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Parks and Recreation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
VIRTUAL MEETING
This meeting will be held electronically using Webex software. The meeting will be streamed
live on the City's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting
via telephone by calling 1-415-655-0001 access code 177 025 1080.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call: Mork, Nahlovsky, McAwley, Sorem, Dahlien, Doscotch,
Good, Miller, Nelson, Strother, Willette, Ites
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda: McAwley, Dahlien, Doscotch, Good,
Miller, Nelson, Strother, Willette, Ites
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes: McAwley, Dahlien, Doscotch, Good,
Miller, Nelson, Strother, Willette, Ites
A.Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Jan. 12, 2021
V.Reports/Recommendations
A.Senior Center Update
B.Storm Water and Water Management Plan Update
C.Annual Election of O1cers
VI.Chair And Member Comments
A.2021 Work Plan Updates
VII.Sta3 Comments
A.City Council Updates Jan. 20 and Feb. 2, 2021
B.Informational Items
C.Upcoming Meetings and Events
VIII.Adjournment McAwley, Dahlien, Doscotch, Good, Miller, Nelson,
Strother, Willette, Ites
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Date: February 9, 2021 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 Jan. 12,
2021
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve minutes from the Jan. 12, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
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Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Jan. 12, 2021
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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
VIRTUAL MEETING
Jan. 12, 2021
7 p.m.
I. Call to Order
Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were commissioners McAwley, Dahlien, Doscotch, Good, Nelson, Strother and
Ites and student commissioner Sorem.
Absent: commissioners Miller and Willette and student commissioners Mork and Nahlovsky
Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson,
Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton,
City Forester Luther Overholt and Assistant City Forester Owen Palmer
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Nelson to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by McAwley. Roll
call vote. Motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Good to approve the Dec. 8, 2020 minutes. Motion seconded by Nelson.
Roll call vote. Motion carried.
V. Reports/Recommendations
A. Forestry Update: Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
City Forester Overholt introduced himself and introduced Owen Palmer who will be assisting
him in the forestry department until August. He explained that Mr. Palmer is a member of a new
pilot AmeriCore program called Community Forestry Core. He noted this is the first year of the
program and it has been a great help.
City Forester Overholt gave a power point presentation regarding the Emerald Ash Borer
Management Plan. He also noted he applied for another grant with Hennepin County and was
able to get inventoried all the ash trees located on mowed maintained areas of the parks.
Commissioners asked questions.
Staff Liaison Vetter pointed out as replacements are planted due to tree loss from disease that
there are a variety of trees to choose from to stress diversification of the forestry efforts in
Edina so that they are not in this type of situation 15 years from now.
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B. Proposed Parks & Recreation Fees for 2021
Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Petersen went over the proposed 2021 fees. She
explained the fee philosophy, factors impacting costs and revenue sources for the Parks &
Recreation programs as well as the enterprise facilities. She indicated staff is asking the
commission to review and recommend the proposed 2021 fees to the City Council.
Commissioners asked questions and made suggestions.
Motion made by Good to accept the 2021 fees as recommended and pass them on to the
City Council. Motion seconded by McAwley. Roll call vote. Motion carried.
C. 2020 Work Plan Discussion
Staff Liaison Vetter asked the commission for any additional comments to the 2020 Work Plan
and asked for feedback on Initiative #4 and talk about the capital improvement prioritization.
Initiative #4 - Develop criteria that incorporates sustainability and equity for prioritizing capital
improvements for park infrastructure needs, including playground equipment, warming houses
and core amenities for expansion and replacement. Parks and Recreation Commission will create
the criteria and both Energy and Environment commission and Human Rights & Relations
commission will appoint up to 2 members for feedback on final criteria before it goes to council.
Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission there have been several meetings on this initiative
with the work group and they are now bringing it back to the commission for comments before
it goes to the City Council. There is a summary of prioritization (not listed in order of
importance or weight) with feedback from the Human Rights and Relations Commission and the
Energy and Environment Commission in the packet.
Commissioner Nelson informed the commission gathering of feedback is a challenge because of
the variety of data points and how that data could be used.. However, she thinks it gives them a
good understanding of what areas they need to look at when they analyze projects that are being
proposed as well as what will they need to tell residents or groups who are making suggestions.
She explained this gives them something they have not had before in looking at how do they
want to prioritize projects in times of scarce resources. They need to make sure they are
constantly looking to protect assets and constantly looking at how factors of race and equity and
sustainability will be reviewed.
