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Parks and Recreation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.
Lawn Games 5:30 p.m. and Meeting 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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 9, 2019
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.Centennial Lakes Park Update
B.Braemar Golf Dome - Technology Upgrade
C.Update on Open Streets
D.Park Assignment Discussion
E.Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta3 Comments
A.Project Updates
B.City Council Updates July 16 and Aug. 7, 2019
IX.Adjournment
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process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli9cation, an
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72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: August 13, 2019 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission July 9,
2019
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve minutes from the July 9, 2019 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission July 9, 2019
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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
City Hall, Council Chambers
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
7 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chair Good called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Strother, Willette, Miller, Dahlien, Good, Nelson, Ites and
Student Commissioner Osborne.
Absent: Commissioners McAwley and Student Commissioner Anderson
Late arrivals: Commissioner McCormick arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson
and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Nelson to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Willette.
Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Chair Good asked to amend the minutes and change the number of commissioners who golfed at the
tournament on May 15 from four to five.
Motion made by Miller to approve the June 11, 2019 amended minutes. Motion seconded by
Nelson. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Lake Cornelia Vegetated Buffer Project
Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Swenson introduced and gave a presentation on
the Lake Cornelia Vegetated Buffer Project. He indicated with this project they would hire a
consultant that would plan and build out the prairie area. It would then fall under Parks &
Recreation Maintenance so they wouldn’t allow buckthorn and invasive species to come back.
Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Swenson went over what some of the challenges
are in this area. He discussed funding for the program and added there will be no park funding
or assessments to any homeowners with this project. He also went over the benefits of this
buffer project as well as what the next steps are in the process.
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Commissioners asked questions and made comments on the project.
B. Arden Park Construction Update
Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Swenson gave a quick update on the progress of
the Arden Park construction. He then showed pictures recently taken of the park to show the
progress being made.
Commissioners asked questions and made comments.
C. Fred Richards Park Playground Project Update
Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission they received some excellent bid results for the
Fred Richards Park Renovation Phase I project. The bid will go to the City Council for approval
at their July 16 meeting. Their hope is to have the project completed by the fall so it can get
used before the seasons change.
D. Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan –
The following updates were given on the Work Plan Initiatives:
Initiative 1 – Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee to review the naming
of a public facility in the Grandview area after the BC and Ellen Yancey.
Commissioner Dahlien indicated he reached out to the Human Rights and Relations Commission
(HRRC) committee to let them know what they learned from the City Council. The HRRC
committee is going to think about what would be a representative recommendation from their
perspective and then bring it back to the PARC committee where the two committees will work
together based on that information. They will then put together a formal proposal to have ready
for the City Council.
Initiative 2 – Serve on a cross-commission committee in partnership with communities
of color to identify barriers for participation in programming. Commissioner Strother
informed the commission she has connected with the Human Rights and Relations Committee.
She is still waiting to hear back from one person and is hopeful they will have a meeting set up
next week.
Initiative 3 – Chair-co-chair a cross-commission committee to develop a draft plan on
Edina Grand Rounds, including wayfinding. Commissioner Nelson informed the
commission she is currently waiting to hear back from the Transportation Commission’s
committee so they can set up a meeting and get started.
Initiative 4 – Complete a study and report for fields, courts and rinks capacity and
utilization from the data provided by staff. Chair Good informed the commission the
committee has updated the data on field and rink use since this initiative is a continuation from
last year’s Work Plan. They are still working to access court information. Their intent now is
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to consider how well they integrate new sports into the fields, courts and rinks where there
are new or underutilized assets they could be bringing in. Also, how can they improve on the
current system to utilize space? Their challenge is the city owns some of the assets and the
school district own some of the assets.
