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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Park Board
Edina City Hall, Council Chambers
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
7 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chair McCormick called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Members Gieseke, Dahlien, McAwley, McCormick, Good, Nelson,
Mohs, Miller and Student Members Hulbert and Gustafson.
Absent were: Member Strother
Staff present: Staff Liaison Ann Kattreh, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Susan Faus and
Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Nelson to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Good.
Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Gieseke to approve the Feb. 14, 2017 minutes. Motion seconded by
Dahlien.
Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Fred Richards Park Master Plan Concepts
Terry Minarik from Confluence gave an overview and presentation on the three concepts
for the Fred Richards Master Plan. He asked the Park Board for any feedback they may
have on the concepts presented.
Park Board members asked questions and gave their feedback.
Staff Liaison Kattreh thanked the board for all of their feedback and input.
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B. Park Signage Update
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus gave an update on the Park Signage project; it
has been narrowed down to one final design. She discussed and explained the different
materials used on the signs as well as showed some examples of the different colors and
materials. She then went through the pros and cons of the different types of material.
Park Board members asked questions and made suggestions.
C. Park Visits
Chair McCormick asked if anyone had any updates on their park visits.
Member McAwley indicated that the trail at Highlands Park by the wooded section is
obscured by trees falling and asked if there is a schedule when these trails get cleaned up.
It was noted for this type of situation it would be best to use the Edina To Go App. It’s a
fast way to get the issue or problem reported quickly and into a work order process.
Member Nelson indicated with the melting snow there is a lot of dog poop appearing in a
lot of the parks. After much discussion it was decided to have more signage at the parks
so that there is more awareness that it is the law to clean up your dog’s poop. In
addition, it can cause a lot of diseases with water contamination, etc. Member Nelson
also suggested putting a brochure with regards to this issue in the new resident packets
because it is not the law in all places and a lot of people may be unaware of it.
Member Dahlien noted that the Edina To Go App is a great way to communicate but a lot
of people are pretty particular about what apps they have on their phones. It’s an uphill
climb to make sure that they have enough of the community using it. He also asked how
they can have more proactive communication such as a project list that is more
prominently displayed; possibly somewhere in the layout of the new website. Member
Dahlien indicated that two large trees were taken out; one at Birchcrest Park and one at
Tingdale Park. He noted there are now two large stumps there and he has been asked
whether those stumps will be removed or not. He asked if those types of things are
communicated anywhere because as a Park Board member he would like to be able to
direct people where they can find this information. He indicated there was graffiti at both
parks as well.
VII. City Council Updates, Correspondence and Petitions
A. Correspondence
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None.
B. Council Updates
Chair McCormick indicated that the City Council changed the chair commission timeline
from two years to three years; it’s just a recommendation and doesn’t necessarily mean
they have to follow the recommendation.
Secondly, they will continue to have school board representation on the Park Board;
however, they will only be a contributing member and not a voting member.
Lastly, the Park Board’s name will officially be changed to Edina Parks & Recreation
Commission on March 16, 2017.
The Park Board had a discussion about trying to understand the need for a school board
representative and it was decided the school board representative will be asked to give
the Park Board feedback from the schools that is relevant to the Park Board.
Chair McCormick suggested they assess and see if the new process works better for the
Park Board. The City Council does know this is a concern of the Park Board; however, if it
doesn’t get better they still have the ability to voice their opinion and send another letter.
She stated they need to welcome the person and give them the benefit of the doubt and
hope it will be a win, win for both sides.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
None
IX. Staff Comments
Staff Liaison Kattreh gave the following updates:
• The Edina’s Quality of Life survey will go out the end of this month; responses will be
ready for presentation as early as June.
• The Braemar Field Dome is scheduled to be taken down on May 5; the bad weather
date for removal is May 12.
• The Aquatic Center new filter installation is occurring now and the zero depth play
structure will be installed this spring.
• Edinborough Park won WCCO’s contest for Best Kids Play Area in Minnesota; it will be
televised on Thursday, March 16 at 10 p.m.
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• Braemar Golf Course is getting anxious to start construction with the weather starting
to warm up; construction is scheduled to start up the first week in May (possibly
earlier depending on weather).
• The outdoor driving range has already been open twice; it’s the first time they have
opened the driving range during the month of February.
• Saturday, April 8 Edinborough Park is having an outdoor Barnyard Babies event; it’s
from 10-11 a.m. and there will be a full-size petting zoo, pony rides, music, etc.
• If you know of anyone looking for summer employment now is the time to apply;
please refer to the city website.
• One additional change made by the City Council for the boards and commissions is
the joint work sessions with the City Council will no longer count towards attendance.
• The Fred Richards Committee is meeting tomorrow at 3 p.m.
• Reminder that April 4 is the next Park Board meeting; it is a week earlier than typical
because the following week is a religious holiday week.
• The Park Board will have their joint work session with the City Council on April 4
starting at 5:30 p.m.; they will discuss the Fred Richards Master Plan as well as have
their annual joint meeting.
• They are currently working on trying to schedule an Arden Park Plan Open House
sometime during the middle of April.
X. Adjournment
Motion made by Good to adjourn the March 14, 2017 meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion seconded by Dahlien.
Motion carried.