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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-12 Parks & Rec Comm PacketAgenda Parks and Recreation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Braemar Golf Course - 6364 John Harris Dr. Tuesday, December 12, 2023 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 Nov. 13, 2023 V.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.Centennial Lakes Park Update B.2023 Work Plan initiative 1.6.5: Comparable Community Parks / Recreational Opportunities C.2023 Work Plan initiative 1.6.4: Alternative Funding Sources Study and Report D.2023 Commission Work Plan VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta4 Comments A.Upcoming Meetings and Events IX.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli9cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: December 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Perry Vetter, Director Parks & Recreation Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Nov. 13, 2023 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes from the Nov. 13, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Nov. 13, 2023 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course November 13, 2023 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Doscotch called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Doscotch, Ites, Pfuhl, Spanhake, and Student Commissioner DiLorenzo Commissioners Absent: Luangrath, Weaver and Ytterbo Commissioner Welsh and Student Commissioner Holtey arrived at 7:19 p.m. Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission that at this time they have four voting members and are waiting for the fifth to have a quorum. They can start the meeting but will not be able to take action on items requiring a motion. III. Community Comment None IV. Reports/Recommendations A. 2023 Work Plan Initiative 1.6.5: Comparable Community Parks/Recreational Opportunities Commissioner Pfuhl gave an update on the comprehensive work done by the Parks & Recreation staff in going through comparisons. She noted there are also supplementals in the report. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission that a lot of the comparison work was put together by Sam Ure, Parks & Recreation Summer Intern, and gave background on the research done. Commissioner Pfuhl informed the Commission the subcommittee would like to receive feedback on the packet to then be melded into a report by the subcommittee, and then be presented to the City Council. The Commissioners asked questions and discussed a community center, accessibility issues, fee comparisons, and overall desires for what the report consists of. B. 2023 Commission Work Plan Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Initiative #1 – Support Fred Richards Park Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter updated the Commission that they are proceeding with getting authorization for the wetlands banking portion, before moving into other design considerations. Initiative #2 – Support Braemar Park Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter updated the Commission that the City Council added a few items regarding seating and netting with the users of Courtney Fields. Initiative #3 – Support Braemar Arena Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter updated the Commission that now the referendum has been passed the scope and size of the project has been defined to begin professional services selection. He also noted that the referendum was approved by a large percentage. Initiative #4 – Alternative Funding Sources. This item is on the agenda. Initiative #5 – Comparable Community Parks/Recreational Opportunities. This item is on the agenda. There was a quorum at 7:19 p.m. V. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Pfuhl to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Motion carried. VI. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Pfuhl to approve the Sept. 12, 2023 minutes. Motion seconded by Welsh. Motion carried VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Proposed Parks & Recreation Fees for 2024 Assistant Director Petersen asked for the Commission to review and recommend fees for 2024. She informed the Commission they are looking to retain high-quality staff, the appropriate number of staff, incentive offerings, fair hourly wages, high levels of customer service, and maintain safe and clean operations. She outlined the specifics for certain facilities, including a 5% increase in the price of season passes for the Aquatic Center, increase in player’s cards that would be limited this year to uphold value and usability for the Braemar Golf Operations, a 3% increase in primetime and non-primetime skating at Braemar Arena, minimal increases for concessions and rentals at Centennial Lakes Park, a 3% increase for track memberships at Edinborough Park, and a 10% increase in the Play Park annual membership. They are also recommending a decrease in the Youth Athletic Association gymnasium user fee. The Commission asked questions regarding the number of golf carts, advertising at Braemar, player’s cards, and the Aquatic Center pricing increase. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Motion made by Ites to recommend the proposed 2024 Parks & Recreation fees be adopted by the City Council. Motion seconded by Pfuhl. Motion Carried. B. 2023 Work Plan Initiative 1.6.4: Alternative Funding Sources Study and Report Review and Comment Chair Doscotch gave a brief overview of the report and asked for input for recommendations on evaluation. He also discussed the three categorizations on the summary page and their purposes. The Commission asked questions regarding removing recreation-generating activities and tree preservation from the summary section of the report, current naming, and evaluating and selling naming rights. The following changes were made: eliminate the section and summary of alternate strategy option line item on tree preservation, modify “recreation-generating activities” to “revenue-generating activities” on the summary of alternate strategy option, and put a check box in recommend. Motion made by Ites to recommend for approval for the City Council presentation and consideration with the modifications as noted. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Motion carried VIII. Chair and Member Comments A. 2024 Work Plan City Council Presentation Recap Chair Doscotch informed the Commission that he attended the City Council presentation and presented the five Parks & Recreation initiatives for 2024 and gave a brief overview of what was discussed. IX. Staff Comments A. Upcoming Meetings and Events  Staff Liaison Vetter updated that there is one meeting remaining for the year. He also updated that in 2024 there will be three dates that do not follow the typical schedule, those are the meetings held in May, August, and November. He also asked that if Commission members know of certain dates that will not work for them, they should let him know ahead of time to help with potential cancellations and rescheduling. The Commission decided to cancel the July meeting due to traditional summer conflicts and other commitments. X. Adjournment Motion made by Pfuhl to adjourn the Nov. 13, 2023, meeting at 8:22 p.m. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Meeting adjourned. Date: December 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Tracy Petersen, Assistant Director-Recreation & Facilities Item Activity: Subject:Centennial Lakes Park Update Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, informational only. INTRODUCTION: Tiffany Bushland, General Manager, will provide an update on Centennial Lakes Park operations. Date: December 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Jamie Pfuhl, Vice Chair Parks and Recreation Commission Item Activity: Subject:2023 Work Plan initiative 1.6.5: Comparable Community Parks / Recreational Opportunities Action, Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss next steps for initiative 1.6.5. INTRODUCTION: 2023 Commission Work Plan Initiative 1.6.5 Comparable Community Parks / Recreational Opportunities. This initiative will review external recreational opportunities from comparable communities and contrast with Edina offerings to identify any service gaps for future strategic and financial planning. Commissioner Pfuhl will introduce this item and continue the discussion to the November meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Comparable Facility Funding Research 1.6.5 Commissioner Research Responses 1.6.5 Edina Bloomington Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie Golden Valley Hopkins Ice Arena Comparable Braemar Arena Bloomington Ice Garden Brooklyn Park Ice Arena Eden Prairie Community Center NA Hopkins Pavilion Operational Expense Rev Rev NA EL GF Capital Expense GF CIP NA Aquatic Center - Outdoor Pool Comparable Edina Aquatic Center Bloomington Family Aquatic Center NA NA NA Operational Expense Rev Rev NA NA NA Capital Expense Rev / Edina Law Bonding GF CIP NA NA NA Aquatic Center - Outdoor Lake NA NA NA NA NA Shady Oak Beach Operational Expense NA NA NA NA NA Rev GF Capital Expense NA NA NA NA NA GF CIP General Parks Comparable Operational Expense Rev GF GF GF Capital Expense GF CIP GF CIP GF CIP ML Recreation Programming Comparable Operational Expense Rev Rev Rev GF GF GFCapital Expense X X X Indoor Play Area Comparable Edinborough Park NA Prairie Play Zone Backyard Indoor Playground Operational Expense Rev NA Rev Rev GF Capital Expense Rev NA GF CIP Reserve Fund (Rev)ML Community Center Comparable NA Creekside Community Center Community Activity Center | Zanewood Recreation Center Eden Prairie Community Center Davis Community Center NA Operational Expense NA GF Rev Rev GF NA GF GF Capital Expense NA GF CIP GF CIP GF (split with school district)NA ML Art Center Comparable Edina Art Center Bloomington Center for the Arts NA Eden Prairie Art Center NA Hopkins Center for the Arts Arts and Culture Commission Operational Expense Rev NA EL Capital Expense NA Senior Center Comparable Edina Senior Center Brooklyn Park Senior Center (part of Comm Center)Eden Prairie Senior Center NA Hopkins Activity Center Operational Expense Rev Rev GF, Rev, Donations, Grants, and SponsorshipsGF GF Capital Expense GF GF CIP GF, Donations, Grants, and Sponsorships Golf Course Comparable Braemar Golf Course Championship 18 and Executive 9 Dwan Golf Course Edinburgh USA 18 hole course | Brookland Golf Park 9 hole course Brookview Golf Course NA Operational Expense Rev Rev NA Capital Expense Rev / Edina Law Bonding NA Special/Unique Park Comparable Centennial Lakes Park Operational Exp Rev EL Capital Exp Rev KEY: GF General Fund EL Edina LiquorRevRevenuePDFPark Dedication Fees GF CIP General Fund Capital Improvment Program SB State BondingNANot Offered Amenity ML Municipal LiquorXNot Required Edina Minnetonka Plymouth Richfield St. Louis Park Maple Grove Ice Arena Comparable Braemar Arena Minnetonka Ice Arena Plymouth Ice Center Richfield Ice Arena St. Louis Park Rec Center Maple Grove Ice Arena Operational Expense Rev Rev Rev Rev EL GF GF Capital Expense GF CIP ML PDF, GF CIP, and SBSB Aquatic Center - Outdoor Pool Comparable Edina Aquatic Center NA Richfield Outdoor Pool Aquatic Park NA Operational Expense Rev NA GF GF NA Rev Rev Capital Expense Rev / Edina Law Bonding NA GF CIP GF CIP NA Aquatic Center - Outdoor Lake NA Shady Oak Beach / Libbs Lake Medicine Lake | Parkers Lake NA NA NA Operational Expense NA Rev Rev NA NA NA GF GF Capital Expense NA GF CIP NA NA NA General Parks Comparable Operational Expense Rev ML GF GF Capital Expense GF CIP GF & PDF SB Recreation Programming Comparable Operational Expense Rev GF Rev GF GFCapital Expense X X X Indoor Play Area Comparable Edinborough Park Williston Treehouse The K.U.B.E NA NA Maple Maze Operational Expense Rev Rev Rev NA NA Williston Center offset Capital Expense Rev Rev Rev NA NA Community Center Comparable NA Minnetonka Community Center | Williston Fitness Center | The Marsh Plymouth Community Center Richfield Community Center Maple Grove Community Center Operational Expense NA Rev Rev GF Rev GF GF GF Capital Expense NA GF CIP GF CIP SB PDF, GF CIP, and SB SB Art Center Comparable Edina Art Center NA NA NA NA NA Arts and Culture Commission Operational Expense Rev NA NA NA NA NA EL Capital Expense NA NA NA NA NA Senior Center Comparable Edina Senior Center NA NA Maple Grove Senior Center Operational Expense Rev Rev NA Rev GF GF GF Capital Expense GF GF CIP NA PDF, GF CIP, and SB Golf Course Comparable Braemar Golf Course Championship 18 and Executive 9 NA NA NA NA NA Operational Expense Rev NA NA NA NA NA Capital Expense Rev / Edina Law Bonding NA NA NA NA NA Special/Unique Park Comparable Centennial Lakes Park Ridgedale Commons Wolf Park Central Park Operational Exp Rev EL Capital Exp Rev PDF ($4m) SB KEY: GF General Fund EL Edina LiquorRevRevenuePDFPark Dedication Fees GF CIP General Fund Capital Improvment Program SB State BondingNANot Offered Amenity ML Municipal LiquorXNot Required What activities did you/your family do outside of the city? Where did you do this activity?Was this activity available in Edina? If yes, why did you travel outside the city? How was the experience? How did it compare to a similar Edina offering (ie: fee, crowds, ease of participation) Going for walks Minneapolis parks Yes; Minneapolis parks were closer to us than Edina parks The experience was very similar to what we might expect at an Edina park Swim, Ski, Hike, go to playgrounds, go to art/indoor activities for kids Swim: Health Club pools (LifeTimes in Plymouth, Chanhassen, Milwaukee, St. Louis Park), Splash pads in St. Louis Park, Aquatic Park in St. Louis Park. Swim: Yes, but we use a variety for the diversity. We made it to the Edina pool once this summer. Swim: We belong to the clubs, so those are "free". The Aquatic center in St. Louis Park was more expensive than the Edina pool, but has a fresher update. The splash pads in St. Louis Park was free, Edina doesn't have anything comparable. nature centers Ski: Various hills around the city Ski: this is not avail in Edina Ski: nothing comparable hiking/nature walks Hike: Parks south of the city and parks around Plymouth.Hike: We did a lot of Bredesen during Covid and have moved to try new settings. Hike: These were all free as well and are typically the same in quality, but larger outside of Edina. swimming Playgrounds: French Park in Plymouth, Highland Park in Bloomington, various parks in Minneapolis, Community Center indoor playground in Plymouth. Playgrounds: Edina has great playgrounds that we use often, but we do seek out some of the larger more diverse settings like French's park in Plymouth. Edinborough is all indoor, which we try to stay away from in the summer. Edinborough is often very crowded and tough to have adult interaction within the play area (unless you like climbing inside of tight quarters). To use the slide with your kids at Edinborough, you have to climb up to the third level. Playgrounds: French park and Highland Park are both free and bigger than Edinborough, though they are outside. Community Center Park in Plymouth has a fee for non-residents ($5), but is very nice and has a more spread out climbing structure. splash pads Activities: Interactive art installations/kids