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Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Materials - Updated March 3, 2026

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 AMActual: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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--- ## author: Beck, Megan date: D:20260303122406-06'00' --- ## Parks and Natural Resources Commission Agenda March 3, 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 March 3, 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. Special Order of Business A. Swearing in of new Commissioners 7:15 p.m. 4. Approval of Minutes – Dec. 2, 2025 7:20 p.m. 5. Staff Introductions and Presentations ## A. Dan Moris, Recreation Enterprise Manager ## B. Reed Smidt, Recreation Operations Manager 7:35 p.m. 6. Parks and Facilities Long Range Plan - Memorandum 26 - 01 7:45 p.m. 7. Appointment of a Parks and Natural Resources Commission ## Representative to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force 7:55 p.m. 8. Discussion Items ## A. Review 2026 Projects ## B. E-Transportation Ordinance Recommendations Update 8:15 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:40 p.m. 9. 10. 11. 12. Monthly Update – Memorandum 26 - 02 ## Council Update – Council Member Santini ## 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, December 2, 2025 ## Commission Members Present: Emily Bernstein-Hanlon, Sarah Branion, Timothy ## Brewington II, Anna Doherty, Charles Eckberg (Chair), ## Richard Freese, Andrew Goehler (Student), Bruce Montg…

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Woodbury Parks Commission Approves E-Bike and Scooter Rules

E-Transportation Ordinance Recommendations Update

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

2026 Projects Review

Monthly Update (Recreation Division, Central Park, M Health Fairview Sports Center, Eagle Valley Golf Course)

Council Update

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Park Ordinance Changes Related to E-Transportation Modes – Memorandum 25-30

Approved Unanimously

Dissent: None

Moved by Commissioner Freese [Unspecified Timestamp] · Seconded by Commissioner Doherty [Unspecified Timestamp]

Reed Smidt, Recreation Operations Manager, presented proposed changes to park ordinances regarding e-transportation, including adding Class 3 e-bikes, updating motorized foot scooter definitions in alignment with state statute, and requiring helmets for e-bike riders under 18. Discussion clarified language in section 16.46(a) concerning right-of-way and the scope of motorized foot scooter usage. Commissioners were reminded their approval served as a recommendation to City Council, who holds the final decision-making authority.

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proposed changes, which included adding Class 3-e -bikes to the current bicycle ordinance; updating the definition of Motorized Recreational Vehicles to allow motorized foot scooters as aligned with state statute; and proposing a new ordinance requiring helmet use for e-bike riders under 18 years of age.

Reed Smidt, Recreation Operations Manager [Unspecified Timestamp]
Park Ordinance Changes Related to E-Transportation Modes – Memorandum 25-30

Ms. Okada reminded Commissioners that their approval of the ordinance change recommendations would guide staff to bring the items to the City Council for their consideration. Ms. Okada added the PNRC may be called on for questions or clarification regarding the recommendations, and ultimately City Council would make the final decision on any ordinance changes or additions.

Michelle Okada, Parks and Recreation Director [Unspecified Timestamp]
Park Ordinance Changes Related to E-Transportation Modes – Memorandum 25-30

Ordinances & Resolutions (12)

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities ActOther

Federal law prohibiting discrimination based on disability by public entities, ensuring accessibility to city services and meetings.

Memorandum 26-01Other

Informational memorandum detailing the progress and plan for the Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan.

2050 Comprehensive Plan Task ForcePlan

A task force established to develop the city's long-range comprehensive plan, requiring a Parks and Natural Resources Commission representative.

Memorandum 26-02Other

Informational memorandum providing a monthly update on various recreational and parks department activities.

November 10, 2025, Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting MinutesOther

Minutes from a previous meeting, approved during the December 2, 2025 meeting.

Memorandum 25-30Other

Document outlining the proposed Park Ordinance Changes Related to E-Transportation Modes, discussed and approved for recommendation at the December 2, 2025 meeting.

State StatuteOther

Legal reference used for updating the definition of Motorized Recreational Vehicles in city ordinances.

Section 16.46(a) of the current Bicycling ordinanceOrdinance

Specific section of the city's bicycling ordinance discussed for clarification regarding right-of-way considerations in crosswalks.

Memorandum 25-31Other

Informational memorandum providing the monthly update for the December 2, 2025 meeting.

Parks and Facilities Long-Range PlanPlan

A comprehensive guide for planning, enhancing, and managing the City's parks and recreational spaces for the next 10-15 years.

2050 Comprehensive PlanPlan

The broader city-wide comprehensive plan which the Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan will inform, particularly its Parks, Recreation and Open Space chapters.

Request for Proposal (RFP)Other

Document prepared to solicit proposals from consulting firms for supporting the Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan project.

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