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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-12 Parks & Rec Comm PacketAgenda Parks and Recreation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Braemar Golf Course Tuesday, March 12, 2024 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 Feb. 13, 2024 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Welcome new members to the Parks and Recreation Commission 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.Outdoor Ice Rink Season Recap & Preview of Summer Sports Programming B.Community Forestry Update C.Aquatic Center - Horizon Project Planning D.2024 Commission Work Plan VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta7 Comments A.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 ampli9cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: March 12, 2024 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 Feb. 13, 2024 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes from the Feb. 13, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Feb. 13, 2024 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course February 13, 2024 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Doscotch called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Doscotch, Spanhake, Weaver, Pfuhl and Luangrath Commissioner Absent: Ites and Student Commissioners DiLorenzo and Holtey Commissioner Welsh arrived at 7:15 p.m. Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation and Facilities Tracy Petersen, Park Planner Rachel Finberg, and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Spanhake to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Weaver. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Pfuhl to approve the Jan. 9, 2024, minutes. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Motion carried. V. Community Comment None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2024 Work Plan initiative 1.6.5: Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function Staff Liaison Vetter requested feedback regarding the role that staff can play in helping this initiative along. In the upcoming Capital Improvements Program (CIP) there are five shelter buildings over the course of several years and spaced out about a year apart. The first one is slated for Lewis Park in 2025. It was recommended to study an option if each project should be “scaled” to fit the particular park that will house it or operate individual designs per park improvement. This work will be coordinated to begin and be a baseline for commissioners as part of this initiative. Commissioner Welsh arrived at 7:15 p.m. B. 2024 Commission Work Plan Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 Initiative 1.6.1 – Review and comment on Fred Richards Implementation. Commissioner Pfuhl is taking the lead along with Commissioner Weaver. Initiative 1.6.2 –Review and comment on Braemar Park Implementation. Work continues and buckthorn has been removed. Initiative 1.6.3 – Review and comment on Braemar Arena Implementation. Two initial Professional Service Agreements will go to City Council next Tuesday, Feb. 20. Initiative 1.6.4 – Community Garden Study and Report. Chair Doscotch is assisting with this initiative. Initiative 1.6.5 – Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function. This item was previously discussed. C. Annual Election of Officers Chair Doscotch opened the floor for nominations for Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Spanhake moved to nominate Commissioner Doscotch as Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Doscotch opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Spanhake moved to nominate Commissioner Pfuhl as Vice-Chair of the Parks & Recreation. Roll call vote, Motion carried unanimously. VII. Chair and Member Comments A. Recap of presentation to Point of France Members Chair Doscotch gave a recap of the event and presentation given to Point of France members on Jan. 30. VIII. Staff Comments A. Update on the 2024 Residential Tree Sale Assistant Director Swenson stated that tree canopy loss has occurred throughout Edina. Over the past few years, over 1,000 trees have been replaced. This year, the price to Edina residents is $50 per tree, and the City subsidizes by paying the remaining $80. The trees are 6-feet tall, and the sale will go live on Feb. 23, 2024, at noon, online through Tree Trust. B. Upcoming Meetings and Events Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 Staff Liaison Vetter stated that in March, new members will be joining the Commission. The April and May meetings will be held on Mondays. There is also a second meeting on May 21, which is a joint Work Session with the City Council. There was some discussion regarding the ice rinks and how the record-breaking warmth impacted them. There was also discussion regarding numerous employees who were hired to staff the ice rinks. A more detailed report will be forthcoming at the next meeting. IX. Adjournment Motion made by Pfuhl to adjourn the Feb. 13, 2024, meeting at 7:52 p.m. Motion seconded by Weaver. Meeting adjourned. Date: March 12, 2024 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Other From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Welcome new members to the Parks and Recreation Commission Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Welcome newly appointed members to the P arks and Recreation Commission. INTRODUCTION: On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Edina City Council appointed Chris Garazatua, Bob Kane, and Leah Pettit as Park & Recreation Commissioners. Welcome to the commission and for your commitment to volunteering in this role. Date: March 12, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Rachael Walters, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Outdoor Ice Rink Season Recap & Preview of Summer Sports Programming Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, Informational only. INTRODUCTION: Recreation Supervisor, Rachael Walters, will provide a recap of the 2023/2024 winter outdoor ice rink/warming house season and also provide a preview of summer sports programming. ATTACHMENTS: Description Recap 2023 Recap/2024 Look Ahead Rachael Walters –Recreation Supervisor Warming Houses & Outdoor Skating Rinks •Normal Season: Mid Dec.