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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-08 Parks & Rec Comm PacketAgenda Parks and Recreation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission April 10, 2018 V.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.Arden Park 60% Design Check In B.Parks & Recreation Department Vision Statement C.Comprehensive Plan Update D.Work Plan Update E.Advisory Communication for PARC Work Plan F.Edina Goose Management Plan VII.Chair And Member Comments A.City Council Updates April 17 and May 1, 2018 VIII.Sta4 Comments IX.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli8cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: May 8, 2018 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission April 10, 2018 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission April 10, 2018 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, April 10, 2018 7 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Good called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners McCormick, Dahlien, Good, Ites, Strother, Nelson and Student Members Schieffert and Kiely. Commissioner Miller arrived at 7:02 p.m. Commissioner Willette arrived at 7:08 p.m. Absent were Commissioners McAwley and Burke Staff present: Staff Liaison Ann Kattreh, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Susan Faus, Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton, Assistant Director – Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson and City Forester Luther Overholt III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Nelson to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Strother. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Dahlien to approve the March 13, 2018 minutes. Motion seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations Staff Liaison Kattreh introduced the new Assistant Director - Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson. Assistant Director – Parks & Natural Resources Swenson took a few minutes to introduce himself to the commission. VI. Community Comment Geoff Workinger, 5224 Kellogg Ave., shared his concerns on the importance of doing the Arden Park Project with sensitivity while maintaining and improving the natural beauty of the park. Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Ave. S., Unit 720, shared his concerns about the ash trees. He would like the city to look into a firm called “Woods from the Hood” who pay for trees that have been cut down in the metro area and make it into dimensional lumber and furniture. This will help the city save some money. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Memory Garden Renovation Design Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus informed the commission that the Edina Garden Council has been planning for the redesign of the Memory Garden at Arneson Acres Park for several years now and have been actively fundraising to finance the entire project. The project will be completed in different phases as money is raised; the anticipated cost for the entire project is $60,000. City staff has been involved in the design and fully support the project. Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus introduced Tony Siebenaler-Ransom of Tsuke Studio, who gave a brief presentation on the project and process and provided information to the commission on the overall design. She also introduced the Co-Chairs of the Memory Garden Committee: Liz Genovese and Karen Platt. Liz Genovese and Karen Platt spoke about the Garden Council and the process of how they got to where they currently are. It was also noted that the project has been re-named the Tranquility Garden through suggestions from members and by a final vote. Commissioners asked questions and had discussions. Chair Good and Staff Liaison Kattreh thanked the Garden Council for all of their hard work. B. Arden Park Ash Trees Staff Liaison Kattreh gave a brief presentation on the ash trees at Arden Park. The Parks & Recreation Commission was asked at last week’s work session with the City Council to consider making a recommendation to the City Council on the ash trees at Arden Park. She also introduced City Forester, Luther Overholt, who can answer any questions the commission may have. Staff Liaison Kattreh noted, tomorrow, April 11 the working group will be meeting for the first time regarding the new shelter building at Arden Park. The working group consists of eight residents, as well as commissioners Nelson, Strother, McAwley and Ites in addition to staff and the consulting team. Staff Liaison Kattreh gave two suggestions for a recommendation for the commission to consider or come up with a completely different recommendation. The following are the two suggested recommendations: 1) Does the Parks & Recreation Commission support the removal of at least 50 of the 77 ash trees in the park project area? Twenty-four of the 50 are part of the creek construction. This would remove approximately 94 total trees in the park. These trees would be replaced at a minimum of one to one with high value trees. This is 21 percent of the tree cover in the project area. OR Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. 2) Does the Parks & Recreation Commission support the removal of all 77 ash trees in the park project area? Twenty-four of the 77 are part of the creek construction. This would remove approximately 121 total trees in the park. These trees would be replaced at a minimum of one to one with high value trees. This is 26 percent of the tree cover in the project area. The commissioners asked City Forester Overholt a lot of questions regarding the ash trees and Emerald Ash Borer Disease. Commissioners gave their views, comments and suggestions. Motion made by Nelson to remove all 77 ash trees in the Arden Park Project area to be replaced with the one for one replacement with the largest size possible to fit park design and budget. Motion seconded by Willette. Motion Carried. It was also stressed by the Parks & Recreation Commission that a communication plan will need to be a big part of this project and should be started now. Chair Good thanked Forester Overholt for his input and advice. C. Braemar Park Master Plan Review Staff Liaison Kattreh indicated that in January the City Council asked the Parks & Recreation Commission to prioritize the projects for the Braemar Park Master Plan, put a budget to that prioritization and report back to the City Council. She asked the commissioners to provide any recommendations to the committee for their consideration in the prioritization of the project. Chair Good asked each commissioner for any reaction or input they may have about prioritization before they begin work as a smaller committee. Staff Liaison Kattreh thanked the commissioners for all of their feedback. D. Comprehensive Plan Update Chair Good went over the fifth iteration of the Comprehensive Plan and pointed out the changes and input he received since last month’s meeting. He also pointed out the input he received