as well. I am positive that if this was hockey that was being dealt with, there would be something done for them. Nordic skiing is one of the most popular sports for high school kids to participate in at Edina. Last year their number was over 130. The cross country trails would also be used by other residents of Edina, and bring people in from other parts of the city. And, if a snow tubing hill was created, this would also bring many families into our town for great family fun. The other snow tubing options are in Elm Creek (Maple Grove) and Buck Hill (Burnsville). I am positive that a plan can be made where natural resources (trees, etc) are saved and trails can be made. The snow making does not occur around the clock, but only as needed. We made snow for the team last year and it is a simple and relatively fast process. We strongly support the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. Please help the families and kids at Edina enjoy winter and the community we live in. Sincerely Jon and Kristin Engman 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:56 AM Subject: FW: Winter recreation area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: slebakken(agmail.com [mailto:slebakken@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Sue Lebakken Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 7:50 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Winter recreation area Members of the City Council, My name is Sue Lebakken and I have a daughter on the Edina Nordic team. I am in support of trails for the team and community at Braemar and also understand the community concerns over the loss of trees and other neighborhood issues. I urge you to keep the Winter Recreation proposal active while everyone educates themselves on the full impact on the community. It is easy to sign a petition without knowing all of the facts and issues leading up to the proposed changes at Braemar. I live near South View Middle School and see all of the sports supported by having the stadium, track and pool for them to practice and host games and meets. I would like to see Braemar expanded to support the Edina Nordic team and bring community members out for recreational skiing. Skiing is a relatively quiet sport that can be done in a quaint, treed setting. Respectfully, Sue Lebakken 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:58 AM Subject: FW: support winter recreation proposal at braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Jane Wang [mailto:janewang.cao@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:46 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: support winter recreation proposal at braemar Hello, My name is Jane Wang and I'm a ninth grader and a third grader's mom living in Edina. My son went to the nordic team last year and really enjoyed it. I stronger urge everyone in the city council to reconsider paving /snowmaking the tracks for the teenagers. Or at least table the decision until September. We need something attractive to our teenagers to do outdoors and with their friends. You don't want to see them playing video games and making friends virtually. Thank you, Jnae 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:59 AM Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoCa I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Wendy McNulty [mailto:w mcnulty@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:30 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1(agmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal This project is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars, detrimental to wildlife, will decimate beautiful trees, a danger to roads and nearby homes. I am also VERY concerned about the chemicals the artificial snow contains. Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. Wendy McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. Edina MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:59 AM Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kelly McNulty [mailto:33kellyjOgmail.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:39 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonannl@gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. While this project is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars, even scarier is that it will be detrimental to wildlife, it will decimate beautiful trees, and it is a danger to roads and nearby homes. The noise, lights, snow makers - all would be tremendous eye sores to people who know and love the wildlife in that area. I am also VERY concerned about the chemicals the artificial snow contains. There are no studies to show the impact this will have on housing communities so closely placed, not to mention the wildlife. Please vote NO on the Braemar Nordic Ski proposal. Kelly McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. Edina MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:00 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Skiing Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: irnac6001@aol.com [nnailto:jrnac6001©aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:59 PM To: swensonannl@gmail.com; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject: Nordic Skiing Project Dear Council Members, My family and I are residents of the Braemar area. For the second time in just a few years I, and many of our neighbors, have been surprised to learn that the hills of Braemar Park, overlooking Gleason, are being considered for major project development. The first project was to develop the park area into a motorized motor bike trail, with all the disruptions of noise and harming wild life in the park. Fortunately this project went nowhere. The second project is, of course the Nordic Skiing proposal. Both projects seemed to appear from nowhere, but were obviously supported by Park and Rec since each project had consultants and other experts presenting their proposals. As mentioned, as neighbors we were very surprised these projects had gotten so far, and there was virtually no neighborhood input. How does this happen? From our prospective, it appears that Park and Rec jumps from project to project without much consideration to the neighborhood. By now, you have received numerous letters, emails phone calls, etc. that clearly do not support this latest proposed intrusion into the surrounding neighborhoods. The consultants that proposed the project were overly biased in support of the project, and quickly dismissed the "minor" inconveniences of noise (they did a Db test in the middle of summer, with all the leaves on the trees, and at high relative temperatures and dew points), lighting, overspray, cost, road safety, etc. The financial numbers in support of the project were acknowledged as "soft", which means they cannot be used to justify the project. The only redeeming feature of the proposal was that it would cost less now, due to the golf course reconfiguration. In other words, it may not be a good project, or self funding, etc., but nevertheless, let's do it now because it will be more costly in the future. That's not good enough. I think the Council will experience a lot of criticism on that basis. I suggest that supporting this project is the wrong thing to do on your collective parts. The project was not and never was part of the long range plan, which violates the intent of the plan, it is very costly, the disruption to the neighborhoods is major (including loss of property values), and the long term financial exposure to the city for curing overspray problems and avoiding overspray related accidents is potentially overwhelming (remember, the consultants are long gone). Please vote no. James A. McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Drive 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:02 AM Subject: FW: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: eli6223@aol.com [rnailto:e1i6223@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 11:10 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Re: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Hello again, and thank you for your response! My husband, and our daughter and future son in law, discussed this tonight. Our daughter and future son in law, skied and snow shoed with us last winter and afterward had dinner at the Tin Fish. They are also awaiting closing on their first home, in Edina, the end of the month!! Here is the gist of our discussion! Trails: I am a recreational cross country skier, as are all of our family members. I have asked family members if this seems normal ( 3 members of our family have taught downhill skiing at Hyland Hills), and they said this is probably about the width of their trails. This seemed reasonable to me, as when I have skied at Hyland, the Minneapolis Lakes Luminary Loppet, and other areas, you have 2 different ski techniques - classic and skate. Usually there are 2 set tracks for the classic- for people to ski next to each other, or for a faster skier to pass a slower one. Then next to those are room for the skate skiers. Their technique is such that they would erase the tracks set for classic. Ski etiquette- (not unlike golf etiquette)- skate skiers do not ski over the tracks set for classic! So they coexist together. So, yes 25 ft wide, if that is what is recommended, seems appropriate. (I have not taken out my tape measure while skiing, but it does seem reasonable. I am a designer by profession, so maybe I should get it out!) It could also leave room for snow shoes or hikers to one side of the trail, so they do not disturb the tracks. The expense of this to me does not seem unreasonable. The plans I have seen, and read or heard about, I believe call for using part of the maintenance road -for the golf course- which is not used in the winter. I believe it would be close to the proposed 25 feet width discussed above. I believe that a good portion of the trail is proposed to be on this road, and that would help the cost and seems reasonable. I usually do not go off into the woods on my cross country skis, but we do on our snow shoes. I am not comfortable with mountain bikes flying past me. Having grown up, and raised children here and understanding the nature of adolescents, the idea of opening part of the golf course, to mountain bikes seems to fly in the face of preserving and maintaining the golf course, and cross country ski trails and snow shoe trails - which are pedestrian trails. I know in northern Wisconsin, they actually have specific trails for specific sports, - skiing, hiking, or mountain biking, or snowmobiling/4 wheeling, and it is enforced. I'm not as comfortable with mountain bikes with more pedestrian sports on the same shared trails. This would not be unlike the city lakes have separate paths for walking/running, and another for bikes and roller blades. Snowmaking: This would be the ONLY designated cross country ski trail in Edina!! Our winters are becoming more erratic, as to when we do get snow. The well is already at Braemar. (We are also golfers, and as I said before 4 of my immediate family have worked at BGC, so we are very familiar with it!) The city is already putting in all new irrigation for the golf course. I/We had believed - hoped that they were considering as they were doing the golf course, they would save money, by combining the plans for snow making. This seems totally appropriate to do now!! We have seen this discussed in the Sun, and had assumed it was an ongoing discussion with the city. Several years ago, while skiing at Braemar, the snow started out great, but as we came around on the sunnier side, the trail turned to rocks and ice. I took a good fall. If we had the snow making, this would eliminate the icy, rocky trail, that I tumbled on! From another point of view- Braemar has been used for cross country skiing for at least 45 years! Golfers have complained of the greens being chewed up by skiers, so a snow covered designated trail, would help preserve the greens and should save money for repairs from the golf course side! My husband is an engineer working with water and air purification. We have also had information that he DNR would like to have the well at Braemar used year round to help abate the radon build up when it is not in use. Another win for the city for healthy water! When you put all of the above together, we are dismayed and really do not understand why there is such noise on the proposed winter park at Braemar! We are really wondering if those pushing against it are stay at home, inside, non exercisers, or if they are snow birds! If you build it - they will come!! Pamela Park, is the park our children and I grew up in. A few weeks ago, as we walked our dog, we estimated 500-600 people playing soccer and baseball and watching the games. I have NEVER seen that many people out for a walks on the paths, in my life in that park! It is wonderful to interact with neighbors we have never met, all because, we finally have paths linking 58th Street to 62nd Street to Oaklawn!! We have been anxiously awaiting having a winter playground at Braemar, and have read the articles in the Sun, and talked about it with family and friends for several years now. When we were first married, and purchased our first home in Edina in 1978, we talked about how nice it would be if after skiing, we could go into the club house for hot cocoa, and something to eat. It seemed such a waste to have that beautiful park empty for 6 months of the year. The Tin Fish is a success!! The park is just waiting to be completed! PLEASE, We ask you to seriously consider completing the Winter Park at Braemar! I wish I could attend the meeting tomorrow, but have a work commitment. Please forward any other questions, 4 family members discussed this over dinner tonight, and are all hoping to see this continue! Sincerely, Teri Carter Ellis and Jim Ellis Original Message From: James Hovland <JHovlandEdinaMN.gov> To: 'eli6223@aol.com' <eli6223aol.com> Sent: Tue, Aug 2, 2016 4:15 pm Subject: RE: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Hello, Thank you for your note below and support for active lifestyles in Edina. I would like your opinion of snow making, which is likely the major objection to the idea that is being talked about in the community. I learned that a single track trail, outfitted with plumbing for snowmaking, would need to be 25 feet wide. That seems excessive to me and expensive. 2 How would you feel about a tracked x-country ski trail around the circumference of the golf course? That would leave the trails in the wooded areas as they are, for use by hikers, snow showers and mountain bikers. I would appreciate your opinion. Thank you, Mary Brindle. From: eli6223@aol.com [mailto:e1i6223@aol.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:19 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: SUPPORT BRAEMAR WINTER REC AREA!!! Edina Mayor, City Council, Park Board, PLEASE!!! Please allow residents to have a chance to make the case for the winter park area and give us until Sep 7th!! My husband and I attended Edina schools, and grew up here. We raised our family here, and now, our children are beginning to move back to raise their families here. We have always been active participants of the Edina parks. My husband, and all 3 of our children's 1st jobs were at the Braemar Golf Course. When my husband and I were first married in 1977 - our first home was in Edina, and were just starting out, we spent many evenings in the winter cross country skiing across Braemar GC by moonlight! It was beautiful then, and still is. We had the joy of attending an event last winter to snow shoe and then eat dinner at the Tin Fish. Neither of us had ever seen so many people enjoying the park in the winter!! It was over an hours wait for dinner-- both the restaurant, and the room behind it were totally full!! It is a treasure that many do not realize is here to use! The Tin Fish, we saw several times, was bringing people to the park to ski, and show shoe! We are SO happy that this is happening!! We quickly began using the park and restaurant! We are in our early 60's now. Our city has done much for the youth of our city. Cross Country Skiing, and Snow shoeing are winter outdoor activities that older adults can enjoy!! We are planning on participating in them for many years to come, and hoping that the city will use resources so that we have a lovely venue to do this, as we have provided for our younger members!! My father in law just hung up his ski's at 85!! You won't find us- or many people in our age group playing hockey!! - But we have helped to build and support those EXPENSIVE hobbies!! (Our daughters belonged to the BCLFSC for many years, and I'm certain we paid for half of the seating with the 6AM ice times - when the hockey players refused take those times to practice!!) I am now asking for support for a sport that the older population can enjoy along with the younger members of our community, and a substantially less cost, than we as a community have spent on other venues! PLEASE - these are life long sports, that MANY of all ages can enjoy!! Allowing there to be snow making makes it safer, so the trails are groomed, and not icy!! PLEASE, consider this request!! Sincerely, Teri Carter Ellis 3 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:39 AM Subject: FW: Redone wording Attachments: Best Braemar Overlook With colored Trailsjpg; Comparison Chart.pdf; Hornet Hills Compromise.pdf Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Bruce Freeman [mailto:brucefreeman05@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:21 AM To: Jim Hovland; James Hovland Subject: Redone wording Myor Hovland I'm sure you have received a lot of feedback on the nordic plan for Braemar but I hope you will still review this comparison chart and compromise plan I have put together for you that lays out the argument for a compromise plan that keeps the nordic team at Hornet Hills and leaves the east ridge at Braemar in its natural state where mtn biking trails can be created. A key issue in support of the nordic plan is having the xc team move from hornet hills to Braemar because of the supposed problem with plowing on the new trail wiping out the xc trail. I have personally spoken with Eric Nelson and Jonathan Fleming at 3 Rivers about the plowing issue on the new trail below the high school school and they both told me that 3 River does not plow any trails in any city and has no plans to plow in the future. And they send me the documentation. The city of Edina can plow if they want to at their own expense and assumption of all legal liabilities. And even if some date in the future 3 Rivers decides to plow or Edina decides to plow it can be easily agreed to plow but allow mat crossings like the kind used at Buck Hill so xc skiers can cross and bikers can ride across. This is not an issue but merely an excuse to try and push through an extremely expensive and not really wanted community asset. Please don't just leave the mtn bike community hanging regardless as to the outcome of the nordic plan and makes us wait another two years or more while more money is spent on consultants creating some kind of Braemar master plan. Please help fund us now to start laying out the trail and building it. Mountain biking is a perfect fit for Braemar, costs a tiny fraction of any other sport, and is growing rapidly. Please help us move forward this fall, not 2-3 years in the future. Thank you so much for your time. Bruce Freeman www.bfreemandesign.com See it before you build it! 612-812-2180 1 F u tu re S. amp woodhOoarshivalk --Existing Floating Wk W alay'. East Ridges Parking (et &Alike Comparison Chart Compromise Hornet Hills and the Ridges at Braemar Nordic Plan Hornet Hills Compromise Mountain Biking Plan Environment Huge effect in total Minimal Effect, water Keep 100% Natural State Trees 100 trees 0 Removed 0 - 10 Trees Remove Buckthorn Water 7 Million Gal / Yr 500K —1 Mil Gal / Year 0 water used Electricity Gas Lighting, snow making, Grooming Gas for Compressor, snow mobile, 4 wheeler 0 electricity/gas once built. Gas for machines as build Wildlife Habitat loss Minimal impact Minimal impact Runoff Major Minimal 0 runoff Neighbors Very Upset. Angry Nobody knows now 0 exposure. Hidden in woods Noise 2 hours night grooming plus 100 hours make snow Minimal few complaints now from neighbors 0 except laughter Lights Every night 10-12 weeks N/A 0 except headlamps Overspray Many homes 10 — 12 weeks / Winter Minimal — 12 Weeks Few neighbors close 0 Overspray Traffic More traffic, Icy Streets No Change Minimal car traffic Cost $3,000,000 + interest $150,000 + $0 interest $150,000 + $0 interest Consultants $330,000 + $0 $0 Build Heavy construction Minimal Part machine built. Part Hand Built. Paid plus volunteers Maintenance High cost $ Low $0 Cost Free volunteers Bussing $5,000+- ?/ yr get 150 kids to Braemar Not needed, walk there Not needed. Bike there Residents $75/yr, $9/day $0 cost $0 cost Outside $75/yr, $9/day $0 cost $0 cost Usage 10 weeks 12 weeks 52 weeks All year Team 150 kids $75/yr Braemar 200 kids free Free for all residents 60+ kids free Free for all residents Residents $75/season $7/visit $0 Free to all $0 Free to all Outside $75/season $7/visit $0 Free to all $0 Free to all Infrastructure Huge impact, major construction Minimal as is now. Use city water off hydrant 0 needed. Option to add bathroom like Lebanon Hills Parks Survey 2014 Minimal interest <10% Minimal interest <10% 91% support $'s for more biking. 20% said mtn biking City Revenue Minimal. Hard to break even. Potential losses $0 Substantial. 15% at Tin Fish. Only trail head entire metro with bar and grill with deck Summary Very unpopular Very expensive Big environmental impact Big risk, little gain Very Popular Minimal Cost Where prefer to stay Small investment upgrade snow making/grooming and plastic snow options Very Popular Minimal Cost & Effort from city Very Green Bike Friendly City Zero Risk Big Return Potential The Nordic X-C Ski Plan creates a premier pay for use X-C Ski Trail at Braemar Park of approx. 3.2 kilometers by cutting a 50' wide path through an oak savanna forest on steep slopes on the east ridge, using state of the art snowmaking equipment and grooming machines that will operate for approx. 10 weeks as weather cooperates on an advanced intermediate trail with lighting every night. The East Ridge location and trail layout is considered critical to the success of the design so that cannot be changed. A different layout like surrounding the course as it does now with natural snow xc trails would not work. There are admitted consequences of noise, light, and vehicle pollution along with overspray on roads and private property. Just X-C Ski ticket sales alone does not create enough revenue to support operations, so tubing on a 25' hill is included to generate more revenue. The plan costs approx. 3 million dollars, plus 20 years interest ($ ), plus ongoing maintenance costs ($10-20,000? ), plus maybe even operational losses for 10 weeks of operation for 3.2 km of mostly advanced trail. The Compromise Plan is To Refurbish Hornet Hills so it can keep the 4-5 kilometers of trail with old style snow making that Edina High School X-C Ski Team has now for daily training, and where they prefer to stay. That they get some kind of guarantee from 3 River Rark that they will cooperate with their plowing methods on the bike path to allow x number of special crossing mats over the asphalt bike paths and a guarantee from the schools that they can keep their trail system on school property just like a football field stays there year after year. Plus they get some modest financial help towards improving their old style snow making system. The trail is free to use by anyone, anytime. The East Ridge is left in its natural state as it is now except for the constantly eroding walking trail that already follows the entire ridgeline. The existing natural snow xc skiing at Braemar is left as is. The city can create a plan to add snowmaking to that trail system or other areas of golf course but not in the woods. The Nordic X-C Team gets $150,000 to refurbish Hornet Hills and improve their old style snow making equipment as they see fit. (NOTE: Hornet Hills is the existing X-C ski trail system below the high school and Creek Valley school, and up around the water tower with old style snowmaking) The mountain biking plan is to keep the East Ridge in its natural state and carefully develop a 30" wide dirt mountain biking trail system that encompasses areas from the entire park in trying to create at minimum 5-6 miles of mtn bike trails on the East Ridge, west ridges, north swamp boardwalk and south connect plus a small skills park that encircle Braemar Park. All trails are free to use by anyone 365 days of year unless wet and muddy. Walking and snowshoe trails also part of design. The Edina Mtn Biking Community gets $150,000 to design and build at least 5-6 miles of trail that include walking and snowshoe use. A final point about the Nordic Plan, an item that nobody is talking about , and that is making a huge investment in infrastructure for a 10 week sport that depends completely on very cold winter climate and the reality of global warming. Winter is changing in Minnesota. Major rain storms in January. Early spring. Making snow is getting more and more difficult that's why they need such a sophisticated system. Minnesota is between two climates, north cold and south heat. We are feeling change the most, faster change than other parts of the country. 3 Other X-C Alternatives Explanations Move down off the ridge Either use the existing natural snow xc trail system already in place and add 70's style snow making or add or modify the trail to make it a better training facility for the X-C Ski Team. By moving off the ridge and down to areas around golf course you eliminate all the problems with neighbors dealing with noise, light, overspray and the destruction of natural habitat on the east ridge. By switching to a much simpler snow making system you dramatically cut the costs of making snow. Using a fire hydrant, fire hoses, gasoline compressors and generators, old style snow guns, a 4 wheelers and a snow mobile like the X-C Ski team does now at Hornet Hills dramatically cuts infrastructure costs. If team members each pay $70 a season x 200 kids = $14,000 for labor to help with snow making. The public uses it for free. You are not trying to make a premier winter recreation facility that you can charge money for. Instead you are creating a simple system the X-C Ski team and Edina residents can use for winter enjoyment and training. Pay your way for more access to training at Theo Wirth The high school X-C Ski Team is the key supporter of the Nordic plan. They have, like all other high school teams, limited ability to use the trails at Highland Park in Bloomington. Instead pay for more use at Theodore Wirth X-C trails that has snow making instead of making a huge investment for the city that has zero possibility of paying for it with pay for use fees. Plastic Snow Buck Hill Ski Area is opening up for year round skiing this fall by covering their main run top to bottom and two of their tubing lanes with plastic snow. See www.neveplast.com for videos on installations for downhill, X-C skiing and tubing. This eliminates any need for snow making and can be used year round. It eliminates any problems with neighbors and leaves the east ridge as is. Plus it offers a product that no one else in twin cities has that you could charge for. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 10:59 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter changes Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Andy [mailto:fotness@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 10:54 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter changes Date: Wed, Aug3 Dear City Council members and Mayor: As A 30 year resident, outdoor enthusiast, and now grandmother of 3, I respectively request that you allow residents to speak at your public hearing on Sept. 7th re: making Braemar "snow worthy. " My daughter captained the xc ski team long ago; even then, they could have used practice space. Please allow proponents of the project, not just naysayers ,to participate in your deliberations. Thank you. Sincerely, Andy Otness 5433 Kellogg Avenue 55424 FotnessPgmail.com 612-978-1681 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:19 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation area - Please table the discussion! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Darren Ruschy [mailto:Darren.Ruschy(&aonbenfield.conn] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:16 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation area - Please table the discussion! Darren Ruschy 5509 Doncaster Way Edina, MN I implore you not to withdraw the snowmaking proposal at Braemar. Is it expensive? Yes. Will it take time to develop? Yes. Will it bring economic gain to the city over time? Yes. Will it provide winter recreation for Edina and surrounding suburb citizens? Yes. Will it adversely affect those living near Braemar? NO. The houses around Braemar are set back far enough so that there will be no or very few noise issues. Perhaps an occasional hum of a snow maker or the banter of skiers or tubers having a good time. My guess is the golfer traffic in the summer would be much more intrusive than snow enthusiasts in the winter. We have this lovely space available to us year around. Why not use it? Please consider tabling the discussion to give the snow enthusiasts time to rally support. Darren Ruschy 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:41 AM Subject: FW: Snow making Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.ciov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Johnson, Gary [mailto:gjohnson@apog.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:24 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Snow making Dear Edina City Council, As previously stated, I am an enthusiastic supporter of snow making at Braemar. It is critical that we provide on-snow opportunities for our Edina High School Nordic team and the taxpayers of Edina. Whenever a city considers a change that will move the city forward, you will inevitably have some misinformed citizens oppose the progress. I refer to them as "cavemen" (citizens against virtually everything). Please do not let a few angry voices sidetrack this important initiative. At a minimum, please postpone your decision until the September meeting to allow proponents time to respond to these complaints. Similar complaints were heard when Hyland put in snowmaking, and a reasonable compromise was reached, allowing the project to move forward, with great success. Very Truly Yours, Gary R. Johnson Apogee Enterprises, Inc. I Vice-President & Treasurer "Distinctive Solutions for Enclosing Commercial Buildings and Framing Art" 4400 West 78th Street, Suite 520 I giohnson@apog.com www.apog.com The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments is proprietary and intended only for the confidential use of the designated recipient named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please notify us immediately at the e-mail address listed above. Thank you. 1 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:05 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Braemar I think we already received this one, but just in case, here it is again. Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Craig Bourgeault [mailto:CBourgeault(aspineoloqy.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 8:55 AM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Braemar Dear Ann Kattreh I am opposed to building a Nordic ski area at Braemar. This is a unconscionable way to spend more than $3,000,000.00 of taxpayer money, not counting environmental and ongoing maintenance costs. This is a sport with a very limited season. Even in optimal winter conditions, the season is ten weeks long. And we no longer have optimal winter conditions in Minnesota. This project will destroy the natural character of the area with destruction of vast swaths of trees and habitat to make way for the required open space for modern skate style skiing. I love cross country skiing. I love to put on my long skis and pole through the woods and across the lake. Braemar will not be that kind of skiing. A much better plan is the proposed bike trail. It will be used year round, it will consume much less of the taxpayers resources, now and in the future. There will be less destruction of habitat and trees, and less disruption of the character of the neighborhood. And it has many more potential users in the community. Please support the mountain bike trail plan for Braemar. Craig Bourgeault 6212 Halifax Ave S Edina, MN 55424 Spineology conserving Craig Bourgeault Product Manager Desk (651) 256-8515 Cell (763) 607-2577 7800 3rd Street North Suite 600 St. Paul, MN 55128 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachment(s), contains information that may be confidential, protected by Spineology Inc. or other legal privileges, and/or proprietary non-public information. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments (if any) by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. 2 Janet Canton From: Sent: To: Subject: Frank Petrovic on behalf of Edina Mail Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:09 PM Ann Swenson; jhovland@hovlandrasmus.com; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle (Comcast); Robert Stewart; Ann Kattreh; Janet Canton FW: Support for Winter Recreation Frank Petrovic, Customer Service Representative 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 FPetrovic@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Neal Blanchett [mailto:nealjblanchett@gmail.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 11:50 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for Winter Recreation Forwarded message From: "Blanchett, Neal" <NBlanchettl@koreviewservices.com> Date: Aug 3, 2016 11:48 AM Subject: Support for Winter Recreation To: "nealjblanchett@gmail.com" <nealjblanchett@gmail.com> Cc: Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff, I'm Neal Blanchett and I'm writing this letter for my sons August and Jasper, and myself, all active skiers. We live at 4737 Hibiscus Avenue, in the Cornelia neighborhood, and are writing in support of the Winter Recreation Proposal at Braemar. This is a unique opportunity for Edina to establish itself as a city that promotes 4-season outdoor recreation, which is a key component to attract new, vibrant families and promote a great lifestyle for our entire community. The July open house spent much of the time on the potential negatives and very little time on the positives. That's cautious, but please keep in mind the abundant positives. Nordic skiing is a fast-growing sport because it's life-long, fun, a great workout (if you want it to be), social, connects us with nature and wildlife, and is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and avoid cabin fever in the winters. It combines some of the best benefits of running and hockey, and you can get all these benefits without being a super-athlete. I learned skate skiing at age 46, and I can see why 200 kids sign up for the Nordic team each year - it's healthy fun, fresh air, and winter sunshine. Look at lists of the most desirable cities in the US, and you will find that outdoor recreation is a common thread. Outdoor recreation accelerates the growth of property values. It's crucial to attract the next generation of high-skill workers and employers. I hope that Edina continues to strive to be among those highly-desirable cities. Minnetonka is hiring a consultant to re-brand itself; property values are flat in many suburbs. It's crucial to continue to grow and improve the options Edina offers, and to continue to send the message that Edina is a great place for relocation or to live all your life. A high-quality winter recreation 1 center with the long, guaranteed season that snowmaking provides sends a clear and distinctive message that Edina values 4-season family recreation. The City's done a wonderful job in upgrading parks, adding hockey, soccer, and other recreation facilities. The winter sports proposal is absolutely in keeping with this trend. I don't play hockey, soccer, or baseball, but I recognize the value of these options for my neighbors who do, and to attract new families. I support them and willingly fund them, as I hope people can for this winter recreation center. Braemar's terrain is near-perfect - a dense, mixed-hardwood forest with plenty of wildlife, views, and slopes. Ski trails co-exist happily with wildlife - at Hyland it's common to see deer, foxes, wild turkeys, hawks, eagles, owls and even coyotes on the ski trails. The trails will be a "hidden gem" showcasing Edina's natural abundance. It will create new "converts" who will use, admire, advocate for, and become stewards of Edina's parks and natural areas. Many residents are not familiar with the popularity of both mountain biking and Nordic skiing. The Nordic ski trails at Hyland are often packed after school and into the evening; there's tremendous pent-up demand just from high-school teams. Mountain biking has grown meteorically at the high-school level, and "fat biking" has exploded in popularity. These are sports we didn't have growing up, but today many thousands of people have fun doing them. I'd like to address a few of the trade-offs. The SEH presenter spent a great deal of time discussing potential snowmaking overspray. I've been going to Hyland for 10+ years, both the Nordic and Alpine ski areas, as well as the Wirth park snowmaking area, and I have never seen overspray on any roads. I have never heard of it being a problem for neighbors or neighboring roadways. While it's great to be cautious and concerned, given the tree cover, the distance, and the elevation difference between the trail and street, it seems unlikely to cause problems that can't be addressed or prevented. It might create a need for special caution on Gleason Road, which is curvy and often sees fast traffic. Gleason is a woodsy, winding, shaded road between the golf course, woods and neighborhood. Drivers should drive cautiously whether there is snowmaking or not. Drivers who drive too fast should not have veto power over an excellent recreation opportunity; conversely, we should not restrict Edina's recreation options just to allow these drivers to drive as fast as they would like on every available road. If you have to choose between fast traffic and family recreation, I hope you will choose family recreation. Similarly with respect to the noise of snowmaking, the issue becomes the fact that it is added to the existing freeway noise. We all recognize the value of freeways, but we can't let the freeway operate as a "noise veto" by saying we'll refuse to add anything to that existing noise. I hope that the noise added will be minimal, in closed-window, indoor season, at night, and steady, as opposed to an unsettling stop/start cycle. I hope it can be addressed by a cooperative snowmaking staff. The Winter Recreation proposal is a unique opportunity for Edina, as a city and as a park system, to differentiate itself from similar premier communities. Unlike most areas of the country, we're lucky to have 4 seasons and distinct winter recreation. This proposal turns winter into an asset for Edina. We urge you to support it. Thank you, 2 August Blanchett (EHS Class of 2018) Jasper Blanchett (Class of 2022) Neal Blanchett 3 Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:15 PM To: Edina Mail; Janet Canton Subject: FW: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jack Ellingson [mailto:ellingsonjack@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:23 AM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Hello Ms Kattreh, My name is Jack Ellingson. As a senior at Edina High School, I'm one of the captains of the Edina Cycling Team. I personally know the many benefits mountain biking can bring to a community. Mountain biking can unite and strengthen the mental, physical, and social health of a community. Kids who would be bullied and harassed in school find a community where they are not only accepted, but well respected. Mountain biking can also inspire kids to peruse careers in STEM by actively engaging them with the complex mechanics found on a bicycle. These are just a few of the many benefits mountain biking will bring to Edina. By building mountain biking trails in Edina, our community could better utilize the benefits that come with cycling. If you have any questions or concerns about building trails in Edina, please email me back. Thanks, Jack Ellingson Captain of the Edina Cycling Team Leader of FIRST Robotics Team 1816 - The Green Machine Captain of the EHS Business Club 1 Janet Canton From: Sent: To: Subject: Frank Petrovic on behalf of Edina Mail Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:30 PM Ann Kattreh; Janet Canton; Ann Swenson; jhovland@hovlandrasmus.com; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle (Comcast); Robert Stewart FW: keep nordic snowmaking on the table! Frank Petrovic, Customer Service Representative 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 FPetrovicEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Mark Larson [mailto:mark(arehkamplarson.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 12:23 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: keep nordic snowmaking on the table! I would like to strongly support continuing the conversation about the possibility of snowmaking in Edina. The H.S. team is large bringing a natural group of users annually for year to come and the community would love the chance to ski in Edina as well. Thanks, Mark Larson 4628 Arden Av 1111 MARK LARSON, AIA REHKAMP LARSON 2732 West 43K1 Street, Minneapolis, MN .55110 612.265-7275 refikamplarson.cont Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:06 PM Subject: FW: Please keep the Braemar Ski project alive. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Leonard Bernstein [mailtodenbernstein@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:01 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please keep the Braemar Ski project alive. Good afternoon. We are a family of three who moved to Edina 12 years from Southern California so that we could enjoy cross-country skiing in Minnesota. We have ran and biked in the area of Braemar Golf Course and consider adding cross-country skiing in winter to be a wonderful upgrade. We implore you to either give the project the green light in your next meeting or, at the very least, table this project for further consideration next month. Thank you. Leonard, Rhoda and Melissa Bernstein Leonard Bernstein 651.983.9088 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:08 PM Subject: FW: Braemar ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: imac6001(aaol.conn [mailto:jmac6001@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:00 PM To: swensonann1@gmail.com; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject: Braemar ski proposal I am writing again to express my concern over the Nordic plan at Braemar. I see that many are writing in favor of this idea for winter sports but notice that those people live far from the Braemar area and definitely out of the range of lights, noise and snow over spray. The danger that the over spray would put on Gleason and surrounding roads is a major concern. Many children are waiting for buses on driveways and street corners that would be covered with this over spray and present a hazard if cars would slide or lose control due to this moisture. I imagine if an accident occurred due to these conditions that the city would have a liability problem. I hope you will vote NO for this project. Sheran McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Drive 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:16 PM Subject: FW: Proposed snowmaking at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMNIsmv From: Jay at TeeMaster [mailto:jay@teemaster.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:11 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed snowmaking at Braemar Dear Edina City Council, I am so disappointed that the unfounded claims and ignorant complaints of a few residents and neighbors could kill the proposed winter facility at Braemar. Do not cave in to the whims of these uninformed residents who really don't understand much about this issue. I have been an avid and accomplished Nordic skier for the last 27 years training and racing all over the area. I have helped teach beginners to Nordic skiing both adults and youth. I have used all the trails throughout the Twin Cities extensively and have witnessed and experienced the development of snowmaking facilities over the last ten years. I fully understand the issues surrounding snowmaking with most complaints revolving around sound and snow drift/overspray. The same exact issues were brought up when snowmaking was proposed near the high school a few years back. Once approved the fears never panned out as the neighbors had dreaded. Again, the same complaints were brought up in Bloomington when Hyland Lake Park Reserve proposed snowmaking on the trails there. Once again the neighbor fears were completely unfounded and now Hyland has the best man-made Nordic facility in the country. And now the Edina City Council is once again getting pressure from this NIMBY group of neighbors with speculative and unsubstantiated fears and complaints about snowmaking, demanding that the proposed facility to be killed. This facility will be a huge asset to Edina and its citizens just as the ice arena, the golf course, and more recently the dome at Braemar and new fields at the high school, Braemar, Pamela and Kuhlman. By the way... Thank you for not caving into the crumb-rubber scare objections the NIMBY crowd threw at you. These assets are awesome for our kids and our community, just as this winter facility will be. Nordic skiing is a life-long activity that any able bodied person can do and gets people outside and active in the winter. The loss of the trails and snowmaking near the high school due to the construction of the nine mile trail and high school expansion, along with the Hyland facility's unreasonable restrictions on high school use for training on their snowmaking trails, essentially prevents the high school team from training together on snow for good. An Edina man- made trail system will help the high school with its most popular high school sport. So many of us Edina residents were very excited to hear that Braemar was seriously considering adding trails and snowmaking at to its property. Now we're bewildered, not only at unfounded complaints of so few, but that the City Council is actually prepared to sacrifice this great community-proposal to appease the uninformed few. Please be the grownups in the room and vote to move ahead with this winter facility and make Edina even better. 1 Sincerely, Jay Adams Edina High School Graduate 1983 Edina resident 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:45 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Greta Simondet [nriailto:gretasim11@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:40 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: jeff simondet Subject: Braemar Nordic Ski Trail Dear City Council Member, Below is a summary that I have copied and pasted, highlighted in green, and think it is a good cause for reflection and stalling the decision coming up in September. Too many times you have public input which conflicts with what you want and you ignore the input. I have heard that for every one person to comment, it represents another 100 people that don't take the time (check the research on that). I am not representing a "Not In My Backyard" stance, nor do I know anyone who lives there but I really think this is a bad idea. Please do not vote "yes" and thank you for listening to me. This endeavor would: • Destroy of hundreds of trees, wildlife will be displaced or killed off. • Plow and expand existing foot trails to create a 50-foot wide ski trail that would run approximately 2.2 kilometers long • Install snow-making machines spewing ice crystals for up to five hours nightly • Introduce noisy snow plows to "smooth out" the ice/snow during the evening hours. • Increase noise -- constant, unrelenting • Light up the area at night -- lighting would be installed along the trail — • Entail a year-long construction phase, which includes digging out a 50-foot wide path, and digging under that to install hundreds of yards of piping to supply water to snow-making machines; machinery traveling up through the Braemar ifills/forest for over a year • Lose money. The City and the proposed vendor admit that it is unlikely that capital expenditures would be recovered, and as Park & Rec representatives state, it is "hoped that the facility would break even within 5 years" • Increase your taxes • Create a public hazard. The snow-making machines would "over spray" ice crystals onto Gleason Road during the winter nights, so morning rush hour will be even more treacherous. Sincerely, Greta Simondet (and my husband Jeff Simondet agrees, ask him...952-212-7734) 1 4448 Vandervork Avenue Edina, MN 55436 952-212-7733 P.S. Just another thought, from Greta and not Jeff: If you decided to close Fred Richards because it was not profitable without giving the issue adequate public input and effort on how to change that to make it truly profitable (for example, promote a footgolf course), why would you start on a new project like this that will not be profitable for at least 5 years, and it is not even guaranteed beyond that? And will forever have the extra expense of the snowplows and snowmaking? Just doesn't make good financial sense!!! Especially with use of tax dollars. I certainly hope reputation and ego are not motivations for this--to be thinking Edina can have some new thing to brag about--that is a wrong motive. P.P.S. Peggy Erickson made some very intelligent comments about the snowmaking problems compared to Hyland Hills and I hope you look at the details of what she wrote. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:40 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Recreation Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 • Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jennifer Collins [nnailto:jenhussey7500(agmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:16 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Recreation Proposal To Members of the Edina City Council: I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed winter recreation project at Braemar. While the project has many negatives, the most concerning to me is the rushed timeline and initial lack of transparency. I first noticed something was up when survey markers appeared in the woods. However I was not made aware of the project proposal until I read an online article in the Star Tribune while I was on vacation. A letter about the July 13 public hearing arrived during my vacation but fortunately I returned in time to attend. I am baffled as to why the city would obtain input from the high school Nordic ski team, instead of the residents in our neighborhood who will be directly and negatively impacted, before approving a $330,000 expenditure to SEH Consulting to draw up this proposal. I am further baffled by the tight timeline and rush to push through a project that will have significant and detrimental costs to our neighborhood. There are the issues of light and noise pollution (measured in summer with foliage on the trees and before clear-cutting of a 50-foot wide path in the woods). Overspray from snowmaking is a big concern. Ice crystals will be dumped in neighbors' driveways, on roofs and decks, and coat landscaping, sidewalks and Gleason Road. Will the city be compensating those homeowners for additional snow/ice removal costs? There will be a huge environmental impact. I find it ironic that the golf course has just installed signs touting the restoration of Braemar's landscape while proposing to hack a 50-foot wide trail through the East ridge. Lastly is the cost to taxpayers. $3,000,000 is a lot of money for something the majority of residents in Edina have not asked for. This is not in the city's long-term plan nor has it been budgeted for. I respectfully ask that you vote down this proposal. If there is city-wide support for snow making or other winter recreation activities at Braemar we need to take the time to do it right. Thank you, Jennifer Collins 7500 Hyde Park Drive 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:52 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic Proposal Attachments: Braemar.docx; Bedroom view of skiers jpg Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Martin, Dawn [mailto:Dawn.Martin@biworldwide.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:42 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Nordic Proposal Hello - My name is Dawn Martin, and I have been on the Edina Soccer Club Board for the past 7 years. I have acted as President for the past 3 years. During this time, I have witnessed first hand the thoughtful and caring way the Park Board and City Council have approached projects. There was a reason it took almost 12 years to find an appropriate place to build the Braemar Sports Dome (or as I like to refer to it, the Braemar Soccer Dome!). And the reason was that you all listened to your constituency. As much as we all wanted the Dome, you refused to put it in a place that would affect the quality of life for the residents. No one wanted to look at it from their bedroom window, nor have the traffic, so you kept working until you found the perfect place at Braemar. And that was the right thing to do. I hope you will take the same thoughtful approach with the Nordic proposal, and slow down to look at what is best for all of Edina. Clearly, I am a huge advocate of sports in Edina. And with the condition of the current Nordic team practice space, I totally approve finding a solution for them. I just don't want that solution to destroy the quality of life for my neighbors, nor my family. I live at 7714 Tanglewood Court. Moved here from New York City 24 years ago, and bought this house in Edina because of it's proximity to nature views and wildlife. I work on Bush Lake Road in Edina at BI WORLDWIDE, a $650MM company that started here 65 years ago. I am extremely proud of our City. Please consider the two attachments — one is your published map for the project. The legend indicates "blue" as privately owned property. That translates to "homes." I have indicated which one is mine. The map is deceptive, as the ridge where the 50' wide trail would be installed is only about 75' from the side of my house. I have also attached a photo that I took from my master bedroom window last night. The red line indicates the top of the ridge where that trail would be. Clearly, we would have lights streaming into our living and sleeping areas, and the noise would be deafening. The sound meter that your study was based on was situated on my property for 3 days. That weekend we had a water main break, and the crews were there jackhammering the street nonstop. All the neighbors mowed their lawns. Traffic on 494 and 169 was loud. We are also in a direct takeoff path from the airport, so airplane noise is bad. Plus, it was summer. In the winter, it is much, much quieter. The presenter at the July 13 meeting said the sound from the snow making machines would be louder than what they measured, but "not bad." So under this proposal we have less trees, greenery, wildlife (we've actually named the flock of wild turkeys that live in the woods on the side of our house). We have lights at night that will keep us awake. We have skiers literally able to look into our bedroom windows. We have noise from the snow blowers and mashers. We have declining property values. Declining quality of life. But frankly, I'm most concerned about the ice falloff. The presenter on July 13 said, "you'll just shovel the ice pellets like you do the snow." Most of us don't shovel our own snow — we have snow removal services. They will not shovel ice. So how does this get done? What will the ice do to my shake roof? What happens if my 4 year old grandson slips and hits his head on the sidewalk? And forget about me, what happens when a high school student drives around one of the S curves on Gleason Road and spins out? God forbid there are kids waiting for the school bus. Let's pray that no one gets hurt, but let's also pray that there are no lawsuits against the City. That would be devastating. So clearly there are a lot of things to consider. Let's work together to make this work for everyone. We can do it — we've done it before with the Dome. Please slow this down and think this through. And thanks for all you do. Sincerely, Dawn DAWN MARTIN Vice President I Meetings & Shows d 952.844.4819 I m 612.964.8989 Bl WORLDWIDE Australia I Canada I China I India I LATAM I UK I US www.biworldwide.com Check out our multiple award winning video on social issues at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xfNnkUFdBM Please consider the environment before printing. This e-mail message is being sent solely for use by the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by phone or reply by e-mail, delete the original message and destroy all copies. Thank you. 2 Legend Pnmary Cross Country St nignment • Manatee I Cross Country Ski iggnment ▪ AtIcmaive 2 Goss Country Ski fggnment Ttbe LA Crass Country Ski Alignment Turnaround Tubing Aron Prnra O•nad Property Our House Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 3:30 PM Subject: FW: Keep Braemar Green and Safe Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov www.EdinaMN.gov From: Stephanie Freudenthal [mailto:nillydog(ame.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 3:21 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Keep Braemar Green and Safe Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, Please stop the Nordic Ski Trail project. I am against this proposal as it stands today. It is too expensive, unneeded, unwanted, dangerous for nearby residents, and a noise and light pollutant. Please, pause and rethink. Let's enhance Braemar in a SENSIBLE way to allow skiing but not with the total decimation of nature, with the nuisances of pollution, noise and light. I understand there are residents who enjoy cross-country skiing, however perhaps not as much if it was in their own back yards I don't oppose enhancing Braemar to improve the skiing aspect. It just cannot be in this manner. Thank you, Stephanie Freudenthal 6912 Mark Terrace Drive 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 7:35 AM Subject: FW: Support Braemar Development Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Dave Hruby [mailto:dave@hruby.tv] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 6:22 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support Braemar Development Please do not allow a few people to spoil an amazing community enhancement prove t that would benefit citizens of Edina greatly. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 7:45 AM Subject: FW: Please vote NO to the current Nordic Ski Park plan (in Braemar Golf Course) (for now) Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Wufei Zhang [nnailto:wzhang5(@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 6:14 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Please vote NO to the current Nordic Ski Park plan (in Braemar Golf Course) (for now) Dear Mayor Hovland, Thank you for reading my letter! I just heard that there is a proposal for a "Winter Park" in Braemar Golf Course. After reviewing the details of the proposal from SEH, I strongly oppose this plan because of the decimation of natural forestry and wildlife at Braemar Golf Course to simply construct a very advanced Nordic X-country ski trail for a very limited group of people. There is a snow-tubing area for more general public, but the majority is for a 3-mile long 50' wide advanced X-country ski trail on the hill, and I believe majority of the expense is related to that. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space, will create a public hazard due to snow- making machines, and is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially. I WOULD LIKE TO URGE YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS, PROJECT. I ask that please consider more environmentally friendly (and less costly) ways to enhance Braemar for public use: mountain biking trails, hiking, etc. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. People are talking about "Braemar Native Restoration". Why should we destroy the last natural reserve in Edina? I have talked to quite some people, most of them not living in Braemar area, and only one person is very for it, and he has a kid in Nordic club. Most of the rest are strongly against, and a few ski- lovers thought the park would be nice, but they also agree that there are better options for the use of the funds that could benefit much larger group, given the Hyland park is just minutes away. 1 The snow-spill will definitely also create a very dangerous situation, especially for our kids. The Gleason road will be extremely slippery, and imagine our kids walking on that road to wait for the school bus in the winter. There are several school buses driving on Gleason. Thank you! Wufei Zhang 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 5:59 PM Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Wendy McNulty [mailto:w mcnulty(ayahoo.corn] Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 4:23 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Dear City Council Members- 1 attended the Park Board Meeting last night at Braemar to hear the presentation given by SEH regarding the Braemar Nordic Ski Project. It became clear from the board member comments and questions (the audience was not allowed to question or comment) that this project is not a good idea. Almost every board member questioned the unprecedented fast track of this project. It was pointed out the Braemar golf project has been in the works for at least 2 years, this would have given plenty of time for additional project proposals and studies. The cost is way too high. Some of the questions to SEH revealed that all costs are NOT included and could be significantly higher that the $3 million soft estimate. There was also an unanswered question regarding insurance increases to the city. It seems highly unlikely that this project would not increase city insurance costs (and in turn Edina resident taxes). The insurance would surely increase if only in anticipation of lawsuits arising from slippery road and driveway accidents due to overspray of snowmaking. It is rather alarming this was not considered. The sound was another issue. SEH stated 50 dbs was the nighttime limit in Edina. The snow making machines came in right at 50 dbs. He did not say when this study was done - and no questions were asked regarding this. Because of the fast track of this project, I assume the testing was done sometime after May 17th. This test would be faulty, obviously, because the leaves on the trees would soften the sound. The ice and the snow in winter would carry sound further. The 50 dbs estimate would not be accurate, and in reality would be significantly higher. There were many other concerns, but the general consensus of the board members seemed to echo the concerns of the neighborhood: Moving WAY to fast Too expensive Too expansive Not enough testing done 1 Hazardous conditions for surrounding neighborhood Decimation of trees and wildlife Almost everyone on the board agreed that a much smaller scale natural project would be more appropriate for the area without snow making machines, lights, noise, etc. I hope you will all vote NO on this project. Thank you. Sincerely, Wendy McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 9:13 AM Subject: FW: Keep Edina's Braemar Green & Safe Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Randy Harris [mailto:Randy.Harris(atoro.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 7:57 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Keep Edina's Braemar Green & Safe I am writing to request that you not approve the proposed Braemar Snow Tubing and Nordic Ski Trail development project. My family and neighbors oppose this project for the following four reasons: 1. Edina residents should not be stuck funding such an expensive project with a dubious ROI. 2. The noise and light pollution resulting from snow making/grooming and operating the facility, as well as the excess traffic that will result, will severely alter the surrounding neighborhood. 3. Hyland Lake Park Reserve, a mere 5 miles away, offers 9.5 miles of fantastic Nordic ski trails. The surrounding community does not need more supply. 4. This project has clearly not been vetted with the residents of Edina, especially those who will be most impacted, those of us living in Braemar Hills. Please reject this proposed project. Regard, Randy Harris 7017 Mark Terrace Drive Edina, MN 55439 This electronic message including any attachments ("Message") may contain infonnation that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under trade secret and other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender immediately, permanently delete all copies of this Message, and be aware that examination, use, dissemination, duplication or disclosure of this Message is strictly prohibited. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 9:15 AM Subject: FW: Keep Braemar Green! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Maggie Harris [nnailto:maggieharris2020(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 8:26 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Keep Braemar Green! Dear Edina City Council; I am a writing as a lifelong Edina resident and as a concerned community member. I follow most city improvements and feel that most are discussed and reviewed and many times residents have the opportunity to vote. My husband and I have been very supportive of all referendums to improve the schools and fix streets and finally add a critical bike path link. So I do not usually find myself in the position of protesting a project in Edina. However the project to add skiiing trails and a tubing hill snuck up on a lot of us and I am scratching my head to understand who wants this? Who is driving this project? And why hasn't it been discussed or residents allowed to vote? There are a few key reasons this makes no sense to me. 1. The green spaces in our city are critical to keeping it looking established and wooded more like Deephaven or North Oaks than a new suburb. One reason why many young families pay a lot for older houses and spend a lot fixing them up to live in a beautiful established community. Clearing away woods and the animals that live within hurts the richness of our city. 2. I can not imagine this is going to be a profit generator and therefore will add costs that most city members do not want. 3. Hyland Park reserve is UNDER 5 miles from this proposed spot. Have you studied to understand how many people actually use that facility and would switch to using the one in Edina? It seems the need is already being met in a facility close by. I am asking that you table this project and the expense until you know it is a worthy initiative. Push the pause button. I would be surprised if there was an overwhelming call by the citizens of Edina for this project. This is an example of our City Council not doing their due diligence on a project that creates additional on-going city expenses which will need to be covered by more taxes for the greater good of a few. Sincerely, Maggie Harris 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:14 AM Subject: FW: Please Support the Braemar Winter Recreation Area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Mitchell Granberg [mailto:mwgranberg©gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 6:08 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please Support the Braemar Winter Recreation Area Dear Edina City Council: I recently received a letter from the City detailing a nordic ski trail and other improvements to Braemar. I was excited, as I live very close by and know that many golf courses benefit from winter sports. I for one would very much appreciate a nearby facility for winter sports. Please support this -- I believe it will improve Edina and make it a better place to live. Finally, I am surprised at those who are against it, but I hope you continue to push to make our community better. Thank you, Mitchell W. Granberg 6721 Galway Drive Edina, MN 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 8:16 AM Subject: FW: Nordic ski trail/snow tubing Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Charles Carroll [mailto:carrieanncarroll@me.com] Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:09 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trail/snow tubing Please vote NO to this. We are against this project. Thank you, Charles & Carrie Carroll 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 9:38 AM Subject: FW: A note to Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council members Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.ciov i www.EdinaMN.gov From: Kay Bach [mailto:rkbach(&nnindspring.com] Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 5:22 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: A note to Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council members Hello -- first of all, I want to thank you all for the time and energy that is used to benefit your constituents like me! I have lived in Edina for more years than I should admit to, and have been very involved in many ways with the City, with pleasure. From the 1988 Centennial celebration all the way to the present, where I've just retired after 3 terms with the Edina Historical Society.. Years with the League of Women Voters of Edina and much more... I mention those to let you know that I (and husband Ron) really love living here... My reason to write you all now is in regard to the possible development of a new large (50 ft wide!!) trail for a Nordic Ski Track in Braemar Park -- with the addition of making snow for it! And the price tag of $3 million (plus additional annual maintenance) -- and using up 300 million gallons of water per year! What would that do to our water sources?? We homeowners are urged in our utility bills, to save water, and limited to certain days and times for lawn watering etc... which I agree with for the health of our community.. In addition, the cost of this project is huge -- and when the nearby Hyland Park has all of these features, a mere 3 miles away!! It is not at all necessary or desirable for this project to go forward. I believe that Braemar should stay with what we have there -- and let the trees continue to grow, the walking/hiking/biking trail continue in its nature setting, and not the noise and machinery creating more disruption, noise and light pollution to our area... much less the water that would be used annually. We would all miss the old trees and the deer around the Park... (not so much the increased number of turkeys though!)...and the feeling of being in the quiet of nature.. hearing and seeing the ducks, geese and herons daily here on Indianhead Lake. Thank you all for your attention, Kay and Ron Bach 6625 Dakota Trail -- 55439 952-941-9589 rkbach@mindspring.com Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 9:43 AM Subject: FW: Proposed Amusement Park at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: .JerDodBockaol.com [mailto:.JerDodBockaol.conri] Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 7:49 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed Amusement Park at Braemar I am totally opposed to the planned destruction of Braemar to install skiing and tubing concessions and the snow-making and grooming equipment to support them. How did this plan get started? Who authorized the spending and hiring of the consultant? Who made this "boondoggle" a priority? I went to the public meeting a few weeks ago and we heard no one from the audience support the plan. But we heard all of the unanswered questions. I urge the mayor and council to kill this bad idea and only work on the agreed upon city priorities. Jerome Bock 6727 Apache Road Edina, 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 9:45 AM Subject: FW: Opposing Braemar tubing and Xcountry trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Paul Grangaard fmailto:pgrangaard@allenedmonds.com] Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 3:42 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Opposing Braemar tubing and Xcountry trails Dear Mayor and City Council -- I'm opposed to the further redevelopment of Braemar as planned. It'll significantly disturb the peaceful winter nights in West Edina and create excessive traffic on slippery roads through neighborhoods like mine. It also doesn't seem to be financially wise, especially after the referendum to upgrade school facilities. With the lighted and snowmaking-capable Hennepin County ski trails just on the other side of 494, why double up on this activity? I enjoy skiing around Braemar golf course in the winter already. The woods along the side of groomed trails make it quite nice. Why do we need more than that experience? Please don't turn Braemar into Hyland Hills 2 with bright lights, extra noise, squirting water machines, ice blown onto roads, and increased traffic. We're a bedroom community wth plenty of amenities already. Quietude and dark winter nights with stars out are among my favorites. Thanks for reading. Paul Grangaard (former School Board Member and mostly lifelong Edina resident) 6927 Mark Terrace Circle Edina Typed on my iPhone. Paul Grangaard President & CEO pgrangaard@allenedmonds.corn t +1 262 235-6667 Allen Edmonds Corporation 201 East Seven Hills Road Port Washington, WI 53074 USA AllenEdmonds.com 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 9:48 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Golf Course Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: John Debby [mailto:jdebby@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 6:12 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Golf Course Please cancel the plan to eliminate 9 holes on the golf course. It makes no sense, will cost millions plus the loss revenues while the balance of the course undergoes unneeded improvements. Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 11:09 AM Subject: FW: Braemar winter proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Bob MacPhail [mailto:bobmacphail100(agmail.corn] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 10:45 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar winter proposal Hi, and thanks for your work for our city. Please do NOT approve the plan to spend $3 million of our tax money on the Braemar winter proposal. There is no reason to spend this huge amount of our hard earned tax money to do this, especially when something very similar already exists a few miles away at Hyland Park. Looking into trails or other uses for this area is fine, but please consider only proposals that are minimal / low cost. Perhaps it makes sense to cut some trails through the woods for minimal cost and let people ski or bike for free. But please dispense with high cost ideas of installing and running the man made snow equipment and lighting, hiring people to charge admission, etc. This is a horrible use of tax money. The supposed 'break even' scenarios presented conveniently ignore the $3 million capital cost! It seems like simple ski and / or bike trails might be a good idea for this area. If so, fine, but please do not spend significant tax money on this. Thanks! Bob MacPhail 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 4:17 PM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Ann Platt [mailto:aplatt@petsareinn.com] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 3:52 PM To: Kevin Staunton; James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Mary Brindle Cc: Buc SC Subject: Nordic Ski Proposal Jim, Kevin & Bob: The following are comments by one of the neighbors that truly outlines the issues that I concur are problematic with this proposal. I'm not sure if $3MM is the best use of funds with no ROI and end up costing Braemar for operating expenses: 1) The way the public was "informed" of the proposal. Special interest groups were notified more than 2 months before the general residents (they found out in very early May). We waited until early July to hear about what was already being scoped for OUR resource. The parks dept cited that a Sun article and STrib article were published as well. That is not a way of notifying the public and being inclusive in the process. 2) The timeline of this proposal is ABSURD. We spend years filibustering over the most necessary things in Edina (sidewalks as an example), and yet we're pushing for this to happen in 4 months. 4 MONTHS when people are out of town enjoying their summer. If this is something we need -- or even want -- we can take the time to slow down and get everyone's opinion. 3) We don't have $3MM. The city council has stated that we maintain a AAA credit rating, which only relates to borrowing. Have we thought about whether we should borrow? Why increase taxes over something that is largely unwanted/unneeded? We kick the can down the road every year by deferring CIP like roads (+$10MM worth), bridges, sidewalks and other infrastructure...all of these investments are what make a community livable. A "Premier Nordic Facility" is not a need...it's a want. 4) We cite Buckthorn and other irrelevant issues as a reason why we need to. Buckthorn is a problem. This does NOT solve it. Creating a strategy around eradication and preservation moves us toward solving it. 5) This proposal benefits very few, and the cost per capita is ENORMOUS. We have a special interest group of —200 children who have a passion for Nordic skiing. That's great. But this is a $3MM proposal tailor fitted for them. Let's even say there are 500 people who would really use this facility for which it's intended (I think that's generous). That's costing us as a tax base $6K per individual. That's the cost of a good used car. 6) We have previous obligations to maintain the wetlands of Braemar, which have been left unfulfilled. As a part of our 1992 agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers we were obligated to eradicate invasive species in the park. This was a trade off for getting permission to build the "Clunie Nine", which included modifying wetlands. We've also talked about maintaining our natural resources, and not obliterating them for capricious over-development sake. 7) Why do we NEED to do anything? Show me a resident survey that corroborates the need to develop a ski and tubing facility? One does not exist. In 2014 Edina residents were asked for what they feel is important. XC ski and tubing did not appear on that list of things that matter to residents. In fact, we drafted a strategic plan that 1 calls for preserving our resources. Let's follow that plan. 8) This plan undeimines the safety of an already hazardous stretch of roadway, and potentially damages the rights and property of local homeowners. The developer has openly admitted to it creating extra snow on local roadways and homes that the homeowner can just "brush off" at their expense. That will trickle down to the taxpayer base once there are accidents and issues that arise from the amusement park we're proposing to build. 35W has large digital signs warning drivers of snow on the road when snow is being made at Buck Hill. That ski area is further away from the freeway than the snow-making would be from Gleason Road. 9) There was an issue removing trees from the golf course during renovation...apparently the tree preservationists have not heard about this! 10) it has also been noted that they track would be rented out to organizations for competitive events which would bring more traffic to the area and limit the amount of time it is available for " locals" to use the trail that it is proposed to benefit. Not sure if that is a benefit to Edina residents. Feel free to read the petition for other reasons at BraemarGreen.ORG There are so many reasons why this is a bad idea, and I'm hoping the council is not ignoring them. Ann Platt Office Hours: 11,1-F 9:00-5:30 762.5 Meiro Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55439 Office: 952/837-1877 Pet Care in Private Homes since 1982 11 Fa ce book litTwitter Website Ann has owned Pets Are Inn for 25+ years, A Member of the Rotary Club of Edina and on the Executive Board; Rotary Club of Edina President 2016-17 Member of the Southdale YMCA Board Original Message Subject: Re: Comments & Agenda for Tonight's Meeting with Parks to Discuss Nordic Ski Proposal From: "Nextdoor Dewey Hill" <replyrs.email.nextdoor.com > Date: Mon, August 15, 2016 3:03 pm To: aplatt@petsareinn.com n Joshua Ahlherg, Indian Hills Another few things I see as problematic (sorry in advance for the novel): 1) The way the public was "informed" of the proposal. Special interest groups were notified more than 2 months before the general residents (they found out in very early May). We waited until early July to hear about what was already being scoped for OUR resource. The parks dept cited that a Sun article and STrib article were 2 published as well. That is not a way of notifying the public and being inclusive in the process. 2) The timeline of this proposal is ABSURD. We spend years filibustering over the most necessary things in Edina (sidewalks as an example), and yet we're pushing for this to happen in 4 months. 4 MONTHS when people are out of town enjoying their summer. If this is something we need -- or even want -- we can take the time to slow down and get everyone's opinion. 3) We don't have $3MM. The city council has stated that we maintain a AAA credit rating, which only relates to borrowing. Have we thought about whether we should borrow? Why increase taxes over something that is largely unwanted/unneeded? We kick the can down the road every year by deferring CIP like roads (+$10MM worth), bridges, sidewalks and other infrastructure...all of these investments are what make a community livable. A "Premier Nordic Facility" is not a need...it's a want. 4) We cite Buckthorn and other irrelevant issues as a reason why we need to. Buckthorn is a problem. This does NOT solve it. Creating a strategy around eradication and preservation moves us toward solving it. 5) This proposal benefits very few, and the cost per capita is ENORMOUS. We have a special interest group of —200 children who have a passion for Nordic skiing. That's great. But this is a $3MM proposal tailor fitted for them. Let's even say there are 500 people who would really use this facility for which it's intended (I think that's generous). That's costing us as a tax base $6K per individual. That's the cost of a good used car. 6) We have previous obligations to maintain the wetlands of Braemar, which have been left unfulfilled. As a part of our 1992 agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers we were obligated to eradicate invasive species in the park. This was a trade off for getting permission to build the "Clunie Nine", which included modifying wetlands. We've also talked about maintaining our natural resources, and not obliterating them for capricious over-development sake. 7) Why do we NEED to do anything? Show me a resident survey that corroborates the need to develop a ski and tubing facility? One does not exist. In 2014 Edina residents were asked for what they feel is important. XC ski and tubing did not appear on that list of things that matter to residents. In fact, we drafted a strategic plan that calls for preserving our resources. Let's follow that plan. 8) This plan undermines the safety of an already hazardous stretch of roadway, and potentially damages the rights and property of local homeowners. The developer has openly admitted to it creating extra snow on local roadways and homes that the homeowner can just "brush off' at their expense. That will trickle down to the taxpayer base once there are accidents and issues that arise from the amusement park we're proposing to build. Feel free to read the petition for other reasons at BraemarGreen.ORG There are so many reasons why this is a bad idea, and I'm having a really hard time understanding why the council is ignoring them. I WILL NOT vote for anyone who supports this destructive proposal. Original post by Joshua Ahlberg from Indian Hills (17 replies): Hi Neighbors, Attached you will find a link to tonight's agenda for the parks meeting where they will discuss the Nordic Ski proposal. As a reminder, this is not a meeting where public input Aug 8 in General to 17 neighborhoods Thank Private message Not interested in following this discussion? You received this update because you thanked or replied to this post. Stop receiving immediate updates on this post You can also reply to this email or use Nextdoor for iPhone or Android 3 This message is intended for aplatt©petsare nn.com. Unsubscribe or adjust your email settings Nextdoor, 760 Market Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94102 4 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 9:18 AM Subject: FW: Please keep snowmaking on the table! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.aov I www.EdinaMN.Qov From: Anne J Hinrichs [mailto:a.hinrichsnnsn.com] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 9:02 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please keep snowmaking on the table! Hello City Council members — Clearly the Braemar neighborhood has voiced their concerns about snowmaking at Braemar. I think a lot of them are reacting to misinformation. Until there has been clarification and additional time for the Nordic community to garnish additional support from Edina at large, I'd like to ask you to please keep the possibility of snowmaking at Braemar alive. I'd like to have this decision addressed in September rather than at the meeting this week. A few key points to keep in mind: The Edina Nordic Team can NOT ski regularly at Hyland. I know a lot of people think we could just go to Hyland but we truly only get on average one team permit per week, and that is for about 60 skiers max. As a result, we make snow and practice at EHS. Snowmaking does not need to happen every day! HARDLY! Some of the information being spread by the Braemar neighborhood says that snow will be made daily. If Mother Nature is not cooperating and giving us the real stuff, we make snow a few times each season. Yes, we've been able to ski at EHS for the past several years. That's because we have volunteers making snow and because we have established a trail system ourselves. The EHS construction changes that are currently underway AND the Nine Mile Creek plans impact our trail system dramatically. We need Braemar to keep 197 students active after school. They benefit substantially from exercise, fresh air and community. We are a no-cut sport and give our athletes a chance to balance their academic, sedentary lifestyle by doing some Nordic skiing. Please help us continue to offer this to the youth in our community AND to all people from Edina! Thanks — Anne Hinrichs 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 10:44 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Jim Platt [mailtolplatt@petsareinn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 10:20 AM To: Kevin Staunton; James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Mary Brindle Subject: Fwd: Nordic Ski Proposal Mary, Jim, Kevin & Bob: After attending the Park Board Meeting last week at Braemar .. I was totally unaware that the Cost of the Project was $3M with NO pay back and looking to Braemar for $50,000 to subsidize operating expenses and STILL there would be a year-end-operating-loss.. All to feed more business to the Tin Fish ... This is NOT what we are known for in Edina for Fiscal Responsibility. In addition, I had no idea there was an overwhelming demand for Cross Country Skiing ( which there is NOT) .. not to mention the safety hazards along Gleason Road and West 78th Street! The following are comments by one of the neighbors that truly outlines the issues that I concur are problematic with this proposal. I'm not sure if $3MM is the best use of funds with no ROI and end up costing Braemar for operating expenses: 1) The way the public was "informed" of the proposal. Special interest groups were notified more than 2 months before the general residents (they found out in very early May). We waited until early July to hear about what was already being scoped for OUR resource. The parks dept cited that a Sun article and STrib article were published as well. That is not a way of notifying the public and being inclusive in the process. 2) The timeline of this proposal is ABSURD. We spend years filibustering over the most necessary things in Edina (sidewalks as an example), and yet we're pushing for this to happen in 4 months. 4 MONTHS when people are out of town enjoying their summer. If this is something we need -- or even want -- we can take the time to slow down and get everyone's opinion. 3) We don't have $3MM. The city council has stated that we maintain a AAA credit rating, which only relates to borrowing. Have we thought about whether we should borrow? Why increase taxes over something that is largely unwanted/unneeded? We kick the can down the road every year by deferring CIP like roads (+$10MM worth), bridges, sidewalks and other infrastructure...all of these investments are what make a community livable. A "Premier Nordic Facility" is not a need...it's a want. 4) We cite Buckthorn and other irrelevant issues as a reason why we need to. Buckthorn is a problem. This does NOT solve it. Creating a strategy around eradication and preservation moves us toward solving it. 1 5) This proposal benefits very few, and the cost per capita is ENORMOUS. We have a special interest group of —200 children who have a passion for Nordic skiing. That's great. But this is a $3MM proposal tailor fitted for them. Let's even say there are 500 people who would really use this facility for which it's intended (I think that's generous). That's costing us as a tax base $6K per individual. That's the cost of a good used car. 6) We have previous obligations to maintain the wetlands of Braemar, which have been left unfulfilled. As a part of our 1992 agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers we were obligated to eradicate invasive species in the park. This was a trade off for getting permission to build the "Clunie Nine", which included modifying wetlands. We've also talked about maintaining our natural resources, and not obliterating them for capricious over-development sake. 7) Why do we NEED to do anything? Show me a resident survey that corroborates the need to develop a ski and tubing facility? One does not exist. In 2014 Edina residents were asked for what they feel is important. XC ski and tubing did not appear on that list of things that matter to residents. In fact, we drafted a strategic plan that calls for preserving our resources. Let's follow that plan. 8) This plan undeiniines the safety of an already hazardous stretch of roadway, and potentially damages the rights and property of local homeowners. The developer has openly admitted to it creating extra snow on local roadways and homes that the homeowner can just "brush off' at their expense. That will trickle down to the taxpayer base once there are accidents and issues that arise from the amusement park we're proposing to build. 35W has large digital signs warning drivers of snow on the road when snow is being made at Buck Hill. That ski area is further away from the freeway than the snow-making would be from Gleason Road. 9) There was an issue removing trees from the golf course during renovation...apparently the tree preservationists have not heard about this! 10) it has also been noted that they track would be rented out to organizations for competitive events which would bring more traffic to the area and limit the amount of time it is available for " locals" to use the trail that it is proposed to benefit. Not sure if that is a benefit to Edina residents. Feel free to read the petition for other reasons at BraemarGreen.ORG There are so many reasons why this is a bad idea, and I'm hoping the council is not ignoring them. I will be at the September 7th City Council Meeting when this issue is address. Thanks in advance for your consideration! Jim Jim "Buc" Platt Edina Resident since 1979 BMC 26 Year Member BMC Board Member Edina Rotary Member Edina Chamber of Commerce Member Support of the Edina Y Member St. Patricks Church Realtor/Broker "The Realty House" E-mail: jplatt(&,JimBucPlatt.com Owner: Pets Are Inn, Inc. E-mail: jplatt(&,PetsAreInn.com 7723 Tanglewood Court Edina, MN 55439 Office: 952-746-7557 Cell: 651-402-8085 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 3:57 PM Subject: FW: KEEP GREEN AND SAFE! 1 Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 711.:. 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 • IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kathleen Carter [mailto:kathleencarter@live.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 3:55 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: KEEP GREEN AND SAFE! Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the decimation of natural forestry and wildlife at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space, will create a public hazard due to snow-making machines, and is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. Thank you! Regards, Kathleen M. Carter 4500 Vandervork Avenue Edina, MN 55436 0: 952-926-3370 C: 612-237-9011 KathleenCarter@live.com Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 8:13 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Park Project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: trudi@meloche.us [mailto:trudi©meloche.us] Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 1:50 PM To: James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonannl@gmail.com Cc: Robert Stewart Subject: Braemar Park Project Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, As Braemar Hills residents, we would like to express our concern over the proposed re-development project at the Braemar Park. We believe the project is not the highest and best use of Edina's natural or financial resources, and is a duplication of services provided by a county park that is only five minutes away from Braemar Park. The City of Edina's own website enthusiastically describes Braemar Park as "500 acres of rolling hills and scenic lakes surrounded by beautiful, untouched oak ridges". As one of very few undeveloped areas in Edina, we support keeping it as untouched as possible - especially given that public winter recreation facilities are already available at nearby Hyland Park Reserve and Highland Hills ski area. Please pause and reflect on the ramifications that come along with the proposed project, including the snow making machines, commercial lighting, upkeep of a 50' wide track for skiers and the 11-lane snow tubing area, removal of many trees and the one-year community disruption of commercial construction. Negative impacts to Edina residents include ongoing increased noise, light pollution, and decreased natural habitats. We also have safety concerns including wind blowing manufactured snow across Gleason Road (which is already a driving challenge in the winter) and increased traffic/parking on surrounding roads. Finally, the ongoing costs to run this operation will be a continued and unnecessary tax burden on all Edina residents. We urge you to vote no on the project, and hope the council will promote more environmentally friendly and less costly ways to improve our parks when improvements are called for by the community and deemed financially prudent. Thank you for your service to the City of Edina. Regards, Trudi and Tom Meloche 6916 Gleason Road 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 8:19 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Nordic ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: judy fundingsland [mailto:judy Mcomcast.net] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 11:03 AM To: James Hovland Cc: Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonannl©gmail.com Subject: Braemar Nordic ski proposal "Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the decimation of natural forestry and wildlife at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space, will create a public hazard due to snow- making machines, and is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. I ask that you consider more environmentally friendly (and less costly) ways to enhance Braemar for public use: mountain biking trails, hiking, etc. