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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-12 PARC Packet Meeting location: Braemar Golf Course 6364 John Harris Dr. Edina, MN Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 12, 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 June 10, 2025 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 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. Summer Youth & Special Event Programming Update 7.2. Initiative 1.5.2: Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function 7.3. 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 7.4. 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Updates Page 1 of 74 8. Chair and Member Comments 9. Staff Comments 9.1. Upcoming Meetings & Events 10. Adjournment Page 2 of 74 d ITEM REPORT Date: August 12, 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 June 10, 2025 Action Requested: Approve minutes from the June 10, 2025, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Information/Background: See attached minutes. Supporting Documentation: 1. PARC Minutes 6-10-2025 Page 3 of 74 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course June 10, 2025 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order Chair Pfuhl called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Bye, Hulbert, Kane, Pfuhl, Spaulding, Welsh, and Student Commissioner Syed Commissioner(s) Absent: Commissioner Garazatua, Wick and Student Commissioner Eilertson Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Recreation Supervisor Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Rachael Walters, Parks Intern Cullen Arneson and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Kane to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Spaulding. Motion carried 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1 Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission May 13, 2025 Motion made by Spaulding to approve May 13, 2025, minutes. Motion seconded by Hulbert. Motion carried. 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 5.1 Introduction of Parks & Recreation Summer Intern Recreation Supervisor Walters introduced the Parks & Recreation Intern Cullen Arneson. Intern Arneson gave some background on what he is currently working on with the Parks & Recreation Department. The commissioners introduced themselves to Intern Arneson. 5.2 Welcome Newly Appointed Parks & Recreation Commissioner. Chair Pfuhl introduced new Commissioner Will Spaulding and each commissioner introduced themselves to Commissioner Spaulding. 6. Community Comment None 7. Reports/Recommendations Page 4 of 74 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 7.1 Arts Programming Update Assistant Director Petersen introduced Recreation Supervisor Laura Fulton. Recreation Supervisor Fulton gave an update and presentation on the Edina Art Center. Commissioners asked questions and made comments. 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 Chair Pfuhl informed the commission they were going to discuss 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”; however, Commissioner Wick was called away at the last minute. Staff Liaison Vetter gave a presentation and informed the commission that the city’s Sustainability Manager, Marissa Bayer, gave a presentation to the Initiative Group a while back and noted the Climate Action Plan document is on the city’s website. He explained the idea from this is to have the Initiative Group have a better understanding of what’s in the Climate Action Plan and then look at external park agencies outside of Edina in the metro, state, region or nationwide. What are some of the things they are doing that we could learn from or experience or look into. Staff Liaison Vetter suggested to the commission that as they are out and about this summer to keep an eye open as they head across the country or visit others park. He indicated that the goal of this initiative is to have another discussion in August and then the Initiative group will take some of those ideas and move forward with this initiative. 7.3 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Updates Initiative 1.5.1 – Review and comment on Braemar Arena Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission now with the architect and construction manager onboard they should be ready soon for some initial feedback on the schematic currently being worked on from this Initiative’s group. Initiative 1.5.2 – Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission the architect group has started taking all your feedback given at the May meeting and they are updating the document. It will be brought back to the commission at your August meeting to look over again and use it as a baseline document they all agree on and can move forward. 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. Commissioner Kane informed the commission that he has sent out some notes to Chair Pfuhl and Commissioner Welsh and they are bouncing some ideas around. He noted they should be ready to present this initiative at the September Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. 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. Page 5 of 74 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 Chair Pfuhl informed the commission she has taken the lead on this initiative and at this point has nothing to report. She noted she will be meeting with Staff Liaison Vetter, and they will get some information out to the group. She hopes to present this initiative at the October or November Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. 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. Already went over. Initiative 1.5.6 – City Code Update – Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7. Parks & Recreation Commission. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission this initiative is something that will be added to the agenda once they receive it. Commissioner Spaulding asked to be added to Initiatives 1.5.1 and 1.5.2. Student Commissioner Syed asked to be added to Initiative 1.5.1 8. Chair and Member Comments  None 9. Staff Comments 9.1. Upcoming 2025 Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates:  Assistant Director Petersen has been very busy with summer activities, not just from users but also programming implementations. They have a full complement of season staff.  Assistant Director Swenson is starting to get all their seasonal staff on board for park maintenance.  Reminded the commission the Farmer’s Market is held on Thursdays at Centennial Lakes Park.  The Aquatic Center opened last Thursday, June 5, it was a slow start with the air quality index and temperatures were not favorable, so it hasn’t been their traditional June start.  At the July 17 city council meeting there will be a hearing on a funding mechanism for the pump room project at the Aquatic Center. Assistant Director Petersen, General Manager McGrath and the Engineering Department have been working diligently on having a plan together to improve the infrastructure behind the scenes.  He reminded the commission there is no July meeting. 10. Adjournment Motion made by Hulbert to adjourn June 10, 2025, meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion seconded by Kane. Meeting adjourned. Page 6 of 74 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: August 12, 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: Summer Youth & Special Event Programming Update Action Requested: None, informational only. Information/Background: Amanda Clarke, Recreation Supervisor, will provide an update on summer youth & special event programming. Supporting Documentation: None Page 7 of 74 d ITEM REPORT Date: August 12, 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 1.5.2: Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function Action Requested: Provide the action requested. Information/Background: Initiative 1.5.2 - 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. At the May 13, 2025 regular meeting the staff and consultant team presented a prototype document for consideration planning to assist with the guiding of future park and recreation facility planning. The attached document has been updated with commission feedback from that meeting. Staff asks the commission to accept the document to be used for their planning and work on this work plan initiative. Acceptance of this document is not an official act, does not require a motion and does not direct future planning guidelines. It is to be used a fundamental and foundation planning document. Resources/Financial Impacts: • Budget – was it budgeted? If not, what are the impacts? • Implementation – how/who will implement this and what are the impacts? • Operation – how/who is going to maintain this and what are the impacts? Relationship to City Policies: List policies, strategic plans, work plans, etc related to this item. i.e. Comp plan, CAP, CIP Supporting Documentation: 1. 2025_06_06 Edina Parks Shelter Prototypes - Phase 1 Summary Page 8 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPESPHASE 1- PART 1: RESEARCH AND INFORMATION GATHERINGPHASE 1 - PART 2: DESIGN GOALS AND PROGRAMMINGJUNE 6, 2025 Page 9 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Table of Contents Page 10 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 INTRODUCTION PARK TYPES mini parks neighborhood parks community playfields community parks specialty parks PARK BUILDING TYPES picnic shelter only or toilet(s) only combination shelter + toilet or toilets neighborhood space / warming house community space concessions INTRODUCTION PROPOSED NEW BUILDING TYPES x-small small medium large PARK SHELTER PRECEDENTS park shelter as landscape park shelter as canopy park shelter as identity DESIGN GOALS AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES LIST OF SOURCES PART - 1 PART - 2 Page 11 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS The purpose of the exercise summarized on the following pages (Phase 1 of 2) is to start the visioning and programming process for 3-4 park shelter building prototypes for the city of Edina Parks and Recreation department. The scalable prototypes will be designed to address unique site constraints and community needs and could be incorporated throughout Edina parks. A future schematic design study (Phase 2 of 2), based on the prototypes identified within this document, will provide an opportunity to explore how future shelters will reflect the identity of the City of Edina. This document is intended as a work in progress and can be added to over time. It is meant to be used by the Edina Parks and Recreation Department as a framework or toolkit for determining size and program of new park shelter builds that are appropriately scaled to different park types throughout Edina’s park system moving forward. The future schematic design phase will expand a playbook of more specific design strategies, exploring the potential character of these new park shelter prototypes. Note that the document is not intended to be used to determine location of structures (within a park or within the city), timeline for replacement, or whether projects would be renovations or new construction. The included typologies are intended to better fit the unique needs of different park types based on size and programming extents. Further input from the community, site analysis, and program analysis will be needed for individual projects. The City of Edina bi-annual capital improvement plan identifies which park shelters are up for improvement or replacement. The Edina Park Masterplans are used to help determine location of buildings and any potential changes to programming within the parks. Introduction Page 12 