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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-12 PARC MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 01/13/2026 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course Nov. 12, 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 Garazatua, Hulbert, Spaulding, Welsh, Kane, and Pfuhl and Student Commissioners Harrington and Syed Commissioner(s) absent: Bye and Wick Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Recreation and Facilities Tracy Petersen, General Manager Tiffany Bushland, and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton Staff Liaison Vetter noted that Vice-Chair Kane is attending the meeting virtually in accordance with City Council’s policy. 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Spaulding to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Garazatua. Roll call vote. Motion carried. 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1 Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Oct. 14, 2025 Motion made by Spaulding to approve Oct. 14, 2025 minutes. Motion seconded by Garazatua. Roll call vote. Motion carried. 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations None 6. Community Comment None 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1 Centennial Lakes Park Update Assistant Director Petersen introduced General Manager of Centennial Lakes Park Tiffany Bushland. General Manager Bushland gave an update on Centennial Lakes Park. Commissioners asked questions and made comments. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 01/13/2026 7.2 Proposed Parks & Recreation Fees for 2026 Assistant Director Petersen reminded the Commission how staff establish the fees and noted the many factors that go into the fees such as history, customer satisfaction, operating budget, cost recovery expectation and various market comparisons. The goal is to provide equal access, affordability and accessibility. They try to recover costs but that becomes more challenging every year, but their ultimate goal is to try and recover as many costs as they can. Assistant Director Petersen went through some of the proposed fees for the facilities. Commissioners asked questions Motion made by Hulbert to approve the proposed rate adjustments for the next calendar year. Motion seconded by Spaulding. Roll Call vote. Motion carried. 7.3 Initiative 1.5.6 City Code Update – Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7. Parks & Recreation Commission Staff Liaison Vetter indicated this initiative was brought up at their last meeting and the Commission had recommended some edits be made. Under duties number four, the Commission asked to include some language around what issues you may review that would be included with park boundaries, it was important to the commission that it remains related to the park boundaries and that edit has been made. Staff Liaison Vetter noted under Membership the Commission was concerned about the removal of the position of the non-voting member representing the school district. After review with administration staff that position will remain. Chair Pfuhl pointed out under duties number three the Commission asked that it state “They collaborate with the community, and they are responsive to the community needs”, which she noted is reflected in the document. 7.4 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Updates Chair Pfuhl noted that they are pushing back 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 until the January meeting. Initiative 1.5.1 – Review and comment on Braemar Arena Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission that recently there was a hybrid meeting for this initiative group, and they went through their ideas for the arena. He noted they are starting to meet with all the stakeholders (Edina Hockey Association, Figure Skating Club, High School Hockey, Break Away Academy and General Sports) beginning Friday and into next week. He noted that once they get through the stakeholder’s involvement they will bring drawings to the Commission. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 01/13/2026 Initiative 1.5.2 – Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission there is nothing to report but thinks they are in a good spot with this initiative. 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 informed the Commission this initiative is almost complete. 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. This initiative will be discussed at the Jan. 13, 2026, 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. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission that this initiative will be brought back at the February or March meeting. Initiative 1.5.6 – City Code Update – Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7. Parks & Recreation Commission. This initiative was just discussed and is now closed. 8.1 Chair and Member Comments  Chair Pfuhl informed the Commission that a resident reached out to her with concern regarding the mountain bike trail. Evidently there are intersections where the mountain bikers and walkers are on the paths together and evidently the mountain bikers aren’t as courteous. She wanted to know if there is appropriate signage that could be put out there or something to raise awareness to the mountain bikers they are being disrespectful to walkers and dog walkers where they share the paths. Staff Liaison Vetter asked if he could get the person’s contact information so they can connect with staff and give them some more information for follow-up.  Chair Pfuhl reminded the Commission there is no December meeting, so she wanted to make sure everyone has a very nice Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season. 8.2 Remote Meeting Participation Policy  Staff Liaison Vetter thanked Commissioner Kane for testing the new Remote Meeting Participation Policy before they go live. He noted that Commissioner Garazatua had done it in the past, however, it was under a different scenario and different requirements. Staff Liaison Vetter went over the general requirements for remote participation. Both Commissioners Kane and Garazatua noted there have been times where it can difficult to hear while participating by remote. 9 Staff Comments 9.1. Upcoming Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter echoed what Chair Pfuhl said and thanked everyone for a very good year. 10 Adjournment Motion made by Garazatua to adjourn Nov. 12, 2025, meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion seconded by Spaulding. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 01/13/2026 Roll call vote. Motion carried.