programs in Bloomington, NYC, Hopkins, Minnetonka. Activities: We have not found a lot of museums or areas to do some of these interactive art activities for groups of kids on a one off basis. For these, we typically seek areas outside of the city. Activities: we have not found these in Edina, but they may still be there. playgrounds Wood Lake (Richfield), Westwood Hills (SLP), Richardson (Bloomington)Not available in Edina Nothing similar in Edina. I know Edina is trying to expand nature education options in Arden Park, but it's not the same as these other facilities. frisbee golf Wood Lake (Richfield), Westwood Hills (SLP), Richardson (Bloomington) Yes, there are some nature trails in Edina at Arden, Rosland, and Bredesen. I prefer going to spots with nature centers because of the amenities and length of trails. Arden and Rosland are relatively short trails (less than a mile). For some reason I never go to Bredesen...All of the nature centers/trails I listed are excellent, no cost, and within 15 min drive of my home. Toddler Splash Pad St. Louis Park Lifetime Fitness pools in EP and Savage yes, we have EAC summer passes but it is just so much busier than the Lifetime options so typically we'd only use the EAC weekday evenings and use the lifetime pools on weekends. The experience at EAC is excellent in terms of location, price and amenities, but it just gets too crowded to be enjoyable during the day and on weekends. Hyland Play Area (playground)Miller Park (EP) No - there are no splash pads in Edina. Historically we used the Minneapolis public wading pools or the splash pad at Miller Park (EP) or Oak Hill Park in SLP. Excellent. I'm actually very surprised Edina doesn't have splash pads at their parks, especially anytime they build a new park. In the hot months, the playgrounds are unusuable in the afternoons due to heat/sun. Splashpads would be such a welcome amenity. The little kids area at the EAC is great but requires entrance fee. Also, there are no splash options when pool is closed for season but temps are still warm. Eden Prairie Splash Pad Hyland Park (Bloomington), Augsburg Adventure Park (Richfield), Miller Park (EP)Yes - we visit playgrounds in other cities due to the difference in amenities they offer, usually they're just bigger with more to do. I don't think there are any really good "destination" playgrounds in Edina, with exception of Rosland. Many of the other park playgrounds are great, but as kids get older they want more things to do, more challenges, more amenities, etc. Having a connected splash pad is a big draw (Miller) as is good shade (Augsburg). There are actually a number of parks in Edina that are great and close to our house but we do not go to very often due to lack of shade or undesirable ground cover (Wooddale, Chowen). Tennis Lessons hyland hills (Bloomington)Yes, at Rosland. Traveled outside of city for variety/challenge.Excellent experience. Inexpensive and well maintained course. What activities did you/your family do outside of the city? Where did you do this activity?Was this activity available in Edina? If yes, why did you travel outside the city? How was the experience? How did it compare to a similar Edina offering (ie: fee, crowds, ease of participation) Summer Camps Saint Louis Park, MN Yes, it was free in SLP and it was available at the edina aquatic center but I would be charged and had no idea if my toddler would even enjoy this activity. I was disappointed because I live on the same street as the Edina aquatic center. The SLP Splash pad was great and I would go back again! It wasn't very crowded at all, parking was easy and we spent only 2 hours there because my toddler got sick of it after awhile. Also was much less crowded/busy than edina aquatic center. Golf Bloomington, MN yes, it's similar to Edinborough but outdoors. Edinborough is too crowded and this play area was rated as one of the best in the twin cities for Toddlers. It was free vs Edinborough. I found that they had a nice section for younger children under 3 years old which Edinborough doesn't seem to have. They also had a much nicer area for parents to sit down and watch their kids, tables, chairs, and umbrellas vs the bleacher seating at edinborough. Swimming Pool Eden Prairie Yes, all activities available in Edina. We traveled outside for the kids activities (splash pad, tennis lessons, summer camps, and swimming pool) based on where our kid’s friends where attending, lifetime membership, and specialty coaching. Experience was great. We really enjoy the expertise of the coaches, programs they are putting on, and times offered. Chanhassen Minneapolis The main difference is the expertise of the coaches. We see the programs put on by outside coaches as more professional, more intentional, and smaller numbers of participants. Our experience with programs in Edina showed us they were better for introducing kids to sports and outside programs were better for advancement. LakevilleChaskaHopkins Hiking Southwest - Arizona and Utah Not to degree of difficulty we like to experience. Comparing Edina Aquatic Center vs Bloomington Aquatic Center. Edina offers an early bird discount to non-residents. Bloomington does not. This results in greater differentiation between the available discount available to residents in Bloomington vs Edina. In Edina a Resident can save 21.5% at the aquatic center or $23. Whereas in bloomington they can save $42 or 40.38%. This is mostly because Bloomington offers early bird discounts only to residents. Also as I checked other aquatic centers it was very uncommon to extend Early Bird Discounts at all and Edina was the only location I saw that offered early bird discounts to non-residents. Reciprocity/Resident Definition Saint Louis Park has a reciprocity agreement with other cities for a Resident Discount. They also include people who work full-time in their city as residents. https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/government/departments-divisions/parks-rec/program-registration The takeaway from my research so far is that Bloomington has greater differentiation in pricing when it comes to residents vs non-residents than Edina. Courtsey of Commissioner Laungrath Date: December 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Matt Doscotch, Chair Parks and Recreation Commission Item Activity: Subject:2023 Work Plan initiative 1.6.4: Alternative Funding Sources Study and Report Action, Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, Informational Only. INTRODUCTION: 2023 Commission Work Plan Initiative 1.6.4 Alternative Funding Sources, calls for a Study and Report on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. T he report will include a philanthropic wish list. The report is attached. The Commission voted via motion at the November 13, 2023 meeting to provide the report to the City Council. Commissioners discussed potentially including it with initiative 1.6.5 as an option. ATTACHMENTS: Description Final Commission Report on Alternative Funding Council Charge Details Date: To: Mayor & City Council From: Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Receive annual work plan report on Alterative Funding Sources Approved Work Plan Item: X Yes No Council Charge: X 1: Study & Report 2: Review & Comment 3: Review & Recommend 4: Review & Decide Items not on the approved work plan: Council action is rarely taken mid-year for items not on the current approved work plan. Action is only taken if Council chooses to discuss the Advisory Communication at the Council meeting and provides specific direction through a Council vote. Commissions are encouraged to submit new initiative proposals through the annual work plan process. Action Requested: Receive Study and Report for Initiative 1.6.4 Alternative Funding Sources Situation: This report reflects the Park & Recreation Commission’s recommendations on potential alternative funding sources for improvements related to parks, park facilities, and enterprise operations. The report includes input from Park & Recreation Commissioners, City Staff and relevant external resources on this topic. Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the following report via unanimous motion at their November 13, 2023 regular meeting. Edina Parks and Recreation Commission Report and Recommendations on Alternative Funding Strategies Background The Parks and Recreation Commission participates in park planning, reviews operations of parks and facilities and advises the City Council on policies, parks, programs, and facilities. Annually the commission sets a work plan that includes initiatives to support that charge. For 2023 Initiative 1.6.4 calls for the commission to: 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. The initiative type is a Project, and the City Council Charge is a Study and Report. Contents Background .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Fiscal Lifecycle Projection Need .................................................................................................................................... 3 Alternate Funding Strategies – Research List ............................................................................................................. 4 Special Service District: ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Business Improvement District: ................................................................................................................................. 4 Tax Increment Financing Districts: ........................................................................................................................... 4 Sales and Use Tax: ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 General Obligation Bond: ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Levy on Property Tax: ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Special Purpose Levies: ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Capitalizing Maintenance Costs: ................................................................................................................................ 6 Park Dedication Fee: .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Development Impact Fees: ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Edina Law: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Philanthropy .................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Naming Rights/Sponsorships: ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Round up for Parks ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Legacy Funds .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Infrastructure Grants ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant .................................................................................................................... 9 Enterprise Fund Activities ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Revenue Generating Activities ................................................................................................................................. 10 Sell Park Land for Private Purposes ........................................................................................................................ 10 Sell or Cease Operating Certain Facilities or Amenities with Low Value and Unfunded Projects ......... 10 Sell Park Equipment Assets ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Summary of Alternate Strategy Options .................................................................................................................... 12 Park and Recreation Commission Recommendations ............................................................................................ 13 Funding Park Infrastructure ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Future Funding ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Introduction This report reflects the Park & Recreation Commission’s recommendations on potential alternative funding sources for improvements related to parks, park facilities, and enterprise operations. The report includes input from Park & Recreation Commissioners, City Staff and relevant external resources on this topic. Fiscal Lifecycle Projection Need The following chart provides an overview of Asset Funding Projections for categories of funding need. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Athletic Assoc Improvements Braemar Arena Braemar Golf Course Braemar Park MP Braemar Sports Dome Centennial Lakes Park Edina Aquatic Center Edina Art Center Edinborough Park Fred Richards MP Park Rehabilitation Projects Park Shelter Replacements Playground Projects Senior Center Millions Asset Funding Projections Funded 2023-2028 Funded LOST Projected Funded 2029-2034 Unfunded Horizon - Unfunded Alternate Funding Strategies – Research List1 The following is a list of potential strategies that have been used to fund park operations and capital projects. This list was created in part from research by the Parks and Recreation Commission members, city staff, and the NRPA publication Closing the Gap: Public and Private funding Strategies for Neighborhood Parks. Special Service District: Under Minnesota Law, businesses or property owners within a designated area can request that a city authorize a Special Service District (SSD). Within this district, property owners and businesses pay a service charge that is used for special services, such as public improvements, operations, and maintenance. The revenue generated by SSDs is managed by the city. Minneapolis has several successful SSDs, including the Nicollet Mall District, the Hennepin Theater District, and the Chicago Avenue Mall District. Property owners within the outlined district must agree to authorize. Potential Edina Application: Traditionally SSD are considered an assessment and not a property tax. Threshold for establishing an SSD requires impacted property owners to agree to establish. Under current law capital expenses and certain operating expenses are eligible. Do Not Recommend Further Evaluation Business Improvement District: This public-private partnership collects additional taxes from businesses within a designated area. The fees are used for public improvement projects, based on the notion that a well-maintained public space will increase commerce for local businesses. Generally used in downtown areas, a Business Improvement District (BID) is a useful strategy for pooling revenue to support a common goal. Unlike an SSD, BID funding is managed by a nonprofit corporation created through the District. BIDs that have a role in park management have been successful in Philadelphia’s Center City, Washington, DC’s Downtown and in Bryant Park in New York City. Potential Edina Application: This is a complex option that would require investments in creating a non-profit that oversees a business district and public property and any related management. This is not an attractive mechanism and would not work at scale for the entire park system. Do Not Recommend Further Evaluation Tax Increment Financing Districts: Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIF) capture increases in property tax revenue within a designated geographic area and allocates it for a specific public improvement purpose. TIF revenue has been used towards park acquisition, maintenance, and improvements in certain