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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-20 Parks & Rec Comm PacketAgenda Parks and Recreation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Braemar Golf Course Monday, August 20, 2018 5:30 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission July 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 Commissioner Update B.2019 PARC Work Plan C.Open Streets Opportunity D.Parks & Recreation Commission E/ectiveness Discussion VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta/ Comments A.City Council Updates July 17 and Aug. 8, 2018 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 ampli6cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: August 20, 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 July 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 July 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, July 10, 2018 7 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Good called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners McAwley, Strother, Nelson, Miller, Good, Dahlien, Burke, Ites and Willette Commissioner McCormick arrived at 7:30 p.m. Absent were Student Commissioners Kiely and Schieffert Staff present: Staff Liaison Ann Kattreh, Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton, General Manager Braemar Golf Course Joe Abood, Assistant Director-Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson and General Manager Edina Art Center Susan Tarnowski. 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 Nelson to approve the May 8, 2018 minutes. Motion seconded by McAwley Chair Good asked that two edits be made to the May 8, 2018 minutes. The first edit is under Section B: Parks & Recreation Department Vision Statement. Replace “gleaming more towards” with “leaning more towards”. The second edit is under Section F: Edina Goose Management Plan. Replace “rubberstamp it for the Police Department” with “approve it for the Police Department”. Motion carried to approve the amended minutes. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations Staff Liaison Kattreh introduced Susan Tarnowski, the new General Manager Edina Art Center. General Manager Tarnowski took a few minutes to introduce herself to the commission. VI. Community Comment None VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Golf Enterprise Update Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. General Manager Abood gave an update on the construction at Braemar Golf Course. Commissioners asked questions. B. Bredesen Park Trails Staff Liaison Kattreh and Assistant Director-Parks & Natural Resources Swenson gave a presentation on the Bredesen Park trails. Staff Liaison Kattreh gave an update on some changes that have occurred in the park as well as went over questions and concerns she has heard from residents. The commission had a discussion, asked questions, made comments and gave suggestions. Motion made by Good to remove the turnstyles and phase in the removal of the fence and buckthorn; also, add signage indicating the area is for pedestrians only. Motion seconded by Dahlien. Motion carried. C. Comprehensive Plan Update Chair Good went over the seventh iteration of the Comprehensive Plan. He put together a draft from suggestions he received at the last two meetings as well as input he recently received from Commissioners Dahlien, Miller and McAwley. Chair Good read the draft from Section E (g) Finance and Management he was suggesting to amend. “It is in the interest of City Council, city staff and the residents of Edina that all enterprise facilities shall have a long term (5+ years) Business Plan to inform the community and to guide staff in establishing direction and resources necessary to manage the health of these assets for Edina. It is recommended that these plans should be renewed every three years. The structure, content and oversight of these plans will be at the sole direction of City Council in coordination with the Edina City Manager.” Chair Good indicated he will make that change and went over where they are at in the overall Comprehensive Plan calendar. D. Parks & Recreation Commission Bylaws Chair Good indicated everyone should have received the Parks & Recreation Commission bylaws as part of their orientation. He noted he thinks its good practice to review it as a commission. Two specific points were brought up; Section 8 (Communications) and Section 10 (Ethical and Respectful Conduct). E. Work Plan Update • Initiative I – Arden Park Natural Resource Plan – Commissioner Ites indicated that City Council approved to proceed with the 90% phase of design development for Arden Park; the first neighborhood meeting is July 11. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. • Initiative 2 – Complete a Study and Report for Fields, Courts and Rinks Capacity and Utilization – Chair Good indicated that a lot of data has been gathered and there have been good insights from both the city and school perspective. The group hopes to meet in July to review the data. • Initiative 4 – More Clearly Define Formal Relationship between the City and John Philip Sousa Band – Commissioner Miller replied that Commissioner Kiely and he met with the leader of the Sousa Band and were trying to set up a meeting with the city. Commissioner Miller indicated the city told him they are pulling information together for the Arts & Culture Commission. Commissioner Miller asked if this a Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan initiative or is it an Arts & Culture Commission Work Plan initiative? Staff Liaison Kattreh replied she thinks the situation may be that the city