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 PHASE 1 - PART 1: RESEARCH AND INFORMATION GATHERING Part one of this phase is focused on analyzing existing park types and park building types to help determine which programs are needed at which park types. Goals of this part included: • Review park types and classifications • Review service areas• Review building types (right-sized to fit needs of park types and avoid the path of escalating costs)• Establish baseline standards (program, amenities, etc.) The resulting mapping exercises and analysis, on the following pages, categorizes and loosely correlates both park types and park building types. Note: The Park Types and descriptions are taken from Edina Parks and Recreation documents and standards. Park Building Types have been developed from a summary review of existing Edina Parks and Recreation buildings as well as feedback from Parks and Recreation staff. Though the currently existing park buildings do not completely align with the new building types, the mapping exercise provides a rough framework for determining appropriate locations and sizes moving forward. Evaluating existing buildings relative to new proposed categories of Parking Building Types provides a method for evaluating what is working or not working at particular buildings at a particular park type. PARK TYPES MINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS new builds defined by specialty program requirements PARK BUILDING TYPES X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS Page 13 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS MINI PARKS Designed to serve the needs of pre-school age children, although it may provide facilities designed to serve the recreation needs of other age groups. No scheduled athletic facilities. Service Area = 1/4 Mile NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Designed to serve primarily the needs of children 6-14 years of age. Commonly includes softball diamonds, basketball and ice skating facilities. Service Area = 1 Mile COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS Parks designed to provide facilities for diverse recreational activities for young people and adults. Service Area = 6-9 Miles(service area not shown as they fall beyond edges of map) COMMUNITY PARKS Usually a large park of more than 100 Acres. Service Area = 4-16 Miles(service area not shown as they fall beyond edges of map) SPECIALTY PARKS The mapping exercise looks to find patterns and/or correlations between how Edina Parks and Recreation defines the park sizes/uses and the building sizes/programs that are implemented on site. The following park types and descriptions are taken from Edina Parks and Recreation documents and standards. PART 1 - PARK TYPES Page 14 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BREDESEN PARK ARENSON ACRES PARK FRANK TUPA PARK YANCEY PARK* VAN VALKENBURG PARK HIGHLANDS PARK* WALNUT RIDGE PARK CREEK VALLEY PARK* LEWIS PARK PAMELA PARK* WEBER PARK FRED RICHARDS PARK ROSLAND PARK BRAEMAR PARK CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK EDINBOROUGH PARK UTLEY PARK* FOX MEADOW PARK WOODDALE PARK TODD PARK NORMANDALE PARK CORNELIA SCHOOL PARK STRACHAUER PARK ARDEN PARK ALDEN PARK COUNTRYSIDE PARK HEIGHTS PARK YORKTOWNPARK CHOWEN PARK YORKPARK KOJETINPARK BROWNDALEPARK BIRCHCREST PARK TINGDALE PARK MELODY LAKE PARK ST. JOHNS PARK MCGUIRE PARK LAKE EDINA PARK SHERWOOD PARK Page 15 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS The mapping exercise looks to find patterns and/or correlations between how Edina Parks and Recreation defines the park sizes/uses and the building sizes/programs that are implemented on site. The following park building descriptions are taken from Edina Parks and Recreation documents and standards, while the categorization of “X-Small”, “Small”, “Medium”, and “Large” are based on this study analysis. Note: Existing buildings have been organized within proposed types, even though some may be over or undersized according to future proposed types. See proposed new build types for future programming. X-SMALL Existing buildings placed in the “X-Small” category define their program in Edina Parks and Recreation documents as “Restrooms” or “Shelter” (non-enclosed space). SMALL Existing buildings placed in the “Small” category define their program in Edina Parks and Recreation documents as “Shelter with Restrooms”. The square footage of enclosed space is typically under 1,000 square feet. MEDIUM Existing buildings placed in the “Medium” category define their program in Edina Parks and Recreation documents as “Warming House” and “Neighborhood Space”. The square footage of enclosed space is typically between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet. Arden Park’s “Community Space”, has been included in this category based on the square footage and programming aligning more closely with these parameters. LARGE CONCESSIONS Existing buildings place in the “Large” category define their program in Edina Parks and Recreation documents as “Community Space” and “Rental”. The square footage of enclosed space is typically greater than 2,000 square feet. Concession stands are associated with baseball and softball fields and are not included in the above categories. PART 1 - PARK BUILDING TYPES Page 16 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 .25 N .5 1 MILE 5 MINUTE WALK 10 MINUTE WALK STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIES*BUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED ARDEN PARK PAMELA PARK* COUNTRYSIDE PARK FRED RICHARDS PARK CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK TODD PARK WEBER PARK HIGHLANDS PARK* WALNUT RIDGE PARK CREEK VALLEY PARK* NORMANDALE PARK LEWIS PARK ARENSON ACRES PARK CORNELIA SCHOOL PARK STRACHAUER PARK ROSLAND PARK WOODDALE PARK CHOWEN PARK UTLEY PARK* SHERWOOD PARK YANCEY PARK* FOX MEADOW PARK BREDESEN PARK VAN VALKENBURG PARK BRAEMAR PARK Page 17 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Utley* (1962) Creek Valley School* (1968) Arneson Acres (1960) Arneson Acres (1960)Rental SpaceSpecialty Park7,539 SF Creek Valley School (1968)Warming House Utilities on SiteCommunity Playfield1,230 SF Utley (1962)ToiletsUtilities on SiteNeighborhood Park1,862 SF PART 1 - EXISTING PARK BUILDINGS - 1960 LESSONS LEARNED: • Lack of consistent identity• Up for replacement (due to age)• Lack of connection to exterior Page 18 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 UTLEY PARK* (1962) CREEK VALLEY PARK* (1968) ARENSON ACRES PARK (1960) .