-Mid/End Feb. •12 locations •Opened 13 days due to weather •Jan 13-25 •Cold span •49 Rink Attendants (38 worked) •incentive •3 Rink Supervisors •Overall Attendance –5,709 •Countryside –713 •Wedding proposal at Todd Park on last day EdinaMN.gov 2 Outdoor Ice Rinks Map EdinaMN.gov 3 Field Rentals - 2023 EdinaMN.gov 4 •82 reservable fields •Turf fields •Baseball •Softball •Soccer •Open fields •Most reserved space in 2023 •Pamela Park Turf & Softball Fields 1280 & 1270 hours of use Edina Athletic Associations •Field Scheduling •Soccer Club •Soccer Assoc. (50th Anniversary) •Fastpitch •Baseball •Football •Lacrosse •Girls Athletic Assoc. EdinaMN.gov 5 NEW PUBLIC AED/Save Station at Pamela Park EdinaMN.gov 6 •Pamela Park – pilot location •Funded by the Edina Rotary Club •Wall Mounted on outside of park building •Climate Controlled •Camera and alarm system Will call dispatch when opened 2023 Programming EdinaMN.gov 7 •405 program sessions •Preschool Programming •Youth Athletics •Adult Athletics Looking Ahead - 2024 Programming EdinaMN.gov 8 •Spring/Summer Registration – Opened Feb. 21 •Overall – •824 sessions •5364 registrations as of March 11, 2024 •Youth and Adult Sports •292 program offerings •1248 registration as of March 11, 2024 •New: •Tenicity Tennis •Adult Mini Golf League - Fall Date: March 12, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Other From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Community Forestry Update Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None, informational only. INTRODUCTION: City Forester, Luther Overholt, will provide an update on forestry programs and activities. Date: March 12, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.C. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Aquatic Center - Horizon Project Planning Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. Informational and discussion purposes. INTRODUCTION: Capital planning occurs to highlight policy priorities and ensure a fiscal framework exists for infrastructure investments and purchases for a variety of purposes. For the P arks and Recreation Department, that planning typically consists of ensuring that existing and new investments occur to provide for asset maintenance, replacement, or growth of the park system. 2024 is a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) planning year that culminates in a review and approval by the City Council for the 2025-2030 CIP. This conversation will center around Park and Recreation Department facility offerings at the Edina Aquatic Center. Please see attached staff report. ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report Aquatic Center Presentation March 12, 2024 Edina Parks and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Aquatic Center – Horizon Project Planning Information: Capital planning occurs to highlight policy priorities and ensure a fiscal framework exists for infrastructure investments and purchases for a variety of purposes. For the Parks and Recreation Department, that planning typically consists of ensuring that existing and new investments occur to provide for asset preservation, maintenance, replacement, or growth of the park system. 2024 is a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) planning year that culminates in a review and approval by the City Council for the 2025-2030 CIP. At certain times, there is great benefit to discuss horizon level CIP projects. Those that are grander and greater than typical CIP windows, have interactions with other projects or dictate the longer-term vision of an amenity. In this instance those interactions relate to the upcoming need for the aquatic center infrastructure replacement, potential relocation of the Art Center and a new pedestrian bridge at Rosland Park. These discussions often lead to setting a vision, and then setting an appropriate budget, rather than a short- term approach of setting a budget than can lead to limiting a vision. This discussion will center around Park and Recreation Department facility offerings for the Edina Aquatic Center. Edina Aquatic Center Background The Edina Aquatic Center, located within Rosland Park, offers opportunities for recreation in and around the water in a controlled environment. The facility includes an 8-lane 50-meter pool, zero depth entry pool, Shipwreck Express Zip Line, and a 207-foot body slide and 300-foot tube slide, the FlowRider - a surf simulator and the Oakwood Forest Playground area. The facility also includes admissions, concessions, and changing/locker rooms buildings. Approximately 75,000 to 85,000 visitors patronize the facility annually over a roughly three-month period, an average of 850 – 1,000 people per day. Peak times and days of the week can see those numbers vastly