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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEditionEdina_March-2024-WebGeneral Manager Named for Braemar Arena & Field Jesse Buchholz Has Extensive Experience in Arena Management and Operations BY DEBBIE TOWNSEND Growing up playing hockey, then working at arenas around the country, Jesse Buchholz had long known about Braemar Arena, though he’d never set foot in Edina. So when he toured Braemar during his interview for the General Manager position, he was understandably awed. “The history of the facility and the history of hockey and skating culture there is well known,” he said. “Walking through the lobby and seeing all the players who have gone on to play at the NCAA and pro levels was impressive.” Buchholz starts his new position managing Braemar Arena & Field March 11, but he has been preparing for it all his life. The Michigan native’s resume includes hockey instructor, Zamboni driver, Operations Technician and Director of Scheduling at an indoor arena in Arizona, Recreation Coordinator at a Utah arena and most recently Ice Arena Manager for the City of Janesville, Wisconsin. “At this point, there isn’t anything at an ice rink I haven’t done,” he said. He’s worked at the practice facility for the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes and managed the home arena of the Janesville Jets of the North American Hockey League. He’s overseen operations of baseball, softball and turf fields and fitness facilities. He’s also a Certified Ice Rink Manager, considered the highest professional designation in his field. “Jesse has a broad experience in overall facility management, ice operations, facility rentals and programs that staff thought would be a great fit for Braemar Arena & Field,” said Tracy Petersen, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director – Recreation & Facilities. “He is a passionate, innovative and engaging leader who learns quickly, which will be key as Braemar Arena continues to evolve and expand.” His final major project in Janesville just broke ground: A sports complex that includes two sheets of ice and convention space. He expects that experience will help him as Braemar Arena undergoes $45.2 million in expansion and updates, including adding a fourth sheet of indoor ice and replacing decades-old critical systems. “I think the expansion and renovations are exciting,” Buchholz said. “I love working in an environment that’s constantly changing. I don’t like to get bored. I enjoy seeing progress made.” He also likes working with various groups, from hockey players to figure skaters, athletic associations to professional organizations. “Jesse is excited and eager to continue to cultivate the strong partnerships that make Braemar Arena & Field successful and a strong part of the Edina community,” Petersen said. “He is looking forward to engaging with the community and listening to users on ways to improve and enhance operations and service.” Buchholz will be reachable at jbuchholz@EdinaMN.gov or 952-833-9506. Jesse Buchholz will manage both the ice arena and the turf field that’s domed in colder months. (Photo by Autumn Ferreira) City of Edina EdinaMN.gov 1 Edition: Edina MARCH 2024 Volume 11, Issue 3Strong FoundationCITY GOALS:Better TogetherReliable Service Livable City ¹» ¹» ¹º¹º ¹º ñ ñ ¹» ¹º ¹º ¹º ¹º ¹º ¹º ñ ¹» ñ ñ ñ ñTRACY AVEVERNON AVEWOODDALE AVEHANSEN RD70TH ST W FRANCE AVE SVALLEYVIEWRDMINNESOTA DRGLEASONRDEdinaCommunityCenter AvailAcademy Golden Years Montessori CityHall St Peter's LutheranChurch & School South ViewMiddle School NormandaleElementary ConcordSchool CorneliaSchool SouthdaleLibrary Fire Station Public Works & Park Maintenance Creek ValleySchool FireStation Valley View Middle School Edina High School Countryside School HighlandsSchool EdinaCommunity Library Our Lady of Grace Church & School M innehahaCreek NineMileCreek N i n e Mile Creek SouthdaleCenter Canadian Pacific RailroadCanadian Pacific RailroadBLAKE RDSCHAEFER RDV E RN O N A V ECAHILL RD66TH ST W YORK AVE SINTERLACHEN BLVD MALONEY AVE 4 4 T H S T W 50TH ST W 54TH ST W 58TH ST W 70TH ST W 76TH ST W DEWEY HILL RD VALLEY VIEW RD VALLEY VIEW RD 78TH ST W I-494 HWY 100HWY 169HWY 169HWY 100HWY 62 HWY 62 April 2019 ±Legend 0 2,000 Feet 10 14 6 Development Tracker 3 5 The City of Edina Development Tracker includes reconstruction or new construction projects that have been completed in the past six months, are currently under construction, have filed a formal application to the City or have been substantially approved. View the Development and Construction Tracker online at EdinaMN.gov by clicking on the “Learn About Projects” button. 