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Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PMActual: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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We will call to order the Tuesday October 14th, 2025 Park and Recreation Commission. The meeting is made in order at 7 o'clock. 7 o'clock on the dot. Jennifer, please have a roll call. Commissioner by. Present. Commissioner Garazatua. Present. Commissioner Halbert. Here. Mr. Spalding. Here. Commissioner Webb. Here. Commissioner Kane. Here. Mr. Poole. Here. Great. Thank you. If I could please ask for a motion for the approval of today's agenda if there are no amendments to it. We are a move to the room. Second. Abulous. All in favor? Aye. Perfect. Are we having the importance of the matter? I'm sorry. Who's going to be the minutes? Yes. Oh. What? Who are the minutes? I know. But it says we're going to make the product. I'm not. Oh, I must have missed that. Oh, Patty's here. Sorry. So I need approval of the meeting minutes, please. Can I get a motion? Unless there are any amendments or corrections? Motion. Motion. Which group? Motion to approve. Second. Second. All in favor? Aye. Perfect. Thank you. Do we have any special recognitions or presentations this evening? Perfect. And then if here's as though we have no community comments. So we will move on to item number 7.1, our summer view, and special event for the meeting updates. Yeah, but evening chair and commissioners, and the clerk, our recursion advisor is here to provide new rules over the summer of the adopting our youth program and special events. So I like the support. Hi. Welcome. Good evening. Like Tracy said, I'm only the clerk and recreation supervisor here at the city. I oversee some of our youth programs, some family, special events, and then our adaptable to the new inclusion programs. So I was just going to give you a highlight of summer, kind of recap how that went. And then just kind of speak to you about some upcoming programs and events and things that we do. So as you know, we offer a wide range of these programs really starting at age, like eight months and up. So we have like music together classes, gymnastics, soccer, T-ball, Skyhox, all of those kind of little youth sports programs. All the way up through really in my role through age like 14, 15 of their volunteers, and then obviously employees. So they come through, you know, I think 16 of them work with us through college and yeah. So I also first year adaptive and inclusion opportunities. We have some adaptive and inclusion opportunities in house. So we'll do inclusion for like all of our in-house programs like our programs. We've done like the skate, art programming, all of that. But we also partner with Reach for Resources to expand some of our adaptive and inclusion for athletics association. Some in-house adaptive programs we offer our art programs at the senior center, like our presence for the holidays. Let's bring our class. We do adaptive golf and then adaptive water running. So we're at Edinburgh pool. Some programs that we've recently partnered with for Reach for Resources are social seekers. Some creative ar…
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Meeting location: Braemar Golf Course 6364 John Harris Dr. Edina, MN Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 14, 2025 7:00 PM 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. Approval of Meeting Agenda 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. Minutes:Parks & Recreation Commission Sept. 9, 2025 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 6. Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1. Summer Youth & Special Event Programming Update 7.2. Edina Aquatic Center Update 7.3. Initiative 1.5.6. City Code Update—Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7. Parks and Recreation Commission 8. Chair and Member Comments Page 1 of 17 9. Staff Comments 9.1. Upcoming Meetings & Events 9.2. Remote Meeting Participation Policy 10. Adjournment Page 2 of 17 d ITEM REPORT Date: October 14, 2025 Meeting: Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda Number: 4.1 Item Type: Minutes Item Activity: Approve Prepared By: Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Item Title: Minutes:Parks & Recreation Commission Sept. 9, 2025 Action Requested: Approve minutes from the Sept. 9, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Information/Background: See attached minutes. Supporting Documentation: PARC Minutes 9-9-2025 1. Page 3 of 17 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: XX/XX/2024 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission Braemar Golf Course Sept. 9, 2025 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order Chair Pfuhl called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Bye, Garazatua, Hulbert, Wick, Kane, Pfuhl, and Student Commissioners Harrington and Syed Commissioner Welsh arrived at 7:04 p.m. Commissioner(s) Absent: Spaulding Staff Present: Staff Liaison Perry Vetter and Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton Chair Pfuhl noted that an amendment needs to be made to the agenda. Item 7.1 is going to be removed from the agenda; General Manager…

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Edina Parks Commission reviews code overhaul, aquatic center plans

Edina Aquatic Center 2025 Season Review

Initiative 1.5.6: City Code Update—Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7. Parks and Recreation Commission

Remote Meeting Participation Policy

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Votes (3)

Approval of Meeting Minutes (Sept. 9, 2025)

Motion carried (approved)

Dissent: None noted

Moved by Hulbert [Sept. 9, 2025] · Seconded by Kane [Sept. 9, 2025]

The commission reviewed and approved minutes from the September 9, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. The September meeting included approval of an amended agenda (removal of Item 7.1 due to General Manager Patty McGrath's absence), welcome of new Student Commissioner Anna Harrington, discussion of Initiative 1.5.3 (2026 Strategic Plan update), updates on multiple work plan initiatives, and community concerns regarding off-leash dogs at Braemar Golf Course.

