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I. Call To Order
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Park Board
Edina City Hall, Council Chambers
July 12, 2016
Vice Chair Good called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Vice Chair Good, Members McAwley, Dahlien, Meyer, Strother, Gieseke,
Miller, Nelson and Student Member Lohani. Absent were Chair McCormick and Student Member
Crist. Staff present: Liaison Ann Kattreh, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Susan Faus,
Administrative Support Specialist Janet Canton and Braemar Golf Course General Manager Joe
Abood.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Vice Chair Good suggested they move Item V.C., the Rosland Park Playground Equipment Design, to
Item V.B., and move Item V.B., the Braemar Park Winter Recreation Facility Update, to Item V.C.
Motion by Gieseke to approve the July 12, 2016 agenda with the changes made. Motion was
seconded by Vice Chair Good.
Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Miller to approve the May 10, 2016 minutes. Motion seconded by Gieseke.
Motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Mountain Bike Community Presentation
Bruce Freeman, 6112 Eden Prairie Rd., gave a power point presentation to the Park Board
regarding mountain biking.
Bill Biegarnek indicated he is a member of MORC (Minnesota Off -Road Cyclists Association)
which is a non-profit association responsible for all of the off-road trails in the Twin. Cities area
and he is here to support trail growth. Mr. Biegarnek gave a power point presentation on the
demographics of mountain biking.
Leigh Mazion, coach of the Edina Mountain Bike Team, gave a brief history on the Edina Mountain
Bike Team. He also talked about what their season consists of and went through their statistics.
Lydia Reiner and Frank Delaney, co -captains of the Edina Mountain Bike Team, each explained
why they got involved in mountain biking and why they wanted to join the team.
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Park Board members asked questions and had discussions.
Liaison Kattreh noted this item will be on the Park Board's August agenda and at that time she
would like for the Park Board to make a recommendation to the City Council.
VI. Community Comment
None
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Braemar Golf Update
Joe Abood, Braemar Golf Course General Manager, informed the Park Board of the following
updates at Braemar Golf Course:
• Discussed the new Braemar Golf Course logo
• Discussed the grand opening to be held the first week in August
• Gave an update on the Master Plan
• Received a favorable bid that will go to the City Council at the July 19 council meeting
• Noted construction will start in October
Park Board members asked questions and had discussions.
B. Rosland Park Playground Replacement Design
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus introduced Harlan Lehman from Minnesota
Wisconsin Playground.
Member Nelson gave a presentation on the Rosland Park Playground Replacement Design to the
Park Board. Liaison Kattreh went through the history and process of how they got to where
they currently are with the replacement design.
Motion was made by Strother to recommend to the City Council the purchase and
installation of the Rosland Park playground as designed by Minnesota Wisconsin
Playground. Motion was seconded by McAwley.
Ayes: Good, McAwley, Dahlien, Strother, Gieseke, Miller, Nelson
Nays: Meyer
Motion carried.
Park Board members asked questions and had discussions.
C. Braemar Park Winter Recreation Facility Update
Liaison Kattreh gave an update of where they are at in the process for the Braemar Park Winter
Recreation Facility including the following:
0 An open house will be held on July 13 at 7 p.m. at Edina Public Works
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• Park Board will be asked to make a recommendation to the City Council at the August Park
Board meeting
• A public hearing will be held at the Sept. 7 City Council meeting
Park Board members asked questions and had discussions.
VI II. Correspondence And Petitions
Vice Chair Good acknowledged the Park Board's receipt of various correspondences.
IX. Chair And Member Comments
• Vice Chair Good reminded the Park Board that the August Park Board meeting and retreat
will be held on Monday, Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at Braemar Golf Course. There will be a tour,
dinner, lawn games, annual photo and meeting.
X. Staff Comments
• A presentation to the City Council regarding the selection of a master plan consultant is
planned for July 19 City Council meeting.
• There will be a ribbon -cutting for the Pickleball courts at Rosland Park on Wednesday, July
20 at 4 p.m.
• Gerry Greene has resigned from his position on the Park Board. This vacancy will continue
until the annual appointments next year.
• Braemar Arena will be hosting the Da Beauty League which consists of NHL players. The league
will play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:55 p.m., 7:20 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. from July 12 through Aug.
9. Tickets can be purchased at Braemar Arena.
XI. Adjournment
Motion made by Nelson to adjourn the July 12, 2016 meeting at 8:59 p.m. Motion seconded by Dahlien.
Motion carried.