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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-10 Park Board PacketZEA, oe \�CORPORP'TE� �8a8 AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Edina Park Board M Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:00 P.M. 0 Edina City Hall Council Chambers 4801 West 50th Street PARK BOARD MEETING PROCEDURES During "Public Hearings, " the Chair will ask for public comment after City staff members make their presentations. If you wish to speak on the topic, you are welcome to do so as long as your comments are relevant to the discussion. To ensure fairness to all speakers and to allow the efficient conduct of a public hearing, speakers must observe the following guidelines: • Individuals must limit their presentations to three minutes or less. The Chair will modify presentation times, as deemed necessary. • Try not to repeat remarks or points of view made by prior speakers and limit comments to the matter under consideration. • In order to maintain a comfortable environment for all those in attendance, the use of signs, clapping, cheering or booing or any other form of verbal or nonverbal communication is not allowed. PARK BOARD AGENDA I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: *Tuesday, April 8, 2008, Park Board Minutes. II. NEW BUSINESS: A. Countryside Park Master Plan. B. *2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan. C. *Mission Statement. III. OLD BUSINESS: A. Park Board Park Assignments. B. Board & Commission Liaison Reports — Ray O'Connell. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS During "Public Comments, " the Chair will ask to hear from those in attendance who would like to speak about something not on the agenda. Individuals must limit their presentations to three minutes or less and cannot speak to an issue for which a public hearing was previously held and closed or a matter scheduled for a future hearing. r� Individuals should not expect the Park Board to respond to their comments. Instead, the Park Board might direct the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. V. UPDATES FROM STAFF VI. PARK BOARD COMMENTS VII. ADJOURNMENT The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. *These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action. 2 • Memo To: Edina Park Board From: John Keprios, Director Edina Park and Recreation Department Date: May 21, 2008 Re: TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF REPORT. Enclosed you should find the following items: 1. Tuesday, April 8, 2008, Park Board Minutes. 2. Tuesday, June 10, 2008, Park Board Agenda. 3. 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan. 4. Additional Unfunded Park Improvement Projects. 5. Proposed New Mission Statement. 6. Park Board Park Assignments. The following is the monthly Staff Report concerning each item on the agenda with the exception of Approval of the Minutes, Public Comment and Park Board Comment. PARK BOARD MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS EDINA CITY HALL 4801 WEST 50TH STREET The Tuesday, June 10, 2008, Park Board meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Edina City Hall. If you are unable to attend, please call either Office Coordinator, Janet Canton, at 952-826-0435 or me at 952-826-0430. II. NEW BUSINESS: A. Countryside Park Master Plan. As we get closer to the Neighborhood Input Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2008, 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, we will tally the results of the one- page survey and mail the Park Board a copy. At the June 10 Park Board meeting, I recommend that the Park Board have a discussion on the data gathered from both the survey and Neighborhood Input Meeting. There is certainly no pressing timeline to decide on a new master plan for Countryside Park. Therefore, I suggest that Park Board members discuss the various options and share ideas for staff and the architect to consider in drafting one final plan. Depending on the data and Park Board input, staff and the architect may be able to draft a final proposed plan in time for the August or September Park Board meeting for the Park Board's consideration. 0 B. *2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan. Enclosed are three pages with Capital Improvement Plan data. The first page titled "ORIGINAL 5 -YEAR CIP" shows the 5 -year plan that was agreed upon last year. The second page titled "PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE 5 -YEAR CIP 2009- 2013" shows all of staff's proposed changes and additions to the original CIP. The third page titled "REVISED 5 -YEAR CIP 2009-2013" shows the revised copy in final form with totals listed at the bottom and all deletions removed. The following is an explanation of the proposed changes and additions. The pathway repairs/additions project at Arneson Acres Park is proposed to be eliminated because the grades are such that it would be extremely difficult to make a hard surface path ADA compliant. Therefore, the proposed pathway will be removed from the CIP and the pathway area will be tilled and seeded with grass. The $91,000 in 2010 for renovating the Todd Park softball field has been eliminated. Our staff believes that they can make enough field improvements within our operating budget to eliminate the need to completely rebuild the field. The renovation of the west baseball field and replacement of playground equipment at Countryside Park have been delayed until a master plan development takes place in 2012, assuming there is enough funding that year. It seems to make sense to have the park under construction for only one year rather than multiple seasons of construction. The Park Board could move one or more park improvements up sooner on the CIP schedule for Countryside Park if the project is in sync with the master plan to be determined. Based on the condition of the equipment and budget constraints, staff is recommending that we delay the playground equipment replacement at Chowen Park for one more year (from 2009 to 2010). 1 am also recommending that we take the off -leash dog park at France Avenue off of the CIP schedule until the City of Minneapolis gives us any indication that they have the political will to lease the property for that purpose. It has been over five years and multiple meetings with numerous staff and politicians from Minneapolis and it seems evident that they are unable or unwilling to make that property available for that purpose. Should things change, we can always put it back on the schedule. I am recommending removing the artificial ice rink at Lewis Park. Based on our Needs Assessment Survey results, there is very little support from the community at large to fund an artificial outdoor ice rink. In my view, if the Edina Hockey Association views this as a high priority for their program, we should encourage them to raise the funds. The survey results suggest we should have other park improvements as much higher priority. The window replacement project for.Arneson Acres Park has been increased from $10,000 to $20,000 based on similar purchases we made in 2007 for Arneson Acres Park. The window replacement costs were significantly more than expected. This expenditure will complete the window replacement project to make the