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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:
*Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Park Board Minutes.
II. NEW BUSINESS:
A. *Non -Resident Patron Card Proposal — Braemar Golf Course.
B. *2009 Proposed Fees and Charges.
C. *2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan.
D. *Schedule Pamela Park Neighborhood Input Meeting.
III. 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.
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.
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. IV. UPDATES FROM STAFF
A. 2008 Park Improvements.
B. Comprehensive Plan Process Update.
V. PARK BOARD COMMENTS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you
need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large print documents or
something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
*These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action.
Memo
To: Edina Park Board
From: John Keprios, Director
Edina Park and Recreation Department
Date: November 5, 2008
Re: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF
REPORT.
Enclosed you should find the following items:
1. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Park Board Minutes.
2. Wednesday, November 12, 2008, Park Board Agenda.
3. Non -Resident Patron Card Proposal — John Valliere.
4. Proposed 2009 Fees and Charges.
5. Proposed Capital Improvement Plan 2009-2013.
6. Proposed Improvements for Pamela Park.
7. Petition from Todd Park Neighborhood Regarding Comprehensive Plan.
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 Wednesday, November 12, 2008, Park Board meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at Edina City Hall. This month's Park Board meeting is being held on a
Wednesday because a National Holiday, Veteran's Day, takes place on Tuesday, November 11.
If you are unable to attend, please call either Office Coordinator, Janet Canton, at 952-826-
0435 or me at 952-826-0430.
Il. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Non -Resident Patron Card Proposal — Braemar Golf Course
Enclosed is a copy of a proposal from Braemar Golf Course Manager John Valliere for sale of
a non-resident patron card for Braemar Golf Course. The Golf Course is proposing that the
new non-resident patron card sell for $110.00 for all non-residents regardless of employment.
As you will notice, Mr. Valliere does an excellent job in his proposal explaining the
background and history associated with this proposal as well as his assessment of how it affects
loyalty and how it compares with other courses.
I ask that the Park Board vote on this proposal as a stand alone agenda item prior to approving
the proposed fees and charges. I recommend approval of Mr. Valliere's request.
• Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
B. 2009 Proposed Fees and Charges
Enclosed is a copy of proposed Park and Recreation Department fees and charges for 2009. As
shown in the enclosed proposed fees and charges for 2009, staff proposes a modest increase for
fees and charges mainly to keep pace with inflation and yet maintain program and rental fees at
an affordable but competitive level.
The enclosed proposed fees and charges for 2009 schedule shows increased fees in bold print.
If the fee is not new or different from the previous year, then the fee appears in regular print.
According to City Code, the Park Board is asked to recommend fees and charges to the City
Council. The philosophy that has long been followed in the City of Edina is that fees and
charges are set at a level that accomplishes the following:
• Users pay their fair share of the costs associated with the programs and facilities they use
today and should not place that burden on future taxpayers (user fee based philosophy).
• Keep programs and activities affordable to the maximum number of residents.
• Cover the costs associated with the activity or facility whenever possible.
• Find a way to allow all residents to participate in basic recreation programs regardless of
their ability to pay (i.e., Edina Community Foundation Grant -In -Aid Fund).
In other words, we could probably charge higher fees in some cases without seeing a significant
drop in participation, whereas, higher fees in other programs would see a significant drop in
participation and/or rentals. I believe that it is important to keep in mind our mission when
establishing fees and charges. There is a reason why the private sector does not offer a myriad
of Art Centers. Art Centers are not a profitable business, but are a highly valued service for
communities. Some of our enterprise facilities make a profit and some do not. We do our best
to run an efficient business -like enterprise, while remaining competitively priced in the
marketplace. In setting fees and charges, I ask that you please be mindful that our mission is
not to maximize profits.
There are a few fees to call your attention to as proposed by staff. The $40 increase in
Travelin' Teens (from $50 to $90 per participant) is to cover the cost of transportation and
supervision.
The $3.00 for Open Gym is a per person per visit fee for residents to use the new City Gym at
the Edina Community Center. We experimented with this facility offering last year with good
success.
The Winter Break Camp is a new program offering for children in grades 2-4 that includes
snow shoeing, outdoor games and crafts.
The $15 for Playground Plus is a response to requests from parents for us to offer one extra
week for the neighborhood playground program. Our season end surveys suggest that not all
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parents support an extension and therefore it is staff's recommendation to provide the
additional week as an option on a trial basis.
Braemar Golf Course staff is proposing new rates that include a discounted rate for Master
Seniors (Patrons 75 and older) and a College Age rate (must purchase a $5.00 College ID card).
Please see the attached proposal from Braemar Golf Course Manager John Valliere.
Due to the establishment of a formal Edina Art Center Board, they propose Edina Art Center
fees and charges directly to the City Council, and therefore those fees and charges are no longer
the Park Board's responsibility. Therefore, the Art Center fees are not included in this packet.
Enterprise facility managers (except the Edina Art Center) will be present to answer questions
about their proposed fees and charges.
I recommend approval of staff proposed 2009 fees and charges.
Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
C. Enterprise Facilities Capital Improvement Plans
Enclosed is a copy of the proposed enterprise facilities 5 -year capital improvement plans and a
proposal to revise the general parks CIP.
As you may recall, the Park Board approved the General Parks 2009-2013 Capital
• Improvement Plan back in June of this year. Since then I have received some requests to make
some adjustments.
I met with the Girls Fastpitch Board earlier this week and they are now proposing that the
$250,000 for lights at Pamela Park softball fields be eliminated and instead be directed to spend
$220,000 to improve the warming house (expand for storage, update bathrooms, extend roof for
picnic tables and add keyless entry system hardware) and $30,000 for softball pitching tunnels
and scoreboards for the softball complex. They also asked if we could take the proposed
$30,000 for a batting cage scheduled for 2010 and move it up to 2009.
To bring the proposed CIP within budget, I was directed to spread out the $1 million
Countryside Park master plan development to $500,000 in 2012 and $500,000 in 2013. In
addition, I was directed to remove the Van Valkenburg Park neighborhood park development
from the five-year plan and place it on hold until funding becomes available.
I recommend that the Park Board approve the proposed capital improvement plans as proposed.
Enterprise facility managers will be present to answer questions.
Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
D. Schedule Pamela Park Neighborhood Input Meeting
The enclosed "Proposed Improvements for Pamela Park" document shows improvements
• planned for Pamela Park for the next five years. Most improvements (seven of them) are
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proposed to be funded by the Capital Improvement Plan. The relocation of the hockey rink and
• replacement of the hockey rink lights will be funded under the 2009 operating budget. There
are also four additional park improvements proposed for some time in the future when funding
becomes available. Those are:
North Parking Lot & Entrance Renovation
Pathway Around Entire Park
South Park Lot & Entrance Renovation
Artificial Turf on Senior Athletic Field
If funding becomes available, staff recommends that the artificial turf on the senior athletic
field be done in place of the $330,000 field renovation scheduled for 2013. An artificial turf
field would cost approximately $1 million, which is about $670,000 more than renovating the
grass field to a high quality sand/peat grass field similar to the three fields at Lewis Park and
the athletic field at Braemar Park that have been renovated within the past five years. This
could be an excellent fund-raising project if there is a desire among athletic groups to have
more athletic field space time available for use. Teams would be able to practice and play
games on the artificial turf field, whereas, the grass fields cannot withstand the over -scheduling
of practice and games on quality grass game fields.
