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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-11 Park Board Packet" OF MEMO Parks & Recreation Department w9ZNjA11,� Phone 952-826-0367 • www.EdinaMN.gov O e f' ,A �s�z �O • r4�ftrox>`��'c 1 tfHN To: Park Board From: Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Date: August 11, 2014 Time: 5 p.m. Subject: Community Survey with Unmet Needs Assessment - ETC Institute Ron Vine from ETC Institute will be present to discuss the upcoming community survey as part of the park master planning process. He is interested in discussing the survey with the Park Board to make sure that Park Board needs are met for the park master plan, Fred Richards visioning and potential development of the Grandview site. The survey will include a study of unmet needs and responses will also be geocoded. ETC surveys from similar communities were emailed on August 4, 2014 for your review and consideration. Attachments: 2006 City of Edina Community Attitude and Interest Survey Questions City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina Parks and Recreation Interest and Opinion Survey: Let your voice be heard today! K he City of Edina would like your input to help determine park and recreation priorities for our ommunity. This survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. When you are finished, please return your survey in the enclosed postage -paid, return -reply envelope. We greatly appreciate your time. 1. Are you a resident of the City of Edina? (1) Yes [Please continue with the survey.] (2) No [Please discontinue the survey. This survey is only for residents of Edina.] 2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Edina parks during the past year? (1) Yes [Please answer Question #2a.] (2) No [Please go to Question #3.] 2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Edina parks you have visited? (1) Excellent (3) Fair (2) Good (4) Poor 3. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreation programs offered by the City of Edina during the past 12 months? (1) Yes [Please answer Questions #3a & #3b.] (2) No [Please go to Question #4.1 3a. Approximately how many different recreation programs offered by the City of Edina have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months? (1) 1 program (3) 4 to 6 programs (5) 11 or more programs ® (2) 2 to 3 programs (4) 7 to 10 programs 3b. How would you rate the overall quality of programs that you and members of your household have participated in? (1) Excellent (3) Fair (2) Good (4) Poor 4. From the following listing of City of Edina facilities, please check ALL the parks and recreation facilities you and members of your household have used during the past year. (01) Edina Aquatic Center (08) Edinborough Park (02) Edina Art Center (09) Bredesen Park walking or biking trail (03) Braemar Arena (10) Rosland Park walking trail (04) Braemar Golf Course (11) Van Valkenburg Park Off -Leash Dog Park Area (05) Arneson Acres Park (12) Edina Senior Center (06) Fred Richards Golf Course (13) Other: (07) Centennial Lakes Park (14) None. Do not use any facilities. 5. Which THREE of the facilities from the list in Question #4 have you and members of your household used the most during the past year? [Using the numbers in Question #4 above, please write in the numbers for the facilities you use most.] 1 st: 2nd: 3rd: 6. How would you rate the overall quality of the recreation, parks, and sports facilities listed in Question #4 that you and members of your household have used during the past 12 months? (1) Excellent (3) Fair (5) Don't know (2) Good (4) Poor ©Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Edina — September 2006 Page 1 7. Please indicate if YOU or any member of your HOUSEHOLD has a need for each of the parks and recreational facilities listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the park/facility. If YES, please rate ALL the following parks and recreation FACILITIES of this type in Edina c scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household. .- of Facility q. Soccer fields If YES You Have a Need, How Well Are Your Needs Being Met? Met Met Met Met Met 5 4 3 2 1 Do You Have a Need for Facility? Yes No Yes No g. Baseball fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 C. Softball fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 D. Football fields Yes No 5 4 3 I 2 1 E. Lacrosse fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 J. Outdoor tennis courts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 G. Walking and biking trails Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 H. Off -leash dog park Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 1. Outdoor spray pool parks Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 j. Playground equipment Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 I<. Natural areas and wildlife habitats Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 L. Outdoor hockey rinks Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 M. Skateboard park Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 N. 18 and 9 hole golf courses Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 O. Art center Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 p. Indoor golf dome for driving range/lessons Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 Q. Indoor nature center Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 R. Indoor sports facility (baseball, soccer, etc.) Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 S, Indoor fitness and exercise facilities Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 T. Indoor running/walking track Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 U. Indoor swimming pools for recreation Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 V. Indoor basketball and volleyball courts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 W. Indoor playground Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 X. Indoor hockey and figure skating rink Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 y. Senior center Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 1. Warming houses Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 2. Other: Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 8. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? [Using the letters and numbers in the left hand column of Question #7 above, please write in the letters and numbers below for your 1St 2nd, Td and 4th choices, or circle `NONE'.] 1 st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: NONE ©Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Edina — September 2006 Page 2 POTENTIAL NEW AND IMPROVED PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES The following new and improved indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities and services have been suggested by Edina citizens in focus groups and public meetings. Please inform us regarding your opinions and support for each suggested improvement. 9. An expanded system of walking and biking trails could be developed both within parks in the City of Edina and connecting longer walking and biking trails between parks and other areas throughout the greater metropolitan Minneapolis area. From the list below, please check ALL the reasons you and members of your household would use walking and biking trails in the City of Edina. [Please check all that apply.] (1) Exercise/fitness (3) Enjoying the outdoors/nature (2) Transportation (4) None, would not use trails 10. An indoor sports facility could be developed in the City of Edina for playing games, practices, and training. From the list below please check ALL the reasons you and members of your household would use an INDOOR sports facility in the City of Edina. [Check ALL you would use.] (1) Soccer games and/or practices (6) Teaching clinics and lessons (2) Baseball games and/or practices (7) Other: (3) Softball games and/or practices (8) None, would not use an indoor sports (4) Lacrosse games and/or practices facility. (5) Football games and/or practices 11. An indoor nature center has been suggested to be developed in Bredesen Park. Bredesen Park is a 200 acre park that has 4.1 miles of walking and biking paths and nature trails that weave through the center of the park. From the list below please check ALL the reasons you and members of your household would use an INDOOR nature center in Bredesen Park. [Check ALL you would use.] (1) View wildlife and nature exhibits (2) Attend environmental classes (3) Participate in environmental special events and programs (4) Other: (5) None. We would not use an indoor nature center in Bredesen Park. 12. If an INDOOR nature center was built in Bredesen Park with the features and programs most important to you and members of your household, approximately how often would you and members of your household use the nature center? [Check ONE] (1) 20 or more times per year (4) 2-4 times per year (2) 10-19 times per year (5) 1 time per year (3) 5-9 times per year (6) None 13. How supportive would you be of the City of Edina setting up specific times of the day and week where off -leash dogs could use city parks under the supervision of their owners? (1) Very supportive (3) Not sure (2) Somewhat supportive (4) Not supportive ©Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Edina — September 2006 Page 3 14. The Edina Hockey Association has approximately 1,200 players. Currently the Association purchases over 500 hours of ice time outside of Edina because of a lack of ice time in existing facilities within the City of Edina. Currently a feasibility study is being conducted to build an outdoor, uncovered artificially refrigerated hockey rink in Edina. If a new outdoor uncovered artificially refrigerated rink was built in Edina, would any members of your household use the rink? (1) Yes (2) No (3) Not sure 15. From the following list, please check ALL the potential indoor programming spaces you and members of your household would use in an indoor community center in Edina. (01) Walking and jogging track (09) Preschool program space (02) Arts and crafts room (10) Senior adult program area (03) Aerobics/fitness/dance class space (11) Rock climbing/bouldering wall (04) Space for teens (12) Space for meetings (05) Lanes for lap swimming (13) Weight room/cardiovascular equip. (06) Leisure pool (water slides, sprays, etc.) (14) Gym for basketball/volleyball (07) 25 meter competition pool (15) Gymnastics space (08) Warm water therapeutic pool (16) Other: 16. Available park space in the City of Edina is limited. One option that has been suggested is to partner with surrounding communities to develop new indoor recreation, sports and nature center facilities in communities outside Edina. From the following list, please indicate the TWO options that you would most support for the development of new indoor recreation, sports, and nature facilities that are most important to your household. (1) Only develop facilities in the City of Edina — Our household would only support the development of new indoor sports, recreation, and nature center facilities if they are developed in the City of Edina. (2) Develop facilities in partnership with communities within 1-5 miles of the City of Edina — Our household would support the development of new indoor sports, recreation, and nature center facilities in partnership with other communities within 1-5 miles of the City of Edina. (3) Develop facilities in partnership with communities within 6-15 miles of the City of Edina — Our household would support the development of new indoor sports, recreation, and nature center facilities in partnership with other communities within 6-15 miles of the City of Edina. (4) We would not be in favor of developing facilities inside or outside of the City of Edina — Our household would not support the development of new indoor sports, recreation, and nature center facilities. ©Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Edina — September 2006 Page 4 I 17. Buckthorn is a non-native and invasive woody plant that grows quickly in parks and nature areas often pushing out native species. How big of a problem do you feel that buckthorn growth is in City of Edina parks? (1) Major problem (3) Minor problem (2) Moderate problem (4) Not a problem 18. Following are listed a number of actions the City of Edina could take to improve and expand parks and recreation facilities in Edina. For each action, please indicate whether you and your household are very supportive, somewhat supportive, not supportive, or not sure by circling the corresponding number. How supportive are you of having the Very Somewhat Not Not City of Edina spend resources to..... Supportive Supportive Supportive Sure (A) Develop walking and biking trails, including development of a trail system throughout Edina and the greater Minneapolisarea........................................................................1 ................2 ................. 3 .............4 (B) Develop outdoor athletic fields for sports, i.e. baseball, soccer, lacrosse, football, etc......................................................1 ................2 .................3 .............4 (C) Develop a new indoor nature center for classes, exhibits, and programs in Bredesen Park.................................................1 ................2 ................. 3 .............4 (D) Develop a new indoor sports facility for games, practices, training for baseball, soccer, lacrosse, etc..................................1 ................2 .................3 .............4 (E) Develop a new indoor recreation center, i.e. fitness facilities, walking and running track, indoor pool, gym, etc........................1 ................2 ................. 3 .............4 (F) Develop a new outdoor uncovered artificially refrigerated hockeyrink.................................................................................1 ................2 ................. 3 .............4 (G) Develop a new outdoor dog exercise park..................................1 ................2 .................3 .............4 (H) Aggressively remove buckthorn from city parks ..........................1 ................2 ................. 3 .............4 (1) Other: ......................1 ................2 .................3 .............4 19. Which THREE of the items from the list in Question #18 would you be most willing to fund with additional tax dollars? [Write in the letters below using the letters from the list in Question #18 above or circle None.] 17M0st T Most 3Most None Willing Willing Willing ©Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Edina — September 2006 Page 5 20. If an additional $100 were available for City of Edina parks and recreation facilities, how would you allocate the funds among the categories of funding listed below? [Please be sure your total adds up to $100.1 $ Improvements/maintenance of existing parks and recreation facilities $ Development of new walking and biking trails $ Development of new outdoor and indoor sports facilities (softball, soccer, baseball, etc.) $ Development of new indoor community facilities (gyms, fitness centers, pool, etc.) $ Development of new indoor nature center (exhibits, programs, etc.) $ Removal of buckthorn from city parks $ Development of a new outdoor uncovered artificially refrigerated hockey rink $ Other: $ 100 TOTAL 21. Please rate your satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "Very Satisfied" and 1 means "Very Dissatisfied", with the following parks and recreation services provided by the City of Edina. Services Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral SomewhatVery Dissatisfied 2 Dissatisfied 1 D• • 9 A. Maintenance of Edina parks 5 4 3 B. Number of Edina parks 5 4 3 2 1 9 C. Number of walking/biking trails 5 4 3 2 1 9 D. Quality of outdoor swimming pools 5 4 3 2 1 9 E. Quality of outdoor athletic fields 5 4 3 2 1 5 F. Quality of indoor athletic fields 5 4 3 2 1 9 G. Number of City soccer fields 5 4 3 2 1 9 H. Number of City baseball/softball fields 5 4 3 2 1 9 I. The City youth programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 J. The City adult programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 K. Number of nature conservation areas 5 4 3 2 1 9 Other Edina programs, i.e. services, trips and special events 5 4 3 2 1 9 M Availability of information about Edina programs and facilities 5 4 3 2 1 9 N. Ease of registering for programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 O Quality of programs and facilities for adults 55 ears of age and older 5 4 3 2 1 9 P. User friendliness of City website 5 4 3 2 1 9 Q. Fees charged for recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 22. Which THREE of the parks and recreation services listed in Question #21 do you think should receive the most attention from City of Edina officials over the next TWO years? [Please write in the letters below for your 1St 2nd and 3rd choices using the letters in Question #21 above, or circle `NONE'.] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: NONE ©Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Edina — September 2006 Page 6 23. Please check ALL the ways you learn about City of Edina parks and recreation programs and activities. (01) Park and Recreation "Insider" Brochure (02) City of Edina Website (03) Newspaper articles (04) Radio (05) Cable access television (06) Flyers at parks & recreation facilities (07) From friends and neighbors (08) School flyers/newsletter (09) E-mail bulletins (10) Conversations with parks/rec. staff (11) Newspaper advertisements (12) City Hall Electronic Message Board 24. Please rate your satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "Very Satisfied" and 1 means "Very Dissatisfied", with the overall value your household receives from the City of Edina Parks and Recreation Department. (5) Very Satisfied (4) Somewhat Satisfied (3) Neutral Demographics (2) Somewhat Dissatisfied (1) Very Dissatisfied (9) Don't Know 25. Counting yourself, how many people live in your household? 26. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are? Under age 5 Ages 15-19 Ages 35-44 Ages 5-9 Ages 20-24 Ages 45-54 Ages 10-14 Ages 25-34 Ages 55-64 27. What is your age? 28. What is your zip code? 29. Your gender: (1) Male (2) Female Ages 65-74 Ages 75+ 30. Please share any additional comments that could assist the City of Edina in improving parks, trails, open space, or recreational facilities and services. This concludes the survey; Thank you for your time. Please Return Your Completed Survey in the Enclosed Return -Reply Envelope Addressed to: ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061 our response will remain Completely Confidential he address information on the sticker to the right will ONLY be used to help identify areas with special interests ©Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Edina — September 2006 Page 7 Parks & Recreation Department *Phone 952-826-0367 • www.EdinaMN.gov To: Park Board From: Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Date: August 1 1, 2014 Time: 6 p.m. Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Visioning Update MEMO �1 CC � !Y �RPOItA��C IHHH Schoenbauer Consulting will be present at this work session to discuss the overall vision for repurposing Fred Richards based on information gathered to date. In addition to the overall vision for the site, the consultants will review options including visioning graphics illustrating key points for potential site development. Staff and consultants would appreciate comments, feedback and direction based on the presentation. The power point presentation that was given at the Open House on July 30 and at the August 4 City Council work session is attached. It is the same presentation that will be reviewed at this meeting. There will not be time to go through it slide by slide at the work session, so please take time to review the presentation prior to the meeting. I believe it will help to formulate questions and comments prior to the meeting. Attachments: July 30 Public Meeting Power Point Presentation (Now Titled August 1 1) Summary of Public Process Input City of Edina • 4801 W. 501h St. • Edina, MN 55424 Agenda ■ Steps in the process ■ Overall schedule ■ Common themes from Park Board and public outreach process IN Vision master plan overview (conceptual) -. ■ Discussion rrcJ Ricl-4 Re-— Procc,s —City of GJiiu t Steps in the Process ■ Starting Point: Council's decision to close the course ■ Step 1: Create a set of principles and vision for the site— bared on furl Ings front this public process; Park Board and City Council set parameters for "highest and best public use" of the property as an outcome ■ Step 2: Prepare a detailed master plan for the site consistent with the vision and City Council direction IN Step 3: Develop funding package ■ Step 4: Prepare construction documents, bid project, and undertake construction iz Rice Re"..z".—City ul'EJine 3 Overall Schedule IN April 22: Award consultant contract ■ June 12: Public Input Process Begins ■ June 13 - end of July: Various stakeholder meetings ■ June 21 and July 9 - Site walks (resident focus) ■ July 30 — Second public open house ■ August 4: Council work session ■ August 11: Park Board work session ■ August 12 - end of September— additional public input (dates to be determined based on findings from previous meetings) Target Completion Timeline ■ October 6 — Review and Recommendation by Park Board ■ October 21 — Review and Approval by City Council r,.d RO.&R,p —P--—Cityof Edhr J 1 Planning Context ■ Consensus: Fred Richards site should become a community park and serve a cross-section of residents A I,l 1 i X6.0 FId RwhR<,M—PCiiyoradin 5 Park Board: Common Themes ■ Create a unique park experience focusing on getting children and families outdoors ■ Provide a pleasant place for nearby businesses to use during work days ■ Serve the park needs of the entire community, versus a select group or neighborhood ■Fred RihRep.Mp Prowl-Ciiyal'Gdim 6 Park Board: Park Use Trends and Facility Demands ■ Sports fields — especially soccer and lacrosse; youth age groups ■ New forms of recreation — be open to emerging forms of recreation that appeal to different age groups ■ Urban agriculture— expanding on the community garden theme ■ Outdoor adventure — provide unique and adventuresome play areas that go beyond typical play equipment ■ Attract hard to reach groups — especially 15 to 18 year age group ■ Develop the park for all seasons F.d Rid -11 R.,,. Fruery -city ar Rdhiv r Park Board (continued) ■ Accommodate groups — repurpose clubhouse for flexible use; consider additional modest -sized shelters for group use ■ Integrate the regional trail— consider a "bike library" (bikes, trikes, and other peddle -power vehicles for public use) ■ Buffering— buffer views from both inside and outside park ■ Provide adequate but not excessive parking — work with Pentagon Park developer to provide off-site shared parking ■ Meet needs, but be cautious about overbuilding ❑ Larger scale amenities such as community center, indoor athletic facilities, competitive pool, etc. are not well-suited for this park r-1 RW d, R,p MT Pm - city of Ldim 6 Public Outreach ■ Public process was open to all individuals and groups IN The public outreach process included: ❑ Open public meetings (including comment cards) ❑ Resident -focused site walks ❑ Online comment forms ❑ Speak Up, Edina! ❑ Direct entails (to staff) ❑ Interviews with the Pentagon Park developer ❑ Interviews with a cross-section of nearby apartment owners and local businesses ❑ Review of past surveys ■ Additional public commentwill besought as part ojpark system planning process PnJ Ri.livJs RePsi�Pux. Peaeas -City ur CJiiu `' Common Themes from Public Outreach ■ Create a well-designed community park that serves all residents ■ Provide for a diversity of uses — offering a friendly and inviting social environment ■ Create a park that is unique and innovative— go beyond typical features to make the park more interesting ■ Enhance natural qualities of the park—including the appearance of ponds and using more natural buffers IN Manage vehicular and pedestrian access — to ensure ease of access and limit disruption to established neighborhoods RnJ Riclunls RaPumusa Pruaau -city al'LJinn to Neighborhood -Related Issues ■ Adequately buffer adjacent properties— naturalized buffer is preferred ■ Prevent parking and vehicle access from disrupting the neighborhood B ■ Locate active use areas away from residential areas ■ Keep the regional trail on the south side ■ Limit pedestrian access from the north ■ Limit lighting to critical areas — do not provide field lighting 1'rcJ RicL.vJs R.PiiTox. Pnseeu -City ur GJ'vu � Local Businesses and Pentagon Park Developer ■ Consistent with the themes already described ■ Seeking simple, well-designed features like trails, sitting areas, and picnic areas ■ Easy access to small meeting spaces within - the park would be beneficial ■ Access to active recreational facilities is also important to encourage fitness and wellness ■ Pentagon Park team engaged in process to ensure mutual understanding of issues and desired outcomes ■ 1,,d RiOl d, iteP-m-, Proe -city -rum, 13 3 Vision Master Plan Overview ■ Strives to find the right balance between active recreational uses and preserving open space and sense of place ■ Provides a variety of recreational opportunities, but shows restraint in the size and location of the built footprint ■ Approximately 35% of the park would be developed for active recreational uses, with 65% for passive, or "quiet," forms of recreation, park trails, open space, agriculture, ponding areas, and buffers rrcJ RiAiWs Repuepuxe R.�nss -City nr GJu.n �� Conceptual Vision Master Plan ■ Recreational features envisioned for the park provide a well-rounded palette of activities for families and individuals to enjoy y r +ti' Ares' V% Iq Field GO Are. Regipp° onal Trail. Open Parlda.d Area wr i r ate. ` P.rlavay Cuefld_ur ° Comm v� -- -_■■ si �. and P-14-L.,pe[ v1h¢R R" o . -11 F..d 1od� R.,,.., r-.•..- City ,radi� in Parkway Corridor and Parking ■ Ensures ease of access to the park from the south ■ Allows for shared use of parking lots with ..... adjacent commercial properties hL ■ Creates an appealing buffer between the park and future commercial development :I ■ Onsite parking will be provided to meet anticipated day-to-day use of the park ■ Design will evolve as part of a coordinated effort with Pentagon Park development RrcJ RirhvJs Rsp,vyow Pruc.ss-City ur LJiu 15 Regional Trail ■ Serves a broad range of local and non -local users ■ Located on the south side of the park to minimize potential for use conflicts ■ Separated corridor helps alleviate concerns about overuse of internal park trails ■ Trailhead facilities will be integrated into the park design Y w' 10 Internal Park Trails ■ Park trails will be hard- surfaced for accessibility and 5 ii durability, but the surface treatment could be different to distinguish them from the regional trail ■ Internal park trails provide a stand-alone park amenity, along with access to the various park uses ■ In contrast to the regional trail, these trails will have a more intimate and curvilinear character Community Activities Area ■ Focuses on repurposing the clubhouse and creating complementary outdoor spaces ■ Accommodates a wide -range of activities it 6 - -and �II and user groups, and provides an appealing place to spontaneously gather, socialize, and simply hang out - ■ Outdoor design features may include arbors, ornamental planting, benches, etc.; art pieces may also be part of the design theme �pve ■ Restrooms and possibly vending will be ei available to park users; warming house provided in winter rr.J IticlwJ. IL'r�imu,e Pmcea, - chy of EJue t � Adventure Play Area ■ Robustly engages youth and teens in appealing non -programmed outdoor activities ■ Provides a variety of play and outdoor adventure components for the very young through the 15-18 year old age groups ■ Younger age groups - theme -based adventure - type play features; design creativity is critical to making this a feature that children will be eager to return to time and again ■ Adding a splash pad can help take the play area to the next level M rnd Rideal. ,,,oc P__—chy.rud 9 Adventure Play (continued) ■ Older age groups - provide a challenging outdoor adventure -based recreational area space; types of features include:F—Y'. ❑ Slack lines ❑ Bouldering rock and/or climbing wall w-. 13 Ropes ladder and/or course, along with cargo nets ❑ Balance logs or beams a ■ Repurposing part of the existing maintenance building as part of an indoor - outdoor adventure play area offers -• numerous possibilities 1m Md -6 Re .,m 11rvs -City ar Edhe 4 5 Field Games Area ■ Field games area covers approximately 6 acres; envisioned as a well-maintained green space for youth -oriented sports ■ Field access, parking, and restrooms will all be on the south side; trees and natural buffers on the north side ■ Accommodating other forms of established and/or emerging field games and activities is worth considering — Wiffleball, Futsal, Footvolley, and Puckelball E Fred Rid—ReF,m 11-- - Cily.f Ub. 21 Urban Agriculture Area ■ Area for growing produce for personal consumption, food shelves, sold locally, or used for cooking classes Features include: ❑ Fenced field area — 2 to 3 acres ❑ Shed and shelter structure for storing equipment and organizing activities ❑ Utilityservice—water,electricity, etc. ❑ Maybe include three -season shelter for indoor/outdoor space for classes, farm -to -table events, and general group use ■ r, l Rke , ReFmF 1'mtts, -CIIV of Ldm 22 Open Parldand Area ■ Passive use (walking, sitting on a bench) is the focus, as is "quiet' active recreation (yoga, Frisbee, flying a kite) Key elements envisioned for this area include: ❑ Curvilinear walking trails (separate from regional trail) ❑ Sitting areas — includes shade structure, arbor, and/or vegetation ❑ Lawn areas for casual recreation and informal play ■ Physical features include ponds, expanded natural areas, and pockets of maintained lawn `Fmd RidoW Re.Mm Pme - City fEdi,, 23 Naturalized Buffers ■ Naturalized buffers are envisioned along the northern property line ■ Buffers mutually benefit park users and adjacent homeowners ■ Park user's perspective: Preserve park's sense of place while walking along a trail, and to avoid feeling like you are intruding into someone's backyard ■ Homeowner's perspective: Maintain a sense of privacy while still providing select views of the park Fred Ri)w ReP^m P.——cilvor Edi. 101 Technical Considerations and Challenges ■ Poor site soils — which are prone to saturation and general instability ■ Wetlands — all of the current ponds and waterways are protected; every attempt must be made to avoid displacing existing ponds and wetlands ■ Water management issues complicate onsite stormwater and wetland protection issues; there is a need for additional stormwater management capacity throughout the watershed — including this site ■ rrcd Rwlurda Repmp Pmw -city of Ed- 25 Discussion ■ Comment on overall direction, plus thoughts on specific features or park uses, etc. ■ Protocol: ❑ Individual residents first ❑ Local user groups second ❑ Special interest groups third Fnd Ri 1— Nepurpuse ­­-cily --2t: Conceptual Vision Master Plan ■ Recreational features envisioned for the park provide a well-rounded palette of activities for families and individuals to enjoy ..actor i.i.-1 rnl ' 'n.wkr:l All ili, Area, altar .y a S'W' s" raid Guy R A. Tai1 Traill Opcn Pnrldnod Arcn T rr ml4rthy and P.rll{ug -:A IiFnie$ � 1• .. ' a e I't'rdl Fred Rid-- Repurpure P.a -Cil, url:Jin. 27 Additional Opportunities for Comment Fred Richards Repurpose webpage: Ilttn://edinamn.stov/fred-rieliards-reVurpose rxJ RielwJe Repu,puae Proea. -city ar Eduw 2111 7 Notes from various stakeholder conversations Day Care — July 7`h • Would definitely use a community park; esp. if they relocate across the street as part of redevelopment • Like: splash pad, perimeter trail, community garden, nature -based park, grassy area for active play (eg, soccer), field trips etc • Note: staff currently go to Normandale to walk or jog • 175 kids; 40 staff Cafe Inc —July 7th — Store Manager will pass request for feedback on to Chet Funk Briarcliff Apts —July 7`h — Dean Akins 952.941.2400 • Sent letter to Ann & Park Board advocating for a golf course school to teach kids the game of golf; life-long sport. Organization = First Tee (example) • He had no comments about any other type of park use. He feels Edina has spent lots on hockey, why not golf? Willow Greens Condos — July 7`h — Britt 952.239.7835 • Spoke with Britt briefly. Per her request, sent email outlining various ways to provide input Seagate — July 215` — Pete Wentzell 952 402 7169 (& 2 staff from fitness center) • Seagate has programs for staff such as: running, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, yoga, boot camp, etc. Soccer & ultimate Frisbee are lunch time clubs. They would be interested in open field space. Soccer could use youth -size fields. • Interest in regional trail ; they have about 40 bike commuters and Seagate is difficult to commute to via bike • Have discussed putting a fitness course around Seagate property; security issues would preclude non -employees from using such a facility. They are considering installing a fitness course in about 12 months. They would be interested in talking with the City about possibly collaborating on this effort; where the course would be at the Fred and Seagate employees would use it. Potential for cost-sharing (omit this from report). • Concern: park users wanting to park at Seagate. Security issue. They would be towed. • Hockey rink on ponds??? • Departments have employee gatherings — interest in volleyball and/or bocce ball. Plus grills • Some interest in the community garden idea. 0 Notes from Park Board Work Session on July 8t" • It is as important to buffer view from inside park as from outside park — buffering, berms etc • Question: What is the opportunity for shared parking with businesses? • Per benchmark study, Edina needs: (* indicates park board member felt these amenities are most appropriate for Fred Richards) o Community center o Indoor athletic facilities o Soccer fields* o Dog park (have one in NW Edina)* o Competition pool o Youth activities center o Performing arts center o Area to stage events — eg: fun run (creates parking needs) o Community garden* • Check out Queens Co. Park/Farm (NYC) — explore idea of something more than a community garden but less than a farm • Need to evaluate uses of all Edina parks — How does Fred fit? • Check out 2006 Parks Study • Consider natural play area — moveable & buildable pieces • Themes: unique, get kids outdoors • Fields for 5-11 year olds needed (no lights needed). Note: if only for practice (vs. practice + games) the traffic is reduced by about 50% • Need opportunities for 15-18 year olds. EG: warming house for XC skiing/snowshoeing. Bike shop that is run by youth volunteers. Farm stuff. Welcoming environment • DECA could run bike shop or coffee shop • Consider bike library; not just Nice Ride. Note: there is a charitable group in Minnetonka that does this) They offer bikes, trikes, etc • Need tennis courts • Check out Futsal • Disc golf • Keep changing demo's in mind — immigrant populations recreate differently — esp. picnic space • If possible, create a connection to Cornelia School Comments from June 21St Site Walk Note: There were about 20+ people in attendance at various times • Do not want parking area at cul-de-sac on north side OR a thru street • East side — entrance by Edina Lake trail — want buffer; keep woods. Amount of water is typical after good rain. Note: lots of concrete buried