Staff Liaison Vetter pointed out that he did mention to Commissioner Nelson that the feedback
from EEC was the most detailed survey and noted it would be a challenge for staff to put
together when they are proposing a CIP project. However, that is really good information for
review when a project is coming up for vote or begins to move forward. They are really good
details to have so it is trying to find that balance between helping prioritize to get things of need
with limited funding versus all of the details of a full project that is up for debate.
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Commissioners asked questions and made suggestions.
Initiative #7 - Study and report on the strategic goal of 15% of Edina land dedicated to parks
and green spaces.
Commissioner Good informed the commission that the work group will be meeting one more
time before bringing back a finalized draft to the February meeting.
Staff Liaison Vetter thanked everyone for their work on the initiatives.
D. 2021 Work Plan Discussion
Staff Liaison Vetter gave a PowerPoint presentation on how the 2021 Work Plan comes together
and how it fits in with everything.
Staff Liaison Vetter went through the five initiatives on the Parks & Recreation 2021 Work Plan
and confirmed that the commissioners were listed under the correct initiatives.
Staff Liaison Vetter indicated as staff they will update the progress on the work plan quarterly but
would still like to keep it on the monthly agenda for any updates the commissioners may have.
He noted council is looking for some progress at the end of each quarter.
Chair Ites noted that he should also be listed under Initiatives #2 and #3.
Commissioner Good noted that the student commissioners Sorem and Mork were interested in
participating on Initiative #5.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Good congratulated Staff Liaison Vetter and his entire staff on managing the
impact and changes due to COVID-19 in the past year. He wanted to recognize the great work
staff did on scrambling to keep things going as best they could in not just having to live with it but
really succeed with it.
Commissioner Good informed the commission he was thinking what a theme for 2021 could be.
He noted in thinking about some of the core reasons why people move to Edina (strong schools,
excellent park system, attractable location within the twin cities geography, etc.) how do they
continue to really communicate the strengths of their parks and their programs through 2021.
They need to let the City Council know the need they have for strong funding going forward and
to at least take note of the great work that was done in 2020. He stated there are 44 parks and
8 or 9 enterprise facilities and most of them have a real true lack of funding to keep them as
excellent as they would like them to be. He indicated this would be a good opportunity to take
the good foundation they have in the strategic plan, the comprehensive plan and master plans in
place and really spend some time continuing to promote what they have but also talk seriously
and directly about what they need and think about five or ten years from now will they still have
the same excellent structure they have today. He noted this is critical if they are going to
maintain and improve what they have. Commissioner McAwley added they need to keep this an
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issue to the community if they want to have great parks for everyone, they need to set up that
fund.
Chair Ites asked how the golf dome is doing. Staff Liaison Vetter replied that with the most
recent executive order they are now going to start hitting on the lower and upper levels. The
dividers are 10 feet apart, so they were able to use every other one. If new guidance is received
staff would review and modify operations as allowed by executive order. He noted things are
picking up and are steady and added they have a good, dedicated staff ensuring the protocols are
in place so when a patron walks in, they feel safe in the environment.
VII. Staff Comments
A. Informational Items
Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates in addition to what is in the packet:
Staff received a very nice letter from a resident highlighting several things staff has done. It is
great to hear a lot of positive feedback from commissioners and from the public on all of the
great stuff that staff has been doing.
There are two projects going on along the road around the golf course. There is a buckthorn
management project occurring on the south side/course side of the road. It is not a roadway
expansion it is purely some buckthorn management along that side. In addition, Forester
Overholt is doing some buckthorn management at Bredesen Park.
B. City Council Updates Dec. 15, 2020 and Jan. 5, 2021
Staff Liaison Vetter went over the updates listed in the packet.
VIII. Calendar of Events
A. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission the February Parks & Recreation Commission
meeting with be a virtual meeting.
IX. Adjournment
Motion made by Strother to adjourn the Jan. 12, 2021 meeting at 8:38 p.m. Motion seconded
by Good. Roll call vote. Motion carried.
Date: February 9, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Nicole Gorman, Recreation Supervisor
Item Activity:
Subject:Senior Center Update Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None, informational only.
INTRODUCTION:
Recreation Supervisor, Nicole Gorman, will provide an update on the Senior Center and related programming.
