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Home My WebLink About2021-06-08 Parks & Rec Comm PacketAgenda 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 177 477 9441 Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call: Miller, Nelson, Strother, Willette, McAwley, Doscotch, Good, Haas, Mork, Nahlovsky, Sorem, Ites III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission April 13, 2021 B.Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission May 12, 2021 V.Reports/Recommendations A.2021 Work Plan Discussion B.2022 Work Plan Development Discussion VI.Chair And Member Comments VII.Sta1 Comments A.City Council Updates B.Informational Items C.Upcoming Meetings and Events VIII.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 ampli5cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: June 8, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission April 13, 2021 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes from the April 13, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission April 13, 2021 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission VIRTUAL MEETING April 13, 2021 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Doscotch, Good, Haas, Miller, Strother, Willette, McAwley, Ites and Student Commissioner Nahlovsky Absent: Student Commissioners Sorem and Mork Commissioner Nelson arrived at 7:59 p.m. Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton, General Manager Braemar Arena and Field Chad Eischens III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by McAwley to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Miller. Roll call vote. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Haas to approve the Feb. 9, 2021 minutes. Motion seconded by McAwley. Roll call vote. Motion carried. V. Reports/Recommendations A. Braemar Arena and Sports Dome Update Staff Liaison Vetter introduced General Manager Braemar Arena and Field Chad Eischens. General Manager Eischens gave a brief presentation and recap on the activities and maintenance projects that have occurred at Braemar arena and field during the shutdown and during the past year. He also went over the upcoming projects that will be happening. He added that the demand for ice time and field time remain very strong and despite struggles they are in a good position. Commissioners asked questions and thanked General Manager Eischens for his hard work and efforts. B. 2021 Work Plan Update Updates were given on the following initiatives. Initiative #1 - Review and comment on proposed plan to identify barriers for participation and reach communities of color through different modes and feedback. Staff Liaison Vetter indicated the group is waiting for information from city staff and should have something soon. Commissioner Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Strother asked staff Liaison Vetter if there is any way for the group to be helpful during this time to let them know. Initiative #2 – Create presentation to share information about Parks & Recreation facilities, services and systems with up to six community groups. Chair Ites informed the commission the group recently met and are working on the content of the discussions they would like to take place in the community. He indicated that Staff Liaison Vetter has furnished them with some very good material to use. They are working on content, presentation, segments, time for Q&A and things like that. They are in the process of setting up another meeting. Initiative #3 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities and enterprise upgrades. Commissioner McAwley indicated the group has met to work on a grid that Staff Liaison Vetter put together listing different areas where they might be able to draw their funds from and which parks and facilities they would best apply to. She indicated that the local option sales tax is working its way through the legislature. They have at least 12 areas to look at as far as where they could look for alternative funding and which parks they could refer to. They are hoping to have a meeting next week and decide which ones they want to pursue and see what is really viable and where they will go from there. They will then match that up to the CIP list and look at where they want to focus their efforts. Initiative #4 – Study and report on options to categorize underutilized park amenities/areas and identify park amenity needs. Commissioner Doscotch informed the commission the group met and one of the discussion points that came out of it was to get some clarification on the objectives for the initiative so that they understand where they are going to end up and what sort of deliverables they might have so that it’s useful to the department and to help direct activities. He noted he was furnished with some direction which is this initiative is tied to the Parks & Recreation and Trails Strategic Plan. He noted Appendix A, item 2.21 is what sort of generated this initiative. The strategy overall is to match development and the redevelopment of the park system and maintenance facilities to population growth and demographic changes. He noted Item 2.21 is to transition underutilized amenities and replace with more productive amenities that are tied to neighborhood needs. Also, there is the parenthetical that reference Edina level of service standards file which relates to benchmarking and so overall the performance measure related to updated and park master plans is to move outdated amenities. He explained one of the things they identified separate from knowing this information related to housing and where housing development projects were and how that would impact parks for underutilization or utilization of those amenities. He noted they had already identified that and it seems to already tie into the strategic plan as an overall measure. The group will meet again in two to three weeks. Initiative #5 – Study and report evaluating options for determining benchmarks (park amenities, operations, service areas) the commission started studying in 2020. Commissioner Good informed the commission there has been no significant progress this past month. The group will be meeting again before their May report to the City Council. Chair and Member Comments Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. • Commissioner Strother asked if the city has been given any guidance from the state about what they expect the requirements to be around for the aquatic center and summer programming. Staff Liaison Vetter replied no, they have not received new guidance; however, staff would approach guidance as it has by following the State Department of Health and current Executive Orders, in addition Assistant Director Petersen and her staff are very well connected within their professional organizations to apply best practices. • Commissioner Good indicated he would like to give some recognition and congratulations to the Edina High School Girls Hockey team claiming the state AA championship on Saturday, April 3 and completed an undefeated season. He noted this marks the 4th state title in the past five years under Coach Reber. • Commissioner