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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
VIRTUAL MEETING
January 11, 2022
7 p.m.
I. Call to Order
Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Doscotch, Good, Haas, McAwley, Miller, Ites and Student
Commissioners Jha
Absent: Commissioner Strother
Commissioner Nelson arrived at 7:08 p.m. and Student Commissioner Prethus arrived at 7:09 p.m.
Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson,
Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Economic Development Manager Bill
Neuendorf and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by McAwley to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Miller. Roll
call vote. Motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Good to approve the December 14, 2021 minutes. Motion seconded by
Haas. Roll call vote. Motion carried.
V. Reports/Recommendations
A. Proposed Public Park at 5146 Eden Avenue
Staff Liaison Vetter explained input is requested from the Parks & Recreation
Commission regarding the conceptual layout and types of spaces to consider for future
programming.
Economic Development Manager, Bill Neuendorf gave a presentation and answered
questions.
Commissioners commented on the conceptual layout and kinds of spaces to consider for
future programming. Some ideas included ADA accessibility, useable greenspace,
potential for outdoor entertainment, opportunity for a crosswalk with better access,
safer on-street parking, parking lot and ramp lighting for safety, slope of hill and some
form of bike rack.
Mr. Neuendorf indicated a neighborhood meeting would be held, then a Planning
Commission meeting. Results would be presented to the HRA to determine next steps.
B. 2022 Work Plan
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Initiative #1 – Present information about Parks & Recreation facilities, services, and systems
with up to six community groups. Commissioner Good informed the commission there is no update
at this time but his group will be meeting on Jan. 12.
Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park
related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. The report will
include a philanthropic wish list. Chair Ites informed the Commission he and former Mayor Denny
Metzold met and discussed a non-profit and how the Crime Presentation Fund was formed.
Commissioner McAwley will be helping on this project.
Initiative #3 – Research opportunities to expand volunteer assistance for park initiatives.
Commissioner Nelson indicated she would like to work on this item.
Initiative #4 – Provide support with educational opportunities for the Local Option Sales
Tax in the community as needed. Staff Liaison Vetter updated the commission on this initiative.
Chair Ites indicated he would like to help on this initiative.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner McAwley commented on the City Council emergency meeting regarding
masking. She suggested requiring masks at City park facilities.
Chair Ites asked what type of disclosure is used at the arena regarding mask postings. Staff
Liaison Vetter responded indicating there are postings that request masks be worn inside the
facilities.
Commissioner Nelson commented on a new sports dome facility in Plymouth with a walking
track, climbing area and same flooring that was installed at Rosland Park.
VII. Staff Comments
A. Informational Items
Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates:
Commissioner Willette had decided not to seek reappointment for the 2022 term
Spring/Summer registration begins Feb. 16 for residents and Feb. 23 for non-residents
Braemar Golf Dome top tracer technology
Centennial Lakes Winter Ice Festival begins Jan. 16
Thanked staff for their work on outside skating rinks
Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Petersen updated the Commission to visit the
Plymouth active wing and upcoming education wing to see the unique attributes.
B. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission the February meeting will be virtual.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion made by Nelson to adjourn the January 11 , 2022 meeting at 8:36 p.m. Motion
seconded by McAwley. Roll call vote. Motion carried.