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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-13 Parks & Rec Comm PacketAgenda Parks and Recreation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Braemar Golf Course - 6364 John Harris Dr. Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Aug. 8, 2022 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Welcome Student Commissioners VI.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.Summer Youth and Special Event Programming Update B.Edina Aquatic Center Update C.2022 Work Plan Updates D.2023 Work Plan Development Discussion VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta2 Comments A.Informational Items B.Upcoming Meetings and Events X.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: September 13, 2022 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 Aug. 8, 2022 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes from the Parks & Recreation Commission Aug. 8, 2022. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Aug. 8, 2022 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course Aug. 8, 2022 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Vice-chair Good called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Doscotch, Good, Pfuhl, Spanhake, Strother and Welsh Absent: Commissioners Weaver, Ites, Haas and Student Commissioners Jha and Presthus Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks and Natural Resources Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton, Parks Intern Rachel Salzer and Economic Development Manager Bill Neuendorf III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Change in meeting agenda removing Item VII.B., Centennial Lakes Park Update. Motion made by Doscotch to approve the Aug. 8, 2022 meeting agenda as amended. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes A. Parks & Recreation Commission May 10, 2022 Motion made by Pfuhl to approve the May 10, 2022 minutes. Motion seconded by Strother. Motion carried. B. Parks & Recreation Commission June 14, 2022 Motion made by Doscotch to approve the June 14, 2022 minutes. Motion seconded by Welsh. Motion carried. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. Introduction of Parks & Recreation Summer Intern Assistant Director Petersen introduced Parks & Recreation Intern Rachel Salzer. Ms. Salzer reviewed her summer experience and intern history. Commissioners asked Ms. Salzer questions regarding her park intern experience. VI. Community Comment None Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Grandview Yard, 5146 Eden Avenue, Project Update Economic Development Manager Neuendorf updated the Commission on Grandview Yard. Staff answered Commission questions. The Commission liked the plans for the Grandview Yard and looked forward to future updates. B. 2022 Work Plan Discussion Initiative #1 - Present Information about Parks and Recreation Facilities, Services, and Systems with up to Six Community Groups. Commissioner Good indicated he has parceled out the parts of Initiative #1 which each member is going to work on with the intent of coming up with a second draft in August. A decision still needs to be made on how to present this. Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Nothing to report. Initiative #3 – Research Opportunities to Expand Volunteer Assistance for Park Initiatives. Commissioner Strother updated the Commission on volunteer opportunities. Initiative #4 – Provide Support with Educational Opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax in the Community as Needed. No update given. Initiative #5 – Review and Comment on Amendments to the Park Ordinances Being Recommended by Staff for Update. No update given. Initiative #6 – Review and Comment on the Proposed Grandview Plan. Mr. Neuendorf made a presentation and updated the Commission on the proposed Grandview Plan. C. 2023 Work Plan Development Discussion Staff Liaison Vetter reviewed the 2023 Work Plan goals. He reviewed the 2023 Work Plan options for the Climate Action Plan, and the Park Comprehensive Plan. He explained the goal is to discuss this during the summer months and have a solid recommendation in September for presenting to the City Council in October. He recommended taking the list and prioritize the higher priority initiatives. The Commission discussed 2023 Work Plan initiative ideas and listed possible items: 1. 2022 Initiative #1 Continuation 2. 2022 Initiative #2 Continuation 3. Grandview Yard Park Development 4. Supporting Potential Fred Richards and Braemar Arena Projects Commissioner Doscotch and Good volunteered to draft the initiatives for 2023. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Received Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: IX. Staff Comments A. Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events Received X. Adjournment Motion made by Strother to adjourn the Aug. 8, meeting at 9:07 p.m. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Meeting adjourned. Date: September 13, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Other From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Welcome Student Commissioners Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, informational only. INTRODUCTION: Welcome newly appointed Student Commissioners Andrew DeFor and William Horsager. Date: September 13, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Tracy Petersen, Assistant Director-Recreation & Facilities Item Activity: Subject:Summer Youth and Special Event Programming Update Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, informational only. INTRODUCTION: Amanda Clarke, Recreation Supervisor, will provide an update of summer youth & special event programming. Date: September 13, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Tracy Petersen, Assistant Director-Recreation & Facilities Item Activity: Subject:Edina Aquatic Center Update Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, informational only. INTRODUCTION: General Manager, Patty McGrath, will provide a recap of the 2022 Edina Aquatic Center season. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 Aquatic Center Season Highlights Date: September 13, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.C. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:2022 Work Plan Updates Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss and provide updates to the 2022 Commission Work Plan. INTRODUCTION: The 2022 Commission Work Plan is attached for discussion and updates. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 PARC Work Plan Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Commission: Parks & Recreation Commission 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Present information about Parks and Recreation facilities, services, and systems with up to six community groups. Deliverable Presentation Leads Good (lead), Haas, Weaver, Presthus (S) Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Content has been determined around 1) Parks, 2) Recreation Programming, 3) Enterprise Facilities, 4) Funding. Would utilize Town Talk opportunities and searching for other community-based opportunities. Newly appointed members will meet with leads to onboard for this item. City Council Feedback: Council suggested to review any PTO groups for possible presentations. Progress Q3: Finalizing the When, How and and Where portions. Expect to have draft ready for review at end of August. Initiative # 2 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. The report will include a philanthropic wish list Deliverable: Report and recommendation to Council Leads Ites (lead), Haas, Pfuhl, Doscotch, Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Staff has shared draft information with initiative leads. Newly appointed members will meet with leads to onboard for this item. Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Research opportunities to expand volunteer assistance for park initiatives. Deliverable Report to staff. Leads Strother (Lead), Weaver, Welsch Target Completion Date Progress Q1: All leads have been newly assigned to this item and will meet with staff on prior members ideas for this initiative. Progress Q2: Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Progress Q3: Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Provide support with educational opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax in the community as needed. Deliverable Attend events to share information. Leads Doscotch, Ites, Good, Spanhake Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Leads are willing to support staff driven opportunities on this initiative. City Council Feedback: Ensure commissioners receive educational materials. Progress Q3: Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and Comment on amendments to the Park ordinances being recommended by staff for update. Deliverable Comment on ordinance updates Leads Strother (lead), Doscotch, Pfuhl, Presthus (S) Target Completion Date March 2022 Progress Q1: Staff will deliver recommendations for commissioner review. City Council Feedback: Suggested having Race and Equity review prior to bringing forward changes. Progress Q3: In addition to feedback provided, recommended reviewing current ordinance for any volleyball and fireworks related updates. Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and comment on the proposed Grandview plan. Deliverable Comment on plan. Leads Haas (lead), Pfuhl, Weaver, Spanhake Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Review conducted as part of Jan. 11, 2022, regular meeting agenda. Engagement on the pedestrian bridge public art component is currently open for feedback. August 7, 2022. Progress Q2: HRA took action on the sale of the project during its June 2, 2022 agenda. Progress Q3: Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Date: September 13, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.D. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:2023 Work Plan Development Discussion Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: By motion adopt a draft 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan for presentation to the City Council. Each initiative should have a initiative title, type (project, ongoing/annual or event) and a desired deliverable. INTRODUCTION: During the June and August meetings commission members began discussing potential topics of interest for the 2023 work plan. The plan should be finalized at the September meeting and recommended via motion. Chair Ites will present the proposed work plan to the City Council for consideration on October 6. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2023 Commission Draft Work Plan 2023 Commission Climate Action Menu Template Updated 2021.06.08 Commission: Parks & Recreation Commission 2023 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Support initiatives related to Fred Richards and Braemar project implementation if LOST referenda pass. Create task forces or sub- groups to address specific requests for Park Board input (e.g., amenity selection or implementation for the details of the master plans). If unsuccessful, assist with identifying potential funding sources and options. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Investigate and evaluate comparative community Park funding practices and compare to Edina process for park capital improvement project funding. Leverage prior alternative funding initiative work product to develop a recommended plan for future Edina Park project funding in view of current unfunded capital improvement projects. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: DRAFT Template Updated 2021.06.08 Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Continuation of 2022 Initiative to present information about Parks and Recreation facilities, services, and systems with up to six community groups. Including staffing needs for the success of programs and any referendum progress if successful. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. The report will include a philanthropic wish list. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: 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.) City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Department Name Phone 952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0390 • EdinaMN.gov Date: 06/01/2022 To: Edina Boards and Commissions From: Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager Subject: Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2023 Work Plan options Attachment: 2023 Commission Climate Action Menu Background: The City’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP) was approved at the end of 2021 with 36 strategies supported by 200 actions. The CAP identifies the City’s GHG emission reduction target of 45% below 2019 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The CAP’s goal is to help those who live and work in Edina imagine and achieve a future where the Earth and all who live on it thrive. For more information, the Climate Action Plan was the subject of a 2021 Town Talk, viewable here: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/town-talks/forum_topics/sustainability-climate-action-plan In 2022, City staff kicked off the implementation of the CAP, undertaking ~60 actions, along with a few actions led by Commissions. With feedback from the Energy and Environment Commission, the Sustainability Division has informed City Council that it will ask that each Commission consider adding a Climate Action to its 2023 work plan. Attached is a refined list of Climate Actions that are suitable for Commission leadership. Some have been identified as especially suitable for certain Commissions, but all are available for all Commissions to consider for their 2023 work plan. These actions were chosen based on the nature of Commission work – resident volunteers who advise Council based on their Commission Charge. The intent for any Climate Action undertaken by a Commission is to study the issue and identify what's possible for Council to consider as next steps. It is not expected that Commissions accomplish the Action within one year, rather it is hoped that Commissions can lend their resident perspective and expertise to make meaningful contributions to the progress of any action they choose to undertake. Action Requested: Commissions should discuss the Climate Action Menu as part of their 2023 work plan development process. Commissions should consider including one Climate Action in their 2023 work plan, and be prepared to mention how their work aligns with the Climate Action Plan when presenting to City Council. For clarifying questions related to any Climate Actions, Commission Chairs should contact the EEC Chair and/or Vice Chair. EEC Chair: Hilda Martinez, hildakimx99@gmail.com EEC Vice Chair: Michelle Horan, mhoran00@gmail.com Strategy Action Potential Commission Work Plan Buildings & Energy 1-5 Partner with local organizations and businesses to educate the public and promote the adoption of energy efficiency habits like purchasing high- efficiency equipment, turning the lights off in unused spaces and at night, having efficient indoor temperature control, and promote home energy audits among their staff and students. BE 1-7 Create a welcome packet for new businesses and residents, which will provide information on all the energy efficiency improvement resources and opportunities. BE 1-13 Establish a performance ratings/labeling program for all homes listed for sale or rent so that owners, tenants and prospective buyers can make informed decisions about energy costs and carbon emissions. Rating program to require Energy Audit/Energy Efficiency Program participation. EEC BE 4-2 Partner with institutions and businesses within Edina to secure commitments to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of this Climate Action Plan, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. BE 4-5 Create an educational program to inform residential and commercial properties about renewable energy