Good informed the commission there have been two instances over the past ten days brought up to him on mounting biking and he would like to raise the discussion again. He explained the comment to him was from a community member who had heard about the lost funding and is concerned that the Braemar project is going to get tied to the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funding which could then push this back at least a couple of years or more. They now have to tie their hopes to getting a state approved tax increase. He indicated it made him think about Initiative #3 and the work they are doing on alternative funding, similar to what we did at the playground at Fred Richards, are there opportunities to carve out pieces of some of our master plans so if they really wanted to build some momentum around funding mountain biking trails at Braemar that fits the master plan and is it something that might fit as an alternative funding idea. Staff Liaison Vetter replied that the current proposal for the LOST funding does include the mountain biking trails as part of the Braemar master plan. For now the best approach is to leave the master plan together until an alternate strategy is determined or the LOST opportunity is unsuccessful. • Commissioner Good informed the commission there were some discussions on some social media regarding Bredesen Park. There were some complaints around a small little “mini mountain bike trail” at Bredesen Park that had been altered and they were being discouraged from using it because of a trail for younger riders. He asked if he could learn a little bit more about what may have happened at Bredesen Park and what the plans and intentions were behind it. Assistant Director Swenson indicated that parks staff flattened out the raised trails to return the site to the natural elevations. Bredesen Park is a designated natural area with dedicated walking and biking trails and active stewardship by the Edina Garden Council. VI. Staff Comments A. Informational Items Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates: • Braemar Golf Course opened on March 30 to which they beat last year’s opening by approximately two weeks. • Braemar Golf Course launched a new website to pay online at braemargolf.com. You can now pay online for items, reserve tee times, purchase driving range, buckets, etc. He noted If you look at the fee schedule there is a break on pricing for booking online. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. • Edinborough Park has reopened on a limited basis; you can book multiple sessions that are contained in occupancy as well as there are some semi-private reservations that are an option as well. • With regards to the local options sales tax staff was notified that the Edina request had been included in the house on the tax bill. They were also recently notified that State Senator Franzen has introduced it in the senate. A lot of work will be required to get that to the state legislature and ultimately a signature by Governor Walz. • Staff appreciates the support that the commission has given over the past year on the creativity from the park programming staff. The Edina Parks & Recreation Department was recognized by the Minnesota Parks & Recreation Association with several awards of excellence with their programming. He added that park maintenance staff also had a lot to do with the behind-the- scenes getting things prepped and ready to go. • The Senior center has opened again for limited in-person programming. They are also continuing to do drive-thru events as well. • Several of their facilities have done a remarkable job of getting part-time staff for the summer; however, the number one need they have right now is hiring more lifeguards. B. Upcoming Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter reminded the commission that their May meeting has been moved to Wednesday, May 12 to comply with the Edina school levy election that is being held on May 11. He also reminded the commission of the joint meeting session with the City Council on May 18. He noted that both meetings will be virtual. VII. Adjournment Motion made by McAwley to adjourn the April 13, 2021 meeting at 8:02 p.m. Motion seconded by Strother. Roll call vote. Motion carried. Date: June 8, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.B. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission May 12, 2021 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes from the May 12, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission May 12, 2021 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission VIRTUAL MEETING May 12, 2021 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Haas, Miller, Nelson, Strother, Willette, McAwley, Doscotch, Good, Ites and Student Commissioner Mork Absent: Student Commissioners Sorem 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, Community Engagement Coordinator MJ Lamon III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Nelson to approve the amended meeting agenda. Motion seconded by McAwley. Roll call vote. Motion carried. IV. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. Commission Member Review Community Engagement Coordinator Lamon presented information related to Commission Roles, Communication, Guiding Documents and Work Plan Development. Staff answered Commission questions regarding Commission roles and guiding documents and advice to the Commission regarding the joint meeting with the City Council. V. Reports/Recommendations A. 2021 Work Plan Discussion Chair Ites explained the Commission should review the workplan updates and each lead should give progress. Staff Liaison Vetter reviewed how the joint City Council meeting will run. Initiative #1 - Review and comment on proposed plan to identify barriers for participation and reach communities of color through different modes and feedback. Staff Liaison Vetter updated the Commission on Initiative #1 and noted this initiative has been put on pause. He explained there has been a push throughout the organization and Metro area for joining the Just Deeds project. He updated the Commission on the racial equity work that is being done. Commission questions on the Just Deeds project were answered by staff. Initiative #2 – Create presentation to share information about Parks & Recreation facilities, services, and systems with up to six community groups. Commissioner Nelson informed the Commission that previously the working group was going to try to present some information about the Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. parks to six different community groups but has taken a different approach because of COVID. The group decided to take an online approach on Town Talks with a high-level approach of four different buckets: 1) parks, 2) recreation programs, 3) facilities and business aspect of those entities and 4) funding. The group wants to educate the public on what the parks are making sure people to understand what to expect from the parks that is realistic. She answered Commission questions. Initiative #3 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Commissioner