9 12 13 2 Bhatti GI Gastroenterology EDINA COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION PACKET - JULY 15, 2023JULY 14, 2023 VIEW FROM SE PLANNING COMMISSION PACKET - SEPTEMBER 05, 2023 EDINA FIRE STATION 2 Fire Station 2 8 7 4 15 1 6 11 Interlachen Country Club ¹»¹»¹º¹º¹ºñ ñ¹»¹º¹º¹º¹º¹º¹ºñ ¹»ññ ññTRACY AVEVERNON AVEWOODDALE AVEHANSEN RD70TH ST W FRANCE AVE SVALLEYVIEWRDMINNESOTA DRGLEASONRDEdinaCommunityCenterCalvinChristianSchoolGoldenYearsMontessoriCityHallSt Peter's LutheranChurch & SchoolSouthviewJr HighNormandaleElementaryConcordSchool CorneliaSchool SouthdaleLibraryFireStationPublic Works &Park MaintenanceCreek ValleySchool FireStationValley ViewJr HighEdinaHighSchoolColonialChurchCountrysideSchool HighlandSchool PublicLibraryOur Lady ofGrace Church& School M in ne hahaCreekNineMileCreek N ine Mile Creek Canadian Pacific RailroadCanadian Pacific RailroadBLAKE RDSCHAEFER RDVERNON AVE CAHILL RD66TH ST W YORK AVE SINTERLACHEN BLVDMALONEY AVE 44TH ST W50TH ST W 54TH ST W58TH ST W70TH ST W 76TH ST W DEWEY HILL RD VALLEY VIEW RDVALLEY VIEW RD 78TH ST W I-494 HWY 100HWY 169HWY 169HWY 100HWY 62 HWY 62 April 2019 ±Legend 0 2,000 Feet 2 1 Interlachen Country Club Location: 6200 Interlachen Blvd. Developer: Interlachen Country Club Status: Completed The club expanded its boundaries by adding a new parking lot and bigger practice area off Waterman Avenue. The Country Club owns two single-family homes that will continue as single-family homes to serve as a buffer to the homes to the west. A gate will soon be constructed at the end of Waterman, just after the homes owned by the Country Club. 2 Former Public Works Site Location: 5146 Eden Ave. Developer: Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority and Jester Concepts Status: On hold The redevelopment plan includes a 6.5-story, 90-unit senior cooperative (owner-occupied) project with 173 underground parking spaces. Ten percent of the units will be affordable. The project will include a two-story, 13,500-square- foot restaurant and a 30,000-square-foot public park with pedestrian walkways to a bridge that is currently being constructed. Once the bridge is completed with railings and fencing, it will connect to the municipal Grandview Parking Ramp. In fall 2023, the City was notified that United Properties would not be able to move forward with development of the Applewood Pointe senior cooperative. 3 5100 Apartments Location: 5100 Eden Ave. Developer: Opus Development Status: Approved The developer plans to demolish the office building and construct a new seven- story apartment building with 136 units. Most of the units will be market-rate and 10% will be priced affordably at 50% area median income. The building would include 3,000 square feet of commercial space. The site will include new public sidewalks on all sides of the building and enhanced landscaping with public plazas and public art. 4 Maison Green Location: 4917 Eden Ave. Developer: Reuter Walton Status: Completed The developer built a seven-story, 196-unit luxury apartment building with a 3,700-square-foot restaurant/coffee shop. Ten percent of the units are set for those with 50% area median income. Starling, the restaurant located in Maison Green, will open in April with lunch and dinner options. 5 Row Houses at Valley View Location: 4404 Valley View Road Developer: City Homes Status: Under Construction City Homes is constructing two, two-unit row houses. 6 Bhatti GI Gastroenterology Location: 6500 Barrie Road Developer: MSP Commercial Status: Completed The developer constructed a new three- story, 24,000-square-foot medical office and surgery center. 7 US Internet Location: 6444 Xerxes Ave. Developer: US Internet / Meyer Group Status: Under Construction The developer is constructing a new 2,300-square-foot single-story building. The site will be enhanced with new sidewalks. 8 Cornelia View Apartments Location: 4040 W. 70th St. Developer: Ecumen and Lupe Development Partners Status: Completed Ecumen and Lupe Development Partners constructed a new four-story, 118-unit senior affordable housing project with 86 underground and 23 surface parking stalls. 9 70th & France/U.S. Bank Site Location: 7001 and 7025 France Ave. Developer: Orion Investments, ESG and Mortenson Status: Phase 2 Construction Pending Phase one of this project was completed last year with the construction of a one-story, 6,500-square-foot U.S. Bank building with a drive-thru. The next phase includes a 24-story, 267-unit apartment building with 1,500 square feet of retail; a six- to seven-story, 189,430-square-foot office/retail building; and an eight-level, freestanding 540-stall parking ramp with a 1,300-square-foot bike space. 10 7200 & 7250 France Avenue Location: 7200 & 7250 France Avenue Developer: Orion Investment Status: Phase 1 Construction Pending This project would be developed in two phases. Phase 1 would be the construction of a five-story, 124,620-square-foot office building and coffee shop with underground parking at the 7250 France Ave. site. The 7200 France Ave. site would include a pond, sidewalks, green space, landscaping and surface parking where the future building pad would be. Phase 1 has received final approval. Phase 2 would include a similar-sized building in height and square footage, with the future use of housing (150 units) combined with retail or hospitality. Permanent parking for Phase 1 would be required to be included in the Phase 2 development. Phase 2 has not received final approval. 11 Fire Station 2 Location: 4401 76th St. W. Developer: City of Edina Status: Approved The City of Edina has torn down the vacant 102,000-square-foot building on the site to construct a new 33,578-square-foot Fire Station 2. The building will provide operational space for the Edina Fire Department and its Public Health Division. 12 The Fred Apartments Location: 4660 77th St. W. Developer: Solhem Companies Status: Completed The developer finished constructing this project. The building ranges in height from five to seven stories and includes 408 market rate apartments. 13 The Finch Apartments Location: 4620 77th Street W. Developer: Solhem Companies Status: Under Construction The developer has torn down the vacant office building. The foundation is under construction for a seven-story, 276-unit apartment building. Ten percent of the units would be for affordable housing. The project is required to include a new entrance road to Fred Richards Park on the east side of the existing office building. 