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Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Materials

Parks & Natural Resources Commission

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 12:00 AMActual: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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--- ## author: Beck, Megan date: D:20260529142042-05'00' --- ## Parks and Natural Resources Commission Agenda June 2, 2026 | 7 p.m. ## Health East Sports Center, Upper-Level Conference Room ## 4125 Radio Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55129 The City of Woodbury is subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination because of disability by public entities. The City is committed to full implementation of the Act to our services, programs, and activities. Information regarding the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the City Administrator's office at 651-714-3500. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 72 hours in advance of an event. Please call the ADA Coordinator, at 651-714-3500 (TDD 651-714-3568) to plan. The June 2, 2026, Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting is taking place in-person only at M Health Fairview Sports Center, Upper-Level Conference Room. Members of the public may attend the meeting in-person. Public comments will be accepted during the Open Forum. Questions regarding the meeting will also be taken between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 651-714-3583 or at RecOnline@woodburymn.gov. Questions received after 4:30 p.m. will be responded to in the next three to seven business days. 6:00 p.m. - Optional Tour: Woodbury Community Garden 11664 Dale Rd, Woodbury, MN 55129 *Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 7:00 p.m.* 7:05 p.m. 1. 2. ## Call to Order ## Open Forum 7:10 p.m. 3. Approval of Minutes – May 5, 2026 7:15 p.m. 4. Creek to Croix Regional Trail – Memorandum 26 - 07 7:35 p.m. 5. NPDEs Annual Report - Memorandum 26 – 08 7:55 p.m. 6. Review and Recommendation for Approval - Woodbury Heritage Society Post Office Replica Project at Heritage House Grounds, Marsh Creek Park – Memorandum 26 - 09 8:15 p.m. 7. Preliminary Financial Update through April 2026 - Memorandum 26 - 10 8:30 p.m. 8. Playground Replacement Community Engagement, Powers Lake East Park Playground - Memorandum 26 - 11 8:45 p.m. 9. Discussion Items 1 ## a. Park Project Updates ## b. Parks and Facilities Long Range Plan Update 8:55 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:05 p.m. 9:10 p.m. 10. 11. 12. 13. Monthly Update – Memorandum 26 - 12 ## Council Update – Council Member Wilson ## Announcements/Miscellaneous 2 ## Adjourn If a Commission member cannot attend this meeting, please contact Christine Thueson at 651-714-3584 or christine.thueson@woodburymn.gov at your earliest convenience. Thank you. 1 Discussion and status updates are intended to be informational or of brief inquiry. More substantial discussion of matters under status updates and miscellaneous should be scheduled for a future agenda. ## City of Woodbury ## Central Park – Prairie Room ## 8595 Central Park Place ## Woodbury, MN 55125 651-714-3583 Minutes of ## Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026 ## Commission Members Present: Emily B…

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Water Resource Management and Conservation

Parks and Recreation Planning and Development

Community Engagement and Public Input

Cultural and Historical Preservation

Recreational Programming and Facilities Management

City Financials and Operations

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Woodbury Heritage Society Post Office Replica Project at Heritage House Grounds, Marsh Creek Park

Expected: Recommendation to City Council for final approval

Dissent: Expected at meeting

Moved by Expected at meeting · Seconded by Expected at meeting

The Woodbury Heritage Society (WHS) proposes constructing a 10x14 ft replica historic post office structure at the Heritage House grounds within Marsh Creek Park. This facility aims to enhance community programming, improve operational storage, and strengthen visitor experience. The project is designed in a false-front western architectural style consistent with the site's historical character. The WHS will cover all construction costs, and upon completion, the structure will be donated to the City of Woodbury. Ongoing financial responsibility for repair, replacement, maintenance, and upkeep of the structure and its immediate area will also be assumed by the WHS. An addendum to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be required to define these responsibilities.

Playground Replacement Community Engagement, Powers Lake East Park Playground

Expected: Approval of the general public engagement process and specific outline for Powers Lake East playground replacement

Dissent: Expected at meeting

Moved by Expected at meeting · Seconded by Expected at meeting

The City is establishing a more consistent and clearly defined approach to community engagement for playground replacement projects. This process balances community input with project constraints such as budget, equipment availability, accessibility, and safety standards. Engagement levels will vary based on project size, with larger projects allowing more input and medium projects focusing on specific neighborhood areas. For the Powers Lake East Park playground replacement in 2027, a multi-phase engagement process is proposed, beginning in Summer 2026. This includes online questionnaires, targeted community outreach (within 1,500 feet of the playground), and multiple reviews by the Parks and Natural Resources Commission. The project will also evaluate the installation of synthetic turf as a pilot safety surface.

Ordinances & Resolutions (26)

Memorandum 26 - 07Other

Pertaining to the Creek to Croix Regional Trail

Memorandum 26 – 08Other

Pertaining to the NPDES Annual Report and Water Efficiency Incentive Program

Memorandum 26 - 09Other

Pertaining to the Woodbury Heritage Society Post Office Replica Project

Memorandum 26 - 10Other

Pertaining to the Preliminary Financial Update through April 2026

Memorandum 26 - 11Other

Pertaining to the Playground Replacement Community Engagement, Powers Lake East Park Playground

Memorandum 26 - 12Other

Pertaining to the Monthly Update for Parks and Recreation Department

Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)Other

Prohibits discrimination because of disability by public entities

Environmental Stewardship Plan (ESP)Plan

City's plan for environmental initiatives

Memorandum 26 - 03Other

Environmental Stewardship Update presented on May 5, 2026

2025 Annual ReportOther

Parks and Recreation Annual Report presented on May 5, 2026

Memorandum 26 - 04Other

Parks and Recreation Annual Report presented on May 5, 2026

Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan (PFLRP)Plan

Long-range plan for parks and facilities development

Memorandum 26 - 05Other

Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan Update presented on May 5, 2026

E-transportation ordinance recommendationOrdinance

Recommendation regarding helmet use for E-Bike users under 18

Memorandum 26 - 06Other

Monthly Update presented on May 5, 2026

NPDES permitPermit

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit regulating the city’s stormwater system

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)Plan

Main component of the NPDES permit

Water Conservation DirectiveOther

Adopted by City Council in 2016 to prioritize water efficiency

Woodbury Water Wise Implementation Plan (WWWIP)Plan

Plan identifying eight water efficiency programs for Council consideration through 2030

Residential Smart Irrigation Controller ProgramOther

Program offering discounted WaterSense Certified irrigation controllers to residents

HOA and Commercial Water Efficiency Cost Share ProgramOther

Program providing cost-sharing for water efficiency improvements to existing irrigation systems

Toilet Replacement Rebate Pilot ProgramOther

Program offering $100 rebates for purchasing EPA WaterSense-certified low-flow toilets

Water Softener Optimization & Replacement ProgramOther

Pilot program for water efficiency

Pressure Regulated Sprinkler Head ProgramOther

Pilot program for water efficiency

Native Plant Rebate Pilot ProgramOther

Program offering rebates up to $500 for eligible expenses for installing water-efficient landscapes

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Other

Agreement between the City and Woodbury Heritage Society, requiring an addendum for the replica post office project

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