from a couple of other commissions. Commissioners asked questions and gave input. Chair Good asked the commissioners if they have any other input or are there any items they should be addressing that may be missing from the fifth iteration. He indicated the plan will go in front of the Planning Commission tomorrow, April 11. Chair Good thanked the commissioners for all of their input and insights. VIII. Chair and Member Comments • Commissioner Ites informed the commission that at the recent Braemar Golf Association meeting he attended he was informed the Driving Range Academy was up 40% in revenue Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. and the golf dome was up 9% in revenue. He thanked the Parks & Recreation staff for all of their hard work in making this possible despite not having a golf course open. • Commissioner McCormick thanked Chair Good for all the hard work he has done on the Comprehensive Plan; this is a huge project and he has put a lot of time into it to which they have ended up in a really good place. • Commissioner Nelson asked what the approved Access Agreement is for at Sherwood Park. Staff Liaison Kattreh replied there is a siding project that is happening with the condo units immediately adjacent to the park. The construction company doing the work has requested access along the edge of Sherwood Park so they are able to get access for their materials and scaffolding. • Chair Good gave Commissioner McCormick thank you cards as a way to say thank you to her for all of the hard work she has done and also for helping to prepare him for his role as Chair. IX. Staff Comments Staff Liaison Kattreh gave the following updates: • The Golf Dome had their busiest week in the history of the dome last week with 3,400 customers who hit over 270,000 golf balls. • The Third Annual Bunny Breakfast was held on Saturday, March 24 at Braemar Golf Course; there were over 150 kids in attendance. • The Princess Ball event will take place at Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse on April 20 and the Superhero Saturday event will take place on Saturday, April 28 at the Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse. • Work has started on the restoration of the main slides at the Edina Aquatic Center; both the inside and outside of the slides are being resurfaced. • Edinborough Park had an incredibly busy March; their attendance as up 10% ahead of last year with a total of 20,274 paid daily admissions. The concession revenue was also up 10%. • The Parks & Recreation Department is currently in major hiring mode; the department hires over 600 part-time and seasonal employees annually. X. Adjournment Motion made by Willette to adjourn the April 10, 2018 meeting at 9:41 p.m. Motion seconded by Miller. Motion carried. Date: May 8, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Arden Park 60% Design Check In Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. Information only. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report: Arden Park 60% Design Report May 60% Concept Update Arden Shelter Concepts May 8, 2018 Parks & Recreation Commission Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Ross Bintner P.E., Engineering Services Manager Arden Park 60% Design Report Information / Background: On Aug. 2, 2017 the City Council received a final Arden Park concept plan report. The council elected to hold a public hearing at the Sept. 6, 2017 meeting. The council then approved the Arden Park concept plan at the Sept. 19, 2017 meeting with the following motion: Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the concept plan for Arden Park, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and creating a public engagement process during the design process such as an Advisory Committee. On Nov. 21, 2017 the City Council approved a Community Engagement Plan for the design phase of Arden Park. Per the plan, the first report to the PARC and City Council at the 30% design stage occurred in January 2018. This is the second report back to the community, PARC, City Council and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. History: On Aug. 16, 2016 the City Council authorized a Memorandum of Agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) to develop the Arden Park Concept Plan. The process to develop this plan included: three community meetings, in October 2016, November 2016 and May 2017, two Parks & Recreation Commission meetings on Dec. 13, 2016 and May 9, 2017 and also a Feb. 7, 2017 City Council work session. Two ad-hoc meetings were added on June 13, 2017 and July 17, 2017. The concept was developed by a project team that consisted of city and MCWD staff, Parks & Recreation Commission members McAwley and Strother, and consulting park and stream design specialists. The concept plan builds off an August 2014 Memorandum of Understanding with MCWD, and exemplifies integrated project development that addresses needs in five categories identified in the 2015 Parks, Recreation and Trails Strategic Plan. 1) natural resources, 2) trails, connections, health and safety, 3) park buildings, 4) playgrounds and play areas, and 5) community gathering areas. The plan is also consistent with STAFF REPORT Page 2 and advances shared city and MCWD goals of environmental sustainability, clean surface waters, flood protection, wetland preservation, and improved habitat for wildlife. Engagement of the public and neighborhood was conducted and was consistent with the neighborhood park designation. Public meeting invites were sent to Arden and Minnehaha neighborhood contacts, and mailed individually to all properties between Wooddale and France Avenues, and 50th and 56th streets ahead of each public meeting. Follow-up engagement was conducted by MCWD after groups critical of dam removal came forward. Arden Park Design Goals Based on feedback received from residents, Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council, the following design goals have been established: • Maintain rustic character of the park • Improve public experience throughout the park o Increased fishing and in-stream recreation opportunities o Improved visual and physical access to Minnehaha Creek • Update aging park facilities • Public safety • Improved biological and geological function and value of creek and surrounding corridor • Regional stormwater management 2017 Concept Plan Elements and Preliminary Cost Estimates: The following is a summary of the plan elements for the 2017 approved concept plan and cost splits with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District: The approved 2017 concept plan represents a feasible and desirable project scope that renews aged park facilities including park shelter building, playground, ice rink and lawn area. New park facility features include patio area near shelter, trail lighting along park path, park landscaping and benches near rink. The proposed funding source for this item is the City of Edina Construction Fund. New and renewal of aging walking features include renewal of the