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BUILDING TYPESX-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS PARK TYPESMINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS Page 19 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Highland* (1974)Strachauer (1974) Normandale (1974) Lewis (1974) PART 1 - EXISTING PARK BUILDINGS - 1970 Highland (1974)Warming HouseUtilities on SiteCommunity Playfield754 SF Strachauer (1974)Warming HouseNeighborhood Park754 SF Lewis (1974)Warming HouseCommunity Playfield1,581 SF Normandale (1974)Warming HouseNeighborhood Park754 SF LESSONS LEARNED: • Up for replacement (due to age)• Lack of connection to exterior (experientially via windows, from mechanical storage spaces, etc.)• Ice making and storage should be separate from mechanical spaces• Difficult to heat and cool comfortably due vaulted space above warming rooms.• Unclear access and wayfinding. Page 20 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 HIGHLANDS PARK* (1974) NORMANDALE PARK (1974) LEWIS PARK (1974) STRACHAUER PARK (1974) .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BUILDING TYPESX-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS PARK TYPESMINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS Page 21 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Van Valkenburg (1989) PART 1 - EXISTING PARK BUILDINGS - 1980 Van Valkenburg (1989)ConcessionsCommunity Playfield1,975 SF Page 22 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 VAN VALKENBURG PARK (1989) .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BUILDING TYPESX-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS PARK TYPESMINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS Page 23 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Fred Richards (1991) Cornelia School (1997) Arneson Acres (1990) Centennial Lakes (1991) PART 1 - EXISTING PARK BUILDINGS - 1990 Arneson Acres (1990)ShelterSpecialty Parknon-enclosed space Centennial Lakes (1991)Community SpaceCommunity Park6,413 SF Cornelia School (1997)Neighborhood SpaceNeighborhood Park1,849 SF LESSONS LEARNED: • Lack of consistent identity• Up for replacement (due to age)• Office program not needed • Sink located in office - sink should be located in main area, accessible to public• Storage space too small, should be separate from Mechanical and Electrical• Interior and Exterior materials starting to show wear • Quality of openings low - new builds to have commercial grade doors, windows, material Fred Richards (1991)Community SpaceCommunity PlayfieldSF not listed Rosland (1996)ShelterCommunity Park non-enclosed space Todd (1998)Neighborhood SpaceNeighborhood Park 1,849 SF Todd (1998) Rosland (1996) Page 24 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 YANCEY PARK* (1997) ROSLAND PARK (1996) WOODDALE PARK (1998) TODD PARK (1998) WALNUT RIDGE PARK (1998) CORNELIA SCHOOL PARK (1997) CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK (1991) WEBER PARK (1997) ARENSON ACRES PARK (1990) FRED RICHARDS (1991) .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BUILDING TYPESX-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS PARK TYPESMINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS Page 25 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Wooddale (1998) Walnut Ridge (1998) Weber (1997) PART 1 - EXISTING PARK BUILDINGS - 1990 Walnut Ridge (1998)Neighborhood SpaceCommunity Playfield1,849 SF Weber (1998)Neighborhood SpaceCommunity Playfield1,849 SF Wooddale (1998)Shelter and RestroomsCommunity Park 800 SF Yancey* (1997) Yancey (1997)RestroomUtilities on SiteCommunity Playfield371 SF LESSONS LEARNED: • Lack of consistent identity• Up for replacement (due to age)• Office program not needed • Sink located in office - sink should be located in main area, accessible to public• Storage space too small, should be separate from Mechanical and Electrical• Interior and Exterior materials starting to show wear • Quality of openings low - new builds to have commercial grade doors, windows, material Page 26 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 YANCEY PARK* (1997) ROSLAND PARK (1996) WOODDALE PARK (1998) TODD PARK (1998) WALNUT RIDGE PARK (1998) CORNELIA SCHOOL PARK (1997) CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK (1991) WEBER PARK (1997) ARENSON ACRES PARK (1990) FRED RICHARDS (1991) .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BUILDING TYPESX-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS PARK TYPESMINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS Page 27 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Chowen (2005) Braemar (2006) PART 1 - EXISTING PARK BUILDINGS - 2000 Chowen (2005)ShelterMini Parknon-enclosed space Braemar (2006)ConcessionsCommunity Park2,205 SF Page 28 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 CHOWEN PARK (2005) BRAEMAR PARK (2006) .