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Meeting location:
Braemar Golf Course
6364 John Harris Dr.
Edina, MN
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Feb. 11, 2025
5. Special Recognitions and Presentations
5.1. Welcome newly appointed Parks & Recreation Commissioners
6. Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share
issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on
tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. 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. 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 staff for consideration at a future meeting.
7. Reports/Recommendations
7.1. Outdoor Ice Rink Season Recap & Preview of Summer Sports Programming
7.2. 2025 Park Project Updates
7.3. 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Updates
8. Chair and Member Comments
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9. Staff Comments
9.1. Upcoming Meetings & Events
10. Adjournment
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ITEM REPORT
Date: March 11, 2025 Item Activity: Approve
Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission
Agenda Number: 4.1
Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation
Director
Item Type: Minutes Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Title: Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Feb. 11, 2025
Action Requested:
Approve minutes from the Feb. 11, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting.
Information/Background:
See attached minutes.
Supporting Documentation:
1. PARC Minutes 2-11-2025
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: XX/XX/2024
Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
Braemar Golf Course
February 11, 2025
7 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Chair Pfuhl called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Kane, Luangrath, Pfuhl, Welsh, Wick and Student
Commissioners Eilertson and Syed
Commissioner(s) Absent: Garazatua, Spanhake and Weaver
Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson,
and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Kane to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Wick.
Motion carried.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1 Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Jan. 14, 2025
Motion made by Wick to approve Jan. 14, 2025, minutes. Motion seconded by Kane.
Motion carried.
5. Special Recognitions and Presentations
None
6. Community Comment
None
7. Reports/Recommendations
7.1 Edina Lacrosse Association Special Project Request: Rebounding Wall/Structure
Assistant Director Swenson introduced Tommy Everson from the Edina Lacrosse Association
(ELA). Mr. Everson, along with Tom Sarbaugh went over the submitted special project proposal
for a rebounding wall. Commissioners asked questions and positive feedback was given.
7.2 Annual Election of Officers
Staff Liaison explained to the Commissioners how the election will proceed.
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: XX/XX/2024
Chair Pfuhl opened the floor for nominations for Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Welsh moved to nominate Commissioner Pfuhl as Chair of the Parks & Recreation
Commission. Motion seconded by Kane. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Pfuhl opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair of the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Luangrath moved to nominate Commissioner Kane as Vice-Chair of the Parks &
Recreation Commission. Motion seconded by Pfuhl. Roll call vote, Motion carried
unanimously.
8. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Luangrath noted that regarding the Edina Lacrosse Association (ELA) presentation
he thought there is a precedent with Rosland Park where you walk into the entrance, and it
acknowledges the Edina Women’s Club so they must have had some sort of participation in
funding that park. If you visit Arneson Acres, it acknowledges the Edina Garden Council who have
helped fund the park along with the pavers, it acknowledges all the different people that have
helped fund the park. It seems like our park system and community rely heavily on these different
philanthropic groups and associations and by acknowledging them in the parks it encourages
participation in those same groups that support the parks. He also thinks there is an opportunity
to look at how the ELA can self-fund this project and it benefits the community of Edina. How do
we as the park system acknowledge and highlight their commitment. The reason we have things in
Edina is because of these independent associations/clubs and philanthropic groups and so how do
we support them as the parks system.
9. Staff Comments
9.1. Upcoming 2024 and 2025 Meetings and Events
Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates:
There will be two new Parks & Recreation Commissioners starting in March, they will
work on the Work Plan at that meeting.
Tomorrow, Feb. 12, Summer registration begins at noon for Edina residents.
Ice rinks are now open, and they are hoping to keep them open past President’s Day.
However, the warming houses will close on President’s Day due to a staffing issue. They
hope to keep the rinks open as best they can as they move forward.
Centennial Lakes rink is open again.
10. Adjournment
Motion made by Kane to adjourn the Feb. 11, 2025, meeting at 8:07 p.m. Motion seconded by
Welsh.
Meeting adjourned.