administration is now requesting that the Arts & Culture Commission will make a recommendation for the Parks & Recreation Commission to review and comment on. Staff Liaison Kattreh stated that she will look into it. • Initiative 5 – Investigate Possible Alternative Funding Options to Support Future Growth and Development of Edina’s Parks, Programs and Green Spaces – Chair Good noted City Council accepted this new initiative for the Work Plan at their June 5 meeting. Commissioners Miller, Ites, Willette and McAwley volunteered to work on this initiative; Commissioner Miller will chair the initiative. VIII. Chair and Member Comments • Commissioner Nelson pointed out that she has noticed approximately 12 new signs warping around the base and wanted to make sure they are able to get them fixed while they still may be under warranty. • Commissioner Miller stated this is year three for the flower garden across from Braemar Golf Course and nothing has really happened. Staff Liaison Kattreh replied she agrees and noted the city does have a maintenance contract with a company through the Engineering Department; she was told they are working on it, monitoring it and maintaining it appropriately. • Chair Good informed the commission that Commissioner Ites and he attended the Nine Mile Creek Regional Bike Trail opening on Sunday, June 3 at Fred Richards Park. It was well attended and a nice way to formally kick off the start of the bike trail. • Chair Good informed the commission that on June 20 Planning Commissioner Lou Miranda and he attended a public forum hosted by the Sierra Club of Minnesota and Minnesota Land Trust. It was entitled “The Conversation about the Intersection of Land View Transportation and Conservation”. Key items were around connectivity and density. He added it is something they can think about as they initiate a Comprehensive Plan and execute some of their strategies. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. • Chair Good indicated the Edina Open Streets event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 1-5 p.m. and asked if there is any interest as a commission in having a table at the event; the registration deadline is Aug. 17. This is one way the Parks & Recreation Commission can make sure they are getting out more in the community. • Chair Good indicated next month’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 20 due to the Primary Election. He is looking at having an off-site meeting at Braemar Golf Course and get a first-hand view of what is happening out there. He is currently thinking 5:30 p.m. would be dinner/social time and at 7 p.m. start the meeting at the clubhouse. • On Thursday, July 12 at the Public Works facility the Greater Southdale Working Group will be having an open house to present progress and receive feedback on what is happening in the Southdale District. IX. Staff Comments Staff Liaison Kattreh gave the following updates: • At the Aug. 20 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting she is hoping to take the commission around a few holes to check out, play a little bit on the lawn games area and have dinner at Red River Kitchen. • City Council is considering formalizing an agreement with the developer Frauenshuh for the old Public Works site. She has been asked to provide information and a study on a new community facility for Grandview and make a presentation to the City Council on July 26. • The next open house to show the results of the 90% phase of design development for Arden Park will be on Aug. 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Arden Park. • Landscape Structures has been selected as the playground vendor for Arden Park; they are currently in the public input phase of the design of the structure. • The Edina Aquatic Center is currently having their 60th anniversary week; there are different activities going on every day. • The DaBeauty League starts at Braemar on Wednesday, July 11. The games are held Wednesday evenings from 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and children under 10 are free. X. Adjournment Motion made by Dahlien to adjourn the July 10, 2018 meeting at 8:59 p.m. Motion seconded by Miller. Motion carried. Date: August 20, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Eileen McAwley and Rick Ites, PARC Commissioners Item Activity: Subject:Arden Park Commissioner Update Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None INTRODUCTION: Commissioners McAwley and Ites will provide a brief update on the Arden Park shelter design process. Date: August 20, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, PARC Chair Item Activity: Subject:2019 PARC Work Plan Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None INTRODUCTION: Please bring suggestions for work plan topics to share at the meeting. The PARC work plan will need to be approved at the September 4, 2018 Commission meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2018 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 Initiative #6 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_____________ Investigate possible alternative funding options to support future growth and development of Edina’s parks, programs and green spaces. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Mike Miller, Rick Ites, Pat Willette and Eileen McAwley Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 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: August 20, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, PARC Chair Item Activity: Subject:Open Streets Opportunity Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None INTRODUCTION: PARC has an opportunity to participate in Edina's Open Streets event on September 23, 2018 1:00pm - 5:00pm. The commission needs to decide if they'd like to participate and what they'd like to promote at the event. Date: August 20, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.D. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, PARC Chair Item Activity: Subject:Parks & Recreation Commission Effectiveness Discussion Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None INTRODUCTION: Chair Good will provide an update on the most recent revision of the P arks & Recreation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description DRAFT Chapter of Parks Comprehensive Plan Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 1 Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Introduction The City of Edina operates one of the most well- regarded parks and recreation systems in the metropolitan Twin Cities. Edina ,is a fully developed first ring suburb of Minneapolis with a park system that continues to be improved with targeted additions and innovative operations. The park system, comprising the City’s physical park lands, recreation areas, and trails, along with numerous programs and collaborations with local youth sports associations, greatly contribute to a high quality of life. The Vision of the Edina Park and Recreation Department (EPRD) is “To strive for excellence in our parks, recreation and trails system to provide 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’s Mission Statement is “To create parks, facilities, and programs to foster a healthy and inclusive community. We accomplish this through creative leadership, collaborations, environmentally sustainable practices and the responsible use of available resources.” The benefits of parks and recreation are endless. The core mission of Edina’s Park and Recreation Department is diverse, meaningful and comprehensive. The community will continue to have ever changing needs. It will be the City’s challenge to adapt to these inevitable ever changing needs through facilities, programs and services and be mindful of existing facilities, programs and services offered in nearby surrounding communities so as not to create duplication. Chapter Highlights Three key points in the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan are recommended to be retained in this 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update: 1) support quality maintenance and the replacement of equipment, 2) water quality goals, and 3) not selling City property that has potential for use as park The following are the Commission’s new recommendations and areas where consideration should be given in the 2018 Update: o Consider parks/open space in all development proposals o Correlate park use with efforts to combat childhood obesity and improve the general health of residents o Bring attention to equity considerations in terms of access to parks, programming, etc. o Intensify efforts to ensure that all residents are within a reasonable walk distance from a park or trail (a maximum distance of one-half mile) o Consider park usage for an aging community: - Increase pedestrian walk time at crosswalks - Address limited mobility, access/accommodation - Provide lighting for safety and security - Provide benches along trails/parks o Consider a different standard (other than acres per population) for determining the adequacy of the number and size of parks o Utilize more City-owned empty grass areas for community gardens o Integrate mental health considerations as access to green space, open space, and natural surroundings can have a positive effect on mental health? o Establish a process for redesigning existing parks. Do we have standards? Who decides? Is there public involvement? o Should the City ‘Healthy Concessions’ approach expand to all parks? o Does the City’s chemical/fertilizer use consider residents’ health? o How do we increase the use of the Senior Center? How do we solve the parking issue? Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 10 Current Conditions In 1995, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Academy of Park and Recreation Administration (APRA) revised the suggested classifications for parks, recreation areas and open spaces. The key changes were the inclusion of park-school sites, athletic fields, private park/recreation facilities, natural resource areas/preserves and greenway classifications. This new classification system states that there are essentially two types of park and recreation land: 1. Privately owned land that contributes to the public’s park and recreation system. 2. Publicly owned land. Examples of privately owned land that contribute to the public’s park and recreation system would include: Edina Country Club Interlachen Country Club Church-owned properties Southdale YMCA The meadows in White Oaks neighborhood Power line easements Other miscellaneous privately owned vacant space These privately owned spaces and facilities provide the public with valued park and recreation services and benefits. The National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) periodically publishes “Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines” for municipal park and recreation agencies to assist in comprehensive planning. The NRPA suggests that the “national standards” be used only as a benchmark guideline, because each community has its own unique profile in regards to demographics, total acreage, terrain, climate and a host of other affecting factors. Nonetheless, Edina currently exceeds the national standard guideline for acres per 1,000 residents. The NRPA suggests a national standards guideline of 25 acres per 1,000 residents. This standard would include all local, County, and State-owned property within the community. There are currently no county, state or federal park lands in Edina. All 1,565 acres of park land and open City of Edina Park Types: 1. Mini Park (14): One acre or less, serving its very close proximity neighbors with an expected service area of 0.25 miles or about a 5-minute walk. 2. Neighborhood Park (9): One to 15 acres, serving the immediate neighborhood with an expected service area of 0.5 miles. 