increase. It is estimated that 70% of visitors are from outside Edina. STAFF REPORT Page 2 The center opened in 1958 and has gone through a variety of changes and renovations. Since those improvements were completed there has been an evolution in the building & pool code requirements, patron preferences, and use of the facility. A brief timeline of major construction related investments at the Aquatic Center follows. Year Milestones 1958 Aquatic Center opened with an eight lane 50-meter main pool, diving well, diving boards, and a youth pool. 1991 Wading pool and waterslide additions 1997 Locker room, changing area and concession area renovation. Wading pool and filter room addition 2002 30’ tall tower with body slide, tube slide and plunge pool added. Zipline added with pirate ship themed platform and a fully themed dry playground added. Filter room and heater room updated. 2006 Step-in entry added to the 50-meter main pool. 2012 FlowRider was installed as the first outdoor surf simulator in the state. 2016 Main pool sand filters replaced with Neptune-Benson Defender filter. Converted from gas chlorine to chlorine tablets. 2017 Plunge pool and zero-depth pool filter replaced with Neptune-Benson Defender filters. Whitewater AquaPlay zero-depth play structure installed. 2021 The two feeder panels for the filter and pump room electrically failed. They were relocated out of the filter and pump room to the electrical room adjacent to the service panel. This was a short to medium-term repair. Since the 2021 electrical project, staff have engaged professional services to plan for the upcoming repair project. Specifically, the 1958 original pool pump house structure needs replacement to accommodate changes in state code related to pumping apparatus, filter requirements, electrical capacity, and surge tank reservoirs to address swimmer capacity displacement and to prevent Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) issues. While this work is typical of CIP planning, staff has taken a broader look at the future of the facility and use patterns by patrons and visitors due to the amount of financial investment needed. In addition to the pool’s operational facility requirements, pool amenities and patron areas need modernization. To support this effort, staff have collected feedback from patrons on their use of the facility. Initial results of over 600 respondents are confirming the observations of staff. When asked what attractions are used most when visiting, overwhelmingly the waterslides, 50-meter pool and diving boards rank the highest. STAFF REPORT Page 3 When asked to rate the amenities and operational components related to the facility, users rated the following. Respondents rate both staff and an overall feeling of safety at the Aquatic Center overwhelmingly high. There is a marked drop off in ratings related to the infrastructure focusing on the changing room facilities, seating and shade, and concession wait times. Not surprisingly, survey respondents highlighted those same concerns that staff identified during this review. When asked specifically about things that were liked least, respondents provided comments in relation to the concessions, locker rooms, changing areas, seating, and shade areas. For this discussion, here are some relevant comments. 269 433 361 275 488 132 230 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Zero depth pool 50-meter pool Diving boards Zipline Waterslides FlowRider Oakwood Forest Playground Attractions used the most at the Edina Aquatic Center 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Staff (guest services, lifeguards, management) Concession wait time Changing and locker room facilities Availability of family changing rooms Seating and furniture Availability of shade/sun protection Overall safety at the facility Ratings of Amenities and Operations at the Edina Aquatic Center Poor Poor to Fair Fair Fair to Excellent Excellent STAFF REPORT Page 4 When respondents are asked specifically what items are liked least, they provided a sample of the following comments: The changing rooms The fight for seating! Locker rooms and bathrooms are small, not enough changing rooms. We pay a lot to get in as a family, yet then can’t find a chair - let alone one in the shade, or enough chairs for our group. The line up and mad rush for chairs prior to opening of open pool time; feels like Black Friday at MOA Concession offering, locker room quality; no places to sit on weekends Starting to feel run down, opportunity to update some features. Locker room, Concession Stand, Furniture I would really like better lounges beside the pool. Comfortable seating in/near the park would also be helpful to encourage more parental supervision. It’s completely outdated. The improvements have never been made. The worst are the locker room areas and pool chairs that are falling apart or completely sagging in parts of the chair. Boathouse/bathrooms…. Seating with shade…. No new amenities in the last few years Shaded seat options. Would like more in area between main pool and kids pool. Wish it had better healthier options at the concession. Wish there was a little more shade options. Wish the pool would be open till the end of Aug before school starts. Concession stand could cater to adults and not just kids. Wine, beer and food that’s not burgers pizza or dogs would be amazing for the adults! Never any seating especially shade seating. Poor family changing room access. Showers come out cold and super hard / painful. Locker rooms could