McAwley indicated the group met approximately two weeks ago and discussed a menu of options for funding park projects. She noted some of the options were philanthropic, various grants, sales tax proposal, restricted levy, and other ideas. She explained the team split the options up for research purposes and will reach out to staff for more information. The team also did some research to determine which parks can utilize which funding sources. The team hopes to have final recommendations for the City Council by the September meeting. Initiative #4 – Study and report on options to categorize underutilized park amenities/areas and identify park amenity needs. Commissioner Doscotch indicated the team met last week and discussed this. The subgroup discussed a number of ideas and how it ties into various existing information such as the level of service that is in the Strategic Plan and the consensus was the team wanted to ensure that what is done has an impact. He thought it would be useful to him to have conversations with Chair Ites or staff before the subgroup gets into the idea of categorizing things to nail down exactly how they can give something to the Parks Department that is actually of value. Commissioner McAwley wondered if this item should be stricken from the worklist and have the group help out with alternative funding. Initiative #5 – Study and report evaluating options for determining benchmarks (park amenities, operations, service areas) the commission started studying in 2020. Commissioner Good reviewed initiative #5 and indicated the team prepared a draft baseline of nine proposed benchmarks, not yet set in stone, and can be modified, added to, or dropped. He listed the nine benchmarks with the Commission. Chair Ites recapped discussion and reviewed next steps. The Commission discussed which initiatives should be brought forward to the City Council at the joint meeting and the order to present them. VI. Chair and Member Comments • Commissioner Good thought the Commission has struggled in the past of feeling like there were meaningful workplan items. He reviewed a potential framework to help the Commission develop workplan items and listed some potential workplan items for 2022 1) Community voice, 2) support Park and Rec Department priorities that are of a greater challenge, 3) drive high level strategic initiatives. VII. Staff Comments A. City Council Updates April 20 and May 4, 2021 Staff Liaison Vetter reviewed the City Council April 20th and May 4th meeting updates. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. B. Information Items Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates: • Braemar Sport Dome taken down for the summer season • Golf Course is open • Community Garden opened May 8th. Timbers were used to separate the garden plots from the access paths • Crown Castle is still working on the cellular phone tower project at Highlands Park • Restrooms and drinking fountains will be opening soon throughout the park system • The new General Manager, Tiffany Bushman for Centennial Lakes Park has been selected • Staff hopes to finalize how the new COVID-19 guidance changes is going to impact operations in the City Staff answered Commission questions regarding the Community Gardens, garbage around the neighborhood ponds and who is responsible for cleanup, smoking regulations in the park system, park signs and new parks in the City. C. Upcoming Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission of upcoming Commission meetings. VIII. Adjournment Motion made by McAwley, to adjourn the May 12, 2021, meeting at 8:24 p.m. Motion seconded by Strother. Roll call vote. Motion carried. Date: June 8, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:2021 Work Plan Discussion Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Provide available updates to the 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Work P lan. Staff recommends also using this meeting agenda item to debrief from the May 18, 2021 joint work session with the Edina City Council. INTRODUCTION: Discuss and provide any updates to the 2021 Work Plan. 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: Parks and Recreation staff are working with the Race and Equity Coordinator to provide a draft plan for commission review. Currently staff is working on the Just Deeds initiative and upon identifying public park properties impacted, will transition back to identifying a barrier reduction plan. 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, Haas, Nahlovsky (S), 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: Commissioners have reviewed a presentation outline that can be customized to target groups and also broad topical areas. They are discussing one of the six sessions would be virtual to manage through the pandemic restrictions and also to encourage equity in participation. The virtual session may follow the Town Talk format. Currently working on presentation content. 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 (Lead), Haas, Willette, Ites Target Completion Date Q4 2021 Budget Required: Funds not required. Staff Support Required: None. Progress Q1: Group will continue to review which funding alternative methods would be applied to each park, facility or enterprise area. Each member has been assigned an area of research to determine if that method is viable for Edina. Members are also reviewing research done in other communities through National Recreation and Parks Association publications. 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 Doscotch (Lead), Good, McAwley, Nelson Target Completion Date Q4 2021 Budget Required: Funds not required. Staff Support Required: Staff liaison. Progress Q1: Group has met and discussed the relationship of this work group to initiative #5 and currently developing a timeline for completion, deliverables, assignment or responsibilities and set next meetings. This initiative requires additional dialogue with staff to ensure deliverable is worthwhile to department. Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Initiative #5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) 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 (Lead), Sorem (S), Mork (S), Doscotch Target Completion Date Q4 2021 Budget Required: Funds not required. Staff Support Required: Staff liaison. Progress Q1: Group has collected benchmark data as part of 2020 work plan. Has used both internal Edina and National Recreation and Parks Association benchmarking and best practices. Established a foundational draft of 9 recommended benchmarks, that correlate to the NRPA benchmarks to compare to like cities. It will also be important to monitor the ability to address developing park services that match both current and future demographics to assets and programs. 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: June 8, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.B. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:2022 Work Plan Development Discussion Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, discussion only on generating discussion for the 2022 P arks and Recreation Commission Work Plan. INTRODUCTION: Community Engagement Coordinator, MJ Lamon, presented to the commission at the May meeting. One of the items in that presentation was a review of the process for the commission to begin work on the 2022 work plan. While the current, 2021 work plan, is still in progress the 2022 draft plan must be finalized by the August meeting and recommended by the commission via motion. Chair Ites will present the proposed work plan for City Council review in early October. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 Commission Work Plan Process Review Comprehensive Guide Plan - Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter MJ Lamon, Community Engagement Coordinator Updated 2021.05.05 Commission Member Review 2021 Agenda 2 Roles Communication Guiding Documents Work Plan Development Council StaffCommissions Decide Strategy Advise Council Community Perspective Manage Operations, Implement Policy, Advise Council Technical Analysis Council •Make policy-level decisions •Hire & supervise City Manager•Approve -Budget and related work plan -Ordinances and policy decisions -Development proposals -Variances and rezoning requests•Appoint advisory boards and commissions Staff •Provide best efforts and technical advice to Council •Manage operations and staff •Propose budget and policies•Carry out Council decisions •Deliver services •Equitable enforce codes and policies Advisory Boards, Commission & Task Forces •Provide community perspective on values and needs•Propose work plan items •Advise the council through work plan charges •Hold hearings as directed by Council •Assist as directed in work plan with engagement efforts Supporting Council Technique Examples on the Spectrum Increasing Impact on the Decision Inform Consult Involve Collaborate Empower Board & Commissions Task Forces Website Open House Public Hearing Workshop Survey Focus Groups Public Meetings Publications City Extra Correspondence Stakeholder Interviews Fact Sheets Comment FormsFairs/Events Tours & Field Trips SHARE COLLECT BRING TOGETHER 5 Commission Subcommittee Working Group Task Force Tenure Ongoing Temporary Temporary Temporary Members Residents Commission members only Commission + Public members As defined Scope Work Plan Work Plan Item Work Plan Item Task Force Charge OML Required Not required Not required Not required Staff Yes No Not typically Yes Reports To Council Commission Commission Council or City Manager Key Roles 6 CHAIR STAFF LIAISON •Work with liaison to prepare agenda •Lead meetings and facilitate discussion •Facilitate development of the annual work plan and provide progress updates •Encourage member participation •Manage areas of conflict •Support chair with agenda and preparation of meeting materials •Provide official notice of meetings •Record & prepare minutes. •Maintain BC official records •Provide technical expertise and access to City staff and resources •Relay information to council 7 Meeting Minutes •Staff Liaison submits in council packet once approved. •Provide a summary of discussion. •All meetings are audio or video recorded. Work Plan •Approved by the council, assigns work for the year and authority level (Council Charge) Joint Work Session •Annual meeting of Council & one BC to discuss progress on work plan. Staff Report •Staff reports are prepared by the liaison to forward a work plan item to the council for approval or direction. •Staff reports outline: 1) BC recommendations, 2) Staff recommendations, and 3) Highlight any differences between. Advisory Communication •Prepared and approved by the BC. •Placed on “Report & Recommendations” if an approved work plan item. •Placed on “Correspondence” if not a work plan item. Communication with Council www.EdinaMN.gov 8 Guiding Documents City Code Roles of Boards and Commissions generally and specifically Polices & Procedures Member Handbook (updated annually) Work Plan Work approved and directed by Council 9 Work Plans 10 Commission Work Plan Calendar 10 Annual Work Plan Begins January Commissions develop proposed work plans with liaison advice and feedback June–Aug. Commission approves proposed work plan September 25 Chairs present proposed work plans to Council October Staff present recommendations to Council November 4 Council approves work plans December 7 Work Plan Development 11 Commission Chair •Lead work plan development •Make sure work plan is not overloaded •Ensure there is a “lead to each initiative •Present proposed work plan to City Council Staff Liaison •Provide technical expertise, recommendations and advice to the commission •Provide clear recommendations to City Management and/or Council to consider •Ensure work plan template fields are completed 12 Title Be clear and provide detail Outcome What exactly will be the product / result of your initiative Budget Commission’s can not approve spending of money Liaison Comments Liaisons will provide you technical advice and feedback Target Completion Be realistic, impacts to supporting departments Partner Projects Cross commission initiatives, outside requests Work Plan Tips Questions? www.EdinaMN.gov 13 Edina Comprehensive Plan Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter Draft 6-1 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter Highlights The following six points guided the development programs, goals and policies presented in this chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update. 1. Edina has committed to a minimum of 15 percent of its land area to be used as parks and green space. (As of the most recent census, we are right at this threshold.) Future standards will need consider “hardscape” environments as represented in the Greater Southdale District Plan. 2. All Community and Special Use parks will have an updated Master Plan to guide use, growth and future development. Every Park MP will include an approach to best maintain, improve and promote its natural resources. 3. Connecting our neighborhoods via a Grand Rounds concept and in coordination with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. 4. Be intentional on the use of benchmarking to assess progress against strategic objectives. 5. Explore alternative funding models to support future growth and accomplishment of our Mission. 6. Establish a goal to have park facilities within a maximum distance of one mile from each Edina resident Edina Parks and Recreation Department Vision and Mission The Parks and Recreation Department’s vision and mission are stated in the 2015 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. This policy plan document can be accessed by clicking on the hyperlink below. https://www.edinamn.gov/315/Park-System-Strategic-Plan The Major Challenge Like many communities, Edina is witnessing demographic changes. Changes that occurred between 2008, when the last comprehensive plan was written, and now are only a glimpse of what is expected to occur over the next 10 years. In order to ensure that the City’s park system will continue to meet the needs of residents, the City will need to continually provide sensitive and appropriate responses to changes in social, demographic, technological, economic, political and environmental trends. The magnitude of these changes will demand flexibility in planning practices to appropriately respond to rapidly changing needs. Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-2 Introduction The City of Edina operates one of the most well-regarded parks and recreation systems in the metropolitan Twin Cities. Edina is a fully developed first ring suburb of Minneapolis with a park system that continues to be improved with targeted additions and innovative operations. The park system, comprising the City’s physical park lands, recreation areas, and trails, along with numerous programs and collaborations with local youth sports associations, greatly contribute to a high quality of life. The Vision of the Edina Park and Recreation Department (EPRD) is “To strive for excellence in our parks, recreation and trails system to provide Edina a high quality of life by nurturing the health and well- being of our people, our community, our environment and our economy.” In fulfillment of that vision, the EPRD’s Mission Statement is “To create parks, facilities, and programs to foster a healthy and inclusive community. We accomplish this through creative leadership, collaborations, environmentally sustainable practices and the responsible use of available resources.” Inventory and Current Conditions The National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) periodically publishes “Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines” for municipal park and recreation agencies to assist in comprehensive planning. The NRPA suggests that the “national standards” be used only as a benchmark guideline, because each community has its own unique profile in regards to demographics, total acreage, terrain, climate and a host of other affecting factors. Nonetheless, Edina currently exceeds the national standard guideline for acres per 1,000 residents. The NRPA suggests a national standards guideline of 25 acres per 1,000 residents. This standard would include all local, county, and state-owned property within the community. There are currently no county, state or federal park lands in Edina. All 1,565 acres of park land and open space are owned and maintained by the City of Edina. The City’s 1,565 total park and open space acreage computes to 30.2 acres per 1,000 residents (based on the 2016 Census population of 51,804). Currently, the EPRD oversees 43 parks and open spaces totaling more than 1,565 acres and operates nine facilities, which include: • Edina Aquatic Center • Edina Art Center • Braemar Ice Arena and Sports Dome • Braemar Golf Courses • Braemar Golf Dome • Centennial Lakes Park • Edinborough Park • Arneson Acres Park • Edina Senior Center Figure 6.1: City of Edina Parks and Facilities Map Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-3 Park amenities at these facilities include baseball and soft ball diamonds; football, soccer, and lacrosse fields; basketball, tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts; outdoor skating rinks; playground equipment for young children, including an adaptive playground; a community garden; and both winter warming houses and summer picnic shelters. The Department also maintains over eight miles of scenic pathways for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and mountain biking. Regional Parks and Trails and the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan As stated in the Goals and Policies and section of this chapter, it is a goal to make connections to parks and trails to ensure that Edina residents have convenient access to recreational facilities and services. These include regional park and trail facilities both outside and within the City. The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan adopted by the Metropolitan Council in February 2015 is the metropolitan system plan for regional recreation open space, and there are regional public parks and facilities in the Twin Cities area that serve Edina residents. For example, Three Rivers Park District owns and maintains regional parks and trails throughout suburban Hennepin County, such as the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail in addition to seven park reserves, 12 regional parks, five special recreation features, and 15 other regional trails. The Minneapolis Park Board’s Grand Rounds trail system (including the Chain of Lakes Trail) and the Three Rivers Park District’s Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail are regional facilities that are outside the City of Edina but can be accessed by Edina residents. These regional parks offer a variety of recreation opportunities. For example, Three Rivers Park District parks offer snowmobiling, horseback riding, boating, archery, camping, canoeing, downhill skiing, nature centers and historic farm facilities. The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan does not identify regional park and recreation facilities directly in the City of Edina, with the following two exceptions: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail – Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail is a 15-mile multi-use trail that spans the Cities of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Edina, Richfield, and Bloomington. It also connects to the Lake Minnetonka LRT, Minnesota River Bluffs LRT, Cedar Lake LRT, North Cedar Lake, and Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trails as well as the planned Minnesota River State Trail, Dakota County Big Rivers Regional Trail, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Bloomington Visitor Center, and Fort Snelling State Park. Much of the trail was completed and opened for use in 2017. The Edina segment of the trail was completed in spring 2018. From the west, it currently enters the City of Edina from Hopkins over the Bren Road/Londonderry Road Bridge Interchange at TH-169. From the east, it enters the City from Richfield at the cul-de-sac of Xerxes Avenue just south behind Fire Station 2. In 2020 the Park District anticipates it will construct a safer and more direct connection under TH-169 that will pass Figure 6.2: Alternative Alignments for the CP Rail Regional Trail Source: Three Rivers Park District Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-4 through the Nine Mile Creek watershed. Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail (CP Rail Regional Trail) – This proposed regional trail was first identified in the 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan (adopted in June 2005 as the Southwest Hennepin Regional Trail West). The regional trail generally follows the existing north/south, Canadian Pacific Railroad alignment in the City of Edina. Once constructed, it will link the Hyland-Bush-Anderson Park Reserve in Bloomington to the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail in Edina. From Edina, the future trail will connect regional trails in Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, and Crystal. In 2019, Three Rivers Park District completed a regional trail study and master plan for the south Edina portion of the CP Rail Regional Trail. Figure 6-2, on the previous page, shows the preferred alignment through this area along Bush Lake Road, Dewey Hill Road, and Cahill Road. City Park Inventory The following are individual park locations and acreage totals. Mini-Parks - 12 Parks – 21.12 Acres A Mini park is characterized by a size of approximately 2 acres or less and is designed to serve primarily the needs of pre-school age children, although it may provide facilities designed to serve the recreation needs of other age groups. Edina’s Mini-Parks typically do not have scheduled athletic facilities. Mini parks are typically used to address limited or isolated recreational needs. Service Area - ¼ Square Mile. Table 6.1: Mini Parks Park Address Size Quadrant Birchcrest 6016 Hansen Road 1.61 Acres NW Browndale 4510 Browndale Avenue .82 Acre NE Chowen 5700 Chowen Avenue .93 Acre NE Grandview Square 5213 Grandview Square .60 Acre NW Kojetin 4201 W. 44th Street 2.69 Acres NE Lake Edina 4400 Parklawn Avenue 3.10 Acres SE McGuire W. 69th & McGuire Road 2.00 Acres SW Melody Lake Sherwood 5501 Melody Lake Drive Sherwood Rd. & Edenmoor 4.18 Acres 1.53 Acres NW NW St. Johns W. 60th & St.Johns Avenue .94 Acre NE Tingdale W. 59th & Tingdale Avenue .67 Acre NW York Park 5448 York Avenue 2.05 Acres NE Neighborhood Parks - 12 Parks -112.85 Acres Neighborhood parks are designed to serve primarily the needs of children six to fourteen years of age. Tennis courts, softball diamonds, basketball and ice skating facilities are commonly provided in neighborhood parks. Some of Edina’s neighborhood parks have one or more scheduled athletic facilities, such as outdoor hockey rinks and/or fields for soccer, football, baseball, and softball. Neighborhood parks typically range in size from approximately two acres to twenty acres. Service Area = 1 Square Mile. Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-5 Community Playfields – 8 Parks - 253.68 Acres Community playfields typically range in size from approximately 20 to 60 acres. These parks are designed to provide facilities for diverse recreational activities for young people and adults, although a section is also typically set aside for smaller neighborhood children. All of Edina’s Community Playfields have one or more scheduled athletic facilities, such as outdoor hockey rinks and fields for soccer, football, baseball and softball. Service area - 9-16 square miles. Table 6.2: Neighborhood Parks Park Address Size Quadrant Alden 6750 Belmore Lane 5.12 Acres NW Arden 5230 Minnehaha Boulevard 17.75 Acres NE Cornelia School 7124 Cornelia Drive 10.75 Acres SE Countryside 6240 Tracy Avenue 9.01 Acres NW Fox Meadow Blake Rd. & Fox Meadow Lane 3.84 Acres NW Heights 5520 W. 66th Street 4.00 Acres SW Normandale 6501 Warren Avenue 10.06 Acres SW Strachauer 6200 Beard Avenue 4.50 Acres NE Utley 50th & Wooddale Avenue 5.73 Acres NE Wooddale W. 50th & Wooddale Avenue 4.70 Acres NE Yorktown W. 73rd & York Avenue 3.42 Acres SE Todd Park 4429 Vandervork Avenue 33.97 Acres NW Table 6.3: Community Playfields Park Address Size Quadrant Creek Valley W. 64th & Gleason Road 10.00 Acres SW Garden 5520 Hansen Road 18.74 Acres NW Highlands 5200 Doncaster Way 44.05 Acres NW Lewis Dewey Hill & Cahill Road 21.04 Acres SW Pamela 5900 Park Place 62.00 Acres NE Van Valkenburg 4935 Lincoln Drive 41.76 Acres NW Walnut Ridge 5801 Londonderry Road 44.24 Acres NW Weber 4115 Grimes Avenue 11.85 Acres NE Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-6 Community Parks - 4 Parks - 549.05 Acres The community park is usually a large park of more than 100 acres, or a smaller park containing special community facilities. Table 6.4: Community Parks Park Address Size Quadrant Braemar SW Corner of Edina 500.00 Acres SW Centennial Lakes 7495 France Avenue 25.00 Acres SE Kenneth Rosland 4300 West 66th Street 22.05 Acres SE Edinborough 7700 York Avenue South 2.00 Acres SE Special Purpose Parks - 7 Parks - 287.11 Acres The special purpose park provides a single or specific form of recreation. Service Area is citywide. Table 6.5: Special Purpose Parks Park Address Size Quadrant Arneson Acres 4711 West 70th Street 15.00 Acres SE Bredesen Vernon Ave. & Olinger Boulevard 206.00 Acres NW Richards 7640 Parklawn Avenue 39.65 Acres SE Southdale Gateway SE Corner of Edina 9.97 Acres SE Tupa 4918 Eden Avenue 1.00 Acre NE Williams West 50th & Browndale .34 Acre NE Grandview Square/ Senior Citizen Center 5280 Grandview Square 5.15 Acres NW Weber Woods 40th Street & France 10.0 Acres NE Summary of Parks and Natural Resource Parks - 7 Parks – 1,575.94 Acres Table 6.6: Park Summary Park Type Acres Natural Resource Areas (19 areas) 352.13 Mini-Parks (12) 21.12 Neighborhood Parks ( 12) 112.85 Community Playfields ( 8) 253.68 Community Parks (4) 549.05 Special Purpose Parks (7) 287.11 Total Parklands & Natural Resource Areas 1,575.94 Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-7 The following are parkland acreage totals per park classification. Table 6.7: Total Acreage by Number of Park Facilities Component Character SVC Area # of Parks Total Acreage Natural Resource Areas Vary in size Varies 19 352.13 Mini-Parks Less than 2 acres ¼ sq.mi. 12 21.12 Neighborhood Parks Serve children (ages 6 to 14) 1 sq.mi. 11 78.88 Community Playfields Serve recreational needs of young people and adults 9-16 sq.mi. 9 287.65 Community Parks Large parks in excess 100 acres. Serve pre-school-adult active and passive recreational pursuits 4-16 sq.mi. 4 549.05 Special Purpose Parks Provide a special form of recreation City Wide 7 287.11 Total Parkland & Natural Resource Areas 62 1,575.94 Natural Resource Open Space Areas The NRPA defines Natural Resource Areas as lands set aside for preservation of significant natural resources, remnant landscapes, open space, and visual aesthetics/buffering. These lands consist of: • Individual sites exhibiting natural resources. • Land that is unsuitable for development but offers natural resource potential. (Examples include parcels with steep slopes, and natural vegetation, drainage-ways and ravines, surface water management areas (man-made pond areas, and utility easements). • Protected lands, such as wetlands/lowlands and shorelines along waterways, lakes, and ponds. All natural resource open space areas were inventoried and categorized as follows. The City’s quadrants were determined by the two dividing highways in Edina: TH 62 and TH 100. Table 6.8, below, presents results of the inventory. Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-8 Table 6.8: Natural Resource Open Space Areas Northwest Quadrant Acreage Nine Mile Creek Right of Way 148.15 Lincoln Drive Floodplain 17.16 Division Street Storm Water Drainage 18.14 Moore Property (Melody Lake) 4.96 Normandale Rd. (NW Benton & Hwy 100) 2.14 Garden Park Addition 6.70 Glenbrae & Ayrshire 4.30 Krahl Hill 7.75 Pine Grove Road (S and E of dead-end) 4.39 Northeast Quadrant Acreage Littel & Lynn Avenue .46 W. 41st Street and Lynn Avenue 3.10 Minnehaha Creek Right of Way 22.88 Townes Road 1.00 Southwest Quadrant Acreage Nine Mile Creek Right of Way 9.75 Cahill School Backlot 11.05 NE of High School & S of Crosstown 37.29 Dewey Hill Ponds 48.00 Limerick Dr. (dead end W of RR) 3.90 Southeast Quadrant Acreage Bristol & Mavelle 1.01 Total Natural Resource Acres 352.13 Other Maintained Grass Areas Table 6.9: Maintained Grass Areas Park Type Acres Plazas, Triangles, and Circles 5.00 Storm Water and Drainage Areas 60.00 Total Maintained Grass Areas 65.00 Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-9 Trends and Challenges There are numbers of trends that should be considered in the park and recreation planning process. In this post-industrial age of rapid change, constant monitoring will be required to ensure awareness of trends that have a bearing on park programming, utilization, and sustainability. In the case of Edina, the City will need to continually provide sensitive and appropriate responses to changes in social, demographic, technological, economic, political and environmental trends. The magnitude of these changes will demand flexibility in planning practices to appropriately respond to rapidly changing needs. In 2015, the EPR completed a Strategic Plan to guide decision-making, priorities, and plans over the next 10+ years. This chapter of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan is structured around five “Key Development Areas” that were identified and discussed in the 2015 Strategic Plan. With the “Key Development Area” as a foundation, content in the Comprehensive Plan has been structured as goals, policy statements, and action items applicable to policies. Goals and Policies The Goals and Policies section is organized around five sections: 1) Parks, Open Space, and Trails; 2) Natural Resources and Sustainable Parks; 3) Recreational Facilities; 4) Recreational Programs; and 5) Finance and Management. Parks, Open Spaces and Trails Goal 1: Ensure that parks, recreational facilities, and trails are a source of community pride by providing a balance of well connected, active and passive spaces that reflect high quality design principles and maintenance standards and appreciation of the arts; that allow residents to engage in healthy activities and engage in enriching experiences. Policy 1-A: The City will devote a minimum of 15 percent of Edina’s land area to parkland and open spaces. Policy 1-B: The City will work to meet NRPA guidelines indicating a need for 15-20 miles of additional trails in Edina. Edina: A Community of Learning. Edina has a prized education system of high- quality public schools. The Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan recognizes the importance of extending the benefits of education to the entire community through parks-related policies and programming and building on both obvious and not so obvious linkages between the City’s parks, public schools, Public Works projects, heritage resources, arts and culture, community health, etc. For example, the parks can be used as classrooms by the public schools to expose students (and their parents) to the importance of pollinator gardens and rain gardens. Moreover, informational kiosks can be installed in the City’s parks that explain how recreational trails and paths are constructed and how stormwater is filtered in retention ponds. Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-10 Policy 1-C: It is the intent of the City to maintain and, when feasible, increase its current park and open space property The City, on a case by case basis, will consider the sale, swap, or disposal of park property, as deemed in the best interest of the City. Goal 2: Encourage and support active lifestyles through use of City Parks and participation in City sponsored recreational programs. Policy 2: The City will, through the EPRD, develop promotional and educational materials about the benefits of an active lifestyle and the relationship between health and parks and recreation. Goal 3: Develop plans based on research and analysis of current trends, input from community members, input from City departments and Commissions, state-of-the art approaches, and best practices to ensure: a) that parks, recreation, and trail needs are documented, b) plans are developed with broad participation from the community, and c) capital expenditures for future investments in parks and recreational facilities and services are justifiable. Policy 3-A: The City will follow recommendations outlined in the 2015 Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, Vision Edina 2015 and the 2017/2018 Big Idea Workshops as one of its guides for investments in parks, recreational facilities and trails. Policy 3-B: The City will update its Parks Master Plan every ten years (or less) to guide use, growth, improvements, developments, and capital expenditures for all Community and Special Use parks, recreational facilities, and trails. Policy 3-C: The City of Edina has utilized Small Area Plans to provide long-range vision for land use and development in specific areas of the city. The ERPD and PARC will support the successful development and execution of these plans through a proactive engagement process in planning how parks and green spaces fit in these development plans. Natural Resources and Sustainable Parks Goal 1: Protect, enhance, engage, and restore our urban forests, natural areas, and water resources to sustain a healthy, diverse, and balanced natural environment for all to enjoy and understand. Wildlife will be nurtured and protected. Animal and bird populations that are considered a threat to public health or safety, or may be considered hazardous to the environment or infrastructure within Edina, will be proactively managed. Policy 1-A: The City will include a section on how to best promote, improve, or maintain our natural resources in each new Master Park Plan. Policy 1-B: The City will exhibit leadership in the area of sustainability in our park system to support the health of our parks and open spaces. Policy 1-C: The City will develop a wild life management program to reduce wild life migration away from their primary habitat. Recreation Facilities Goal 1: Provide safe, clean, and reliable facilities and program spaces that provide users the highest level of value, which supports their health and wellness, while supporting financial sustainability for the Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-11 City in the future. Policy 1-A: The City, through EPRD, will maximize the use of enterprise facilities primarily, but not exclusively, for Edina residents. Policy 1-B: The City will manage enterprise assets as fee-based revenue generating facilities that support programs and collectively cover all expenses including capital investments, land purchases, and all operating expenses. Policy 1-C: The City will exhibit leadership in matching facility space and utilization with the future needs of our community. Recreation Programs Goal 1: Develop, provide, and manage recreation programs to support the community’s need for health and wellness, individual skill development, and community connectivity in a safe and enjoyable environment. Policy 1-A: The City will develop recreation programs that emphasize Edina as a learning community. Policy 1-B: The City will develop recreation programs that exhibit