3. Community Park (8): 15-40 acres, serving the surrounding community of approximately 1-mile service area. 4. Special Use Park (9): Asset containing specialized and perhaps unique qualities or activities. Intended to serve the broad Edina community and perhaps surrounding communities. Definitions o NRPA: National Recreation and Park Association o Natural resources in this document are considered to be resources that exist without human intervention, such as land, soil, air, water, forests and other vegetation, and wildlife. Responsibility Execution of recommended goals, policies, and implementation steps outlined in the 2018 Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update will be the responsibility of Parks and Recreation Department (ERPD) staff, supported by the Edina Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC). Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 11 space are owned and maintained by the City. Edina The City’s 1,565 total park and open space acreage computes to 30.2 acres per 1,000 residents (based on the 2016 census population of 51,804). Currently, the EPRD oversees 43 parks and open spaces totaling more than 1,565 acres and operates nine facilities which include: • Edina Aquatic Center • Edina Art Center • Braemar Ice Arena and Sports Dome • Braemar Golf Courses • Braemar Golf Dome • Centennial Lakes Park • Edinborough Park • Arneson Acres Park • Edina Senior Center Park amenities at these facilities 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. Regional Parks and Trails and the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan As stated in the Goals, Policies and Implementation section of this chapter, it is a goal to make connections to parks and trails to ensure that Edina residents have convenient access to recreational facilities and services. These include regional park and trail facilities both outside and within the City. The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan adopted by the Metropolitan Council in February 2015 is the metropolitan system plan for regional recreation open space, and there are regional public parks and facilities in the Twin Cities area that serve Edina residents. For example, Three Rivers Park District owns and maintains regional parks, such as Bryant Lake Regional Park in Eden Prairie, Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington and 16 other regional parks within the Three Rivers Park District. Minneapolis Park Board’s Grand Rounds trail system (including the Chain of Lakes Trail) and the Three Rivers Park District’s Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail are regional facilities that are outside the City of Edina but can be accessed by Edina residents.. These regional parks offer a variety of recreation opportunities. For example, Three Rivers Park District parks offer snowmobiling, horseback riding, boating, archery, camping, canoeing, downhill skiing, nature centers and historic farm facilities. Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 12 The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan does not identify regional park and recreation facilities directly in the City of Edina, with the following two exceptions: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail – Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail, when completed, will be a 15 mile bike trail that will span the Cities of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Edina, Richfield, and Bloomington. It will also connect to the Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota River Bluffs, and Cedar Lake LRT regional Trails and North Cedar Lake and Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trails, as well as the planned Minnesota River State Trail, Dakota County Big Rivers Regional Trail, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Bloomington Visitor Center, and Fort Snelling State Park. Much of the trail was completed and opened for use in 2017. The Edina segment of the trail was completed in spring 2018 and runs between Trunk Highway (TH) 169 and ????????. The regional trail is a shared use facility and is available for walkers, runners, dog walkers, cyclists, inline skaters, and other non-motorized traffic. South Hennepin Regional Trail-West – This is a proposed regional trail, first identified in the 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan (adopted in June 2005) that would follow an existing north- south railroad grade owned by Canadian Pacific Railroad in the City of Edina. It would extend between Hyland-Bush-Anderson Park Reserve (in Bloomington) on the south and the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail (in St. Louis Park and Minneapolis) to the north. It is proposed to connect to the Nine Mile Creek Trail in the City of Edina. Alignment alternatives are under study by the Three Rivers Regional Park District. Two alignment alternatives that have been advanced are shown to the right. As shown, Alternative A (blue line) goes west along West 70th Street and would use Cahill Road to travel south to 78th Street. Following 78th Street, it would then access Bush