underneath area. • Desire for natural buffer between residents & park • RE: buildings along Parklawn — can we get them to change the lighting so it does not shine in people's homes? • Keep traffic away from cul-de-sac area on north • Some residents prefer buffer over view; some want buffer + view (Art prefers view) • Question: Isn't demand for trails in Edina already met? Want balance between residents and Edina overall • Would like to bury powerline • Keep trees on south end in order to block view of Pentagon Park buildings Prefer parking on Pentagon property • A while ago, Council said a parkway or any road would not occur on park land; some preference for no road on south side • Barr building—shield with trees • West end — keep trail away from homes • Upside of pines = year round buffering Comments from July 91" Site Walk Note: There were about 35+ people in attendance at various times • Question: what is the distance of the perimeter of the property? • Lots of process questions: What is the budget? How will property taxes be affected? What is the 2015 status of The Fred? • Want developer to pay for any parkway • 9 Mile RT should be at southern end • Lots of discussion about stormwater mgt. • Expressed lack of trust of Council • Concerns re: traffic and parking on north side impacting residential ares • Discussed depth of buffer — min. 50'. Some thought this inadequate; others did not • Want residents to have flexibility to put up a fence. Do not want Council to pass ordinance prohibiting this • Questions re: Lake Edina paved trail — will it remain? Told them it will have to fit overall design • Question: have we walked site with Park Board? Note; plan to have August Park Board session at clubhouse • Recommendation: do traffic count today as baseline • Northern "peninsula" — want maximum privacy — visual and noise • Make sure space between yards does not become a park access ; minimize parking on streets to north • Do not want cul-de-sac area to become thru street • Do not want Lake Edina area to become road access • Like idea of garden — not animals • Concern re: field noise & lighting • Focus should be on uniqueness • Continued frustration re: process that led to Fred closing & path forward Cornelia Elementary Park Playground Program on 7/24 recorded by Kristin Aarsvold What would you like at Fred Richards if it was a park? Barrett (age 7) — Sports Park with lacrosse fields Kenna (Age 7 %) — Regular Park — Playground Monish (age 10) —Swings Sophia (6) — Water Park Addullah (8) — Waterpark Wally (10) — Waterpark; soccer fields Sai (8) — Waterpark Jackson (7) — Waterpark Josie (9) — Playground with a pool Lisa (7) — Monkey Bars Christopher (6) — Twisty Slide Abdullahi (6) — Pool Ben (9) —Jungle Gym Park Danielle(9) — Waterpark with swings into the water Rania (6)- Spider Web climber; slides; monkey bars; bouncy parts; weird mirrors Tenzin (7) — Waterpark Rowan (7) — Waterpark Everret (9) —Jungle Gym with a zipline Gavin (10) — Waterpark Anahi (9) -Big Slides Khadra (7)- Swings Olivia (7) — Splach pad Tierra (17) — Places for older kids to hang out; field area are not big enough for the little kids and the big kids at the apartment; things for older kids like basketball court; park building; soccer fields. • Fred Richards Repurpose Correspondence (From to June 27, 2014 to present) Second set of emails/correspondence NNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNN NNN. N NNNNNNN NNNNNNN NN From: Linda Bjerke [mailto:labjerke(aaol.com] Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 2:59 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: Re: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina I agree with a recent Letter to the Editor in the Edina Sun that it is a waste of time for us residents to offer input as requested. We were not listened to when the decision to close the Course was made. I very much question all the time and money being expended now to re -purpose this land. It is, quite frankly absurd and a waste. Surely the reason given to close is a sham because of all the money required at present to re -purpose. How will the City maintain a new area when they were unable to budget maintenance in the past? This is mismanagement of City and resident resources, both in the past and going forward. I am appalled that neither one of the Courses, significant City assets, was properly maintained in the past. Linda A. Bjerke 6600 Nordic Drive Edina NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN From: Paul and Cathy Kibbe [mailto:pc-kibbe(&comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 10:17 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: RE: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina I would like a par 3 golf course with 2 flags per green ... ... oh wait that is there now! NNNNNNNNNIVNNNNNIVNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNIVNNNN From: Damian Turner And Holly Lund [mailto:dturner5900(ilmsn.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:41 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: RE: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina Please keep it as a golf course Sent from my Galaxy MR)HI NNNNNNNNNNNNN N NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNl . From: Sharon [mailto:speissici@usfamily.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:19 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: Re: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina How about keeping it as a golf course. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN From: Carlhuseth [mailto:carl.huseth6Cabgmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:01 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: Re: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina Leave it along Sent from my iPhone NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNN From: Jack Nasby [mailto Jacknas09()gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:00 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: Re: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina I want a golf course. This year it's bean very busy. I've called many times and they say they are booked because of leagues and camps, Where are those camps going to go if Fred's shut down, Braemar is already busy. Not happy with the decisions Edina is making. Sent from my iPhone NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.... VfVIVfV/VfVIVfVfVfV... N NNN From: Ruth Anderson [mailto:rulyandersonCcbhotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 7:38 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: Re: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina That's, Why not allow the area to become a wild life sanctuary with a few walking paths? Like Bredeson Park? Minimal maintainence and upkeep. Yet retain the park like value for nearby residents. Thanks. Sent from my iPad NNNNNNNNNNNNNNN N NNNNNNNNNNNN N NNNNNN.... From: Dan Peterson [mailto:danlnanCabaol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:47 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: Re: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina Frisbee golf...... extreme biking..... putt putt golf. Dan Peterson Sent from my iPad N N NNN N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N NN From: Aaron [mailto:bizbosK0gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:42 PM To: Joseph Abood Subject: Re: Online discussion on Speak Up, Edina A golf course would be nice.... 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Janet Canton =rom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 9:04 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/02/2014 via: Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to cee accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? -Edina Team. I would like to see a park with multiple purposes: a path for walkers and runners, a bicycle path, a playground for young families and athletic fields for soccer and other sports. I wonder if you could connect a path around Fred Richards to the bike path near Gallagher Dr. and/or the walking path at Centennial Lakes. Since we want all of our residents to be healthy and our city to be pedestrian friendly, I think the council should consider this as well. There are never enough soccer fields, it is a growing sport, and I would like to see some of the space used for soccer fields. I would like the council to consider the comments and needs of the whole city and not one particular advocacy group. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 8:05 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/04/2014 via: edinamn.aov/index.php?section=fred-repurpose-survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Name Phone Email -Edina Team. 1 The Fred Richards site would be a great location for additional soccer fields in Edina. There is a shortage of soccer fields for a growing sport in Edina and putting them at the Fred Richards site will continue community involvement in the site. These fields could also be used for lacrosse and/or recreational play. Pavilion with grill area for picnics. John Conte 612-743-4554 Johi-icO923@comcast.net Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 6:47 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/06/2014 via: Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. __..__._..........__......_........... ........................._............. ........................... _..... _..........._..........................._................................................... _...................................... In addition to the ideas you listed above, what pecific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? First, thanks for reaching out to the Edina community for input. I strongly believe that the park should include space for lighted turf athletic fields including a dome that could be used year round (similar to the Eden Prairie dome). There is a lack of quality field space for athletic teams around Edina, particularily during the winter months, and the park space presents an ideal location and opportunity for an athletic sporting complex that could be used year round by the community (both youth and adults). Include biking/walking trails for easy access to surrounding area. If there are concerns about converting the entire park into a sporting complex, at a minimum, a portion of the space should be used for an athletic dome. Steven Murray 651-329-9956 Murrgystevenj@gmail.com Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 8:58 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/08/2014 via: edinamn. aov/index.nhn?section=fred-renuraose-survev Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. Name Phone Email -Edina Team. Rob Copeland here and I live on Aspasia Cir. I would like to see a park similar to centennial lake park with walking paths and water. I think it would be great with pentagon park being redeveloped and would help greatly to bring tenants to the new development. I would love to be able to run from my house to a new park with trails and water. Lights would be good too. Thanks for listening. 6125181418. rob copeland 612-518-1418 Rob@copelandbuilding.co Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 11:04 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/11/2014 via: edinanin.gov/index.T)hp?section--fred-repMose-survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see A nice 9 hole hole golf course would be perfect for created at Fred Richards. ?this location In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? ame Golf, Youth golf academy, Footgolf (golf using a soccer ball). I think the clubhouse could be leased to a private enterprise like Pinstripes, so they could cater corporate/private parties. Golf course run by a private company,. If there is no golf course, then I would prefer that the park be like Bredesen and NOT Centennial Lakes! !! ! ! Geir Johansen Phone 952-929-7247 Email I emailgeirg mail.com -Edina Team. 1 Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2014 12:57 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/12/2014 via: edinanm.gov/index.php?section=fted-repMose-survgy Please describe the type of park you would like to see One that includes the ability to run and cross country created at Fred Richards. I ski as well as golf In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to Running, skiing, golf see accommodated at Fred Richards? -Edina Team. Janet Canton :rom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:22 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/16/2014 via: edinanm.gov/index.i)h-o?section--fred-rei)twnQse-survey 9 Please describe the type of park you would like to see baseball fields soccer fields shelter that could be 1 created at Fred Richards. rented for parties walking and biking path large playground structure .. .............................. .... _....................... _.._...................................... ._... Name Phone Email -Edina Team. Linda Enck 952-925-2386 slamencknu,comcast.net Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:42 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/16/2014 via: edinamn. gov/index.php?section=fred-repurpo se -survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see Golf created at Fred Richards. Any additional comments? -Edina Team. I think that when the investigation is finished into the backhanded deal that is being done, and the money being made off of this crap deal, the people should be sued with as much Edina patron money as possible backing the lawyers. By the way that is a lot of money... You guys are a joke for closing down this course. Now lets see if you have the guts to let other see this or will it be erased. Have a.good day, take care of yourselves, that what you guys do best! Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:57 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/16/2014 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section=fred-repropose-survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. Golf course In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? -Edina Team. El 1 Golf course This course has been a wonderful resource to the community. We have plenty of parks - don't need another one. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 7:12 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/16/2014 via: edinanm.gov/index.php?section7--fred-repLiMose-survey Please describe the t e of ark ou would like to see yP p y ? I would rather see it stay as a golf course created at Fred Richards. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? Name -Edina Team. I Convert it to a dedicated year round indoor/outdoor driving range like Golf Zone in Chaska - the rest can be made into a park Fred Richards instead of closing should follow the Highlands business model. Rick Janet Canton rom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:23 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/16/2014 via: The park should provide activities for all ages. A Please describe the type of park you would like to see 1 perimter walking path. A playground area E created at Fred Richards. Horseshoes/ Bocce Ball Basktetball area tennis/pickleball courts. Shuffleboard In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? Name Phone Email -Edina Team. Some sort of golf should be in the plan. There is a move to 6 hole golf. This should be consideedr.Hack golf is another coming idea.. Maybe an 18 hole putting course like Himalays at St. Andrews. Wth the setback in timing just announced for Braemar the Council should consider keeping Richards open for 2015 season. Patrick Finley 952-929-1062 Finbernardgaol.com Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 9:20 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/16/2014 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section=fred-reptupose-survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see � __.____. _...._.m. ;_._.... ..._.__ �.K......- no park. leave it as a golf course. created at Fred Richards. I In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to no park. leave it as a golf course.. see accommodated at Fred Richards? -- - .._.. ._..._.__...._.__._..__ ....................._..... _.._.....__....__...................... ....... _...................... ...... _................ .............. ............... __... __._..__............................. ...._.................................... ............... ........................... ....... Any additional comments? Name Email -Edina Team. i sure will NOT be golfing any where in Edina if Fred Richards golf course is closed nor will i do any more business in Edina. David Eldridge I davideldridge47@a,hotmail.com Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 9:26 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/16/2014 via: Please describe the type of park you would like to see IKeep Fred Richards open created at Fred Richards. Name Joe Jellen Phone951-929-0574 -Edina Team. 11 Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 9:28 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/16/201.4 via: edinamn. aov/index.php?section=fred-rent"ose-survev Please describe the type of park you would like to see I want to see it stay a golf course. Charge more if created at Fred Richards. necessary, The Braemar executive course has too many hills that are hard to walk for seniors. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to Put- Put golf course see accommodated at Fred Richards? Name Email -Edina Team. Wayne Wenger D WUneWengergoutlook.com Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 7:41 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/17/2014 via: edinanm.gov/index.php?section--fred-repMose-surve Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Name Email -Edina Team. Multi purpose ..keeping as much green space as possible. Walking trails would be wonderful, tennis courts would be a great addition, play areas for toddlers pre k - as well as a softball field or two. Not sure how much space there would be for a soccer field. I know residents are concerned about increased traffic in and around their homes. So anything done to renew the area needs has to be done with intention and respect for this living in the area. Jane Rasmussen Petrich Janepetrich&comcast.nett Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 7:43 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/17/2014 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section--fred-reppMose-surve Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. -new golf course I E Speaking from a golfer's standpoint, i would love a Any additional comments? ! new golf course there.Maybe purchase more land and F put in 18 holes? I think it would attract a lot more people than a par three small city course. Just an idea. Name johnny wedl Phone 952-270-1878 Email � Johnny wedlkyahoo.com -Edina Team. A Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 7:58 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/17/2014 via: edinanm.gov/index.php?section--fred-repMose-survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? -Edina Team. Lots of grass and open space. Baseball, soccer and football fields. accomodations for baseball tournaments. currently only have courtney field complex to support tournaments. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 9:31 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/1.7/2014 via: edinamn.gov/index.ghp?section--fred-repMose-survgy Please describe the type of park you would like to see multi purpose with walking paths daytime/evening created at Fred Richards. use In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to sand volleyball courts and baseball fields see accommodated at Fred Richards? -Edina Team. Janet Canton , ,:rom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 9:54 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/17/2014 via: edinamn. 2ov/index.php?section=fred-repurpose-survey I would like to see the Fred Richards Golf Course Please describe the type of park you would like to see continue as is! ! ! ! Is anyone there thinking about what created at Fred Richards. this course means to young and older Golfers? ..... ........... ............. . ........................ ........ _ . _ . _................. _......... ..... _.......... _... ...._.......... _... In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to GOLF see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? Name Phone Email -Edina Team. This is not the Edina we decided to re -locate to when we retired. Golf is already losing participation because of length of the game and the "club" effect. Please keep something available for the "rest of us". Bette Reeder 612-991-5058 b ettereeder(2 gmail. com Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:54 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/17/2014 via: E A family friendly park that is well lite for evening Please describe the type of park you would like to see walks. Hope it will have both walking and biking created at Fred Richards.paths with benches and picnic areas. An outdoor ice rink for the winter would be great. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to public restrooms see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? none Name Patricia Gries -Edina Team. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 2:06 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/17/2014 via: edinamn.gov/index.nhn?section--fred-reourDose-survev Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. I feel our City needs a Community Center that includes basketball, tennis, exercise rooms, and perhaps an indoor ice rink for recreational use similar to Eden Prairie & Maple Grove. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to ? See above 1 see accommodated at Fred Richards? I feel our community is need ^of amcenter where Any additional comments? ' individuals and families can gather. .......................... _.................. _........ ..__..._._..._....._............ ..._.._._........ ..._......... ...... ... .... .._............. _................................... _..... ---....._ Name Jane Noyce Phone 952-944-0292 Email i anenoycegcomcast.net -Edina Team. • Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 2:31 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/17/2014 via: edinamn. aov/index.nhb?section=fred-rebturoose-survev Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. Phone Email -Edina Team. I am not a resident of Edina but a volunteer for We Can Ride. I am so sorry and disappointed that the proposal for WeCan Ride was not accepted. I was also very disappointed with the grand plan that was presented for this very important program. Please reconsider We can Ride for The Fred. As it is, the program could only provide a wonderful, pastoral setting. Programs and camps for children could provide a peaceful environment, teach them about the environment, respect for other beings. In particular, relationships with horses can be very healing experiences. Please reconsider We Can Ride, in its most simple configuration, for use of the Fred Richards Golf Course. Thank You Donna Kurimay 4750 E 53rd St, # 313 Minneapolis 612-721-8688 Dkurimgy@comcast.net Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 10:33 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/18/2014 via: edinanm.gov/index.phi)?section--fred-repLuMose-spney I would like exactly what is there a 9 hole golf course j Please describe the type of park you would like to see that meets all needs with added winter activities and Icreated at Fred Richards. E walking choices. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? -Edina Team. Golf and winter programs. Programs for youth who can use golf to learn life skills. I do not want ballparks, soccer fields. NO late night lights and the golf course to be closed at night. I do not want any traffic coming through south cornelia area. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9:14 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/23/2014 via: edinanui.gov/index.php?section--fred-repMose-survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? Any additional comments? Name Phone -Edina Team. An adult park. Not to be confused with a child park, which we have plenty of. A place of aviaries, walking paths with rest and stretching sites. A compliment of biking trails with scenic overlooks with rest benches. Possibly a lazy river. Bicycles built for two and built for four rentals. Family picnic areas and food vendor / farmers market Shelters. Parking areas scattered throughout the park that are located to improve easy access to various locations of interest. One parking area next to the farmers market, one buy the lazy river and one by biking / hiking trails. Publish a map that shows the boundaries and topography of the Fred. Advertise a contest for the best designs and encourage the public to participate. G. Craig Willey 612-710-5995 Janet Canton prom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 7:35 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/29/2014 via: edinamn. aov/index.ph-o?section=fred-re-ourpose-survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see Keep it as a golf course perhaps adding soccer golf on created at Fred Richards. the yellow flag holes I Still think we are dumb to close a vailable assets .like Any additional comments? Fred Richards Name Dick Johnson Phone 952-925-2044 -Edina Team. • I Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:49 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/30/2014 via: Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. -Edina Team. I would like Fred Richards to be left as a golf course so it can continue to serve the many residents of Edina that use it -young and old. It is the most cost efficient plan. Market the course and put up some signage. Janet Canton .. rom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:22 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/30/2014 via: Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to ;ee accommodated at Fred Richards? -Edina Team. My neighbor was at the July 30th meeting, and I am very concerned about the poor communication of that meeting. The city did not have the meeting on their main webpage and they did not put it on facebook or tweet about the meeting. They could have included a link to the slides if the consultant or the city really wanted to communicate with the residents. The slides were ready, why weren't the current slides available before the meeting. If there is a community garden, it should only be available to Edina residents. And there should be No Parking on Kellogg. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:09 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 07/31/2014 via: Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for Fred Richards? Very opposed to the current vision. I especially don't like the agriculture and sports fields. I am not interested in large areas of water that are covered in green scum (look at Normandale Park in Bloomington for reference). Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you The area should stay an executive golf course- it is would like to see that are not reflected in the current the best use of the land, it is profitable, paid off and serves both young and old. Spend the money on vision. marketing an already fabulous asset. Any additional comments? Residents of Edina are not being heard on this issue - why? -Edina Team. 1 Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 3:55 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/01/2014 via: -A.---- ...,../, A— r.L,r,'conn+;n„—fra!'1_rarl„rnneP_c„rV?v_vi Ginn Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for Fred Richards? Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you would like to see that are not reflected in the current vision? Any additional comments? Name Email -Edina Team. This is not the vision I had expected the city of edina to develop in replacement of a extrodinary asset as Fred Richards. How is a Urban Agriculture Area reflective of the homeowners in Edina and this South Corneilia area? This proposal is less inclusive than Fred Richards as a golf course as users. This is not what i would support at all.l Yes, Fred Richards Golf course should stay as is and additional ammenties such as footgolf, slack lining, frisbie golf and winter activities to add revenue and usage. We are a family community that values athletic family oriented activities yes, this is a terrible location for the urban agricultural area with access only from the south. Which means increased traffic in the neighborhoods and trespassing on propertys because there is not good access to this garden. This should not be one of the options on the table. What other options is the City proposing. the city promised that we would get several solutions presented to teh neighbors and there is nothing interesting that meets the needs of the community. Seniors, teenagers and non gardeners are not represented with this solution. Once again, the city is excluding options that are best in class and are not opening up discussion and solutions with the neighborhoods. Colleen Wolfe colleenwolfe5 na,comcast.net Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 11:16 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 08/02/2014 via: edinamn. gov/index.php?section=fred-repurpo se -survey Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? -Edina Team. In your power point slides the area of the Urban Agriculture seems like a bad fit. The city said it wanted to use the land for many people, this large area for urban farming is using a large amount of space for very few people. You have such a large narrow area, with only access from the south, boarded by private homes and townhouses. On the last walk through, you said that area was being looked at for passive play area. It currently is used by people for many passive things; to fly kites, Frisbee playing, kids play with soccer balls all the time. In the spring when it floods, kids feed the ducks for month there is so much standing water. Wouldn't it be better to put the urban farm on just - north of the bike path, where hole 1 and 2 are right now. Then there could be multiple ways to enter the Urban Farm so people don't have to carry things so very far, lots of close parking, the bikers would have something to look at, and the tenants in the new office space could utilize the farm during the day. Cornelia Elementary already has a vegetable garden, and a friendship garden that they use for instruction. The homes on Kellogg, Gilford, Oaklawn and the town homes just to the east of the park are being disproportionately disadvantaged with the design in the power point. Why is there walking paths on 2/3 of the park where the more expensive homes are, and all the active use amenities are where the less expense home boarder the park property. Please be fair about how you allocate the space and do not cater to the wealthier families. Janet Canton Orom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 4:50 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/03/2014 via: 'lease describe your overall reaction to the vision for Fred Richards? Any additional comments? 'dame Email As a resident of Kellogg Ave, I am concerned about the traffic, parking and noise levels that will be generated by the proposed sports fields. Kellogg is a quiet street where neighbors can walk and young kids are safe on bikes. The street's character and low traffic should remain as it is today. The circle at the end of Kellogg should not become a drop off zone for players nor should Kellogg and parts of Sedum bear the brunt of parking generated by the athletic fields. It does appear this would be the quickest access to the fields. I think the impact upon neighbors of the noise generated by the athletic fields has been highly underestimated. Our summers months are so short and neighbors enjoy evenings in their yards. The sounds of whistles, yelling and cars parking on our streets every evening until 8:00 and on Saturdays would be quite unpleasant. I very much appreciate that the fields would not have lighting! I am also concerned about the potential urban agriculture. Again, the closest access is Kellogg Ave and a cut through of neighboring yards or at the Kellogg circle. This raises parking, privacy and safety concerns. Finally, I am concerned that a Parkway will simply generate closer business traffic. Is there a plan for signage to direct park goers to the parkway or designated parking areas and away from the neighborhood streets? Summer months are a difficult time to be asking for input and meeting attendance on this important project. Cabins and vacation schedules result in poor attendance at meetings, but not a lack of concern from impacted neighbors. Thank you for asking for and considering my input. Laura Berzinski berzinski@comcast.net Phone -Edina Team. 952-929-3441 Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 11:21 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/04/2014 via: ?lease describe your overall reaction to the vision for Fred Richards? Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you would like to see that are not reflected in the current vision? Any additional comments? I live at 7408 Kellogg and I am writing to strongly object to the City's consideration of urban agriculture for the Lake Edina Park as part of the Conceptual Vision Master Plan for many reasons. For the City to even consider this as a concept throws out the Comprehensive Plan for the City and demonstrates the City's complete disregard for peoples reasonable expectation that the Edina will follow its Comprehensive Plan. Lake Edina Park is used as a mini park for many passive uses. My children are school aged and use the park for everything from playing tag, to just about any game that involves a ball. When they were little the neighborhood organized a Saturday baseball in the park for the kids. Just this weekend I saw a family I didn't know on the north end of Lake Edina Park playing with a soccer ball and a portable net. It's common to see families out with Frisbees, kites, small electronic planes and many other passive uses in the park.. In 2008, Edina spent a great deal of time, money and hired an outside consultant to come up with a plan for development, environmental stewardship and parks and recreation within the City that would carry us well into the next decades. The mere thought of urban agriculture on the Lake Edina Park site, crumples up and throws away this plan on several levels. Winter Activities, such as a hockey area using one of the golf buildings as a warming house. The Comprehensive Plan contained a specific section on Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources that was intended to guide the Council, staff and their respective consultants on creating "Community through People, Parks and Programs" which form the boundaries and plans for all Edina Parks in the future. As part of this effort at visioning, the Park and Recreation Department of the City set up a classification system for the City based mostly on the size of parks. This included a classification for what, called "Mini -Parks." These small parks are: "characterized by a size of approximately 2 acres or less and is designed to serve primarily the needs of pre-school age children, although it may provide facilities to serve the needs of other age groups. Edina's Mini -Parks typically do not have scheduled athletic facilities. Mini -Parks are typically used to address limited isolated recreational needs. Service Area - 1/4 mile." Lake Edina Park is listed as a Mini Park in the Comprehensive Plan and the Council must not ignore the guidance from the Comp Plan as it relates to Mini -Parks. Nowhere in the Comprehensive Plan does it refer to "Urban Agriculture" as a component of Edina's Mini Parks and the very idea goes directly against the agreed elements of the plan. Urban Agriculture does not serve the recreational needs of the pre-school age children. Urban agriculture is intended to provide self sufficient food production at its highest and best use. Before this plan goes any further the need for Edina residents for urban agriculture needs to be clarified. Urban Agriculture is not an isolated recreational need as also dictated by the Comprehensive plan. Farming and gardening are not the types of recreation contemplated in the plan. Regardless of the vision for adjoining property like Fred Richards golf course, this is an urban parcel. There are many new family's that border this parcel who need a recreational area for children to run, play games and generally enjoy open passive use space and the Consultant has failed to recognize this need in its study as shown by the current proposal using the space that is Lake Edina Park. Lastly, from an environmental standpoint, there is a good chance that this parcel is an undocumented seasonal wetland as defined by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Many neighbors' report long periods of standing water on the Lake Edina Park parcel during the spring and other times during the year. While not delineated at this time, in order for the City to abide by one of its primary goals of protecting existing natural resources, it must investigate this possibility before making any further investigation of an urban agriculture. Wetland issues may prevent any such redevelopment in the future because of restrictions pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act, Section 404 Furthermore, Lake Edina Park was never studied under any environmental review for any of the other Name Email Phone .._ ......... .......... .._............................ -Edina Team. surrounding projects and we think that the City as the Responsible Governmental Unit needs to undertake an Environmental Review as required by the Minnesota Environmental Review Act before undertaking any further action on this project. Together these elements demonstrate the folly in pursuing urban agriculture at Lake Edina Park. If the City proceeds it would be as if the Comprehensive Plan means nothing and no resident should be able to reasonably rely on this document in the future. It would be the same as rejecting any input from the Planning Commission or Parks and Recreational Commission or the Energy and Environment Commission. Laura Schleck dschleck@comcast.net 952-925-5847 Janet Canton =rom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 5:43 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/05/2014 via: Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for Fred Richards? Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you would like to see that are not reflected in the current vision? Any additional comments? Name The information provided for the south and west areas appears to be appropriate. For the current Lake Edina Park space, there is little explanation regarding the "urban agriculture" area. Where is the access going to be? Is the bike trail installed last year going to be removed and relocated to the south side with the regional trail? Also, for the urban agricultural area, this is about a 7 acre parcel. How are users going to access their gardens on the north end? They certainly are not going to walk with equipment to the far end; they will use a vehicle to drive up to the garden or park on Kellogg or Gilford and walk through the residential yards to access. One item not mentioned is limiting vehicle access to the park from the north side; it states just pedestrian access limitations. Vehicular traffic needs to be limited to just from the south and east sides. Also regarding the urban agricultural area: is the city going to remove the stately cottonwood trees at the north end of Lake Edina Park? I would not want to see these removed. As a resident of this area, I'd prefer that Lake Edina Park remain a park for passive use only. I think that a nice conversion of the Fred Richards golf course would be to change it to footgolf. It's a growing sport, would minimize cost conversion, and would effectively appeal to the teenage crowd that the city desires. Residential properties that are within the area where more active park uses are desired should receive a property tax reduction and privacy screening costs should be included to be covered by the city, i.e. fencing costs for all properties backing up to an active area such as urban agriculture. Brian Machart Email i machartfamily5&.gmail.com .___. .............. ....._............... .................... ........ .. ...._.....�._�......._... � .._.�_..._._...__ _...... Phone 952-997-2988 -Edina Team. Janet Canton _ rom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:57 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/07/2014 via: please describe your overall reaction to the vision for ired Richards? Name Email -Edina Team. I am dismayed to see that my home on Gilford Dr., which borders Lake Edina Park, will now look upon community gardens whose upkeep is up to random individuals. This brings increased foot traffic and is of no benefit to me or my neighbors. Public land, for a few to garden? Also, have you no awareness of the water that pools in Lake Edina Park after heavy rainfalls? That does not function well as an agricultural field. Beyond that, we get to deal with the noise and congestion of athletic fields? It really appears that one end of this land is being slammed with activities that will bring in higher numbers of people and the noise and issues that brings. People will park on our street and cut through. They do it now on a minimal basis to access the park and golf course. This will only increase with this plan. I realize I live by public land, but what the city does with public land comes with a responsibility fior the city to not create a situation that promotes intrusion on private citizens and their property. I have every right to be concerned about the value and safety of my property, my greatest financial investment, being negatively impacted by this plan and I don't feel that is adequately addressed in this plan. Rachel Christian r christianl&aol.com Janet Canton 'rom: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 12:24 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/07/2014 via: Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for Fred Richards? Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you would like to see that are not reflected in the current vision? Name First there was the millions of dollars of unforeseen cost over runs with the Braemar sports dome. Now the City Council is trying to justify their vote to close Fred Richards golf course based on a questionable annual operating loss. Then without a blink, they propose a re -purpose of the land at the cost of 10's of millions of dollars!! ! Where is the "Stewardship of tax payers dollars" that was referred to during all of the council meetings this past year??? The council continues to make decisions, spend tax dollars and cast votes without examining all the options and costs. The vote on Fred Richards should have included the cost of re -purposing!! It does not matter if the costs are coming out of the golf operation or the park and rec budget. Costs are costs and all but a couple of council members should be ashamed to claim "stewardship". This mismanagement of public funds should be an embarrassement. It should be re -purposed back to a golf operation. Even at a loss it would take 100's of years of losses before it would cost the city what the proposed re - purpose will cost. The individuals who compiled the proposal to close Fred Richards should have done their jobs in presenting a comprehensive plan that should have included the cost of re -purposing. The job that was done by our city manager and park & rec director exhibits a gross offense of incompetence and poor management. A result of of either laziness or lack of experience. Neither of which should be tolerated. It is time to take a step back and gather ALL of the facts before making a decision that will cost tax payers millions of dollars. Tim McNamara Email Phone -Edina Team. timkmcpub.net 952-926-6154 The - (6e \\CITYot j!'''l EDI%TA Fred Richards Repurpose Process Public Open House June 12 ® Comments Welcome! Background: • At the March 18, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the recommendation of staff and the Park Board to close Fred Richards Golf Course at the end of the 2014 season. • At the April 22, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council authorized a consulting services proposal for a reuse study and visioning for a master plan for Fred Richards Golf Course. • The city will use an inclusive public input process in order to create a park design plan for the future of Fred Richards Park. Please provide input on this important project for the City of Edina! 1. 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Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:22 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 07/30/2014 via: edinamn.gov/index.phhp?section=fred-repurpose-survey i My neighbor was at the July 30th meeting, and I am very concerned about the poor communication of that meeting. The city did not have the meeting on their i Please describe the type of park you would like to see main webpage and they did not put it on facebook or created at Fred Richards. tweet about the meeting. They could have included a link to the slides if the consultant or the city really wanted to communicate with the residents. The slides were ready, why weren't the current slides available before the meeting. 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Background: • At the March 18, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the recommendation of staff and the Park Board to close Fred Richards Golf Course at the end of the 2014 season. • At the April 22, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council authorized a consulting services proposal. for a reuse study and visioning for a master plan for Fred Richards Golf Course. • The city will use an inclusive public input process in order to create a park design plan for the future of Fred Richards Park. Please provide input on this important project for the City of Edina! 1. Please describe the type of park you would like to see created at Fred Richards: 2. In addition to the ideas you listed above, what specific amenities and/or activities would you like to see accommodated at Fred Richards? a V C -t-4 v -s A;' cA- �� r' xv 3. Any additional comments? Ck4 V Please drop off or mail to: Parks & Recreation Department 4801 W. 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424 Or, you may complete this form online at. http.Iledinamn.gov/fred-richards-repurpose. Optional: Your name: Email: nti„- THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK! Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:09 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 07/31/2014 via: Very opposed to the current vision. I especially don't Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for ;like the agriculture and sports fields. I am not Fred Richards? ( interested in large areas of water that are covered in j green scum (look at Normandale Park in Bloomington { for reference). The area should stay an executive golf course- it is Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you the best use of the land, it is profitable, paid off and would like to see that are not reflected in the current serves both young and old. Spend the money on vision? j marketing an already fabulous asset. Any additional comments? -Edina Team. Residents of Edina are not being heard on this issue - Why? Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 3:55 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/01/2014 via: edinamli.gov/index.php?section=fred-repurpose-survey-visio -Edina Team. This is not the vision I had expected the city of edina to develop in replacement of a extrodinary asset as Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for Fred Richards. How is a Urban Agriculture Area Fred Richards? reflective of the homeowners in Edina and this South Corneilia area? This proposal is less inclusive than Fred Richards as a golf course as users. This is not what i would support at all.l Yes, Fred Richards Golf course should stay as is and Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you additional ammenties such as footgolf, slack lining, j would like to see that are not reflected in the current frisbie golf and winter activities to add revenue and } vision? usage. We are a family community that values athletic ' family oriencted activities yes, this is a terrible location for the urban agricultural area with access only from the south. Which means increased traffic in the neighborhoods and trespassing on propertys because there is not good access to this garden. This should not be one of the options on the table. What other options is the City proposing. the Any additional comments? city promised that we would get several solutions j presented to teh neighbors and there is nothing 11 i interesting that meets the needs of the community. Seniors, teenagers and non gardeners are not represented with this solution. Once again, the city is I excluding options that are best in class and are not opening up discussion and solutions with the neighborhoods. ' Name Colleen Wolfe Email _ .__.._.__ ______ —• 3 colleeiiwolfe5@comeast.net I -Edina Team. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 11:16 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process form has been submitted on 08/02/2014 via: edinamn.g_ov/index.php?section—fred-repurpose-survey In your power point slides the area of the Urban Agriculture seems like a bad fit. The city said it wanted to use the land for many people, this large area for urban farming is using a large amount of space for very few people. You have such a large Please describe the type of park you would like to see I narrow area, with only access from the south, boarded created at Fred Richards. by private homes and townhouses. On the last walk through, you said that area was being looked at for passive play area. It currently is used by people for many passive things; to fly kites, Frisbee playing, I kids play with soccer balls all the time. In the spring when it floods, kids feed the ducks for month there is so much standing water. Wouldn't it be better to put the urban farm on just. north of the bike path, where hole 1 and 2 are right now. Then there could be multiple ways to enter the In addition to the ideas you listed above, what Urban Farm so people don't have to carry things so specific amenities and/or activities would you like to very far, lots of close parking, the bikers would have see accommodated at Fred Richards? something to look at, and the tenants in the new office j space could utilize the farm during the day. Cornelia Elementary already has a vegetable garden, and a friendship garden that they use for instruction. Any additional comments? -Edina Team. The homes on Kellogg, Gilford, Oaklawn and the town homes just to the east of the park are being disproportionately disadvantaged with the design in the power point. Why is there walking paths on 2/3 of the park where the more expensive homes are, and all the active use amenities are where the less expense home boarder the park property. Please be fair about how you allocate the space and do not cater to the wealthier families. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 4:50 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/03/2014 via: edinamil.gov/index.l)hp?sectioii--fred-repurpose-survey-vision j As a resident of Kellogg Ave, I am concerned about the traffic, parking and noise levels that will be generated by the proposed sports fields. Kellogg is a quiet street where neighbors can walk and young kids are safe on bikes. The street's character and low traffic should remain as it is today. The circle at the end of I! Kellogg should not become a drop off zone for I players nor should Kellogg and parts of Sedum bear j the brunt of parking generated by the athletic fields. It ! does appear this would be the quickest access to the fields. I think the impact upon neighbors of the noise + I generated by the athletic fields has been highly Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for I underestimated. Our summers months are so short and Fred Richards? neighbors enjoy evenings in their yards. The sounds 1 of whistles, yelling and cars parking on our streets I I every evening until 8:00 and on Saturdays would be quite unpleasant. I very much appreciate that the i fields would not have lighting! I am also concerned about the potential urban agriculture. Again, the I closest access is Kellogg Ave and a cut through of �( neighboring yards or at the Kellogg circle. This raises parking, privacy and safety concerns. Finally, I am j 1 concerned that a Parkway will simply generate closer business traffic. Is there a plan for signage to direct park goers to the parkway or designated parking areas and away from the neighborhood streets? Summer months are a difficult time to be asking for input and meeting attendance on this important Any additional comments? I project. Cabins and vacation schedules result in poor attendance at meetings, but not a lack of concern from impacted neighbors. Thank you for asking for and j considering my input. jName —Laura Berzinski Email berzinski@comcast.net Phone -Edina Team. 952-929-3441 Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 11:21 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey forin has been submitted on 08/04/2014 via: edinamli.gov/index.php?sectioii--fred-repurpose-survey-vision Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for Fred Richards? Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you would like to see that are not reflected in the current vision? I live at 7408 Kellogg and I am writing to strongly object to the City's consideration of urban agriculture for the Lake Edina Park as part of the Conceptual Vision Master Plan for many reasons. For the City to even consider this as a concept throws out the Comprehensive Plan for the City and demonstrates the City's complete disregard for peoples reasonable expectation that the Edina will follow its Comprehensive Plan. Lake Edina Park is used as a mini park for many passive uses. My children are school aged and use the park for everything from playing tag, to just about any game that involves a ball. When they were little the neighborhood organized a Saturday baseball in the park for the kids. Just this weekend I saw a family I didn't know on the north end of Lake Edina Park playing with a soccer ball and a portable net. It's common to see families out with Frisbees, kites, small electronic planes and many other passive uses in the park.. In 2008, Edina spent a great deal of time, money and hired an outside consultant to come up with a plan for development, environmental stewardship and parks and recreation within the City that would carry us well into the next decades. The mere thought of urban agriculture on the Lake Edina Park site, crumples up and throws away this plan on several levels. Winter Activities, such as a hockey area using one of the golf buildings as a warming house. The Comprehensive Plan contained a specific section on Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources that was intended to guide the Council, staff and their respective consultants on creating "Community through People, Parks and Programs" which form the boundaries and plans for all Edina Parks in the future. As part of this effort at visioning, the Park and i Recreation Department of the City set up a j classification system for the City based mostly on the size of parks. This included a classification for what is I i called "Mini -Parks." These small parks are: "characterized by a size of approximately 2 acres or less and is designed to serve primarily the needs of pre-school age children, although it may provide ! facilities to serve the needs of other age groups. Edina's Mini -Parks typically do not have scheduled athletic facilities. Mini -Parks are typically used to j address limited isolated recreational needs. Service I Area—'/a mile." Lake Edina Park is listed as a Mini Park in the Comprehensive Plan and the Council must not ignore the guidance from the Comp Plan as it relates to Mini -Parks. Nowhere in the Comprehensive r i Plan does it refer to "Urban Agriculture" as a component of Edina's Mini Parks and the very idea i goes directly against the agreed elements of the plan. Urban Agriculture does not serve the recreational needs of the pre-school age children. Urban agriculture is intended to provide self sufficient food production at its highest and best use. Before this plan goes any further the need for Edina residents for ! urban agriculture needs to be clarified. Urban Agriculture is not an isolated recreational need as also dictated by the Comprehensive plan. Farming and gardening are not the types of recreation contemplated in the plan. Regardless of the vision for C adjoining property like Fred Richards golf course, this j j is an urban parcel. There are many new family's that I border this parcel who need a recreational area for children to run, play games and generally enjoy open 1 I passive use space and the Consultant has failed to j recognize this need in its study as shown by the current proposal using the space that is Lake Edina Park. Lastly, from an environmental standpoint, there is a good chance that this parcel is an undocumented seasonal wetland as defined by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Many neighbors' report long periods of III standing water on the Lake Edina Park parcel during ` { the spring and other times during the year. While not delineated at this time, in order for the City to abide I by one of its primary goals of protecting existing i natural resources, it must investigate this possibility before making any further investigation of an urban agriculture. Wetland issues may prevent any such redevelopment in the future because of restrictions r pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act, Section 404. I' f Furthermore, Lake Edina Park was never studied i under any environmental review for any of the other j surrounding projects and we think that the City as the Responsible Governmental Unit needs to undertake an Environmental Review as required by the Minnesota Environmental Review Act before undertaking any further action on this project. Together these elements demonstrate the folly in pursuing urban agriculture at Lake Edina Park. If the City proceeds it would be as if the Comprehensive Plan means nothing and no resident should be able to reasonably rely on this document in the future. It would be the same as rejecting any input from the Planning Commission or Parks and Recreational Commission or the Energy and Environment Commission. Name j Laura Schleck � Email j dschleck@comcast.net Phone 952-925-5847 -Edina Team. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 5:43 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey fotxn has been submitted on 08/05/2014 via: edinamiuov/index. hp?section=fred-repumose-survey-vision The information provided for the south and west areas appears to be appropriate. For the current Lake Edina Park space, there is little explanation regarding the "urban agriculture" area. Where is the access going to be? Is the bike trail installed last year going to be j removed and relocated to the south side with the j regional trail? Also, for the urban agricultural area, this is about a 7 acre parcel. How are users going to access their gardens on the north end? They certainly are not going to walk with equipment to the far end; Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for they will use a vehicle to drive up to the garden or Fred Richards? park on Kellogg or Gilford and walk through the residential yards to access. One item not mentioned is limiting vehicle access to the park from the north side; j it states just pedestrian access limitations. Vehicular traffic needs to be limited to just from the south and i east sides. Also regarding the urban agricultural area: is the city going to remove the stately cottonwood trees at the north end of Lake Edina Park? I would not want to see these removed. As a resident of this area, I'd prefer that Lake Edina Park remain a park for passive use only. I think that a nice conversion of the Fred Richards Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you golf course would be to change it to footgolf. It's a would like to see that are not reflected in the current growing sport, would minimize cost conversion, and vision? would effectively appeal to the teenage crowd that the city desires. Residential properties that are within the area where more active park uses are desired should receive a property tax reduction and privacy screening costs Any additional comments? should be included to be covered by the city, i.e. fencing costs for all properties backing up to an active area such as urban agriculture. Name Brian Machart Email Phone -Edina Team. machartfamily 5 g g mail. c om 952-997-2988 Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:57 AM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/07/2014 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section---fred-repMose-survey-visio -Edina Team. I am dismayed to see that my home on Gilford Dr., which borders Lake Edina Park, will now look upon i community gardens whose upkeep is up to random E individuals. This brings increased foot traffic and is of no benefit to me or my neighbors. Public land, for a i few to garden? Also, have you no awareness of the water that pools in Lake Edina Park after heavy rainfalls? That does not function well as an agricultural field. Beyond that, we get to deal with the i noise and congestion of athletic fields? It really appears that one end of this land is being slammed Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for with activities that will bring in higher numbers of Fred Richards? people and the noise and issues that brings. People will park on our street and cut through. They do it i now on a minimal basis to access the park and golf course. This will only increase with this plan. I realize I live by public land, but what the city does with public land comes with a responsibility fior the city to not create a situation that promotes intrusion on private citizens and their property. I have every right j to be concerned about the value and safety of my property, my greatest financial investment, being negatively impacted by this plan and I don't feel that is adequately addressed in this plan. Name Rachel Christian Email - ---- _- �r christianl (a,aol.com -Edina Team. Janet Canton From: jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 12:24 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form submission Hi, A Fred Richards Repurpose Process Vision Survey form has been submitted on 08/07/2014 via: edinamn. gov/index.php?section--fred-repurp ose-survey-vision First there was the millions of dollars of unforeseen _ I cost over runs with the Braemar sports dome. Now the City Council is trying to justify their vote to close Fred Richards golf course based on a questionable E annual operating loss. Then without a blink, they propose a re -purpose of the land at the cost of 10's of millions of dollarsM Where is the "Stewardship of ! tax payers dollars" that was referred to during all of Please describe your overall reaction to the vision for the council meetings this past year??? The council Fred Richards? continues to make decisions, spend tax dollars and cast votes without examining all the options and costs. The vote on Fred Richards should have ! included the cost of re -purposing!! It does not matter I if the costs are coming out of the golf operation or the park and rec budget. Costs are costs and all but a f couple of council members should be ashamed to claim "stewardship". This mismanagement of public jfunds should be an embarrassement. Are there any specific amenities and/or activities you It should be re -purposed back to a golf operation. would like to see that are not reflected in the current Even at a loss it would take 100's of years of losses 3 vision? vision? before it would cost the city what the proposed re- will cost. The individuals who compiled the proposal to close Fred Richards should have done their jobs in presenting a comprehensive plan that should have j included the cost of re -purposing. The job that was ! done by our city manager and park & rec director ! Any additional comments? exhibits a gross offense of incompetence and poor management. A result of of either laziness or lack of experience. Neither of which should be tolerated. It is time to take a step back and gather ALL of the facts before making a decision that will cost tax payers millions of dollars. Name Tim McNamara Email 1 tim@,mcpub.net Phone -Edina Team. 952-926-6154 AGENDA CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA PARK BOARD MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, August 11, 2014 7 p.m. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes — Regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 B. Approval of Minutes — Work Session meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During "Community Comment, " the Park Board will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair 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 Chair or Board Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Park Master Plan Consultant Interviews VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS A. Council Updates B. Veteran's Memorial Committee April 18, 2014 Minutes VIII. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS IX. STAFF COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT The city of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large -print documents or something, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD HELD AT CITY HALL June 10, 2014 7 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Chair Gieseke called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. IL ROLL CALL Answering roll call were Members McCormick, Jacobson, Gieseke, Jones, Downing. Member Cella arrived at 8:33 p.m. Absent: Members Deeds, Steel, Segreto, Greene; Student Members Good, Johnson. III. STAFF COMMENTS Chair Gieseke noted due to lack of quorum, agenda items will be considered out of order tonight. Ms. Kattreh noted Member Deeds wanted her to report that the Edina Rugby Football Association won both JV and Varsity State championships this weekend. He wanted congratulations extended to the coaches and parents for their support of the teams, which are not supported by the School District. Ms. Kattreh provided the following updates: the Sports Dome soil corrections are completed, and the utility and retaining walls begin next week; the Pamela Park projects await a final wetland delineation approval which cannot happen until the flooding subsides; all contracts for the Sports Dome and Pamela Park projects have been awarded by the City Council; the shelter building for Pamela Park quotes are due back within the next week. Ms. Kattreh continued with the following updates: a new General Manager has been hired for Braemar; the Braemar Master Plan Task Force will be appointed at the June 17 City Council meeting; the Braemar Driving Range project awaits Watershed and Army Corps of Engineer approvals, though the goal is still to break ground this fall; the Fred Richards re -purpose open house is meeting June 12 at 7 p.m.; staff has started the 2015-2019 CIP process; the Aquatic Center opened Saturday; the tennis program began this week and other recreation programs begin next week; a new concert series, entitled "Music in the Park", begins at Rosland Park this week. IV. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Member Downing provided an update on the recent meeting with the Fred Richards consultants. The goal was to define the purpose of the park, and there seemed to be consensus that it should be a community park very sensitive to neighborhood needs. It was noted the need for good communication about this project and for defining what is and what is not taking place to alleviate some of the confusion. Member Downing commented it is important for the Park Board to understand its role in this process going forward. Member Jones reported on the Living Streets initiatives; she noted it is important the parks are connected in the community for both bikes and pedestrians. She would like to provide an update to the Park Board at the next scheduled monthly meeting. Additionally, she reported that both the boys and girls Ultimate Teams won State this year. There will be more Ultimate players in the future, and the Park Board should keep that in mind in terms of field planning. Chair Gieseke asked for interest in representing the city in the 4" of July Parade. Members Jones, McCormick, Jacobson and Downing expressed interest. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT None. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VLA. Nine Mile Creek Trail Alignment Approval Ms. Kattreh noted Eric Nelson and Jonathan Vlaming from Three Rivers Park District are present to discuss the latest information on the Nine Mile Creek Trail Alignment. Mr. Nelson discussed the changes made to the route since the April and May Park Board meetings and also highlighted various crossings and access points as well as necessary easements. He noted the overlap connection with the Bredesen Bike Trail as well as the new bridge over Highway 62. Chair Gieseke asked about bike racks for students. Mr. Nelson noted he anticipates the School District would want bike racks closer to the school, but Three Rivers Park District can work with them on the issue. Mr. Nelson pointed out the underpass at 70th Street and the steep grade, which necessitates a loop in the trail in order to meet ADA requirements for the grade. Member Jones asked about another planned bike path by Burgundy Place. Mr. Vlaming responded there was a conversation between the City Engineer with the developers at that time, but he is not aware of any formal agreement reached. That said it is still doable. Member McCormick asked about communications with homeowners who need screening from the trail. Mr. Nelson discussed that proposed screening is offered if the trail is within 50 feet of the property line. Forty-nine informational packets were mailed out in mid-May to residents within 50 feet. Another 28 packets were sent out today to ensure the alignment is certain. As of yesterday, 30 of the initial 49 recipients have responded. The packet outlined five vegetative choices and three types of fence, or no screening at all. Twelve people asked for more time to consider the choices. For those who did not respond, the packet states a non -response will be treated as a request for no screening. Mr. Nelson recapped the timeline of the project. Engineering will continue through the fall, bids will go out this winter, and construction begins next spring. The goal is to have it completed by the end of the 2017 construction season. Member Jones asked about the security of the tunnel. Mr. Nelson responded all tunnels have lighting, and he has not heard of any security issues. Member Downing asked about the funding of the project. Mr. Vlaming responded efforts continue to be made to obtain funding for the west half, though the pian continues to be to build the east half in 2015 and the west half in 2016. Notification of the federal grant will be mid -2015. Member Jones asked about the trail's proximity to roads with speed limits over 30 mph. She asked about buffered trails along places like Gleason. Mr. Nelson confirmed that stretch will be buffered. The interim plan is to use existing trail on Smetana, but when it is reconstructed, it will become a full 10 -foot wide asphalt trail. Members Jones and Downing thanked the Three Rivers Park District for their work on the trail. Chair Gieseke noted it would be nice to have a vote on the final park proposal before the City Council meeting, but due to lack of quorum, it is not possible at this time. VI.B. Request for Proposal for Park System Master Plan Ms. Kattreh stated the working group met to discuss a revision of the RFP for the park system master plan. The board discussed the number of board members allowed to participate in the working group without violating quorum bylaws. The board took a break at 8:05 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:20 p.m. VI.A. Nine Mile Creek Trail Alignment Approval -- continued Chair Gieseke stated that in order to fulfill its advisory role, each of the five board members present will voice an opinion on the two matters on the agenda tonight, though a vote is not possible due to lack of quorum. Member Downing stated the project has been well thought through and he could not give it a bigger endorsement. Member Jones echoed his comments. Chair Gieseke concurred with Member Downing. Member Jacobson expressed full support for the trail. Member McCormick expressed full support as well. Chair Gieseke summarized there is a non -quorum recommendation as a five out of five Park Board members approval for the project as presented tonight. VI.B. Request for Proposal for Park System Master Plan — continued Member McCormick asked for clarification about the minimum of meetings between the consultant and the Park Board. Ms. Kattreh clarified there will be six meetings before the Park Board. Member Jones asked whether it is a working group or a committee who will be working with the consultant. Chair Gieseke clarified it is a committee, since members of the public are not involved. Member McCormick asked about the surveys. Ms. Kattreh responded she recommends using one of the previously employed firms in order to do a large community survey. If the Park Board does not want to do a large-scale process, a consultant can do some type of surveying as part of its process. She would like the Park Board to decide on that distinction. Member Jacobson noted she does not believe there is a good representative knowledge of what each decade of residents wants in a park system. She believes the prior survey was done with too old of a demographic. Chair Gieseke asked if there is sufficient information available to not spend an additional $20,000. Member Jones concurred the study she reviewed did not have great utilization information. She thinks if the Parks Department wrote a survey trying to identify parks needs, it would be written differently. She agreed on the importance of another survey. Member Downing concurred with the member comments on the need for another survey. Member McCormick added that the benchmarking will be helpful as well. Member Jones commented she would like to see benchmarking on recreational programming, healthy living, and creating communities. Member McCormick concurred the idea of creating communities is part of the strategy of the Park Board. Member Cella arrived at 8:33 p.m. Member McCormick asked about the process. Member Jones commented on the necessity of a strategy for the public engagement process both in the master planning process as well as for the Park Board going forward. Member Jacobson commented on the importance of focusing more on the water resources in the community. Member Jones noted she would like to have the consultant help with scheduling the maintenance for what we already have. Member Downing stated he would like the consultant to assist in future changing uses of the park. Member Jones commented she would like to emphasize the value of neighborhood equity in terms of parks. Member Cella noted the inventory has to occur before the issue of neighborhood equity can be examined. Chair Gieseke noted there is now a quorum present at the meeting, so votes can be taken. Ms. Kattreh outlined the timeline of the RFP process. Member McCormick made a motion, seconded by Member Downing, to approve the proposal with the following amendments: clarifying that the minimum of six meeting times was with the Park Board; changing the working group to a committee; adding the scope of work; including land and water activities, gardening, healthy living, recreational programs, and creating a community. Ayes: Members Cella, Jones, Downing, Jacobson, McCormick, Gieseke. 4 Motion carried. Member Jones made a motion, seconded by Member Jacobson, to include a community survey as part of the RFP process. Ayes: Members Cella, Jones, Downing, Jacobson, McCormick, Gieseke. Motion carried. VIL APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Member Downing made a motion, seconded by Member Jones, to approve the meeting agenda. Ayes: Members Cella, Jones, Downing, Jacobson, McCormick, Gieseke. Motion carried. VIII. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA Member Cella made a motion, seconded by Member Jacobson, to approve the consent agenda as follows: VIIIA. Approval of Minutes— Regular Park Board Meeting of May 13, 2014 Ayes: Members Cella, Jones, Downing, Jacobson, McCormick, Gieseke. Motion carried. VI.A. Nine Mile Creek Trail Alignment Approval — continued again Member Downing made a motion, seconded by Member Jones, to approve the Nine Mile Creek Trail Alignment. Ayes: Members Cella, Jones, Downing, Jacobson, McCormick, Gieseke. Motion carried. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS IX.A. Council Updates No discussion. IX.B. Other Correspondence No discussion. X. ADJOURNMENT Chair Gieseke made a motion, seconded by Member Jones, to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Ayes: Members Cella, Jones, Downing, Jacobson, McCormick, Gieseke. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. 5 MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE EDINA PARK BOARD HELD AT CITY HALL July 8, 2014 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Jones called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Il. ROLL CALL - Roll call was not taken. Park Board Members in attendance were Members Gieseke, Jones, Cella, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto, and Steel. Park Board Members absent were Members Deeds; Student Members Good and Johnson. Ill. FRED RICHARDS PLANNING DISCUSSION — Facilitated by Kathy and Jeff Schoenbauer, Schoenbauer Consulting Kathy and Jeff Schoenbauer from Schoenbauer Consulting informed the Park Board that after talking to City Manager Scott Neal and Ms. Kattreh they felt it would be wise to touch base with the Park Board and have a brainstorming session. Ms. Schoenbauer explained to the Park Board what has been done to date. She indicated they want to be very cautious about getting ahead of where the public is at, they do not want to be presumptuous about anything. Mr. Schoenbauer indicated that they had a good work session with a developer for the Pentagon Park folks and what was promising and found if nothing else there is a commonality in the aesthetics. He noted they also talked to the developer and some city staff about the idea of the parkway and what the parkway might and might not mean to folks. Member Downing asked if they have seen any themes that are starting to come up and one thing he has heard from is they would like to see limited traffic coming from the north; so limit the parking and active uses and push those to the south. Member Jones asked does the city have any access or are there any easements on the south. Mr. Schoenbauer responded it's difficult to access the park because essentially there is a chain link fence along the whole southern border and with respect to the neighbors there is a concern about people migrating to the park through the neighborhoods. He noted that you have to provide access from a different angle that is more convenient. They will need to limit access from the neighborhood to the trails. Member Segreto commented in reading what the residents' concerns are regarding screening she thinks there is also a flip side and that is the site lines from the park. She noted that a park for her is to feel a sense of refuge and as she stands in certain places at Fred Richards and looks out and sees the backs of houses, to her that's a negative. She pointed out that in many places in Central Park, NY, you can't even see the buildings and it's not only because of the landscaping but because of the berms, it goes both ways. Mr. Schoenbauer stated that they know there is a demand for athletics and in talking with the neighborhoods the idea of an athletic complex per se with lights and such is not appealing and it becomes more of a challenge when you begin to look at the realities of the soils and site conditions. Member Segreto asked how many total improvements are they talking about to which Mr. Schoenbauer replied they have 42 acres; however, probably only five to ten acres of the whole site would be suitable for active uses. Member Segreto asked what kind of joint parking arrangements might be made with some of the industrial users so that they don't have to build parking spots. Mr. Schoenbauer replied there is definitely openness to shared parking with the developer. Member Jacobson asked if there will be enough parking to accommodate soccer games. Mr. Schoenbauer replied with the current parking lot he suspects not, but thinks with the redevelopment plan there certainly will be ample parking. Member Jacobson asked if there are certain problem areas with the site. Mr. Schoenbauer replied with the recent heavy rains there was flooding even off the property into people's homes and apartments. He explained that the Watershed District looks at these as in their terms "poor soils" and they are easily saturated with water and they don't drain well. Member Jacobson asked is that something you will want as a soccer field. Mr. Schoenbauer responded that for the golf course it works well enough but if you were to need a level playing field probably not; however, it would probably be suitable for the little kids youth soccer games. He commented that the question will become how much to modify those soils to get to a certain level of quality. Chair Gieseke asked what the property looked like before it was a golf course to which Mr. Schoenbauer replied his understanding is it was athletic fields. Ms. Kattreh pointed out there was a golf course that was on the west side and then the east side was your typical neighborhood park with ball fields and a play structure. Mr. Schoenbauer asked if their understanding is correct that there is a need in terms of athletics and that it would lean towards the youth type of open fields. Member Jones pointed out in looking at the benchmarks that the National Recreation and Park Association have given, Edina could use more full sized soccer fields. She noted there are other things they could use that are even more glaring but she doesn't see this as the right space for a community center, which was a clearly stated goal in the comprehensive plan and Community Attitude and Interest Survey. In addition, according to the benchmarks, Edina could use another dog park, a competition size swimming pool, youth activity center, performing arts center and another community garden. Mr. Schoenbauer commented that community gardens have come up in a couple of different ways and it has even been taken to the next level, if you will, to an urban agricultural feature where it is not only community gardens per se but it's actually something that restaurants and such get involved with and has a stronger educational component to it. Member Segreto informed the Park Board that there is a place in New York called "Queen's County Farm" and it sits on 42 acres (which is more than it needs) and is tended by seniors, people with disabilities and young people who are learning how things grow. It's more than a garden but less than a farm and is a place where people have weddings, there is a community space and there is a real melting pot of people. She added it also has miniature sheep and young people are learning to shear the sheep and spin the yarn. Member McCormick commented that she thinks they need to evaluate all of the parks and what they are used for to make sure they are using this park for its best use. Maybe a community garden or that type of a facility would be better at one of the other parks that they haven't yet talked about. Member Downing noted the survey that was done in 2006 and what struck him was that a lot of it was around nature trails, natural space and even converting some of it back to wetlands where birds come, 2 etc. He noted that seemed to be an overwhelming thing just from the public's perspective and since that was the last time they took the survey it strikes him as being important. Ms. Schoenbauer commented that several people have mentioned the 2006 study as well as she also looked at the 2011 and 2013 study that is on the city website. Ms. Kattreh explained that the 2006 study was something that was done by the Parks & Recreation Department and the other studies were done by the city, not focusing solely on Parks & Recreation. Member Jones stated that it was clear people were willing to spend money for trails because trails are something that the older population is going to be looking for, as well as the younger. Mr. Schoenbauer noted that's one of the things that came up today at their team design meeting is how to treat the regional trail going through the park. They need to make sure there is no confusion between where the regional trails are and where the internal trails are to the park. That was also an expressed concern to the neighbors that the park trails don't become a defacto freeway. Member Segreto asked what they have learned about the need for a playground somewhere to which Mr. Schoenbauer replied a play area for kids has been expressed to some degree; however, if it's anything that would create some noise that it is not placed too close to the residential area. Member Segreto stated if they decide to go down that road she would like to at least evaluate a natural playground that is a deviation from your standard playground equipment. She noted they are not as expensive as a typical playground; however, she doesn't believe it is ADA accessible and that might be an issue. Ms. Schoenbauer replied there are ways that you can address accessibility issues because it kind of depends upon how you define accessibility; they have done a lot of work on ADA projects. Member Greene commented he was more interested in the ball fields, specifically for the sports where they are short like lacrosse and soccer. He would recommend that it be fields for the 5 to 11 year-old age range which means you won't need lights. He noted he doesn't think it needs to be built up; it's a golf course and it's irrigated. If it's raining and wet they can play the next day but it's very hard and difficult to schedule in Edina for any sports because of the shortage. Mr. Schoenbauer asked Mr. Greene what kind of sports use he is thinking to which Mr. Greene replied there is a shortage of fields for baseball, soccer and lacrosse and those are fields for youth they don't need huge fields. Mr. Schoenbauer responded he thinks in the context of the neighborhood if it's kept more on the youth focus versus the adult focus and that everyone goes home by 8 p.m. he thinks would be supported by the neighborhood. Mr. Greene pointed out that in the 1970s that is what that area was used for. Member Steel stated the user group she is concerned about is the 15 to 18 year-olds and the reason this location is critical to them is because the trail will connect to the high school and therefore she is thinking of it as a destination type place. There can still be athletic fields or maybe some kind of city programming where teenagers can volunteer to fix bikes. In addition, because of the high school, maybe during the winter they could cross country ski or snowshoe and maybe there could be a small warming house facility. She indicated there are not many locations that she can think of that would be good for a teenager. Member Steel noted that in talking about a new community center that was continuously an age group that came up. Mr. Schoenbauer noted that in mentioning a warming house that gets a little bit into the repurposing of the clubhouse and asked for thoughts on that. He stated if they are able to keep it separated from the neighborhood through a good design he could see all kinds of different opportunities because at this point they are just looking at ways to maximize its flexibility. 