Initiative 5 – Investigate possible alternative funding options to support future growth
and development of Edina’s parks, programs and green spaces. Commissioner Miller
informed the commission their shortfalls in funding could be filled one or two ways. First,
there would be an outside philanthropic organization like Friends of the Park. The second is
internally leveraging the assets they have to create more revenue to invest back into the parks
which is what they are now looking at. A few weeks ago they met with an outside group that
does this type of thing for organizations, cities, parks, etc., all around the country and they
were very helpful. What it came down to is they don’t know what their assets are, they don’t
know what they are worth and they don’t know if they are leveraging them correctly, which
they are not. They need to get that defined and they are probably not going to be able to do
that as a group running around. They are going to need some kind of professional help to
understand it and that will determine what their next steps are as far as any kind of internal
leveraging. We don’t know everything that is going on and we need to get that defined. He
noted he has also talked to City Manager Scott Neal to understand what would be the process
as well as what the regulations and rules are behind it. Their next step is to engage with the
city and get defined what it is they actually have.
Initiative 6 – Review and comment on the Race and Equity policy statement developed
by city staff. Commissioner McCormick informed the commission they are waiting for the
policy that staff is creating. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission Edina’s Race & Equity
Coordinator Heidi Lee will be attending the August Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
to give a history on how the policy was created as well as share the policy and thoughts behind
it.
Initiative 7 – Serve on a cross-commission committee to complete requirements for
Edina to receive the AARP City Designation. Commissioner McCormick informed the
commission the cross-commission committees met a couple of months ago and they were
supposed to do their walkabout sometime in July. However, they are still waiting to hear back
from the person on the Community Health Committee to let them know when that will
happen. They should have an update soon.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
• Commissioner Nelson informed the commission she read the correspondence they
received in their packet and it does make sense there should be a water spigot of
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some sort at the dog park. Chair Good indicated he thinks it’s a possibility that
should at least be considered.
• Chair Good thinks the pickleball courts are something they should have on an
upcoming agenda. His wife and he play pickleball quite a bit and they have been
getting asked if the Parks & Recreation Commission is considering guidelines for the
current courts because they are so heavily utilized. They have also been asked when
there are going to be plans for future courts.
• Chair Good informed the commission a couple of residents have been asking him
about mountain biking and when are we going to get mountain biking and walking
trails that were prioritized on the Braemar Master Plan. He noted as soon as they
can find a funding source they will be moving forward.
• Commissioner Nelson informed the commission she would like to see something
that would show which playgrounds are going to be updated, maintained, etc. She
stated that in 1996 a lot of the playgrounds were redone and now a lot of them need
to be redone again and they are not going to all be redone at the same time.
Therefore, she would like to see a maintenance schedule of which playgrounds will be
redone next. She wants to make sure they are giving the residents the confidence
that the playgrounds are safe and maintained. Chair Good added they need to
continue to let the residents know what is happening. There are a lot of good things
going on with the enterprise and park facilities. Unfortunately, the downside is they
have a que with very good ideas just waiting to get the appropriate funding.
VIII. Staff Comments
Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following update:
• The 2019-2020 Student Commission appointments were recently conducted and
Bryn Osborne has been reappointed for another one year term and Zoe Lelas will be
joining the commission starting Sept. 1 for a one-year appointment.
Chair Good pointed out to the commission that their August meeting will take place at
Centennial Lakes Park where they will gather for a little social activity and dinner before the
meeting starts at 7 p.m.
IX. Adjournment
Motion made by Dahlien to adjourn the July 9, 2019 meeting at 8:09 p.m. Motion seconded by
Nelson. Motion carried.
Date: August 13, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Tom Shirley, Centennial Lakes Park General Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Centennial Lakes Park Update Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action requested.
INTRODUCTION:
Tom Shirley, Centennial Lakes Park General Manager, will provide a park operations update.
Date: August 13, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Joe Abood, Braemar Golf General Manager, and
Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity:
Subject:Braemar Golf Dome - Technology Upgrade Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Discussion and informational.
