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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-14 Parks & Rec Comm MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 8/8/2022 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course June 14, 2022 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Ites called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Good, Haas, Ites, Pfuhl, Spanhake, Weaver, Welsh Absent: Commissioners Doscotch, Strother and Student Commissioners Jha and Presthus Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton and Community Engagement Manager MJ Lamon III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Staff Liaison Vetter noted the introduction of the summer intern should be postponed until the next meeting due to the intern not being in attendance. Commissioner Good Ites indicated he noticed before he came in that the meeting minutes for last month were truncated in the Commissions packet and should be removed for approval until next month’s meeting. Motion made by Haas to approve the June 14, 2022 meeting agenda as amended. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Motion carried. IV. Community Comment None V. Reports/Recommendations A. 2023 Work Plan Development Discussion Community Engagement Manager Lamon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2023 Work Plan Development. The Commission asked Ms. Lamon questions regarding the 2023 work plan development and guide. Staff Liaison Vetter noted there was a memo received from Edina’s Sustainability Manager Grace Hancock with possible ideas for the open action climate plan for the Commission’s consideration. He indicated he also included the Comprehensive Guide Plan for the Commission to review. Staff Liaison Vetter discussed The Climate Action Plan and the Parks & Recreation Commission’s role. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 8/8/2022 Commissioners discussed possible 2023 Work Plan initiatives. B. 2022 Work Plan Discussion Staff Liaison Vetter updated the Commission on the local sales tax proposal being discussed at the Legislation. He answered Commission questions. Initiative #1 – Present Information about Parks and Recreation Facilities, Services, and Systems with up to Six Community Groups. Commissioner Good updated the Commission on the progress of the initiative. Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Chair Ites updated the Commission on the progress of the initiative. Initiative #3 – Research Opportunities to Expand Volunteer Assistance for Park Initiatives. No update given. Initiative #4 – Provide Support with Educational Opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax in the Community as Needed. No updated given. Initiative #5 – Review and Comment on Amendments to the Park Ordinances Being Recommended by Staff for Update. Staff Liaison Vetter updated the Commission on this initiative. Initiative #6 – Review and Comment on the Proposed Grandview Plan. Commissioner Haas updated the Commission on the progress of the initiative. VI. Chair and Member Comments Received VII. Staff Comments A. Informational Items Received B. Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events Received VIII. Adjournment Motion made by Good to adjourn the June 14, 2022 meeting at 8:23 p.m. Motion seconded by Weaver. Meeting adjourned.