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. Thank you! Judy Fundingsland A concerned citizen in Edina 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 8:41 AM Subject: FW: Braemar winter sports area Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: John King [mailto:johnking2comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 6:32 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar winter sports area Hello, I am opposed to the proposed changes at Braemar for the winter sporting events including the cross country area and tubing hill. These sports can currently be enjoyed at Braemar without spending a cent. There is already a hill for tubing and cross country skiing can be done on the golf course. The expense and destruction of the forest do not justify the end result. PLEASE do not proceed with this plan!!! John King 7300 Schey Drive Edina, MN 55439 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 10:31 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Ski Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Bobby Martin [mailto:nnartibobby(agmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 9:29 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Ski Proposal About the ski proposal. We don't oppose skiing. We don't oppose skiing at Braemar. We do oppose spending $3M in borrowed money that will never pay for itself when skiing was not on the list of resident preferred issues through surveys. We do oppose the light and noise pollution. We do oppose the deforestation of Braemar. We do oppose the unsafe icing conditions it would create. And why should we pay and disrupt hundreds of taxpayers homes for something we can already do for free at Braemar? There are XC ski trails at Braemar now, as well as sledding. Let's find a better solution for our city. Bobby Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 3:00 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Snow making Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Edward Crandall [mailto:edwardallencrandalkagmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 2:52 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Snow making Hello, I'm not an Edina resident, but I use Braemar to play golf, enjoy a meal in the fabulous new set up! We have cross country skied on the property and would very much support the addition of snow making. It seems like a very large piece of property to not take advantage of all seasons fully. We live in the Lake Harriet area where lots of Edina residents enjoy the lakes, concerts and outdoor events. We welcome them to our area. Thanks, Ed Edward Crandall 4237 Linden Hills Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55410 612,860,5417 edwardallencrandall@gmail.com 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 3:28 PM Subject: FW: The most important fact to consider regarding the Braemar Ski Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: rmartin@superiorford.com [mailto:rmartin@superiorford.com] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 3:09 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: The most important fact to consider regarding the Braemar Ski Proposal To whom it may concern, First, let me say they I am not opposed to any rational idea to making our city better for our residents, particularly for our children. There have been many negative facts presented regarding the Braemar Ski Proposal. I won't focus on the obvious....the extraordinary expense, the noise and light pollution and the deforestation of Braemar. I will however focus on what I feel is the fact that should be in the forefront of your consideration....the overblow and ice accumulation in the surrounding areas from the snow making machines. This issue was confirmed by the developer at the Park and Rec Meeting which was the first time residents were made aware of this proposal, even though the Nordic Ski Team had started petitioning long before, which is an issue in itself. He stated unequivocally that the surrounding areas around Braemar would have ice when others would not, at least from November to January and probably beyond. I live on Tanglewood Court off of Gleason Road...the side of our house is the Braemar woods. We moved to Minnesota from New York in September of 1992. As a requirement for my job in New York, I had been through two extensive defensive driving courses...one with the NY State Police and one with the New York Police Department. These courses covered all facets of defensive driving in all conditions. In November of 1992, I was driving my girls to school at Creek Valley. Conditions were not bad in general and I was well under the speed limit, but I hit a patch of ice and the vehicle went into an uncontrolled spin into oncoming traffic. Fortunately, due solely to my previous training, I was able to maneuver the skid into a snow bank rather than into an oncoming vehicle and damage only the front end of my car instead of the worst case scenario. Imagine the typical driver who doesn't drive Gleason daily coming off of a completely dry W. 78th St. and hitting the first of several "S" curves? This is just inviting catastrophe! Even those that live miles away that won't be affected by the other issues mentioned will still have to get there, and how many 1st year inexperienced drivers from the ski team will be risking their lives as well as others? It's a fact...due to the nature of the curves on Gleason, if you lose control of your vehicle you will be sliding into oncoming traffic. In my opinion, this fact alone should be enough to stop and re-think this entire proposal and scale it down to a version that will not effect the safety and properties of Edina residents. I hope you will feel the same way, and I thank you for your service and your consideration. Regards, Rob Martin 7714 Tanglewood Court Edina MN 55439 612-812-6727 (cell) 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:47 AM Subject: FW: I urge you to vote "NO" on the proposed Braemar Nordic Ski and Tubing proposal on September 7 Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: t&r [mailto:trwagner5@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 8:46 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: James Hovland; Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonannl@gmail.com Subject: I urge you to vote "NO" on the proposed Braemar Nordic Ski and Tubing proposal on September 7 Mayor James Hovland; Council Members: Mary Brindle Kevin Staunton Bob Stewart Ann Swenson Dear Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council Members: I am writing you today because, for the first time since moving to Edina more than 20 years ago, there is a proposal before the City Council that I believe is so fundamentally flawed and so heavily promoted by outside "consultants" with intrinsic conflicts of interest that I feel I must speak out. I urge you to vote a resounding "NO" for the Nordic ski and commercial tubing hill development as proposed for Braemar Park. A standard interstate highway lane in the U.S. is 12 feet wide. This project, as proposed, will result in the clear cutting of more than five acres of Oak Savannah in order to place the equivalent of a four lane interstate freeway (25' x 2 OR 50' contiguous width in some sections) across the wooded ridge at Braemar. Please consider the scale of this proposed "ski path" (1) the next time you are traveling on a four lane section of Hwy 494 or the divided four lane layout of Hwy 62. This wooded area, one of the precious few remaining undeveloped areas in Edina, is home to numerous wildlife species including a large population of raptors, owls, fox, deer, bats, a variety of small animals and birds as well as frequent appearances by a mature Bald Eagle. The commercial scale of the proposed Nordic Ski operation would decimate the native habitat, pump millions of gallons of water from our aquifers, and make a mockery of the strong 1 environmental statement made by the Edina leadership just last year with passage of the widely lauded Edina Tree Ordinance (2). The Braemar Nordic Ski proposal fares no better from a financial perspective than from its embarrassing environmental impact. Three River Park District, funded with taxes from every Edina property owner, operates a much larger Nordic ski facility at Hyland featuring 9.5 miles of trails, snow making and lighted paths and which is less than 3 miles driving distance from the Braemar club house (3). According to Google Maps, this distance can be traversed in less than 8 minutes in normal traffic. Even the most optimistic operating budget for the proposed Braemar project only hopes to break even, with the debt service for the $3 million proposed capital expenditure left for the Edina taxpayers. I can only imagine that our schools, fire, police or other community resources could find better uses for this $450k annual tax burden (before likely operating losses) than to create a facility that is duplicative of existing Nordic ski facilities in such close proximity and already paid for by Edina taxpayers. Finally, the proposed project would have a hugely negative impact on the neighboring community with nightly noise and light pollution as well the public safety risks created by prevailing NW winds frequently icing Gleason road and neighboring walkways with snowmaking overspray. Two months of overnight snowmaking utilizing two 60 HP pumps, 7 snowmaking cannons and ongoing trail grooming with heavy equipment on trails that are less than 250 feet from many bedroom windows would devastate the livability of neighboring homes and associated property values. Additionally, Gleason road can be treacherous in the winter today with crashes occurring every year as drivers spin off the road onto sidewalks and yards while attempting to navigate Gleason's sharp bends and turns in this neighborhood. Covering this road (as well as adjacent sidewalks and driveways) with ice and snow from a city operated facility would be irresponsible and dangerous, potentially exposing the city to liability and possible litigation. Please send this proposal back to the drawing board and ask the Edina Park Board to consider other options that are less expensive and far less intrusive on the environment and the community. At a minimum, the proposed commercial tubing facility should be excluded from further consideration and exploration of reasonable alternatives for expanding the existing Nordic ski and snowshoe trails within the existing developed areas of the Braemar golf course should be considered. Since projects of this nature can never be undone, I suggest that the citizens and leaders of Edina may also be at a crossroad, facing an obligation to establish better defined priorities of preservation vs. city sponsored commercial development of the remaining natural land and wildlife habitat owned or controlled by the City of Edina. This discussion requires important decisions that affect future generations of Edina residents and deserves broader input, debate and possible referendum. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Thomas C. Wagner 6004 Bonnie Brae Drive Edina, MN 55439 1) Within the presentation materials prepared by the consulting firm SEH, the artist rendering of the finished project dramatically understates the magnitude of this destruction by not drawing the proposed path to scale — clearly visible when compared to the known dimensions of Gleason Rd. which is also depicted in the illustrations 2 2) At a minimum, should we not apply the same Tree Ordinance preservation standards to the evaluation of this proposed project as are applicable to all Edina Residents? 3) The feasibility study materials presented by SEH reflects the distance to the Hyland facilities as being 6 miles away — still a short distance and possibly true if measured from City Hall — but as the bird flies these sites are less than two miles apart and we should be fairly certain that you would be able to see the Hyland facility and its extensive lighting from the Braemar ridge site once the proposed project's deforestation was complete. 3 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:52 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Ski Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Anderson, Tracy [mailto:AndersonTLOPellaMN.com] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 6:08 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Ski Trail Hello — Mayor Hovland was nice enough to come to my neighborhood a couple weeks ago to address concerns over the proposed ski trail and tubing hill. Clearly I am in the minority as I think the project is a great idea. My husband and I use the existing trails frequently to walk our dog and have always enjoyed the woods and our close proximity to it. We certainly don't believe a lighted ski trail will detract from our pleasure, it will enhance it. I was recently surprised to learn that most of the people that are so against this project have never even been in the woods. Honestly, if they didn't see anyone cutting down a tree they would have no idea any trees had been removed. I feel their reasons are disingenuous as they don't care about keeping Edina green and I'm not sure what the safety issue is but it does sound good, who isn't for safer things. I can understand not wanting your "space" to be changed but this really seems like a great improvement to the area. Thanks for listening to a positive view point, Tracy Tracy Anderson Commercial Sales Consultant 612-840-8154 AndersonTL@PellaMN.com http://professional.pella.com/ COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:58 AM Subject: FW: Braemar ski proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoPEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Karen Seay (mailto:karen.m.seay@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:35 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar ski proposal I am just learning about the scope and the effects of the major changes at Braemar, and I am astonished that construction of this project will proceed in October if the city does not scrap the plan. I would like to voice my strong opposition to allowing these changes to go forward, with the resulting environmental effects, noise and light pollution, and deleterious consequences to nearby neighbors, not to mention the cost. Please reconsider this project, and institute a well-thought-out bid and budgeting process to make a sound determination of what should go forward. Thank you for having the courage to take another look at this plan before damage is done and money is wasted on it. Karen Seay 6808 Dovre Drive Edina, MN 55436 (952) 927-4820 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:21 PM Subject: FW: Advocate for Edina Mtn. Bike Trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-88611 Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Steven Manderscheid [mailto:manderscheid@csp.edu] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:17 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Advocate for Edina Mtn. Bike Trails I am advocate for mtn. bike trails at Braemar. I am 47 years old and I have mtn. biked for 30 years. I have watched the sport grow and I now have a son on Edina's mtn. bike team. Local mtn. bike trails are low impact on the environment and low cost to maintain. Moreover, they can serve not only the team but many citizens who find mtn. biking a great source of exercise. I suggest that you conduct some research on communities like Crosby, MN (Cuyuna Lakes), Eagan, MN (Lebanon Hills), etc. etc. My sense is that these cities have benefited tremendously from sponsoring local mtn. bike trails. Regards, Steve Manderscheid Edina Resident 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:49 PM Subject: FW: Braemar Development Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Leigh Mazion [mailto:mazionleigh@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:25 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Development My name is Leigh Mazion and I'm the director for the Edina High School and Middle School Cycling teams. Our team has grown from 12 student athletes in 2013, to over 60 this year. We participate in mountain bike racing as a Fall Sport. Mountain bike racing is a fast growing High School sport with over 55 teams and 1,000 athletes in Minnesota. Our sport improves fitness, develops self reliance, and promotes a team spirit. Our goal is to provide our athletes with personal growth opportunities and introduce them to a life long sport. Our most significant challenge is providing a safe training environment for a fast growing team. We currently meet for practice at Weber Park and commute by bike to the Wirth trail system. This involves moving up to 60 athletes 5 miles through town. Our hope is that the City will add mountain bike trails to the Braemar project. This would provide a safe local meeting spot for the team to train. Mountain bike trails are inexpensive to create and can be maintained by volunteers. Our team regularly volunteers to maintain the Wirth trails. I hope you will consider supporting the Edina Cycling Team by supporting mountain bike trails at Braemar. Thank You! 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 3:41 PM Subject: FW: In support of mountain bike trails at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kristi Trostel [mailto:ktrostel@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:28 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: In support of mountain bike trails at Braemar Hello! As the head coach of the Edina Cycling team I would like to voice my support for the construction of mountain bike trails at Braemar. High school mountain biking started in Minnesota 5 years ago, under the direction of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (www.nationalmtb.org, www.minnesotamtb.org). The Edina team currently has 60 athletes, the second largest team in the state. Although the sport is not part of the Minnesota High School league, we are an Independent Sports Provider with the Edina HS. Team practices pose unique challenges, namely safely getting dozens of teenagers riding bikes from a point in Edina to a place where we can practice. Most often, this is Theodore Wirth Park, less often the hilly residential streets around Edina HS. Practice trails (gravel, double track, single track) at Braemar would let us get to our off road practices much more quickly and safely. Such trails would also give us a location without cars to do hill repeats. The sport of high school mountain biking uniquely blends serious cardiovascular endurance with technical cycling skills. Our team is coed and has provided a team sports experience to many Edina students who previously had never participated in team sports. I could give many examples of how the sport has changed a team member's life for the better. Mountain bikes are not motorized. Mountain biking is quiet, leaves next to no impact on established trails, and does not require any lighting. Mountain bike trails generally incorporate natural features such as trees and rocks, so trees don't need to be removed to build the trails. Once single track trails are established, they require minimal maintenance. This maintenance is generally done by hand or with simple hand tools and would be performed by the team. Please consider including mountain bike trails at Braemar so that we can continue to offer this athletic opportunity to Edina's youth. Thank you Kristi Trostel head coach Edina Cycling Team 1 Kristi Trostel 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 3:41 PM Subject: FW: Mountain Biking Trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: melissaP412511c.com [mailto:melissaP412511c.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:32 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Mountain Biking Trails To whom it may concern, I am emailing to ask you to consider having mountain biking trails added to Braemar. My son, who is a tenth grader at Edina High School, has just started participating on the Edina Mountain Biking Team. This is the first sport I have seen him really enjoy and it would be good for him to have trails that are close to our house. I believe it would be safer for him than having to bike long distances. Plus this is a sport he can participate in all his life. For him it is more than a sport, it is also a way to help him manage his ADHD. After he comes back from biking he is able to concentrate much better and has been able to manage his energy level much better. Thanks for your consideration, Melissa Mathwig (Edina Resident) Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 3:45 PM Subject: FW: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kelly McNulty [mailto:33kellypgmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:49 PM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject: Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski Proposal Dear City Council Members: As we draw near to the vote regarding the Proposal to turn Braemar's hills into a commercialized Nordic Ski location, I wanted to take a minute to focus everyone's attention on the beauty that is Braemar, including the description as listed on the City of Edina's very own website: "Braemar Park is 500 acres of rolling hills and scenic lakes surrounded by beautiful, untouched oak ridges. There's a feeling of seclusion amidst its urban setting, only 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis." Further down the page it also notes: "In the winter, many people enjoy cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing on the trails through the golf course. You can view a map here" I love the second paragraph, as this sums up how we should be managing this discussion. Cross- country skiing (and snow-shoeing) in the untouched natural beauty. I just want to reiterate that we are not against cross-country skiing at Braemar. We are against doing it the wrong way, which is what this proposal will do. I implore you - each and every one of you as the decision makers deciding the fate of this beautiful location - to help make the best decision, the one that works best for Braemar, the neighbors, and the city. Please Vote No on the Nordic Ski project and work with community members to develop a responsible, green plan to enhance Braemar for winter activities. Thank you. Sincerely, Kelly McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:10 AM Subject: FW: Mountain biking trails at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Anna Lampron [mailto:annalampron@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:31 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Mountain biking trails at Braemar Dear Edina City Council, I'm contacting you all to show my support for the proposed mountain biking trails near Braemar in Edina. I'm a student at Edina Highschool and a member of the EHS Cycling Team. It would really benefit our team to have a "home trail" that would be safe and easy to access for practices. I would also love to use it in my free time with my younger brother and sister who aren't on the team. As an environmentalist, I also strongly support the trails as they are low impact and need very little matinence to maintain. That matinence will be done by volunteers from our cycling community so it will be self sustaining. Thank you so much for considering these trails and I hope you will support them. Thanks again, Anna Lampron 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:13 AM Subject: FW: comments to date in support of Braemar snowmaking project http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/braemar-skiing Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Jarvinen [mailto:jarvinen@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 5:13 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: 'Julie turnbull'; andyt@hoigaards.com; 'Paul V. Gage'; 'Noah' Subject: comments to date in support of Braemar snowmaking project http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/braemar- skiing Dear Edina City Council, A petition in support of Braemar snowmaking was started a few days ago. So far over 355 people have signed in support. Signatures are also being collected on paper (no count of those currently available). Below are the written comments in support of the Braemar snowmaking project received at the following address as of this morning: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/braemar-skiing Craig Jarvinen Name Date Comments I enthusiastically support the effort to make this wonderful recre. 1 Noah Swiler 8/18/2016 16:56 activity more accessible to Edina families! Nordic skiing is my familyâ€TMs favorite winter activity. A trail sys Braemar Park will put to good use the underutilized resources ay. without impacting the golf operation. Snowmaking will guaranteE 4 Paul Gage 8/18/2016 19:52 successful endeavor. 6 Max Thiele 8/18/2016 23:18 This petition makes some great points as a counter to the petitiol 7 Jeff Kirkwold 8/19/2016 0:48 Our son is a Nordic skier at EHS 9 Jeff Jackson 8/19/2016 1:35 I'll come visit your park if you build it! This project will help people from all over the state of Minnesota a life-long activity which will increase their physical, mental and e 11 Kevin Johnson 8/19/2016 1:42 well-being. Snowmaking is such an asset for any trail system. I will be so jeolc the amenaties that Edina has, but look forward to making the trig 16 Nathan Porath DDS 8/19/2016 2:09 visit them. 1 17 Amy Cichanowski 8/19/2016 2:10 19 Tyler olson 8/19/2016 2:16 20 Greg Klave 8/19/2016 2:20 22 Martin Burg 8/19/2016 2:31 23 Jim Agre 8/19/2016 2:33 24 Thomas SHaw 8/19/2016 2:53 25 Bill van cleaf 8/19/2016 2:59 27 Alice Flanders 8/19/2016 3:13 31 Matt liebsch 8/19/2016 4:30 43 Vilanouth Inthasorot 8/19/2016 12:31 45 Clayton Keim 8/19/2016 13:06 55 Kathryn Jarvinen 8/19/2016 14:03 58 Dan Rasmussen 8/19/2016 14:22 61 Kevin Brochman 8/19/2016 14:31 63 Larry Myers 8/19/2016 14:38 65 Terese Holden 8/19/2016 14:46 68 Amelia Svenningsen 8/19/2016 15:04 70 Oscar Friedman 8/19/2016 15:08 74 Kyle lidstone 8/19/2016 15:16 81 Gene Kay 8/19/2016 15:34 84 Genevieve Connell 8/19/2016 15:42 85 Jack Christianson 8/19/2016 15:42 We need to build our winter recreation opportunities in all of our communities. This is for the health and well being of our childrer plenty of research to support how important being outside is for (and adults). We live in MN and need to embrace winter! Would be great to have another place to ski! I would buy a pass to ski there! Edina needs ski trails!!! This would be a great addition for the Edina park system. You will of folks, who will purchase trail passes. I am a coach with the Edina High Cross Country Ski Team. This we huge asset to the team- especially since the school expansion anc appropriation of a considerable amount of the present trail for a trail will make it nearly impossible for the team to have meaningf affordable practice. I love braemer, and know it would make a world class nordic ski c a resident of Minnetonka, there a few option for skiers in this par metro. Having a top knotch facility like braemar available would c have me voting with my wallet. Yes please. We need more outside rec items like this I would love to see this park being done. As a resident a few miles north of this, I would love to see this ad Edina. It would be a closer place to ski than driving to Hyland or E Nordic skiing is a lifelong sport as well, so it has major lifelong bei those that get into it. Amenities like this help make a community as well raising the standard of living even further for Edina. With being a problem among our society, we need more places like thi This is great and so good for healthy youth (and adults). It is fun prevents obesity. This is something the city of Edina and the greater metro area coi greatly use. It promotes a lifelong sport that is so heathy and sup our great winters in MN! This will keep people happy active and healthy. I am a Nordic High School Coach and this would really help all Hig skiing! Great addition to enhance community health and family fun XC ski trails at braemar would be a great addition to our commun Go Team CXC Consistently maintained trails at Braemar would help further bro strengthen the Nordic community in the metro area. I am a Three Rivers Park Commissioner and an out-door enthusia strongly support this effort. As a competitive XC skier, I love being in nature and think other p should share this love and appreciation as well. Help grow Midwest skiing development! 2 Please make this happen. As a taxpaying citizen living in Edina, tY BIG win for our community. I have coaching XC for 20 years snowmaking is vital for developin, competitive youth XC skiers I'm 100% for snowmaking Nordic is an amazing sport, and the addition of ski trails at Braem be very beneficial to the team and the community as a whole. A former resident of Golden Valley, I continue to support the Twi efforts to provide superior outdoor activities. 87 Darren Ruschy 8/19/2016 15:50 88 Eric Jacobson 8/19/2016 16:15 97 Peter Zahn 8/19/2016 16:52 102 Bob Schoenecker 8/19/2016 17:03 104 Carri Mosborg 8/19/2016 17:04 106 Samantha Bevers 8/19/2016 17:07 109 Taylor Fletcher 8/19/2016 17:17 113 Charlie Zdechlik 8/19/2016 17:23 114 Gretchen johns 8/19/2016 17:24 117 kari anderson 8/19/2016 17:29 118 Steven Kloiber 8/19/2016 17:33 120 William Hittler 8/19/2016 17:46 122 Jim Gregg 8/19/2016 17:54 124 Anne Lindquist 8/19/2016 18:03 125 Sara Jones 8/19/2016 18:07 129 Zach Nelson 8/19/2016 18:26 130 Renate Stone 8/19/2016 18:27 133 Mark Scott 8/19/2016 18:40 136 Jim Cloutier 8/19/2016 19:05 139 Angela Robinson 8/19/2016 19:23 142 Shelly Howe 8/19/2016 20:05 I have sent emails and attended a community meeting on this tor know some of the nearby neighbors are concerned, but I think it well planned and would be an asset to many. Although I recently to Bloomington, my daughter has attended Edina schools all her I senior at EHS this fall and went to State with her Nordic team last Snowmaking at Braemar is very important to the Edina Nordic tei our ability to practice. Do it I love skiing and it would be sweet if there were more trails Parents of two Nordic skiers at EHS /Mpls residents more snow! I think Nordic ski trails are a good addition to the Braemar golf co Other golf courses have incorporated ski trails. Given how crowd( trials are at Hyland Park, there is the demand for it. The snowmaking/trail proposal will benefit the entire community health lifestyles, encourage family outings, and allow youth to lea enjoy winter and cross-country skiing Would visit the area of there was snow. We strongly support the making of snow for the nordic ski trails a Braemar golf course, and the grooming of the ski trails. It will enh quality of life for the people of our city. However, we only suppor cross country ski trails aspect of the winter additions proposed fo Braemar Park. I am a parent of a current Edina High School Nordic ski team men of a former team member who has graduated. I was a long-term of Edina until last month. I strongly support the trails and, as a ski myself, would happily pay a fee for trail use as a non-resident. We need more snow making trails for cross country skiing In support of X Ctry ski at Braemar Yes,yes, yes! Snow making during lean snow seasons keeps skiers active. This i for the Twin Cities area. Please make it a priority. More snow making trails will take some of the pressure off the fe we have and help grow the sport. Based on usage of other snow trails it will be well used. 100% support this proposal. Amenities like this are what make Ed quality of life what it is. 3 The addition of cross country skiing to the Braemar golf course is way to increase its usage while leveraging the existing infrastruct would be another example of how Edina promotes healthy lifesty residents, and it would benefit the more than 200 students (rang completely new skiers to competitive racers) who join the high sc team to have a place to call their training space. This is a no-cut s 144 Sheryl Gage 8/19/2016 20:15 provides a great experience for kids of all skill levels. 147 Andrea Brandt 8/19/2016 20:26 I fully support the trails and all the great reasons listed in the peti What a bonus this would be to the community, as well as a draw business from the surrounding area as well as schools. Silent spo as skiing and biking should embrace this collectively, as they both 148 Doug Boonstra 8/19/2016 20:33 benefit as will the greater community of Edina. 149 Tracy Shand 8/19/2016 20:42 We support this cross country ski trails and snow making at Braer 153 Matthew Waite 8/19/2016 20:52 Yes, I would definitely drive to this facility from St Paul. 155 Dan Sweeney 8/19/2016 20:59 Build trails with snowmaking 156 Theresa Yanchar 8/19/2016 20:59 Definitely 158 Susan Schultz 8/19/2016 21:05 I am an Edina resident and fully support xc ski trails at Braemar P. 166 Carol Russell 8/19/2016 21:37 I vote yes primarily for the high school winter sports teams. 167 The Rubin Family 8/19/2016 21:55 Family of six active in nordic skiing 168 Curt Werdal 8/19/2016 22:14 I would love to be able to ski here in the winter! 171 Janelle Erickson 8/19/2016 22:45 I support this cross country proposal for the Braemar location! Please support this important and beneficial investment, and dor 174 John Ellenberger 8/19/2016 23:13 deceived by specious arguments against it. Thank you. 176 Kate chamberlain 8/19/2016 23:24 Make this happen! :) It's important to Edina Nordic, and all of Edina that this project is 183 Matthew Egger 8/20/2016 0:38 be finished! I ski on the Edina Nordic team. The team means an incredible am me, and it would be a great privilege to be able to use braemar tc Nordic team is full of respectful student athletes who would quie carefully use the braemar parks to train and enjoy the winter. I st 184 Peter Rock 8/20/2016 0:56 support the use of braemar park for Nordic skiing. We spend so much money on hockey. How about the 200 memb 186 Anita Burg 8/20/2016 1:04 Edina High School nordic ski team!!! Let's support this great opportunity for our student athletes and community. We live in a winter weather state- let's support wint( 195 Kathleen Mulrooney 8/20/2016 4:05 weather activities. 198 Craig Ringsven 8/20/2016 5:23 Would love to see this happen! 199 Kim Rudd 8/20/2016 5:37 Vote yes for ski trails ! Cross Country skiing is a life long sport that can be enjoyed by vir 207 Barry Rotman 8/20/2016 12:40 anyone. 213 Diane Schember 8/20/2016 13:36 As a St Paul small business and a skier I support this! 223 steve michals 8/20/2016 15:25 Please approve this wonderful ski trail 4 225 Steve Eberly 8/20/2016 15:50 226 Tim Miner 8/20/2016 15:54 228 Mary Luoma 8/20/2016 15:59 231 Bob Britz 8/20/2016 16:37 232 Chris Torvi 8/20/2016 16:41 238 Jed Gorlin 8/20/2016 17:33 241 Rodney Binfet 8/20/2016 18:03 242 Rhett Carlson 8/20/2016 18:16 243 Tommy Carlson 8/20/2016 18:24 247 Pam Stegora Axberg 8/20/2016 19:16 250 Dan Beno 8/20/2016 20:09 252 Liz Abt Ellenberger 8/20/2016 20:23 253 Greg Fields 8/20/2016 20:45 254 Andrea Brink 8/20/2016 20:55 255 Greg Bernhardt 8/20/2016 21:01 256 Mark Larson 8/20/2016 22:07 260 Martin Richmond 8/20/2016 22:50 261 Jack Collis 8/20/2016 23:07 264 Elizabeth Burnett 8/21/2016 0:27 271 John Horns 8/21/2016 2:27 281 Roy Vosberg 8/21/2016 13:46 This will be a great addition to the metro area outdoor winter ski trails. Please make this happen my family and I will definitely ma this facility and pay any fees required. I am a Minnesota Youth Ski League club leader for over 20 years. snow is the single largest factor in determining the number of chi can introduce to skiing. I started cross country skiing in gym class as a high school student West in 1976. As a senior I was part of the ski team and have bee ever since. Hoping Edina will vote to continue to inspire Twin City residents to enjoy this wonderful sport. Edina has always been a leader in the community, being able to I( the future is important and this project will be a great addition! This snowmaking loop would be awesome for nordic ski commun snowmaking loops @ elm creek, hyland park and Wirth have bee reason Nordic skiing is growing! Hyland is overcrowded so this would be a great addition I would use this trail extensively! The southwest could use another option for man-made cross cou trails. It would alleviate traffic at other parks. Super! And good for the broader community. Would love to see this trail! More outdoor activity for kids and at Great use of existing underutilized real estate resource. Nordic sl life long sport to enjoy what winter throws at us. I fully support this as a wonderful addition to the outdoor activitii Minnesotans enjoy in the winter. The ski trails and tubing hill are much-needed and will complete t winter activity options available in Edina which will appeal to a br base of residents. I am excited at the possibility of having a non h /ice skating winter activity available locally without having to tra\i Minneapolis or surrounding suburbs. I support adding XC Skiing to extend use of this wonderful venue winter. this would be a great asset both for the community and for the hi school program. Let's do it! This would be so great for so many people. Don't miss this oppor As a ski coach and an advocate for outdoor activities for the corm this would be a great asset to the city of Edina and its youth (and people too) Please vote YES! The City of Edina needs to make the Breamar park land available variety of uses. We need more ski trails. 5 282 Tom Wagner 8/21/2016 14:07 283 Christopher Gerlach 8/21/2016 14:24 291 Artie Huber 8/21/2016 18:48 292 Dave Hruby 8/21/2016 20:03 293 Paul Arbisi 8/21/2016 20:58 295 Thomas Kendrick 8/21/2016 23:45 299 Lise Crosby 8/22/2016 13:16 303 Neal Blanchett 8/22/2016 14:00 306 Chris Harvey 8/22/2016 14:22 308 Mark Kobilka 8/22/2016 14:43 309 Ellen Jones 8/22/2016 15:00 311 Kate Turnbull 8/22/2016 16:10 313 Stephanie Jones 8/22/2016 16:32 314 Duncan Tomassen 8/22/2016 16:36 315 Alex Marble 8/22/2016 16:53 316 Scott 8/22/2016 16:57 As a former member of the U.S. Nordic Ski Team and resident of I believe we have a unique opportunity to support this great life-lo outdoor activity in our community. Would we question this proje were in support of our hockey programs? I love hockey but love running and Nordic skiing too. Let's find a way to set aside our dil and make this work in our community. Congratulations for Edina to take the lead on a new nordic ski are the East Metro had something like this! I already drive to Hyland much, and would definitly make use of this as well. I would use the trail system and support local businesses while in A tremendous asset that will increase property values and attract active families to Edina. Nordic skiing is a lifelong activity that can be embraced and enjoy Edina residents of all ages and abilities. The ski trails at Braemar provide convenient access to a resource that will help to promote build healthy and active lifestyles among our residents. I strong!' the proposal for nordic ski trails at Braemar with snow making capabilities. Living in Edina right now, I think this would be huge for both the community and for the Twin Cities area as a whole! I would use tl least a few times a week. Our family would use Nordic Ski Trails at least once a week . This a great benefit for the entire community. We would love to see Edina continue to be a leader in providing r active healthy families to enjoy outdoor recreation together by pi this year-round trail with winter snowmaking. We've gladly suppc facilities for every kind of recreation; this is a great chance to sup popular, growing, life-long winter sport, with trails residents can round. Would be a valuable resource to the City of Edina and area high s have a ski venue. Would be supporting and active, outdoor lifesty youth. As an assistant cross country ski coach, I am very excited that the be another place to practice for the large community of high schc This is so important as now we only have 2 reliable snowmaking t they cannot handle the number of students that want to ski. This would be a huge benefit to the community! Please pass this proposal for winter fun in Edina! I would love to ski here! Great idea! Don't be a dick about guys. C'mon I fully support this. I live in St. Paul and I'd drive there to ski. Big fi would be an asset to Edina and cause people to drive to your city 6 Kathleen and Doug 318 Hokemeir-Seim 8/22/2016 17:27 320 Marie Jordan 8/22/2016 17:33 321 Bill Kerker 8/22/2016 17:51 324 Dan DeRoma 8/22/2016 18:33 326 Alice Hulbert 8/22/2016 19:57 328 Katherine Ellis 8/22/2016 21:33 329 Jennifer Rolfes 8/22/2016 21:39 330 Kassandra Kuehl 8/22/2016 21:41 331 Brett Bevers 8/22/2016 21:53 340 Jake Brown 8/23/2016 2:15 343 Beth Ihry 8/23/2016 12:11 We support creating cross-country ski trails at Braemar. Not only they be great for the EHS ski team, but adults could use them as Snow is in short supply these days. Cross Country skiing is a great sport that everyone can enjoy. The time is right to acknowledge the growth of Nordic, trail runni Mtn biking and enhance the proud offerings of Edina parks. I will "pay to play"! the earth is not getting any colder! I owned a house near Hyland Ski Area- the most expensive and fa selling houses face the ski area. The addition of these ski trails and snowmaking will bring active (- benefits to the community and enable the Edina Ski team to con- have a long lasting positive affect on young peoples lives. Adding trails to Braemar will make the park far more accessible t( residents. There are some trails in that woods now, but they are occasionally overgrown and mostly used by neighbors to walk the grew up within a block of the proposed loop and wish it had beer when I was in high school! It will be a great addition for the high team, xc skiers in the metro, and recreational skiers from Edina. Global warming has made Minnesota winters far less predictable they have been in the past. Without man-made snow, many of u5 enjoy non-ice dependent outdoor recreation during significant sty of the winter months. I would go so far as to say that Edina truly I this project to move forward. I am a parent of an Edina Nordic skier that would benefit so mucl this project. The proposal would certainly contribute to a world-c community like Edina. This addition would present Edina as a leader in promoting outdc education, physical fitness, and community empowerment throuj adventure, and nature preservation. I am a resident of Edina and would be pleased to have another o skiing on man made snow. 7 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:15 AM Subject: FW: Mountain Bike Trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Jeff Merriam [mailto:jeffandrandalvn@comcastnet] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 6:44 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Mountain Bike Trails Dear Madames and Sirs, We area writing in support of the creation of mountain bike trails at Braemar Park. Both of our children are on the Edina Cycling Team and currently they need to bike city streets through Minneapolis to get to Theodore Wirth park to train for the racing season. Most cities in the metro area have a mountain bike trail system. My understanding of where the trails would be built is currently not used for anything. It contains overgrown weeds and buckthorn. The kids currently maintain the trails in Minneapolis and Crosby, MN. Wouldn't it be great if they could maintain bike trails in their own city? We urge you to support Mountain Bike Trails in Edina! Best regards, Jeff and Randalyn (Jack and Brennen) Merriam 5816 Zenith Ave S., Edina. Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:18 AM Subject: FW: Please support mountain biking trails at Braemar for safe mountain biking for out school team Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Ann-Marie Forshay [rnailto:awareofthemoment(&gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:32 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please support mountain biking trails at Braemar for safe mountain biking for out school team Mountain biking is here to stay and has come into its own. Please support our Mountain Biking team at Edina High School by allowing for safe trails for our children. Thank you, Atm Marie Forshay 5108 Oxford Ave Edina MN 55436 612 710 7964 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:22 AM Subject: FW: [Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House] Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Joshua M. Ahlberg [mailto:notification+yy2694o9@facebookmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 7:47 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Re: [Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House] Joshua M. Ahlberg commented on City of Edina, MN (Local Government)'s post in Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House. Joshua M. Ahlberg 7:47a111 Aug 24 I can't support this plan. It's incredibly costly ($3MM that the city would need to borrow and pay back in taxpayer bonds), it introduces safety risks to the community from snow-making overspray, it adds noise pollution, it adds light pollution, and it is incredibly destructive... Original Post City of Edina, MN (Local Government) 8:55am Jul 8 View Post on Facebook Edit Email Settings Reply to this email to acid a comment. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:23 AM Subject: FW: Braemar winter improvements Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Andy [mailto:fotness@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 7:57 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar winter improvements Dear City Council members and Mayor: I wrote a letter to the editor of the Sun Current with two other families in support of improvements at Braemar that would allow snowmaking and additional trails. This letter will appear in the 8/25 issue. I talked to my neighbors last Sunday afternoon and received 15 signatures, within one hour, on a petition supporting the project. I look forward to the public hearing September 7th Sincerely, Andy Otness 5433 Kellogg Avenue 612:978-1681 Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:29 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Mountain biking trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Rob Webb [mailto:rob.webb1998@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:23 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Mountain biking trails Dear City Council and City Staff: Thank you for all you do for Edina. As you consider all the factors that affect the plans for the Braemar recreational area. I do want to plug for mountain biking. It is a popular activity to help people live healthier lives. To be active and outdoors is a hallmark of Minnesota, and Edina in particular. Over 40 million people in the U.S. mountain bike, and it is a growing sport across many demographics. Many Edina residents are traveling to Eagan, Minneapolis and other suburbs for this activity, and those trails are increasingly experiencing over-crowding. It would be fantastic if Edina residents could mountain bike in their own community. There are excellent non-profit groups that develop and maintain the trails with deep respect for the environment. The mountain biking community is very respectful of the rules, trails, facilities, and surrounding areas, and would bring a positive contribution to the broader Edina community. Including mountain biking at Braemar is a decision that will be admired as a good decision for generations to come. Thank you! Rob Webb Edina Resident Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:50 PM Subject: FW: WINTER SPORTS PARK PROJECT AT BRAEMAR Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I vvww.EdinaMN.qov From: frank lorenz [mailto:franklorenz@msn.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:43 PM To: Ann Kattreh Cc: James Hovland Subject: WINTER SPORTS PARK PROJECT AT BRAEMAR If the proposed Braemar ski trails stay open until 11 PM, will the snow making machines run till 5 AM? How much noise (db level)will they make? Will the floodlights have to stay on till 5 AM? How much water, electricity, and employee labor cost at O.T. rates will this consume during a winter season? Shouldn't Edina also have a full Pentathlon course with an outdoor winter firing range open until 5AM? Edina draws its potable water from a system of wells. Will the operation of snow making deplete our aquifer or the particular well(s) in the southwest corner of Edina? Frank Lorenz PS: Edina's city PR machine makes much of our relatively low property tax (levy rate), compared to surrounding cities. But this is happening primarily because what other cities classify as normal/general street repairs/repaving, Edina charges as special assessments to each homeowner. Those assessments frequently exceed a homeowner's property tax assessment. One of the way corrupt politicians (including school district administrators) seek to fool the public is to fragment the total tax load into multiple taxes. EPS now has four lines in its annual assessment. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT EDINA RESIDENTS ARE NOT BEING FOOLED BY THIS DEVICE. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:54 PM Subject: FW: Braemar construction Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Kim Mcilwain [mailto:kimnncilwainPicloud.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:03 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar construction Council members, As an Edina resident, I am asking you to vote NO on the proposed building of a ski area at Braemar. Thank you, Kim Mc!twain 5408 Chantrey Road Sent from my iPad Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 2:10 PM Subject: FW: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Lynette Biunno, Receptionist -,) 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.aov From: Jack Ellingson [mailto:ellingsonjack@gmaiLcom] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 2:00 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Hello Edina Government, My name is Jack Ellingson. As a senior at Edina High School, I'm one of the captains of the Edina Cycling Team. I personally know the many benefits mountain biking can bring to a community. Mountain biking can unite and strengthen the mental, physical, and social health of a community. Kids who would be bullied and harassed in school find a community where they are not only accepted, but well respected. Mountain biking can also inspire kids to peruse careers in STEM by actively engaging them with the complex mechanics found on a bicycle. These are just a few of the many benefits mountain biking will bring to Edina. By building mountain biking trails in Edina, our community could better utilize the benefits that come with cycling. If you have any questions or concerns about building trails in Edina, please email me back. Thanks, Jack Ellingson Captain of the Edina Cycling Team Leader of FIRST Robotics Team 1816 The Green Machine Captain of the EHS Business Club , 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 2:11 PM Subject: FW: Revised Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Doug Bennett [mailto:pdbennett03@yahoo.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 2:10 PM To: Robert Stewart; Ann Kattreh; Edina Mail Subject: Revised Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Proposal Ann, Bob, and all Edina City Council Members- We are writing as a follow up to our July 9 letter (included below for reference); after learning more about this proposal, we are emphatically opposed to all elements of the plan. We are asking you to vote NO on this proposal/plan. While we originally signaled strong opposition to the tubing hill and openness to the nordic ski trails, we are now against both of these concepts. The overall plan does not make sense financially, will be a nuisance for the neighborhood residents and permanently damages the the environment within Braemar Park. want to reiterate that we like the idea of multi-use trails that are cost effective for the community, but there is absolutely no reason to clear an additional 30-40 feet of woodland over 2+ km to achieve the desired nordic trail system. Why not use the soon to be available land from the 9 golf holes that will be no longer used (Clunie) for ski trails? This land is already cleared - this has much less environmental impact and if there is enough benefit to installing snowmachines to maintain those trails for a longer season then that MUST be more cost effective for Edina and its taxpayers. Those snowmaking machines would also be away from the roads and avoid expected safety hazards in the proposed plan. Our hypothesis is that the contractor who drafted this plan wants to use the bluffs because it would become a signature trail system in their portfolio - but it is way too invasive. Please vote no to this proposal and seek more reasonable options. We will plan to be at the council meeting for this public discussion and vote. If you would like to discuss this with us in advance, please call us @ 612.963.3594 Sincerely, Doug and Heather Bennett 5708 Kemrich Drive On Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:32 PM, Heather Yahoo <dubesbennettyahoo.com> wrote: Begin forwarded message: From: Robert Stewart <RStewart@EdinaMN.gov> Date: July 12, 2016 at 3:27:46 PM CDT To: "dubesbennettyahoo.com" <dubesbennett@yahoo.com> Subject: FW: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Heather and Doug, 1 Thank you for your note. It is very helpful for the City Council members to hear all perspectives on these issues. - Bob Stewart From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:49 AM Subject: FW: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area [cid:image001.gif@01D1DB51.1B31FDBO] Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:46 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Please include in City Council Correspondence [cid:image003.png@01D1DB50.AED3FC90] Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehEdinaMN.gov<mailto:AKattrehEdinaMN.gov> I www.EdinaMN.gov<http://www.EdinaMN.gov> From: Heather Bennett [mailto:dubesbennettyahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 1:55 PM To: Ann Kattreh Cc: Doug Bennett Subject: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Ann- We may not be able to attend the open house and wanted to provide feedback on this proposed plan. As we are within walking distance, our family of 6 regularly use Braemar park year round in its current state: * golf in the summer * sledding on the hole 21 hill in the winter year-round walking/hiking on the bluff trails on the east side of the park - we walk on those trails 200-250 days each year 2 Overall, we have mixed feelings about this plan. On one hand, we are very supportive of utilizing this parkland year round. In fact, we have commented several times that the best improvement is the groomed snow trails that were introduced a few years ago. We walk/run/hike/snowshoe with and without our dog on those trails all the time. Further improvements of these trails is a positive for us if it can be cost effective for non-skivers and non-bikers. On the other hand, we have real concerns about the proposed plan. First and foremost, we are very concerned that existing parkland trails that we regularly use will now have a usage fee associated with it. What will it cost to now utilize the trails because of the man-made snow and lights? What is the reality of time restrictions for using the trail because of the high school skiing team and other groups that will have regular practices and competitions? We also don't need lights to enjoy those existing trails - in fact is quite peaceful to walk through Braemar at night in the winter. Why can't the high school ski team use the existing man-made snow trails at hyland park reserve that is less than 3 miles from Braemar? We are strongly opposed to the groomed tubing hill for several reasons: First, the groomed tubing hill moves a great free resource that can be used at leisure into yet another expensive outing type experience. Why should we have to pay on a per use basis for a resource that we currently use for no incremental fees beyond our taxes? Kids have been tubing/sledding on that hill for many,many years and it already is a great resource. It is also an activity that is great because it is spontaneous. It snows and our kids want to go to the hill. If it is too crowded we come back another time. We don't need a reservation for a defined time and we aren't limited by a 2 hour window to utilize the resource....and we certainly don't have to decide is this worth $50- 75-100 for our family to go enjoy the snow. We go to Buck Hill or Elm Creek 1 time a year, because it is $90 for our family. Second, the tubing lift also discourages the exercise provided by walking up the hill. This an excellent unstructured physical activity for our kids where they get great exercise - why ruin it by grooming lanes and hoisting them up the hill mechanically? Third, the lights will be a nuisance for the neighborhood on the tubing hill - We live 1/2 west of Lewis Park and deal with lights for football games all fall season and even the hockey lights that are 1/4 mile from our house. I would not want to live on Gleason road with those lights on constantly for 3 months a year. Finally, traffic and parking will likely be an issue if you create a groomed tubing hill - there is already plenty of traffic around that area because of the hockey rinks, edina dome, and golf dome. In summary, we can be supportive of the groomed multi-use trails if it can continue to be cost effective for hiking/walking. We are completely against the groomed tubing hill and encourage the Parks Department and City Council to separate these two decisions. We would be happy to discuss this live and can be reached @ 952.693.3594. Sincerely, Heather and Doug Bennett 5708 Kemrich Drive 3 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 8:47 AM Subject: FW: Mountain bike trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 1 Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Chris O'Brien [mailto:Chris.Obrien@chrobinson.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 5:55 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Mountain bike trails I support mountain bike trails in Edina. I now have more adult friends who bike than any other sport. It has passed golf in activity of business leaders. MORC can help build sustainable trails. Thank you for considering this Chris O'Brien 4713 Townes Road Edina ************************************************************************************************** *********************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. 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Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Facebook [mailto:update+yy2694o9facebookmail.corn] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:45 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Kristin Kiser Reichling commented on a link City of Edina, MN (Local Government) shared. Facebook Kristin Kiser Reichling commented on a link City of Edina, MN (Local Government) shared. Kristin Kiser Reichling August 24 at 8:44pm I am concerned that people don't realize that these drawings are not to scale. The ski trails are planned to be 50' wide. If you compare those lines to Gleason Road, they are-50-60% of the size they should be. It's interesting that the developer is sharing maps that aren't to scale and there are no callouts to that effect. Are people really ok with changing the landscape of Braemar that drastically? That hill will never look the same. Hiking and biking will be like going down a neighborhood street instead of a path through the woods. People can ski at Braemar now; there are other ways to build upon what is done today, rather than cut 50' paths. This message was sent to mail@edinamn.gov. If you don't want to receive these emails from Facebook in the future, please unsubscdbe. Facebook, Inc., Attention: Community Support, Menlo Park, CA 94025 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 8:54 AM Subject: FW: Comments on Braemar Winter Facility Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: ChenXijian [mailto:home xijian3(thhotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:08 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Comments on Braemar Winter Facility Dear City Officials, As an Edina resident and also a skier, I paid attention to the recent proposal of Braemar Winter Facility. And here I have some questions and comments: (1) Lack of broad public benefit. It seems to be an open secret that the proposal is driven by and mainly serving Nordic Ski team. For example, the cross-country trails are on the hills to meet the team's expertise level. I don't think it is designed for casual skiers or kids. Rather than a pubic park, the Winter Facility seems more like a semi-private training camp for a small group. I doubt how much benefit the new park will bring to common people. Especially the well- established highland park is just 6 minutes's drive away. (2) Lack of transparency on decision making. The best part of democracy is to listen to all sides and get compromise. So far, I haven't seen that on this proposal. The project was suddenly brought to public attention in July and there is only two months time before making a decision for such a 3 millions dollar project. I cannot help asking what is reason of rushing in a hurry? A U.S house speaker once said that there is a reason that house makes decision slowly, as "we don't want to pass a bill in just a week which will mess up the country for next 20 years". Would that also apply to our city? (3) Moral consideration For the proponents of the Winter facility, I wonder how many of them are in the nearly neighborhood or seriously stand in the shoes of the impacted people. Nobody's fun should be based on others' daily sacrifice. Why can't we build a park with least impact to the neighborhood, for example, walking or biking trail? That is just my two cents. Thanks for your attention. Xijian Chen 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 3:31 PM Subject: FW: Proposed Cross Country Ski Trails at Baemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.nov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Greta Gage [mailto:glgage@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 3:29 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed Cross Country Ski Trails at Baemar Hello, I'm an Edina High School Graduate (class of 2013) and former member of the high school nordic ski team. The nordic ski team was the highlight of my time in high school and the construction at Edina High School is limiting the available practice areas on campus. My May Term project was to make a ski trail on the Edina High School grounds with two of my friends for the ski team and community to use, but because of the construction at the high school, the trail has been rendered unusable. In the early years of my membership (7th and 8th grade) on the ski team we had a small enough team to take busses to nearby ski trails, primarily those in the Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. However, within the next four years our team grew from about 40-50 members to over 200 (becoming the 3rd largest sports team at Edina High School) and became far too costly to transport everyone to Hyland Lake Park Reserve for daily practices on top of the fact that the team cannot get a permit to practice there because of the drastic increase of skiers visiting the park after their recent addition of snowmaking. Ski trails at Braemar will benefit not only the 200+ students who are on the ski team annually but the Edina community as a whole. Cross country skiing is one of the top-ten healthiest sports and can be done regardless of age or athletic ability. I've been a cross country skier ever since I was 3-years-old and plan to continue skiing for the rest of my life. My entire family cross country skis and is our favorite activity to do as a family, and I've met many families who share the exact same passion. Even though seasons change, children still have a lot of energy and instead of being cooped up in the house all winter they (and their families) could share in a new bonding experience and get exercise. This will also allow for children to become more in-touch with nature and their surrounding environment instead of being glued to the computer screen all day. We should not let a community resource as valuable as Braemar go unused for half the year, I strongly support the proposed snowmaking cross country ski trails at Braemar and hope you do too. Sincerely, Greta Gage 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 8:19 AM Subject: FW: Braemar snow making Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Therese [mailto:therese.white2@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 5:15 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar snow making I am a lifelong cross country skier, as are my husband and grown daughters and sons-in-law. We support more opportunities for Nordic skiing in the Twin Cities. I identify Nordic skiing as a lifestyle all year long. Skiers are healthy, active, positive people who would bring their enthusiasm and spending to your community. Please support the snow making at Braemar. Sincerely, Therese White Shoreview Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 8:21 AM Subject: FW: I urge you to reject the proposal to build a Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar -- here's why Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Harlan Limpert [mailto:HLimpert(&uua.oro] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 7:39 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: I urge you to reject the proposal to build a Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar -- here's why To City of Edina Elected Leaders: I urge you to reject the proposal to build a Nordic Ski Trail and Tubing Hill at Braemar. When I first read about the proposal, I thought, "Great, our elected leaders are taking another step towards enhancing the quality of life in Edina". But as I studied the proposal and learned the facts, I was rather astounded that the proposal would even be considered. There are numerous reasons to reject the proposal. I wish to focus on two. First, safety. Beyond the safety of me and my wife as we drive on Gleason Road and Tanglewood Court, I think of our two children and four granddaughters who come to visit twice a week. They would have to deal with the overspray of ice crystals that fall onto the roads and create a terrible driving hazard. Furthermore, having fallen in our driveway at 7737 Tanglewood Court once already and injured myself seriously enough to require surgery, I shutter to think of the possibility again caused not by a typical Minnesota winter, but by a project reviewed and approved by our civic leaders. Second, the destruction of natural habitat. One of the best things about living in the Twin Cities -- and Edina in particular -- is the attentiveness our forbearers paid to setting aside land that would remain beautiful and accessible for all residents. Every day we pass by parks and open spaces that add to our collective quality of life. To consider a project that would include tearing down trees to cut a fifty-foot-wide path that would be artificially covered with snow created by loud and messy snow-making machines is abhorrent to me — and I know many, many others. Please...reject the proposal being considered. Sincerely, 1 Home address: 7737 Tanglewood Ct. Edina, MN 55439 Rev. Harlan Limpert I Chief Operating Officer Phone (612) 669-0574 I hlimpert@uua.org uua.org Twitter I Facebook UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCLitION 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 8:22 AM Subject: FW: Proposed Ski Trails Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Susan Brown [mailto:sbrown©visi.com] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 8:12 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Proposed Ski Trails Hello - I am delighted with the proposed changes as Braemar. The ski trails are a wonderful way to extend the usage of the land in the winter months. What a great way to get more exercise in the cold. The snow making effort feels reasonable, and snowy trails will help to the High School X-Country team practice within our community. Your design seems well thought out. As a gardener I am especially impressed with your planned Buckthorn removal. I wish you the best — Sue Susan Brown 5528 Halifax Lane 612 .670.5644 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 8:25 AM Subject: FW: Support for Winter Park and Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.aov From: George Yi [mailto:askonel@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 11:40 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for Winter Park and Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar I would like to write to you to show my family's support to create a winter park and nordic skill trail at Braemar. All my family members love to do winter sports, we usually do that at Hyland. But in recently years, Hyland fees have increased 30% and become very crowded. And it still does not have a snow tubing area for younger kids. So when we heard about the new winter park, we are very excited and fully support the idea. We live at Breamar Hills Neighborhood, this park will be very convenient for us and we are willing to pay the extra tax levy and endure the construction noise and traffic congestion. I know someone in our neighborhood have concerns about snow making noise, but I think this can be workout as put a curfew on snow making time and should not be a reason to stop the project. Thanks for your considerations. Yi Family 6232 Braeburn Circle, Edina, 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 2:25 PM Subject: FW: Support for Nordic Trail System at Braemar Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 1 Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov 1 www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Talia Willmert [mailto:willmerttalia@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 12:48 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Support for Nordic Trail System at Braemar Dear Edina City Council, My name is Talia Willmert, and I am writing to express my support for a nordic trail system with snowmaking capabilities at Braemar. I just graduated from EHS, and I was lucky enough to be a part of the nordic team for 5 years and serve as a captain as a senior. I met so many close friends through the program, was able to improve as an athlete throughout high school, and even qualified for the state meet with my team last year, which was an amazing experience. I can honestly say that the team is full of some of the most intelligent, involved, and talented students I've ever met, and I am so excited to see the team continue to grow and succeed in the years to come. However, with the construction at the high school, the ski trails in the fields below are being compromised, and I feel that new ski trails at Braemar would be a great solution to the problem. Opponents argue that the ski facility at Hylands is close enough; why do we need trails at Braemar? However, I can say from personal experience that Hylands is often too crowded to practice, and it is not very accessible because it requires a bus to get all the way down there and a permit for the entire team to practice at once. Although it is a great facility, transporting 200 kids there for practice is not a feasible option. Braemar is close by and is a wonderful choice for this project. And it could be used not only by the nordic team, but people of all ages; I know kids who have skied since they could walk and adults who picked it up at 50 years old. Skiing is a truly lifelong sport, and although I understand that residents have concerns about the project, I think long term it will be an asset to the community. Ultimately, I think this plan is an amazing opportunity for Edina, and I truly hope it is approved! Thank you! Sincerely, Talia Willmert 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 8:17 AM Subject: FW: Nordic ski project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: jmac6001@aol.com [mailtolmac6001@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 12:48 PM To: James Hovland Subject: Nordic ski project I am just appalled at the way the proposed Nordic ski project has been handled. Can you explain to me how the Edina City Council is able to spend an exorbitant amount of money to have this proposal developed by just one company that has a vested interest in pushing it forward before any of the community knew about it. Also, can you tell me where we can find the results of the environmental study that was done on this property? Thank you, Sheran McNulty 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 8:18 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Development Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(&,EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kristin Lindberg [mailto:kristin a lindberg(@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:49 AM To: James Hovland Subject: Nordic Development Proposal Dear Mr. Hovland, I write to encourage you to vote NO to the current Nordic Development Proposal at Braemar. As a lifelong resident of Edina I am extremely concerned and opposed to: • the continued development and loss of wildlife habitat in this green area and in our community in general • the additional traffic coming into our community, both directly in this area and in surrounding areas of Edina • the continued removal of green space in our community • the additional noise and dangerous conditions that will come with the construction and operation of this facility. I am completely confused as to why our lawmakers would even consider spending this kind of capital on a project that will bring additional traffic and reduce the quality of life in our community. I have enjoyed cross country skiing in Edina for the past 40 years. This has been done peacefully at Braemar. Although my kids enjoy tubing, I am more than happy to drive them to facilities in surrounding communities for this. Why do we need this here??? Please vote NO on this proposal. Sincerely, Kristin Lindberg 5713 Grace Terrace, Edina Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 8:18 AM Subject: FW: Proposed Braemar Winter Center Questions Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.gov From: Bernie/Dick Letsche [nnailto:rblet2526(4ahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 8:35 PM To: swensonann1; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject: Proposed Braemar Winter Center Questions To the Edina City Council: Has anyone on the City Council considered these questions: • Where will skiers/tubers go when they or their children need to use the restroom, need to get warm or want buy a warm drink or snack when the temperature or windchill factor plummet to below zero (or even when the temperature isn't below zero)? • Where will skiers leave their ski equipment when needing to use the restroom or needing to warm up? • Where will skiers/tubers go to purchase tickets, etc.? • Would a separate ticket/warming house with bathrooms and concession stand be proposed? • Where would a warming house/ticket booth be placed and would the cost be factored into the already expensive, unbudgeted $3 million proposed cost for the project? These questions, and others, are on my mind. I am a mother/grandmother who has taken children skiing, sledding and skating when these issues arose. I wouldn't want to face the prospect of finding a place to safely leave skis then trudging across the parking lot and up the hill to the clubhouse so I or my children could use the restroom, get warm, or buy a snack/warm drink. Has anyone on the City Council considered how many days the Nordic ski trail and the tubing site will stand empty because the wind-chill factor, or actual temperature, will be near or below zero degrees? We may not have snow during any particular winter, but we have cold and wind-chill factor every winter. These questions are aside from the destruction of the wildlife habitat and trees issue, the ice overspray issue, the environmental issue, the lighting issue, the noise issue, and financial burden issue (with no return foreseen for many years, if ever) that should be wisely and thoughtfully considered by the City Council. Please vote NO to the Braemar Winter Center proposal as written. Let's slow down and find a better way to incorporate Nordic skiing into the landscape of Braemar Park. 1 Thank you, Bernadine Letsche 7435 Hyde Park Lane 952-944-2464 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 8:19 AM Subject: FW: Proposed Braemar Winter Center Questions Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoP,EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Bernie/Dick Letsche [nnailto:rblet25260yahoo.conn] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 8:39 PM To: swensonannl; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Cc: Joshua M. Ahlberg; Karen Hazel Subject: Proposed Braemar Winter Center Questions To the Edina City Council: Aside from the destruction of the wildlife habitat and trees issue, the ice overspray issue, the environmental issue, the lighting issue, the noise issue, and financial burden issue (with no return foreseen for many years, if ever) that should be wisely and thoughtfully considered by the City Council, here are a few other thoughts to consider: • Is the City prepared to salt, sand or plow Gleason Road and affected driveways EVERY DAY after snow making is done to rid curvy Gleason Road of subsequent ice overspray? • Is the City prepared for legal action which could result when the overspray on curvy Gleason Road results in accidents? • Where will skiers/tubers go when they or their children need to use the restroom, need to get warm or want buy a warm drink or snack when the temperature or windchill factor plummet to below zero (or even when the temperature isn't below zero)? • Where will skiers leave their ski equipment when needing to use the restroom or needing to warm up? • Would a separate ticket/warming house with bathrooms and concession stand be proposed? • Where would a warming house/ticket booth be placed and would the cost be factored into the already expensive, unbudgeted $3 million proposed cost for the project? • Has anyone on the City Council considered how many days the Nordic ski trail and the tubing site will stand empty because the wind-chill factor, or actual temperature, will be near or below zero degrees? We may not have snow during any particular winter, but we have cold and wind-chill factor every winter. Please vote NO to the Braemar Winter Center proposal as written. Let's slow down and find a better way to incorporate Nordic skiing into the landscape of Braemar Park. Thank you, Bernadine Letsche 7435 Hyde Park Lane 952-944-2464 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:06 AM Subject: FW: [Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House] Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Joshua M. Ahlberg [mailto:notification+yy2694o9@facebookmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 1:13 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Re: [Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House] Joshua M. Ahlberg commented on City of Edina, MN (Local Government)'s post in Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House. Joshua M. Ahlberg 7:48am Aug 24 Take a look at the image attached. It's a side-by-side comparison of what SEH presented this in perspective versus what the 50 foot wide cut looks at the ground level. I used Gleason's 32 foot width as my basis of measurement. This is not 100% scientific, but it should be pretty darn close. Everything they're showing us is shown from above the canopy of the trees. Last time I checked, I didn't live above the trees. Comment History Bernadine Goodman Letsche 8:11am Aug 24 This layout looks like a cute trail through leafy trees. In reality, it will be a 50 foot swath cut through bare Savanah Oaks. Noise, snow overspray and lights will be a problem. Let's take time to figure out a sensible Nordic skiing program for Braemar. Harlan Limpert 10:12pm Aug 25 If it's true that this image is not to scale, and all evidence suggests it is not, then the proponents are being deceptive at best, unethical at worst. Is there someone seeing this post who can assure me and others what the proposed aerial view would actually look like? Bernadine Goodman Letsche 10:58am Aug 27 No, the developers skirted the issue of the drawing not being to scale or the fact ikSI that there were lots of leaves on the trees when the noise levels were measured and how much overspray there would actually be. At first they said it would be ice that would need to be cleared every day on streets and driveways. Then they said it would be light crystals "that could be blown off with your breath". Not likely. This idea is shaky from the start, rammed through by a few and opposed by many . Joshua M. Ahlberg 1:13pm Aug 27 Take a look at the image attached. It's a side-by-side comparison of what SEH presented this in perspective versus what the 50 foot wide cut looks at the ground level. I used Gleason's 32 foot width as my basis of measurement. This is not 100% scientific, but it should be pretty darn close. Everything they're showing us is shown from above the canopy of the trees. Last time I checked, I didn't live above the trees. Original Post City of Edina, MN (Local Government) 8:55am Jul 8 View Post on Facebook • Edit Email Settings • Reply to this email to add a comment. Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:07 AM Subject: FW: Nordic ski trail project in Braemar golf course Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoPEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Millikan [mailto:milikan 2000@vahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 1:44 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trail project in Braemar golf course Please vote against the Nordic ski trail project in Braemar golf course. This project would undoubtedly reduce the real estate value of neighborhoods around Braemar. No one desires to reside in a neighborhood polluted by noise and artificial light. If this project is approved the socioeconomic level of the residents around Braemar will decrease over time due to the affluent people moving out of the area and being replaced by less educated and affluent people who have limited options of where to live. The city of Edina will undoubtedly lose real estate value and real estate income tax. Sent from my iPad 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:22 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Mountain Bike Trails - YES!! Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Tara Frimat [mailto:tefrimat(agnnail.corn] Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 7:25 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Mountain Bike Trails - YES!! Hello, I am writing to express my support for the development of mountain bike trails at the Braemar golf course area. As a parent of a rider on the Edina High School Mountain bike team and a team volunteer, I can assure you that adding trails in Edina would result in safer practice options for our team. Trees would not need to be destroyed to build single track trails, and the team would maintain the trails, as we incorporate public service and trail maintenance into our team practice. But the benefits of the trails would not stop at our team. The entire community and riders of all ages would benefit from access to this fun, healthy activity that is becoming increasingly popular. On behalf of our family and the Edina Cycling Team, we encourage you to support what is sure to be a tremendous asset to the Edina parks and recreation facilities. Cordially, Tara & Patrick Frimat and family tefrimat©gmail.com 651-955-7803 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:24 AM Subject: FW: Ski Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Mary Ann Bull [nnailto:mabull(acomcast.net] Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 11:05 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Ski Proposal To all City Council Members, Vote NO for Ski Path at Braemar. It is not need, will never pay for itself, will add noise, lighting and is not funded in any way! This would be irresponsible to proceed forward. What a waste of $100K in tax payer money for the study! Mary Ann Bull 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:28 AM Subject: FW: Nordic trac Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov Original Message From: Betty Weingartner [mailto:betharwein@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:15 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic trac Stop this plan immediately. Our children were on the winter cross country team and were provided wonderful opportunities in Edina without this. Wasteful!! Sent from my iPhone 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:36 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Development Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov i www.EdinaMN.qov From: Kristin Lindberg [mailto:kristin a lindberg(ayahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:45 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Development Proposal Dear Edina Council Members, I write to encourage you to vote NO to the current Nordic Development Proposal at Braemar. As a lifelong resident of Edina I am extremely concerned and opposed to: • the continued development and loss of wildlife habitat in this green area and in our community in general • the additional traffic coming into our community, both directly in this area and in surrounding areas of Edina • the continued removal of green space in our community • the additional noise and dangerous conditions that will come with the construction and operation of this facility. I am completely confused as to why our lawmakers would even consider spending this kind of capital on a project that will bring additional traffic and reduce the quality of life in our community. I have enjoyed cross country skiing in Edina for the past 40 years. This has been done peacefully at Braemar. Although my kids enjoy tubing, I am more than happy to drive them to facilities in surrounding communities for this. Why do we need this here??? Please vote NO on this proposal. Sincerely, Kristin Lindberg 5713 Grace Terrace, Edina 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:45 AM Subject: FW: Braemar To Scale Attachments: SideBySide(REV082716)jpeg Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Martin, Dawn [mailto:Dawn.Martin@biworldwide.com] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:56 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar To Scale Hello Council Members ... As you are considering the Braemar Winter Project, I'd like you to consider the attached. It's a "to scale" drawing of the project compared to what was presented by SEH, which was not to scale. Gleason Road is 32' across, so you can see from the attached the new rendering is to scale. And just for comparison's sake, 494's four lane highway is 48' wide. A 50' wide swath at the top of the range will be quite invasive. I know you want what's best for Edina, and this proposal in it's current form is not in any way, shape or form good for our city for a number of reasons. I urge you to slow down, form a task force made of XC fans, mountain bike fans, and the neighbors to come up with what's best for everyone, not just a few. Thanks for your consideration. 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Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno©EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Jarvinen [mailto:jarvinen©aol.corn] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 9:44 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: lune turnbull'; andyt©hoigaards.com; 'Paul Gage'; 'Noah' Subject: Additional comments supporting Braemar cross country skiing with snowmaking since the 23rd of August. Dear Edina City Council, A petition in support of Braemar snowmaking was started on August 18th. Comments received from the start until August 23rd were previously forwarded. Here are additional comments received since the 23rd at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/braemar-skiing. Craig Jarvinen Name Date 346 Robert Syring 8/23/2016 14:59 349 Bob McKlveen 8/23/2016 16:29 Comments I strongly support the proposed project for Edina High School skiers and all Edina residents. Hylands does not support skiing for the entire HS team. I've sent a detailed letter to the Park Board and City Council, and encourage you to do the same if you have time. Street Address 4117 Kipling 5261 Lochloy Drive City of F Edina Edina 1 350 Christie Franken 8/23/2016 17:16 352 Carol Holguin 8/23/2016 17:27 354 Jackie Lund 8/23/2016 19:21 356 Jeanne Riha 8/23/2016 21:00 357 Scott Putman 8/23/2016 21:44 359 Jeff Ingram 8/24/2016 1:10 361 Alan Hough 8/24/2016 2:36 363 Keith Gilbert 8/24/2016 2:38 366 Jeanne Krantz-Swenson 8/24/2016 3:42 367 Kathryn Newsome-Herr 8/24/2016 11:05 372 Stephen Bullard 8/24/2016 15:40 373 Floyd Grabiel 8/24/2016 15:42 376 Kelly Grosd 8/24/2016 22:07 377 Wallace Alexander 8/24/2016 22:31 380 melissa raphan 8/25/2016 2:18 384 Jeff Patterson 8/25/2016 13:46 I support snowmaking at Braemar! It would ultimately benefit Edina and the surrounding area. This would be a wonderful addition to the parks, biking, and walking trails already in our lovely city. Is there any way to add a dog park to the area? Braemar could charge for a pass to pay any expenses. Great Idea! This is a really good idea! This will not only be an asset to the city, but also the high school and elementary schools. Great thing to do. I hope more areas will do the same. I skied a park outside Brighton, MI that has a few klms of manmade snow. It was wonderful to be on snow when it was cold, but no natural snow. Good luck!!! This is sorely needed in the West Metro. This is a very good thing to do with winters becoming less reliable. Plus, the timing is great, as the cost will be less due to the other construction I think this is a super idea. My daughter open enrolled in the Edina School system and we would use this facility as a family also Don't let the NIMBYs wear you down This would be amazing as we need more areas to ski.. Well designed and well maintained trails throughout the woods make for a safer environment for all. I have seen the positive improvements at Theodore Wirth park after Mpls Parks put in more trails. These professionally designed ski trails at Braemar will definitely improve this section of Edina AND give countless hours of outside exercise to student athletes and residents. This is critical for the EHS Nordic Team and our community. The team has over 200 kids and is a no-cut sport--one of the few. it builds community and is inclusive and welcoming. Braemar Park Recreation proposal must be passed. Cross country skiing is a silent sport and a healthy pursuit. 4544 Parkside LN 5508 Glengarry PKWY 5805 Hidden Lane 5213 Meadow Ridge 2539 Oakwood Ave. 14400 Lennell Drive 417 Spring St 1466 Skiles lane 8100 Russell Ave S #128 6708 Galway Deive 3327 Saint Paul Avenue 4817 Wilford Way 8934 Gould Road 3912 Garfield Ave S 4515 casco avenue 4537 Dupont Ave. S. 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The nordic ski team was the highlight of my time in high school and the construction at Edina High School is limiting the available practice areas on campus. Ski trails at Braemar will benefit not only the 200+ students who are on the ski team annually but the Edina community as a whole. These ski trails will create new opportunities for Edina residents to take part in a lifelong sport (and one that can become a family-wide activity) with one of the kindest communities I've had the pleasure of being a member of. We need snow to ski in west metro!! I strongly support snow-making for ski trails in Edina. As an avid skier, it would be wonderful to have one more option with reliable snow. I know I would use the trails. This is another great opportunity8 to provide recreation, training, and enjoyment in Edina. Cross Country/Nordic skiing has been growing as more trails are available. There is a great need in the West Metro for consistent snow on our trails. skiing is good. Snowmaking is needed everywhere, especially after what we've seen the last two years. As an skier I would love to see as much snowmaking in the cities as possible. This is a resource that will be used beyond what the numbers people will initially think possible. Promoting and supporting healthy activities for the community should be a priority for the leaders of all cities. If not you, who? If not now, when? It will get used :) build it and they will come Snow making here would get a lot of use and would be a great bonus to the community and a big support to a healthy life- style; I would definitely ski there. 5813 Amy Drive Edina 9188 La Rivier Court Eden Pr 601 Montcalm Place Saint Pa 3 This would be a great way to support the EHS Nordic ski teams who are losing their trails due to the new construction at EHS. It also would support our citizen skiers and utilize our parks on a year round basis. Please approve the cross country ski trails with snow making capabilities!!! Hundreds of kids in Edina enjoy cross country skiing during the winter months, and many train during the summer just to prepare for the winter season. This is a life-long sport that parents can enjoy with their children and continue to enjoy into their older years. Help us promote a healthy life style for our community by supporting a cross country ski trail at Braemar Park. I would love to see cross country ski trails at Braemar. Our family would enjoy using the trails throughout the year. I am for it Please pass this as a skier myself it would be great to ski locally... What a fabulous opportunity for our local high school kids who didn't get to ski much last year due to no snow and limited space at other parks. If this were your passion you wouldn't hesitate. This is a wonderful idea and use of that land. I support it. This is a great use of public land that will benefit a large segment of the Edina population. We have a history in Edina of making far-sighted decisions that have made this a great place to live - let's continue making our city great. Let's promote these types of facilities for our kids to keep them active and healthy. This is a sport they can do for their entire life. I think this addition would be a great venue for not only team sports, but also families to also utilize the trails during the cold months. Please consider adding it as you have added other facilities for team sports (such as turf fields) Support this ONLY if EHS cc ski team has access to train and compete 6728 Point Drive 7113 West Shore Drive 4601 Sunnyside Road 4413 Fondell Drive 7005 valley view rd 5216 Grandview Lane 6536 Ridgeview Drive 5837 Chowen Av S 6024 Grove Circle 6024 Grove Circle 5528 Glengarry rd Edina Edina Edina Edina Edina Edina Edina Edina, I\ Edina Edina, I\ Edina 424 Mary Berntson 8/26/2016 4:02 426 Nancy Mendel 8/26/2016 4:11 427 Christian Lawler 8/26/2016 4:14 429 Nancy Sinykin 8/26/2016 6:14 433 Rong Zheng 8/26/2016 8:23 434 Erica klausen 8/26/2016 10:20 442 Rick Passolt 8/26/2016 12:53 447 Jeffrey Kuhs 8/26/2016 14:13 448 Clayt Tabor 8/26/2016 14:23 449 Julie Tonsager Tabor 8/26/2016 14:29 453 Cathy Kidd 8/26/2016 15:44 4 My daughter was on Edina's Nordic Ski team... And so was I back in the 1980's! It is one of the few winter sporting 455 Suzanne Weingartner 8/26/2016 17:07 opportunities where all are welcome to participate. 