use a refresh. Lines at the concession stand can be long. At peak times it can be hard to find a shaded spot to sit. restroom/changing facilities - need updating. Restrooms and changing. Having a young son this is concerning not having a staff in there at all times. The lack of changing space and the locker room. It’s super small, flow and layout are limiting. Being in there at closing time is insane. When I started going with my opposite gender oldest child I didn't like that I had to separate from him to enter the pool from the locker rooms. It also felt weird taking him through the girls changing room with me. I also feel weird when other moms bring their sons (as old as 5-6 years) through the changing room. I'd like to see another option to entering that doesn't require separating from children. Also, it's hard to get access to the family changing room for helping opposite gendered kids. I really dislike that there is only one family changing room, especially for a pool. My boys are not quite old enough to do into the men's bathrooms alone, nor would I feel comfortable with them changing in there alone, but they are at an age where I wouldn't want them in the women's restroom/locker room either. The one family changing room is often occupied and wait times can be long as many people are utilizing that room for changing babies, too- which can take a while When reviewing these responses, they confirm the need to take a longer horizon view approach beyond the infrastructure and filter room investment. Staff have identified ways to modernize and provide user benefits to patrons to address these shared concerns. Specifically, a new admission and concessions structure would optimize site flow and create clear connections, wayfinding, and safer egress routes. Adding defined space to better improve concessions service levels as well as space to vend products with greater demand from patrons. Greater visibility and STAFF REPORT Page 5 ADA access from parking areas would also support center access Renovating changing areas, adding family restrooms and showers would address this changing environment of utility use to remain a reliable and safe visitor experience for the region. Investing in sustainable operations will also help with meeting climate action plan goals. The addition of a larger and more defined group overflow area with pool deck layout would address aquatic center space needs. As an enterprise operation, the budget for the Edina Aquatic Center is approximately $1.3M annually covered solely by revenue generation. There is a tension between the cost of sustaining operations by user fees alone and the amount of capital investment needed to successfully meet user expectations. In recent conversations with Edina’s legislative representatives and as part of the City’s legislative platform this project has been included as a State of MN bonding request. These opportunities will be highlighted in greater detail during the presentation. Summary The Edina Aquatic Center has served the community for over 60 years. Horizon level planning for these types of initiatives would reinvest that success for decades to come. Staff will present greater detail on these operational areas and how the capital investment opportunities on the horizon will assist and provide greater clarity and efficiency to planning in the interim periods. EdinaMN.gov Horizon Project Planning Edina Aquatic Center Parks & Recreation Commission March 12, 2024 Edina Aquatic Center •Patty McGrath, General Manager •Josh Corbin, Assistant General Manager Edina Aquatic Center •50-meter pool with diving well •Two water slides •Zero-depth entry wading pool •Cable ride from themed ship •Dry playground area •L •Flowrider Edina Aquatic Center Project Planning Pump and Filter Room Addition •Equipment Replacement •Opportunity for User Amenities Facility Upgrades and Expansion •Meet User Expectations •Address Operational Challenges Aquatic Center – Site Orientation Aquatic Center – Operational Challenges Aquatic Center – Operational Challenges 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Staff (guest services, lifeguards, management) Concession wait time Changing and locker room facilities Availability of family changing rooms Seating and furniture Availability of shade/sun protection Overall safety at the facility Ratings of Amenities and Operations at the Edina Aquatic Center Poor Poor to Fair Fair Fair to Excellent Excellent Aquatic Center – Site Layout Existing Aquatic Center 1.Future filter room below 2.Future pool deck pavilion 3.Existing shade structure 4.Pool deck – concessions 5.Changing and admissions 6.Pool deck – Lounge / Sundeck 7.Zero Depth Pool 8.Main Pool 9.Plunge Pool Aquatic Center - Length of Stay Aquatic Center – Trade Area Aquatic Center – Visit Map Aquatic Center – Visit Map Aquatic Center - Visitor Journey Aquatic Center - Filter Room Replacement Aquatic Center – Filter Room Addition •Pump Apparatus •Electrical Supply and Distribution •Water Displacement Surge Tanks •Water Treatment Systems •State Building, Mechanical, Energy Codes •New Filter Space Creates Additional Pool Deck Space Opportunity Aquatic Center – Filter Room Addition •Opportunity for User Amenities and Create Additional Pool Deck Space Edina Aquatic Center Aquatic Center – Horizon Project Aquatic Center – Horizon Project Design Considerations 1.New admissions building and entry 2.Concession deck for dining 3.Revised ADA pathways 4.Revised park pathway 5.New pool deck boundary Design Considerations 6.Expanded pool