14 First Bank & Trust Location: 4901 77th St. W. Developer: Solomon Status: Under Construction Solomon is constructing a 15,000-square- foot office and bank with an interior drive-thru. A grand opening is anticipated for spring. 15 The Eddi Apartments Location: 4911 77th St. W. Developer: Rise Development Status: Completed A six-story, 200-unit apartment building is done in the southeast corner of Pentagon Village. Ten percent of the units are for affordable housing. Edina Art Center The Edina Art Center is in the early planning stages of relocating to the proposed new building at the Hennepin County Library Southdale site, 7001 York Ave. S. Now is the time to share what kind of programming you want to see at this new art space. Take this short survey to provide programming feedback for the planned new Edina Art Center location. Visit EdinaMN.gov/ArtCenterSurvey or scan the QR code. 3City of Edina EdinaMN.gov Iskaan-garee koodhkan oo ku fiiri soomaali EdinaMN.gov/SomaliEE EdinaMN.gov/SpanishEE Escanee este código para ver en español 952-927-8861 | mail@EdinaMN.govCity of Edina EdinaMN.gov4 UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, March 1 Women’s History Month begins Sunday, March 3, 6 p.m. The Dirty Shorts Brass Band, Edinborough Park Tuesday, March 5 Primary Election Day Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m. City Council meeting, Edina City Hall Thursday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. Teddy Bear Band, Edinborough Park Friday, March 8 International Women’s Day Friday, March 8, 11:30 a.m. State of the Community, Braemar Golf Course Friday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. Movie Night, “Rock Dog 3: Battle of The Beat,” Edinborough Park Sunday, March 10, 6 p.m. Minneapolis Police Band, Edinborough Park Thursday, March 14, 7:30 a.m. Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting, Edina City Hall Sunday, March 17, 6 p.m. Star of the North Concert Band, Edinborough Park Thursday, March 18, 7 p.m. Town Talk on Elections, Edina City Hall Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m. City Council meeting, Edina City Hall Thursday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. Music with Kernsey, Edinborough Park Sunday, March 24, 6 p.m. First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band, Edinborough Park Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. Spring Egg Hunts, Braemar Golf Course For a complete listing of meetings and events, visit EdinaMN.gov. Watch City Council, Housing & Redevelopment Authority and Planning Commission meetings live: • Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16) • Facebook.com/EdinaMN • “Watch a Meeting” web page at EdinaMN.gov/LiveMeetings City Awards Bids for Fire Station 2 Construction is Expected to Begin in May The City will break ground for a new Fire Station 2 later this spring. The City purchased 4401 W. 76th St. and demolished the building on the site to construct a new 33,578-square-foot Fire Station, which would also include space for the department’s Public Health Division. The new Fire Station 2 will replace the one on York Avenue, which is too small to meet the department’s needs. The current Fire Station 2 on York Avenue only provides advanced life support ambulance service. A single reserve fire engine is at the location, leaving the greater Southdale area underserved for fire protection, according to a 2019 study by Five Bugles Design. The study also found that call density in the eastern half of the city is expected to grow. The City Council in February approved bids for the project, which came in nearly $1.3 million higher than expected. Staff evaluated several options to reduce costs, but found the impacts of those changes substantial and requested the Council approve the bids and grant a budget increase to cover the difference. Kraus-Anderson Construction Company was assigned the majority of the construction contracts. Ebert, Inc., will be the project carpenter. Metro Garage Door Company will install the specialty doors. Rickway, Inc., was awarded the flooring contract and Laketown Electric Corporation the electrical. The new Fire Station 2 is anticipated to be operational in late 2025. In other business last month, the City Council: •Expanded the City’s annual tree sale. Last year, the City partnered with Tree Trust to sell 200 trees of 10 different varieties. The majority of the trees were sold with 15 minutes of the start of the sale. The trees were completely sold out within three days. Property owners were limited to purchasing one tree. This year’s tree sale, which started Feb. 26, includes 1,000 native and climate- adaptable trees. Residents will be able to buy two trees per property. Each tree will be sold for $50 to offset the City’s cost of the program. •Reviewed a sketch plan for a proposed affordable housing redevelopment at 5780 Lincoln Drive. Council Members gave non-binding feedback, but generally discouraged the developer, Solhelm, from moving forward. The City plans to complete a small area plan for the area to guide future development. The City Council will next meet 7 p.m. March 6 and 19. For more information, visit EdinaMN.gov. – COMPILED BY JENNIFER BENNEROTTE ***ECRWSS***POSTAL PATRONCAR-RT-WS PRESORT STD U.S. POSTAGEPAID TWIN CITIES MN Permit No. 3932