Date: February 9, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.B.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Jessica Vanderwerff Wilson, Water Resources
Coordinator Item Activity:
Subject:Storm Water and Water Management Plan Update Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None, informational only.
INTRODUCTION:
Engineering Water Resources Coordinator, Jessica Vanderwerff Wilson, will provide an overview to the P arks
and Recreation Commission on the storm water and water management plans for the city as they intersect with
park areas.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Water Resources Management in Parks
Consultant Presentation
The CITYofEDINAWater Resources Management in ParksJessica Wilson, Water Resources CoordinatorPark and Recreation CommissionFebruary 9, 2021
The CITYofEDINAStrategic Harmony•Parks Strategic Plan, Natural Resources•‐Protect, enhance, and restore the City’s natural resources and natural areas•‐Create more resilient and sustainable parks, facilities, and landscapes•‐Protect and Restore Edina’s Water Resources•Water Resources Management Plan, Flood risk reduction and clean water•‐Identifies public streets, public open spaces, and parks as places to manage flood risk and clean water facilitieswww.EdinaMN.gov2
The CITYofEDINABraemar Golf Course•Academy 9 Course and Driving Range (2015-2016)•Main Course Reconstruction (2016-2018)www.EdinaMN.gov3Bee on Blazing Star, Braemar Academy 9Summer 2020Monarch on Swamp Milkweed, Braemar Academy 9Summer 2020
The CITYofEDINA•Provide flood storage•Establish wetland buffers•Manage invasive species•Convert turf to prairie where space is available•Establish Oak Savanna•Create wetland•Frequent flooding and poor drainage•Lack of wetland buffer•High density of invasive species•Lots of turf with high maintenance burden•Lack of natural areasBraemar Golf Coursewww.EdinaMN.gov4
The CITYofEDINA•Drone footage•https://vimeo.com/showcase/6581116•Password: braemarBraemar Golf Coursewww.EdinaMN.gov5
The CITYofEDINAArden Park•Engagement•Clean water•30 lbs of phosphorus removed annually•Habitat improvements•Dam removal, re‐meander, streambank stabilization•400+ new trees, buckthorn and ash tree removal, pollinator species•Park amenities•Shelter, playground, hockey rink, trails and boardwalkwww.EdinaMN.gov6
The CITYofEDINAArden Parkwww.EdinaMN.gov7New stream alignment, shelter building, trail, and plantingsSummer 2020Stormwater infiltration swaleSummer 2020
The CITYofEDINAArden Parkwww.EdinaMN.gov8Stabilized shorelines with access points,Summer 2020
The CITYofEDINALake Cornelia Shoreline Buffer Restorationwww.EdinaMN.gov9Improved lake viewsFall 2020Bee on Blue VervainSummer 2020Monarch caterpillar on MilkweedSummer 2020Wood chip trailSummer 2020•BetterTogetherEdina.org/Lake-Cornelia-Vegetation-Project
The CITYofEDINAMelody Lake Shoreline Restoration Project•2021•BetterTogetherEdina.org/MelodyShorelinewww.EdinaMN.gov10
The CITYofEDINAOther Natural Resources Stories•Fire Station 1 turf conversion•Nine Mile Creek Shoreline Restoration•Pollinator Friendly Resolution•Buckthorn management at Pamela Park, Bredesen Park, Braemar Parkwww.EdinaMN.gov11
The CITYofEDINANatural Resources Installation and Maintenancewww.EdinaMN.gov12Bee lawn seedingControlled burnBuckthorn brushingPlug planting
The CITYofEDINAWeber Park•Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project•BetterTogetherEdina.org/Morningsidewww.EdinaMN.gov13
The CITYofEDINAWhat have we tried?•Pipes •Storage•Surface overflows•Ponds and Pumping•Combined ScenarioIssues ReviewEdinaMN.gov14
The CITYofEDINAStorage•Weber Pond•Lynn/Kipling Inundation•Avail Academy•Susan Lindgren•Weber FieldRevised DesignEdinaMN.gov15
The CITYofEDINAPipes•40th& Inglewood•Kipling to Grimes Overflow•Monterey to Lynn Overflow•42ndStreet to Branson•42ndScott Ter, Alden disconnectRevised DesignEdinaMN.gov16
The CITYofEDINAScale & ReachVarying benefits•Good/ Better/ BestThree Sizes•Big / Bigger / BiggestVarying costs•$5M / $10M / $15MRevised DesignEdinaMN.gov17
