Correspondence Two 05.17.2016

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Heather Branigin
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Jordan Gilgenbach
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Heather Branigin
FW: Nordic ski trails at Braemar
Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator 952‐826‐0396 | Fax 952‐826‐0389| Cell 612‐363‐3564 [email protected] | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Kristin Engman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:06 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: Nordic ski trails at Braemar Dear Edina City Council Members: I am an Edina High School Nordic Ski Team parent and am writing to you to ask that you consider voting "YES" to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar. As a self taught skier and avid outdoor enthusiast, I believe that having a ski trail at Braemar would highly benefit our community during the winter months. Nordic skiing is an activity that can be enjoyed by various ages and abilities and is an excellent family activity. The trails below the high school were excellent for the high school team and also other residents to use and enjoy. Now that they are being taken away due to the bike trail, another option should be presented by the Council. Thank you in advance for your vote as "YES" for the Nordic ski trail at Braemar. Sincerely, Kristin Engman Edina Resident, Parent and Nordic ski team volunteer 1
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Jen Rolfes <[email protected]>
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Ruth Rolfes
Edina City Council: Braemar Project Comments
Hi City Council,
My name is Jennifer Rolfes. I cross country skied on the Edina High School Nordic team from 2004-2010 and live two blocks from
Braemar. I support the project to create trails and snowtubing at Braemar. I wanted to provide a response to the worries of some of the Park
Board members regarding traffic and lights.
It is true that Elm Creek is often overrun with traffic. There are a number of differences though which lead me to believe that the traffic
would not be an issue at Braemar. The nearest location to Elm Creek that makes snow is 17 miles away at Theodore Wirth. In
contrast,Braemar is within 5 miles of the snow-making facilities at Hyland Park Reserve. Furthermore, the snow-making loop at Braemar
will be smaller than both Elm Creek and Hyland. I believe that as far as cross country skiing is concerned, Braemar will be used principally
by Edina residents. Unless construction is planned to make the hill at Braemar bigger, it is far smaller than the snowtubing hill at Elm Creek.
This combination of factors leads me to believe that traffic at Braemar will not be out of control.
As long as the lights on the snowtubing hill are off by 9 pm on weekdays and 10 pm on weekends, I do not understand the concerns regarding
the lighting at Braemar. At present, there are trees between the hill and the closest houses on Gleason. More trees could be planted closer to
the road as necessary to help block the light. As long as the lights aren't on late, it shouldn't interfere with sleep in those houses. For the
houses located further north on Gleason, the lit hill might not be as aesthetically pleasing as the dark golf course, but it does not interfere with
the use of their property. During the summer, when they are more likely to be sitting on their front lawns in the evening, the lights will not be
operating.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rolfes
7675 Woodview Ct
Edina, MN 55439
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Jay at TeeMaster <[email protected]>
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Braemar Winter Park Project
Dear City Council, My name is Jay Adams. I live in Edina at 5801 Bernard Place. I grew up in Edina and have raised my children here. I want to ask that you all vote yes to move forward with the Braemar Winter Park Project. I have been a highly competitive Nordic skier for close to 30 years and over that time the winter weather has been inconsistent and that has made natural snow trail conditions very inconsistent. The man‐made snow at the Hyland downhill area became open to Nordic skiers about 10 years ago which was awesome. Then a couple years ago they added the snow making to the Hyland Nordic trails and currently those trails are the best man‐made snow trails in the nation. Theodore Wirth Park has also added snow‐making with success. As a resident of Edina and promoter of Nordic skiing I have been very discouraged by the rigid rules regarding access to the man‐made snow trails at Hyland for youth skiers. The rules virtually prohibit our high school team from practicing there as a team, which I find completely bewildering, but it’s the way it is. The excellent volunteers working with the high school team have developed ski trails down below the high school utilizing the fields and hills by Creek Valley but those options are now being eliminated with the new fields and nine‐mile trail construction. The Breamar proposal will provide our residents and high school team the opportunity to ski within our community and that will be such a great option for all. I love the Hyland and Wirth trails, but if we can have something of competitive quality and consistency here, our community will be that much better. So please vote yes on the proposal. If any of you would like to discuss Nordic skiing and trail issues further, I do consider myself an expert on the subject as I have over 10,000 kilometers and years of experience on the matter and would love to chat with you about it. Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing this project happen and being able to ski on great new trails at Braemar. Jay Adams 5801 Bernard Place [email protected] 612‐701‐6573 3
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Edina Snow Making
Dear Edina City Council representatives, Please consider supporting the snow making proposal for Braemar. I'm writing this from an airport so it will lack eloquence, but here it goes.  We have put our money (and time) where our mouth is We (Edina High School Nordic Team) believe strongly in this effort. We have put our time and money into snowmaking for many years creating a community wide asset. Due to changes at the high school we need a new way forward.  Nordic skiing at the high school allows ~200 kids to learn a life‐long sport, compete successfully at the highest levels in the state, and many other associated benefits.  There is strong support from the Edina community for the sport and associated trails.  Global weather patterns suggest the need for manmade snow will increase. With an already short season, Nordic skiing at this latitude could be threatened if we have a few consecutive dry/warm years. I'm sure you have heard this all before and understand the issues. Please vote yes on the proposal. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me. Thanks for your consideration, Jeffrey Kuhs (Edina resident and lifelong Nordic skier, parent of EHS skiers) 4
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Anne Lindquist <[email protected]>
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 11:26 AM
Edina Mail
In support of Edina Snowmaking Proposal
Dear City Council members, As a member of the Edina community and a parent of nordic skiers, I am in strong support of the proposed plan to add snowmaking capabilities and ski trail grooming to Braemar. The nordic ski trails would be an excellent addition to our school and city. Anne Lindquist 5
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Suzanne Magner <[email protected]>
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Guy Logan; 'Suzanne Logan ([email protected])'
Nordic Skiing Trails/Snow Making at Braemar
Dear City Council – Based on the below, we would be in agreement of the need for additional Nordic trails in Edina to not only support the EHS teams, but to support many in the community that enjoy this potentially life‐long activity. I believe the boys and girls EHS teams are seeing record numbers of an important no‐cut sport for the school and the teams are enjoying success. Always nice to support all sports in the community, especially those that get us out more during our long winters!! Edina has invested a lot of money in hockey, skating rinks/warming houses, Braemar dome, golf dome, golf course, soccer fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, etc., making it a great place to live. Nordic skiing seems to be another opportunity to do this as there seems to be a need to support a sport that appeals to many generations. Thank you ‐ Suzanne & Guy Logan 5806 Olinger Road Edina, MN 55436 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Edina Nordic
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 10:19 AM
To: edina [email protected]
Subject: Edina Snowmaking Proposal!
Dear Edina Nordic Families,
Action requested: if you are in support of this, please contact your city council representative immediately via email [email protected] Be sure to write a sentence or two about why you support this.
This is an urgent message regarding an upcoming City Council vote. We are hoping you can indicate your support of this issue by sending an email immediately. The vote is this coming Tuesday, May 17! Please read this email and take action immediately if you are in agreement.
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The City Council is considering adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. If the vote passes, this would give us an excellent opportunity to be able to ski some place other than, or in addition to EHS. We are definitely in favor of having more options than we do currently. Today we are able to make snow and ski several kilometers of trail at EHS. This will change significantly after the 2016‐17 season. 
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Nine Mile Creek trail is under construction and this will dramatically affect our ability to
hold ski practices at the high school. A bridge will be added crossing highway 62 taking
out important hill trails by the water tower. We currently enjoy 5km of trails at the high
school, but the regional trail will cross our ski trails many times, and when the trail is
plowed, our ski trails won’t be skiable anymore.
A new accessibility path will be built from the parking lot of EHS to the lower fields. This will be plowed in the winter, so we will not be able to ski in the area by the tennis courts anymore. Additionally, we will be losing some of our ski space (tennis court area, restored prairie hill, and behind the bunker). We all know that we are currently very lucky to have several key volunteers who do our snowmaking at EHS. This is hard work that could be taken over by the City of Edina at Braemar Park. It is very difficult to obtain permission to hold practices at Hyland. Currently we can plan on about 1 practice slot per week. For these reasons, it would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. If you are in agreement, please send an email to the following address immediately: [email protected]
Your email will be sent to all of the City Council members automatically. Explain how this will impact your family and the community ‐‐ having more winter recreation opportunities right here in Edina would be great! From Skinnyski.com: (Submitted by Craig Jarvinen)
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Edina Snowmaking Proposal
April 12, 2016
Edina is considering a snowmaking operation at Braemer Park. Early plans call for a [2.2 - 2.25km] snowmaking loop to be
completed by December 2017.
Review more details below by clicking on these links:
- Proposal Background/Timeline
- Winter Park at Braemer - Statement of Qualifications
-Edina Nordic Ski website: http://www.edinaschools.org/nordicski
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Heather Branigin
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Jean RehkampLarson <[email protected]>
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Mark Larson
groomed trails at Braemar
We are in favor of the plan to groom trails at Braemar. The last seasons have been challenging for Nordic skiers to get trail time. Nordic skiing is a lifelong sport ‐ people of all ages enjoy it. When kids start young they take the skill and the love of the outdoors forward throughout their lives. Best, Jean and Mark Larson 9
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Louis M. Mansky <[email protected]>
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Revisit of sidewalk addition to Woodland Road West
To: Edina City Council
Re: Revisit of sidewalk addition to Woodland Road West
Please DO NOT add a sidewalk to Woodland Road West without future analyses of pedestrian needs on existing/new sidewalks in the neighborhood
‐ In January, the Edina City Council voted to create space on the south side of Woodland Road West for a future sidewalk and approved installation of a sidewalk on 56th Street.