park path, new Brookview Avenue sidewalk and overlooks, and trail connections to nature trail and Minnehaha Blvd. sidewalk. The proposed funding source for this item is the City of Edina PACS fund. New trails and vegetation features include replacement of existing path bridge impacted by the creek re- meander, nature trail, boardwalk, and north bridge, and buckthorn removal, trees, upland area native restoration and pollinator plantings. This cost is split evenly between MCWD and the City of Edina. The proposed funding sources for the City of Edina share is an even split between the Stormwater and Construction Fund. There is an expectation that this feature has moderate potential for state and local grant funding. STAFF REPORT Page 3 New clean water and natural resource features include stormwater filtration and sedimentation features and options for low impact or zero runoff add-ons for park shelter and shelter pavilion include pervious pavement pavilion, pervious pavement paths, green roof, cistern and pollinator garden. This cost is split evenly between MCWD and the City of Edina. The proposed funding source for the City of Edina share is the Stormwater Utility Fund. There is an expectation that this feature has significant potential for state and local grant funding. Tradeoffs between project partner costs and project scope are possible after grant funding becomes clearer. New creek restorations include the removal of dam, re-meandered creek with additional length, riffles and rapids, creek put-ins and landings, aquatic and wetland restoration, and creek overlook south of 54th Street. This cost is born by the MCWD. The total project capital expense during the concept phase was estimated at $4,084,600 of which $2,147,500 are city costs. These initial cost estimates will be updated for the 60% project design phase but were not complete by the deadline for this document. Tree Removal Update and Ash Trees Based on the current status of 60 percent design, approximately 68 of 457 trees will have to be removed for construction. Tree removal during the concept phase of the design was estimated at over 90 trees for the creek remeandering alone. Twenty-four of the 68 trees slated for removal are ash trees. Of the 457 trees within the project scope, 77 are ash trees. Of the 77 ash trees, 47 have a DBH (diameter at breast height) less than 12” and 30 ash trees have a DBH greater than 12”. Of the 24 ash trees proposed to be removed for construction, 7 have a DBH of 12” or greater. City Forester Luther Overholt recommends injecting three trees in the park to prevent Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and hopefully save the trees. Of these significant trees, one of the trees is along Minnehaha Boulevard, one is on Brookview Avenue and the other is close to the playground. It is also worth noting that a significant additional part of the Arden Park plan will be to remove buckthorn in the park. It should be recognized that the removal of this invasive species will significantly change the look of the landscape. Views of the creek are currently mostly blocked by thick stands of buckthorn. EAB-killed trees dry out quickly and become hazard trees in less time than after a normal tree death. Hazard trees are trees that can be dangerous because of the possibility of them falling over or large branches breaking off with a potential to cause personal injury to people. Minnesota Department of Agriculture considers May 1 – Sept. 30 to be the flight season for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This means that EAB adult beetles are emerging from infested wood or trees and flying in search of new hosts during this time. EAB larvae complete their development by pupating into adult beetles in the spring and early summer. However, this process only occurs when temperatures are sufficiently warm and the whole process requires a certain amount of accumulated heat, i.e., development time. This project provides a unique opportunity to remove and replace ash trees which will surely die eventually. Emerald Ash Borer has been found in all surrounding communities and was confirmed in Edina for the first STAFF REPORT Page 4 time on Friday, April 13, 2018. This first tree with EAB was identified on private property in northwest Edina. It is estimated that Edina has 50,000 ash trees, most located on private property. The City Forester would like to remove as many of the ash trees as possible at Arden Park and replace them with much higher quality trees. It will be less expensive, less impactful to new park construction and easier to access many ash tree locations during project construction. While the larger trees with a DBH of greater than 12” have a greater impact to tree canopy, they are also more difficult, costly and dangerous to remove in future years as they die. The ash trees on the north half of the park would definitely be the most difficult and costly to remove in the future. It is recommended to remove at least those during construction. At a joint work session with the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission (PARC) on April 3, 2018 the Council asked the PARC to make a recommendation to the council on ash trees at Arden Park. At the April 10, 2018 Parks & Recreation Commission (PARC) meeting, commissioners were asked to make a recommendation for the City Council on ash trees. The PARC was given the following options: a) Does the Parks & Recreation Commission support the removal of at least 50 of the 77 ash trees in the park project area? 24 of the 50 are part of the creek construction. This would remove approximately 94 total trees in the park. These trees would be replaced at a minimum of 1 to 1 with high value trees. This is 21 percent of the tree cover in the project area. OR b) Does the Parks & Recreation Commission support the removal of all 77 of the ash trees in the park project area? 24 of the 77 are part of the creek construction. This would remove approximately 121 total trees in the park. These trees would be replaced at a minimum of 1 to 1 with high value trees. This is 26 percent of the tree cover in the project area. The PARC passed the following motion: Motion made by Nelson to remove all 77 ash trees in the Arden Park project area to be replaced with one for one replacement with the largest size possible to fit park design and budget. Motion was seconded by Willette. Motion carried. 