It is staff's recommendation to mail notices to residents of Pamela Park (those whose live
within 1,000 feet) and invite them to a Neighborhood Input Meeting to hear their feedback
regarding all park improvements that are proposed for Pamela Park over the next five years. I
would also suggest that residents may simply email or postal mail their comments to me about
the proposed improvements as well.
I recommend that this Neighborhood Input Meeting take place during the December nine Park
Board meeting. Notices would also be mailed to youth athletic associations, the Sun
Newspaper, emailed to all neighborhood captains in Edina and a poster placed at Pamela Park.
I would also include a map of the park showing the locations of all proposed park
improvements along with a brief description of each project and encourage residents to contact
me for further information about the proposed projects. This is also an opportune time to ask
for residents' recommendations for additional improvements for the future.
Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
III. 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 stafffor consideration at a future meeting.
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• IV. UPDATES FROM STAFF
It is my intent to have our staff show the Park Board a brief Power Point presentation
with photos on the various park improvements made to date in 2008. I will also give
the Park Board a verbal update on the status of the Comprehensive Plan and the change
proposed by the Todd Park neighborhood.
V. 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.
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Minutes of the
Edina Park Board
September 10, 2008
Edina City Hall, Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Hulbert, Rob Presthus, Randy Meyer, Dan Peterson, Jeff
Sorem, Ray O'Connell, Todd Fronek, Mike Damman, Ben Pobuda
MEMBERS ABSENT: George Klus, Howard Merriam
STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Janet Canton, Ed MacHolda
I. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 12.2008 PARK BOARD MINUTES
Dan Peterson MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 12, 2008 PARK BOARD
MINUTES. Ray O'Connell SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Creek Valley Park Off -Leash Dog Area — Mr. Keprios gave a power point
presentation on placing a proposed off -leash small dog park in the hockey rink at
Creek Valley Park. He pointed out that he has received several requests from a
variety of sources. He commented that he has heard from several people who have
• purchased a pass to use the Van Valkenburg off -leash dog area to which their
experience has been their small dogs get endangered by the larger dogs. He stated that
after doing some research it turns out that off -leash dog parks for small dogs are fairly
popular across the nation.
Mr. Keprios indicated that the needs assessment survey validates that there is a need
and desire for off -leash dog parks. He stated that 26% of the households indicated
that there is a need for an off -leash dog park which equates to 5,480 households. Mr.
Keprios informed the Park Board that in 2001 they did a feasibility study where they
hired a consultant which identified four different areas that met the criteria and should
be considered for an off -leash dog park. The four areas were Braemar, Walnut Ridge,
Creek Valley and Van Valkenburg.
Mr. Keprios explained that the proposal itself is to use the hockey rink as an off -leash
dog area for small dogs weighing approximately 25 pounds or less. He added that the
dog owners are required to pick up after their dogs just as they are required to do at
Van Valkenburg. In addition, they must purchase the colored collar in order to be
able to use the area. He stated that park users will still have to obey all of the other
park rules and that no dangerous dogs are allowed in the off -leash area. The animal
control officer will be in charge of the enforcement and the maintenance crew will be
in charge of maintaining the area, however, that does not relieve the dog owners from
having to pick up after their dogs.
Mr. Keprios pointed out that notices were sent to neighbors within 1,000 feet of the
park on August 21 s' which ended up being 106 households. In addition, a press
release was published in the Edina Sun Current; e-mails were sent to all Edina
• neighborhood block captains as well as all board and commission members and
elected officials.
Joy Bruder, 6405 Cherokee Trail, indicated that her house is the closest one to the
park. She stated that there already is a problem with dog owners not picking up their
dogs' feces. She commented that it is not only unpleasant but presents a health
hazard. Ms. Bruder pointed out that her family is already exposed to a steady
undercurrent of noise from Gleason Road to which a dog park would only exasperate
the problem. She noted that she is also concerned that there is no way to enforce
people to pick up after their dogs. She commented that many dog owners refuse to
accept the responsibility for policing their pets and it's unlikely that allowing the dogs
to run free will foster greater social responsibility. She noted that if anything it will
encourage the owners to allow their pets to defecate at will and free their social
accountability once the leash goes off the dog. In addition, she can't imagine how bad
the smell will be coming from the garbage especially during the hot summer months.
Ms. Bruder stated that she is also concerned that by putting an off -leash dog park so
close to the homes that it will impact the property value of her home. She commented
that she has mentioned this to several of her friends and they agree that they would not
consider buying a house that's across the street from a dog park. Nobody wants to
listen to everybody's dogs barking. Ms. Bruder commented that she already pays
inflated taxes for the privilege of living in Edina and it's just intolerable for this to be
combined with owning property that would have limited marketability. Ms. Bruder
gave the Park Board a petition with 25 signatures of neighbors stating that they are
opposed to this dog park.
Carol Korupp, 6200 Creek Valley Road, asked the Park Board if anyone has figured
out just how far a dog bark can carry. She stated that as a dog owner she was
surprised one day to hear just how faraway a dog can be heard barking. She noted
that she goes out with her dogs every morning so that they don't make any noise. She
indicated that dogs can hear seven times better than humans and therefore is
concerned that dogs will start barking because of territorial reasons. She stressed that
she is concerned that they are going to create a bark zone where there was none and
where conscientious neighbors try to keep their dogs quiet. Ms. Korupp stated that
she thinks the Park Board had a great idea coming up with this proposal for a dog
park; however, this is not the spot for it. She added that she would ask the Park Board
to think twice about locating a dog park this close to houses and especially this close
to a school.
Bart Foster, 6516 Cherokee Trail, stated that he is here to support the 25 neighbors
who have signed the petition that Ms. Bruder presented. He noted that he is
concerned that this will add a whole bunch of cars to this children's park. He
indicated that this is a confined area and feels it will be difficult to keep clean as well
as enforce a 25 pound limit. He commented that he also thinks it's too close to a
school and children's playground. Therefore, he thinks it would be a mistake to use
• the hockey rink as an off -leash dog park.
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Mr. Keprios pointed out that clean up has also been a very big concern at Van
Valkenburg Park and that it is stressed to dog owners that this is a privilege by taking
a piece of park land for a special interest use. If dog owners do not keep the area
clean then the privilege will go away. He commented that they have been very good
at keeping the park at Van Valkenburg clean. Mr. Keprios explained that the garbage
is picked up every day as well as they have a doggie bag disposal that gets
replenished.
Mr. Sorem asked if there are specific hours that Van Valkenburg is open to which Mr.
Keprios replied it's open regular park hours, 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Mr. Fronek asked how many months would the off -leash dog portion be open to
which Mr. Keprios replied he thinks they could guarantee that it would be open April
through November 1 st.
Mr. Fronek asked if there have ever been issues of children or adults getting bitten or
their safety was in danger. Mr. Keprios stated he doesn't have the answer to that but
could check with the animal control officer. He commented that he does know there
have been attacks on small dogs by larger dogs.
Mr. Meyer asked if the soonest this could happen would be next spring to which Mr.
Keprios replied that is correct.
• Mr. O'Connell stated that he can empathize with these people because he has trained
dogs and a lot of dogs do bark so he can understand the concerns of the people who
have spoken to this point.
Mr. Pobuda stated that the ends of the hockey rink are fenced in and asked if the rest
of the hockey rink would be fenced or would it remain the same. Mr. Keprios replied
that they would have to add some fencing and a gate only at the entrance to the
hockey rink so that the dogs would be totally enclosed. He indicated that there would
be no other additional fencing on top of the boards because the current board height is
adequate for the smaller dogs.
