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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-10 PARC Packet Meeting location: Braemar Golf Course 6364 John Harris Dr. Edina, MN Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 10, 2025 7:00 PM Accessibility Support: 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 amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission May 13, 2025 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 5.1. Introduction of Parks & Recreation Summer Intern 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. Arts Programming Update 7.2. 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 Page 1 of 39 7.3. 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Updates 8. Chair and Member Comments 9. Staff Comments 9.1. Upcoming Meetings & Events 10. Adjournment Page 2 of 39 d ITEM REPORT Date: June 10, 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 May 13, 2025 Action Requested: Approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Information/Background: See attached minutes. Supporting Documentation: 1. PARC Minutes 5-13-2025 Page 3 of 39 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course May 13, 2025 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order Chair Pfuhl called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Bye, Hulbert, Kane, Pfuhl, Welsh, Wick and Student Commissioner Eilertson Commissioner(s) Absent: Student Commissioner Syed Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Park Planner Rachel Finberg, Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton Chair Pfuhl noted that Commissioner Garazatua is attending virtually in compliance with state statute for active-duty military. 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Bye to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Kane. Roll call vote. Motion carried 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1 Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission April 8, 2025 Motion made by Kane to approve April 8, 2025, minutes. Motion seconded by Wick. Roll call vote. Motion carried. 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations None 6. Community Comment None 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1 Senior Center Update Assistant Director Petersen introduced Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman. Recreation Supervisor Gorman gave an update and presentation on the Edina Senior Center. Commissioners asked questions and made comments. Page 4 of 39 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 7.2 Initiative 1.5.2 – Review and Compare Shelter Building Amenities and Function Park Planner Finberg gave the commission some background information on Initiative 1.5.2 – Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function. She then introduced Bob Ganser and Emilie Kopp, architects with Snow Kreilich Architects, who gave a PowerPoint presentation on their approach and what they are currently doing with the project. She added they are currently in the programming and planning phase and next they will move into the schematic phase. The commissioners asked questions, made suggestions and gave their feedback and thoughts. 7.3 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Updates Staff Liaison Vetter indicated that Chair Pfuhl and himself wanted to talk to the commission about the possibility of each month bringing forward one of the initiatives, like what was just done with Initiative 1.5.2. The commissioners could have a discussion on what is currently happening with the initiative as well as get some feedback to help advance moving forward with the Work Plan Initiatives. He added it doesn’t have to be an in-depth report but rather a more nuance discussion as you progress further. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission that Commissioner Luangrath has resigned, he took a new job and is relocating to California. Also, Commissioner Weaver is no longer on the commission due to his commitments and schedule by missing three meetings in a row. He noted that MJ will be working with the City Council on getting replacements for these two openings. Commissioner Garazatua informed the commission he will be moving back to Edina and will be at the September meeting in person. Chair Pfuhl noted that Commissioner Luangrath was the lead on Initiatives 1.5.2 – Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function and 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. Commissioner Weaver was the lead on 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. After a discussion it was decided that Commissioner Welsh will take the lead on Initiative 1.5.2,Vice- Chair Kane will take the lead on Initiative 1.5.3 and Chair Pfuhl will take the lead on Initiative 1.5.4. Commissioner Wick indicated that 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, will give an update at the June Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. 8. Chair and Member Comments None 9. Staff Comments 9.1. Upcoming 2025 Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates:  At next month’s meeting there will be the introduction of the new Parks & Recreation intern and Recreation Supervisor Laura Fulton will be giving an update on the Art Center.  There will be no meeting in July. Page 5 of 39 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024  Commissioners should have received a notice from the Human Rights and Engagement Task Force, they are having a workshop style meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. and they are requesting an RSVP if you can attend.  Staff Liaison Vetter is continuing to move forward in discussion with a philanthropic donor to update the Mooty Pickleball courts and they are currently trying to get some detailed cost estimates. 