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Home My WebLink About2017-02-14 Park Board PacketDraft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Park Board Edina City Hall, Council Chambers January 10, 2017 I. Call To Order Vice Chair Good called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Members Good, Dahlien, Gieseke, McAwley, Miller, Strother and Student Members Gustafson and Hulbert. Members absent were McCormick, Mohs and Nelson Staff present were: Staff Liaison Ann Kattreh, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Susan Faus and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Gieseke to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Strother. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Dahlien to approve the Dec. 13, 2016 minutes. Motion seconded by Gieseke. Motion carried. V. Community Comment None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2017 Park Board Meeting Calendar Staff Liaison Kattreh went over the 2017 Park Board meeting calendar. She pointed out the work session with the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 4 and they will be discussing Fred Richards Park. The April Park Board meeting will follow the work session at 7 p.m. in the Community Room (please note: this meeting takes place one week earlier than normal). Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. It was noted all Park Board meetings will be televised until July of 2017. At that time City Council will determine if the Park Board meetings will continue to be televised. B. Park Signage Examples Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus gave a Power Point presentation on the park signage improvement project. She presented numerous slides of different types of main entrance park signs and asked for Park Board’s feedback and suggestions. Park Board members gave their feedback and made suggestions of what they liked and did not like. Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus went through the timeline of the project: advertise in May with a bid opening in June and start the project in August or September. Park Board members were asked to send any other ideas or suggestions to Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus in the next few weeks. Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus thanked the Park Board for their input and feedback. C. Park Assignments The Park Board discussed what parks would be assigned to which members to monitor, take some ownership of and report back to the Park Board. The following was decided: Member McAwley – Arden, Bredesen, Fred Richards, Highlands, Todd, Weber Woods Member Miller – Braemar, Bredesen, Creek Valley, Lewis, McGuire Member Gieseke – Arneson Acres, Centennial Lakes, Cornelia School, Edinborough, Rosland Member Strother – Chowen, Kojetin, Pamela, Utley, York, Yorktown Member Dahlien – Birchcrest, Highlands, Rosland, Van Valkenburg, Weber Woods, Tingdale, Utley Student Member Gustafson – Countryside, Heights, Normandale Student Member Hulbert – Arneson Acres, Cornelia School, Garden, Strachauer Member Good – Fred Richards, Fox Meadow, Strachauer, Van Valkneburg, Walnut Ridge, Williams, Wooddale Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Member McCormick – Browndale, Fox Meadow, Garden, Pamela Parks that still need to be assigned: Alden, Grandview Square, Melody Lake, Tupa, Sherwood, St. John’s, Weber Vice Chair Good thanked everyone for volunteering for so many parks; it will be exciting to see what they learn as they get involved in it. D. Work Plan Assignment Review Vice Chair Good went over the assignment review for the Park Board Work Plan. Member Strother indicated she would also like to be assigned to the Weber Woods master planning. E. Park Board Name Change Staff Liaison Kattreh informed the Park Board that the City Council has discussed board/commission name changes in respect to the Park Board. Changing to a commission would be more consistent with other commissions in Edina. Staff recommends changing the name of the Park Board to the Parks & Recreation Commission, or something similar. Staff Liaison Kattreh asked the Park board for their