Mr. Sorem stated that he has been opposed to using a hockey rink as a permanent off -
leash dog area from the beginning because he believes hockey rinks are used during
the summer. He also doesn't think this would be a permanent solution for the small
dog owners because they won't be able to use it during the winter months. However,
as a low cost test site he thinks it's a great site because we would only be paying for
the fencing at the opening. He indicated that Creek Valley may not be the greatest
spot for a permanent site, but for a test facility he thinks it would be a good one. Mr.
Sorem stated that he would be in favor of the site on a short-term test.
Mr. Peterson commented that he is one of the households that received the mailing
and noted that he has two dogs and that there are plenty of dogs on his street and they
• all know each other and they all play together. He noted that he probably wouldn't
use it but that he commends the staff for thinking about an issue and how they can
serve people in Edina. He thanked the people who came to the meeting and noted that
he understands this may not be the best site.
Mr. Damman indicated that he has read all of the letters both for and against this issue,
but noted that it would be a pilot project because we have been shown there is a need
for it. Therefore, he would like to see it tried as a pilot project.
Mr. Meyer indicated that he is really not on either side of this issue but he does
appreciate the job Mr. Keprios has done in promoting this and making sure people are
aware of this issue that is being discussed. He noted that something they may want to
consider is testing this during the summer in a number of parks that aren't actively
used. He noted that he thinks part of the concern is that people will be coming from
others parts of the city to this area specifically for the small dog off -leash park.
Mr. Presthus stated that he has an understanding of what everyone's concern is
regarding this issue, but it's been pointed out there is a need for more dog parks in
Edina because currently there is only one. He pointed out that if they have a test
period of one year just to take a look at it that might not hurt. He noted that they can
always make the decision that it might not be the spot for it, but at least they will get a
better idea of whether or not a small dog park works and whether or not it can work
within a hockey rink.
Mr. Hulbert indicated that the survey results do demonstrate there is a need for dog
• parks and if they have a test trial dog park he does think it will work and people will
use it. However, when it comes to using a hockey rink that kids do use during the
summer he does not agree. He noted that he thinks they need to be creative in trying
to find a spot for a dog park that will get used and that's not going to take parkland
away from kids. Mr. Hulbert commented that Weber Park is used as an off the record
off leash dog park and asked why don't they look at putting in a chain fenced area
there. He noted that maybe they could also look at the golf dome since that is closed
from April through November maybe they could explore looking at the woods in that
area.
Mr. Hulbert pointed out that if they are going to gate the opening of one of the hockey
rinks putting in a gate is one of the most expensive parts of any fence project. A gate
is a lot more expensive than 100 linear feet of chain link fence. He suggested that
they try to look outside the box and try to find a couple of spots that aren't right by
people's homes and aren't in an area of a park that our kids are using. Therefore, he
would be against using the hockey rink at Creek Valley.
Mr. Fronek asked what the cost would be for a gate to which Mr. Keprios replied
approximately $1,200 to $1,300. Mr. Hulbert asked if it didn't work in one area could
it be reinstalled somewhere else to which Mr. Keprios replied yes, it could. Mr.
Hulbert asked about Weber Park having an off -leash dog park. Mr. Keprios replied
that is a project that they have been working on for over a decade. He explained how
• that piece of land is actually owned by the City of Minneapolis and that Edina and St.
Louis Park have been working closely with the City of Minneapolis for many years
trying to get them to sign an agreement to let them use their property on France Ave.
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at 40 Street as an off -leash dog site because essentially that is what it is used for now.
Mr. Keprios pointed out that he recently sent an e-mail to the City Manager of
Minneapolis to find out if anything has changed and asked what their long range
future plans are for that site at this time. He noted that he was informed that they are
still looking at it and that they will get back to him shortly. He stated that he suspects
they are going to make a decision within the next few months and commented how
that would be an ideal site for both large and small dogs.
Mr. Fronek indicated that the Park and Recreation Department's mission is "We
Create Community through People, Parks and Programs" and noted that he does have
a dog and has been to dog parks. He stated that he believes this does create
community because it's a chance for dog owners to get together outside. He stated
that they want the parks to be used and they don't just want them to sit idle. However,
on the other hand, he does empathize with the people who live closest to the park we
have to remember that Creek Valley Park is a community play field and not a
neighborhood park.
Mr. O'Connell indicated that maybe they should look at the area around the pond at
Van Valkenburg for a small dog off -leash park. It would be ideal as far as isolation
when the dogs bark. He stated that he thinks there would be enough room there and it
would be far enough away from the fields. He commented that it could be sort of a
joint large dog park and small dog park.
Randy Meyer MOVED TO TABLE. Dan Peterson SECONDED. Mr. Fronek stated
there is a motion on the floor to table the matter and he would assume the
direction for Mr. Keprios is to check into something at Van Valkenburg and also
wait to see if he hears anything from Minneapolis regarding Weber Park.
In Favor of tabling the discussion for another meeting: Joseph Hulbert, Randy Meyer
Ray O'Connell, Daniel Peterson, Ben Pobuda
Opposed to tabling: Jeff Sorem, Todd Fronek, Robb Presthus
Mike Damman abstained.
The motion to table passed.
B. Welcome New Park Board Member - Mr. Fronek introduced and welcomed the
newest Park Board member Ben Pobuda. Mr. Pobuda informed the Park Board that
he lives at 4621 Casco Avenue and that he is a sophomore at Blake High School. He
indicated that he wanted to be on the Park Board so that he could view the opinions of
the public on many issues. The Park Board welcomed Mr. Pobuda.
III. UPDATES FROM STAFF
A. October Park Board Meeting — Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that he will be at
the National Park and Recreation Association Congress in Baltimore in October and
therefore proposed that they not have an October meeting. He noted that the
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November Park Board meeting would include in the agenda the Capital Improvement
Plan as well as fees and charges. He indicated that he will have all of management
staff attend the meeting so that if need be they can defend their proposal for the 2009
Fees and Charges. Mr. Keprios indicated that they will also have a discussion about
mailing notices to the Pamela Park neighborhood to address the long term park
improvements that are planned. He added that they will also discuss having a public
hearing or input meeting for the community either in December or January.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:55 PM
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A PROPOSAL TO PERMIT SALE OF
® NON-RESIDENT PATRON CARDS
FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
PROPOSAL
We propose to permit the sale of a non-resident patron card. We further propose
that this non-resident patron card fee be set at $110.00 for 2009. The resident
patron card fee is $70.00 and $90.00 for Edina -based business employees for
2009.
Background and History
Since Braemar opened its doors in 1964, the patron card has only been available
to residents of Edina. Most clubs or leagues that played during the day at
Braemar on a weekly basis required residency up until 2004. However, this was
not the case with evening golf leagues.
The high number of patron card sales was in 1998 when 2,750 cards were sold.
There has been a steady decline in the past nine years. This year, Braemar sold
1,280 resident patron cards and 32 cards for Edina employees. Some of the
various reasons for this are: more golfing choices (courses), more dual income
earners (with less daytime availability), more leisure time choices and the aging
of a population who grew up with the game.
The golf scene has changed and we have seen our course move from turning
away over 250 golfers a day to an actual need to spend marketing dollars. This
was brought about by increase of over 120 courses in the metropolitan area over
the past 30 years.
In 2007, the Park Board passed a policy to permit sales of a non-resident patron
cards for our two executive courses. It was very much a success and we went
from a total of 176 to 464 executive course patrons cards sold (496 cards were
sold for 2008). The non-resident card sold for $35, which is $10 over the
resident rate.