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BUILDING TYPESX-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS PARK TYPESMINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS Page 29 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Arden (2019) Pamela* (2015) Countryside (2013) PART 1 - EXISTING PARK BUILDINGS - 2010 Arden (2019)Community SpaceNeighborhood Park 1,593 SF Countryside (2013)Community SpaceNeighborhood Park 2,268 SF Pamela (2015)Community SpaceUtilities on SiteCommunity Playfield1,898 SF LESSONS LEARNED: • Arden building oversized for park type and need• Covered picnic area is a positive that should be carried on to new projects• Drinking fountains accessible from both interior and exterior• Dimensions of warming house should be more square • Lack of accessible parking at Arden• Kitchenette to be accessible to public gathering space, not in private office space• No office space needed• Large building types could use a separate community rental space for winter use Fred Richards (2019) Fred Richards (2019)ShelterCommunity Playfieldnon-enclosed space Page 30 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 ARDEN PARK (2019) COUNTRYSIDE PARK (2013) PAMELA PARK* (2015) FRED RICHARDS (2019) .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BUILDING TYPESX-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS PARK TYPESMINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS Page 31 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS PART 1 - KEY TAKE AWAYS • There is currently little to no correlation between park types and park building types. • A number of park buildings could be reaching their end of life (primarily the “bunkers” built in the 1970s and the materiality of the 1990 builds). • There is a lack of consistency in style or identity between park types. Clear efforts were made in different decades (“the bunkers” and the 1990s builds) but subsequent new builds do not tie into the existing identity of park buildings. There should be a narrative thread between projects more recently completed and anything proposed moving forward. • Inconsistency of style also leads to a hodge-podge of materials, windows, hardware, fixtures, etc. A more consistent approach will ease maintenance concerns and allow for more easy replacements and repairs. • The 1970s “bunkers” and builds from the 1990s are most likely to be replaced in the near future (shown in adjacent map). These are right-sized for their location and should be replaced as medium, with the potential for (1) per quadrant growing to accommodate extra gathering space and becoming a “Large”. Page 32 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 HIGHLANDS PARK* (1974) NORMANDALE PARK (1974) LEWIS PARK (1974) STRACHAUER PARK (1974) TODD PARK (1998) WALNUT RIDGE PARK (1998) CREEK VALLEY PARK (1968) CORNELIA SCHOOL PARK (1997) WEBER PARK (1997) .25 N .5 1 MILE 1/4 MILE RADIUS I MILE RADIUS STREAMS + LAKES SPACE ON SITE FOR UTILITIESBUILDINGS w/ UTILITES TO BE COORDINATED AS NEEDED* BUILDING TYPESX-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CONCESSIONS PARK TYPESMINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS SPECIALTY PARKS Page 33 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS PART 2 - INTRODUCTION X-SMALL X-SMALL MINI PARKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS COMMUNITY PARKS MEDIUM MEDIUMMEDIUM SMALL SMALL SMALL SMALL SMALL SMALL X-SMALL X-SMALL X-SMALL LARGE LARGE Page 34 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 PHASE 1 - PART 2: DESIGN GOALS AND PROGRAMMING Park Building Design and Materials The purpose of the park typology study is to develop an architectural identity with options and variations that allows for a balance between contextual, site-specific design and a cohesive language across the Edina Parks system. This study is also about rightsizing program based on the scale, location and functions of the parks to allow the park department to better anticipate shelter needs that are appropriate to each location. Additionally, this will include a standard approach to signage, wayfinding, and interpretative programming as well as a standardization of building materials and fixtures. The schematic design phase will develop the X-Small, Small, Medium, and Large building types discussed within this document. Each type will have a strong connection to the site, both physically and visually, with covered spaces for open-air gathering in all sized types. Programmable rooms and warming houses will designed for maximum flexibility of use. During schematic design, the project will also develop a baseline specification with an emphasis on healthy, durable, and beautiful materials, windows, hardware, fixtures, etc. The intent of this standardization is to develop more consistency between facilities for long term maintenance and replacement. This document should be considered a “living document” that is updated bi-annually to assure it addresses evolving city park needs, current building code standards and new technologies and materials. Sustainability While each project will reach the minimum requirements set forth by the City of Edina’s 2030 Climate Action Plan and Green Building Guidelines, further analysis into the potential for higher sustainability goals will be assessed in the project’s next phase, Schematic Design. Potential certifications to be investigated include Net Zero Energy Building, LEED Zero, Zero Carbon and Living Building Challenge Petal Certifications (Place, Water, Energy, Health + Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty). Accessibility All new park buildings and facilities will align with the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, and in an effort to create a more accessible and inclusive park building and process, the design team will utilize the Principles of Universal Design. These principles include: • Equitable Use • Flexibility in Use• Simple and Intuitive Use• Perceptible Information• Tolerance for Error• Low Physical Effort• Size and Space for Approach and Use Page 35 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS SHELTER / PICNIC BENCHES X-SMALL OPTION A OPTION B PORTA POTTY ENCLOSURE PART 2 - x-small & small prototypes “X-Small” and “Small” are intended to be implemented in Mini Parks and Neighborhood Parks as stand alone buildings, but could be used as supplemental programming in the larger Park Types as needed. “X-Small” Option A is a covered shelter for picnic benches and does not have any enclosed square footage. “X-Small” Option B is an enclosure for porta-pottys and does not include any enclosed square footage. “Small” includes (2) unisex toilets, accessible from the exterior, a small space for storage, and a small mechanical and electrical closet. The structure also includes an overhang to allow for a shelter and gathering space for park users. MINI PARK PARK TYPES NEIGHBORHOOD PARK COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD COMMUNITY PARK X-SMALL BUILDING TYPES SMALL SMALL MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM X-SMALL X-SMALL X-SMALL X-SMALL SMALL SMALL LARGE LARGE Page 36 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 SMALL 100 SF STORAGE SHELTER / PICNIC BENCHES UNISEX TOILET MECH / ELEC APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF UNISEX TOILET “X-Small” Amenities: • Durable materials for exterior finishes, easy to maintain that can be repeated from building to building • Separate storage space from mechanical / electrical • Storage space to be large enough to service ice making needs• Restrooms• Clear way finding per Edina graphic standards • Sufficient parking and access • Covered areas for picnic tables “Small” Amenities: • Durable materials for exterior and interior finishes, easy to maintain that can be repeated from building to building • Rubber flooring • Separate storage space from mechanical / electrical • Storage space to be large enough to service ice making needs• Drinking fountains - location (interior and exterior) • Clear way finding per Edina graphic standards • Sufficient parking and access • Covered areas for picnic tables Page 37 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS PART 2 - medium prototype “Medium” is intended to be implemented in Neighborhood Parks, Community Playfields, and Community Parks as stand alone buildings, but could also be used as supplemental programming in the larger Park Types as needed. “Medium” hosts (2) unisex toilets accessible from the interior, (2) unisex toilets accessible from the exterior, a room for storage accessible from both interior and exterior, a mechanical and electrical closet with access to both interior and exterior, a meeting room that fits 65, and an overhang that allows for an exterior gathering space for picnic tables. The meeting room is intended for parking programming and rentals in spring, summer, and fall and can be used as a warming house in the winter months. “Medium” Amenities: • Durable materials for exterior and interior finishes, easy to maintain that can be repeated from building to building • Rubber flooring or cleanable / durable carpet • Separate storage space from mechanical / electrical • Storage space to be large enough to service ice making needs• Storage space for tables and chairs in options with Meeting Room / Warming House• Storage to be accessible from both exterior and interior, accessible from public space• Meeting Room / Warming House to hold approximately 60 people• Sink + food preparation area in options with Meeting Room / Warming House • Restrooms to be accessible from both exterior and interior• Drinking fountains at each option - location (interior and exterior) • Clear way finding per Edina graphic standards • Sufficient parking and access • Covered areas for picnic tables MINI PARK PARK TYPES NEIGHBORHOOD PARK COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD COMMUNITY PARK X-SMALL BUILDING TYPES SMALL SMALL MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM X-SMALL X-SMALL X-SMALL X-SMALL SMALL SMALL LARGE LARGE Page 38 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 MEDIUM UNISEX TOILET UNISEX TOILET UNISEX TOILET UNISEX TOILET MECH / ELEC STORAGE WARMING HOUSE / MEETING ROOMAPPROX. 1000 SF / 65 OCCUPANCY SHELTER / PICNIC BENCHES APPROX. 160 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF 1,410 SF COUNTER w/ SINK Page 39 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS PART 2 - large prototype “Large” is intended to be implemented in Community Playfields and Community Parks as stand alone buildings and can be supplemented with X-Small and Small as needed. “Large” hosts (2) unisex toilets accessible from the interior, (2) unisex toilets accessible from the exterior, (2) rooms for storage accessible from both interior and exterior, a mechanical and electrical closet with access to both interior and exterior, a meeting room that fits 65, a warming house that fits 50, and an overhang that allows for an exterior gathering space for picnic tables. The meeting room is intended for parking programming and rentals for all seasons and the warming house can be used as supplemental rental and gathering space in the spring, summer, and fall months. “Large” Amenities: • Durable materials for exterior and interior finishes, easy to maintain that can be repeated from building to building • Rubber flooring or cleanable / durable carpet • Separate storage space from mechanical / electrical • Storage space to be large enough to service ice making needs• Storage space for tables and chairs in options with Meeting Room / Warming House• Storage to be accessible from both exterior and interior, accessible from public space• Meeting Room / Warming House to hold approximately 60 people• Sink + food preparation area in options with Meeting Room / Warming House • Restrooms to be accessible from both exterior and interior• Drinking fountains at each option - location (interior and exterior) • Clear way finding per Edina graphic standards • Sufficient parking and access • Covered areas for picnic tables MINI PARK PARK TYPES NEIGHBORHOOD PARK COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD COMMUNITY PARK X-SMALL BUILDING TYPES SMALL SMALL MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM X-SMALL X-SMALL X-SMALL X-SMALL SMALL SMALL LARGE LARGE Page 40 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 SHELTER / PICNIC BENCHES LARGE UNISEX TOILET UNISEX TOILET STORAGE STORAGEMECH / ELEC MEETING ROOM WARMING HOUSE UNISEX TOILET UNISEX TOILET APPROX. 