60% Design Phase Update The 60% design update will focus on creek alignment, trail alignment, stormwater management and natural resources enhancement strategies. It is important to note that the plan will continue to evolve as the design process continues. Every effort is being made to value engineer the project to reduce project costs where possible. The design of the park shelter started in April. Eight residents are participating in the design process along with PARC commissioners Ites, Nelson, McAwley and Strother. The shelter design process will be completed this fall. STAFF REPORT Page 5 The playground design process will begin with a request for proposal going out to potential playground vendors in May. A public engagement process to design the playground will take place between June and August. An open house to present the 60% update will be held at Arden Park on Saturday, May 5. Feedback forms will be collected at the open house and the presentation materials and the feedback form will be available online as well. Another open house will be conducted from 5-7 p.m. prior to the PARC meeting on May 8 and the same presentation will be made to the City Council on May 15. Next Steps: • Q1-Q2 2018 Design of park facilities and trails, 60% design check in • Q3 2018 90% Plan check in, final design and bidding • Q3 2018 Bid award • Q4 2018 Begin construction of creek, utilities and stormwater • Q1-Q2 2019 Final construction of creek, utilities and stormwater, begin construction of trails and park facilities • Q2 2019 Final construction of trail and park facilities May 3 2018 ARDEN PARK Edina, Minnesota© 2018 HART HOWERTON. The designs and concepts shown are the sole property of Hart Howerton. The drawings may not be used except with the expressed written consent of Hart Howerton. CONCEPT PLAN 1/8 ac 1/16 ac 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 400' 1" = 50' at full size (30" x 42") 1 min. Walk MINNEHAHA BLVD.52ND STREET BROOKVIEW AVENUEOaklawn Avenue53rd Street 54TH STREETArden AvenueBruce Place Winter Ice Rink & Summer Dog Park Park Shelter & Viewing Terrace GREEN SPACE Bridge Proposed Boardwalk Modified Trail for ADA Creek Access Existing Trail (8 ft.) Proposed Park Trail (8 ft.) Proposed Stairs Repair Erosion Playground Fishing & Creek Access with Underground Treatment Proposed Nature Trail (4 ft.) Winter Skating Area Proposed Trail (6 ft.) Proposed Sidewalk (5 ft.) Existing Sidewalk (5 ft.) Vegetated Drainage Depressions for Rainwater Existing Sidewalk (5 ft.) Proposed Sidewalk Extension (5 ft.) Creek Access May 3 2018 ARDEN PARK Edina, Minnesota© 2018 HART HOWERTON. The designs and concepts shown are the sole property of Hart Howerton. The drawings may not be used except with the expressed written consent of Hart Howerton. PAVING CONCEPT PLAN 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 320' 1" = 40' at 30" x 42" 1 min. Walk Draft Layout Draft Layout May 3 2018 ARDEN PARK Edina, Minnesota© 2018 HART HOWERTON. The designs and concepts shown are the sole property of Hart Howerton. The drawings may not be used except with the expressed written consent of Hart Howerton. PRELIMINARY PLANTING RESTORATION 1/8 ac 1/16 ac 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 400' 1" = 50' at full size (30" x 42") 1 min. Walk MINNEHAHA BLVD.52ND STREET BROOKVIEW AVENUEOaklawn Avenue53rd Street 54TH STREETArden AvenueBruce Place Upland Zone Riparian Zone Biofiltration Zone Upland Zone Riparian Zone Riparian Zone Upland Zone Turf / Trees & Park Space Natural Area Management Existing Shelter and Bridge LEGEND Upland Zone Riparian Zone Biofiltration Zone ARDEN PARK Edina, Minnesota SHELTER BUILDING CONCEPT May 5, 2018 FORM STUDIES BUILDING MATERIAL OPTIONSEXISTING PARK BUILDINGS 55 OCCHD HDHDHD1725 SF - building footprint 2500 SF - including covered outdoor space ORIGINAL FOOTPRINT 936 SF PAMELA PARK MAIN PROGRAM 1840 SF ADD. STORAGE 450 SF WELL HOUSE 365 SF TOTAL − 2650 SF COUNTRYSIDE PARK MAIN PROGRAM − 1680 SF OUTDOOR SPACE − 540 SF TOTAL − 2220 SF ARDEN PARK EXISTING BUILDING − 936 SF WALNUT RIDGE & TODD PARKS EXISTING BUILDING − 1 0 SF CORNELIA & WEBER PARKS EXISTING BUILDING − 1 0 SF WOODDALE PARK EXISTING SHELTER − 600 SF PROPOSED FOOTPRINT 1900 SF + COVERED OUTDOOR SPACE 4 168 36 2 PAMELA PARK PAMELA PARK PAMELA PARK COUNTRYSIDE PARK WALNUT RIDGE PARK VIEWS NEW SHELTER BUILDING CONCEPTS VIEWS1890 SF - building footprint 2490 SF - including outdoor space Open House presentation boardHDHD68 OCC VIEWS OPTION A [68 OCCUPANTS] 1890 SQ. FT. BLDG FOOTPRINT 2490 SQ. FT. INCL COVERED OUTDOOR SPACE CEDAR SIDING STONE BASE FIBER CEMENT SIDING GREEN ROOF ASPHALT SHINGLES CEDAR SHAKE METAL ROOF OPTION B [55 OCCUPANTS] 1725 SQ. FT. BLDG FOOTPRINT 2500 SQ. FT. INCL COVERED OUTDOOR SPACE TOWARD PLAYGROUND TOWARD FIELD / FREE SKATETOWARD BRIDGE & RINK VIEWS VIEWSVIEWS TOWARD PLAYGROUND TOWARD FIELD / FREE SKATETOWARD BRIDGE & RINKPATHPATH BATHROOMS COMMUNITY ROOM MECHANICAL CIRCULATION BLDG FOOTPRINT ROOF LINE OUTDOOR SEATING DRINKING FOUNTAIN TALL STORAGE CABINETS ENTRANCES PLAN KEY Date: May 8, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, Chair Item Activity: Subject:Parks & Recreation Department Vision Statement Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt a new vision statement for the P arks & Recreation Department. INTRODUCTION: The following language is proposed by PARC Chair Greg Good for a revision of the Parks & Recreation Department's Vision Statement. The Vision of EPRD is “To strive for excellence in our be recognized as having Minnesota’s premier parks, recreation and trails system to provide unrivaled opportunities to maximize Edina’s Edina a high quality of life by nurturing the health and well-being of our people, our community, our environment and our economy.” In fulfillment of that vision, the EPRD Mission Statement is “To create parks, facilities and programs to foster a healthy inclusive community. We accomplish this through creative leadership, collaborations, environmentally sustainable practices and the responsible use of available resources.” Date: May 8, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, Chair Item Activity: Subject:Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: Please see attached updated draft. On Thursday, May 3 at 6 p.m. there will be a review across all commission chapters, hosted by Mike Fischer representing the City Council and Jo Ann Olsen representing the Planning Commission. I will briefly present (5 minutes max) my thoughts on our Top Five ideas in this draft, as will all the other Commission representatives. If any others on our committee would like to attend this session, you are welcome to join me. T he location is the Public Works building large conference room. The stated time is from 6-9 p.m. but I am not clear on what other discussion will fill up the full time. Please let me know if you would like to attend. ATTACHMENTS: Description Comprehensive Plan Update Parks & Recreation Commission Recommendations 1 2018 Comp Plan – Edina Park & Recreation Department (EPRD) Draft (Dated April 29, 2018) Introduction Intro to be amended by consultant for cohesion across various chapters of the Comp Plan. (Following draft content is drawn from Introduction section 2.0 of the 2015 Strategic Plan - page 21.) The City of Edina operates one of the most well-regarded parks and recreation systems in the metropolitan Twin Cities. Edina is a first ring suburb of Minneapolis that has been fully developed for a number of years. While there are few opportunities for major expansion or acquisition, the system continues to be improved with targeted additions, partnerships, and innovations in operations. This