The CITYofEDINAExistingStatus QuoGoodBigBetterBiggerBestBiggestStructures Removed / Reduced risk0 / 0 6 / 106 19 / 138 27 / 139Annualize Benefit $0 $102,000 $172,000 $181,000Cost $2M $5M $10M $15MTradeoffs/ OpportunitiesFloodingCost savingsTreesPark SpaceTreesPark SpaceTreesPark SpaceSummaryEdinaMN.gov18
The CITYofEDINAExistingEdinaMN.gov19Flooding from a 6.4 inch storm event (over 24 hours; 50 yr storm)
The CITYofEDINAGoodEdinaMN.gov20Flooding from a 6.4 inch storm event (over 24 hours; 50 yr storm)
The CITYofEDINABetterEdinaMN.gov21Flooding from a 6.4 inch storm event (over 24 hours; 50 yr storm)
The CITYofEDINABestEdinaMN.gov22Flooding from a 6.4 inch storm event (over 24 hours; 50 yr storm)
The CITYofEDINARosland•Clean Water Opportunity•Lake Cornelia and downstream Lake Edinawww.EdinaMN.gov23
The CITYofEDINALynmar•Clean water and flood protection opportunity•Lake Cornelia and downstream Lake Edinawww.EdinaMN.gov24
The CITYofEDINAReactions and Questionswww.EdinaMN.gov25
Flooding Issues
Poor Drainage
Lack of Wetland Buffers
Invasive Species
Water Quality
Lots of Turf
Create Flood Storage
Direct Flooding to Non-Course Areas
Establish Wetland Buffers
Restore Oak Savanna
Establish Oak Savanna
Restore Native Prairie
Establish Native Prairie and Reduce Turf
Establish Native Prairie and Reduce Turf
Provide Educational Opportunities
Academy 9 AccomplishmentsSummary of Academy 9 EnhancementsFeaturePre- Project Post- Project DifferenceFlood Storage2.1 acre/ft 9.8 acre/ft 7.7 acre/ft more storageMaintained turf37.1 acres 29.1 acres 8 fewer acres of turfOak Savannanone 6.2 acres 6.2 acres addedNative Prairienone 7.4 acres 7.4 acres added
Main Course AccomplishmentsSummary of Main Course Natural Resource FeaturesFeatureChangesFlood StorageProvided 0.77 acre feet of storage and moved storage to off-course areas Wetland BufferInstalled 18.22 acres of wetland buffer(16.67 required)Prairie and Oak SavannaInstalled 29.77 acres (none required)
Academy Wetland Before
Academy Wetland During Construction
Academy Wetland Now
Academy Wetland Now – Tons of Plants
Main Course Wetland Before
Main Course Wetland During Construction
Main Course Wetland During Construction
Main Course Wetland Now
Wetland AccomplishmentsSummary of Wetland Impacts and ReplacementLocationWetland ImpactsAcres or CreditsNeededAcres or Credits ProvidedAcademy Course0.11 acres0.25 acres0.25 credits0.25 acres0.25 creditsMain Course0.37 acres0.83 acres0.83 credits7.65 acres3.87 (USACE)credits2.83 (WCA) credits
Date: February 9, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.C.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:Annual Election of Officers Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Elect Chair and Vice Chair for the Parks & Recreation Commission for 2021.
INTRODUCTION:
Annual Elections Timeline
Each Board and Commission is required to annually elect a Chair and Vice Chair. As outlined in all Board and
Commission bylaws, Boards and Commissions are asked to hold their annual elections in February.
Election Process
A quorum must be present in order to hold elections (a quorum is half of the voting members plus one). At the
regular scheduled meeting selected for annual elections, the current Board or Commission Chair opens the floor
for nominations. Nominations will be first accepted for the Chair and a vote will take place. Then nominations
will be accepted for a Vice Chair and a vote will take place.
Once all members have had the chance to nominate a member or themselves, the Commission can take a vote.
Vote will be by hand and not by paper ballot. A member may nominate him/herself for a position. There must be
a second for each nomination. In the case of a split vote, a Board or Commission could table their annual
elections to the next scheduled meeting to allow more member input.
Office Terms
Per City Code, each appointed Chair and Vice Chair shall serve a term of one year. The term of Chair and Vice
Chair will begin on March 1 of each year. No person shall serve more than three consecutive one-year terms as
Chair of a Board or Commission. A Chair elected to fill a vacancy shall be eligible to serve three full terms in
addition to the remainder of the vacated term.