building more energy efficient and safe. The softball field fencing project scheduled for Pamela Park in 2009 is eliminated because the entire fencing project will be completed in 2008. I am recommending delaying the development of the neighborhood park at Van Valkenburg Park by one year (from 2012 to 2013). In my view, we should renovate Countryside Park first and make those corrections before developing new park land and facilities on undeveloped land. Putting certain asphalt paths, parking lots, basketball courts and tennis courts on a maintenance schedule is challenging when they deteriorate at different rates from year to year and park to park. In the past few years, Bredesen Park pathway has deteriorated rapidly mainly due to its poor unstable sub -soils and due to the damage from shallow growing roots. We are proposing to renovate 50% of the pathway system at Bredesen Park in 2009 and the remaining 50% in 2010. Even with stabilization fabric and deeper sub -base materials, we have still experienced about a 10-12 year life span on the asphalt paths at Bredesen Park. Our operating budget cannot keep up with this enormous expense to maintain our paths and hard surfaces. We have to rely on the Capital Improvement Plan just to keep up, which is why we are proposing parking lot renovations under the CIP for Garden Park, • Pamela Park, and Highlands Park. Normandale Park tennis courts are beyond the normal routine resurfacing maintenance stage. The asphalt surface has deteriorated to a point where it needs to be rebuilt, similar to what we have done in the past with Countryside Park courts, Walnut Ridge courts and Todd Park courts. The $1,000,000 earmarked for Countryside Park Master Plan Development in 2012 is the dollar figure estimated by our consultant under the assumption that the Park Board and City Council approve a master plan concept somewhat similar to proposed concepts A or B. We have received input from some neighbors who feel strongly that the master plan should include a hockey rink and new warming house similar to the newer buildings at Weber Park and Cornelia School Park. That could easily increase the project costs to an additional $500,000 or more. I am also proposing the conduct a natural resources inventory assessment in 2011 at a cost of approximately $100,000. This is a project that is called out in our updated Comprehensive Plan. The following is taken directly from the Comprehensive Plan: 1. A resource inventory assessment must first be conducted to identify Edina's prairies, woods and wetlands and produce a landscape • comprehensive resource map. A woodland survey, resource assessment 3 and production of a landscape comprehensive resource map should be conducted to assess ecological functions. This survey and resource assessment is intended to identify rare plant and animal species, and exotic non-native plant species assessment. The assessment can also include other important information such as soil types, existing infrastructures, and areas of significant historical and cultural values. 2. Once a resource inventory assessment is completed, a Natural Resources Conservation and Management Plan will be established. At that time, natural resource management policies will be proposed and adopted. For example, exotic or invasive plants may be controlled to protect native habitats for the health and safety of the public. 3. The plan is to also identify what and where additional landscape plantings are desired for each park. This master plan of landscaping would be addressed on an annual basis for many years to come. The goal is to ultimately identify a master landscape plantings plan for all Edina parks, which is the final phase of park development that has yet to be completed. With State Legislature imposed levy limits for the next few years, it is highly doubtful that we will have enough funding to cover all of the proposed CIP projects in the future. We typically try to keep the Park & Recreation Department CIP budget between $500,000 and $600,000 each year. As you can see, there are more needs in 2010 and beyond than the budget can sustain. The 2009 plan is affordable; however, we will have to make some tough decision for the years 2010 and beyond. Either projects have to be further delayed or eliminated (prioritized), or alternate sources of funding will have to be sought (or a combination of both). I feel it is my duty to at least show the needs and desires as a starting point for discussion. There are even more park improvement needs and desires that are not listed on the enclosed CIP and currently unfunded. I have enclosed a list of those projects as well, titled "Additional Unfunded Park Improvement Projects." Other than the development of the master plan for Countryside Park, there currently are no new pathways proposed in the 5 -year CIP. The Needs Assessment Survey clearly shows that pathways are the number one new park amenity supported by the majority of residents. As you may recall, the Needs Assessment Survey asked respondents to choose their top three (of 17) park items that should receive the most attention from City officials in the next two years. 54% chose "Maintenance of Parks" as most important; and 53% chose "Number of Walking/Biking Trails" as most important. The third most important item was "Number of Conservation Areas," which was chosen by only 16% of the respondents. In other words, residents want us to maintain what we have before building and adding new infrastructure. I believe that the proposed CIP reflects that position. In my view, the two most controversial CIP projects are the proposed lighting for • the three Pamela Park softball fields in 2010. There is no doubt that the lights will 4 provide for more games on the same three fields. The field lights will certainly not be well received by the immediate neighbors. If this project is to go forward, we will have to notify residents and conduct a Public Hearing. The same controversy will exist for the new proposed athletic field with lights at Pamela Park. This proposed field could however be built without field lighting. Both of these controversial projects will have to survive the Public Hearing process before moving forward. In my view, it makes sense to conduct the Public Hearing process one or two years in advance of the project, which will help us better define a politically acceptable long-range CIP. I recommend that the Park Board and/or City Council conduct a Public Hearing process for these two controversial park improvements in the year 2009. Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. C. *Mission Statement. Listed below in order is: 1. THE CURRENT MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. 2. THE CURRENT VISION STATEMENT FOR THE EDINA PARK AND • RECREATION DEPARTMENT. 3. THE CURRENT MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF EDINA. 4. PROPOSED NEW MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. 