system, along with numerous programs and collaborations with local youth sports associations, greatly contribute to the quality of life in the City of Edina. The Vision of EPRD is “To strive for excellence in our be recognized as having Minnesota’s premier parks, recreation and trails system to provide unrivaled opportunities to maximize Edina’s Edina a high quality of life by nurturing the health and well-being of our people, our community, our environment and our economy.” In fulfillment of that vision, the EPRD Mission Statement is “To create parks, facilities and programs to foster a healthy inclusive community. We accomplish this through creative leadership, collaborations, environmentally sustainable practices and the responsible use of available resources.” Currently, the EPRD oversees 43 parks and open spaces totaling more than 1,550 acres, and operates 9 facilities, which include the Edina Aquatic Center, Art Center, Braemar Ice Arena and Sports Dome, Braemar Golf Courses, Braemar Golf Dome, Centennial Lakes 2 Park, Edinborough Park, Arneson Acres Park, and the Edina Senior Center. Park amenities include baseball and softball diamonds; football, soccer and lacrosse fields; basketball, tennis, pickle ball and bocce ball courts; outdoor skating rinks; playground equipment for young children, including an adaptive playground; a community garden; and both winter warming houses and summer picnic shelters. The Department also maintains over eight miles of scenic pathways for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and soon mountain biking. In 2015, the EPRD completed a Strategic Plan to guide priorities, plans and decisions over the next 10+ years. Our 2018 Comprehensive Plan is structured around the five key Development Areas from that 2015 Strategic Plan. Content in the Comp Plan is structured as policy statements, with action items applicable to policies. A. Parks, Open Spaces and Trails Intent: Ensure parks are a source of community pride by providing a balance of active and passive spaces that are well connected and reflect high quality design principles and maintenance standards; that allow residents to engage in healthy activities. a. Devote a minimum of 15% of Edina’s land area to parkland and open space. i. Action: Establish additional, more meaningful metrics to proactively direct the best approach to the changing needs of our community. 3 ii. Action: Match increasing density of commercial and residential growth with the creation of new parks and open spaces, or connections to existing nearby parks. iii. Action: Establish plans for what defines a park in future “hardscape” environments as they are developed (such as the Southdale Small Area Plan). iv. Action: Ensure there is a voice in how parks may be included in any future discussions or plans on “Highway Lids” within Edina. b. All parks designated Community or Special Use to have an updated Master Plan every ten years to guide use, growth, improvements and new development. i. Action: Evaluate and prioritize parkland designated as Community Park space when increasing parkland. ii. Action: Consider additional multi-purpose athletic fields when evaluating future growth or utilization of parks and green space. c. Edina’s park assets are improved when they connect to neighboring communities, as well as individual interior and regional trails within the City. i. Action: Develop the concept of the “Grand Rounds” that will connect all quadrants of Edina via well- developed walking / biking trails. ii. Action: Work with Transportation Commission to consider an Edina public transport circulator electric bus. d. Walking and Biking trails are a community priority and should be part of any new or revised Park Master Plan with the intent to maximize when feasible. 4 i. Action: Work in tandem with the Transportation Commission to best implement the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan across Edina. ii. Action: Ensure that the diversity of our community is addressed through trails accessible for seniors, youth and people with disabilities. iii. Action: Consider the community interest in exercise/fitness or additional nature trails, in addition to existing walking and biking trails. iv. Action: Work to meet NRPA guidelines that indicate a need for 15-20 miles of additional trails in Edina. e. The City of Edina intends to promote “neighborhood nodes” that become focal points for community activity. Further, providing good access to physical activity is a positive step to promote a healthier community. i. Action: Review how community gardens in our parks and green spaces would help support this policy. ii. Action: Proactively engage neighborhood associations in planning and upkeep of associated parks and green space. iii. Action: Work toward providing a park or green space within one mile walking distance to all residents in Edina. f. The City of Edina has utilized Small Area Plans to provide long-range vision for land use and development in specific areas of the city. The ERPD and PARC will support the successful development and execution of these plans through a proactive engagement in planning how parks and green spaces fit in these development plans. 5 g. It is the preference of the City to maintain and, when feasible, increase its current park and open space property. Situations may arise where the sale, swap or disposal of such property is deemed in the best interest of the City. Any such opportunity will be treated on a case by case basis. h. ERPD will be intentional to add works of art that are carefully integrated into parks and open spaces. i. Action: Work collaboratively with the Arts and Culture Commission and Public Art Edina to develop and execute a plan that adds art to enhance these public spaces. B. Natural Resources and Sustainable Parks Intent: Protect, enhance, engage and restore our urban forests, natural areas and water resources to sustain a healthy, diverse and balanced natural environment for all to enjoy and understand. a. Every new Master Park Plan in Edina will include a section on how to best promote, improve or maintain our natural resources. i. Action: Establish a Natural Resources Conservation and Management Plan focused on natural resources, shorelines and wildlife habitat. Include in near term (first 1-3 years) annual action plan. Recommend appropriate budget to accomplish. ii. Action: All park plans will include an examination of energy use, water runoff and management, solid waste management, use of fertilizers, pesticides and salt, and invasive species control. In addition, opportunities for 6 education and selective use of art will be considered within each park. iii. Action: Each Master Park Plan will take into consideration all relevant insights from the most recent Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan for Edina. b. Control of invasive species will remain an important priority in maintenance planning across city owned property. i. Action: Prioritize the deployment of educational content to our community on how to recognize and eradicate invasive species on private property. ii. Action: Dedicate funding for the accomplishment of this policy. c. Wildlife will be nurtured and protected. Animal and bird populations that are considered a threat to public health or safety, or may be considered hazardous to the environment or infrastructure within Edina, will be proactively managed. The Edina Police Department owns the accountability to provide this service to the community. It is the intent of the EPRD to support this effort as it impacts wildlife as a natural resource. i. Action: Develop awareness of the list of species to be considered to ensure a balanced approach in this area: Pollinators, coyotes, turkeys, geese, rabbits, etc. ii. Action: Partner with the Edina Police Department to clearly understand the role EPRD can play to develop, communicate and execute a plan to manage select species. 