In looking forward to 2009 that Braemar G.C. will be in a strong position for
revenue increases while containing costs. For Braemar to recoup the lost
revenues of the spring due to horrible weather shows that we have the right
product at the right price point for this market (even in this economy). To grow
our revenues for 2009, the following is crucial:
The implementation of a non-resident patron card is vital to our success and
overdue. Municipal courses such as Dwan (Bloomington) and Brookview
(Golden Valley) offered this for the first time in 2008. Becoming a Patron creates
a sense of loyalty and is perceived as a discount, although at $110.00 they aren't
actually receiving a discount until they play their 14th round. A byproduct of this
could be increased resident patron card sales due to increased demand for tee
times. The sale of non-resident cards will also help keep costs down for
residents.
Non-resident Cards at Other Local Courses
Ramsey County Courses eliminated their residency requirement in 2006. The
number of cards sold was 615 from 319 (up 93%) in 2005. The card is $75.00
with $5.00 of an 18 hole round with a free round with card purchase. Factoring in
the free round, the "break even" point for the non-resident customer is 9 rounds.
Dwan implemented a non-resident card in 2008 with a cost of $150.00 (resident
card is $83.00). Dwan had previously only allowed former residents (patrons) to
purchase a non-resident card. The number of non-resident cards sold in 2008
was 225 up from 40 (563%). The "break even" point for the non-resident card is
21 rounds with the $7.00 per round discount.
The City of Minneapolis courses offer a resident card for $60.00 and a non-
resident card for $90.00. The "break even" point for the non-resident card is
12.86 rounds.
Brookview has had a non-resident card in the past with resident patrons
receiving an additional $1.00 discount on greens fees. In 2008, they went to one
rate for resident and non-resident patrons. The cost of a non-resident card is
$110.00 ($115.00 after 4/1) and the cost of a resident patron card is $70.00
($75.00 after 4/1). Brookview sold approximately 700 cards in 2008 with 350
non-resident cards and 250 resident cards. The "break even" point is 15.72
rounds for non-residents.
We are proposing a cap of 750 non-resident patron cards for 2009. This would
protect the integrity of the resident patron card for reservation access. We do not
anticipate a jump in resident patron card sales for 2009, so the number of patron
cards would be in the 2,000 range if all 750 non-resident cards were sold.
We have done extensive study of revenue management; industries with static
inventory of a perishable commodity with variable demand such as airlines and
hotels. The most effective models are at the high end near capacity as it is
impossible to cut all costs to match reduced demand. This holds true in the golf
industry, increased play is vital to our success. The reality is that much of it will
be from non-residents, but their play will help keep costs down for residents and
Braemar can't be sustained through only resident play.
LOYALTY
Management at Braemar has been reluctant to sell non-resident patron cards
because there is a strong and wonderful loyalty to the facility. Opening the
patron card up to the non-resident creates the perception that the "Edina only"
golf course will diminish the resident's access, or lessen the patron card value.
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In fact, we enjoy such strong loyalty that it is often heard that people will not
move out of Edina because it jeopardizes their "membership".
There does exist the possibility that there could be a slight decrease in resident
patron card sales (although implementation of this policy could possibly increase
resident card sales). Staff feels this would be offset by strong gains in increased
traffic from the sale of non-resident patron cards. It is staff's challenge to keep
our courses near capacity to fulfill our mission of affordable and available golf.
Special Rates For Select Age Categories
The implementation of junior rates has brought increased play to Braemar.
Other courses are offering rates to those with less discretionary income such as
college age, "new age" (23-29), and super seniors (75+). Attractive rates for
these groups may draw them to Braemar versus other courses (or not playing at
all).
We are proposing a "college age" rate for those ages 18-25 as most have little
disposable income. They would be required to purchase an ID card for $5.00
and receive a rate of $25.00 for 18 holes and $14.00 for 9 holes. We would also
like to offer a "masters senior" rate for patron card holders ages 75+ with a 18
hole rate of $24.00. This would reward our long time patrons in addition to
creating loyalty to Braemar versus going to other courses for senior rates. This
rate would be available Monday — Thursday from opening to 12:OOpm.
Thank you for your consideration. Our desire is to not have tee times go by
unused.
John Valliere
Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 125
SETTING 2009 PARK AND RECREATION FEES
City of Edina
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve and set the following 2008 Park
and Recreation Fees.
PARK AND RECREATION
2008
2009
PLAYGROUND
$25.00
$30.00
ADULT TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$46.00
$48.00
YOUTH TENNIS INSTRUCTION
$46.00
$48.00
PEE WEE TENNIS
$32.00
$34.00
TEAM TENNIS
$80.00
$90.00
TENNIS CAMP
$94.00
$97.00
FAB 4 & 5
$70.00
$75.00
NATURE CAMP
$60.00
$65.00
SAFETY CAMP
$25.00
$25.00
SUPER 6 & 7
$42.00
$47.00
CHEERLEADING CAMP
$46.00
$48.00
FISHING CLINIC
$8.00
$8.00
SKYHAWKS (mini hawks, mighty hawks,
basketball camp)
$99.00
$99.00
CREEPERS, CRITTERS, CRAWLERS
$50.00
$55.00
PRE -TEEN PARTY
$50.00
$90.00
TRAVELIN' TEENS
$50.00
$90.00
SWEETHEART DANCE
$40.00/Couple
$45.00/Couple
FAMILY OPEN GYM
NA
$3.00
WINTER BREAK CAMP
NA
$45.00
PLAYGROUND PLUS
NA
$15.00
City Hall
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394
Park and Recreation Department
www.cityofedina.com
952-826-0367
FAX 952-826-0385
TTY 952-826-0379
Early Bird Special if purchased no later than April 30, 2009.
AQUATIC CENTER
ADULT ATHLETIC
FEES
SEASON TICKETS
2009
SUMMER
SOFTBALL
2009
BASKETBALL
"$85.00/$95.00
*$85.00/$95.00
2008
2009
$45.00
Maximum (8 members)
2008
2009
Co-Rec & Mens
Classic League
$425.00
$435.00
5 -Man C League
2008
$495.00
$500.00
Mens/Womens 35 &
Over & Industrial
League
$390.00
$400.00
5 -Man B League
$50.00
$495.00
$500.00
Non -Resident Fee
Individual
$26.00
$26.00
$55.00/$60.00
HOCKEY
$9.00
Non -Resident Fee
Team
$160.00
$160.00
4 -Man League
Aquatic Instruction
$250.00
$250.00
VOLLEYBALL
$145.00
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
$100.00
BROOMBALL
CLASSES
Officiated Leagues
$330.00
$340.00
Co-Rec League
1 $300.00
$300.00
Non -Resident
Individual
$10.00
$10.00
CO-REC KICKBALL
CO-REC KICKBALL $125.00
$130.00
Early Bird Special if purchased no later than April 30, 2009.
AQUATIC CENTER
SEASON TICKETS
2009
RESIDENT FAMILY:
2008
2009
First 2 members
"$85.00/$95.00
*$85.00/$95.00
Each additional member
$45.00
$45.00
Maximum (8 members)
$365.00
$365.00
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
*45.00/$50.00
*45.00/$50.00
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
2008
2009
First 2 members
*$100.00/$110.00
*$100.00/$110.00
Each addition al member
$50.00
$50.00
Maximum 8 members
$410.00
$410.00
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
$55.00/$60.00
$55.00/$60.00
Daily Admission
$9.00
$10.00
Admission after 6 P.M.