‐ Recent resident petitions requested addition of a sidewalk to Tower Street. Council approved a motion to add a sidewalk to Tower St.
‐ Another resident petition requests that the possibility of adding a sidewalk on the southside of Woodland Road West be installed now and not wait to resurvey to determine if there is a need.
‐ Please refrain from revisiting sidewalk installation on Woodland Road West. New sidewalks on the 2 streets to the north (ie, Tower Street, 56th Street) and an existing sidewalk to the south (ie, 58th Street) could obviate the need to ever install a sidewalk on Woodland Road West. ‐ The original analysis of need was based on a December survey. The effects of the new sidewalks on pedestrian traffic patterns needs to be analyzed with the sidewalks on Tower and 56th St in order to determine if there is a legitimate need for yet another sidewalk installed in this neighborhood on Woodland Road West.
‐ There remains concerns about a sidewalk on Woodland Road West, particularly on which side of the road would be best. While the southside was chosen because of the estimates of minimal install cost, the northside of the street is ultimately better for safety (a point of discussion that City Council did not consider).
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‐ The north side of Woodland Road West allows direct access to the bus stop at Wooddale Ave; crossing Concord Ave would be most safely done at the stop sign at the intersection of Concord Ave and Southview Ln.
‐ The currently existing sidewalk crossing at the intersection of Woodland Rd West and Concord Ave is not the safest location to cross the street. Installing a sidewalk on the southside of Woodland Rd West, does not make the crossing safer; if anything it makes it less safe by encouraging more pedestrian traffic.
‐ A sidewalk on the southside of Woodland Rd West would remain in the shade during the winter months, and even if cleared of snow, would be covered in a glaze of ice that would make such a sidewalk a perpetual safety hazard.
‐ Council is also asked to postpone sidewalk installation to consider progress made in Holland, MIchigan in improving the life of its citizens by the installation of heated sidewalks (see link below to story recently on Michigan Public Radio). Please note that install of pipes below sidewalk is a small investment, and many new eco‐friendly technologies exist (eg, solar energy) for providing the energy for heated water. Council is asked to consider this possibility for a future sidewalk on Woodland Road West, particularly if it is installed on the southside of the street.
http://michiganradio.org/post/hollands‐heated‐sidewalks‐streets‐were‐gamble‐seems‐have‐paid#stream/0
- Given the unusually large number of ongoing and soon to start construction projects this summer in the City of
Edina, please do not overextend beyond the current financial commitments, which could easily overrun the
available budget.
‐ Please do not reverse your previous decision!
Louis Mansky
5701 Fairfax Avenue
Email: [email protected]
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Heather Branigin
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Louis M. Mansky <[email protected]>
Frank Petrovic
Revisit of sidewalk addition to Woodland Road West
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Louis M. Mansky <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, May 17, 2016 at 8:04 AM
Subject: Revisit of sidewalk addition to Woodland Road West
To: Lynette Biunno <[email protected]>
Good morning Lynette,
Please forward to the Mayor and City Council.
Have a good day!
Louis
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To: Edina City Council
Re: Revisit of sidewalk addition to Woodland Road West
Please DO NOT add a sidewalk to Woodland Road West without future analyses of pedestrian needs on existing/new sidewalks in the neighborhood
‐ In January, the Edina City Council voted to create space on the south side of Woodland Road West for a future sidewalk and approved installation of a sidewalk on 56th Street.
‐ Recent resident petitions requested addition of a sidewalk to Tower Street. Council approved a motion to add a sidewalk to Tower St.
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‐ Another resident petition requests that the possibility of adding a sidewalk on the southside of Woodland Road West be installed now and not wait to resurvey to determine if there is a need.
‐ Please refrain from revisiting sidewalk installation on Woodland Road West. New sidewalks on the 2 streets to the north (ie, Tower Street, 56th Street) and an existing sidewalk to the south (ie, 58th Street) could obviate the need to ever install a sidewalk on Woodland Road West. ‐ The original analysis of need was based on a December survey. The effects of the new sidewalks on pedestrian traffic patterns needs to be analyzed with the sidewalks on Tower and 56th St in order to determine if there is a legitimate need for yet another sidewalk installed in this neighborhood on Woodland Road West.
‐ There remains concerns about a sidewalk on Woodland Road West, particularly on which side of the road would be best. While the southside was chosen because of the estimates of minimal install cost, the northside of the street is ultimately better for safety (a point of discussion that City Council did not consider).
‐ The north side of Woodland Road West allows direct access to the bus stop at Wooddale Ave; crossing Concord Ave would be most safely done at the stop sign at the intersection of Concord Ave and Southview Ln.
‐ The currently existing sidewalk crossing at the intersection of Woodland Rd West and Concord Ave is not the safest location to cross the street. Installing a sidewalk on the southside of Woodland Rd West, does not make the crossing safer; if anything it makes it less safe by encouraging more pedestrian traffic.
‐ A sidewalk on the southside of Woodland Rd West would remain in the shade during the winter months, and even if cleared of snow, would be covered in a glaze of ice that would make such a sidewalk a perpetual safety hazard.
‐ Council is asked to postpone sidewalk installation to consider progress made in Holland, MIchigan in improving the life of its citizens by the installation of heated sidewalks (see link below to story recently on Michigan Public Radio). Please note that install of pipes below sidewalk is a small investment, and many new eco‐friendly technologies exist (eg, solar energy) for providing the energy for heated water. Council is asked to consider this possibility for a future sidewalk on Woodland Road West, particularly if it is installed on the southside of the street.
http://michiganradio.org/post/hollands‐heated‐sidewalks‐streets‐were‐gamble‐seems‐have‐paid#stream/0
- Given the unusually large number of ongoing and soon to start construction projects this summer in the City of
Edina, please do not overextend beyond the current financial commitments, which could easily overrun the
available budget.
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‐ Please do not reverse your previous decision!
Louis Mansky
5701 Fairfax Avenue
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MaggieE-mail <[email protected]>
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Please vote yes to adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar
Dear City Council, We are strongly encouraging you to add snowmaking and Nordic trails at Braemar. Our daughter(and youngest of our 4 children), has been a member of the Nordic Ski team for the last two years. The Edina Nordic team is one of the most all‐
inclusive and supportive teams we have seen in the Edina schools. Their coaches have been dedicated to supporting this program in many ways, including snowmaking at EHS. With the construction and changes at the high school there will not be a place for this all‐inclusive team. Please vote yes to adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar for this team. Also, Nordic Skiing is a life time, healthy sport. We enjoy it ourselves and feel strongly that it would be a wonderful addition to our community. Again, please vote yes to adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar for our community. Thank you. Maggie and Karl Braun 15
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Contact Us form submission
Name: Dan Berntson
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Message: To Edina City Council Re: Braemar Winter Park My family strongly supports the development of a
cross country ski trail at Braemar. Each winter I ski five or six days a week and would enjoy using a trail at
Braemar because it's close than Hyland Park in Bloomington or Worth Park in Minneapolis. I have skied st
Braemar in past years as a helper for the Edina High School ski team and would enjoy access to the beautiful
winter terrain again. Please vote in favor of developing the ski trail in Edina. Respectfully, Dan Berntson
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Proposed Braemar ski trails
Good morning,
I am writing in support of the proposed Nordic ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar. Not only would
the middle school and high school Nordic ski teams have a home, the local Nordic community would
have a location to enjoy as well. The construction at the high school will be taking away a large part
of the current Nordic team trails. .
Shelly Howe
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Jay Rudi <[email protected]>
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Edina City Council --Snow making at Braemar
To Edina City Council, I support the addition of snow making equipment to allow nordic/cross country skiing at Braemar. As Minnesotans, winter activities are important for the health of our citizens and add to our wonderful quality of life in Edina. I hope that you will support this addition to our community. Thank you. Jay Rudi 4708 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55424 18
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Deb Carlson <[email protected]>
Edina Mail
Nordic trails and snowmaking at Braemar
Dear Council Members:
I am writing to encourage you to vote in favor of trail grooming and snowmaking at Braemar. As a family with
an EHS Nordic athlete, we think this will significantly enhance the training options for the team. In addition,
this gives Edina residents a local opportunity for skiing as well. Thank you for your support of these efforts.
Sincerely,
Deb Carlson
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Ellen Jones <[email protected]>
Monday, May 16, 2016 11:55 PM
Edina Mail
Grandview Task Force Citizen Member Summary Statement
Grandview Citizen Summary Statement.pdf
Dear City Council,
At the last Grandview Task Force meeting, the non-staff, non-consultant members of the Grandview Task Force agreed
that their perspectives should be compiled into a summary statement. I volunteered to write the summary and the Task
Force concurred. The attached statement is a compilation of feedback made by citizen members of the Task Force who
participated in the process. It summarizes perspectives received both in and outside Task Force meetings. It expresses
the view of individual members and is not intended to represent consensus, agreement or emphasis on any specific
statement or statements.