1000 SF / 65 OCCUPANCY APPROX. 750 SF / 50 OCCUPANCY APPROX. 100 SF APPROX. 50 SFAPPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF APPROX. 50 SF 2,150 SF COUNTER w/ SINK Page 41 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS The Hawkhead Centre by Page\Park Architects Jeanne d’arc Nursery School by La Architectures + Atelier Desmichelle Architecture Visa One Market by Gensler PART 2 - FLEX WARMING / COMMUNITY ROOM The precedent images below, and plan diagram to the right, represent a design option to explore the “Large” prototype. It would combine the meeting room for park programming and rentals with the warming house as adjacent and connected spaces. They would be divided by an operable partition (potentially made of glass for visibility). The spaces could be combined for larger group events, or divided so that winter rentals could use the meeting room while the warming house was in use supporting the outdoor ice rinks. Page 42 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 WARMING HOUSE STORAGE MECH / ELEC W TOILET M TOILET MEETING ROOM SHELTER / PICNIC BENCHES APPROX. 1000 SF / 65 OCCUPANCY APPROX. 615 SF / 41 OCCUPANCY APPROX. 130 SF APPROX. 180 SF APPROX. 180 SF APPROX. 75 SF LARGE 2,150 SFCOUNTER w/ SINK Page 43 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS MECH / ELECSTORAGE TOILET SHARED SINKSTOILET TOILET TOILET WARMING HOUSE / MEETING ROOM SHELTER / PICNIC BENCHES APPROX. 1000 SF / 65 OCCUPANCY APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 75 SF APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 200 SF MEDIUM SPPS Inclusive Toilets by Cuningham Group Gallaudet University Inclusive Bathroom Design by MixDesign PART 2 - SINGLE USER RESTROOMS 1,410 SF COUNTER w/ SINK The precedent images below, and plan diagram to the right, represent a single user restrooms design option. These could be incorporated in the “Medium” and “Large” Prototypes. Single user restrooms with shared handwashing stations can: • Increase safety and visibility• Increase privacy• Decrease vandalism• Improve Inclusivity• Improve space efficiency• Offer cost savings / reduced number of fixtures• Faster cleaning and maintenance Page 44 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 LARGE 2,150 SF MEETING ROOM WARMING HOUSE MECH / ELEC STORAGE TOILET TOILET SHARED SINKSTOILET TOILET TOILET APPROX. 1000 SF / 65 OCCUPANCY APPROX. 615 SF / 41 OCCUPANCY APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 30 SF APPROX. 200 SF APPROX. 200 SF SHELTER / PICNIC BENCHES COUNTER w/ SINK Page 45 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Tete d’Or Park by Jacky Suchail PART 2 - PRECEDENTS: PARK SHELTER AS LANDSCAPE Newport Transit Stop by Snow Kreilich Architects The precedent images on the following pages represent a first pass at design and character inspiration for the future prototypes schematic design. The photos on this page emphasize simple utilitarian structures and warm materials. With horizontal expressions suggesting a strong connecting to the land, and large openings that blur the boundary between interior and exterior, they are intended to blend in and distinctively connect with the landscape. Page 46 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 PART 2 - PRECEDENTS: PARK SHELTER AS LANDSCAPE Newport Transit Stop by Snow Kreilich Architects Excelsior Commons by VJAA Page 47 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS MNDot Straight River Rest Stop by Snow Kreilich Architects PART 2 - PRECEDENTS: PARK SHELTER AS CANOPY Lake Phalen Trail Head by Snow Kreilich Architects The precedent images on this page remind of the importance of canopy structures in a park setting. Covered outdoor spaces are some of the most popular rental spaces at the City of Edina Parks. Incorporating canopies into “Medium” and “Large” shelter types that relate to the canopies on “X-Small” and “Small” shelters could help to create consistency throughout the park system. Designing a signature canopy system could become part of a new park shelter language helping to establish an identity for Edina Parks architecture. Page 48 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 PART 2 - PRECEDENTS: PARK SHELTER AS CANOPY Lake Phalen Trail Head by Snow Kreilich Architects Panoway on Wayzata Bay by Snow Kreilich Architects Page 49 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS Shelby Farms Buildings by Marlon Blackwell Architects Sydney Park Amenities by Aileen Sage Architects Lilydale Regional Park Shelter by VJAA PART 2 - PRECEDENTS: PARK SHELTER AS IDENTITY The following precedent images extend ideas from the previous pages. Establishing a new identity for Edina Parks shelter architecture could include ideas such as: dinstinctive roof or canopy structures; familiar forms such as abstracted house shapes, or a consistent and repeated kit of parts that is implented in different configurations depending on the program or site conditions of particular park shelters. Page 50 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 Shelby Farms Buildings by Marlon Blackwell Architects Sydney Park Amenities by Aileen Sage Architects Lilydale Regional Park Shelter by VJAA PART 2 - PRECEDENTS: PARK SHELTER AS IDENTITY Graco park by Snow Kreilich Architects Page 51 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS PART 2 - DESIGN GOALS & GUIDING PRINCIPLES Page 52 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 