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MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PARK BOARD
HELD AT CITY HALL
March 11, 2014
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Steel called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. WELCOME NEW PARK BOARD MEMBERS
Chair Steel welcomed the three members. Each of the three new members, Thomas Downing, Gerry
Greene, and Brenda McCormick, introduced themselves to the board.
III. ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were Members Jones, Deeds, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto,
Steel.
Absent were Members Cella and Gieseke
Student Members present: Good, Johnson.
IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Member Segreto made a motion, seconded by Member Deeds, to approve the meeting agenda.
Ayes: Members Jones, Deeds, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto, Steel.
Motion carried.
V. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Member Deeds made a motion, seconded by Member Segreto, to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
IV.A. Approval of Minutes – Regular Park Board Meeting of February 11, 2014
Ayes: Members Jones, Deeds, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto, Steel.
Motion carried.
VI. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Stephen Sando, 5133 Juanita Avenue, thanked the Park Board for their work and suggested the
waterfalls at Arden Park should be named when the bridge is reconstructed. He also suggested looking
at new landscaping in the area.
VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VII.A. Pamela Park Site Plan and Shelter Building Review
Ms. Kattreh introduced the two consultants working on the Pamela Park site plan: Jay Pomeroy
(Anderson-Johnson Associates) and Becca Staley (Wendel Architecture, Inc.).
Mr. Pomeroy began the presentation by noting the charge is to improve the parking, trail system, and a
couple athletic fields. He discussed the various changes to the parking lot and athletic fields. He noted
construction is targeted to begin mid-May. The synthetic field is slated to be done mid-August; the
other field has to be seeded and will be ready the following year.
In response to a question about bike racks, Mr. Pomeroy noted that level of detailed planning has not
occurred yet.
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Ms. Kattreh pointed out a couple of changes from the plan the Park Board saw last fall. The size of the
artificial turf field was widened in order to maximize the lighted use of the field. The use of the field will
be doubled. She also pointed out the playground equipment was installed in 2009.
Ms. Kattreh noted the fields will be out of commission this year, and great efforts are being made to
accommodate all teams at other locations in Edina.
Ms. Staley presented additional details of the shelter building, noting the nearby well has really shaped
the configuration of the new building. She pointed out the interior finishes, including a fireplace.
Member Segreto asked whether RFPs include a standardized checklist to ensure certain basic features
are included like an outdoor water fountain and Wi-Fi. Ms. Kattreh noted a checklist would be great
moving forward; the city has worked with Wendel on other projects, and so there has been some
consistency. She noted Wi-Fi was included at Countryside, and it is a goal for Pamela Park as well, if the
budget allows.
Member Segreto asked about green efforts on this building. Ms. Staley responded there will be energy
efficient lighting as well as consideration with energy efficiency and plumbing.
Member Jacobson asked about adequate restrooms for three soccer fields running simultaneously. Ms.
Kattreh indicated staff will look at the restrooms.
Member Jacobson asked about direct access for a truck to access wells in the winter time. Ms. Staley
responded the north end where the well is housed will continue to be a parking lot.
Member Johnson commented additional bathrooms may not be needed, as people do not expect to
have bathrooms at a soccer game.
Ms. Kattreh indicated the keyless entry plan would allow staff to open doors remotely during practices
and competitions. Keys can also be issued, which can be activated and deactivated from the city offices.
Member Jones suggested a landscape architect draw up locations for park benches and trees that could
be added through donations.
Member Segreto made a motion, seconded by Member Deeds, to recommend generally the Pamela
Park site plan and shelter building design as presented this evening, with the addition of an outdoor
water fountain on the building and a study to review the number of bathrooms in the building and
designate where certain plantings, trees, and benches might be located in concert with a donation
from the public.
Ayes: Members Jones, Deeds, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto, Steel.
Motion carried.
VII.B. 2013 Parks & Recreation Department Recap
Ms. Kattreh gave a recap of some projects done in Parks & Recreation in 2013 including the creation of
a mission statement, high public satisfaction ratings from the public, and all types of events and rentals
at Centennial Lakes. She also highlighted the reopening of the Golf Dome and discussed the significant
activity at the Braemar Ice Arena in 2013. She also highlighted that Edinborough Park made money for
the first time in 2013 and reviewed the renovations. She discussed the increased Art Center
registrations as well as technology upgrades, and then discussed the several projects underway in
2014.
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VII.C. Board and Commission Blog
Ms. Kattreh asked whether any Park Board members desired to contribute to a blog being formed by
the city’s various boards and commissions.
Chair Steel offered to write updates from the Park Board perspective.
Chair Steel made a motion, seconded by Member Deeds, that the Park Board participates in a blog
with other boards and commissions.
Ayes: Members Jones, Deeds, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto, Steel.
Motion carried.
VII.D. Nine Mile Creek Trail Meetings
Ms. Kattreh noted there will be a joint meeting on June 19 with the Three Rivers Park District to discuss
and approve trail alignment, and she asked whether the Park Board would like to keep the existing
June 10 meeting to discuss regular business items.
Several members discussed that scheduling an additional meeting where action will be taken is not
ideal.
VII.E. Election of Officers
Ms. Kattreh asked for nominations for chair and vice-chair.
Member Steel made a motion, seconded by Member Segreto, to nominate Dan Gieseke as chair of the
Park Board.
Member Segreto made a motion, seconded by Member Deeds, to close the nominations for the chair.
Ayes: Members Jones, Deeds, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto, Steel.
Motion carried.
Dan Gieseke is the new chair of the Park Board
Member Steel made a motion, seconded by Member Deeds, to nominate Ellen Jones as vice chair of
the Park Board.
Member Deeds made a motion, seconded by Member Steel, to close nominations.
Ayes: Jones, Deeds, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto, Steel.
Motion carried.
Ellen Jones is the new vice-chair of the Park Board.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
VIII.A. Council Updates
No discussion.
VIII.B. Correspondence and Petitions
No discussion.
IX. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Steel congratulated the Edina High School Boys’ Hockey Team.
X. STAFF COMMENTS
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Ms. Kattreh made the following comments: staff continues to work with the Minnesota Wild practicing
at Braemar Arena; an EAW petition has been filed regarding the closure of Fred Richards Golf Course;
90 fixtures are being retrofitted for LED lighting, resulting in an annual cost savings of $43,000; a grant
was received for the “Starting New at Golf (SNAG)” program.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Steel made a motion, seconded by Member Deeds, to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Ayes: Members Jones, Deeds, Downing, Greene, Jacobson, McCormick, Segreto, Steel.
Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.