feedback and a recommendation for a possible name change. The Park Board asked questions and had a discussion about a possible name change. Motion by Strother to recommend a name change to Edina Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion seconded by Dahlien. Motion carried. VII. Correspondence and Petitions A. City Council Updates Dec. 20, 2016 and Jan. 4, 2017 Vice Chair Good acknowledged the Park Boards receipt of the City Council updates. VIII. Chair And Member Comments Vice Chair Good informed the Park Board he recently took the Fred Richards survey on the city website and encouraged the other members to take the survey. He also suggested putting information regarding Fred Richards Park on the Next Door website. He noted a lot Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. of people have made comments on that site in the past regarding the upcoming project at Arden Park as well as the winter recreation idea at Braemar. Vice Chair Good commented all of the Fred Richards Park awareness meetings seem to be on the southeast quadrant of Edina; however, because this is more a community park he suggested possibly having a meeting in the northeast quadrant. IX. Staff Comments Bill Neuendorf, City Economic Development Manager, gave a presentation to the Park Board on some of the preliminary planning for the Southdale Library; Hennepin County may be selling part of the property in the near future. Park Board members asked questions. Staff Liaison Kattreh gave the following updates: • City Council appointed Parks & Recreation Director Kattreh as the Assistant Weed Inspector for 2017. • City Council discussed the School Board representative to the Park Board at the Jan. 4 council meeting; they will be discussing this item further. • There are two snowshoe nights scheduled with Hoigaards at Braemar Golf Course for Jan. 13 and Feb. 17; Tin Fish will be having a fish fry along with Urban Growler Brewery at this Friday’s event. • Braemar Golf Course will be partnering with the Art Center and Tin Fish on Jan. 18 for the Wine and Canvas event and on Feb. 15 for the Pints and Paint. • Braemar Arena hosted the Minnesota Wild outdoor practice on Jan. 2; approximately 2,000 people attended. • Braemar Arena hosted the Hall of Fame Women’s Hockey game last week between Minnesota State Mankato and the University of Minnesota. • The track at the Sports Dome is open almost daily; check schedules online or on Facebook. In addition, you may check the schedule for open time at the Sports Dome. • A Glow Dodgeball event was held at the sports dome on Jan. 4 for kids ages 8-13; 80 kids participated. • Centennial Lakes Park hosted their annual Winter Ice Festival on Jan. 8. • Centennial Lakes Park will be hosting the Quinn’s Cup on the south pond on Saturday, Jan. 28. Last year this event hosted 46 teams, 540 skaters and raised $28,000 for the Myocarditis Foundation. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. • Edinborough Park hosted their annual New Year’s Eve Party; approximately 1,500 children and adults attended. • The Art Center will be hosting a gallery display by Jack O’Leary, an abstract painter, which will run from Jan. 6 through Jan. 26. • The city is starting to hire for summer positions throughout the entire park system. • The 2017 Spring/Summer Activities Directory will be sent to residents’ homes the week of Feb. 6; registration for residents begins on Monday, Feb. 13 at 8 a.m. • Staff and Confluence presented their Fred Richards community engagement plan to the City Council at their Jan. 4 work session. • There will be meetings regarding Fred Richards on the following dates: o Jan. 17 – Stakeholder meetings will be held with Three Rivers Park District, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, the Link, Bill Neuendorf and representatives from the Edina Football Association, Edina Soccer Club, Lacrosse Association and the Edina Girls Athletic Association. o Jan. 26 – Community meeting at Cedars of Edina o Feb. 6 – Community meeting at Cornelia Elementary School o March 2 – Community meeting at Edina Public Works Facility It was noted it would be very helpful if some Park Board