Sincerely,
Ellen Jones
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Monday, May 16, 2016 11:27 PM
Edina Mail
City council meeting tomorrow night
Hello, I would like to speak at the city council meeting tomorrow night. Please let me know if there is a form I need to fill out? Thank you! Clover Hackett Sent from my iPhone 21
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Monday, May 16, 2016 11:20 PM
Charlie Gerk; Stephen Kartak
Edina Mail
5425 Woodcrest Drive variance work
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Dear city of Edina staff, The Ramsays' contractor Sorensen was still grading their driveway with heavy loud equipment (a bulldozer) at 10:30 pm tonight. Working at this hour is not only in violation of the city zoning and noise ordinance, it's a safety hazard for passengers and vehicles in the street. Not to mention the contractor cannot fully see what he is doing when it's pitch dark. This project is located too close to my property line to be grading this steep slope in the dark. The weather forecast is clear and dry for the entire next week so there should be no rush to get it in overnight. This is not the first time I have seen the Ramsays' contractors being inconsiderate and unsafe. Last month they cut down a huge dead tree on the south side of their property that was hovering over my roof. The tree needed to be removed because it was unsafe and completely dead. However, a live electrical wire intersected the tree branches. Their contractor proceeded to climb the tree and cut the tree branches directly above the wire without first calling the utility company to drop the wire & turn off the electricity. This was highly dangerous and put not only my property at risk, but the contractor's life as well because he was within just a few feet of the live wire. (See attached photos ‐ the live wire is hanging below the contractor). The live wire could have snapped and fell and caught on fire. I asked them to stop until the wire was dropped and they refused. I would like you to please advise the homeowner and contractor of the ordinance conditions regarding time restrictions and safety considerations for their work. I feel like these folks have cut too many corners throughout this entire project. Thank you, Kristine Donatelle 5427 Woodcrest Drive 22
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Elizabeth Ashbrook <[email protected]>
Monday, May 16, 2016 10:51 PM
Edina Mail
Braemar snow making
I support Braemar making snow & ski trails. We have 3 kids at ehs who enjoy Nordic skiing. The team needs a place to practice. Regards, Beth & Steve Ashbrook. 23
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Jonathan Engman MD <[email protected]>
Monday, May 16, 2016 9:54 PM
Edina Mail
Braemar Winter Planning
Dear Edina City Council Members:
I am an Edina business owner, resident and parent of 2 middle school kids. I am writing to ask
you to consider voting “YES” to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar.
Edina is an exceptional community to live in largely due to the diverse opportunities we have
here. Nordic skiing is one of those diverse opportunities to offer an enjoyable outdoor activity to
our residents during the winter months. It is an activity for those who are young and old,
competitive and non-competitive, and that almost everyone can do.
Nordic ski trails at Braemar also would make use of the golf course that otherwise sits dormant
during the winter months and drive business to the restaurant that is currently there.
Almost all of the high school skiing is currently done on volunteer-made ski trails below the high
school and over to Creek Valley elementary. Those trails will be cut up by the construction and
installation of the Nine Mile Creek trail system as well as the construction at the high
school. Those factors will essentially make the current Nordic trail system unworkable. Edina
has had the unique opportunity to have its own nordic skiing trails due to the dedication of
volunteers involved with the Edina Nordic Ski team. Without these or other trails the
opportunity to have ~200 skiers on the team will be greatly diminished and our kids will be
losing out on the opportunity to learn a sport that encourages healthy living.
Thank you for your time and I hope you consider voting “YES” in tomorrow’s city council
meeting in our continual effort to make Edina outstanding for our residents.
Respectfully,
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Jon Engman
Edina resident, parent and Edina business owner.
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Monday, May 16, 2016 9:52 PM
Edina Mail
Proposed Nordic ski trails at Braemar Golf Course-vote YES
Dear Edina City Council Members:
I am an Edina High School Nordic Ski Team parent and am writing to you to ask that you consider voting
"YES" to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar. As a self taught skier and avid outdoor enthusiast, I believe
that having a ski trail at Braemar would highly benefit our community during the winter months. Nordic skiing
is an activity that can be enjoyed by various ages and abilities and is an excellent family activity.
Thank you for your consideration in voting "YES".
Sincerely,
Tara M. Wagner, DDS
Edina Resident, Parent and Nordic ski team volunteer
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Liz Abt Ellenberger <[email protected]>
Monday, May 16, 2016 9:42 PM
Edina Mail
Thumbs up for snowmaking at Braemar!
I'm a late‐onset skier, spurred on by my Nordic skiing sons. What a great lifelong sport. Unfortunately we can no longer count on snow from the sky in MN winters. Please consider snowmaking at Braemar. It's an excellent off‐season use of that real estate. And would keep residents health & happy. Thanks, Liz Abt Ellenberger 6929 Dakota Trail Sent from my iPhone 27
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Tom & Tara Wagner <[email protected]>
Monday, May 16, 2016 9:35 PM
Edina Mail
Braemar Winter snow-making and Nordic ski trails - vote yes
Dear Edina City Council Members: I am an Edina High School Nordic Ski Team parent (volunteer) and former U.S. Nordic Ski Team member (1990‐93). I am writing you to ask you to consider voting “YES” to snowmaking and ski trails at Braemar. Edina is an exceptional community to live in largely due to the diverse opportunities we have here. Nordic skiing is one of those diverse opportunities to offer an enjoyable outdoor activity to our residents during the winter months. It is an activity for those who are young and old, competitive and non‐competitive, and that almost everyone can do. Nordic ski trails at Braemar also would make use of the golf course that otherwise sits dormant during the winter months. As a young Nordic skier I recall having to drive 2‐4 hours on weekends to find enough snow to ski on, only to have to drive back home for a week of dryland training (running) before returning to snow again the next weekend. We also have a unique opportunity within our community to support our young aspiring Nordic skiers that ski for the high school team. Nordic skiing is currently a “no‐cut” sport at Edina. While the teams are competitive they also offer the ability for a beginner to join the team and learn to ski. Almost all of the high school skiing is currently done on volunteer‐made ski trails below the high school and over to Creek Valley elementary. Those trails will be cut up by the construction and installation of the Nine Mile Creek trail system as well as the construction at the high school. Those factors will essentially make the current Nordic trail system unworkable. Without these or other trails the opportunity to have ~200 skiers on the team will be greatly diminished. I thank you for your time and hope you consider voting “YES” in tomorrow’s city council meeting. Respectfully, Tom Wagner Edina resident, Parent, and Nordic ski team volunteer coach Sent from Mail for Windows 10 28
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Edina Mail
Nordic Trails at Braemar
To whom it may concern,
We support the adding of snow making capabilities at Braemar for the following reasons:
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Nine Mile Creek trail is under construction, and this will dramatically
affect our ability to hold ski practices at Edina High school. A bridge
will be added crossing highway 62 taking out important hill trails by
the water tower. We currently enjoy 5km of trails at the high school,
but the regional trail will cross our ski trails many times, and when the
trail is plowed, our ski trails won’t be skiable anymore.
A new accessibility path will be build from the parking lot of EHS to the
lower fields. This will be plowed in the winter, so we will not be able to
ski in the area by the tennis courts anymore. Additionally, we will be
losing some of our ski space (tennis court area, restored prairie hill,
and behind the bunker).
It is very difficult to obtain permission to hold practices at
Hyland. Currently we can plan on about 1 practice slot per week.
For these reasons, it would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and
some Nordic trails.