cities. In the past, Millennium Park in Chicago received revenue from the Central Loop TIF and Portland, Oregon used a TIF to fund Pioneer Courthouse Square and Jamison Square. Potential Edina Application: For general planning purposes park projects are not eligible to use TIF funding. Certain park projects that are located within a TIF district may be eligible for TIF 1 Adapted from NRPA publication: Closing the Gap: Public and Private Funding Strategies for Neighborhood Parks funding if the project contributes to the public benefit. Typically, a park project is viewed as an accessory to and not the primary focus of the TIF project, that can at times limit park funding eligibility. This is not a short-term or long-term viable strategy of funding the entire park system. It can be evaluated for application on a case-by-case basis. Do Not Recommend Further Evaluation. Sales and Use Tax: Some cities and states allocate a percentage of local or statewide sales taxes specifically for parks. A general sales tax applies to a broad base of goods, which means that “a substantial amount of revenue can be generated with a relatively low tax rate. This keeps the burden on households low.” (Walls, 2013, p11) Other Minnesota cities have allocated local sales tax to park acquisition and improvement, including St. Cloud and Saint Paul (Trust for Public Land, 2008). 0.25 percent of Boulder sales tax revenue goes to open space and mountain parks while 1/10 of a cent of sales tax from St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County funds the Great Rivers Greenway in St. Louis, Missouri. City parks in Kansas City, Missouri are funded with a half-cent sales tax and state parks in Minnesota and Arkansas are partially funded by a dedicated sales tax (Walls, 2014b). Potential Edina Application: Local Option Sales Tax for Fred Richards Park Master Plan and Braemar Park Master Plan and Braemar Arena Facility Improvements were approved November 2022. The tax is specific to those two master plans as determined by the State Legislature and the referendum process. The sales tax will expire when collection of funds reaches the project limit or 19 years, whichever is earlier. Phase II of the Braemar Park Master plan was not included in the MN Legislative recommendation and is currently authorized by the State Legislature. It would require an additional referendum vote that is scheduled for November 2023 election. As shown with use of this option for Fred Richards and Braemar, this option should continue to be considered for qualifying improvement projects, in particular for any future improvements needed at, for example, the Aquatic Center. General Obligation Bond: General obligation bonds are a tool used by local governments to borrow money. The bonds are guaranteed by the governing body’s full faith and credit and backed by property tax revenues. The city can use revenue generated from the sale of the general obligation bonds to fund a park project and repay the bonds and interest with property tax revenue. Potential Edina Application: A referendum would be required to issue GO bonds for park purposes. GO bonds traditionally have a lower rate as they are repaid by tax revenues. Recommend evaluation as a funding source—focus on funding that is needed and cannot be generated through a Local Option Sales Tax. Levy on Property Tax: Public agencies around the country receive funding through property tax revenues. State laws vary on how these funds can be used – whether they can be applied to operating costs or capital investments. 58% of the Seattle Park District’s 2015 budget came from property taxes. In Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) certified tax levies for 2015 constitute 18% of the City of Minneapolis’ total tax. Potential Edina Application: Often described as the General Fund or Capital Improvement Fund, general levy is a property tax revenue collected for operations and capital improvements during the adopted budget process. Many communities dedicate annual capital levy for park purposes. See footnote for Woodbury, MN and Minnetonka, MN Capital Improvement Programi. Recommend dedicating annual capital for park purposes in view of identified capital improvement needs with a focus on capital improvements that do not qualify for Local Option Sales Tax Special Purpose Levies: Public agencies, including parks, can receive funding through a tax levy designated for a specific purpose and generally for a limited period of time. Other cities have implemented a special purpose levy with a regular schedule for renewal so that the city is held accountable for delivering what is laid out in the levy. Potential Edina Application: The 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program includes an additional special purpose levy to fund playground replacements and park shelter replacements. The City Council would revisit extending or adjusting that amount during the CIP process. There are currently four (City Gymnasium, Fire Station, Public Works Facility, and Sports Dome) other debt service fund levies that account for the payment of principal and interest of those projects. Capitalizing Maintenance Costs: Levies and bonds for new projects do not always account for the ongoing maintenance and operations funding that will be needed by those projects. By capitalizing maintenance costs, cities include those anticipated costs into the specific levy or bond proposal and then set the funding aside in an endowment to cover future costs (Rizzo, 2014; Byer & Bounds, 2012). Potential Edina Application: Not a recommended practice to bond for ongoing operational cost because the impact to the City’s debt rating is unknown and could be viewed as a negative to credit rating agencies. Park Dedication Fee: A park dedication fee requires that a portion of any housing or commercial/industrial development be dedicated to public use, in the form of parks, recreation facilities, playgrounds, etc. Alternatively, the development may pay cash in lieu of a land dedication, which would be put in a special fund and used for future park acquisition. Potential Edina Application: Current inability to capture new PDF is due to State Statute requiring process of a subdivision and a plat. Most of land in Edina has already been platted or subdivided which limits PDF collection. Do Not Recommend Further Evaluation. Development Impact Fees: Development Impact Fees (DIF) are one-time fees assessed on residential or commercial development based on the theory that growth pays for growth. Revenue garnered from IDFs are allocated towards public infrastructure, including parks. The Portland Parks and Recreation Department established such development fees, called a System Development Charge in Oregon, in 1998; funds from this revenue are used for land acquisition and capital improvements. Potential Edina Application: Limited and narrow application to set DIF. This would require specific circumstances and additional legal research. Do Not Recommend Further Evaluation. Edina Law: The Edina law is a special state legislation adopted in 1961 which authorizes the City to issue general obligation bonds to finance recreational facilities. From a 1998 legal opinion memo to the City: Section 1 of the law provides that the City can pledge to the payment of bonds issued to finance recreational facilities any defined portion or all of the revenues derived by the City from any of its recreational facilities and any defined portion or all of the net revenues derived from the municipal liquor stores. Section 4 of the law provides such bonds may be issued without an election if the following two conditions are met: 1. The