7 iii. Action: Establish metrics to track progress. Partner with surrounding communities to engage in best practices and share resources. d. Exhibit leadership in the area of sustainability in our park system to support the health of our parks and open spaces. i. Action: Participate in local, regional or national efforts to better understand the impact of climate change. ii. Action: Develop a sustainability scorecard to guide meaningful actions to protect Edina’s green assets. iii. Action: Reduce GHG (Greenhouse Gas) impact by reviewing options to utilize solar power on playing field or ice rink lights, making facility roofs solar panel ready, and increasing he use of LED lighting as appropriate. iv. Action: Emphasize recycling in our parks and enterprise facilities. C. Recreation Facilities Intent: Provide safe, clean and reliable facilities and program spaces that provide users the highest level of value which support their health and wellness, while supporting financial sustainability for the City in the future. a. EPRD will maximize the use of enterprise facilities primarily, but not exclusively, for Edina residents. b. Enterprise assets are intended to be fee-based revenue generating facilities supporting programs that collectively cover all expenses, including capital investments, land purchases and all operating expense. 8 c. Exhibit leadership in matching facility space and utilization with the future needs of our community. i. Action: Proactively address current and future needs for an Art Center, a Senior Center and a Community Center. ii. Action: Assess NRPA guidelines that indicate our community “need” for an additional 60,000 square feet of facility space, such as an activity center to support both winter and year round recreational programs. iii. Action: Ensure bathroom facilities meet the needs of community users and are ADA compliant. D. Recreation Programs Intent: Develop, provide and manage recreation programs to support the community’s need for health and wellness, individual skill development, and community connectivity in a safe and enjoyable environment. a. Recreation programs will emphasize Edina as a learning community. b. Recreation programs will exhibit a balance of inclusion across generations, skills, economic conditions and seasons. c. Recreation programs will include aspects of art, culture, health, sustainability and also support unstructured recreation. d. Prioritize program development focused on enhancing health and activity for all ages, while providing special consideration for our youth population. e. The majority of our recreation programs are intended to be fee-based, in alignment with segmented value and 9 populations served. Full recovery of all expenses is not necessarily expected. E. Finance and Management Intent: Provide and encourage use of parks, trails, facilities, and programs that deliver on the community’s expectations for a safe and enjoyable experience while keeping the infrastructure of the system in a quality state. a. EPRD provides a high level of park maintenance to achieve all aspects of our EPRD vision. i. Action: Develop plans, budgets and services to execute required activity. ii. Action: Maintain or replace existing park infrastructure in a timely, cost effective manner. b. Partnerships will be welcomed when appropriate to provide new services or facilities to Edina residents. i. Action: Support efforts of our athletic associations as needed to explore creative solutions for access to additional field or court space. ii. Action: Explore partnerships to expand exercise and fitness opportunities for Edina residents. iii. Action: Partner with the Edina School System in order to best utilize facility, field and program assets to meet community needs. iv. Action: Partner with organizations in the metro area (such as Three Rivers Park District or Nine Mile Creek Watershed District) that would support similar objectives to those of our mission. 10 v. Action: Take a leadership role to proactively align with other Edina Commissions in mutual support of this Comprehensive Plan. c. EPRD is open to novel and unique ideas and opportunities to enhance financial leverage. i. Action: Explore alternative funding to support growth and accomplish our objectives (mission). d. EPRD is committed to ensuring its plans, programs and facilities consider Inclusion and Diversity across a broad range of implications to our community. e. When planning and making improvements, EPRD will consider impact to the brands of both the City of Edina and its park system. i. Action: Prioritize the use of web-based applications and communications in how we engage and communicate with our community. ii. Action: Evaluate adding Wi-Fi connectivity to select parks and enterprise facilities. f. EPRD will build strong connections with established neighborhood organizations to best understand and serve specific needs in those areas (nodes). g. To ensure transparency, accountability and sustainability of Edina assets, ERPD staff commits to work with the City Manager to renew long term business plans for our Enterprise facilities every third year. Annual reviews of performance against plan will be conducted by EPRD staff and the Park and Recreation Commission (PARC), appropriate with the end of each Enterprise facility season. h. Benchmarking will be used to assess progress against our Vision. 