Thank you for your consideration,
Nancy and Rob Mendel
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Nordic ski trails at Braemar
Dear City Council members,
Please vote in favor of adding ski trails at Braemar. We are huge fans of cross-country skiing, with two
children on the EHS Nordic team and another soon there. In addition, we love to ski recreationally as a
family. Cross-country skiing is such a terrific winter activity for all ages, all abilities. Having ski trails
accessible to the community would be a huge asset to Edina. We truly appreciate your support on this issue.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Burnett and Adam Mans
Abby, Henry, and Peter Mans
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Braemar snow making
I am an Edina resident and in support of the Braemar snow making efforts. I moved to Edina 8 years ago when I was recruited to Target from Tucson and did not plan on staying long due to the long winter. Since moving here I have fallen in love with winter sports and through the phenomenal Minneapolis parks department such as wirth park has made Minneapolis a wonderful place to live. I am committed to making my three children outdoor enthusiasts and having access to winter sports at braemar would be a wonderful addition. I support snowmaking efforts Joshua Riff, MD 7116 Lanham Lane Edina MN 55439 31
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Braemar snow making
This would be just another way to ensure our family is outside and active year round. Please do this! Jen Riff 7116 lanham lane Edina mn 55439 Sent from my iPhone 32
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support of proposed snow making at Braemar
Edina City Council, I am writing in strong support of adding snowmaking to the proposed 2.5Km Nordic ski trail at Braemar. As a 22 year Edina resident, avid nordic skier and runner, and a former parent coach of the Edina High School Nordic Ski team, I can not emphasize enough the importance of providing the opportunity for Edina residents of all ages to ski at Braemar. Given the uncertainty of Minnesota winters, having the capacity to make snow at Braemar will assure continued utilization of the park throughout the winter months and promote health and wellness for Edina residents of all ages. Regards, Paul A. Arbisi 4632 Arden Ave Edina, MN 55424 33
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Edina Crumb Rubber Turf Fields - Minnehaha Creek Water Contamination Risk
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Good evening, Before I start, thank you for your time and understanding of this serious issue. You’ll see I’ve included several people on this email – please don’t assume someone else will do something, please respond and help yourself. I look forward to working together to make wiser decisions for our kids, future generations and the environment. Thank you. I recently learned of the toxic and harmful substances that make up these new Crumb Rubber Turf playing fields that have been popular and hot sellers for cities around the country. At first, I thought this makes sense to recycle old tires and there’d be less or no maintenance, soft on the kids’ joints, etc. But it seems clear that several government agencies and reliable sources aren’t so sure these playing fields are safe, at best, if not dangerous. Please conduct more studies and environmental research. Once their useful life expires, the components can’t be thrown out – they need professional remediation and proper disposal. WAIT, WHAT?! And our kids were playing on these for years? One week they’re soccer/football/lacrosse/etc. fields, and when they reach the end of their lifecycle (only 7‐10 years), the next week a team in protective suits are needed to remove the hazardous material. How can anyone think that makes sense. Edina is the premier city in the metro, and one of the best in the nation in so many categories. Don’t be a follower, please continue our history of leading, being first in class and a thought leader. Please buck this trend that these fields are the best thing and every city needs them. Please listen to parents. Here’s a good summary I just read. Please, please, please don’t move forward – until they are deemed safe by all reports, not just a bias report the manufacturer/installer has. At a minimum wait for the Environmental Protection Agency report examining the potential health effects; a draft status report is expected in late 2016. http://www.sd49gop.com/edina_board_can_t_wait_for_crumb_rubber_turf?utm_campaign=may2016_week1&utm_m
edium=email&utm_source=btw For the Edina officials/employees on this email, I’ll end with my quick Edina background: I graduated from Edina High School in 2001, I was raised in Edina and went all K‐12 at our wonderful public schools. I grew up playing several sports on real grass, like kids are supposed to. I moved back to Edina with my wife (also Edina ’01) and our two kids, one and four. I love Edina. We chose to move back because of several reasons, public schools, home values, parks, community, 34
location, etc. A big reason was I thought the city would listen to residents/taxpayers/parents on important issues – there is no more important issue than the safety of our children. Again, listen to us, hear our concerns. Further due diligence is warranted. House Members: I’ve added Ron Erhardt from my district and those on committees who should look further into these fields ‐ Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance & Health and Human Services Finance Membership. MPCA and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Employees: Please open a ticket for groundwater investigation and monitoring of the Minnehaha Water Shed District around all the Edina fields. I’d imagine there are volatile organic compounds being used. Please do whatever you can to withdraw Edina’s plans for more of these fields, or at a minimum require further testing. I along with thousands of parents and taxpayers want further investigation into the safety of the water system and negative impacts these fields have on our environment. Thanks for your time and consideration – sorry this got so long. Ben Ben Bastian | Vice President
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Braemar snowmaking
Hello-I am writing in support of snow making at Braemar. The team has over 200 members, and I understand
have had to turn away some students. Our town and schools should support the infrastructure needed to support
our teams. The football and soccer teams have fields, and likewise, the ski team should have snow covered
trails. Hyland can only accommodate our team about once a week, which leaves many days where the team still
needs facilities. The Nine Mile Creek trail is wonderful, but will unfortunately interfere with the current ski
trails. Please pass funding for snow making at Braemar. Thank you. Lisa Hollensteiner
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Snowmaking at Braemar
Mayor Hovland and members of the City Council: I have had occasion to review the plan and considerations for nordic trail snowmaking at the reinvigorated Braemar. Having been involved with nordic facilities policy at Three Rivers as the elected Commissioner from for District 5 (Bloomington, Eden Prairie and SE Richfield) I have seen the positive outcomes from the Nordic efforts at Hyland and really believe that snowmaking at Braemar will be well utilized, a special feature in attracting high school youth to the activity and well worth serious consideration. At Hyland, the investment has been an unqualified success and I am convinced that Braemar facilities would be well used. John Gibbs Cell: 651‐324‐0874 37
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snow making for the Breaemar
Please strongly considering this great opportunity of snow making for our community. I think the current skier and the gigantic student body we have involved in this sport is a great opportunity for us. As a skier I love to encourage our community to take on any new health activities that promote involvement and fitness. This is only a benefit as we as tax payers would like to see something productive being done with our money. Erica Klausen 38
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Ski trail at Braemar
Hello,
This email is to support adding a ski trail at Braemar since the EHS ski trail will be unavailable soon.
My son is an 8th grader. He really enjoyed the nordic ski in the past season which was his first season. He told
me that he could do better next season. I hope the city could give him and other kids the opportunity to exercise
and improve their skills as a group everyday. This would help build up these young men/women physically,
mentally, and provide social opportunities. I had to say if they don't have these social opportunities, a lot of
them will be submerged into their virtual social world with their computers/phones which is what I really
concerned.
Thank you,
Wenjuan Wang
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Braemar vote for snowmaking and trail grooming
We would like to support the vote for snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar Golf Course. Could you
please pass this on to the City Council. The students in Edina will benefit greatly.
Thanks,
Nancy & Rich Sinykin
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Comment re - Winter Braemar GC Utilization - May 17, 2016 Meeting
I currently use the Braemar GC in the winter for XC skiing when the snow conditions are good enough. I enjoy the fact it is free and I can take my dog. Although I do not relish the thought of loosing the ability to take the dog, well maintained dedicated XC trails with ample man‐made snow that are wide enough for both diagonal track and groomed skate skiing would be well used by both the general public and high school XC ski team. The current construction changes to Edina High School are eliminating XC ski practice areas for the XC Ski Team. Currently, the Braemar winter trail accommodates mostly walkers and some XC skiers. The trail gets groomed depending on snow conditions. The trail is not very good for traditional or diagonal stride because there is not set track, but given occasional grooming, it is mostly OK for skate skiing despite people walking on it. A trail that benefits from man‐made snow would need to be only for XC skiing – i.e. no walking on it – there is no point to make snow for a walking trail. Thus an alternate walking path would have to be made, or area for free‐field (no path) walking needs to be available to accommodate (serve) the community members who enjoy walking the course in the winter months (there are quite a few). I was somewhat skeptical of the viability of man‐made snow for XC skiing until I saw it effectively and very successfully deployed at Highlands. I’m sure it is quite expensive to install and operate a snow making setup but Highland gets heavy use and makes XC skiing possible even during warm winters. I am for investigating the addition of snow‐making at Braemar but would like to see plan details made public before going forward. The current situation of it being relatively low cost to groom natural snow and free for public use is hard to beat. Yet it has potential to become a reliable XC ski facility for the high school and public. Regards, Karl Braun 5833 Jeff Place Edina, MN 55436 __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Support adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar
Dear Sir/Madam, Our family supports adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar as having more winter recreation opportunities right here in Edina would be great! Thanks Rong 42
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snowmaking and grooming at Braemar
Dear City Council: I hope you vote to support adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. As a family who enjoys cross‐country skiing, our closest groomed public venue is at Woodland Nature Center in Richfield. We would LOVE to have something closer, as I’m sure many other families would. Also, I have a daughter on the Edina high school nordic team. They are very limited in the availability to ski nearby. The (very short) trail they’ve made on the school grounds will also be greatly affected by future construction with Highway 62 and Nine‐Mile Creek. Hyland only allows the team to practice there about once a week. It’s great to have healthy winter exercise choices. Please vote tomorrow for the added snowmaking and trailgrooming at Braemar. Thank you. Sincerely, Sarah Hage 4608 Woodland Rd W 43
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Cross Country Ski Trails at Braemar
I am writing to support the proposal that is being considered to provide snowmaking and cross country ski trails at Braemar. There are nearly 300 nordic skiers in the middle school and high school Nordic programs that would use this facility all winter. These skiers are currently skiing on man made snow created by an all volunteer group near the high school. The high school trails will be interrupted by the new nine‐mile creek multi‐use trail making it much more difficult to retain in the current location. Nordic ski trails are an amenity that can and are enjoyed by a large cross section of our residents. Snow making and grooming make them a predictable amenity that allows everyone to enjoy them. As a resident of Edina, I highly encourage the council to support this proposal. Steve Howe
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snow making at braemar
I love to cross county ski and I support snow making equipment for cross country ski trails at Braemar!!! Michelle Horan 46
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Snowmaking & Trail Grooming at Braemar
Dear Edina City Council Members: I am writing to say I wholeheartedly support this proposal and hope that it is approved. While a death in the family made it necessary for us to move from Edina to Bloomington last summer, my daughter still attends Edina High School (junior this year) and participates in varsity track, cross country and Nordic. She was one of the team members who competed at the State Nordic meet last year (you may know that it was the first time the Edina girls team had qualified for State in several decades). I am newly aware of the amount of ski trails near Edina High School that will be lost as a result of construction at Nine Mile Creek, etc., and that is worrisome. New trails and snowmaking at Braemar would be a wonderfully positive addition to the community and help keep our teens involved in healthy activity/competition. Thank you for your consideration and all that you do! Carri Mosborg
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Snowmaking and Trail Grooming at Braemar
Dear Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council members, I support the snowmaking and trail grooming proposal at Braemar Park being discussed at the City Council meeting tomorrow night. This proposal will provide additional winter recreational opportunities for Edina residents, and importantly, will benefit Edina High School students who participate on the Nordic ski team (a team of about 200 students, a non‐cut sport). With the construction at the high school, this coming season's ski practices at EHS will be limited. Since it is difficult to secure practice times at Hyland Nordic Ski area (we currently have one practice slot per week), having the option of conveniently‐located Braemar Park for ski practices. This will enhance the team's ability to teach new skiers and build the team, as well as enable the coaches to train and prepare the more experienced Nordic skiers for State. Note that last season, the EHS girls' varsity team qualified for the State Meet, and two boys qualified for individual spots at State. In summary, I am in favor of the proposal, and thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Warmly, Cheryl Dulas 4609 Bruce Avenue Edina, MN 55424 48
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New Ski Trails at Braemar
To Whom it May Concern:
I am in support of adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar.