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: March 11, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion
Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission
Agenda Number: 5.1
Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation
Director
Item Type: Other Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Title: Welcome newly appointed Parks & Recreation Commissioners
Action Requested:
Welcome newly appointed members to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Information/Background:
On Tuesday, February 18, 2024, the Edina City Council appointed Tyler Bye and Peter Hulbert
as Park & Recreation Commissioners. Welcome to the commission and for your commitment to
volunteering in
this role
Supporting Documentation:
None
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: March 11, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission
Agenda Number: 7.1
Prepared By: Tracy Petersen, Assistant Director Parks
& Recreation
Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Title: Outdoor Ice Rink Season Recap & Preview of Summer Sports Programming
Action Requested:
None, informational only.
Information/Background:
Recreation Supervisor, Rachael Walters, will provide a recap of the 2024/2025 winter outdoor ice
rink/warming house season and also provide a preview of summer sports programming.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Rink Season Recap and Preview Summer Sports 3.11.2025
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2024 Recap/2025 Look AheadRachael Walters – Recreation Supervisor Page 8 of 63
Warming Houses & Outdoor Skating Rinks•2024/2025 Season: Dec. 16 - Feb. 17•Opened on Dec. 20•12 locations•Open for 46 days •Closed 17 days•45 Rink Attendants•4 Rink Supervisors •Overall Attendance – 21,500+ users•Edina Hockey Association: Monday-Thursdays (all locations) •Will be looking at building closing time for futureEdinaMN.gov2 Page 9 of 63
Outdoor Ice Rinks MapEdinaMN.gov3 Page 10 of 63
Athletic Field Rentals - 2024EdinaMN.gov4•82 reservable fields •Turf fields•Baseball•Softball•Soccer•Open fields•Most reserved space in 2024•Braemar Park Turf field: 1725 hours•Weber Softball fields: 1630 hours•Pamela Softball fields: 1515 hoursPage 11 of 63
Edina Athletic Associations •Fields•Soccer Club•Soccer Assoc.•Fastpitch•Baseball•Football•Lacrosse•Girls Athletic Assoc. EdinaMN.gov5 Page 12 of 63
PUBLIC AED/Save Station UpdateEdinaMN.gov6•Pamela Park – pilot location•No uses or vandalism as of present day•Funded by the Edina Rotary Club•Future AEDs/Save Stations
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2024 Programming EdinaMN.gov7•443 program sessions offered•Preschool Programming•Youth Sports•Adult Sports •2400+ total participants
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Looking Ahead - 2025 Programming
EdinaMN.gov8•Spring/Summer Registration – Opened Feb. 12•Overall for Department •772 sessions•4339 registrations as of March 6, 2025•$372,093 in revenue as of March 6, 2025•Youth and Adult Sports •399 program offerings •1521 registration as of March 6, 2025•New •Mountain Biking Clinics –The Spokelore LLC•Adult Putting League – Spring•Tumbling Camp•Various group pickleball lesson offerings•Rec Sports Showdown•2025 Summer Parks and Recreation InternPage 15 of 63
BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: March 11, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission
Agenda Number: 7.2
Prepared By: Rachel DeVries Finberg, Park Planner
Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Title: 2025 Park Project Updates
Action Requested:
Receive update on park projects.
Information/Background:
Staff will provide an update on:
Fred Richards Park
Braemar Park
Braemar Arena
Playground Projects
Park Improvement Projects
Supporting Documentation:
1. Park Projects Updates 3.11.2025
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EdinaMN.gov
Park Project Updates
PARC March 11, 2025
Perry Vetter, Tom Swenson, Rachel Finberg
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Review and Comment Feedback
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Grand
Opening and
Move in
Occupancy &
Closeout
Project
Management
Construction
Bidding and
Permitting
Construction
Documents
(CD, 90-100%)
Focus of
Details
Design
Development
(DD, 60%)
Critical
Connections
Schematic Design
(SD, 30%)
Big Picture
Predesign &
Planning
Project Process
Fred RichardsFacility & Buildings
Fred RichardsSite & Landscape
Braemar Arena
Braemar Park
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Braemar Arena
•Selected TEGRA as owners' rep and JLG as the project architect
•Met with stakeholder groups on initial design ideas and wants
•Edina Hockey Association
•Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club
•Edina School District/Athletics
•Breakaway Academy
•General Sports
•Ikola Cup
•Selected JGL as a subconsultant to assist with Food & Beverage operational analysis
•Issued Request for Proposal and interviewing Construction Manager at Risk firms
•Need to onboard CMaR to understand cost and budget implications
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Braemar Arena
•SB2030 and LEED
•Geothermal
•Solar
•Natural Gas to Electricity
•Pursuing alternate design to not
demolish south rink
•Save downtime/ice time
•South is adequate condition
•Better connect rinks for patrons and
tenants
•Enclose backyard rink
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EdinaMN.gov
Fred Richards Park
City of Edina
Confluence & EOR
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Fred Richards Park Master Plan
Implementation Update
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Fred Richards Timeline