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will be proposing to City Council on August 20, 2019 the addition of TopTracer Range golf technology for
the Braemar Golf Dome. Please review the presentation information attached for discussion at the August
meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Braemar Golf Dome Technology Upgrade Staff Report
Top Tracer Presentation
August 13, 2019
Park and Recreation Commission
Joe Abood, General Manager
Braemar Golf Course
Braemar Golf Dome – Technology Upgrade
Background Information:
Staff will be proposing to City Council on August 20, 2019 the addition of TopTracer Range golf technology
for the Braemar Golf Dome. This addition would be in the form of a 3-year lease agreement with TopGolf
USA, Inc out of Dallas, Texas. TopTracer Range delivers the same ball-tracking technology that traces the
shots of the game’s best players on TV. Driving ranges equipped with TopTracer Range technology offer a
fun, engaging, tech-driven experience that appeals to seasoned players, range rivals, friends, family members,
and even first-time golfers.
TopTracer Range redefines the driving range experience - from a functional training day to an exciting
experience for everyone. The technology provides instant shot replays and statistical feedback on interactive
game screens in your hitting bay, which allows players to make swing adjustments and immediately see the
impact on their golf shot.
TopTracer Range features games and modes suited for all ages and skill levels. Take on the world in a long-
drive competition, play Closest to the Pin with your friends, dive into advanced analytics to fine-tune your
swing, and virtually tee it up at some of the world’s greatest courses. Staff will also be reviewing
opportunities to add league play and extended hours to increase revenue opportunity.
Guests can use the TopTracer Range Community App to link their personal profiles to access their entire
history of shot data, including specific club performance details, as well as how they rank against other
players on leaderboards. A user profile will not be required to use the range.
The TopTracer Range golf-ball tracking and entertainment system agreement consists of hardware and
software to be provided to the Braemar Golf Dome. The cost would be $164.51 per bay per month for 44
driving range bays at the Braemar Golf Dome for a total monthly payment of $7,238.58. Payment is only
required during operational months (November-April).
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TopTracer will be providing an unconditional free trial period of their product from November 1, 2019
through February 1, 2020. At the end of this period, we can cancel this agreement with no additional fees
to Braemar or the City of Edina.
Next Steps:
Staff will be requesting City Council approval of the agreement and a revised fee structure at the August 20,
2019 meeting. Golf Dome Fees will need to be adjusted to account for the new lease expense. Staff is
currently developing a revised fee structure that will include modest increases that would have been
proposed for 2020 regardless of this opportunity.
Electrical and IT infrastructure will need to be upgraded to accommodate the technology. These expenses
will be fully reimbursed by TopTracer. The Braemar Golf Dome will be the first installation of TopTracer
Range Technology in Minnesota and will be the third installation of TopTracer Range Technology in a golf
dome facility in the U.S.A.
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Date: August 13, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director and Nicole
Gorman, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity:
Subject:Update on Open Streets Action, Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
The fifth annual Open Streets on 50th is scheduled to take place on Sunday Sept. 22, 2019 from 1-5 p.m. This
free event will be open to bikes and pedestrians between Wooddale Avenue and Chowen Avenue. An updated
format will include four zones for the event. Each zone will have unique vendors and displays pertaining to the
four areas of focus, which are Pet, Market, Community and Kids. The Parks & Recreation Commission has an
opportunity to participate in the event to promote the commission.
Registration is free, but would need to be confirmed by Friday, August 16, 2019. Booth location assignments
would be finalized the first week in September.
Discussion Question:
Does the PARC wish to participate in Open Streets, and if so, what would they like to promote at the
event?
Date: August 13, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.D.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:Park Assignment Discussion Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Discuss creating a program to assign parks to commissioners.
INTRODUCTION:
The topic of creating a program to assign parks to commissioners has been requested for discussion. T he
commission had a similar program in the past and staff requests feedback from commission members on
reestablishing a program and desired expectations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Staff Report Park Assignments
August 13, 2019
Park and Recreation Commission
Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Park Assignment Discussion
Information / Background:
The topic of creating park assignments for commissioners has been requested for discussion. In past years,
commissioners or small teams of commissioners have been assigned to various parks throughout the city.