revenues pledged to the payment of the bonds equaled or exceeding in the preceding fiscal year to maximum amount of principal and interest to come due in any future year on all bonds (including the proposed bonds to be issued) for which such revenues are pledged; and 2. An amount of the revenues pledged to the bonds equal to the average annual amount of such principal and interest is appropriated and paid into a sinking fund for the bonds, before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser. Potential Edina Application: Current bonds issued under Edina Law are for Braemar Golf Course improvements, Braemar Sports Dome, and Edina Aquatic Center improvements. Recommend evaluating as a funding source—assess in view of options such as Local Option Sales Tax. Philanthropy The Central Park Conservancy is the leader of the philanthropic model across the park world. It was established in 1980 by New York City residents and came under the leadership of Betsy Barlow Rogers, who facilitated a largescale fundraising campaign to fund the restoration and renewal of Central Park. The Central Park Conservancy is a non-profit organization with a contract from New York City that gives it the legal obligation to oversee all aspects of park maintenance, capital improvements, and restoration. The Conservancy raises 75% of the park’s $65 million annual operating budget from private contributions, membership fees, and special events. While the Central Park Conservancy may be the most famous of the conservancies, this model has been adopted in parks across New York City including the Prospect Park Alliance and the Riverside Park Conservancy. Like the Central Park Conservancy, these non-profit organizations were established by local activists with the goal of repairing the deteriorating historic parks through private-public partnerships and fundraising. They are non-profit organizations holding contracts with the City to provide a variety of supportive services from programming to maintenance and management of the park. Potential Edina Application: City staff is prevented via MN State Statute from soliciting funding directly from potential donors. This option requires community members to initiate and manage the donative/fund generation process. Currently the Edina Crime Prevention Fund through community driven donations operates to provide philanthropic support the Edina Police Department for public safety initiatives. The Edina Community Foundation operates to receive funding from civic minded organizations and individuals but does not proactively fundraise on behalf of the City of Edina. Funds typically fall into three categories, unrestricted have no conditions on the way they are used, restricted must be for a specific purpose for which they are given, and permanently restricted is typically used as an endowment where the donated funds cannot be spent but the interest or a portion of the interest can be used for restricted or unrestricted purposes. This category should be considered a potential funding source, in particular, for project funding that is driven by community members. Initiation and management of philanthropic effort has to be community driven. Naming Rights/Sponsorships: Traditionally naming rights are secured to name a tangible property and a sponsorship is for an event, both are usually for a defined period, in exchange for a financial commitment. Potential Edina Application: The Human Rights and Relations Commission conducted a review of current naming/sponsorships and did not make a recommendation on updates. Staff would need additional research on if naming rights impact tax exempt status for financing or bonding. Recommend to evaluate as a funding source with a focus on enterprise operations, in particular, the Braemar Ice Arena. Round up for Parks Allow online or in person campaigns to round up sales for a certain project or purpose. Could be conducted at checkout on general recreation registration or other purchases, such as Edina Liquor stores. Funding capacity has not been studied nor the political feel of a round up approach. Potential to limit to special projects or periods in the year. Potential Edina Application: Current recreation software has the ability to implement this type of feature if pursued. There is uncertainty on potential for revenue generation or public perception to this strategy. Unknown whether this strategy would be impactful Recommend to evaluate as a funding source—consider a pilot program (checkout on general registration) to assess potential impact. Legacy Funds From Legacy.mn.gov website: In 2008, Minnesota’s voters passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment (Legacy Amendment) to the Minnesota Constitution to: protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The Legacy Amendment increases the state sales tax by three-eighths of one percent beginning on July 1, 2009 and continuing until 2034. The additional sales tax revenue is distributed into four funds as follows: 33 percent to the clean water fund; 33 percent to the outdoor heritage fund; 19.75 percent to the arts and cultural heritage fund; and 14.25 percent to the parks and trails fund. Potential Edina Application: Most likely limited to either Arts and Culture Heritage Fund, or Outdoor Heritage fund. City of Edina has very limited access to these funds, unless partnering with another entity or non-profit, such as the Edina Historical Society, Edina Garden Council, etc. Do Not Recommend Further Evaluation at this time. Infrastructure Grants Grants are a typically not a method to fund ongoing operations or are they eligible for all facets of the park system. They would be considered a priority to apply for available funding but are traditionally very uncertain. Potential Edina Application: Staff applies for grant opportunities when circumstances align with the project type. Recommend City staff continues to identify and seek access to appropriate funding opportunities in this category. Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant Often referred to as the Twins Stadium funding, Hennepin County added a portion of the Twins Stadium tax to fund libraries and alternative recreation use grants. LGU’s are able to apply for medium sized grants to the MYSC. Athletic associations are able to apply through their LGU for small equipment grants. Grants are set to expire when the stadium debt obligation is fulfilled. These require matching funds and in-kind contributions often cannot be counted. Potential Edina Application: Potential grant mechanism evaluated on project merits externally, often requiring matching funding. Provides an opportunity to associations to improve park amenities that would improve their association use of said parks. Staff applies for grant opportunities when circumstances align with the project type. Recommend City staff continues to identify and seek access to appropriate funding opportunities in this category. Enterprise Fund Activities Funding Park and Recreation enterprise facilities by revenue-generating activities or increasing fees associated with City enterprise offerings decreases access to parks and programs for low-income residents. There is typically a gap between revenue generation and the facility operational and capital costs. Potential Edina Application: Edina has enterprise operations however they are operated on a cost recovery model and budget gaps have been covered by design from Edina Liquor profits. Recommend further evaluation and assessment for differential non-resident fee increases for enterprise activities while maintaining fee rates or implementing differentially lower fee rate increases for