6904 Dakota Trail Edina 457 Carter Olson 8/26/2016 18:56 Most happen. 4001 wood end dr Edina 458 Jared Sundstrom 8/26/2016 19:29 This sounds like a wonderful idea! 2896 James Ave S Apt 208 Minneal 470 Annelies lijesen 8/27/2016 4:40 I am all for more ski Milages 4804 W Sunnyslope road Edina As a dedicated Nordic skier, both recreational and serious, I 471 Noah calvo 8/27/2016 15:54 insist that the addition of these trails is NECESSARY 5509 Dever Dr Edina 473 Dave Rohlf 8/27/2016 16:10 Great program that really needs our support. 4237 Scott Terrace Edina 475 Jeff Dykstra 8/27/2016 16:22 This would be a great benefit for the city -pls approve 4303 Branson st Edina 478 Seth hannula 8/27/2016 16:39 Better investment than 5 artificial turf fields with crumb rubber 4307 Oakdale av edina 479 Josh riff 8/27/2016 17:00 This would be terrific for our community 7116 Lanham lane Edina 482 Paul Hove lsrud 8/27/2016 17:32 The team and the community need this trail system. 4425 North ave Edina I believe that this project will only add to the overall life 483 steven e klos 8/27/2016 17:40 experience that the Edina community has to offer. 5019 Wooddale Lane Edina I have many friends who participate in xc skiing and having 485 Matthew Holderness 8/27/2016 17:47 more ski trails in Edina is always a good thing. 4604 w 58th street Edina 488 Mike Burg 8/27/2016 18:43 Skiing is a life long activity 5813 Oaklawn Ave. Edina We support the proposal for the cross country ski and mountain 489 Marian Delaney 8/27/2016 18:44 bike trails. 5717 grove st Edina 491 Kaia Burg 8/27/2016 18:46 I love snow and skiing 5813 Oaklawn Ave Edina 507 Timothy Grafe 8/27/2016 20:16 I support adding these trails! 4242 Grimes Av. S. Edina Yes I support this petition. The ski trail will be an asset to the 513 Priya 8/27/2016 21:45 community. 5817 Johnson Drive Edina Help support one of the healthiest winter sports for my 516 Steven Mosborg 8/28/2016 0:28 daughter's generation and beyond. 4430 West Lake Harriet Parkway Minneal Nordic skiing is a fantastic sport for so many reasons: Minnesota heritage, athleticism, fitness, and enjoying the natural outdoors. It's also great for the whole family and it's a life-long activity. We need to support Nordic skiing in as many ways as we can 521 Elizabeth Cecchi 8/28/2016 3:56 and these trails would be a great asset for our community. 4209 Morningside Rd Edina 5 527 August Blanchett 8/28/2016 18:15 531 James 8/28/2016 19:27 532 Cindy Scott 8/28/2016 19:52 535 Piotr Bednarski 8/28/2016 22:58 I would love to be able to ski on trails all season, with snowmaking, at Braemar. Trails at Hyland are very crowded, as are trails at Theodore Wirth. Wirth is expanding because those trails are so popular/busy. Like all trails, they are busiest evening and weekends, when I have time to go. My friends and I would use a Braemar trail 50+times per season. Thanks for your support. Ood The trails sound like a win win for the city, community and avid skiers like my nephews who live there. There is a huge demand for this ! lots of people will use it! 4737 Hibiscus Avenue Edina 6224 loch moor dr Edina Luling Ln Austin 3100 Dean Ct Minneal 6 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 3:52 PM Subject: FW: Nordic Trail Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Miriam Martin [mailto:mmartin952(acomcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 3:37 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic Trail There are many reasons to oppose this action including noise pollution from ice-mailing machines, disruption to the neighbors, expense, and removal of mature trees. I urge the council members to accept that a large part of the community is not in favor of it. Miriam Martin 6519 Biscayne Blvd. Edina 55436 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:26 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Sports Facility Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: gary bartolett [mailto:glbartolett@mail.com] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 6:33 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar Winter Sports Facility Vote No on Braemar Winter Sports Proposal This proposal has too many unanswered questions to move at its present pace. If adopted there is no turning back. The damage is done and cannot be undone. The City will have a facility it is committed to support indefinitely no matter what the results or the costs are. Far too much money is being spent without taking the time to carefully evaluate the need for and consequences of the project. I attended both the July 13, 2016 Open House and the August 8, 2016 Park Board meeting. Both featured a sales presentation by SEH. The presentation included maps, drawings and pictures of equipment and other projects and were basically identical. There was nothing in the visual materials to indicate scale or scope of the materials to give an impression of what might result in this case. The Open House included time for questions from attendees and a comment card. Questions at the Open House were generally blown off by the salesman with a statement that "you won't notice anything" without explaining why nothing would be noticed. Noise, lighting and overspray were all questioned without getting much in the way of a response. On noise we learned that the grooming machines are super quiet because they have mufflers, on lighting we were told that the lights point down and will be seen as pinpricks on the horizon, on overspray the water that is ice hard enough to break your knuckles on the hill becomes "angel dust" by the time it reaches the street. I had a very specific question on snowmaking which was met by surprise that I had on the spot temperature records and a statement that their expert did a great job making snow for Vladimir Putin. This did not answer my question on how they planned on making snow at 35 degrees F (or 2 degrees C for Putin). The Park Board meeting did not allow public questions or comments so all questioning was done by Board members. It would be charitable to call the questioning of SEH shallow. They received the same type of blow off responses as were given at the Open House and seemed to be willing to accept them. Questioning on the financials was somewhat different. One of the members asked some sharp questions which brought out the fact that about one third of the annual operating costs are hidden in the golf course. This means that unless some of the golf course employees do nothing useful in the winter or will work for free during the winter the financials are much worse than those shown. At the conclusion the Board was asked to make a recommendation to the City Council which they appeared unable to do. 1. Contrary to SEH's assertion I do believe we will notice something. We will notice more noise in the middle of the night as the high pressure hoses spit out water. We will notice as the grooming machines break up ice hard enough to break your knuckles on. We will notice the backup alarms every time the machines go in reverse. I had one of the noise meters in my backyard and it was the quietest of the three. In the winter with no foliage the folks at the other locations will have it even worse. We will not see the lights as pinpricks on the horizon. If you see them from a location near the Southdale water tower where the horizon is miles away this may be true but my horizon is 200 feet away and the lights are above me. I can clearly see objects at that distance the size of the proposed lights. I will see a bar of light across the horizon with brighter full moon sized blobs at each light fixture. There will be diffused light from snow reflection on the entire hillside. Anything that lives on the hill will have perpetual daylight all winter and I will clearly see all activity on the hill; skiers, grooming machines, snow guns and all. We will notice something from overspray but what is an open question. The SEH statement about ice becoming "angel dust" sounds like alchemy. While we all have seen hot water turn to ice at 20 below that is not quite what we have here. We will be trying to make ice in the twenties when it does not exactly flash freeze. How long it will take the water to freeze and how far it will travel is an open question. SEH has a diagram depicting the overspray zone and it includes all of Gleason Road from Dewey Hill almost to 78th Street. Per SEH the average property on Gleason Road is closer to the snowmaking operation than any at Hyland and Gleason Road is closer than the properties. At its closest approach Gleason Road may be within range of the snow guns. If ice is produced rather than "angel dust" the roadway will become extremely dangerous. This stretch of Gleason annually seems to lose several mailboxes and the occasional light standard to cars losing control on ice. I have seen cars go off the road on both sides in slippery conditions. If someone is in the wrong place at the wrong time they could be killed. This fear is not alleviated by the SEH statement that the skiing enterprise is so important that ice making may be done under less than optimal conditions and the surrounding area must accept the consequences of doing so. The amount of destruction involved in this project is amazing. SEH was not able to discuss the number of trees to be destroyed or the amount of grading required but both are obviously large. A 50 foot clear cut that doubles back on itself in places and has switchbacks may require removing 25 percent or more of the trees. The northeast side of the hill will require substantial grading to carry the highway up the hill and through the switchbacks to the top. The remainder of the highway will require some grading to provide a plane for skiing. In the end we will have a bald hilltop with a thin fringe of greenery around it. The current path will be obliterated. The financials on this project are a horror. From the information provided and assuming that the cost and revenue estimates are accurate all of the initial cost and about one-third of the annual operating costs are born by the taxpayers. If any of the estimates are optimistic it gets worse. Using standard accounting principles and 30 year amortization of debt service Edina taxpayers are paying two thirds of the cost and skiers one third. Stated another way, for every 75 dollar season pass sold non skiing taxpayers pay 150 dollars. More parochially, it is a great deal for Minnetonka skiers not for Edina taxpayers. For these and many other reasons you should vote no on this proposal. Gary L. Bartolett 7421 Gleason Road Edina, Minnesota 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:29 AM Subject: FW: Nordic Ski Track Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 ov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: DEAN&MARY [mailto:dmswan2124@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 9:26 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: mary and dean swanson Subject: Nordic Ski Track We vote NO on this project. Where did it come from?? Why didn't anyone hear about it until it is just about a done deal? It benefits very few, taking out beautiful trees, increasing pollution, running at a loss, increasing taxes. Nobody asked for it, just a company wanting to make money. Do not let one person's greed contribute to ruining Edina's environment. It reminds us of the subdivision on Blackfoot Pass that happened three years ago. It is a mess, all the trees on lower lot removed, not a pretty sight on our street. We still wonder how planning and zoning can vote against it and it sails through the council? Three people made money, the owners sons and Scott Busyn. The sales photos in magazines show the address will be Cheyenne Trail. That means that Scott will somehow get a variance to tear down the 60 year old historical brick wall and take out more oak trees. Mayor Hovelands last words were "Scott, I think this will be a beautiful addition to the neighborhood". I invite all of you to go and see it now sad. Respectfully, Mary and Dean Swanson 6617 Cheyenne Tr 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:01 AM Subject: FW: Braemar project Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoaEdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: MabotbPaol.com [mailto:Mabotb@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:55 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Braemar project Please vote NO -- we do not need more unfunded city debt, we do not need this ill-conceived plan to destroy trees (& not address buckthorn problem) -- this project disregards the continuing effects of climate change (i.e., needing repeated artificial snow-production) -- etc, etc, etc! Mary A. Bang 5200 Duggan Plaza Edina, 55439 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of James Hovland Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:22 AM Subject: FW: 9/7 letter of consideration-please read Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnonEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Marlese Alden [mailto:marlesekv@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 8:27 AM To: James Hovland Subject: 9/7 letter of consideration-please read Dear Mayor Holland, As a resident of the Braemar/Dewey Hill neighborhood for 30 years, I would like to ask you to vote NO on the Nordic Ski track plan. I believe it is a plan full of flaws and problems for my neighborhood. I ask that you consider these issues: The noise and disruption of the construction The noise and disruption of the traffic to and from the finished facility The grinding noise from the snow-making machines nightly The icy condition of Gleason Road-have you considered the lawsuits? The annoyance of the outdoor night-time lighting The huge cost of the project And most disturbing to me the deforestation of the beautiful wildlife area near me Instead of being an asset to this neighborhood, it will become a liability with the increased traffic and removal of the beautiful park-like setting we enjoy. My property value will decrease because of this plan. The traffic and foot traffic congestion will be distressing. 1 Please vote NO for this plan as it stands. I ask that you consider a less costly, less destructive revision of this 3 million dollar plan. I thank you for listening by reading this letter. Sincerely, Marlese Alden 7424 Hyde Park Drive (1 block from Gleason Rd.) 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:21 AM Subject: FW: Mountain biking trails in Edina Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno(EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: P Seng [mailto:pseng2012@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:59 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Mountain biking trails in Edina To the Edina City Council, As a lifelong enthusiast of various outdoor sports, and a 20+ year Edina resident, I have heard much discussion over the years about Edina developing some single-track mountain biking trails. This would be a great asset to the residents of our community. Edina has thousands of residents who bicycle, and many of these cyclists also enjoy mountain biking on good mountain biking trails. Currently, the closest mountain biking trail to the center of Edina (Hwy 62 & Hwy 100) is Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis which is 10 miles away via some busy roads. The next closest options are Lebanon Hills in Apple Valley (20 miles away), or Elm Creek Park Reserve (25 miles away). Each Mountain Bike park location in the Twin Cities area is a beautiful wooded area where the trails are very narrow, and there is virtually no disruption to the local flora / fauna. Many of these locations also intersperse walking / hiking trails for residents as well. In my experience, Mountain Bike park locations tend to be very quiet / peaceful locations, as bikers tend to be quiet because they are busy exercising just like joggers / walkers / etc. In addition to the many local adults who enjoy mountain biking, Edina also has a large contingent of youth riders including the Edina Cycling Team. This team consists of Edina students in high school and middle school who compete with other teams from Minnesota at larger and more remote cycling venues. For these student athletes to practice, they must bicycle across the metro during rush hour to access other Mountain Biking trail systems. The Braemar location has been often discussed as a good location for Mountain Bike trails, and based on my experience, I believe this to be true. The terrain, with some hills and beautiful woods, would be ideal. The footprint / impact of the trail systems tend to be minimal, and the overall impact to a wooded area is minimal, because the trails are intended to fit into an existing landscape. Mountain Biking trails also tend to be low cost because there is so little disruption to the natural environment. Additionally, the trails are a year-round amenity with many people now fat-biking in the winter on snow covered trails. (no snow-making required). Offering an amenity such as Mountain Biking trails would be an asset to our community. Our residents have repeatedly supported bicycling and walking trails in various surveys. It's an important thing to have locally, 1 giving our Edina resident riders a great location to which they can more safely navigate, instead of trying to bicycle across the metro in search of other Mountain Bike trails. A walking trail in the woods around the Braemar Park area would also be very nice amenity for the residents living in the immediate area surrounding Braemar, and would co-exist nicely with Mountain Biking trails. Thank you for your consideration of this topic. Peter Seng 4522 Drexel Ave Edina, MN 55424 2 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:22 AM Subject: RN: The photo of the proposed Braemar project appears deceptive ‘:r Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 -•Y IbiunnoAEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Harlan Limpert [mailto:HLimpert(auua.orq] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:03 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: The photo of the proposed Braemar project appears deceptive I'm concerned. The attached photo shows the proposed Braemar project. The assumption a person would make when looking at the photo is that the trail is to scale. But it simply cannot be. Information shared by the City of Edina is that the trail is 50 feet wide. In the photo, the trail looks pencil-thin. My home is visible in the photo, at the end of Tanglewood Court. (7737 Tanglewood Court.) The length of my home and my neighbors (it's a twin-home) is 84-feet. The trail, if it were drawn to scale, would be over half the length of our home. In fact, the trail, when compared to our home, appears to be about 15-feet wide in most places and 25-feet wide at the widest parts. If the photo is not to scale, it is at best misleading, and at worst, unethical to use it to promote the project. Please respond. This seems like an extremely important detail that will affect Edina citizen's perception of the wisdom of the project. Thank you. Sincerely, Rev. Harlan Limpert I Chief Operating Officer Phone (612) 669-0574 I hlimpert@uua.org uua.org I Twitter I Facebook 1 CN1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:24 AM Subject: FW: Please vote against Nordic Ski Proposal Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Chris Keane [mailto:ckeane@citiesms.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:15 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Please vote against Nordic Ski Proposal Dear Edina City Council Members: We have lived in Edina near Braemar for 25 years and are very concerned about the environmental impact of the Nordic Ski Trail and sledding hill proposal. The loss of so many trees to build a 50-foot-wide trail and displacement of wildlife would be unfortunate in one of the last wooded areas in southwest Edina. We have enjoyed the wildlife, trails and the sledding hill for years. Please note that the overview map that SEH provided at the public meeting to show the limited impact of the trails is not to scale. The width of our house is 42 feet and on the map, the width of the proposed 50 foot portion of the trail shown next to our house is actually about 25 feet. At the meeting SEH assured us that the map was to scale. This commercial project would have a negative impact on an established neighborhood causing noise and light pollution as well as significant safety issues for those of us who live in the indicated snow overblow areas. We completely support responsible development of Braemer, however this project does not seem to be in the best interest of Edina residents with the exception of the High School Nordic ski team. There are far better ways to spend our tax dollars and redevelop Braemar in a way that draws a larger portion of the city to these beautiful woods and protects the surrounding neighborhood. Thank you. Chris Keane ckeane©CITIESms.coml612 940 0722 CITIES INNI. 1 Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:26 AM Subject: FW: Braemar Winter Proposal Images Attachments: Trail Alignments Machine Madejpg; Primary Alignment City Websitejpg; To ski or not to ski (1).pdf; Braemar Images to Scale.PNG; Totally Tubular July 2016jpg Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 Ibiunno@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov From: Kristin Kiser Reichling [mailto:kristinareichling@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 12:29 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Ann Kattreh; Scott H. Neal Subject: Braemar Winter Proposal Images Dear City Council Members, I would like to call your attention to issues with the most common images used in official city communications regarding the Braemar Winter Recreation proposal. MJ Lamon was kind enough to ask SEH about the images at my request, since they do not appear to be to scale, using Gleason Road as the example. The width of Gleason is 32'. The ski trails are estimated to be 50' wide. SEH confirmed to MJ that the images were to scale, so I asked for a more detailed explanation. Mike Horn, from SEH, then stated that several images are not to scale, and were not intended to be to scale. He mentions "artistic liberty" and "an alignment exercise." That would be fine, if the lack of scale were clearly labeled and if there were accompanying explanations similar to what he stated in his response to MJ. The challenge at hand is that the average person is not familiar with SEH design documents. The average person does not know the width of Gleason Road. It is highly likely that people are inaccurately assuming that the footprint of the proposed ski trails is far smaller than it really is. It's fair to say that a reader of the "Totally Tubular" article would assume that the accompanying picture is to scale. By using images that contain artistic liberties and are not labeled as such, the city is essentially misleading residents. This proposal is very expensive, unbudgeted and would irrevocably change the landscape at Braemar. People are writing letters and trying to influence how the council votes. People who are supporting this proposal may be inclined to ask the council to slow down, rather than approve the SEH design, if they would have been exposed to more realistic images all along. The city should replace images that are not to scale on Facebook and other social media, and on the city website. While it is far too late to try to reeducate the public on the actual effects on the Braemar landscape, I hope you will keep these points in mind as you consider your vote on September 7th. I ask you all to not approve the SEH proposal as written. It is highly likely that some of the proponents of the design, or people who are currently neutral on the proposal, were not aware of the real ski trail size, given the images to which they have had the most access. 1 Thank you, Kristin Reichling References: Mike Horn Email Response to City Staff (below) Image: "Braemar Images to Scale" (Email initially confirming that the images were to scale) Image: "Trail Alignments Machine Made" (The image that Mike attached to his email. This is to scale.) Image: "Totally Tubular" (The image featured in the Star Tribune and contains "artistic liberty." This is by far the most widely seen picture since it was in the Star Tribune. It is also the picture that was used in both petitions and in other social media outlets. It's the most popular image being sent around, probably because it was in the Star Tribune and therefore assumed to be realistic.) Image: "Primary Alignment City Website" (Located on the city website. This is an "alignment exercise" and is not to scale.) Sun Current Article: "To Ski or Not to Ski" (These images are also not to scale. While there is no date on this article, the Sun Current staff confirmed that it was published.) Of Note: MJ Lamon has been extremely accommodating and responsive in tracking down answers to my questions. From: Mike Horn [mailto:mhorn@sehinc.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:37 AM To: M1 Lamon <MLamon@EdinaMN.gov> Cc: Ann Kattreh <AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov>; Paul Pasko <ppasko@sehinc.com> Subject: Re: Fwd: Communications Regarding Braemar Winter Proposal MJ, the plan view image represents the trail alignment only, and does not represent the trail width, this was a preliminary graphic for an alignment exercise. The graphic attached, in the report and the power point that was shown at the Public Meeting and Park Board Meeting, is a scaled representation of the potential trail clearing limits. The Snowmaking Spill graphic is an aerial image with no control, i.e., no set elevation from which the photo was taken, no X on the ground to scale an image with, etc., thus is NOT a scaled image. The trail alignment shown is there for reference only and much artistic liberty was taken to make it appear like it was down on the ground not up in the tree tops as the image that someone else provided. As intended, this was to represent the potential snow spill from the snowmaking process and the impact to the neighborhood. I hope this helps, let me know if you need anything else. Michael Horn, PLA SEH 10901 Red Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343 320.248.7244 cell 612.255.4030 office sehinc.com Building a Better World for All of Us® 2 pi=tt t t 't I PRIMARY ALIGNMENT ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 2 ••11...- NATURAL SNOW CONNECTION TURNAROUND 401.1110.14 BEGINNER ALIGNMENT 41111.110.1110, INTERMEDIATE ALIGNMENT 4111111101111110. EXPERT ALIGNMENT TUBE LIFT TUBING AREA CLEARING AND GRUBBING LIMITS PROPOSED GOLF COURSE TEE BOX PROPOSED GOLF COURSE GREEN PROPOSED GOLF COURSE FAIRWAY E0 SEH July 13, 2016 Winter Recreation at Braemar Park Cross-Country Ski Trail Alignment I. Legend - Primary Cross Crx.inlry Sid Alignment Cross Country Ski A.Vrr,rnt BIM" tinorntiVer 2 Crass Country SKY rfil - Tale 1:41 Cross County Ski Alignment Turnaroun0 Tubing Non Privately Nnisd Proporly Is tubing, cross country skiing in Braemar's future? BY ETHAN GROOTKUIIS SIM GI Nllikrg..PEr$Erts Plans for a winter recre- ation facility at Braemar took an uncertain but progressive step forward as the Edina City Council directed staff to look at a feasibility study for cross country siding trails and snowtubing, among other ac- tivities. Paul Pasko, an engineer at SEH, presented plans for activities that would use the land freed up from the re- duction in lanes at the golf course. "You have a unique op- portunity that a lot of people don't have," Pasko said, say- ing that using the area of the nine lanes that aren't getting used in the new Braemar Golf Course design as it drops from 27 to 18 holes, they are making the land mutually ex- clusive to golfing and winter activities. The biggest components of the winter activities in both cost and potential revenue would be snowtubing and cross country skiing. Some of the elements at Braemar that the winter rec- reation site could use to the advantage of the taxpayers is an existing well, which was taken out of circulation for drinking, running electrical power for snow making, an already constructed paved parking lot, the ability to add a revenue stream through concessions at Tin Fish and an elevated green that could be converted into snowtubing and snowboarding lanes. A north-facing tubing hill could fit six lanes for tubing with the right amount of slow down run out. A northwest- facing tubing hill in the ex- isting 21st hole could fit five lanes and is naturally is slow- er and would be more suited for younger riders. Both hills would have han- dle tow lanes to automatically bring tubers back up to the top of the hill, which Pasko said is also beneficial so that "grandma and grandpa aren't BRAEMAR - TO. PAGE 111 Braemar option, which would be the main way to do this without impact to revenue source for the course. new hole number 10. I think it Dave Belin of RRC Associ- would be a lot more expensive MGM PAGE ates explained some of the mon- that way." ey breakdowns, including what Mayor James Hovland was forced to walk up the hill." the city would stand to gain on a cautious about moving forward Windrows of snow would pre- financial level. without a public meeting, espe- vent people from the different "If you don't invest in the dally since bidding, a feasibil- lanes from running into each front end, it would be substan- ity study and a design study as other; but would have enough tially smaller;" Belin said. "It it is was proposed to be voted on room in each lane for multiple smaller, it won't be as attractive before the meeting would cost tubes to be attached to each to high school racing leagues or $330,000. The snowmaking pro- other. intermediate and expert skiers." cess may also have overspray "What is the fun if you can't They estimated ticketing at $9 on the closest neighborhood, leash each other together and for a day of Nordic skiing and which-would require the city to scream all the way down?" Pas- $75 for a season pass. For tub- do extra snow cleanup on days ko said. ing, it would be $12 for a two- where there is no natural snow- The plan also called for 3 ki- hour session. fall, such as what is done around lometers of Nordic skiing, in- If it did a short season of Highlands in Bloomington. chiding nearly a kilometer of 70 days, Belin estimated that it "I think all of us have seen beginner track, 1.45 kilometers would break even in year one or feel the wisdom of making of intermediate track and .75 ki- with a $120,000 revenue and Braemar a year-round recre- lometers of expert track. make about a 10 percent mar- ational facility," Hovland said. Snowboarding, snowshoeing, gin in the fifth year at about "Although we know that bond fat tire biking in the winter and $144,000. where the golf course itself pays mountain biking in the summer A longer season of 84 days it off, it is still a debt load that • could all be incorporated into would see about $138,000 in we are taking on, 6,7, 8 million the same areas, bringing a large year one, a 3 percent margin and in debt that we think the golf range of outdoor activity to the 12 percent in year five, course can handle. This is just Braemar course. If it skipped out on tubing such foreign territory. There is On top of lighting for the and only did Nordic skiing, the .an element of discomfort." trails for skiers to come before city would be losing money ev- But Hovland didn't like not or after work, equipment re- ery year until possibly the fifth asking neighborhoods what quired for the endeavor includes year when it would be barely they felt about the project until electricity and water for snow- breaking even. after bids were already ordered. making. Another way it could make "It's a fait accompli that you Snowmaking machines, in- money is from the high school are going to have this this is chiding a hose and cable, blows team, who will be losing Hornet not the kind of process we have snow at such a high pressure that i-Till after the subsequent Nine around here," Hovland said. it essentially atomizes water. Mile Creek trail and high school The council was able to nego- "This is not the snow like addition construction takes tiate a new schedule during the you think ... it is more ice than away from its practice hills. meeting that would still have snow," Pasko said. "You need "We have had significant dis- a feasibility study, as well as machines like Caterpillers to cussions with these trails. The adding a public meeting in Sep- break it down." high school is very interested in tember before calling for bids. Grooming machines would moving their Nordic operation Neighborhood meetings Will be- need to run over the trails, which to Braemar," said Parks and gin in the middle of July are at least 10 feet wide, requir- Recreation Director Ann Kat- Despite the change in sched- ing the paths to be 25 feet for trek. "Conversations so far have ule, Councilmember Bob Stew- machine turnaround. been about purchasing season art still was not on board. Other than grooming, the passes. That is standard in the "I like the idea of Nordic snowmaking would be run by industry. High schools purchase skiing but also snowshoeing," computers, which would find the season passes." Stewart said. "I think all of us optimum snowmaking weather Unlike other projects, the like the concept of expanding -to crank out the required snow quick time line on buying for de- and offering those kids of ame- windrows, which would mostly sign studies and bidding before nities. Having said that, I am suf- happen at night. getting public impact gave some fering from some sticker shock. Other cost savings would come council members pause. Snowtubing has not been a huge from having concurrent con- "I would say this is somewhat priority for me, when we are in struction with the golf course, a unique situation," Kattreh a competitive environment, it is including pipe installation and said. "We talked about it early not good to have a new product a pump house that would inter- on in that because of the time be the second rate product. If we fere with hole number 10 during line we aye working on where are going to have a snowtubing regular season play. we are trying to move this in line hill, make it competitive with However; the cost is roughly with the golf course, doing a others to make it equal to or bet- estimated at $2-3 million, mostly feasibility study at the same time ter than the others. due to the power need to pump that we are preparing bid docu- "At this point, we have spent the water. ments. We- mentioned [the time between $50,000 and $60,000 Without the high level of line] as one of the drawbacks. learning what we have learned," pumping, tubing wouldn't be an But .. I think there would be no he continued. "I have no rhe above graphic details the three cross country courses, beginner in green, intermediate in blue and expert in black. Below, the two yellow paths show the potential tubing lanes. (Submitted graphics) appetite to spend $330,000 to study this and design things. I think it is good money after bad. I don't think it is wise when there are so many uncertainties we haven't addressed ... I'm going to oppose this motion tonight. And I would like to suggest that my fellow council members follow that lead." The motion for a feasibility study at $130,000 and an up- dated project schedule was ap- proved 4-1, Stewart being the dissenting vote. Contact Ethan Groothuis at ethan. groothuis@eon-inc. corn. MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator 052-82d-03801E9x 552-82-0350 Msmon@EdinsMN.gov i w.'a Edinst,11,1 goy From: Kristin Kiser Reichling [mailto:kristinareichlingr@gmail.corni Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 7:37 PM To: Mi Lamon <MLamon@EdinaMN.gov> Cc: Ann Kattreh <AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov> Subject: Re: FW: Communications Regarding Braemar Winter Proposal Hello MJ and Aim, I apologize for the second message this evening. Attached are two renderings that show the proposed trail and tubing bill to scale. I think the issue of scale was more with the ski trail being too narrow than tubing, but both are attached. Since the project description on the city website and the Facebook and Nextdoor pages feature a drawing that is not to scale, could these renderings be used instead, or minimally, could the pictures be footnoted that the drawings are not to scale? Most people would assume the drawings would be to scale, so they might be getting the wrong impression regarding the actual size of the ski trail and need for snow-making. We have confirmed with our consultant that the pictures we have our to scale. I heard back from Ethan at the Sun Current. He said the "To Ski or not to Ski" article ran but he doesn't know why it's not coming up in the search. He was going to fix that. I appreciate you finding the article. I definitely missed reading it. Glad he followed up. I could not find it either so it was kind of a mystery to me too. Thank you, Kristin r- Janet Canton From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:37 AM Subject: FW: iPettion for Braemar park skiing with snowmaking Attachments: 2016 08 31 Petition for braemar kiing snowmaking.pdf Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoEdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov From: Jarvinen [mailtolarvinen@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:36 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: 'Noah'; lune turnbull'; andytOhoigaards.conn; 'Hinrichs, Anne'; 'Paul Gage'; fotness(agmail.com Subject: iPettion for Braemar park skiing with snowmaking Dear Edina City Council, Attached is the online petition in support of cross country skiing with snowmaking in Braemar Park as of August 31, 2016. This includes all 587 online signers with their comments. This does not include the 151 additional signers who completed the paper version of this petition. Total petition signers is 738 in support. The majority of the signers of from Edina, MN. Please vote yes for snowmaking and cross country ski trails in Braemar Park! Craig Jarvinen 612-747-1677 iarvinenPaol.com This petition has collected 587 signatures using the online tools at iPetitions.com Printed on 2016-08-31 Page 1 of 72 SUPPORT CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AT BRAEMAR PARK WITH SNOWMAKING About this petition We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. • Edina parks are for all to enjoy. Braemar Park, with 450 acres, is Edina's largest park. The proposed trail will open the door for people to enjoy Braemar Park's natural beauty during the winter. The trails can also be used for walking, jogging and bird watching during the warmer seasons. • Edina residents have consistently asked the city for more trails of all kinds, so the City of Edina has responded with high quality designs for a national class cross country ski trail with 3km of snowmaking. • Cross country skiing is a silent sport that offers an active and healthy lifestyle for Edina residents. • Edina will be a leader, by being one of the first cities in the area to offer this amazingly popular amenity for residents. • Cross country ski trails with manmade snow are in very short supply. There are only three other such trails in the metropolitan area. These three trails are in high demand, often congested. The proposed trail will help in a big way to meet the growing needs of cross country skiers of all ages in Edina as well as providing an additional option for neighboring communities. • The Edina Nordic Ski Team, the third largest sport at Edina High School with 200 athletes, has been practicing at the high school for many years, but that practice area will soon shrink dramatically due to new construction projects. After next year, the team will no longer have a place for most of the team to practice. The proposed ski trail at Braemar Park will alleviate that problem. • Approval of the proposed ski trail will cost the average Edina homeowner approximately $20 per year over the next 10 years. Operating revenues are expected to cover operating expenses after the trails become established over the next 3-4 years. Most endeavors operated by the City of Edina for residents do not generate enough revenue to cover operating costs. The Edina pool and the Edina liquor store are two notable exceptions. Therefore, cross country ski trails with snowmaking will be a welcome addition to Edina's rich array of amenities. • For more information about the project, visit http://edinarrin.gov/index.php?section=winterrecbraemar Page 2 of 72 Signatures Name: Noah Swiler on 2016-08-18 16:56:37 Comments: I enthusiastically support the effort to make this wonderful recreational activity more accessible to Edina families! Street Address: 6108 Arbour Lane City of Residence: Edina 2. Name: julie turnbull on 2016-08-18 17:00:31 Comments: Street Address: 5437 Halifax Lane City of Residence: Edina, Mn 3. Name: Lori McNelis on 2016-08-18 19:16:29 Comments: Street Address: 5525 Hansen Rd. #110 City of Residence: Edina 4. Name: Paul Gage on 2016-08-18 19:52:32 Comments: Nordic skiing is my family's favorite winter activity. A trail system at Braemar Park will put to good use the underutilized resources available without impacting the golf operation. Snowmaking will guarantee this a successful endeavor. Street Address: 5813 Amy Dr City of Residence: Edina 5. Name: Leonard Bernstein on 2016-08-18 21:05:29 Comments: Street Address: 5808 Brook Drive City of Residence: Edina, MN 6. Name: Max Thiele on 2016-08-18 23:18:00 Comments: This petition makes some great points as a counter to the petition against. Street Address: 5524 Code Ave City of Residence: Edina 7. Name: Jeff Kirkwold on 2016-08-19 00:48:31 Comments: Our son is a Nordic skier at EHS Street Address: 5720 32nd Ave N City of Residence: Crystal 8. Name: Craig Jarvinen on 2016-08-19 01:23:46 Comments: Street Address: 4113 Chowen Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis Page 3 of 72 9. Name: Jeff Jackson on 2016-08-19 01:35:38 Comments: I'll come visit your park if you build it! Street Address: 124 Paisley Lane City of Residence: Golden Valley 10. Name: Rhoda Bernstein on 2016-08-19 01:38:51 Comments: Street Address: 5808 Brook Drive City of Residence: Edina 11. Name: Kevin Johnson on 2016-08-19 01:42:15 Comments: This project will help people from all over the state of Minnesota to learn a life- long activity which will increase their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Street Address: 1466 Brompton St City of Residence: Saint Paul 12. Name: Andy Keller on 2016-08-19 01:45:39 Comments: Street Address: 8831 Lake Susan Ct. City of Residence: Chanhassen 13. Name: anne rykken on 2016-08-19 01:47:27 Comments: Street Address: 1311 Arlington Ave W City of Residence: St. Paul 14. Name: ingrid leask on 2016-08-19 01:53:59 Comments: Street Address: 3455 shoreline dr apt b wayzata mn 55391 City of Residence: wayzata 15. Name: Michael Bleakmore on 2016-08-19 02:09:47 Comments: Street Address: 4624 43rd Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 16. Name: Nathan Porath DDS on 2016-08-19 02:09:50 Comments: Snowmaking is such an asset for any trail system. I will be so jeolous of all the amenaties that Edina has, but look forward to making the trip up to visit them. Street Address: 906 Crocus Ct City of Residence: Northfield 17. Name: Amy Cichanowski on 2016-08-19 02:10:37 Comments: We need to build our winter recreation opportunities in all of our communities. This is for the health and well being of our children. There is plenty of research to Page 4 of 72 support how important being outside is for children (and adults). We live in MN and need to embrace winter! Street Address: 3320 Lyndale Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 18. Name: Ari Mahonen on 2016-08-19 02:15:06 Comments: Street Address: 1031 Winnetka Ave N City of Residence: Golden Valley 19. Name: Tyler olson on 2016-08-19 02:16:21 Comments: Would be great to have another place to ski! Street Address: 7075 gardenia ct City of Residence: Apple Valley 20. Name: Greg Klave on 2016-08-19 02:20:53 Comments: I would buy a pass to ski there! Street Address: 2636 30th Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 21. Name: Sasha Goftarsh on 2016-08-19 02:29:59 Comments: Street Address: 2905 stratton cir City of Residence: Minnetonka 22. Name: Martin Burg on 2016-08-19 02:31:35 Comments: Edina needs ski trails!!! Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Ave City of Residence: Edina 23. Name: Jim Agre on 2016-08-19 02:33:33 Comments: This would be a great addition for the Edina park system. You will get lots of folks, who will purchase trail passes. Street Address: 175 Maple St, Excelsior,MN City of Residence: Excelsior 24. Name: Thomas SHaw on 2016-08-19 02:53:31 Comments: I am a coach with the Edina High Cross Country Ski Team. This would be a huge asset to the team- especially since the school expansion and the appropriation of a considerable amount of the present trail for a paved trail will make it nearly impossible for the team to have meaningful, affordable practice. Street Address: 116 W 49th St City of Residence: Minneapolis 25. Name: Bill van deaf on 2016-08-19 02:59:30 Page 5 of 72 Comments: I love braemer, and know it would make a world class nordic ski course. As a resident of Minnetonka, there a few option for skiers in this part of the metro. Having a top knotch facility like braemar available would definitely have me voting with my wallet. Street Address: 16601 Blenheim way City of Residence: Minnetonka 26. Name: Elizabeth Mahan on 2016-08-19 03:11:07 Comments: Street Address: 116 West 49th Street City of Residence: Minneapolis 27. Name: Alice Flanders on 2016-08-19 03:13:16 Comments: Yes please. Street Address: 6209 France Ave City of Residence: Edina 28. Name: Jay Adams on 2016-08-19 03:26:54 Comments: Street Address: 5801 Bernard pl City of Residence: Edina 29. Name: Dan Berntson on 2016-08-19 04:01:24 Comments: Street Address: 6728 point dr City of Residence: Edina 30. Name: Anne Hinrichs on 2016-08-19 04:06:03 Comments: Street Address: 4112 W 44th St City of Residence: Edina 31. Name: Matt liebsch on 2016-08-19 04:30:46 Comments: We need more outside rec items like this Street Address: Dakota City of Residence: Orono 32. Name: Torsten Brinkema on 2016-08-19 04:34:33 Comments: Street Address: 3425 Holmes Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 33. Name: Erica Wagner on 2016-08-19 04:38:45 Comments: Street Address: 1318 north 19th Avenue east City of Residence: Duluth Page 6 of 72 34. Name: Landon Hunter Brodersen on 2016-08-19 04:44:48 Comments: Street Address: 13570 Technology Drive #2220 City of Residence: Eden Prairie 35. Name: Spencer Davis on 2016-08-19 04:54:17 Comments: Street Address: 2730 Acorn Road City of Residence: Chaska 36. Name: Miles Prahl on 2016-08-19 05:18:07 Comments: Street Address: 9049 Hyland Creek Rd City of Residence: Bloomington 37. Name: Jess Fauchier on 2016-08-19 05:42:20 Comments: Street Address: 3208 Maryland Ave North City of Residence: Crystal, MN 55427 38. Name: VAL Host on 2016-08-19 08:14:37 Comments: Street Address: 1311 Kenilworth Dr City of Residence: Woodbury 39. Name: Mary K Bauer on 2016-08-19 10:50:09 Comments: Street Address: 5340 36th Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 40. Name: Beau Larson on 2016-08-19 11:07:29 Comments: Street Address: 1511 Russell ave n City of Residence: Minneapolis 41. Name: Tom Ferry on 2016-08-19 11:53:20 Comments: Street Address: 1366 Schletti St City of Residence: St Paul 42. Name: Josh Larson on 2016-08-19 12:29:21 Comments: Street Address: 5843 Scenic Drive City of Residence: Minnetonka Page 7 of 72 43. Name: Vilanouth Inthasorot on 2016-08-19 12:31:51 Comments: I would love to see this park being done. Street Address: 6509 regency In City of Residence: Eden Prairie 44. Name: Kevin Murphy on 2016-08-19 12:54:52 Comments: Street Address: 583 Lois Lane City of Residence: Lino Lakes 45. Name: Clayton Keim on 2016-08-19 13:06:24 Comments: As a resident a few miles north of this, I would love to see this addition to Edina. It would be a closer place to ski than driving to Hyland or Elm Creek. Nordic skiing is a lifelong sport as well, so it has major lifelong benefits for those that get into it. Amenities like this help make a community stand out as well raising the standard of living even further for Edina. With obesity being a problem among our society, we need more places like this. Street Address: 2837 Quentin Ave City of Residence: St. Louis Park 46. Name: Doug Debold on 2016-08-19 13:09:17 Comments: Street Address: 707 W 31st Street Unit 2 City of Residence: Minneapolis 47. Name: Dan Zenner on 2016-08-19 13:09:23 Comments: Street Address: 5201 Tifton Drive City of Residence: Edina 48. Name: Stan C Hokanson on 2016-08-19 13:10:17 Comments: Street Address: 44 Robb Farm Road City of Residence: North Oaks 49. Name: Brendan on 2016-08-19 13:21:08 Comments: Street Address: 5809 Arbour City of Residence: Edina 50. Name: BRIGITTE KETTERSON on 2016-08-19 13:29:01 Comments: Street Address: 9725 XYLON CT S City of Residence: BLOOMINGTON Page 8 of 72 51. Name: Ben Dubay on 2016-08-19 13:38:00 Comments: Street Address: 10707 107th Place N City of Residence: Maple Grove 52. Name: Tim kokes on 2016-08-19 13:39:56 Comments: Street Address: 14873 sumter ave City of Residence: Savage 53. Name: Erin Beyer on 2016-08-19 13:42:53 Comments: Street Address: 6425 Wilryan ave City of Residence: Edina 54. Name: Mauricio Raigosa on 2016-08-19 13:59:29 Comments: Street Address: 5605 warden ave City of Residence: Edina 55. Name: Kathryn Jarvinen on 2016-08-19 14:03:56 Comments: This is great and so good for healthy youth (and adults). It is fun and prevents obesity. Street Address: 1750 Gilmore Ave City of Residence: Winona, MN 55987 56. Name: Brian Gregg on 2016-08-19 14:16:28 Comments: Street Address: 627 Thomas Ave N City of Residence: Minneapolis 57. Name: Caitlin Gregg on 2016-08-19 14:22:45 Comments: Street Address: 627 Thomas Ave. N City of Residence: Minneapolis 58. Name: Dan Rasmussen on 2016-08-19 14:22:58 Comments: This is something the city of Edina and the greater metro area could greatly use. It promotes a lifelong sport that is so heathy and supportive of our great winters in MN! Street Address: 6916 W 105th St City of Residence: Bloomington 59. Name: Triana on 2016-08-19 14:25:38 Page 9 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 4544 Rutledge avenue City of Residence: Edina 60. Name: Steven Yore on 2016-08-19 14:26:10 Comments: Street Address: 501 Theodore Wirth Parkway City of Residence: Golden Valley 61. Name: Kevin Brochman on 2016-08-19 14:31:03 Comments: This will keep people happy active and healthy. Street Address: 1776 dayton ave. City of Residence: St. Paul mn 62. Name: Alye DeRoma on 2016-08-19 14:35:56 Comments: Street Address: 2019 Oakview lane north City of Residence: Plymouth 63. Name: Larry Myers on 2016-08-19 14:38:38 Comments: I am a Nordic High School Coach and this would really help all High School skiing! Street Address: 3740 Evergreen In N City of Residence: Plymouth 64. Name: Emily Ruth Johnson on 2016-08-19 14:43:38 Comments: Street Address: 2042 Lincoln Ave. City of Residence: St. Paul, MN 65. Name: Terese Holden on 2016-08-19 14:46:13 Comments: Great addition to enhance community health and family fun Street Address: 5609 W 66th St. City of Residence: Edina 66. Name: Matthew Clarke on 2016-08-19 14:48:08 Comments: Street Address: 6100 W 94th Street City of Residence: Bloomington 67. Name: Henry on 2016-08-19 15:00:24 Comments: Street Address: 5112 Bedford Ave City of Residence: Edina Page 10 of 72 68. Name: Amelia Svenningsen on 2016-08-19 15:04:38 Comments: XC ski trails at braemar would be a great addition to our community! Street Address: 6028 Berne circle City of Residence: Edina 69. Name: Brenner Sandberg on 2016-08-19 15:05:57 Comments: Street Address: 2917 Valle Vista St. City of Residence: New Hope 70. Name: Oscar Friedman on 2016-08-19 15:08:06 Comments: Go Team CXC Street Address: 310 W Kaye ave City of Residence: Marauegg 71. Name: Oscar Friedman on 2016-08-19 15:09:17 Comments: Street Address: 316 W kaye ave City of Residence: Marquette 72. Name: Sam Maret on 2016-08-19 15:14:08 Comments: Street Address: 515 20th Avenue South City of Residence: Minneapolis 73. Name: Andrew Elvester on 2016-08-19 15:16:13 Comments: Street Address: 2401 Forest Meadow Cir City of Residence: Minnetonka 74. Name: Kyle lidstone on 2016-08-19 15:16:46 Comments: Consistently maintained trails at Braemar would help further broaden and strengthen the Nordic community in the metro area. Street Address: 12608 orchard Rd. City of Residence: Minnetonka 75. Name: Jack Swiler on 2016-08-19 15:18:05 Comments: Street Address: 6108 Arbour Lane City of Residence: Edina 76. Name: Dina Pesenson on 2016-08-19 15:22:49 Comments: Street Address: 1355 45th St City of Residence: Los Alamos Page 11 of 72 77. Name: John Robert Shirriff on 2016-08-19 15:24:21 Comments: Street Address: 9608 Wyoming Terrace South City of Residence: Bloomington 78. Name: Melissa Shirriff on 2016-08-19 15:27:20 Comments: Street Address: 9608 Wyoming Terrace City of Residence: Bloomington 79. Name: Zak Ketterson on 2016-08-19 15:29:47 Comments: Street Address: 9725 Xylon Ct S City of Residence: Bloomington 80. Name: Carrie Ellingson on 2016-08-19 15:31:34 Comments: Street Address: 12806 lone oak dr. City of Residence: Minnetonka 81. Name: Gene Kay on 2016-08-19 15:34:39 Comments: I am a Three Rivers Park Commissioner and an out-door enthusiast. I strongly support this effort. Street Address: 415 Queensland Ln City of Residence: Plymouth 82. Name: Erik Gilder on 2016-08-19 15:38:29 Comments: Street Address: 5108 Abercrombie Dr City of Residence: Edina 83. Name: James Lind on 2016-08-19 15:39:15 Comments: Street Address: 5200 Mayview Rd City of Residence: Minnetonka 84. Name: Genevieve Connell on 2016-08-19 15:42:14 Comments: As a competitive XC skier, I love being in nature and think other people should share this love and appreciation as well. Street Address: s42w34770 Big Oak Drive City of Residence: Dousman 85. Name: Jack Christianson on 2016-08-19 15:42:23 Comments: Help grow Midwest skiing development! Page 12 of 72 Street Address: 3213 Ridgewood Rd City of Residence: Arden Hills 86. Name: Becky DaWald on 2016-08-19 15:46:03 Comments: Street Address: 2610 w. 42 nd st. City of Residence: Mpls 87. Name: Darren Ruschy on 2016-08-19 15:50:42 Comments: Please make this happen. As a taxpaying citizen living in Edina, this is a BIG win for our community. Street Address: 5509 Doncaster Way City of Residence: Edina 88. Name: Eric Jacobson on 2016-08-19 16:15:18 Comments: I have coaching XC for 20 years snowmaking is vital for developing competitive youth XC skiers I'm 100% for snowmaking Street Address: 3255 coachman rd City of Residence: Eagan,man 89. Name: Megan Smaby on 2016-08-19 16:20:24 Comments: Street Address: 4528 Garfield Ave City of Residence: Minneapolis 90. Name: Suzanne Logan on 2016-08-19 16:21:53 Comments: Street Address: 5806 Olinger Road City of Residence: Edina 91. Name: Daniel Sullivan on 2016-08-19 16:39:56 Comments: Street Address: 5725 York Ave s City of Residence: Edina 92. Name: Satchel! Mische-Richter on 2016-08-19 16:42:41 Comments: Street Address: 2324 Towerview Circle City of Residence: Bloomington 93. Name: Trevor Cotter on 2016-08-19 16:45:00 Comments: Street Address: 2417 Grand Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis Page 13 of 72 94. Name: Anders Sonnesyn on 2016-08-19 16:45:58 Comments: Street Address: 3110 Jewel Ln N City of Residence: Plymouth 95. Name: Lisa Hollensteiner on 2016-08-19 16:47:01 Comments: Street Address: 4006 Grimes AVe. S. City of Residence: Edina 96. Name: Mary Zdechlik on 2016-08-19 16:50:50 Comments: Street Address: 4425 Judson Lane City of Residence: Edina 97. Name: Peter Zahn on 2016-08-19 16:52:22 Comments: Nordic is an amazing sport, and the addition of ski trails at Braemar would be very beneficial to the team and the community as a whole. Street Address: 5216 Grandview Lane City of Residence: Edina 98. Name: Paul Zdechlik on 2016-08-19 16:56:49 Comments: Street Address: 4425 Judson Lane City of Residence: Edina 99. Name: Thomas J McGoldrick on 2016-08-19 17:00:23 Comments: Street Address: 4230 Water Street City of Residence: Deephaven 100. Name: Susan Rickert on 2016-08-19 17:01:35 Comments: Street Address: 4306 Brook zlane City of Residence: St. Louis Park 101. Name: Tara Wagner on 2016-08-19 17:03:02 Comments: Street Address: 6605 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 102. Name: Bob Schoenecker on 2016-08-19 17:03:47 Comments: A former resident of Golden Valley, I continue to support the Twin Cities efforts to provide superior outdoor activities. Page 14 of 72 Street Address: 2948 Strawberry Road City of Residence: Oak Harbor, WA 98277 103. Name: Chad Schwinghammer on 2016-08-19 17:04:34 Comments: Street Address: 5513 Valley Lane City of Residence: Edina 104. Name: Carri Mosborg on 2016-08-19 17:04:46 Comments: I have sent emails and attended a community meeting on this topic. I know some of the nearby neighbors are concerned, but I think it has been well planned and would be an asset to many. Although I recently moved to Bloomington, my daughter has attended Edina schools all her life, is a senior at EHS this fall and went to State with her Nordic team last year. Street Address: 4908 West 86th Street City of Residence: Bloomingon 105. Name: Erica klausen on 2016-08-19 17:07:24 Comments: Street Address: 5216 Grandview Lane City of Residence: Edina 106. Name: Samantha Bevers on 2016-08-19 17:07:46 Comments: Snowmaking at Braemar is very important to the Edina Nordic team and our ability to practice. Street Address: 7360 Gallagher Dr City of Residence: Edina 107. Name: Tori on 2016-08-19 17:15:18 Comments: Street Address: 4125 Kipling Ave City of Residence: Edina 108. Name: Constance Schey on 2016-08-19 17:16:06 Comments: Street Address: 2620 36th Avenue South City of Residence: Minneapolis 109. Name: Taylor Fletcher on 2016-08-19 17:17:38 Comments: Do it Street Address: 8839 gorgoza City of Residence: Park city 110. Name: Isabel Dunning on 2016-08-19 17:18:30 Comments: Page 15 of 72 Street Address: 4519 Arden Ave. City of Residence: Edina 111. Name: Hailey Chrysler on 2016-08-19 17:19:07 Comments: Street Address: 5100 Meadow Ridge City of Residence: Edina 112. Name: Grace Zdechlik on 2016-08-19 17:23:01 Comments: Street Address: 4425 Judson lane City of Residence: Edina 113. Name: Charlie Zdechlik on 2016-08-19 17:23:27 Comments: I love skiing and it would be sweet if there were more trails Street Address: 4425 Judson lane Edina mm 55435 City of Residence: Edina mn 114. Name: Gretchen johns on 2016-08-19 17:24:13 Comments: Parents of two Nordic skiers at EHS /Mpls residents Street Address: 4134 beard Ave s City of Residence: Minneapolis 115. Name: Malla Corbett on 2016-08-19 17:26:37 Comments: Street Address: 3229 Jersey Ave S City of Residence: St Louis Park 116. Name: Sophia Behling on 2016-08-19 17:26:52 Comments: Street Address: 4368 Oakdale Avenue South City of Residence: Edina 117. Name: kari anderson on 2016-08-19 17:29:57 Comments: more snow! Street Address: 218 Logan City of Residence: Mols 118. Name: Steven Kloiber on 2016-08-19 17:33:22 Comments: I think Nordic ski trails are a good addition to the Braemar golf course. Other golf courses have incorporated ski trails. Given how crowded the ski trials are at Hyland Park, there is the demand for it. Street Address: 6528 Scandia Road City of Residence: Edina Page 16 of 72 119. Name: Cally Chermak on 2016-08-19 17:37:22 Comments: Street Address: 4601 Sunnyside Rd City of Residence: Edina 120. Name: William Hittler on 2016-08-19 17:46:03 Comments: The snowmaking/trail proposal will benefit the entire community: support health lifestyles, encourage family outings, and allow youth to learn to enjoy winter and cross-country skiing Street Address: 2910 Garland Lane North City of Residence: Plymouth MN 55447 121. Name: Chris Sweeney on 2016-08-19 17:52:37 Comments: Street Address: 6118 Arctic Way City of Residence: Edina 122. Name: Jim Gregg on 2016-08-19 17:54:15 Comments: Would visit the area of there was snow. Street Address: 18599 sr 20 City of Residence: Winthrop 123. Name: Michael Bono on 2016-08-19 18:01:35 Comments: Street Address: 2411 west 21 street City of Residence: minneapolis 124. Name: Anne Lindquist on 2016-08-19 18:03:48 Comments: We strongly support the making of snow for the nordic ski trails at Braemar golf course, and the grooming of the ski trails. It will enhance the quality of life for the people of our city. However, we only support the cross country ski trails aspect of the winter additions proposed for Braemar Park. Street Address: 4904 Poppy Lane City of Residence: Edina 125. Name: Sara Jones on 2016-08-19 18:07:30 Comments: I am a parent of a current Edina High School Nordic ski team member and of a former team member who has graduated. I was a long-term resident of Edina until last month. I strongly support the trails and, as a skier myself, would happily pay a fee for trail use as a non-resident. Street Address: 5328 Humboldt Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 126. Name: Julie Cahoy on 2016-08-19 18:16:20 Comments: Street Address: 3917 E 26th Street Page 17 of 72 City of Residence: Minneapolis 127. Name: Peter Kivimaki on 2016-08-19 18:18:34 Comments: Street Address: 5324 Hollywood Rd City of Residence: Edina, MN 128. Name: Craig Yellick on 2016-08-19 18:21:13 Comments: Street Address: 4425 Parklawn Court City of Residence: Edina 129. Name: Zach Nelson on 2016-08-19 18:26:12 Comments: We need more snow making trails for cross country skiing Street Address: 727 Laurie Court City of Residence: Maplewood, MN 130. Name: Renate Stone on 2016-08-19 18:27:32 Comments: In support of X Ctry ski at Braemar Street Address: 5721 HAWKES Dr City of Residence: Edina 131. Name: Virgil Stachura on 2016-08-19 18:36:56 Comments: Street Address: 8100 Lea Road City of Residence: Bloomington 132. Name: Matt Clasen on 2016-08-19 18:38:03 Comments: Street Address: 730 North 4th Street City of Residence: Minnrapolis 133. Name: Mark Scott on 2016-08-19 18:40:45 Comments: Yes,yes, yes! Street Address: 297 72nd st n City of Residence: Mahtomedi MN 134. Name: Wenjuan Wang on 2016-08-19 18:42:12 Comments: Street Address: 6429 Margaret's In City of Residence: Edina 135. Name: Catherine Jarocki on 2016-08-19 18:58:01 Comments: Street Address: 13570 Technology Dr Page 18 of 72 City of Residence: Eden Prairie, MN 136. Name: Jim Cloutier on 2016-08-19 19:05:39 Comments: Snow making during lean snow seasons keeps skiers active. This is good for the Twin Cities area. Please make it a priority. Street Address: 13629 46th St. NE City of Residence: Saint Michael 137. Name: Kristin Engman on 2016-08-19 19:17:15 Comments: Street Address: 5236 west 56th street City of Residence: Edina 138. Name: Luke Brown on 2016-08-19 19:17:19 Comments: Street Address: 215 Woodlawn Ave. City of Residence: St. Paul 139. Name: Angela Robinson on 2016-08-19 19:23:15 Comments: More snow making trails will take some of the pressure off the few trails we have and help grow the sport. Based on usage of other snow making trails it will be well used. Street Address: 1955 Hythe St. City of Residence: Roseville 140. Name: Thomas Norman on 2016-08-19 19:38:15 Comments: Street Address: 5229 Meadow Ridge City of Residence: Edina 141. Name: Arleth Ulloa on 2016-08-19 20:00:01 Comments: Street Address: 6617 Southdale road City of Residence: Edina 142. Name: Shelly Howe on 2016-08-19 20:05:06 Comments: 100% support this proposal. Amenities like this are what make Edina's quality of life what it is. Street Address: 5169 Abercrombie Dr City of Residence: Edina 143. Name: Monica on 2016-08-19 20:07:20 Comments: Street Address: 1622 West brook street City of Residence: Santa Ana Page 19 of 72 144. Name: Sheryl Gage on 2016-08-19 20:15:37 Comments: The addition of cross country skiing to the Braemar golf course is a great way to increase its usage while leveraging the existing infrastructure. It would be another example of how Edina promotes healthy lifestyles for its residents, and it would benefit the more than 200 students (ranging from completely new skiers to competitive racers) who join the high school team to have a place to call their training space. This is a no-cut sport and provides a great experience for kids of all skill levels. Street Address: 5813 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina 145. Name: Michaela Keller-Miller on 2016-08-19 20:17:10 Comments: Street Address: 16935 40th pl no City of Residence: Plymouth 146. Name: dave horan on 2016-08-19 20:21:10 Comments: Street Address: 4215 lynn ave City of Residence: edina 147. Name: Andrea Brandt on 2016-08-19 20:26:03 Comments: I fully support the trails and all the great reasons listed in the petition. Street Address: 6624 Nordic Dr City of Residence: Edina 148. Name: Doug Boonstra on 2016-08-19 20:33:48 Comments: What a bonus this would be to the community, as well as a draw for more business from the surrounding area as well as schools. Silent sports such as skiing and biking should embrace this collectively, as they both will benefit as will the greater community of Edina. Street Address: 2602 Clover Field Circle City of Residence: Chaska 149. Name: Tracy Shand on 2016-08-19 20:42:12 Comments: We support this cross country ski trails and snow making at Braemar. Street Address: 4824 Townes Rd City of Residence: Edina 150. Name: Jennifer Kompelien on 2016-08-19 20:46:30 Comments: Street Address: 4208 West 44th Street City of Residence: Edina 151. Name: Shelly Howe on 2016-08-19 20:48:23 Page 20 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5169 Abercrombie Dr City of Residence: Edina 152. Name: Erik Hendrickson on 2016-08-19 20:49:17 Comments: Street Address: 1630 Jersey Ave. City of Residence: St. Louis Park 153. Name: Matthew Waite on 2016-08-19 20:52:15 Comments: Yes, I would definitely drive to this facility from St Paul. Street Address: 1952 Portland Ave City of Residence: St Paul 154. Name: Thomas Woolhouse on 2016-08-19 20:53:32 Comments: Street Address: 2356 Olympic st. City of Residence: Brook Park Mn. 155. Name: Dan Sweeney on 2016-08-19 20:59:18 Comments: Build trails with snowmaking Street Address: 6118 Arctic Way City of Residence: Edina 156. Name: Theresa Yanchar on 2016-08-19 20:59:49 Comments: Definitely Street Address: 400 N 1st Streer City of Residence: Minneapolis 157. Name: Joan Hughes on 2016-08-19 21:04:07 Comments: Street Address: 4088 Utica Ave S City of Residence: St Louis Park 158. Name: Susan Schultz on 2016-08-19 21:05:47 Comments: I am an Edina resident and fully support xc ski trails at Braemar Park. Street Address: 5217 Abercrombie Drive City of Residence: Edina 159. Name: Gerald A Holguin on 2016-08-19 21:09:30 Comments: Street Address: 5508 Glengarry Parkway City of Residence: Edina 160. Name: Emily on 2016-08-19 21:12:15 Page 21 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5036 William ave City of Residence: Edina 161. Name: Mari Steinbach on 2016-08-19 21:14:21 Comments: Street Address: 4526 Washburn Ave N City of Residence: Minneapolis 162. Name: Tiffany Wortman on 2016-08-19 21:16:07 Comments: Street Address: 1778 Wellesley Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 163. Name: Erik Hinkie on 2016-08-19 21:17:01 Comments: Street Address: 5547 Malibu Drive City of Residence: Edina 164. Name: Olivia on 2016-08-19 21:24:36 Comments: Street Address: 2126 Commonwealth Ave. City of Residence: St. Paul 165. Name: Chris Behling on 2016-08-19 21:36:36 Comments: Street Address: 4368 Oakdale AVe. S City of Residence: Edina 166. Name: Carol Russell on 2016-08-19 21:37:24 Comments: I vote yes primarily for the high school winter sports teams. Street Address: 6623 Londonderry Dr City of Residence: Edina 167. Name: The Rubin Family on 2016-08-19 21:55:17 Comments: Family of six active in nordic skiing Street Address: 5 Woodland Road City of Residence: Edina 168. Name: Curt Werdal on 2016-08-19 22:14:05 Comments: I would love to be able to ski here in the winter! Street Address: Eden Prairie, MN City of Residence: United States of America 169. Name: Laura Williams on 2016-08-19 22:37:05 Page 22 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5805 Kemrich Dr City of Residence: Edina 170. Name: Ellen Pflaster on 2016-08-19 22:39:39 Comments: Street Address: 5524 Kellogg Ave City of Residence: Edina 171. Name: Janelle Erickson on 2016-08-19 22:45:58 Comments: I support this cross country proposal for the Braemar location! Street Address: 7004 Lanham Lane City of Residence: Edina 172. Name: Courtney Elford on 2016-08-19 22:54:07 Comments: Street Address: 184 71st way ne City of Residence: Minneapolis 173. Name: Susan aylesworth on 2016-08-19 23:02:55 Comments: Street Address: 2395 Benson Avenue City of Residence: St. Paul, MN 174. Name: John Ellenberger on 2016-08-19 23:13:02 Comments: Please support this important and beneficial investment, and don't be deceived by specious arguments against it. Thank you. Street Address: 6920 Dakota Trail City of Residence: Edina 175. Name: Nathan Rivers on 2016-08-19 23:14:46 Comments: Street Address: 6013 Erin Terrace City of Residence: Edina 176. Name: Kate chamberlain on 2016-08-19 23:24:36 Comments: Make this happen! :) Street Address: 6516 stauder circle City of Residence: Edina 177. Name: Zoe Swiler on 2016-08-19 23:47:43 Comments: Street Address: 6108 Arbour Lane City of Residence: Edina Page 23 of 72 178. Name: Tate on 2016-08-19 23:55:51 Comments: Street Address: 6118 Arctic Way City of Residence: Edina 179. Name: Calvin Bergen on 2016-08-20 00:13:33 Comments: Street Address: 1408 W 68th ST City of Residence: Richfield 180. Name: Patrick Sullivan on 2016-08-20 00:14:39 Comments: Street Address: 68xx St Patrick's Ln City of Residence: Edina 181. Name: Stephanie Michals on 2016-08-20 00:23:26 Comments: Street Address: 3300 47th ave s City of Residence: Minneapolis 182. Name: Madeline NcAlister on 2016-08-20 00:38:08 Comments: Street Address: 4128 Toledo Ave S City of Residence: St. Louis Park 183. Name: Matthew Egger on 2016-08-20 00:38:25 Comments: It's important to Edina Nordic, and all of Edina that this project is able to be finished! Street Address: 4006 grimes ave s City of Residence: Edina 184. Name: Peter Rock on 2016-08-20 00:56:02 Comments: I ski on the Edina Nordic team. The team means an incredible amount to me, and it would be a great privilege to be able to use braemar to ski. The Nordic team is full of respectful student athletes who would quietly and carefully use the braemar parks to train and enjoy the winter. I strongly support the use of braemar park for Nordic skiing. Street Address: 4515 Casco ave City of Residence: Edina 185. Name: Logan Sweeney on 2016-08-20 01:00:29 Comments: Street Address: 6118 Arctic Way City of Residence: Edina 186. Name: Anita Burg on 2016-08-20 01:04:58 Page 24 of 72 Comments: We spend so much money on hockey. How about the 200 members of the Edina High School nordic ski team!!! Street Address: 5812 Oaklawn Ave City of Residence: Edina 187. Name: Amy scott on 2016-08-20 01:23:25 Comments: Street Address: 5509 Dever Drive City of Residence: Edina 188. Name: Robert Economy on 2016-08-20 02:36:50 Comments: Street Address: 8330 RIVER BIRCH CT City of Residence: VICTORIA 189. Name: Kandace Ellis on 2016-08-20 02:59:58 Comments: Street Address: 5704 Camelback Drive City of Residence: Edina MN 190. Name: Anders Carlson on 2016-08-20 03:12:35 Comments: Street Address: 5916 Drew Ave S City of Residence: Edina 191. Name: Kevin Herrick on 2016-08-20 03:19:53 Comments: Street Address: 3636 35th Ave south City of Residence: Minneapolis 192. Name: Melissa Bernstein on 2016-08-20 03:32:32 Comments: Street Address: 5808 Brook drive City of Residence: Edina 193. Name: Will Schwinghammer on 2016-08-20 03:32:35 Comments: Street Address: 5513 Valley Lane City of Residence: Edina 194. Name: Melody Huttner on 2016-08-20 03:50:27 Comments: Street Address: 6628 Gleason Terrace City of Residence: Edina Page 25 of 72 195. Name: Kathleen Mulrooney on 2016-08-20 04:05:03 Comments: Let's support this great opportunity for our student athletes and our entire community. We live in a winter weather state- let's support winter weather activities. Street Address: 4721 Upper terrace City of Residence: Edina 196. Name: Sue Schroeder on 2016-08-20 04:16:43 Comments: Street Address: 3900 4th Ave. S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 197. Name: Bryan Fletcher on 2016-08-20 04:34:18 Comments: Street Address: 751 E Valley Drive City of Residence: Heber City 198. Name: Craig Ringsven on 2016-08-20 05:23:23 Comments: Would love to see this happen! Street Address: 512 Ardmore drive City of Residence: Golden valley 199. Name: Kim Rudd on 2016-08-20 05:37:22 Comments: Vote yes for ski trails ! Street Address: 3810 Orleans lane n, City of Residence: Plymouth 200. Name: Cheryl Dulas on 2016-08-20 05:47:04 Comments: Street Address: 4609 Bruce Avenue City of Residence: Edina 201. Name: Jessica Heydt on 2016-08-20 09:44:57 Comments: Street Address: 622 Grand Ave., #308 City of Residence: St. Paul 202. Name: Zhong Yi on 2016-08-20 10:14:32 Comments: Street Address: 6232 Braeburn Circle City of Residence: Edina 203. Name: Dale Vaillancourt on 2016-08-20 10:16:38 Comments: Street Address: 13016 court place City of Residence: Burnsville Page 26 of 72 204. Name: Diane Pattridge on 2016-08-20 11:06:17 Comments: Street Address: 3554 Lowell St City of Residence: Wayzata, MN 205. Name: Jerry on 2016-08-20 12:29:16 Comments: Street Address: 6220 balder In City of Residence: Edina 206. Name: Suzanne Rudi on 2016-08-20 12:36:20 Comments: Street Address: 4708 Valley View Road City of Residence: Edina 207. Name: Barry Rotman on 2016-08-20 12:40:16 Comments: Cross Country skiing is a life long sport that can be enjoyed by virtually anyone. Street Address: 42 South Lake St City of Residence: Grayslake, IL 60030 208. Name: Gustavo Johnson on 2016-08-20 12:43:24 Comments: Street Address: 10463 ponderosa drive City of Residence: Truckee 209. Name: Kaia Burg on 2016-08-20 13:04:20 Comments: Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Av City of Residence: Edina 210. Name: Todd Cronin on 2016-08-20 13:24:57 Comments: Street Address: 1533 Lois Drive City of Residence: Shoreview MN 211. Name: Ashley on 2016-08-20 13:26:19 Comments: Street Address: 4444 Yates Ave n City of Residence: Crystal 212. Name: Elizabeth torkelson on 2016-08-20 13:27:28 Comments: Street Address: 4401 zenith avenue south Page 27 of 72 City of Residence: Minneapolis 213. Name: Diane Schember on 2016-08-20 13:36:53 Comments: As a St Paul small business and a skier I support this! Street Address: 924 Goodrich Avenue City of Residence: Saint Paul 214. Name: Michelle Thoemke' on 2016-08-20 13:49:34 Comments: Street Address: 2121 Kings Valley Road West City of Residence: Golden Valley 215. Name: Jeffrey Steuernagel on 2016-08-20 13:58:11 Comments: Street Address: 12821 Eagle Ridge Drive City of Residence: Burnsville 216. Name: Gina Magnuson on 2016-08-20 14:02:01 Comments: Street Address: 10232 Hilltop Ct. City of Residence: Champlin 217. Name: Diane Rafats on 2016-08-20 14:40:46 Comments: Street Address: 2704 Colfax Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 218. Name: Ben Brandt on 2016-08-20 14:46:47 Comments: Street Address: 6524 Nordic Drive City of Residence: Edina 219. Name: Matt Jorgensen on 2016-08-20 14:46:50 Comments: Street Address: 3747 Crane Island Ct City of Residence: Minnetrista 220. Name: Steven Beck on 2016-08-20 15:01:06 Comments: Street Address: 1831 Bayard Avenue City of Residence: Saint Paul 221. Name: Zehyani Bankwala on 2016-08-20 15:02:14 Comments: Street Address: 6400 Willow Wood Rd Page 28 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 222. Name: Maree Hampton on 2016-08-20 15:11:20 Comments: Street Address: 3425 Holmes Ave South City of Residence: Minneapolis 223. Name: steve michals on 2016-08-20 15:25:45 Comments: Please approve this wonderful ski trail Street Address: 4708 Isabel Ave City of Residence: Minneapolis 224. Name: Adam Johnson on 2016-08-20 15:46:32 Comments: Street Address: 1476 Independence Ave S City of Residence: St. Louis Park 225. Name: Steve Eberly on 2016-08-20 15:50:23 Comments: This will be a great addition to the metro area outdoor winter ski trails. Please make this happen my family and I will definitely make use of this facility and pay any fees required. Street Address: 4264 Linden Hills Blvd City of Residence: Minneapolis 226. Name: Tim Miner on 2016-08-20 15:54:52 Comments: I am a Minnesota Youth Ski League club leader for over 20 years. Reliable snow is the single largest factor in determining the number of children we can introduce to skiing. Street Address: 604 Old Mill Road City of Residence: Hudson 227. Name: Michael Miles on 2016-08-20 15:55:40 Comments: Street Address: 7340 Kochia Lane City of Residence: Victoria 228. Name: Mary Luoma on 2016-08-20 15:59:15 Comments: I started cross country skiing in gym class as a high school student at Edina West in 1976. As a senior I was part of the ski team and have been skiing ever since. Hoping Edina will vote to continue to inspire Twin City residents to enjoy this wonderful sport. Street Address: 8934 Chesshire Lane City of Residence: Maple Grove 229. Name: Pam Harens on 2016-08-20 16:13:38 Page 29 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 6832 Gleason Road City of Residence: Edina 230. Name: Peter Larson on 2016-08-20 16:20:21 Comments: Street Address: Arden Avenue City of Residence: Edina 231. Name: Bob Britz on 2016-08-20 16:37:59 Comments: Edina has always been a leader in the community, being able to look to the future is important and this project will be a great addition! Street Address: 3877 Marschall Rd City of Residence: Shakopee 232. Name: Chris Torvi on 2016-08-20 16:41:09 Comments: This snowmaking loop would be awesome for nordic ski community! The snowmaking loops @ elm creek, hyland park and Wirth have been a huge reason Nordic skiing is growing! Street Address: 1603 Wheelock ridge City of Residence: St. Paul 233. Name: Mike Calvo on 2016-08-20 16:56:59 Comments: Street Address: 5509 Dever City of Residence: Edina 234. Name: Alyssa on 2016-08-20 16:59:02 Comments: Street Address: 5809 tennison drive City of Residence: Fridley 235. Name: Tracy Ocel on 2016-08-20 17:00:33 Comments: Street Address: 222 40th Ave. NE City of Residence: Minneapolis 236. Name: Scott Ocel on 2016-08-20 17:14:18 Comments: Street Address: 222 40th ave me City of Residence: Columbia heights 237. Name: John Kendrick on 2016-08-20 17:15:25 Comments: Street Address: 1610 St. Clair Ave. Page 30 of 72 City of Residence: St. Paul 238. Name: Jed Gorlin on 2016-08-20 17:33:37 Comments: Hyland is overcrowded so this would be a great addition Street Address: 805 park terrace City of Residence: Hopkins 239. Name: sara anderson on 2016-08-20 17:36:54 Comments: Street Address: 4807 maple road City of Residence: edina 240. Name: joe mayer on 2016-08-20 17:58:45 Comments: Street Address: 3232 Ensign Court City of Residence: New Hope 241. Name: Rodney Binfet on 2016-08-20 18:03:43 Comments: I would use this trail extensively! Street Address: 6728 mulberry circle City of Residence: Chanhassen 242. Name: Rhett Carlson on 2016-08-20 18:16:12 Comments: The southwest could use another option for man-made cross country ski trails. Street Address: 930 University Ave SE City of Residence: Minneapolis 243. Name: Tommy Carlson on 2016-08-20 18:24:49 Comments: It would alleviate traffic at other parks. Street Address: 1521 4th St NE City of Residence: Minneapolis 244. Name: Darrin Diedrich on 2016-08-20 18:42:24 Comments: Street Address: 10500 zinran Ave S City of Residence: Bloomington 245. Name: Heidi Engman on 2016-08-20 18:48:52 Comments: Street Address: West 56th street City of Residence: Edina 246. Name: Ellen Kluz on 2016-08-20 18:58:02 Comments: Page 31 of 72 Street Address: 4521 Colfax Ave So City of Residence: Minneapolis 247. Name: Pam Stegora Axberg on 2016-08-20 19:16:21 Comments: Super! And good for the broader community. Street Address: 1427 Brookshire court City of Residence: New Brighton 248. Name: Dianne Ocel on 2016-08-20 19:22:28 Comments: Street Address: 13143 Aberdeen St. N.E. City of Residence: Blaine 249. Name: David Leske on 2016-08-20 20:09:25 Comments: Street Address: 6724 Plymouth ave City of Residence: Golden Valley 250. Name: Dan Beno on 2016-08-20 20:09:32 Comments: Would love to see this trail! More outdoor activity for kids and adults! Street Address: 7563 Ridgeview Point City of Residence: Chanhassen 251. Name: Robin Austin on 2016-08-20 20:18:40 Comments: Street Address: 5713 Melody Lane City of Residence: Edina 252. Name: Liz Abt Ellenberger on 2016-08-20 20:23:06 Comments: Great use of existing underutilized real estate resource. Nordic skiing is a life long sport to enjoy what winter throws at us. Street Address: 6920 Dakota Trail City of Residence: Edina 253. Name: Greg Fields on 2016-08-20 20:45:24 Comments: I fully support this as a wonderful addition to the outdoor activities many Minnesotans enjoy in the winter. Street Address: 4931 Triton DR City of Residence: Golden Valley, MN 55422 254. Name: Andrea Brink on 2016-08-20 20:55:27 Comments: The ski trails and tubing hill are much-needed and will complete the winter activity options available in Edina which will appeal to a broader base of residents. I am excited at the possibility of having a non hockey /ice skating winter activity available locally without having to travel to Minneapolis or surrounding suburbs. Page 32 of 72 Street Address: 6324 Tingdale Avenue City of Residence: Edina 255. Name: Greg Bernhardt on 2016-08-20 21:01:30 Comments: I support adding XC Skiing to extend use of this wonderful venue to the winter. Street Address: 400 Harrison Av S City of Residence: Edina, MN 256. Name: Mark Larson on 2016-08-20 22:07:59 Comments: this would be a great asset both for the community and for the high school program. Let's do it! Street Address: 4628 Arden Ave City of Residence: Edina 257. Name: Kathy Brault on 2016-08-20 22:28:31 Comments: Street Address: 6829 James Av So City of Residence: Richfield 258. Name: Jacob Bauer on 2016-08-20 22:36:32 Comments: Street Address: 3729 Algoma Rd City of Residence: New Franken 259. Name: Kai Olstad on 2016-08-20 22:37:29 Comments: Street Address: 8000 257th st W City of Residence: Farmington 260. Name: Martin Richmond on 2016-08-20 22:50:54 Comments: This would be so great for so many people. Don't miss this opportunity. Street Address: 3539 Cedar Lake Ave City of Residence: Minneapolis 261. Name: Jack Collis on 2016-08-20 23:07:40 Comments: As a ski coach and an advocate for outdoor activities for the community this would be a great asset to the city of Edina and its youth (and us old people too) Street Address: 5320 Irving Ave S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 262. Name: Laura Templin on 2016-08-20 23:47:39 Comments: Street Address: 1655 Mahogany Ct SW City of Residence: Hutchinson Page 33 of 72 263. Name: Ethan Brookner on 2016-08-21 00:15:33 Comments: Street Address: 5008 16th ave s City of Residence: Minneapolis 264. Name: Elizabeth Burnett on 2016-08-21 00:27:28 Comments: Please vote YES! Street Address: 4821 Vandervork Ave. City of Residence: Edina 265. Name: Craig Stolen on 2016-08-21 00:56:55 Comments: Street Address: 1608 23 red ave nw City of Residence: New Brighton, MN 266. Name: Odd Bersvendsen on 2016-08-21 01:05:43 Comments: Street Address: 119 City of Residence: Jackson 267. Name: Bradley Daniel Baas on 2016-08-21 01:23:36 Comments: Street Address: 1801 Townsend Dr City of Residence: Houghton 268. Name: Jan Ketterson on 2016-08-21 01:29:23 Comments: Street Address: 9725 Xylon Court South City of Residence: Bloomington 269. Name: Olof Hedberg on 2016-08-21 01:45:10 Comments: Street Address: 350 Revett Dr City of Residence: Breckenridge 270. Name: Halle Weisman on 2016-08-21 01:55:49 Comments: Street Address: 1771 Valley Ridge Place City of Residence: Chanhassen 271. Name: John Horns on 2016-08-21 02:27:48 Comments: The City of Edina needs to make the Breamar park land available to a variety of uses. Street Address: 6101 Jeffrey Lane Page 34 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 272. Name: Tina Kivi on 2016-08-21 03:26:37 Comments: Street Address: 2809 County Road H City of Residence: Mounds View 273. Name: David Kranz on 2016-08-21 04:02:39 Comments: Street Address: 2401 34th Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 274. Name: Peter Schnorbach on 2016-08-21 04:11:41 Comments: Street Address: 6221 Balder Lane City of Residence: Edina 275. Name: Cece Boyle on 2016-08-21 12:09:11 Comments: Street Address: 3921 Goodwin Ave N City of Residence: Oakdale 276. Name: Scott Bloom on 2016-08-21 12:37:17 Comments: Street Address: 6610 Normandale Road City of Residence: Edina 277. Name: Phil Clark on 2016-08-21 12:41:23 Comments: Street Address: 8876 Braxton Drive City of Residence: Eden Prairie 278. Name: Bjorn Bakken on 2016-08-21 12:56:38 Comments: Street Address: 2737 Blaisdell Ave S Apt 9 City of Residence: Minneapolis 279. Name: Robert Bullis on 2016-08-21 13:01:22 Comments: Street Address: 19088 Dodge St NW City of Residence: Elk River 280. Name: Zoe Horns on 2016-08-21 13:24:30 Comments: Street Address: 6101 Jeffrey lane Page 35 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 281. Name: Roy Vosberg on 2016-08-21 13:46:27 Comments: We need more ski trails. Street Address: N2989 830th Street City of Residence: Hager City, WI 282. Name: Tom Wagner on 2016-08-21 14:07:50 Comments: As a former member of the U.S. Nordic Ski Team and resident of Edina, I believe we have a unique opportunity to support this great life-long outdoor activity in our community. Would we question this project if it were in support of our hockey programs? I love hockey but love hiking, running and Nordic skiing too. Let's find a way to set aside our differences and make this work in our community. Street Address: 6605 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 283. Name: Christopher Gerlach on 2016-08-21 14:24:23 Comments: Congratulations for Edina to take the lead on a new nordic ski area - I wish the East Metro had something like this! I already drive to Hyland too much, and would definitly make use of this as well. Street Address: 11191 Stonemill Mill Farms Curve City of Residence: Woodbury, MN 284. Name: sujata gholkar on 2016-08-21 15:32:03 Comments: Street Address: 5417 grove st City of Residence: edina 285. Name: Anna Coleman on 2016-08-21 15:50:32 Comments: Street Address: 1597 27th Ave NW City of Residence: Saint Paul 286. Name: Carrie Bloom on 2016-08-21 16:22:08 Comments: Street Address: 6610 Normandale Rd City of Residence: Edina 287. Name: Robert Iverson on 2016-08-21 17:52:55 Comments: Street Address: 13551 Eidelweiss St NW City of Residence: Andover 288. Name: Chris Johnson on 2016-08-21 18:30:24 Comments: Page 36 of 72 Street Address: 3656 35th Ave. S. Minneapolis MN 55406 City of Residence: Minneapolis 289. Name: Stacy Beno on 2016-08-21 18:40:08 Comments: Street Address: 7563 Ridgeview Point City of Residence: Chanhassen 290. Name: Mckenzie on 2016-08-21 18:43:46 Comments: Street Address: 7563 ridgeview point City of Residence: Chanhassen 291. Name: Artie Huber on 2016-08-21 18:48:25 Comments: I would use the trail system and support local businesses while in the area Street Address: 8328 Padgett Cir NE City of Residence: Otsego 292. Name: Dave Hruby on 2016-08-21 20:03:58 Comments: A tremendous asset that will increase property values and attract young active families to Edina. Street Address: 5212 tifton drive City of Residence: Edina 293. Name: Paul Arbisi on 2016-08-21 20:58:41 Comments: Nordic skiing is a lifelong activity that can be embraced and enjoyed by Edina residents of all ages and abilities. The ski trails at Braemar will provide convenient access to a resource that will help to promote and build healthy and active lifestyles among our residents. I strongly support the proposal for nordic ski trails at Braemar with snow making capabilities. Street Address: 4632 Arden Ave City of Residence: Edina 294. Name: Eileen Lorentz on 2016-08-21 22:12:42 Comments: Street Address: 517 Blake Rd S City of Residence: Edina 295. Name: Thomas Kendrick on 2016-08-21 23:45:47 Comments: Living in Edina right now, I think this would be huge for both the community and for the Twin Cities area as a whole! I would use this at least a few times a week. Street Address: 5108 Lincoln Cir City of Residence: Edina, MN 296. Name: Bryce Gytri on 2016-08-22 02:58:39 Page 37 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 2117 Rockridge Circle City of Residence: Shakopee 297. Name: Josh Felton on 2016-08-22 03:35:24 Comments: Street Address: 5200 Tifton Dr City of Residence: Edina 298. Name: Mary Cavanagh on 2016-08-22 03:41:45 Comments: Street Address: 3953 Beard Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 299. Name: Lise Crosby on 2016-08-22 13:16:31 Comments: Our family would use Nordic Ski Trails at least once a week . This would be a great benefit for the entire community. Street Address: 6828 Valley View Rd City of Residence: Edina 300. Name: Lexi Granberg on 2016-08-22 13:33:32 Comments: Street Address: 6721 Galway Drive City of Residence: Edina 301. Name: scott ree on 2016-08-22 13:49:11 Comments: Street Address: 16920 11th Ave North City of Residence: plymouth 302. Name: Mark Burgoyne on 2016-08-22 13:54:08 Comments: Street Address: 603 Redwood Lane City of Residence: New Brighton, MN 303. Name: Neal Blanchett on 2016-08-22 14:00:20 Comments: We would love to see Edina continue to be a leader in providing places for active healthy families to enjoy outdoor recreation together by providing this year-round trail with winter snowmaking. We've gladly supported facilities for every kind of recreation; this is a great chance to support this popular, growing, life-long winter sport, with trails residents can use year-round. Street Address: 4737 Hibiscus Avenue City of Residence: edina 304. Name: Annika on 2016-08-22 14:09:54 Page 38 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5574 Oak Glen Rd City of Residence: Edina 305. Name: Eleanor Bacso on 2016-08-22 14:10:36 Comments: Street Address: 803 North 27th Avenue West City of Residence: Duluth 306. Name: Chris Harvey on 2016-08-22 14:22:15 Comments: Would be a valuable resource to the City of Edina and area high schools to have a ski venue. Would be supporting and active, outdoor lifestyle for our youth. Street Address: 8227 12th Ave S City of Residence: Bloomingtom 307. Name: Maggie Braun on 2016-08-22 14:38:49 Comments: Street Address: 5833 Jeff Place City of Residence: Edina 308. Name: Mark Kobilka on 2016-08-22 14:43:09 Comments: As an assistant cross country ski coach, I am very excited that there would be another place to practice for the large community of high school skiers. This is so important as now we only have 2 reliable snowmaking trails and they cannot handle the number of students that want to ski. Street Address: 5769 Three Oaks Ave City of Residence: Maple Plain 309. Name: Ellen Jones on 2016-08-22 15:00:17 Comments: This would be a huge benefit to the community! Street Address: 5261 Lochloy Dr. City of Residence: Edina 310. Name: Erik Erickson on 2016-08-22 15:22:44 Comments: Street Address: 2708 120th lane ne City of Residence: Blaine 311. Name: Kate Turnbull on 2016-08-22 16:10:21 Comments: Please pass this proposal for winter fun in Edina! Street Address: 5224 32nd Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 312. Name: Wayne Bishop on 2016-08-22 16:11:48 Comments: Page 39 of 72 Street Address: 2709 Salem avenue south City of Residence: St. Louis Park 313. Name: Stephanie Jones on 2016-08-22 16:32:31 Comments: I would love to ski here! Street Address: 3811 W 31st St, Apt 101 City of Residence: Minneapolis 314. Name: Duncan Tomassen on 2016-08-22 16:36:30 Comments: Great idea! Street Address: 10065 Eden Prairie Road City of Residence: Eden Prairie 315. Name: Alex Marble on 2016-08-22 16:53:48 Comments: Don't be a dick about guys. C'mon Street Address: 6712 limerick lane City of Residence: Edina 316. Name: Scott on 2016-08-22 16:57:29 Comments: I fully support this. I live in St. Paul and I'd drive there to ski. Big fan. This would be an asset to Edina and cause people to drive to your city. Street Address: st paul City of Residence: st paul 317. Name: Mike Stucky on 2016-08-22 17:26:18 Comments: Street Address: 5954 Highview Place City of Residence: Shoreview 318. Name: Kathleen and Doug Hokemeir-Seim on 2016-08-22 17:27:35 Comments: We support creating cross-country ski trails at Braemar. Not only would they be great for the EHS ski team, but adults could use them as well. Street Address: 4514 Oak Drive City of Residence: Edina 319. Name: Craig Brandt on 2016-08-22 17:27:56 Comments: Street Address: 6524 Nordic Dr. City of Residence: Edina 320. Name: Marie Jordan on 2016-08-22 17:33:39 Comments: Snow is in short supply these days. Cross Country skiing is a great lifelong sport that everyone can enjoy. Street Address: 1948 Garfield St NE City of Residence: Minneapolis Page 40 of 72 321. Name: Bill Kerker on 2016-08-22 17:51:07 Comments: The time is right to acknowledge the growth of Nordic, trail running and Mtn biking and enhance the proud offerings of Edina parks. I will gladly "pay to play"! Street Address: 4835 Thomas Ave. S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 322. Name: Arthur Marble on 2016-08-22 18:01:02 Comments: Street Address: 6712 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 323. Name: John Munger on 2016-08-22 18:27:34 Comments: Street Address: 1211 Washburn Avenue North City of Residence: Minneapolis 324. Name: Dan DeRoma on 2016-08-22 18:33:01 Comments: the earth is not getting any colder! Street Address: 2019 Oakview Ln N City of Residence: Plymouth 325. Name: Stephen Ruble on 2016-08-22 19:02:27 Comments: Street Address: 543 Linden Lane City of Residence: Lino Lakes, MN 55014 326. Name: Alice Hulbert on 2016-08-22 19:57:12 Comments: I owned a house near Hyland Ski Area- the most expensive and fastest selling houses face the ski area. Street Address: 7221 Tara Road City of Residence: Edina, Mn 327. Name: Margaret Miller on 2016-08-22 21:01:41 Comments: Street Address: 5501 13th Ave South City of Residence: Minneapolis 328. Name: Katherine Ellis on 2016-08-22 21:33:38 Comments: The addition of these ski trails and snowmaking will bring active health benefits to the community and enable the Edina Ski team to continue to have a long lasting positive affect on young peoples lives. Street Address: 1896 Dellwood Ave. City of Residence: Roseville Page 41 of 72 329. Name: Jennifer Rolfes on 2016-08-22 21:39:37 Comments: Adding trails to Braemar will make the park far more accessible to residents. There are some