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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
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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
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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.