residents (e.g., Braemar golf course fees). Revenue Generating Activities Programming fee’s or charging a fee for use of park programs is a common strategy. Funding recreation programs by revenue-generating activities or increasing fees associated with City enterprise offerings can decrease access to parks and programs for low-income residents. Scholarships are often less effective, because fewer residents access them and volunteer programs in exchange for access tends to burden already stressed families. Potential Edina Application: Edina has a fee based recreational programming set of offerings to cover programmatic costs of use. Programs are traditionally priced to cover operational costs and not generate revenue to offset other system wide costs. There are also programs with no cost that have wider community benefit, such as warming house operations, concerts and certain events. Recommend further evaluation and assessment for differential non-resident fee increases for enterprise activities while maintaining fee rates or implementing differentially lower fee rate increases for residents (e.g., Braemar golf course fees). Sell Park Land for Private Purposes Selling park property or other city owned parcels to fund operations or capital needs is a strategy some communities have used. It has the potential to be a low impact and high effort endeavor based on anticipated community engagement required, but in certain scenarios may be worth considering. The Comprehensive Guild Plan has a goal of ensuring there is at least 15% of the land be park green space. The current percentage is approximately 15.8%. A parcel or land area would have to be evaluated based upon a set of criteria to determine if this option is viable. Considerations could include existing land use, adjacent property use, upland and wetland impacts, density of vegetation and trees, species of plants and animals and proximity to other parks and parkland. Potential Edina Application: A recent parcel was considered for private sale/use and the outcome formalized the parcel as a park due to community feedback. Each area of land would have to be evaluated to determine if this is a viable strategy. Recommend City staff continues to selectively identify opportunities in this category and respond to external inquiries, evaluating on a case-by-case basis, for sale of City land. Sell or Cease Operating Certain Facilities or Amenities with Low Value and Unfunded Projects Selling, the disposal of, or ceasing operation of certain facilities or amenities is a strategy certain communities have implemented to allow for redirecting funding to higher value, demand amenities. Typically, those amenities are transferred to regional park entities that have greater expertise or tax base to reinvest and repurpose these assets into a wider community scope of use. Recent examples are ice arenas and golf courses, where a local entity facility is now operated by regional or county level operations. Potential Edina Application: This strategy would require additional discussion and direction before an analysis could be projected. There would most likely be impacts to the community good balance of the values of the city. The application has the potential to allow for the redirection of funding to more utilized and sought after amenities. Recommend continued monitoring of this option in view of utilization, short- and long-term community amenity demand, and cost to operate. Sell Park Equipment Assets Selling park equipment assets to fund operations or capital needs is not a known or researched option. Typically this occurs only to dispose of an asset at the end of it’s useful lifecycle, such as vehicles or other resources as part of a replacement program. Potential Edina Application: Determining if equipment is to be sold off to associations or a school district would most likely be the end result of a discussion and analysis to stop providing a service or amenity, thereby vacating the space as a provider of that asset to the community. Recommend continued monitoring of this option in view of utilization, community amenity demand, and cost to operate. Summary of Alternate Strategy Options Strategy Do Not Recommend Recommend with Reservations Recommend Special Service District Business Improvement District Tax Increment Financing District Sales and Use Tax General Obligation Bond Levy on Property Tax Special Purpose Levy Capitalizing Maintenance Costs Park Dedication Fee Development Impact Fee Edina Law Philanthropy 2 Naming Rights/Sponsorships 3 Round Up for Parks 4 Legacy Funds Infrastructure Grants Grants – Hennepin Youth Sports Enterprise Fund Activities Revenue Generating Activities Sell Park Land for Private Purposes Sell Certain Facilities or Amenities with Low Value and Unfunded Projects Sell Park Equipment Assets 2 A Philanthropy option would require additional legal research and details to effectively move from a strategy to a potential policy consideration. 3 Naming Rights and Sponsorship options would require additional market condition research and details to effectively move from a strategy to a potential policy consideration. 4 A Round Up for Parks option would require additional logistical research and details to effectively move from a strategy to a potential policy consideration. Park and Recreation Commission Recommendations Funding Park Infrastructure -Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) – LOST is currently implemented to fund the Fred Richards Park Master Plan, Braemar Park Master Plan and Phase 1 of the Braemar Arena project. Phase II of the Braemar Arena, the expansion, will be determined based upon results of the Nov. 2023 referendum question. -State Bonding – The city has requested state bonding funds in the past. This should continue to be assessed as a funding source. -Special Levy – The City Council instituted a special levy to fund playground replacement and park shelter replacements beginning in the 2023 budget. There are currently other special levy being implemented for Public Works, Fire Station, City Gymnasiums, and Sports Dome. Future Funding -City Budget General Fund – begin to incrementally build dedicated park infrastructure funding into the City Budget. -Local Option Sales Tax – continue to identify and explore opportunities for LOST funding. -Naming rights possibilities – Braemar Ice Arena, Sports Dome and Golf Dome – Recreation enterprise facilities. -Several sources for smaller scale incremental funding – such as Round up for Parks, Grants, Legacy Funds and Friends of the Parks Foundation could be options. Research/Comparable Examples i Minnetonka, MN CIP Funding Table example Woodbury, MN CIP Funding Table example Traditional types of generally accepted accounting definitions related to recreational offerings. Level of Impact Council Charge 1: Study & Report 2: Review & Comment 3: Review & Recommend 4: Review & Decide 5: Event Commission Role Study a specific issue or event and resport its findings to Council. Provide a report to Council. Review a specific policy issue and staff will seek comments from each individual member of the group to pass on to Council. Commission comments included in staff report. Review a specific policy issue and provide a recommendation on the issue to Council. Provide report and recommendations to Council. Study, review and decide on an issue. The Decision will be the City’s official position on the matter unless the issue is formally reversed by Council. Commission makes the decision. Plan & implement a community event. Commission Vote Majority vote required for advisory community report No vote is taken by the commission Majority vote required