My son is active with the Edina Nordic team. We would enjoy more ski options within Edina.
Please contact me with any questions on why we support this.
Thank you,
Amanda Cofield
952-288-5637
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Ski trail and snowmaking at Braemar - Yes!
To all city council members,
We are writing on behalf of our freshman daughter who is an Edina Nordic skier. With ski time at a premium
in all of the current parks, and Edina high school's limitations due to the upcoming construction, we strongly
encourage you to vote on adding trails and snowmaking at Braemar. This would greatly benefit the Edina
Nordic team and the overall ski community that are all fighting for practice time for their skiers. The ability to
make our own snow and have a guaranteed place to practice would be invaluable to the team as they aim for the
state title.
Regards,
Sue and Craig Lebakken
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Hello,
My name is Bob Syring and I live in Edina (4117 Kipling). I would strongly support the
proposed snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. As a father, Nordic youth ski
coach and a competitive skier I think this type of facility would greatly enhance our
utilization and enjoyment of the Braemar land and facilities in Edina during the winter
months. I know that my young skiers and my family would make regular use of those
trails, especially in low snow years.
Thank you for your consideration.
Bob Syring
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Snowmaking at Braemar!!!
As a parent of 2 kids in Nordic skiing at Edina, I would love to see more snow making! The proposal to add snowmaking at Braemar is a great one! My son, PJ, just lettered as a 9th grader. He is rowing this summer as a complementary sport so he will be strong for this upcoming winter. He and his teammates also will be doing LNR roller skiing this summer to prepare for skiing. More options for snow would greatly benefit PJ and his hardworking teammates this winter! They have big goals! I have a 7th grader who skied last winter and hope that my 5th grader will ski in the future. My 11th grade daughter also skied one season. Thanks for the consideration!! Laura (and Jim) Rubin 52
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snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar
HI! Please consider voting for snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. If the vote passes, this would give us an excellent opportunity to
enjoy more winter recreation opportunities right here in Edina. Thanks! Tracy t shand
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Nordic ski trials at Braemar
As an Edina resident I strongly favor developing cross country ski trails with snowmaking at Braemar. The Edina Nordic ski program is booming. Both these athletes and the community at large would benefit from developing X/C ski trails at the Braemar facility, which is underused in the winter. Please support this initiative. Craig Brandt 6524 Nordic Dr. Edina 54
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Mayor Hovland, CM Swenson, Mr. Neal, Ms. Olson, Mr. Kittleson:
On behalf of the Board and Members o f the Sou th Metropolitan Airport Action Council, Congratulations on the Forum.
It is well that the City is seeking to inform its government and citizens about legal avenues possibly available to seek relief
from commercial jet overflights.
One question worth asking would be: "What are the statutory under-pinnings, if any, of the FAA's Efficiency
Policy?" We coul d find no applicable clause in CFR-14 or PL 112-95 but FAA nowdays usually says "safety and
efficiency" where before 2008 thay said "safety" as the goal for ATC systems and airspace management.
[[As Hubert Humphrey used to say, I can prepare a 3 hour speech in 10 minutes but preparing a 10 minute speech takes
days. Applies to this message.]]
You recall, I'm sure, that overflights became more noticeable over Edina after runway use plans and ATC procedures
were changed in late 2010 as a result of a near-mid-air collision. Because the incident was observed as an FAA ATCT
mishap, the NTSB investigated, and the ATCT Manager, Carl Rydeen, immediately revised Tower procedures to
"reduce air crossings near MSP under low visability conditions."
In December 2010, FAA Great Lakes Region officials were invited by SMAAC and Congressman Ellison to discuss the
procedural changes and any plans for future further changes. The impetus for the 9 Dec 2010 SMAAC Forum was
increasing reports of overflights, particularly from neighborhoods where departing aircraft had not previously flown,
coupled with the July 2010 World Health Organization Warning of increased health risks near busy airports.
In conversations with regional FAA officials and Mr. Rydeen, SMAAC became aware that "efficiency," not safety, was the
primary motivation for the way the changes in runway use were made. We found a reference to "efficiency policy" at
faa.gov as a staff recommendation that airport airspace management should support runway use and operations "at
minimal separations whenever possible." This was to prepare airports for increased flight operations as en route density
increased after Next Gen enroute implementation.
Efficient use of runways has a cost-savings ring to it when FAA and airport facilities capital plans are being discussed.
But, in practice, such traffic management with the shortest possible intervals between runway operations is very
problematical, not only expensive but also risking public health and safety.
SMAAC Policy: No air traffic management plan should trump safety or environmental protection merely to reduce
schedule delays. Rather, MSP airspace management should be based on safe scheduled arrivals under all conditions
and ad hoc arrival acceptances when possible.
Reasonable and affordable facilities at MSP are based on economically- needed passenger capacity agreements and a
1:1 local-to-connecting passenger ratio and FEIS decisions; increasing capital investments and modifying operations for
"efficiency" clearly requires State approval and a comprehensive environmental impacts investigation.
"Capacity" at MSP and other airports is a key provision in specific agreements between the Federal government and the
airport manager (sponsor). Only the airlines (and at MSP, connecting passengers) benefit from increases runway use
(operations per hour). The small MSP site and asymetrical converging runways make conditions when the theoretical
maximum use (100 arrivals and 60 departures) is possible very rare.
New technologies may someday provide slight decreases in runway-use intervals, resulting in fewer operational delays.
This applies more usefully i f scheduled arrivals per hour are planned for SE flow (two arrival runways) rather than
scheduling operations daily assuming NW flow (three arival runways.
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-Jim Spensley
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support of winter rec at Braemar
To Whom it May ConcernWe would like to voice our support for the City of Edina to invest in Braemar as a Winter Recreation
Area. The Minnesota Youth Ski League (MYSL) is a volunteer organization that offers children
between the ages of 4 and 14 and their parents the opportunity to learn, develop and enjoy cross
country skiing skills together. The League is a collection of neighborhood clubs, administered by a
Board of Directors, offering leader training, festivals, and outreach programs which builds interest in
cross country skiing. Programs emphasize fun, fitness and development of a life-long love for outdoor
activities, (especially cross country skiing!), as the primary focus of this family organization.
The MYSL has over 20 years of experience and currently has over 2000 kids skiing each winter. With
snow conditions being a concern, this past winter was the first in our history where we had to cap
enrollment due to permit availability. We are very excited about the potential of the Braemer facility,
which is ideal in location, amenities and terrain for youth cross-country skiing. An Edina MYSL club
could easily become one of our premier clubs with 100-150 participants skiing weekly in the winter
and partnering with the Edina High School ski team (to provide junior coaches and a path for kids to
continue skiing when they are older). We find that getting young kids out skiing with their families is
the best way to instill the importance of outdoor recreation to the next generation. We have low
barriers to entry with an inexpensive club membership ($40-$45) and options for equipment rental.
We have clubs at most ski trails in the metro (and the state). We have a strong network of support
and know how to build successful clubs.
Having the Braemer location as a option for a new MYSL Club and as a potential backup site in low
snow years is a fabulous amenity for hundreds of young skiing families in our community.
Sincerely
Amy Cichanowski
www.mysl.org
-Amy Cichanowski
[email protected]
Executive Director
Minnesota Youth Ski League
PO Box 18659
Minneapolis MN 55418
www.mysl.org
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Please approved vote to have trails groomed at Braemar
I am in agreement with passing the vote to have Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. 1. It will give the EHS Nordic Ski Team the ability to use the trails and to have a second option for ski practices.
2. The hard work of volunteers at EHS could be taken over by Braemar which would provide a great support to the
ski team and to skiers in the community.
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Please support the Braemar Park Winter Sports plan
Dear council members,
I'm writing in support of the Braemar Park revitalization plans that include the addition of snowmaking and winter sports, and I want to
encourage you to vote in favor of these plans. I am a Three Rivers Parks Commissioner, a long-time volunteer with the Loppet Foundation
and the Wirth Winter Sports venue, and I married into a big Edina family.
As you know, Three Rivers Parks has been a leader in this area and we have seen tremendous interest and participation in our winter sports
activities including nordic skiing and tubing. Likewise, the Loppet Foundation has seen significant growth in healthy outdoor winter activity
as a result of their snow making installation as well. We are seeing people of all ages out there - from the youngest Minnesota Youth League
skiers to the most senior Masters skiers in their 80's and 90's. Perhaps the most enthusiastic group of participants is the high school skiers
and Edina has one of the largest high school teams in the state. Getting this demographic off their phones and out into the parks is a huge win
for all of us. A few years back I spoke with the mom of one of these your skiers skiers and she was commenting on how her son completely
changed his lifestyle to include healthy eating and an early bed time as a result of his participation on the high school ski team.
Please vote to reconfigure Braemar to become a more inclusive, multi-use, year-round facility. Your community will love it and you will
experience a great improvement in the quality of life in Edina. It will also make a nice off-season compliment to the new Nine Mile Creek
Regional Trail now under construction!