1. CURRENT MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT The mission of the Edina Park and Recreation Department is to do our part in further developing, preserving, and maintaining the City of Edina's parks, recreation programs and resources as a premier and comprehensive park and recreation department in the Twin Cities area. OUR PART Many factors contribute to Edina's success: its schools, churches, neighborhoods, and most of all, its residents. Our obligation is to do our part, i.e. provide municipal services, in a way that meets or exceeds the standards imposed by our constituency. If we do our part well, others will follow our example. FURTHER DEVELOPING Means to continually strive for the perfect facility and program by looking to the future • to determine what needs and desires of the public will be. PARKS Parks are to be considered all City -owned park lands, open space and park facilities. "Park facilities" is to be defined as any City -owned structure on park land ranging from parking lots, playground equipment, and ball fields to enterprise facilities, such as, Braemar Golf Course, Braemar Arena, Edina Art Center, Edina Aquatic Center and Edinborough Park. RECREATION PROGRAMS Recreation programs are organized athletics, athletic associations, and leisure activity programs that the residents of Edina both need and/or desire. RESOURCES Resources are the tangible tools with which are needed to both implement recreation programs and maintain our parks and forestry program. Resources may range from a hammer and nails to volunteers, park trucks, tax dollars, staff and City Council. COMPREHENSIVE Comprehensive is defined in the dictionary as "including much." A comprehensive Park and Recreation Department is defined as a pro -active and re -active department that meets recreation and leisure needs and desires of its residents that is best provided by the public sector and not duplicated by any other organization, private or public. 2. CURRENT VISION STATEMENT FOR THE EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT In 2007, the Park Board approved staff's recommendation to adopt the following "Vision Statement" for the Edina Park and Recreation Department. The Edina Park and Recreation Department's Vision Statement describes the preferred future of the Edina Park and Recreation Department and serves as the cornerstone of future strategic planning efforts. The Edina Park and Recreation Department's Vision Statement is: "We Create Community Through People, Parks and Programs." Community is a sense of belonging, ownership and common purpose that develops among people who live or work together as a social unit. This includes both co-workers at the City of Edina and the customers we serve. The Edina Park and Recreation Department delivers services through people, which includes staff and volunteers who make connections with our customers to improve their lives. The City of Edina is known for its wonderful parks and open space. Edina's parks and open space are a beautiful green infrastructure that provides relief from urban development; preserves the environment and provides for a variety of recreational opportunities. In the Cl Vision Statement, the word "parks" can also be interpreted as any recreational facility provided by the Edina Park and Recreation Department to meet needs. Programs are recreation activities, services or organizational structures designed to produce specific outcomes or benefits to our customers. Programs also serve as an important means of connecting with customers and creating community. 3. CURRENT MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF EDINA As part of the Edina 20/20 Vision process in 1999 and 2000, the City Council adopted the following mission statement for the City of Edina: "Our mission is to provide effective and valued public services, maintain a sound public infrastructure, offer premier public facilities and guide the development and redevelopment of lands, all in a manner which sustains and improves the uncommonly high quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses." After reviewing public comment, the vision statement was further refined to read: "Edina will be the preeminent place for living, raising families and doing business distinguished by: • Livable Environment • Effective and Valued City Services • Sound Public Infrastructure • Balance of Land Uses • Innovation Each of the above bulleted items is further defined in the final draft. 4. PROPOSED NEW MISION STATEMENT FOR THE EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT As stated above, the "Vision Statement" describes the preferred future. In my view, a department's "Mission Statement" should describe outcome as a result of the department's efforts; or in other words, the "Mission Statement " should define the ultimate purpose for the department's existence. I believe this is important to define and articulate because it identifies the value and importance of parks and recreation. In turn, it places parks and recreation at the table when critical issues are framed, decisions are made and when competing for money. There will always be debate about what a mission statement should or should not be. Some mission statements are so brief and broad and leave so much room for interpretation that the real outcome and purpose becomes almost nebulous and without substance. Parks and recreation has a large (and arguably countless) number of benefits. Our current mission • statement refers to "developing, preserving, and maintaining the City of Edina's parks, 7 recreation programs and resources as a premier and comprehensive park and recreation department in the Twin Cities area." "Developing, preserving and maintaining" are actually outputs and not outcomes. In addition, there is often debate on what exactly is a premier park and recreation department. Therefore, I am proposing a new Mission Statement for the Edina Park and Recreation Department that more clearly defines the primary mission or purpose of the department that defines the preferred outcomes. The following proposed mission statement defines outcomes, the business of parks and recreation and better defines why the department exists. With the existing City of Edina mission statement in mind, I suggest we consider the following new one -sentence mission statement for the Park and Recreation Department along with the accompanying explanation/interpretation of what it means: "The mission of the Edina Park and Recreation Department is to sustain and improve the uncommonly high quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses by providing effective and valued park and recreation services and facilities and preserving our natural resources. " As you will notice, I placed the "outcome" portion of the City of Edina's mission (to sustain and improve the uncommonly high quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses) up front because that truly is why we exist. The second part of the mission statement (by providing effective and valued park and recreation services and facilities and preserving our natural resources) is really what we do and how we do it. In my view, the "why" is more important than the "what" or "how." The following language further refines just exactly what the new Edina Park and Recreation Department Mission Statement means: The primary mission of the Edina Park and Recreation Department is to: Foster human development Edina Park and Recreation Department services foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional development of children, youth and adults. Promote health and wellness Participation