opportunities including technologies that eliminate on-site fossil fuel use.Economic Development CE 1-4 Promote Edina as an environmentally friendly destination by highlighting the businesses that are taking steps to reduce resource consumption (Green Business Recognition program).EEC Greenspace GS 1-4 Update City’s Landscape ordinance to include a minimum tree coverage per lawn area or per impervious surface coverage for all new construction or expansion projects. Explore options for decrease of turf grass/lawn coverage and increase of wildflower/prairie grass coverage requirements. GS 1-7 Prioritize planting and preservation of native species of plants and trees and species of plants and trees adaptive to climate change on public and private property through education, incentives and other promotional programs. Ensure that landscaping requirements articulated in the zoning code include the preservation of the maximum possible number of existing trees, the use of native plantings and the preservation of natural areas whenever possible. GS 2-2 Remove and ease lawn/grass requirements in ordinances. GS 2-6 Establish a policy to require the use of native plants in landscaping at City-owned properties. Continue natural vegetation conversion for passive park areas. Add 110 Acres of native plant and pollinator restoration area on City Property by 2040.EEC GS 2-7 Establish a policy and Identify, create, and promote incentives to assist homeowners and households with low incomes by covering some of the cost of converting traditional lawns by planting pollinator friendly food gardens, permaculture, wildflowers, clover or native grasses in an effort to slow the collapse of the state’s bee population. GS 2-8 Develop educational and informational resources providing information on benefits of and strategies for reduced and repurposed lawn space including: native plantings, "carbon gardening" strategies for ornamental gardens, and produce gardens, tree profile rebuilding, elimination of synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use, high mow deck settings, use of biochar amendments, polyculture lawn mixture and other beneficial greenspace practices included in this CAP. Environmental Health HS 2-2 Add climate preparedness elements to public health programs already aimed at vulnerable populations and low-income households and dedicate increased funding to accommodate demand for public health services among at-risk populations. CHC HS 4-3 Support, leverage create relationships with, and enhance community networks and connections for those who require special attention, such as people who are elderly, homebound, disabled, isolated, or those likely to be in need of financial assistance during or after extreme weather events (heat, cold and heavy precipitation).CHC Local Food LF 1- 2 Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on locating garden infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Community growing and garden spaces may include use of park space, unused city owned space, or public right of way/boulevard areas. Program should prioritize conversion of impervious spaces to garden space and preservation/increase of overall green space benefit. Provide on-going promotion, communication, and education of the sites and opportunities including appropriate translated and accessible content. LF 1-4 Incentivize and reward soil best management practice for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, parks, open spaces, prairies, environmentally sensitive areas, and agricultural land uses.EEC LF 4-2 Establish an Green Business Refrigeration upgrade cost sharing incentive program providing a 25% matching grant for qualified buildings and applicants to switch to green refrigeration practices. EEC Transportation & Land Use TL 3- 2 Eliminate parking minimums to reduce surface parking and institute new parking pricing models to maintain 85% utilization (performance-based parking, off-street parking tax, dynamic pricing, etc.) PC/ETC TL 3-7 Allow and encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units ("ADU") to increase rental opportunities in both established neighborhoods and new development. This will add additional housing options for the City’s workforce, seniors, families with changing needs, and others for whom ADUs present an affordable housing option. PC TL 4-5 Develop incentive and educational programs to transition lawn care companies and homeowners from using fuel-burning lawn equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, blowers) to electric.EEC TL 1-5 Establish a branded communications campaign to promote increased alternative transportation use, with a particular focus on short distance trips (ie <2 miles) including school and other daily commutes.ETC Waste WM 1-2 Support collaborative consumption community projects, such as neighborhood compost projects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini-grant programs. WM 2-3 Conduct an organics waste collection pilot project with a sample of City businesses to test the interest, methodology, and amount of commercial food waste that would need to be accommodated by a commercial organics collection program. Explore possible incentives for food retailers, restaurants, and institutions to participate in food waste reuse and recycling programs. WM 3-2 Explore a requirement