These assignments allowed for an increase of information sharing and observation throughout the park
system.
Before determining if the commission would like to reestablish assigning parks to members, a discussion is
requested on what expectations would be for these assignments and what roles or commitment is necessary
for the program to be successful. Without determining roles, expectations could vary amongst members or
amongst the size and type of park assigned.
Expectations could vary along a spectrum from providing information and liaison services to the city staff
about park usage, participant feedback. A higher level of commitment would be to provide asset assessments
of parks.
Discussion Question:
Does the commission wish to reestablish park assignments, and if so what level of commitment and role is
expected for this program?
If the commission determines that a park assignment program has value, staff would bring forth an outline of
expectations and a list of parks for commissioners to assign at the September meeting.
Date: August 13, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.E.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Greg Good, PARC Chair
Item Activity:
Subject:Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action requested.
INTRODUCTION:
Provide updates and discuss future work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
PARC Work Plan supplemental Information
2019 Work Plan
August 13, 2019
Park and Recreation Commission
Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan – Supplemental Information
Information / Background:
The Edina City Council is beginning the process to review and adopt the 2020-2021 Budget Work Plan. This
work plan consists of four budget goals, including:
City Goal #1: Strong Foundation – Maintain Physical Assets & Infrastructure
City Goal #2: Reliable Service – Maintain Service-Levels that Best Meet the Needs of the Community
City Goal #3: Livable City – Plan for Connected & Sustained Development
City Goal #4: Better Together: Foster Inclusive and Engaged Community
As the council moves forward with the budget process the annual department and commission work plans
are revisited and revised. The approximate schedule is:
January: Annual work plan begins
June – September: Proposed work plan created by Commissioners
October 1, 2019: Work plan proposals presented by each chair to Council at Work Session
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November/December: Council review and approve each work plans for upcoming year.
As progress on the annual work plan continues a discussion about the 2020 work plan is scheduled for the
September 9, 2019 PARC meeting. In advance of that meeting, commissioners are asked to review the
annual work plan to gauge what items are likely to be completed or will likely carry over. As the commission
thinks strategically about the upcoming discussion it will be important to ensure that specific actions and
outcomes are set for the commission and what the outcome will look like. While those outcomes will need
to be defined at the next meeting, staff requests the members reflect on the work of the commission over
the past year and the upcoming priorities they feel are important.
In order to prepare, staff requests the commission think about the following questions for the next work
plan. Using a Strategic Doing process, please consider the following preparation questions:
1. What could we do? – What are the possibilities before us?
2. What should we do? – Which opportunities should we pursue?
3. What will we do? – What commitments will we make for our work plan?
As commissioners reflect on these questions staff will compile the feedback for detailed discussion at the
September meeting.
Approved by Council 12/4/18
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Commission: Parks & Recreation Commission
2019 Annual Work Plan
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 ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 5
☐ CTS (including Video)
☒ Other Staff: Hrs 5
R&E 2.A. Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) to review the
naming of a public facility in the Grandview area after the BC and Ellen Yancey.
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Lead Commissioners: Burke, Dahlien, Willette and Student Commissioner Osborne
Partners: Human Rights & Relations Commission and Parks & Recreation
Commission [LEAD]
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments: Change language: R&E 2.A. Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) to review the naming of a public facility in the
Grandview area after the BC and Ellen Yancey. Charge #3.
Progress Report: Commissioner Dahlien indicated that the HRRC is working on a recommendation for the PARC to review, then create a formal proposal for
the city council to review.
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 ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 20
☐ CTS (including Video)
☒ Other Staff: Hrs 40
R&E 20.B. Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) in partnership
with communities of color to identify barriers for participation in programming.
