Arden Park 30% Design Briefing

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The CITY of
EDINA
Arden Park 30% Design Briefing
Edina Park Commission
January 9, 2019
The CITY of
EDINA
Outline
Project Background
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Design Development Process
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Design Development Goals
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30% Design Briefing
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Next Steps
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Stay Informed
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The CITY of
EDINA
PROJECT BACKGROUND
MCWD/City Partnership – basis for prioritization
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Review of 2015 Strategic Plan for Parks – goals and strategies
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Concept development process summary
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The CITY of
EDINA
Shared Goals Identified in MOU
Restoration of natural stream function and fish passage by
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actions including removing the grade control structure
Water resource and riparian habitat improvements which will
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enhance creek access and draw attention to the role of
natural elements in visual composition of the park
Natural resources, surface water, soils stability and drainage
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improvements which will provide opportunities to enhance
existing and future park recreation value
Public safety
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The CITY of
EDINA
Edina Strategic Plan Goals
Protect, enhance and restore the City’s
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natural resources and natural areas.
Create more resilient and sustainable parks,
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facilities and landscapes.
Protect and restore Edina’s water resources.
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Increase facility accessibility and consistency
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throughout City.
Edina Strategic Plan Strategies
The CITY of
EDINA
• Increase connections and access to natural areas and
environmental resources.
• Coordinate with Engineering Department to meet changing
regulations and integrate into park master planning projects.
• Partner with Engineering Department to identify opportunities
to increase water quality throughout the city and identify
opportunities to treat City stormwater on park property to
benefit both.
• Provide more active and passive recreation opportunities and
educational efforts focused on water resources.
• Create a plan for replacement of outdated facilities, including
Arden Park shelter.
• Replace old and inadequate playground equipment.
Parks, Recreation & Trails
The CITY of
Strategic Plan
EDINA
 Key recommendations from park assessments:
• Provide greater access for passive recreation and
interpretation.
• Protect and improve Edina’s water resources.
• Provide more environmental education opportunities.
• Replace insufficient play areas/playgrounds and provide
new facilities to fill gaps.
• Improve branding and wayfinding to parks.
• Provide additional community gathering areas.
• Develop community driven master plans for parks.
• Replace or decommission community park buildings that
have outlived lifespan.
The CITY of
EDINA
Concept Plan Development Summary
Removes dam and improves Minnehaha Creek
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Increases creek access and recreation
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New trails
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Regional stormwater management
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Replaced Park facilities
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12 mo. public process concluded end of 2018
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The CITY of
EDINA
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
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The CITY of
EDINA
Design Process and Schedule
30%, 60% 90% design check points with PARC, public, council and
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MCWD
Briefing at 30%, decision points at 60% and 90% - May/Sept.
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