Duties of the Parks & Recreation Commission Chair are:
Prepare agenda with staff liaison
Lead meeting and facilitate discussion
Ensure bylaws are followed
Maintain meeting decorum
Facilitate development of annual work plan
Consult with members regarding attendance issues
Encourage participation by commissioners and the public
Duties of the Parks & Recreation Commission Vice Chair are:
Support the Chair as needed
Perform the Chair duties if the chair is unavailable
Date: February 9, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:2021 Work Plan Updates Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action requested, provide updates if available.
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is the 2021 PARC Work Plan for comment.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2021 PARC Work Plan
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Commission: Parks & Recreation Commission 2021 Annual Work Plan Initiative #1 Initiative Type ☒☒☒☒ Project ☐☐☐☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒☒☒☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and comment on proposed plan to identify barriers for participation and reach communities of color through different modes and feedback. Deliverable Comment on the plan Leads Strother (Lead) Miller McAwley Target Completion Date Q4 2021 Budget Required: 2021 department funds are available to support various marketing materials to promote the events and opportunities to gather feedback. Staff Support Required: Coordinate with R&E Coordinator. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative #2 Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☒☒☒☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Create presentation to share information about Parks and Recreation facilities, services, and systems with up to six community groups. Deliverable Presentation for community groups and summary report to council Leads Nelson (Lead), Good, Dahlien, Nahlovsky, Ites Target Completion Date: Q4 2021 Budget Required: 2021 department funds are available to support various marketing materials to promote the events and opportunities to gather feedback. Presentations, info sheets, marketing materials. Staff Support Required: Communications support required for informational press kit, materials for presentations either for in person or electronic. Communications made aware. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4:
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☒☒☒☒ Project ☐☐☐☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒☒☒☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Deliverable Report to City Council Leads McAwley Willette Ites Target Completion Date Q4 2021 Budget Required: Funds not required. Staff Support Required: None. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative #4 Initiative Type ☒☒☒☒ Project ☐☐☐☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☒☒☒☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Study and report on options to categorize underutilized park amenities/areas and identify park amenity needs. Deliverable Report to Parks and Recreation Department Leads Good McAwley Doscotch Target Completion Date Q4 2021 Budget Required: Funds not required. Staff Support Required: Staff liaison. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative #5 Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☒☒☒☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☒☒☒☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Study and report evaluating options for determining benchmarks (park amenities, operations, service areas) the commission started studying in 2020. Deliverable Report to Parks and Recreation Department. Leads Good Sorem Mork Target Completion Date Q4 2021 Budget Required: Funds not required. Staff Support Required: Staff liaison. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: 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.)
Date: February 9, 2021 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:City Council Updates Jan. 20 and Feb. 2, 2021 Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
City Council Updates Jan. 20 and Feb. 2, 2021
City Council Updates
By Scott Neal
Jan. 20, 2020
Nothing to report.
Feb. 2, 2021
Approved a resolution setting Parks & Recreation fees for 2021.
Approved Braemar Arena tenant lease amendment with Velocity Hockey Center, LLC.
Approved the purchase of a bedknife grinder for Braemar Golf Course.
Introduced Owen Palmer, AmeriCorps Member.
Date: February 9, 2021 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:Informational Items Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None, informational only.
INTRODUCTION:
Attached are informational items of note for the Feb. 9, 2021 meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Informational Items - February 2021
Feb. 9, 2021
Park and Recreation Commission
Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Informational Items
Information / Background:
Activity Directory/Spring and Summer Registration
• The Spring/Summer Activities Directory, which is being mailed to Edina homes, contains easy-to-read
listings grouped by type of activity to help people quickly locate what they are interested in. Keep an
eye out for this guide in mailboxes the week of Feb. 8 or view it online now at EdinaParks.com
• Online registration for City of Edina spring and summer parks and recreation activities begins noon
Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Edinamn.maxgalaxy.net for Edina residents. Registration for those who live
outside Edina begins noon Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Braemar Arena/Field
• The rinks are now open for practices, games, and tournaments with limited capacity. The facility is
allowing one spectator for practices and two spectators for games. Staff is in the process of re-
opening locker rooms for use.
• MNHockeyTV is now live streaming games from Braemar Arena. Links can be found at
www.mnhockey.tv. Braemar Arena receives a portion of the revenue generated by the viewership
and we are also able to sell adverting on Edina High School and hockey association games.