3 Member Jacobson asked if they have ever thought of different uses during the winter, possibly having a trail that you can walk on during the summer and cross country ski on in the winter as well as maybe there is potential for an ice skating rink. Member Segreto commented that winter uses are pretty terrific and noted maybe a gas bonfire, like the ones restaurants have, could be incorporated. She noted the topography at Fred Richards for cross country skiing may be kind of boring. Member Steel stated she was thinking more of the trail and not the park. Mr. Schoenbauer asked if Edina plans to plow that trail to which Ms. Kattreh replied it is currently not planned to be maintained during the winter. Member Cella indicated there are going to be some areas down by the high school that will probably deal with them because the high school cross country ski teams will use it. Member Jones talked about having a bike lending facility there and not just regular bikes but bikes that are fit for people with disabilities. Mr. Schoenbauer asked if that would be a facility that the city would manage. Member Jones responded the beauty about "Nice Ride" is that they take care of it, they are a charity group that offers it and she believes they want to expand into Edina. Member Steel indicated she recently saw a program where youth would volunteer for a certain number of hours in a bike shop and then they would receive a bike for their work and they continue to work because they already have an investment in it. She stated it would be a great program for the 10 to 18 year-old age group. Chair Gieseke commented it could be sort of a youth center, like the DECA group at the high school and they could also help with the community garden/farm, etc. Member Greene noted two other things that came up were first the lack of tennis courts that we have that are not cracked and the second was the sport of futsal, which is like soccer. He noted if you wanted to make your footprint smaller you could have futsal courts and tennis courts together. Mr. Schoenbauer responded that he did broach the subject of tennis courts with the Watershed District folks because they are familiar with the soils and in his own experience it would be very expensive on this site to get a tennis court not to crack. Member Jones pointed out Edina only has one disc golf course and it's so popular that people have to wait to get on. Mr. Schoenbauer asked what they thought about the trend towards extreme golf because the green space will allow for some of those evolving activities. Member Cella asked the Schoenbauers what their timing is for when this will be more formalized because she thinks it's silly to re -purpose Fred Richards before the Park Board finishes their assessment of the Edina park system. Mr. Schoenbauer noted in earlier discussions with Ms. Kattreh and Mr. Neal they discussed breaking up the project into logical steps so they didn't get too far ahead of what the Park Board wants to do. He explained that the first step is to basically create a story line around the repurposing of the Fred based on public interaction. He stated if he were to pick a timeline he would guess the project gets completed in the September/October time frame and by then the Park Board is moving forward with the park assessment study and you can then integrate their findings into whatever your timeframe is. Member Downing stated he thinks that is a valid point and wants to make sure it is noted as they go through the process and steps. He indicated it's great to get the neighborhood and Park Board's opinion on what the park needs in general but what overall does Edina's parks need in general and then what is the general population's need because this belongs to the city. He stated that his own frustration as they go through this is whatever they are developing by the time November rolls around or by the time February rolls around, whenever they get the study results back, will it be flexible enough that if an overwhelming item came up would they be able to change it. Ms. Schoenbauer indicated that for the visioning process for this project and figuring out the direction for the repurposing is to have things 4 finalized in the October time frame. He stated to Member Downing's point what you learn in the next phase through your park system planning efforts can ducktail into this and then that would impact the next phase of this which would become the detailed master plan. Member Segreto noted that she thinks they have to be a little sensitive about changing demographics in that part of Edina especially with the number of minorities who are living in the multiple family homes. She stated if you have an extended family that lives in one or two apartments there is a need for picnic space and we need to be sensitive to that need. Mr. Schoenbauer replied that has come out in the discussions and they are aware of that, particularly with the apartment dwellers. He noted they need to find that balance between providing for that need, which is evolving, and respecting the concerns of the joining neighborhoods. Member McCormick asked because Cornelia School is so close is there any way to have it so that children can go between the two parks. Mr. Schoenbauer replied that issue did come up on one of their site walks. Member Jones asked when residents and the Park Board would see a design so they could respond to it to which Mr. Schoenbauer replied he hopes to be able to go back to the neighborhood and the public in September. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. I L Io: raf K Doaru From: Ann Kattreh Parks & Recreation Director Date: August 11, 2014 Subject: Park Master Plan Consultant Interviews Action Requested: Select a park master plan consultant o� e % 7, r ;, tit 0 • ��ooxYor `t�� • lase Agenda Item #: VIA. Action x❑ Discussion ❑ Information ❑ Information / Background: The Park Board will be receiving presentations from the four park master plan consultants who submitted proposals. The interview schedule is as follows: Time Group Team Leader 7 p.m. Confluence Terry Minarik 7:30 p.m. Cuningham Bruce Jacobson 8 p.m. SEH Bob Kost 8:30 p.m. SRF Ken Grieshaber The consultants have been asked to give a 15 — 20 minute presentation, allowing 10 minutes for questions from the Park Board. You received the consultant proposals in early July. It would be helpful to review those proposals again prior to this meeting. Attached please find a scoring sheet that may be used during the interview process. The scoring sheet reflects the highlights of the request for proposal that the consultants responded to. We will not be collecting these forms. It is just intended to provide a format for information and note taking. If the Park Board reaches a consensus on a consultant at the August I I Park Board meeting, staff will work out the details of the contractual agreement with the consultant and place the contract on the September 2 City Council agenda for approval. Attachment: Scoring Sheet City of Edina • 4801 W. 501h St. • Edina, MN 55424 Edina Park System Master Plan NAME OF FIRM: Confluence The proposals will be evaluated in four areas: 1. Project understanding/objectives 2. Qualifications/experience of personnel working on the project 3. Work plan/schedule 4. Cost Ranking of each firm on your impression of and the strength of their plan A statement of objectives & goals A description of deliverables An outline of the firm's background & experience A detailed work plan that identifies major tasks to be completed A detailed cost breakdown for tasks to be performed Proposed public engagement plan Overall thoughts & ranking: Edina Park System Master Plan NAME OF FIRM: Cuningham The proposals will be evaluated in four areas: 1. Project understanding/objectives 2. Qualifications/experience of personnel working on the project 3. Work plan/schedule 4. Cost Ranking of each firm on your impression of and the strength of their plan A statement of objectives & goals A description of deliverables An outline of the firm's background & experience A detailed work plan that identifies major tasks to be completed A detailed cost breakdown for tasks to be performed Proposed public engagement plan Overall thoughts & ranking: 0 0 Edina Park System Master Plan NAME OF FIRM: SEH The proposals will be evaluated in four areas: 1. Project understanding/objectives 2. Qualifications/experience of personnel working on the project 3. Work plan/schedule 4. Cost Ranking of each firm on your impression of and the strength of their plan A statement of objectives & goals A description of deliverables An outline of the firm's background & experience A detailed work plan that identifies major tasks to be completed A detailed cost breakdown for tasks to be performed Proposed public engagement plan Overall thoughts & ranking: I Edina Park System Master Plan NAME OF FIRM: SRF The proposals will be evaluated in four areas: 1. Project understanding/objectives 2. Qualifications/experience of personnel working on the project 3. Work plan/schedule 4. Cost Ranking of each firm on your impression of and the strength of their plan A statement of objectives & goals A description of deliverables An outline of the firm's background & experience A detailed work plan that identifies major tasks to be completed A detailed cost breakdown for tasks to be performed Proposed public engagement plan Overall thoughts & ranking: To: Park Board From: Ann Kattreh Parks & Recreation Director Date: August 11, 2014 Subject: Council Updates Action Requested: No Action is Necessary. Information / Background: Agenda Item #: VILA. Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information Please see the City Council Updates from their June 17, July I, July 15 and August 4 City Council Meetings. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City Council Updates June 17, 2014 ® Approved a $37,500 contract with Geographic Technologies Group to gather geographic information for our park system. w Appointed Brenda McCormick, David Deeds, Rick Ites, Pacy Erck, Joseph Hulbert, Dick Brozic and Paul Presthus to the Braemar Master- Plan Task Force. The task force has been charged with developing a master- plan for the future of Braemar Golf Course. The task force will begin its work later this summer. Approved the sale of $16.36 million of bonds to finance the development of the new Sports Dome, Braemar outdoor ice rink and improvements to Braemar Arena and Pamela Park. July I, 2014 • Approved request for purchase and awarded bids for the construction of the Pamela Park shelter building. July 15, 2014 0 Met new Braemar Golf Course General Manager- Joe Abood. Received a presentation frorn Parks & Recreation Director Ann Kattreh explaining why the proposed driving range expansion and executive course improvements at Braemar Golf Course must be delayed by one year. Approved the proposed final alignment of the new Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. The construction of the trail begins in 2015. August 4, 2014 ® The City Council began its evening with a Work Session that included a progress report on the Fred Richards Park Repurposing Process and a joint meeting with the City's Human Rights & Relations Commission. The Fred Richards Repurposing Process is moving forward at the expected pace. The Park Board is scheduled to review the final recommendation for the plan Oct. 6. The Council will review the Park Board's recommendation later that month. Awarded a $23,650 contract to ETC Institute for a community attitude and interest citizen survey in connection with the City's Parks & Recreation Facility Master Plan. • Approved the purchase of the $27,500 Reallce Water Treatment System for Braemar Arena. To: Park Board From: Ann Kattreh Parks & Recreation Director Date: August 11, 2014 Subject: Veteran's Memorial Committee, April 18, 2014 Action Requested: No Action is Necessary. Information / Background: w9t�A, �f oe • l��oRpo `�. O ,eBa Agenda Item #: VI1.B. Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information ❑x Attached are the approved minutes from the Veteran's Memorial Committee meeting held on April 18, 2014. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50,h St. • Edina, MN 55424 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE HELD AT CITY HALL APRIL 18, 2014 7:30 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Olson called the meeting to order at 7:35 am I/. ROLLCALL Answering roll call were Members Benson, Cardarelle, Christiaansen, Crain, Currie, Elliott, Olson, Reed, and Schwartz. Members Absent: Member Kojetin. Staff in attendance: Kristin Aarsvold, Edina Park and Recreation Department Supervisor. Others in attendance: None. Ill. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of the March 21, 2014 Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting Minutes. Schwartz referenced a motion that he made and advised that Member Kojetin was the second for that motion. Motion by Member Reed and seconded by Member Cardarelle to approve the meeting minutes from the March 21, 2014 meeting as amended. Ayes: Benson, Cardarelle, Christiaansen, Crain, Currie, Elliott, Olson, Reed, and Schwartz. Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT There were no members of the general public present at the meeting. Vl. UPDATE ON MEMORIAL SCULPTURE Member Benson advised of an upcoming date for the local Edina television station to shoot footage that could be used for publicity purposes. Member Reed explained that the sculpture will be completed in phases and the television station is willing to shoot the different stages. Chair Olson noted that perhaps when the Members are at the sculptor they could take some still photos as well. VII. OVERALL DESIGN DISCUSSION Member Elliott referenced the bonding bill and advised that the City Council has to see proof of full funding available before approval to move forward will be given. He reviewed the proposed timeline for construction to begin, should all the items fall into line for the funding. Chairman Olson confirmed that $225,000 was requested in the bonding bill. He stated that the Committee will either get the funds or will not through the bonding but advised that he has heard positive comments and the request is moving along. He reviewed the funds raised thus far. Member Elliott noted that if the bonding is not received the Committee would need to raise an additional $125,000 before construction could begin. He also referred to the design elements and noted that originally the Committee had planned specific types of recognition for large donors but advised that only one large donor has come forward. He questioned the type of recognition that smaller donors would receive. He wanted to ensure that the recognition of donors was well thought out and planned in order to be fair and consistent. Member Reed noted that there is sufficient space on the pillars that could be used to engrave names of donors and advised that larger donors could be identified with different types, and/or size, of font. He did not want to see engraving on too many items as he believed that would take away from the aesthetic. Member Crain stated that one pillar could have company names, as in those that provide in-kind services, and another pillar could be used to recognize resident donors. He stated that if someone wished to sponsor a bench, engraving could occur on the bench for that donor. Member Elliott explained that he would just want to ensure fairness for those that donated. Member Currie stated that perhaps an online living book could be created to recognize the donors. He advised that the donors could be recognized on gold, silver, and bronze levels. Chairman Olson stated that prior to the next meeting he will draft a proposed policy for the naming rights and donor recognition. Member Elliott believed that the Committee should further consider the criteria of the donations that will provide the naming rights. He advised that currently the naming right for a bench is set at $50,000, which may be too high. Member Crain did not believe that the cost should be lowered less than $10,000 for the naming rights for the bench. Member Christiaansen stated that perhaps the donors on the list should be contacted to determine if they would be interested in naming rights. Member Elliott referenced the design for the medallions and advised that at the previous meeting, five services were proposed for recognition, there was discussion on whether to include the Merchant Marine. Member Elliott asked for clarification. Member Schwartz stated that he initially pushed to include the Merchant Marine but explained that during WWII that section became a part of the Navy and therefore are recognized. He advised that the Committee did vote not to include the Merchant Marine separately as they become a part of the Navy during times of war. Motion by Member Reed and seconded by Member Benson to reconfirm inclusion of five service insignia including the Army, Navy, Marines, Cost Guard, and Air Force. Ayes: Benson, Cardarelle, Christiaansen, Crain, Currie, Elliott, Olson, Reed, and Schwartz. Motion carried. Member Elliott stated that he has been working with the Watershed and believed that a site visit will occur the following week, weather permitting. He advised that notification of residents within 600 feet of the project site will need to occur. Member Cardarelle noted that he has been providing contact information for Member Elliott to the in-kind vendors. Vlll. FUNDRAISING t Chairman Olson provided an update on recent fundraising contacts and efforts. He noted that once the in-kind donations are determined the final amount needed for fundraising will be better known. Member Currie again referenced the idea of a website that could be used to create a living website that could recognize donors. He explained that donors could have the ability to post a story about their loved one they donated in memory of. Member Benson questioned the cost to create and manage a website. Ms. Aarsvold stated that perhaps this would be the time to speak with the Edina Community Foundation to determine how they could help with a website. She noted that she could also speak with the City Communications Department. The Committee also discussed possible fundraising leads. Member Elliott confirmed that if the construction begins in July there should not be a problem completing the project this year. He explained that construction cannot begin before the funds are secured. He also advised that Dick Crockett would like to speak about the project at the July 3rd Veteran's dinner. IX. MARKETING No report. X. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.