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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-12 Parks & Rec Comm MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 5/10/2022 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE April 12, 2022 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Doscotch, Good, Haas, Ites, Pfuhl, Spanhake, Weaver, Welsh, Strother and Student Commissioner Presthus Absent: Student Commissioner Jha Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks & Natural Resources Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, General Manager Braemar Arena/Field Chad Eischens and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Weaver to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Good. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Pfuhl to approve the March 8, 2022 minutes. Motion seconded by Haas. Motion carried. V. Community Comment Jack Kemme, 6566 France Avenue South, addressed the commission on Rosland Park and his opposition to the proposed changes. Jerry Kraus, 6566 France Avenue South, addressed the commission on Fire Station II and a proposed 300 vehicle parking ramp at Rosland Park indicating his opposition to the changes. Laura Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, addressed the commission regarding Rosland Park and her opposition to the proposed changes. Bob Kojetin, 5068 William Avenue, addressed the commission about the Veterans Memorial Board kiosk addition and wheelchair access. Staff commented on the Rosland Park/Fire Station project. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Braemar Ice Arena/Braemar Field Program and Facility Update Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 5/10/2022 General Manager, Chad Eischens provided an update and overview of programs and events at Braemar Ice Arena/Braemar Field. He answered Commission questions. Chair Ites thanked Mr. Eischens for the update. B. Proposed Braemar Park Master Plan Amendments and Special Project Request for Braemar Ice Arena Expansion Staff Liaison Vetter reviewed the proposed Braemar Park Master Plan amendments and special project request for the Braemar Ice Arena expansion. Commissioners asked questions regarding the fourth sheet of ice estimate, expansion costs, parking, operating expenses, and what kind of recommendation is needed from the Parks & Recreation Commission. C. 2022 Work Plan Staff Liaison Vetter provided an update on the 2022 Work Plan and asked commissioners for any updates on the six initiatives. Initiative #1 – Present Information about Parks and Recreation Facilities, Services, and Systems with up to Six Community Groups. Commissioner Good noted this is a follow-up to an initiative from 2021. The group identified structured information around four areas: parks, parks & recreation programs, enterprise facilities and funding. Commissioner Good provided an update. Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Chair Ites indicated this group has not met yet. He noted he will contact the group members. Initiative #3 – Research Opportunities to Expand Volunteer Assistance for Park Initiatives. Commissioner Strother indicated she did not have anything to update. Initiative #4 – Provide Support with Educational Opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax in the Community as Needed. Chair Ites indicated he went to a City Council workshop on April 5 and listened to a presentation by Rapp Strategies. He reviewed the community survey comments that were taken by Rapp Strategies. Staff Liaison Vetter provided an update on the survey. Initiative #5 – Review and Comment on Amendments to the Park Ordinances Being Recommended by Staff for Update. Commissioner Strother informed the commission the group is currently waiting on the draft. Initiative #6 – Review and Comment on the Proposed Grandview Plan. Commissioner Haas indicated the HRA had a meeting and were given updates on the pedestrian bridge and sidewalks. The HRA has selected an artist for the bridge and are going through designs. Staff, he thought was getting contracts ready to sell the two parcels next to the restaurant and housing development. VII. Chair and Member Comments Commissioners commented on the following: Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 5/10/2022  Proposed local option sales tax in the Legislature  Rosland Park community comments  Pedestrian crossing warning signs going into/out of the parks in the city VIII. Staff Comments A. Informational Items Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates:  Braemar Arena/Field  Centennial Lakes Park  Braemar Golf/Dome  Art Center  Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail  Summer Hiring B. Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission of upcoming 2022 meetings and events. IX. Adjournment Motion made by Good to adjourn the April 12, 2022 meeting at 8:41p.m. Motion seconded by Haas. Meeting adjourned.