Braemar Golf Course
• The Family Full Moon Snowshoe events at the course have been very popular with the last two
events reaching maximum capacity of 120 and 140, respectively.
• Snowshoes are now also available for rental at the golf course pro shop. The fee is $10/daily,
Monday-Thursday and $25/weekend, Friday-Monday. A reservation is required for rental at
edinamn.maxgalaxy.net
Braemar Golf Dome
• The Braemar Golf Dome was awarded the TopTracer Tracie Award for “Leaderboard Dominator”
for the second year in a row. This award is given to the driving range with the most appearances on
all of TopTracer’s Global Leaderboards. In 2020 Braemar Golfers appeared 52,421 times on the
TopTracer Global Leaderboards for Virtual Golf, Approach Shot Challenge and Closest to Pin!
STAFF REPORT Page 2
Centennial Lakes Park
• Staff has opened Hughes Pavilion as a warming facility on colder skating days. The capacity is limited
to 40 people with social distancing and masks required. Warming time is limited to 15 minutes.
• Applications for Summer Concert Series performers are being accepted through January 30.
Applicants can complete the application online.
Recreation Programming
• The senior center has opened for scheduled parks and recreation classes. Staff is planning a phased
re-opening with some capacity limited programs for ages 55 plus starting back up in March.
• The “Best in Snow” contest is under way and residents can show off their best snow creation.
Voting is taking place on Better Together Edina. A special thanks to the Edina Community
Foundation for providing the prizes.
• The Winter Wellness Challenge is comprised of three different challenges and geared towards
helping you maintain—not gain—weight over the winter months. Sign up for one, two or all three
months! Each challenge is designed to help develop mindful and healthy habits; reduce stress; and
stay active. Each month’s challenge includes weekly motivational Monday emails, a challenge board
and completion prizes. February: Fit for Life Challenge March: March Madness Challenge
Art Center
• In an effort to provide clay while the art center remains closed, staff is providing clay curbside. The
center is selling various types of clay at 2019 prices. Those interested can purchase the clay online
and then pick it up at the designated scheduled times.
Edinborough Park/Aquatic Center
• Staff is in the process of opening the Great Hall and Adventure Peak for limited capacity reservation
times. Participants would have to reserve online, wear masks, adhere to all guidelines and answer
screening questions prior to entering. Staff is also looking at offering private rentals as an alternative
for those spaces.
Summer Employment Recruitment
• Seasonal employment recruitment has begun. Position descriptions and details on how to apply can
be found on the city’s website at EdinaMN.Gov/SummerJobs
Local Option Sales Tax Submission
• The Edina City Council has approved a resolution of support to the state legislature to seek a local
option sales tax (LOST). LOST was sought in 2020 but the legislative session was abbreviated due to
the Covid-19 pandemic. If the state legislature authorizes Edina the ability to seek local sales tax,
Edina residents would vote via a referendum on the imposition of the tax.
• The City Council submitted resolution identified three projects for consideration, all having
regionally significance, for approval. Those projects are the Fred Richards Park Master Plan, Braemar
Park Master Plan and Arena Improvements, and the Weber Woods Park and Storm Water
Improvements.
Date: February 9, 2021 Agenda Item #: VII.C.
To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Activity:
Subject:Upcoming Meetings and Events Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None, informational only.
INTRODUCTION:
Listing of upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and events.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Upcoming 2021 Meetings and Events
Feb. 9, 2021
Park and Recreation Commission
Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Upcoming 2021 Meetings and Events
Date Meeting Time Location
Tues. Feb. 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Virtual
Tues. March 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Virtual
April 1 Quarter 1 Work Plan Progress Due - -
Tues. April 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD
TBD Commission Member Annual Reception - TBD
Tues. May 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD
Tues. May 18 Commission Work Session w/ City Council 5:30 pm TBD
Tues. June 8 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD
TBD Chair and Liaison Annual Morning Meeting 7:00 am TBD
July 1 Quarter 2 Work Plan Progress Due - -
Tues. July 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD
Tues. Aug. 10 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD
Tues. Sept. 14 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD
Oct. 1 Quarter 3 Work Plan Progress Due - -
Oct. 5 2022 Work Plan Review w/ Council (Chair only) 5:30 pm TBD
Tues. Oct. 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD
Tues. Nov. 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD
Tues. Dec. 14 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm TBD