members could attend any of the meetings. X. Adjournment Motion made by Gieseke to adjourn the Jan. 10, 2017 meeting at 8:28 p.m. Motion seconded by McAwley. Motion carried. MEMO I CITY OF EDINA Administration Date: January 20, 2017 To: Edina's Advisory Boards and Commissions cc: Board and Commission Liaisons From: MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator Subject: Board/Commission Chair Term Feedback Requested City Council has been reviewing Board and Commission practices at both January work sessions. One topic in discussion has been protocol and City Code around Board and Commission chair term limits. Currently Board and Commission chairs are limited to 2 one-year consecutive terms. This is outlined in City Code, Section 2-83 — Organization and Bylaws: Sec. 2-83. - Organization and bylaws. (a) Bylaws. Each board or commission will be governed by such bylaws as approved by the city council. (b) Chairperson and vice-chairperson. Each board or commission annually shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice-chairperson to serve a term of one year. No person shall serve more than two consecutive one-year terms as chairperson of a particular board or commission. A chairperson elected to fill a vacancy shall be eligible to serve two full terms in addition to the remainder of the vacated term. There are no term limits for the position of vice-chairperson. The Council would like Board and Commissions to respond to the questions below. The Liaisons will record a summary in the minutes which will be shared with Council when they review the protocol. When providing feedback consider the balance between experience and efficiency of running a meeting vs leadership change and opening opportunities. I) Is the term limit of two consecutive years too short? 2) Would a longer term limit better balance chair experience and leadership change? 3) If so, what is the right number (3 years, 4 years, no limit)? Thank you for your input and service! MJ Lamon, Board and Commission Staff Liaison mlamon@edinamn.gov City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 FRED RICHARDS PARK Community Meeting #2 Monday February 6th, 2017 7:00 PM Cornelia School THE TABLE HAS BEEN SET: The decision to close Fred Richards as a golf course has been made! We are here to design a park that you will: WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY? USE ENJOY APPRECIATE VALUE LOVE It’s the future and vision of Fred Richards Park is now a reality! After visiting the park, what are you thankful for? How do you feel after visiting? POSTCARD WHAT IS EXPERIENCE DESIGN? 101 WHAT WE KNOW PROJECT TIMELINE CONTEXT SITE HISTORY SOILS/WETLAND INFO PREVIOUS STUDIES Here are a few things we know about Fred Richards: PROJECT TIMELINE Southeast quadrant of Edina 9-mile Creek Trail expansion runs through the site FRED RICHARDS 9-MILE CREEK TRAIL CONTEXT CONTEXT CONTEXT SITE HISTORY WETLAND DELINEATION F.R. VISION MASTER PLAN (2014) PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS STRATEGIC PLAN (2015) Walking and Biking Trails are a high priority amongst the community, and mountain bike trails have also been shown to have strong support. The community and the Department would like to see increased natural areas within parks, including nature trails, and invasive species control (such as Buckthorn). The Department has been praised for the outstanding service to youth recreation, however with the aging community in mind, many residents would like to see more opportunities for seniors and passive recreation in the parks. Parking is at a premium. PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS STRATEGIC PLAN ANY QUESTIONS? Q WHAT WE KNOW DON’T KNOW ? What kind of park should Fred Richards be? The next two exercises will give you an opportunity to explore and share ideas. Everyone Participates Creativity is Valued EXERCISE #1: PARK THEME RANKING INSTANT POLLING Everyone should have a response card Use the 5 highlighted buttons to answer multiple choice questions (1/A, 2/B, 3/C, 4/D, 5/E) If you wish to change answers simply select a new answer and your first response will be discarded RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE DURING THE POLLING 0%0%0%0%0% Extremely Positive Positive Neutral Negative Extremely Negative RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE PHOTO A.Extremely Positive B.Positive C.Neutral D.Negative E.Extremely Negative 0%0%0%0%0% Extremely Positive Positive Neutral Negative Extremely Negative RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE PHOTO A.Extremely Positive B.Positive C.Neutral D.Negative E.Extremely Negative NOW LETS GET STARTED… GENERAL PARK THEMES 1.Sporting 2.Playing 3.Moving 4.Community Events 5.Private Events 6.Gathering 7.Resting 8.Learning 9.Nature 10.Dining 1.SPORTING Multi-use Field Lacrosse Soccer Football Baseball Softball Cricket Ultimate Frisbee Rugby Hockey 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include IS SPORTING A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 2.PLAYING Sledding Swinging Climbing Playgrounds Open Lawn Lawn Games Table Games Basketball Court Tennis Court Volleyball Pit Bocce Court Ice Skating Splash Pad Natural Swimming Interactive Water 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include IS PLAYING A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 3.MOVING Running Walking Biking Skiing Skijoring Snowshoeing Canoeing/Kayaking Skateboarding Trail Head 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include IS MOVING A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 4.COMMUNITY EVENTS Farmers Markets Movies in the Park Plays/Performances Concerts Winter Festivals Fireworks 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include ARE COMMUNITY EVENTS A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 5.PRIVATE EVENTS Weddings/Event Rentals Corporate Events Clubhouse Rental Meeting Rooms 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include ARE PRIVATE EVENTS A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 6.GATHERING Picnicking Pavilions Grills + Tables Fire Pits Outdoor Pizza Oven 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include IS GATHERING A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 7.RESTING Sitting Reclining Lounging Observing Meditating Art Observation Silence 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include IS RESTING A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 8.LEARNING Interpretive Trails Outdoor Classrooms Community Gardens Nature Center Nature Programming Recreation Programming 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include IS LEARNING A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 8.NATURE Forest Restoration Healthy Wetlands Natural Prairie Wildlife Habitats Native Gardens Rain Gardens Pollinator Gardens 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include IS NATURE A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include 5.DINING Café/Restaurant Beer Garden Concessions Food Trucks Food Carts 0%0%0%0%0% High Priority Priority Neutral Low Priority Not a Priority/Do not include IS DINING A PRIORITY THEME AT F.R. PARK? A.High Priority B.Priority C.Neutral D.Low Priority E.Not a Priority/Do not include INSTANT POLLING For Ranking you may use all 10 numbers highlighted (0=10) The back button may be used Select “Enter” to submit. RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE DURING THE POLLING 0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0% WHICH THEMES WOULD YOU PREFER AT FRED RICHARDS? RANK TOP 3 IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE 1.Sporting 2.Playing 3.Moving 4.Community Events 5.Private Events 6.Gathering 7.Resting 8.Learning 9.Nature 10.Dining EXERCISE #2: SMALL GROUPS MAP FOR REFERENCE = Wetland Major limitations on what amenities can be placed here. This area must remain a wetland. = Poor Soils Minor limitations on what amenities can be placed here. Fields are discouraged. = Water Treatment Minor limitations on what amenities can be placed here. This is an underground Facility. No structures or excavation. = Highly Developable No Limitations. This land is best for most types of development. TOP 10 AMENITIES 10 Pick 10 amenities you feel should be included in the new Fred Richards Park Work as a Group Everyone