in recreation improves physical and emotional health. Increase cultural unity Parks and recreation increases cultural unity through experiences that promote cultural understanding and celebrate our growing diversity. Facilitate community problem solving Park and recreation professionals have skills in facilitation and leadership that can be applied to resolve community problems and issues. U Protect natural resources By acquiring, managing and restoring valuable resources as open space, such as creeks, ponds, lakes, forests and other habitat areas, natural resources are protected and habitat is preserved which is critical to the survival of diverse species. Strengthen safety and security The Edina Park and Recreation Department provides safe environments for recreation and designs programs and services specifically to educate the public about safety and reduce criminal activity. Strengthen community image and sense of place Edina's recreation facilities, programs and community events are key factors in strengthening community image and creating a sense of place. Support economic development Edina's recreation programs and facilities attract and retain businesses and residents, as well as attract tourists. The Edina Park and Recreation Department provides jobs and generates income for the community and for local businesses. Edina Park and Recreation Department staffs maintain parks and community facilities to protect public investments. Provide opportunities for recreational experiences Through Edina Park and Recreation Department provided programmed and self - facilitated recreation, a variety of benefits to individuals and society are achieved. Recreational experiences also are important as an end in themselves for personal enjoyment. I recognize that there is a lot to digest and consider as part of this recommendation. It might make sense to have a dialogue at the June meeting and wait until the August or September Park Board meeting to take formal action. To start with, however, I believe it would be helpful to know if the majority of Park Board members agree with the new proposed language in concept first. If not, then there would be no reason to change the current mission statement. It has just long been my view that parks and recreation serves a much greater purpose that better defines the value of the department's mission. Therefore, I recommend that the Park Board express their views on the proposed language and decide whether or not to consider adoption at a future meeting. III. OLD BUSINESS: A. Park Board Park Assignments. I took the liberty to update the Park Board's park assignments as they should appear on our website. It has been the Park Board's past practice to divide up all Edina's parks and assign them to Park Board members for a few reasons. In the past, Park Board members have visited their assigned parks and interacted with park visitors regarding their views of the park and its amenities. That information is then shared with other M Park Board members either in a formal fashion with digital photographs or simply verbally sharing key issues and matters affecting their assigned parks. If anyone wishes to trade park assignments with other Park Board members, please inform me so the information online remains accurate. B. Board & Commission Liaison Reports — Ray O'Connell. Park Board member Ray O'Connell is the Park Board member liaison to the Edina Community Education Services Board and the Edina Energy & Environment Commission. Ray will share with the Park Board information pertinent to the Park Board. Thanks for serving Ray! IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS As taken directly from the Agenda: During "Public Comments, " the Chair will ask to hear from those in attendance who would like to speak about something not on the agenda. Individuals must limit their presentations to three minutes or less and cannot speak to an issue for which a public hearing was previously held and closed or a matter scheduled for a future hearing. Individuals should not expect the Park Board to respond to their comments. Instead, the Park Board might direct the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. • V. UPDATES FROM STAFF Staff will give the Park Board verbal updates on status of current events (projects, programs, etc.). VI. PARK BOARD COMMENTS This is the opportunity for Park Board members to provide comments on park and recreation related matters not on the regular agenda. 10 Minutes of the Edina Park Board April 8, 2008 Edina City Hall, Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Hulbert, Rob Presthus, Randy Meyer, Howard Merriam, George Klus, Mike Damman, Dan Peterson, Jeff Sorem, Ray O'Connell, Todd Fronek MEMBERS ABSENT: Carolyn Nelson STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Janet Canton I. ELECTION OF OFFICERS John Keprios opened up the floor for nominations for Chair of the Park Board. Jeff Sorem MOVED TO NOMINATE TODD FRONEK. Howard Merriam MOVED TO NOMINATE MIKE DAMMAN. Ray O'Connell MOVED TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. George Klus SECONDED THE MOTION. A secret ballot was done to which Mr. Keprios tallied the count. Mr. Keprios stated that Todd Fronek has been voted as Chair of the Park Board. John Keprios opened the floor for Vice Chair of the Park Board Howard Merriam MOVED TO NOMINATE MIKE DAMMAN. Ray O'Connell MOVED TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. George Klus SECONDED THE MOTION. Mr. Keprios stated that Mike Damman has been voted as the Vice -Chair of the Park Board. Mr. Keprios congratulated and thanked Mr. Fronek and Mr. Damman. II. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 12.2008 PARK BOARD MINUTES Ray O'Connell MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12, 2008 PARK BOARD MINUTES. Howard Merriam SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. • III. NEW BUSINESS A. Countryside Park Master Plan - Mr. Keprios gave a brief overview of the project and showed the Park Board two concept drawings that were done by architects for Countryside Park. Mr. Keprios handed out the current capital improvement plan and pointed out the projects that are in line for the next several years. He stated that the plan is pertinent to their discussion tonight as to the funding because he sees in the not too distant future they probably will have an opportunity to fund this project through the capital improvement plan. He noted that is one option that can be discussed at a different meeting. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the architect took input from the Park Board meeting and the committee when coming up with the two different concepts. He noted that in both concepts there is no outdoor skating. However, everything is subject to change based on the process and input from the neighborhood. Mr. Keprios stated that last time he was of the opinion that we ought to wait until we have the money in hand before we start to look at improving the park. However, he now has a different view and is of the opinion that we don't know how much money to ask for if we don't know what the plan is. Therefore, what he is proposing that the Park Board support the concept and process of sending out notices to all of those that live within 1,000 feet of the park. He indicated there would be an informal off is camera setting where the architect would show the two concepts and get input. He stated that once the neighborhood and Park Board have given their input, the architect would come back with a consensus plan. Mr. Keprios stated that once he receives the blessing he will start to put dollars to it and they can start to decide whether they want to put it into their capital plan or look at other funding alternatives. Mr. Fronek stated the motion is on the floor to give our blessing to have Mr. Keprios meet with the neighbors of Countryside Park as well as the consultant in order to further develop these concepts. George Klus SECONDED THE MOTION. Mr. Meyer asked if 1,000 feet would be a wide enough area and suggested that other forms of public notification be used whether it's a sign in the park or a notice in the Sun newspaper. He stated that he thinks we want to make sure that we get to the people who are using the space versus just the neighbors that happen to live within 1,000 feet because he is sure that people from all over use Countryside Park. Mr. Merriam informed the Park Board that today he spent a little bit of time at Countryside Park and noted that by being there in person it really gave him a whole different view of the park. He noted that perhaps the new Chair could facilitate a visit to the park. He stated that it's just an idea to get a view of everything by actually being at the park. 2 • Mr. Klus stated that he knows the Fire Department uses the tennis courts and basketball court quite a bit and suggested that they may want to get their input as well. Mr. Damman commented that he agrees with Mr. Meyer in that they should use other forms of public notification in addition to a mailing to the neighborhood because there are a lot of people who travel to come and use Countryside Park. He stated that they need to give everyone a chance that uses Countryside Park to give their input. Mr. Peterson stated that he would like to see Colonial Church involved with this as well. Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that he did have a face to face meeting with Colonial Church's Business Director to which he laid out all of the plans and asked for them to provide him some written input. He indicated to Mr. Peterson that if he thinks there are some other amenities that would benefit the church that currently are not in plan he would love to hear them. He added that he suggested to their Business Director to consider a cooperative adventure with the parking lot renovation but has not received any commitment from Colonial Church at this point. Mr. Sorem stated that he thinks these are some great concepts and is excited for the discussions with the neighbors to see what some of their ideas are for the park. However, the most interesting idea he wants to hear from the neighbors is about the need for a walking path especially with Bredesen Park being close by. He noted that the big thing is getting the neighborhood's input and finalizing the plan. Mr. O'Connell commented that regarding the Bredesen Park walking path maybe they could promote a good interconnect by expanding around Countryside Park. Mr. O'Connell pointed out that anything they can do to maximize the parking will help sell the package because that's a big issue on Olinger. He noted that the tennis court at Countryside Park does get used a lot. Mr. Klus asked Mr. Keprios to look into the potential private development next door because it could have some type of athletic potential in it. He commented that he thinks it's important for the neighbors to know about it even though it's not controlled by the city and is a private development. Mr. Keprios replied that he will keep a close watch on it and report back at the next Park Board meeting. Mr. Fronek commented that he thinks they have some great concepts moving forward and it's a great starting point to talk to the neighbors. Todd Fronek entertained a motion to close discussion. George Klus MOVED. Howard Merriam SECONDED. Todd Fronek stated that the motion on the table is TO DIRECT MR. KEPRIOS TO MEET WITH THE NEIGHBORS BUT ALSO TO HAVE SOME FORM OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION THROUGH THE NEIGHBORS, COLONIAL CHURCH AND THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Hulbert asked Mr. Keprios if he would consider sending out notices to the people who live further than 1,000 feet to the north because to the south are the fire 3 department and the Crosstown Highway and to the west is the church. He also asked if a sign could be placed on the fence of the little league field letting people know there might be a meeting to talk about the park. Mr. Keprios replied he would be happy to look at 1,500 feet and see where the lines seem to make the most sense. He commented that they will be liberal when picking a radius that makes sense. Mr. Keprios stated that he thinks it's appropriate to post some signs at the park as well as well as inform the athletic associations and put a notice in the newspaper. B. Community Education Services Board — Mr. Keprios stated that he is very pleased to announce that Ray O'Connell has volunteered to serve on the Community Education Services Board. Mr. Keprios thanked Mr. O'Connell. IV. UPDATES FROM STAFF A. Fireworks Display Selection Committee - Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that he is looking for a volunteer who would be willing to serve on the fireworks display selection committee. He explained that it is a one time meeting only committee where vendors would show their fireworks display both in writing and on a DVD. He noted there may be a representative from Fairview Southdale Hospital as well as a couple of staff members and hopefully the fire marshal. He added that Fairview Southdale Hospital is donating $15,000 for the fireworks display; therefore, they don't want to leave any money on the table and want to select the best vendor with the best proposal. Mr. Keprios asked that any Park Board members who may be • interested in being on this committee can talk to him after the meeting. • B. Murals on the City Gym Walls - Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that the Edina Public Art Committee did a super job with the murals that are now on the walls of the two city gyms on the Edina Community Center campus. Mr. Keprios showed a few pictures of what some of the murals look like. Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that they had enough funding from their interest earnings from the development of the gyms that they were able to pay for these. V. PARK BOARD COMMENTS A. Walking Path at Braemar - Mr. O'Connell commented that he has had a couple of conversations with Mr. Valliere regarding the walking trail that goes along the north side of the golf course and stops just south of the maintenance shed. He noted that it looks like they can tie that trail into the old trail that is above the gun range and goes across the west side of the golf course and down on the south side and then comes up over the hills and on to Gleason. Mr. O'Connell indicated that they would like to somehow find a way to get around that corridor because it's a very dangerous corner. Mr. Keprios replied that's a great idea and he will make it a point to talk to Wayne Houle, City Engineer. He indicated that he knows there are some wetland challenges in that corner and he doesn't know just how much they can widen the trail if at all. 4 B. Vandalism in the Parks - Mr. Peterson commented that he recently read an article in the "About Town" on park vandalism and cameras. He asked Mr. Keprios if they caught the people and asked what happens when they are caught. Mr. Keprios replied he doesn't know that it does an effective job of catching the people as much as it does to deter the vandalism. He noted that they have caught one person and they've identified the face of another. He stated that if the camera keeps the kids from vandalizing the parks then their mission has been accomplished and it seems to be working. 