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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
Braemar Golf Course
September 13, 2022
7 p.m.
I. Call to Order
Vice-Chair Good called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Good, Haas, Ites, Pfuhl, Spanhake, Strother, Weaver, Welsh
and Student Commissioners DeFor and Horsager.
Commissioner Doscotch arrived at 7:56 p.m.
Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Parks and Natural Resources Tom
Swenson, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Petersen, Administrative Coordinator
Janet Canton, Recreation Supervisor Amanda Clarke and General Manager Edina Aquatic Center and
Edinborough Park Patty McGrath
I. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Haas to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Ites. Motion
carried.
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Haas to approve the Aug. 8, 2022 minutes. Motion seconded by Strother.
Motion carried.
III. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Welcome Student Commissioners
New student members Andrew DeFor and William Horsager introduced themselves to the
Commission. Each Commissioner then introduced themselves and welcomed the new student
members.
IV. Community Comment
None
V. Reports/Recommendations
A. Summer Youth and Special Event Programming Update
Recreation Supervisor Amanda Clarke updated the Commission on the wide range of programs
offered for youth and special events. She provided an overview of the camps that went on during
this past summer and the difficulties that occurred. Commissioners asked questions about how
the limited space for programming is prioritized, demographics of summer staff, and who
oversees vehicle day.
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B. Edina Aquatic Center Update
General Manager Patty McGrath shared the statistics, highlights, challenges, and repairs from the
2022 June-August season. She stated they are working to establish fees for the 2023 season.
Commissioners asked questions regarding feedback on fees, no-group Fridays, functionality of
locker rooms, entrance issues, capacity, unsupervised children, and major maintenance needed in
upcoming years.
C. 2022 Work Plan Discussion
Initiative #1 – Present Information about Parks and Recreation Facilities, Services, and Systems
with up to Six Community Groups. Commissioner Good gave brief update on initiative.
Initiative #2 – Report and provide recommendations on alternative funding sources for park
related improvements including parks, facilities, and enterprise upgrades. No update given.
Initiative #3 – Research Opportunities to Expand Volunteer Assistance for Park Initiatives. No
updates given.
Initiative #4 – Provide Support with Educational Opportunities for the Local Option Sales Tax
in the Community as Needed. Staff Liaison Vetter updated on the interactions and feedback from
residents.
Initiative #5 – Review and Comment on Amendments to the Park Ordinances Being
Recommended by Staff for Update. Initiative is in good shape, no update given.
Initiative #6 – Review and Comment on the Proposed Grandview Plan. Commissioner Haas
updated on what was shared with the City Council.
D. 2023 Work Plan Development Discussion
Staff Liaison Vetter and Commissioner Ites will present the 2023 Work Plan draft to the City Council
on Oct. 6. Commissioner Good discussed titles for each initiative, the type, and their potential
deliverables. Commission discussed leads for each initiative.
Motion made by Strother that the Parks & Recreation Commission have their draft for
initiatives to offer to the City Council for their 2023 annual Work Plan. Motion seconded by
Doscotch. Motion Carried.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Good updated the Commission that the Fall into the Arts at Centennial Lakes Park was last
weekend and went well.
VII. Staff Comments
A. Informational Items
Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates:
Sports Dome by Braemar Arena will go up on Oct. 21.
Senior Center is celebrating 20 years at Grandview Square this week.
Lewis Park’s 26-year-old playground has been removed and the new structure will be installed
soon.
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Three Rivers Park District is having a celebration for the completion of the final segment of the
Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail on Friday, Sept. 16.
Gave a Strachauer Park update
B. Upcoming Meetings and Events
Regular November meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 1 because of the election being held on
Tuesday, Nov. 8.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion made by Haas to adjourn the Sept. 13, 2022 meeting at 8:42 p.m. Motion seconded
by Pfuhl. Meeting adjourned.