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I. Call To Order
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Park Board
Edina City Hall, Council Chambers
September 13, 2016
Chair McCormick called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair McCormick, Members Strother, Miller, Mohs, Good, Nelson,
Gieseke, Dahlien, McAwley and Student Members Gustafson and Hulbert
Absent was Member Meyer
Staff present: Staff Liaison Ann Kattreh, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Susan Faus,
Administrative Support Specialist Janet Canton and Recreation Supervisor Eric Boettcher
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Gieseke to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Dahlien.
Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Miller to approve the Aug. 8, 2016 Park Board tour and regular meeting
minutes. Motion seconded by Strother. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
John Hamilton, 6125 Beard Ave. S, addressed the Park Board concerning Strachauer Park and how
the Strachauer Park Neighborhood Association could be a great resource to help the city understand
what the park needs.
Kelsey Johnson, 6119 Beard Ave. S., expressed her concern and disappointment in the way
Strachauer Park is currently being maintained. While the Park Board is currently working on their
work plan and CIP about priorities for the city they would love to see something done in Strachauer
Park.
Chris Bremer, 6001 Ewing Ave. S., informed the Park Board of all the different things that the
neighborhood has been doing to help maintain the park as well as the activities they have planned at
the park. She would like to make sure they are on the list for a new building and playground and pay
attention to how the park can be more for the neighborhood while still being a regional resource for
kids playing sports.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Introduction of New Park Board Member and Student Park Board Members
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Chair McCormick introduced new Park Board Member Trevor Mohs and new Student Park Board
Members Ben Gustafson and Katherine Hulbert. Each new member gave a personal introduction.
B. Edina Baseball Association Brick Campaign
Recreation Supervisor Boettcher and Edina Baseball Association (EBA) Board Member Jeff May
gave a power point presentation regarding the proposed Brick Campaign project. Mr. May also
went through the list of projects that the EBA has been a part of in the community. Recreation
Supervisor Boettcher went through the project timeline.
Park Board members asked questions, had a discussion and made suggestions.
Motion by Nelson to go forward with the brick paver campaign at Courtney Fields to raise
money and hopefully partner with the city as well as other grants to fund the Courtney
Field upgrades that would include new lights, netting and overall facility and safety
improvements. Motion seconded by Dahlien.
Motion carried.
C. 2016 Work Plan
Chair McCormick went over the 2016 Work Plan and gave an update on the status of each
initiative.
Initiative I
- Complete (Rosland Park Playground)
Initiative 2
- Currently working on (Fred Richards Park Master Plan)
Initiative 3
- Currently working on (Park Signage Replacement)
Initiative 4
- Complete (Grandview Facility Planning)
Initiative 5
- Complete (Analysis of current program and cost recovery expectations
for city recreational programs)
Initiative 6
- Currently working on (Recreation programming and facilities marketing
and communication delivery review. Study utilization opportunities and
implement Edina To Go App for Parks & Recreation)
Initiative 7
- Complete; this item was combined with Initiative 8. Moving forward will
continue to include in programming. (Engage external resources to
provide environmental programming)
Initiative 8
- Complete; this item was combined with Initiative 7 (Pollinator Garden)
Initiative 9
- Will start next month (Multi-year playground renovation plan)
D. 2017 Park Board Work Plan
The Park Board went through and discussed the following initiatives for the 2017 Work Plan and
decided on the following:
Initiative I — Arden Park Natural Resource Plan
Initiative 2 — Marketing Initiative with City Communications Department
Initiative 3 — Braemar Park Master Plan
Initiative 4 — Fred Richards Master Plan
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Initiative 5 — Park Signage Replacement Project
At the October meeting Park Board members will discuss which 2017 Work Plan Initiatives they
would like to work on.
VII. Correspondence And Petitions
Chair McCormick acknowledged the Park Board's receipt of various correspondences.
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
Chair McCormick thanked the Park Board members for all of their hard on the work plan initiatives.
IX. Staff Comments
Staff Liaison Kattreh made the following comments:
• Second annual Open Streets event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25
• Interviews have started for the Fred Richards Master Plan
• Parks & Recreation took over the Edina Boys Flag Football program which started this past
week
• Chad Eischens was hired as the new Braemar Arena Manager
• Skate School started today at Braemar Arena
• The West Arena at Braemar was shut down for two weeks and will reopen on Friday
• On Oct. 18 the Futsul court will be out and the ice rink will be back
• The Sports Dome reinstallation is scheduled for Oct. 21
• Braemar Arena is hiring part-time staff
• Braemar Arena will be holding the Minnesota Wild captains practice this week
• Centennial Lakes putting, lawn games and paddle boats will remain open until Oct. 3
• The Final Four golf outing at Braemar Golf Course is scheduled for Oct. 3
• Braemar Golf Course will have their Nite Glow Golf event on Oct. 8
• The annual Chili Open Tournament at Braemar Golf Course is scheduled for Oct. 16
• Construction is starting on Oct. 4 for the Braemar Master Plan renovation
• Upcoming programming at Braemar Golf Course include Wine/Canvas events, Daddy -
Daughter Princess Ball, Mommy -Son Superhero Saturday, Junior Golf and a bean bag league
• Art Center fall session started on Tuesday, Sept. 6
• Last weekend was the Fall Into the Arts Festival
• The Art Center will have their 32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibit open on Oct. 6
• Reminder — Next month's Park Board meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. I I at the
Senior Center
X. Adjournment
Motion made by McCormick to adjourn the Sept. 13, 2016 meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion seconded by
Gieseke. Motion carried.