Sincerely,
Gene Kay
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Braemar Nordic Trail
Dear Council Members, Please approve the proposal to add the Braemar Nordic Trail. It would be wonderful for families and athletes to work out and train in our own city trail. Thank you! Chen family, 6028 Erin Terrace 60
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Hello, This is one Edina family in favor of snowmaking at Braemar Park to enable cross‐country skiing. We have a daughter at Edina High School on the Nordic ski team, and this plan would help solve many of the issues the team will be facing after the 2016‐17 season. Many of their current options for training will be gone after the 2016‐17 season due to construction and expansion of the Nine Mile creek trail. This will also provide a great opportunity for Edina families, including ours, to get out and enjoy the MN winter! Thank you, Jon & Liz Marty 61
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Supporting snow-making at Braemar
Hello~
Just writing in to show strong support for snow-making at Braemar next winter. I’ve just learned that new
construction on trails/high school will ruin our EHS Nordic trails which we’ve appreciated so much for the last
few years. It’s difficult for us to get assigned more than one or two practice sessions at Hyland per week so I’m
not even sure what the kids would do. This growing Nordic program has been an incredibly positive experience
for both of my kids and I’d hate to see it ruined. Also, both teams have gotten so strong with another shot at
State next year if they can get the training they need.
Thanks for your consideration- please vote YES on snow-making at Braemar!
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Trail at Braemar
I am writing in support of adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. I think this is an important
benefit for our community and our HS Cross Country team.
A side effect of the wonderful expansion of the high school is the loss of trails for our nordic ski team. It
would be great if this could by made up by adding trails to Braemar.
I moved to Edina 5 years ago and one of the things I love are the myriad of outdoor activities available all year
round.
I hope it continues.
Please vote in favor of the trails.
Thank you!
Kelly Streit
5421 Kellogg Ave.
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Braemar Nordic Trails and Snowmaking
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Kassandra Kuehl and I am an Edina resident. I currently reside on Gallagher Dr. and my daughter
Samantha is a 9th grader at Southview Middle School.
I am writing to you today in support of the proposed Nordic skiing trail grooming and snowmaking at Braemar.
My daughter is a member of the Edina Nordic Skiing Team and these efforts would help the team immensely.
Below my signature on this email, I have outlined some of the very specific ways that these efforts would make
a tremendous impact on the team (this outline is taken from a group email discussion between team parents). As
this team is the largest team sport at Edina High School (and also boasts a significant number of middle school
participants), these efforts would benefit a significant number of Edina families now and into the future.
In addition, it is worth pointing out that the diverse opportunities that families have here in Edina are why many
of us have flocked to this city and certainly why our particular family has remained here. If it is at all possible to
add to these opportunities by making these trail grooming and snowmaking possibilities available, this effort
will simply be another reason for Edina families to remain happy, healthy and present in our lovely city.
Thank you for your consideration,
Kassandra Kuehl
The EHS Nordic Team is currently able to make snow and ski several kilometers of trail at EHS. However, this will change significantly after the 2016‐17 season.  Nine
Mile Creek trail is under construction and this will dramatically affect our ability to
hold ski practices at the high school. A bridge will be added crossing highway 62
taking out important hill trails by the water tower. We currently enjoy 5km of trails at
the high school, but the regional trail will cross our ski trails many times, and when the
trail is plowed, our ski trails won’t be skiable anymore.
 A new accessibility path will be built from the parking lot of EHS to the lower fields. This will be plowed in the winter, so we will not be able to ski in the area by the tennis courts anymore. Additionally, we will be losing some of our ski space (tennis court area, restored prairie hill, and behind the bunker).  It is very difficult to obtain permission to hold practices at Hyland. Currently we can plan on about 1 practice slot per week. 64
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Dear City Council Members – We would like to urge you to vote YES regarding adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar for 3 reasons. 1. Adding ski trails at Braemar will only improve winter outdoor fitness options in Edina and give the entire community a place to cross country ski and potentially bring more business to Tin Fish/restaurant during the winter months. 2. Our entire family are Nordic Skiers and our middle daughter, Sophie Crosby has been on the Nordic Team at Edina High School for the past 4 years. It is our understanding that the EHS Trail will be limited in the future due to Nine Mile Creek Trail construction. The EHS Nordic team needs better practice options and trails at Braemar would be the perfect solution, especially since practice time at Hyland Hills is very difficult to obtain. 3. Slater has been involved in snowmaking and trail maintenance for the current EHS Trail and it requires a lengthy time and energy commitment on the part of volunteers. These tireless volunteers are probably more than ready to give up middle of the night snowmaking shifts and turn over the snowmaking and grooming to professionals. Please vote YES to adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely Lise and Slater Crosby 6828 Valley View Rd Edina The content of this e-mail (including any attachments) is strictly confidential and may be commercially sensitive. If you are not, or believe you may not be, the
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Please support snowmaking and grooming at Braemar!
Dear City Council members, I know you are voting next week about the possibility of adding snowmaking and Nordic trail grooming at Braemar. I hope you will support this initiative. I am one of several Edina Nordic ski coaches and I have two daughters on the team. We have a very large program, 198 skiers were registered this past season (7th – 12th grade boys and girls). Until now we have been able to ski right at EHS. Due to several changes in the Nine Mile Creek trail and the EHS expansion, this opportunity will soon be lessened significantly. We would welcome the opportunity to ski at nearby Braemar! Although Hyland Park Reserve has trails, teams are only given approximately one practice time slot each week. We typically train 5‐6 times each week. In addition to the Edina Nordic team, there are many other Edina residents that would utilize these Braemar ski trails. It would be a great way to get people to see Braemar and Tin Fish as year round destinations! Nordic skiing is definitely gaining in popularity and appeals to a broad spectrum of people. I know it is difficult to know where resources should be allocated. Edina clearly considers our youth as a priority. Keeping our youth active and outside is beneficial to their physical and mental health. Clearly we are doing something right when we have so many students sign up for Nordic. Please support our efforts to have nearly 200 adolescents getting some fresh air on skis after school! Thanks! Anne Hinrichs p.s. This past season was the most successful season we’ve had in about 30 years! Our girls’ team (top 7) went to the State Meet and finished in 9th place. We also had 2 boys qualify for State as individuals. On the other end of the spectrum we taught 97 beginners how to ski this year! It’s a diverse, enormous and successful program! Please support us by giving us a place to practice. Thank you! 67
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Please support adding Nordic ski trails to Braemar!
Hello! Please support adding Nordic ski trails to Braemar! We need more winter activity options for all ages in Edina to stay active and fit in the winter months! The ski trails are great at the Edina HS, but those are being reduced for a few reasons, so adding trails to Braemar will get used often! Thank you for your consideration! Thank you, Mary Zdechlik 4425 Judson Lane Edina, MN 55435 This e-mail, including attachments, may include confidential and/or
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Braemar - We support Nordic Ski Trails at Braemar
Dear Edina City Council, We are in support of adding Nordic Ski Trails and snowmaking at Braemar. This would be a huge benefit to the Edina Nordic Ski Team. The team is a gem for Edina. It involves 3 schools (both middle schools and the high school) and involves a large number of kids. Our son has had a great experience with the team and it really helps to ease the transition to the high school for kids that start the team in middle school. Please support additional trails at Braemar for the kids. Thank you! Kathleen Kathleen Hokemeir-Seim
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nordic ski trails at braemar
PLEASE consider creating Nordic ski trails at Braemar next winter. We live between Creek Valley and EHS. My son is on the Nordic Ski team and will be impacted by the upcoming construction next year. But, I ski too there with my husband and friends. I would be thrilled to be able to ski at Braemar. It’s a gorgeous piece of property. It would bring business to the Tin Fish/club house in the winter. I did the moonlight‐snow shoe event last year at Braemar and it was a blast. Please consider creating and maintain xx ski trails. Thank you!! Andrea Brandt 6524 Nordic Drive Edina, MN55439 ---------------------------------------- The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the
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Braemer Snowmaking
Dear Council, I am writing in support of the city’s endeavor to add a snowmaking operation at Braemer Park. This would truly make Braemar a winter recreation destination. Also, with EHS losing its trails due to the new construction and Nine Mile Creek Trail, it will be invaluable to the schools Nordic team which introduces scores of students to this life‐long winter activity. Regards, Julie Baron, CPA (inactive) |CFO | Trean Corporation 100 Lake Street W | Wayzata, MN 55391
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Edina Nordic Skiing Trail Options
Edina City Council: Next year, we will have two daughters at Valley View Middle School who will both be participating in Nordic Skiing. The Nine Mile Creek Trail will seriously impact the team’s ability to hold practice on the current trails at the high school where parents and volunteers work tirelessly to make snow and groom the trails. Having to leave Edina to scrap for time at other venues, such as Highlands in Bloomington, increases expenses and time commitments for all involved. Edina has a first class Nordic program and the coaches, players, and parents are extremely dedicated. These teams are chock full of impressive student athletes, just the type of kids we all wish others would emulate. We urge you to add additional snowmaking and trail grooming in other areas of Edina, such as Braemar. Respectfully, Clayt & Julie Tabor 6024 Grove Cir Edina, MN 55436 612‐306‐8226 [email protected] 72
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Braemar ski trails
Dear Mayor, Council members, and staff,
I am writing to strongly support ski trails and snowmaking at Braemar. I ski often at Braemar, and I have really
enjoyed the skate-skiing trails groomed the last few years; I would love to see more. Braemar has excellent
terrain-rolling but not too steep. That makes it a great place to learn for anyone, but also a fun place to go fast
for more advanced skiers. It's a great fit for Braemar, adding winter recreation to summer golf to make it a yearround gathering place.