10. Adjournment Motion made by Kane to adjourn May 13, 2025, meeting at 8:48 p.m. Motion seconded by Bye. Roll call vote. Meeting adjourned. Page 6 of 39 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 10, 2025 Item Activity: Information Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda Number: 5.1 Prepared By: Tracy Petersen, Assistant Director Parks & Recreation Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Parks & Recreation Item Title: Introduction of Parks & Recreation Summer Intern Action Requested: None, informational only. Information/Background: Cullen Arneson will be present to introduce himself as the Parks & Recreation Summer Intern. Supporting Documentation: None Page 7 of 39 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 10, 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: Arts Programming Update Action Requested: None, informational only. Information/Background: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor, will provide an update on arts programming. Supporting Documentation: 1. Edina Art Center Presentation Page 8 of 39 EdinaMN.gov Edina Art Center Park and Recreation Commission Presentation Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor June 9, 2025 Page 9 of 39 Get To Know The Staff of the Edina Art Center EdinaMN.gov 2 Staff •Recreation Supervisor – Laura FultonArt Center & Arts and Culture LiaisonStaff since 2006 •Open - Program Coordinator Instructors – 15 Contract Instructors – 4 Staff Update •Jeanette Colby, Program CoordinatorStepped back June 2025 after 6 years of service Page 10 of 39 Youth Art Programs •Art Camp – Cornelia School Park •Morning Art Camp •Afternoon Creative Kids Playgroup Program •Fall preschool classes – Fridays •Pet Portrait Painting Classes •Fauvism •Art Sampler •3D Animal Portraits •Freeform Stitching •Drawing •Painting •Creative Cartooning •Puppet making Page 11 of 39 Teen opportunities at the Art Center Weeklong Summer Teen Studio Series Retro Pop Art Storyworlds: Cartooning Movie Makers Board Game Design Metalworking with WOW Mobile Metal Lab Weekly Teen Classes Woodburning and Alcohol Inks Sculpting with Plaster Gauze Anime & Manga drawing Art Sampler for Teens Pet Painting Teens 16+ are also welcome to take any adult studio class Page 12 of 39 Special Events and Community Building •Art Cart •Centennial Lakes (Summer) •Edinborough Park (Fall, Winter, Spring) •Art Together •July 9 & August 13 •First Saturday Art Lab •Made possible though the Hennepin County Youth Grant •Curated Conversations •Held Monthly at Arneson Acres Page 13 of 39 Ongoing Classes for Adults •Drawing Portraits •Film Appreciation •Abstract Painting •Oil Painting •Landscape Painting •Watercolor classes •Digital Illustration •Realistic Painting •Beginning Drawing •Acrylic Pour •Alcohol Inks •Cartooning for Grown ups •Drawing and Painting with a Live Model •Pastels •Mosaic Creations •Mixed Media •Gel Printing •Paper Marbling •Metal Casting •Printmaking •Curated Conversations Page 14 of 39 Upcoming Classes and Workshops •Summer session II: Begins July 21 •Fall I begins Sept. 8 •*New* Classes •Little Makers Art Club •Introduction to Mosaics •Botanical Drawing •Paper Marbling •Board Game Design •Painting Miniatures for Adults •Board Game Creation for Teens Page 15 of 39 Public Art Update EdinaMN.gov 8 Edina Art Grants Art on Loan Program – Edina Promenade Utility Box Art Program Page 16 of 39 History of the Edina Art Center •1948 - Lee and Ross Miller built a home at 4701 64th W and sold the property to the City of Edina in 1976 •1977 - The Edina Art Center opened •1990/1997 – 1,700 SF and 3,560 SF expansions, respectively •2007 - Expansion feasibility study and building code study was done; Work did not move forward •2016 - Planning for a larger facility in the Grandview area was undertaken; Work did not move forward •2019 – Architectural analysis found building code deficiencies in current facility, primarily the pottery area. •2021 - Center operates for preregistered programs only; Pottery area is not reopened due to building code •2021/2022 - City completes a Pottery Forward study and completes a Space Planning exercise •2023 - Potential collocation with Hennepin County Libraries is identified •2024 – City of Edina enters formal Letter of Intent with Hennepin County to plan colocation of HCL and EAC www.EdinaMN.gov 9Page 17 of 39 New Art Center Update Hennepin County Project Phases EdinaMN.gov 10 concept design schematic design design development + construction documents move-inconstruction Page 18 of 39 New Art Center Update Proposed EAC Space EdinaMN.gov 11Page 19 of 39 Thank you! Page 20 of 39 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 10, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda Number: 7.2 Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Parks & Recreation Item Title: 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 Action Requested: Provide feedback and comments in relation to the Commission work plan. Information/Background: The commission work group will review the Climate Action Plan with the City’s 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. The work group team received a presentation from the City of Edina Sustainability Manager Marisa Bayer. The contents of that presentation are attached for further discussion around this initiative. City of Edina Climate action plan resources: https://www.edinamn.gov/1779/Climate-Action City of Edina Sustainable Building Policy: https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12677/Sustainable-Building-Policy Supporting Documentation: 1. Climate Action Plan Presentation to Park Commission Page 21 of 39 EdinaMN.gov Edina’s Climate Action Plan Parks & Recreation Commission April 2025 Marisa Bayer, Sustainability Manager Page 22 of 39 Edina Sustainability Division •Two full-time staff + GreenCorpsMember •Marisa Bayer, Sustainability Manager •Matthew Gabb, Sustainability Specialist •Gabriella Rossow, GreenCorpsMember •Objective to implement Climate Action Plan •Policies •Programs •Funding •Cross-division support and collaboration Page 23 of 39 Supporting other City Divisions/Departments Sustainability Water Resources Recycling & Organics Forestry Facilities Fleet Engineering Parks Public Health Transportation Community Development Enterprises Public Works More than just the Sustainability Division works on Climate Action Plan implementation Page 24 of 39 Energy & Environment Commission •Advisory to City Council on energy conservation, waste reduction and environmental and conservation efforts •9 adult and 2 student volunteer members Page 25 of 39 Climate Action Plan (CAP) Our Climate Action Vision: Help those who live and work in Edina imagine and achieve a future where the earth and all who live on it thrive. 