Participates Creativity is Valued TOP 5 AMENITIES 5 Now remove 5 amenities … Which 5 amenities are left? This decision is supposed to be tough -talk it out! Work as a Group Everyone Participates Creativity is Valued NEXT STEPS FRED RICHARDS PARK THANK YOU FOR COMING! FUTURE MEETINGS Thursday, March 2nd 6:30pm | Public Works Building Visit the Website www.EdinaMN.gov/fredrichardspark Fred Richards Community Engagement LogTypeDateLocationNotesProject Website Developed01-Sep-16 NAwww.EdinaMN.gov/fredrichardsparkConsultant Interview Team01-Sep-16 City Hall Interview team was staff, Park Board, 3 business and 3 resident stakeholdersSpeak Up Edina!30-Sep-16 NA Closed 11/4/16.Website Updated01-Nov-16 NA Updated after Consultant was approved.Comment Cards01-Dec-16 Parklawn Neighborhood Comment cards for condo associations and apartment complexes in ParklawnPark Board Meeting13-Dec-16 Braemar Golf Course Presentation to Park Board.City Council Meeting04-Jan-17 City Hall City Council Work Session PresentationWebsite Updated06-Jan-17 NA Added Community MeetingsMeeting Notice Letter06-Jan-17 SE Quadrant of Edina Project information and notice of community meetings. 4,118 letters mailed.Survey06-Jan-17 Survey Monkey Residents who could not make it to community meeting. Closes 2/13/17.Social Media11-Jan-17 NA Notice of Community Meetings (Next Door, FB, Twitter, Press Release12-Jan-17 NA Announcing community meetings and project websiteStakeholder Meeting17-Jan-17 City Hall The Link and Economic DevelopmentStakeholder Meeting17-Jan-17 City Hall Three Rivers Park District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed DistrictStakeholder Meeting17-Jan-17 City Hall Athletic AssociationsCommunity Meeting Flyer25-Jan-17 NA Poster advertising March community meeting hung around town.Community Meeting26-Jan-17 Cedars of Edina Apartment/Condos in Parklawn Neighborhood - Information GatheringHigh School Students01-Feb-17 Edina High School Classroom activityCommunity Meeting06-Feb-17 Cornelia Elementary North Neighborhoods - Information GatheringCommunity Meeting02-Mar-17 Edina Public Works All - Preliminary Design Options Will Be PresentedPark Board Meeting14-Mar-17 City Hall Prelinary Design Options Presented and DiscussedPark Board Meeting04-Apr-17 City Hall Joint Work SessionCity Council Meeting04-Apr-17 City Hall Joint Work SessionPark Board Meeting13-Jun-17 City Hall Master Plan Review - Final OptionCity Council Meeting20-Jun-17 City Hall Master Plan Review - Final OptionPark Board Meeting11-Jul-17 City Hall Final Master Plan RecommendationCity Council Meeting20-Jun-17 City Hall Final Master Plan Approval Fred Richards Park Master Plan | Process Schedule Schedule of Phases Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July Key Outcomes Phase 1 | Project Initiation Project Kick-off Meeting - Mid Project Meeting Project initiation, preliminary data collection and wetland delineation.Data gathering, base mapping Wetland Delineation Phase 2 | Research, Analysis + Inventory Understanding the Research Understand site conditions, gather city staff input and assessments. Environmental Review and Assessment Site Visits & Inventory Phase 3 | Community Outreach and Participation Visioning + Guiding Principles Confirmation Confirm/ adjust Guiding Principles from previous studies, develop and deliver community engagement plan for all residents. Project Website Materials - Online Resources Key Public Engagement Phase 4 | Schematic Design Preliminary Park Concepts Develop concept design options that meet Guiding Principles and gather feedback on design options from stakeholders and general public. Preliminary Park Concept Review Preliminary Parks Concept Presentation - Council Community Input Workshops Phase 5 | Prepare a Preferred Park Master Plan and Cost Estimate Preferred Master Plan Integrate feedback into 1 preferred master plan for Fred Richards with cost estimates.Preferred Cost Estimate Phase 6 | Final Master Plan Final Master Plan Present final plan to Park Board and City Council for approval.Presentations Key Meetings Park Board Meetings Workshop | Dec. 13 Joint Workshop | April 4 Master Plan Review Workshop | June 13 City Council Meetings Workshop | January Joint Workshop | April 4 Master Plan Review Workshop | June 20 Master Plan Approval | July Community Engagement Meetings 5-7 meetings | Jan - March Team/ Staff Meetings Kick-off Meeting | Oct. 26 Wetland Delineation | Oct. 17-21 Walk the Park with Staff | Nov. 4 Fred Richards Park Master Plan Project + Process Schedule Fred Richards Park Master Plan Project + Process Overview November 14, 2017 Discover Dream Design Do November – December 2016 December – February 2017 February – April March – May 2017 Activities Project kickoff Data gathering Wetland deliniation Research Environmental review Analysis Communications planning Outcomes We will have an understanding of site conditions and key issues to city staff, and create a community engagement plan. Activities Communications Public engagement kickoff Community gatherings Community interviews + surveys Community design ideations Pop-up park Outcomes We will have insights into how to best design the park to serve the surrounding community, today and into the future. Activities Programming Preliminary park concepts Park-a-Palooza Community input and reviews City and park board reviews Outcomes We will engage with the broader community to build a sense of ownership and excitement for the new park. Activities Master plan preparation Review Approval Adoption Outcomes An actionable plan with community support. Pop-ups FRED RICHARDS PARK PLAN FRED RICHARDS PARK PLAN For more information visit: EdinaMN.gov/fredrichardspark For questions contact: Parks & Recreation Director Ann Kattreh at akattreh@EdinaMN.gov or 952-826-0430 AGENDA COMMNUITY MEETING #2 Monday February 6th, 2017 7:00pm -8:30pm Cornelia School 7:00pm Ground Rules | Why are we here? (5 min) 7:05pm Experience Exercise | Experience Design 101 (10min) 7:15pm What we know (10 min) 7:25pm Questions (10 min) 7:35pm What we don’t know (>1min) - What we need from you 7:35pm Clicker Exercise (20min) - Instructions - Park Theme Ranking 7:55pm Small Group Exercise (20 min) - Map context - Chip Prioritizations 8:15pm Share Small Group Results (10min) 8:25pm Share Experience Exercise (5min) 8:30pm Next steps/Meeting Adjourn PARK ASSIGNMENTS Matt Dahlien — (7 parks) Miller — (5 parks) Birchcrest Braemar Highlands Bredesen Rosland Creek Valley Van Valkenburg Lewis Weber Woods McGuire Tingdale Utley Trevor Mohs — (parks) Dan Gieseke — (5 parks) Arneson Acres Centennial Lakes Cornelia School Edinborough Koren Nelson — (5 parks) Rosland Alden Arden Greg Good — (7 parks) Countryside Fred Richards Melody Lake Fox Meadow Weber Strachauer Van Valkenburg Walnut Ridge Julie Strother — (6 parks) Williams Chowen Wooddale Kojetin Pamela Ben Gustafson — (3 parks) Utley Countryside York Heights Yorktown Normandale Katherine Hulbert — (4 parks) Parks Needing to be Assigned (7parks) Arneson Acres Grandview Square Cornelia School Tupa Garden Sherwood Strachauer St. John's Eileen McAwley — (6 parks) Arden Bredesen Fred Richards Highlands Todd Weber Woods Brenda McCormick - (4 parks) Browndale Fox Meadow Garden Pamela PARK CLASSIFICATIONS Park Board Member Enterprise Facilities (3) 1. Centennial Lakes Park (7499 France Ave. S.) 2. Edinborough Park (7700 York Ave. S.) 3. Rosland Park (4300 West 66th St.) Dan Dan Dan and Matt Special Use Parks and Facilities (7) 4. Arneson Acres Park (4711 West 70th St.) 5. Braemar Park (Southwest corner of Edina) 6. Bredesen Park (5901 Olinger Blvd.) 7. Tupa Park (4918 Eden Ave.) 8. Van Valkenburg Park (4935 Lincoln Dr. S.) 9. Weber Woods (Name TBD) (40th & France) 10. Yorktown Park (7335 York Ave. S.) Dan and Katherine Mike Eileen and Mike Greg and Matt Eileen and Matt Julie Community Parks (8) 11. Creek Valley School Park (6301Gleason Rd.) 12. Fred Richards Park (7640 Parklawn) 13. Garden Park (5520 Hansen Rd.) 14. Highlands Park (5200 Doncaster Way) 15. Lewis Park (7300 Cahill Rd.) 16. Pamela Park (4303 W. 58th St.) 17. Todd Park (4429 Vandervork Ave. S.) 18. Walnut Ridge Park (5801 Londonderry Rd.) Mike Eileen and Greg Brenda and Katherine Eileen and Matt Mike Brenda and Julie Eileen Greg PARK CLASSIFICATIONS Park Board Member Koren Eileen and