Edina is quietly growing a vibrant Nordic skiing community. The EHS Nordic team is consistently one of the
largest teams, at or approaching 200 student-athletes. Nordic skiing is one of the best winter cross-training
sports-Nordic athletes have also excelled in soccer, track, cross-country, cycling, and more. In addition Nordic
skiing is a great family winter outdoor activity. The sport is large in Minnesota and growing-trails at Hyland,
Wirth Park, and the Minneapolis lakes are busy with skiers.
The Nordic team has maintained 5 kilometers of trail near the high school, but the new Nine-Mile Creek trail
cuts off significant chunks of that network, so the team needs new trails desperately.
Nordic skiing is a wonderful sport, similar to running, as you can be casual or competitive, it's a lifelong sport,
it gets you outdoors in the winter, you can do it on your own or in a group, and it's one of the very best totalbody exercises. It is part of an active lifestyle that families look for when choosing where to live. Braemar is a
great location for it. I strongly support trails, grooming, and snowmaking at Braemar.
Thank you,
Neal Blanchett
4737 Hibiscus Avenue
Edina 55435
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Snowmaking at Braemar City Council Vote
City Councilman/woman,
As an alumni of the Edina Nordic Ski Team (pre-snowmaking era), having a real place to practice is highly
beneficial for the team--they're better than they have been in years. Additionally, they will be losing a lot of
their facilities over the next few years, which could be bad for the school system's ski program growth.
Not only will this snowmaking be beneficial to the team, but could bring additional people and families to
Braemar, and be a good recreational activity for residents in the city of Edina.
It would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic Ski trails.
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Sami Peterson
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Snow Making Proposal
I am an Edina resident in the Cornelia area. I am writing to express support for the proposal to add snowmaking
at Braemar. Our daughters have been active in Nordic Skiing at the high school for the last several years,
including serving as captains of the team. The combined boys and girls teams at the high school represent one
of the largest teams at the school with ~200 or more skiers for the last 4 years. This is an indication of the
interest in the community. I also know several adult residents who are ardent Nordic skiers. This proposal
would serve both the adults and the youth in the community. It is especially important as the trails at the high
school (which are maintained by the coaches and parents of the team but are open to the community) will
impacted by construction at the school and the Nine Mile Creek trail. Adding this to Braemar will help ensure
continued access to skiing for all members of the community and the continued success of the high school
teams.
Thank you for supporting this proposal.
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Braemar
Hi, Please help our Edina high school Nordic ski and groom trails with snow production at Braemar this winter. My husband and I along with our three children ( including my daughter on the ski team) will also use them. Thanks, Cally Lawler Chermak Notice: This email may contain privileged or confidential information and is
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Braemar CC trails
I am an Edina resident currently living at 6704 Samuel Road. We have owned three houses all in 55439 since 1996. We strongly support the cross country ski proposal at Braemar. We see the investment being made in research and re‐
construction of the golf experience there and believe the new restaurant facilities would likely benefit from an off‐
season activity centered there. Our children are in the Nordic program at Valley View and EHS and that would be an easily accessible location for kids and skiers of all ages. Thank you, TJK Tim Karlen, SPHR Director of Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. http://www.ceresenvironmental.com 3825 85th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55443 [email protected] 1‐800‐218‐4424 77
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ski trails at Breamar
I would like to voice my strong support for the project currently being considered for Braemar Park that includes the creating of new trails and snow making for cross country skiing and tubing. This is a great idea! The trails are needed for the high school ski team – a very big team, 3rd largest sport in Edina, and one of the largest ski teams in the entire country! The team is losing practice space at the high school due to school construction and the 9 mile creek trail. There are no other practice spaces available to the team. Hyland park is available, however, only about one practice slot per week can be obtained. Edina needs more trails – Edina is way behind other communities in the Metro area having so few trails of any sort. I’d like to see the Edina go further and re‐open the outdoor shooting range that once operated near the current indoor range in Breamar Park. Opening this range would allow for biathlon (combine cross country skiing and shooting). Biathlon is an Olympic sport and is extremely popular in Europe as a spectator sport‐crowds of 50,000 are common in Russia and all across Europe. Biathlon is growing in the United States. Shooting sports are growing quickly‐Edina recently added a trap/skeet team. There are no biathlon ranges in the core metro area. Adding biathlon would likely add another 50 skiers to the Edina Nordic team. Biathlon is not included in the winter recreation at Braemar proposal, but could be added in an expansion down the road. Please vote yes for winter recreation at Braemar Park! Thanks, Craig Jarvinen 4351 Parklawn Ave. Unit 6 78
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Possible Braemar Nordic Trails
I wish to express my strong support for the idea of creating cross country ski trails at Braemar that would include grooming and snow making. As a cross country skier for the past 35+ years, the availability of trails in Edina would be fantastic. Braemar seems ideally suited for this with great terrain, ample parking, buildings for warmth and gathering and Tin Fish. This could be a great addition to our already great parks system!! Thanks for your consideration. Dave Dave Horan 4215 Lynn Ave 952‐334‐0872 Sent from my iPad 79
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In favor of snowmaking and Cc trails at Braemar.
I am favor of snowmaking and cross country nordic trails at Braemar to support our High School Nordic ski
team and to encourage fitness in our community.
Erica Austrums
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vote Yes for nordic trails and grooming at Braemar, thanks!
Greetings:
My daughter Emily Kompelien skis with the Nordic team and has done so for the past several years.
The team is a huge benefit to her athletically and socially.
With the success and growth of the team, I urge you to consider Braemar trails to support the team!
Thank you for your work on this.
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Snow making at Braemar for cross country skiing
Dear City Council Member: Winter recreation in Edina has a long, successful history. From wonderfully maintained outdoor rinks to roads and paths plowed for running, few cities in our climate do it as well. Adding snow making for cross country skiing at Braemar would greatly enhance outdoor activities for my family and others in Edina and surrounding areas. As a cross‐country skier myself, I cherish well‐kept trails. Adding more access to trails in Edina is a huge step forward for me, my family and several other families in Edina. Add to that the use of the trails by the Edina Cross‐Country ski team and you have a win‐win scenario. This is a no brainer. Please vote yes on Tuesday, May 17. Darren Ruschy
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New ski trails proposed at Braemar Park with snowmaking
Hi City Council,
I'm in support of the new ski trails. My daughter tried Edina Nordic Ski Team for the past winter and she loves it. But They
could only get very limited practice time at Hyland Ski Park. Based on her feedback, a new ski trail will help them with
more practice time greatly. I also have adult friends who like nordic ski. I'm sure they will like this new trail too.
Please vote Yes on Tuesday, May 17!
Thanks,
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Snow making / Nordic Skiing at Braemar
I'm writing to voice my strong support for the proposal to add snow making and trail grooming equipment at
Braemar.
I live directly on Nine-Mile Creek and have witnessed first hand the construction of the Great Wall of Edina
bike trail and resulting destruction of considerable natural habitat and the taking down of many trees. I have
voiced my objection to this trail on many occasions, but I've lost that fight and will learn to live with the
freeway running through my back yard. However, when I learned about the adverse impact of the bike trail on
the Nordic trails behind EHS, I had to speak up again.
The City of Edina at large and Edina High School in particular would benefit from access to groomed nordic ski
trails. It would be a great amenity for all residents and would allow the continuation of the great tradition of the
EHS Nordic team.
Please approve the proposal to add this equipment at Braemar.
Thanks,
Chad Schwinghammer
5513 Valley Lane
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Edina Nordic trails
We have three kids in the Edina schools and are very active outdoors. Edina needs to continue to provide outdoor trails to keep and grow the population of families. The Nordic trails at Braemar are an excellent idea. Please vote for them. Thanks. KCL Sent from my iPhone 85
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I Support Ski Trails at Braemar
Dear City Council Members,
I understand that on May 17th you will be voting on whether to create and maintain new Nordic ski trails at
Braemar. I encourage you to support this measure, which will enhance our community's recreation options.
My family has been involved with the Edina Nordic team for many years (as skiers, captains, coaches, parent
volunteers). It's been great to have trails available at the high school and I understand that some of the changes
to the Nine Mile Creek trail and changes to the grounds of Edina High School will limit some of those trails.
We need ski trails for the Edina Nordic team to practice on because it's very, very difficult to get practice time
at Hyland Park. The team serves nearly 200 students from grades 7-12 (it's a no-cut sport, which is great for
encouraging participation in healthy winter activity). It provides instruction for brand-new skiers for a lifetime
sport and provides an incredibly healthy sport option for all of the students on the team from beginners to the
highly-competitive.
In addition, the trails would be open to the whole community (as the existing high school trails are), providing a
healthy and fun family winter recreation option. This will make use of Braemar in the winter, making it an even
better community resource.
Please support Nordic ski trails for the winter enjoyment of our community.
Sara
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Snow Making and Trail Grooming at Braemar
Dear City Council Member:
I am writing you to support the motion to add snow making and trail grooming at Braemar Park. My family has several
members in Edina High School Nordic Ski Club. This will benefit them tremendously.
