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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
Braemar Golf Course
June 14, 2022
7 p.m.
I. Call to Order
Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Good, Haas, Ites, Pfuhl, Spanhake, Weaver, Welsh
Absent: Commissioners Doscotch, Strother and Student Commissioners Jha and Presthus
Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen,
Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton and Community Engagement Manager MJ Lamon
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Staff Liaison Vetter noted the introduction of the summer intern should be postponed until the next
meeting due to the intern not being in attendance.
Commissioner Good Ites indicated he noticed before he came in that the meeting minutes for last
month were truncated in the Commissions packet and should be removed for approval until next
month’s meeting.
Motion made by Haas to approve the June 14, 2022 meeting agenda as amended. Motion
seconded by Spanhake. Motion carried.
IV. Community Comment
None
V. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 Work Plan Development Discussion
Community Engagement Manager Lamon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2023 Work
Plan Development.
The Commission asked Ms. Lamon questions regarding the 2023 work plan development and
guide.
Staff Liaison Vetter noted there was a memo received from Edina’s Sustainability Manager Grace
Hancock with possible ideas for the open action climate plan for the Commission’s consideration.
He indicated he also included the Comprehensive Guide Plan for the Commission to review.
Staff Liaison Vetter discussed The Climate Action Plan and the Parks & Recreation Commission’s
role.
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Commissioners discussed possible 2023 Work Plan initiatives.
B. 2022 Work Plan Discussion
Staff Liaison Vetter updated the Commission on the local sales tax proposal being discussed at
the Legislation. He answered Commission questions.
Initiative #1 – Present Information about Parks and Recreation Facilities, Services, and Systems
with up to Six Community Groups. Commissioner Good updated the Commission on the progress
of the initiative.
Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park
related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Chair Ites updated the
Commission on the progress of the initiative.
Initiative #3 – Research Opportunities to Expand Volunteer Assistance for Park Initiatives. No
update given.
Initiative #4 – Provide Support with Educational Opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax
in the Community as Needed. No updated given.
Initiative #5 – Review and Comment on Amendments to the Park Ordinances Being
Recommended by Staff for Update. Staff Liaison Vetter updated the Commission on this initiative.
Initiative #6 – Review and Comment on the Proposed Grandview Plan. Commissioner Haas
updated the Commission on the progress of the initiative.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
Received
VII. Staff Comments
A. Informational Items
Received
B. Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events
Received
VIII. Adjournment
Motion made by Good to adjourn the June 14, 2022 meeting at 8:23 p.m. Motion seconded by
Weaver. Meeting adjourned.