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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Parks & Recreation Commission
Braemar Golf Course
May 9, 2023
7 p.m.
I. Call to Order
Vice-Chair Pfuhl called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Ites, Luangrath, Pfuhl, Spanhake, Weaver, Ytterbo and Haas
Commissioner Welsh arrived at 7:03 p.m. and Student Commissioner Horsager arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Absent: Commissioner Doscotch and Student Commissioner DeFor
Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter, Assistant Director Recreation & Facilities Tracy Peterson,
Assistant City Manager Lisa Schaefer and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Haas to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Weaver. Motion
carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Haas to approve the April 11, 2023 minutes. Motion seconded by Weaver.
Motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Board and Commission Member Review
Assistant City Manager Schaefer reminded the Commission of the Board and Commission roles
throughout the city, gave an update on the annual work plan process, and reviewed ethics and
conduct. The Commission asked questions regarding carryovers and special topics.
VI. Community Comment
None
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Human Service Task Force – Call for Volunteers
Staff Liaison Vetter updated that the goal is to get one member from each commission to
represent on the Task Force. Meetings will meet in June, September, and two in October.
B. 2023 Work Plan
Staff Liaison Vetter relayed the first three initiatives are review and comment. As the projects
become more active staff will involve those leads to comment.
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Initiative #1 – Support Fred Richards Park Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter updated they are
still in negotiations on professional services for the build-out.
Initiative #2 – Support Braemar Park Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter updated there are
professional services on board already and they are trying to get reoccurring appointments on the
schedule.
Initiative #3 – Support Braemar Arena Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter updated that it is still
unsure if they will be in the remodeling phase or pursuing a referendum for expansion. Commissioner
Spanhake asked if there is any action that can be taken prior to a clear focus on what is going to
happen.
Initiative #4 – Alternative Funding Sources. Commissioner Weaver updated that the group met to
review funding and had lots of questions. The working group is puzzled about what exactly is being
asked of them. Staff Liaison Vetter updated that the purpose of the initiative is a study and report on
what alternative mechanisms are out there.
Initiative #5 – Comparable Community Parks/Recreational Opportunities. Vice-Chair Pfuhl
updated that the working group has not yet met but they are working on developing a simple survey to
gain feedback on what people are doing outside the city and why.
Initiative #6 – Parks & Recreation Presentations. Commissioner Weaver updated on the rough
draft of the PowerPoint presentation. The Commission asked if the presentation could be added to the
June agenda.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
No comments
IX. Staff Comments
A. Informational Items
Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates:
Next Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. is the Work Session with the City Council.
The Arbor Day event at Rosland Park went well with 50 trees planted. Making the
current total of 749 trees planted out of the 1,000 NextGen tree goal.
Centennial Lakes Park has opened the paddle boats and putting course.
The Golf Dome season has concluded.
B. Upcoming Meetings and Events
The next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m.
X. Adjournment
Motion made by Haas to adjourn the May 9, 2023 meeting at 8:02 p.m. Motion seconded by
Weaver. Meeting adjourned.