Lake Road, which crosses over I-494 en route to Hyland Park in Bloomington. Alternative B (green line) would go east along West 70th Street to access an existing trail that circulates through the business/industrial park south and east of the study area. The trail would then intersect Bush Lake Road before crossing I- 494 on the existing overpass. Natural Resource Open Space Areas The NRPA defines Natural Resource Areas as lands set aside for preservation of significant natural resources, remnant landscapes, open space, and visual aesthetics/buffering. These lands consist of: Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 13 Individual sites exhibiting natural resources. Land that is unsuitable for development but offers natural resource potential. (Examples include parcels with steep slopes, and natural vegetation, drainage-ways and ravines, surface water management areas (man-made pond areas, and utility easements). Protected lands, such as wetlands/lowlands and shorelines along waterways, lakes, and ponds. All natural resource open space areas were inventoried and categorized as follows. The City’s quadrants were determined by the two dividing highways in Edina: TH 62 and TH 100. NORTHWEST QUADRANT ACREAGE Nine Mile Creek Right of Way 148.15 Lincoln Drive Floodplain 17.16 Division Street Storm Water Drainage 18.14 Moore Property (Melody Lake) 4.96 Normandale Rd. (NW Benton & Hwy 100) 2.14 Garden Park Addition 6.70 Glenbrae & Ayrshire 4.30 Krahl Hill 7.75 Pine Grove Rd. (S and E of dead-end) 4.39 NORTHEAST QUADRANT Littel & Lynn Avenue .46 W. 41st Street and Lynn Avenue 3.10 Minnehaha Creek Right of Way 22.88 Townes Road 1.00 SOUTHWEST QUADRANT Nine Mile Creek Right of Way 9.75 Cahill School Backlot 11.05 NE of High School & S of Crosstown 37.29 Dewey Hill Ponds 48.00 Limerick Dr. (dead end W of RR) 3.90 SOUTHEAST QUADRANT Bristol & Mavelle 1.01 Total Natural Resource Acres 352.13 City Park Inventory The following are individual park locations and acreage totals: Mini-Parks - 12 Parks – 21.12 Acres A Mini park is characterized by a size of approximately 2 acres or less and is designed to serve primarily the needs of pre-school age children, although it may provide facilities designed to Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 14 serve the recreation needs of other age groups. Edina’s Mini-Parks typically do not have scheduled athletic facilities. Mini parks are typically used to address limited or isolated recreational needs. Service Area - ¼ Square Mile. Park Address Size Quadrant Birchcrest 6016 Hansen Rd. 1.61 Acres NW Browndale 4510 Browndale Ave. .82 Acre NE Chowen 5700 Chowen Ave. .93 Acre NE Grandview Square 5213 Grandview Square .60 Acre NW Kojetin 4201 W. 44th Street 2.69 Acres NE Lake Edina 4400 Parklawn Ave. 3.10 Acres SE McGuire W. 69th & McGuire Rd. 2.00 Acres SW Melody Lake Sherwood 5501 Melody Lake Dr. Sherwood Rd. & Edenmoor 4.18 Acres 1.53 Acres NW NW St. Johns W. 60th & St.Johns Ave. .94 Acre NE Tingdale W. 59th & Tingdale Ave. .67 Acre NW York Park 5448 York Ave. 2.05 Acres NE Neighborhood Parks - 12 Parks - 112.85 Acres Neighborhood parks are designed to serve primarily the needs of children six to fourteen years of age. Tennis courts, softball diamonds, basketball and ice skating facilities are commonly provided in neighborhood parks. Some of Edina’s neighborhood parks have one or more scheduled athletic facilities, such as outdoor hockey rinks and/or fields for soccer, football, baseball and softball. Neighborhood parks typically range in size from approximately two acres to twenty acres. Service Area = 1 Square Mile. Park Address Size Quadrant Alden 6750 Belmore Lane 5.12 Acres NW Arden 5230 Minnehaha Blvd. 17.75 Acres NE Cornelia School 7124 Cornelia Drive 10.75 Acres SE Countryside 6240 Tracy Ave. 9.01 Acres NW Fox Meadow Blake Rd. & Fox Meadow Ln. 3.84 Acres NW Heights 5520 W. 66th Street 4.00 Acres SW Normandale 6501 Warren Ave. 10.06 Acres SW Strachauer 6200 Beard Ave. 4.50 Acres NE Utley 50th & Wooddale Ave. 5.73 Acres NE Wooddale W. 50th & Wooddale Ave. 4.70 Acres NE Yorktown W. 73rd & York Ave. 3.42 Acres SE Todd Park 4429 Vandervork Ave. 33.97 Acres NW Community Playfields – 8 Parks - 253.68 Acres Community playfields typically range in size from approximately 20 to 60 acres. These parks are designed to provide facilities for diverse recreational activities for young people and adults, although a section is also typically set aside for smaller neighborhood children. All of Edina’s Community Playfields have one or more scheduled athletic facilities, such as outdoor hockey Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 15 rinks and fields for soccer, football, baseball and softball. Service area - 9-16 square miles. Community Parks - 4 Parks - 549.05 Acres The community park is usually a large park of more than 100 acres, or a smaller park containing special community facilities. Park Address Size Quadrant Braemar SW Corner of Edina 500.00 Acres SW Centennial Lakes 7495 France Avenue 25.00 Acres SE Kenneth Rosland 4300 West 66th Street 22.05 Acres SE Edinborough 7700 York Avenue South 2.00 Acres SE Special Purpose Parks - 7 Parks - 277.11 Acres The special purpose park provides a single or specific form of recreation. Service Area is city- wide. Park Address Size Quadrant Arneson Acres 4711 West 70th street 15.00 Acres SE Bredesen Vernon Ave. & Olinger Blvd. 206.00 Acres NW Richards Golf Course 7640 Parklawn Ave. 39.65 Acres SE Southdale Gateway SE Corner of Edina 9.97 Acres SE Tupa 4918 Eden Avenue 1.00 Acre NE Williams West 50th & Browndale .34 Acre NE Grandview Square/ 5280 Grandview Square 5.15 Acres NW Senior Citizen Center Park Address Size Quadrant Creek Valley W. 64th & Gleason Road 10.00 Acres SW Garden 5520 Hansen Road 18.74 Acres NW Highlands 5200 Doncaster Way 44.05 Acres NW Lewis Dewey Hill & Cahill Road 21.04 Acres SW Pamela 5900 Park Place 62.00 Acres NE Van Valkenburg 4935 Lincoln Drive 41.76 Acres NW Walnut Ridge 5801 Londonderry Road 44.24 Acres NW Weber 4115 Grimes Ave. 11.85 Acres NE Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 16 City Park Inventory Summary PARK TYPE ACRES Natural Resource Areas (19 areas) 352.13 Mini-Parks (12) 21.12 Neighborhood Parks ( 12) 112.85 Community Playfields ( 8) 253.68 Community Parks (4) 549.05 Special Purpose Parks (7) 277.11 Total Parklands & Natural Resource Areas 1,565.94 Other Maintained Grass Areas Plazas, Triangles, and circles 5.00 Storm Water and Drainage Areas 60.00 Parklands and Natural Resource Areas 1,565.94 Total Parks, Natural Resource & Other Areas 1,630.94 Parkland and Natural Resource Areas Acreage Summary The following are parkland acreage totals per park classification: COMPONENT CHARACTER SVC AREA # OF PARKS TOTAL ACREAGE Natural Resource Areas Vary in size Varies 19 352.13 Mini-Parks Less than 2 acres ¼ sq.mi. 12 21.12 Neighborhood Parks Serve children 1 sq.mi. 11 78.88 ages 6-14 Community Playfields Serve recreational needs of young people and adults 9-16 sq.mi. 9 287.65 Comunity Parks Large parks in excess 100 acres. Serve pre-school- adult active and passive recreational pursuits 4-16 sq.mi. 4 549.05 Special Purpose Parks Provide a special form of recreation City Wide 7 277.11 Total Parkland & Natural Resource Areas 62 1,565.94 Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 17 Trends and Challenges There are numbers of trends that should be considered in the park and recreation planning process. In this post-industrial age of rapid change, constant monitoring will be required to ensure awareness of trends that have a bearing on park programming, utilization, and sustainability. In the case of Edina, the City will need to continually provide sensitive and appropriate responses to changes in social, demographic, technological, economic, political and environmental trends. The magnitude of these changes will demand flexibility in planning practices to appropriately respond to rapidly changing needs. In 2015, the EPR completed a Strategic Plan to guide decision-making, priorities, and plans over the next 10+ years. This chapter of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan is structured around five “Key Development Areas” that were identified and discussed in the 2015 Strategic Plan. With the “Key Development Area” as a foundation, content in the Comprehensive Plan has been structured as goals, policy statements, and action items applicable to policies. Goals and Policies: The Goals and Policies section is organized around five sections: 1) Parks, Open Space, and Trails; 2) Natural Resources and Sustainable Parks; 3) Recreational Facilities; 4) Recreational Programs; and 5) Finance and Management. 1. Parks, Open Spaces and Trails Goal 1: Ensure that parks, recreational facilities, and trails are a source of community pride by providing a balance of well connected, active and passive spaces that reflect high quality design principles and maintenance standards and appreciation of the arts; that allow residents to engage in healthy activities and engage in enriching experiences. Policy 1-A: The City will devote a minimum of 15 percent of Edina’s land area to parkland and open spaces. Policy 1-B: The City will work to meet NRPA guidelines i indicating a need for 15-20 miles of additional trails in Edina. Policy 1-C: The City will maintain and, when feasible, increase its current park and open space property. Implementation Steps: 1. Establish additional and more meaningful metrics to proactively assess the changing park and recreation needs of our community 2. Match increasing density of commercial and residential growth with the creation of new parks and open spaces, or connections to already existing nearby parks. Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 18 3. Ensure that park and recreation needs, facilities, and programs are considered when decisions are made about proposed, future developments 4. Coordinate with the Transportation Commission to implement the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan across Edina. 5. Coordinate with the Transportation Commission to develop and implement the Edina “Grand Rounds” that will link the City’s quadrants, activity nodes, and parks with trails for non-motorized transportation; i.e., walking, biking, skateboarding, etc. 6. Coordinate with the Transportation Commission to develop a city of Edina public transport circulator, electric bus that will link the city’s quadrants, activity nodes, and parks. 7. 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. 8. Ensure that the diversity of our community is addressed through trails accessible for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. 9. Consider the community’s interest in exercise/fitness or additional nature trails, in addition to existing walking and biking trails. 10. Conduct reviews and assessments of park land and open spaces within the City to assess value added to the community. 11. Conduct reviews and assessments of land within the City, as it becomes available, to determine the appropriateness, need for, and feasibility of acquisition and development as park land; particularly as new developments are proposed. Goal 2: Encourage and support active lifestyles through use of City Parks and participation in City sponsored recreational programs. Policy 2: The City will, through the EPRD, develop promotional and educational materials about the benefits of an active lifestyle and the relationship between health and parks and recreation. Implementation Steps: 1. Participate in the Get-Fit Program and other grant-based programs dedicated to promoting full, happy, healthy, fit lives for people with disabilities and their family caregivers. Goal 3: Develop plans based on research and analysis of current trends, input from community members, input from City departments and Commissions, state-of-the art approaches, and best practices to ensure:: a) that parks, recreation, and trail needs are documented, b) plans are developed with broad participation from the community, and c) capital expenditures for future Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 19 investments in parks and recreational facilities and services are justifiable. Policy 3-A: The City will follow recommendations outlined in Vision Edina 2015 and the 2017/2018 Big Idea Workshops as one of its guides for investments in parks, recreational facilities and trails. Policy 3-B: The City will update its Parks Master Plan every ten years (or less) to guide use, growth, improvements, developments, and capital expenditures for all Community and Special Use parks, recreational facilities, and trails. Policy 3-C: 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 process in planning how parks and green spaces fit in these development plans Implementation Steps: 1. Promote and support the development of “neighborhood nodes,” with access to parks and trails, as focal l points for community activity. 2. Review how community gardens in our parks and green spaces would help support this policy. 3. Work toward providing a park, green space, or trail within one-half mile walking distance to all residents in Edina. 4. Proactively engage neighborhood associations in planning and upkeep of associated parks and green space. 5. Evaluate and prioritize parkland designated as Community Park space when increasing parkland. 6. Consider additional multi-purpose athletic fields when evaluating future growth or utilization of parks and green space. 2. Natural Resources and Sustainable Parks Goal 1: Protect, enhance, engage, and restore our urban forests, natural areas, and water resources to sustain a healthy, diverse, and balanced natural environment for al l to enjoy and understand. Policy 1-A: The City will include a section on how to best promote, improve, or maintain our natural resources in each new Master Park Plan. Policy 1-B: The City will exhibit leadership in the area of sustainability in our park system to support the health of our parks and open spaces. Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 20 Implementation Steps: 1. 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. 2. Master Park Plans will include an assessment of all park’s energy and water usage, storm water runoff and management, solid waste management, use of fertilizers, pesticides and salts, and invasive species control. In addition, opportunities for education and selective use of art will be considered within each park. 3. Each Master Park Plan will take into consideration all relevant insights from the most recent Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan for Edina. 4. Establish metrics to track progress. Partner with surrounding communities to engage in best practices and share resources. 5. Participate in local, regional or national efforts to better understand the impact of climate change. 6. Develop a sustainability scorecard to guide meaningful actions to protect Edina’s green assets. 7. 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. 8. Emphasize recycling in our parks and enterprise facilities. 3. Recreation Facilities Goal 1: Provide safe, clean, and reliable facilities and program spaces that provide users the highest level of value, which supports their health and wellness, while supporting financial sustainability for the City in the future. Policy 1-A: The City, through EPRD, will maximize the use of enterprise facilities primarily, but not exclusively, for Edina residents. Policy 1-B: The City will manage enterprise assets as fee-based revenue generating facilities that support programs and collectively cover all expenses including capital investments, land purchases, and all operating expenses. Policy 1-C: The City will exhibit leadership in matching facility space and utilization with the future needs of our community. Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 21 Implementation Steps: 1. Proactively address current and future needs for an Art Center, a Senior Center, and a Community Center. 2. 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. 3. Ensure bathroom facilities meet the needs of community users and are ADA compliant. 4. Recreation Programs Goal 1: 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. Policy 1-A: The City will develop recreation programs that emphasize Edina as a learning community. Policy 1-B: The City will develop recreation programs that exhibit a balance of inclusion across generations, skills, economic conditions and seasons. Policy 1-C: The City will develop recreation programs will include aspects of art, culture, health, sustainability and also support unstructured recreation. Policy 1-D: The City will prioritize program development that focuses on enhancing health and activity for all ages, while providing special consideration for our youth population. Implementation Steps: 1. Proactively coordinate with the City’s Commissions and departments and the Public School System to identify opportunities where learning can be accommodated in the City’s park, at recreation facilities, and through recreation programming. 2. Proactively coordinate with the City’s Commissions and departments and the Public School System to identify opportunities to develop park and recreation programs that will be of interest to a wide cross-section of Edina residents. 3. Proactively coordinate with the Arts and Culture Commission and Community Health Commission to identify opportunities advance the arts and healthy life styles through park programming. 4. Proactively coordinate with community institutions and organizations to identify opportunities to develop park programs that will be interest to the City’s youths. Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 22 5. Finance and Management Goal 1: 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. Policy 1-A: The City, through EPRD, will provide a high level of park maintenance to achieve all aspects of our EPRD vision. Policy 1-B: The City, through EPRD, will form partnerships when appropriate to provide new services or facilities to Edina residents. Policy 1-C: The City will remain open to unique ideas and opportunities to enhance financial leverage to capitalize and operate the park system. Policy 1-D: The City, through EPRD, will demonstrate its commitment to inclusion and diversity across a broad range of the Edina community. Policy 1-E: When planning and making improvements, EPRD will consider impact to the brands of both the City of Edina and its park system. Policy 1-F: EPRD will build strong connections with established neighborhood organizations to best understand and serve specific needs in those areas (nodes). Policy 1-G: To ensure transparency, accountability and sustainability of Edina assets, ERPD staff will work with the City Manager to renew long term business plans for the park system’s our Enterprise facilities every third year. Annual reviews of performance against plan will be conducted by EPRD staff and the PARC. Policy 1-H: The EPRD will use benchmarking to assess progress against our Vision. Policy 1-I: EPRD will maintain a focus on its Comprehensive Plan by including a 2018 Comp Plan self-audit in its work plan every third year. Implementation Steps: 1. Develop plans, budgets and services to execute required activity. 2. Maintain or replace existing park infrastructure in a timely, cost effective manner. 3. Support efforts of our athletic associations as needed to explore creative solutions for access to additional field or court space. 4. Explore partnerships to expand exercise and fitness opportunities for Edina residents. 5. Partner with the Edina School System in order to best utilize facility, field and program assets to Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft Page 23 meet community needs. 6. 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. 7. Take a leadership role to proactively align with other Edina Commissions in mutual support of this Comprehensive Plan. 8. Explore alternative funding to support growth and accomplish our objectives (mission). 9. Prioritize the use of web-based applications and communications in how we engage and communicate with our community. 10. Evaluate adding Wi-Fi connectivity to select parks and enterprise facilities. 11. Take a leadership role to proactively align with other Edina Commissions in mutual support of this Comprehensive Plan. 12. Explore alternative funding to support growth and accomplish our 13. Prioritize the use of web-based applications and communications in how we engage and communicate with our community. 14. Use benchmarking on the following items to maintain or achieve our strategic objectives: • Park acreage / resident • Ice sheet facilities • Operating expense cost recovery • Trails and total trail mileage • Capital budget level and funding sources • Expenditures on planning and development • Rectangular athletic fields • Expanding outdoor pavilions and/or picnic space • Additional dog parks • Additional volleyball courts • Additional pickle ball courts • Splash pads • Skate parks 15. Conduct benchmarking on a regular basis, at least every 3-5 years, and provide a report and action plan to the City Council. Date: August 20, 2018 Agenda Item #: VIII.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Other From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:City Council Updates July 17 and Aug. 8, 2018 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description City Council Updates July and Aug. 8, 2018 City Council Updates By Scott Neal July 17, 2018 Work Session • Council reviewed the city’s new asset and energy management system that was devised by a team of city staff and consultants from the CR-BPS consulting firm. The new system will track the maintenance and capital investment needs of the city’s buildings and facilities in order to assist staff with planning and budgeting practices. Council Meeting • Council conducted a public hearing and then approved a liquor license for Red River Kitchen to operate a restaurant/bar in the Braemar Clubhouse. Aug. 8, 2018 Work Session • Staff led Council through a discussion of a proposed set of cost recovery expectations for the city’s Parks & Recreation enterprises. • Council members were briefed on the progress of putting together the new 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Program and proposed 2019 city budget. Council Meeting • Council awarded a $40,930 contract to St. Cloud Refrigeration to complete a brine replacement project in the south rink of Braemar Arena. • Council awarded a $23,460 contract to U.S. Environmental to complete a descaling project in the south rink of Braemar Arena.