8 Sectors 36 Strategies 218 Actions 9 years to achieve Achieved Through: Page 26 of 39 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Goal Building Energy 56% Transportation 41% Waste 2% Water 1% Baseline Emissions by Source OUR GOALReduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 from baseline, and achieve net zero emissions by 2050 WHAT WE TRACKEmissions from building electricity and natural gas use, transportation, waste generation and water distribution HOWBiennial greenhouse gas inventory using data from energy utilities, Hennepin County, MnDOT, City of Edina, and other sources 709,509 MTCO2e Page 27 of 39 Progress Toward Goal OUR PROGRESS17% reduction from baseline DRIVERS OF CHANGEElectric grid decarbonization, community renewable energy investments AREAS OF OPPORTUNITYWalking/biking/transit use in place of car trips, EV adoption, building electrification, reducing waste generation, diverting waste to organics and recycling - 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2030Greenhouse Gas Emissions, MTCO2eBuilding Energy Transportation Waste Water Actual Emissions Emission Reductions Needed 2030 Goal 45% Reduction Page 28 of 39 Focusing Our Efforts to Meet GHG Reduction Goal Transportation & Land Use Buildings & Energy Waste Management Water & Wastewater Local Food & Agriculture Greenspace & Trees Climate Health & Safety Climate Economy 63% of Emissions Reduction Need Climate Resilience and Equity Less than 1% of Emissions Reduction Need 37% of Emissions Reduction Need Page 29 of 39 Climate Action Plan Implementation Highlights Programs •Community Climate Action Fund •Discounted energy audits for homes and businesses •Home electrification, pollinator planting, waste reduction and water conservation education/workshops •Recycling and Organics programs •Green Business Outreach Program (EEC) •Tree Recognition Program (EEC) Policies •Sustainable Building Policy •Benchmarking Ordinance •Tree Protection Ordinance •Green to Go Ordinance •Bag Fee Ordinance •Turf Ordinance modifications Capital Investments •Fleet electrification and decarbonization •Efficiency upgrades at City buildings •Solar PV installations •City facility solar and EV charging study •EV chargers •Restoration and preservation for native areas and trees •Grant applications Page 30 of 39 PRAC Work Plan 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 City’s 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. Page 31 of 39 CAP Actions & Initiatives Related to Parks & Park Facilities Green Space & Trees Manage city-owned natural areas and maintain plant diversity Preserve and expand tree canopy on City properties with climate adaptive species Building Energy Require new City facilities, including Park buildings, to follow Sustainable Building Policy Retrofit existing buildings with on- site solar where feasible Climate Health Partner with Hennepin County and other agencies to identify “cooling center” or other opportunities during extreme heat events Cross Cutting Showcase best practices and case studies to model for peer agencies and partners Page 32 of 39 Initiative 1.5.5 Tie In Green Space & Trees Manage city-owned natural areas and maintain plant diversity Preserve and expand tree canopy on City properties with climate adaptive species Building Energy Require new City facilities, including Park buildings, to follow Sustainable Building Policy Retrofit existing buildings with on- site solar where feasible Climate Health Partner with Hennepin County and other agencies to identify “cooling center” or other opportunities during extreme heat events Cross Cutting Showcase best practices and case studies to model for peer agencies and partners 1. How are park buildings, community centers and public pools being used in other jurisdictions for extreme weather events? 2. How are park agencies telling their story on successful CAP implementation? E.g., solar on buildings, native species, turf conversion, restoration For both 1 and 2 – What funding mechanisms are being used? Who are the partners / supporters? What made implementation successful and challenging? What are other park agencies doing? Page 33 of 39 EdinaMN.gov Thank you! mbayer@EdinaMN.gov EdinaMN.gov/Sustainability Page 34 of 39 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 10, 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 for any updates. Determine a discussion schedule for other initiatives with the goal to highlight and present one initiative group per meeting. Information/Background: Attached is the 2025 Commission work plan. Updates have been made to initiative leads. Please advise on any updates or planning that has occurred. Supporting Documentation: 1. PARC Commission Work Plan Report June 2025 Page 35 of 39 Page 1 PARC Commission report_PV 2025 Commission Work Plans Report Created On: May 29, 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 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 Arena expansion Project Kane (L), Wick, Hulbert 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 Welsh (L), 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 Kane (L), Pfuhl, Welsh 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 Pfuhl (L), Welsh, Hulbert 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, Bye, Eilertson (S) # Page 36 of 39 Page 2 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 Page 37 of 39 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: June 10, 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 are the upcoming meetings and events for 2025. Supporting Documentation: 1. Upcoming Meetings and Events Page 38 of 39 June 10, 2025 Park and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Upcoming 2025 Meetings and Events Date 2025 Meeting Dates Time Location* June 10 Regular Meeting • Introduction of summer intern • Art Center program update • Initiative 1.5.5 – Climate Action Plan Research 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course July NO MEETING Aug. 12 Regular Meeting • Summer program and event update 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Sept. 9 Regular Meeting • Aquatic Center and Edinborough update 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Oct. 14 Regular Meeting • Centennial Lakes Park update 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Wed. Nov. 12** Wednesday Regular Meeting • 2026 Fees and Charges 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Dec. 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Date 2025 Events Time Location* * 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. Page 39 of 39