$7.00
$8.00
Aquatic Instruction
Contracted
Contracted
Early Bird Special if purchased no later than April 30, 2009.
ARENA
2008
2009
Hourly Rate (as of 9/95)
$170.00
$175.00
Open skating Youth and Adult
$4.00
$4.00
Skate Rental
$2.00
$2.00
Skate Sharpening
$4.00
$4.00
SEASON TICKETS (set first week of September
RESIDENT FAMILY:
2008
2009
First 2 members
$100.00
$105.00
Each additional member
$5.00
$5.00
Maximum (7 persons)
$125.00
$130.00
RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL:
$90.00
$95.00
NON-RESIDENT FAMILY:
First 2 members
$115.00
$120.00
Each additional member
$5.00
$5.00
Maximum (7 persons)
$140.00
$145.00
NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
$100.00
$105.00
CLASSES
$105.00
$110.00
ART CENTER — 2008
Membership rates — FAMILY $40 - $30 INDIVIDUAL
(Edina Resident Members $5.00 o
HOURS @ CLASS PRICE HOURS @ WORKSHOP PRICE
$7.35/hour Non -Member, Member $8.00/hour (parent/child)
30 $220/$198 9 $72/$65
24 $176/$158
8
$64/$48
22 $162/$146
7
$56/$50
20 $147/$132
6
$48/$43
18 $132/$119
5
$40/$36
16 $118/$109
18
15 $110/$99
HOURS @
$10.00/hour
16
14 $103/$93
12 $88/$79
8
$80/$72
10 $73/$66
7
$70/$63
9 $66/$59
6
$60/$54
8 $59/$53
5
$50/$45
7 $51/$46
4
$40/$36
6 $44/$40
3
$30/$27
5 $37/$33
2
$20/$18
4 $29/$26
1
$10/$9
ART CENTER — 2009
Membership rates — FAMILY $ - $ INDIVIDUAL
Edina Resident Members $ o
HOURS @ CLASS PRICE
$/hour Non -Member, Member
HOURS @
$/hour
WORKSHOP PRICE
(parent/child)
30
9
24
8
22
7
20
6
18
5
16
15
HOURS @
$/hour
14
12
8
10
7
9
6
8
5
7
4
6
3
5
2
4
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BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
GREEN FEES
2008
2009
18 hole - non -patron
$36.00
$37.00
18 hole - patron
$27.00
$29.00
9 hole - non -patron
$19.00
$19.00
9 hole - patron
$15.00
$15.00
Junior 18 Hole Rate
$18.00
$18.00
Junior 9 Hole Rate
$10.00
$10.00
GROUP FEES - 18 holes
$48.00
$49.00
GROUP FEES - 9 holes
$20.00
$20.00
PATRON CARDS (before April 1)
2008
2009
Individual
$65.00
$65.00
Executive Course
$25.00
$25.00
PATRON CARDS (after March 31)
2008
2009
Individual
$70.00
$70.00
Executive Course
$25.00
$25.00
COMPUTERIZED HANDICAPS
2008
2009
Resident
$22.00
$23.00
Non -Resident
$27.00
$28.00
LOCKERS
2008
2009
Men's 72 inch
$40.00
$40.00
Men's 42 inch
$30.00
$30.00
Ladies 72 inch
$20.00
$20.00
CLUB STORAGE
$50.00
$50.00
CLUB RENTAL
$8.50
$8.50
PULL CARTS
$3.00
$3.00
GOLF CARS
2008
2009
18 holes
$28.00
$29.00
9 holes
$16.00
$17.00
18 holes/person with disability/s I rider
$16.00
$16.00
Group Car Fees
$36.00
$36.00
GROUP GOLF LESSONS
2008
2009
Adult
$99.00
$99.00
Junior
$44.00
$46.00
BRAEMAR ROOM
2008
2009
Resident - wedding related
$900.00
$900.00
Non-residents - wedding related
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Other events
$350.00/$1,000.00
$350.00/$1,000.00
New
2008
2009
College Age Rate ID Card
NA
$5.00
College Age Rate
NA
$25.00
Masters Senior (Patrons age 75 and
over)
NA
$24.00
Non -Resident Parton Card
NA
$110.00
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BRAEMAR EXECUTIVE COURSE
GREEN FEES
2008
2009
Adult non -patron
$13.00
$13.50
Adult patron
$10.00
$10.50
Junior - non -patron
$9.00
$9.50
Junior - patron
$7.00
$7.50
Golf Cars (everyone)
$14.00
$14.00
Pull Carts
$2.50
$2.50
Group Fees
$15.00
$16.00
DRIVING RANGE
2008
2009
Large Bucket
$7.25
$7.50
Small Bucket
$5.00
$5.00
Warm -Up Bucket
$2.75
$2.75
FRED RICHARDS GOLF COURSE
GREEN FEES
2008
2009
Adult - non -patron
$13.00
$13.50
Adult - patron
$10.00
$10.50
Junior - non -patron
$9.00
$9.50
Junior - patron
$7.00
$7.50
Golf Cars (everyone)
$14.00
$14.00
Pull Carts
$2.50
$2.50
Group Fees
$15.00
$16.00
GOLF DOME
2008
2009
Large Bucket
$7.00
$7.50
Senior Bucket
$6.75
$7.00
Time Golf 1/2 hour
$10.00
$10.50
Hourly Field Rental
$130.00
$130.00
EDINBOROUGH PARK "PLAYPARK"
EDINBOROUGH PARK
2008
2009
2008
2009
Pool & Track Daily Passes
Resident
$5.50 residents &
non-residents
$6.00 residents &
non-residents
Non-resident
"POOL & TRACK" SEASON PASSES
$6.00
Children Under 12 Months
FREE
2008
2009
Edina Individual
Free With Paid Child
$250.00
$260.00
Each Additional Member
Pla ark Punch Pass - 10 Uses
$80.00
$90.00
Non -Edina Individual
$45.00
$280.00
$290.00
Each Additional Member
$50.00
$90.00
$100.00
Locker Rental
First Member
$0.25
$0.25
Each Additional Member
$60.00
$65.00
Non -Resident:
BUILDING RENTALS
First Member
EXCLUSIVE RENTAL
2008
2009
NON-EXCLUSIVE RENTALS/HR
$90.00
Friday Evening
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Great Hall
$300.00
$350.00
Saturday Evening
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Theater
$200.00
$250.00
Prom
$2,700.00
$2,700.00
Grotto
$150.00
$200.00
Adventure
Peak
$250.00
$300.00
Pool (swim
team only)
$30.00
$30.00
Commercial Photo Shoot (hourly
Domestic Photo Shoot (hourl�r)
Any Park Area Blocked Off
$ 200.00
$250.00
Any Park Area
Blocked Off
$150.00
$200.00
Grotto
$ 200.00
$250.00
Grotto
$150.00
$200.00
Theatre
$ 200.00
$250.00
Theatre
$150.00
$200.00
Great Hall
$ 300.00
$350.00
Great Hall
$300.00
$350.00
EDINBOROUGH PARK "PLAYPARK"
2008
2009
Playpark Daily Admission:
Resident
$5.50
$6.00
Non-resident
$5.50
$6.00
Children Under 12 Months
FREE
FREE
Adults
Free With Paid Child
Free With Paid Child
Edinborough Association Members Daily Pass
$5.00
$6.00
Pla ark Punch Pass - 10 Uses
Resident
$45.00
$50.00
Non-resident
$45.00
$50.00
Resident:
First Member
$80.00
$85.00
Each Additional Member
$60.00
$65.00
Non -Resident:
First Member
$105.00
$110.00
Each Additional Member
$85.00
$90.00
Total Facility Daily Admission:
Resident
$9.00
$10.00
Non-resident
$9.00
$10.00
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CENTENNIAL LAKES
Rental Concession Items
Weekend Rental -
Full Evening (6 PM —12 AM)
Paddle Boats 2008
2009
2008
2009
4 person boat Y2 hr $6.00
$7.00
Friday evening $995.00
$995.00
Winter sled per hr $6.00
$7.00
Saturday evening $995.00
$995.00
Ice Skates $4.00
$5.00
Champion Putting
BUILDING RENTALS
9 hole $4.00
$5.00
'/2 da — Salon M-TH
$225.00
$225.00
18 hole $8.00
$8.00
Sunday -'/2 day Salon
$350.00
$350.00
Amphitheater Rental
Lawn Games
Am hitheater Rental
$250.00
$250.00
Per Court
$15.00/hr
$15.00/hr
COMMERCIAL PHOTO
SHOOT
$50.00/hr
$50.00/hr
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PARK DEPARTMENT
RENTALS
General Park Areas:
Van Valkenburg/Courtney Fields
(Residents Only)
2008
2009
2008
2009
Resident Use/hour
$45.00
$46.00
Per field/day includes
building
$160.00
$160.00
Resident Use/day
$130.00
$135.00
Edina Athletic Associations
Commercial Use (i.e.
