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Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Materials

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00 AMActual: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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--- ## author: Beck, Megan date: D:20260501132258-05'00' --- ## Parks and Natural Resources Commission Agenda May 5, 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 May 5, 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. *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 – March 3, 2026 7:15 p.m. 4. PNRC Commissioner Introductions - Brief introduction from each commissioner, background, and why you chose to serve with this commission. 7:25 p.m. 5. Environmental Stewardship Update - Memorandum 26 - 03 7:45 p.m. 6. Parks and Recreation Annual Report - Memorandum 26 - 04 8:05 p.m. 7. Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan Update - Memorandum 26 - 05 8:20 p.m. 8. Discussion Items 1 a. E-transportation update b. Project status update 8:30 p.m. 9. Monthly Update – Memorandum 26 - 06 8:35 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10. 11. 12. ## Council Update – Council Member Wilson ## Announcements/Miscellaneous 1 ## 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, March 3, 2026 ## Commission Members Present: Emily Bernstein-Hanlon, Sarah Branion, Anna Doherty ## (Chair), Andy Evenson, Richard Freese, Mary Schaffer, ## Brian Trusinsky, Nash DeLawyer (Student), Foster Sprunger (Student) ## Commission Member(s) Absent: None ## Council Member Presen…

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Environmental Stewardship Plan Implementation

Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan Development

E-transportation Ordinance Recommendations and Advocacy

2026 Park Projects and Infrastructure Updates

Parks and Recreation Department 2025 Annual Report Overview

Recreation Programming and Facility Operational Updates

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Appointment of a Parks and Natural Resources Commission Representative to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force

In favor: All (Unanimous)

Dissent: None

Moved by Commissioner Branion [N/A] · Seconded by Commissioner Evenson [N/A]

Commissioners discussed the need for a PNRC representative on the City’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force, which will guide future land use and development. Council Member Santini highlighted the unique opportunity for the representative to be informed at that level. Commissioner Freese expressed interest in serving.

Notable Quotes (1)

The 2050 Comprehensive P lan will help guide the City’s approach to future land use and development as the Woodbury community continues to grow. Acting as representative to the Task Force will provide a unique opportunity to be informed about discussions at that level.

Council Member Santini [N/A]
Appointment of a Parks and Natural Resources Commission Representative to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force

Ordinances & Resolutions (21)

Memorandum 26 - 03Other

Memorandum for the Environmental Stewardship Update for the May 5, 2026 meeting.

Memorandum 26 - 04Other

Memorandum for the Parks and Recreation Department 2025 Annual Report for the May 5, 2026 meeting.

Memorandum 26 - 05Other

Memorandum for the Park and Facilities Long-Range Plan Update for the May 5, 2026 meeting.

Memorandum 26 - 06Other

Memorandum for the Monthly Update for the May 5, 2026 meeting.

Memorandum 26-01Other

Memorandum regarding the Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan, discussed at the March 3, 2026 meeting.

Memorandum 26-02Other

Memorandum regarding the Monthly Update, discussed at the March 3, 2026 meeting.

Environmental Stewardship PlanPlan

City's plan adopted in December 2024 to guide environmental actions.

Environmental Stewardship Plan Two-Year Roadmap (2025-2026)Plan

Outlines priority actions and initiatives for the Environmental Stewardship Plan for the years 2025-2026.

Parks and Recreation Department 2025 Annual ReportReport

Documenting the Parks and Recreation Department's year in review, highlighting key items and statistics for 2025.

Parks and Facilities Long-Range PlanPlan

A comprehensive guide for planning, enhancing, and managing projects within the City’s parks and recreational spaces.

2050 Comprehensive PlanPlan

A long-term plan guiding the City’s approach to future land use and development as the Woodbury community grows.

Recreational Motor Vehicles ordinanceOrdinance

Ordinance addressing prohibited transportation modes for recreational vehicles.

City CodeOrdinance

Regulations concerning restrictions of e-transportation modes at large tournaments and special events.

House and Senate Bill Numbers regarding e-transportationOther

State legislative bills pertaining to e-transportation, helmet use, and potential registration of e-motos.

Woodbury Water Wise Implementation PlanPlan

A plan aimed at implementing water-wise practices within the city.

Salt Reduction PlanPlan

A plan to develop strategies for reducing salt usage.

City’s System-wide Natural Resources Management PlanPlan

A plan for managing natural resources across the city's system.

Fleet action plan for city-owned vehicles and mobile equipmentPlan

A plan for managing and potentially electrifying the city's vehicle fleet.

5-year plan for city facility energy improvementsPlan

A long-term plan outlining energy efficiency improvements for city facilities.

Community Engagement and Communications PlanPlan

A plan to support the Environmental Stewardship Plan through public engagement and communication.

City’s Purchasing PolicyPolicy

Policy guiding the purchasing practices of the city.

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