11 i. Action: Use benchmarking on the following items to maintain or achieve our strategic objectives: 1. Remain leaders in: a. Park acreage / resident b. Ice sheet facilities c. Operating expense cost recovery 2. Improve comparable position in: a. Trails and total trail mileage b. Capital budget level and funding sources c. Expenditures on planning and development d. Rectangular athletic fields 3. Consider future positioning for: a. Expanding outdoor pavilions and/or picnic space b. Additional dog parks c. Additional volleyball courts d. Additional pickle ball courts e. Splash pads f. Skate parks ii. Action: Conduct benchmarking on a regular basis, at least every 3-5 years, and provide a report and action plan to the City Council. i. EPRD intends to maintain a focus on its Comprehensive Plan by including a 2018 Comp Plan self-audit in its work plan every third year. 12 F. Implementation Plan a. TBD – As needed G. Appendix a. Definitions of park types i. Mini Park (14): 1 acre or less, serving its very close proximity neighbors with an expected service area of 0.25 miles or about a 5-minute walk. ii. Neighborhood Park (9): 1 to 15 acres, serving the immediate neighborhood with an expected service area of 0.5 miles. iii. Community Park (8): 15-40 acres, serving the surrounding community of approximately 1-mile service area. iv. Special Use Park (9): Asset containing specialized and perhaps unique qualities or activities. Intended to serve the broad Edina community and perhaps surrounding communities. b. List of 43 parks and open spaces c. NRPA: National Recreation and Park Association d. Natural resources in this document is considered to be resources that exist without human intervention, such as land, soil, air, water, forests and other vegetation, and wildlife. e. Responsibility for execution of this Comprehensive Plan will be borne by the Edina Parks and Recreation Department (ERPD) staff, supported by the Edina Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC). Edina 2018 Comprehensive Plan – PARC Recommendations ~ Midway Check-in Meeting – Five key ideas from your Commission 1. Edina has committed to a minimum of 15% of its land area to be used as parks and green space. (As of the most recent census, we are right at this threshold.) Future standards will need consider “hardscape” environments as represented in the Southdale SAP. 2. All Community and Special Use parks will have an updated Master Plan to guide use, growth and future development. Every Park MP will include an approach to best maintain, improve and promote its natural resources. 3. Connecting our neighborhoods via a Grand Rounds concept and in coordination with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. 4. Be intentional on the use of benchmarking to assess progress against strategic objectives. 5. Explore alternative funding models to support future growth and accomplishment of our Mission. a. To create parks, facilities and programs that foster a healthy inclusive community. We accomplish this through creative leadership, collaborations, environmentally sustainable practices and the responsible use of available resources. Date: May 8, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.D. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, Chair Item Activity: Subject:Work Plan Update Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion only. INTRODUCTION: Please plan to provide an update to your work plan items to the Commission. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2018 PARC Work Plan Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Commission: Parks & Recreation Commission 2018 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative #1 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒☒☒☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility Dec. 2018 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs. 160 ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Review and comment on design phase, including community engagement, of Arden Park Natural Resource Plan. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Julie Strother, Eileen McAwley, Koren Nelson, Ava Schieffert, Rick Ites Initiative #2 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒☒☒☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility Dec. 2018 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs____________ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Review and make recommendations for the Weber Woods Master Plan. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Matt Dahlien, Brenda McCormick, Koren Nelson, Julie Strother, Pat Willette Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Initiative #3 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☒☒☒☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility Oct. 2018 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs. 40 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☒ Other Staff: Hrs. 180 Complete a study and report for field, courts and rinks capacity and utilization from the data provided by staff. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Greg Good, Eileen McAwley, Matt Dahlien and Val Burke Initiative #4 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒☒☒☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility Dec. 2018 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs. 200 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Assist as requested with the development of the City’s new Comprehensive Plan ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Parks & Recreation Commission Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Initiative #5 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒☒☒☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility Dec. 2018 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs. 200 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Make recommendations to Council to more clearly define formal relationship between the City and the John Philip Sousa Band. • Arts and Culture supporting this initiative with a review and comment on relationship ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Mike Miller and Brendan Kiely Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Environmental Stewardship Funding Options (project plan) Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): ☐ Mar ☒ April ☐ May ☐ June ☐ July ☐ Aug ☐ Sept ☐ Oct ☐ Nov Date: May 8, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.E. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, Chair Item Activity: Subject:Advisory Communication for PARC Work Plan Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and Advisory Communication for the City Council to amend the PARC work plan. INTRODUCTION: Please see attached Advisory Communication from PARC to the City Council. ATTACHMENTS: Description Advisory Communication for Council Date: May 8, 2018 To: Edina City Council From: Greg Good, on behalf of the Edina Parks & Recreation Commission (PARC) Subject: Additional Work Plan Item – Explore Alternative Funding Model(s) Action Requested: We are requesting the addition of a previously requested PARC work plan item, namely exploring creative options to supplement city funding of park plans. Situation: PARC would like to study long term funding options for the Parks & Recreation Department that would supplement the City’s budgeting and CIP process; for example - Professional fundraising, endowment fund, friends of the parks, corporate branding, etc. Background: This initiative was included in the original work plan recommendation from the PARC. It was excluded due to other priorities that the Council had for the final plan. Since the 2018 Work Plan was approved, activity on Weber Woods has been delayed and it appears unlikely that this initiative will get any action this year. Assessment: Due to the delay in Weber Woods, we have an opportunity to revisit other initiatives of importance for the park and recreation department. It is clear from work efforts the previous few years (Edina P&R Strategic Plan, Fred Richards MP, Braemar MP, Arden Park redesign, etc.) that we have many strong initiatives that will require future funding. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the PARC that we reinstate a 2018 work initiative to investigate possible alternative funding options to support future growth and development of Edina’s parks, programs and green spaces. Date: May 8, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.F. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Edina Goose Management Plan Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Edina's goose management plan. INTRODUCTION: Please see the goose management plan attached. The plan needs PARC approval in order to get a DNR permit. This plan will be implemented by the Edina Police Department as it has been for the last 6 years. ATTACHMENTS: Description Edina Goose Management Plan City of Edina Police Department – Animal Control 4801 W 50th St Edina, MN 55424 (952) 826-1610 • FAX (952) 826-1607 www.EdinaMN.gov Canada Goose Management Plan The Challenge Canada Geese populations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area pose a significant challenge. The Twin Cities geography with large numbers of wetlands combined with an urbanization that favors lush, green, open grass areas resulted in creation of high quality Canada goose nesting and brood rearing habitat. Low natural predation, limited hunting and abundant food resources (the lush green grass areas) create an ideal environment for high reproduction and survival. Too much of a good thing or too many birds can become a problem. The challenge is to maintain an acceptable population level of geese through a management plan. Monitoring The City of Edina will encourage residents to report Canada Goose related problems by sending an e- mail or call the Animal Control Department. The City will keep records of annual bird counts at designated problem areas. The Edina Animal Control e-mail is: thunter@edinamn.gov and the Animal Control phone number is: 952-826-0494. Education The City of Edina will inform citizens of the management plan objectives, background, management methodologies, applicable ordinances, and policies through the City newsletter and the City web page. A copy of a Technical Guide on Managing Canada Geese in Urban Environments is available for review online. This is a publication of Cornell Cooperative Extension, the University of Wisconsin, The Jack H. Berryman Institute, Utah State University, and the Wildlife Society. This publication is available from Cornell University on-line at: http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/66. A copy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Section, Homeowners’ Guide to Goose Problems is also available for review online at: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/privatelandsprogram/geese_control_homeowner s.pdf City Parks and Public Property The City of Edina intends to reduce goose droppings on walks, trails, and park turf areas, and reduce high water fecal bacteria counts near public beaches. At the present time, the most significant Canada Goose problem areas in the City of Edina are centered around City parks and the City golf course at Braemar. Rosland Park is one of the most heavily used City facilities from May through September. The swimming facility, playground structures, picnic areas, sand volleyball courts and open play turf areas are heavily impacted by goose droppings when large concentrations of the birds are present. Because health and safety concerns of the park users are important, the City of Edina will use a variety of techniques and practices minimize or eliminate goose related problems. The non-lethal techniques for dealing with the goose problem at Rosland Park (and at possible future sites) will be evaluated for use including: • Maintain a permanent fence around the municipal swimming facility • Keep a vegetative buffer zone along the waterfront • Rake the sand areas on a regular basis to remove goose droppings To reduce the summer population of geese at the park and beach, the City will contract annually with Canada Goose Management, Inc. (or a comparable goose management company) to conduct egg and nest removal and/or the removal of geese from Rosland Park, Pamela Park, Braemar Golf Course and any future sites that may be identified based on goose activity. The goal will be to keep a summer population low enough to prevent any health concerns or citizen complaints. The City of Edina may also use trained dogs to keep geese away from designated parks and public areas (primarily Braemar Golf Course) during the day. The City may expand this Canada Goose control and removal program to other parks and public areas if Canada Goose numbers and associated problems warrant such action. Red outlines in above map delineates areas for survey and removal and are approximate. Private Property The City of Edina will inform citizens of Canada Goose management techniques that may be employed to reduce or eliminate problems on private property. For owners of private property requesting assistance with goose problems and/or removal of geese, the guidelines set forth in this management plan for City Parks and Public Property are to be followed. The City of Edina will assist private property owners in contacting Canada Goose management companies to help with goose problems, including removal of problem geese. The City of Edina will not pay for removal or control costs on private property. Removal or control costs will be entirely at the private property owner’s expense. Management Goals The City of Edina will manage the goose population based on resident complaints or visitor complaints in the case of publicly used spaces. A rough estimate of overall Canada goose population, including goslings, in the areas being managed is 80-100 individuals. Management efforts will be used to minimize this number and minimize complaints caused by these geese, which most likely will result in overall populations at the managed sites around 20-30 individuals total. The City will inspect the areas of complaint and evaluate the best management protocol(s) for the specific location and problem in consultation with the removal contractor being used. Date: May 8, 2018 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Other From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:City Council Updates April 17 and May 1, 2018 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description City Council Updates April 17 and May 1, 2018 City Council Updates By Scott Neal April 17, 2018 • Adopted a proclamation declaring April 27, 2018 to be Arbor Day. May 1, 2018 • Adopted a proclamation declaring May 19, 2018 to be National Kids to Parks Day in Edina. • John Gunyou gave an update on the Three Rivers Park District