--- ## title: Parks and Recreation Commission date: D:20260727173435Z --- ## 2026 Advisory Commission Work Plans Reporting dates not set ## Report Created On: Jul 27, 2026 ## Parks and Recreation Commission Page 1 1 ## Commission Name 6 ## Initiative ## Report Legend Council Charge No Update Overdue ## Overall Summary % ## On Track67 ## Completed33 ## Status 0100 # ## Progress 75% Page 1 ## PARC Commission report_PV ## 2026 Advisory Commission Work Plans ## Report Created On: Jul 27, 2026 ## Report Legend Council Charge No Update Overdue ## Commission Name 1.5 ## Parks & Recreation Commission ## 2025-2026 Work Plan The Commission participates in park planning, reviews operations of parks and facilities and advises the City Council on policies, parks, programs and facilities. ## Plan Label And NumberDescriptionInitiative TypeLeadsStatus ## Initiative 1.5.1Review and Comment on Braemar Arena Implementation In support of the Braemar Park master plan implementation efforts for Braemar Arena assign members to the various stakeholder/focus group input opportunities as needs are identified to bring the community perspective to the process. Potential Areas: Infrastructure replacement Arena expansion ## ProjectKane (L), Wick, ## Hulbert, Rezac, Syed (s) Initiative 1.5.2Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function The upcoming capital improvement program identifies several park shelter building replacements. Part 1: The commission will study and report on user experience enhancements, amenities and style of facility approaches that are successful in current Edina parks and surrounding communities to help guide future replacement projects. Part 2: The commission will evaluate Edina Parks that have and those that do not have park buildings and propose criteria for constructing or decommissioning at each site. ## ProjectWelsh (L), Wick, ## Garazatua, Rezac, Syed (S) Initiative 1.5.3Review 2016 Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan content, identify key study areas to include in upcoming 2026 update for topics, research and potential data collection. The Parks and Recreation Department completes a strategic plan every 10 years prior to the development of the Comprehensive Guide Plan. The strategic plan informs the parks chapter of the comprehensive guide plan and is used as a pathway to prioritize and further develop the park system. This initiative will review the content of the 2016 plan, identify areas to add or modify for the upcoming work. ## ProjectKane (L), Pfuhl, Welsh Initiative 1.5.4Research and if feasible, develop action plan or further research of no more than two Alternative Funding Strategies (2023 Work Plan Item) to progress that initiative. The commission delivered a report on alternative funding methods that could be considered to supplement financial contributions to the park system. This initiative will revisit that report and do an in-depth analysis on no more than two methods to provide greater analysis for consideration by the City Council. ## ProjectPfuhl (L), Welsh, ## Hulbert, Conzemius Initiative 1.5.5Review Climate Action Plan priorities and conduct research on external park agencies that are implementing projects that would be beneficial to the Edina Park system. The commission will review the Climate Action Plan with the Cityʼs Sustainability Manager for actions related to the Park System. Commissioners will then research external park agencies that are implementing projects successfully to address items in the plan that are relevant for consideration and planning in Edina. ## On-going / AnnualWick (L), Welsh, Pfuhl, ## Bye, Eilertson (S) ## Initiative 1.5.6City Code Update—Article III. Boards, Committees and ## Commissions, Division 7. Parks and Recreation Commission In preparation for the comprehensive plan update, Administration will propose updates to city code. ## ProjectAll # ## On Track ## On Track ## Completed ## On Track ## On Track ## Completed Page 2 ## Parks & Recreation Commission ## 2025-2026 Work Plan The Commission participates in park planning, reviews operations of parks and facilities and advises the City Council on policies, parks, programs and facilities. ## Owner: Perry Vetter %# ## On Track674 ## Completed332 ## Review and Comment on Braemar Arena Implementation In support of the Braemar Park master plan implementation efforts for Braemar Arena assign members to the various stakeholder/focus group input opportunities as needs are identified to bring the community perspective to the process. ## Potential Areas: Infrastructure replacement Arena expansion ## Owner: Perry Vetter ## Initiative Type ## Project ## Target Completion Date ## Q4 - 2026 ## Leads ## Kane (L), Wick, Hulbert, Rezac, Syed (s) Update provided by Perry Vetter on Mar 20, 2026 20:25:23 Initiative members and the entire commission reviewed and provided a recommendation on the Arena concept for renovation and expansion to the City Council. The City Council reviewed that plan and the recommendation in January 2026. As additional input opportunities arise staff will bring those items to the initiative group first and then the full commission. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Mar 20, 2026 19:19:14 Update here. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Nov 05, 2025 19:10:59 The initiative group received an update on the schematic design findings and presentation. Next steps are stakeholder engagement and design finalization. ## Commission Name 1.5 Progress 75% Initiative: 6 Initiative 1.5.1 Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026On TrackProgress 75% ## Council Charge 2: Review & Comment Page 3 Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function The upcoming capital improvement program identifies several park shelter building replacements. Part 1: The commission will study and report on user experience enhancements, amenities and style of facility approaches that are successful in current Edina parks and surrounding communities to help guide future replacement projects. Part 2: The commission will evaluate Edina Parks that have and those that do not have park buildings and propose criteria for constructing or decommissioning at each site. ## Owner: Perry Vetter ## Initiative Type ## Project ## Target Completion Date ## Q4 - 2026 ## Leads ## Welsh (L), Wick, Garazatua, Rezac, Syed (S) Update provided by Perry Vetter on Jul 27, 2026 17:31:53 The Commission has accepted the presentation materials and staff work as baseline documents for future planning efforts. Staff will assist the commission with creating a report for review prior to delivering the information to City Council. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Jun 04, 2026 15:13:49 Update here. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Oct 03, 2025 05:00:01 Initiative commissioners and full commission have reviewed all baseline work for this initiative. ## Review 2016 Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan content, identify key study areas to include in upcoming 2026 update for topics, research and potential data collection. The Parks and Recreation Department completes a strategic plan every 10 years prior to the development of the Comprehensive Guide Plan. The strategic plan informs the parks chapter of the comprehensive guide plan and is used as a pathway to prioritize and further develop the park system. This initiative will review the content of the 2016 plan, identify areas to add or modify for the upcoming work. ## Owner: Perry Vetter ## Initiative Type ## Project ## Target Completion Date ## Q4 - 2025 ## Leads ## Kane (L), Pfuhl, Welsh Update provided by Perry Vetter on Mar 20, 2026 20:26:34 Initiative members presented to the Commission content identification for consideration. Staff will review that input and recommended areas at a future meeting. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Mar 20, 2026 19:19:21 Update here. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Oct 03, 2025 05:00:01 Initiative members and full commission have developed detailed framework for report. Initiative 1.5.2 Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026On TrackProgress 75% ## Council Charge 1: Study & Report Initiative 1.5.3 Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026CompletedProgress 100% ## Council Charge 1: Study & Report Page 4 Research and if feasible, develop action plan or further research of no more than two Alternative Funding Strategies (2023 Work Plan Item) to progress that initiative. The commission delivered a report on alternative funding methods that could be considered to supplement financial contributions to the park system. This initiative will revisit that report and do an in-depth analysis on no more than two methods to provide greater analysis for consideration by the City Council. ## Owner: Perry Vetter ## Initiative Type ## Project ## Target Completion Date ## Q4 - 2026 ## Leads ## Pfuhl (L), Welsh, Hulbert, Conzemius Update provided by Perry Vetter on Jul 27, 2026 17:30:03 Initiative members presented to the commission at the April 2026 meeting and have been conducting follow up research. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Mar 20, 2026 20:27:07 Initiative members will present to the commission at the April 2026 meeting. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Oct 03, 2025 05:00:01 Initiative group to discuss at November meeting. Review Climate Action Plan priorities and conduct research on external park agencies that are implementing projects that would be beneficial to the Edina Park system. The commission will review the Climate Action Plan with the Cityʼs Sustainability Manager for actions related to the Park System. Commissioners will then research external park agencies that are implementing projects successfully to address items in the plan that are relevant for consideration and planning in Edina. ## Owner: Perry Vetter ## Initiative Type ## On-going / Annual ## Target Completion Date ## Q4 - 2026 ## Leads ## Wick (L), Welsh, Pfuhl, Bye, Eilertson (S) Update provided by Perry Vetter on Jul 27, 2026 17:28:55 Initiative members will present to the commission at the August 2026 meeting. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Mar 20, 2026 20:27:23 Initiative members will present to the commission at the June 2026 meeting. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Oct 03, 2025 05:00:01 Initiative group and full commission have discussed detailed analysis that will frame report. Initiative 1.5.4 Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026On TrackProgress 50% ## Council Charge 3: Review & Recommend Initiative 1.5.5 Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026On TrackProgress 50% ## Council Charge 1: Study & Report Page 5 ## City Code Update—Article III. Boards, Committees and ## Commissions, Division 7. Parks and Recreation Commission In preparation for the comprehensive plan update, Administration will propose updates to city code. ## Owner: Perry Vetter ## Initiative Type ## Project ## Target Completion Date ## Q4 - 2025 ## Leads ## All Update provided by Perry Vetter on Nov 05, 2025 19:12:08 The commission reviewed and commented at the October meeting. Feedback was provided and incorporated into edits the Engagement Manager will provide to the City Council. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Oct 03, 2025 05:00:01 Full commission review scheduled for October 14 regular meeting. Update provided by Perry Vetter on Jul 03, 2025 05:00:01 No updates at this time. Initiative 1.5.6 Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025CompletedProgress 100% ## Council Charge 2: Review & Comment