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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-11 PARC MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 04/08/2024 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course March 11, 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, Luangrath, Pfuhl, Welsh, Wick and Student Commissioners Eilertson and Syed Commissioner(s) Absent: Garazatua and Weaver 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 Rachael Walters and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Kane to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Luangrath. Motion carried. 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1 Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Feb. 11, 2025 Motion made by Wick to approve the Feb. 11, 2025, minutes. Motion seconded by Kane. Motion carried. 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 5.1 Welcome Newly appointed Parks & Recreation Commissioners Chair Pfuhl introduced the two new Commissioners, Tyler Bye and Peter Hulbert and each Commissioner introduced themselves to the new Commissioners. 6. Community Comment None 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1 Outdoor Ice Rink Season Recap and Preview of Summer Sports Programming Assistant Director Petersen introduced Recreation Supervisor Rachael Walter. Recreation Supervisor Walter gave a recap and presentation of the past outdoor ice rink season and gave a preview of the summer sports programming. Commissioners asked questions. 7.2 2025 Park Project Updates Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 04/08/2024 Staff Liaison Vetter, Assistant Director Swenson and Park Planner Finberg gave a presentation and update on Fred Richards Park, Braemar Park, Braemar Arena, Playground Projects and Park Improvement Projects. Commissioners asked questions and made comments. 7.3 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Updates Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission there are still spots open to be on Initiatives #1, #4 and #5. Initiative 1.5.1 – Review and comment on Braemar Arena Implementation – Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission it is still early in the process and there is nothing at this time for the group to be working on. Initiative 1.5.2 – Review and Compare Park Shelter Building Amenities and Function – Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission that staff is working with Snow Kreilich Architects on putting together some early data and are getting ready for the group to meet with the architecture firm and provide their feedback. 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 – Staff Liaison Vetter explained to the Commission why they do a strategic plan He noted the group will review the 2016 Strategic Plan and decide what they want to update and replicate as well as new things to start thinking about. 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. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission this group will work on no more than two alternative funding strategies. 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. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission this group will work with the City’s Sustainability Manager for actions relating to the Park System. Commissioners will research external park agencies that are implementing projects successfully and see if they are relevant for consideration and planning in Edina. 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 will come from the City’s Clerk office. Commissioner Bye stated that he would like to be on Initiative #5 and Commissioner Hulbert indicated that he would like to be on Initiatives #1 and #4. 8. Chair and Member Comments  Chair Pfuhl shared with the Commission that Assistant Director Tracy Petersen recently received the Clifton E. French Service Award. This award is given by the Minnesota Recreation Parks Association and is their highest honor. The Commissioners congratulated Assistant Director Petersen. 9. Staff Comments 9.1. Upcoming 2025 Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates: Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 04/08/2024  Commissioners received a mailing from the Three Rivers Park District that annually invites them to their State of the Parks address.  The upcoming meetings in April, May and June are regular meetings and the November meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov 12 . 10. Adjournment Motion made by Kane to adjourn the March. 11, 2025, meeting at 8:37 p.m. Motion seconded by Welsh. Meeting adjourned.