for advisory communication report A majority vote is required No vote is taken by the commission Commission Recommendation No official recommendation is provided to Council or staff No official recommendation is provided to Council or staff An official recommendation is provided to Council No official recommendation is provided to Council No official recommendation is provided to Council Report Type Needed Required: Advisory Communication & Staff Report Required: Staff Report Required: Staff Report Advisory Communication at commission discretion or requested by staff Required: Staff Report Advisory Communication if requested by staff None Report Information Needed Cover Sheet: Description initiative, additonal staff involvement Staff Report: Staff recommendations based on expertise and City’s stance Staff Report: Inclusion additional staff impacted by decision Progress update should be recorded on work plan progress portal Progress update should be recorded on work plan progress portal Presentation to Council Commission Presentation Optional None Commission presentation encourgaged None None Council Action None or mid-year work plan modification directed None Majority vote by Council required None None Staff Considerations Liaisons should communicate what City staff will recommend Individual comments of each commissioner should be included in the staff report Liaisons should communicate to the commission what City staff will recommend Not every decision must have commission action. Not every decision for an event must have commission action Date: December 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI.D. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:2023 Commission Work Plan Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Provide updates on work plan initiatives. INTRODUCTION: Attached is the 2023 Park and Recreation Commission annual work plan. A summary of the City Council charges is listed below. Council Charge 1: Study and Report Council Charge 2: Review and Comment Council Charge 3: Review and Recommend Council Charge 4: Review and Decide ATTACHMENTS: Description Commission 2023 Work Plan Parks & Recreation Commission For Packet 2023 Commission Work Plans Report Created On: Dec 06, 2023 Report Legend Council Charge No Update Overdue Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Council Charge Deliverable Leads Last Update Initiative 1.6.1 Support Fred Richards Park Implementation In support of the Fred Richards Park master plan implementation eorts assign members to the various stakeholder/focus group input opportunities as needs are identified to bring the community perspective to the process. Potential Areas: Playground process Facility/Food and Beverage Operations Public Art Project Bring the community perspective to the implementation process by representing on various community input opportunities to enhance design development. Review and comment on select concepts to further design development. L: Ites, Pfuhl, Weaver, Welsch Sta is currently activating project with newly approved professional services and will incorporate members with review and comments in the future. Initiative 1.6.2 Support Braemar Park Implementation In support of the Braemar Park master plan implementation eorts assign members to the various stakeholder/focus group input opportunities as needs are identified to bring the community perspective to the process. Potential Areas: O trail and pedestrian trail system development Athletic and active area development Natural Resource restoration Project Bring the community perspective to the implementation process by representing on various community input opportunities to enhance design development. Review and comment on select concepts to further design development. L: Haas, Spanhake, Luangrath, Horsager (S) Commissioners provided review and comment to schematic design during the Sept. 12, 2023 meeting. Initiative 1.6.3 Support Braemar Arena Implementation In support of the Braemar Park master plan implementation eorts for Braemar Arena assign members to the various stakeholder/focus group input opportunities as needs are identified to bring the community perspective to the process. Potential Areas: Infrastructure replacement Project Bring the community perspective to the implementation process by representing on various community input opportunities to enhance design development. Review and comment on select concepts to further design development. L:Spanhake, Doscotch, Ytterbo, Horsager (S) Awaiting results of November referendum results to determine scope of work. Initiative 1.6.4 Alternative Funding Sources 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. Project Report to Council.L: Doscotch, Pfuhl, Haas, Weaver The commission reviewed and recommended by motion the submission of the Alternative Funding Sources report at the November 13, 2023 meeting. The goal is to submit the report the City Council along with Initiative 1.6.5 Comparable Community Parks / Recreational Opportunities upon completion. # 2 2 2 1 Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Council Charge Deliverable Leads Last Update Initiative 1.6.5 Comparable Community Parks / Recreational Opportunities Review external recreational opportunities from comparable communities and contrast with Edina oerings to identify any service gaps for future strategic and financial planning. Project Report to council. Investigate external comparison cities and report on service gaps for future strategic and financial planning. L: Pfuhl, Weaver, Luangrath, Defor (S) The Commission reviewed and discussed the initiative research at the Nov 13 meeting and plans to finalize during the December 2023 meeting. Initiative 1.6.6 Parks and Recreation Presentations Continuation of 2022 Initiative to present information about Parks and Recreation facilities, services, and systems with up to six community groups. Including staing needs for the success of programs and any referendum progress if successful. Project Presentation document with Communications support and deliver presentation to six community groups L: Weaver, Welsh, Haas Presentation has been created and members will meet with sta in order to refine the information and determine external groups to visit. 1 4 Date: December 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: VIII.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Other From:Perry Vetter, Parks & 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: Please review 2024 meeting dates for potential conflicts and provide any feedback available at this time for the upcoming schedule. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming Meetings and Events Dec. 12, 2023 Park and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Upcoming Meetings and Events Date 2024 Meeting Dates Time Location* Tues. Jan. 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Feb. 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Mar. 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Apr. 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Mon. May 13** Monday Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Jun. 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. July 9 No Meeting - - Mon. Aug. 12** Monday Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Sept. 10 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Oct. 8 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Wed. Nov. 13** Wednesday Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. Dec. 10 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course * 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 – In accordance with the 2024 Observed City Calendar.