Initiative 1.5.6: City Code Update—Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7. Parks and Recreation Commission

No motion required; item designated for review and comment only

Dissent: None noted

The commission reviewed proposed updates to the Parks and Recreation Commission's city code section. The update broadens the commission's purpose from a narrow focus on park and recreation provision to a vision emphasizing quality of life, community wellbeing, and Edina's sense of place. Key changes include: (1) reframing the commission as an advocate rather than implementer; (2) explicit inclusion of accessibility, inclusion, and sustainability language; (3) condensing duties from a long descriptive paragraph to a clear five-item numbered list; (4) emphasizing advisory role to City Council rather than program management; and (5) adding long-term planning perspective. The memo notes that the school board ex officio position mentioned in the old code (Sec. 2-257) is removed in the new version. Timeline: Commission review and comment (Sept–Oct 2025), City Council approval (Nov 2025), implementation (Dec 2025).

Edina Aquatic Center 2025 Season Update

No motion required; item designated as informational only

Dissent: None noted

Patty McGrath, General Manager, presented the 2025 Aquatic Center operational summary. Highlights included: safe and fun summer season, successful staffing, 75,179 total attendance, $171,095 concession revenue, three Member Only After Hours Swim events, expanded concession hours, and renewed Edina Kids Club relationship. Challenges identified: season pass sales decline and variable weather. Looking ahead to 2026: filter room replacement project (scheduled for completion by 2026 season), review of pricing strategies and establishment of 2026 Fees and Charges, and extension of season by one week (June 4–August 23). The filter room project was noted as already underway with expected completion for the 2026 season.

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I have been attacked by off-leash dogs more times than I would like to count. He stated there are two signs that state dogs must be on a leash and licensed with the city. He asked if it would be possible to get more signage on the trailheads and perhaps the course entry.

Commissioner Bye [Sept. 9, 2025]
Approval of Meeting Minutes (Sept. 9, 2025)

It is not an unreasonable request, and they can do that.

Staff Liaison Vetter [Sept. 9, 2025]
Approval of Meeting Minutes (Sept. 9, 2025)

The City of Edina is updating all sections of Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III – Boards, Committees and Commissions to improve consistency, clarity, and alignment with current practices. Each commission's section is being reviewed to ensure it accurately reflects its purpose, duties, and advisory role.

MJ Lamon, Special Projects & Engagement Manager [October 14, 2025]
Initiative 1.5.6: City Code Update—Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7. Parks and Recreation Commission

Broader framing of purpose: Updated from a narrow focus to a vision of enhancing quality of life and community wellbeing. Community identity emphasized: New language reflects how parks and recreation strengthen Edina's sense of place and belonging. Clarified advisory/advocacy role: The commission is described as an advocate for parks and recreation, not an implementer of programs.

Administration Department Memo [September 3, 2025]
Initiative 1.5.6: City Code Update—Article III. Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7. Parks and Recreation Commission

Safe, fun summer! Staffing, Statistics, Hosted three Member Only After Hours Swim events, Member Only nights and Birthday Budge, Facility improvements, Renewed Edina Kids Club relationship, Expanded Concession Hours

2025 Season Highlights Report [October 14, 2025]
Edina Aquatic Center 2025 Season Update

Season Pass Sales, Variable weather

2025 Season Challenges Report [October 14, 2025]
Edina Aquatic Center 2025 Season Update

Ordinances & Resolutions (8)

Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III – Boards, Committees and Commissions, Division 7Ordinance

City code section being updated to improve consistency and clarity regarding Parks and Recreation Commission establishment, purpose, duties, and membership. Timeline includes commission review (Sept–Oct 2025), Council approval (Nov 2025), and implementation (Dec 2025).

Sec. 2-255: Establishment and PurposeOrdinance

Revised section establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission to promote vibrant parks, open spaces, and recreation while enhancing quality of life, fostering community wellbeing, and strengthening Edina's identity. Emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, sustainability, and connection to nature and community.

Sec. 2-256: DutiesOrdinance

Condensed five-item list of commission duties: advising City Council on planning and development; reviewing policies and community needs; recommending programs; advising on natural resources and wildlife management; and contributing to long-term planning for park and recreation systems.

Sec. 2-257: MembershipOrdinance

Specifies commission composition of nine regular members and two student members. Previous version included ex officio school board nominee position; new version removes this provision.

2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Work PlanPlan

Multi-initiative work plan including: Initiative 1.5.1 (Braemar Arena Implementation), 1.5.2 (Park Shelter Amenities), 1.5.3 (2026 Strategic Plan Update), 1.5.4 (Alternative Funding Strategies—moved to November), 1.5.5 (Climate Action Plan), and 1.5.6 (Code Update).

2025 Season Highlights Aquatic CenterReport

Operational summary documenting attendance (75,179 total), revenue ($171,095 concessions), staffing, facility improvements, and challenges including season pass sales decline and variable weather.

Remote Meeting Participation PolicyPolicy

City Council-approved policy (October 7, 2025) enabling board and commission members to participate remotely via interactive technology when physically unable to attend in person. Effective January 1, 2026.

Ord. No. 2017-01, § 5 (March 7, 2017)Ordinance

Original ordinance establishing current Parks and Recreation Commission structure; being updated through Initiative 1.5.6.

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