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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-13 Parks & Rec Comm PacketAgenda 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 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 ampli9cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 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 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 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. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. 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 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. 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 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. 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). STAFF REPORT Page 2 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. • • • • • • • • • • EXTENSION BRACKET TRUSS TOWER FLOOR-TO- CEILING VESA MOUNTS increase in revenueAdditional revenue of YTD twice in two years in Toptracer Range game play sales in 14 days increase in revenue 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 STAFF REPORT Page 2 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 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Informational. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description 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.