TV)/hour
$70.00
$73.00
Field User fee/participant
$9.00
$9.00
Commercial use with
light/hour
$125.00
$125.00
Gymnasium User
fee/participant
$9.00
$9.00
Showmobile/day
$700.00
$700.00
Outdoor Hockey Rink
User fee/participant
$9.00
$9.00
Park Shelter Buildings (half-day)
Athletic Fields - Residents Only:
Weber Park
$65.00
$65.00
Per field - per day
$130.00
$135.00
Cornelia School
Park
$65.00
$65.00
Per field - per hour
$45.00
$46.00
Todd Park
$65.00
$65.00
Per field - per hour
with lights)
$70.00
$73.00
Walnut Ridge Park
$65.00
$65.00
ARNESON ACRES PARKITERRACE ROOM ONLY
Park Shelter Buildings (full-day)
Per hour, first hour
$50.00
$52.00
Weber Park $100.00
$100.00
Each additional hour up to
3 hours
$35.00
$36.00
Cornelia School Park $100.00
$100.00
Per da (4 hours or more)
$160.00
$160.00
Todd Park $100.00
$100.00
ARNESON ACRES PARK/GAZEBO ONLY
Walnut Ridge Park $100.00
$100.00
'/z day (6 hrs or less)
$50.00
$52.00
Rosland Park Pathway
Full da (over 6 hours)
$90.00
$90.00
Per hour $55.00 $55.00
Arneson Acres Terrace Room/Gazebo:
Per day $210.00 $210.00
Per day (4 hours or more)
$180.00
$180.00
Utley Park Fire Ring Rental
Per hour, first hour
$65.00
$67.00
Fire Ring - per day
$25.00
$26.00
Each additional hour up to
3 hours
$35.00
$36.00
Picnic Shelter
Rentals (full day)
Picnic Shelter Rentals (half-day)
Chowen Park
$40.00
$41.00
Chowen Park $25.00
$26.00
Sherwood Park
$40.00
$41.00
Sherwood Park $25.00
$26.00
Rosland Park
$140.00
$145.00
Wooddale Park $25.00
$26.00
Wooddale Park
$40.00
$41.00
Braemar Park
$40.00
$41.00
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PEGGY KELLY
MEDIA ARTS STUDIOS
DO -IT YOURSELF
2008
2009
EQUIPMENT
2008
2009
SERVICES
HOURLY
HOURLY
RENTAL
2 DAY
2 DAY
FEE
FEE
RENTAL
RENTAL
Transfer movies to video
$20.00/
35mm Slide
$20.00
VHS tape or DVD disk
$40.00
Projector
Pictures or slides to video
$20.00/
VHS Camcorder
$25.00
(album)
$40.00
Audio Dubbing or
$15.00/
Overhead
$20.00
Transfer
$40.00
Projector
Digital Video Editing
$25.00/
16mm Movie
$25.00
$50.00
Projector
35mm Photo Copies
$12.00
Super 8mm
$30.00
Projector with
sound
35mm Slide Copies
$12.00
8mm Movie
$25.00
Prosector
VHS Video Copies
$8.00
Lowell Light Kit
$20.00
(up to 3 at one time)
Studio does it
$15.00
Foreign Conversion
$15.00
Movie screen
$5.00
(PAL, SECAM)
Studio does it
?????
Audio Cassette Dupl.
$1.00/
copy
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Customer provides blank cassettes (video and audio), film and lamination
supplies.
* STUDIO COPYING/TRANSFERRING
PHOTO/VIDEO STUDIO RENTAL
2008
2009
Photo Studio - not staffed
$20.00 member
non-members pay
add'I daily access
fee
COMPUTER OPEN STUDIO
TIME
2008
2009
Macintosh G3 or Compaq 266 Mhz PC
$14.00/hr.
(includes use of Adobe Photoshop,
PageMaker and
non-members pay
Illustrator software with Epson Color Stylus
an add'I $10.00
printing - prints purchased separately)
daily access fee
MEMBERSHIP
2008
2009
One da /one visit pass - $10.00
$15.00
Annual Individual Membership
12 months
$30.00
Annual Family Membership (12 months)
$40.00
EDINA SENIOR CENTER
FEES
2008
2009
Golf League Membershi Richards Golf Course
$10.00
$35.00
$10.00
55+ Softball League Membership Van Valkenbur
$35.00
Bowling League Membership
$10.00
$10.00
Edina Senior Center Membership
$17.00/$27.00
$17.00/$27.00
Greeting Cards
$1.00
$1.00
Trips & Tours
$2.50
$2.50
Defensive Driving
$19.00 4 hr.
class
$24.00 8 hr.
class
$21.00 4 hr.
class
NA
Elder Learning Institute Classes
$18.00
$18.00
Card Tournaments
$1.00/person
$1.00/person
Social Card Groups
$.25 per person
per day
$.25 per person
per day
Podiatrist
$1.00/Patient
$1.00/Patient
Community Education
$2.00/person
per class per
da
$2.00/person per
class per day
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ROOM RENTAL
Fireside Room & Classrooms per hour - minimum 2 hours
$40.00
$40.00
Fireside Room & Classrooms per day
$140.00
$140.00
Gathering/GRANDVIEW Room per hour - minimum 2
hours
$50.00
$50.00
Gatherin /GRANDVIEW Room per da
$190.00
$190.00
Wall Art Display Rental
15% of Sale
15% of Sale
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Television/VCR/DVD
$10.00
$10.00
Overhead Projector
$5.00
$5.00
Portable Screen
$5.00
$5.00
ATTEST:
Debra Mangen-City Clerk
James B. Hovland -Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City
Council at its Regular Meeting of December 4, 2007 and as recorded in the Minutes of said
Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
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City of Edina, MN
Capital Improvement Program
2009 thru 2013
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total
Edinborough/Centennial
EP Replaster Pool
ECL -00-017
n/a
70,000
70,000
CL Park Storage Building
ECL -03-008
n/a
15,000
15,000
CL Replace Utility Vehicle
ECL -04-004
n/a
12,000
12,000
CL Bridge to Clubhouse
ECL -04-005
nla
40,000
40,000
CL Fountain
ECL -04-006
n/a
8,000
8,000
CL Paver Replacement
ECL -06-004
n/a
40,000
40,000
CL Replace HVAC Units
ECL=06-005
n/a
22,000
22,000
EP Theater Curtain and Rigging
ECL -06-006
n/a
14,000
14,000
EP Replace Carpeting
ECL -06-007
n/a
12,000
12,000
CL Paint Amphitheater Structure
ECL -07-003
n/a
16,000
16,000
CL Signage improvement
ECL -07-004
n/a
20,000
20,000
EP Adventure Peak Renovation
ECL -07-006
n/a
25,000
25,000
EP Floor Scrubber
ECL -07-007
n/a
7,000
7,000
EP Replace Gym Curtain
ECL -07-008
n/a
8,000
8,000
CL Paint South Park Railings
ECL -08-003
n/a
28,000
28,000
CL Renovate Putting Greens
ECL -08-004
n/a
40,000
40,000
CL Replace Cracked/Broken Concrete
ECL -08-005
n/a
12,000
12,000
EP Security Camera System
ECL -08-007
n/a
12,000
12,000
EP Concrete - Main Entrance
ECL -08-008
n/a
25,000
25,000
EP Torrent Floor Machine
ECL -08-009
n/a
8,000
8,000
EP Soft Play for Great Hall
ECL -08-011
n/a
30,000
30,000
EP Convert Kitchen to Restrooms
ECL -08-012
n/a
60,000
60,000
EP Office Security Cameras
ECL -08-015
n/a
20,000
20,000
'.P Park Sound System
ECL -08-016
n/a
25,000
25,000
=P Water Heater & Holding Tanks
ECL -08-017
n/a
24,000
24,000
EP HVAC Rooftop Units
ECL -08-018
n/a
500,000
500,000
EP Weight & Aerobic Equipment
ECL -08-019
nla
6,000
6,000
EP Pool and Wall Tile
ECL -08-021
n/a
80,000
80,000
CL Centrum Building Counter Remodel
ECL -09-001
n/a
8,500
8,500
CL Replace Walkway Lights
ECL -09-002
nla
10,000
10,000
CL Replace Ice Resurfacer
ECL -09-003
n/a
10,000
10,000
CL Amphitheater Speakers
ECL -09-004
n/a
14,000
14,000
CL Centrum Planter Beds
ECL -09-005
n/a
16,000
16,000
CL Centrum Fountain Remodel
ECL -09-006
n/a
30,000
30,000
CL Add Restroom Facility
ECL -09-007
n/a
120,000
120,000
CL Replace Park Sound System
ECL -09-006
n/a
32,000
32,000
CL Replace Concrete
ECL -09-009
n/a
15,000
15,000
EP Theater Floor
ECL -09-011
n/a
22,000
22,000
EP Exterior Arch Brickwork
ECL -09-012
n/a
20,000
20,000
EP Outdoor Storage Shed
ECL -09-013
n/a
15,000
15,000
EP Lift to Birthday Party Area
ECL -09-014
n/a
15,000
15,000
EP Track Floor
ECL -09-015
n/a
35,000
35,000
EP Parking Ramp Concrete & Drain Tile
ECL -09-016
n/a
28,000
28,000
EP Used Scissors Lift
ECL -09-017
n/a
9,000
9,000
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Department
Project#
Priority 2009
EP Cul-de-sac Sidewalk Replacement
ECL -09-018
nla
EP Portable Concession Stand
ECL -09-019
nla
EP Upper Commons Seating Area
ECL -09-020
nla
P Adventure Peak Remodel
ECL -09-021
nla
Edinborough/Centennial
152,000 330,000 122,000
739,500
GRAND
152,000 330,000 122,000
739,500
•
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2010
2011 2012 2013
Total
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
8,000
8,000
25,000
25,000
318,000
152,000 330,000 122,000
1,661,500
318,000
152,000 330,000 122,000
1,661,500
City of Edina, MN
Capital Improvement Program
2009 thru 2013
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Departiuent Project# Priority 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total
Aquatic Center
Flowrider AQC-03-001 n/a
Upgrades and Replacements AQC-09-001 n/a
Aquatic Center Total
Arena
Replace Zamboni
Refurbish West Arena
Dehumidification System
Truck with Plow
Parking Lot Repair
Install Underground Irrigation
Building Fagade
Replace Building Skate Tile
Repairs & Maintenance
Replace Zamboni
Golf Course
600,000 600,000 1,200,000
40,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 230,000
640,000 640,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 1,430,000
A-00-006
n/a
105,000
105,000
A-04-001
n/a
1,200,000
1,200,000
A-07-002
n/a
150,000 150,000
300,000
A-08-003
n/a
26,000
26,000
A-08-004
n/a
100,000
100,000
A-08-005
n/a
100,000
100,000
A-08-006
n/a
100,000
100,000
A-08-007
n/a
100,000
100,000
A-09-001
n/a
198,000
25,000 25,000 50,000
A-09-002
n/a
130,000 130,000
Arena Total
425,000
131,000 1,650,000 250,000
25,000 155,000 2,211,000
Braemar. Expand Cart Storage
GC -00-011
lraemar & Braemar Exec: Parking Lot Resurfacing
GC -06-001
lraemar: Replacement Irrigation System Phase I
GC -07-004
Braemar: Maintenance Equipment
GC -09-001
Braemar: Miscellaneous Equipment
GC -09-002
Dome: Upgrade Building/Restrooms
GD -08-001
Golf Course Total
225,000
GRAND
n/a
50,000
50,000
n/a
75,000
75,000
75,000
225,000
n/a
600,000
600,000
n/a
140,000
145,000
150,000
155,000
155,000
745,000
n/a
38,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
198,000
n/a
425,000
425,000
253,000
260,000
265,000
620,000
845,000
2,243,000
1,024,000
2,550,000
565,000
695,000
1,050,000
5,884,000
PIL": i
City of Edina, MN
Capital Improvement Program
2009 thru 2013
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total
Aquatic Center
Flowrider AQC-03-001 n/a 600,000 600,000 1,200,000
Upgrades and Replacements AQC-09-001 n/a 40,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 230,000
Aquatic Center Total 640,000 640,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 1,430,000
Arena
Replace Zamboni
A-00-006
n/a
105,000
105,000
Refurbish West Arena
A-04-001
n/a
1,200,000
1,200,000
Dehumidification System
A-07-002
n/a
150,000
150,000
300,000
Truck with Plow
A-08-003
n/a
26,000
26,000
Parking Lot Repair
A-08-004
n/a
100,000
100,000
Install Underground Irrigation
A-08-005
n/a
100,000
100,000
Building Facade
A-08-006
n/a
100,000
100,000
Replace Building Skate Tile
A-08-007
n/a
100,000
100,000
Repairs & Maintenance
A-09-001
n/a
25,000 25,000
50,000
Replace Zamboni
A-09-002
n/a
130,000
130,000
Arena Total
131,000
1,650,000
250,000
25,000 155,000
2,211,000
GRAND
771,000
2,290,000
300,000
75,000 205,000
3,641,000
Pa�r 1
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR PAMELA PARK
YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROJ
2009
Playground Equipment Replacement
2009
Batting/Pitching Cages
2010
Park Shelter Building Improvements
2010
Softball Pitching Tunnels & Scoreboards
2011
New Athletic Field With Lights
2011
West Parking Lot Renovation
2013
Senior Athletic Field Renovation
TOTAL
ADDITIONAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
FUNDED BY OPERATING BUDGET
2009 Relocate Hockey Rink and Lights
2009/2010 Landscaping Outside Softball Field Fencing
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
CURRENTLY UNFUNDED
TBD
North Parking Lot & Entrance Renovation
TBD
Pathway Around Entire Park
TBD
South Park Lot & Entrance Renovation
TBD
Artificial Turf on Senior Athletic Field
Heather Worthington
Comp. Plan Coniiiiejit
P.
