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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
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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:
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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.