PART 2 - DESIGN GOALS & GUIDING PRINCIPLES PARK BUILDING DESIGN AND MATERIALS The purpose of the park typology study is to develop an architectural identity with options and variations that allows for a balance between contextual, site-specific design and a cohesive language across the Edina Parks system. This study is also about rightsizing program based on the scale, location and functions of the parks to allow the park department to better anticipate shelter needs that are appropriate to each location. Additionally, this will include a standard approach to signage, wayfinding, and interpretative programming as well as a standardization of building materials and fixtures. The forthecoming schematic design phase will develop the “X-Small”, “Small”, “Medium”, and “Large” building types discussed within this document. Each type will have a strong connection to the site, both physically and visually, with covered spaces for open-air gathering in all sized types. Programmable rooms and warming houses will designed for maximum flexibility of use. Starting in schematic design, the study will also beging to develop a baseline specification with an emphasis on healthy, durable, and beautiful materials, windows, hardware, fixtures, etc. The intent of this standardization is to develop more consistency between facilities for long term maintenance and replacement. This document should be considered a “living document” that is updated bi-annually to assure it addresses evolving city park needs, current building code standards, and new technologies and materials. SUSTAINABILITY While each project will reach the minimum requirements set forth bybuilding code and the City of Edina’s 2030 Climate Action Plan and Green Building Guidelines, further analysis into the potential for higher sustainability goals will be assessed in the project’s next phase. Potential certifications to be investigated include Net Zero Energy Building, LEED Zero, Zero Carbon and Living Building Challenge Petal Certifications (Place, Water, Energy, Health + Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty). ACCESSIBILITY All new park buildings and facilities will align with the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, and in an effort to create a more accessible and inclusive park building and process, the design team will utilize the Principles of Universal Design. These principles include: • Equitable Use • Flexibility in Use• Simple and Intuitive Use• Perceptible Information• Tolerance for Error• Low Physical Effort• Size and Space for Approach and Use Page 53 of 74 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION | SNOW KREILICH ARCHITECTS LIST OF SOURCES Page 54 of 74 PARK SHELTER PROTOTYPES | PROTOTYPES STUDY PHASE 1 LIST OF SOURCES Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Edina, Minnesota (2023 thru 2028) City of Edina Park, Recreation and Trails Strategic Plan (2015) City of Edina Park, Recreation and Trails Community Needs Assessment (2015) Comprehensive Plan City of Edina (2018) City of Edina System Renewal Report (2018 - 2029) City of Edina Accessibility Report (2019) City of Edina Policy Sustainable Building Policy (2022) Existing Facility Plans (provided by Edina Parks and Recreation) Page 55 of 74 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: August 12, 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: 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 56 of 74 EdinaMN.gov Edina’s Climate Action Plan Parks & Recreation Commission April 2025 Marisa Bayer, Sustainability Manager Page 57 of 74 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 58 of 74 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 59 of 74 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 60 of 74 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 61 of 74 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 62 of 74 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 63 of 74 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 64 of 74 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 65 of 74 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 66 of 74 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 67 of 74 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 68 of 74 EdinaMN.gov Thank you! mbayer@EdinaMN.gov EdinaMN.gov/Sustainability Page 69 of 74 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: August 12, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda Number: 7.4 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 August 2025 Page 70 of 74 Page 1 PARC Commission report_PV 2025 Commission Work Plans Report Created On: Jun 17, 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, Spaulding, Syed (s) 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, Spaulding, 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 71 of 74 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 72 of 74 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: August 12, 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. 2025 Upcoming Meetings and Events Page 73 of 74 August 12, 2025 Park and Recreation Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Upcoming 2025 Meetings and Events Date 2025 Meeting Dates Time Location* Aug. 12 Regular Meeting • Summer program and event update • Initiative 1.5.2 – Park Shelter Building Foundation Planning Document • Initiative 1.5.5 – Climate Action Plan Research • Special Project Request Process/Workflow (tentative) 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Sept. 9 Regular Meeting • Aquatic Center and Edinborough update • Initiative 1.5.3 – Strategic Plan Content 7:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Oct. 14 Regular Meeting • Centennial Lakes Park update • Initiative 1.5.4 – Alternate Funding Strategies 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 74 of 74