## City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda August 18, 2026, 5:30 PM Edina City Hall, Community Room, 4801 W. 50th St. ## Accessibility Support: The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order ## 2. Roll Call ## 3. Meeting Topics 3.1. MOTION TO CLOSE SESSION: As permitted by M.S. 13D.05 Subd. 3 (2) to discuss valuation appraisal for potential naming rights for Braemar Arena. 3.2. CLOSED SESSION: Valuation Appraisal for Potential of Naming Rights for Braemar Arena ## 3.3. Motion to Move to Open Session 3.4. 2027 - 2032 CIP and 2027 Budget 4. Adjournment Page 1 of 33 ## Item Report August 18, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 3.1 Department: Administration ## Item Activity: Information Prepared By: Sharon Allison, City Clerk Item Title: MOTION TO CLOSE SESSION: As permitted by M.S. 13D.05 Subd. 3 (2) to discuss valuation appraisal for potential naming rights for Braemar Arena. ## Action Requested: Motion to close the meeting. ## Information/Background: None. ## Supporting Documentation: ## None Page 2 of 33 ## Item Report August 18, 2026 ## City Council ## Item Number: 3.2 Department: Parks & Recreation Item Activity: Discussion Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Item Title: CLOSED SESSION: Valuation Appraisal for Potential of Naming Rights for Braemar Arena ## Action Requested: Preliminary feedback requested. Staff will not be asking for a decision from the City Council at the work session. However, staff is asking for preliminary feedback and direction on continuing the pursuit of this alternate funding mechanism. Upon receiving this direction, the next steps would be to develop options for, and then activate a strategic sales campaign. Staff would also work with the Planning Department to ensure the sign ordinance works in conjunction with this opportunity, as some members have already indicated ensuring this change could occur for the Courtney Fields complex. ## Information/Background: At the March 3, 2026, regular City Council meeting, a professional services contract purchase request was approved for professional valuation appraisal services with the Superlative Group (SG) for Braemar Arena. This was done as a follow-up to the staff presentation conducted at the January 20, 2026, regular meeting where a presentation was conducted for a design development update. This appraisal process was to review opportunities for alternate funding methods to pursue project enhancements with the potential use of naming rights and sponsorships. The first step was having this independent appraisal conducted. Currently alternate funding is listed as an initiative that is on the Park and Recreation Commission work plan, with staff leading the effort and gathering feedback from the c…