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: McCormick, Strother and Student Commissioner Osborne Partners: Human Rights & Relations Commission [LEAD] and Parks & Recreation
Commission
Progress Report: A meeting with the HRRC was conducted.
Approved by Council 12/4/18
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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 ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 10
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) to develop a draft plan
on Edina Grand Rounds, including wayfinding.
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Good, Miller, Nelson, Strother and Student Commissioner
Anderson
Partners: Parks & Recreation Commission [LEAD] and Transportation Commission.
Progress Report: A meeting with the Transportation Commission was conducted.
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 June ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs____
☐ CTS (including Video)
☒ Other Staff:
Hrs___20__
Complete a study and report for fields, courts and rinks capacity and utilization from
the data provided by staff.
☒ Funds not available
Lead Commissioners: Burke, Dahlien, Good and Student Commissioner Anderson
Progress Report: The committee has updated field and rink use and working to access court information.
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 ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 20
☐ 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
Lead Commissioners: Ites, McAwley, Miller and Willette
Progress Report: The committee is looking at two options for funding shortfalls, and recently met with an outside group that creates additional revenue
opportunities for organizations based on their assets.
Approved by Council 12/4/18
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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 ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 2
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ R&E 21.C Review and comment on the Race and Equity policy statement developed
by City staff.
☐ Funds not available
Lead Commissioners: McCormick and Strother
Progress Report: Staff will have a policy statement for review. Race and Equity Coordinator presentation rescheduled for September meeting due to August
meeting held off-site.
Initiative #7 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 All of 2019 ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs____
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to complete requirements
for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation.
-Complete Walk Audit Tool Kit provided by AARP
-October Senior Expo & Designation
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Lead Commissioners: McCormick and Nelson
Partners: Community Health Commission [LEAD], Human Rights & Relations
Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Transportation Commission
Progress Report: The first meeting was held and discussed getting the AARP designation and as part of that our plans to conduct the walking survey. The
expectation is to do a survey in the next two months with seniors on key intersections they find difficult to get around and conduct the walking audit in July.
Committee is waiting for Community Health Committee on timing.
Parking Lot Fred Richards Park
Date: August 13, 2019 Agenda Item #: VIII.A.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:Project Updates Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will provide an update on current projects.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Edina Park Improvement Projects August
The CITY ofEDINA
Edina Park Improvements Projects
August 2019
The CITY ofEDINA
Arden Park Improvements Progress
The CITY ofEDINAShelter Structure
www.EdinaMN.gov 3
The CITY ofEDINA
Fred Richards Park Improvements Progress
The CITY ofEDINAPlayground Container Installation
www.EdinaMN.gov 5
The CITY ofEDINA
Additional Improvements
The CITY ofEDINAAdditional Park Improvements
www.EdinaMN.gov 7
A variety of park improvements are occurring this summer, most
notable:
•Cornelia Park –Parking lot repaving (adjacent to Cornelia Elem.)
•Highlands Park –Tennis court resurfacing and association storage
•Lewis Park –Repair and painting of the shelter building
•Utley Park –Parking lot repaving and tennis court resurfacing
Date: August 13, 2019 Agenda Item #: VIII.B.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:City Council Updates July 16 and Aug. 7, 2019 Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
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City Council Updates July 16 and Aug. 7, 2019
City Council Updates
By Scott Neal
July 16, 2019
• Approved a $37,800 contract with Bituminous Roadways to resurface the parking lot at
Cornelia Park adjacent to Cornelia Elementary School.
• Awarded three contracts totaling $280,000 to build a new playground and shelter
building on the east side of Fred Richards Park.
• Provided direction to staff for the next phase of the vegetated buffer project around
Lake Cornelia.
• Approved a change in the agenda format for meetings to include the recitation of the
Pledge of Allegiance at meetings of the City Council and Housing & Redevelopment
Authority, effective Aug. 7.
Aug. 7, 2019
• Nothing to report.