Koren Dan and Katherine Ben and Koren Ben Greg and Katherine Julie and Matt Koren Greg Neitrhborhood Parks (9) 19. Alden Park (6750 Belmore Lane) 20. Arden Park (5230 Minnehaha Blvd.) 21. Cornelia School Park (7142 Cornelia Dr.) 22. Countryside Park (6240 Tracy Ave. S.) 23. Normandale Park (6501 Warren Ave .S.) 24. Strachauer Park (6200 Beard Ave. S.) 25. Utley Park (4521 W. 50th St.) 26. Weber Park (4115 Grimes Ave. S.) 27. Wooddale Park (4500 W. 50th St.) Mini Parks (14) 28. Birchcrest Park (6016 Hansen Rd.) 29. Browndale Park (4510 Browndale Ave.) 30. Chowen Park (5700 Chowen Ave. S.) 31. Fox Meadow Park (5251 Blake Rd.) 32. Grandview Square Park (5280 Grandview Square) 33. Heights Park (5500 West 66th St.) 34. Kojetin Park (4201 West 44th St.) 35. McGuire Park (69th St. and McGuire Rd.) 36. Melody Lake Park (5601 Melody Lake Dr.) 37. Sherwood Park (5241 Eden Circle) 38. St. John's Park (5924 St.John's Ave.) 39. Tingdale Park (5800 W. 59th St.) 40. Williams Park (50th St. and Browndale Ave.) 41. York Park (5448 York Ave. S.) Matt Brenda Julie Brenda and Greg Ben Julie Mike Koren Matt Greg Julie Park Adopt-a-Park/Adopted By Park Board Member(s) Assigned Alden Park Kaiser and Blackman Families Nelson Arden Park Arden Park Neighbor Assoc. McCormick and Nelson Arneson Acres Park Edina Garden Council Gieseke and Hulbert Birchcrest Park OPEN Dahlien Bredesen Park OPEN McCormick and Miller Browndale Park Browndale Park Association McCormick Chowen Park Wells Fargo Global Fund Services Strother Cornelia School Park Sprague Family Gieseke and Hulbert Countryside Park Edina Democrats Gustafson and Nelson Creek Valley School Park Edina KIDS Club - Creek Valley Miller Fox Meadow Park OPEN Good and McCormick Garden Park Musolf, Goldman and Saxton Families Hulbert and McCormick Grandview Square Park Residents of Grandview Sq. I, II & Ill Open Heights Park Families of Heights Park Gustafson Highlands Park Bruce Carlson Dahlien and McCormick Kojetin Park Gateway Bank Strother Lake Edina Park Edina Robotics First Team 1816 Good and McCormick Lewis Park Dow Water & Process Solutions Miller McGuire Park OPEN Miller Melody Lake Park OPEN Nelson Normandale Park Tradition Gustafson Pamela Park Edina Girls Fastpitch Association McCormick and Strother Rosland Park The North Face - Galleria/Edina Dahlien and Gieseke St. John's Park The Voreis Team @ Keller Williams Realty Open Sherwood Park OPEN Open Strachauer Park Strachauer Park Neighborhood Assn. Good and Hulbert Tingdale Park OPEN Dahlien Todd Park OPEN McCormick Tupa Park Briggs Family Open Utley Park Rotary Club of Edina Dahlien and Strother Van Valkenburg Park Dog Park Scoopy Poo Dahlien and Good Walnut Ridge Park Parkwood Knolls Association Good Weber Park Calvin Christian School Nelson Williams Park OPEN Good Wooddale Park Edina Noon Rotary Good York Park Nunn Family Strother Yorktown Park OPEN Strother 2405 Annapolis Lane Minneapolis, MN 55441 Phone: 763-571-2995 Fax: 763-571-3588 www.scoutdoor.com Project Location Job Description Drawing # Drawn By Date Missing Info. Approval Edina Parks Edina Parks 2017 v3 BK 2/1/2017 Entrance Monument Entrance Monument Page 1 of 5 5200 Doncaster Way 5200 Doncaster Way 2405 Annapolis Lane Minneapolis, MN 55441 Phone: 763-571-2995 Fax: 763-571-3588 www.scoutdoor.com Project Location Job Description Drawing # Drawn By Date Missing Info. Approval Edina Parks Edina Parks 2017 v3 BK 2/1/2017 Entrance Monument Entrance Monument Page 2 of 5 5200 Doncaster Way Highlands Park 5200 Doncaster Way Highlands Park 2405 Annapolis Lane Minneapolis, MN 55441 Phone: 763-571-2995 Fax: 763-571-3588 www.scoutdoor.com Project Location Job Description Drawing # Drawn By Date Missing Info. Approval Edina Parks Edina Parks 2017 v3 BK 2/1/2017 Entrance Monument Entrance Monument Page 3 of 5 Highlands Park 2405 Annapolis Lane Minneapolis, MN 55441 Phone: 763-571-2995 Fax: 763-571-3588 www.scoutdoor.com Project Location Job Description Drawing # Drawn By Date Missing Info. Approval Edina Parks Edina Parks 2017 v3 BK 2/1/2017 Top / Side Prole of Page 1 Entrance Monument Page 4 of 5 2405 Annapolis Lane Minneapolis, MN 55441 Phone: 763-571-2995 Fax: 763-571-3588 www.scoutdoor.com Project Location Job Description Drawing # Drawn By Date Missing Info. Approval Edina Parks Edina Parks 2017 v3 BK 2/1/2017 Entrance Monument Page 5 of 5 BirchcrestPark 6016 Hansen Rd Entrance Monument City Council Updates By Scott Neal Jan. 18, 2017 • Approved the purchase of a new Bobcat 5600 for the Parks Maintenance Division for $55,900 • Set April 3 as the date for the community’s annual volunteer Recognition Reception • Set April 25 as the date of the City’s annual board and commission recognition event Feb. 7, 2017 • Approved the purchase of the Aquatic Center Zero-depth play structure and filter replacements • Approved the purchase of the Aquatic Center slide renovations • Approved the professional services agreement for the pedestrian bridge replacement at Centennial Lakes Park • City Council reviewed the Arden Park Master Plan in the work session • Approved a set of land restrictions on City land adjacent to Braemar Golf Course to ensure its future preservation as wetland to fulfill a commitment the City made to the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District during the district’s approval of the City’s golf course improvement plans. Janet Canton From: Ann Kattreh Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:14 PM To: Janet Canton Subject: FW: Van Valkenberg Park Please include this email in the. February Park Board packet. Thank you! Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director 952-826-0430 I Fax 952-826-0390 AKattrehREdinaMN.qov I EdinaMN.gov From: Lynette Biunno On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:05 PM To: Ann Kattreh Subject: FW: Van Valkenberg Park Good afternoon, This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members and Ann Kattreh. Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.gov I EdinaMN.gov From: Peggy Halvorson [rnailto:halvop20000me.corn] Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 3:58 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Van Valkenberg Park January 30, 2017 Edina City Council Edina Park and Recreation Department 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 I am writing today with a concern of mine that has been brewing for several years. A resident of Edina for the past 34 years, the past 14 have been spent as a homeowner in the very northwest corner of the city, part of the Parkwood Knolls community. This area of Parkwood Knolls is missing something very important to our quality of life, a playground. The nearest Edina playgrounds to my front door are both over 1 mile away, making a visit to the playground with a small child a bit more of a time consuming and special event than it ever should be. Playgrounds are an essential part of a community's identity and neighborhood involvement. They are also vital to a child's development and learning. Unstructured play has been proven to benefit children by increasing physical activity, promoting creativity and enhancing learning. While many of my neighbors have play sets in their yards, these do not equal the socialization and interactive experiences that a neighborhood gathering spot does. Van Valenberg Park is a lovely, well-maintained ball field and includes a highly utilized off leash dog park. Twice in recent history, 1997 and again in 2007-08, the development of a playground for this park was not allowed funding by the City of Edina, leaving this corner of the city without the benefits of a playground. The community interactions resulting from casual encounters other areas of the city enjoy in their playgrounds are not a part of our daily life here in the northwest corner. Please consider the needs of the children who live in my neighborhood for a place where they may come together and learn about inclusive interactive play, socialization, and respect for their own abilities and as well as the abilities of others. I will be circulating a petition regarding the building of a playground for our children and grandchildren throughout my immediate neighborhood and plan to bring it to a City Council meeting in the coming months. Regards, Peggy Halvorson 952 270 6620 5049 Park Terrace Edina, MN 55436 2