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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
City Hall, Council Chambers
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018
7 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chair Good called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Miller, Nelson, Good, Dahlien, Willette, Ites, McAwley and
Student Commissioners Osborne and Anderson
Absent: Strother
Late arrivals: Burke and McCormick
Staff present: Staff Liaison Ann Kattreh, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Susan Faus,
Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton, General Manager Centennial Lakes Park Tom Shirley and
Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Dahlien to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Nelson.
Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by McAwley to approve the Nov. 13, 2018 minutes. Motion seconded by Miller.
Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2018 Centennial Lakes Park Update
Centennial Lakes Park General Manager Shirley gave a recap of the 2018 season.
Commissioners asked questions.
B. Park Maintenance Update
Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Swenson gave a recap of the Parks Maintenance
Department.
Commissioners asked questions.
C. Arden Park Shelter Update
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Assistant Director Faus gave the commission an update on Arden Park and specifically the next
steps for the shelter building. She presented a final design of the shelter building and noted the
playground equipment will not be included in this bid package. The playground equipment will be
purchased through a state contract or a purchasing cooperative where the city will be guaranteed
the best pricing. Assistant Director Faus went through the timeline of the project noting the
tentative bid opening will be held the end of January.
Assistant Director Faus informed the commission they are going to be very proactive in
communication because it is going to be a critical piece for this project.
Commissioners asked questions.
D. 2019 Work Plan
Chair Good reviewed each of the initiatives in the approved 2019 Work Plan. The following list shows
each initiative and the commissioner(s) who volunteered to work on them:
Initiative One – Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) to review the naming of
a public facility in the Grandview area after BC and Ellen Yancey. Commissioners Willette, Dahlien,
Burke and Student Commissioner Osborne.
Initiative Two – Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) in partnership with
communities of color to identify barriers for participation in programming. Commissioners Strother,
McCormick and Student Commissioner Osborne.
Initiative Three – Chair/co-chair a cross-committee (see partners) to develop a draft plan on Edina
Grand Rounds, including wayfinding. Commissioners Strother, Miller, Nelson and Student
Commissioner Anderson.
Initiative Four – Complete a study and report for fields, courts and rinks capacity and utilization from
the data provided by staff. Chair Good, Commissioners Dahlien, Burke and Student Commissioner
Anderson.
Initiative Five – Investigate possible alternative funding options to support future growth and
development of Edina’s parks, program and green spaces. Commissioners Miller, Ites, Willette,
McAwley and Nelson.
Initiative Six – Review and comment on the Race and Equity policy statement developed by city staff.
Commissioners McCormick and Strother.
Initiative Seven – Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to complete requirements
for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation.
- Complete Walk Audit Tool Kit provided by AARP
- October Senior Expo & Designation
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Commissioners Nelson and McCormick.
Chair Good also noted that Fred Richards was on their initial recommendation; however, City Council
moved it to the parking lot.
Chair Good asked the commissioners that the first time each group meets to appoint a chair or
someone who is going to lead the initiatives so there is a contact person for updates. He also asked
the commissioners to think about completion dates for the initiatives.
E. 2019 Parks & Recreation Commission Theme
Chair Good reminded the commission at their August meeting it was suggested that they think about
possibly having a theme for the year.
After much discussion it was decided to not have a theme for 2019.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
• Chair Good indicated at last month’s meeting under Community Comment Carolyn Johnson,
Chair of the Energy & Environment Commission pushed them to really think about giving
more attention to greenhouse gas and sustainability at the front end of projects. He noted it
clearly gathered some interest and energy in their discussion that he thinks they should be
adding that as a future meeting agenda item.
• Chair Good gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan. He added he was somewhat
disappointed they were not given the opportunity to review and make final edits or
improvements on it. It went straight to the Planning Commission and was considered
submitted.
• Chair Good informed the commission that the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on
Jan. 8, 2019 will be held at Edinborough Park at 7 p.m.
VIII. Staff Comments
Staff Liaison Kattreh had no other updates.
IX. Adjournment
Motion made by Nelson to adjourn the Dec. 11, 2018 meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion seconded by Willette.
Motion carried.