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Ln L C C 0- U .— C— 70 L C A 0)Q� C U C O O O J O of �' C +' C J Y J a) N O 70 O + C C^^ LLLL t O L N cn C6 > cu " M O Q CB O 0)-0 Ocm •4-+ U y = i = L L N "�2CLm=C �.m O co •g N o Q) ca z0Z2a-2 co cB 0 m o a-EZU m O General Park Un -Funded Proiects Countryside Park master plan $ 1,000,000 6 new park shelter buildings $ 3,000,000 2 outdoor artificial ice rinks $ 2,300,000 New pathways @ six parks $ 1,000,000 Natural resources assessment $ 100,000 Nine Mile trail seed money $ 500,000 Artificial turf field and parking lot @ Pamela Park $ 900,000 Small neighborhood skate park $ 75,000 Two off -leash dog park areas for small dogs $ 60,000 Archery Range Braemar Park $ 15,000 Additional landscaping is not included. 0 $ 8,950,000 ADDITIONAL UNFUNDED PARK PROJECTS • (Park Projects that are not currently part of the CIP) Note: These projects do not include unfunded enterprise facility projects. 1. Six new replacement shelter buildings at Arden, Strachauer, Normandale, Highlands, Pamela and Lewis Park $3 million. 2. Upgrade the shelter building at Creek Valley Park $150,000. 3. Outdoor artificial ice at two locations (Lewis and Pamela or Cornelia School & Weber) $2.3 million. 4. New pathways at various parks (i.e. Highlands, Pamela, Cornelia School, Weber and York Park) $1 million. 5. Underground irrigation for seven ball field locations $230,000. 6. Artificial turf athletic field at Pamela Park an additional $800,000 ($1.2 million total). 7. Small neighborhood skate park $75,000. 8. Off -leash dog park for small dogs only at one or two park locations $60,000. 9. Archery range @ Braemar Park $15,000. PROPOSED NEW MISION STATEMENT FOR THE EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT "The mission of the Edina Park and Recreation Department is to sustain and improve the uncommonly high quality of life enjoyed by our residents and businesses by providing effective and valued park and recreation services and facilities and preserving our natural resources." The primary mission of the Edina Park and Recreation Department is to: Foster human development Edina Park and Recreation Department services foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional development of children, youth and adults. Promote health and wellness Participation in recreation improves physical and emotional health. Increase cultural unity Parks and recreation increases cultural unity through experiences that promote cultural understanding and celebrate our growing diversity. Facilitate community problem solving Park and recreation professionals have skills in facilitation and leadership that can be applied to resolve community problems and issues. Protect natural resources By acquiring, managing and restoring valuable resources as open space, such as creeks, ponds, lakes, forests and other habitat areas, natural resources are protected and habitat is preserved which is critical to the survival of diverse species. Strengthen safety and security The Edina Park and Recreation Department provides safe environments for recreation and designs programs and services specifically to educate the public about safety and reduce criminal activity. Strengthen community image and sense of place Edina's recreation facilities, programs and community events are key factors in strengthening community image and creating a sense of place. Support economic development Edina's recreation programs and facilities attract and retain businesses and residents, as well as attract tourists. The Edina Park and Recreation Department provides jobs and generates income for the community and for local businesses. Edina Park and Recreation Department staffs maintain parks and community facilities to protect public investments. Provide opportunities for recreational experiences Through Edina Park and Recreation Department provided programmed and self - facilitated recreation, a variety of benefits to individuals and society are achieved. • Recreational experiences also are important as an end in themselves for personal enjoyment. Park Board members are each assigned to monitor parks and serve as a liaison between the community and other Board members. Board members and their assignments are: Vice Chairman Mike Damman, Birchcrest, Countryside, Garden and Tingdale parks; Daniel Peterson, Arden, Chowen, Cornelia School and York parks; Carolyn Nelson, Tupa, Utley, Wooddale and Williams parks; Chairman Todd Fronek, Arneson Acres, Centennial Lakes and Edinborough parks; Ray O'Connell, Fox Meadow, Van Valkenburg and Walnut Ridge parks; Randy Meyer, Bredesen, Heights and Lewis parks; George Klus, Alden, Highlands and Todd parks; Rob Presthus, Kojetin, McGuire, Sherwood and Weber parks; Joseph Hulbert, Rosland, Strachauer and Yorktown parks; Howard Merriam, Braemar, Creek Valley, Normandale and Browndale parks; Jeff Sorem, Pamela, St. John's, Lake Edina and Melody Lake parks. PARK BOARD PARK ASSIGNMENTS (revised 5-6-08) NAME PARK 1 Mike Damman Birchcrest Park 2 Mike Damman Countryside Park 3 Mike Damman Garden Park 4 Mike Damman 5 Daniel Peterson 6 Daniel Peterson 7 Daniel Peterson 8 Daniel Peterson 9 Carolyn Nelson 10 Carolyn Nelson 11 Carolyn Nelson 12 Carolyn Nelson 13 Todd Fronek 14 Todd Fronek 15 Todd Fronek 16 Ray O'Connell 17 Ray O'Connell 18 Ray O'Connell 19 Randy Meyer 20 Randy Meyer 21 Randy Meyer 22 George Klus 23 George Klus 24 George Klus 25 Rob Presthus 26 Rob Presthus 27 Rob Presthus 28 Rob Presthus C Tingdale Park Arden Park Chowen Park Cornelia School Park York Park Tupa Park Utley Park Wooddale Park Williams Park Arneson Acres Park Centennial Lakes Park Edinborough Park Fox Meadow Park Van Valkenburg Park Walnut Ridge Park Bredesen Park Heights Park Lewis Park Alden Park Highlands Park Todd Park Kojetin Park McGuire Park Sherwood Park Weber Park PARK ADDRESS 6016 Hansen Rd. 6240 Tracy Ave.So. 5520 Hansen Rd. 59th and Tingdale Ave. 5230 Minnehaha Blvd. 5700 Chowen Ave.So. 7142 Cornelia Dr. 5448 York Ave.So. 4918 Eden Ave. 50th and Wooddale Ave. Wooddale Ave. and 50th St. 50th St. and Browndale Ave. 4711 West 70th St. 7479 France Ave.So. 7700 York Ave.So. Blake Rd. and Fox Meadow Lane 4935 Lincoln Dr.So. 5801 Londonderry Rd. Vernon Ave. and Olinger Blvd. 5500 West 66th St. Cahill Rd. and Dewey Hill Rd. 6750 Belmore Lane 5200 Doncaster Way 4429 Vandervork Ave.So. 4201 West 44th St. 69th St. and McGuire Rd. Sherwood and Edenmoor St. 4115 Grimes Ave.So. • NAME PARK PARK ADDRESS 29 Joseph Hulbert Rosland Park 4300 West 66th St. 30 Joseph Hulbert Strachauer