a balance of inclusion across generations, skills, economic conditions and seasons. Policy 1-C: The City will develop recreation programs will include aspects of art, culture, health, sustainability and also support unstructured recreation. Policy 1-D: The City will prioritize program development that focuses on enhancing health and activity for all ages, while providing special consideration for our youth population. Finance and Management Goal 1: Provide and encourage use of parks, trails, facilities, and programs that deliver on the community’s expectations for a safe and enjoyable experience while keeping the infrastructure of the system in a quality state. Policy 1-A: The City, through EPRD, will provide a high level of park maintenance to achieve all aspects of our EPRD vision. Policy 1-B: The City, through EPRD, will form partnerships when appropriate to provide new services or facilities to Edina residents. Policy 1-C: The City will remain open to unique ideas and opportunities to enhance financial leverage to capitalize and operate the park system. Policy 1-D: The City, through EPRD, will demonstrate its commitment to inclusion and diversity across a broad range of the Edina community. Policy 1-E: When planning and making improvements, EPRD will consider impact to the brands of both the City of Edina and its park system. Policy 1-F: EPRD will build strong connections with established neighborhood organizations to best understand and serve specific needs in those areas (nodes). Edina Comprehensive Plan 6. Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 6-12 Policy 1-G: To ensure transparency, accountability and sustainability of Edina assets, ERPD staff will work with the City Manager to renew long term business plans for the park system’s our Enterprise facilities every third year. The structure, content, and oversight of these plans will be at the sole direction of the City Council in coordination with the Edina City Manager. Policy 1-H: The EPRD will use benchmarking to assess progress against our Vision. Policy 1-I: EPRD will maintain a focus on its Comprehensive Plan by including a 2018 Comp Plan self-audit in its work plan every third year. 1995 Revised Inventory Guidance In 1995, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Academy of Park and Recreation Administration (APRA) revised the suggested classifications for parks, recreation areas and open spaces. The key changes were the inclusion of park-school sites, athletic fields, private park/recreation facilities, natural resource areas/preserves and greenway classifications. This new classification system states that there are essentially two types of park and recreation land: • Privately owned land that contributes to the public’s park and recreation system. • Publicly owned land. Examples of privately owned land that contribute to the public’s park and recreation system would include: • Edina Country Club • Interlachen Country Club • Church-owned properties • Southdale YMCA • The meadows in White Oaks neighborhood • Power line easements • Other miscellaneous privately owned vacant space These privately-owned spaces and facilities provide the public with valued park and recreation services and benefits. Date: June 8, 2021 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:City Council Updates CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, informational only. INTRODUCTION: City Council Updates - by Scott Neal May 18, 2021 Adopted a resolution approving a request for a James Metzen Mighty Ducks grant funds for the Braemar Arena Dehumidification Project. Approved a change order for the voice evacuation system (Fire Alarm) project at Braemar Arena June 1, 2021 Nothing to report Date: June 8, 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 June meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description June 8, 2021 Informational Items June 8, 2021 Park and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Informational Items Information / Background: Braemar Golf Course • The golf dome reopened May 15-23 so players could make their best approach shot on 9 different virtual holes at The Ocean at Kiawah Island, host course of the 2021 PGA Championship. Participation in the 9-shot challenge was free. Braemar Ice Arena • The summer session of Learn to Skate lessons begins on June 7 for all levels of skaters. Centennial Lakes Park • Summer Concert Series- The summer concert series is in full swing with evening concerts on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings through the end of August. • Children’s Concerts- Children’s concerts began June 1 and run through the end of August. All concerts are at 11am. • Farmers Market- The Farmers Market returns to the park this year and begins on Thursday June 10 and runs through September from 3-7pm. • Parade of Boats- The 29th-annual Parade of Boats, featuring radio-controlled boats of all types and sizes, will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 13. Edina Art Center • Staff has been working to onboard art instructors for youth summer art camps due to begin the week of June 7. One- week camps, with a variety of themes, run through the end of August. Recreation • The week of June 7 kicks off summer with the start of our playground programs, Highlands Explorers, Travelin’ Teens, Art in the Park, youth tennis, Skyhawks sports camps and youth and adult pickleball lessons/leagues and more! STAFF REPORT Page 2 Senior Center • Participants created their own hanging succulent planters at CRAFTERNOON on May 20. • Coffee with the Cops – The Edina Police Department hosted a Coffee with the Cops program on May 24 program. The event was full at 15 participants and had a waitlist. • Wellness & Retirement Expo Drive-Thru - The Senior Center partnered with many organizations and businesses to offer a Wellness & Retirement Expo Drive-Thru event on May 26. • Nordic Pole Walking Classes -The Senior Center offered two Nordic Pole Walking classes in May at Centennial Lakes Park. Both classes were full and had waitlists. Due to popularity of the class, two additional offerings have been added in June. • The Senior Center will open to full capacity beginning July 1. Tobacco Free Parks information • During the May meeting a question arose regarding the use of tobacco in city parks. To provide additional clarity, the Edina City Code prohibits the use. • Specifically, 24-282. - Tobacco and electronic delivery device use prohibited in public parks. - In addition to the requirements of sections 24-254 and 24-255, the use of electronic delivery devices and tobacco in any form is prohibited in public parks, indoor or outdoor. Date: June 8, 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: Upcoming meetings and events. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming 2021 Meetings and Events June 8, 2021 Park and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Upcoming 2021 Meetings and Events Date Meeting Time Location Tues. June 8 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Virtual 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 TBD Commission Member Annual Reception - TBD