trails in that woods now, but they are occasionally overgrown and mostly used by neighbors to walk their dogs. I grew up within a block of the proposed loop and wish it had been there when I was in high school! It will be a great addition for the high school team, xc skiers in the metro, and recreational skiers from Edina. Street Address: 7675 Woodview Ct City of Residence: Edina 330. Name: Kassandra Kuehl on 2016-08-22 21:41:01 Comments: Global warming has made Minnesota winters far less predictable than they have been in the past. Without man-made snow, many of us cannot enjoy non-ice dependent outdoor recreation during significant stretches of the winter months. I would go so far as to say that Edina truly NEEDS this project to move forward. Street Address: 7360 Gallagher Dr. Apt. 121 City of Residence: Edina 331. Name: Brett Bevers on 2016-08-22 21:53:47 Comments: I am a parent of an Edina Nordic skier that would benefit so much from this project. The proposal would certainly contribute to a world-class community like Edina. Street Address: 2921 Greenfield Ave. City of Residence: Los Angeles 332. Name: Alan Grant on 2016-08-22 22:21:45 Comments: Street Address: 9032 Norway St NW City of Residence: Coon Rapids 333. Name: Kelly Streit on 2016-08-22 22:34:31 Comments: Street Address: 5421 Kellogg Ave., City of Residence: Edina 334. Name: Jan Monson on 2016-08-22 23:07:51 Comments: Street Address: 3945 west 49th street City of Residence: edina 335. Name: James Bischoff on 2016-08-23 00:06:54 Comments: Street Address: 4401 Park Glen Rd Apt 102 City of Residence: St Louis Park 336. Name: Jason Kalenborn on 2016-08-23 00:09:19 Page 42 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5801 Tracy Avs. S. City of Residence: Edina 337. Name: Steve Benton on 2016-08-23 01:25:58 Comments: Street Address: 2830 Danbury Way City of Residence: Minnetonka 338. Name: Tom Marble on 2016-08-23 01:39:22 Comments: Street Address: 6712 Limerick Ln City of Residence: Edina 339. Name: Slater Crosby on 2016-08-23 01:49:22 Comments: Street Address: 6828 Valley View Road City of Residence: Edina 340. Name: Jake Brown on 2016-08-23 02:15:49 Comments: This addition would present Edina as a leader in promoting outdoor education, physical fitness, and community empowerment through sport, adventure, and nature preservation. Street Address: 215 Woodlawn Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 341. Name: Loren Johnson on 2016-08-23 11:19:15 Comments: Street Address: 8011 cheyenne ave City of Residence: Chanhassen 342. Name: Elias Anoszko on 2016-08-23 12:03:22 Comments: Street Address: 948 Cromwell Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 343. Name: Beth lhry on 2016-08-23 12:11:33 Comments: I am a resident of Edina and would be pleased to have another option for skiing on man made snow. Street Address: 4544 Parkside Ln City of Residence: Edina 344. Name: Bruce Carlson on 2016-08-23 13:27:37 Comments: Street Address: 5208 Glengarry Pkwy Page 43 of 72 City of Residence: Edina, MN 55436 345. Name: Greg Rhodes on 2016-08-23 13:32:39 Comments: Street Address: 9301 Yukon Ave S. Bloomington, MN 55438 City of Residence: Bloomington 346. Name: Robert Syring on 2016-08-23 14:59:48 Comments: I strongly support the proposed project for Edina High School skiers and all Edina residents. Hylands does not support skiing for the entire HS team. Street Address: 4117 Kipling City of Residence: Edina 347. Name: Naomi Jarvis on 2016-08-23 15:13:33 Comments: Street Address: 1096 Covington PI City of Residence: Allison Park 348. Name: John Shirriff on 2016-08-23 15:45:19 Comments: Street Address: 9608 Wyoming Terrace South City of Residence: Bloomington 349. Name: Bob McKlveen on 2016-08-23 16:29:30 Comments: I've sent a detailed letter to the Park Board and City Council, and encourage you to do the same if you have time. Street Address: 5261 Lochloy Drive City of Residence: Edina 350. Name: Christie Franken on 2016-08-23 17:16:17 Comments: I support snowmaking at Braemar! It would ultimately benefit Edina and the surrounding area. Street Address: 4544 Parkside LN City of Residence: Edina 351. Name: Wendy Syring on 2016-08-23 17:25:37 Comments: Street Address: 4117 Kipling Ave City of Residence: Edina 352. Name: Carol Holguin on 2016-08-23 17:27:14 Comments: This would be a wonderful addition to the parks, biking, and walking trails already in our lovely city. Street Address: 5508 Glengarry PKWY City of Residence: Edina Page 44 of 72 353. Name: Andrew Poffenberger on 2016-08-23 18:08:51 Comments: Street Address: 713 Minnehaha Ave E City of Residence: Saint Paul 354. Name: Jackie Lund on 2016-08-23 19:21:46 Comments: Is there any way to add a dog park to the area? Braemar could charge for a pass to pay any expenses. Street Address: 5805 Hidden Lane City of Residence: Edina 355. Name: Josh Jones on 2016-08-23 20:14:43 Comments: Street Address: 209 W 2nd Ave N, 03 City of Residence: AURORA 356. Name: Jeanne Riha on 2016-08-23 21:00:18 Comments: Great Idea! Street Address: 5213 Meadow Ridge City of Residence: Edina 357. Name: Scott Putman on 2016-08-23 21:44:11 Comments: This is a really good idea! Street Address: 2539 Oakwood Ave. City of Residence: Green Bay WI 54301 358. Name: Kim Swiler on 2016-08-23 23:35:11 Comments: Street Address: 6108 Arbour Lane City of Residence: Edina 359. Name: Jeff Ingram on 2016-08-24 01:10:03 Comments: This will not only be an asset to the city, but also the high school and elementary schools. Street Address: 14400 Lennell Drive City of Residence: Minnetonka 360. Name: Benjamin Creagh on 2016-08-24 01:33:06 Comments: Street Address: 16 White Pine Lane City of Residence: Birchwood Village 361. Name: Alan Hough on 2016-08-24 02:36:05 Comments: Great thing to do. I hope more areas will do the same. I skied a park outside Page 45 of 72 Brighton, MI that has a few klms of manmade snow. It was wonderful to be on snow when it was cold, but no natural snow. Good luck!!! Street Address: 417 Spring St City of Residence: Grove City, PA 362. Name: Betsy Gilbert on 2016-08-24 02:37:52 Comments: Street Address: 1466 Skiles Lane City of Residence: Arden Hills 363. Name: Keith Gilbert on 2016-08-24 02:38:35 Comments: This is sorely needed in the West Metro. Street Address: 1466 Skiles lane City of Residence: Arden Hills, Mn 364. Name: Josie Nelson on 2016-08-24 03:09:42 Comments: Street Address: 239 Peninsula Road City of Residence: Medicine Lake 365. Name: David Nelson on 2016-08-24 03:12:01 Comments: Street Address: 239 Peninsula Road City of Residence: Medicine Lake 366. Name: Jeanne Krantz-Swenson on 2016-08-24 03:42:43 Comments: This is a very good thing to do with winters becoming less reliable. Plus, the timing is great, as the cost will be less due to the other construction Street Address: 8100 Russell Ave S #128 City of Residence: Bloomington MN 367. Name: Kathryn Newsome-Herr on 2016-08-24 11:05:28 Comments: I think this is a super idea. Street Address: 6708 Galway Deive City of Residence: Edina 368. Name: Cindy Huttner on 2016-08-24 13:46:57 Comments: Street Address: 6628 Gleason Terrace City of Residence: Edina, Mn 369. Name: Mike Huttner on 2016-08-24 14:29:51 Comments: Street Address: 6628 Gleason Terrace City of Residence: Edina Page 46 of 72 370. Name: Therese White on 2016-08-24 15:01:22 Comments: Street Address: 3245 Richmond Ave. City of Residence: Shoreview 371. Name: Andrew Heyer on 2016-08-24 15:26:40 Comments: Street Address: 5717 Deville Dr City of Residence: Edina 372. Name: Stephen Bullard on 2016-08-24 15:40:46 Comments: My daughter open enrolled in the Edina School system and we would use this facility as a family also Street Address: 3327 Saint Paul Avenue City of Residence: Minneapolis Mn 55416 373. Name: Floyd Grabiel on 2016-08-24 15:42:43 Comments: Don't let the NIMBYs wear you down Street Address: 4817 Wilford Way City of Residence: Edina 374. Name: Ashley Larson on 2016-08-24 16:05:50 Comments: Street Address: 5843 Scenic Dr City of Residence: Minnetonka 375. Name: Cody on 2016-08-24 19:01:06 Comments: Street Address: 3053 Lake Shore Dr City of Residence: Minneapolis 376. Name: Kelly Grosd on 2016-08-24 22:07:07 Comments: This would be amazing as we need more areas to ski.. Street Address: 8934 Gould Road City of Residence: Eden Prairie 377. Name: Wallace Alexander on 2016-08-24 22:31:07 Comments: Well designed and well maintained trails throughout the woods make for a safer environment for all. I have seen the positive improvements at Theodore Wirth park after Mpls Parks put in more trails. These professionally designed ski trails at Braemar will definitely improve this section of Edina AND give countless hours of outside exercise to student athletes and residents. Street Address: 3912 Garfield Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis Page 47 of 72 378. Name: Richard Moore on 2016-08-24 22:38:53 Comments: Street Address: 4807 Maple Rd City of Residence: Edina 379. Name: Catherine Gump on 2016-08-25 01:34:57 Comments: Street Address: 4703 Sunnyside road City of Residence: Edina 380. Name: melissa raphan on 2016-08-25 02:18:43 Comments: This is critical for the EHS Nordic Team and our community. The team has over 200 kids and is a no-cut sport--one of the few. it builds community and is inclusive and welcoming. Braemar Park Recreation proposal must be passed. Street Address: 4515 casco avenue City of Residence: edina 381. Name: Tom Rock on 2016-08-25 02:56:29 Comments: Street Address: 4515 CASCO AVE City of Residence: EDINA 382. Name: Elizabeth Edblom on 2016-08-25 03:07:00 Comments: Street Address: 4606 Wooddale Ace. City of Residence: Edina 383. Name: Lijun Zou on 2016-08-25 12:55:55 Comments: Street Address: 6232 Braeburn Cir City of Residence: Edina 384. Name: Jeff Patterson on 2016-08-25 13:46:28 Comments: Cross country skiing is a silent sport and a healthy pursuit. Street Address: 4537 Dupont Ave. S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 385. Name: Sue Michals on 2016-08-25 15:06:34 Comments: Street Address: 4708 Isabel Ave. City of Residence: Minneapolis 386. Name: John Kleiber on 2016-08-25 16:21:24 Comments: Page 48 of 72 Street Address: 6709 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 387. Name: David Delforge on 2016-08-25 18:14:20 Comments: Street Address: 891 Lyman Blvd City of Residence: Chanhassen 388. Name: Amy Adams on 2016-08-25 19:21:35 Comments: Street Address: 4841 E. Lake Harriet Pkwy. City of Residence: Minneapolis 389. Name: Theresa Gifford on 2016-08-25 19:23:15 Comments: Street Address: 2170 lower st dennis City of Residence: St paul 390. Name: Jim Carlen on 2016-08-25 19:26:12 Comments: Street Address: 601 Montcalm place City of Residence: St. Paul mn 391. Name: Tyler Gilbert on 2016-08-25 19:30:17 Comments: Street Address: 600 10th Ave se #204 City of Residence: Minneapolis 392. Name: Chris Pope on 2016-08-25 19:31:08 Comments: Street Address: 4850 Colfax Avenue S City of Residence: Minneapolis 393. Name: Marshall Gifford on 2016-08-25 19:31:44 Comments: Street Address: 2170 Lower St. Dennis Rs City of Residence: St. Paul 394. Name: Jonah Gilbert on 2016-08-25 19:31:45 Comments: Street Address: 1057 26th ave se City of Residence: Minneapolis 395. Name: Emily Kennett on 2016-08-25 19:33:25 Comments: Page 49 of 72 Street Address: 3100 West River Parkway City of Residence: Minneapolis, MN 55406 396. Name: Greta Gage on 2016-08-25 19:43:04 Comments: I'm an Edina High School Graduate (class of 2013) and former member of the high school nordic ski team. The nordic ski team was the highlight of my time in high school and the construction at Edina High School is limiting the available practice areas on campus. Ski trails at Braemar will benefit not only the 200+ students who are on the ski team annually but the Edina community as a whole. These ski trails will create new opportunities for Edina residents to take part in a lifelong sport (and one that can become a family-wide activity) with one of the kindest communities I've had the pleasure of being a member of. Street Address: 5813 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina 397. Name: sandi on 2016-08-25 20:16:00 Comments: Street Address: 2711 vera cruz ave n City of Residence: crystal 398. Name: Elizabeth Cripe on 2016-08-25 20:23:31 Comments: Street Address: 4232 Standish Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 399. Name: Angie Askegaard on 2016-08-25 20:25:16 Comments: We need snow to ski in west metro!! Street Address: 9188 La Rivier Court City of Residence: Eden Prairie , MN 55347 400. Name: Elizabeth Shaffer on 2016-08-25 20:52:44 Comments: Street Address: 1776 Colfax Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 401. Name: Luke Wasson on 2016-08-25 21:16:09 Comments: Street Address: 1426 Idaho Ave W City of Residence: Falcon Heights 402. Name: Patricia Carlen on 2016-08-25 21:17:10 Comments: I strongly support snow-making for ski trails in Edina. As an avid skier, it would be wonderful to have one more option with reliable snow. I know I would use the trails. Street Address: 601 Montcalm Place City of Residence: Saint Paul Page 50 of 72 403. Name: Mark Peugh on 2016-08-25 21:29:49 Comments: Street Address: 483 W Eagle Lake Dr City of Residence: Maple Grove, MN 404. Name: Michelle DeLaundreau on 2016-08-25 21:33:48 Comments: Street Address: 877 Carroll Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 405. Name: Tom Egger on 2016-08-25 21:36:21 Comments: Street Address: 4308 Philbrook Lane City of Residence: Edina 406. Name: Bob O'Hara on 2016-08-25 21:57:30 Comments: This is another great opportunity8 to provide recreation, training, and enjoyment in Edina. Cross Country/Nordic skiing has been growing as more trails are available. Street Address: 6001 Goodrich Ave City of Residence: St. Louis Park 407. Name: Erin Savre on 2016-08-25 22:06:34 Comments: Street Address: 5525 Hansen rd #110 City of Residence: Edina 408. Name: LuAnn Berg on 2016-08-25 22:42:42 Comments: There is a great need in the West Metro for consistent snow on our trails. Street Address: 4800 Orchid Ln N, City of Residence: Plymouth 409. Name: Lars Parmekar on 2016-08-25 23:02:53 Comments: Street Address: 4311 Grimes Ave S City of Residence: Edina 410. Name: Craig Cardinal on 2016-08-25 23:13:21 Comments: Street Address: 1101 Elm St City of Residence: Northfield 411. Name: Bob Brandt on 2016-08-25 23:18:58 Comments: skiing is good. Page 51 of 72 Street Address: 9800 Janero Ct N City of Residence: Mahtomedi, MN 55115-1338 412. Name: Matthew Dosland on 2016-08-25 23:20:11 Comments: Snowmaking is needed everywhere, especially after what we've seen the last two years. As an skier I would love to see as much snowmaking in the cities as possible. Street Address: 1196 Portland Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 413. Name: Todd Johnson on 2016-08-26 00:25:28 Comments: This is a resource that will be used beyond what the numbers people will initially think possible. Street Address: 1899 Fairmount Ave. City of Residence: St. Paul 414. Name: Betsy Longley on 2016-08-26 00:50:36 Comments: Promoting and supporting healthy activities for the community should be a priority for the leaders of all cities. If not you, who? If not now, when? Street Address: 9514 Colorado Circle City of Residence: Bloomington 415. Name: Marty Johnston on 2016-08-26 00:58:20 Comments: It will get used :) Street Address: 1841 Montreal Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 416. Name: Jackson Pope on 2016-08-26 01:33:02 Comments: Street Address: 4850 Colfax Ave s City of Residence: Minneapolis 417. Name: Kathy Pope on 2016-08-26 01:43:31 Comments: Street Address: 4850 Colfax Ave South City of Residence: Minneapolis 418. Name: mark Leach on 2016-08-26 01:57:51 Comments: build it and they will come Street Address: 244 10th Avenue North City of Residence: Hopkins 419. Name: John Rock on 2016-08-26 02:31:12 Comments: Street Address: 1955 Glenpaul Ave. City of Residence: Arden Hills Page 52 of 72 420. Name: Flynn Codding on 2016-08-26 02:33:22 Comments: Street Address: 4629 W 56th st City of Residence: Edina 421. Name: steve sonnesyn on 2016-08-26 02:41:23 Comments: Snow making here would get a lot of use and would be a great bonus to the community and a big support to a healthy life-style; I would definitely ski there. Street Address: 3110 jewel lane City of Residence: plymouth mn 55447 422. Name: Andrew Brown on 2016-08-26 03:14:26 Comments: Street Address: 1346 E Como Blvd City of Residence: St. Paul 423. Name: Jay Rudi on 2016-08-26 03:52:34 Comments: Street Address: 4708 Valley View Road City of Residence: Edina 424. Name: Mary Berntson on 2016-08-26 04:02:08 Comments: This would be a great way to support the EHS Nordic ski teams who are losing their trails due to the new construction at EHS. It also would support our citizen skiers and utilize our parks on a year round basis. Street Address: 6728 Point Drive City of Residence: Edina 425. Name: Allison Mueller on 2016-08-26 04:06:27 Comments: Street Address: 5553 Colfax Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 426. Name: Nancy Mendel on 2016-08-26 04:11:08 Comments: Please approve the cross country ski trails with snow making capabilities!!! Street Address: 7113 West Shore Drive City of Residence: Edina 427. Name: Christian Lawler on 2016-08-26 04:14:44 Comments: Hundreds of kids in Edina enjoy cross country skiing during the winter months, and many train during the summer just to prepare for the winter season. This is a life-long sport that parents can enjoy with their children and continue to enjoy into their older years. Help us promote a healthy life style for our community by supporting a cross country ski trail at Braemar Park. Page 53 of 72 Street Address: 4601 Sunnyside Road City of Residence: Edina 428. Name: Thomas Egger on 2016-08-26 06:12:55 Comments: Street Address: 4006 Grimes Ave City of Residence: Edina 429. Name: Nancy Sinykin on 2016-08-26 06:14:47 Comments: I would love to see cross country ski trails at Braemar. Our family would enjoy using the trails throughout the year. Street Address: 4413 Fondell Drive City of Residence: Edina 430. Name: Rich Sinykin on 2016-08-26 06:16:36 Comments: Street Address: 4413 Fondell Drive City of Residence: Edina 431. Name: Sofie shand on 2016-08-26 06:29:09 Comments: Street Address: Townes rd City of Residence: edina 432. Name: Andrew Egger on 2016-08-26 08:15:27 Comments: Street Address: 4006 grimes Ave south City of Residence: Edina 433. Name: Rong Zheng on 2016-08-26 08:23:02 Comments: I am for it Street Address: 7005 valley view rd City of Residence: Edina 434. Name: Erica klausen on 2016-08-26 10:20:37 Comments: Please pass this as a skier myself it would be great to ski locally... What a fabulous opportunity for our local high school kids who didn't get to ski much last year due to no snow and limited space at other parks. If this were your passion you wouldn't hesitate. Street Address: 5216 Grandview Lane City of Residence: Edina 435. Name: Debi Peterson on 2016-08-26 11:18:45 Comments: Street Address: 5543 Grand Ave S Page 54 of 72 City of Residence: Minneapolis 436. Name: Cheryl Behling on 2016-08-26 11:33:13 Comments: Street Address: 4368 Oakdale AVe. S City of Residence: Edina 437. Name: Christy Thiele on 2016-08-26 12:02:35 Comments: Street Address: 5524 Code Ave City of Residence: Edina 438. Name: Eric Askegaard on 2016-08-26 12:04:15 Comments: Street Address: 11000 Optum Way City of Residence: Eden Prairie, MN 55347 439. Name: juliannelogan on 2016-08-26 12:24:33 Comments: Street Address: 5806 olinger road City of Residence: Edina 440. Name: scott thiele on 2016-08-26 12:33:41 Comments: Street Address: 5524 code ave City of Residence: edina 441. Name: Raegan Hinrichs on 2016-08-26 12:50:02 Comments: Street Address: 4112 W 44th St City of Residence: Edina 442. Name: Rick Passolt on 2016-08-26 12:53:38 Comments: This is a wonderful idea and use of that land. I support it. Street Address: 6536 Ridgeview Drive City of Residence: Edina 443. Name: Peggy jessen on 2016-08-26 12:56:30 Comments: Street Address: 4627 arden avenue City of Residence: edina 444. Name: Brian Drought on 2016-08-26 13:30:46 Comments: Street Address: 3317 W 55th Street Page 55 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 445. Name: pam krause on 2016-08-26 13:42:35 Comments: Street Address: 14255 fossil lane City of Residence: apple valley 446. Name: C Manning on 2016-08-26 14:09:38 Comments: Street Address: 3029 Galleria, Edina, MN, 55435 City of Residence: Edina 447. Name: Jeffrey Kuhs on 2016-08-26 14:13:47 Comments: This is a great use of public land that will benefit a large segment of the Edina population. We have a history in Edina of making far-sighted decisions that have made this a great place to live - let's continue making our city great. Street Address: 5837 Chowen Av S City of Residence: Edina, MN 448. Name: Clayt Tabor on 2016-08-26 14:23:08 Comments: Let's promote these types of facilities for our kids to keep them active and healthy. This is a sport they can do for their entire life. Street Address: 6024 Grove Circle City of Residence: Edina 449. Name: Julie Tonsager Tabor on 2016-08-26 14:29:44 Comments: I think this addition would be a great venue for not only team sports, but also families to also utilize the trails during the cold months. Please consider adding it as you have added other facilities for team sports (such as turf fields) Street Address: 6024 Grove Circle City of Residence: Edina, MN 450. Name: mfgrein on 2016-08-26 14:56:26 Comments: Street Address: 3608 w 55th st City of Residence: edina mn 451. Name: Mindyrose Sinykin on 2016-08-26 15:11:57 Comments: Street Address: 4413 Fondell Drive City of Residence: Edina 452. Name: David Bowlin on 2016-08-26 15:13:53 Comments: Street Address: 4618 Arden Ave Page 56 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 453. Name: Cathy Kidd on 2016-08-26 15:44:28 Comments: Support this ONLY if EHS cc ski team has access to train and compete Street Address: 5528 Glengarry rd City of Residence: Edina 454. Name: Talia Willmert on 2016-08-26 16:01:13 Comments: Street Address: 4544 Rutledge Avenue City of Residence: Edina 455. Name: Suzanne Weingartner on 2016-08-26 17:07:13 Comments: My daughter was on Edina's Nordic Ski team... And so was I back in the 1980's! It is one of the few winter sporting opportunities where all are welcome to participate. Street Address: 6904 Dakota Trail City of Residence: Edina 456. Name: Max Owens on 2016-08-26 18:04:54 Comments: Street Address: 6816 Ridgeview Dr City of Residence: Edina 457. Name: Carter Olson on 2016-08-26 18:56:00 Comments: Most happen. Street Address: 4001 wood end dr City of Residence: Edina 458. Name: Jared Sundstrom on 2016-08-26 19:29:08 Comments: This sounds like a wonderful idea! Street Address: 2896 James Ave S Apt 208 City of Residence: Minneapolis 459. Name: Liz Marty on 2016-08-26 20:03:18 Comments: Street Address: 5221 W.61st Street City of Residence: Edina 460. Name: Timothy J Karlen on 2016-08-26 20:33:30 Comments: Street Address: 6704 Samuel Road City of Residence: Edina 461. Name: Jennifer Haefner Karlen on 2016-08-26 20:34:49 Page 57 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 6704 Samuel Road City of Residence: Edina 462. Name: Jack Sullivan on 2016-08-26 20:41:26 Comments: Street Address: 5808 Beard Avenue City of Residence: Edina 463. Name: Marta Martinez-Davison on 2016-08-26 21:27:52 Comments: Street Address: 4544 Rutledge Avenue City of Residence: Edina 464. Name: John Purdum on 2016-08-26 21:28:46 Comments: Street Address: 4544 Rutledge Avenue City of Residence: Edina 465. Name: emily kompelien on 2016-08-26 22:25:28 Comments: Street Address: 4208 w 44th street City of Residence: Edina 466. Name: Alexis on 2016-08-26 22:53:33 Comments: Street Address: 6232 Braeburn Circle City of Residence: Edina 467. Name: Kevin on 2016-08-26 22:54:40 Comments: Street Address: 6232 Braeburn Circle City of Residence: Edina 468. Name: Nick Idrofo on 2016-08-26 23:49:40 Comments: Street Address: 7004 Weston Circle City of Residence: Edina 469. Name: Megan Knudson on 2016-08-27 02:52:01 Comments: Street Address: 4211 W 44th St. City of Residence: Edina 470. Name: Annelies lijesen on 2016-08-27 04:40:32 Page 58 of 72 Comments: I am all for more ski Milages Street Address: 4804 W Sunnyslope road City of Residence: Edina 471. Name: Noah calvo on 2016-08-27 15:54:27 Comments: As a dedicated Nordic skier, both recreational and serious, I insist that the addition of these trails is NECESSARY Street Address: 5509 Dever Dr City of Residence: Edina 472. Name: AARON VOREIS on 2016-08-27 16:03:53 Comments: Street Address: 4004 w 42nd st City of Residence: EDINA 473. Name: Dave Rohlf on 2016-08-27 16:10:00 Comments: Great program that really needs our support. Street Address: 4237 Scott Terrace City of Residence: Edina 474. Name: Jared Anderson on 2016-08-27 16:11:44 Comments: Street Address: 4004 Monterey avenue City of Residence: Edina 475. Name: Jeff Dykstra on 2016-08-27 16:22:28 Comments: This would be a great benefit for the city -pls approve Street Address: 4303 Branson st City of Residence: Edina 476. Name: Ehren Seim on 2016-08-27 16:29:57 Comments: Street Address: 4115 Morningside Road City of Residence: Edina 477. Name: Angie Andresen on 2016-08-27 16:37:26 Comments: Street Address: 4201 W. 42nd St. City of Residence: Edina 478. Name: Seth hannula on 2016-08-27 16:39:00 Comments: Better investment than 5 artificial turf fields with crumb rubber Street Address: 4307 Oakdale av City of Residence: edina Page 59 of 72 479. Name: Josh riff on 2016-08-27 17:00:27 Comments: This would be terrific for our community Street Address: 7116 Lanham lane City of Residence: Edina 480. Name: Chris McClain on 2016-08-27 17:10:21 Comments: Street Address: 4043 Sunnyside Rd City of Residence: Edina 481. Name: Shawn Murnan on 2016-08-27 17:26:37 Comments: Street Address: 4223 Oakdale Ave City of Residence: Edina 482. Name: Paul Hovelsrud on 2016-08-27 17:32:04 Comments: The team and the community need this trail system. Street Address: 4425 North ave City of Residence: Edina 483. Name: steven e klos on 2016-08-27 17:40:48 Comments: I believe that this project will only add to the overall life experience that the Edina community has to offer. Street Address: 5019 Wooddale Lane City of Residence: Edina 484. Name: Jonah Calvo on 2016-08-27 17:43:03 Comments: Street Address: 5509 Dever Drive City of Residence: Edina 485. Name: Matthew Holderness on 2016-08-27 17:47:16 Comments: I have many friends who participate in xc skiing and having more ski trails in Edina is always a good thing. Street Address: 4604 w 58th street City of Residence: Edina 486. Name: shawn gaither on 2016-08-27 18:19:24 Comments: Street Address: 5725 dale ave City of Residence: edina 487. Name: Kim Griswold on 2016-08-27 18:32:35 Comments: Street Address: 5312 Malibu Dr Page 60 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 488. Name: Mike Burg on 2016-08-27 18:43:19 Comments: Skiing is a life long activity Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Ave. City of Residence: Edina 489. Name: Marian Delaney on 2016-08-27 18:44:02 Comments: We support the proposal for the cross country ski and mountain bike trails. Street Address: 5717 grove st City of Residence: Edina 490. Name: Natalie Burg on 2016-08-27 18:44:23 Comments: Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Ave. City of Residence: Edina 491. Name: Kaia Burg on 2016-08-27 18:46:06 Comments: I love snow and skiing Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Ave City of Residence: Edina 492. Name: Dan Ihnat on 2016-08-27 18:49:25 Comments: Street Address: 4220 Crocker Ave City of Residence: Edina 493. Name: Leonardo Rapallini on 2016-08-27 18:51:42 Comments: Street Address: 4513 Bruce Ave City of Residence: Edina 494. Name: Carl Sledgister on 2016-08-27 18:56:45 Comments: Street Address: 4320 France Ave S City of Residence: Edina 495. Name: Chelsea Grimes on 2016-08-27 18:59:07 Comments: Street Address: 5516 woodcrest dr City of Residence: mpls 496. Name: Sally Arndt on 2016-08-27 19:00:44 Comments: Street Address: 5505 Dundee Rd Page 61 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 497. Name: Bob Cossack on 2016-08-27 19:04:03 Comments: Street Address: 3912 West 42nd Street City of Residence: Edina 498. Name: Sara Klos on 2016-08-27 19:15:50 Comments: Street Address: 5019 wooddale lane City of Residence: Minneapolis 499. Name: Mark Stevens on 2016-08-27 19:16:33 Comments: Street Address: 4224 Oakdale Ave S City of Residence: Edina 500. Name: Marcy Swenson on 2016-08-27 19:26:46 Comments: Street Address: 5501 Dever Drive City of Residence: Edina 501. Name: Michael Knudson on 2016-08-27 19:29:33 Comments: Street Address: 4211 w 44th st City of Residence: Edina 502. Name: Mark Swenson on 2016-08-27 19:29:57 Comments: Street Address: 5501 Dever Drive City of Residence: Edina 503. Name: Vittorio raimondi on 2016-08-27 19:30:40 Comments: Street Address: 5409 Doncaster way City of Residence: Edina 504. Name: Kim Strong on 2016-08-27 19:44:36 Comments: Street Address: 5412 Park Place City of Residence: Edina 505. Name: Kathy Simon on 2016-08-27 19:58:48 Comments: Street Address: West 42nd Street Page 62 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 506. Name: Andrea Albertson on 2016-08-27 19:58:49 Comments: Street Address: 5409 Doncaster Way City of Residence: Edina 507. Name: Timothy Grafe on 2016-08-27 20:16:19 Comments: I support adding these trails! Street Address: 4242 Grimes Av. S. City of Residence: Edina 508. Name: Jeffrey Steele on 2016-08-27 20:34:54 Comments: Street Address: 4404 w 42nd street City of Residence: Edina 509. Name: Mitch Granberg on 2016-08-27 20:39:51 Comments: Street Address: 6721 Galway Drive City of Residence: Edina 510. Name: Cindy Miller on 2016-08-27 21:02:14 Comments: Street Address: 891 Lyman Blvd City of Residence: Chanhassen 511. Name: Jennifer Hovelsrud on 2016-08-27 21:06:02 Comments: Street Address: 4425 North Ave. City of Residence: Edina 512. Name: Russ freeman on 2016-08-27 21:16:21 Comments: Street Address: 5700 view lane City of Residence: Edina 513. Name: Priya on 2016-08-27 21:45:32 Comments: Yes I support this petition. The ski trail will be an asset to the community. Street Address: 5817 Johnson Drive City of Residence: Edina 514. Name: Arnout Lijesen on 2016-08-27 22:09:31 Comments: Street Address: 4804 west Sunnyslope road Page 63 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 515. Name: Tara Frimat on 2016-08-28 00:27:39 Comments: Street Address: 5504 Dever Dr City of Residence: Edina 516. Name: Steven Mosborg on 2016-08-28 00:28:36 Comments: Help support one of the healthiest winter sports for my daughter's generation and beyond. Street Address: 4430 West Lake Harriet Parkway City of Residence: Minneapolis 517. Name: Tom Delaney on 2016-08-28 01:33:40 Comments: Street Address: 5717 Grove Street City of Residence: Edina 518. Name: Kari Clark on 2016-08-28 02:18:14 Comments: Street Address: 5501 Park Place City of Residence: Edina 519. Name: Gwen Smith on 2016-08-28 02:47:02 Comments: Street Address: 3913 Morningside Road City of Residence: Edina, MN 55416 520. Name: Peter Rebstock on 2016-08-28 03:26:26 Comments: Street Address: 4411 Branson St City of Residence: Edina 521. Name: Elizabeth Cecchi on 2016-08-28 03:56:02 Comments: Nordic skiing is a fantastic sport for so many reasons: Minnesota heritage, athleticism, fitness, and enjoying the natural outdoors. It's also great for the whole family and it's a life-long activity. We need to support Nordic skiing in as many ways as we can and these trails would be a great asset for our community. Street Address: 4209 Morningside Rd City of Residence: Edina 522. Name: Larry Lomax on 2016-08-28 11:48:47 Comments: Street Address: 5516 Park PI City of Residence: Edina Page 64 of 72 523. Name: Carl Torgerson on 2016-08-28 13:26:18 Comments: Street Address: 2285 university ave w City of Residence: Saint paul 524. Name: Terri Menke on 2016-08-28 14:37:23 Comments: Street Address: 5201 Grove Street City of Residence: Edina 525. Name: Chris Gryskiewicz on 2016-08-28 14:47:23 Comments: Street Address: 8642 Wood Cliff Circle South City of Residence: Bloomington 526. Name: Charlotte McKlveen on 2016-08-28 17:32:15 Comments: Street Address: 5261 Lochloy Drive City of Residence: Edina 527. Name: August Blanchett on 2016-08-28 18:15:29 Comments: I would love to be able to ski on trails all season, with snowmaking, at Braemar. Trails at Hyland are very crowded, as are trails at Theodore Wirth. Wirth is expanding because those trails are so popular/busy. Like all trails, they are busiest evening and weekends, when I have time to go. My friends and I would use a Braemar trail 50+times per season. Thanks for your support. Street Address: 4737 Hibiscus Avenue City of Residence: Edina 528. Name: Ella lindberg on 2016-08-28 18:19:38 Comments: Street Address: 4629 Arden Ave City of Residence: Edina 529. Name: Morgan May on 2016-08-28 18:51:28 Comments: Street Address: 4906 Bruce Ave City of Residence: Edina 530. Name: Asa Bowen on 2016-08-28 19:25:32 Comments: Street Address: 6908 Mark Terrace Drive City of Residence: Edina Page 65 of 72 531. Name: James on 2016-08-28 19:27:53 Comments: Ood Street Address: 6224 loch moor dr City of Residence: Edina 532. Name: Cindy Scott on 2016-08-28 19:52:19 Comments: The trails sound like a win win for the city, community and avid skiers like my nephews who live there. Street Address: Luling Ln City of Residence: Austin 533. Name: Pamela Gokemeijer on 2016-08-28 22:14:32 Comments: Street Address: 4334 Drew Avenue South City of Residence: Minneapolis 534. Name: Allison on 2016-08-28 22:17:47 Comments: Street Address: 6124 Scotia Dr. City of Residence: Edina 535. Name: Piotr Bednarski on 2016-08-28 22:58:25 Comments: There is a huge demand for this ! lots of people will use it! Street Address: 3100 Dean Ct City of Residence: Minneapolis 536. Name: Alex Ogren on 2016-08-28 23:02:59 Comments: Street Address: 5912 sun road City of Residence: Edina 537. Name: Shaoping Wu on 2016-08-29 00:35:26 Comments: Street Address: 5400 Creekview Ln City of Residence: Edina 538. Name: Brent Bjerkness on 2016-08-29 01:48:31 Comments: Street Address: 4940 17th Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 539. Name: Nate Richman on 2016-08-29 02:11:07 Comments: Street Address: 5828 Ewing Ave. S. City of Residence: Edina Page 66 of 72 540. Name: Rachael Bentley on 2016-08-29 02:11:30 Comments: Street Address: 5120 Grove St. City of Residence: Edina 541. Name: Harry Rothberg on 2016-08-29 02:11:48 Comments: Street Address: 5824 Ewing ave s City of Residence: Edina 542. Name: Ted McKlveen on 2016-08-29 02:16:37 Comments: Street Address: 5261 Lochloy Drive City of Residence: Edina 543. Name: Scott on 2016-08-29 02:20:13 Comments: Street Address: Minneapolis City of Residence: Minneapolis 544. Name: Cecie Bourbour on 2016-08-29 02:36:49 Comments: Street Address: 6832 Gleason Road City of Residence: Edina 545. Name: Frannie Kuhs on 2016-08-29 02:59:56 Comments: This is a great addition for Edina and the community. Street Address: 5837 Chowen Ave City of Residence: Edina 546. Name: Kameron Poncius on 2016-08-29 03:28:21 Comments: Street Address: 4920 Trillium Lane City of Residence: Edina 547. Name: Paul schlaefer on 2016-08-29 03:46:49 Comments: Street Address: 5404 park place City of Residence: Edina, mn 548. Name: Chloe Michalak on 2016-08-29 03:50:39 Comments: Street Address: 4420 Grimes Avenue So City of Residence: Edina Page 67 of 72 549. Name: Jenae Nelson on 2016-08-29 03:52:47 Comments: Street Address: 5912 Hansen road City of Residence: Edina 550. Name: Michael Toth on 2016-08-29 04:14:00 Comments: Street Address: 4309 Morningside Road City of Residence: Edina 551. Name: Monica Harrell on 2016-08-29 05:41:25 Comments: Please vote yes for the Braemer Park Winter recreation proposal. This will be utilized by so many for years to come and having a park in the metropolitan area is needed for exercise and being close to nature. For those who live out in rural MN, it will provide another place to visit to be outdoors. Street Address: 1352F McNally Drive City of Residence: Winona 552. Name: Alisa Lamont on 2016-08-29 11:05:48 Comments: Street Address: 5901 Ruth Drive City of Residence: Edina 553. Name: Josephine Kleiber on 2016-08-29 13:33:50 Comments: Street Address: 6709 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 554. Name: Elise Wallen-Friedman on 2016-08-29 13:34:32 Comments: Street Address: Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 555. Name: Tracy Shand on 2016-08-29 13:41:58 Comments: We vote Yes for the Braemar Winter Park! Street Address: 4824 Townes Rd City of Residence: Edina 556. Name: Alex Melton on 2016-08-29 13:44:01 Comments: Skiing at Braemar is a natural extension of Braemar's important role as a community park. Street Address: 5617 Wycliffe Road City of Residence: Edina Page 68 of 72 557. Name: Nils Gokemeijer on 2016-08-29 13:46:23 Comments: Street Address: 4206 W 44th St City of Residence: Edina 558. Name: Daniel Shand on 2016-08-29 13:59:17 Comments: Yes for Braemar winter recreation proposal. Street Address: 4824 Townes Road City of Residence: Edina 559. Name: Jim Vandervelde on 2016-08-29 14:04:31 Comments: Street Address: 6605 Biscayne Blvd City of Residence: Edina 560. Name: Michael Conover on 2016-08-29 14:32:22 Comments: I enjoy XC skiing, and would appreciate a closer venue than Highland. Street Address: 5417 Blake Rd S City of Residence: Edina 561. Name: Caitlin Houle on 2016-08-29 14:41:25 Comments: Street Address: 4532 Parkside Lane City of Residence: Edina 562. Name: Mike Kay on 2016-08-29 15:00:11 Comments: Add an ice rink and have concessions from Tin Fish. Awesome!! Street Address: 7225 Fleetwood Dr City of Residence: Edina 563. Name: John Lunieski on 2016-08-29 15:35:11 Comments: Edina Nordic Ski Team Member - Class of 2003 Street Address: 4121 Monterey Ave City of Residence: Edina 564. Name: Craig Gustafson on 2016-08-29 15:47:45 Comments: Street Address: 5025 Nevada Circle City of Residence: Bloomington 565. Name: Brian Kompelien on 2016-08-29 15:48:10 Comments: With 2 kids on the Edina Nordic Team, our family values this proposal very much. Nordic is a great sport and this would be a big step to improve the Edina Nordic Team! Street Address: 4208 W 44th St Page 69 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 566. Name: Erica Rempert on 2016-08-29 15:53:45 Comments: Street Address: 5621 York Ave. City of Residence: Edina 567. Name: Amy Pisansky on 2016-08-29 15:55:24 Comments: Street Address: 1901 Skyhigh Driver City of Residence: New Brighton 568. Name: Erin Rapallini on 2016-08-29 16:09:45 Comments: Street Address: 4513 Bruce Ave City of Residence: Edina 569. Name: Susan Burnett on 2016-08-29 17:01:57 Comments: Edina cross country teams are losing their training space please put a cross country facility at Braemar Street Address: 4270 Lewis Ridge Parkway City of Residence: Edina 55439 570. Name: Mike on 2016-08-29 17:37:56 Comments: Street Address: 6004 wooddale ave City of Residence: Edina 571. Name: Nancy Killilea on 2016-08-29 18:52:37 Comments: Absolutely YES! Reaching a broader audience with healthy activities should be a priority. Street Address: 4236 Lynn Avenue City of Residence: Edina 572. Name: Leona Werner on 2016-08-29 19:42:54 Comments: Street Address: 6716 Point Drive City of Residence: Edina 573. Name: Cal Hardie on 2016-08-29 20:58:09 Comments: Street Address: 6833 Oaklawn Ave City of Residence: Edina 574. Name: Ellen Smalley on 2016-08-29 21:15:39 Page 70 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5917 Halifax Ave City of Residence: Edina, MN 575. Name: Jerry Groven on 2016-08-29 21:36:23 Comments: Street Address: 5716 Benton Ave City of Residence: Edina, MN 576. Name: Peter Killilea on 2016-08-29 22:01:09 Comments: Street Address: 4236 Lynn Ave City of Residence: Edina 577. Name: Sue Arneson on 2016-08-30 02:05:08 Comments: Street Address: 6517 Scandia Road City of Residence: Edina 578. Name: Michael g burnett on 2016-08-30 03:18:34 Comments: Team needs place to practice --- that's 200 kids!!! Street Address: 7240 Lewis Ridge Parkway City of Residence: Edina 579. Name: Nancy Nash on 2016-08-30 11:05:36 Comments: Street Address: 7482 Cahill Road City of Residence: Edina 580. Name: Patricia Kendrick on 2016-08-30 21:19:20 Comments: Would be great for everyone to enjoy! Street Address: 4210 w 44th st City of Residence: Edina 581. Name: Stephan Dunning on 2016-08-30 22:46:56 Comments: Street Address: 4828 Townes Rd City of Residence: Edina 582. Name: Cathy Villas-Horns on 2016-08-31 01:03:22 Comments: Street Address: 6101 Jeffrey Lane City of Residence: Edina 583. Name: Jim Syverson on 2016-08-31 03:12:01 Page 71 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 3900 4th Ave. S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 584. Name: Piper Bain on 2016-08-31 03:47:58 Comments: Street Address: 5812 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina 585. Name: Estelle Bain on 2016-08-31 03:49:05 Comments: Street Address: 5812 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina 586. Name: Clark Bain on 2016-08-31 03:50:06 Comments: Street Address: 5812 amy drive City of Residence: Edina 587. Name: Tina Bain on 2016-08-31 03:50:48 Comments: Street Address: 5812 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina Page 72 of 72 Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: VIII.A. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Cary Teague, Community Development Director Item Activity: Subject:Sketch Plan Review - 6600 France Avenue (Southdale Office Center) Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Provide informal, nonbinding comments on the proposed sketch plan for re-development of 6600 France Avenue. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Planning Commission Review Memo Planning Commission Minutes, August 24, 2016 Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: VIII.B. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Debra A Mangen, City Clerk Item Activity: Subject:Resolution No. 2016-83: Accepting Various Donations Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution. INTRODUCTION: In order to comply with State Statutes, all donations to the City must be adopted by a resolution approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donation. I have prepared the attached resolution detailing the various donors, their gifts and the departments receiving donations for your consideration. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution No. 2016-83 Donations RESOLUTION NO. 2016-83 ACCEPTING DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EDINA WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations of real or personal property for the benefit of its citizens; WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted via a resolution of the Council adopted by a two thirds majority of its members. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council accepts with sincere appreciation the following listed grants and donations on behalf of its citizens. Edina Parks & Recreation – Art Center: 24 Individuals 5” x 7” Piece of Artwork Opening Reception Edina Parks & Recreation: Callaway Golf 48 Dozen Callaway Super Soft Golf Balls Grand Opening Prizes Callaway Golf 300 – 2 packs Callaway Super Soft Golf Balls Grand Opening Prizes Edina Flag Football Program $21,927.00 City of Edina taking over program Golden Years $5,000 Weber Park New Playground Donation SW Metro Pickleball Club $100 Pickleball Nets At Garden Park Edina Police Department: $567.33 Night To Unite Handouts Dated September 7, 2016 Attest: Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of September 7, 2016, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ______________ day of ___________________, ____________. City Clerk Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: IX.A. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: From:Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Item Activity: Subject:Correspondence Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Attached is correspondence received since the last Council Meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report Correspondence Received Through 2016-08-29 noon J Ahlberg Petition Addendum Received 08-30-2016 Correspondence Received Through 2016-09-01 September 7, 2016 MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Correspondence Information / Background: Attached is correspondence received since the Council’s last meeting. From:Kristen Christianson To:Steve Christianson; Chad Millner Cc:Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com; Steve Christianson; Trisha London Subject:Re: Parking Recommendations for Arden Park Neighborhood Date:Tuesday, August 16, 2016 5:09:27 PM Attachments:image001.pngimage002.pngimage003.pngimage004.pngimage005.pngimage006.png Hello all: As a follow up to my husband’s e-mail. Today I spoke with Chad Millner and he stated that the majority of our neighborhood is in favor of two sided parking. Below you will find a recent sampling of opinions that were taken over the past week on the blocks of Juanita, Indianola and 51st. The majority of our 3 blocks are clearly not in favor of this change. I talked to Troy who took the poll today, and he shared with me that this information had not been forwarded to Chad or the City Council. Granted this is informal, I feel it is very pertinent. We received this letter on August 9th even though it was dated August 2nd. I would also like to stress that there are many families on vacation in August. I am concerned that the many residents have not been given adequate amount of time to react to this recommendation. I would like to stress again – the main point of our concerns are the safety of our children and other pedestrians and cyclists. E-mail poll is as follows: From: tp clayton <tpclayton@hotmail.com> Date: August 12, 2016 at 9:27:57 AM CDT To: tp clayton <tpclayton@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Street Survey: Juanita, Indianola, and 51st Hello neighbors, Just a quick note to let you know I've received 20 response with 17 favoring one-side parking and 3 favoring two-side parking. I believe Chad will be making his recommendation next Tuesday. Troy Paulson From: tp clayton <tpclayton@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 1:35 PM To: Troy Paulson Subject: Street Survey: Juanita, Indianola, and 51st Hello neighbors, Prior to the street reconstruction project more than 90% of us petitioned the City to keep our streets at 30 feet wide and keep parking on both sides. As you know, the City ignored our petition, narrowed the streets, and restricted parking to one side. According to the attached letter, the city engineer is now going to recommend removing the parking restrictions, thereby allowing parking on both sides of our narrowed streets. Beyond a conversation or two, I’m not aware of the City seeking input on parking from us, the residents on these streets. So, I’m conducting an informal poll to see if we have a general preference for one or two side parking. Please let me know if you prefer one or two side parking (feel free to include a reason or two for your position.) Thanks, Troy Paulson I will be at the City Council meeting tonight in support of our neighborhood. Again, we appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Best, Kristen and Steve Christianson Kristen Christianson Realtor, GRI real estate SIMPLIFIED Keller Williams Integrity Realty 612.821.7516 Our numbers speak for themselves... · 90% of our business came from referrals · Average 37 days on market for listings – market average is 97 days · 98% average sales to list price – market average is 95% · 49% of homes under contract within 1 week · 85% of homes under contract within 30 daysd From: Steve Christianson <schristianson@insigniahealth.com> Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:34 AM To: "cmillner@EdinaMN.gov" <cmillner@EdinaMN.gov> Cc: "mbrindle@EdinaMN.gov" <mbrindle@EdinaMN.gov>, "jhovland@EdinaMN.gov" <jhovland@EdinaMN.gov>, "kstaunton@EdinaMN.gov" <kstaunton@EdinaMN.gov>, "rstewart@EdinaMN.gov" <rstewart@EdinaMN.gov>, "swensonann1@gmail.com" <swensonann1@gmail.com>, "Steve C (gmail)" <christianson9@gmail.com>, kristen christianson <Kristen@resimplifiedmn.com> Subject: Parking Recommendations for Arden Park Neighborhood Dear Mr. Millner, Mr. Mayor and members of the City Council, Thank you for your letter, dated August 2, 2016, and received August 8th. As we read your letter, it is our understanding you intend to recommend to the Edina City Council that Indianola Avenue be returned to 2-sided parking. We cannot state more deliberately or definitively our objection to this possible recommendation. You note in your letter parking utilization ranges from 8% to 27% during the one-year study period. We read this (and your comments) to mean there is more than sufficient parking with the one-sided strategy that is currently in place. Our fear is that if this is changed to 2-sided parking, while there may be many days of zig-zag through-way, there will most certainly be weekends and events in this area that will make the avenue impassable. At present, we have a “Living Street”. Kids play and ride their bikes (and scooters) on the street, and neighbors walk rather freely with their children and dogs. Also, by having 1-sided parking, you encourage motorists to walk, if even just a few feet farther than they otherwise would have to. This is the quality of life issue you should be focused on, not to mention the health benefits of walking a bit more after parking one’s car. Isn’t that part of the Living Streets policy? my opinion, the “Living Streets” initiative of the city of Edina has been unequally implemented over the past several years. We lived in the Highlands neighborhood and favored sidewalks with a narrower street. The decision was made to keep the streets wide and have no sidewalks. At the time, one of the council members reported having walked those neighborhood streets and determined the wide streets were safe and part of the character of the neighborhood (my paraphrasing). Were any such walks done in the Arden Park neighborhood before the decision was made to make the streets narrower with no sidewalks? The input of our community was strongly in favor of no sidewalk and keeping the street at 30’, or construct a sidewalk if the street was to be narrowed. To this day, I have no idea what the goal of a one-year study was going to be after the streets had already been permanently narrowed and no sidewalks were installed. I simply cannot fathom having my kids walk, bike and scooter on this street with 2-sided parking. I would much rather walk an extra 100 feet or so after parking my car, than have my children put at risk due to an overcrowded roadway. You mention “quality of life” factors in your decision, but I see no mention of safety. Nor do we see any mention of citizen input. What have the citizens of this neighborhood voiced? You have obviously received unsolicited input with complaints about the parking situation, but did you poll the residents to gather comprehensive input? I had not heard from the city until I received your letter. You also mention the absence of a strong desire from council to continue this practice of one-sided parking, as one of your reasons for the recommendation. The absence of opinion should not be used as a means to or rationale for decision making. This is nothing more than whimsical policy making. I trust we have elected officials who have longer term vision for the City of Edina. This is a wonderful city, one which I’m proud to call home. Therefore, we urge you to reconsider your position and recommend to City Council that parking throughout the Arden Park neighborhood remain 1-side only. Further, we request any and all feedback from patrons of any activity at or near 50th and France, where high volume parking in the Arden Park neighborhood is required, be made public as a specific exhibit(s) to the proposed recommendation. We hope you will also publish any traffic volume and flow studies that were done to support making one-sided parking permanent on some neighborhood streets and not on others. Governing is complicated in the easiest of times, and I respect that you all have difficult roles attempting to make the right decisions for the community at large – citizens, businesses, visitors alike. I appreciate your willingness to read our letter, and we anxiously await your decision on this matter. Respectfully, Steve and Kristen Christianson 5121 Indianola Avenue Steve Christianson, MSW, LICSW VP, Client Services Mobile: 612-859-6634 Email: schristianson@insigniahealth.com Corp: www.insigniahealth.com From:Brad BaDour To:James Hovland; Edina Mail Subject:5925 Zenith ave south Date:Tuesday, August 16, 2016 8:55:20 PM Mayor Hovland - First, I would like to thank you & the council members for hearing my wife & myself out at the hearing tonight in regards to the damages done to our property during construction next door. They say pictures "are worth a thousand words" but I believe seeing it first hand is much more. With that being said, I would love to set up a time to have you & the council members over to view the damages done to our property. This is a serious issue that is disruptive, destructive & unsafe for the neighboring residents. There are many builders in our community that are absolutely outstanding, but we as a community need to keep a keen eye out for the ones who are not, & our situation is that. Like I said at tonight's meeting, I have been in the construction industry for over 16 yrs. Respect, diligence & proper care & professionalism is my priority and those are the traits every builder must possess, especially while building in a existing neighborhood. Respectfully yours,Brad BaDour Summit Drywall LLC612-578-3705 bradssummitdrywall.com From:Steve Christianson To:Kristen Christianson; Chad Millner Cc:Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com; Steve Christianson; Trisha London Subject:RE: Parking Recommendations for Arden Park Neighborhood Date:Wednesday, August 17, 2016 8:24:59 AM Attachments:image007.pngimage009.pngimage011.pngimage013.pngimage015.pngimage017.png Mr. Millner, Mayor Hovland and members of the City Council, Thank you for your consideration of resident input and your willingness to perform a formal survey of all residents re: Arden D parking. Included in my initial request re: any and all patron feedback from high-parking events at or near 50th & France as well as any traffic studies, would you also include in your recommendations Edina Fire code as it relates to unobstructed through-way needed for emergency vehicles? I’ve looked at several regulations, such as the International Fire Code, and standards from several municipalities (counties and cities). What I’ve read is a minimum of 20’ unobstructed clearance. I am no expert, and there are likely many nuances to these reg’s, such as these being “fire lanes”, which may not pertain to residential streets. That said, I want to know that if my house is on fire, or I have a medical emergency in my home during the Edina Art Fair or 4th of July parade, emergency vehicles will have access to my home and family. Thank you again for your consideration and thoughtfulness. I was watching the broadcast as my wife and two neighbors sat in the crowd, and I also want to thank you for your consideration and apologies as the decision was made to delay the review and recommendation until 9/20/16. We look forward to hearing more in the weeks to come. Very best, Steve Christianson 5121 Indianola Ave Steve Christianson, MSW, LICSW VP, Client Services Mobile: 612-859-6634 From: Kristen Christianson [mailto:Kristen@resimplifiedmn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 5:09 PM To: Steve Christianson <schristianson@insigniahealth.com>; cmillner@EdinaMN.gov Cc: mbrindle@EdinaMN.gov; jhovland@EdinaMN.gov; kstaunton@EdinaMN.gov; rstewart@EdinaMN.gov; swensonann1@gmail.com; Steve Christianson <christianson9@gmail.com>; Trisha London <trishalondon@me.com> Subject: Re: Parking Recommendations for Arden Park Neighborhood Hello all: As a follow up to my husband’s e-mail. Today I spoke with Chad Millner and he stated that the majority of our neighborhood is in favor of two sided parking. Below you will find a recent sampling of opinions that were taken over the past week on the blocks of Juanita, Indianola and 51st. The majority of our 3 blocks are clearly not in favor of this change. I talked to Troy who took the poll today, and he shared with me that this information had not been forwarded to Chad or the City Council. Granted this is informal, I feel it is very pertinent. We received this letter on August 9th even though it was dated August 2nd. I would also like to stress that there are many families on vacation in August. I am concerned that the many residents have not been given adequate amount of time to react to this recommendation. I would like to stress again – the main point of our concerns are the safety of our children and other pedestrians and cyclists. E-mail poll is as follows: From: tp clayton <tpclayton@hotmail.com> Date: August 12, 2016 at 9:27:57 AM CDT To: tp clayton <tpclayton@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Street Survey: Juanita, Indianola, and 51st Hello neighbors, Just a quick note to let you know I've received 20 response with 17 favoring one-side parking and 3 favoring two-side parking. I believe Chad will be making his recommendation next Tuesday. Troy Paulson From: tp clayton <tpclayton@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 1:35 PM To: Troy Paulson Subject: Street Survey: Juanita, Indianola, and 51st Hello neighbors, Prior to the street reconstruction project more than 90% of us petitioned the City to keep our streets at 30 feet wide and keep parking on both sides. As you know, the City ignored our petition, narrowed the streets, and restricted parking to one side. According to the attached letter, the city engineer is now going to recommend removing the parking restrictions, thereby allowing parking on both sides of our narrowed streets. Beyond a conversation or two, I’m not aware of the City seeking input on parking from us, the residents on these streets. So, I’m conducting an informal poll to see if we have a general preference for one or two side parking. Please let me know if you prefer one or two side parking (feel free to include a reason or two for your position.) Thanks, Troy Paulson I will be at the City Council meeting tonight in support of our neighborhood. Again, we appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Best, Kristen and Steve Christianson Kristen Christianson Realtor, GRI real estate SIMPLIFIEDKeller Williams Integrity Realty 612.821.7516 Our numbers speak for themselves... · 90% of our business came from referrals · Average 37 days on market for listings – market average is 97 days · 98% average sales to list price – market average is 95% · 49% of homes under contract within 1 week · 85% of homes under contract within 30 daysd From: Steve Christianson <schristianson@insigniahealth.com> Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:34 AM To: "cmillner@EdinaMN.gov" <cmillner@EdinaMN.gov> Cc: "mbrindle@EdinaMN.gov" <mbrindle@EdinaMN.gov>, "jhovland@EdinaMN.gov" <jhovland@EdinaMN.gov>, "kstaunton@EdinaMN.gov" <kstaunton@EdinaMN.gov>, "rstewart@EdinaMN.gov" <rstewart@EdinaMN.gov>, "swensonann1@gmail.com" <swensonann1@gmail.com>, "Steve C (gmail)" <christianson9@gmail.com>, kristen christianson <Kristen@resimplifiedmn.com> Subject: Parking Recommendations for Arden Park Neighborhood Dear Mr. Millner, Mr. Mayor and members of the City Council, Thank you for your letter, dated August 2, 2016, and received August 8th. As we read your letter, it is our understanding you intend to recommend to the Edina City Council that Indianola Avenue be returned to 2-sided parking. We cannot state more deliberately or definitively our objection to this possible recommendation. You note in your letter parking utilization ranges from 8% to 27% during the one-year study period. We read this (and your comments) to mean there is more than sufficient parking with the one-sided strategy that is currently in place. Our fear is that if this is changed to 2-sided parking, while there may be many days of zig-zag through-way, there will most certainly be weekends and events in this area that will make the avenue impassable. At present, we have a “Living Street”. Kids play and ride their bikes (and scooters) on the street, and neighbors walk rather freely with their children and dogs. Also, by having 1-sided parking, you encourage motorists to walk, if even just a few feet farther than they otherwise would have to. This is the quality of life issue you should be focused on, not to mention the health benefits of walking a bit more after parking one’s car. Isn’t that part of the Living Streets policy? my opinion, the “Living Streets” initiative of the city of Edina has been unequally implemented over the past several years. We lived in the Highlands neighborhood and favored sidewalks with a narrower street. The decision was made to keep the streets wide and have no sidewalks. At the time, one of the council members reported having walked those neighborhood streets and determined the wide streets were safe and part of the character of the neighborhood (my paraphrasing). Were any such walks done in the Arden Park neighborhood before the decision was made to make the streets narrower with no sidewalks? The input of our community was strongly in favor of no sidewalk and keeping the street at 30’, or construct a sidewalk if the street was to be narrowed. To this day, I have no idea what the goal of a one-year study was going to be after the streets had already been permanently narrowed and no sidewalks were installed. I simply cannot fathom having my kids walk, bike and scooter on this street with 2-sided parking. I would much rather walk an extra 100 feet or so after parking my car, than have my children put at risk due to an overcrowded roadway. You mention “quality of life” factors in your decision, but I see no mention of safety. Nor do we see any mention of citizen input. What have the citizens of this neighborhood voiced? You have obviously received unsolicited input with complaints about the parking situation, but did you poll the residents to gather comprehensive input? I had not heard from the city until I received your letter. You also mention the absence of a strong desire from council to continue this practice of one-sided parking, as one of your reasons for the recommendation. The absence of opinion should not be used as a means to or rationale for decision making. This is nothing more than whimsical policy making. I trust we have elected officials who have longer term vision for the City of Edina. This is a wonderful city, one which I’m proud to call home. Therefore, we urge you to reconsider your position and recommend to City Council that parking throughout the Arden Park neighborhood remain 1-side only. Further, we request any and all feedback from patrons of any activity at or near 50th and France, where high volume parking in the Arden Park neighborhood is required, be made public as a specific exhibit(s) to the proposed recommendation. We hope you will also publish any traffic volume and flow studies that were done to support making one-sided parking permanent on some neighborhood streets and not on others. Governing is complicated in the easiest of times, and I respect that you all have difficult roles attempting to make the right decisions for the community at large – citizens, businesses, visitors alike. I appreciate your willingness to read our letter, and we anxiously await your decision on this matter. Respectfully, Steve and Kristen Christianson 5121 Indianola Avenue Steve Christianson, MSW, LICSW VP, Client Services Mobile: 612-859-6634 Email: schristianson@insigniahealth.com Corp: www.insigniahealth.com From:kathryn runman-zimney To:James Hovland Cc:dianestrahan@gmail.com Subject:Your vote last night Date:Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:26:21 AM Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I believed you caved in to the power that Opus has in our community regarding the apartment complex proposal on Lincoln Drive. Even though the Planning Commission denied it, you were looking at dollar signs and not the wishes of residents living on and near Lincoln Drive. Where do you all live? I'm willing to bet it's not on Lincoln Drive! This complex will be an eyesore. There will be countless calls to police re noise issues. To not have affordable housing and pay to have these units moved somewhere else is disgraceful and gives the City of Edina a bad name. I'm truly embarrassed by your approval. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. You obviously have no idea about the congestion entering into and out of the retail stores parking lot. The traffic studies are wrong! There is a certain window of time (approx. 2 hours) around the noon hour when there is already no place to park. Turning into this lot is hazardous to say the least. Adding more traffic and pedestrians in this area is an accident waiting to happen. If and when this happens, God forbid, you'll then understand. However, it will be too late. We've asked for stop signs to help us when entering Lincoln Drive against speeding traffic with no avail. Thanks for nothing. Can't wait to vote you all out of office. Please be sure your members read this as well. Kathryn J. Runman-Zimney Edina-West Board Member 6075 Lincoln Drive #103 Edina, MN 55436 612-396-9242 From:Kathleen Carter To:Edina Mail Subject:KEEP GREEN AND SAFE! Date:Wednesday, August 17, 2016 3:53:40 PM Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the decimation of natural forestry and wildlife at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space, will create a public hazard due to snow-making machines, and is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. Thank you! Regards, Kathleen M. Carter 4500 Vandervork Avenue Edina, MN 55436 O: 952-926-3370 C: 612-237-9011 KathleenCarter@live.com From:Neville, Regina To:Common Sense Edina; James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonann1@gmail.com; WallenFriedman, Leny; Patzloff, Sarah; Goldstein, David; Gharbi, Amir; Meyer, Randy; Obrien, Lisa Cc:Scott H. Neal; Ann Kattreh; Bauck, Margo Subject:Re: Common Sense for Edina - The science and politics of Synthetic turf fields Date:Thursday, August 18, 2016 9:21:10 AM David, On behalf of the Edina School Board, thank you for your email about synthetic turf. The district is connecting with our engineers to provide more information about the infill weight of the turf fields at the school district's sites which will be shared with you. Best regards, Regina Regina NevilleEdina School Board Clerk If the information in this email relates to an individual or student, it may be private data under state or federal privacy laws. This individual private data should not be reviewed, distributed or copied by any person other than the intended recipient(s), unless otherwise permitted under law. If you are not the intended recipient, any further review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this electronic communication or any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received an electronic communication in error, you should immediately return it to the sender and delete it from your system. From: Common Sense Edina <commonsenseforedina@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 8, 2016 2:57 PM To: James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonann1@gmail.com; WallenFriedman, Leny; Patzloff, Sarah; Neville, Regina; Goldstein, David; Gharbi, Amir; Meyer, Randy; Obrien, Lisa Cc: Scott H. Neal; AKattreh@edinamn.gov; Bauck, Margo Subject: Common Sense for Edina - The science and politics of Synthetic turf fields Synthetic turf fields are complicated, have short lives and the science around synthetic turf is in constant flux. What is the infill weight of the synthetic fields in Edina (see article below)? David Frenkel Study: Artificial turf composition key to preventing High School Football injuries A study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., shows how the infill weight of artificial turf surfaces can directly affect the number of injuries to high school football players. http://athleticturf.net/study-artificial-turf-composition-key-to-preventing-high-school- football-injuries/ Blog: How UW-Madison Managed Rec Field Project Responsibly Communication, communication, communication At UW-Madison and like many universities, the approval process to do a project like the Near West Playfield Upgrade is extensive. We were required to present to many groups and receive approvals, including: Campus Planning Committee (twice), Joint West Committee (four times), Board of Regents (twice), UW System (multiple conversations), State Building Commission (twice), and Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. In addition to that, we took it upon ourselves to offer up, in some cases repeated presentations to our student government committees, student organizations, sport club programs, university departments, community groups, the Madison Sports Commission, and many others we could list. Our goal was to get out in front of the communication. We wanted to address all questions and concerns, and make sure the entire campus community was educated and prepared for the project. We feel strongly our willingness to communicate our master plan has been a driving force behind its momentum. http://www.athleticbusiness.com/uw-builders-blog/blog-how-uw-madison-managed- rec-field-project-responsibly.html?eid=146643815&bid=1490697 From:Hefner, Helga (Aveda) To:Mary Brindle; James Hovland; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject:Edina City Council reg. Manor Homes of Edina vs. Opus apartment building project Date:Thursday, August 18, 2016 2:44:45 PM Hello Edina City Council, I am a resident of the Manor Homes of Edina for the past 22 years and strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to move forward with the Opus apartment complex. The church or medical office building proposals would be much better alternatives to the apartment complex for many reasons. These types of businesses would not interfere with the quiet lifestyle we have come to enjoy at Manor Homes. The apartment complex would bring with it many concerns, to say the least of much increased traffic especially with 169 being closed as construction will be starting soon. Lots more people in the neighborhood which could present safety risks for personal property, disruption to the quiet environment we have enjoyed for many, many years. Please try to look at things from the residents perspective and reconsider. Thank you for your kind reconsideration, attention and support in keeping a great quality of life at Manor Homes of Edina going for many years to come. Thank you, Helga Hefner 6914 Langford Drive Edina, MN 55436 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS E-MAIL IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE ADDRESSEE(S) AND MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY USE OF THIS INFORMATION OR DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY BY RETURN E-MAIL AND DELETE THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE. THANK YOU. From:martin vaala To:James Hovland Subject:Opus apartment construction, gridlock and emergency services Date:Thursday, August 18, 2016 3:46:34 PM Mayor Hovland: The approval of the construction of the Opus Apartment complex while 169 is closed has the potential of traffic gridlock that would impede health and fire emergency services to the area. General immunity would not be applicable and The City would be liable for foreseeable harm to its residents. Martin Vaala From:Common Sense Edina To:James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonann1@gmail.com Cc:Scott H. Neal Subject:Common Sense for Edina - Lights on at Pamela and new arena manager at Bloomington Ice Gardens (BIG) Date:Friday, August 19, 2016 12:59:23 AM Thursday night I biked through Pamela Park at 10 p.m. and the turf field lights were on with nobody in sight playing on the field. The box with the light switch was unlocked so I turned the lights off and locked the box. I have mentioned this issue several times and I have received a variety of responses to this problem but none of them seem to get the lights turned off. The city of Bloomington has hired a new rink manager for the Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG). Bloomington had 30 applicants and promoted internally to an employee who has 20 years experience working at BIG. I hope the city of Edina can find a similar candidate for Braemar but comparing the qualifications in the job descriptions between Bloomington and Edina there are huge dependencies in qualifications between the 2 cities. The biggest difference is Bloomington required at least 10 years ice arena experience and the Edina job description has no mention of ice arena experience. Bloomington: http://www.mnrpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Bloomington-Ice-Garden-Manager- 2016.pdf Edina: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mncities/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=1460676&sharedWindow=0 David Frenkel From:LYNNEJORDAN07@comcast.net To:Mary Brindle; James Hovland; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject:Re: re-zoning and Opus plans for Lincoln Road development Date:Friday, August 19, 2016 10:21:25 AM I attended both the Planning Commission's meeting for public forum and then City Council's meeting on 8/16 concerning the re-zoning and Opus plans for Lincoln Road development. I continue to believe that Opus pulled a fast one on the city in order to get around occupancy standards for residential zoning. The gentlemen from Opus earned their salary as they were able to change the opinions of the council members who stated that they initially were not going to approve. I don't know what changed with the Opus plan that persuaded the council to approve what the planning commission could not. The plan presented on 8/16 showed little variance from what was presented to the planning commission on 7/27. Was it the pretty drawings promising a 'linear forest' to the south? Was it the continued assurance that the plan had been revised to accommodate its' neighbors? Was it the misuse of the word 'townhouse' to describe the building's appearance? Was it the assertion that their building would improve the site's current situation? Or, was it the 2 million dollar pay-off to the city to build affordable housing elsewhere? As I heard it, approval was granted based on the idea that, as currently zoned, a sizable industrial or office building could be built instead and a residential development is preferred for this site. Consideration should have only been on what was presented. Opus didn't present any choices and alternatives should not have been considered in the decision. Would residential development be welcomed for this site? YES Is this residential development suitable for this site? NO As Manor Homes is trying to maintain home ownership, I am greatly disappointed that this huge rental development has been approved for my backyard, I feel really let down by the city. Respectfully, Lynne Jordan 6926 Langford Dr Edina, MN 55436 From:142jsn@comcast.net To:aswanson@edinamn.gov; James Hovland; Mary Brindle Subject:Tuesday night council meeting Date:Friday, August 19, 2016 12:57:35 PM To Mr. Hovland, Ms. Brindle and Ms. Swanson: I attended the Edina city council meeting Tuesday night because of the proposed 250-unit rental complex on the old United Health property. I live at Manor Homes of Edina and wanted to listen to/contribute to the argument AGAINST allowing such a large development in this particular area. Everyone who spoke(except Opus and Children's, which stand to benefit from the construction of this building) who LIVES in this area was against the project. The reasons are many: terrible traffic problems; it is much larger than anything else around here; the fact that the area has to be re-zoned and never was a mixed -use zone before; the question of safety and privacy for those of us living in the surrounding areas; the planned closing of 169 starting in November, a fact that will present huge traffic problems(more than the usual ) during the long building process. It has been suggested that this rental property would be better than a church or perhaps a medical building. Nothing could be further from the truth. At least those options would have alleviated the constant traffic problems that will plague our area from now on. Their hours of use would not overlap with the hours during which most of us are at home, i.e. during the evenings. Now there will undoubtedly be cars, perhaps hundreds of them, coming and going at all hours. It is a nightmare for those of us who have enjoyed a quiet and peaceful neighborhood up until now. I am very disappointed with the council's decision but certainly not the least bit surprised. I represented Manor Homes of Edina during the fight AGAINST the bike path several years ago. I went to all of your meetings and special town halls and listened to almost everyone there voice their concerns, disapproval and arguments for not putting the path near or in their back/front yards. The board listened, ignored them and then proceeded to vote in favor of the path; You did what you wanted and completely disregarded the wishes of the community you are supposed to represent and/or serve. It seems that you and the rest of the board have your own agenda and could not care less about what we , the property owners, would like. We live here- this is our home and we have made a major investment in this area. We pay the taxes and whatever other expenses are necessary in order to preserve a certain tranquil environment. You, on the other hand, just go ahead with you own agendas, not interested in anything the people in this area would like. So much for representative government, I guess. It is with considerable regret that I heard about your approval, especially after the Planning committee recommended rejecting this project. Nevertheless, I expected, by your questions and comments , that you would approve the plan anyway- even before I had left. It is a sad day for local representative government, if that is what you pretend to be. On the contrary, it seems that you only represent your own interests. Shelley G. Manor Homes of Edina From:142jsn@comcast.net To:aswanson@edinamn.gov; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject:Fwd: Tuesday night council meeting Date:Friday, August 19, 2016 4:43:15 PM Subject: Tuesday night council meeting To Mr. Hovland, Ms. Brindle and Ms. Swanson: I attended the Edina city council meeting Tuesday night because of the proposed 250-unit rental complex on the old United Health property. I live at Manor Homes of Edina and wanted to listen to/contribute to the argument AGAINST allowing such a large development in this particular area. Everyone who spoke(except Opus and Children's, which stand to benefit from the construction of this building) who LIVES in this area was against the project. The reasons are many: terrible traffic problems; it is much larger than anything else around here; the fact that the area has to be re-zoned and never was a mixed -use zone before; the question of safety and privacy for those of us living in the surrounding areas; the planned closing of 169 starting in November, a fact that will present huge traffic problems(more than the usual ) during the long building process. It has been suggested that this rental property would be better than a church or perhaps a medical building. Nothing could be further from the truth. At least those options would have alleviated the constant traffic problems that will plague our area from now on. Their hours of use would not overlap with the hours during which most of us are at home, i.e. during the evenings. Now there will undoubtedly be cars, perhaps hundreds of them, coming and going at all hours. It is a nightmare for those of us who have enjoyed a quiet and peaceful neighborhood up until now. I am very disappointed with the council's decision but certainly not the least bit surprised. I represented Manor Homes of Edina during the fight AGAINST the bike path several years ago. I went to all of your meetings and special town halls and listened to almost everyone there voice their concerns, disapproval and arguments for not putting the path near or in their back/front yards. The board listened, ignored them and then proceeded to vote in favor of the path; You did what you wanted and completely disregarded the wishes of the community you are supposed to represent and/or serve. It seems that you and the rest of the board have your own agenda and could not care less about what we , the property owners, would like. We live here- this is our home and we have made a major investment in this area. We pay the taxes and whatever other expenses are necessary in order to preserve a certain tranquil environment. You, on the other hand, just go ahead with you own agendas, not interested in anything the people in this area would like. So much for representative government, I guess. It is with considerable regret that I heard about your approval, especially after the Planning committee recommended rejecting this project. Nevertheless, I expected, by your questions and comments , that you would approve the plan anyway- even before I had left. It is a sad day for local representative government, if that is what you pretend to be. On the contrary, it seems that you only represent your own interests. Shelley G. Manor Homes of Edina From:trudi@meloche.us To:James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonann1@gmail.com Cc:Robert Stewart Subject:Braemar Park Project Date:Saturday, August 20, 2016 1:50:23 PM Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, As Braemar Hills residents, we would like to express our concern over the proposed re-development project at the Braemar Park. We believe the project is not the highest and best use of Edina's natural or financial resources, and is a duplication of services provided by a county park that is only five minutes away from Braemar Park. The City of Edina's own website enthusiastically describes Braemar Park as "500 acres of rolling hills and scenic lakes surrounded by beautiful, untouched oak ridges". As one of very few undeveloped areas in Edina, we support keeping it as untouched as possible - especially given that public winter recreation facilities are already available at nearby Hyland Park Reserve and Highland Hills ski area. Please pause and reflect on the ramifications that come along with the proposed project, including the snow making machines, commercial lighting, upkeep of a 50' wide track for skiers and the 11-lane snow tubing area, removal of many trees and the one-year community disruption of commercial construction. Negative impacts to Edina residents include ongoing increased noise, light pollution, and decreased natural habitats. We also have safety concerns including wind blowing manufactured snow across Gleason Road (which is already a driving challenge in the winter) and increased traffic/parking on surrounding roads. Finally, the ongoing costs to run this operation will be a continued and unnecessary tax burden on all Edina residents. We urge you to vote no on the project, and hope the council will promote more environmentally friendly and less costly ways to improve our parks when improvements are called for by the community and deemed financially prudent. Thank you for your service to the City of Edina. Regards, Trudi and Tom Meloche6916 Gleason Road From:Common Sense Edina To:Robert Stewart; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonann1@gmail.com Cc:Scott H. Neal Subject:Common Sense for Edina - How do we stop house parties in Edina with underage consumption of alcohol Date:Saturday, August 20, 2016 11:48:41 PM In the latest EPD report there two separate house parties where there were arrests for underage consumption of alcohol. No mention of citations to adult homeowners who may have provided alcohol or looked the other way. Homeowners of these underage house parties should be held accountable. 16002485 8/11/16 Underage Consumption 5200 block of Lochloy Dr. All parties arrested and cited for underage consumption after a response to an alarm. 16002501 8/12/16 Underage Consumption/Obstructing the legal process/Serving Minors 5500 block of Lakeview Dr. All underage parties were arrested for underage consumption while Cashman cited for obstructing the legal process and serving minors after a report of a party. http://edinamn.gov/edinafiles/files/City_Offices/Police/Weekly_Crime_Reports/August%2015%20Crime%20Report.pdf David Frenkel From:William Goin To:James Hovland Subject:GALLAGHER DRIVE AND BICYCLE LANES Date:Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:16:06 AM Dear sir: What was the point of diminishing the traffic capacity of Gallagher Drive to add bicycle lanes when the bicyclists rarely use them. I live on Gallagher drive and rarely see a cyclist. And when I DO, the majority (four out of five) are driving on the street, NOT the bicycle lane. The fact you extort money from anyone who buys power from the local utilities to subsidize one of the most entitled class of inhabitants is despicable. Money spent on bicycle lanes would be better spent being burned to heat the city offices in winter – at least when you burn through the money you wouldn’t leave any lasting harm. And when the Luddites that ride bikes (and often ignore red lights) have the bicycle lane pointed out to them they say they have the right to use the street. IF they have the right to use the street, why squander funds AND reduce traffic capacity to give them something they don’t use. Sincerely, William E. Goin USN (Ret) Resident of Edina since 2000 From:judy fundingsland To:James Hovland Cc:Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject:Braemar Nordic ski proposal Date:Sunday, August 21, 2016 11:02:52 AM "Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the decimation of natural forestry and wildlife at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space, will create a public hazard due to snow-making machines, and is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. I ask that you consider more environmentally friendly (and less costly) ways to enhance Braemar for public use: mountain biking trails, hiking, etc. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. Thank you! Judy FundingslandA concerned citizen in Edina From:clover graham To:James Hovland; swensonann1@gmail.com; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; Mary Brindle (Comcast) Subject:The Minneapolis city council will be studying the hazards of ground up tires Date:Sunday, August 21, 2016 2:06:40 PM Hello, I wanted to update you on the Minneapolis city council's recent decision to take action and study the hazards of recycled tires to public health and the environment. The Community Environmental Advisory Commission AND the Public Health Advisory Committee of the Minneapolis City Council will be investigating the use recycled tires, under guidance from City Council Member Cam Gordon, and results of their investigation are due in Feb, 2017. Below please find several articles on the subject. We need a similar investigation in Edina. And we need a formal community discussion on this topic. Thank you so much for your time, Clover Hackett http://www.minnyapple.com/2016/07/24/city-takes-action-study-hazards-ground-tires-playgrounds/ http://kstp.com/news/rubber-mulch-minneapolis-playgrounds/4195660/ http://www.mndaily.com/news/metro-state/2016/07/06/old-tires-spur-health-concern City Takes Action to Study Hazards of Ground Tires on Playgrounds - www.minnyapple.com By Christina Yoon, Reporter Earlier this July, the Health, Environment & Community Engagement Committee called for a meeting at City Hall. There, members of Play It Safe Minneapolis and Healthy Legacy presented From:John King To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar winter sports area Date:Sunday, August 21, 2016 6:31:58 PM Hello, I am opposed to the proposed changes at Braemar for the winter sporting events including the cross country area and tubing hill. These sports can currently be enjoyed at Braemar without spending a cent. There is already a hill for tubing and cross country skiing can be done on the golf course. The expense and destruction of the forest do not justify the end result. PLEASE do not proceed with this plan!!! John King 7300 Schey Drive Edina, MN 55439 From:Bobby Martin To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar Ski Proposal Date:Monday, August 22, 2016 9:31:28 AM About the ski proposal. We don't oppose skiing. We don't oppose skiing at Braemar. We do oppose spending $3M in borrowed money that will never pay for itself when skiing was not on the list of resident preferred issues through surveys. We do oppose the light and noise pollution. We do oppose the deforestation of Braemar. We do oppose the unsafe icing conditions it would create. And why should we pay and disrupt hundreds of taxpayers homes for something we can already do for free at Braemar? There are XC ski trails at Braemar now, as well as sledding. Let's find a better solution for our city. Bobby From:BRUCE DAHLKE To:Mohamed Mohamed Cc:James Hovland; Chad Millner Subject:RE: Exposed cable from last summer Date:Monday, August 22, 2016 12:18:37 PM Mohamed, Another month has gone by and still no sign of your "contractor" or any communication from you to resolve the metal cable/conduit that has been exposed in my yard since last summer's project. I can't believe this issue has gone on for over a year without rectifying the problem. I understand you have many duties to address on a daily basis, but considering the numerous conversations we have had in the past year, I would think you would have wanted to put this issue behind you. Also worth considering is whethere there may be a liability issue not knowing for sure whether the cable may be hazardous to myself or anyone else that may come in contact with it. Let me remind you it is not the City of Edina that provides you with a pay check, but the residents of Edina through taxes. I now question whether you are fulfilling your job as a city employee. I feel we are headed in the same direction as last fall with nothing getting done. I do not want to head into winter again with the cable/conduit exposed so I have taken matters into my own hands and dug up part of the cable/conduit and cut it off myself. I have also repaired the area of my yard. I find it really unfortunate that I had to deal with this myself. If you feel the need to discuss this further feel free to contact me. Regards, Bruce Dahlke 6000 Olinger Blvd. 612-987-8426 cell From: BRUCE DAHLKE [mailto:BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:48 PM To: 'Mohamed Mohamed' <MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov> Subject: RE: Update on exposed cable Mohamed, Thank you for the response. Hopefully you will receive a response timely so we can get this resolved. Regards, Bruce From: Mohamed Mohamed [mailto:MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 9:44 AM To: 'BRUCE DAHLKE' <BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET> Subject: RE: Update on exposed cable Bruce, I have re-emailed the contractor about the conduit that is sticking out of the ground and waiting on time for someone to come out. I haven’t forgot about your house and I’m working on fixing it. Sorry for long wait and the inconvenience. Thanks, Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed, Engineering Technician 952-826-0444 | Fax 952-826-0392MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov From: BRUCE DAHLKE [mailto:BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET] Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 4:51 PMTo: Mohamed MohamedSubject: RE: Update on exposed cable Mohamed, I thoght I should contact you again regarding the exposed cable I showed you on May 19 when we met. At that time you had a co-worker with you and you put a stake in the ground, sprayed it and the exposed cable pink. To date nothing has been done to rectify that issue. Please advise. Bruce Dahlke From: BRUCE DAHLKE [mailto:BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 8:38 AM To: Mohamed Mohamed <MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov> Subject: FW: Update on unresolved problems Mohamed, I wanted to follow up on our conversations below since I have not heard anything this spring. I left you a voice mail also and would like to receive an update on when I can expect the various issues to be addressed and resolved. I can be reached by cell, 612-987-8426 or would be happy to meet with you or anyone else at my house to view the problems. Thank you for your time. Bruce Dahlke From: BRUCE DAHLKE [mailto:BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET] Sent: Friday, November 06, 2015 11:07 AM To: 'Mohamed Mohamed' <MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov> Subject: RE: Final Weekly Construction Update Mohamed, I figured such, I just don't understand how the workers could miss this and not address it. I will wait until spring to resolve the issue. Bruce From: Mohamed Mohamed [mailto:MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov] Sent: Friday, November 06, 2015 8:21 AM To: 'BRUCE DAHLKE' <BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET> Subject: RE: Final Weekly Construction Update Bruce, I understand the concern that you have about the cable sticking out. All the cables that you see around the project are all not live and are not threat. The cables that you see are abandon cable lines from Comcast or century link. Thanks, Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed, Engineering Technician952-826-0444 | Fax 952-826-0392MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: BRUCE DAHLKE [mailto:BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET] Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 4:29 PMTo: Mohamed MohamedSubject: RE: Final Weekly Construction Update Mohamed, Thank you for responding timely. At this time I understand the scenario regarding needing the nice weather to address seeding, but don't know why someone wouldn't have taken a look at the exposed cable end to determine the nature of it and whether it poses any threat. Also since it may require digging up the area again. Looking forward based on youre comments below, I will wait until spring for these issues to be resolved. Regards, Bruce Dahlke From: Mohamed Mohamed [mailto:MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 9:10 AM To: 'BRUCE DAHLKE' <BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET> Subject: RE: Final Weekly Construction Update Bruce, I understand your concerns and I have them on my punch list. The contractor is going around and fixing what they can while is weather is nice. However most of the punch list items won’t get addressed till next spring. Once we reach spring I will make sure that your concerns gets addressed. Thanks, Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed, Engineering Technician952-826-0444 | Fax 952-826-0392MMohamed@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: BRUCE DAHLKE [mailto:BDAHLKE1@COMCAST.NET] Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 5:05 PMTo: Mohamed MohamedSubject: RE: Final Weekly Construction Update Mohamed, Since the project is close to completion I wanted to touch base with you again since the areas of concern in my yard I brought to your attention on August 8 have not been addressed. I still have a cable, approximately 1" diameter, still exposed that I had marked with a wooden stake. Also, the areas where hydroseeding had washed away in a heavy rain were never redone. Als the outrigger pads from the equipment left depressions in the yard that were never filled in and seeded. I don't know if these issues will be dealt with this year, but regardless, the City of Edina can't expect to see any of the assessment due from me since the work has not been completed to my satisfaction. Please advise what you plan to do to address these issues. Regards, Bruce Dahlke 6000 Olinger Blvd. From: Mohamed Mohamed [mailto:mmohamed=EdinaMN.gov@mail137.suw14.