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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-08 Parks & Rec Comm MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 9/13/2022 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course Aug. 8, 2022 7 p.m. I. Call to Order Vice-chair Good called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Doscotch, Good, Pfuhl, Spanhake, Strother and Welsh Absent: Commissioners Weaver, Ites, Haas and Student Commissioners Jha and Presthus Staff present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks and Natural Resources Tom Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton, Parks Intern Rachel Salzer and Economic Development Manager Bill Neuendorf III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Change in meeting agenda removing Item VII.B., Centennial Lakes Park Update. Motion made by Doscotch to approve the Aug. 8, 2022 meeting agenda as amended. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes A. Parks & Recreation Commission May 10, 2022 Motion made by Pfuhl to approve the May 10, 2022 minutes. Motion seconded by Strother. Motion carried. B. Parks & Recreation Commission June 14, 2022 Motion made by Doscotch to approve the June 14, 2022 minutes. Motion seconded by Welsh. Motion carried. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. Introduction of Parks & Recreation Summer Intern Assistant Director Petersen introduced Parks & Recreation Intern Rachel Salzer. Ms. Salzer reviewed her summer experience and intern history. Commissioners asked Ms. Salzer questions regarding her park intern experience. VI. Community Comment None Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 9/13/2022 VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Grandview Yard, 5146 Eden Avenue, Project Update Economic Development Manager Neuendorf updated the Commission on Grandview Yard. Staff answered Commission questions. The Commission liked the plans for the Grandview Yard and looked forward to future updates. B. 2022 Work Plan Discussion Initiative #1 - Present Information about Parks and Recreation Facilities, Services, and Systems with up to Six Community Groups. Commissioner Good indicated he has parceled out the parts of Initiative #1 which each member is going to work on with the intent of coming up with a second draft in August. A decision still needs to be made on how to present this. Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. Nothing to report. Initiative #3 – Research Opportunities to Expand Volunteer Assistance for Park Initiatives. Commissioner Strother updated the Commission on volunteer opportunities. Initiative #4 – Provide Support with Educational Opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax in the Community as Needed. No update given. Initiative #5 – Review and Comment on Amendments to the Park Ordinances Being Recommended by Staff for Update. No update given. Initiative #6 – Review and Comment on the Proposed Grandview Plan. Mr. Neuendorf made a presentation and updated the Commission on the proposed Grandview Plan. C. 2023 Work Plan Development Discussion Staff Liaison Vetter reviewed the 2023 Work Plan goals. He reviewed the 2023 Work Plan options for the Climate Action Plan, and the Park Comprehensive Plan. He explained the goal is to discuss this during the summer months and have a solid recommendation in September for presenting to the City Council in October. He recommended taking the list and prioritize the higher priority initiatives. The Commission discussed 2023 Work Plan initiative ideas and listed possible items: 1. 2022 Initiative #1 Continuation 2. 2022 Initiative #2 Continuation 3. Grandview Yard Park Development 4. Supporting Potential Fred Richards and Braemar Arena Projects Commissioner Doscotch and Good volunteered to draft the initiatives for 2023. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Received Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 9/13/2022 IX. Staff Comments A. Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events Received X. Adjournment Motion made by Strother to adjourn the Aug. 8, meeting at 9:07 p.m. Motion seconded by Spanhake. Meeting adjourned.