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2014
Project
Highlights
•Access
•Stormwater
holding
•Floodplain
Management
•Flexible Field Use
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2017
Project
Highlights
•Pickleball
•Nature Bank
•Adventure
Playground
•Open Greenspace
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2023
Project
Highlights
•Food Forest
•Sedge Meadow
•Nature/ Inclusive
Play
•Gathering Spaces
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2024
Project
Highlights
•Wetland Bank
•Trails and Passive
Recreation Spaces
•Parking and
Wetland Impacts
•Restoration
•Facility Shift
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2025
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2025
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Wetland Bank
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•Next steps:
•Final approvals
•Easement approval phase 2
•Legal boundary survey
•Title Insurance Commitment
•Filing
•Monitoring and Maintenance
Requirements (5 years)
•Discussion on sales of credits
and dispersal of proceeds
Wetland Bank Update
•Review of Wetland Impacts – Current
•Submission of Wetland Bank Final Application
This Month
•Submission for Nine Mile Creek Stormwater
Permitting – This Month
•Financial Assurances for Impacts- March
Council
•Wetland Bank Easement approval- Pending
2+ month delay notice given in January.
•Boardwalk Variance from NMCWD- pending
stormwater permitting
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Wetland Bank Vegetation
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Facility Improvements
•Remove maintenance building
•Remodel existing clubhouse for programming and community use, add storage
•New Building for food & beverage, restroom and gathering
•In response to necessary shift in site design due to permitting requirements
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Facility
•OPN working on schematic design
•JGL onboard to help with food and beverage
•Hazmat analysis and testing
•Next Steps
•Select Design
•CM costing
•Sustainable Building
Certification
•F&B needs identified
•Remediation work prior to
demo or remodel
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Balancing Nature Play
and Inclusive Play
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Great Lawn
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Food Forest
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BRAEMAR PARK
MASTER PLAN IMPLEMETATION
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Nordic Ski Trails
Road Reconstruction
Trails and Arbor Day
Trails and Natural Resources
Pickleball and Parking
Courtney Fields and Playground
Signage, Safety, and Maintenance
Trail Connection and 9 Mile
Creek Bridge Crossing
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•Next Steps:
2025/2026 South Segment alignment
Recreation and Programming kickstarts
MORC relationship building
Braemar Trail Status
•MORC agreement in place
•Trail connection in design with SRF
•Trail signage updates ongoing
•RES signed on for restoration through 2028
•2025 Arbor Day Event
•Oak Wilt Monitoring and Control
•XC ski trail 2025/2026 hopeful
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South Segment Connector
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Braemar Dome and Pickleball
•Address Safety Concerns
with existing Lot
•Increase Parking Capacity
•Trailhead Access for
Bikers
•Restroom and
changing access
•Parking
•Bike wash
•Water bottle filler
•Pickleball Courts
•Stormwater BMPs
Photo credits Pickleroll
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Courtney Fields
Sports Lighting- COMPLETE
Backstops and Netting- COMPLETE
Playground- IN PROGRESS
Paths and Sitework- IN PROGRESS
ADA Seating and Bleachers- PENDING
Electrical Switchgear- Fall 2025
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Public Process:
Neighborhood Engagement and Association
Participation
2 surveys
Northland Recreation and Little Tikes
Playground
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Playground Replacements
PARK
YEAR
INSTALLED
YEAR
REPLACED CIP YEAR
Age At
Replaceme
nt
Age
2025
Strachauer Park 1996 2024 2023 27 1
Todd Park 1997 2024 2023 26 1
Walnut Ridge Park 1997 2024 2023 26 1
Fox Meadow 2003 2023 2023 20 2
Wooddale Park 2000 2023 2023 23 2
Birchcrest Park 1997 2025 2024 27 0
Yancey (Garden) Park 1997 2025 2024 27 0
Highlands Park 1997 2025 2024 27 0
Tingdale Park 1997 2027 30 28
Normandale Park 2003 2027 24 22
Heights Park 2002 2028 26 23
Sherwood Park 2003 2026 23 22
Kojetin Park 2005 2025 20 20
Alden Park 2007 2027 20 18
York Park 2008 2027 19 17
Pamela Park 2009 2027 18 16
McGuire Park 2008 2028 20 17
Chowen Park 2011 2030 19 14
Countryside Park 2013 2029 16 12
Rosland Park 2016 2031 15 9
Weber Park 2016 2031 15 9
Arden Park 2019 2034 15 6
Fred Richards (East)2019 2034 15 6
Lewis Park 2022 2037 15 3
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Playground 2024 Complete
Todd Park
Walnut Ridge Park
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Playgrounds 2025 Construction
Yancey
Birchcrest
Highlands
2025 Engagement Kojetin Park
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: March 11, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion
Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission
Agenda Number: 7.3
Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation
Director
Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Title: 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Updates
Action Requested:
Review the 2025 Commission Work Plan and ensure adequate commissioner representation and any
updates.