that all waste be recycled or salvaged at large construction sites. WM 4-5 Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse. W 1-3 Facilitate reduction of water use by top customers annually through an opt-in water reduction program targeting water reduction goals of 20% or more per site. Offer free technical resources to large institutions and businesses to identify specific opportunities for employees or customers to conserve water and incorporate water efficiency into internal operations. Program can be coordinated with the City's Waste Audit and Diversion Assistance program. Goal: 30 business water use audits completed annually with customers engaged in measuring and reducing water consumption. W 1-6 Conduct a Water Conservation "challenge" campaign ask participants to reduce water consumption through water use behavior change strategies, irrigation system utilization, and replacement of fixtures like shower heads with WaterSense certified fixtures. WM 1-3 Explore options for waste hauling improvements supporting CAP goal achievement, including modifications to City's existing licensure process and requirements as well as organized waste hauling strategies. Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2023 Work Plan options Date: September 13, 2022 Agenda Item #: IX.A. 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 from the Parks and Recreation Department. ATTACHMENTS: Description Informational Items - September 2022 September 13, 2022 Park and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Informational Items Information / Background: Edinborough Park  The entire facility (playpark, pool and track) were closed for annual maintenance from September 5-11. Regular activities resumed on Monday, September 12.  Children’s entertainment and events begin at the park starting September 15 and run through December 15 on Thursdays at 11a.m.  Indoor pickleball space is available in the gym beginning in November. Rentals are available before the park opens for the day. Reservations are required and can be done online at EdinboroughPark.com. The fee is $20 residents/$25 non-residents. Recreation  Fall/Winter activity registration began for Edina residents starting noon, Wednesday, Aug. 24 and non-residents starting noon, Monday, Aug. 29. We offered 346 sessions/programs for the fall/winter Activities Directory. In the first five days of registration, we have had 1,779 registrations (resident only). Braemar Arena/Field  Work began in mid-August on parking lot improvements for the north and west lots. This project will address the deteriorating asphalt and also add needed lighting for safety and security. The majority of the work is to be completed by mid to late September with lighting to be completed next spring.  The dome is scheduled to go up on October 21. Braemar Golf Course  The Braemar Golf Course Academy 9 Junior Club Championship took place on Saturday, Aug. 20. Congratulations to the 2022 Braemar Academy 9 Junior Club Champions as well as all the participants in the event. Seventy-six of our brightest future golf stars ranging from 4 years old to 16 years old competed in the Championship. STAFF REPORT Page 2 Chalk the Walk  The annual Chalk the Walk event will be held at Centennial Lakes Park from September 22-25. More information can be found online at BetterTogetherEdina.org. This event is free and open to the public. Senior Center Celebrates 20 Years at Grandview Square  The Senior Center will be celebrating 20 years with a celebration on Wednesday, September 21 from 3:30-5:30p.m. There will be coffee, cake, entertainment and prizes to mark the occasion. Registration is required. Lewis Park Playground Replacement  The new playground equipment has shipped from the vendor to replace the existing structure. Park maintenance staff has coordinated removal and a new playcurb will be constructed prior to its arrival and installation. Date: September 13, 2022 Agenda Item #: IX.B. 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: Attached is a list of upcoming meetings and events, including the dates for the Walk with the Mayor series that will be held at city parks and facilities. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events September 13, 2022 Park and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events Date 2022 Meetings Time Location* Tues. Sept. 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Oct. 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Oct. 6 2023 Work Plan Review w/ Council (Chair only) 5:30 pm City Hall **Tues. Nov. 1 Regular Meeting Note: Presentation on Grand Rounds Trail System by Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni (Energy & Environment Comm. Members attending) 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Dec. 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course TBD All Commission Chair and Liaison Meeting - TBD Date 2022 Event Time Location Sat. Sept. 17 Walk with the Mayor – Braemar Ice Arena 9:00 am Braemar Arena Sat. Oct. 15 Walk with the Mayor – Arden Park 9:00 am Arden Park * Location update – Regular Commission meetings will be held in the Hoyt and Blanchard Room, lower level of Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, Edina. ** Date Adjustments – Due to the 2022 election season the August and November meeting dates have been adjusted as listed.