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Mohamed Mohamed Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 12:54 PM To: Bruce <Bdahlke1@comcast.net> Subject: Final Weekly Construction Update View this email in your browser Countryside H Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Dear Resident: Project Schedule: The final touches are in. The joints have been sawed into the pavement and sealed. This process helps control expansion and contraction of the new pavement during seasonal variations in temperature, as well as during freeze/thaw cycles. The contractor will continue to be on-site in the coming weeks to finish up some restoration issues that remain. The neighborhood reconstruction project is substantially complete. We will continue to monitor all aspects of the project including turf establishment. The hydroseeded areas are coming in beautifully and the spots that haven’t come in yet will be closely inspected and monitored throughout spring 2016. This will be the final City Extra for this project. Please watch your mail for any further correspondence related to this project. Communications: Please contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding this project. You can reach me at 952-826-0444 or mmohamed@EdinaMN.gov. For more information about emergencies, non-emergencies and site safety, or what to do when you have special events or home improvement projects planned, visit www.EdinaMN.gov/countryside_h. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up for City Extra, as this will be our primary means of communication throughout the project. Visit www.EdinaMN.gov/CityExtra for more information. The City of Edina and Northwest Asphalt thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout the project. Regards, Mohamed Mohamed Engineering Technician Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Email Website Copyright © 2015 City of Edina, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you live in the City of Edina or have opted in to receive information from the City of Edina. Our mailing address is: City of Edina4801 W. 50th St.Edina, MN 55424 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com From:Edward Crandall To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar Snow making Date:Monday, August 22, 2016 2:53:09 PM Hello, I’m not an Edina resident, but I use Braemar to play golf, enjoy a meal in the fabulous new set up! We have cross country skied on the property and would very much support the addition of snow making. It seems like a very large piece of property to not take advantage of all seasons fully. We live in the Lake Harriet area where lots of Edina residents enjoy the lakes, concerts and outdoor events. We welcome them to our area. Thanks, Ed Edward Crandall 4237 Linden Hills Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55410 612,860,5417 edwardallencrandall@gmail.com From:rmartin@superiorford.com To:Edina Mail Subject:The most important fact to consider regarding the Braemar Ski Proposal Date:Monday, August 22, 2016 3:09:13 PM To whom it may concern, First, let me say they I am not opposed to any rational idea to making our city better for our residents, particularly for our children. There have been many negative facts presented regarding the Braemar Ski Proposal. I won't focus on the obvious....the extraordinary expense, the noise and light pollution and the deforestation of Braemar. I will however focus on what I feel is the fact that should be in the forefront of your consideration....the overblow and ice accumulation in the surrounding areas from the snow making machines. This issue was confirmed by the developer at the Park and Rec Meeting which was the first time residents were made aware of this proposal, even though the Nordic Ski Team had started petitioning long before, which is an issue in itself. He stated unequivocally that the surrounding areas around Braemar would have ice when others would not, at least from November to January and probably beyond. I live on Tanglewood Court off of Gleason Road...the side of our house is the Braemar woods. We moved to Minnesota from New York in September of 1992. As a requirement for my job in New York, I had been through two extensive defensive driving courses...one with the NY State Police and one with the New York Police Department. These courses covered all facets of defensive driving in all conditions. In November of 1992, I was driving my girls to school at Creek Valley. Conditions were not bad in general and I was well under the speed limit, but I hit a patch of ice and the vehicle went into an uncontrolled spin into oncoming traffic. Fortunately, due solely to my previous training, I was able to maneuver the skid into a snow bank rather than into an oncoming vehicle and damage only the front end of my car instead of the worst case scenario. Imagine the typical driver who doesn't drive Gleason daily coming off of a completely dry W. 78th St. and hitting the first of several "S" curves? This is just inviting catastrophe! Even those that live miles away that won't be affected by the other issues mentioned will still have to get there, and how many 1st year inexperienced drivers from the ski team will be risking their lives as well as others? It's a fact...due to the nature of the curves on Gleason, if you lose control of your vehicle you will be sliding into oncoming traffic. In my opinion, this fact alone should be enough to stop and re-think this entire proposal and scale it down to a version that will not effect the safety and properties of Edina residents. I hope you will feel the same way, and I thank you for your service and your consideration. Regards, Rob Martin 7714 Tanglewood Court Edina MN 55439 612-812-6727 (cell) From:Sandy Stinson To:Mary Brindle Cc:James Hovland; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject:Proposed apartment bldg next to Manor Homes of Edina Date:Monday, August 22, 2016 3:44:17 PM As a resident of Manor Homes of Edina townhomes (6808 Langford Dr.) I wish to voice my strong opposition to the proposed 4 story apartment bldg. next door to our community. I feel the other possible alternatives discussed (a church or medical office bldg.) would be much better choices for this location. I am really worried about the huge increase in traffic this would bring and I don't think the look and size of this building would fit in with the rest of the area. There is also an issue with decreased privacy. These are just a few of the concerns myself and other residents have expressed and I sincerely hope you will reconsider your approval of this project. Sincerely, Sandra Stinson (952) 936-9412 From:Wendy McNulty To:Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject:Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski proposal Date:Monday, August 22, 2016 4:14:33 PM Hello City Council Members- I wanted to remind everyone of the picturesque description of Braemar, taken from the City of Edina's very own website: "Braemar Park is 500 acres of rolling hills and scenic lakes surrounded by beautiful, untouched oak ridges. There’s a feeling of seclusion amidst its urban setting, only 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis." Further down the page it also notes: "In the winter, many people enjoy cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing on the trails through the golf course. You can view a map here" I have attached screen shots with the above phrases circled. Please Vote No on the Nordic Ski project, and instead, work with community members to develop a responsible, green plan to enhance Braemar for winter activities. Thank you. Sincerely, Wendy McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=braemar-golf-courses From:Anderson, Tracy To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar Ski Trail Date:Monday, August 22, 2016 6:08:35 PM Hello – Mayor Hovland was nice enough to come to my neighborhood a couple weeks ago to address concerns over the proposed ski trail and tubing hill. Clearly I am in the minority as I think the project is a great idea. My husband and I use the existing trails frequently to walk our dog and have always enjoyed the woods and our close proximity to it. We certainly don’t believe a lighted ski trail will detract from our pleasure, it will enhance it. I was recently surprised to learn that most of the people that are so against this project have never even been in the woods. Honestly, if they didn’t see anyone cutting down a tree they would have no idea any trees had been removed. I feel their reasons are disingenuous as they don’t care about keeping Edina green and I’m not sure what the safety issue is but it does sound good, who isn’t for safer things. I can understand not wanting your “space” to be changed but this really seems like a great improvement to the area. Thanks for listening to a positive view point, Tracy Tracy Anderson Commercial Sales Consultant 612-840-8154 AndersonTL@PellaMN.com http://professional.pella.com/ From:t&r To:Edina Mail Cc:James Hovland; Mary Brindle; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject:I urge you to vote "NO" on the proposed Braemar Nordic Ski and Tubing proposal on September 7 Date:Monday, August 22, 2016 8:45:48 PM Mayor James Hovland; Council Members: Mary Brindle Kevin Staunton Bob Stewart Ann Swenson Dear Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council Members: I am writing you today because, for the first time since moving to Edina more than 20 years ago, there is a proposal before the City Council that I believe is so fundamentally flawed and so heavily promoted by outside “consultants” with intrinsic conflicts of interest that I feel I must speak out. I urge you to vote a resounding “NO” for the Nordic ski and commercial tubing hill development as proposed for Braemar Park. A standard interstate highway lane in the U.S. is 12 feet wide. This project, as proposed, will result in the clear cutting of more than five acres of Oak Savannah in order to place the equivalent of a four lane interstate freeway (25’ x 2 OR 50’ contiguous width in some sections) across the wooded ridge at Braemar. Please consider the scale of this proposed “ski path” (1) the next time you are traveling on a four lane section of Hwy 494 or the divided four lane layout of Hwy 62. This wooded area, one of the precious few remaining undeveloped areas in Edina, is home to numerous wildlife species including a large population of raptors, owls, fox, deer, bats, a variety of small animals and birds as well as frequent appearances by a mature Bald Eagle. The commercial scale of the proposed Nordic Ski operation would decimate the native habitat, pump millions of gallons of water from our aquifers, and make a mockery of the strong environmental statement made by the Edina leadership just last year with passage of the widely lauded Edina Tree Ordinance (2). The Braemar Nordic Ski proposal fares no better from a financial perspective than from its embarrassing environmental impact. Three River Park District, funded with taxes from every Edina property owner, operates a much larger Nordic ski facility at Hyland featuring 9.5 miles of trails, snow making and lighted paths and which is less than 3 miles driving distance from the Braemar club house (3). According to Google Maps, this distance can be traversed in less than 8 minutes in normal traffic. Even the most optimistic operating budget for the proposed Braemar project only hopes to break even, with the debt service for the $3 million proposed capital expenditure left for the Edina taxpayers. I can only imagine that our schools, fire, police or other community resources could find better uses for this $450k annual tax burden (before likely operating losses) than to create a facility that is duplicative of existing Nordic ski facilities in such close proximity and already paid for by Edina taxpayers. Finally, the proposed project would have a hugely negative impact on the neighboring community with nightly noise and light pollution as well the public safety risks created by prevailing NW winds frequently icing Gleason road and neighboring walkways with snowmaking overspray. Two months of overnight snowmaking utilizing two 60 HP pumps, 7 snowmaking cannons and ongoing trail grooming with heavy equipment on trails that are less than 250 feet from many bedroom windows would devastate the livability of neighboring homes and associated property values. Additionally, Gleason road can be treacherous in the winter today with crashes occurring every year as drivers spin off the road onto sidewalks and yards while attempting to navigate Gleason’s sharp bends and turns in this neighborhood. Covering this road (as well as adjacent sidewalks and driveways) with ice and snow from a city operated facility would be irresponsible and dangerous, potentially exposing the city to liability and possible litigation. Please send this proposal back to the drawing board and ask the Edina Park Board to consider other options that are less expensive and far less intrusive on the environment and the community. At a minimum, the proposed commercial tubing facility should be excluded from further consideration and exploration of reasonable alternatives for expanding the existing Nordic ski and snowshoe trails within the existing developed areas of the Braemar golf course should be considered. Since projects of this nature can never be undone, I suggest that the citizens and leaders of Edina may also be at a crossroad, facing an obligation to establish better defined priorities of preservation vs. city sponsored commercial development of the remaining natural land and wildlife habitat owned or controlled by the City of Edina. This discussion requires important decisions that affect future generations of Edina residents and deserves broader input, debate and possible referendum. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Thomas C. Wagner 6004 Bonnie Brae Drive Edina, MN 55439 1) Within the presentation materials prepared by the consulting firm SEH, the artist rendering of the finished project dramatically understates the magnitude of this destruction by not drawing the proposed path to scale – clearly visible when compared to the known dimensions of Gleason Rd. which is also depicted in the illustrations 2) At a minimum, should we not apply the same Tree Ordinance preservation standards to the evaluation of this proposed project as are applicable to all Edina Residents? 3) The feasibility study materials presented by SEH reflects the distance to the Hyland facilities as being 6 miles away – still a short distance and possibly true if measured from City Hall – but as the bird flies these sites are less than two miles apart and we should be fairly certain that you would be able to see the Hyland facility and its extensive lighting from the Braemar ridge site once the proposed project’s deforestation was complete. From:Karen Seay To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar ski proposal Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:35:18 AM I am just learning about the scope and the effects of the major changes at Braemar, and I am astonished that construction of this project will proceed in October if the city does not scrap the plan. I would like to voice my strong opposition to allowing these changes to go forward, with the resulting environmental effects, noise and light pollution, and deleterious consequences to nearby neighbors, not to mention the cost. Please reconsider this project, and institute a well-thought-out bid and budgeting process to make a sound determination of what should go forward. Thank you for having the courage to take another look at this plan before damage is done and money is wasted on it. Karen Seay 6808 Dovre Drive Edina, MN 55436 (952) 927-4820 From:Kevin McCarty To:Edina Mail Subject:Follow-up Items from Indianapolis Annual Meeting Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 1:47:42 PM Attachments:Chairman Reed Aug. Memo to T&C Members.pdf FAA Renewal Enacted without Preemption Provisions .pdf Dear Mayor, As a Member of the Conference's Transportation and Communications Standing Committee, I am writing to forward a memo from Chairman Kasim Reed providing you with follow-up information from the committee's session at the Indianapolis Annual Meeting. In this memo, you will also find links to the adopted transportation and communications resolutions and to the committee presentations by representatives of CIVIQ Smartscapes and CostQuest Associates on their communications initiatives. Finally, please note the attached article on the FAA renewal legislation which was signed into law last month. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information. Kevin To: Member, Transportation and Communications Committee From: Kasim Reed, Chairman RE: Follow-up Items from Transportation and Communications Committee I am writing to thank you for your continuing support of the Transportation and Communications Committee and to share some additional information related to the June 25 committee session held during the 84th Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. At the committee session, it was noted that the FAA reauthorization was still unresolved. I am pleased to report that President Obama, on July 15, signed a bipartisan FAA extension bill into law. The new measure, FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, extends existing FAA programs and activities through September 30, 2017 and also includes some new directives to enhance the safety, security and convenience of travelers using U.S. airports. Attached is a Conference staff article on the measure. At this session, committee members voted to recommend 12 new policy resolutions to the membership, which subsequently approved all of them during the June 27 Business Meeting. For your reference, these resolutions are now available on the Conference’s website at: http://usmayors.org/resolutions/84th_Conference/. In addition, two private sector firms, CIVIQ Smartscapes and CostQuest Associates, both new members of the Conference’s Mayors Business Council, made presentations at the committee session, with a number of you requesting copies of their slides. Erwin Rezelman, President of CIVIQ Smartscapes, discussed his company’s work as one of three LinkNYC partners who are now connecting the five boroughs of New York City with free 1GB Wi-Fi as well as related services and applications driving citizen engagement: http://usmayors.org/documents/CIVIQSmartscapeSlides.pdf. CostQuest Associates President Jim Stegeman discussed how his company is working with San Francisco and others to help advance an understanding of how ubiquitous fiber and WiFi deployment scenarios might play-out financially, geographically and demographically, with his slides showing how this work is playing-out in cities and how data can give cities leverage to develop partnerships for the deployment of advance broadband solutions: http://usmayors.org/documents/CostQuestSlides.pdf. As always, thank you for your support of this committee. I look forward to working with you in the coming months, especially at our next committee session to be held during the Conference’s January 17-19 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. Attachment 1 FAA Renewal Law Enacted without Broad Preemption of State/Local Laws on Drones By Kevin McCarty The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives recently approved a Federal Aviation Administration extension bill, providing for considerable program and funding stability for the activities of the FAA through September 30, 2017. Although most programs remain in place as current law provides, the bipartisan agreement, the “FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016,” does include a number of new provisions that seek to enhance the safety, security and convenience of travelers using U.S. airports. “This extension provides stability to our aviation system over the next 14 months, and includes limited but critical and time-sensitive provisions to improve aviation safety and security,” said House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (PA). “With this extension in place, Congress can continue to develop a long-term, comprehensive FAA bill that includes many additional reforms and improvements to our aviation system.” “While I would have rather moved a comprehensive long-term FAA reauthorization, this legislation reflects a bipartisan compromise that provides more than a year of certainty and includes a number of time-sensitive safety and security provisions that will better protect our nation’s airspace and air travelers,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (OR). Importantly, the legislation – signed into law July 15 by President Barack Obama – does not include Senate-passed provisions providing for the broad preemption of state and local laws affecting the use of commercial drones. Despite an agreement with Senate leaders to remove the preemption language during floor action, a procedural issue precluded Senators from taking the language out of the bill. Opposition to the preemption language in the Senate was strong, with Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) leading a bipartisan group of her colleagues, including Senators Thom Tillis (NC), Richard Blumenthal (CT), David Purdue (GA), Mike Lee (UT) and Ed Markey (MA), in strong opposition to committee-passed provisions. These Senators did secure the commitment of key Senate leaders, notably Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune (SD) and Ranking Member Bill Nelson (FL), in support of striking the offending provisions from the legislation. 2 AIP Level Funded, No PFC Changes The new FAA reauthorization law sustains most program funding levels and provides for a number of new directives to the FAA and the airlines. Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants to assist airport capital improvement projects are authorized at the current funding level of $3.35 billion for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017, despite the fact that the House and Senate renewal bills had provided for increased AIP funding. Caps and other rules affecting the use of Passenger Facility Charges will remain in place, despite provisions in both renewal bills providing local airports with more flexibility in using PFCs. Among its many safety provisions, the renewal updates federal law to help keep Unmanned Aircraft Systems or drones away from airports, critical infrastructure, and emergency response locations. It also includes a pilot program to test out drone detection systems to mitigate potential hazards at airports and other critical infrastructure. Airport officials can also seek FAA approval to further restrict the use of drones in proximity to their airports. In addition, the new law directs FAA to revise its rules controlling the use of drones in emergencies and disasters and to keep drone users from interfering with emergency response efforts. Safety Improved, Screening Delays to be Cut Among many changes, the new law bill directs the FAA to take a number of specific actions to reduce delays in screening passengers without compromising safety, directing that current practices be reviewed immediately and that existing personnel be more effectively deployed. Security inside and outside of secure areas at airports will also be strengthened, with airports made eligible to for FEMA state and local homeland security grant funding for enhancing security in secure and public areas. Among the consumer protection provisions, airlines must refund baggage fees to passengers when their bags are delayed more than 12 hours on domestic flights and more than 15 hours on international flights. For additional information on the new FAA reauthorization law, please see: http://transportation.house.gov/uploadedfiles/faa_extension_summary.pdf. From:Steven Manderscheid To:Edina Mail Subject:Advocate for Edina Mtn. Bike Trails Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:17:09 PM I am advocate for mtn. bike trails at Braemar. I am 47 years old and I have mtn. biked for 30 years. I have watched the sport grow and I now have a son on Edina’s mtn. bike team. Local mtn. bike trails are low impact on the environment and low cost to maintain. Moreover, they can serve not only the team but many citizens who find mtn. biking a great source of exercise. I suggest that you conduct some research on communities like Crosby, MN (Cuyuna Lakes), Eagan, MN (Lebanon Hills), etc. etc. My sense is that these cities have benefited tremendously from sponsoring local mtn. bike trails. Regards, Steve Manderscheid Edina Resident From:Kristi Trostel To:Edina Mail Subject:In support of mountain bike trails at Braemar Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:27:55 PM Hello! As the head coach of the Edina Cycling team I would like to voice my support for the construction of mountain bike trails at Braemar. High school mountain biking started in Minnesota 5 years ago, under the direction of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (www.nationalmtb.org, www.minnesotamtb.org). The Edina team currently has 60 athletes, the second largest team in the state. Although the sport is not part of the Minnesota High School league, we are an Independent Sports Provider with the Edina HS. Team practices pose unique challenges, namely safely getting dozens of teenagers riding bikes from a point in Edina to a place where we can practice. Most often, this is Theodore Wirth Park, less often the hilly residential streets around Edina HS. Practice trails (gravel, double track, single track) at Braemar would let us get to our off road practices much more quickly and safely. Such trails would also give us a location without cars to do hill repeats. The sport of high school mountain biking uniquely blends serious cardiovascular endurance with technical cycling skills. Our team is coed and has provided a team sports experience to many Edina students who previously had never participated in team sports. I could give many examples of how the sport has changed a team member's life for the better. Mountain bikes are not motorized. Mountain biking is quiet, leaves next to no impact on established trails, and does not require any lighting. Mountain bike trails generally incorporate natural features such as trees and rocks, so trees don't need to be removed to build the trails. Once single track trails are established, they require minimal maintenance. This maintenance is generally done by hand or with simple hand tools and would be performed by the team. Please consider including mountain bike trails at Braemar so that we can continue to offer this athletic opportunity to Edina's youth. Thank you Kristi Trostelhead coach Edina Cycling Team -- Kristi Trostel From:melissa@4125llc.com To:Edina Mail Subject:Mountain Biking Trails Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:32:01 PM To whom it may concern, I am emailing to ask you to consider having mountain biking trails added to Braemar. My son, who is a tenth grader at Edina High School, has just started participating on the Edina Mountain Biking Team. This is the first sport I have seen him really enjoy and it would be good for him to have trails that are close to our house. I believe it would be safer for him than having to bike long distances. Plus this is a sport he can participate in all his life. For him it is more than a sport, it is also a way to help him manage his ADHD. After he comes back from biking he is able to concentrate much better and has been able to manage his energy level much better. Thanks for your consideration, Melissa Mathwig (Edina Resident) Sent from my iPhone From:Kelly McNulty To:Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com; Ann Kattreh Subject:Vote NO on Braemar Nordic Ski Proposal Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:48:43 PM Dear City Council Members: As we draw near to the vote regarding the Proposal to turn Braemar's hills into a commercialized Nordic Ski location, I wanted to take a minute to focus everyone's attention on the beauty that is Braemar, including the description as listed on the City of Edina's very own website: "Braemar Park is 500 acres of rolling hills and scenic lakes surrounded by beautiful, untouched oak ridges. There’s a feeling of seclusion amidst its urban setting, only 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis." Further down the page it also notes: "In the winter, many people enjoy cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing on the trails through the golf course. You can view a map here" I love the second paragraph, as this sums up how we should be managing this discussion. Cross-country skiing (and snow-shoeing) in the untouched natural beauty. I just want to reiterate that we are not against cross-country skiing at Braemar. We are against doing it the wrong way, which is what this proposal will do. I implore you - each and every one of you as the decision makers deciding the fate of this beautiful location - to help make the best decision, the one that works best for Braemar, the neighbors, and the city. Please Vote No on the Nordic Ski project and work with community members to develop a responsible, green plan to enhance Braemar for winter activities. Thank you. Sincerely, Kelly McNulty 6001 Bonnie Brae Dr. From:Lee Blons To:James Hovland Subject:Shelterforce article on local govt funding of affordable housing Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 3:46:55 PM Jim, I thought you might be interested in this article. It has great stats on the need for affordable housing but also shares information on what local and state governments are doing to respond. http://rooflines.org/4582/as_affordability_worsens_state_and_local_governments_act_on_their_own/? utm_source=Done+Waiting+for+Feds%2C+States+Step+Up+on+Housing--- &utm_campaign=Done+Waiting+for+Feds%2C+States+Step+Up+On+Housing&utm_medium=email Lee _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | Lee Blons Executive Director | 651. 789 6260 ext. 204 | 2610 University Avenue West, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114 | www.beaconinterfaith.org From:Anna Lampron To:Edina Mail Subject:Mountain biking trails at Braemar Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 4:31:39 PM Dear Edina City Council, I'm contacting you all to show my support for the proposed mountain biking trails near Braemar in Edina. I'm a student at Edina Highschool and a member of the EHS Cycling Team. It would really benefit our team to have a "home trail" that would be safe and easy to access for practices. I would also love to use it in my free time with my younger brother and sister who aren't on the team. As an environmentalist, I also strongly support the trails as they are low impact and need very little matinence to maintain. That matinence will be done by volunteers from our cycling community so it will be self sustaining. Thank you so much for considering these trails and I hope you will support them. Thanks again, Anna Lampron From:JarvinenTo:Edina MailCc:"julie turnbull"; andyt@hoigaards.com; "Paul V. Gage"; "Noah"Subject:comments to date in support of Braemar snowmaking project http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/braemar-skiing Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 5:13:50 PM Dear Edina City Council, A petition in support of Braemar snowmaking was started a few days ago. So far over 355 people have signed in support. Signatures are also being collected on paper (no count of those currently available). Below are the written comments in support of the Braemar snowmaking project received at the following address as of this morning: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/braemar-skiing Craig Jarvinen #Name Date Comments Street Address City of Residence 1 Noah Swiler 8/18/2016 16:56 I enthusiastically support the effort to make this wonderful recreational activity more accessible to Edina families!6108 Arbour Lane Edina 4 Paul Gage 8/18/2016 19:52 Nordic skiing is my family’s favorite winter activity. A trail system at Braemar Park will put to good use the underutilized resources available without impacting the golf operation. Snowmaking will guarantee this a successful endeavor.5813 Amy Dr Edina 6 Max Thiele 8/18/2016 23:18 This petition makes some great points as a counter to the petition against.5524 Code Ave Edina 7 Jeff Kirkwold 8/19/2016 0:48 Our son is a Nordic skier at EHS 5720 32nd Ave N Crystal 9 Jeff Jackson 8/19/2016 1:35 I'll come visit your park if you build it!124 Paisley Lane Golden Valley 11 Kevin Johnson 8/19/2016 1:42 This project will help people from all over the state of Minnesota to learn a life-long activity which will increase their physical, mental and emotional well-being.1466 Brompton St Saint Paul 16 Nathan Porath DDS 8/19/2016 2:09 Snowmaking is such an asset for any trail system. I will be so jeolous of all the amenaties that Edina has, but look forward to making the trip up to visit them.906 Crocus Ct Northfield 17 Amy Cichanowski 8/19/2016 2:10 We need to build our winter recreation opportunities in all of our communities. This is for the health and well being of our children. There is plenty of research to support how important being outside is for children (and adults). We live in MN and need to embrace winter!3320 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis 19 Tyler olson 8/19/2016 2:16 Would be great to have another place to ski!7075 gardenia ct Apple Valley 20 Greg Klave 8/19/2016 2:20 I would buy a pass to ski there!2636 30th Ave S Minneapolis 22 Martin Burg 8/19/2016 2:31 Edina needs ski trails!!!5813 Oaklawn Ave Edina 23 Jim Agre 8/19/2016 2:33 This would be a great addition for the Edina park system. You will get lots of folks, who will purchase trail passes. 175 Maple St, Excelsior,MN Excelsior 24 Thomas SHaw 8/19/2016 2:53 I am a coach with the Edina High Cross Country Ski Team. This would be a huge asset to the team- especially since the school expansion and the appropriation of a considerable amount of the present trail for a paved trail will make it nearly impossible for the team to have meaningful, affordable practice.116 W 49th St Minneapolis 25 Bill van cleaf 8/19/2016 2:59 I love braemer, and know it would make a world class nordic ski course. As a resident of Minnetonka, there a few option for skiers in this part of the metro. Having a top knotch facility like braemar available would definitely have me voting with my wallet.16601 Blenheim way Minnetonka 27 Alice Flanders 8/19/2016 3:13 Yes please.6209 France Ave Edina 31 Matt liebsch 8/19/2016 4:30 We need more outside rec items like this Dakota Orono 43 Vilanouth Inthasorot 8/19/2016 12:31 I would love to see this park being done.6509 regency ln Eden Prairie 45 Clayton Keim 8/19/2016 13:06 As a resident a few miles north of this, I would love to see this addition to Edina. It would be a closer place to ski than driving to Hyland or Elm Creek. Nordic skiing is a lifelong sport as well, so it has major lifelong benefits for those that get into it. Amenities like this help make a community stand out as well raising the standard of living even further for Edina. With obesity being a problem among our society, we need more places like this.2837 Quentin Ave St. Louis Park 55 Kathryn Jarvinen 8/19/2016 14:03 This is great and so good for healthy youth (and adults). It is fun and prevents obesity.1750 Gilmore Ave Winona, MN 55987 58 Dan Rasmussen 8/19/2016 14:22 This is something the city of Edina and the greater metro area could greatly use. It promotes a lifelong sport that is so heathy and supportive of our great winters in MN!6916 W 105th St Bloomington 61 Kevin Brochman 8/19/2016 14:31 This will keep people happy active and healthy.1776 dayton ave.St. Paul mn 63 Larry Myers 8/19/2016 14:38 I am a Nordic High School Coach and this would really help all High School skiing!3740 Evergreen ln N Plymouth 65 Terese Holden 8/19/2016 14:46 Great addition to enhance community health and family fun 5609 W 66th St.Edina 68 Amelia Svenningsen 8/19/2016 15:04 XC ski trails at braemar would be a great addition to our community!6028 Berne circle Edina 70 Oscar Friedman 8/19/2016 15:08 Go Team CXC 310 W Kaye ave Marauegg 74 Kyle lidstone 8/19/2016 15:16 Consistently maintained trails at Braemar would help further broaden and strengthen the Nordic community in the metro area.12608 orchard Rd.Minnetonka 81 Gene Kay 8/19/2016 15:34 I am a Three Rivers Park Commissioner and an out-door enthusiast. I strongly support this effort.415 Queensland Ln Plymouth 84 Genevieve Connell 8/19/2016 15:42 As a competitive XC skier, I love being in nature and think other people should share this love and appreciation as well. s42w34770 Big Oak Drive Dousman 85 Jack Christianson 8/19/2016 15:42 Help grow Midwest skiing development!3213 Ridgewood Rd Arden Hills 87 Darren Ruschy 8/19/2016 15:50 Please make this happen. As a taxpaying citizen living in Edina, this is a BIG win for our community.5509 Doncaster Way Edina 88 Eric Jacobson 8/19/2016 16:15 I have coaching XC for 20 years snowmaking is vital for developing competitive youth XC skiers I'm 100% for snowmaking 3255 coachman rd Eagan,man Nordic is an amazing sport, and the addition of ski trails at Braemar 97 Peter Zahn 8/19/2016 16:52 would be very beneficial to the team and the community as a whole.5216 Grandview Lane Edina 102 Bob Schoenecker 8/19/2016 17:03 A former resident of Golden Valley, I continue to support the Twin Cities efforts to provide superior outdoor activities.2948 Strawberry Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277 104 Carri Mosborg 8/19/2016 17:04 I have sent emails and attended a community meeting on this topic. I know some of the nearby neighbors are concerned, but I think it has been well planned and would be an asset to many. Although I recently moved to Bloomington, my daughter has attended Edina schools all her life, is a senior at EHS this fall and went to State with her Nordic team last year.4908 West 86th Street Bloomingon 106 Samantha Bevers 8/19/2016 17:07 Snowmaking at Braemar is very important to the Edina Nordic team and our ability to practice.7360 Gallagher Dr Edina 109 Taylor Fletcher 8/19/2016 17:17 Do it 8839 gorgoza Park city 113 Charlie Zdechlik 8/19/2016 17:23 I love skiing and it would be sweet if there were more trails 4425 Judson lane Edina mm 55435 Edina mn 114 Gretchen johns 8/19/2016 17:24 Parents of two Nordic skiers at EHS /Mpls residents 4134 beard Ave s Minneapolis 117 kari anderson 8/19/2016 17:29 more snow!218 Logan Mols 118 Steven Kloiber 8/19/2016 17:33 I think Nordic ski trails are a good addition to the Braemar golf course. Other golf courses have incorporated ski trails. Given how crowded the ski trials are at Hyland Park, there is the demand for it.6528 Scandia Road Edina 120 William Hittler 8/19/2016 17:46 The snowmaking/trail proposal will benefit the entire community: support health lifestyles, encourage family outings, and allow youth to learn to enjoy winter and cross-country skiing 2910 Garland Lane North Plymouth MN 55447 122 Jim Gregg 8/19/2016 17:54 Would visit the area of there was snow.18599 sr 20 Winthrop 124 Anne Lindquist 8/19/2016 18:03 We strongly support the making of snow for the nordic ski trails at Braemar golf course, and the grooming of the ski trails. It will enhance the quality of life for the people of our city. However, we only support the cross country ski trails aspect of the winter additions proposed for Braemar Park.4904 Poppy Lane Edina 125 Sara Jones 8/19/2016 18:07 I am a parent of a current Edina High School Nordic ski team member and of a former team member who has graduated. I was a long-term resident of Edina until last month. I strongly support the trails and, as a skier myself, would happily pay a fee for trail use as a non- resident.5328 Humboldt Ave S Minneapolis 129 Zach Nelson 8/19/2016 18:26 We need more snow making trails for cross country skiing 727 Laurie Court Maplewood, MN 130 Renate Stone 8/19/2016 18:27 In support of X Ctry ski at Braemar 5721 HAWKES Dr Edina 133 Mark Scott 8/19/2016 18:40 Yes,yes, yes!297 72nd st n Mahtomedi MN 136 Jim Cloutier 8/19/2016 19:05 Snow making during lean snow seasons keeps skiers active. This is good for the Twin Cities area. Please make it a priority.13629 46th St. NE Saint Michael 139 Angela Robinson 8/19/2016 19:23 More snow making trails will take some of the pressure off the few trails we have and help grow the sport. Based on usage of other snow making trails it will be well used.1955 Hythe St.Roseville 142 Shelly Howe 8/19/2016 20:05 100% support this proposal. Amenities like this are what make Edina's quality of life what it is.5169 Abercrombie Dr Edina 144 Sheryl Gage 8/19/2016 20:15 The addition of cross country skiing to the Braemar golf course is a great way to increase its usage while leveraging the existing infrastructure. It would be another example of how Edina promotes healthy lifestyles for its residents, and it would benefit the more than 200 students (ranging from completely new skiers to competitive racers) who join the high school team to have a place to call their training space. This is a no-cut sport and provides a great experience for kids of all skill levels.5813 Amy Drive Edina 147 Andrea Brandt 8/19/2016 20:26 I fully support the trails and all the great reasons listed in the petition.6624 Nordic Dr Edina 148 Doug Boonstra 8/19/2016 20:33 What a bonus this would be to the community, as well as a draw for more business from the surrounding area as well as schools. Silent sports such as skiing and biking should embrace this collectively, as they both will benefit as will the greater community of Edina.2602 Clover Field Circle Chaska 149 Tracy Shand 8/19/2016 20:42 We support this cross country ski trails and snow making at Braemar.4824 Townes Rd Edina 153 Matthew Waite 8/19/2016 20:52 Yes, I would definitely drive to this facility from St Paul.1952 Portland Ave St Paul 155 Dan Sweeney 8/19/2016 20:59 Build trails with snowmaking 6118 Arctic Way Edina 156 Theresa Yanchar 8/19/2016 20:59 Definitely 400 N 1st Streer Minneapolis 158 Susan Schultz 8/19/2016 21:05 I am an Edina resident and fully support xc ski trails at Braemar Park. 5217 Abercrombie Drive Edina 166 Carol Russell 8/19/2016 21:37 I vote yes primarily for the high school winter sports teams.6623 Londonderry Dr Edina 167 The Rubin Family 8/19/2016 21:55 Family of six active in nordic skiing 5 Woodland Road Edina 168 Curt Werdal 8/19/2016 22:14 I would love to be able to ski here in the winter!Eden Prairie, MN United States of America 171 Janelle Erickson 8/19/2016 22:45 I support this cross country proposal for the Braemar location!7004 Lanham Lane Edina 174 John Ellenberger 8/19/2016 23:13 Please support this important and beneficial investment, and don't be deceived by specious arguments against it. Thank you.6920 Dakota Trail Edina 176 Kate chamberlain 8/19/2016 23:24 Make this happen! :)6516 stauder circle Edina 183 Matthew Egger 8/20/2016 0:38 It's important to Edina Nordic, and all of Edina that this project is able to be finished!4006 grimes ave s Edina 184 Peter Rock 8/20/2016 0:56 I ski on the Edina Nordic team. The team means an incredible amount to me, and it would be a great privilege to be able to use braemar to ski. The Nordic team is full of respectful student athletes who would quietly and carefully use the braemar parks to train and enjoy the winter. I strongly support the use of braemar park for Nordic skiing.4515 Casco ave Edina 186 Anita Burg 8/20/2016 1:04 We spend so much money on hockey. How about the 200 members of the Edina High School nordic ski team!!!5812 Oaklawn Ave Edina Let's support this great opportunity for our student athletes and our 195 Kathleen Mulrooney 8/20/2016 4:05 entire community. We live in a winter weather state- let's support winter weather activities.4721 Upper terrace Edina 198 Craig Ringsven 8/20/2016 5:23 Would love to see this happen!512 Ardmore drive Golden valley 199 Kim Rudd 8/20/2016 5:37 Vote yes for ski trails !3810 Orleans lane n,Plymouth 207 Barry Rotman 8/20/2016 12:40 Cross Country skiing is a life long sport that can be enjoyed by virtually anyone.42 South Lake St Grayslake, IL 60030 213 Diane Schember 8/20/2016 13:36 As a St Paul small business and a skier I support this!924 Goodrich Avenue Saint Paul 223 steve michals 8/20/2016 15:25 Please approve this wonderful ski trail 4708 Isabel Ave Minneapolis 225 Steve Eberly 8/20/2016 15:50 This will be a great addition to the metro area outdoor winter ski trails. Please make this happen my family and I will definitely make use of this facility and pay any fees required.4264 Linden Hills Blvd Minneapolis 226 Tim Miner 8/20/2016 15:54 I am a Minnesota Youth Ski League club leader for over 20 years. Reliable snow is the single largest factor in determining the number of children we can introduce to skiing.604 Old Mill Road Hudson 228 Mary Luoma 8/20/2016 15:59 I started cross country skiing in gym class as a high school student at Edina West in 1976. As a senior I was part of the ski team and have been skiing ever since. Hoping Edina will vote to continue to inspire Twin City residents to enjoy this wonderful sport.8934 Chesshire Lane Maple Grove 231 Bob Britz 8/20/2016 16:37 Edina has always been a leader in the community, being able to look to the future is important and this project will be a great addition!3877 Marschall Rd Shakopee 232 Chris Torvi 8/20/2016 16:41 This snowmaking loop would be awesome for nordic ski community! The snowmaking loops @ elm creek, hyland park and Wirth have been a huge reason Nordic skiing is growing!1603 Wheelock ridge St. Paul 238 Jed Gorlin 8/20/2016 17:33 Hyland is overcrowded so this would be a great addition 805 park terrace Hopkins 241 Rodney Binfet 8/20/2016 18:03 I would use this trail extensively!6728 mulberry circle Chanhassen 242 Rhett Carlson 8/20/2016 18:16 The southwest could use another option for man-made cross country ski trails.930 University Ave SE Minneapolis 243 Tommy Carlson 8/20/2016 18:24 It would alleviate traffic at other parks.1521 4th St NE Minneapolis 247 Pam Stegora Axberg 8/20/2016 19:16 Super! And good for the broader community.1427 Brookshire court New Brighton 250 Dan Beno 8/20/2016 20:09 Would love to see this trail! More outdoor activity for kids and adults! 7563 Ridgeview Point Chanhassen 252 Liz Abt Ellenberger 8/20/2016 20:23 Great use of existing underutilized real estate resource. Nordic skiing is a life long sport to enjoy what winter throws at us.6920 Dakota Trail Edina 253 Greg Fields 8/20/2016 20:45 I fully support this as a wonderful addition to the outdoor activities many Minnesotans enjoy in the winter.4931 Triton DR Golden Valley, MN 55422 254 Andrea Brink 8/20/2016 20:55 The ski trails and tubing hill are much-needed and will complete the winter activity options available in Edina which will appeal to a broader base of residents. I am excited at the possibility of having a non hockey /ice skating winter activity available locally without having to travel to Minneapolis or surrounding suburbs.6324 Tingdale Avenue Edina 255 Greg Bernhardt 8/20/2016 21:01 I support adding XC Skiing to extend use of this wonderful venue to the winter.400 Harrison Av S Edina, MN 256 Mark Larson 8/20/2016 22:07 this would be a great asset both for the community and for the high school program. Let's do it!4628 Arden Ave Edina 260 Martin Richmond 8/20/2016 22:50 This would be so great for so many people. Don't miss this opportunity.3539 Cedar Lake Ave Minneapolis 261 Jack Collis 8/20/2016 23:07 As a ski coach and an advocate for outdoor activities for the community this would be a great asset to the city of Edina and its youth (and us old people too)5320 Irving Ave S.Minneapolis 264 Elizabeth Burnett 8/21/2016 0:27 Please vote YES! 4821 Vandervork Ave.Edina 271 John Horns 8/21/2016 2:27 The City of Edina needs to make the Breamar park land available to a variety of uses. 6101 Jeffrey Lane Edina 281 Roy Vosberg 8/21/2016 13:46 We need more ski trails.N2989 830th Street Hager City, WI 282 Tom Wagner 8/21/2016 14:07 As a former member of the U.S. Nordic Ski Team and resident of Edina, I believe we have a unique opportunity to support this great life-long outdoor activity in our community. Would we question this project if it were in support of our hockey programs? I love hockey but love hiking, running and Nordic skiing too. Let's find a way to set aside our differences and make this work in our community.6605 Limerick Lane Edina 283 Christopher Gerlach 8/21/2016 14:24 Congratulations for Edina to take the lead on a new nordic ski area - I wish the East Metro had something like this! I already drive to Hyland too much, and would definitly make use of this as well. 11191 Stonemill Mill Farms Curve Woodbury, MN 291 Artie Huber 8/21/2016 18:48 I would use the trail system and support local businesses while in the area 8328 Padgett Cir NE Otsego 292 Dave Hruby 8/21/2016 20:03 A tremendous asset that will increase property values and attract young active families to Edina.5212 tifton drive Edina 293 Paul Arbisi 8/21/2016 20:58 Nordic skiing is a lifelong activity that can be embraced and enjoyed by Edina residents of all ages and abilities. The ski trails at Braemar will provide convenient access to a resource that will help to promote and build healthy and active lifestyles among our residents. I strongly support the proposal for nordic ski trails at Braemar with snow making capabilities. 4632 Arden Ave Edina 295 Thomas Kendrick 8/21/2016 23:45 Living in Edina right now, I think this would be huge for both the community and for the Twin Cities area as a whole! I would use this at least a few times a week.5108 Lincoln Cir Edina, MN 299 Lise Crosby 8/22/2016 13:16 Our family would use Nordic Ski Trails at least once a week . This would be a great benefit for the entire community.6828 Valley View Rd Edina We would love to see Edina continue to be a leader in providing places for active healthy families to enjoy outdoor recreation together by providing this year-round trail with winter snowmaking. We've gladly supported facilities for every kind of recreation; this is a great chance to support this popular, growing, life-long winter 303 Neal Blanchett 8/22/2016 14:00 sport, with trails residents can use year-round.4737 Hibiscus Avenue edina 306 Chris Harvey 8/22/2016 14:22 Would be a valuable resource to the City of Edina and area high schools to have a ski venue. Would be supporting and active, outdoor lifestyle for our youth.8227 12th Ave S Bloomingtom 308 Mark Kobilka 8/22/2016 14:43 As an assistant cross country ski coach, I am very excited that there would be another place to practice for the large community of high school skiers. This is so important as now we only have 2 reliable snowmaking trails and they cannot handle the number of students that want to ski.5769 Three Oaks Ave Maple Plain 309 Ellen Jones 8/22/2016 15:00 This would be a huge benefit to the community!5261 Lochloy Dr.Edina 311 Kate Turnbull 8/22/2016 16:10 Please pass this proposal for winter fun in Edina!5224 32nd Ave S Minneapolis 313 Stephanie Jones 8/22/2016 16:32 I would love to ski here! 3811 W 31st St, Apt 101 Minneapolis 314 Duncan Tomassen 8/22/2016 16:36 Great idea! 10065 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie 315 Alex Marble 8/22/2016 16:53 Don't be a dick about guys. C'mon 6712 limerick lane Edina 316 Scott 8/22/2016 16:57 I fully support this. I live in St. Paul and I'd drive there to ski. Big fan. This would be an asset to Edina and cause people to drive to your city.st paul st paul 318 Kathleen and Doug Hokemeir-Seim 8/22/2016 17:27 We support creating cross-country ski trails at Braemar. Not only would they be great for the EHS ski team, but adults could use them as well.4514 Oak Drive Edina 320 Marie Jordan 8/22/2016 17:33 Snow is in short supply these days. Cross Country skiing is a great lifelong sport that everyone can enjoy.1948 Garfield St NE Minneapolis 321 Bill Kerker 8/22/2016 17:51 The time is right to acknowledge the growth of Nordic, trail running and Mtn biking and enhance the proud offerings of Edina parks. I will gladly "pay to play"!4835 Thomas Ave. S.Minneapolis 324 Dan DeRoma 8/22/2016 18:33 the earth is not getting any colder!2019 Oakview Ln N Plymouth 326 Alice Hulbert 8/22/2016 19:57 I owned a house near Hyland Ski Area- the most expensive and fastest selling houses face the ski area.7221 Tara Road Edina, Mn 328 Katherine Ellis 8/22/2016 21:33 The addition of these ski trails and snowmaking will bring active health benefits to the community and enable the Edina Ski team to continue to have a long lasting positive affect on young peoples lives.1896 Dellwood Ave.Roseville 329 Jennifer Rolfes 8/22/2016 21:39 Adding trails to Braemar will make the park far more accessible to residents. There are some trails in that woods now, but they are occasionally overgrown and mostly used by neighbors to walk their dogs. I grew up within a block of the proposed loop and wish it had been there when I was in high school! It will be a great addition for the high school team, xc skiers in the metro, and recreational skiers from Edina. 7675 Woodview Ct Edina 330 Kassandra Kuehl 8/22/2016 21:41 Global warming has made Minnesota winters far less predictable than they have been in the past. Without man-made snow, many of us cannot enjoy non-ice dependent outdoor recreation during significant stretches of the winter months. I would go so far as to say that Edina truly NEEDS this project to move forward. 7360 Gallagher Dr. Apt. 121 Edina 331 Brett Bevers 8/22/2016 21:53 I am a parent of an Edina Nordic skier that would benefit so much from this project. The proposal would certainly contribute to a world-class community like Edina.2921 Greenfield Ave.Los Angeles 340 Jake Brown 8/23/2016 2:15 This addition would present Edina as a leader in promoting outdoor education, physical fitness, and community empowerment through sport, adventure, and nature preservation.215 Woodlawn Ave Saint Paul 343 Beth Ihry 8/23/2016 12:11 I am a resident of Edina and would be pleased to have another option for skiing on man made snow.4544 Parkside Ln Edina From:Jeff Merriam To:Edina Mail Subject:Mountain Bike Trails Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 6:44:22 PM Dear Madames and Sirs, We area writing in support of the creation of mountain bike trails at Braemar Park. Both of our children are on the Edina Cycling Team and currently they need to bike city streets through Minneapolis to get to Theodore Wirth park to train for the racing season. Most cities in the metro area have a mountain bike trail system. My understanding of where the trails would be built is currently not used for anything. It contains overgrown weeds and buckthorn. The kids currently maintain the trails in Minneapolis and Crosby, MN. Wouldn't it be great if they could maintain bike trails in their own city? We urge you to support Mountain Bike Trails in Edina! Best regards, Jeff and Randalyn (Jack and Brennen) Merriam 5816 Zenith Ave S., Edina. Sent from my iPhone From:Ann-Marie Forshay To:Edina Mail Subject:Please support mountain biking trails at Braemar for safe mountain biking for out school team Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:32:28 PM Mountain biking is here to stay and has come into its own. Please support our Mountain Biking team at Edina High School by allowing for safe trails for our children. Thank you, Ann Marie Forshay5108 Oxford Ave Edina MN 55436612 710 7964 From:Joshua M. Ahlberg To:Edina Mail Subject:Re: [Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House] Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 7:47:14 AM Joshua M. Ahlberg commented on City of Edina, MN (Local Government)'s post in Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House. Joshua M. Ahlberg 7:47am Aug 24 I can't support this plan. It's incredibly costly ($3MM that the city would need to borrow and pay back in taxpayer bonds), it introduces safety risks to the community from snow-making overspray, it adds noise pollution, it adds light pollution, and it is incredibly destructive... Original Post City of Edina, MN (Local Government)8:55am Jul 8 View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment. From:Andy To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar winter improvements Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 7:56:55 AM Dear City Council members and Mayor: I wrote a letter to the editor of the Sun Current with two other families in support of improvements at Braemar that would allow snowmaking and additional trails. This letter will appear in the 8/25 issue. I talked to my neighbors last Sunday afternoon and received 15 signatures, within one hour, on a petition supporting the project. I look forward to the public hearing September 7th Sincerely, Andy Otness 5433 Kellogg Avenue 612:978-1681 Sent from my iPhone From:Bernadine Goodman Letsche To:Edina Mail Subject:Re: [Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House] Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:11:14 AM Bernadine Goodman Letsche commented on City of Edina, MN (Local Government)'s post in Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House. Bernadine Goodman Letsche 7:48am Aug 24 This layout looks like a cute trail through leafy trees. In reality, it will be a 50 foot swath cut through bare Savanah Oaks. Noise, snow overspray and lights will be a problem. Let's take time to figure out a sensible Nordic skiing program for Braemar. Comment History Bernadine Goodman Letsche 8:11am Aug 24 This layout looks like a cute trail through leafy trees. In reality, it will be a 50 foot swath cut through bare Savanah Oaks. Noise, snow overspray and lights will be a problem. Let's take time to figure out a sensible Nordic skiing program for Braemar. Original Post City of Edina, MN (Local Government)8:55am Jul 8 View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment. From:Barb Sieminski To:James Hovland Subject:MUNICIPAL Magazine article Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:09:11 AM August 24, 2016 Hello, Jim, I was given your name by Jennifer Bennerotte and I am doing a story on Edina for THE MUNICIPAL Magazine (www.themunicipal.com). I have nearly all my info and research completed but would like a couple brief quotes from you ASAP, as story is due tomorrow. 1. Could you share with our readers one or two things you and / or your family personally like best about Edina? 2. Could you share an anecdote about your city, preferably involving the residents? One example I did for another city was that a young couple loved the Town Circle (like a roundabout) with a huge statue on it that they arranged to get married there, with tons of residents sharing the day. Thank you for whatever you can do, Mayor. Barb Sieminski From:marianne Rother To:Cary Teague; Mary Brindle; James Hovland; kstauton@edina.mn.gov; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject:Wildamere project meetings 8/24 and 9/9 Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:09:33 AM August 15, 2016 Edina Planning Commission and the Edina City Council RE: Wildamere Project for the 6600-6900 France Avenue. We object to the Windamere Project at 6660-6900 France Avenue that is being presented to the Planning Commission and city council as it does not successful address the impact to the residential area west. We are concerned about the increased noise and traffic with additional utilities burden for example, as we have been in the past, as it is and increasing assault on the residential area, our neighborhood, the Cornelia School District. As reported in the Star Tribune, on Friday, August 12 2016 edition, the redevelopment of the above named site includes a two story bank building. The building is fine as that is what type of use that is our expectation of the property, however the late night retail, additional restaurants, an apartment building with possibly eight stories, and a seven story office building is not what we would like to see in the area. We thought the west side of street was zoned for a maximum height of 4 stories based on the 2008 comprehensive plan. We realize through all the battles our neighborhood has dealt with over redevelopment throughout the years, this is just a “ball park height” and developers know this. In addition, I find it quite ironic, that there was article in the metro section of the Star and Tribune, also on Friday August 12, 2016 written by a John Reinan titled “Edina can have best of both worlds.” The PR campaign has already started and I wondered who contacted Mr. Reinan to write such an article and have it published the same the same day as the business section article. We have lived in the area for over 20 years and our house is paid for. We were aware when we moved in this part of Edina that commercial development and zoning is close and we thought we understood the “density” when we bought in the area. It appears we are sadly mistaken on the lack of concern of the impact to the existing residential neighborhood, especially when I read two quotes which I will address here. Mr. Jokerest, the Wildamere president said, “There’s a lot of surface parking here and it’s an 8 to 5 location,” he said. “The idea is make it more of an 8 to 10.” Excuse me, but the people in the neighborhood, next door to this property, may wish to enjoy spending time outside of their single dwelling homes which have been here since 1959, in the evenings and do not want increased traffic, noise and congestion. In addition, it is not pleasant to walk along France Avenue, as the number of times I have been almost run over is numerous or I’ve been given the finger walking across France Avenue. We still want it 8 to 5 and that was the agreement since 1959. The article goes on to talk about a green space to act as a buffer to the nearby residential area. The City must work to enforce an acceptable buffer of sound and space in order to preserve the integrity of the existing neighborhoods. The sound barrier walls similar to the walls used on the freeways are a consideration, however walls don’t work very well in addressing an unspoken issue, population density. Perhaps less the reduction of the user/population density adjacent to the Cornelia neighborhood is the answer. John Reinan, in his article in the second to last paragraph says, “These are certainly density moves. But is hard to see how they’ll dramatically affect the peace of quiet of city neighborhoods a mile or more from the action.” Since, we live less than a mile from the density area, in the Cornelia School District area; I guess John Reinan is not considering us. We ask the Planning Commission and City Council: “Are we the “sacrificial lamb” to appease developers, and government officials, who view additional development, as a method of expansion of the tax revenue base. It is not morally right to break an agreement, made long ago, to keep the west side of France quiet although it might have financial soundness. We were at function lately and were discussing the Wildamere proposal. A woman told us that she heard people jokingly called the Cornelia School district, the ghetto of Edina. How does that make you feel and how do you think we felt? If the city keeps this up, maybe it will be true. Take a look at the close in neighborhoods near the downtown core of Minneapolis. There seems to be are a lot of rental properties or poorly kept homes. Why should we keep ours up, when we see this as an example? It is less and less residential with increased noise and congestion. The trend shows no signs of abating unless the Planning Commission and the City Council takes a stand against this development due to the population/user density, longer hours of use and inadequate neighborhood buffers of this project. Sincerely, Marianne Rother and Richard Stein From:Rob Webb To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar Mountain biking trails Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:23:33 AM Dear City Council and City Staff: Thank you for all you do for Edina. As you consider all the factors that affect the plans for the Braemar recreational area. I do want to plug for mountain biking. It is a popular activity to help people live healthier lives. To be active and outdoors is a hallmark of Minnesota, and Edina in particular. Over 40 million people in the U.S. mountain bike, and it is a growing sport across many demographics. Many Edina residents are traveling to Eagan, Minneapolis and other suburbs for this activity, and those trails are increasingly experiencing over-crowding. It would be fantastic if Edina residents could mountain bike in their own community. There are excellent non-profit groups that develop and maintain the trails with deep respect for the environment. The mountain biking community is very respectful of the rules, trails, facilities, and surrounding areas, and would bring a positive contribution to the broader Edina community. Including mountain biking at Braemar is a decision that will be admired as a good decision for generations to come. Thank you! Rob Webb Edina Resident Sent from my iPad From:Kim Mcilwain To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar construction Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:03:48 PM Council members, As an Edina resident, I am asking you to vote NO on the proposed building of a ski area at Braemar. Thank you, Kim McIlwain 5408 Chantrey Road Sent from my iPad From:frank lorenz To:Ann Kattreh Cc:James Hovland Subject:WINTER SPORTS PARK PROJECT AT BRAEMAR Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:42:45 PM If the proposed Braemar ski trails stay open until 11 PM, will the snow making machines run till 5 AM? How much noise (db level)will they make? Will the floodlights have to stay on till 5 AM? How much water, electricity, and employee labor cost at O.T. rates will this consume during a winter season? Shouldn’t Edina also have a full Pentathlon course with an outdoor winter firing range open until 5AM? Edina draws its potable water from a system of wells. Will the operation of snow making deplete our aquifer or the particular well(s) in the southwest corner of Edina?Frank Lorenz PS: Edina’s city PR machine makes much of our relatively low property tax (levy rate), compared to surrounding cities. But this is happening primarily because what other cities classify as normal/general street repairs/repaving, Edina charges as special assessments to each homeowner. Those assessments frequently exceed a homeowner’s property tax assessment. One of the way corrupt politicians (including school district administrators) seek to fool the public is to fragment the total tax load into multiple taxes. EPS now has four lines in its annual assessment. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT EDINA RESIDENTS ARE NOT BEING FOOLED BY THIS DEVICE. From:Facebook To:Edina Mail Subject:Wendy Fox commented on a link City of Edina, MN (Local Government) shared. Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:56:29 PM Facebook Wendy Fox commented on a link City of Edina, MN (Local Government) shared. Wendy Fox August 24 at 1:56pm I am very concerned about the evening noise from the snow making equipment as well as the overblow of ice and snow that we have been told to expect on Gleason Road. View on Facebook This message was sent to mail@edinamn.gov. If you don't want to receive these emails from Facebook in the future, please unsubscribe. Facebook, Inc., Attention: Community Support, Menlo Park, CA 94025 From:Jack Ellingson To:Edina Mail Subject:Building a Healthy Community through Mountain Biking Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 2:00:02 PM Hello Edina Government, My name is Jack Ellingson. As a senior at Edina High School, I'm one of the captains of the Edina Cycling Team. I personally know the many benefits mountain biking can bring to a community. Mountain biking can unite and strengthen the mental, physical, and social health of a community. Kids who would be bullied and harassed in school find a community where they are not only accepted, but well respected. Mountain biking can also inspire kids to peruse careers in STEM by actively engaging them with the complex mechanics found on a bicycle. These are just a few of the many benefits mountain biking will bring to Edina. By building mountain biking trails in Edina, our community could better utilize the benefits that come with cycling. If you have any questions or concerns about building trails in Edina, please email me back. Thanks, Jack Ellingson Captain of the Edina Cycling Team Leader of FIRST Robotics Team 1816 - The Green Machine Captain of the EHS Business Club From:Doug Bennett To:Robert Stewart; Ann Kattreh; Edina Mail Subject:Revised Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Proposal Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 2:09:55 PM Ann, Bob, and all Edina City Council Members- We are writing as a follow up to our July 9 letter (included below for reference); after learning more about this proposal, we are emphatically opposed to all elements of the plan. We are asking you to vote NO on this proposal/plan. While we originally signaled strong opposition to the tubing hill and openness to the nordic ski trails, we are now against both of these concepts. The overall plan does not make sense financially, will be a nuisance for the neighborhood residents and permanently damages the the environment within Braemar Park. I want to reiterate that we like the idea of multi-use trails that are cost effective for the community, but there is absolutely no reason to clear an additional 30-40 feet of woodland over 2+ km to achieve the desired nordic trail system. Why not use the soon to be available land from the 9 golf holes that will be no longer used (Clunie) for ski trails? This land is already cleared - this has much less environmental impact and if there is enough benefit to installing snowmachines to maintain those trails for a longer season then that MUST be more cost effective for Edina and its taxpayers. Those snowmaking machines would also be away from the roads and avoid expected safety hazards in the proposed plan. Our hypothesis is that the contractor who drafted this plan wants to use the bluffs because it would become a signature trail system in their portfolio - but it is way too invasive. Please vote no to this proposal and seek more reasonable options. We will plan to be at the council meeting for this public discussion and vote. If you would like to discuss this with us in advance, please call us @ 612.963.3594 Sincerely, Doug and Heather Bennett 5708 Kemrich Drive On Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:32 PM, Heather Yahoo <dubesbennett@yahoo.com> wrote: Begin forwarded message: From: Robert Stewart <RStewart@EdinaMN.gov> Date: July 12, 2016 at 3:27:46 PM CDT To: "dubesbennett@yahoo.com" <dubesbennett@yahoo.com> Subject: FW: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Heather and Doug, Thank you for your note. It is very helpful for the City Council members to hear all perspectives on these issues. - Bob Stewart ________________________________ From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:49 AM Subject: FW: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area [cid:image001.gif@01D1DB51.1B31FDB0] Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 | Fax 952-826-0389 lbiunno@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 8:46 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Please include in City Council Correspondence [cid:image003.png@01D1DB50.AED3FC90] Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 | Fax 952-826-0390 AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov<mailto:AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov> | www.EdinaMN.gov<http://www.EdinaMN.gov> From: Heather Bennett [mailto:dubesbennett@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 1:55 PM To: Ann Kattreh Cc: Doug Bennett Subject: Questions and Feedback on Braemar Park Winter Rec Area Ann- We may not be able to attend the open house and wanted to provide feedback on this proposed plan. As we are within walking distance, our family of 6 regularly use Braemar park year round in its current state: * golf in the summer * sledding on the hole 21 hill in the winter * year-round walking/hiking on the bluff trails on the east side of the park - we walk on those trails 200-250 days each year Overall, we have mixed feelings about this plan. On one hand, we are very supportive of utilizing this parkland year round. In fact, we have commented several times that the best improvement is the groomed snow trails that were introduced a few years ago. We walk/run/hike/snowshoe with and without our dog on those trails all the time. Further improvements of these trails is a positive for us if it can be cost effective for non-skivers and non-bikers. On the other hand, we have real concerns about the proposed plan. First and foremost, we are very concerned that existing parkland trails that we regularly use will now have a usage fee associated with it. What will it cost to now utilize the trails because of the man-made snow and lights? What is the reality of time restrictions for using the trail because of the high school skiing team and other groups that will have regular practices and competitions? We also don't need lights to enjoy those existing trails - in fact is quite peaceful to walk through Braemar at night in the winter. Why can't the high school ski team use the existing man-made snow trails at hyland park reserve that is less than 3 miles from Braemar? We are strongly opposed to the groomed tubing hill for several reasons: First, the groomed tubing hill moves a great free resource that can be used at leisure into yet another expensive outing type experience. Why should we have to pay on a per use basis for a resource that we currently use for no incremental fees beyond our taxes? Kids have been tubing/sledding on that hill for many,many years and it already is a great resource. It is also an activity that is great because it is spontaneous. It snows and our kids want to go to the hill. If it is too crowded we come back another time. We don't need a reservation for a defined time and we aren't limited by a 2 hour window to utilize the resource....and we certainly don't have to decide is this worth $50-75-100 for our family to go enjoy the snow. We go to Buck Hill or Elm Creek 1 time a year, because it is $90 for our family. Second, the tubing lift also discourages the exercise provided by walking up the hill. This an excellent unstructured physical activity for our kids where they get great exercise - why ruin it by grooming lanes and hoisting them up the hill mechanically? Third, the lights will be a nuisance for the neighborhood on the tubing hill - We live 1/2 west of Lewis Park and deal with lights for football games all fall season and even the hockey lights that are 1/4 mile from our house. I would not want to live on Gleason road with those lights on constantly for 3 months a year. Finally, traffic and parking will likely be an issue if you create a groomed tubing hill - there is already plenty of traffic around that area because of the hockey rinks, edina dome, and golf dome. In summary, we can be supportive of the groomed multi-use trails if it can continue to be cost effective for hiking/walking. We are completely against the groomed tubing hill and encourage the Parks Department and City Council to separate these two decisions. We would be happy to discuss this live and can be reached @ 952.693.3594. Sincerely, Heather and Doug Bennett 5708 Kemrich Drive From:Chris Worden To:James Hovland Cc:Chris Smith Subject:Speaker Request - Please confirm receipt Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 5:19:32 PM Mayor Hovland: From September 13-16, 2016, the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will bring 100 regional leaders (business, non-profit, and local elected officials) to the Twin Cities as part of our annual study mission. Our objective is to gain insight and inspiration from Twin City successes and lessons learned through narrated tours, panel discussions, and interactive presentations. One of our sessions is on “Regional Competition & Collaboration,” and it is set for Wednesday, September 14, between 8 – 8:45 a.m. at the Foshay Hotel in Minneapolis. We would be delighted if you would join, as we want to ensure the Regional Council of Mayors is represented. You come highly recommended by Adam Duininck, who is also on your panel with Deb Barber from the Met Council. Our approach is to be very informal, conversational, and interactive, so you would not need to prepare any presentation. We think your perspective as a mayor outside of the Twin Cities would be incredible invaluable to our group, which also represents members outside of our Capitol City of Sacramento. Can you please let us know if you are available and willing to assist? All the best, Chris Worden Vice President, Public Policy Sacramento Metro ChamberAdvocate | Support | Grow One Capitol Mall | Suite 300 | Sacramento, CA 95814 p. 916-321-9115 | m. 916-532-7723 | e. cworden@metrochamber.org www.metrochamber.org From:Chris O"Brien To:Edina Mail Subject:Mountain bike trails Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 5:55:03 PM I support mountain bike trails in Edina. I now have more adult friends who bike than any other sport. It has passed golf in activity of business leaders. MORC can help build sustainable trails. 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Robinson Worldwide, 14701 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, MN, USA ************************************************************************************************************************* From:Facebook To:Edina Mail Subject:Kristin Kiser Reichling commented on a link City of Edina, MN (Local Government) shared. Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:44:45 PM Facebook Kristin Kiser Reichling commented on a link City of Edina, MN (Local Government) shared. Kristin Kiser Reichling August 24 at 8:44pm I am concerned that people don't realize that these drawings are not to scale. The ski trails are planned to be 50' wide. If you compare those lines to Gleason Road, they are~50-60% of the size they should be. It's interesting that the developer is sharing maps that aren't to scale and there are no callouts to that effect. Are people really ok with changing the landscape of Braemar that drastically? That hill will never look the same. Hiking and biking will be like going down a neighborhood street instead of a path through the woods. People can ski at Braemar now; there are other ways to build upon what is done today, rather than cut 50' paths. View on Facebook This message was sent to mail@edinamn.gov. If you don't want to receive these emails from Facebook in the future, please unsubscribe. Facebook, Inc., Attention: Community Support, Menlo Park, CA 94025 From:ChenXijian To:Edina Mail Subject:Comments on Braemar Winter Facility Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:08:32 PM Dear City Officials, As an Edina resident and also a skier, I paid attention to the recent proposal of Braemar Winter Facility. And here I have some questions and comments: (1) Lack of broad public benefit. It seems to be an open secret that the proposal is driven by and mainly serving Nordic Ski team. For example, the cross-country trails are on the hills to meet the team's expertise level. I don't think it is designed for casual skiers or kids. Rather than a pubic park, the Winter Facility seems more like a semi-private training camp for a small group. I doubt how much benefit the new park will bring to common people. Especially the well-established highland park is just 6 minutes's drive away. (2) Lack of transparency on decision making. The best part of democracy is to listen to all sides and get compromise. So far, I haven't seen that on this proposal. The project was suddenly brought to public attention in July and there is only two months time before making a decision for such a 3 millions dollar project. I cannot help asking what is reason of rushing in a hurry? A U.S house speaker once said that there is a reason that house makes decision slowly, as "we don't want to pass a bill in just a week which will mess up the country for next 20 years". Would that also apply to our city? (3) Moral consideration For the proponents of the Winter facility, I wonder how many of them are in the nearly neighborhood or seriously stand in the shoes of the impacted people. Nobody's fun should be based on others' daily sacrifice. Why can't we build a park with least impact to the neighborhood, for example, walking or biking trail? That is just my two cents. Thanks for your attention. Xijian Chen From:Ethan Groothuis To:James Hovland Subject:2016 Voter"s Guide Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:30:13 AM Dear Mayor Hovland: We at Sun Newspapers are working on a fall “Voter’s Guide,” which will print mid-October and feature local elections for city council and school board. We are inviting all candidates to participate in this guide. We realize you are running unopposed, but we would still like to include you and give you the opportunity to update our readers on your views and goals. We’d like to have you fill out the following questionnaire and email it back by Thursday, Sept. 29. We are asking for biographical information plus we have a few questions we are asking each candidate. We also request a current high quality color photo of you that we can include with the answers. You can email that with the questionnaire, in a .jpg format. Please e-mail your biographical information, photo and questionnaire responses to ethan.groothuis@ecm-inc.com. All responses will also go online at current.mnsun.com. We are asking that the biographical information be limited to 75 words, and the total length for all the questions combined be kept to 400 words. Answers may be to edited for style and length. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please respond to the email so that we know you have received it and we in turn will reserve space for you in our Voter’s Guide 2016. Sincerely, Ethan Groothuis 952-392-6849 Biographical information requested: Name Address: Age: Family: Education: Occupation: Years lived in city: Community involvement: Contact information: Questions for candidates (400 words total for your answers) Why are you seeking re-election as mayor? What do you see as your key accomplishments in the past term? What are your priorities and the top goals for the upcoming term, and how do intend to achieve those goals? -- Ethan James GroothuisNews EditorEdina Sun Current952-392-6849 From:Common Sense Edina To:James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonann1@gmail.com Cc:Scott H. Neal Subject:Common Sense for Edina - Pentagon Park for sale Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:14:37 AM There is now a for sale sign facing Highway 100 at Pentagon Park. It appears part of the TIF 'toolbox' is helping developers 'flip' commercial properties. This is one of the reasons the IRS wants to stop municipalities from issuing bonds for economic development. http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2014/05/edina-approves-pentagon-park-redevelopment-plan.html . The Edina City Council approved a tax increment financing plan worth up to $54 million to clean up the site and build infrastructure like street improvements and parking ramps. David Frenkel From:cdemosslaw@aol.com To:Robert Stewart Cc:Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject:Re: Southdale area gas station loss Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:52:25 AM Mr. Stewart: Thank you for your response. To clarify my email based on your response: I am not suggesting that the city try to "compel business owners to remain in business"; nor am I suggesting "City-sponsored incentives to induce investors to put gas stations at certain locations in our City". I am, however, looking at the fact that the Southdale area is undergoing major redevelopment, and that plans are being made for more retail, office, apartment and hotel space. To state the obvious: I am suggesting that the city PLAN for the addition/replacement of a gas station or gas stations in the area. Certainly, with the activity at Southdale, and the future addition of retail, office, apartment and hotel space, as well as the addition of 1000 parking places with the redevelopment of the Southdale Office Center between 66th and 69th Streets, there is going to be more demand/need. To try to fit a gas station in after this are has redeveloped would be more difficult. Why not plan for it? Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Christine DeMoss Moe -----Original Message----- From: Robert Stewart <RStewart@EdinaMN.gov> To: cdemosslaw <cdemosslaw@aol.com> Sent: Sat, Aug 6, 2016 3:24 pm Subject: RE: Southdale area gas station loss Christine, Thank you for your note. It is helpful for us to hear from you. We certainly have not pushed to remove any of the gas stations from Edina, but after this development Edina will be down to five gas stations in the entire City, and three of those are near Vernon and Highway 100. But we also cannot compel business owners to remain in business. So I'm not sure precisely what you'd have us do. Hopefully, demand in the marketplace will encourage a sufficient number of businesses to sell gasoline in each geographic area. I am not inclined to provide City- sponsored incentives to induce investors to put gas stations at certain locations in our City, but if the reductions continue, perhaps we will one day have to look at an option like that. - Bob Stewart ________________________________ From: cdemosslaw@aol.com [cdemosslaw@aol.com] Sent: Friday, August 05, 2016 11:43 AM To: Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject: Southdale area gas station loss Dear Mayor Hovland, and Council members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart and Swenson: I am writing regarding the impending loss of the BP gas station at the intersection of France Avenue and W. 70th Street. As you are well aware, this will be the 2nd loss (the old Sinclair station) of a gas station at this intersection in the Southdale area; and also the 3rd loss in the past few years (I am referring to the closing of Wally's gas station on Valley View Rd. and Wooddale), also in the general Southdale area. If I look back to when the Grandview Tire establishment was built at Amundson and W. 70th St., this would then be the loss of a 4th gas station for this area (previously, there had been a 76 gas station located on the property). It is my understanding, from reading the Sun Current, along with the Minneapolis Business Journal, and in other places online, that the architect for the BP redevelopment, when the question was raised about losing another gas station in the area, replied something to the effect that trends are changing and that more people are driving hybrid vehicles. The Council approved the project, and to my knowledge, nothing more has been said about what the residents in this area are supposed to do regarding this loss. I live at 7436 West Shore Drive. My options are: Get on Highway 100 and drive either to the Shell Station on Industrial Blvd (on the boarder of Bloomington); drive further down Highway 100 to the Holiday Station near American Blvd. (IN Bloomington); Get on 494 and visit Bobby & Steve's (taking 70th to France is never a very good option because there is SO much congestion, and it takes sometimes 15-20 minutes to get to Bobby & Steve's from 70th Street); or take 70th Street to France Avenue, then take 66th Street INTO Richfield to visit the Super America station (this drive takes at LEAST 20 minutes with congestion/traffic and all of the stop lights). What is the plan for residents AND the customers that come into Edina to visit Southdale and the Galleria/Westin? While there is a distaste for cars and gas stations by some groups, the reality is that when your residents and customers are not being served, something must be done. The idea that trends are changing and more people are driving hybrid vehicles is more of an idea than a significant reality. Look around Edina--SOME people have hybrids, but NOWHERE near a majority. Also, while I live and work in Edina, I still need gas for my vehicle--and I should NOT have to travel on a highway, to another city, OR for 15-20 minutes to put gas in my vehicle. Furthermore, people that work outside of Edina need to put gas in their vehicles too. Please, think about this and come up with a solution. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Christine DeMoss Moe Resident 7436 West Shore Drive Edina From:Scott H. Neal To:"Common Sense Edina"; James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonann1@gmail.com Subject:RE: Common Sense for Edina - Pentagon Park for sale Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 2:30:36 PM Attachments:image003.png The City of Edina has not provided any Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance to the Pentagon Park redevelopment project. The City and the property owner have an agreement that describes the terms under which the City will provide TIF assistance to the property owner. The property owner has yet to meet those terms, so the City has not provided any TIF assistance to the property owner. Scott Neal, City Manager 952-826-0401 | Fax 952-826-0390sneal@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov From: Common Sense Edina [mailto:commonsenseforedina@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:15 AMTo: James Hovland; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; swensonann1@gmail.comCc: Scott H. NealSubject: Common Sense for Edina - Pentagon Park for sale There is now a for sale sign facing Highway 100 at Pentagon Park. It appears part of the TIF 'toolbox' is helping developers 'flip' commercial properties. This is one of the reasons the IRS wants to stop municipalities from issuing bonds for economic development. http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2014/05/edina-approves-pentagon- park-redevelopment-plan.html. The Edina City Council approved a tax increment financing plan worth up to $54 million to clean up the site and build infrastructure like street improvements and parking ramps. David Frenkel From:Greta Gage To:Edina Mail Subject:Proposed Cross Country Ski Trails at Baemar Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 3:29:04 PM Hello, I'm an Edina High School Graduate (class of 2013) and former member of the high school nordic ski team. The nordic ski team was the highlight of my time in high school and the construction at Edina High School is limiting the available practice areas on campus. My May Term project was to make a ski trail on the Edina High School grounds with two of my friends for the ski team and community to use, but because of the construction at the high school, the trail has been rendered unusable. In the early years of my membership (7th and 8th grade) on the ski team we had a small enough team to take busses to nearby ski trails, primarily those in the Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. However, within the next four years our team grew from about 40-50 members to over 200 (becoming the 3rd largest sports team at Edina High School) and became far too costly to transport everyone to Hyland Lake Park Reserve for daily practices on top of the fact that the team cannot get a permit to practice there because of the drastic increase of skiers visiting the park after their recent addition of snowmaking. Ski trails at Braemar will benefit not only the 200+ students who are on the ski team annually but the Edina community as a whole. Cross country skiing is one of the top-ten healthiest sports and can be done regardless of age or athletic ability. I’ve been a cross country skier ever since I was 3-years-old and plan to continue skiing for the rest of my life. My entire family cross country skis and is our favorite activity to do as a family, and I’ve met many families who share the exact same passion. Even though seasons change, children still have a lot of energy and instead of being cooped up in the house all winter they (and their families) could share in a new bonding experience and get exercise. This will also allow for children to become more in-touch with nature and their surrounding environment instead of being glued to the computer screen all day. We should not let a community resource as valuable as Braemar go unused for half the year, I strongly support the proposed snowmaking cross country ski trails at Braemar and hope you do too. Sincerely, Greta Gage From:Therese To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar snow making Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 5:14:55 PM I am a lifelong cross country skier, as are my husband and grown daughters and sons-in-law. We support more opportunities for Nordic skiing in the Twin Cities. I identify Nordic skiing as a lifestyle all year long. Skiers are healthy, active, positive people who would bring their enthusiasm and spending to your community. Please support the snow making at Braemar. Sincerely, Therese White Shoreview Sent from my iPhone From:Harlan Limpert To:Edina Mail Subject:I urge you to reject the proposal to build a Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar -- here"s why Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 7:39:12 PM Attachments:UUA logo for signature line.png To City of Edina Elected Leaders: I urge you to reject the proposal to build a Nordic Ski Trail and Tubing Hill at Braemar. When I first read about the proposal, I thought, “Great, our elected leaders are taking another step towards enhancing the quality of life in Edina”. But as I studied the proposal and learned the facts, I was rather astounded that the proposal would even be considered. There are numerous reasons to reject the proposal. I wish to focus on two. First, safety. Beyond the safety of me and my wife as we drive on Gleason Road and Tanglewood Court, I think of our two children and four granddaughters who come to visit twice a week. They would have to deal with the overspray of ice crystals that fall onto the roads and create a terrible driving hazard. Furthermore, having fallen in our driveway at 7737 Tanglewood Court once already and injured myself seriously enough to require surgery, I shutter to think of the possibility again caused not by a typical Minnesota winter, but by a project reviewed and approved by our civic leaders. Second, the destruction of natural habitat. One of the best things about living in the Twin Cities -- and Edina in particular -- is the attentiveness our forbearers paid to setting aside land that would remain beautiful and accessible for all residents. Every day we pass by parks and open spaces that add to our collective quality of life. To consider a project that would include tearing down trees to cut a fifty-foot-wide path that would be artificially covered with snow created by loud and messy snow-making machines is abhorrent to me – and I know many, many others. Please…reject the proposal being considered. Sincerely, Home address: 7737 Tanglewood Ct. Edina, MN 55439 Rev. Harlan Limpert | Chief Operating Officer Phone (612) 669-0574 | hlimpert@uua.org uua.org | Twitter | Facebook From:Susan Brown To:Edina Mail Subject:Proposed Ski Trails Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 8:11:37 PM Hello - I am delighted with the proposed changes as Braemar. The ski trails are a wonderful way to extend the usage of the land in the winter months. What a great way to get more exercise in the cold. The snow making effort feels reasonable, and snowy trails will help to the High School X-Country team practice within our community. Your design seems well thought out. As a gardener I am especially impressed with your planned Buckthorn removal. I wish you the best – Sue Susan Brown 5528 Halifax Lane 612 .670.5644 From:Harlan Limpert To:Edina Mail Subject:Re: [Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House] Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:12:50 PM Harlan Limpert commented on City of Edina, MN (Local Government)'s post in Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House. Harlan Limpert 7:48am Aug 24 If it's true that this image is not to scale, and all evidence suggests it is not, then the proponents are being deceptive at best, unethical at worst. Is there someone seeing this post who can assure me and others what the proposed aerial view would actually look like? Comment History Bernadine Goodman Letsche 8:11am Aug 24 This layout looks like a cute trail through leafy trees. In reality, it will be a 50 foot swath cut through bare Savanah Oaks. Noise, snow overspray and lights will be a problem. Let's take time to figure out a sensible Nordic skiing program for Braemar. Harlan Limpert 10:12pm Aug 25 If it's true that this image is not to scale, and all evidence suggests it is not, then the proponents are being deceptive at best, unethical at worst. Is there someone seeing this post who can assure me and others what the proposed aerial view would actually look like? Original Post City of Edina, MN (Local Government)8:55am Jul 8 View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment. From:George Yi To:Edina Mail Subject:Support for Winter Park and Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar Date:Thursday, August 25, 2016 11:40:03 PM I would like to write to you to show my family's support to create a winter park and nordic skill trail at Braemar. All my family members love to do winter sports, we usually do that at Hyland. But in recently years, Hyland fees have increased 30% and become very crowded. And it still does not have a snow tubing area for younger kids. So when we heard about the new winter park, we are very excited and fully support the idea. We live at Breamar Hills Neighborhood, this park will be very convenient for us and we are willing to pay the extra tax levy and endure the construction noise and traffic congestion. I know someone in our neighborhood have concerns about snow making noise, but I think this can be workout as put a curfew on snow making time and should not be a reason to stop the project. Thanks for your considerations. Yi Family 6232 Braeburn Circle, Edina, 55439 From:Facebook To:Edina Mail Subject:Bernadine Goodman Letsche commented on City of Edina, MN (Local Government)"s post. Date:Friday, August 26, 2016 8:36:38 AM Facebook Bernadine Goodman Letsche commented on City of Edina, MN (Local Government)'s post. Bernadine Goodman Letsche August 26 at 8:36am There will have to be a lot of salt use on Gleason Road to combat Braemar Winter Center ice overspray if the current proposal goes through. Vote NO to the proposal as written. View on Facebook This message was sent to mail@edinamn.gov. If you don't want to receive these emails from Facebook in the future, please unsubscribe. Facebook, Inc., Attention: Community Support, Menlo Park, CA 94025 From:Talia Willmert To:Edina Mail Subject:Support for Nordic Trail System at Braemar Date:Friday, August 26, 2016 12:47:56 PM Dear Edina City Council, My name is Talia Willmert, and I am writing to express my support for a nordic trail system with snowmaking capabilities at Braemar. I just graduated from EHS, and I was lucky enough to be a part of the nordic team for 5 years and serve as a captain as a senior. I met so many close friends through the program, was able to improve as an athlete throughout high school, and even qualified for the state meet with my team last year, which was an amazing experience. I can honestly say that the team is full of some of the most intelligent, involved, and talented students I've ever met, and I am so excited to see the team continue to grow and succeed in the years to come. However, with the construction at the high school, the ski trails in the fields below are being compromised, and I feel that new ski trails at Braemar would be a great solution to the problem. Opponents argue that the ski facility at Hylands is close enough; why do we need trails at Braemar? However, I can say from personal experience that Hylands is often too crowded to practice, and it is not very accessible because it requires a bus to get all the way down there and a permit for the entire team to practice at once. Although it is a great facility, transporting 200 kids there for practice is not a feasible option. Braemar is close by and is a wonderful choice for this project. And it could be used not only by the nordic team, but people of all ages; I know kids who have skied since they could walk and adults who picked it up at 50 years old. Skiing is a truly lifelong sport, and although I understand that residents have concerns about the project, I think long term it will be an asset to the community. Ultimately, I think this plan is an amazing opportunity for Edina, and I truly hope it is approved! Thank you! Sincerely, Talia Willmert From:Honeysett, Adam Subject:Pay for Success Grant Competition Date:Friday, August 26, 2016 5:01:53 PM Dear Mayor, This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced the availability of $2.8 million for a Preschool Pay for Success grant competition for state, local and tribal governments interested in exploring the feasibility of Pay for Success to expand and improve early learning. The feasibility studies will determine if this model is an effective strategy to implement preschool programs that are high-quality and yield meaningful results. “We have made great strides in improving the quality of early learning and expanding access through investments like the Preschool Development Grants and the Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge grants,” U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. emphasized. “Yet, we need to build on these efforts and do more for our nation’s youngest learners. These new grants are one way to answer the question of how we can do a better job to make sure we provide access to high-quality preschool and ensure it’s available to our kids most at risk. It also provides an opportunity to focus on long-term evidence of effectiveness and to bring in our state and local partners – along with private and philanthropic investments – to test new ideas, develop new solutions, improve the quality of early learning and further improve outcomes for our most vulnerable children.” The Notice Inviting Applications for the pilot is available in the Federal Register. The deadline for submitting an intent to apply notice is September 12, and applications are due on October 6. Grants will be awarded before December 31. For more information, please visit the Preschool Pay For Success Feasibility Pilot web site. Webinars for Potential Applicants · Technical Assistance for Eligible Applicants – Tuesday, August 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time Webinar Call-in Number: 888-790-2037; Participant Passcode: 2775657 · Technical Assistance for Eligible Applicants – Thursday, September 8 at 3:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time Webinar Call-in Number: 888-790-2037; Participant passcode: 2775657 From:dflor@targetindustryprospect.com To:James Hovland Subject:Food Industry Cluster Date:Saturday, August 27, 2016 1:05:30 AM James Hovland, The U.S. food industry is forecast to grow at a steady rate of 2.9% CAGR through 2022, according to the 2016 Food Packaging Trends and Advances report from PMMI. We have been very successful in helping economic developers in Ohio & South Carolina develop food related industry clusters. There are two important Food Processing and Packaging Trade Shows in November; we can schedule qualified meetings for you with key executives of the exhibiting companies which are considering and expansion or relocation. Contact me today to discuss how we can help you. Don Flor President of Business Development Target Industry Prospects, an iGroups Company 591 Telegraph Canyon Rd, PMB #143 Chula Vista, CA 91910 800-595-7052 dflor@targetindustryprospect.com www.targetindustryprospect.com If you would no longer like to receive emails from TIP, simply use the following to remove your email address: http://TargetIndustryProspect.com/rem_action.cfm? email=jhovland@edinamn.gov From:julie turnbull To:James Hovland Subject:Braemar Proposal Date:Saturday, August 27, 2016 12:45:30 PM Jim- We are very good friends of Denny and Linda Maetzold. They thought you might be open to meeting with us to discuss the proposal for Braemar for ski trails. We can meet with you anytime that is convenient for you. Thanks much Julie and Andy Turnbull 612-432-3797 5437 Halifax Lane Edina From:jmac6001@aol.com To:James Hovland Subject:Nordic ski project Date:Saturday, August 27, 2016 12:47:42 PM I am just appalled at the way the proposed Nordic ski project has been handled. Can you explain to me how the Edina City Council is able to spend an exorbitant amount of money to have this proposal developed by just one company that has a vested interest in pushing it forward before any of the community knew about it. Also, can you tell me where we can find the results of the environmental study that was done on this property? Thank you, Sheran McNulty From:Joshua M. Ahlberg To:Edina Mail Subject:Re: [Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House] Date:Saturday, August 27, 2016 1:13:20 PM Joshua M. Ahlberg commented on City of Edina, MN (Local Government)'s post in Braemar Park Winter Recreational Area Open House. Joshua M. Ahlberg 7:48am Aug 24 Take a look at the image attached. It's a side-by-side comparison of what SEH presented this in perspective versus what the 50 foot wide cut looks at the ground level. I used Gleason's 32 foot width as my basis of measurement. This is not 100% scientific, but it should be pretty darn close. Everything they're showing us is shown from above the canopy of the trees. Last time I checked, I didn't live above the trees. Comment History Bernadine Goodman Letsche 8:11am Aug 24 This layout looks like a cute trail through leafy trees. In reality, it will be a 50 foot swath cut through bare Savanah Oaks. Noise, snow overspray and lights will be a problem. Let's take time to figure out a sensible Nordic skiing program for Braemar. Harlan Limpert 10:12pm Aug 25 If it's true that this image is not to scale, and all evidence suggests it is not, then the proponents are being deceptive at best, unethical at worst. Is there someone seeing this post who can assure me and others what the proposed aerial view would actually look like? Bernadine Goodman Letsche 10:58am Aug 27 No, the developers skirted the issue of the drawing not being to scale or the fact that there were lots of leaves on the trees when the noise levels were measured and how much overspray there would actually be. At first they said it would be ice that would need to be cleared every day on streets and driveways. Then they said it would be light crystals "that could be blown off with your breath". Not likely. This idea is shaky from the start, rammed through by a few and opposed by many . Joshua M. Ahlberg 1:13pm Aug 27 Take a look at the image attached. It's a side-by-side comparison of what SEH presented this in perspective versus what the 50 foot wide cut looks at the ground level. I used Gleason's 32 foot width as my basis of measurement. This is not 100% scientific, but it should be pretty darn close. Everything they're showing us is shown from above the canopy of the trees. Last time I checked, I didn't live above the trees. Original Post City of Edina, MN (Local Government)8:55am Jul 8 View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment. From:Millikan To:Edina Mail Subject:Nordic ski trail project in Braemar golf course Date:Saturday, August 27, 2016 1:44:11 PM Please vote against the Nordic ski trail project in Braemar golf course. This project would undoubtedly reduce the real estate value of neighborhoods around Braemar. No one desires to reside in a neighborhood polluted by noise and artificial light. If this project is approved the socioeconomic level of the residents around Braemar will decrease over time due to the affluent people moving out of the area and being replaced by less educated and affluent people who have limited options of where to live. The city of Edina will undoubtedly lose real estate value and real estate income tax. Sent from my iPad From:Tara Frimat To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar Mountain Bike Trails - YES!! Date:Saturday, August 27, 2016 7:24:53 PM Hello, I am writing to express my support for the development of mountain bike trails at the Braemar golf course area. As a parent of a rider on the Edina High School Mountain bike team and a team volunteer, I can assure you that adding trails in Edina would result in safer practice options for our team. Trees would not need to be destroyed to build single track trails, and the team would maintain the trails, as we incorporate public service and trail maintenance into our team practice. But the benefits of the trails would not stop at our team. The entire community and riders of all ages would benefit from access to this fun, healthy activity that is becoming increasingly popular. On behalf of our family and the Edina Cycling Team, we encourage you to support what is sure to be a tremendous asset to the Edina parks and recreation facilities. Cordially, Tara & Patrick Frimat and family tefrimat@gmail.com 651-955-7803 From:Mary Ann Bull To:Edina Mail Subject:Ski Proposal Date:Saturday, August 27, 2016 11:04:52 PM To all City Council Members, Vote NO for Ski Path at Braemar. It is not need, will never pay for itself, will add noise, lighting and is not funded in any way!This would be irresponsible to proceed forward. What a waste of $100K in tax payer money for the study! Mary Ann Bull From:Betty Weingartner To:Edina Mail Subject:Nordic trac Date:Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:15:04 AM Stop this plan immediately. Our children were on the winter cross country team and were provided wonderful opportunities in Edina without this. Wasteful!! Sent from my iPhone From:Kristin Lindberg To:Edina Mail Subject:Nordic Development Proposal Date:Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:45:28 AM Dear Edina Council Members, I write to encourage you to vote NO to the current Nordic Development Proposal at Braemar. As a lifelong resident of Edina I am extremely concerned and opposed to: the continued development and loss of wildlife habitat in this green area and in our community in general the additional traffic coming into our community, both directly in this area and in surrounding areas of Edina the continued removal of green space in our community the additional noise and dangerous conditions that will come with the construction and operation of this facility. I am completely confused as to why our lawmakers would even consider spending this kind of capital on a project that will bring additional traffic and reduce the quality of life in our community. I have enjoyed cross country skiing in Edina for the past 40 years. This has been done peacefully at Braemar. Although my kids enjoy tubing, I am more than happy to drive them to facilities in surrounding communities for this. Why do we need this here??? Please vote NO on this proposal. Sincerely, Kristin Lindberg 5713 Grace Terrace, Edina From:Kristin Lindberg To:James Hovland Subject:Nordic Development Proposal Date:Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:49:13 AM Dear Mr. Hovland, I write to encourage you to vote NO to the current Nordic Development Proposal at Braemar. As a lifelong resident of Edina I am extremely concerned and opposed to: the continued development and loss of wildlife habitat in this green area and in our community in general the additional traffic coming into our community, both directly in this area and in surrounding areas of Edina the continued removal of green space in our community the additional noise and dangerous conditions that will come with the construction and operation of this facility. I am completely confused as to why our lawmakers would even consider spending this kind of capital on a project that will bring additional traffic and reduce the quality of life in our community. I have enjoyed cross country skiing in Edina for the past 40 years. This has been done peacefully at Braemar. Although my kids enjoy tubing, I am more than happy to drive them to facilities in surrounding communities for this. Why do we need this here??? Please vote NO on this proposal. Sincerely, Kristin Lindberg 5713 Grace Terrace, Edina From:Martin, Dawn To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar To Scale Date:Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:56:07 PM Hello Council Members … As you are considering the Braemar Winter Project, I’d like you to consider the attached. It’s a “to scale” drawing of the project compared to what was presented by SEH, which was not to scale. Gleason Road is 32’ across, so you can see from the attached the new rendering is to scale. And just for comparison’s sake, 494’s four lane highway is 48’ wide. A 50’ wide swath at the top of the range will be quite invasive. I know you want what’s best for Edina, and this proposal in it’s current form is not in any way, shape or form good for our city for a number of reasons. I urge you to slow down, form a task force made of XC fans, mountain bike fans, and the neighbors to come up with what’s best for everyone, not just a few. Thanks for your consideration. Dawn Martin President Edina Soccer Club DAWN MARTIN Vice President | Meetings & Shows d 952.844.4819 | m 612.964.8989BI WORLDWIDE Australia Canada China India LATAM UK US www.biworldwide.com Check out our multiple award winning video on social issues at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xfNnkUFqBM Please consider the environment before printing. This e-mail message is being sent solely for use by the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by phone or reply by e-mail, delete the original message and destroy all copies. Thank you. |||||| "Yrtginr. .71 do. From:Bernie/Dick Letsche To:swensonann1; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Subject:Proposed Braemar Winter Center Questions Date:Sunday, August 28, 2016 8:35:22 PM To the Edina City Council: Has anyone on the City Council considered these questions: Where will skiers/tubers go when they or their children need to use the restroom, need to get warm or want buy a warm drink or snack when the temperature or windchill factor plummet to below zero (or even when the temperature isn't below zero)? Where will skiers leave their ski equipment when needing to use the restroom or needing to warm up? Where will skiers/tubers go to purchase tickets, etc.? Would a separate ticket/warming house with bathrooms and concession stand be proposed? Where would a warming house/ticket booth be placed and would the cost be factored into the already expensive, unbudgeted $3 million proposed cost for the project? These questions, and others, are on my mind. I am a mother/grandmother who has taken children skiing, sledding and skating when these issues arose. I wouldn't want to face the prospect of finding a place to safely leave skis then trudging across the parking lot and up the hill to the clubhouse so I or my children could use the restroom, get warm, or buy a snack/warm drink. Has anyone on the City Council considered how many days the Nordic ski trail and the tubing site will stand empty because the wind-chill factor, or actual temperature, will be near or below zero degrees? We may not have snow during any particular winter, but we have cold and wind-chill factor every winter. These questions are aside from the destruction of the wildlife habitat and trees issue, the ice overspray issue, the environmental issue, the lighting issue, the noise issue, and financial burden issue (with no return foreseen for many years, if ever) that should be wisely and thoughtfully considered by the City Council. Please vote NO to the Braemar Winter Center proposal as written. Let's slow down and find a better way to incorporate Nordic skiing into the landscape of Braemar Park. Thank you, Bernadine Letsche 7435 Hyde Park Lane 952-944-2464 From:Bernie/Dick Letsche To:swensonann1; Robert Stewart; Kevin Staunton; Mary Brindle; James Hovland Cc:Joshua M. Ahlberg; Karen Hazel Subject:Proposed Braemar Winter Center Questions Date:Sunday, August 28, 2016 8:39:00 PM To the Edina City Council: Aside from the destruction of the wildlife habitat and trees issue, the ice overspray issue, the environmental issue, the lighting issue, the noise issue, and financial burden issue (with no return foreseen for many years, if ever) that should be wisely and thoughtfully considered by the City Council, here are a few other thoughts to consider: Is the City prepared to salt, sand or plow Gleason Road and affected driveways EVERY DAY after snow making is done to rid curvy Gleason Road of subsequent ice overspray? Is the City prepared for legal action which could result when the overspray on curvy Gleason Road results in accidents? Where will skiers/tubers go when they or their children need to use the restroom, need to get warm or want buy a warm drink or snack when the temperature or windchill factor plummet to below zero (or even when the temperature isn't below zero)? Where will skiers leave their ski equipment when needing to use the restroom or needing to warm up? Would a separate ticket/warming house with bathrooms and concession stand be proposed? Where would a warming house/ticket booth be placed and would the cost be factored into the already expensive, unbudgeted $3 million proposed cost for the project? Has anyone on the City Council considered how many days the Nordic ski trail and the tubing site will stand empty because the wind-chill factor, or actual temperature, will be near or below zero degrees? We may not have snow during any particular winter, but we have cold and wind-chill factor every winter. Please vote NO to the Braemar Winter Center proposal as written. Let's slow down and find a better way to incorporate Nordic skiing into the landscape of Braemar Park. Thank you, Bernadine Letsche 7435 Hyde Park Lane 952-944-2464 From:JarvinenTo:Edina MailCc:"julie turnbull"; andyt@hoigaards.com; "Paul Gage"; "Noah" Subject:Additional comments supporting Braemar cross country skiing with snowmaking since the 23rd of August. Date:Sunday, August 28, 2016 9:44:05 PM Dear Edina City Council, A petition in support of Braemar snowmaking was started on August 18th. Comments received from the start until August 23rd were previously forwarded. Here are additional comments received since the 23rd at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/braemar-skiing. Craig Jarvinen #Name Date Comments Street Address City of Residence 346 Robert Syring 8/23/2016 14:59 I strongly support the proposed project for Edina High School skiers and all Edina residents. Hylands does not support skiing for the entire HS team.4117 Kipling Edina 349 Bob McKlveen 8/23/2016 16:29 I've sent a detailed letter to the Park Board and City Council, and encourage you to do the same if you have time.5261 Lochloy Drive Edina 350 Christie Franken 8/23/2016 17:16 I support snowmaking at Braemar! It would ultimately benefit Edina and the surrounding area.4544 Parkside LN Edina 352 Carol Holguin 8/23/2016 17:27 This would be a wonderful addition to the parks, biking, and walking trails already in our lovely city.5508 Glengarry PKWY Edina 354 Jackie Lund 8/23/2016 19:21 Is there any way to add a dog park to the area? Braemar could charge for a pass to pay any expenses.5805 Hidden Lane Edina 356 Jeanne Riha 8/23/2016 21:00 Great Idea!5213 Meadow Ridge Edina 357 Scott Putman 8/23/2016 21:44 This is a really good idea!2539 Oakwood Ave.Green Bay WI 54301 359 Jeff Ingram 8/24/2016 1:10 This will not only be an asset to the city, but also the high school and elementary schools.14400 Lennell Drive Minnetonka 361 Alan Hough 8/24/2016 2:36 Great thing to do. I hope more areas will do the same. I skied a park outside Brighton, MI that has a few klms of manmade snow. It was wonderful to be on snow when it was cold, but no natural snow. Good luck!!!417 Spring St Grove City, PA 363 Keith Gilbert 8/24/2016 2:38 This is sorely needed in the West Metro.1466 Skiles lane Arden Hills, Mn 366 Jeanne Krantz-Swenson 8/24/2016 3:42 This is a very good thing to do with winters becoming less reliable. Plus, the timing is great, as the cost will be less due to the other construction 8100 Russell Ave S #128 Bloomington MN 367 Kathryn Newsome-Herr 8/24/2016 11:05 I think this is a super idea.6708 Galway Deive Edina 372 Stephen Bullard 8/24/2016 15:40 My daughter open enrolled in the Edina School system and we would use this facility as a family also.....3327 Saint Paul Avenue Minneapolis Mn 55416 373 Floyd Grabiel 8/24/2016 15:42 Don't let the NIMBYs wear you down 4817 Wilford Way Edina 376 Kelly Grosd 8/24/2016 22:07 This would be amazing as we need more areas to ski..8934 Gould Road Eden Prairie 377 Wallace Alexander 8/24/2016 22:31 Well designed and well maintained trails throughout the woods make for a safer environment for all. I have seen the positive improvements at Theodore Wirth park after Mpls Parks put in more trails. These professionally designed ski trails at Braemar will definitely improve this section of Edina AND give countless hours of outside exercise to student athletes and residents.3912 Garfield Ave S Minneapolis 380 melissa raphan 8/25/2016 2:18 This is critical for the EHS Nordic Team and our community. The team has over 200 kids and is a no- cut sport--one of the few. it builds community and is inclusive and welcoming. Braemar Park Recreation proposal must be passed.4515 casco avenue edina 384 Jeff Patterson 8/25/2016 13:46 Cross country skiing is a silent sport and a healthy pursuit.4537 Dupont Ave. S.Minneapolis 396 Greta Gage 8/25/2016 19:43 I'm an Edina High School Graduate (class of 2013) and former member of the high school nordic ski team. The nordic ski team was the highlight of my time in high school and the construction at Edina High School is limiting the available practice areas on campus. Ski trails at Braemar will benefit not only the 200+ students who are on the ski team annually but the Edina community as a whole. These ski trails will create new opportunities for Edina residents to take part in a lifelong sport (and one that can become a family-wide activity) with one of the kindest communities I've had the pleasure of being a member of.5813 Amy Drive Edina 399 Angie Askegaard 8/25/2016 20:25 We need snow to ski in west metro!!9188 La Rivier Court Eden Prairie , MN 55347 402 Patricia Carlen 8/25/2016 21:17 I strongly support snow-making for ski trails in Edina. As an avid skier, it would be wonderful to have one more option with reliable snow. I know I would use the trails.601 Montcalm Place Saint Paul This is another great opportunity8 to provide recreation, training, and enjoyment in Edina. Cross Country/Nordic skiing has been growing as more trails 406 Bob O'Hara 8/25/2016 21:57 are available.6001 Goodrich Ave St. Louis Park 408 LuAnn Berg 8/25/2016 22:42 There is a great need in the West Metro for consistent snow on our trails.4800 Orchid Ln N,Plymouth 411 Bob Brandt 8/25/2016 23:18 skiing is good. 9800 Janero Ct N Mahtomedi, MN 55115- 1338 412 Matthew Dosland 8/25/2016 23:20 Snowmaking is needed everywhere, especially after what we've seen the last two years. As an skier I would love to see as much snowmaking in the cities as possible.1196 Portland Ave Saint Paul 413 Todd Johnson 8/26/2016 0:25 This is a resource that will be used beyond what the numbers people will initially think possible.1899 Fairmount Ave.St. Paul 414 Betsy Longley 8/26/2016 0:50 Promoting and supporting healthy activities for the community should be a priority for the leaders of all cities. If not you, who? If not now, when?9514 Colorado Circle Bloomington 415 Marty Johnston 8/26/2016 0:58 It will get used :)1841 Montreal Ave Saint Paul 418 mark Leach 8/26/2016 1:57 build it and they will come 244 10th Avenue North Hopkins 421 steve sonnesyn 8/26/2016 2:41 Snow making here would get a lot of use and would be a great bonus to the community and a big support to a healthy life-style; I would definitely ski there.3110 jewel lane plymouth mn 55447 424 Mary Berntson 8/26/2016 4:02 This would be a great way to support the EHS Nordic ski teams who are losing their trails due to the new construction at EHS. It also would support our citizen skiers and utilize our parks on a year round basis.6728 Point Drive Edina 426 Nancy Mendel 8/26/2016 4:11 Please approve the cross country ski trails with snow making capabilities!!!7113 West Shore Drive Edina 427 Christian Lawler 8/26/2016 4:14 Hundreds of kids in Edina enjoy cross country skiing during the winter months, and many train during the summer just to prepare for the winter season. This is a life-long sport that parents can enjoy with their children and continue to enjoy into their older years. Help us promote a healthy life style for our community by supporting a cross country ski trail at Braemar Park.4601 Sunnyside Road Edina 429 Nancy Sinykin 8/26/2016 6:14 I would love to see cross country ski trails at Braemar. Our family would enjoy using the trails throughout the year.4413 Fondell Drive Edina 433 Rong Zheng 8/26/2016 8:23 I am for it 7005 valley view rd Edina 434 Erica klausen 8/26/2016 10:20 Please pass this as a skier myself it would be great to ski locally... What a fabulous opportunity for our local high school kids who didn't get to ski much last year due to no snow and limited space at other parks. If this were your passion you wouldn't hesitate.5216 Grandview Lane Edina 442 Rick Passolt 8/26/2016 12:53 This is a wonderful idea and use of that land. I support it.6536 Ridgeview Drive Edina 447 Jeffrey Kuhs 8/26/2016 14:13 This is a great use of public land that will benefit a large segment of the Edina population. We have a history in Edina of making far-sighted decisions that have made this a great place to live - let's continue making our city great.5837 Chowen Av S Edina, MN 448 Clayt Tabor 8/26/2016 14:23 Let's promote these types of facilities for our kids to keep them active and healthy. This is a sport they can do for their entire life.6024 Grove Circle Edina 449 Julie Tonsager Tabor 8/26/2016 14:29 I think this addition would be a great venue for not only team sports, but also families to also utilize the trails during the cold months. Please consider adding it as you have added other facilities for team sports (such as turf fields)6024 Grove Circle Edina, MN 453 Cathy Kidd 8/26/2016 15:44 Support this ONLY if EHS cc ski team has access to train and compete 5528 Glengarry rd Edina 455 Suzanne Weingartner 8/26/2016 17:07 My daughter was on Edina's Nordic Ski team... And so was I back in the 1980's! It is one of the few winter sporting opportunities where all are welcome to participate.6904 Dakota Trail Edina 457 Carter Olson 8/26/2016 18:56 Most happen.4001 wood end dr Edina 458 Jared Sundstrom 8/26/2016 19:29 This sounds like a wonderful idea!2896 James Ave S Apt 208 Minneapolis 470 Annelies lijesen 8/27/2016 4:40 I am all for more ski Milages 4804 W Sunnyslope road Edina 471 Noah calvo 8/27/2016 15:54 As a dedicated Nordic skier, both recreational and serious, I insist that the addition of these trails is NECESSARY 5509 Dever Dr Edina 473 Dave Rohlf 8/27/2016 16:10 Great program that really needs our support.4237 Scott Terrace Edina 475 Jeff Dykstra 8/27/2016 16:22 This would be a great benefit for the city -pls approve 4303 Branson st Edina 478 Seth hannula 8/27/2016 16:39 Better investment than 5 artificial turf fields with crumb rubber 4307 Oakdale av edina 479 Josh riff 8/27/2016 17:00 This would be terrific for our community 7116 Lanham lane Edina 482 Paul Hovelsrud 8/27/2016 17:32 The team and the community need this trail system.4425 North ave Edina 483 steven e klos 8/27/2016 17:40 I believe that this project will only add to the overall life experience that the Edina community has to offer.5019 Wooddale Lane Edina 485 Matthew Holderness 8/27/2016 17:47 I have many friends who participate in xc skiing and having more ski trails in Edina is always a good thing.4604 w 58th street Edina 488 Mike Burg 8/27/2016 18:43 Skiing is a life long activity 5813 Oaklawn Ave.Edina 489 Marian Delaney 8/27/2016 18:44 We support the proposal for the cross country ski and mountain bike trails.5717 grove st Edina 491 Kaia Burg 8/27/2016 18:46 I love snow and skiing 5813 Oaklawn Ave Edina 507 Timothy Grafe 8/27/2016 20:16 I support adding these trails!4242 Grimes Av. S.Edina 513 Priya 8/27/2016 21:45 Yes I support this petition. The ski trail will be an asset to the community.5817 Johnson Drive Edina 516 Steven Mosborg 8/28/2016 0:28 Help support one of the healthiest winter sports for my daughter's generation and beyond.4430 West Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis 521 Elizabeth Cecchi 8/28/2016 3:56 Nordic skiing is a fantastic sport for so many reasons: Minnesota heritage, athleticism, fitness, and enjoying the natural outdoors. It's also great for the whole family and it's a life-long activity. We need to support Nordic skiing in as many ways as we can and these trails would be a great asset for our community.4209 Morningside Rd Edina 527 August Blanchett 8/28/2016 18:15 I would love to be able to ski on trails all season, with snowmaking, at Braemar. Trails at Hyland are very crowded, as are trails at Theodore Wirth. Wirth is expanding because those trails are so popular/busy. Like all trails, they are busiest evening and weekends, when I have time to go. My friends and I would use a Braemar trail 50+times per season. Thanks for your support.4737 Hibiscus Avenue Edina 531 James 8/28/2016 19:27 Ood 6224 loch moor dr Edina 532 Cindy Scott 8/28/2016 19:52 The trails sound like a win win for the city, community and avid skiers like my nephews who live there.Luling Ln Austin 535 Piotr Bednarski 8/28/2016 22:58 There is a huge demand for this ! lots of people will use it!3100 Dean Ct Minneapolis Liiv-tTTet) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Supplement to Attached Petition to the City Council City of Edina, Minnesota 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota Dated August 30, 2016 To Mayor James Hovland and all Edina City Council Members (Mary Brindle, Kevin Staunton, Bob Steward and Ann Swenson): This Statement of Purpose intends to supplement the attached petition to clarify and summarize the requests we Edina residents hereby put forth to the Mayor and City Council of Edina on August 10, 2016. The residents/voters who have signed this petition hereby ask the Mayor and the entire City Council of Edina to: 1. Vote "NO" on September 7, 2016 in regard to the current proposal to develop a Nordic ski trail and a tubing hill in Braemar Golf Course; and 2. Carefully and thoughtfully develop and propose an enhancement to Braemar Golf Course that would instead be: a. inclusive for residents of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds and interests; b. that would enrich, not destroy, precious green space and wildlife; c. that would represent a careful and inclusive due-diligence process; d. that would reflect the preferences of voters/taxpayers, not contravene voters' wishes; e. that would improve public safety, not introduce public hazards; and f. that would represent a prudent and judicious use of taxpayer dollars, demonstrating good stewardship rather than irresponsibility. The residents and voters who signed this petition also reserve the right to resubmit this Petition on or before September 7th: 1. The petition is gaining up to 100 signatures per week, and we wish for the Council to see a more current version before the September 7th hearing; 2. The citizens advocating for a sensible enhancement to Braemar were not afforded the same timeframe to respond to/express views on this proposal as were a small, special-interest group I. The Mayor and City Council should reject the current proposal as it has been presented by the Edina Parks and Recreation Board along with vendor SEH, because this proposed construction represents: A. Damage to the Environment. The proposal contravenes the City's stated commitment and promise to remain a GreenStep City, because it would irrevocably destroy hundreds of trees and green space, while displacing or killing wildlife. B. Public Hazard. The proposed construction presents a public safety hazard. Snow (ice) making machines will over-spray ice crystals onto Gleason Road, as well as private properties, increasing winter travel hazards on an already dangerous winter road. C. Pollution Source. The proposal will introduce noise and light pollution to the City. D. Fiscally Irresponsible. At $3 million to start, the proposed plan is fiscally irresponsible. At a time when taxpayers are tiring of constantly rising taxes, the Council should instead use public funds for necessities, such as repairing/maintaining infrastructure, not whimsical projects not even among the City's stated strategic initiatives for the year. E. Please see Petition for full list of damaging, destructive consequences of this proposal. II. The Mayor and City Council should instead take adequate time to carefully pursue an enhancement to Braemar Golf Course that would enrich, not destroy or devalue, the precious acreage of green space that Braemar offers. The Mayor and City Council have a unique opportunity to enhance Braemar Golf Course in a way that: • Protects and enriches the environment; • Encourages greater participation by refining hiking, mountain biking and nature trails; • Refines the paths many Edinans currently use to cross-country ski every year; • That wisely and prudently deploys taxpayers' money, not recklessly. We urge the Mayor and Council to vote "No" on this current proposal, and instead, take adequate time to develop a sound, strategic, inclusive and responsible enhancement to Braemar Golf Course that would include more participation (not merely the participation of a small special-interest group) year-round, make sense from a financial perspective (generate, not lose, money), and enrich the City's landscape, rather than devalue properties, cause congestion in a residential area, and destroy precious green space. GtTlfc SEAL AUG 0 2016 RECE11..,,ED BY Even if this proposed development were appropriate financially and environmentally, the Mayor and Council should still vote "No" on September 7 because of the procedural defects surrounding this project, which enabled the voices of a select few to benefit from early disclosure and hold sway over the City Council unopposed for over 60 days. The process and timeline plaguing this proposed development are problematic on a number of levels, and have fractured public trust, for the following reasons: A. The City of Edina did not pursue a fair and inclusive process in terms of gathering full community feedback, but rather, proceeded at break-neck speed based on the feedback of a special-interest group, which was received and considered some 60 days before public disclosure. a. The City of Edina met on May 17 and authorized staff to proceed with a financial and trail feasibility study for cross-country ski trails and now tubing at Braemar Park. b. On May 18, SEH, Morton Trails and RRC began work on the feasibility studies. c. The first public mention of this project occurred on May 17th. d. However, the Edina City Council received and considered letters from Nordic ski supporters on May 13th. These letters were prompted by the Nordic Ski Club Coach, and emails from ski-club students' parents were time-stamped as early as Friday, May 13, 2016 at 9:29a.m. e. The Edina Parks and Recreation Board mailed a letter to allegedly the "entire SW quadrant of the City," not the entire Edina taxpayer base, on July 6, alerting a portion of the City's taxpayers of an informational meeting to be held on July 13. f. For most residents, the first public disclosure of the nature of this proposal occurred either on May 17th (provided a resident attended that hearing) or as late as July 13th (provided that resident was able to attend the information meeting that day). B. Clearly, the Nordic Ski Club coach knew the details of this proposal before there was public mention of it on May 17th. Further, the City Council received and entertained feedback from a select group of supporters before May 17th, and then proceeded with this proposal based on that support, more than 60 days before informing the full taxpayer base of Edina voters. C. This timeline leads to a reasonable inference that the Nordic Ski Club Coach and all of the families he decided to contact to drum up support, had an unfair informational advantage versus all of the other taxpaying citizens in Edina who would be impacted (taxed) by this proposed plan. This not only erodes public trust in City leadership, but appears to indicate the democratic process was injured by what appears to be a "backroom deal." A small swath of ski enthusiasts who enjoyed an unfair advantage in persuading this Council to pursue an expensive, fiscally irresponsible and environmentally damaging and dangerous proposal should not have been afforded a "private audience" with City leadership to influence the use of all taxpayers' money. D. We ask that the Mayor and Council vote "No" on the proposal, because of the irregularities in public disclosure that occurred, and, because of the clear and unfair advantage a single, special-interest group held over the majority of taxpayers. IV. Even if the Mayor and City Council find the irregularities in public disclosure and the fact that the Nordic Ski Club Coach was actively soliciting letters of support before a public mention of the Braemar proposal acceptable, a "No" vote on September 7th is required because if pursued, the proposal contravenes the City's 1992 Army Corps of Engineers Permit, which requires the City to eradicate invasive species and restore the Oak Savannah to the Northwest and West Ridges of Braemar Park by 2017. A. In order to build the Clunie Nine in 1992, the City of Edina required permission from the Army Corps of Engineers. B. Among the mandated conditions of that permit were the eradication of invasive species, the development of a circuit trail around and regeneration of the several varied natural habitats throughout all of Braemar Park, boundary to boundary, not merely the section being abandoned by the golf course. C. Most of these proposals were previously recommended by Barr Engineering, recommendations again reinforced in 2015. D. All of these recommendations are in line with the highest park facility priorities as defined by Edina residents. E. The Braemar Development Proposal for Nordic ski trails would directly violated these recommendations, and continue a violation of the permit requirements as issued by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1992. F. In 2006, and again in 2014, the City of Edina conducted a Community Needs Assessment Survey which identified that the top two (2) facility NEEDS were walking and biking trails, and natural areas and wildlife habitats, as well as nature trails, respectively. G. Nordic ski trails and snow tubing were not among the 26 facilities identified as either most needed or most important. Because the proposed development of a Nordic ski trail and tubing hill would violate an agreement the City made in 1992, and, because it directly contravenes " 0 2016 RECEIVED BY, residents' preferences as solicited by the City itself in its Community Needs Assessments in recent years, the Mayor and City Council must vote "No" on September 7 at its public hearing on the subject. Conclusion: The residents who have signed this Petition urge the Mayor and Council to vote "No" on September 7th regarding the proposed destruction of Braemar Park as put forth by vendor SEH and the Edina Parks and Recreation Board on July 13. The plan is not only destructive from a quality of life and environmental perspective, but is fiscally irresponsible at a time when public funds are desperately needed to address infrastructure needs (think Countryside construction that found crumbling and sand beneath roads there) and measures to increase, not decrease, public safety (think sidewalks). Further, consider the timeline the City has followed regarding Weber Park; a $100,000 proposed expenditure has now been discussed by the Edina Parks and Recreation Board a total of four (4) times. This proposal, which would lose money, become a "money pit" for taxpayers (the subsidizers), and which would decimate acreage of natural habitat to the tune of $3 million, has been addressed publicly twice: once on May 17, and then again at an "information" meeting on July 13, long after much planning and progress had already occurred. The Edina High School Nordic Ski Club is a voluntary organization that already has a place to practice; the Edina School Board Liaison to the Board acknowledged this fact publicly at the Parks & Recreation meeting on August 8th. Another argument put forth by various supporters have claimed, "We'd be missing a great opportunity here" if this project is not rammed through. To do so would be a tremendous display of bad judgment and poor stewardship over public money. Finally, we assert that we instead support heartily a responsible, careful and respectful modification to Braemar that would benefit residents of all ages, walks of life, and sports preferences. We ask all of you to exercise the sound judgement and careful stewardship of our dollars when you vote on September 7, for those are the very qualities that encouraged us to elect you. Respectfully, Josh Ahlberg, Community eader Karen Hazel, Community Leader ITY 04\ SEAL -P AUG 0 2016 HECEIVED The City Council City of Edina Petition Petition Instructions This petition form is to be used to ask the Edina City Council to consider the following types of improvements: SIDEWALK ALLEY PAVING WATER MAIN STORM SEWER PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CURB AND GUTTER CURB AND GUTTER ONLY (WITHOUT PERMANENT STREET SURFACING) SANITARY SEWER STREET LIGHTING or another improvement you describe (called OTHER on this form). You may use another petition form if you wish but the city council may reject such petitions unless they contain the following information: 1. Type of improvement(s) requested, e.g., SIDEWALK, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, ETC. 2. Precise locations(s) of the requested improvements. 3. A statement that all who sign the petition understand that the city council may assess the costs of these improvements against the properties benefiting from the improvements in amounts determined by the Council. 4. Printed name of property owner, owner's signature and phone number, and property address. 5. Signature of person circulating the petition. If you have questions, please call the City Clerk at 952-927-8861 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. DEBRA MANGEN CITY CLERK APRIL 2008 and and and between between between ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT BY STREET NAME LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT BY STREET NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT BY STREET NAME ra.Yso.swi, PHONE fa. c)17--. 6yeg This petition was circulated by: 411 laroup. M. Atiox“ bays ton itors4 t ADDRESS PAtiOrgil r 44Arois here is space or more signatures on the back. APRIL 2008 City of Edina, Minnesota CITY COUNCIL 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 55424 (952) 927-8861 • (952) 927-7645 FAX • (612) 927-5461 TDD DATE RECEIVED: PETITION TO THE CITY COUNCIL El SIDEWALK El ALLEY PAVING 0 STORM SEWER El SANITARY SEWER El CURB AND GUTTER ONLY 0 PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CURB AND GUTTER To the Mayor and City Council: 0 WATER MAIN 0 STREET LIGHTING XOTHER: eetiliet) 160.4144 Aeo omtioNear 6F 114C rusa FAQ ilfiREPA•44 di j improvecteuntitsied above to the The persons who have signed this petition ask the City Council to consider the locations listed below. gAiteivAlL e:ar 6,40-Ce between (4(1.411. lbetwiotal tied 6LePAAPSI. tr. LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT BY STREET NAME AD SS ADD SS IMPORTANT NOTE: THE PERSONS WHO HAVE SIGNED THIS PETITION UNDERSTAND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ASSESS THE COSTS OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTIES BENEFITING FROM THE IMPROVEMENTS IN AMOUNTS DETERMINED BY THE COUNCIL AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 429, MINNESOTA STATUTES. PROPERTY OWNER'S SIGNATURE OWNER'S NAME (PRINTED) PROPERTY ADDRESS (PRINTED) 8/9/2016 KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! • Change.org KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! • Change.org City of Edina, Minnesota -- 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 5542 (952) 927-8861 • (952) 927-7645 FAX • (612) 927-5461 TDD PETITION TO THE CITY COUNCIL To the Mayor and City Council: TYPE OF PETITION: OTHER — Petition to halt planning and development of the Nordic Ski Trail in Braemar Golf Course The persons who have signed this petition ask the City Council to consider STOPPING the improvements listed above to the locations listed below. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE PERSONS WHO HAVE SIGNED THIS PETITION UNDERSTAND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ASSESS THE COSTS OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTIES BENEFITING FROM THE IMPROVEMENTS IN AMOUNTS DETERMINED BY THE COUNCIL AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 429, MINNESOTA STATUTES. KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! A CALL TO ACTION FOR EDINA RESIDENTS: This petition is not intended to spend incremental tax dollars on improvements. Rather, it is intended to STOP the city from proceeding with the costly Nordic Ski proposal currently under review. The City of Edina is working with contractor SEH to materially redevelop the natural landscape of Braemar Golf Course to install a Nordic ski trail that will drastically alter the natural landscape at a 8/9/2016 KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! • Change.org cost of $3 million, and WILL translate into increased taxes for residents. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW This endeavor would: • Destroy of hundreds of trees, wildlife will be displaced or killed off • Plow and expand existing foot trails to create a 50-foot wide ski trail that would run approximately 2.2 kilometers long • Install snow-making machines spewing ice crystals for up to five hours nightly • Introduce noisy snow plows to "smooth out" the ice/snow during the evening hours • Increase noise -- constant, unrelenting • Light up the area at night -- lighting would be installed along the trail • Entail a year-long construction phase, which includes digging out a 50-foot wide path, and digging under that to install hundreds of yards of piping to supply water to snow-making machines; machinery traveling up through the Braemar Hills/forest for over a year • Lose money. The City and the proposed vendor admit that it is unlikely that capital expenditures would be recovered, and as Park & Rec representatives state, it is "hoped that the facility would break even within 5 years" • Increase your taxes • Create a public hazard. The snow-making machines would "over spray" ice crystals onto Gleason Road during the winter nights, so morning rush hour will be even more treacherous. This project is not part of the City's designated priorities for the current fiscal year. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THE CITY COUNCIL VOTES YES ON SEPTEMBER 7? • It would likely materially change your quality of life and your property values (especially if you live near Braemar), create a public safety hazard, and decimate precious natural land and wildlife. • Hundreds of trees will die, and precious green space will be forever lost. • Wildlife now living in Braemar Hills will be displaced or killed off. • Edina will participate in exacerbating damaging climate change, with your tax dollars. • Gleason Road will become even more dangerous for winter driving. • Your taxes will go up. • The costly project will lose money. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Construction is on track to begin in OCTOBER 2016. Time IS of the essence. • SIGN THIS PETITION!!! By signing the petition we can collectively elevate our voice and ensure the city council best assesses the costs of the proposal and strikes it down to the benefit of our community. The council can then re-evaluate alternative uses of the vacant Braemar Golf Course space to protect the wildlife in the area, and more broadly benefit the community the council serves. • Email each and every City Council member and tell them to VOTE NO to this plan. To email ALL Council Members, send your note to: Maile.EdinaMN.gov • TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS about this project, and encourage them to sign this petition! 8/9/2016 KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE! • Change.org • Encourage neighbors to write to or call the Edina City Council. • Engage in SpeakUp Edina to voice your opinion (in addition to writing the council and signing this petition) http://speakupedina.org/forums/winter-recreational-facility-at-braemar-golf-course WHAT CAN YOU SAY/WRITE: Write to the Edina City Council, respectfully. Use simple language, such as: Dear Edina City Council, I strongly oppose the decimation of natural forestry and wildlife at Braemar Golf Course to construct a Nordic ski trail. I do not support this endeavor as it injures precious green space, will create a public hazard due to snow-making machines, and is stated to be an expensive yet losing proposition financially. I ASK YOU TO VOTE NO ON THIS PROJECT. I ask that you consider more environmentally friendly (and less costly) ways to enhance Braemar for public use: mountain biking trails, hiking, etc. Please redirect this funding to other, higher-priority level projects that improve (not diminish) public safety, or which impose no such damaging impacts on the environment or residents. Thank you! TO LEARN MORE:Visit http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=winterrecbraemarThis petition will be delivered to: • The Edina City Council • Mayor James Hovland • City Council Member Mary Brindle 3 more decision makers... 3 8/10/46(6 /6- Name Joshua Ahlberg James Wyckoff Karen Hazel Kelli Ahlberg Nicholas Seivert Nicole Kirkwood John Swon Connie Bowen Pat Robertson Leslie Vogel Babette Bean Patricia Kivestu Julie Hurley Tom Gartner Janae Hentges Allison Gartner John Traul Susan Lewis Tom McNamee Liberta Ledder Carol Kerr Ravi Amara Wendy Fox Traci Lewis Kristen Neal Maria Lux Lorraine Hanson Charles Ledder Lisa Krohn Ashley Bowles Ginger Traul Stephanie Freudenthal Judith Felker Ann Meagher Nancy Jones Carolyn Davies Jackie Colwell Lynn Swon Marlese Alden Bob Grossman Michael Radenbaugh Raquel Radenbaugh Amy Benson Bonvino Chris Susan Konezny Cristina Notermann Deanna Duffy kristen rice Trina Bloemend Linda Wood a City State Postal Code Country Signed On Edina Minnesota 55439 United States 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It will destroy a wonderful tract of woods for snow tubing at an overpriced cost of $3 million dollars. I support adding minimally invasion trails through this area; with hopefully a focus on the removal of the buckthorn from the region. Karen Hazel Edina, MN 2016-07-19 This expenditure would be irresponsible. It is too costly, and imposes a tax burden on residents. Nicholas Seivert Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 I have concerns on all fronts regarding this project, though safety is my number one concern and priority. Connie Bowen Eden Prairie, MN 2016-07-19 This is not in the best interest of the neighborhood or of Edina, since taxes will increase. This project is not fiscally sound. Pat Robertson Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 I oppose the planned Nordic Ski Trail in Braemar Gold Course Tom Gartner Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 Please stop spending so much money unnecessarily Janae Hentges Minneapolis, MN There is no such thing as public money; there is only taxpayers' money. - Margaret Thatcher 2016-07-19 This is not a good use of tax money. Stop spending tax money without community backing. There are other priorities that are much more important than a nordic ski trail that only benefits a small number interested in using it. Allison Gartner Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 It is not needed and totally unnecessary use of taxpayers dollars. Tom McNamee Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 I'm signing this petition because I am completely opposed to the cost and negative impact that would result from this redevelopment. Bert Ledder Edina, MN 2016-07-19 WASTE OF TAXPAYER'S MONEY! This expenditure would be irresponsible. It is too costly, and imposes a tax burden on the residents. Wendy Fox Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 I want to halt the planning and development of the Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar. I want our green space preserved and I see no need for all of the other negatives that this project would bring, and there are many! Lisa Krohn Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 I think the add-ons to this proposed development are unnecessary and irresponsible, due to the displacement of wildlife. Stephanie Freudenthal Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 I don't want these trails if they come with a $3,000,000 price tag, snow making equipment, noise and light pollution. I want sidewalks for our children and neighbors. Judith Felker Edina, MN 2016-07-19 This project benefits the few at the expense of the many. As one of the many, I demand you STOP IT! Ann Meagher Edina, MN 2016-07-19 This is another example of the city of Edina attempting to make poor budget choices. I am all for making improvements where improvements need to be made. This is not one of those areas . If the majority of the residents feel otherwise then I can support it but that doesn't seem to be the case. Jackie Colwell Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 11 Lane tubing hill is outrageous for that area. Marlese Alden Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 I want to save the natural habitat of our neighborhood. I love all the green and wild life that would be destroyed if this goes through. Please stop it!! Michael Radenbaugh Minneapplis, MN 2016-07-19 I am vehemently against this project. Light pollution, sound pollution, $3M in taxpayer $$s wasted, and an iced down Gleason road will adversely impact an entire neighborhood. There are many better ways to enhance the Braemar Park area without endangering public safety. Name Location Date Comment Bonvino Chris Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-19 I pay nearly 30K in property taxes a year...how about trying to think of a way not to spend our money on your feel good pet projects. Susan Konezny Edina, MN 2016-07-19 I couldn't agree more. Please stop this plan! Let me know what I can do. Laura Kondrick Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 The city needs to stick to the plan and not explore and adopt ad hoc schemes like a winter recreation site and a Nordic Ski Trail. This is irresponsible when the city has much more pressing needs that 3 million dollars could pay for. Peggy Westfall Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 I think this would be a waste of money and also harm the environment. Micahel Benson Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 Michael benson Paul Settle Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 I am against the environmental and wildlife changes that could occur by the Braemar Nordic Trail construction. Patrick Stubbs Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 This ski trail will benefit a small percentage and cost everyone money! Not a fair assignment of obligation vs. reward. Kathy tran Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 We're spending way too much money. We have great ski trails in Bloomington and our taxes keep going up and up. Jeff Barin Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 I believe that this is an excessive amount of money being spent for a very small number of residents to be able to use. It will also destroy too much of our natural habitat, and trees, as well as most likely creating a hazard for drivers on Gleason. This entire project is a waste. Jenny Beamish Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 I don't want my taxes increased and do not want to see the impact to the community and nature. Rita Paris Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 Too destructive to the natural environment and not cost effective. James Stangl Minneapolis, MN Anne Dixon Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-20 Sounds like a "Nice to Have" project which would only be used by a few residents. Edina tax's have been increasing steadily every year. We do not need to spend money we don't have. 2016-07-20 There are other things that would have a greater benefit to Edina residents. I would prefer more walking/hiking trails. This seems like a project that would mostly benefit people who come from other communities. As such, I don't like the idea of paying for it with my taxes. Jennifer H Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-21 I'm also VERY concerned about lighting pollution. One of the wonderful things about west Edina is that at night, one feels far from the city. I find it incomprehensible that the city would even propose such a plan with the cost and destruction it contains. I see no reason why cross country trails cannot be incorporated without the destruction and excessive expense. Part of the pleasure of cross country skiing is to enjoy the natural element, not recreate it altogether. Please reconsider and do NOT approve this proposal as it stands. Thank you. Anna Medina Pine River, MN Marcia Friedman Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-21 2016-07-21 Save the trees!!! This is a ridiculous amount of money proposed to be spent on a project that is not needed. Hylands is just a stone's throw and has wonderful facilities. I have a huge concern about the wildlife that is finding harder and harder places to prosper and roam. There are so many ways that Edina parks can be improved and embellished upon, this is just not a good idea. I have been involved and supported Edina in so many ways over the years, this is the first time I have ever felt this strongly to oppose a proposal. I am not coming from a NIMBY stance, just reality. DON'T DO IT. Name Location Date Comment Marilyn Anderson Edina, MN 2016-07-21 This is a horrible use of tax dollars, Edina needs more practical things like sidewalks and buckthorn removal. Highland ski area is only minutes away. This should not even be up for consideration in a residential area. I want to keep our wildlife also, not tear down natural habitats. Lighting and snow machines are a unnessisary waste of resources. Evan Anderson Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-21 Upon looking into the details of this proposal I feel it has more negative consequences than positive ones and is environmentally irresponsible. bruce freeman Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-21 This is a terrible waste of money. We should help the xc ski team keep its current training area, Hornet Hills instead of creating this environmental disaster at Braemar Robert Kurek Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-21 Fiscal responsibility....show the public revenue impact of councils approved golf program.... Bill Ziegler Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-21 Redundant to the work Minneapolis is doing st Theodore Wirth. Robert Maginnis Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-22 Just another extravagance by an out of control City Council. First they ruin our streets and now our golf course. Bernadine Letsche Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-22 I live close enough that I would feel the effects of the snow making equipment which will make Gleason Road very slippery in the winter. This is a total waste of money and the area will miss the trees. Amanda Wagner Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-22 I'm not opposed to the idea of improvement, but I think this proposal is being rushed, is excessive and has more negative effects than positive. Richard Letsche Edina, MN 2016-07-22 The snow making equipment would impact Gleason Road and many driveways and lawns of the area close to Braemar. This is a bad idea for the neighborhood. We value the trees on the site and don't want them cut down. Patricia Charnel] Edina, MN 2016-07-22 From all the families and children of the braemar area - we do not want more traffic or construction in our area. Please stop plans for the Nordic Ski Trail and listen to the families that live in the area! Bob Hussey Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-22 While well intentioned, I think the proposal is too ambitious. At a minimum, the nordic trail should be no wider than 25' across, and the proposed sledding hill should be scrapped Jeffrey Moore Edina, MN 2016-07-22 I believe that this expenditure of our tax dollars will not realize the intended benefit to the community. Though I do not live in the affected neighborhood, I feel that the disruption to the area will be highly unfavorable. Melissa Steen Edina, MN 2016-07-23 I am opposed to destroying the trees and wildlife habitat. I have teenagers and new drivers and am concerned about the ice and snow hazards. I am also concerned about the fiscal irresponsibility of the project for Edina residents. Kristin Reichling Edina, MN 2016-07-23 This project 1) is not in the strategic plan, 2) is not budgeted, 3) was minimally socialized and yet it impacts ALL Edina residents, 4) does not contain any of the top 10 requests from the 2014 citizen survey, 5) removes green space, 6) increases tax dollars, 7) requires significant maintenance for the city and people living near Braemar, 8) competes with Hyland Hills, which citizen tax dollars also fund 9) is a significant expenditure and 10) does not contain a clear path to profitability. Jackie Zipp Eidna, MN 2016-07-23 This proposed project adversely impacts a residential neighborhood, is not projected to be self-funding, and destroys nature. Edina government, please respect the limited financial resources of many of our community's residents. This is an imprudent expenditure of our tax dollars. Ted Youel Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-23 This project does a lot of harm to Braemar and its neighbors when Hornet Hills is preferred by ski team. also, the skiing at Braemar will be for experts only and snow making will produce a whole set of pollutantions: noise, light, ice Debbie Lundstrom Minneapolis, MN Pankaj Gupta Minneapolis, MN Ajay Rawal Minneapolis, MN Name Location Date Comment Sue Keator Edina, MN 2016-07-24 The City seems hell-bent on paving over or destroying every last bit of green space. The parks and open space are what drew me here, not more pavement. Plus, this is ridiculously expensive and is being done in an underhanded manner, as seems common with the council these days. Carey Wennerlyn Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-24 I believe we should protect the existing wildlife in the area and because we have access to ski trails nearby. Judith Straub Edina, MN 2016-07-24 Leave the trees, do not produce snow. Taxpayers do not want this nor do environmentalists. Thank you. Celia Ellingson Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-24 I am opposed to this project for environmental and financial reasons. As a member of the Hills of Braemar neighborhood, I am opposed to this for the detrimental impact expected on our neighborhood. Please respect the opinions of those who will feel the consequences of this every day. Thank you. Celia Ellingson Rachel Ruegemer Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-24 I don't want to see them lose any of Braemar golf course. We already lost Fred Richards- don't need to lose any more venues and holes to golf. Richard Hauritz Minneapolis, MN Karen Howard Minneapolis, MN Frank Lerman Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-25 Keep green areas in Edina. Edina is being bombarded with building and change that is completely changing the look and integrity of our city. 2016-07-25 Instead of wasting time and money on this frivolous kind of project, fix our roads instead!! So many main roads like Gleason and Tracy shake your liver out when you drive them. Come on council - focus on the important stuff! 2016-07-25 We live in this neighborhood... It would ruin this beautiful park as it is... The added traffic is not wanted or welcome... The area is already bustling with a great hockey, figure skating, baseball and soccer programs... Not tome tip. The golf! We're good! 2016-07-25 I am for a NOrdic trail at Braemar but not for a fancy tubing hill 2016-07-25 I do not want wildlife to be displaced nor do I want to increase my taxes and have snow making happening so we might have more dangerous roads. I like the peace and quiet. 2016-07-25 I am signing not because I am convinced this is a bad idea, though I suspect that it is. I am signing because it is way to big a project to be pushed through this quickly, given that it is not in the budget. 2016-07-25 I am tired of the overspending and not listening to residents who pay for all of this! 2016-07-26 Adverse impact on environment, safety of nearby roads, noise and night-time light in the neighborhood. 2016-07-26 This natural, wooded, hilly terrain is an asset in this part of Edina. Decimating it for crass commercial gains would undo the years of foresight and wisdom exhibited by the previous city planners who left the area undeveloped in its natural state. Sandy r Matas Edina, United States Minor Outlying Islands Tom McCanna Minneapolis, MN Kristi Colby Minneapolis, MN Wufei Zhang Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-26 I don't think this project is good for the environment or else. Therefore I would like to express my objection to it. Thanks! Hugh Thompson Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-26 More tax money out of all our pockets. Hyland Park full facilities are 2 miles away William Steinke Edina, MN 2016-07-26 I disagree with the spending Brian Rodeghier Edina, MN 2016-07-26 I am opposed to this project due to the destruction of nature and the increase in noise, lights, traffic, and unnecessary spending of public funds. Date Comment 2016-07-26 This proposal is environmentally unsound, financially unsustainable and unnecessary. The best ski hills in the metro area are within 5 miles of this location. Money should be spent on education, if at all. 2016-07-26 KEEP EDINA'S BRAEMAR GREEN AND SAFE. 2016-07-26 Too high of a cost for the Nordic Ski Trail 2016-07-27 We don't need a big, loud ski trail in Edina. It does not fit the city. 2016-07-27 I live close. Don't want the natural beauty destroyed. Don't want snow maker noise. People noise. Extra traffic. Light pollution. Not needed. Too expensive. You already assessed my taxes for the new Valley View Rd roundabout. STOP!!!! 2016-07-27 not in favor of wasting ANY money for any projects/programs ... for such a minority-percent-of-population-use. (low usage, high maintenance, high maintenance cost, very weather-dependent activity). plenty of local parks to ski in. leave braemar alone. Name Location Linda Davis Minneapolis, MN Balkrishna Jahagirdar Minneapolis, MN Michael Launer Minneapolis, MN Anne Langaard Hopkins, MN Kathy Cross Edina, MN j. k. Hopkins, MN Sachin Choudhary Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-27 MARY WILEY Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-27 Meredith Deeds Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-27 Jeanne Urban Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-28 Peter Mulheran Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-28 Barb Hiserodt Maple Grove, MN 2016-07-28 Kelly Griffing Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-29 nancy hall Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-29 Tacia Babcock Edina, MN 2016-07-29 Gary Bartolett Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-29 patricia winter Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-29 Caroline Gade Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-30 I want to keep the Braemar green and untouched I am totally opposed to this project and feel the City Council has not been responsive or responsible to Edina taxpayers. No lights! No tubing! Not a good use of our money and environmentally not sound I oppose! It's a beautiful golf course. - and should remain that - a golf course. I don't support this plan. We should leave the trees, not have the snow machine and evening activities with it's light pollution in a primarily residential neighborhood. The 3 million dollars is too much money I am opposed to this project -do not feel it is necessary and way overpriced. Not a good use of tax dollars. This is one of the stupidest ideas for wasting money Edina has ever embarked on. I'm signing because the words paid for by the sale of bonds are code words for higher taxes.Dan Winter Natural habitat, green space, walking trails and biking trails are a priority to the residence of Edina. Implementing this ski plan will eliminate one of the last places that these activities could take place. Name Location Date Comment Bette Anderson Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-30 I'm, frankly, SICK AND TIRED of all of the frivolous, all for show projects costing Edina millions and millions of dollars at the expense of the taxpayers, many who have had it and are moving elsewhere - LIKE ME!!! I've had it with Minnesota and it's uncontrolled spending and am moving to SOUTH CAROLINA where the living is easy, luxurious and CHEAP!!! Minnesota could take some lessons from WELL-MANAGED states and municipalities. My property taxes DOUBLED in one year in 2015!!! Do ya really think that's AFFORDABLE for most residents, plus road improvement assessments borne SOLELY by the residents, school levies to give kids everything but their own Lazyboy. arenas that no one uses, subsidized businesses building in the area, etc., etc. Edina USED TO BE a very well-managed city with a sensible city council that truly tried to get the most from conservative resources without SOAKING the taxpayers. GET REAL AND CONSIDER THE POCKETBOOKS OF EDINA RESIDENTS FOR A CHANGE INSTEAD OF SOLELY YOUR UNJUSTIFIED EXCESSIVE SPENDING FOR AESTHETIC PURPOSES, ETC., ETC 111111111111111111111111 Dawn Martin Edina, MN 2016-07-30 We moved here from NYC to see greenery and natural habitat, yet be close to the city. It is currently the best of both worlds, however, this plan will put a lit, noisy ski trail directly in our line of sight from living areas and bedrooms. Literally, our green views with deer, fox and rabbits will be replaced by strangers looking into our windows. The lights and noise will be intolerable, and the ice overspray on our house, walks and street will be treacherous and bothersome. The ice overspray on Gleason, however, will bankrupt the City as soon as one of the school children waiting for a bus gets hurt by a vehicle out of control. The lawsuit will be unavoidable and undefendable. This is irresponsible and must be stopped. Bob York Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-30 Proposed development appears to make little sense. Another Nordic ski facility developed by Park district is a few miles away. It has many more miles of trail and is nearly as convenient to Edina residents and high schoolers. My understanding is that the proposed budget for this facility shows it losing money for at least a few years. I suspect whatever the projection is will be overly optimistic. This is a bad project that will benefit relatively few while costing all of us, particularly those in the nearby neighborhood. (I am not in an area directly impacted. ) Richard Jahnke Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-30 I believe the $3MM for XC snowmaking is not a good investment of money and trees. I support the investment of $200K for single trail MTB at Braemar to provide a practice facility for the EHS MTB TEAM. Tyler Colwell San Luis Obispo, CA 2016-07-31 This project is to large in scope and needs to be scaled back. Needs more emphasis on mt bike trails. Jeff Stevens Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-31 The costs, inconveniences, risks and losses grossly outweigh the benefits. Karin VanDyke Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-31 The destruction of trees and wildlife habitat along with the traffic hazards resulting from the snow making equipment is not what Edina residents want. This is not an economically viable project and is not a good use of taxpayer money. Lisa Jahnke Edina, MN 2016-07-31 This is not cost effective. It will cost too much to maintain and there is already a cross country ski path available at Highland Park in west Bloomington. Name Location Date Comment Donna D'Aquila Edina, MN 2016-07-31 As a resident of Edina since 1978, I would have expected to receive information on this wasteful and destructive project before yesterday. The meeting was July 13th? SEH privately pitching to "Our" city council and city council not sharing this information fairly to Edina residents?? Appalling behaviors even for this council. My vote is "NO" to such a costly, not designated priority, environmentally destructive (which shocks me with all the eco friendly recycling, can't burn leaves and yard waste in eco bags required that the thought of tearing down trees of magnitudes,etc), safety hazard, known money loosing scheme, bring in the riff raff and raise my taxes again after all the bike lane flip flopping this council has done is CRAZY. Who are you council members really representing?? A question that has been asked to many times to count. Again, my vote is no and yours as representing our township should be no, as well. Donna D'Aquila Joan Roe Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-31 The increase in taxes for the benefit of a few, damage to the beautiful land which supports wildlife, and now Buck Hill has developed accomodations for cross country skiing, I feel it is not advisable. I can't afford more tax increase. LuAnne Speeter Edina, MN 2016-07-31 I'm all for activities that encourage individual and family engagement but still respect the natural environment. This project needs alternative plans brought to the residents for broader approval. We already have many sports venues in Edina that draw in nonresidents. The Braemar winter project should focus on Edina residents' needs and interests first. Please allow us to study alternative plans before rushing forward so we can all proudly support it. Judy Fundingsland Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-31 This project is way over the top in cost and size, what would be good is to groom cross country trials on the golf course cart paths. It appears to me that the company proposing to build this project has not investigated how the people of Edina want to spend their tax money. Geneva Guilfoyle Minneapolis, MN 2016-07-31 Residents need to have a voice on this decision. Richard Katz Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-01 Waste of taxpayer money. Fiscally irresponsible. Dave Anderson Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-01 I live right by Braemar and I do not want the extra light, extra noise and snow machines in the area. And I definitely don't want my taxes going up because of it! Judith Harvey Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-01 This project is unnecessary in my view. It displaces wildlife who are already being encroached on with the construction of the Nine Mile Creek trail. We have Hyland Park in Bloomington nearby and there are plenty of ski trails for residents. If this is for the high school then they have a lot of available land for ski trails below the high school. If there is such an operation in an area that is not near residential locations nor would displace as much wildlife or kill as many trees, that would be worthwhile studying. This project seems fast- tracked and unwarranted especially in that location. Name Location Date Comment Eric Kirchner Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-01 Strongly opposed to the thought of having snow making machines dump ice crystals all over Gleason Road and having to shovel my driveway multiple times a day as a result of the blowing "snow". How close is Hyland Park Reserve of which is already a wonderful facility for this type of activity? Yep, thought so. Kyle Smoley Stu erickson Minneapolis, MN Lucy Erickson Minneapolis, MN Daniel Bryant Minneapolis, MN Peggy Erickson Edina, MN Last I checked people don't appreciate bright lights illuminating a bedroom, let alone a child's bedroom, at all hours of the evening - and I certainly don't either. I don't believe this is an appropriate use of funds or the property itself. There is not a clamoring for this type of facility in Edina. Furthermore, it makes no sense in the middle of a residential area. I also believe the Council members are not doing their duty to vet this proposal appropriately. 2016-08-01 it's fine like it is and I dislike the scraggly weeds that surround the new holes by Gleason. 2016-08-01 I'm signing this because I'm a skier and I know how bright the lights can be and how loud snow blowers are. This seems very unnecessary, being that there is a ski hill 5 minutes away. It would also destroy the natural beauty of the Braemar area. 2016-08-01 It hurts too many to please so few. Most would not be from our city. Three rivers does a great job and they harm no one. Stop it ! 2016-08-01 This is a bad idea. It would destroy the neighborhood. The noise, lights and snow crystals would be bring the quality of life down for the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Trees would be lost and the deer I enjoy would be driven away form all the traffic. Please don't pass this! Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-01 Ernest Martin 2016-08-01 I oppose the Nordic Trail 2016-08-02 The more I learn about this proposal, the worse it becomes. We depend on ALL council members to vote on behalf of their constituents, not driven by pet projects or special interest group demands. The fact is, ALL Edinans will be paying for this, and the homeowners in the vicinity of this poorly designed plan will suffer. Please vote NO, and pause, reboot, and devise a SENSIBLE enhancement to Braemar. NOT this. scoff peterson Minneapolis, MN Karen Hazel Edina, MN Edina, MN 2016-08-02 Again, Edina going over the top. Name Location Date Comment Peggy Erickson Edina, MN 2016-08-02 I am very concerned and oppose the plans for the Braemar Nordic skiing trails. I ask that you vote "NO" for this project. I have worked at Hyland Hills as a ski instructor and on the admin/managerial side of the business for years. I can tell you first hand that snow blowing is a messy, loud business. The blown snow travels very far from the intended paths and ends up in the neighborhood surrounding Hyland (Buck Hill has a warning sign on Hwy 35 for this). The lights from Hyland are a nuisance for the neighborhood across the way. The manmade snow is much different from the mother nature kind. Because of the chemicals added, it crystallizes denser and makes it almost impossible to scrape off of your windshield and roads. Each season when the snowsports season starts, the Hyland office gets hammered by complaints about snow blowing, the noise and lights. However, Hyland Hill Ski area was there long before the neighborhood was built, so many neighbors knew what they were buying into. That is not the case with the Braemar Hills neighborhood. We have lived in the area for almost 20 years and loved the fact that Braemar used to claim to be a "wild life sanctuary" (on the old sign to the entrance). The plans to build the nordic paths would be a detriment to the flora and fauna. The paths in the woods would be raped of the trees that so many hiker/walkers enjoy. I have hiked those woods for years and it would break my heart to see so many trees gone. It makes me sad that the Edina City Council would deteriorate the quality of life for the area surrounding Braemar Hills, spend taxpayers' money and shove this nordic plan forward. I have noticed the survey markers in the Braemar woods long before the nordic plans hit the media. It upsets me that the land would be surveyed and taxpayers money spent before Edina residents could have a say in the matter. The cart was put on before the horse. I don't oppose the nordic ski trails (I'll use them). However, they should just go through the golf course and blown snow will not affect the area homes. Any project that moves forward should be on a much smaller scale. THOMAS WAGNER Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-02 fundamentally opposed to a $3m development with profound environmental and neighborhood impact when we already provide tax support for Hyland Park ski facilities are 2.8 miles south of Braemar (8 min away per google maps) Lesli Rauch Edina, MN 2016-08-02 I disagree with the unbudgeted potential spend on a project that serves so few. I am also disappointed that a project of this magnitude could potentially come to fruition, without following proper protocol. It's extremely disappointing on too many fronts. Dan Goodenough Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-02 Why would we do this???? Not needed and wasteful. Virginia Sweeny Saint Paul, MN 2016-08-02 This is a permanently disruptive and unneeded project. Patrick Dulany Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-02 I don't feel this is a good use of tax payers dollars. Only a small group would benefit from this huge expense. Ondrej Vesely Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-03 I oppose this project. It is financially questionable, destroys natural habitat, and creates significant burden on the surrounding residential neighborhood. In particular, the proposed length of the cross-country ski trails (3.0 km = 1.9 miles) does not compare to existing 9.5 miles of ski trails in Hyland Lake Park Reserve (which is located just few miles south across highway 494) and does not in my opinion justify such a reckless and significant disturbance of the existing wildlife habitat. Also, someone please help me understand how does snow tubing align with Edina's strategic plan and vision. Thank you. Chelsea Ganske Minneapolis, MN' 2016-08-03 I am signing this because I feel that a project of this magnitude should allow for more public input (Edina residents) and SME scrutiny. Name Location Date Comment Ed DonFrancesco Edina, MN 2016-08-03 The city of Edina is hell bent on spending money on new projects. The alternative solution to constructing the Nordic Ski Trail at Braemar Golf Course is to use the new Nine Mile Creek bike path in the winter as a cross country ski trail that costs no additional dollars since it's already under construction. Issue solved! Nicholas Winninger Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-03 If it won't break even, and imposes a tax burden on non-nordic ski users then why would I want to support it? Mandy Bai Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-04 I am against this proposal to protect the original green nature and wildlife in Edina. Human beings are already too greedy to invade into natures wherever possible. Yongjun Hou Edina, MN 2016-08-04 Keep limited green space for Edina Laurie Wilson Spencer Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-04 This is not the way we want the environment to be in our neighborhood. The cost vs use is not only prohibitive but the usage at potentially 43-60 days a year is totally an unreasonable usage to destroy this wild life environment and assess us 3 million in taxes. I would hope the city council and mayor would listen to your constituents on our wants and needs, not frivolous pet projects not needed or wanted by special interest groups for such a high price with such a limited usage of time. ward johnson Kristin Lindberg albert matson Max Martin Jojn Leach Tong Miao Dong Ouyang Yi Liu Jia Huang Bo Lu Xiaowen Huang Cathy Ge Shenglan Long Michael Nickfay Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-04 I love the concept. Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-04 Do not need a destination tubing/nordic area in Edina. Do not want additional traffic through our community. edina, MN 2016-08-04 Halt development Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-05 It would destroy property value and severely ice surrounding neighborhood roads. It is essentially ONLY beneficial for a small community (nordic), Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-05 To have edina stop wasting money. Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-05 I am opposed to this project, the money should be used at more useful area. And Edina is such a small city, and the neighborhood is going to be affected by the noise, which is not good for families. Wauconda, IL 2016-08-05 Damage to the natural park Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-05 We don't want to pay the tax to support this project that only benefit very very limited persons. We have already paid a lot of extra tax to improve the school facility, the road construction. We cannot pay any more. Please stop this project and reduce the already heaven burden to edina residence. Thanks. Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-05 Cost too much! Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-05 The value/cost of this project needs complete evaluation before final decision is made. Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-05 This is a very costly project and definitely not best use of tax payer's money. It will not be beneficial to general public. More importantly it potentially makes our neighborhood less safe. I strongly oppose to this project!! Eden Prairie, MN 2016-08-05 I am signing because I am part of the Edina community and I want to keep Edina's Braemar green. Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-05 I don't like the property tax go up. I like the current nature with wild trees,animals and walking trail Mirineapolis, MN 2016-08-05 I want to keep some natural space undeveloped in the city. Not every inch of green space needs to be developed. Angela Buyse )le c i , Lishi Vesely _:—..------ Barbara Grossman Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Name Location Date Comment Judith Felker Edina, MN 2016-08-05 This is too big a project to rush through as fast as its going. $3 million is worth making sure all residents know about it and weigh in before the mayor and city council vote. Sept 7th is too soon for a vote of this consequence. Postpone the vote, please. 2016-08-05 This would path directly affect our everyday lives- for the worse. We would be able to see skiers from our bedroom windows! Not even to mention the safety issues on Gleason or the noise that it would cause. 2016-08-05 It affects the health of the neighborhood residents. The tax increases due to the project burden every resident but the project benefits just a few people! 2016-08-05 I don't understand why you would want to do this to such a gorgeous area. This area was such discussed on the news for it wildlife refuge. Bob Martin Minneapolis, MN jie na Minneapolis, MN Carol Bruemmer Minneapolis, MN Pauline Fofana Minneapolis, MN Luhe Ge Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-06 2016-08-06 Why don't you develop side walks on at least one side of all streets in Edina instead. It would make more sense and create a walking friendly environment. I definitely don't see why anyone would want to add this project to a beautiful are like Braemar Golf Course. I want a smart development that preserves nature and our tax dollars This project will not benefit the general public while spending such a big amount of money. It will also damage the only natural preserve we have left in Edina. David Buyse Minneapolis, MN Peter Lee 2016-08-06 The cost, safety, not necessary. 2016-08-07 Why do we want the City to get into something that won't be financially sustainable and safe for the residents leaving near there. 2016-08-07 I am signing because I'm opposed to spending $3 million to build a redundant, money losing recreational activity which creates noise and light pollution in a previously tranquil area 2016-08-07 NO! This cannot happen in our neighborhood....no ice. Ski crap... 2016-08-07 We are already putting too much money into the park at Fred Richards and just eliminated that. Now we have to pay for more? Why didn't we just put money into Fred Richards? Ridiculous 2016-08-08 I oppose the proposed ski trail and tubing hill at Braemar because of the unnecessary cost to be borne by the Edina taxpayers, the destruction to the current green space, and the noise and light pollution created by the trail, snowmaking and grooming equipment. Highland Hills is close...we don't need this in Edina. Save the money!! 2016-08-08 I'm signing because I don't want the City to spend OUR money on a XC Ski track, when we are so close to Highland Hills. Additionally, we don't want the trail cut thru the current green space, along with all the created noise, light pollution, and cost for snow making and grooming. Finally, we don't need a tubing hill! We don't need to pay to slide in Edina! 2016-08-08 Please stop this wasteful project. 2016-08-08 We don't need this at Braemar. Hyland is just across 494 where there are many winter activities. I wonder how many Edina residents will use this. Let's keep Braemar green and environmentally preserved. I don't believe this is a good use of taxpayer money and I don't want my taxes increased for something most residents will not use. Thank you. 2016-08-09 To preserve the natural beauty, wild life and tree. 2016-08-09 I oppose the plan to develop this area into a Nordic Ski Trail and sledding hill. -0 13-Q_C-6)ve_ ye_c_e v — o ca Kathryn Rivers Minneapolis, MN Tammy Rosselit Minneapolis, MN Robert Nazarian Minneapolis, MN Linda Berg Minneapolis, MN Elizabeth Wright Minneapolis, MN Melissa Lindholm Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN f•N es-71A-Aiv` \--DA11/\ CALO Mary Maijer Randy Harris eto Jen/JO/ler/4S c3-p a130/30/(0 Location Date Comment Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-09 I question this duplication of a ski trail when only a mile south of us Three Rivers Parks already has a well-equipped ski trail. What's the case for this project and its costs (both construction and on-going operation)? Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-10 The plan does not take into consideration: obliteration of a nature preserve (and resultant ramifications including taxation), habitat destruction for flora/fauna, number of trees that would be removed without any commitment to replacement, lack of safety analysis from snow overdrift, complete lack of analysis on housing devaluation (the presentation stated that the average Edina house value is 4457K but didn't take into account that the property values along the affected area are approximately double that. Additionally, the presentation failed to demonstrate the percentage of Edina residents that would actually benefit from this Ski Trail (it is likely a small fraction of total residents - and why is this needed where there are fabulous trails just 2 miles away at Highland). 2016-08-10 I have been a lifelong Edina resident and feel this is an unnecessary project that will add little and actually destroy a beautiful green space. 2016-08-10 They closed Fred Richards golf course because it was to expensive. Now they want to spend 3 million on this. Something smells fishy. 2016-08-10 Was there an overwhelming call by the citizens of Edina for this project? Not likely!! This is another example of our City Council not doing their due diligence on a project that creates additional on-going city expenses which will need to be covered by more taxes for the greater good of a few. Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-10 I am writing to request that you not approve the proposed Braemar Snow Tubing and Nordic Ski Trail development project. Name Mike Kenfield Margaret Harris Minneapolis, MN anita leggott edina, MN Ron Hoistad Minneapolis, MN My family and neighbors oppose this project for the following four reasons: 1. Edina residents should not be stuck funding such an expensive project with a dubious ROI. 2. The noise and light pollution resulting from snow making/grooming and operating the facility, as well as the excess traffic that will result, will severely alter the surrounding neighborhood. 3. Hyland Lake Park Reserve, a mere 5 miles away, offers 9.5 miles of fantastic Nordic ski trails. The surrounding community does not need more supply. 4. This project has clearly not been vetted with the residents of Edina, especially those who will be most impacted, those of us living in Braemar Hills. John King Edina, MN Anna Shimanek Minneapolis, MN JoAnn Kramer Minneapolis, MN Please reject this proposed project. 2016-08-10 I don't feel that this would benefit the people of Edina. I also feel that too many trees would be lost in the process of creating this area. 2016-08-10 This seems like a tremendous expenditure that benefits few and would have a negative impact on the natural beauty that is Braemar. 2016-08-10 I think the sliding hill should remain as is. Adding the cost and Liability of a tow rope seems riduculas. Let people run up and down the hills and enjoy less structured and free fun. As for the ski trail, it seems to me there should be extra, treeless, fairways that could accommodate cross country skiing. Again, I would like the winter activities at Braemar to remain free so I would object to lighting the course. Richard Doyle Kathleen Carter Minneapolis, MN Edina, MN 2016-08-10 I love Braemar 2016-08-11 This is a HUGE waste of tax payer money. Chuen Wu Minneapolis, MN Charles Lawrence Minneapolis, MN John Everett Minneapolis, MN Cynthia Pascale Minneapolis, MN Amanda Simons Minneapolis, MN Kevin Wand Minneapolis, MN Bonnie Yuvaraj Edina, MN Marc Donnelly Edina, MN Jim Pascale Minneapolis, MN Name Location Date Comment Julie Johnson Joseph Wagner Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-11 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-11 I grew up hiking the trails of Braemar and sledding down the hills for free and I don't want the homes of thousands of animals to be destroyed. I also enjoy seeing the stars at night and am strongly against any extra light pollution. There are many reasons to oppose this development: 1) Negative environmental impact including noise and light pollution, destruction of habitat, removal of natural forest 2) Impact of noise, snow machines, and light on surrounding neighborhoods 3) Unreasonable cost for a development with a small number of potential users, making it difficult to imagine this project even covering operating costs "Because we already have everything else" is a poor justification in the face of such negative consequences. 2016-08-12 Please plan and spend our tax wisely. 2016-08-12 Edina needs to appreciate the untouched green space that we have. Why destroy what little we have left to benefit primarily non residents 2016-08-12 I love Edina and it's a wonderful place to live and raise a family. However, we've got to put an stop to the endless spending. I doesn't seem like the city knows how to say enough is enough. Of course some things are necessary but seems like the city cowtows to every request from a small vocal group that comes along. 2016-08-12 The course is not needed when a cross country ski trail is available less than 3 miles away in Bloomington. 2016-08-13 I care about preserving nature in our city and I also care about being a wise resource of our financial and land resources. 2016-08-13 The Irony of Building a Ski Area at Braemar Park: How many of us have read the new Legacy Landscape sign at Braemar Park? I was driving through Braemar and noticed the sign that was placed when the golf course was remodeled last year. It has photos and a description of what Braemar is all about, the beauty of nature. I believe everyone and especially the people who favor building this ski area need to go to Braemar Park and read the sign. Here are portions written on the sign (Located at intersection of John Harris Dr and Braemar Blvd): "Restoring Braemar as a Legacy Landscape" "...before the golf course, Braemar's rolling landscape was once a grassland scattered with large oak trees." ...textures of native plants and animals." In the upper right corner of the sign it says, "Look and Listen." After you are done reading, just take five minutes out of your busy schedule and look around and also listen to what Braemar Park is all about. Appreciate its beauty. After you have done that, try to visualize the Park with a new ski area there. I am hoping you will realize what we would be losing by building the proposed ski area. 2016-08-13 Please, just leave some naturalness to our city" Can't our wildlife have some places to call home. 2016-08-13 No need to cutdown trees, install a tow rope, and make snow. Just let mother nature do it and make a trail on the existing golf course. 2016-08-13 I am signing to protect the natural beauty of southwest Edina and to protect wildlife habitat. I also believe that this project will be a long term and unnecessary burden on taxpayers. Nearby Hylands offers plenty of Nordic recreational opportunity. Name Location Date Comment John Debby Minnetonka, MN David Druckman Minneapolis, MN Patricia Charnell Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-13 I'm signing because I see this as another waste of money just like what Edina is doing to Braemar Golf Course. 2016-08-14 How about a dog park instead? Cheaper, easier, and will be enjoyed by more residents all year round. 2016-08-15 This is just the opposite of what Edina is! People move to Edina for the strong school system, no new builds of community center or such, and taxes that are consistent. This is such a disappointment - a nordic track does not belong in an established residential community! 2016-08-15 To lose beautiful old trees, displace wildlife, increase taxes for this project that the majority of Edina residents will never use does not make any sense at all. I vote NO and wish we had known about this project earlier. 2016-08-15 I think there needs to be more transparency on the costs, resources and benefits before moving forward with such an expensive plan. I would prefer sidewalks on Valley View west of Gleason for this money. 2016-08-15 I was an Edina resident for over 40 years and have family members who still live there I agree that this is a bad project and am writing to get it stopped 2016-08-15 We have other priorities with our tax $. 2016-08-15 Braemar is beautiful and you could certainly cross country ski if wanted. Why not on Fred Richards?? 2016-08-15 Trees will die and much needed Edina green space will be lost. Climate Change is real... 2016-08-15 I don't see the benefit, and am concerned about traffic hazards from snow making. And I certainly don't need to pay more taxes. 2016-08-16 This project does not enhance the Braemar community and will increase traffic on Gleason Road. It has been insufficiently debated by the citizens of Edina. 2016-08-16 would rather see funds go to the new proposed community center. 2016-08-16 It's across the street from my sister in law's house and will devalue their property. 2016-08-17 We need sidewalks in Valley View Road before we need cross country ski trails in Braemar Park! 2016-08-18 Note: I also highly disagree with rubber man-made turf covering our natural grassy areas! How can that be better than fresh life giving green areas? 2016-08-19 This project is too large in scope and not thought of in terms of the long term implications. A better plan must be developed. When things have to be done this hasty, there starts to be similarities with a door-salesmans techniques, which the council should be smart enough to avoid. Mary Swanson Minneapolis, MN Stacy Solow Edina, MN Teresa Wuebker Minneapolis, MN martha dover Minneapolis, MN Brigid Spicola Minneapolis, MN Thom Hamacher Leawood, KS Maximilian Mulder Minneapolis, MN Robert Kratzke Minneapolis, MN Tara Dev Minneapolis, MN Angie Rice Lino Lakes, MN Nick Marchuk Edina, MN Deborah Doescher Minneapolis, MN Steen moeller Minneapolis, MN Name Location Date Comment Trudi Meloche Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-20 The proposed project duplicates services already being provided at Hyland Lakes Park Reserve Ski Area, which is literally five minutes away from Braemar Park. The commercial lighting, plowing and snow making will adversely affect the quality of life and safety of community members in Braemar Hills, Indian Hills, Dewey Hill and surrounding neighborhoods. The City of Edina's own website enthusiastically describes this park as "500 acres of rolling hills and scenic lakes surrounded by beautiful, untouched oak ridges", and I support keeping it as untouched as possible because excellent commercial winter recreation facilities (funded by our county tax dollars) are already available so close to Braemar Park. Steve Sherry Edina, MN 2016-08-20 No need for this in Edina Judi Lamble Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-21 Investing in snow-based activities when climate change is shortening the winter recreation season is short-sighted. Thomas Bach Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-21 You are converting park land to commercial with no involvement of the planning office. Also, this needs an environmental impact study with all the water and piping being added. Donna Callender Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-21 The city should honor its promise to be accountable to the residents of Edina, as stated on the city website. I also urge residents to vote for the city council candidates who will try to rein in the developers and their employees in city government. Erin Angelats Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-22 I live very close to Braemar and am against the bright night time lights and extra snow on 169 that will make driving to my home of almost 10 years now, treacherous. My family of five chose to live in western Edina because of the increased green space, trees and traffic. Very disappointing to have all of that changed. Lots of animals live there as well. Where will they go? Bill White Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-22 We love the quiet, beautiful solitude of the golf course in the winter. It's great the way it is. Why spoil it? We also don't like the potential noise, the construction, the cost, the traffic, the extra lighting or the riskiness of the business model for the city. Thank you! James Viera Eden Prairie, MN 2016-08-22 I'm a member of the Braemar Men's Club and oppose this project. Shea Huston Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-23 No brainer. This project/cost is not beneficial to the community and not necessary particularly after ramming a $189M (with interest) tax referendum down our throats last year. Enough is enough. lynda ruce minneapolis, MN 2016-08-23 I have played Braemar Golf course for a long time and have many friends who live in the area. I am VERY concerned about the ecological damage and safety issues regarding the destruction of wildlife habitat and the icy roads created by the snow machines. Rob Martin Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-23 I oppose the current proposal in it's extravagance. I can fully understand how the Nordic ski team and those outside of the immediate area would love to see a ski park in Edina, but the safety factor alone is cause to make us rethink the entire project. Not only will nearby residents suffer from the what is proposed, but those living miles away who will visit the site have the same safety risks from the ice from the snow machine overblow. How many first and second year drivers from the ski team will be putting themselves and others at risk on an icy Gleason Road? How many out of towners will hit an unexpected icy road on Gleason and incur home and personal injury lawsuits while sliding on the ice? Why do Edina residents have to pay to have out of towners come into their neighborhoods to enjoy a ski park? And why were the Edina residents the last to find out about this proposal? Name Location Date Comment Karen Seay Edina, MN 2016-08-23 No competitive bid process, not enough vetting, environmental consequences, light and noise pollution, commercial project affecting nearby neighborhoods, cost, repetitive of nearby similar facility (Hyland) Susan Petersen Edina, MN 2016-08-24 I strongly appose the development of the Nordic Ski Trail. It is just another way of using our tax dollars in not the right way. Doug Benner Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-24 I am opposed to any development projects at Braemar. Focus on basic city services like good roads, plowing snow, schools, police, fire, water, etc. and stop with all the sidewalks, bike lanes, roundabouts, and other costly and not needed projects. Thank you. JON R HAWKS Denver, CO 2016-08-25 Since I have lived in Edina (1979), there has never been a proposal to build a sports facility that would be funded by the taxpayers for use by non-residents. This proposal does not need to be placed as close to the properties on Tanglewood Court and Gleason. Additionally, I have never seen a cross country ski track 50 feet in width...even in the Olympics. There is an existing walking-hiking path that is rarely used, that could form the basis for a much scaled down cross country trail. The team and others are also only 6 minutes from the Highland ski area which is more than sufficient for practice and training. I feel the lights and snow making equipment will devalue our property and the city should compensate the owners if this development is approved. Wendy Fox Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-25 Every day, when I walk my dog, I walk past the fancy new informational signs at Braemar that say.... " Restoring Braemar's Legacy Landscape." They infuriate me because the signage is so hypocritical! These signs propose a mission to restore our legacy landscape of oak trees, etc. while, behind the scenes, the city council is considering a proposal that would do just the opposite! I am very much opposed to this project. Name Location Date Comment Rev. Harlan Limpert Edina, MN 2016-08-26 I urge you to reject the proposal to build a Nordic Ski Trail and Tubing Hill in Braemar Golf Course. When I first read about the proposal, I thought, "Great, our elected leaders are taking another step towards enhancing the quality of life in Edina". But as I studied the proposal and learned the facts, I was rather astounded that the proposal would even be considered. There are numerous reasons to reject the proposal. I wish to focus on two. First, safety. Beyond the safety of me and my wife as we drive on Gleason Road and Tanglewood Court, I think of our two children and four granddaughters who come to visit twice a week. They would have to deal with the overspray of ice crystals that fall onto the roads and create a terrible driving hazard. Furthermore, having fallen in our driveway at 7737 Tanglewood Court once already and injured myself seriously enough to require surgery, I shutter to think of the possibility again caused not by a typical Minnesota winter, but by a project reviewed and approved by our civic leaders. Second, the destruction of natural habitat. One of the best things about living in the Twin Cities -- and Edina in particular -- is the attentiveness our forbearers paid to setting aside land that would remain beautiful and accessible for all residents. Every day we pass by parks and open spaces that add to our collective quality of life. To consider a project that would include tearing down trees to cut a fifty-foot-wide path that would be artificially covered with snow created by loud and messy snow-making machines is abhorrent to me — and I know many, many others. Please...reject the proposal being considered. Sincerely, Rev. Harlan Limpert Scott Williams Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-26 I would like to see a much less intrusive repurposing of this resource. Golf is a declining activity and the GC will continue to have lower revenues and serve a shrinking population of residents going forward. I support creating access for more people. I don't think Nordic is broad enough. There is already a lit, artificial snow trail 5 minutes away at Highland. Kevin Newman Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-26 I'm opposed to the current proposed Braemar Winter Recreation Facility due to the negative impact and disruption the snow making machines and lighting would have on the Dewey Hill neighborhood. I'm also opposed to a process where a $3 million non funded spend is presented and voted on in less than 60 days. (i.e SEH presented a proposal on July 13th and the city council will vote on the proposal on September 7th.) Do we have money to burn in Edina? Vicki Bsrzen Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-26 I'm tired of seeing the city pay no attention to the public's wishes. --15' Name Location Date Comment Deb Seeber Lynner Edina, MN Robert Quinn Scalia Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-26 I think more thought needs to go into this. Way too hasty. Slow down, give people time to absorb the idea and then find the "best" and most economical way to proceed, if in favor. 2016-08-26 3 million is just something this city cannot afford. Just a note as well, I am not the same Robert Scalia as another signature on this petition, rated I am his son who shares the same name. 2016-08-27 I feel at its very best, this idea is folly. I think it's a waste of money to provide a facility that will have such limited use. If you're interested in providing the facility like this, you should look at a joint venture with Bloomington at the Hyland ski area. Brent Johnson Minneapolis, MN Jane Mosher Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-27 I do not believe this plan has enough merit and it will not pay for itself, even in many years. More careful thought needs to be given, and better preservation of nature needs to be considered. In discussing this with various committee members, the high school will again handle skiers needs but in a bit smaller space, so needs have changed. Deborah Deanovic Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-27 I THINK THIS PLAN IS TOO EXTENSIVE AND TOO EXPENSIVE AND DESTROYS TOO MUCH NATURAL HABITAT. Manuel Anaya Dufresne Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-27 The neighborhoods around Braemar Will be negatively impacted by this project due to constant noise Deforestation, artificial light. There is no doubt that the value of real estate around Braemar would decline if this project takes place. rene foss edina, MN 2016-08-27 I want to protect the wild life. I don't like the idea of noise and more traffic and more construction. Edina as ace whole is becoming over developed and congested. People can go ski at highland ski area which is just 3 miles away and able to accommodate those types of sports. Also... I am not in favor of a tax increase for this purpose. Thank you . Dave Woodley Minneapolis, MN Mary Foley Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-27 we have one of the best Nordic ski areas in the Twin Cities less than five miles away at Hylands which we are already supporting as part of the Three Rivers Park system. This is an unecessary expenditure. 2016-08-27 We do not need nor want the additional expense, as well as the "hope" it would break even in five yrs. I do not believe the new golf range is exceeding the traffic compared to past years. It is time be be fiscally responsible for a change. They are closing hockey rinks, but opening ski trails...Really??? patricia bowies Isaac Broberg Minneapolis, MN Edina, MN 2016-08-27 We don't need this project in our suburban area; moreover, the cost in trees and natural habitat is tremendous. 2016-08-27 There are enough projects going on already and not enough due diligence has been done for this project. It isn't in the top ten items needed by residents according to a recent city survey. Wasn't the survey to guide what the city would do? Robert Lucas Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-27 Impractical plan that serves only a few residents. Cosette DeCesare Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Keep Braemar Green and Clean! Ruth Hamilton Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 My family enjoys bird watching and walking on nature trails. The building of the regional bike trail along Nine Mile Creek has already reduced the birds we used to see there. The 50' path seems like putting a freeway through the oak forest which will negatively impact the wildlife. The tubing aspect of this proposal doesn't interest me at all. The construction of this ski trail and tubing slope with the snow making and lights would not affect me where I live. I do, however, have sympathy for residents who live adjacent to this project because it would be noisy, have light shining in their windows at night, and require extra snow shoveling which would ultimately lower the value of their homes. Name Katherine Bass Ann Baumgartner William Schmit Thomas Hurwitz Margaret Kinney Robert Stoutenburgh jack williams robert hursh Joseph Moss Manish Virmani Tass Pauli George Griffiths Rhonda Marchuk Toni Brandt janet douglas Lee Stevens MaryJane Eaves-Raich Jill Trautz Kevin Bowen Location Date Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Edina, MN 2016-08-28 Edina, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-28 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-29 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-29 Edina, MN 2016-08-29 Edina, MN 2016-08-29 Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-29 Comment I question the fiscal sense of creating another large city enterprise when our liquor stores have seen a consistent decline in revenue in the last few years. The liquor stores subsidize most city enterprises. I understand that some enterprises are about improving quality of life and not about making a profit, but how do we anticipate covering the cost of a new enterprise that may never be self sufficient? Especially when there is not broad community demand for it? Residents have asked the city for walking and biking facilities like trails and sidewalks, for rennovated playgrounds and to fix crumbling streets. Let's cover the basics before we add more to our plate. Improperly presented, lack of open discussion , totally not fair to the home owners lo that whole area! It would create noise pollution, nighttime light pollution, wipe out hundreds of trees and displace/kill wildlife and increase taxes, etc. Project is wasteful, poorly conceived, destructive of environment, unfavorable to nearby residents, unnecessary in view of Hyland Preserve facility, etc. I think this project is very costly and that there are other outdoor venues that people can use in the winter. This is not a necessary project. The Edina City Council has been spending money we don't have on projects we don't need. This lack of fiscal responsibility has become blatant since the council hired city manager Scott Neil. There's something rotten going on here. This proposal is another sign of the rot. Tired of the council pissing away money. facilities for these activities exist nearby...edina council should not cave to small vocal minorities...provide a map to hyland park, carver park, etc. instead. I support the activities this would accommodate, but it should undergo a competitive process. I also believe there are other site options that should be considered. I feel that more analysis is needed before proceeding with this project. In general, I prefer to utilize existing resources (such as buck hill) instead of creating more underutilized infrastructure. 1. No need 2. Save the trees which was a prime issue when discussing the redo of Braemat Another example of the Edina City Council unilaterally deciding that they know what the citizenry wants. With a negative ROI the liquor income will again be forced to foot the bill. I am totally against building a XX ski trail in Braemar park! it's not a facility the majority of people in Edina need or support. Money should be spent in other ways. Spending on fake snow is silly. How about repairing some potholes? Agree with details presented as reasons to analyze plan further. I do not feel the city has made a case for this project in how it will benefit the people of Edina. For example an estimate of usage, will it be marketed to others, fees, tax impact, etc. Work needs to be done here. Thanks. I am a concerned resident of Edina This was not in the budget and deserves more careful consideration. Please slow this process down. Name Location Date Comment Miriam Martin Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-29 There are many reasons to oppose this action including noise pollution from ice-mailing machines, disruption to the neighbors, expense, and removal of mature trees. Britta Remes Catherine Schoffman Jim Sletten Tim BARZEN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN 2016-08-29 2016-08-29 2016-08-29 2016-08-29 This is a spiritual walking path for many members of my family. I oppose the construction of the Nordic ski trail and please vote no. Stop the Nordic ski trail at Braemer I am deeply concerned about all of the negative environmental, economic, pollution and safety consequences some of which may never be reversed. Please allow public comment before committing to this folly. Thanks, Tim Barzen 2016-08-29 I'm signing because as a resident of Edina I expect the Mayor and City Council to act in our communities best interests. Allowing a project that is driven by the "wants" of a few (many non-residents) and has not been properly vetted and budgeted to be pushed through above the many needs of our city is not in Edina's best interests fiscally, environmentally or image wise. Edina is losing it's reputation as a well planned, fiscally responsible community that is attentive to it's citizens and projects like this are making it very hard to sell those ideals to potential new residents. 2016-08-30 Please don't vote to change the Braemar golf course into a destination ski hill. These skiers can go to Hyland which is very close. This is a quiet neighborhood. Don't raise our taxes for something that would only please a few people. Gleason Road would become dangerous and many of us travel that road every day. 2016-08-30 I personally feel this whole proposal is ridiculous. We shouldn't be giving up Clunie golf course as it is already hard to " always" get on at Braemar to golf, as Joe Abood says we should be able to. This was never in the original plan for Braemar golf course. Everyone in Edina cannot afford increases in their taxes to fund these types of things just because someone thinks it's a good idea. 2016-08-30 The Edina Parks and Rec Department has become enamored with developing recreational facilities in the past few years with much of the cost falling to the Edina tax payers to fund. Many of the Edina enterprises will not be self funding and my tax bill continues to climb though I understand the city has added som $55 million in taxable assets to its rolls in recent times. I would not expect the Nordic Ski operation to be self funding. It seems their is a significant ski facility locted nearby in Bloomington. Furthermore, cross country skiing can be facilitated on the golf course during the winter months. Mary Turnbull Edina, MN Schroeder Joan Minneapolis, MN Karen Roach Minneapolis, MN Marty Friede Minneapolis, MN We do not need the extravagant Nordic Ski facility added to our tax load following the $7 to 8 million being spent on a complete redo of the Braemar Golf Course, along with the numerous other recently redeveloped rec facilities. From:Miriam Martin To:Edina Mail Subject:Nordic Trail Date:Monday, August 29, 2016 3:36:55 PM There are many reasons to oppose this action including noise pollution from ice-mailing machines, disruption to the neighbors, expense, and removal of mature trees. I urge the council members to accept that a large part of the community is not in favor of it. Miriam Martin 6519 Biscayne Blvd. Edina 55436 From:gary bartolett To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar Winter Sports Facility Date:Monday, August 29, 2016 6:33:01 PM Vote No on Braemar Winter Sports Proposal This proposal has too many unanswered questions to move at its present pace. If adopted there is no turning back. The damage is done and cannot be undone. The City will have a facility it is committed to support indefinitely no matter what the results or the costs are. Far too much money is being spent without taking the time to carefully evaluate the need for and consequences of the project. I attended both the July 13, 2016 Open House and the August 8, 2016 Park Board meeting. Both featured a sales presentation by SEH. The presentation included maps, drawings and pictures of equipment and other projects and were basically identical. There was nothing in the visual materials to indicate scale or scope of the materials to give an impression of what might result in this case. The Open House included time for questions from attendees and a comment card. Questions at the Open House were generally blown off by the salesman with a statement that “you won’t notice anything” without explaining why nothing would be noticed. Noise, lighting and overspray were all questioned without getting much in the way of a response. On noise we learned that the grooming machines are super quiet because they have mufflers, on lighting we were told that the lights point down and will be seen as pinpricks on the horizon, on overspray the water that is ice hard enough to break your knuckles on the hill becomes “angel dust” by the time it reaches the street. I had a very specific question on snowmaking which was met by surprise that I had on the spot temperature records and a statement that their expert did a great job making snow for Vladimir Putin. This did not answer my question on how they planned on making snow at 35 degrees F (or 2 degrees C for Putin). The Park Board meeting did not allow public questions or comments so all questioning was done by Board members. It would be charitable to call the questioning of SEH shallow. They received the same type of blow off responses as were given at the Open House and seemed to be willing to accept them. Questioning on the financials was somewhat different. One of the members asked some sharp questions which brought out the fact that about one third of the annual operating costs are hidden in the golf course. This means that unless some of the golf course employees do nothing useful in the winter or will work for free during the winter the financials are much worse than those shown. At the conclusion the Board was asked to make a recommendation to the City Council which they appeared unable to do. Contrary to SEH’s assertion I do believe we will notice something. We will notice more noise in the middle of the night as the high pressure hoses spit out water. We will notice as the grooming machines break up ice hard enough to break your knuckles on. We will notice the backup alarms every time the machines go in reverse. I had one of the noise meters in my backyard and it was the quietest of the three. In the winter with no foliage the folks at the other locations will have it even worse. We will not see the lights as pinpricks on the horizon. If you see them from a location near the Southdale water tower where the horizon is miles away this may be true but my horizon is 200 feet away and the lights are above me. I can clearly see objects at that distance the size of the proposed lights. I will see a bar of light across the horizon with brighter full moon sized blobs at each light fixture. There will be diffused light from snow reflection on the entire hillside. Anything that lives on the hill will have perpetual daylight all winter and I will clearly see all activity on the hill; skiers, grooming machines, snow guns and all. We will notice something from overspray but what is an open question. The SEH statement about ice becoming “angel dust” sounds like alchemy. While we all have seen hot water turn to ice at 20 below that is not quite what we have here. We will be trying to make ice in the twenties when it does not exactly flash freeze. How long it will take the water to freeze and how far it will travel is an open question. SEH has a diagram depicting the overspray zone and it includes all of Gleason Road from Dewey Hill almost to 78th Street. Per SEH the average property on Gleason Road is closer to the snowmaking operation than any at Hyland and Gleason Road is closer than the properties. At its closest approach Gleason Road may be within range of the snow guns. If ice is produced rather than “angel dust” the roadway will become extremely dangerous. This stretch of Gleason annually seems to lose several mailboxes and the occasional light standard to cars losing control on ice. I have seen cars go off the road on both sides in slippery conditions. If someone is in the wrong place at the wrong time they could be killed. This fear is not alleviated by the SEH statement that the skiing enterprise is so important that ice making may be done under less than optimal conditions and the surrounding area must accept the consequences of doing so. The amount of destruction involved in this project is amazing. SEH was not able to discuss the number of trees to be destroyed or the amount of grading required but both are obviously large. A 50 foot clear cut that doubles back on itself in places and has switchbacks may require removing 25 percent or more of the trees. The northeast side of the hill will require substantial grading to carry the highway up the hill and through the switchbacks to the top. The remainder of the highway will require some grading to provide a plane for skiing. In the end we will have a bald hilltop with a thin fringe of greenery around it. The current path will be obliterated. The financials on this project are a horror. From the information provided and assuming that the cost and revenue estimates are accurate all of the initial cost and about one-third of the annual operating costs are born by the taxpayers. If any of the estimates are optimistic it gets worse. Using standard accounting principles and 30 year amortization of debt service Edina taxpayers are paying two thirds of the cost and skiers one third. Stated another way, for every 75 dollar season pass sold non skiing taxpayers pay 150 dollars. More parochially, it is a great deal for Minnetonka skiers not for Edina taxpayers. For these and many other reasons you should vote no on this proposal. Gary L. Bartolett 7421 Gleason Road Edina, Minnesota From:DEAN&MARY To:Edina Mail Cc:mary and dean swanson Subject:Nordic Ski Track Date:Monday, August 29, 2016 9:25:38 PM We vote NO on this project. Where did it come from?? Why didn't anyone hear about it until it is just about a done deal? It benefits very few, taking out beautiful trees, increasing pollution, running at a loss, increasing taxes. Nobody asked for it, just a company wanting to make money. Do not let one person's greed contribute to ruining Edina's environment. It reminds us of the subdivision on Blackfoot Pass that happened three years ago. It is a mess, all the trees on lower lot removed, not a pretty sight on our street. We still wonder how planning and zoning can vote against it and it sails through the council? Three people made money, the owners sons and Scott Busyn. The sales photos in magazines show the address will be Cheyenne Trail. That means that Scott will somehow get a variance to tear down the 60 year old historical brick wall and take out more oak trees. Mayor Hovelands last words were "Scott, I think this will be a beautiful addition to the neighborhood". I invite all of you to go and see it now...........sad. Respectfully, Mary and Dean Swanson 6617 Cheyenne Tr From:Mabotb@aol.com To:Edina Mail Subject:Braemar project Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:55:55 AM Please vote NO -- we do not need more unfunded city debt, we do not need this ill-conceived plan to destroy trees (& not address buckthorn problem) -- this project disregards the continuing effects of climate change (i.e., needing repeated artificial snow-production) -- etc, etc, etc! Mary A. Bang 5200 Duggan Plaza Edina, 55439 From:Trisha London To:Chad Millner; brindle@EdinaMN.gov; James Hovland; staunton@EdinaMN.gov; Robert Stewart; wensonann1@gmail.com Subject:Parking on Indianola Avenue Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:32:55 PM Mr. Millner, Mayor Hovland and other members of the City Council, I attended the last City Council meeting with a few neighbors with the hope that we could dissuade you from changing the parking on our street from single to double-sided. We have two kids, aged 5 and 6. Both are learning how to ride a bike and often it’s hard enough for them to safely navigate around cars on one side of our street. I worry about a circumstance when a neighbor has a party or there’s an event like the Edina Art Fair. The added cars on both sides would make the street much more dangerous for all the kids who live here — whether they’re riding their bikes or walking home from the school bus. Since we don’t have sidewalks, they walk in the street. Kids aside, parking on two sides of our already narrow street would make traffic more complicated, safely puling out of our driveways more risky, snow removal more inefficient and could provide a problem if emergency vehicles need to reach a residence. It’s interesting to me how many people park on my side of the street (currently the no-parking side) anyway, despite the two signs indicating it’s not allowed. Possibly it’s due to the distance between the no parking signs but I’ve never seen anyone issued a ticket for parking where they shouldn’t be. Is this even monitored? I would urge you to please leave our street as it is with one-sided parking. We will indicate this desire in the survey recently sent to us as well. Thank you for your consideration, Trisha London5124 Indianola Avenue 773-485-1220 From:P Seng To:Edina Mail Subject:Mountain biking trails in Edina Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:58:33 PM To the Edina City Council, As a lifelong enthusiast of various outdoor sports, and a 20+ year Edina resident, I have heard much discussion over the years about Edina developing some single-track mountain biking trails. This would be a great asset to the residents of our community. Edina has thousands of residents who bicycle, and many of these cyclists also enjoy mountain biking on good mountain biking trails. Currently, the closest mountain biking trail to the center of Edina (Hwy 62 & Hwy 100) is Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis which is 10 miles away via some busy roads. The next closest options are Lebanon Hills in Apple Valley (20 miles away), or Elm Creek Park Reserve (25 miles away). Each Mountain Bike park location in the Twin Cities area is a beautiful wooded area where the trails are very narrow, and there is virtually no disruption to the local flora / fauna. Many of these locations also intersperse walking / hiking trails for residents as well.In my experience, Mountain Bike park locations tend to be very quiet / peaceful locations, as bikers tend to be quiet because they are busy exercising just like joggers / walkers / etc. In addition to the many local adults who enjoy mountain biking, Edina also has a large contingent of youth riders including the Edina Cycling Team. This team consists of Edina students in high school and middle school who compete with other teams from Minnesota at larger and more remote cycling venues. For these student athletes to practice, they must bicycle across the metro during rush hour to access other Mountain Biking trail systems. The Braemar location has been often discussed as a good location for Mountain Bike trails, and based on my experience, I believe this to be true. The terrain, with some hills and beautiful woods, would be ideal. The footprint / impact of the trail systems tend to be minimal, and the overall impact to a wooded area is minimal, because the trails are intended to fit into an existing landscape. Mountain Biking trails also tend to be low cost because there is so little disruption to the natural environment. Additionally, the trails are a year-round amenity with many people now fat-biking in the winter on snow covered trails. (no snow-making required). Offering an amenity such as Mountain Biking trails would be an asset to our community. Our residents have repeatedly supported bicycling and walking trails in various surveys. It's an important thing to have locally, giving our Edina resident riders a great location to which they can more safely navigate, instead of trying to bicycle across the metro in search of other Mountain Bike trails. A walking trail in the woods around the Braemar Park area would also be very nice amenity for the residents living in the immediate area surrounding Braemar, and would co-exist nicely with Mountain Biking trails. Thank you for your consideration of this topic. Peter Seng4522 Drexel Ave Edina, MN 55424 From:Harlan Limpert To:Edina Mail Subject:The photo of the proposed Braemar project appears deceptiveDate:Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:03:02 PM I’m concerned. The attached photo shows the proposed Braemar project. The assumption a person would make when looking at the photo is that the trail is to scale. But it simply cannot be. Information shared by the City of Edina is that the trail is 50 feet wide. In the photo, the trail looks pencil-thin. My home is visible in the photo, at the end of Tanglewood Court. (7737 Tanglewood Court.) The length of my home and my neighbors (it’s a twin-home) is 84-feet. The trail, if it were drawn to scale, would be over half the length of our home. In fact, the trail, when compared to our home, appears to be about 15-feet wide in most places and 25-feet wide at the widest parts. If the photo is not to scale, it is at best misleading, and at worst, unethical to use it to promote the project. Please respond. This seems like an extremely important detail that will affect Edina citizen’s perception of the wisdom of the project. Thank you. Sincerely, Rev. Harlan Limpert | Chief Operating Officer Phone (612) 669-0574 | hlimpert@uua.org uua.org | Twitter | Facebook From:Chris Keane To:Edina Mail Subject:Please vote against Nordic Ski Proposal Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:14:59 PM Attachments:image001.png Dear Edina City Council Members: We have lived in Edina near Braemar for 25 years and are very concerned about the environmental impact of the Nordic Ski Trail and sledding hill proposal. The loss of so many trees to build a 50-foot- wide trail and displacement of wildlife would be unfortunate in one of the last wooded areas in southwest Edina. We have enjoyed the wildlife, trails and the sledding hill for years. Please note that the overview map that SEH provided at the public meeting to show the limited impact of the trails is not to scale. The width of our house is 42 feet and on the map, the width of the proposed 50 foot portion of the trail shown next to our house is actually about 25 feet. At the meeting SEH assured us that the map was to scale. This commercial project would have a negative impact on an established neighborhood causing noise and light pollution as well as significant safety issues for those of us who live in the indicated snow overblow areas. We completely support responsible development of Braemer, however this project does not seem to be in the best interest of Edina residents with the exception of the High School Nordic ski team. There are far better ways to spend our tax dollars and redevelop Braemar in a way that draws a larger portion of the city to these beautiful woods and protects the surrounding neighborhood. Thank you. Chris Keane ckeane@CITIESms.com|612 940 0722 From:Kristin Kiser Reichling To:Edina Mail Cc:Ann Kattreh; Scott H. Neal Subject:Braemar Winter Proposal Images Date:Wednesday, August 31, 2016 12:29:21 AM Attachments:To ski or not to ski (1).pdfBraemar Images to Scale.PNG Dear City Council Members,I would like to call your attention to issues with the most common images used in official city communications regarding the Braemar Winter Recreation proposal. MJ Lamon was kind enough to ask SEH about the images at my request, since they do not appear to be to scale, using Gleason Road as the example. The width of Gleason is 32'. The ski trails are estimated to be 50' wide. SEH confirmed to MJ that the images were to scale, so I asked for a more detailed explanation. Mike Horn, from SEH, then stated that several images are not to scale, and were not intended to be to scale. He mentions "artistic liberty" and "an alignment exercise." That would be fine, if the lack of scale were clearly labeled and if there were accompanying explanations similar to what he stated in his response to MJ. The challenge at hand is that the average person is not familiar with SEH design documents. The average person does not know the width of Gleason Road. It is highly likely that people are inaccurately assuming that the footprint of the proposed ski trails is far smaller than it really is. It's fair to say that a reader of the "Totally Tubular" article would assume that the accompanying picture is to scale. By using images that contain artistic liberties and are not labeled as such, the city is essentially misleading residents. This proposal is very expensive, unbudgeted and would irrevocably change the landscape at Braemar. People are writing letters and trying to influence how the council votes. People who are supporting this proposal may be inclined to ask the council to slow down, rather than approve the SEH design, if they would have been exposed to more realistic images all along. The city should replace images that are not to scale on Facebook and other social media, and on the city website. While it is far too late to try to reeducate the public on the actual effects on the Braemar landscape, I hope you will keep these points in mind as you consider your vote on September 7th. I ask you all to not approve the SEH proposal as written. It is highly likely that some of the proponents of the design, or people who are currently neutral on the proposal, were not aware of the real ski trail size, given the images to which they have had the most access. Thank you,Kristin Reichling References: Mike Horn Email Response to City Staff (below)Image: "Braemar Images to Scale" (Email initially confirming that the images were to scale) Image: "Trail Alignments Machine Made" (The image that Mike attached to his email. This is to scale.) Image: "Totally Tubular" (The image featured in the Star Tribune and contains "artistic liberty." This is by far the most widely seen picture since it was in the Star Tribune. It is also the picture that was used in both petitions and in other social media outlets. It's the most popular image being sent around, probably because it was in the Star Tribune and therefore assumed to be realistic.)Image: "Primary Alignment City Website" (Located on the city website. This is an "alignment exercise" and is not to scale.)Sun Current Article: "To Ski or Not to Ski" (These images are also not to scale. While there is no date on this article, the Sun Current staff confirmed that it was published.) Of Note: MJ Lamon has been extremely accommodating and responsive in tracking down answers to my questions. From: Mike Horn [mailto:mhorn@sehinc.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:37 AM To: MJ Lamon <MLamon@EdinaMN.gov> Cc: Ann Kattreh <AKattreh@EdinaMN.gov>; Paul Pasko <ppasko@sehinc.com> Subject: Re: Fwd: Communications Regarding Braemar Winter Proposal MJ, the plan view image represents the trail alignment only, and does not represent the trail width, this was a preliminary graphic for an alignment exercise. The graphic attached, in the report and the power point that was shown at the Public Meeting and Park Board Meeting, is a scaled representation of the potential trail clearing limits. The Snowmaking Spill graphic is an aerial image with no control, i.e., no set elevation from which the photo was taken, no X on the ground to scale an image with, etc., thus is NOT a scaled image. The trail alignment shown is there for reference only and much artistic liberty was taken to make it appear like it was down on the ground not up in the tree tops as the image that someone else provided. As intended, this was to represent the potential snow spill from the snowmaking process and the impact to the neighborhood. I hope this helps, let me know if you need anything else. Michael Horn, PLA SEH 10901 Red Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343 320.248.7244 cell 612.255.4030 office sehinc.com Building a Better World for All of Us® Is tubing, cross country skiing in Braemar's future? BY ETHAN GROOTHENS CTEUERT FIEULTEYSEfig Plans for a winter recre- ation facility at Braemar took an uncertain but progressive step forward as the Edina City Council directed staff to look at a feasibility study for cross country skiing trails and snowtubing, among other ac- tivities. Paul Pasko, an engineer at SEH, presented plans for activities that would use the land freed up from the re- duction in lanes at the golf course. "You have a unique op- portunity that a lot of people don't have," Pasko said, say- ing that using the area of the nine lanes that aren't getting used in the new Braemar Golf Course design as it drops from 27 to 18 holes, they are making the land mutually ex- clusive to golfing and winter activities. The biggest components of the winter activities in both cost and potential revenue would be snowtubing and cross country skiing. Some of the elements at Braemar that the winter rec- reation site could use to the advantage of the taxpayers is an existing well, which was taken out of circulation for drinking, running electrical power for snow making, an already constructed paved parking lot, the ability to add a revenue stream through concessions at Tin Fish and an elevated green that could be converted into snowtubing and snowboarding lanes. A north-facing tubing hill could fit six lanes for tubing with the right amount of slow down run out. A northwest- facing tubing bill in the ex- isting 21st hole could fit five lanes and is naturally is slow- er and would be more suited for younger riders. Both bills would have han- dle tow lanes to automatically bring tubers back up to the top of the bill, which Pasko said is also beneficial so that "grandma and grandpa aren't BRAEMAR -T PAGE 113 aemar FROLI NICE11 forced to walk up the hill." Windrows of snow would pre- vent people from the different lanes from running into each other, but would have enough room in each lane for multiple tubes to be attached to each other. "What is the fun if you can't leash each other together and scream all the way down?" Pas- ko said. The plan also called for 3 ki- lometers of Nordic skiing, in- cluding nearly a kilometer of beginner track, 1.45 kilometers of intermediate track and .75 ki- lometers of expert track. Snowboarding, snowshoeing, fat tire biking in the winter and mountain biking in the summer could all be incorporated into the same areas, bringing a large range of outdoor activity to the Braemar course. On top of lighting for the trails for skiers to come before or after work, equipment re- quired for the endeavor includes electricity and water for smow- making. Snowmaking machines, in- cluding a hose and cable, blows snow at such a high pressure that it essentially atomizes water. "This is not the snow like you think ... it is more ice than snow," Pasko said. "You need machines like Caterpillers to break it down." Grooming machines would need to run over the trails, which are at least 10 feet wide, requir- ing the paths to be 25 feet for machine turnaround. Other than grooming, the snowmaking would be run by computers, which would find the o-ptimum snowmaking weather to crank out the required snow windrows, which would mostly happen at night. Other cost savings would come from having concurrent con- struction with the golf course, including pipe installation and a pump house that would inter- fere with hole number 10 during regular season play. However, the cost is roughly estimated at $2-3 million, mostly due to the power need to pump the water. Without the high level of pumping, tubing wouldn't be an option, which would be the main revenue source for the course. Dave Belin of RRC Associ- ates explained some of the mon- ey breakdowns, including what the city would stand to gain on a financial level. "If you don't invest in the front end, it would be substan- tially smaller," Belin said. "It it is smaller, it won't be as attractive to high school racing leagues or intermediate and expert skiers." They estimated ticketing at $9 for a day of Nordic skiing and $75 for a season pass. For tub- ing, it would be $12 for a two- hour session. If it did a short season of 70 days, Belin estimated that it would break even in year one with a $120,000 revenue and make about a 10 percent mar- gin in the fifth year at about $144,000. A longer season of 84 days would see about $138,000 in year one, a 3 percent margin and 12 percent in year five. If it skipped out on tubing and only did Nordic skiing, the city would be losing money ev- ery year until possibly the fifth year when it would be barely breaking even. Another way it could make money is from the high school team, who will be losing Hornet Hill after the subsequent Nine Mile Creek trail and high school addition construction takes away from its practice hills. "We have had significant dis- cussions with these trails. The high school is very interested in moving their Nordic operation to Braemar," said Parks and Recreation Director Ann Kat- treh. "Conversations so far have been about purchasing season passes. That is standard in the industry. High schools purchase season passes," Unlike other projects, the quick time line on buying for de- sign studies and bidding before getting public impact gave some council members pause. "I would say this is somewhat a unique situation," Kattreh said. "We talked about it early on in that because of the time line we are working on where we are trying to move this in line with the golf courie, doing a feasibility study at the same time that we are preparing bid docu- ments. We mentioned [the time line] as one of the drawbacks. But ... I think there would be no way to do this without impact to new hole number 10. I think it would be a lot more expensive that way." Mayor James Hovland was cautious about moving forward without a public meeting, espe- cially since bidding, a feasibil- ity study and a design study as was proposed to be voted on before the meeting would cost $330,000. The snowmaking pro- cess may also have overspray on the closest neighborhood, which-would require the city to do extra snow cleanup on days where there is no natural snow- fall, such as what is done around Highlands in Bloomington. "I think all of us have seen or feel the wisdom of making Braemar a year-round recre- ational facility," Hovland said. "Although we know that bond where the golf course itself pays it off, it is still a debt load that we are taking on, 6,7, 8 million in debt that we think the golf course can handle. This is just such foreign territory. There is an element of discomfort." But Hovland didn't like not asking neighborhoods what they felt about the project until after bids were already ordered. "It's a fait accompli that you are going to have this ... this is not the kind of process we have around here," Hovland said. The council was able to nego- tiate a new schedule during the meeting that would still have a feasibility study, as well as adding a public meeting in Sep- tember before calling for bids. Neighborhood meetings will be- gin in the middle of July. Despite the change in sched- ule, Councilmember Bob Stew- art still was not on board. "I like the idea of Nordic skiing but also snowshoeing," Stewart said. "I think all of us like the concept of expanding and offering those kids of ame- nities. Having said that, I am suf- fering from some sticker shock. Snowtubing has not been a huge priority for me, when we are in a competitive environment, it is not good to have a new product be the second rate product. If we are going to have a snowtubing hill, make it competitive with others to make it equal to or bet- ter than the others. "At this point, we have spent between $50,000 and $60,000 learning what we have learned," he continued. "I have no %.#gaikah lormn vow "Vrnni '.n f• "=. •41 fhe above graphic details the three cross country courses, beginner in green, intermediate in blue and expert in black. Below, the two yellow paths show the potential tubing lanes. (Submitted graphics) - appetite to spend $330,000 to study this and design things. I think it is good money after bad. I don't think it is wise when there are so many uncertainties we haven't addressed ... I'm going to oppose this motion tonight. And I would like to suggest that my fellow council members follow that lead." The motion for a feasibility study at $130,000 and an up- dated project schedule was ap- proved 4-1, Stewart being the dissenting vote. Contact Ethan Groothuis at ethan.groothuis@ecni-incconi. 80 0 80 160 i • ..,,,,,teA, -- -, lir-pi' A 5. AtIt 1 t A PIA I . a P, PRIMARY ALIGNMENT ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 2 NATURAL SNOW CONNECTION TURNAROUND BEGINNER ALIGNMENT ~Mb INTERMEDIATE ALIGNMENT 41111WPW EXPERT ALIGNMENT TUBE LIFT TUBING AREA CLEARING AND GRUBBING LIMITS PROPOSED GOLF COURSE TEE BOX PROPOSED GOLF COURSE I' PROPOSED PROPOSED GOLF COURSE .. /-FAIRWAY N ri Kr. A • • Winter Recreation at Braemar Park Cross-Country Ski Trail Alignment ii SEH ; t • I - I Legend - Po run/ Cross Country Ski .vkl I pi Merl Anernasee aOyes CAI:my $o Amnment •m.,• ernelw 2 Ceem Country Se Alignment Lein LA - Cross Camel.* Ski Alignment n.rnerouncl T dketwleiftnewalikle" - a *4 4 From:Marlese Alden To:James Hovland Subject:9/7 letter of consideration-please read Date:Wednesday, August 31, 2016 8:27:32 AM Dear Mayor Holland, As a resident of the Braemar/Dewey Hill neighborhood for 30 years, I would like to ask you to vote NO on the Nordic Ski track plan. I believe it is a plan full of flaws and problems for my neighborhood. I ask that you consider these issues: The noise and disruption of the construction The noise and disruption of the traffic to and from the finished facility The grinding noise from the snow-making machines nightly The icy condition of Gleason Road-have you considered the lawsuits? The annoyance of the outdoor night-time lighting The huge cost of the project And most disturbing to me—the deforestation of the beautiful wildlife area near me Instead of being an asset to this neighborhood, it will become a liability with the increased traffic and removal of the beautiful park-like setting we enjoy. My property value will decrease because of this plan. The traffic and foot traffic congestion will be distressing. Please vote NO for this plan as it stands. I ask that you consider a less costly, less destructive revision of this 3 million dollar plan. I thank you for listening by reading this letter. Sincerely, Marlese Alden 7424 Hyde Park Drive (1 block from Gleason Rd.) From:Jarvinen To:Edina Mail Cc:"Noah"; "julie turnbull"; andyt@hoigaards.com; "Hinrichs, Anne"; "Paul Gage"; fotness@gmail.com Subject:iPettion for Braemar park skiing with snowmaking Date:Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:36:15 AM Attachments:2016 08 31 Petition for braemar kiing snowmaking.pdf Dear Edina City Council, Attached is the online petition in support of cross country skiing with snowmaking in Braemar Park as of August 31, 2016. This includes all 587 online signers with their comments. This does not include the 151 additional signers who completed the paper version of this petition. Total petition signers is 738 in support. The majority of the signers of from Edina, MN. Please vote yes for snowmaking and cross country ski trails in Braemar Park! Craig Järvinen 612-747-1677 jarvinen@aol.com This petition has collected 587 signatures using the online tools at iPetitions.com Printed on 2016-08-31 Page 1 of 72 SUPPORT CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AT BRAEMAR PARK WITH SNOWMAKING About this petition We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. Edina parks are for all to enjoy. Braemar Park, with 450 acres, is Edina’s largest park. The proposed trail will open the door for people to enjoy Braemar Park’s natural beauty during the winter. The trails can also be used for walking, jogging and bird watching during the warmer seasons. Edina residents have consistently asked the city for more trails of all kinds, so the City of Edina has responded with high quality designs for a national class cross country ski trail with 3km of snowmaking. Cross country skiing is a silent sport that offers an active and healthy lifestyle for Edina residents. Edina will be a leader, by being one of the first cities in the area to offer this amazingly popular amenity for residents. Cross country ski trails with manmade snow are in very short supply. There are only three other such trails in the metropolitan area. These three trails are in high demand, often congested. The proposed trail will help in a big way to meet the growing needs of cross country skiers of all ages in Edina as well as providing an additional option for neighboring communities. The Edina Nordic Ski Team, the third largest sport at Edina High School with 200 athletes, has been practicing at the high school for many years, but that practice area will soon shrink dramatically due to new construction projects. After next year, the team will no longer have a place for most of the team to practice. The proposed ski trail at Braemar Park will alleviate that problem. Approval of the proposed ski trail will cost the average Edina homeowner approximately $20 per year over the next 10 years. Operating revenues are expected to cover operating expenses after the trails become established over the next 3-4 years. Most endeavors operated by the City of Edina for residents do not generate enough revenue to cover operating costs. The Edina pool and the Edina liquor store are two notable exceptions. Therefore, cross country ski trails with snowmaking will be a welcome addition to Edina’s rich array of amenities. For more information about the project, visit http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=winterrecbraemar Page 2 of 72 Signatures 1. Name: Noah Swiler on 2016-08-18 16:56:37 Comments: I enthusiastically support the effort to make this wonderful recreational activity more accessible to Edina families! Street Address: 6108 Arbour Lane City of Residence: Edina 2. Name: julie turnbull on 2016-08-18 17:00:31 Comments: Street Address: 5437 Halifax Lane City of Residence: Edina, Mn 3. Name: Lori McNelis on 2016-08-18 19:16:29 Comments: Street Address: 5525 Hansen Rd. #110 City of Residence: Edina 4. Name: Paul Gage on 2016-08-18 19:52:32 Comments: Nordic skiing is my family’s favorite winter activity. A trail system at Braemar Park will put to good use the underutilized resources available without impacting the golf operation. Snowmaking will guarantee this a successful endeavor. Street Address: 5813 Amy Dr City of Residence: Edina 5. Name: Leonard Bernstein on 2016-08-18 21:05:29 Comments: Street Address: 5808 Brook Drive City of Residence: Edina, MN 6. Name: Max Thiele on 2016-08-18 23:18:00 Comments: This petition makes some great points as a counter to the petition against. Street Address: 5524 Code Ave City of Residence: Edina 7. Name: Jeff Kirkwold on 2016-08-19 00:48:31 Comments: Our son is a Nordic skier at EHS Street Address: 5720 32nd Ave N City of Residence: Crystal 8. Name: Craig Jarvinen on 2016-08-19 01:23:46 Comments: Street Address: 4113 Chowen Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis Page 3 of 72 9. Name: Jeff Jackson on 2016-08-19 01:35:38 Comments: I'll come visit your park if you build it! Street Address: 124 Paisley Lane City of Residence: Golden Valley 10. Name: Rhoda Bernstein on 2016-08-19 01:38:51 Comments: Street Address: 5808 Brook Drive City of Residence: Edina 11. Name: Kevin Johnson on 2016-08-19 01:42:15 Comments: This project will help people from all over the state of Minnesota to learn a life- long activity which will increase their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Street Address: 1466 Brompton St City of Residence: Saint Paul 12. Name: Andy Keller on 2016-08-19 01:45:39 Comments: Street Address: 8831 Lake Susan Ct. City of Residence: Chanhassen 13. Name: anne rykken on 2016-08-19 01:47:27 Comments: Street Address: 1311 Arlington Ave W City of Residence: St. Paul 14. Name: ingrid leask on 2016-08-19 01:53:59 Comments: Street Address: 3455 shoreline dr apt b wayzata mn 55391 City of Residence: wayzata 15. Name: Michael Bleakmore on 2016-08-19 02:09:47 Comments: Street Address: 4624 43rd Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 16. Name: Nathan Porath DDS on 2016-08-19 02:09:50 Comments: Snowmaking is such an asset for any trail system. I will be so jeolous of all the amenaties that Edina has, but look forward to making the trip up to visit them. Street Address: 906 Crocus Ct City of Residence: Northfield 17. Name: Amy Cichanowski on 2016-08-19 02:10:37 Comments: We need to build our winter recreation opportunities in all of our communities. This is for the health and well being of our children. There is plenty of research to Page 4 of 72 support how important being outside is for children (and adults). We live in MN and need to embrace winter! Street Address: 3320 Lyndale Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 18. Name: Ari Mahonen on 2016-08-19 02:15:06 Comments: Street Address: 1031 Winnetka Ave N City of Residence: Golden Valley 19. Name: Tyler olson on 2016-08-19 02:16:21 Comments: Would be great to have another place to ski! Street Address: 7075 gardenia ct City of Residence: Apple Valley 20. Name: Greg Klave on 2016-08-19 02:20:53 Comments: I would buy a pass to ski there! Street Address: 2636 30th Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 21. Name: Sasha Goftarsh on 2016-08-19 02:29:59 Comments: Street Address: 2905 stratton cir City of Residence: Minnetonka 22. Name: Martin Burg on 2016-08-19 02:31:35 Comments: Edina needs ski trails!!! Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Ave City of Residence: Edina 23. Name: Jim Agre on 2016-08-19 02:33:33 Comments: This would be a great addition for the Edina park system. You will get lots of folks, who will purchase trail passes. Street Address: 175 Maple St, Excelsior,MN City of Residence: Excelsior 24. Name: Thomas SHaw on 2016-08-19 02:53:31 Comments: I am a coach with the Edina High Cross Country Ski Team. This would be a huge asset to the team- especially since the school expansion and the appropriation of a considerable amount of the present trail for a paved trail will make it nearly impossible for the team to have meaningful, affordable practice. Street Address: 116 W 49th St City of Residence: Minneapolis 25. Name: Bill van cleaf on 2016-08-19 02:59:30 Page 5 of 72 Comments: I love braemer, and know it would make a world class nordic ski course. As a resident of Minnetonka, there a few option for skiers in this part of the metro. Having a top knotch facility like braemar available would definitely have me voting with my wallet. Street Address: 16601 Blenheim way City of Residence: Minnetonka 26. Name: Elizabeth Mahan on 2016-08-19 03:11:07 Comments: Street Address: 116 West 49th Street City of Residence: Minneapolis 27. Name: Alice Flanders on 2016-08-19 03:13:16 Comments: Yes please. Street Address: 6209 France Ave City of Residence: Edina 28. Name: Jay Adams on 2016-08-19 03:26:54 Comments: Street Address: 5801 Bernard pl City of Residence: Edina 29. Name: Dan Berntson on 2016-08-19 04:01:24 Comments: Street Address: 6728 point dr City of Residence: Edina 30. Name: Anne Hinrichs on 2016-08-19 04:06:03 Comments: Street Address: 4112 W 44th St City of Residence: Edina 31. Name: Matt liebsch on 2016-08-19 04:30:46 Comments: We need more outside rec items like this Street Address: Dakota City of Residence: Orono 32. Name: Torsten Brinkema on 2016-08-19 04:34:33 Comments: Street Address: 3425 Holmes Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 33. Name: Erica Wagner on 2016-08-19 04:38:45 Comments: Street Address: 1318 north 19th Avenue east City of Residence: Duluth Page 6 of 72 34. Name: Landon Hunter Brodersen on 2016-08-19 04:44:48 Comments: Street Address: 13570 Technology Drive #2220 City of Residence: Eden Prairie 35. Name: Spencer Davis on 2016-08-19 04:54:17 Comments: Street Address: 2730 Acorn Road City of Residence: Chaska 36. Name: Miles Prahl on 2016-08-19 05:18:07 Comments: Street Address: 9049 Hyland Creek Rd City of Residence: Bloomington 37. Name: Jess Fauchier on 2016-08-19 05:42:20 Comments: Street Address: 3208 Maryland Ave North City of Residence: Crystal, MN 55427 38. Name: VAL Host on 2016-08-19 08:14:37 Comments: Street Address: 1311 Kenilworth Dr City of Residence: Woodbury 39. Name: Mary K Bauer on 2016-08-19 10:50:09 Comments: Street Address: 5340 36th Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 40. Name: Beau Larson on 2016-08-19 11:07:29 Comments: Street Address: 1511 Russell ave n City of Residence: Minneapolis 41. Name: Tom Ferry on 2016-08-19 11:53:20 Comments: Street Address: 1366 Schletti St City of Residence: St Paul 42. Name: Josh Larson on 2016-08-19 12:29:21 Comments: Street Address: 5843 Scenic Drive City of Residence: Minnetonka Page 7 of 72 43. Name: Vilanouth Inthasorot on 2016-08-19 12:31:51 Comments: I would love to see this park being done. Street Address: 6509 regency ln City of Residence: Eden Prairie 44. Name: Kevin Murphy on 2016-08-19 12:54:52 Comments: Street Address: 583 Lois Lane City of Residence: Lino Lakes 45. Name: Clayton Keim on 2016-08-19 13:06:24 Comments: As a resident a few miles north of this, I would love to see this addition to Edina. It would be a closer place to ski than driving to Hyland or Elm Creek. Nordic skiing is a lifelong sport as well, so it has major lifelong benefits for those that get into it. Amenities like this help make a community stand out as well raising the standard of living even further for Edina. With obesity being a problem among our society, we need more places like this. Street Address: 2837 Quentin Ave City of Residence: St. Louis Park 46. Name: Doug Debold on 2016-08-19 13:09:17 Comments: Street Address: 707 W 31st Street Unit 2 City of Residence: Minneapolis 47. Name: Dan Zenner on 2016-08-19 13:09:23 Comments: Street Address: 5201 Tifton Drive City of Residence: Edina 48. Name: Stan C Hokanson on 2016-08-19 13:10:17 Comments: Street Address: 44 Robb Farm Road City of Residence: North Oaks 49. Name: Brendan on 2016-08-19 13:21:08 Comments: Street Address: 5809 Arbour City of Residence: Edina 50. Name: BRIGITTE KETTERSON on 2016-08-19 13:29:01 Comments: Street Address: 9725 XYLON CT S City of Residence: BLOOMINGTON Page 8 of 72 51. Name: Ben Dubay on 2016-08-19 13:38:00 Comments: Street Address: 10707 107th Place N City of Residence: Maple Grove 52. Name: Tim kokes on 2016-08-19 13:39:56 Comments: Street Address: 14873 sumter ave City of Residence: Savage 53. Name: Erin Beyer on 2016-08-19 13:42:53 Comments: Street Address: 6425 Wilryan ave City of Residence: Edina 54. Name: Mauricio Raigosa on 2016-08-19 13:59:29 Comments: Street Address: 5605 warden ave City of Residence: Edina 55. Name: Kathryn Jarvinen on 2016-08-19 14:03:56 Comments: This is great and so good for healthy youth (and adults). It is fun and prevents obesity. Street Address: 1750 Gilmore Ave City of Residence: Winona, MN 55987 56. Name: Brian Gregg on 2016-08-19 14:16:28 Comments: Street Address: 627 Thomas Ave N City of Residence: Minneapolis 57. Name: Caitlin Gregg on 2016-08-19 14:22:45 Comments: Street Address: 627 Thomas Ave. N City of Residence: Minneapolis 58. Name: Dan Rasmussen on 2016-08-19 14:22:58 Comments: This is something the city of Edina and the greater metro area could greatly use. It promotes a lifelong sport that is so heathy and supportive of our great winters in MN! Street Address: 6916 W 105th St City of Residence: Bloomington 59. Name: Triana on 2016-08-19 14:25:38 Page 9 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 4544 Rutledge avenue City of Residence: Edina 60. Name: Steven Yore on 2016-08-19 14:26:10 Comments: Street Address: 501 Theodore Wirth Parkway City of Residence: Golden Valley 61. Name: Kevin Brochman on 2016-08-19 14:31:03 Comments: This will keep people happy active and healthy. Street Address: 1776 dayton ave. City of Residence: St. Paul mn 62. Name: Alye DeRoma on 2016-08-19 14:35:56 Comments: Street Address: 2019 Oakview lane north City of Residence: Plymouth 63. Name: Larry Myers on 2016-08-19 14:38:38 Comments: I am a Nordic High School Coach and this would really help all High School skiing! Street Address: 3740 Evergreen ln N City of Residence: Plymouth 64. Name: Emily Ruth Johnson on 2016-08-19 14:43:38 Comments: Street Address: 2042 Lincoln Ave. City of Residence: St. Paul, MN 65. Name: Terese Holden on 2016-08-19 14:46:13 Comments: Great addition to enhance community health and family fun Street Address: 5609 W 66th St. City of Residence: Edina 66. Name: Matthew Clarke on 2016-08-19 14:48:08 Comments: Street Address: 6100 W 94th Street City of Residence: Bloomington 67. Name: Henry on 2016-08-19 15:00:24 Comments: Street Address: 5112 Bedford Ave City of Residence: Edina Page 10 of 72 68. Name: Amelia Svenningsen on 2016-08-19 15:04:38 Comments: XC ski trails at braemar would be a great addition to our community! Street Address: 6028 Berne circle City of Residence: Edina 69. Name: Brenner Sandberg on 2016-08-19 15:05:57 Comments: Street Address: 2917 Valle Vista St. City of Residence: New Hope 70. Name: Oscar Friedman on 2016-08-19 15:08:06 Comments: Go Team CXC Street Address: 310 W Kaye ave City of Residence: Marauegg 71. Name: Oscar Friedman on 2016-08-19 15:09:17 Comments: Street Address: 316 W kaye ave City of Residence: Marquette 72. Name: Sam Maret on 2016-08-19 15:14:08 Comments: Street Address: 515 20th Avenue South City of Residence: Minneapolis 73. Name: Andrew Elvester on 2016-08-19 15:16:13 Comments: Street Address: 2401 Forest Meadow Cir City of Residence: Minnetonka 74. Name: Kyle lidstone on 2016-08-19 15:16:46 Comments: Consistently maintained trails at Braemar would help further broaden and strengthen the Nordic community in the metro area. Street Address: 12608 orchard Rd. City of Residence: Minnetonka 75. Name: Jack Swiler on 2016-08-19 15:18:05 Comments: Street Address: 6108 Arbour Lane City of Residence: Edina 76. Name: Dina Pesenson on 2016-08-19 15:22:49 Comments: Street Address: 1355 45th St City of Residence: Los Alamos Page 11 of 72 77. Name: John Robert Shirriff on 2016-08-19 15:24:21 Comments: Street Address: 9608 Wyoming Terrace South City of Residence: Bloomington 78. Name: Melissa Shirriff on 2016-08-19 15:27:20 Comments: Street Address: 9608 Wyoming Terrace City of Residence: Bloomington 79. Name: Zak Ketterson on 2016-08-19 15:29:47 Comments: Street Address: 9725 Xylon Ct S City of Residence: Bloomington 80. Name: Carrie Ellingson on 2016-08-19 15:31:34 Comments: Street Address: 12806 lone oak dr. City of Residence: Minnetonka 81. Name: Gene Kay on 2016-08-19 15:34:39 Comments: I am a Three Rivers Park Commissioner and an out-door enthusiast. I strongly support this effort. Street Address: 415 Queensland Ln City of Residence: Plymouth 82. Name: Erik Gilder on 2016-08-19 15:38:29 Comments: Street Address: 5108 Abercrombie Dr City of Residence: Edina 83. Name: James Lind on 2016-08-19 15:39:15 Comments: Street Address: 5200 Mayview Rd City of Residence: Minnetonka 84. Name: Genevieve Connell on 2016-08-19 15:42:14 Comments: As a competitive XC skier, I love being in nature and think other people should share this love and appreciation as well. Street Address: s42w34770 Big Oak Drive City of Residence: Dousman 85. Name: Jack Christianson on 2016-08-19 15:42:23 Comments: Help grow Midwest skiing development! Page 12 of 72 Street Address: 3213 Ridgewood Rd City of Residence: Arden Hills 86. Name: Becky DaWald on 2016-08-19 15:46:03 Comments: Street Address: 2610 w. 42 nd st. City of Residence: Mpls 87. Name: Darren Ruschy on 2016-08-19 15:50:42 Comments: Please make this happen. As a taxpaying citizen living in Edina, this is a BIG win for our community. Street Address: 5509 Doncaster Way City of Residence: Edina 88. Name: Eric Jacobson on 2016-08-19 16:15:18 Comments: I have coaching XC for 20 years snowmaking is vital for developing competitive youth XC skiers I'm 100% for snowmaking Street Address: 3255 coachman rd City of Residence: Eagan,man 89. Name: Megan Smaby on 2016-08-19 16:20:24 Comments: Street Address: 4528 Garfield Ave City of Residence: Minneapolis 90. Name: Suzanne Logan on 2016-08-19 16:21:53 Comments: Street Address: 5806 Olinger Road City of Residence: Edina 91. Name: Daniel Sullivan on 2016-08-19 16:39:56 Comments: Street Address: 5725 York Ave s City of Residence: Edina 92. Name: Satchell Mische-Richter on 2016-08-19 16:42:41 Comments: Street Address: 2324 Towerview Circle City of Residence: Bloomington 93. Name: Trevor Cotter on 2016-08-19 16:45:00 Comments: Street Address: 2417 Grand Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis Page 13 of 72 94. Name: Anders Sonnesyn on 2016-08-19 16:45:58 Comments: Street Address: 3110 Jewel Ln N City of Residence: Plymouth 95. Name: LIsa Hollensteiner on 2016-08-19 16:47:01 Comments: Street Address: 4006 Grimes AVe. S. City of Residence: Edina 96. Name: Mary Zdechlik on 2016-08-19 16:50:50 Comments: Street Address: 4425 Judson Lane City of Residence: Edina 97. Name: Peter Zahn on 2016-08-19 16:52:22 Comments: Nordic is an amazing sport, and the addition of ski trails at Braemar would be very beneficial to the team and the community as a whole. Street Address: 5216 Grandview Lane City of Residence: Edina 98. Name: Paul Zdechlik on 2016-08-19 16:56:49 Comments: Street Address: 4425 Judson Lane City of Residence: Edina 99. Name: Thomas J McGoldrick on 2016-08-19 17:00:23 Comments: Street Address: 4230 Water Street City of Residence: Deephaven 100. Name: Susan Rickert on 2016-08-19 17:01:35 Comments: Street Address: 4306 Brook zlane City of Residence: St. Louis Park 101. Name: Tara Wagner on 2016-08-19 17:03:02 Comments: Street Address: 6605 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 102. Name: Bob Schoenecker on 2016-08-19 17:03:47 Comments: A former resident of Golden Valley, I continue to support the Twin Cities efforts to provide superior outdoor activities. Page 14 of 72 Street Address: 2948 Strawberry Road City of Residence: Oak Harbor, WA 98277 103. Name: Chad Schwinghammer on 2016-08-19 17:04:34 Comments: Street Address: 5513 Valley Lane City of Residence: Edina 104. Name: Carri Mosborg on 2016-08-19 17:04:46 Comments: I have sent emails and attended a community meeting on this topic. I know some of the nearby neighbors are concerned, but I think it has been well planned and would be an asset to many. Although I recently moved to Bloomington, my daughter has attended Edina schools all her life, is a senior at EHS this fall and went to State with her Nordic team last year. Street Address: 4908 West 86th Street City of Residence: Bloomingon 105. Name: Erica klausen on 2016-08-19 17:07:24 Comments: Street Address: 5216 Grandview Lane City of Residence: Edina 106. Name: Samantha Bevers on 2016-08-19 17:07:46 Comments: Snowmaking at Braemar is very important to the Edina Nordic team and our ability to practice. Street Address: 7360 Gallagher Dr City of Residence: Edina 107. Name: Tori on 2016-08-19 17:15:18 Comments: Street Address: 4125 Kipling Ave City of Residence: Edina 108. Name: Constance Schey on 2016-08-19 17:16:06 Comments: Street Address: 2620 36th Avenue South City of Residence: Minneapolis 109. Name: Taylor Fletcher on 2016-08-19 17:17:38 Comments: Do it Street Address: 8839 gorgoza City of Residence: Park city 110. Name: Isabel Dunning on 2016-08-19 17:18:30 Comments: Page 15 of 72 Street Address: 4519 Arden Ave. City of Residence: Edina 111. Name: Hailey Chrysler on 2016-08-19 17:19:07 Comments: Street Address: 5100 Meadow Ridge City of Residence: Edina 112. Name: Grace Zdechlik on 2016-08-19 17:23:01 Comments: Street Address: 4425 Judson lane City of Residence: Edina 113. Name: Charlie Zdechlik on 2016-08-19 17:23:27 Comments: I love skiing and it would be sweet if there were more trails Street Address: 4425 Judson lane Edina mm 55435 City of Residence: Edina mn 114. Name: Gretchen johns on 2016-08-19 17:24:13 Comments: Parents of two Nordic skiers at EHS /Mpls residents Street Address: 4134 beard Ave s City of Residence: Minneapolis 115. Name: Malla Corbett on 2016-08-19 17:26:37 Comments: Street Address: 3229 Jersey Ave S City of Residence: St Louis Park 116. Name: Sophia Behling on 2016-08-19 17:26:52 Comments: Street Address: 4368 Oakdale Avenue South City of Residence: Edina 117. Name: kari anderson on 2016-08-19 17:29:57 Comments: more snow! Street Address: 218 Logan City of Residence: Mols 118. Name: Steven Kloiber on 2016-08-19 17:33:22 Comments: I think Nordic ski trails are a good addition to the Braemar golf course. Other golf courses have incorporated ski trails. Given how crowded the ski trials are at Hyland Park, there is the demand for it. Street Address: 6528 Scandia Road City of Residence: Edina Page 16 of 72 119. Name: Cally Chermak on 2016-08-19 17:37:22 Comments: Street Address: 4601 Sunnyside Rd City of Residence: Edina 120. Name: William Hittler on 2016-08-19 17:46:03 Comments: The snowmaking/trail proposal will benefit the entire community: support health lifestyles, encourage family outings, and allow youth to learn to enjoy winter and cross-country skiing Street Address: 2910 Garland Lane North City of Residence: Plymouth MN 55447 121. Name: Chris Sweeney on 2016-08-19 17:52:37 Comments: Street Address: 6118 Arctic Way City of Residence: Edina 122. Name: Jim Gregg on 2016-08-19 17:54:15 Comments: Would visit the area of there was snow. Street Address: 18599 sr 20 City of Residence: Winthrop 123. Name: Michael Bono on 2016-08-19 18:01:35 Comments: Street Address: 2411 west 21 street City of Residence: minneapolis 124. Name: Anne Lindquist on 2016-08-19 18:03:48 Comments: We strongly support the making of snow for the nordic ski trails at Braemar golf course, and the grooming of the ski trails. It will enhance the quality of life for the people of our city. However, we only support the cross country ski trails aspect of the winter additions proposed for Braemar Park. Street Address: 4904 Poppy Lane City of Residence: Edina 125. Name: Sara Jones on 2016-08-19 18:07:30 Comments: I am a parent of a current Edina High School Nordic ski team member and of a former team member who has graduated. I was a long-term resident of Edina until last month. I strongly support the trails and, as a skier myself, would happily pay a fee for trail use as a non-resident. Street Address: 5328 Humboldt Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 126. Name: Julie Cahoy on 2016-08-19 18:16:20 Comments: Street Address: 3917 E 26th Street Page 17 of 72 City of Residence: Minneapolis 127. Name: Peter Kivimaki on 2016-08-19 18:18:34 Comments: Street Address: 5324 Hollywood Rd City of Residence: Edina, MN 128. Name: Craig Yellick on 2016-08-19 18:21:13 Comments: Street Address: 4425 Parklawn Court City of Residence: Edina 129. Name: Zach Nelson on 2016-08-19 18:26:12 Comments: We need more snow making trails for cross country skiing Street Address: 727 Laurie Court City of Residence: Maplewood, MN 130. Name: Renate Stone on 2016-08-19 18:27:32 Comments: In support of X Ctry ski at Braemar Street Address: 5721 HAWKES Dr City of Residence: Edina 131. Name: Virgil Stachura on 2016-08-19 18:36:56 Comments: Street Address: 8100 Lea Road City of Residence: Bloomington 132. Name: Matt Clasen on 2016-08-19 18:38:03 Comments: Street Address: 730 North 4th Street City of Residence: Minnrapolis 133. Name: Mark Scott on 2016-08-19 18:40:45 Comments: Yes,yes, yes! Street Address: 297 72nd st n City of Residence: Mahtomedi MN 134. Name: Wenjuan Wang on 2016-08-19 18:42:12 Comments: Street Address: 6429 Margaret's ln City of Residence: Edina 135. Name: Catherine Jarocki on 2016-08-19 18:58:01 Comments: Street Address: 13570 Technology Dr Page 18 of 72 City of Residence: Eden Prairie, MN 136. Name: Jim Cloutier on 2016-08-19 19:05:39 Comments: Snow making during lean snow seasons keeps skiers active. This is good for the Twin Cities area. Please make it a priority. Street Address: 13629 46th St. NE City of Residence: Saint Michael 137. Name: Kristin Engman on 2016-08-19 19:17:15 Comments: Street Address: 5236 west 56th street City of Residence: Edina 138. Name: Luke Brown on 2016-08-19 19:17:19 Comments: Street Address: 215 Woodlawn Ave. City of Residence: St. Paul 139. Name: Angela Robinson on 2016-08-19 19:23:15 Comments: More snow making trails will take some of the pressure off the few trails we have and help grow the sport. Based on usage of other snow making trails it will be well used. Street Address: 1955 Hythe St. City of Residence: Roseville 140. Name: Thomas Norman on 2016-08-19 19:38:15 Comments: Street Address: 5229 Meadow Ridge City of Residence: Edina 141. Name: Arleth Ulloa on 2016-08-19 20:00:01 Comments: Street Address: 6617 Southdale road City of Residence: Edina 142. Name: Shelly Howe on 2016-08-19 20:05:06 Comments: 100% support this proposal. Amenities like this are what make Edina's quality of life what it is. Street Address: 5169 Abercrombie Dr City of Residence: Edina 143. Name: Monica on 2016-08-19 20:07:20 Comments: Street Address: 1622 West brook street City of Residence: Santa Ana Page 19 of 72 144. Name: Sheryl Gage on 2016-08-19 20:15:37 Comments: The addition of cross country skiing to the Braemar golf course is a great way to increase its usage while leveraging the existing infrastructure. It would be another example of how Edina promotes healthy lifestyles for its residents, and it would benefit the more than 200 students (ranging from completely new skiers to competitive racers) who join the high school team to have a place to call their training space. This is a no-cut sport and provides a great experience for kids of all skill levels. Street Address: 5813 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina 145. Name: Michaela Keller-Miller on 2016-08-19 20:17:10 Comments: Street Address: 16935 40th pl no City of Residence: Plymouth 146. Name: dave horan on 2016-08-19 20:21:10 Comments: Street Address: 4215 lynn ave City of Residence: edina 147. Name: Andrea Brandt on 2016-08-19 20:26:03 Comments: I fully support the trails and all the great reasons listed in the petition. Street Address: 6624 Nordic Dr City of Residence: Edina 148. Name: Doug Boonstra on 2016-08-19 20:33:48 Comments: What a bonus this would be to the community, as well as a draw for more business from the surrounding area as well as schools. Silent sports such as skiing and biking should embrace this collectively, as they both will benefit as will the greater community of Edina. Street Address: 2602 Clover Field Circle City of Residence: Chaska 149. Name: Tracy Shand on 2016-08-19 20:42:12 Comments: We support this cross country ski trails and snow making at Braemar. Street Address: 4824 Townes Rd City of Residence: Edina 150. Name: Jennifer Kompelien on 2016-08-19 20:46:30 Comments: Street Address: 4208 West 44th Street City of Residence: Edina 151. Name: Shelly Howe on 2016-08-19 20:48:23 Page 20 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5169 Abercrombie Dr City of Residence: Edina 152. Name: Erik Hendrickson on 2016-08-19 20:49:17 Comments: Street Address: 1630 Jersey Ave. City of Residence: St. Louis Park 153. Name: Matthew Waite on 2016-08-19 20:52:15 Comments: Yes, I would definitely drive to this facility from St Paul. Street Address: 1952 Portland Ave City of Residence: St Paul 154. Name: Thomas Woolhouse on 2016-08-19 20:53:32 Comments: Street Address: 2356 Olympic st. City of Residence: Brook Park Mn. 155. Name: Dan Sweeney on 2016-08-19 20:59:18 Comments: Build trails with snowmaking Street Address: 6118 Arctic Way City of Residence: Edina 156. Name: Theresa Yanchar on 2016-08-19 20:59:49 Comments: Definitely Street Address: 400 N 1st Streer City of Residence: Minneapolis 157. Name: Joan Hughes on 2016-08-19 21:04:07 Comments: Street Address: 4088 Utica Ave S City of Residence: St Louis Park 158. Name: Susan Schultz on 2016-08-19 21:05:47 Comments: I am an Edina resident and fully support xc ski trails at Braemar Park. Street Address: 5217 Abercrombie Drive City of Residence: Edina 159. Name: Gerald A Holguin on 2016-08-19 21:09:30 Comments: Street Address: 5508 Glengarry Parkway City of Residence: Edina 160. Name: Emily on 2016-08-19 21:12:15 Page 21 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5036 William ave City of Residence: Edina 161. Name: Mari Steinbach on 2016-08-19 21:14:21 Comments: Street Address: 4526 Washburn Ave N City of Residence: Minneapolis 162. Name: Tiffany Wortman on 2016-08-19 21:16:07 Comments: Street Address: 1778 Wellesley Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 163. Name: Erik Hinkie on 2016-08-19 21:17:01 Comments: Street Address: 5547 Malibu Drive City of Residence: Edina 164. Name: Olivia on 2016-08-19 21:24:36 Comments: Street Address: 2126 Commonwealth Ave. City of Residence: St. Paul 165. Name: Chris Behling on 2016-08-19 21:36:36 Comments: Street Address: 4368 Oakdale AVe. S City of Residence: Edina 166. Name: Carol Russell on 2016-08-19 21:37:24 Comments: I vote yes primarily for the high school winter sports teams. Street Address: 6623 Londonderry Dr City of Residence: Edina 167. Name: The Rubin Family on 2016-08-19 21:55:17 Comments: Family of six active in nordic skiing Street Address: 5 Woodland Road City of Residence: Edina 168. Name: Curt Werdal on 2016-08-19 22:14:05 Comments: I would love to be able to ski here in the winter! Street Address: Eden Prairie, MN City of Residence: United States of America 169. Name: Laura Williams on 2016-08-19 22:37:05 Page 22 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5805 Kemrich Dr City of Residence: Edina 170. Name: Ellen Pflaster on 2016-08-19 22:39:39 Comments: Street Address: 5524 Kellogg Ave City of Residence: Edina 171. Name: Janelle Erickson on 2016-08-19 22:45:58 Comments: I support this cross country proposal for the Braemar location! Street Address: 7004 Lanham Lane City of Residence: Edina 172. Name: Courtney Elford on 2016-08-19 22:54:07 Comments: Street Address: 184 71st way ne City of Residence: Minneapolis 173. Name: Susan aylesworth on 2016-08-19 23:02:55 Comments: Street Address: 2395 Benson Avenue City of Residence: St. Paul, MN 174. Name: John Ellenberger on 2016-08-19 23:13:02 Comments: Please support this important and beneficial investment, and don't be deceived by specious arguments against it. Thank you. Street Address: 6920 Dakota Trail City of Residence: Edina 175. Name: Nathan Rivers on 2016-08-19 23:14:46 Comments: Street Address: 6013 Erin Terrace City of Residence: Edina 176. Name: Kate chamberlain on 2016-08-19 23:24:36 Comments: Make this happen! :) Street Address: 6516 stauder circle City of Residence: Edina 177. Name: Zoe Swiler on 2016-08-19 23:47:43 Comments: Street Address: 6108 Arbour Lane City of Residence: Edina Page 23 of 72 178. Name: Tate on 2016-08-19 23:55:51 Comments: Street Address: 6118 Arctic Way City of Residence: Edina 179. Name: Calvin Bergen on 2016-08-20 00:13:33 Comments: Street Address: 1408 W 68th ST City of Residence: Richfield 180. Name: Patrick Sullivan on 2016-08-20 00:14:39 Comments: Street Address: 68xx St Patrick's Ln City of Residence: Edina 181. Name: Stephanie Michals on 2016-08-20 00:23:26 Comments: Street Address: 3300 47th ave s City of Residence: Minneapolis 182. Name: Madeline NcAlister on 2016-08-20 00:38:08 Comments: Street Address: 4128 Toledo Ave S City of Residence: St. Louis Park 183. Name: Matthew Egger on 2016-08-20 00:38:25 Comments: It's important to Edina Nordic, and all of Edina that this project is able to be finished! Street Address: 4006 grimes ave s City of Residence: Edina 184. Name: Peter Rock on 2016-08-20 00:56:02 Comments: I ski on the Edina Nordic team. The team means an incredible amount to me, and it would be a great privilege to be able to use braemar to ski. The Nordic team is full of respectful student athletes who would quietly and carefully use the braemar parks to train and enjoy the winter. I strongly support the use of braemar park for Nordic skiing. Street Address: 4515 Casco ave City of Residence: Edina 185. Name: Logan Sweeney on 2016-08-20 01:00:29 Comments: Street Address: 6118 Arctic Way City of Residence: Edina 186. Name: Anita Burg on 2016-08-20 01:04:58 Page 24 of 72 Comments: We spend so much money on hockey. How about the 200 members of the Edina High School nordic ski team!!! Street Address: 5812 Oaklawn Ave City of Residence: Edina 187. Name: Amy scott on 2016-08-20 01:23:25 Comments: Street Address: 5509 Dever Drive City of Residence: Edina 188. Name: Robert Economy on 2016-08-20 02:36:50 Comments: Street Address: 8330 RIVER BIRCH CT City of Residence: VICTORIA 189. Name: Kandace Ellis on 2016-08-20 02:59:58 Comments: Street Address: 5704 Camelback Drive City of Residence: Edina MN 190. Name: Anders Carlson on 2016-08-20 03:12:35 Comments: Street Address: 5916 Drew Ave S City of Residence: Edina 191. Name: Kevin Herrick on 2016-08-20 03:19:53 Comments: Street Address: 3636 35th Ave south City of Residence: Minneapolis 192. Name: Melissa Bernstein on 2016-08-20 03:32:32 Comments: Street Address: 5808 Brook drive City of Residence: Edina 193. Name: Will Schwinghammer on 2016-08-20 03:32:35 Comments: Street Address: 5513 Valley Lane City of Residence: Edina 194. Name: Melody Huttner on 2016-08-20 03:50:27 Comments: Street Address: 6628 Gleason Terrace City of Residence: Edina Page 25 of 72 195. Name: Kathleen Mulrooney on 2016-08-20 04:05:03 Comments: Let's support this great opportunity for our student athletes and our entire community. We live in a winter weather state- let's support winter weather activities. Street Address: 4721 Upper terrace City of Residence: Edina 196. Name: Sue Schroeder