Information/Background:
Attached is the 2025 Commission work plan. Please ensure that adequate commissioner
representation with newly appointed members is appropriate and any updates or planning that has
occurred.
Supporting Documentation:
1. PARC Commission Work Plan 2025
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PARC Commission report_PV
2025 Commission Work Plans
Report Created On: Mar 05, 2025
Report Legend Council Charge No Update Overdue
Commission Name 1.5
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 Leads
Initiative 1.5.1 Review and Comment on Braemar Arena Implementation
In support of the Braemar Park master plan implementation e orts 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
Arena expansion
Project Kane (L), Wick, Weaver
Initiative 1.5.2 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 Luangrath (L), Weaver,
Wick, Garazatua, Syed
(S)
Initiative 1.5.3 Review 2016 Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan content, identify key
study areas to include in upcoming 2026 update for topics, research
and potential data collection.
The Parks and Recreation Department completes a strategic plan every 10
years prior to the development of the Comprehensive Guide Plan. The
strategic plan informs the parks chapter of the comprehensive guide plan
and is used as a pathway to prioritize and further develop the park
system. This initiative will review the content of the 2016 plan, identify
areas to add or modify for the upcoming work.
Project Weaver (L), Pfuhl,
Welsh, Kane
Initiative 1.5.4 Research and if feasible, develop action plan or further research of no
more than two Alternative Funding Strategies (2023 Work Plan Item)
to progress that initiative.
The commission delivered a report on alternative funding methods that
could be considered to supplement financial contributions to the park
system. This initiative will revisit that report and do an in-depth analysis
on no more than two methods to provide greater analysis for
consideration by the City Council.
Project Luangrath (L), Pfuhl,
Welsch
Initiative 1.5.5 Review Climate Action Plan priorities and conduct research on
external park agencies that are implementing projects that would be
beneficial to the Edina Park system.
The commission will review the Climate Action Plan with the Cityʼs
Sustainability Manager for actions related to the Park System.
Commissioners will then research external park agencies that are
implementing projects successfully to address items in the plan that are
relevant for consideration and planning in Edina.
On-going / Annual Wick (L), Welsh, Pfuhl,
Eilertson (S)
#
One open spot
One open spot
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Plan Label And Number Description Initiative Type Leads
Initiative 1.5.6 City Code Update—Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions,
Division 7. Parks and Recreation Commission
In preparation for the comprehensive plan update, Administration will
propose updates to city code.
Project All
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: March 11, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission
Agenda Number: 9.1
Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation
Director
Item Type: Other Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Title: Upcoming Meetings & Events
Action Requested:
None, informational only.
Information/Background:
Attached is the most recent 2025 meeting and event schedule.
Supporting Documentation:
1. 2025 Upcoming Meetings and Events
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March 11, 2025
Park and Recreation Commission
Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director
Upcoming 2025 Meetings and Events
Date 2025 Meeting Dates Time Location*
March 11
Regular Meeting
• Welcome new members
• Commission Work Plan
7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
April 8 Regular Meeting
• Forestry Update 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
May 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
June 10 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
July NO MEETING
Aug. 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
Sept. 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
Oct. 14 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
Wed. Nov. 12** Wednesday Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
Dec. 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course
Date 2025 Events Time Location*
May 7 Board & Commission Appreciation
Event 6:00 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 2025 Observed City Calendar.
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