To: Heather Worthington, Assistant City Manager
CC: James Hovland, Mayor, City of Edina (w/o signatures)
Joni Bennett, City Council Member (w/o signatures)
Scot Housch, City Council Member (w/o signatures)
Linda Masica, City Council Member (w/o signatures)
Ann Swenson, City Council Member (w/o signatures)
From: Edina Residents Signing Below
Date: October 21, 2008
Re: Comment on Draft 2008 Comprehensive Plan
The undersigned appreciate the opportunity to provide comment on the draft
2008 Update to the Edina Comprehensive Plan. We recognize and appreciate
the immense effort it takes to update the Plan, and the insight required to
design a Plan for Edina's future. It is our intent to assist this process by
bringing attention to an aspect of the Plan that has already caused
considerable tension among neighbors and City Administration.
40 This comment relates to Chapter 9 of the Comprehensive Plan entitled
"Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources. Specifically, this comment
points .to the need to re -designate Todd Park from a "Community Playfield,"
to a "Neighborhood Park," as those designations are used for future planning
purposes.
The Plan categorizes Edina's parks according to size and intended use
according to guidelines published by the National Recreation and Park
Association:
"Community playfields typically range in size from approximately 20 to 60 acres.
These parks are designed to provide facilities for diverse recreational activities for
young people and adults, although a section is also typically set aside for smaller
neighborhood children. All of Edina's Community Playfields have one or more
scheduled athletic facilities, such as outdoor hockey rinks and fields for soccer,
football, baseball and softball. Service area - 9-16 square miles." (Draft 2008 Update
to the Edina Comprehensive Plan, p. 9-8).
"Neighborhood parks are designed to serve primarily the needs of children six to
fourteen years of age. Tennis courts, softball diamonds, basketball and ice skating
facilities are commonly provided in neighborhood parks. Some of Edina's
neighborhood parks have one or more scheduled athletic facilities, such as outdoor
Heather Worthington
Comp. Plan Comment
•h. ?
hockey rinks and/or fields for soccer, football, baseball and softball. Neighborhood
parks typically range in size from approximately two acres to twenty acres. Service
Area = I Square Mile." (Draft, p. 9-7).
The Plan is clear to point out that the N.i,.P.A. suggests that the national.
standards "be used only as a benchmark guideline because each
community has its own unique profile in regards to demographics, total
acreage, terrain, climate and a host of other affecting factors." (Draft, p.
9-4).
While the footprint of Todd Park exceeds 33 acres, the vast majority of that
acreage consists of wetlands and riparian woods. The "mowable" or useable
space of Todd Park consists of only 5.9 acres. Thus, over 80% of Todd
Park's acreage is unavailable for the activities associated with a Community
Playfield designation. This aspect puts excessive pressure on the Park's
remaining acreage and green space.
The 5.9 acres of useable Park space is also bordered on four sides by
residences, which further limits the amount of space that can be devoted to
the type of athletic facilities on which the Community Playfield designation
relies. Several other of Edina's parks that are categorized as Neighborhood
Parks in the Plan actually have more mowable acreage than does Todd Park.
(See Attachment A).
In discussing the merits of installing a permanent hockey rink at Todd. Park
in 2005, and 2007, the Edina Park Board understandably struggled with the
concept of Todd Park's designation as a Community Playfield juxtaposed to
the majority of local residents' belief that the park was "too small" to add a
permanent rink.
The NRPA knows from experience that park classification is not a black -
and -white process. It requires thoughtful oversight. For example, if Arden
Park was 2.25 acres larger (i.e., 20 acres), would it be reasonable to impose
upon it the resource expectations ora Community Playfield, having only 3.1
nnowable acres? Considering the City's sizeable woods and wetlands, the
actual useable space of a park, rather than its area footprint, may be a
better gauge of the resources an Edina park can reasonably be expected
to provide the City. (See Attachment A).
Heather Worthington
Comp. Plan Comment
• p. 3
The rnispereepton of Todd Park having resource capabilities attendant to a
Community Playfield, has caused considerable tension between City
Administration and Todd Park residents for several years.
When. considering its actual useable space, Todd Park is similar to the
characteristics of a Neighborhood Park, and dramatically disparate from any
of the other Community Playfields. Todd Park is fully utilized within any
definition. In addition to its seasonal hockey rink, within its 5.9 acres of
useable space, Todd Park already contains a softball diamond, modern park
shelter, playground and two tennis courts. Todd Park's resources are over-
taxed, in part due to its Community Playfield designation. The re-
designation of Todd Park is an appropriate step
The proper characterization of Todd Park as a Neighborhood Park is
important to the Comprehensive Plan and the orderly and. coordinated
physical development of Edina into the future. The current designation of
Todd Park has and can continue to lead to:
• inaccurate assumptions on resources available to meet Edina's
planning needs;
• unsound facilities management;
• stressed community relationship issues in attempting to over -utilize
the resource as a Community Playfield; and,
• ineffective use of Edina's park space, including the green space it
provides.
Thank you for your consideration of this comment.
Most sincerely,
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Conip. Plan Comment
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Comp. Plan Comment
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Attachment A
• * Mowable acreage may include public school ground or state right of way ground.
Mini -Parks
Park
Size Acres
Mowable Acres*
Quadrant-
Birchcrest
1.61
1
NW
Browndale
.82
.6
NE
Chowen
.93
.7
NE
Grandview Sqware
.60
.6
NW
Kojetin
2.69
1.9
NE
Lake Edina
3.10
3.1
SE
McGuire
2.00
2.0
SW
Metodake
4.18
1.5
NW
Sherwood
1.53
1.4
NW
St. Johns
.94
.94
NE
Tingdale
.67
.67
NW
York Park
2.05
1.8
NE
Neighborhood
Parks
Park
Size (Acres)
Mowable Acres*
Quadrant
Alden
5.12
4.5
NW
Arden
17.75
NE
Cornelia School
10.75
---3.1
15.4
SE
Countryside
9.01
8.6
NW
Fox Meadow
3.84
1.3
NW
Heights
4.00
2.8
Normandale
10.06
--SW
5.7
SW
Strachauer
4,50
6.1
NE
Utley
5.73
3.1
NE
Wooddale
4.70
4.2
NE
Yorktown
3.42
3.42
SE
. .. ... .. .....
. ..... ......... - ----- - -----
Community
Playflelds
Park
Size (Acres)
Mowable Acres*
Quadrant
Creek Valley
10.00
11.0
NW
Gardcn
Highlands
18.74
44.05
11.1
14.5
NW
NW
L,ewis
21.04
14.9
SW
Pamela
62.00
24.8
NW
Todd
33.97
5.9
NW
Van Valkenburg
41.76
14.0
NW
WalpLqd
44.24
9.5
NW
Weber
11.8510.5
..... .... ...
NE
• * Mowable acreage may include public school ground or state right of way ground.