Park 6200 Beard Ave. 31 Joseph Hulbert Yorktown Park 73`d St. and York Ave. 32 Howard Merriam Braemar Park Southwest corner of Edina 33 Howard Merriam Creek Valley Gleason Rd. and 64th St. 34 Howard Merriam Normandale Park 6501 Warren Ave.So. 35 Howard Merriam Browndale Park 4510 Browndale Ave. 36 Jeff Sorem Pamela Park 5900 Park Place 37 Jeff Sorem St. John's Park West 60th St. and St.John's Ave. 38 Jeff Sorem Lake Edina Park 4400 Parklawn Ave. 39 Jeff Sorem Melody Lake Park 5601 Melody Lake Dr. PARK BOARD MEMBERS' ASSIGNED PARKS (revised 5-6-08) PARK NAME 1 Alden Park George Klus 2 Arden Park Daniel Peterson 3 Arneson Park Todd Fronek 4 Birchcrest Park Mike Damman 5 Braemar Park Howard Merriam 6 Bredesen Park Jeff Johnson 7 Browndale Park Howard Merriam 8 Centennial Lakes Park j Todd Fronek 9 Chowen Park Daniel Peterson 10 Cornelia School Park Daniel Peterson 11 Countryside Park Mike Damman 12 Creek Valley Park Howard Merriam 13 Edinborough Park Todd Fronek 14 Fox Meadow Park Ray O'Connell ® 15 Garden Park Mike Damman 16 Heights Park Jeff Johnson 17 Highlands Park George Klus 18 Kojetin Park Rob Presthus 19 Lake Edina Park Jeff Sorem 20 Lewis Park Jeff Johnson 21 McGuire Park Rob Presthus 22 Melody Lake Park Jeff Sorem 23 Normandale Park Howard Merriam 24 Rosland Park Joseph Hulbert 25 Pamela Park Jeff Sorem 26 St. John's Park Jeff Sorem 27 Sherwood Park Rob Presthus 28 Strachauer Park Joseph Hulbert 29 Tingdale Park Mike Damman 30 Todd Park George Klus 31 Tupa Park Carolyn Nelson 32 Utley Park Carolyn Nelson • PARK 33 Van Valkenburg Park 34 Walnut Ridge Park 35 Weber Park 36 Williams Park 37 Wooddale Park 38 York Park 39 Yorktown Park NAME Ray O'Connell Ray O'Connell Rob Presthus Carolyn Nelson Carolyn Nelson Daniel Peterson Joseph Hulbert • Edina Countryside Park Concept Plan Review Neighborhood Meeting Summary - May 29, 2008 The City of Edina, MN held a neighborhood meeting at City Hall to gather input on potential park improvement ideas for Countryside Park. Parks and Recreation Director John Keprios described the planning process to date, noting that several ideas were considered for improving the parks. The Parks Commission reviewed those ideas and provided direction toward two concept plan alternatives. A neighborhood survey was sent out and 78 people responding indicating their preferences for park improvements. Two park concept plans were prepared but these are not the only options. Neighborhood input was desired on these plans plus other ideas. Input from the survey and tonight's meeting will help define the scope of park improvement plan. John mentioned the removal of hockey from the park some years ago and the deteriorating condition of the park warming house. John stated that no money has been allocated to do the improvements and that the final improvement plan will form a base to define the cost of improvements. Greg Ingraham and Anna Claussen, park planners and Landscape Architects from Hoisington Koegler Group have been working with City staff and the Parks Commission to prepare park plans. Greg reviewed the existing parks conditions noting that the park has a mix of good facilities such as the little league field and the tennis courts, and some lesser quality facilities such as the park shelter building, the parking lot and the prep field. The need to replace the old shelter building prompted the planning effort. Parking is shared with Colonial Church. The parking lot is located on the west edge of the park and is isolated from the park activities. The park lacks loop walking trails and accessible paths to the park facilities. Anna reviewed the two park improvement concept plans, noting the differences between the plans. Both plans attempt to get the parks activities closer to the parking lot and locate the new park shelter near the center of the park. New proposed uses include a turf plan field for soccer and lacrosse, new children's play equipment, an off -leash dog play area for small dogs, gardens, and paths. The attendees split into two groups to review the park improvement ideas. The following is a summary of the comments from the two groups: - Lack of winter uses in the parks. Desire to have an ice skating rink, a hockey rink and a warming building with restrooms. - Dog park is not a good idea. - Have signs to make people aware of the hidden parking location. No new separate parking lot is need. Improve the existing one. - Have one small turf field instead of two. - Open up the woods to increase visibility of the park and parking. - Keep the tennis courts. - Moving the active park uses closer to the parking is a good idea. - Like the idea of increased accessibility to the park elements with paths. - Move the children's play equipment closer to the parking lot. - Create a children's play area that is more connected with nature and the existing natural amenities of the park (the wooded edge). - The proximity of the prep field and little field allows activities for younger and older children at the same location at the same time. A/VUCXJVIY - JV1Y/1'JVIY ASSOCIATE$ LVA-�'(' C: L4,zscAPEARCHITE(7(`RE - SITEPLaXXAG • Cn7LE,\wA7EPiNG MEMORANDUM PROJECT: Pamela Park COMM. NO.: 08072 CLIENT: City of Edina DATE: June 2, 2008 SUBJECT: Feasability Study MEMO TO: John Keprios Vince Cockriel Jesse Struve Wayne Houle PRESENT: John Keprios, Vince Cockriel, Jesse MEMO BY: Roy A. Anderson Struve, Wayne Houle, Jared Lee and Roy Anderson A meeting was held at the Edina City offices on May 29, 2008 at 2:00 pm; the following was reviewed and noted: 1. Presented a preliminary draft of the Topographic survey. 2. Reviewed the design program established earlier by Owner. 3. Reviewed Paragraph A thru C-4 of the AJA letter contract. 4. Established that the wetland delineation shown on the survey exists well outside the area of proposed field development. 5. Discussed the status of the flood plain elevation study now underway. The 2004 study established flood plain in the field area to be elevation 862. Preliminary studies now indicate a potential adjustment to elevation 858 or 859. This change will have a positive impact on the design on the field. In either case filling within the flood plain would be necessary. Filling will require providing other areas within the site where storm water can be stored commensurate with that being lost. 6. Discussed storm drainage constraints relating to drainage of the proposed field. Determined that the invert at a PVC culvert under an existing walk will determine the elevation of the field and the underlying drain tile. 7. Discussed the use of natural grass as opposed to synthetic. A synthetic turf field would require a higher elevation due to the greater depth needed for the subsurface drainage.. A synthetic turf would be more costly. A synthetic turf would require it be fenced perhaps making the development objectionable to the neighborhood. 8. Houle indicated the Browndale Dam impacts the water level in the adjacent pond. He indicated that the dam level could be adjusted. Lowering the pond however, would not impact the field elevation as it is controlled by the PVC culvert. 9. Reviewed the schematic plan prepared by AJA. Keprios suggested the field be adjusted northerly to have less impact on the southwesterly wooded hillside. 