on 2016-08-20 04:16:43 Comments: Street Address: 3900 4th Ave. S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 197. Name: Bryan Fletcher on 2016-08-20 04:34:18 Comments: Street Address: 751 E Valley Drive City of Residence: Heber City 198. Name: Craig Ringsven on 2016-08-20 05:23:23 Comments: Would love to see this happen! Street Address: 512 Ardmore drive City of Residence: Golden valley 199. Name: Kim Rudd on 2016-08-20 05:37:22 Comments: Vote yes for ski trails ! Street Address: 3810 Orleans lane n, City of Residence: Plymouth 200. Name: Cheryl Dulas on 2016-08-20 05:47:04 Comments: Street Address: 4609 Bruce Avenue City of Residence: Edina 201. Name: Jessica Heydt on 2016-08-20 09:44:57 Comments: Street Address: 622 Grand Ave., #308 City of Residence: St. Paul 202. Name: Zhong Yi on 2016-08-20 10:14:32 Comments: Street Address: 6232 Braeburn Circle City of Residence: Edina 203. Name: Dale Vaillancourt on 2016-08-20 10:16:38 Comments: Street Address: 13016 court place City of Residence: Burnsville Page 26 of 72 204. Name: Diane Pattridge on 2016-08-20 11:06:17 Comments: Street Address: 3554 Lowell St City of Residence: Wayzata, MN 205. Name: Jerry on 2016-08-20 12:29:16 Comments: Street Address: 6220 balder ln City of Residence: Edina 206. Name: Suzanne Rudi on 2016-08-20 12:36:20 Comments: Street Address: 4708 Valley View Road City of Residence: Edina 207. Name: Barry Rotman on 2016-08-20 12:40:16 Comments: Cross Country skiing is a life long sport that can be enjoyed by virtually anyone. Street Address: 42 South Lake St City of Residence: Grayslake, IL 60030 208. Name: Gustavo Johnson on 2016-08-20 12:43:24 Comments: Street Address: 10463 ponderosa drive City of Residence: Truckee 209. Name: Kaia Burg on 2016-08-20 13:04:20 Comments: Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Av City of Residence: Edina 210. Name: Todd Cronin on 2016-08-20 13:24:57 Comments: Street Address: 1533 Lois Drive City of Residence: Shoreview MN 211. Name: Ashley on 2016-08-20 13:26:19 Comments: Street Address: 4444 Yates Ave n City of Residence: Crystal 212. Name: Elizabeth torkelson on 2016-08-20 13:27:28 Comments: Street Address: 4401 zenith avenue south Page 27 of 72 City of Residence: Minneapolis 213. Name: Diane Schember on 2016-08-20 13:36:53 Comments: As a St Paul small business and a skier I support this! Street Address: 924 Goodrich Avenue City of Residence: Saint Paul 214. Name: Michelle Thoemke on 2016-08-20 13:49:34 Comments: Street Address: 2121 Kings Valley Road West City of Residence: Golden Valley 215. Name: Jeffrey Steuernagel on 2016-08-20 13:58:11 Comments: Street Address: 12821 Eagle Ridge Drive City of Residence: Burnsville 216. Name: Gina Magnuson on 2016-08-20 14:02:01 Comments: Street Address: 10232 Hilltop Ct. City of Residence: Champlin 217. Name: Diane Rafats on 2016-08-20 14:40:46 Comments: Street Address: 2704 Colfax Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 218. Name: Ben Brandt on 2016-08-20 14:46:47 Comments: Street Address: 6524 Nordic Drive City of Residence: Edina 219. Name: Matt Jorgensen on 2016-08-20 14:46:50 Comments: Street Address: 3747 Crane Island Ct City of Residence: Minnetrista 220. Name: Steven Beck on 2016-08-20 15:01:06 Comments: Street Address: 1831 Bayard Avenue City of Residence: Saint Paul 221. Name: Zehyani Bankwala on 2016-08-20 15:02:14 Comments: Street Address: 6400 Willow Wood Rd Page 28 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 222. Name: Maree Hampton on 2016-08-20 15:11:20 Comments: Street Address: 3425 Holmes Ave South City of Residence: Minneapolis 223. Name: steve michals on 2016-08-20 15:25:45 Comments: Please approve this wonderful ski trail Street Address: 4708 Isabel Ave City of Residence: Minneapolis 224. Name: Adam Johnson on 2016-08-20 15:46:32 Comments: Street Address: 1476 Independence Ave S City of Residence: St. Louis Park 225. Name: Steve Eberly on 2016-08-20 15:50:23 Comments: This will be a great addition to the metro area outdoor winter ski trails. Please make this happen my family and I will definitely make use of this facility and pay any fees required. Street Address: 4264 Linden Hills Blvd City of Residence: Minneapolis 226. Name: Tim Miner on 2016-08-20 15:54:52 Comments: I am a Minnesota Youth Ski League club leader for over 20 years. Reliable snow is the single largest factor in determining the number of children we can introduce to skiing. Street Address: 604 Old Mill Road City of Residence: Hudson 227. Name: Michael Miles on 2016-08-20 15:55:40 Comments: Street Address: 7340 Kochia Lane City of Residence: Victoria 228. Name: Mary Luoma on 2016-08-20 15:59:15 Comments: I started cross country skiing in gym class as a high school student at Edina West in 1976. As a senior I was part of the ski team and have been skiing ever since. Hoping Edina will vote to continue to inspire Twin City residents to enjoy this wonderful sport. Street Address: 8934 Chesshire Lane City of Residence: Maple Grove 229. Name: Pam Harens on 2016-08-20 16:13:38 Page 29 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 6832 Gleason Road City of Residence: Edina 230. Name: Peter Larson on 2016-08-20 16:20:21 Comments: Street Address: Arden Avenue City of Residence: Edina 231. Name: Bob Britz on 2016-08-20 16:37:59 Comments: Edina has always been a leader in the community, being able to look to the future is important and this project will be a great addition! Street Address: 3877 Marschall Rd City of Residence: Shakopee 232. Name: Chris Torvi on 2016-08-20 16:41:09 Comments: This snowmaking loop would be awesome for nordic ski community! The snowmaking loops @ elm creek, hyland park and Wirth have been a huge reason Nordic skiing is growing! Street Address: 1603 Wheelock ridge City of Residence: St. Paul 233. Name: Mike Calvo on 2016-08-20 16:56:59 Comments: Street Address: 5509 Dever City of Residence: Edina 234. Name: Alyssa on 2016-08-20 16:59:02 Comments: Street Address: 5809 tennison drive City of Residence: Fridley 235. Name: Tracy Ocel on 2016-08-20 17:00:33 Comments: Street Address: 222 40th Ave. NE City of Residence: Minneapolis 236. Name: Scott Ocel on 2016-08-20 17:14:18 Comments: Street Address: 222 40th ave me City of Residence: Columbia heights 237. Name: John Kendrick on 2016-08-20 17:15:25 Comments: Street Address: 1610 St. Clair Ave. Page 30 of 72 City of Residence: St. Paul 238. Name: Jed Gorlin on 2016-08-20 17:33:37 Comments: Hyland is overcrowded so this would be a great addition Street Address: 805 park terrace City of Residence: Hopkins 239. Name: sara anderson on 2016-08-20 17:36:54 Comments: Street Address: 4807 maple road City of Residence: edina 240. Name: joe mayer on 2016-08-20 17:58:45 Comments: Street Address: 3232 Ensign Court City of Residence: New Hope 241. Name: Rodney Binfet on 2016-08-20 18:03:43 Comments: I would use this trail extensively! Street Address: 6728 mulberry circle City of Residence: Chanhassen 242. Name: Rhett Carlson on 2016-08-20 18:16:12 Comments: The southwest could use another option for man-made cross country ski trails. Street Address: 930 University Ave SE City of Residence: Minneapolis 243. Name: Tommy Carlson on 2016-08-20 18:24:49 Comments: It would alleviate traffic at other parks. Street Address: 1521 4th St NE City of Residence: Minneapolis 244. Name: Darrin Diedrich on 2016-08-20 18:42:24 Comments: Street Address: 10500 zinran Ave S City of Residence: Bloomington 245. Name: Heidi Engman on 2016-08-20 18:48:52 Comments: Street Address: West 56th street City of Residence: Edina 246. Name: Ellen Kluz on 2016-08-20 18:58:02 Comments: Page 31 of 72 Street Address: 4521 Colfax Ave So City of Residence: Minneapolis 247. Name: Pam Stegora Axberg on 2016-08-20 19:16:21 Comments: Super! And good for the broader community. Street Address: 1427 Brookshire court City of Residence: New Brighton 248. Name: Dianne Ocel on 2016-08-20 19:22:28 Comments: Street Address: 13143 Aberdeen St. N.E. City of Residence: Blaine 249. Name: David Leske on 2016-08-20 20:09:25 Comments: Street Address: 6724 Plymouth ave City of Residence: Golden Valley 250. Name: Dan Beno on 2016-08-20 20:09:32 Comments: Would love to see this trail! More outdoor activity for kids and adults! Street Address: 7563 Ridgeview Point City of Residence: Chanhassen 251. Name: Robin Austin on 2016-08-20 20:18:40 Comments: Street Address: 5713 Melody Lane City of Residence: Edina 252. Name: Liz Abt Ellenberger on 2016-08-20 20:23:06 Comments: Great use of existing underutilized real estate resource. Nordic skiing is a life long sport to enjoy what winter throws at us. Street Address: 6920 Dakota Trail City of Residence: Edina 253. Name: Greg Fields on 2016-08-20 20:45:24 Comments: I fully support this as a wonderful addition to the outdoor activities many Minnesotans enjoy in the winter. Street Address: 4931 Triton DR City of Residence: Golden Valley, MN 55422 254. Name: Andrea Brink on 2016-08-20 20:55:27 Comments: The ski trails and tubing hill are much-needed and will complete the winter activity options available in Edina which will appeal to a broader base of residents. I am excited at the possibility of having a non hockey /ice skating winter activity available locally without having to travel to Minneapolis or surrounding suburbs. Page 32 of 72 Street Address: 6324 Tingdale Avenue City of Residence: Edina 255. Name: Greg Bernhardt on 2016-08-20 21:01:30 Comments: I support adding XC Skiing to extend use of this wonderful venue to the winter. Street Address: 400 Harrison Av S City of Residence: Edina, MN 256. Name: Mark Larson on 2016-08-20 22:07:59 Comments: this would be a great asset both for the community and for the high school program. Let's do it! Street Address: 4628 Arden Ave City of Residence: Edina 257. Name: Kathy Brault on 2016-08-20 22:28:31 Comments: Street Address: 6829 James Av So City of Residence: Richfield 258. Name: Jacob Bauer on 2016-08-20 22:36:32 Comments: Street Address: 3729 Algoma Rd City of Residence: New Franken 259. Name: Kai Olstad on 2016-08-20 22:37:29 Comments: Street Address: 8000 257th st W City of Residence: Farmington 260. Name: Martin Richmond on 2016-08-20 22:50:54 Comments: This would be so great for so many people. Don't miss this opportunity. Street Address: 3539 Cedar Lake Ave City of Residence: Minneapolis 261. Name: Jack Collis on 2016-08-20 23:07:40 Comments: As a ski coach and an advocate for outdoor activities for the community this would be a great asset to the city of Edina and its youth (and us old people too) Street Address: 5320 Irving Ave S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 262. Name: Laura Templin on 2016-08-20 23:47:39 Comments: Street Address: 1655 Mahogany Ct SW City of Residence: Hutchinson Page 33 of 72 263. Name: Ethan Brookner on 2016-08-21 00:15:33 Comments: Street Address: 5008 16th ave s City of Residence: Minneapolis 264. Name: Elizabeth Burnett on 2016-08-21 00:27:28 Comments: Please vote YES! Street Address: 4821 Vandervork Ave. City of Residence: Edina 265. Name: Craig Stolen on 2016-08-21 00:56:55 Comments: Street Address: 1608 23 red ave nw City of Residence: New Brighton, MN 266. Name: Odd Bersvendsen on 2016-08-21 01:05:43 Comments: Street Address: 119 City of Residence: Jackson 267. Name: Bradley Daniel Baas on 2016-08-21 01:23:36 Comments: Street Address: 1801 Townsend Dr City of Residence: Houghton 268. Name: Jan Ketterson on 2016-08-21 01:29:23 Comments: Street Address: 9725 Xylon Court South City of Residence: Bloomington 269. Name: Olof Hedberg on 2016-08-21 01:45:10 Comments: Street Address: 350 Revett Dr City of Residence: Breckenridge 270. Name: Halle Weisman on 2016-08-21 01:55:49 Comments: Street Address: 1771 Valley Ridge Place City of Residence: Chanhassen 271. Name: John Horns on 2016-08-21 02:27:48 Comments: The City of Edina needs to make the Breamar park land available to a variety of uses. Street Address: 6101 Jeffrey Lane Page 34 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 272. Name: Tina Kivi on 2016-08-21 03:26:37 Comments: Street Address: 2809 County Road H City of Residence: Mounds View 273. Name: David Kranz on 2016-08-21 04:02:39 Comments: Street Address: 2401 34th Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 274. Name: Peter Schnorbach on 2016-08-21 04:11:41 Comments: Street Address: 6221 Balder Lane City of Residence: Edina 275. Name: Cece Boyle on 2016-08-21 12:09:11 Comments: Street Address: 3921 Goodwin Ave N City of Residence: Oakdale 276. Name: Scott Bloom on 2016-08-21 12:37:17 Comments: Street Address: 6610 Normandale Road City of Residence: Edina 277. Name: Phil Clark on 2016-08-21 12:41:23 Comments: Street Address: 8876 Braxton Drive City of Residence: Eden Prairie 278. Name: Bjorn Bakken on 2016-08-21 12:56:38 Comments: Street Address: 2737 Blaisdell Ave S Apt 9 City of Residence: Minneapolis 279. Name: Robert Bullis on 2016-08-21 13:01:22 Comments: Street Address: 19088 Dodge St NW City of Residence: Elk River 280. Name: Zoe Horns on 2016-08-21 13:24:30 Comments: Street Address: 6101 Jeffrey lane Page 35 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 281. Name: Roy Vosberg on 2016-08-21 13:46:27 Comments: We need more ski trails. Street Address: N2989 830th Street City of Residence: Hager City, WI 282. Name: Tom Wagner on 2016-08-21 14:07:50 Comments: As a former member of the U.S. Nordic Ski Team and resident of Edina, I believe we have a unique opportunity to support this great life-long outdoor activity in our community. Would we question this project if it were in support of our hockey programs? I love hockey but love hiking, running and Nordic skiing too. Let's find a way to set aside our differences and make this work in our community. Street Address: 6605 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 283. Name: Christopher Gerlach on 2016-08-21 14:24:23 Comments: Congratulations for Edina to take the lead on a new nordic ski area - I wish the East Metro had something like this! I already drive to Hyland too much, and would definitly make use of this as well. Street Address: 11191 Stonemill Mill Farms Curve City of Residence: Woodbury, MN 284. Name: sujata gholkar on 2016-08-21 15:32:03 Comments: Street Address: 5417 grove st City of Residence: edina 285. Name: Anna Coleman on 2016-08-21 15:50:32 Comments: Street Address: 1597 27th Ave NW City of Residence: Saint Paul 286. Name: Carrie Bloom on 2016-08-21 16:22:08 Comments: Street Address: 6610 Normandale Rd City of Residence: Edina 287. Name: Robert Iverson on 2016-08-21 17:52:55 Comments: Street Address: 13551 Eidelweiss St NW City of Residence: Andover 288. Name: Chris Johnson on 2016-08-21 18:30:24 Comments: Page 36 of 72 Street Address: 3656 35th Ave. S. Minneapolis MN 55406 City of Residence: Minneapolis 289. Name: Stacy Beno on 2016-08-21 18:40:08 Comments: Street Address: 7563 Ridgeview Point City of Residence: Chanhassen 290. Name: Mckenzie on 2016-08-21 18:43:46 Comments: Street Address: 7563 ridgeview point City of Residence: Chanhassen 291. Name: Artie Huber on 2016-08-21 18:48:25 Comments: I would use the trail system and support local businesses while in the area Street Address: 8328 Padgett Cir NE City of Residence: Otsego 292. Name: Dave Hruby on 2016-08-21 20:03:58 Comments: A tremendous asset that will increase property values and attract young active families to Edina. Street Address: 5212 tifton drive City of Residence: Edina 293. Name: Paul Arbisi on 2016-08-21 20:58:41 Comments: Nordic skiing is a lifelong activity that can be embraced and enjoyed by Edina residents of all ages and abilities. The ski trails at Braemar will provide convenient access to a resource that will help to promote and build healthy and active lifestyles among our residents. I strongly support the proposal for nordic ski trails at Braemar with snow making capabilities. Street Address: 4632 Arden Ave City of Residence: Edina 294. Name: Eileen Lorentz on 2016-08-21 22:12:42 Comments: Street Address: 517 Blake Rd S City of Residence: Edina 295. Name: Thomas Kendrick on 2016-08-21 23:45:47 Comments: Living in Edina right now, I think this would be huge for both the community and for the Twin Cities area as a whole! I would use this at least a few times a week. Street Address: 5108 Lincoln Cir City of Residence: Edina, MN 296. Name: Bryce Gytri on 2016-08-22 02:58:39 Page 37 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 2117 Rockridge Circle City of Residence: Shakopee 297. Name: Josh Felton on 2016-08-22 03:35:24 Comments: Street Address: 5200 Tifton Dr City of Residence: Edina 298. Name: Mary Cavanagh on 2016-08-22 03:41:45 Comments: Street Address: 3953 Beard Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 299. Name: Lise Crosby on 2016-08-22 13:16:31 Comments: Our family would use Nordic Ski Trails at least once a week . This would be a great benefit for the entire community. Street Address: 6828 Valley View Rd City of Residence: Edina 300. Name: Lexi Granberg on 2016-08-22 13:33:32 Comments: Street Address: 6721 Galway Drive City of Residence: Edina 301. Name: scott ree on 2016-08-22 13:49:11 Comments: Street Address: 16920 11th Ave North City of Residence: plymouth 302. Name: Mark Burgoyne on 2016-08-22 13:54:08 Comments: Street Address: 603 Redwood Lane City of Residence: New Brighton, MN 303. Name: Neal Blanchett on 2016-08-22 14:00:20 Comments: We would love to see Edina continue to be a leader in providing places for active healthy families to enjoy outdoor recreation together by providing this year-round trail with winter snowmaking. We've gladly supported facilities for every kind of recreation; this is a great chance to support this popular, growing, life-long winter sport, with trails residents can use year-round. Street Address: 4737 Hibiscus Avenue City of Residence: edina 304. Name: Annika on 2016-08-22 14:09:54 Page 38 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5574 Oak Glen Rd City of Residence: Edina 305. Name: Eleanor Bacso on 2016-08-22 14:10:36 Comments: Street Address: 803 North 27th Avenue West City of Residence: Duluth 306. Name: Chris Harvey on 2016-08-22 14:22:15 Comments: Would be a valuable resource to the City of Edina and area high schools to have a ski venue. Would be supporting and active, outdoor lifestyle for our youth. Street Address: 8227 12th Ave S City of Residence: Bloomingtom 307. Name: Maggie Braun on 2016-08-22 14:38:49 Comments: Street Address: 5833 Jeff Place City of Residence: Edina 308. Name: Mark Kobilka on 2016-08-22 14:43:09 Comments: As an assistant cross country ski coach, I am very excited that there would be another place to practice for the large community of high school skiers. This is so important as now we only have 2 reliable snowmaking trails and they cannot handle the number of students that want to ski. Street Address: 5769 Three Oaks Ave City of Residence: Maple Plain 309. Name: Ellen Jones on 2016-08-22 15:00:17 Comments: This would be a huge benefit to the community! Street Address: 5261 Lochloy Dr. City of Residence: Edina 310. Name: Erik Erickson on 2016-08-22 15:22:44 Comments: Street Address: 2708 120th lane ne City of Residence: Blaine 311. Name: Kate Turnbull on 2016-08-22 16:10:21 Comments: Please pass this proposal for winter fun in Edina! Street Address: 5224 32nd Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 312. Name: Wayne Bishop on 2016-08-22 16:11:48 Comments: Page 39 of 72 Street Address: 2709 Salem avenue south City of Residence: St. Louis Park 313. Name: Stephanie Jones on 2016-08-22 16:32:31 Comments: I would love to ski here! Street Address: 3811 W 31st St, Apt 101 City of Residence: Minneapolis 314. Name: Duncan Tomassen on 2016-08-22 16:36:30 Comments: Great idea! Street Address: 10065 Eden Prairie Road City of Residence: Eden Prairie 315. Name: Alex Marble on 2016-08-22 16:53:48 Comments: Don't be a dick about guys. C'mon Street Address: 6712 limerick lane City of Residence: Edina 316. Name: Scott on 2016-08-22 16:57:29 Comments: I fully support this. I live in St. Paul and I'd drive there to ski. Big fan. This would be an asset to Edina and cause people to drive to your city. Street Address: st paul City of Residence: st paul 317. Name: Mike Stucky on 2016-08-22 17:26:18 Comments: Street Address: 5954 Highview Place City of Residence: Shoreview 318. Name: Kathleen and Doug Hokemeir-Seim on 2016-08-22 17:27:35 Comments: We support creating cross-country ski trails at Braemar. Not only would they be great for the EHS ski team, but adults could use them as well. Street Address: 4514 Oak Drive City of Residence: Edina 319. Name: Craig Brandt on 2016-08-22 17:27:56 Comments: Street Address: 6524 Nordic Dr. City of Residence: Edina 320. Name: Marie Jordan on 2016-08-22 17:33:39 Comments: Snow is in short supply these days. Cross Country skiing is a great lifelong sport that everyone can enjoy. Street Address: 1948 Garfield St NE City of Residence: Minneapolis Page 40 of 72 321. Name: Bill Kerker on 2016-08-22 17:51:07 Comments: The time is right to acknowledge the growth of Nordic, trail running and Mtn biking and enhance the proud offerings of Edina parks. I will gladly "pay to play"! Street Address: 4835 Thomas Ave. S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 322. Name: Arthur Marble on 2016-08-22 18:01:02 Comments: Street Address: 6712 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 323. Name: John Munger on 2016-08-22 18:27:34 Comments: Street Address: 1211 Washburn Avenue North City of Residence: Minneapolis 324. Name: Dan DeRoma on 2016-08-22 18:33:01 Comments: the earth is not getting any colder! Street Address: 2019 Oakview Ln N City of Residence: Plymouth 325. Name: Stephen Ruble on 2016-08-22 19:02:27 Comments: Street Address: 543 Linden Lane City of Residence: Lino Lakes, MN 55014 326. Name: Alice Hulbert on 2016-08-22 19:57:12 Comments: I owned a house near Hyland Ski Area- the most expensive and fastest selling houses face the ski area. Street Address: 7221 Tara Road City of Residence: Edina, Mn 327. Name: Margaret Miller on 2016-08-22 21:01:41 Comments: Street Address: 5501 13th Ave South City of Residence: Minneapolis 328. Name: Katherine Ellis on 2016-08-22 21:33:38 Comments: The addition of these ski trails and snowmaking will bring active health benefits to the community and enable the Edina Ski team to continue to have a long lasting positive affect on young peoples lives. Street Address: 1896 Dellwood Ave. City of Residence: Roseville Page 41 of 72 329. Name: Jennifer Rolfes on 2016-08-22 21:39:37 Comments: Adding trails to Braemar will make the park far more accessible to residents. There are some trails in that woods now, but they are occasionally overgrown and mostly used by neighbors to walk their dogs. I grew up within a block of the proposed loop and wish it had been there when I was in high school! It will be a great addition for the high school team, xc skiers in the metro, and recreational skiers from Edina. Street Address: 7675 Woodview Ct City of Residence: Edina 330. Name: Kassandra Kuehl on 2016-08-22 21:41:01 Comments: Global warming has made Minnesota winters far less predictable than they have been in the past. Without man-made snow, many of us cannot enjoy non-ice dependent outdoor recreation during significant stretches of the winter months. I would go so far as to say that Edina truly NEEDS this project to move forward. Street Address: 7360 Gallagher Dr. Apt. 121 City of Residence: Edina 331. Name: Brett Bevers on 2016-08-22 21:53:47 Comments: I am a parent of an Edina Nordic skier that would benefit so much from this project. The proposal would certainly contribute to a world-class community like Edina. Street Address: 2921 Greenfield Ave. City of Residence: Los Angeles 332. Name: Alan Grant on 2016-08-22 22:21:45 Comments: Street Address: 9032 Norway St NW City of Residence: Coon Rapids 333. Name: Kelly Streit on 2016-08-22 22:34:31 Comments: Street Address: 5421 Kellogg Ave., City of Residence: Edina 334. Name: Jan Monson on 2016-08-22 23:07:51 Comments: Street Address: 3945 west 49th street City of Residence: edina 335. Name: James Bischoff on 2016-08-23 00:06:54 Comments: Street Address: 4401 Park Glen Rd Apt 102 City of Residence: St Louis Park 336. Name: Jason Kalenborn on 2016-08-23 00:09:19 Page 42 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5801 Tracy Avs. S. City of Residence: Edina 337. Name: Steve Benton on 2016-08-23 01:25:58 Comments: Street Address: 2830 Danbury Way City of Residence: Minnetonka 338. Name: Tom Marble on 2016-08-23 01:39:22 Comments: Street Address: 6712 Limerick Ln City of Residence: Edina 339. Name: Slater Crosby on 2016-08-23 01:49:22 Comments: Street Address: 6828 Valley View Road City of Residence: Edina 340. Name: Jake Brown on 2016-08-23 02:15:49 Comments: This addition would present Edina as a leader in promoting outdoor education, physical fitness, and community empowerment through sport, adventure, and nature preservation. Street Address: 215 Woodlawn Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 341. Name: Loren Johnson on 2016-08-23 11:19:15 Comments: Street Address: 8011 cheyenne ave City of Residence: Chanhassen 342. Name: Elias Anoszko on 2016-08-23 12:03:22 Comments: Street Address: 948 Cromwell Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 343. Name: Beth Ihry on 2016-08-23 12:11:33 Comments: I am a resident of Edina and would be pleased to have another option for skiing on man made snow. Street Address: 4544 Parkside Ln City of Residence: Edina 344. Name: Bruce Carlson on 2016-08-23 13:27:37 Comments: Street Address: 5208 Glengarry Pkwy Page 43 of 72 City of Residence: Edina, MN 55436 345. Name: Greg Rhodes on 2016-08-23 13:32:39 Comments: Street Address: 9301 Yukon Ave S. Bloomington, MN 55438 City of Residence: Bloomington 346. Name: Robert Syring on 2016-08-23 14:59:48 Comments: I strongly support the proposed project for Edina High School skiers and all Edina residents. Hylands does not support skiing for the entire HS team. Street Address: 4117 Kipling City of Residence: Edina 347. Name: Naomi Jarvis on 2016-08-23 15:13:33 Comments: Street Address: 1096 Covington Pl City of Residence: Allison Park 348. Name: John Shirriff on 2016-08-23 15:45:19 Comments: Street Address: 9608 Wyoming Terrace South City of Residence: Bloomington 349. Name: Bob McKlveen on 2016-08-23 16:29:30 Comments: I've sent a detailed letter to the Park Board and City Council, and encourage you to do the same if you have time. Street Address: 5261 Lochloy Drive City of Residence: Edina 350. Name: Christie Franken on 2016-08-23 17:16:17 Comments: I support snowmaking at Braemar! It would ultimately benefit Edina and the surrounding area. Street Address: 4544 Parkside LN City of Residence: Edina 351. Name: Wendy Syring on 2016-08-23 17:25:37 Comments: Street Address: 4117 Kipling Ave City of Residence: Edina 352. Name: Carol Holguin on 2016-08-23 17:27:14 Comments: This would be a wonderful addition to the parks, biking, and walking trails already in our lovely city. Street Address: 5508 Glengarry PKWY City of Residence: Edina Page 44 of 72 353. Name: Andrew Poffenberger on 2016-08-23 18:08:51 Comments: Street Address: 713 Minnehaha Ave E City of Residence: Saint Paul 354. Name: Jackie Lund on 2016-08-23 19:21:46 Comments: Is there any way to add a dog park to the area? Braemar could charge for a pass to pay any expenses. Street Address: 5805 Hidden Lane City of Residence: Edina 355. Name: Josh Jones on 2016-08-23 20:14:43 Comments: Street Address: 209 W 2nd Ave N, 03 City of Residence: AURORA 356. Name: Jeanne Riha on 2016-08-23 21:00:18 Comments: Great Idea! Street Address: 5213 Meadow Ridge City of Residence: Edina 357. Name: Scott Putman on 2016-08-23 21:44:11 Comments: This is a really good idea! Street Address: 2539 Oakwood Ave. City of Residence: Green Bay WI 54301 358. Name: Kim Swiler on 2016-08-23 23:35:11 Comments: Street Address: 6108 Arbour Lane City of Residence: Edina 359. Name: Jeff Ingram on 2016-08-24 01:10:03 Comments: This will not only be an asset to the city, but also the high school and elementary schools. Street Address: 14400 Lennell Drive City of Residence: Minnetonka 360. Name: Benjamin Creagh on 2016-08-24 01:33:06 Comments: Street Address: 16 White Pine Lane City of Residence: Birchwood Village 361. Name: Alan Hough on 2016-08-24 02:36:05 Comments: Great thing to do. I hope more areas will do the same. I skied a park outside Page 45 of 72 Brighton, MI that has a few klms of manmade snow. It was wonderful to be on snow when it was cold, but no natural snow. Good luck!!! Street Address: 417 Spring St City of Residence: Grove City, PA 362. Name: Betsy Gilbert on 2016-08-24 02:37:52 Comments: Street Address: 1466 Skiles Lane City of Residence: Arden Hills 363. Name: Keith Gilbert on 2016-08-24 02:38:35 Comments: This is sorely needed in the West Metro. Street Address: 1466 Skiles lane City of Residence: Arden Hills, Mn 364. Name: Josie Nelson on 2016-08-24 03:09:42 Comments: Street Address: 239 Peninsula Road City of Residence: Medicine Lake 365. Name: David Nelson on 2016-08-24 03:12:01 Comments: Street Address: 239 Peninsula Road City of Residence: Medicine Lake 366. Name: Jeanne Krantz-Swenson on 2016-08-24 03:42:43 Comments: This is a very good thing to do with winters becoming less reliable. Plus, the timing is great, as the cost will be less due to the other construction Street Address: 8100 Russell Ave S #128 City of Residence: Bloomington MN 367. Name: Kathryn Newsome-Herr on 2016-08-24 11:05:28 Comments: I think this is a super idea. Street Address: 6708 Galway Deive City of Residence: Edina 368. Name: Cindy Huttner on 2016-08-24 13:46:57 Comments: Street Address: 6628 Gleason Terrace City of Residence: Edina, Mn 369. Name: Mike Huttner on 2016-08-24 14:29:51 Comments: Street Address: 6628 Gleason Terrace City of Residence: Edina Page 46 of 72 370. Name: Therese White on 2016-08-24 15:01:22 Comments: Street Address: 3245 Richmond Ave. City of Residence: Shoreview 371. Name: Andrew Heyer on 2016-08-24 15:26:40 Comments: Street Address: 5717 Deville Dr City of Residence: Edina 372. Name: Stephen Bullard on 2016-08-24 15:40:46 Comments: My daughter open enrolled in the Edina School system and we would use this facility as a family also..... Street Address: 3327 Saint Paul Avenue City of Residence: Minneapolis Mn 55416 373. Name: Floyd Grabiel on 2016-08-24 15:42:43 Comments: Don't let the NIMBYs wear you down Street Address: 4817 Wilford Way City of Residence: Edina 374. Name: Ashley Larson on 2016-08-24 16:05:50 Comments: Street Address: 5843 Scenic Dr City of Residence: Minnetonka 375. Name: Cody on 2016-08-24 19:01:06 Comments: Street Address: 3053 Lake Shore Dr City of Residence: Minneapolis 376. Name: Kelly Grosd on 2016-08-24 22:07:07 Comments: This would be amazing as we need more areas to ski.. Street Address: 8934 Gould Road City of Residence: Eden Prairie 377. Name: Wallace Alexander on 2016-08-24 22:31:07 Comments: Well designed and well maintained trails throughout the woods make for a safer environment for all. I have seen the positive improvements at Theodore Wirth park after Mpls Parks put in more trails. These professionally designed ski trails at Braemar will definitely improve this section of Edina AND give countless hours of outside exercise to student athletes and residents. Street Address: 3912 Garfield Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis Page 47 of 72 378. Name: Richard Moore on 2016-08-24 22:38:53 Comments: Street Address: 4807 Maple Rd City of Residence: Edina 379. Name: Catherine Gump on 2016-08-25 01:34:57 Comments: Street Address: 4703 Sunnyside road City of Residence: Edina 380. Name: melissa raphan on 2016-08-25 02:18:43 Comments: This is critical for the EHS Nordic Team and our community. The team has over 200 kids and is a no-cut sport--one of the few. it builds community and is inclusive and welcoming. Braemar Park Recreation proposal must be passed. Street Address: 4515 casco avenue City of Residence: edina 381. Name: Tom Rock on 2016-08-25 02:56:29 Comments: Street Address: 4515 CASCO AVE City of Residence: EDINA 382. Name: Elizabeth Edblom on 2016-08-25 03:07:00 Comments: Street Address: 4606 Wooddale Ace. City of Residence: Edina 383. Name: Lijun Zou on 2016-08-25 12:55:55 Comments: Street Address: 6232 Braeburn Cir City of Residence: Edina 384. Name: Jeff Patterson on 2016-08-25 13:46:28 Comments: Cross country skiing is a silent sport and a healthy pursuit. Street Address: 4537 Dupont Ave. S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 385. Name: Sue Michals on 2016-08-25 15:06:34 Comments: Street Address: 4708 Isabel Ave. City of Residence: Minneapolis 386. Name: John Kleiber on 2016-08-25 16:21:24 Comments: Page 48 of 72 Street Address: 6709 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 387. Name: David Delforge on 2016-08-25 18:14:20 Comments: Street Address: 891 Lyman Blvd City of Residence: Chanhassen 388. Name: Amy Adams on 2016-08-25 19:21:35 Comments: Street Address: 4841 E. Lake Harriet Pkwy. City of Residence: Minneapolis 389. Name: Theresa Gifford on 2016-08-25 19:23:15 Comments: Street Address: 2170 lower st dennis City of Residence: St paul 390. Name: Jim Carlen on 2016-08-25 19:26:12 Comments: Street Address: 601 Montcalm place City of Residence: St. Paul mn 391. Name: Tyler Gilbert on 2016-08-25 19:30:17 Comments: Street Address: 600 10th Ave se #204 City of Residence: Minneapolis 392. Name: Chris Pope on 2016-08-25 19:31:08 Comments: Street Address: 4850 Colfax Avenue S City of Residence: Minneapolis 393. Name: Marshall Gifford on 2016-08-25 19:31:44 Comments: Street Address: 2170 Lower St. Dennis Rs City of Residence: St. Paul 394. Name: Jonah Gilbert on 2016-08-25 19:31:45 Comments: Street Address: 1057 26th ave se City of Residence: Minneapolis 395. Name: Emily Kennett on 2016-08-25 19:33:25 Comments: Page 49 of 72 Street Address: 3100 West River Parkway City of Residence: Minneapolis, MN 55406 396. Name: Greta Gage on 2016-08-25 19:43:04 Comments: I'm an Edina High School Graduate (class of 2013) and former member of the high school nordic ski team. The nordic ski team was the highlight of my time in high school and the construction at Edina High School is limiting the available practice areas on campus. Ski trails at Braemar will benefit not only the 200+ students who are on the ski team annually but the Edina community as a whole. These ski trails will create new opportunities for Edina residents to take part in a lifelong sport (and one that can become a family-wide activity) with one of the kindest communities I've had the pleasure of being a member of. Street Address: 5813 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina 397. Name: sandi on 2016-08-25 20:16:00 Comments: Street Address: 2711 vera cruz ave n City of Residence: crystal 398. Name: Elizabeth Cripe on 2016-08-25 20:23:31 Comments: Street Address: 4232 Standish Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 399. Name: Angie Askegaard on 2016-08-25 20:25:16 Comments: We need snow to ski in west metro!! Street Address: 9188 La Rivier Court City of Residence: Eden Prairie , MN 55347 400. Name: Elizabeth Shaffer on 2016-08-25 20:52:44 Comments: Street Address: 1776 Colfax Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 401. Name: Luke Wasson on 2016-08-25 21:16:09 Comments: Street Address: 1426 Idaho Ave W City of Residence: Falcon Heights 402. Name: Patricia Carlen on 2016-08-25 21:17:10 Comments: I strongly support snow-making for ski trails in Edina. As an avid skier, it would be wonderful to have one more option with reliable snow. I know I would use the trails. Street Address: 601 Montcalm Place City of Residence: Saint Paul Page 50 of 72 403. Name: Mark Peugh on 2016-08-25 21:29:49 Comments: Street Address: 483 W Eagle Lake Dr City of Residence: Maple Grove, MN 404. Name: Michelle DeLaundreau on 2016-08-25 21:33:48 Comments: Street Address: 877 Carroll Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 405. Name: Tom Egger on 2016-08-25 21:36:21 Comments: Street Address: 4308 Philbrook Lane City of Residence: Edina 406. Name: Bob O'Hara on 2016-08-25 21:57:30 Comments: This is another great opportunity8 to provide recreation, training, and enjoyment in Edina. Cross Country/Nordic skiing has been growing as more trails are available. Street Address: 6001 Goodrich Ave City of Residence: St. Louis Park 407. Name: Erin Savre on 2016-08-25 22:06:34 Comments: Street Address: 5525 Hansen rd #110 City of Residence: Edina 408. Name: LuAnn Berg on 2016-08-25 22:42:42 Comments: There is a great need in the West Metro for consistent snow on our trails. Street Address: 4800 Orchid Ln N, City of Residence: Plymouth 409. Name: Lars Parmekar on 2016-08-25 23:02:53 Comments: Street Address: 4311 Grimes Ave S City of Residence: Edina 410. Name: Craig Cardinal on 2016-08-25 23:13:21 Comments: Street Address: 1101 Elm St City of Residence: Northfield 411. Name: Bob Brandt on 2016-08-25 23:18:58 Comments: skiing is good. Page 51 of 72 Street Address: 9800 Janero Ct N City of Residence: Mahtomedi, MN 55115-1338 412. Name: Matthew Dosland on 2016-08-25 23:20:11 Comments: Snowmaking is needed everywhere, especially after what we've seen the last two years. As an skier I would love to see as much snowmaking in the cities as possible. Street Address: 1196 Portland Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 413. Name: Todd Johnson on 2016-08-26 00:25:28 Comments: This is a resource that will be used beyond what the numbers people will initially think possible. Street Address: 1899 Fairmount Ave. City of Residence: St. Paul 414. Name: Betsy Longley on 2016-08-26 00:50:36 Comments: Promoting and supporting healthy activities for the community should be a priority for the leaders of all cities. If not you, who? If not now, when? Street Address: 9514 Colorado Circle City of Residence: Bloomington 415. Name: Marty Johnston on 2016-08-26 00:58:20 Comments: It will get used :) Street Address: 1841 Montreal Ave City of Residence: Saint Paul 416. Name: Jackson Pope on 2016-08-26 01:33:02 Comments: Street Address: 4850 Colfax Ave s City of Residence: Minneapolis 417. Name: Kathy Pope on 2016-08-26 01:43:31 Comments: Street Address: 4850 Colfax Ave South City of Residence: Minneapolis 418. Name: mark Leach on 2016-08-26 01:57:51 Comments: build it and they will come Street Address: 244 10th Avenue North City of Residence: Hopkins 419. Name: John Rock on 2016-08-26 02:31:12 Comments: Street Address: 1955 Glenpaul Ave. City of Residence: Arden Hills Page 52 of 72 420. Name: Flynn Codding on 2016-08-26 02:33:22 Comments: Street Address: 4629 W 56th st City of Residence: Edina 421. Name: steve sonnesyn on 2016-08-26 02:41:23 Comments: Snow making here would get a lot of use and would be a great bonus to the community and a big support to a healthy life-style; I would definitely ski there. Street Address: 3110 jewel lane City of Residence: plymouth mn 55447 422. Name: Andrew Brown on 2016-08-26 03:14:26 Comments: Street Address: 1346 E Como Blvd City of Residence: St. Paul 423. Name: Jay Rudi on 2016-08-26 03:52:34 Comments: Street Address: 4708 Valley View Road City of Residence: Edina 424. Name: Mary Berntson on 2016-08-26 04:02:08 Comments: This would be a great way to support the EHS Nordic ski teams who are losing their trails due to the new construction at EHS. It also would support our citizen skiers and utilize our parks on a year round basis. Street Address: 6728 Point Drive City of Residence: Edina 425. Name: Allison Mueller on 2016-08-26 04:06:27 Comments: Street Address: 5553 Colfax Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 426. Name: Nancy Mendel on 2016-08-26 04:11:08 Comments: Please approve the cross country ski trails with snow making capabilities!!! Street Address: 7113 West Shore Drive City of Residence: Edina 427. Name: Christian Lawler on 2016-08-26 04:14:44 Comments: Hundreds of kids in Edina enjoy cross country skiing during the winter months, and many train during the summer just to prepare for the winter season. This is a life-long sport that parents can enjoy with their children and continue to enjoy into their older years. Help us promote a healthy life style for our community by supporting a cross country ski trail at Braemar Park. Page 53 of 72 Street Address: 4601 Sunnyside Road City of Residence: Edina 428. Name: Thomas Egger on 2016-08-26 06:12:55 Comments: Street Address: 4006 Grimes Ave City of Residence: Edina 429. Name: Nancy Sinykin on 2016-08-26 06:14:47 Comments: I would love to see cross country ski trails at Braemar. Our family would enjoy using the trails throughout the year. Street Address: 4413 Fondell Drive City of Residence: Edina 430. Name: Rich Sinykin on 2016-08-26 06:16:36 Comments: Street Address: 4413 Fondell Drive City of Residence: Edina 431. Name: Sofie shand on 2016-08-26 06:29:09 Comments: Street Address: Townes rd City of Residence: edina 432. Name: Andrew Egger on 2016-08-26 08:15:27 Comments: Street Address: 4006 grimes Ave south City of Residence: Edina 433. Name: Rong Zheng on 2016-08-26 08:23:02 Comments: I am for it Street Address: 7005 valley view rd City of Residence: Edina 434. Name: Erica klausen on 2016-08-26 10:20:37 Comments: Please pass this as a skier myself it would be great to ski locally... What a fabulous opportunity for our local high school kids who didn't get to ski much last year due to no snow and limited space at other parks. If this were your passion you wouldn't hesitate. Street Address: 5216 Grandview Lane City of Residence: Edina 435. Name: Debi Peterson on 2016-08-26 11:18:45 Comments: Street Address: 5543 Grand Ave S Page 54 of 72 City of Residence: Minneapolis 436. Name: Cheryl Behling on 2016-08-26 11:33:13 Comments: Street Address: 4368 Oakdale AVe. S City of Residence: Edina 437. Name: Christy Thiele on 2016-08-26 12:02:35 Comments: Street Address: 5524 Code Ave City of Residence: Edina 438. Name: Eric Askegaard on 2016-08-26 12:04:15 Comments: Street Address: 11000 Optum Way City of Residence: Eden Prairie, MN 55347 439. Name: juliannelogan on 2016-08-26 12:24:33 Comments: Street Address: 5806 olinger road City of Residence: Edina 440. Name: scott thiele on 2016-08-26 12:33:41 Comments: Street Address: 5524 code ave City of Residence: edina 441. Name: Raegan Hinrichs on 2016-08-26 12:50:02 Comments: Street Address: 4112 W 44th St City of Residence: Edina 442. Name: Rick Passolt on 2016-08-26 12:53:38 Comments: This is a wonderful idea and use of that land. I support it. Street Address: 6536 Ridgeview Drive City of Residence: Edina 443. Name: peggy jessen on 2016-08-26 12:56:30 Comments: Street Address: 4627 arden avenue City of Residence: edina 444. Name: Brian Drought on 2016-08-26 13:30:46 Comments: Street Address: 3317 W 55th Street Page 55 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 445. Name: pam krause on 2016-08-26 13:42:35 Comments: Street Address: 14255 fossil lane City of Residence: apple valley 446. Name: C Manning on 2016-08-26 14:09:38 Comments: Street Address: 3029 Galleria, Edina, MN, 55435 City of Residence: Edina 447. Name: Jeffrey Kuhs on 2016-08-26 14:13:47 Comments: This is a great use of public land that will benefit a large segment of the Edina population. We have a history in Edina of making far-sighted decisions that have made this a great place to live - let's continue making our city great. Street Address: 5837 Chowen Av S City of Residence: Edina, MN 448. Name: Clayt Tabor on 2016-08-26 14:23:08 Comments: Let's promote these types of facilities for our kids to keep them active and healthy. This is a sport they can do for their entire life. Street Address: 6024 Grove Circle City of Residence: Edina 449. Name: Julie Tonsager Tabor on 2016-08-26 14:29:44 Comments: I think this addition would be a great venue for not only team sports, but also families to also utilize the trails during the cold months. Please consider adding it as you have added other facilities for team sports (such as turf fields) Street Address: 6024 Grove Circle City of Residence: Edina, MN 450. Name: mfgrein on 2016-08-26 14:56:26 Comments: Street Address: 3608 w 55th st City of Residence: edina mn 451. Name: Mindyrose Sinykin on 2016-08-26 15:11:57 Comments: Street Address: 4413 Fondell Drive City of Residence: Edina 452. Name: David Bowlin on 2016-08-26 15:13:53 Comments: Street Address: 4618 Arden Ave Page 56 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 453. Name: Cathy Kidd on 2016-08-26 15:44:28 Comments: Support this ONLY if EHS cc ski team has access to train and compete Street Address: 5528 Glengarry rd City of Residence: Edina 454. Name: Talia Willmert on 2016-08-26 16:01:13 Comments: Street Address: 4544 Rutledge Avenue City of Residence: Edina 455. Name: Suzanne Weingartner on 2016-08-26 17:07:13 Comments: My daughter was on Edina's Nordic Ski team... And so was I back in the 1980's! It is one of the few winter sporting opportunities where all are welcome to participate. Street Address: 6904 Dakota Trail City of Residence: Edina 456. Name: Max Owens on 2016-08-26 18:04:54 Comments: Street Address: 6816 Ridgeview Dr City of Residence: Edina 457. Name: Carter Olson on 2016-08-26 18:56:00 Comments: Most happen. Street Address: 4001 wood end dr City of Residence: Edina 458. Name: Jared Sundstrom on 2016-08-26 19:29:08 Comments: This sounds like a wonderful idea! Street Address: 2896 James Ave S Apt 208 City of Residence: Minneapolis 459. Name: Liz Marty on 2016-08-26 20:03:18 Comments: Street Address: 5221 W.61st Street City of Residence: Edina 460. Name: Timothy J Karlen on 2016-08-26 20:33:30 Comments: Street Address: 6704 Samuel Road City of Residence: Edina 461. Name: Jennifer Haefner Karlen on 2016-08-26 20:34:49 Page 57 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 6704 Samuel Road City of Residence: Edina 462. Name: Jack Sullivan on 2016-08-26 20:41:26 Comments: Street Address: 5808 Beard Avenue City of Residence: Edina 463. Name: Marta Martinez-Davison on 2016-08-26 21:27:52 Comments: Street Address: 4544 Rutledge Avenue City of Residence: Edina 464. Name: John Purdum on 2016-08-26 21:28:46 Comments: Street Address: 4544 Rutledge Avenue City of Residence: Edina 465. Name: emily kompelien on 2016-08-26 22:25:28 Comments: Street Address: 4208 w 44th street City of Residence: Edina 466. Name: Alexis on 2016-08-26 22:53:33 Comments: Street Address: 6232 Braeburn Circle City of Residence: Edina 467. Name: Kevin on 2016-08-26 22:54:40 Comments: Street Address: 6232 Braeburn Circle City of Residence: Edina 468. Name: Nick Idrofo on 2016-08-26 23:49:40 Comments: Street Address: 7004 Weston Circle City of Residence: Edina 469. Name: Megan Knudson on 2016-08-27 02:52:01 Comments: Street Address: 4211 W 44th St. City of Residence: Edina 470. Name: Annelies lijesen on 2016-08-27 04:40:32 Page 58 of 72 Comments: I am all for more ski Milages Street Address: 4804 W Sunnyslope road City of Residence: Edina 471. Name: Noah calvo on 2016-08-27 15:54:27 Comments: As a dedicated Nordic skier, both recreational and serious, I insist that the addition of these trails is NECESSARY Street Address: 5509 Dever Dr City of Residence: Edina 472. Name: AARON VOREIS on 2016-08-27 16:03:53 Comments: Street Address: 4004 w 42nd st City of Residence: EDINA 473. Name: Dave Rohlf on 2016-08-27 16:10:00 Comments: Great program that really needs our support. Street Address: 4237 Scott Terrace City of Residence: Edina 474. Name: Jared Anderson on 2016-08-27 16:11:44 Comments: Street Address: 4004 Monterey avenue City of Residence: Edina 475. Name: Jeff Dykstra on 2016-08-27 16:22:28 Comments: This would be a great benefit for the city -pls approve Street Address: 4303 Branson st City of Residence: Edina 476. Name: Ehren Seim on 2016-08-27 16:29:57 Comments: Street Address: 4115 Morningside Road City of Residence: Edina 477. Name: Angie Andresen on 2016-08-27 16:37:26 Comments: Street Address: 4201 W. 42nd St. City of Residence: Edina 478. Name: Seth hannula on 2016-08-27 16:39:00 Comments: Better investment than 5 artificial turf fields with crumb rubber Street Address: 4307 Oakdale av City of Residence: edina Page 59 of 72 479. Name: Josh riff on 2016-08-27 17:00:27 Comments: This would be terrific for our community Street Address: 7116 Lanham lane City of Residence: Edina 480. Name: Chris McClain on 2016-08-27 17:10:21 Comments: Street Address: 4043 Sunnyside Rd City of Residence: Edina 481. Name: Shawn Murnan on 2016-08-27 17:26:37 Comments: Street Address: 4223 Oakdale Ave City of Residence: Edina 482. Name: Paul Hovelsrud on 2016-08-27 17:32:04 Comments: The team and the community need this trail system. Street Address: 4425 North ave City of Residence: Edina 483. Name: steven e klos on 2016-08-27 17:40:48 Comments: I believe that this project will only add to the overall life experience that the Edina community has to offer. Street Address: 5019 Wooddale Lane City of Residence: Edina 484. Name: Jonah Calvo on 2016-08-27 17:43:03 Comments: Street Address: 5509 Dever Drive City of Residence: Edina 485. Name: Matthew Holderness on 2016-08-27 17:47:16 Comments: I have many friends who participate in xc skiing and having more ski trails in Edina is always a good thing. Street Address: 4604 w 58th street City of Residence: Edina 486. Name: shawn gaither on 2016-08-27 18:19:24 Comments: Street Address: 5725 dale ave City of Residence: edina 487. Name: Kim Griswold on 2016-08-27 18:32:35 Comments: Street Address: 5312 Malibu Dr Page 60 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 488. Name: Mike Burg on 2016-08-27 18:43:19 Comments: Skiing is a life long activity Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Ave. City of Residence: Edina 489. Name: Marian Delaney on 2016-08-27 18:44:02 Comments: We support the proposal for the cross country ski and mountain bike trails. Street Address: 5717 grove st City of Residence: Edina 490. Name: Natalie Burg on 2016-08-27 18:44:23 Comments: Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Ave. City of Residence: Edina 491. Name: Kaia Burg on 2016-08-27 18:46:06 Comments: I love snow and skiing Street Address: 5813 Oaklawn Ave City of Residence: Edina 492. Name: Dan Ihnat on 2016-08-27 18:49:25 Comments: Street Address: 4220 Crocker Ave City of Residence: Edina 493. Name: Leonardo Rapallini on 2016-08-27 18:51:42 Comments: Street Address: 4513 Bruce Ave City of Residence: Edina 494. Name: Carl Sledgister on 2016-08-27 18:56:45 Comments: Street Address: 4320 France Ave S City of Residence: Edina 495. Name: Chelsea Grimes on 2016-08-27 18:59:07 Comments: Street Address: 5516 woodcrest dr City of Residence: mpls 496. Name: Sally Arndt on 2016-08-27 19:00:44 Comments: Street Address: 5505 Dundee Rd Page 61 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 497. Name: Bob Cossack on 2016-08-27 19:04:03 Comments: Street Address: 3912 West 42nd Street City of Residence: Edina 498. Name: Sara Klos on 2016-08-27 19:15:50 Comments: Street Address: 5019 wooddale lane City of Residence: Minneapolis 499. Name: Mark Stevens on 2016-08-27 19:16:33 Comments: Street Address: 4224 Oakdale Ave S City of Residence: Edina 500. Name: Marcy Swenson on 2016-08-27 19:26:46 Comments: Street Address: 5501 Dever Drive City of Residence: Edina 501. Name: Michael Knudson on 2016-08-27 19:29:33 Comments: Street Address: 4211 w 44th st City of Residence: Edina 502. Name: Mark Swenson on 2016-08-27 19:29:57 Comments: Street Address: 5501 Dever Drive City of Residence: Edina 503. Name: Vittorio raimondi on 2016-08-27 19:30:40 Comments: Street Address: 5409 Doncaster way City of Residence: Edina 504. Name: Kim Strong on 2016-08-27 19:44:36 Comments: Street Address: 5412 Park Place City of Residence: Edina 505. Name: Kathy Simon on 2016-08-27 19:58:48 Comments: Street Address: West 42nd Street Page 62 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 506. Name: Andrea Albertson on 2016-08-27 19:58:49 Comments: Street Address: 5409 Doncaster Way City of Residence: Edina 507. Name: Timothy Grafe on 2016-08-27 20:16:19 Comments: I support adding these trails! Street Address: 4242 Grimes Av. S. City of Residence: Edina 508. Name: Jeffrey Steele on 2016-08-27 20:34:54 Comments: Street Address: 4404 w 42nd street City of Residence: Edina 509. Name: Mitch Granberg on 2016-08-27 20:39:51 Comments: Street Address: 6721 Galway Drive City of Residence: Edina 510. Name: Cindy Miller on 2016-08-27 21:02:14 Comments: Street Address: 891 Lyman Blvd City of Residence: Chanhassen 511. Name: Jennifer Hovelsrud on 2016-08-27 21:06:02 Comments: Street Address: 4425 North Ave. City of Residence: Edina 512. Name: Russ freeman on 2016-08-27 21:16:21 Comments: Street Address: 5700 view lane City of Residence: Edina 513. Name: Priya on 2016-08-27 21:45:32 Comments: Yes I support this petition. The ski trail will be an asset to the community. Street Address: 5817 Johnson Drive City of Residence: Edina 514. Name: Arnout Lijesen on 2016-08-27 22:09:31 Comments: Street Address: 4804 west Sunnyslope road Page 63 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 515. Name: Tara Frimat on 2016-08-28 00:27:39 Comments: Street Address: 5504 Dever Dr City of Residence: Edina 516. Name: Steven Mosborg on 2016-08-28 00:28:36 Comments: Help support one of the healthiest winter sports for my daughter's generation and beyond. Street Address: 4430 West Lake Harriet Parkway City of Residence: Minneapolis 517. Name: Tom Delaney on 2016-08-28 01:33:40 Comments: Street Address: 5717 Grove Street City of Residence: Edina 518. Name: Kari Clark on 2016-08-28 02:18:14 Comments: Street Address: 5501 Park Place City of Residence: Edina 519. Name: Gwen Smith on 2016-08-28 02:47:02 Comments: Street Address: 3913 Morningside Road City of Residence: Edina, MN 55416 520. Name: Peter Rebstock on 2016-08-28 03:26:26 Comments: Street Address: 4411 Branson St City of Residence: Edina 521. Name: Elizabeth Cecchi on 2016-08-28 03:56:02 Comments: Nordic skiing is a fantastic sport for so many reasons: Minnesota heritage, athleticism, fitness, and enjoying the natural outdoors. It's also great for the whole family and it's a life-long activity. We need to support Nordic skiing in as many ways as we can and these trails would be a great asset for our community. Street Address: 4209 Morningside Rd City of Residence: Edina 522. Name: Larry Lomax on 2016-08-28 11:48:47 Comments: Street Address: 5516 Park Pl City of Residence: Edina Page 64 of 72 523. Name: Carl Torgerson on 2016-08-28 13:26:18 Comments: Street Address: 2285 university ave w City of Residence: Saint paul 524. Name: Terri Menke on 2016-08-28 14:37:23 Comments: Street Address: 5201 Grove Street City of Residence: Edina 525. Name: Chris Gryskiewicz on 2016-08-28 14:47:23 Comments: Street Address: 8642 Wood Cliff Circle South City of Residence: Bloomington 526. Name: Charlotte McKlveen on 2016-08-28 17:32:15 Comments: Street Address: 5261 Lochloy Drive City of Residence: Edina 527. Name: August Blanchett on 2016-08-28 18:15:29 Comments: I would love to be able to ski on trails all season, with snowmaking, at Braemar. Trails at Hyland are very crowded, as are trails at Theodore Wirth. Wirth is expanding because those trails are so popular/busy. Like all trails, they are busiest evening and weekends, when I have time to go. My friends and I would use a Braemar trail 50+times per season. Thanks for your support. Street Address: 4737 Hibiscus Avenue City of Residence: Edina 528. Name: Ella lindberg on 2016-08-28 18:19:38 Comments: Street Address: 4629 Arden Ave City of Residence: Edina 529. Name: Morgan May on 2016-08-28 18:51:28 Comments: Street Address: 4906 Bruce Ave City of Residence: Edina 530. Name: Asa Bowen on 2016-08-28 19:25:32 Comments: Street Address: 6908 Mark Terrace Drive City of Residence: Edina Page 65 of 72 531. Name: James on 2016-08-28 19:27:53 Comments: Ood Street Address: 6224 loch moor dr City of Residence: Edina 532. Name: Cindy Scott on 2016-08-28 19:52:19 Comments: The trails sound like a win win for the city, community and avid skiers like my nephews who live there. Street Address: Luling Ln City of Residence: Austin 533. Name: Pamela Gokemeijer on 2016-08-28 22:14:32 Comments: Street Address: 4334 Drew Avenue South City of Residence: Minneapolis 534. Name: Allison on 2016-08-28 22:17:47 Comments: Street Address: 6124 Scotia Dr. City of Residence: Edina 535. Name: Piotr Bednarski on 2016-08-28 22:58:25 Comments: There is a huge demand for this ! lots of people will use it! Street Address: 3100 Dean Ct City of Residence: Minneapolis 536. Name: Alex Ogren on 2016-08-28 23:02:59 Comments: Street Address: 5912 sun road City of Residence: Edina 537. Name: Shaoping Wu on 2016-08-29 00:35:26 Comments: Street Address: 5400 Creekview Ln City of Residence: Edina 538. Name: Brent Bjerkness on 2016-08-29 01:48:31 Comments: Street Address: 4940 17th Ave S City of Residence: Minneapolis 539. Name: Nate Richman on 2016-08-29 02:11:07 Comments: Street Address: 5828 Ewing Ave. S. City of Residence: Edina Page 66 of 72 540. Name: Rachael Bentley on 2016-08-29 02:11:30 Comments: Street Address: 5120 Grove St. City of Residence: Edina 541. Name: Harry Rothberg on 2016-08-29 02:11:48 Comments: Street Address: 5824 Ewing ave s City of Residence: Edina 542. Name: Ted McKlveen on 2016-08-29 02:16:37 Comments: Street Address: 5261 Lochloy Drive City of Residence: Edina 543. Name: Scott on 2016-08-29 02:20:13 Comments: Street Address: Minneapolis City of Residence: Minneapolis 544. Name: Cecie Bourbour on 2016-08-29 02:36:49 Comments: Street Address: 6832 Gleason Road City of Residence: Edina 545. Name: Frannie Kuhs on 2016-08-29 02:59:56 Comments: This is a great addition for Edina and the community. Street Address: 5837 Chowen Ave City of Residence: Edina 546. Name: Kameron Poncius on 2016-08-29 03:28:21 Comments: Street Address: 4920 Trillium Lane City of Residence: Edina 547. Name: Paul schlaefer on 2016-08-29 03:46:49 Comments: Street Address: 5404 park place City of Residence: Edina, mn 548. Name: Chloe Michalak on 2016-08-29 03:50:39 Comments: Street Address: 4420 Grimes Avenue So City of Residence: Edina Page 67 of 72 549. Name: Jenae Nelson on 2016-08-29 03:52:47 Comments: Street Address: 5912 Hansen road City of Residence: Edina 550. Name: Michael Toth on 2016-08-29 04:14:00 Comments: Street Address: 4309 Morningside Road City of Residence: Edina 551. Name: Monica Harrell on 2016-08-29 05:41:25 Comments: Please vote yes for the Braemer Park Winter recreation proposal. This will be utilized by so many for years to come and having a park in the metropolitan area is needed for exercise and being close to nature. For those who live out in rural MN, it will provide another place to visit to be outdoors. Street Address: 1352F McNally Drive City of Residence: Winona 552. Name: Alisa Lamont on 2016-08-29 11:05:48 Comments: Street Address: 5901 Ruth Drive City of Residence: Edina 553. Name: Josephine Kleiber on 2016-08-29 13:33:50 Comments: Street Address: 6709 Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 554. Name: Elise Wallen-Friedman on 2016-08-29 13:34:32 Comments: Street Address: Limerick Lane City of Residence: Edina 555. Name: Tracy Shand on 2016-08-29 13:41:58 Comments: We vote Yes for the Braemar Winter Park! Street Address: 4824 Townes Rd City of Residence: Edina 556. Name: Alex Melton on 2016-08-29 13:44:01 Comments: Skiing at Braemar is a natural extension of Braemar's important role as a community park. Street Address: 5617 Wycliffe Road City of Residence: Edina Page 68 of 72 557. Name: Nils Gokemeijer on 2016-08-29 13:46:23 Comments: Street Address: 4206 W 44th St City of Residence: Edina 558. Name: Daniel Shand on 2016-08-29 13:59:17 Comments: Yes for Braemar winter recreation proposal. Street Address: 4824 Townes Road City of Residence: Edina 559. Name: Jim Vandervelde on 2016-08-29 14:04:31 Comments: Street Address: 6605 Biscayne Blvd City of Residence: Edina 560. Name: Michael Conover on 2016-08-29 14:32:22 Comments: I enjoy XC skiing, and would appreciate a closer venue than Highland. Street Address: 5417 Blake Rd S City of Residence: Edina 561. Name: Caitlin Houle on 2016-08-29 14:41:25 Comments: Street Address: 4532 Parkside Lane City of Residence: Edina 562. Name: Mike Kay on 2016-08-29 15:00:11 Comments: Add an ice rink and have concessions from Tin Fish. Awesome!! Street Address: 7225 Fleetwood Dr City of Residence: Edina 563. Name: John Lunieski on 2016-08-29 15:35:11 Comments: Edina Nordic Ski Team Member - Class of 2003 Street Address: 4121 Monterey Ave City of Residence: Edina 564. Name: Craig Gustafson on 2016-08-29 15:47:45 Comments: Street Address: 5025 Nevada Circle City of Residence: Bloomington 565. Name: Brian Kompelien on 2016-08-29 15:48:10 Comments: With 2 kids on the Edina Nordic Team, our family values this proposal very much. Nordic is a great sport and this would be a big step to improve the Edina Nordic Team! Street Address: 4208 W 44th St Page 69 of 72 City of Residence: Edina 566. Name: Erica Rempert on 2016-08-29 15:53:45 Comments: Street Address: 5621 York Ave. City of Residence: Edina 567. Name: Amy Pisansky on 2016-08-29 15:55:24 Comments: Street Address: 1901 Skyhigh Driver City of Residence: New Brighton 568. Name: Erin Rapallini on 2016-08-29 16:09:45 Comments: Street Address: 4513 Bruce Ave City of Residence: Edina 569. Name: Susan Burnett on 2016-08-29 17:01:57 Comments: Edina cross country teams are losing their training space please put a cross country facility at Braemar Street Address: 4270 Lewis Ridge Parkway City of Residence: Edina 55439 570. Name: Mike on 2016-08-29 17:37:56 Comments: Street Address: 6004 wooddale ave City of Residence: Edina 571. Name: Nancy Killilea on 2016-08-29 18:52:37 Comments: Absolutely YES! Reaching a broader audience with healthy activities should be a priority. Street Address: 4236 Lynn Avenue City of Residence: Edina 572. Name: Leona Werner on 2016-08-29 19:42:54 Comments: Street Address: 6716 Point Drive City of Residence: Edina 573. Name: Cal Hardie on 2016-08-29 20:58:09 Comments: Street Address: 6833 Oaklawn Ave City of Residence: Edina 574. Name: Ellen Smalley on 2016-08-29 21:15:39 Page 70 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 5917 Halifax Ave City of Residence: Edina, MN 575. Name: Jerry Groven on 2016-08-29 21:36:23 Comments: Street Address: 5716 Benton Ave City of Residence: Edina, MN 576. Name: Peter Killilea on 2016-08-29 22:01:09 Comments: Street Address: 4236 Lynn Ave City of Residence: Edina 577. Name: Sue Arneson on 2016-08-30 02:05:08 Comments: Street Address: 6517 Scandia Road City of Residence: Edina 578. Name: Michael g burnett on 2016-08-30 03:18:34 Comments: Team needs place to practice --- that's 200 kids!!! Street Address: 7240 Lewis Ridge Parkway City of Residence: Edina 579. Name: Nancy Nash on 2016-08-30 11:05:36 Comments: Street Address: 7482 Cahill Road City of Residence: Edina 580. Name: Patricia Kendrick on 2016-08-30 21:19:20 Comments: Would be great for everyone to enjoy! Street Address: 4210 w 44th st City of Residence: Edina 581. Name: Stephan Dunning on 2016-08-30 22:46:56 Comments: Street Address: 4828 Townes Rd City of Residence: Edina 582. Name: Cathy Villas-Horns on 2016-08-31 01:03:22 Comments: Street Address: 6101 Jeffrey Lane City of Residence: Edina 583. Name: Jim Syverson on 2016-08-31 03:12:01 Page 71 of 72 Comments: Street Address: 3900 4th Ave. S. City of Residence: Minneapolis 584. Name: Piper Bain on 2016-08-31 03:47:58 Comments: Street Address: 5812 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina 585. Name: Estelle Bain on 2016-08-31 03:49:05 Comments: Street Address: 5812 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina 586. Name: Clark Bain on 2016-08-31 03:50:06 Comments: Street Address: 5812 amy drive City of Residence: Edina 587. Name: Tina Bain on 2016-08-31 03:50:48 Comments: Street Address: 5812 Amy Drive City of Residence: Edina Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Page 72 of 72 From:Ann Swenson To:Edina Mail Subject:Re: Please vote against Nordic Ski Proposal Date:Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:41:48 AM Chris, I understand your concerns for your neighborhood. The map you are referring to was not designed to scale because it was to show from the trail where the blown snow would go into the neighborhood. There is a to scale map of the trails. Ann Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2016, at 10:23 AM, Edina Mail <mail@EdinaMN.gov> wrote: <image002.gif>Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 | Fax 952-826-0389lbiunno@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov From: Chris Keane [mailto:ckeane@citiesms.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:15 PMTo: Edina MailSubject: Please vote against Nordic Ski Proposal Dear Edina City Council Members: We have lived in Edina near Braemar for 25 years and are very concerned about the environmental impact of the Nordic Ski Trail and sledding hill proposal. The loss of so many trees to build a 50-foot-wide trail and displacement of wildlife would be unfortunate in one of the last wooded areas in southwest Edina. We have enjoyed the wildlife, trails and the sledding hill for years. Please note that the overview map that SEH provided at the public meeting to show the limited impact of the trails is not to scale. The width of our house is 42 feet and on the map, the width of the proposed 50 foot portion of the trail shown next to our house is actually about 25 feet. At the meeting SEH assured us that the map was to scale. This commercial project would have a negative impact on an established neighborhood causing noise and light pollution as well as significant safety issues for those of us who live in the indicated snow overblow areas. We completely support responsible development of Braemer, however this project does not seem to be in the best interest of Edina residents with the exception of the High School Nordic ski team. There are far better ways to spend our tax dollars and redevelop Braemar in a way that draws a larger portion of the city to these beautiful woods and protects the surrounding neighborhood. Thank you. Chris Keane ckeane@CITIESms.com|612 940 0722 <image003.png> From:CBRUNKOW@comcast.net To:Edina Mail Subject:Vote NO--Braemar nordic ski/tubing Date:Wednesday, August 31, 2016 2:10:14 PM Dear Council Members, We are opposed to the proposed development of a nordic ski track and tubing hill. The Three Rivers Parks offers excellent nordic skiing throughout the metro area. Hylands is very close to Braemar--10 min drive or less. We should be supporting our parks! Regarding tubing--has a study been completed to determine usage? Where is the demand? Our children/grandchildren can sled "the old fashion way" There is value in that! Quietly enjoying the winter season and the surrounding nature without state of the art equipment noise and distraction. Thank you for this consideration. Cathy and Gary Brunkow 5101 Skyline Dr. Edina From:Janet Conn To:Edina Mail Subject:Proposed Braemar Ski Trail Date:Wednesday, August 31, 2016 3:59:34 PM Edina Council Members: I strongly urge you to put an immediate halt to the project to build a Nordic Ski trail at Braemar Park. We don’t need it, we don’t want it, the city cannot afford it, and it would be an environmental barrel bomb. Where did this project even come from? From what I’ve read on Nextdoor.com, it sounds like it was just slipped into the pipeline without the Board’s vetting and approval. We have too many expensive projects in Edina already, and there are plenty of other places for Edinans to go to ski and tube. Janet Conn & Michael Debelak 5804 Oak Lane 952-929-1955 „, ..*11*... . f .•.- % 4' :V1414 4'' 0 MIDWEST WELLNESS CENTER 41/G 3 3- 1 -, ic 10850 Rhode Island Avenue South , .20/6 Bloomington, MN 55438 tioZb Tel 952-942-9303 Fax 952-252-0603 Kevin T. Wand, D.O. 30 August 2016 Dear Mayor Hovland, I have lived two blocks from Braemar Park for over twenty-two years and I am NOT in favor of building the Braemar ski area. I snowshoe there every winter and I love the park. I agree with the post by Kristin Reichling from Normandale Park who does a wonderful job of critiquing the ski proposal. In case you have not read her post, I have included a copy. Twenty years ago, when I began investigating whether I should open my own holistic family practice clinic, I knew it was important to know two things. If both answers were "YES” I would proceed with my business plan. • Was there a need for such a clinic? The answer was "Yes". • Would there be a positive cash flow? The answer was "Yes". • The clinic has now been open over 15 years. Applying these two questions to the Braemar ski proposal I would say both answers are "NO" and I would not proceed with this proposal. I was very surprised when I received an email from Ann Kattreh on August 5th and she said there was no community survey for this project. How can we spend $3 million dollars without knowing if we have community support? If the city wants to spend $3 million on some recreation projects here are my two ideas for you: • Build more "ice time". I have no kids, I can not skate and I have very little interest in hockey. It bothers me when I come home late from work and see cars parked at Braemar at 10:30PM on a school night. I am very concerned about the well-being of these kids. "It takes a community to raise a child." Let's make sure our kids get their recreation but do it safely with more ice time availability at an earlier hour. • Better roads: Edina bikers that I talk with, head to Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka to bike since the roads are better. I do the same. My last thought is that the City of Edina should continue to care for Braemar Park because it is a wonderful place but avoid spending millions of dollars to improve it. I believe in five years we will see that all the money spent on improving the golf course was not a wise decision. Golf participation is down 20% since 2003 and 800 golf courses have closed nationwide in the last decade plus Nike just decided to stop making golf equipment. Thank you for your careful consideration on this Braemar Ski Proposal and please vote "NO". Sincerely, /3/4 Kevin T. Wand 5916 Dewey Hill Road, Edina HOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Combining the best of Traditional and Non-traditional Medical Care Fact-Based Decision Making: Braemar Proposal 27 August 2016 Kristin Reichling from Normandale Park We should all expect that the council makes fact-based decisions. Here are facts regarding the winter recreation proposal, not "scare tactics." If I have misstated any of them, please let me know. - This is a $3M proposal that is unfunded. This is borrowed money. - Braemar is already used for skiing, tubing/sledding and snowshoeing; it's free. - The city (we) already have $50M in unfunded Capital Investment Projects. - The most recent citizen survey results show what people want: Walking and bike trails: 85%, Nature trails: 69%, Natural areas and wildlife habitats: 56%. Winter activities aren't in the top 10 for either survey (2006, 2014). - There was no competitive bid process. One design. One price point. One developer has been granted the work and has already been paid six figures. - Edina Public Schools has not approached the city for help with practice areas for the Nordic team. The district's official position is "neutral." - The city (we) have an agreement coming due in 2017 regarding buckthorn abatement at Braemar, in exchange for being able to fill in a wetland in 1992 to build the Clunie 9. - Cutting a path through buckthorn and old growth oaks is not a recognized buckthorn abatement plan. - The place where the ski trail is proposed is not where the extra land is coming available due to golf course reconfiguration. SEH (Developer) - The most shown overhead design is not to scale. The proposed path is 50' - which is wider than Gleason Road. - The sound study was done without accounting for several factors such as the existing tree canopy and the humidity during that time period. - SEH stated that the sound study was at 50dbs and compared that to a library. A library is at 40 dbs (Industrial Noise Control website) From the Park Board Meeting on August 8 - The financials were not complete; there were missing elements such as debt service. The enterprise is not expected to break even for at least five years and tubing is needed to make the financials work. - Although tubing is needed to make the financials work, the developer stated that due to the elevation, tubing will not be "as fun" as tubing offered elsewhere in the metro. - The vast majority of comments by board members did not support proceeding with this proposal. The only "yes" vote was from a student representative. The other student voted for skiing but not tubing. No adults said to proceed as designed. - Several members said the proposal did not include options for mountain biking. One said the Nordic and mountain bike communities should work together on a different option. - The developer said the wide ski trail wouldn't fit the needs of the mountain bike community because they like narrower trails. - Several members wanted the buckthorn addressed. - There are two types of snow-making needed. Environment - Edina is a GreenStep city and has a philosophy of "taking proactive steps to improve the environment." - Winters are getting shorter and warmer. - Three of the last four Januarys have had average temps above freezing. - Warm temperatures compromise snow-making and also melt existing snow. Opinion: One could reasonably conclude that more snow-making is needed than SEH led people to believe. This impacts private property, Gleason Road and adds to the cost. Neighbors: No one is arguing that Nordic skiing, mountain biking, and other outdoor sports are positive activities that should be encouraged. However, there are ways to do that without this particular expensive and environmentally destructive proposal. The city council is voting on Sept 7 to proceed or not to proceed with the proposal. Please sign the petition to have the council slow down and find a path forward that is based on facts. SI RICHARD C. JOHNSON 5700 TUCKER LANE EDINA, MN 55436 mere c - 4 oma- C6' 6-ZXJ-74Z"- 6-e4 6." 42rZ,:f -6,A 7 Wit"' 7,1, r 6821 Cheyenne Trail • Edina, MN 55435 • (612) 941-4104 August 17, 2016 Mayor James B Hovland Edina City Council Edina Parks & Rec Dept Edina City Facilities Dept. 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 We can't begin to thank everyone at the City of Edina for the effort and outcome of the Memorial to my late wife, Kathy. What was first just a tennis bench at Creek Valley, and now it transformed into a tennis pavilion. All the additional enhancements (handicap parking, resurfacing of the tennis courts) will surely attract not only more tennis enthusiasts, but Pickleball players, picnickers, and all walks of life, to enjoy such a beautiful destination. I would like to recognize Susan Faus at the Parks & Rec. Dept, who took on this project 10 months ago and helped us greatly — pointing us in the right direction. Tim Barnes, City Facilities Manager, and his associates, who worked diligently to get the project to completion stage. Tim worked tirelessly to make sure the project was moving forward — but also to make sure that I, and my family, was happy. Tim Zimmerman's help with all the landscaping, and everyone at the Public Works Division. Concrete & Asphalt Dept. The Parks Maintenance Dept., along with the Electrical & Utilities Division. Everyone that had a hand in a remarkable outcome, we can't begin to think them for their commitment. Edina has earned its reputation as one of the greatest places to live and work, and it's because the City of Edina has the committed associates, who are proud of everything they do. erely, Pat Lewis 6821 Cheyenne Trail • Edina, MN 55435 • (612) 941-4104 August 17, 2016 Mayor James B Hovland Edina City Council Edina Parks & Rec Dept Edina City Facilities Dept. 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 We can't begin to thank everyone at the City of Edina for the effort and outcome of the Memorial to my late wife, Kathy. What was first just a tennis bench at Creek Valley, and now it transformed into a tennis pavilion. All the additional enhancements (handicap parking, resurfacing of the tennis courts) will surely attract not only more tennis enthusiasts, but Pickleball players, picnickers, and all walks of life, to enjoy such a beautiful destination. I would like to recognize Susan Faus at the Parks & Rec. Dept, who took on this project 10 months ago and helped us greatly — pointing us in the right direction. Tim Barnes, City Facilities Manager, and his associates, who worked diligently to get the project to completion stage. Tim worked tirelessly to make sure the project was moving forward — but also to make sure that I, and my family, was happy. Tim Zimmerman's help with all the landscaping, and everyone at the Public Works Division. Concrete & Asphalt Dept. The Parks Maintenance Dept., along with the Electrical & Utilities Division. Everyone that had a hand in a remarkable outcome, we can't begin to think them for their commitment. Edina has earned its reputation as one of the greatest places to live and work, and it's because the City of Edina has the committed associates, who are proud of everything they do. rAyerely, t t Pat Lewis Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: IX.B. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Item Activity: Subject:Receive Petition: Braemar Winter Recreation Area Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Receive the petition. INTRODUCTION: On August 31, 2016 Julie Turnbull submitted a petition in support of the Braemar Winter Recreation Area. The petition is attached for review. ATTACHMENTS: Description Petition Received From Julie Turnbull 2016-08-31 Ito\ SEAL AUG 31 2016 RECEIVED Braemar Park Winter Recreation Proposal We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We love living in Edina and appreciate all that it has to offer. We support all Edina facilities throughout our city that provide a full range of recreational opportunities for our fellow residents. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. Signature Printed Name Address 01 L.(6&cG- /14_--- (( I 0 (a- E7t1 S la,9Z3 /./ithi(g /MS . 02 4/A ,A5t i S 03 (--\ 0/141 9 —4011 6;5 Tj c 6,;U3 Oc),)( 1\) E 11 / ..f , AM Al eY "PEAM At;To k L 2c 9- fill LI-FAN I / 05 ...., " dor / t , / - d . X • d44,27-;,g Lq61 /74/ AY iL•S;P, &4-14 06 I Ji, i fokf 41.4da 1417-faoe'cl 5110 ()Adam a..e-c(1,;:, 5/32. 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Under the law, your telephone number is private data. This petition when submitted will become public information. There is no consequence for refusing to supply this information. f /7,,f;,415:0, :•'"7/41/ ) ricLc- /-1,1----s-` This petition was circulated by: IPA "f5c1\110---C.q) Name 1,56D3 (JI)A, PA 441.1 Address Phone Braemar Park Winter Recreation Proposal 5,f‘ We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We love living in Edina and appreciate all that it has to offer. We support all Edina facilities throughout our city that provide a full range of recreational opportunities for our fellow residents. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. 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There is no consequence for refusing to supply this information. Braemar Park Winter Recreation Proposal We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We love living in Edina and appreciate all that it has to offer. We support all Edina facilities throughout our city that provide a full range of recreational opportunities for our fellow residents. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, een spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. 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Braemar Park Winter Recreation Proposal We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We love living in Edina and appreciate all that it has to offer. We support all Edina facilities throughout our city that provide a full range of recreational opportunities for our fellow residents. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. 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We love living in Edina and appreciate all that it has to offer. We support all Edina facilities throughout our city that provide a full range of recreational opportunities for our fellow residents. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. Signature Printed Name Address 01 ik i a tei HA &RI 1 SCAS i) 6-.A.Li Cledev 02 6__ 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 This petition was circulated by: -7-(zedgil&- ot.-787,winfK 6-fg,w)q- Name Address Phone The Minnesota Data Practices Act requires that we inform you of your rights about the private data we are requesting on this form. Under the law, your telephone number is private data. This petition when submitted will become public information. There is no consequence for refusing to supply this information. Braemar Park Winter Recreation Proposal We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We love living in Edina and appreciate all that it has to offer. We support all Edina facilities throughout our city that provide a full range of recreational opportunities for our fellow residents. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. 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Under the law, your telephone number is private data. This petition when submitted will become public information. There is no consequence for refusing to supply this information. Braemar Park Winter Recreation Proposal We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We love living in Edina and appreciate all that it has to offer. We support all Edina facilities throughout our city that provide a full range of recreational opportunities for our fellow residents. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. 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There is no consequence for refusing to supply this information. 2_c or Braemar Park Winter Recreation Proposal We, the undersigned, hereby petition the Edina City Council to vote YES for the Braemar Park Winter Recreation proposal at the City Council Public Hearing on Sept. 7, 2016. We love living in Edina and appreciate all that it has to offer. We support all Edina facilities throughout our city that provide a full range of recreational opportunities for our fellow residents. We believe that the addition of well-designed cross country ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar will enhance the impressive list of recreational amenities we already enjoy. We also believe that this facility will complement the expressed desire of the community for additional trails by providing safe, maintained, green spaces to be enjoyed by Edina families year-round. 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Under the law, your telephone number is private data. This petition when submitted will become public information. There is no consequence for refusing to supply this information. petition was circulated by: 5J/33 Nam less Support Cross Country Skiing at Braemar Park with Snowmaking Signature Printed Name Address 01 _ , ,_ 6)(1/116- aa ,,,,v,e, 9Li2L uos-z,___Aq i 02 4- . 6.--. Piq-rPvu& nvi4 o P, 10 67.3ar ookiAod 03 , pee c'3495' 6/4 0A4t0-/-e," 04 /-ii / ii: s--72 --A2-)//;) c.?3<-0Ak4zWit/A/g--- 05 / 2-41 t--kl-- 06 t * , Ist, 5%1 Ai 0 / i 07 4 • J a & 0Q-r 08 4/11/ itat'‘ l'iitiA4A k((ki, 5G-0 / ti) CO CAM -C- Aux., 09 u),,,,,,a) Hie/ 5 (5,4-pkte-__ 60 00 g A (vie il AV S S. 10 11 10 / P 6,,,, 145/10-0P Ave. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: D.1. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Advisory Communication From:Tara Brown, Sustainability Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Advisory Communication: Energy and Environment Commission Braemar Winter Recreation Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review the Advisory Commission from the EEC. INTRODUCTION: The Energy and Environment Commission approved the following advisory communication in regards to the Braemar Winter Recreation Facility. ATTACHMENTS: Description Advisory Communication: EEC Braemar Winter Recreation Date: September 7, 2016 To: Mayor and City Council From: Energy and Environment Commission Subject: Braemar Winter Park Advisory Action Requested: Consider recommendation from Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) Resolution: Whereas, the proposed Braemar Winter Park project will have major and long lasting environmental impacts (snow making and grooming, lighting, irrigation, summer maintenance, etc); Whereas, the City of Edina chose to make aggressive commitments to reduce its green house gas (GHG) emissions since 2007 and has publicly said that GHG reduction is a major priority for the City; Whereas, the City of Edina has a self-proclaimed “leadership role” in the effort to conserve energy and reduce GHG emissions; Whereas the EEC worked with City Staff in the last Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process to ensure that environmental considerations were part of all City capital/building decisions; Whereas the proposed Braemar Winter Park proposal appears to have no information on its energy use, GHG impact or other environmental impacts; Whereas, it will be difficult if not impossible for the new Partners in Energy effort to encourage GHG reduction among the City’s residents and businesses if the City itself is adding to its GHG output; Therefore, the EEC requests that the City Council not consider the Braemar Winter Park proposal until the City Staff presents detailed quantification of the GHG impact of the new Braemar Winter Park operation. And the City Staff should show Council how this addition to the City’s facilities will impact the City’s ability to achieve the Chapter 10 Page 2 environmental commitments in the current City Plan. Only with that data should Council deliberate and decide whether to move ahead with the Braemar Winter Park project. Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: D.2. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Report / Recommendation From:Tara Brown, Sustainability Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Previous Request from EEC to Amend Work Plan Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) wanted add organics initiative to their 2016 work plan. After staff reviewed current policy, it was found that the County has a goal of 15% organics recycling by 2030. Upon knowledge of this, staff would like to take on creating measurements and an action plan to meeting the County goal. Subsequently, staff recommends that the EEC reviews the action plan as a part of EEC's 2017 work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report: Staff recommendation for EEC Advisory Communication Advisory Communication: August 3, 2016 EEC Requesting Work Plan Amendment September 7, 2015 Mayor and City Council Tara Brown, Sustainability Coordinator EEC’s August 3, 2016 request to add organics to 2016 work plan. Information / Background: At the August 3, 2016 City Council meeting, Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) sent an Advisory Communication asking for an organics report to be added to 2016 Work plan. Recycling organics is a way to better utilize resources and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emission). Currently, State Statue 115A.551, Subd. 2 states “by December31, 2030, each county will have a goal to recycle the following amounts: for a metropolitan county, 75 percent by weight of total solid waste generation.” From this, Hennepin County has a goal for 6% of waste to be recycled organics by 2020 and 15% of waste to be recycled organics by 2030. Staff wants to ensure Edina approaches this topic in a way that empowers residents and enables the City and its residents to meet the 2030 goal. Current work to meet the goal: To help residents become aware of organic recycling benefits, Edina’s Recycling Coordinator, Solvei Wilmot, received a grant to supply residents with countertop bins and educational material. The Coordinator is currently working on a communication to reach the residents yet this year. Future work to meet the goal: The Sustainability Coordinator and the Recycling Coordinator will be working on creating a tool to begin reporting Edina’s recycling and organic rates. We are looking to build and test the tool this year and roll it out to all haulers next year. After staff completes the outreach communication and can measure the impact, staff will put together a plan to reach Hennepin County goals. Staff would like the EEC to review and comment on this plan. Staff anticipates the plan to be created in the first half of next year. Therefore, staff recommends no action taken at this time, and instead have the EEC propose this item as a new initiative on their 2017 work plan as part of the regular work plan development process. Date: August 3, 2016 To: City Council From: Energy and Environment Commission Subject: Request to amend EEC work plan Action Requested: Amend EEC work plan initiative 5 to add “research and report organics collection improvements.” Situation: “Update solid waste license ordinance” was on the 2014 EEC work plan but was not completed. The 2016 EEC work plan Initiative 5.1 states: Research and Report on MPCA compost rule- making process and its impact on City operations. A review of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s compost rule by the Recycling, Solid Waste, and Organics Work Group prompted a review of Edina City Refuse Hauler’s License Code which was found to lack a requirement to provide organic collection for Edina residents. Background: The State of Minnesota’s Solid Waste Master Plan has a goal of a 6% waste reduction by 2030 with a recycling goal of 75% (currently at 48%). Hennepin County adopted the state goals and added an organic recovery goal of 6% (currently at 3%) by 2020. The MPCA reports for a 2013 waste study that 31% of the municipal solid waste is made up of organic material. Therefore, one way to meet the above goals is to address the organic material found in the waste stream. The RSWO working group has spent many months researching the state of organics collection in Edina. We determined one way to meet the waste reduction goals set by the state and Hennepin County as well as to comply with Edina’s Comprehensive Plan (see below) was to increase organics collection. Rather than mandate collection, as some neighboring cities have done, we decided that a change to the hauler license would be an easier step in the direction of increased organics collection. Assessment: Our work in the EEC supports the initiatives spelled out in Chapter 10 of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The below initiatives highlight a few examples of how addressing organics collection meets these stated goals: Initiative 2 • 2.2 Support efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the City of Edina Page 2 • 10.2.2.C.10 Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community Initiative 4. Work with City Staff to revise Chapter 10 of City Comprehensive Plan • 4.2. "Revise City sustainability goals (i) to align with state and city policies, (ii) establish interim goals for sectors (i.e. energy, transportation, waste/recycling, etc.), and (iii) establish and maintain quarterly or annual metrics that measure progress towards goals" • The related goals under Chapter 10.8.4 "Goals & Policies - Waste" are: "3. Support citywide co-collection of Source Separated Organics with yard waste" Recommendation: Adding organics to the work plan will allow the RSWO working group to present the findings of the past several months regarding organics collection in the city. Because this initiative addresses many of the city’s stated goals, it is recommended to add this item to the work plan. Date: September 7, 2016 Agenda Item #: XIII. To:Mayor and City Council Item Type: Other From:Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Item Activity: Subject:Schedule of Upcoming Meetings/Dates/Events as of September 7, 2016 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Here's the most current schedule of events. ATTACHMENTS: Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings/Dates/Events as Of September 7, 2016 Revised Meetings/Dates/Events as of September 7, 2016 CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Tues Sep 7 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 7 Joint Work Session Community Health Commission 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Wed Sep 7 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Sep 20 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 20 Joint Work Session Heritage Preservation Board 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 20 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Oct 5 Boards & Commission Annual Work Plan Meeting 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Oct 5 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Oct 18 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Oct 18 Business Meeting 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Oct 18 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Nov 1 2017 Budget 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 1 Finalize City and Board and Commission Work Plans 6:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 1 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Nov 9 GENERAL ELECTION DAY – POLLS OPEN 7 A.M. UNTIL 8 P.M. Fri Nov 11 VETERAN DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED – City Hall Closed Tues Nov 15 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 15 Joint Work Session Arts & Culture Commission 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 15 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thu Nov 24 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED – City Hall Closed Fri Nov 25 DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED – City Hall Closed Tues Dec 6 Work Session – TBD 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Dec 6 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Dec 20 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Dec 20 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Tues Sep 7 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 7 Joint Work Session Community Health Commission 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Wed Sep 7 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Sep 20 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 20 Joint Work Session Heritage Preservation Board 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Sep 20 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Oct 5 Boards & Commission Annual Work Plan Meeting 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Oct 5 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Oct 18 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Oct 18 Business Meeting 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Oct 18 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Nov 1 2017 Budget 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 1 Finalize City and Board and Commission Work Plans 6:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 1 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Nov 8 GENERAL ELECTION DAY – POLLS OPEN 7 A.M. UNTIL 8 P.M. Fri Nov 11 VETERAN DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED – City Hall Closed Tues Nov 15 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 15 Joint Work Session Arts & Culture Commission 6:15 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Nov 15 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thu Nov 24 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED – City Hall Closed Fri Nov 25 DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED – City Hall Closed Tues Dec 6 Work Session – TBD 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Dec 6 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Dec 20 HRA Work Session 5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM Tues Dec 20 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS