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AGENDA
Special Work Session of the Edina Park Board
Tuesday, June 12, 2007315:30 P.M.
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
4801 West 50" Street
SPECIAL WORK SESSION AGENDA
I. *Approval of May 8, 2007, Park Board Minutes.
II. *Waive Fee for Fund Raiser Event — Braemar Golf Course.
III. Review of Comprehensive Plan.
IV. Review of Proposed Capital Improvement Plan.
V. Other.
*These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action.
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.
Memo
To: Edina Park Board
From: John Keprios, Director
Edina Park and Recreation Department
Date: June 7, 2007
Re: TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007, PARK BOARD SPECIAL WORK SESSION STAFF
REPORT.
Enclosed you should find the following items:
1. Tuesday, June 8, Work Session Agenda.
2. Tuesday, May 8, 2007, Park Board Minutes.
3. Draft Copy of Proposed Comprehensive Plan.
4. 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Plan.
5. 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Plan.
6. Larry Miller Fund Raiser Event Brochure.
The following is the monthly Staff Report concerning each item on the Special Work Session
agenda.
PARK BOARD SPECIAL WORK SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EDINA CITY HALL
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
The Tuesday, June 12, 2007, Park Board will conduct a Special Work Session Meeting at 5:30
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.
*WAIVE FEE FOR FUND RAISER EVENT — BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
This is a formal request to waive the greens fees at the Braemar Executive Golf Course to
conduct a fund raiser event on June 29, 2007. The fund raiser benefit tournament event is
intended to raise funds for the Larry Nelson Family Fund. Larry Nelson has long been a golf
professional instructor who works for our Head Golf Pro, Joe Greupner. Larry has donated
endless hours of his personal time and energy to the Edina Adaptive Golf Program and is very
popular with and well loved by the participants. Larry was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.
The golf community and staff would like raise funds to help Larry Nelson and his family during
this difficult time.
It is anticipated that the total number of rounds of golf at the Braemar Executive Golf Course
will be between 40 and 50 rounds at an average of $8.50 per round (depending upon the number
of participants and their ages). The total fee waiver of revenue is anticipated to be between $340
and $425.
Assistant Manager of Edinborough Park (formerly Adaptive Recreation Supervisor), Susie
Miller, has been actively involved in assisting with this fund raising effort. Susie will be
presenting this proposal to the Park Board.
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Typically our practice is to not take any formal votes at Special Work Sessions; however, this
request came to me after we had sent notices to call for a Special Work Sessions. It is legal, but
not typical protocol, to take formal action on this agenda item during a work session.
• I recommend that the Park Board approve the request to waive greens fees for this fund raiser
event.
Formal Park Board action is requested on this agenda item.
REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Enclosed is a copy of the most current draft of my proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
The sections that are still incomplete are basically the park classifications and inventory along
with maps showing park and trail locations. Otherwise in my view, this is the format that I
would like for the Park Board to discuss.
As you review this current draft, I would ask that you keep these questions in mind:
1. Are there additional categories that should be added to the document? For example, we
have categories such as NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND
MANAGEMENT PLAN and WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN and so on. Are there
others that should be added?
2. Should one or more of the proposed categories be completely removed from the plan?
3. Do you agree with the goals and policies for each category as proposed by staff?
4. Should there be more policies for any of the listed categories?
5. Are these goals and policies comprehensive enough and do they accurately reflect the
results of the recent Needs Assessment Survey?
I believe those are some of the more important questions to be addressed as we review and
debate the proposed document.
It is my intent to complete the updated classification of parks updated in final form by the middle
of July. It is also my hope that the Engineering Department will have the maps to be included in
the plan completed by the middle of July as well. The goal is to have the Park Board approve the
final draft at the August 14, 2007, Park Board meeting.
I ask that the Park Board come to a consensus on the current proposed draft plan.
REVIEW OF PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
I am proposing some changes and additions to the 5 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the
Park Board to discuss. Enclosed are copies of the previously approved 2007-2011 CIP and the
newly proposed 2008-2012 CIP. My proposed changes and additions to the CIP are intended to
reflect the results of our recent Needs Assessment Survey, Comprehensive Plan, and reflect the
input from youth athletic associations. The changes are also reflective of the identified needs to
maintain existing infrastructure in need of repair/replacement. In particular, our asphalt
pathways, tennis courts, basketball courts and parking lots need significant resources just to keep
up with maintenance. The problem is compounded by the fact that the price of gas has driven
the cost of asphalt up 50% in the past two years.
As you review the two documents, you will notice the following changes (all of which are shown
in bold type on the 2008-2012 CIP document):
The Pathway Repairs/Additions: Arneson Acres Park is moved from 2008 to 2009 and
increased from $30,000 to $45,000. I believe that this is a project that can be delayed one
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more year because there is an existing gravel trail in place that is fully functional and can
easily wait one more year to be upgraded to an asphalt trail.
2. The 2008 Parking Lot at Weber Park project is reduced from $77,000 to $38,800. We
recently had a vendor do a core sample of the existing asphalt and sub -surface at the
driveway/parking lot at Weber Park. The vendor believes that the existing materials can
be reclaimed and used as new base material, thus new estimates are significantly lower
than earlier estimates. The entire project costs are greater than $38,800; however, Calvin
Christian School will be paying for 40% of construction costs.
3. The 2008 Batting/Pitching Cage at Pamela Park for $50,000 has been moved to 2010 and
reduced to a $30,000 project cost. The Edina Girls Fast Pitch Softball Association has
requested this move as they identified higher priorities. The cost is reduced because they
are requesting a net style batting cage system as opposed to permanent fencing.
4. The 2008 Window Replacement at Arneson Acres Park for $10,000 has been moved to
2009 because it is not considered as urgent and critical as other competing projects.
The new additions to the 2008-2012 document include:
1. $600,000 in 2012 to develop the neighborhood park at the upper level of Van
Valkenburg Park. This is basically the last piece of undeveloped park land that has
long been earmarked to develop into a small tot lot for the neighborhood.
2. $150,000 per year for at least the next four years to get caught up on worn asphalt
pathways, parking lots, tennis courts and basketball courts. This is the number one
most important issue identified by respondents to the Needs Assessment Survey; "To
spend resources necessary to keep the parks well maintained." This is an area that
needs significant financial resources to simply maintain each year to keep these hard
surface areas well maintained and safe for use.
3. $90,000 in 2008 for completion of the pathway master plan for Garden Park.
Unfortunately, we just received word in writing that we did not receive any grant
money to develop the proposed pathway system at Garden Park. We will have to rely
on CIP funding to complete the master plan.
4. $250,000 in 2010 for purchase and installation of field lighting at the Pamela Park
softball complex. Field space is at a premium; however, field lighting essentially
adds more field playing time opportunity without requiring additional property.
5. $30,000 in 2008 and $30,000 in 2009 for additional fencing at the Pamela Park
softball complex. These outfield and sideline fences are identified by the youth
athletic association as high priority capital items for the Pamela Park softball
complex.
6. $11,000 in 2008 for a concrete apron under the outfield fencing for field #1 at Pamela
Park softball complex. This is an item that lacked available funding at the time the
fencing was installed in a joint venture with the Edina School District four years ago.
It remains a priority item for our department that needs to be done in 2008.
I ask that the Park Board review and discuss my proposed changes and additions and feel free to
suggest changes and/or additions. I suggest that the Park Board then come to a consensus on the
proposed 5 -year CIP.
OTHER
This is an opportunity for Park Board members to discuss or ask questions about any other issues
of concern in this work session format.
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Minutes of the
Edina Park Board
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Edina City Hall
Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Damman, Ray O'Connell, Carolyn Nelson, Howard Merriam,
Randy Meyer, Jeff Sorem, Todd Fronek, Karla Sitek
MEMBERS ABSENT: Andy Finsness, Linda Presthus, George Klus
STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Ed MacHolda, Janet Canton, Vince Cockriel
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Todd Fronek MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 10, 2007 PARK BOARD
MINUTES. Ray O'Connell SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED.
H. NEW BUSINESS
A. Edina Curling Club - Mark Willmert and Ken Olson, members of the Edina Curling
Club, gave the Park Board an overview of the Curling Club and noted that it is a
growing sport that has been around for a long time. The Edina Curling Club met with
Susie Miller of the Edina Park and Recreation Department to work together on a joint
program opportunity to help promote the sport of curling.
B. Forestry Report — Tom Horwath, City Forester, gave an overview to the Park Board
on the year-end forestry program and the projects that are coming up. Mr. Horwath
also explained to the Park Board what his duties and roles are as the City Forester. He
stated that he probably answers more than 1,000 calls from residents every year with
questions regarding diseased trees.
Ms. Nelson asked if there are any future plans to prevent the spread of Buckthorn or
try to contain it because she knows it's a huge problem. Mr. Horwath replied yes, he
would say there are plans. However, with Buckthorn you need to be persistent and
you should expect a secondary growth that will also need to be controlled and
removed. He explained that with the abundance of Buckthorn it's a huge management
issue. Mr. Horwath pointed out that approximately one-quarter of the United States is
infested with Buckthorn. He stated that he fully agrees it is harmful to the health of
the existing trees. He noted that they need to keep being persistent with it because it is
a long-term effort that they need to stick with. He commented that they have had
excellent volunteer efforts and he hopes that will continue into the future.
C. Insurance Requirements for Edina Youth Athletic Associations — Mr. Keprios
explained to the Park Board that this is last piece of the Edina Youth Sports Task
Force set of recommendations that remains undone. He stated that the Youth Sports
Task Force questioned if there should be a minimum mandate of insurance that the
athletic associations need to carry to use Edina's public athletic facilities. He pointed
out that the school has a minimum amount in place of one-half million dollars.
Mr. Keprios explained that Ceil Smith, Assistant to City Manager, contacted some
insurance consultants to which the recommendation came back that they ought to
implement a mandatory minimum liability general coverage of one million dollars.
In addition, they ought to mandate that the athletic associations who have employees,
not independent contractors, carry workers compensation insurance.
Mr. Keprios commented that he did not receive any e-mails, phone calls or letters
from any of the associations regarding this issue which leads him to believe this is not
an issue for them. He explained that approximately 15 years ago the city did mandate
that the associations were to have one-half million dollars of insurance coverage.
However, when the State of Minnesota passed a law that granted some of the
association's immunity, some of the associations came forward and asked the city to
waive their liability mandate to which the city accepted their request. Therefore,
since that time there has not been a minimum amount of liability insurance for the
athletic associations. Mr. Keprios stated that if the Park Board wants them to go
down this road and mandate a minimum coverage, it's really not for the benefit of the
associations as much as it is for the city. The city needs to make sure they are
protected because the athletic associations are not covered under the city's insurance
policy.
• Mr. Damman asked if anyone has ever come after the city for any insurance liability
cases to which Mr. Keprios replied in the past 30 years he can recall two cases. One
was thrown out of court and was denied to go forward because of the immunity law.
In the second case, the city helped bail out the Edina Soccer Association because of
an improperly registered player to which the city was never named in the lawsuit.
Mr. Keprios pointed out that they've had numerous verbal threats of lawsuit;
however, we have been fortunate that none of those ever materialized.
Mr. Sorem asked, assuming they act on this, when would the insurance be in place for
the athletic associations. Mr. Keprios replied what they are going to recommend as
staff is that it becomes implemented with a long enough lead time so associations can
budget for it.
Mr. Meyer asked Mr. Keprios what the estimated cost would be for each of the
associations to get this insurance to which Mr. Keprios replied that he has asked each
individual association to do their own homework and let him know if there are any
issues to which he has not heard a word.
Marcia Friedmann, Edina Girls Athletic Association board member, informed the
Park Board that they desperately try to keep their fees low and this will definitely
have a huge impact on them. Ms. Friedmann informed the Park Board that at the
Presidents meeting it was discussed that the groups that currently are not insured are
• going to try to form a group together to which she does not know what the current
status is with that. Mr. Keprios asked Ms. Friedmann if she thinks it would be
beneficial to request that the Park Board delay action until the June Park Board
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meeting to which Ms. Friedmann replied yes. Mr. Keprios stated that he wishes the
associations would have communicated that they would have liked to have more time
to research this.
Mr. Keprios stated that at this point staff would recommend that they delay this to the
June Park Board meeting to which he will send a follow-up memo to the associations
requesting information as to what the impact is as well as any comments they may
have.
Mr. Meyer asked if the city has looked at the cost of putting them under their
umbrella to which Mr. Keprios replied that he did ask that question and their carrier
informed the city that they would have no interest in pursuing it.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Edina Athletic Facilities Fund Raiser Committee/Foundation — Marcia Friedmann
informed the Park Board that George Klus was unable to attend so he asked her to
take his place. Ms. Friedmann read the mission statement of the Edina Athletic
Facilities Fundraiser Foundation. She indicated that the committee is looking at the
city's project wish list as well as items on the capital improvement plan that will not
be addressed for many years. She indicated that the committee is made up of
presidents and past presidents of the athletic associations as well as Steve Dove and
Kim Nelson from the Edina High School along with George Klus and John Keprios.
She explained that they are trying to get a well-rounded group.
B. Bike Edina Task Force Update — Todd Fronek — Mr. Fronek informed the Park Board
that Bike Edina Task Force is well under way. They have signed on "Community
Design Group" as the consultant that will be aiding them in moving forward as well as
having their comprehensive bike plan be a part of the overall comprehensive plan.
He commented that the initial plan is to have the comprehensive piece done by
September to which all further planning will stem from that comprehensive plan.
C. Schedule Comprehensive Plan Workshop Meeting — Mr. Keprios asked the Park
Board if they feel there is a need for a workshop to go through the comprehensive
plan. It was decided that the Park Board would like to have a workshop.
D. Park Board Assignments - Mr. Damman asked the Park Board if this is something
they want to continue to be involved with. Mr. Keprios explained how this idea came
about. He commented that they have now come full circle and have seen
presentations on all of the parks. He asked the Park Board if they want to continue
with this practice or just have the parks listed on the website that indicate which Park
Board member is responsible for which parks and to contact that particular Park
Board member.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT — There was no Public Comment
V. UPDATES FROM STAFF —
A. Courtney Ballfield Maintenance Building - Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that
they've hired an architect firm, ATS& R, to design the maintenance building as part
of the capital improvement plan for the Courtney Ballfields complex. He noted that
they will open bids the middle of June and construction should be complete this Fall.
B. Alden Park - Mr. MacHolda informed the Park Board that the old playground
equipment has been removed, they've excavated the site and have installed the new
concrete container. He noted that next week they will begin installing the new
playground equipment followed by the safety surface and site restoration. He
commented that everything should be done by late May.
C. Gymnasiums — Mr. Keprios informed the Park Board that the gymnasium project is
essentially done. Currently there is a move to get colored murals on the walls of the
gymnasiums. The Edina Public Art Committee has volunteered to take on that
project. They will be using some of the interest earnings from the bonds to help
cover those costs.
Mr. Keprios indicated that they have decided to wait to have the grand opening until
the High School is finished with its construction to which they will do a collective
grand -opening with the school in the fall.
VI. PARK BOARD COMMENT
Ms. Sitek asked why there is being another public hearing regarding the hockey rink at
Todd Park. Mr. Keprios explained that the City Council brought up the discussion of
how to handle the Park Board's recommendation. They talked about discussing it
amongst themselves at their May 15th City Council meeting and they also talked about
holding a public hearing. He stated that after a lengthy discussion the Council decided to
direct staff to mail out notices to the same survey group and conduct an official public
hearing on June 5th
Mr. Merriam asked Mr. Keprios if there is any value to the Park Board communicating to
the City Council within some capacity by giving their recommendation in person. Mr.
Keprios replied that he has always advised Park Board members and commissioners that
if you have a strong interest and want to communicate with your elected official about
how you feel about an issue, written correspondence is always a good thing.
Mr. Keprios stated that his recommendation the night the City Council hears it is if they
don't accept the Park Board's recommendation in its entirety then they should give the
Park Board one more opportunity before the July 1" deadline to readdress whatever the
issue may be that the City Council is concerned with.
Mr. Fronek indicated that it seems to be a bit redundant to have a public hearing given
the fact that he thought that the Park Board already conducted a public hearing on the
matter again last month. Therefore, it's kind of a waste of time that they sit there and
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listen to everyone present on whether or not they approve or disapprove. Mr. Fronek
stated that he thinks it would be good for the City Council to send back the
recommendation or send the Park Board and staff back on a further fact finding mission.
He commented that if they are not in a position to make those decisions then maybe next
time they should just bypass things and move right up to the City Council. Mr. Keprios
stated that Park Board members should communicate their concerns regarding the
process with their elected officials.
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2008 Comprehensive Plan
Edina Comprehensive Plan Update
General Outline
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
Public Engagement Process
Plan Purpose, inc. reference to Met Council requirements and System Plans
Plan Organization
How to Use the Plan
3. Community Profile: Background, and Existing Conditions - History; Regional
Planning Area designations; population, household, and employment forecasts;
demographic changes and trends; economic data.
4. Vision and Goals — Based on a review and updating of the City of Edina Vision
20/20 Update (Fall 2003). This chapter will include a description of the
standards and programs for implementing the Comp Plan, as required by the Met
Council.
5. Land Use Plan and Community Design Framework — This chapter will identify
where Edina residents will live, work, play, and shop. There will be an inventory
and map of existing land use and a map depicting desired future land use and
how Edina plans to accommodate growth. This chapter will discuss the
connection between land use changes and transportation infrastructure and
traffic management. There will be strategies for protection of solar access and
aggregate resources. This chapter will also include a city-wide community design
framework for both public and private properties, and a consideration of the
special issues facing corridors. Finally, this chapter will consider and build on the
recommendations emanating from the Massing Task Force Report and the
Greater Southdale Area Final Land Use and Transportation Study Report.
6. Housing Plan — This chapter will include an inventory of existing housing stock,
and an identification and evaluation of future housing needs, considering
anticipated demographic changes and the recommendations emanating from the
Housing Succession Plan for Edina's Future report by the Edina Housing
Task Force. This chapter will also include a housing implementation program.
7. Heritage Preservation Plan — This chapter will be the draft Heritage
Preservation Plan recently completed by the Heritage Preservation Board.
8. Transportation Plan - The Transportation Plan will include an analysis of
existing roads, provision for bicycles and pedestrians, freight movement, transit,
and aviation. This chapter will include policies and strategies for improving
Edina's multi -modal transportation system. The Transportation Plan will discuss
how growth and change within Edina depends on land use decisions, how the
intensity and extent of existing and planned development affects the distribution
of households and jobs in Edina, and how that distribution determines traffic flow.
This chapter will reference the Land Use and Community Design chapter to
illustrate the interaction between land use generators, access, roadway design,
and connectivity issues. This chapter will also consider and build on the
recommendations of the Comprehensive Bike Plan process currently underway.
9. Water Resource Management Plan — The Water Resource Management Plan
will include plans for water supply, wastewater/sewers, and surface water, with
consideration given to the phasing and growth management directions in the
Land Use and Community Design chapter.
10. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Plan — Identification of
opportunities and existing system deficiencies, as well as goals and policies, will
be based on information drawn from the recently -completed Parks and Open
Space Needs Assessment. This chapter will include an inventory of existing
parks, trails, and recreation facilities, an acquisition plan for potential expansion
and upgrading, plans for operations, maintenance, and replacement, as well as a
recreation programs and services plan. There are no regional parks or trails
within Edina. However, this chapter will reference the proposed South Hennepin
Regional Trail -West and the proposed Edina -Richfield Regional Trail. This
chapter will also include a natural resources conservation and management plan.
11. Community Services and Facilities Plan — This chapter will include
identification of existing conditions and future plans for continued improvements
in City Administration, Health, Public Safety, Schools, Information Technology,
and Communications and Marketing.
12. Implementation Plan — This chapter will describe the official controls (such as
zoning), public programs (such as the Enterprise Facility Plans of the Parks
Department), and fiscal devices (such as the Capital Improvement Program) that
will ensure implementation of the comprehensive plan and efficient management
of public infrastructure. This chapter must also meet the requirements of the Met
Council, i.e. consistency with the 2030 Regional Development Framework and
conformance with the metropolitan system Policy Plans.
Dan Cornejo, consultant city planner - March 21, 2007
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GOAL
EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
It is the goal of the Edina Park and Recreation Department 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.
INTRODUCTION
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The Edina Park and Recreation Department has a very comprehensive and
continually progressive park system that serves the leisure needs of residents' of
all ages and abilities. Based on the results of a Community Attitude & Interest
Citizen Survey (hereon referred to as the "Needs Assessment Survey") conducted
in 2006, 77% of respondents are either very satisfied or somewt satisfied with
the overall value their household receives from the City of Ediiit'd
ks and
Recreation Department. 11% of respondents indicated "neutral,', 8% said
"don't know." 88% of respondents indicated that they were either very satisfied
or somewhat satisfied with the number of Edina parks. 93% were either very
satisfied or somewhat satisfied th the maintenance of the parks.
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The Needs Assessment Survey was mailed to a random sample of 3,000
households in the City of Edina in September 2006. 865 surveys were completed
and returned by the deadline. 91 %Q� sof respondents indicated that they had visited
an Edina park during the past year.97% rated the level of maintenance as either
excelldnt or good. The facilities used by the highest percentage of respondent
households were Centennial Lakes Park, Edinborough Park, Braemar Golf Course
Bredesen Park walking or biking trail, and the Edina Aquatic Center.
Edina residents value park lands, facilities and programs and residents are
always willing to volun r to serve the public to provide the best park and
recreation programs, services and facilities. Edina's volunteers are a critical and
extremely valuable resource in the delivery of park and recreation programs and
services. The Edina Park and Recreation Department relies heavily on Edina's
volunteers to provide a comprehensive and quality recreation program.
As Edina plans for the next 20 years, the plan is to be mindful of energy
efficiencies. In addition, our focus will also be mindful of the preservation of
natural resources and, where appropriate, restoration of natural resources to create
an environment that promotes sustainable natural resources. There is a strong
interest among residents and staff to improve water quality. The Edina Park and
Recreation Department will be working closely with the Edina Engineering
Department to ensure compliance with the established "Surface Water Quality
Plan." The Edina Park and Recreation Department will also continue to work
closely with the Nine Mile Watershed District, the Minnehaha Watershed District
and Edina Engineering Department to coordinate and support future efforts to
create, protect and preserve wetland areas and restoration projects that improve
shoreline stabilization, environmentally sound shoreline buffer zones and other
water quality best practices projects.
This Comprehensive Plan also addresses the community's strong desire to create
more greenways to tie park system components together to form a more cohesive
park environment. The Needs Assessment Survey results repeatedly show the
community's strong support and desire for more walking and biking trails
throughout the park system. With the cooperation and collaboration with
neighboring communities and Three Rivers Park District, the goal is to create
north/south and east/west corridor bike trails that connect with neighboring
communities and ultimately the greater regional trail system. The plan will be to
further pursue the development of the "Nine Mile Trail," which is the east/west
corridor across Edina from Richfield to Minnetonka. The plan will also be to
work with the Bike Edina Task Force, Three Rivers Park District and cities to the
north and south to plan and develop a north/south corridor that connects with the
greater regional trail system as called out in the 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan.
The Needs Assessment Survey results also indicate resident's str &sire to
support the maintenance of parks. Residents recognize the value d importance
of maintaining existing park lands and infrastructure. As we develop more
infrastructure within the park system, we will be mindful of the importance of
planning for adequate resources to maintain parks at a le
yel that meets or exceeds
residents' expectations.1��
With a growing trend of childhood obesity, 1:4
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will be mindful and responsive to creating and administering programs, facilities
and services that address that important issue. The City Council recently adopted
a resolution to support a Minnesota State initiative called "Get Fit" in an effort to
i 'heighten awareness of the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and show a
commitment to do our part to address the issue. With the help of volunteers, new
IfI and innovative program and services will be sought to combat this growing
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Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Classification
In 1995, the National Recreation and Park Association and the Academy of Park
and Recreation Administration revised the suggested classifications for parks,
recreation areas and open spaces. The key changes were the inclusion of park -
school sites, athletic fields, private park/recreation facility, natural resource
area/preserve and greenway classifications.
This new classification system states that there are essentially two types of park
and recreation land:
1. Publicly owned land.
2. Privately owned land that contributes to the public's park and recreation
system.
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Examples of privately owned land that contribute to the public's park and
recreation system would include:
• • Edina Country Club
• Interlachen Country Club
• Church owned properties
• Southdale YMCA
• The meadows in White Oaks neighborhood
• Power line easements
• Other miscellaneous privately owned vacant space
These privately owned spaces and facilities proode the public with valued park
and recreation services and benefits. dill Iii
The National Park and Recreation Association periodically publishes "Park and
Open Space Standards and Guideline; for municipal park and recreation
agencies to assist in comprehensive planning. ,The N.R.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. Nonetheless; Edina currently
exceeds the national standard guideline for acres per 1,000 residents.
The N.R.P.A. suggests a national standards guideline of 25 acres per 1,000
residents. This standard would include all local, County, and State-owned
• property within the community. Edina has no county, state or federal parklands.
The City's 1,565.81 total park and open space acreage computes to 333.03 acres
per 1,000 residents (based on the 2000 census population of 47,425).
The N.R P A.'also suggests that each mmunity should devote 10% of the total
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area of a city to park and open spaee�' Edina has a total of 10,240 acres of which
1,565.81 acres are park and open space. Thus, 15.3% of Edina's land area is
currently devoted to park and open apace.
NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS
The National Recreation and Park Association defines Natural Resource Areas as
lands set aside for preservation of significant natural resources, remnant
landscapes, open space, and visual aesthetics/buffering. These lands consist of:
• Individual sites exhibiting natural resources.
• Land that is unsuitable for development but offer natural resource
potential. (Examples include parcels with steep slopes, and natural
vegetation, drainage -ways and ravines, surface water management areas
(man-made pond areas, and utility easements).
Protected lands, such as wetlands/lowlands and shorelines along
waterways, lakes, and ponds.
CURRENT INVENTORY
All open space areas were inventoried and categorized as follows:
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(Quadrants were determined by the two dividing highways in Edina: Highway 62
and Highway 100).
352.13
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NORTHWEST QUADRANT
ACREAGE
Nine Mile Creek Right of Way
148.15
Lincoln Drive Floodplain
17.16
Division Street Storm Water Drainage
18.14
Moore Property (Melody Lake)
4.96
Normandale Rd. (NW Benton & Hwy 100)
2.14
Garden Park Addition
6.70
Glenbrae & Ayrshire��
4.30
Krahl Hill
7.75
Pine Grove Rd. (S and E of dead-end)
4.39
NORTHEAST QUADRANT 4111
Avenue��,, ��
1'.46
Littel & Lynn
W. 415` Street and Lynn Avenue
W.
3.10
Minnehaha Creek Right of Way 14
22.88 0
Townes Road �Ir, 1.00 i
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
Nine Mile Creek Right of Way9.75
Cahill School Backlot - 11.05
NE of High School & S of Crosstown 37.29
Dew 1 Ponds jt -it 48.00
Li(dead end RR)3.90
SOUTHEAST QUADRAN�
Bristol & Mavelle 1.01
TOTAL OPEN SPACE ACRES lilt
352.13
10 11111' The following are indr�ual park acreage totals:
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IINI PARK12
PARKS - 24.99 ACRES
A Mini park is characterized by a size of approximately 2 acres or less and is
design
to serve primarily the needs of pre-school
age children, although it may
provid.acilities
designed to serve the recreation needs of other age groups.
Service Area. - 1/4 Square Mile.
Park Address
Size Quadrant
Birchcrest 6016 Hansen Rd.
1.61 Acres NW
Browndale 4510 Browndale Ave.
.82 Acre NE
Chowen 5700 Chowen Ave.
.93 Acre NE
Kojetin 4201 W.44th Street
2.69 Acres NE
Heights 5520 W. 66th Street
4.00 Acres SW
Lake Edina 4400 Parklawn Ave.
3.10 Acres SE
McGuire W. 69th & McGuire Rd.
2.00 Acres SW
Melody Lake 5501 Melody Lake Dr.
4.18 Acres NW
Sherwood Sherwood Rd. & Edenmoor
2.00 Acres NW
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St. Johns W. 60th & St.Johns Ave.
.94 Acre
NE
Tingdale W. 59th & Tingdale Ave.
.67 Acre
NW
York Park 5448 York Ave.
2.05 Acres
NE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
10 PARKS - 74.88 ACRES
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.
Neighborhood
parks range in size from approximately two acres to twenty acres.
Service Area -
1 Square Mile.
1Srze
Park Address
Ouadrant
Alden 6750 Belmore Lane
5.12 Acres
11117.75
NW
Arden 5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
l Acres
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NE
Cornelia School 7124 Cornelia Drive
10.75 Acres
SE
Countryside 6240 Tracy Ave.
1,. j' 9.01 Acres
NW
Fox Meadow Blake Rd. & Fox M ow Ln. 3.84 Acres
f111111111114.50
NW
Normandale 6501 Warren Avo!1
°1 10.06 Acres
SW
Strachauer 6200 Beard Ave.
lt� Acres
�s
NE
1 th
Ut ey 50
Wooddale W. 50th &' Wooddale Ave.
4.70 Acres
NE
Yorktown W. 73rd & York Ave.
3.42 Acres
SE
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COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS 1,.
1It
9 PARI - 287.65 ACRES
Community playfields typically rang6 n size from approximately
20 to 60 acres.
These parks are designed to providefacilities'fcli'diverse
recreational activities for
young people and adults, although a section is also typically set aside for smaller
neighborhoo children. Service area'- 9-16
square miles.
Park Address
Size
uadrant
Creek Valley
W. 64 & Gleason Road
10.00 Acres
NW
Gardenjj`i5520 Hansen Road
18.74 Acres
NW
Highlands � 5200 Doncaster Way
44.05 Acres
NW
Lewis Dewey Hill & Cahill Road
21.04 Acres
SW
Pamela 5900 Park Place
62.00 Acres
NE
Todd `mIiiiit= 4429 Vandervork Ave.
33.97 Acres
NW
Van Valkenburg 4935 Lincoln Drive
41.76 Acres
NW
Walnut Ridge dilIP5801 Londonderry Road
44.24 Acres
NW
Weber ,1 4115 Grimes Ave.
11.85 Acres
NE
COMMUNITY PARKS 5 PARKS - 554.20 ACRES
The community park is usually a large park of more than 100 acres, or a smaller
park containing special community facilities.
Park Address Size Quadrant
Braemar SW Corner of Edina 500.00 Acres SW
Centennial Lakes 7495 France Avenue 25.00 Acres SE
Kenneth Rosland 4300 West 66th Street 22.05 Acres SE
Edinborough 7700 York Avenue South 2.00 Acres SE
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Grandview Square 5280 Grandview Square 5.15 Acres
SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKS 7 PARKS - 271.96 ACRES
The special purpose park provides a single or specific form of recreation. Service Area
City Wide.
Park
Arneson Acres
Bredesen
Richards Golf Course
Southdale Gateway
Tupa
Williams
Senior Citizen Center
Address
4711 West 701h street
Vernon Ave. & Olinger Blvd.
7640 Parklawn Ave.
SE Corner of Edina
4910 1-7a __ « _
Wes
5281
Size
15.00 Acres
206.00 Acres
39.65 Acres
997 Acres
t)n ^ cre
Acre
Sq.Ft.
uadrant
SE
NW
SE
SE
NE
NE
NE
INVENTORY SUMMARY
ACRES 1111
OPEN SPACE (19 areas) �? '1 352.13
MINI PARKS (12),, 24.99' ,
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS (10)
74.88
COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS (10) 1t
287.65
COMMUNITY PARKS (5)
554.20
��� 1271.96
SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKS 7
TOTAL OPEN SPACE & PARKLANDS
1,565.81
ages 6-14
OTHER MAINTAINED GRASS AREAS �1
Community
PLAZAS, TRIANGLES AND CIRCLES t
5.00
STORM WATER'& DRAINAGE,
60.00
OPEN SPACE & PARKLANDS 1°
1,565.81
TOTAL PARKS, OPEN SPACE & OTHER1®
1,630.81
PARKLAND ACREAGE
The following are parkland acreage totals per park classification:
# OF
COMPONENT CHARACTER SVC AREA PARKS
TOTAL
ACREAGE
Mini -Park
Less than 1 acre
%4 sq.mi. 12 2499
Neighborhood Park
Serve children
1 sq.mi. 10 74.88
ages 6-14
Community
Serve recreational
9-16 sq.mi. 9 287.65
Playfield
needs of young
people and adults
Community
Large park in
4-16 sq.mi. 5 554.20
0
r:
Park excess 100 acres.
Serving pre-school
-adult active and
passive recreational
pursuits
Special Purpose Provides a special City Wide 7 271.96
Park form of recreation
Total Parkland Acreage 40 1,213.68
GOALS AND POLICIES
The following goals and policies are intended to serve as a, guide for future decisions pertaining
to Edina's park and recreation areas for the next twenty; years. These goals reflect the results of
the Community Attitude and Interest Survey conducted in 2006; howeve goals are not
intended to appear in order of priority. �
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PARKLAND AND OPEN SPACE
M
GOAL
Continue to devote a minimum of 15%
future.
POLICIES
• The City q , 'na will sf
acreage.
area to h1pnd,and open space in the
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,nersh` of any park or open space
The City of Edina will consider purchase of additional potential park and/or open
space acreage if and when future opportunities arise, however, each opportunity will
e judged on its individual merit and value to the total Edina Park Systems. Special
pnideration will be given to pcels which are currently owned by a public or quasi-
c entity other than the City of Edina, or privately owned, and currently serve in a
open s&ce or parkland capacity.
When considering land dedication or cash in lieu of land in the future, the City of
Edina will strongly consider "the Platting Ordinance Guidelines", which applies to
Edina Ordinance No. 810.
The City of Edina will purchase additional parkland and/or open space acreage as necessary to
continually meet or exceed updated national standards for parkland and open space acreage as
per population.
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NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND
MANAGEMENT PLAN
BACKGROUND
Over the past decade, residents of the Twin Cities area and nation-wide have shown an increased
interest in the preservation and restoration of open space and unique natural areas. Consistent
with national trends, Edina residents have voiced a strong interest in the protection and
restoration of Edina's natural resources.
The Community Attitude and Interest Survey results show that 66% of Edina residents have a
need/desire for natural areas and wildlife habitats compared to 48% which is the national
benchmark response for that need/desire. Edina residents feel strongly about natural resources,
natural areas and their protection and (where appropriate) restoration. The need/desire for
natural areas and wildlife habitat was only second to the highest need/desire, which was walking
and biking trails at 86%. Third place was the neor golf courses (49%) and fourth was
playground equipment at 45%. til &i
The City of Edina's parks are designed to protect and pery natural settings w ile at the same
time satisfy the public demand for recreation opportunities. To accomplish both, a Natural
Resources Conservation and Management Plan is needed to protect and preserve Edina's natural
resources. A scientifically -based Natural Resources Conservation and,Management Plan may
also be needed as a means of protecting the health and safety of the public.
The City of Edina owns over 1,565 acres of park land and open space areas and the City is
essentially 100% developed. Therefore, in establishing goals' for Edina's natural resources the
primary focus is on establishing restoration and preservation management practices, as opposed
to identifying areas appropriate for future main transportation systems and utility infrastructure.
Those decisions have already been implemented; Open space areas owned by the City of Edina
are inte ed to remain protected and preserved from any future development. Therefore, the
focus J*r 4 to determine what level of management and restoration is desired for Edina's
natural res s.
GOAL
The goal is to estab Ata scientifically -based Natural Resources Conservation and Management
Plan to identify; restore and/or protect natural resources and native wildlife habitat. The primary
reason to restore and/or protect natural resources is to sustain their ecological integrity and
functions and protect the health and safety of the public. Natural resource areas shall include
prairies, woods and wetlands. The Water Resources Management Plan is addressed under the
Water Resources section of this Comprehensive Plan.
The goal is to also identify a master landscape plantings plan for all Edina parks, which is the
final phase of park development that has yet to be completed.
• POLICIES
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 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 addre PON,on an annual basis for
many years to come. JR
4. Edina will continue to carry out all Minnesota staterr}*i for shade tree disease
control and noxious weed control. 11111, � 1�
5. Staff will work closely with any future Environmental Commission that may be
established by the City Council to embrace and utilize `volunteer service that provides
valuable resident input and advice on natural resource conversation and management
plans.
6. State and Federal grant funding will be sought:to assist ith financing the resource
inventory process.'4�,a fr°
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN
BACKGROUND
Edina is home to a variety of wildlife, some of which make Edina their home year around and
other wildlife that migrate in and out of Edina. Wildlife is more often than not viewed by
residents as an asset to community and a wonder of nature for park users to view and enjoy. In
some cases, wildlife poses a threat to public safety andjh some cases wildlife may be considered
a nuisance to part
users and tra f c. , 1a 1
In in wildlife, the focus is to manage habitat for wildlife and, when necessary, target
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specc vvf.QJfe species for removal. The Natural Resources Conservation and Management
Plan will help identify any rare animals that may require additional attention to provide better
habitat protection. The Natural Resources Management Plan will identify specific plants for
wildlife needs. The Wildlife Management Plan defines an appropriate population target and
management process approved by state and/or federal government agencies.
GOAL ,���
The goal is to maintain existing wildlife sanctuaries and create new ones where appropriate to
protect significant plant communities and associated wildlife from the impacts of human activity.
The goal is to control animal and bird populations that are considered to be a threat to public
health or safety; or considered hazardous to the environment and/or infrastructure; or create an
unacceptable public nuisance that could result in financial or social hardship if not controlled.
is The goal is to continue to improve shoreline fishing opportunities for the public.
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POLICIES
1. The City of Edina will continue to work with the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources to maintain a healthy herd of 40 to 60 deer (or as otherwise directed by the
Minnesota DNR) within the City of Edina. Professional contractors or trained City staff
will be used to assist with deer control and the City will continue to support aerial deer
count surveys during the winter months to assess the size of the City's deer herd.
2. The City of Edina plans to continue to control geese populations in targeted park settings
where their presence can create a threat to public health and/or an unacceptable public
nuisance. Being a federally protected migratory waterfowl, geese are difficult to control
in an urban setting. The City will continue to use a dog as a'means of forcing geese off
of golf courses. The City will also continue to contract a professional contractor to
round -up geese throughout targeted areas in the city during the goose molting season.
3. The City of Edina will continue to control other animal species (especially beaver) that
are considered harmful to the environment, the general public and/or the watershed.
Beaver can disrupt the flow of storm water; cause flooding, and need to be removed.
4.
The City of Edina will continue to work closely with the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources Fisheries Division to enhance shoreline fishing opportunities for the
public, which includes stocking of game fish, improving habitat and water quality for
game fish, offering Minnesota DNR shoreline fishing programs and supporting
educational opportunities for the public to 1e more about �'� .
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WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS PATHWAYS PLAN
BACKGROUND
The 2006 Community Attitude and Interest Citizen Survey clearly showed that the most
important amenity requested by residents is walkingibiking trails. One question in the survey
asked; "Which Parks and Recreation Services Do You Think Should Receive the Most Attention
from City of Edina Officials Over the Next TWO Years?" The results were:
54% Maintenance of Edina parks
53% Number of walking/biking trails
16% Number of nature conservation areas
14% The City youth programs
13% Number of Edina parks 4
12% Quality of outdoor athletic fields
9% Quality of indoor athletic fields
8% Quality of outdoor swimming pools
8% Availability of info about Edina programs/fac. ;� 1 �lilt,
8% Quality of programs/facilities for adults age 55+
6% The City adult programs ,i
6% Fees charged for recreation progr.P pp }jq JM1)$jj
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Residents were also asked to choose their top threechoices that they are most willing to fund
with additional tax dollars; and the results were:
66% develop walking and biking trails
42% develop a new indoor recreation center
21% develop outdoor athletic fields for sports
21% aggressively remove buckthorn from city parks
19% develolpi ��v indoor sports facility for games, etc.
17% develop a new outdoor, dog exercise park
13% develop new outdoor artificial hockey rink
5% other40
s
The survey also asked for reasons that residents would use walking and biking trails in the City
of Edina. The results were:
84% for exercise and fitness
84% for enjoying outdoors/nature
25% for transportation
7% would not use trails
The survey results clearly indicate that residents desire and support more park trail opportunities
in their local park to use for fitness and enjoying nature and the out of doors more so than for
transportation purposes.
Even though transportation is the least important reason why residents desire more
walkingibiking trails, the City is working closely with Three Rivers Park District to create
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regional trails to create connections to neighboring community trail systems that are
subsequently connected to the greater regional trail system.
GOAL
The goal is to develop additional walking/biking trails within each of Edina's parks wherever it
is appropriate and desired and maintain existing trails at a level that meets or exceeds residents'
expectations.
The goal is to create connectivity between Edina's individual interior trails and regional trails
that connect Edina's parks to neighboring community trails and particularly trails that are part of
the greater regional trail system.
POLICIES
1. With extensive input from residents, each park will be reviewed for potential
development of new walking/biking trails within the park.
2. The Edina Bike Taskforce will work with professional consultantsto, identify a new bike
pathway master plan for the City of Edina. The goal is to identify the best routes for
connecting existing and future internal park trail systems, as well as identify the most
appropriate routes for regional trails that will connect to neighboring community trails.
3. The City of Edina will continue to work closely with Three Rivers Park District and
neighboring communities to develop a comprehensive' trail system that connects to the
greater regional trail system.
4. Parking needs and feasibility will be studied as part of the development of a
comprehensive trail system.
5. New additional internal park walking/biking trails will be added to the park system as
funding becomes available under the capital improvement plan.
6. Maintain existing trails on a regular basis to keep them safe and user friendly.
PARK MAINTENANCE AND AGING INFRASTRUCTURE
RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT PLAN
BACKGROUND
The Community Attitude and Interest Survey clearly showed that the most important service that
residents think that City of Edina officials should give most attention to is "Maintenance of
Edina Parks." 77% of respondents are either very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the
overall value their household receives from the parks and recreation services in Edina. The
national benchmark average is 57% that are either very satisfied or somewhat satisfied. Even
with those high marks, residents recognize the importance of maintaining existing infrastructure
to maintain the value of recreation services. Maintaining parks was the most important tax
supported function even over the second most important expenditure, the development of new
walking/biking trails (54% vs. 53%). Of the 26 different parks and recreation facilities to choose
from, survey respondents rated playground equipment as the fourth most important recreation
facility needed/desired (24%). The top three were:
1. Walking and biking trails (64%).
2. Natural areas and wildlife habitats (30%).
3. 18 and 9 hold golf courses (27%).
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Resources to maintain park lands and facilities will be an ongoing challenge as facilities continue
to age and will require either renovation or replacement.
There are currently 12 of the 27 park buildings maintained by the Edina Park Maintenance
Department that are between 25 and 100 years old or more.
1. Arden Park Shelter Building
2. Bredesen Park Comfort Station
3. Cahill School Historical Building
4. Countryside Park Shelter Building
5. Creek Valley Park Shelter Building
6. Grange Hall Historical Building
7. Highlands Park Shelter Building��
8. Lewis Park Shelter Building l
9. Normandale Park Shelter Building
10. Pamela Park Shelter Building
11. Strachauer Park Shelter Building
12. Utley Park Comfort Station�1�
The two historical buildings at Tupa Park are maintained and valued as historical and culturally
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significant buildings. The other ten aged buildings are approaching the end of their life span and
will be in need of either major renovation or total replacement within the next 20 years. In
determining renovation vs. replacement, each building's function needs to be analyzed as to
whether or not it serves the current needs and desires of park users. In some cases, the current
• architecture and design of a building may meet customer expectations. In other cases, the
building may no longer, meet customer expectations.
The four newest park shelter buildings in the park system were built in 1997 as part of a
successful general obligation bond. Those buildings were built at:
1. Cornelia School Park�i�
2. Todd Park '�111�
3. Walnut Ridge Park '
4. Weber Park
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These newer facili s can accommodate social gatherings, meetings, classes, recreation
programs and also serves as a warming house to change skates and warm up during the winter
skating season. The older shelter buildings serve primarily as a place in which to change skates
during the winter skating, season but are not used for other purposes during the non -winter
seasons other than for their restroom facilities.
GOAL
The goal is to continue to provide a high level of park maintenance services that meets or
exceeds resident's expectations. The goal is to continue this level of service on a daily basis as
well as maintain or replace existing park infrastructure in a timely manner that meets or exceeds
resident's expectations.
POLICIES
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1. The plan is to continue to fund and employ an appropriate number of full-time
professional park maintenance staff and part-time seasonal staff to perform all daily
• maintenance functions needed to maintain Edina parks at a premier standard. As more
infrastructures are added to the park system, more professional staff and equipment will
be needed to maintain parks at a premier standard.
2. Through an aggressive Capital Improvement Plan and annual operating budget, worn
park infrastructure will be either restored or replaced in a timely manner that meets or
exceeds residents' expectations.
3. It is the intent to not rely on voter approved general obligation bonds to replace worn
infrastructure.
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ATHLETIC FIELDS AND FACILITIES PLAN �'
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BACKGROUND 1 1� 1=
The nation-wide trend in youth athletics is that they a m&e outdoor athletic field programs
offered to more youth each year. More and more I�ogram offerings are extended to children at
younger ages and both sexes each year. There dre also more emerging sports that compete for
the same fields, such as, soccer, rugby, football, lacrosse and ultimate Frisbee. ItJ& not
uncommon for youth athletic associations to offer athletic field programs to youth who are pre-
kindergarten age. The Needs Assessment Survey results state Ghat 66% of households are either
somewhat supportive (43%) or very supportive (23%) of developing outdoor athletic fields for
sports. Developing outdoor athletic fields for sports scored third highest in list of what residents
are most willing to fund with additional tax dollars. Developing waking and hiking trails was
first (66%) and developing a new indoor recreation center was second (42%). Developing
outdoor athletic fields for sports ranked third in priority at 21 %. There is simply more demand
than supply of outdoor athletic fields to accommodate the ideal schedule for all youth sports.
When asked in the survey what they think should receive the most attention from City of Edina
officials over the next two years, only 4% stated that "number of city soccer fields" should
receive the most attention. Given the demographics' of Edina, the large senior population
understandably has little or no interest in developing outdoor athletic fields. There are very few
remaining park lands that could be developed into scheduled outdoor athletic field space. There
is also a problem of over -scheduled fields which demands artificial turf to withstand the heavy
use. Survey results also showed that the quality of outdoor athletic fields ranked much higher
than the number of City soccer fields. 58% of respondents stated that they would support
partnering with surrou€ ding communities to develop sports facilities in communities within 1-5
miles of Edina. �1�
There is an emerging trend that youth athletic associations and families are reluctant to accept
youth athletic program offerings during the weekday and weekend times. The window of
acceptable days and times of the day have shrunk, thus putting more pressure on demand for
more facilities to accommodate the ideal schedule for families; especially for dual working
parents and single parent families.
GOAL
Develop and maintain additional multi-purpose athletic fields where possible and reasonable
within Edina's 40 parks to help meet the demand for outdoor athletic field facilities. Explore
partnership or ownership opportunities within 5 miles of Edina to develop and/or secure
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additional outdoor athletic fields. Expand program offerings to weekday and weekend times to
maximize availability of existing facilities.
POLICIES
1. The plan is to explore the feasibility of developing existing park lands into more outdoor
athletic fields at parks such as Walnut Ridge Park, Pamela Park and Lake Edina Park.
2. Explore athletic field development and partnership opportunities with the Edina School
District.
3. Explore the feasibility of converting one or more athletic fields into artificial turf
surfaces.
4. Explore alternative scheduling opportunities, such as, Friday evenings and weekend
events, plus, scheduled events during the working day
PARK AND OPEN SPACE LAND
QUISITION PLAN
BACKGROUND
The City of Edina is basically 100% developed. 'Therefore, the City of Edina is no longer in a
land acquisition seeking mode for the development of additional park lands. The intent is to
retain all of the currently publicly owned park land and consider any additional property that
may be offered in the future as potentialadditional park property. For example, the Grandview
Square development resulted in a wonderful one -acre park nestled in the center of a mixed
developed site that includes offices, condominiums, library and senior center. As these
opportunities surface in the future, each property should be studied on a case by case basis.
• There does not seem to blIII to aggressiv,y seek more land for park and open space
purposes.
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GOALo�
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The goal is to retain, maintain, protect and presery9 ill of Edina's park and open space property
currently owned by the City of Edina. The goal sgto also study the feasibility of acquiring
additional park and open space land as more private land may become available for public
acquisition.,
POLICIES
1. It shall be he policy of the City of Edina to not sell any park and/or open space property
currently owned by the City of Edina. An exception to this policy might include a
property exchange for land of equal or greater value that is determined to be in the best
interest of the community.
2. It shall be the policy of the City of Edina to study the feasibility of additional park and
open space property within the City limits as it may come available for public
ownership.
3. It shall be the policy of the City of Edina to study the feasibility of acquiring or leasing
additional property outside the City limits not greater than a five mile radius of the City
limits for athletic field purposes.
4. It shall be the policy of the City of Edina to study the feasibility of partnering with
surrounding communities to gain priority access to additional property within five miles
of the City limits for athletic field purposes.
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COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS PLAN
BACKGROUND
The Edina Park and Recreation Department has entered into several collaborations and
partnerships as an efficient and effective method of providing recreation programs and facilities.
Examples include the successful collaborative with the Cities of Richfield and Bloomington and
the Southdale YMCA to develop and operate the YMCA Tri -City Skate Park. Another good
example is the four -city partnership (ABLE) to provide adaptive recreation programs and
services for residents with disabilities. The collaborative effort between the City and Hennepin
County Library resulted in a very successful new Senior Citizen Center with a new 18,000
square foot library building on the second level. The City of Edina is also exploring a
partnership opportunity with the Cities of St. Louis Park and Minneapolis to provide another off -
leash dog park location in Edina. The City of Edina entered into a lease agreement with a private
company that originally built and operated what is now the Braemar Golf Dome. Other
public/private partnerships have been studied in the past. The Edina Park and Recreation
Department also works closely with County an&8tate levels of government to offer park and
recreation services and facilities. The City of Edina is working closely with Three Rivers Park
District to construct a regional trail or two in Edina to connect with'the greater regional trail
system. The Edina Park and Recreation''' Department also works closely with the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources in efforts to provide quality shore line fishing opportunities.
There are numerous other examples; however, the point is that partnerships and collaborations
should continue to be a viable option when considering, new park and recreation services and/or
facilities.lr
GOAL .I�t
When considering options to provide new services and/or facilities, partnerships should be
considered and studied as a cost-effective and efficient option.
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POL� ' S
1. onsidering n� ecreat services, staff will explore partnership
oppo ities that ma the mQr6grarn
ost-effective and efficient means of providing the
new recregllpn program experience.
2. When considering development of new recreation facilities, staff will explore partnership
opportunities (public/private and public/public ventures) as a potential method of offering
recreational facilities on a cost-effective and efficient basis that is in the best interest of
the community.
USE OF VOLUNTEERS PLAN
BACKGROUND
One of Edina's greatest assets is its volunteers. Without volunteers, the Edina Park and
Recreation Department would not be able to provide the extensive recreation programs and
services available today. The Edina Park and Recreation Department also relies heavily on
volunteers to do a number of things, only some of which include to:
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• Provide comprehensive historical services (archival services, historical museum,
historical artifact preservation, etc.) through the Edina Historical Society.
• • Provide gardening opportunities and services throughout Edina's parks via the Edina
Garden Council.
• Provide comprehensive youth athletic program services for a wide variety of different
sport opportunities via Edina's 13 independently incorporated youth athletic associations
and its two sport clubs (swimming and figure skating).
• Provide sound and informed advice to the City Council on important policies and other
park and recreation matters via the Edina Park Board.
• Provide sound and informed advice to the City Council on iportant visual arts policies
and matters via the Edina Art Center Board. III II
• Provide quality band concert music free to residents o 1j car around basis via the John
Phillip Sousa Memorial Band.I __
• Provide advice to the staff at the Edina Senior Cents via the Edina Senior Center
Advisory Committee. 1k,
• Provide extensive clerical and light duty s 10111111114es to 0h,
the Edina Senior Center.
• Provide numerous park improvement p� via Eagle Scout candidates.
a• Provide extensive park clean-up twice ye achvia the Adop-Parkprogram.�' ts I
• Provide valuable input and feedback to the staff a emar Golf Course via the Braemar
Golf Course Greens Committee.
• Provide assistance to golfers, downhill ski enthusiasts, their recreation program
registrants who have developmental disabilities.,
The point is that the Edina Park'and RecreationI Oartmenh JW heavily on volunteers who
donate thousands of hours of selfless service ealyear to hel : 'others and further the mission of
the Edina Park and Recreation Department. '{
GOAL'
It is the goal of the Edina Park and Recreation partment to recruit, utilize and empower
Edina'svolunteers to provide a wide variety of important services to help serve the mission of
the Edina Park and Recreation Department. It is also the goal to properly thank and recognize
volunteers for the, valuable and self -less services to the City of Edina.
POLICIES
1. It is the policy of the Edina Park and Recreation Department to rely on, support and
empower volunteers to provide recreation services as a cost effective method of provide
recreation services` to residents.
2. It is the policy of the Edina Park and Recreation Department to recruit, train and
supervise volunteers where needed to provide recreation services at minimal cost to
residents.
3. It is the policy of the City of Edina to annually (via the Annual Volunteer Awards
Reception and Annual Board and Commission Reception) recognize its outstanding
volunteers and the value they bring to the City of Edina.
® INDOOR FITNESS AND EXERCISE FACILITIES PLAN
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BACKGROUND
The results of the 2006 Needs Assessment Survey show that 75% of respondents are either very
supportive (44%) or somewhat supportive (31 %) of developing a new indoor recreation center in
Edina. Results showed that a new indoor recreation center was the second most important new
facility of respondents' choice. Developing walking and biking trails was first place at 89%
being either very supportive (65%) or somewhat supportive (24%). When asked what they
would be most willing to fund with additional tax dollars, respondents clearly stated that
developing a new indoor recreation center (42%) was again second to developing walking and
biking trails (66%). Developing outdoor athletic fields for sports finished third at 21 %. When
asked how they would allocate $100 in extra funds if made available for the City of Edina, the
response was:
• $29 for improvements and maintenance of existig p.rks and recreation facilities.
• $26 for new walking and biking trails. � � f � 1111
• $15 for a new indoor recreation center.
• $9 for removal of buckthorn.
• $7 for new outdoor and indoor sports facilities.
• $6 for a new indoor nature center. �.
• $4 for a new artificially refrigerated outdoor hockey rink.
• $4 other.
The survey asked respondents to choose from a list of 15 potential' indoor programming spaces
the ones that they and members of their household would use if they were developed in an indoor
community center. Walking and jogging track (58%) was the indoor programming space that the
highest percentage of respondent households would use. Other indoor programming spaces that
at least 30% of respondents would use include: weight room/cardiovascular equipment (40%),
aerobics/fitness/dance class space (40%), leisure pool (35%), and lanes for lap swimming (30%).
Clearly the majority of respondents desire more indoor recreation space venue opportunities for
exercise and fitness purposes.
Developing indoor fitness opportunities seems to be a priority for residents that should be
addressed.: sAli.
GOAL �FAll
The goal is to explore and study opportunities to provide indoor exercise and fitness
opportunities for Edina residents. This desired facility may best be provided solely by the
private or quasi -public sector; such as, the Southdale YMCA and/or Lifetime Fitness and/or
public/private partnership; however, the goal is to ensure that the desire is met within the next
five to ten years.
POLICIES
1. The plan is to actively seek a location and funding source to provide more indoor
exercise facilities within the next five to ten years.
• 2. The City of Edina will actively support the development of an indoor exercise facility in
Edina, whether it is a public, private or partnership venture.
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3. The City will explore a potential partnership opportunity with the Southdale YMCA to
assist with expansion, renovation and/or replacement of the existing Southdale YMCA
indoor fitness facilities. This partnership may involve a land lease or land swap
agreement if necessary.
OUTDOOR HOCKEY AND GENERAL SKATING RINK PLAN
BACKGROUND
Due to the trend of warmer winter seasons each year, the Edina Park Maintenance Department
finds it more challenging each year to provide and maintain quality outdoor skating ice for
longer than six to eight weeks per year. There was a time when outdoor ice was easily attainable
by December 20 each year. Outdoor ice was not attainable for skaters until after the first of the
year for the 2006-2007 outdoor skating season. There is lit ' debate that winters are getting
warmer and outdoor ice is becoming more difficult to develap early and late in the season. This
trend may very well suggest that communities need to consider a form of artificial refrigeration
to ensure quality outdoor ice for skating during the winter months. Most neighborhoods desire a
hockey rink in the park nearest their home. The Edina Hockey Association desires pytdoor
hockey rinks for many of their games and practices during the winter months. If winter weather
continues to be warmer each year, then communities will:be faced with exploringother best
practices to cost effectively provide and'maintain quality ice during the winter season. These
best practices may include artificial refrigeration systems, high„ lecular density plastic rinks,
covered ice rinks (large roof structures or shade materials), icer i facing machines and/or other
creative methods to build and maintain auality outdoor is
The Needs Assessment Survcy results indicate
outdoor uncovered artificially refrigerated hoc]
respondents are most willing to fund with ada
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little community -wide support to fund a new
nk. The "following are the results of "what
tax dollars:"
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Develop Walking and Biking Trails 66%'i1 11r
Develop a New Indoor Recreation Center 42%�
Develop Outdoor Athletic Fields for Sports 21%
Aggressively Buckthorn from City Parks 21 %
Develop a New Indoor Nature Center 19%
Develop New Indoor Sports Facility for Games 19%
Develop a New Outdoor Dog Exercise Park 17%
Develop New Outdoor' Artificial Ice Hockey Rink 13%
Other 5%
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Even though there is not strong community -wide support for artificially refrigerated outdoor
hockey rinks, there may be interest in pursuing the concept with donated funds.
GOAL
The goal is to continually explore best practices to provide and maintain quality outdoor ice
hockey rinks in an effective and energy efficient manner. Continually monitor the demand for
• outdoor hockey rinks for scheduled play (games and practices) for the Edina Hockey
Association, adult athletics (such as broomball and 4 -man hockey) as well as, the general
public's demand/desire for recreational hockey.
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POLICIES
1. The City of Edina will actively pursue best practices to develop and maintain quality
outdoor ice hockey rinks during the winter skating season.
2. The City of Edina will continue to provide a manageable (ability to maintain quality
outdoor ice with given manpower and equipment resources) number of outdoor hockey
rinks that meets the demand for both scheduled hockey rink play as well as general
hockey rink play.
RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICESTLAN
BACKGROUND
Edina offers a wide variety of recreation programs and services for all residents, toddlers through
senior citizens. The Park and Recreation professional staff and volunteers seek to offer programs
and services that meet the physical, intellectual, em tional and social needs of all residents.
Recreation programs are offered year round. �Il�
Adaptive Recreation
The City of Edina made a commitmenthto'individuals with abilities before it was required by
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Edina is a part of a 4 cities and school district partnership to
offer a variety of recreation opportunities specifically designed for individuals with disabilities
ages 3 and older. Edina Adaptive Recreation is also responsible for providing inclusion services
to provide a successful opportunity for individ4als with disabilities who choose to participate in
general recreation programs.
General Recreation Programs l
The Park and Recreation Department offers a wide ety of year round opportunities for
residents of all ages.
Youth
For yotli �s 4-14 the Recreation Department offers programs at neighborhood parks during
the summer ths. From "Fab 4 & 5" to "You're Not Too Old for this..." there is something
for everyone. e ` g the winter a few special programs are also offered for our residents from
"Tea for Two to 've in Movies" residents can register for these family friendly activities.
Adults
A variety of Adult athletic programs is also offered throughout the year. From Broomball to
Kickball residents have the opportunity to register teams at all ability levels.
Tennis
For youth and adults ages 5 and older Edina offers tennis lessons at all ability levels.
Youth Athletic Associations
Edina Athletic Associations and Clubs currently offer athletic opportunities to over 9,000 youth
of all abilities through fourteen clubs and associations. The independently incorporated youth
athletic associations and clubs are run by volunteers with the help of a professional recreation
staff liaison. In 2006, the City of Edina appointed a Youth Sports Task Force to address the
current issues related to athletic opportunities available to youth in Edina. The outcome of this
task force is as follows:
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1. Updated relationship agreement
2. Updated priority use of outdoor facilities
3. Formal grievance process to be followed which precedes existing association grievance
processes
4. Resolution of Youth Sports Core Values and Community Strategy
5. Uniform Code of Conduct
Enterprise Facilities
The Enterprise Facilities within the Edina Parks and Recreation Department offer programs and
services in unique environments.
The Edina Art Center offers a variety of programs for all ages to the creative visual arts
needs of our residents. The Edina Art Center contracts with spe . sts16 implement a variety of
course offerings ranging from pottery to photography.
Braemar Ice Arena is home to the Edina Hockey Association and Br City of Lakes Figure
Skating Club. Braemar also internally offers skating lessons and open s to meet the passive
ice skating needs of residents.lot
For golf enthusiasts Braemar Golf Course offers lessons to youth,, and adults ages ,ll and older.
In a group setting or on a 1:1 basis Braemar employs golf professionals to offer beginning
through advanced lessons. Braemar also offers tee times for 36 holes of golf.
The Edina Senior Center currently has over 1,500 members ages 55+ seeking a variety of
program offerings. Programs are created and implemented by staff and volunteer seniors. From
Bridge to Softball, the Senior, ; nter is home to over 40 programs to meet the needs of all
members.
Centennial Lakes is a beautiful setting in the southeast quadrant of the City. During the Winter
months Centennial Lakes offers skate rental and open skating for residents to enjoy the 10 acres
of carefully maintained ice. During the summer residents are welcome to golf on the natural 18
hole grass putting course. Also available are free outdoor concerts, a croquet field, and 1.5 miles
of pathways.
Edinborough Park currently offers 5 sp +ial events per year for residents to enjoy the Park.
Adventure Peak is a recently added play structure that attracts youth up to age 12 from all over
the metro area. . � 1 l r'
The Edina Aquatic Centers waterslides, a zero depth pool with a play structure, diving
boards, a cable ride, and 4'erred dry play area for patrons to enjoy. For patrons who seek to
improve their swimming skills, the Aquatic Center contracts with Foss Swim School to offer
lessons for youth and adults ages 3 and older.
GOAL
1. As Baby Boomers enter retirement, the Edina Park and Recreation Department will follow the
trends and offer diverse opportunities for seniors. What used to be softball and bridge is soon to
be volunteering and rock climbing. The baby boomer population will be looking for recreation
opportunities outside of the senior center environment.
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2. Youth obesity is now considered an epidemic. Children today are the first generation in which
their life expectancy will be lower than that of their parents. The Park and Recreation
Department has an opportunity to tackle this epidemic head on by providing recreation
opportunities that lure kids away from the TV and out into the parks.
POLICIES
1. The City will continue to add fitness based programs for residents of all ages.
2. The City will explore program opportunities for Baby Boomers.
3. The City will explore options to provide safe opportunities for kids to play at their local
park in an unstructured environment.
ENTERPRISE FACILITIES PLAN
BACKGROUND lit
The City of Edina owns and operates six different egt04�e,,facilities the Park and
Recreation Department:
1. Edina Art Center Jill1
2. Braemar Golf Course and Fred Richards Golf Course '4 9
3. Braemar Golf Dome
4. Edina Aquatic Center
5. Edinborough/Centenmal Lakes P ins.
6. Braemar Arena
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Each enterprise facility has its own mission sta
EDINA ART CENTER
The mission of the Edina Art Center &provide facilities, faculty programs and
services that meet and reflect the nee` s of its residents and neighbors for
participation, education and enjoyment in the arts with emphasis on fine arts.
BRAEMAR AND FRED RICHARDS GOLF COURSES AND BRAEMAR
GOLF DOME
The mission of the Braemar Golf Course and Fred Richards Golf Course is to be a
premier golf facility — keeping golf accessible and affordable to our residents, but
not exclusive to Edina residents. We strive to be an exceptionally friendly,
community, based recreation amenity. Meeting our fiscal responsibilities and
improvingur facility for continued recreational pleasure is essential. Income
generation is not our primary goal.
BRAEMAR GOLF DOME
The mission of the Braemar Golf Dome is to be the leader in the winter golf
industry in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area by providing: the best
quality golf balls and mats, a comfortable environment, and a friendly staff at a
reasonable price to encourage repeat visits by customers.
EDINA AQUATIC CENTER
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The mission of the Edina Aquatic Center is to be a premier public aquatic facility
and to make swimming accessible and affordable to primarily, but not
exclusively, Edina residents and yet remain competitively priced in the Twin
Cities area.
EDINBOROUGH AND CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK
The mission of Edinborough and Centennial Lakes Park is to serve as a premier
gathering spot for social, cultural and recreational opportunities, primarily, but not
exclusively for the Edina community.
Objectives: 1111111"
• Provide a safe, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment for
park patrons.
• Provide premier recreational opportunities thala unique, inclusive and
cost effective. �iz
• Provide a diversified level ofqualitycultural pro gra ' ing that is cost
effective and entertaining.i
• Provide quality rental fadfiiM meet `e needs of the ad
community. ��1�''lp.
BRAEMAR ARENA I���
The mission of the Brae m�� Arena is to be a premier public ice facility and to
make skating accessible and affordable to primarily,but not exclusively, Edina
residents and yet remain competitively priced in the Twin Cities area.
In the 2 1�4eeds Assessment Survey, residents °'were asked which Edina Park
and Recreation Dep nt facilities they used the most the previous. The results were:
44% - Centennial Lakes P1111111111
28% - Braemar Golf Course
27% - Edinborough Park
27%-ABredesen Walking or Biking Path
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24% - Edina Aquatic Center
14% - Braemar Arena°
13% - Rosland Walking Trail
9% - Fred Richards Golf Course
8% - Edina Art Cente'
7% - Edina Senior Cent
6% - Arneson Acres P
4% - Van Valkenburg Park Off -Leash Dog Park
10% - Other
Edina's enterprise recreation facilities provide a wide variety of popular recreational
opportunities to residents and non-residents. Each enterprise facility is operated as a business;
however, the mission as stated above (and unlike the private sector) is not to maximize profits
but to provide recreational opportunities that are "accessible and affordable to primarily, but not
exclusively, Edina residents and yet remain competitively priced in the Twin Cities area."
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Each enterprise facility has its own unique business plan that is updated approximately every six
years. The business plan for each enterprise facility includes a market analysis, competitive
• analysis, environmental analysis, marketing strategy, financial performance and business
strategy. Surveys are conducted within each facility to better understand who are customers are,
what their opinions are about the facility and programs, where they reside and how they hear
about the facility.
GOAL
The goal for each of Edina's enterprise facilities is to provide recreational opportunities that are
accessible and affordable to primarily, but not exclusively, Edina residents and yet remain
competitively priced in the Twin Cities area. The goal is to provide fee-based revenue
generating recreation enterprise facilities that collectively covq ,all facility and program
expenses, including capital improvements, land purchase and all operating expenses.
POLICIES say:
1. The City will continue to update the busin lan for each enterprise recreation facility
every six or seven years. ?
2. The City will conduct surveys on a routine aA seeded basis to provide critical information
in updating the business plan for each enterprise facility
3. The City will annually adjust fel and charges fo'enterprise facilities in a manner that is
in keeping with the goal to provix, eational opportunities that are accessible and
affordable to primarily, but not ex Edina reside d yet remain competitively
priced in the Twin Cities area. �� � � 3 n ill.
4. The City will continue to modify eacli enterprise facility an rts services on an as needed
basis in a manner that reflects the current identified and validated demand for recreation
opportunities.
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Friends of
Larry Nelson
PIP -age Join us for
Golf, food and Fun!
BNO-m2t Executive Course
Friday, June 2-0
Too- Times begin at 4 p.m.
$So per person
(Additional $2S/ person for a Cart)
The Nelson Family
Fund
Edina Adaptive
Recreation uolf
participants with
developmental
disabilities and their
amilies are hosting
a benefit for their
golf instructor and friend, Larry
Nelson. Larry was diagnosed with
brain cancer in February of this year.
Larry has helped us for so many
years; we have decided it is time for
us to help Larry.
Questions?'?? Contact Susie Miller at 612-22S-2292 or mi111994@umn.edu
GOLF REGISTRATION
Golfer #1: Phone #
Golfer #2:
Golfer #3:
Email:
Golfer #4:
If you do not have a complete foursome we will partner you with other golfers.
Earliest Possible Start Time: 4 p.m. S p.m. 6 p.m. 6:20 p.m.
We will do out had to stmt your team ac soon as possible.
Would you like a golfer with a disability to join your teams yes no
I have enclosed $ for # players ($50.00/ person, $2S/person for cart)
$25.00/ person for Adaptive Golf Participants
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NOT GOLFING?
❑ I am unable to attend ❑ I would like to sponsor a hole ❑ I would like to donate a
please accept my enclosed for $200 (check is enclosed) silent auction item.
donation to: The Nelson Please contact me.
Family Fund
0onation Contact:
honemer
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Email:
Mail to: Attn: Susie Miller, Braemar Golf Course, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55435
Checks made payable to: The Nelson Family Fund