10. Discussed field lighting. Cockriel reported that the City was planning an upgrade to the lighting on the present field. AJA suggested that the City's lighting consultant review the plan with AJA to determine if the proposed upgrade might also dovetail with lighting on the propose new field providing some multiple use and a cost savings. 11. Discussed the need for soil borings. Agreed to hold on the borings until Keprios has had an opportunity to review the project with the City in June. 12. Revisited the topo survey and addressed items existing but not shown. High voltage electric, potable services and irrigation mains, electric wiring to the existing light poles. Houle directed Jesse to pull the files on these items and make them available for use by the surveyor. 13. Keprios asked they ALL hold on the project until he has made his presentation to the City in June. CC." Jared Lee, AJA VALLEY SQUARE OFFICE CENTER • SUITE 200 • 7575 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD • MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55427 PH (763) 544-7129 • FAx (763) 544-0531 • hope notes"] "Josh, I cannot tell you how much we appreciate all you do, not only for us, but for every family you come in contact with. Talking with other parents, they all say the same thing, you give everyone a personal touch and make us feel like we are the only families you are working with and that takes a special person. Thank you." Dawn, Brent's mom. The month of May saw a great variety of large events for our kids and parents to participate in and have some fun! Our good friends at the Minnesota Swarm Lacrosse gave HopeKids a bunch of tickets so our families could cheer on the Swarm in the team's first ever play-off game. Thanks to the Children's Theatre Company our families watched the performance of "The Magic Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle." Thanks to Midwest Home Media we held The Ultimate Video Game Day #3 at their beautiful showroom. This event just gets bigger and bigger and is proving so popular. Thanks to BestBuy for the donation of the video game "Rock Band" and a $500 gift card. We had a number of our older HopeKids and siblings see Kid Rock thanks to Tix for Tots. Our private movie screening was "Indiana Jones and the Kingdon of the Crystal Skull" at MANN Theatres, St. Louis Park. HopeKid Cullen received a "Leave Pass" from his doctor to come and see this movie. He left his hospital bed and came straight to the movie, and when the movie was finished headed back to his hospital bed! How cool is that!!! A huge thank you to Dick Crockett at Edina Community Foundation, John Keprios at Edina Park and Recreation Department and Ann Kattreh at Edinborugh Park for providing one the best events HopeKids - Twin Cities has ever done. About 350 family memebers had the entire park to themselves to run, jump, Twin Cities, June 2008 swim, climb and play the 'LO night away. Plus eat pizza!!-� Everyone, including parents, went home happy and very, very tired! HopeKids also held some private suite events in May. Thanks to Allianz for the suite to the Minnesota Swarm Lacrosse playoff game, and thanks to Tix for Tots for four private catered suite events at Minnesota Twins baseball. We were also able to provide a dream come true experience for Zach who is currently bravely battling a relapse of his cancer. During all his trips back and forth from hospital and clinic he usually listens to Dan Zanes music. Thanks to Minnesota Public Radio and Fitzgerald Theatre, Zach and his family saw Dan Zanes LIVE and then meet him backstage after the concert! In the May newsletter we shared the story about HopeKids sibling Mary donating her kidney to HopeKid Dominik. On May 21 st the transplant was completely successful and both are doing great. Praise God! Channel 5 news covered this miraculous story. Please keep in your prayers the 700 plus HopeKids and families across the country in our program. "Jessica and her siblings absolutely loved Edinborough Park. She made a book of drawings and colored them, depicting all of the different activities at the park... she's been grinning ear to ear all week. Thanks again for everything you dol" Stephanie McPhail - Patient Family Advocate/Spanish Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MN "We want to say "Thank You" for all the hard work you do to give families hope. It is amazing how many people just within my community are connected with HopeKids and know about it. Your work has a long reach." Julie, Zach„s mom Twin Cities Calendar Hi2hfthts • June 151— May/June Birthday Bash Celebration. Club Just Jump, Edina. 10am • June 70' — Private Movie Screening — Kung Fu Panda. MANN Theatres, St. Louis Park. l Dam. • June 80' — Pro Wake Board Tour. Island Lake Park. • June 90'— Professional Wake Board lessons, Island Lake Park. 8am- 2pm. • June 130' - Majestic Hills Ranch, Lakeville. 10.30am — 2.30pm • June 26”' — "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" — Stages Theatre Company. 7pm. • June 290'— Firefighters Hall and Museum. l pm — 5pm. • PLUS many more events to private suites, live theatre and sporting events. (Families: Remember to check the website for details and updates.) Page 1 • • AOL. hope notes'ni 0 Twin Cities, June 2008 Left to Right: Charlie & Clay hanging out at Edinborough Park, Mary and Dom visit after his life-saving kidney transplant, Tom, Katie and Christine at Edinborough Park, McKayla got away from Ronald McDonald House to watch her home state Texas take on the Twins in the comfort and security of a private suite, Rock Band was played non-stop by the kids for 7 hours at our Ultimate Video Game Day #3, DJ is all smiles at the bottom of Adventure Peak at Edinborough Park, Josephine playing Guitar Hero at the Ultimate Video Game Day #3, Cullen and Josh before Indiana Jones, All at Edinborough Park: Gopher athlete volunteer pushing Kira around, Nicholas shooting hoops, and Levi, Roseanne & Eli bouncing in Adventure Peak ti P.O. Box 240721 Apple Valley, MN 55124 Telephone: (612) 345-0933 Hope Kt45 Email: losh(d HopeKids.or�, -I.—R none 1-0.1.mnq h-_ www.HopeKids.org HopeKids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Page 2 � *ti I w Community Education Services Board CES Board Members • Carol Mork BUDGET PROPOSAL O�4 2008-2009 ■ Carol Kaemmerer Adult Enrichment • Idith Almog Cheryl Gunness, CESB Chair ■ Ann Dickey Doug Johnson, CES Staff ■ Linda Presthus Communications •fill .11 1.1 Youth Development CES Board Members • Carol Mork Edina Resource Center ■ Ann Swenson City Council ■ Carol Kaemmerer Adult Enrichment • Idith Almog Board of Education ■ Ann Dickey Edina Family Center ■ Linda Presthus Communications ■ Stephanie Hornung Youth Development • Virginia Kreisle Youth Development • Gwen Jackson District Administration ■ Amy Haben Edina KIDS Club • Char Pherson CESB At -Large ■ Cheryl Gunness City At -Large • Stephanie Zahrbock CRP • Ray O'Connell Park Board • Doug Johnson Staff Liaison Board Policy • Policy 6201 (a): • The following responsibilities and functions are delegated by the Board (of Education) to the Community Education Services Board: To review and approve, subject to fina action by the Board of Education, tax levies and budgets for the Community Education Services Program. 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