deck area 7.New group pavilion 8.Gender neutral/family restrooms 9.Single use park restroom (park access) 10.Reservable cabanas 11.Trash Enclosure 12.Family restroom & locker room renovation 13.Shade structure replacement 14.New shade structure 15.Shade umbrellas Aquatic Center Aquatic Center Aquatic Center Aquatic Center Aquatic Center – Patron and Operational Goals Need to: •Update Filter and Equipment Infrastructure in compliance with code Opportunity for: •Improve Accessibility and Access to Aquatic Center •Increase Family Changing Area/Neutral Restroom Options •Create Efficient Entry Flow Not Through Locker Rooms •Create Safer Locker Room Opportunities •Increase Shaded Seating •Efficient and Expanded Concession Experience •Allow for Group Space Away From Patrons •Increase Supervision and Management of Entry/Exit •Create Equitable and Private Area for First Aid Treatment •Create Revenue Opportunities •Increase Sustainability MN State Bonding Project Request •$4M - Filter and Equipment Infrastructure •$6.5M – Investments in User Amenities, Modernization, and Equity Considerations We don’t train until we get it right We train so we don’t ever get it wrong Aquatic Center – 2024 Pricing Date: March 12, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.D. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:2024 Commission Work Plan Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Commissioners are asked to discuss and provide any updates to the 2024 P arks and Recreation Commission Work Plan. Commissioner assignments are able to be adjusted based on new member appointments. INTRODUCTION: Attached is the City Council approved 2024 Work Plan for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Again this year all commission and city council work plans and related progress will be posted publicly. Up to four regular commissioners and unlimited student commissioners can be assigned per initiative. ATTACHMENTS: Description Commission 2024 Work Plan PARC Commission report 2024 Commission Work Plans Report Created On: Mar 05, 2024 Report Legend Council Charge No Update Overdue Commission Name 1.6 Parks & Recreation Commission The Commission participates in park planning, reviews operations of parks and facilities and advises the City Council on policies, parks, programs and facilities. Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Deliverable Leads Last Update Initiative 1.6.1 Review and comment on 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 Council Charge 2: Review and comment.Pfuhl (L), Weaver, Welsh, [OPEN] Received City Council direction on pursuit of wetland banking, completed initial reconnection with adjacent property owners, and initial focus meeting with industry and community representatives for inclusive play components. Initiative 1.6.2 Review and Comment on 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 Council Charge 2: Review and comment.Spanhake (L), Luangrath, DiLorenzo (S) [2 OPEN] Recently completed review and comment with Park and Recreation Commission on approximate 30% design details. Additional updates on project progress and anticipated schedule were presented. Initiative 1.6.3 Review and Comment on 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 TBD if Arena expansion will be in scope Project Council Charge 2: Review and comment.Spanhake (L), Doscotch, DiLorenzo (S) [2 OPEN] # Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Deliverable Leads Last Update Initiative 1.6.4 Community Garden Study and Report In support of the Climate Action Plan Strategy LF 1-2, the commission will study the opportunity and access to Community Gardens within the park system and if applicable the broader Edina community. Climate Action Plan Strategy LF 1-2: Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Project Council Charge 1: Study & Report.Doscotch (L), Weaver, Welsh, Holtey (S) [OPEN] Initiative lead will meet with a representative from the Energy and Environment Commission to detail scope and methodology for parallel study. Initiative 1.6.5 Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function The upcoming capital improvement program identifies several park shelter building replacements. Part 1: The commission will study and report on user experience enhancements, amenities and style of facility approaches that are successful in current Edina parks and surrounding communities to help guide future replacement projects. Part 2: The commission will evaluate Edina Parks that have and those that do not have park buildings and propose criteria for constructing or decommissioning at each site. Project Council Charge 1: Study & Report.Luangrath (L), Pfuhl, Weaver, Welsh Date: March 12, 2024 Agenda Item #: IX.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: Upcoming meetings and events for 2024 P arks and Recreation Commission activity. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming Meetings and Events March 12, 2024 Park and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Upcoming Meetings and Events Date 2024 Meeting Dates Time Location* Tues. Mar. 12 Regular Meeting • Introduction of new members 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Mon. April 8** Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Mon. May 13** Monday Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues. May 21 Joint Work Session with City Council • Annual work plan discussion • Recommended, not required attendance 5:30 pm City Hall Community Room 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.