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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-08 Parks & Rec Comm MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 3/8/2022 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission VIRTUAL MEETING February 8, 2022 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Good, Ites, McAwley, Nelson, Strother and Student Commissioner Jha Absent: Doscotch, Haas, Miller and Student Commissioner Presthus Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Recreation Supervisor Nicole Gorman and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by McAwley to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Good. Roll call vote. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by McAwley to approve the January 11, 2022 minutes. Motion seconded by Good. Roll call vote. Motion carried. V. Reports/Recommendations A. Senior Center Update Recreation Supervisor Gorman gave an update on Senior Center programs and activities. Commissioners asked questions of staff regarding hours, activities and senior programming. B. 2022 Work Plan Staff Liaison Vetter updated the commission on items he shared to the Leads on Initiative #2 as well as Initiatives #5 and #6. Chair Ites thought because the commission has gone back to virtual meetings they should make a commitment to have some type of scheduled meeting in between the park meetings. Initiative #1 – Report information about Parks and Recreation facilities, services, and systems with up to six community groups. Commissioner Good informed the commission after the last meeting he and Commissioner Nelson met. He noted he would break this down into four parts, content, method of delivery, resources and the overall challenge to be successful. From the work done in 2021 there is eighty to eighty-five percent content. It will need to be sharpened up with some things updated and added to. He thought some things have been identified from a method’s perspective. They need to figure out how to get creative in telling the story. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 3/8/2022 Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Chair Ites explained the commission has always considered this a high relationship with Initiative #4 because the sales tax has the potential to allow the city to complete two master plans. He thought it looked positive and felt like there will be a lot of work coming up in the near future. Initiative #4 – Provide support with educational opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax in the community as needed. Staff Liaison Vetter indicated the City Manager wants to put together a task force to look at the Braemar Master Plan, specifically focused on upgrades and expansion. The commission asked Staff Liaison Vetter on funding and concerns with the Master Plan and what the role of the Parks & Recreation Commission will play. C. Annual Election of Officers Staff Liaison Vetter introduced the nomination process for officer election. The floor was opened for Chair and Vice-Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion made by McAwley to nominate Commissioner Ites as Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission seconded by Good. Roll call vote. Motion carried. Motion made by McAwley to nominate Commissioner Good as Vice-Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission seconded by Nelson. Roll call vote. Motion carried. VI. Chair and Member Comments Received VII. Staff Comments A. Informational Items Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates:  Spring and Summer Registration  Braemar Golf Course and Dome  Centennial Lakes Park  NextGen Trees  MNDot Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 62  Recreation B. Upcoming Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter reviewed the upcoming 2022 meetings and events with the commission. C. Recognize Park and Recreation Commissioners Staff Liaison Vetter informed the Commission that Feb. 8 is the last official meeting for Commissioner’s McAwley, Miller and Nelson. He recognized the commissioners for their years of service to the Edina Parks & Recreation Commission and their contributions to the community. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 3/8/2022 Commissioners Nelson and McAwley addressed the Commission. VIII. Adjournment Motion made by Nelson to adjourn the February 8, 2022 meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion seconded by McAwley. Roll call vote. Motion carried.