Thank you for your support.
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Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails
Good morning, I would like to support Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. It benefits Edina school kids and residents. Thank you! Mingxiao [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to
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Heather Branigin
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Edina Mail
Ski trails at Braemar - Yes!
We strongly support the plan for the city of Edina to create and maintain ski trails in the winter at Braemar golf
course. Please vote yes to make this happen. More ski trails would benefit our schools' students. Our Nordic ski team
would have a local practice area and not have to compete for trail time at Hyland Park. All our city residents would have
another place to cross-country ski. The Braemar club house would get more business and revenue in the winter. It is a
win - win situation.
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Heather Branigin
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Braemar CC ski trails
Hello,
I would like to voice my support for new CC ski trails proposed at Braemar. Currently the EHS has a 5k groomed trail
that will be broken up significantly due to the upcoming EHS and 9-mile creek trail construction.
Not only would this be great for the over 200 Nordic skiers on the EHS team, but more for the community at large. We
have used the trails as a family of 5 in the winter and see several other out there as well.
We need more affordable ways of exercising in the community, especially in the winter. Wellness only makes this city
better!!
Please vote yes for these CC ski trails!
Paul Zdechlik
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Heather Branigin
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Fwd: [Edina Nordic Ski Team] New ski trails proposed at Braemar Park with
snowmaking - ACTION NEEDED
I vote for the snowmaking proposal
Have a Great Day!
Ruoqi via iPhone
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From: Coach Anne Hinrichs <[email protected]>
Date: May 13, 2016 at 9:19:13 AM CDT
To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Subject: [Edina Nordic Ski Team] New ski trails proposed at Braemar Park with
snowmaking - ACTION NEEDED
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Dear Edina Nordic Families,
Action requested: if you are in support of this, please contact your city council representative immediately via email [email protected] Be sure to write a sentence or two about why you support this.
This is an urgent message regarding an upcoming City Council vote. We are hoping you can indicate your support of this issue by sending an email immediately. The vote is this coming Tuesday, May 17! Please read this email and take action immediately if you are in agreement.
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Braemar. If the vote passes, this would give us an excellent opportunity to be able to ski some place other than, or in addition to EHS. We are definitely in favor of having more options than we do currently. Today we are able to make snow and ski several kilometers of trail at EHS. This will change significantly after the 2016‐17 season. 
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Nine Mile Creek trail is under construction and this will
dramatically affect our ability to hold ski practices at the high
school. A bridge will be added crossing highway 62 taking out
important hill trails by the water tower. We currently enjoy 5km
of trails at the high school, but the regional trail will cross our ski
trails many times, and when the trail is plowed, our ski trails
won’t be skiable anymore.
A new accessibility path will be build from the parking lot of EHS to the lower fields. This will be plowed in the winter, so we will not be able to ski in the area by the tennis courts anymore. Additionally, we will be losing some of our ski space (tennis court area, restored prairie hill, and behind the bunker). We all know that we are currently very lucky to have several key volunteers who do our snowmaking at EHS. This is hard work that could be taken over by the City of Edina at Braemar Park. It is very difficult to obtain permission to hold practices at Hyland. Currently we can plan on about 1 practice slot per week. For these reasons, it would be nice to see Braemar add snowmaking and some Nordic trails. If you are in agreement, please send an email to the following address immediately: [email protected]
Your email will be sent to all of the City Council members automatically. Explain how this will impact your family and the community ‐
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From Skinnyski.com: (Submitted by Craig Jarvinen)
Edina Snowmaking Proposal
April 12, 2016
Edina is considering a snowmaking operation at Braemer Park. Early plans call for a [2.2 - 2.25km]
snowmaking loop to be completed by December 2017.
Review more details below by clicking on these links:
- Proposal Background/Timeline
- Winter Park at Braemer - Statement of Qualifications
Watch for another email soon from us regarding roller ski rental pick up, summer training plans, and Mesabi dates (it’s at the very end of our long winter break this year!).
This email is from Coaches Andy Turnbull, Craig Jarvinen and Anne Hinrichs. You may see it again as we are hoping to also send it to our old gmail list. Thanks for taking action immediately!
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Heather Branigin
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Edina Mail
Snow Making at Braemar
Dear City Council, I am an enthusiastic supporter of adding snowmaking and trail grooming at Braemar. MN winters are long and cold and cross country skiing as a fantastic way for Edina residents of all ages to get outside and exercise. In addition, the trail construction at nine mile creek will make skiing at the high school no longer practical. Please support this proposal. Gary Johnson Gary R. Johnson Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | Vice‐President & Treasurer “Distinctive Solutions for Enclosing Commercial Buildings and Framing Art” 4400 West 78th Street, Suite 520, Minneapolis, MN 55435 Tel: 952‐487‐7542 | [email protected]
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Heather Branigin
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Kirsten Mrachek <[email protected]>
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Mary Brindle; James Hovland; Kevin Staunton; Robert Stewart; swensonann1
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John Mrachek
Sidewalks on West Woodland
Hi ‐ My name is KIRSTEN MRACHEK and we live at 4520 West Woodland. We moved in Sept 2006 when I was pregnant with our third child. We lived in our 1954 Rambler for 5 yrs, torn down and build our dream home in 2012. We LOVE this neighborhood and have seen it GROW a lot in 10 years. The number of kids has quadrupled and so has car traffic. There are 40+ kids on our 2 blocks. We moved from Mpls which has sidewalks ‐ great for young and old. We constantly "police" the street because of the many distracted drivers on West Woodland heading to Kuhlman Field, The Edina Community Center and Southview. There has been a growing number of bus riders on Wooddale ‐ they are dropped on corner of Wooddale/W Woodland and walk home, to their jobs or events at the locals schools or the Community Center. We also have seen an increase of walkers, runners and bikers in 10 years. This is a safety issue for sure and we need the sidewalks now!!! We are a healthy community and sidewalks promotes health and wellness. Please help us ‐ please realize the West Woodland needs to provide sidewalks to our residents and visitors!!!! Thank you for all you do in Edina!!! ‐KIRSTEN MRACHEK KIRSTEN E. MRACHEK C/612‐867‐0394 H/952‐926‐3640 96
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Joyce Repya; Chad Millner; [email protected]
Wooddale Avenue bridge - EHL Overlay
Dear Mayor Hovland and Members of Council
At the May 17, 2016 Council meeting, you will be asked to add the Edina Heritage Landmark Overlay to the Wooddale
Avenue Bridge. This follows the approval by the Planning Commission at its meeting on April 13, 2016, at which I was
present.
I would like to see the Wooddale Avenue bridge maintained in something like its present form. However, before the EHL
Overlay deignation is added to the bridge, there are several questions which you should ask. These were not addressed
in the video or in the presentation by Joyce Repya, Senior Planner, at the Planning Commission meeting, or in the
supporting documentation. The questions are:
1. What is the condition and expected life of the bridge footings?
2. What is the condition and expected life of the main structure of the bridge, ie the steel arch and the concrete above it,
but especially the steel arch?
If the steel arch has a limited life and / or cannot be maintained, then this helps frame the discussion about the stonework
which forms the bridge facings and railings, and gives the bridge much of its character and appeal.
3. What will be the appearance of the bridge after a complete preservation / restoration process?
There is a picture of the original (1937) appearance in the video about the bridge, showing clean faced stonework. Today
it looks very different.. The bridge was built using Platteville limestone, which was locally available, and hes been
extensively used in Minnesota. Sadly it is not a good building material. It absorbs moisture and spalls. (ie breaks into
small pieces, and in the case of the Platteville limestone often flakes). The deteriorating limestone has given the bridge its
current textured appearance which is attractive to many people.
The early parts of St. Stephen's Church were built using Platteville limestone., but the 1967 addition was built using
Indiana limestone. The Plattevilla limestone wall, which ran along part of the Church's property line on Wooddale Avenue
and had by the 1990's fallen into a state of disrepair, no longer exists.
I spoke to Chuck Liddy, Principal at Miller Dunwiddie Architecture, who has much historical preservation experience
including work at St. Stephen's Church. He told that it is a common practice to replace Platteville limestone with other
limestones which are similar in color and striations. (see the email from Chuck Liddy below) However they are far more
durable and fit for purpose, and will not deteriorate in the same way. Replacing the stone would restore the original Rustic
Style popularized by the WPA.
This leads to the next question:
4. Does the community at large understand that the appearance will change?
There needs to be a consensus before the city commits itself to the EHL Overlay designation.
5. What are potential costs?
This depends upon what work needs to be done and when. However there should be a budget cost for the complete
replacement of all the stonework ie re-skinning the bridge, and rebuilding of the western rail extensions. This would be a
good point of reference, in today's construction costs. Phasing the preservation / restoration process will ultimately cost
more, although some of the work may not be necessary for many years.
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Grant monies, if they have Federal or State of Minnesota components, require review processes (see email from Chuck
Liddy below), and potentially require other work.
6. What needs to happen soon?
The railings on the traffic faces of the bridge are in poorer condition, probably due to the salt spray (see email from Chuck
Liddy below). The capstones have spalled (flaked) extensively. The top the courses of stone on the river faces would
appear to have deteriorated more than the reminder of the stone.
I would like to see the Wooddale Avenue bridge preserved / restored as a limestone bridge. However the questions
above should be asked and answers considered before the Council grants the EHL Overlay designation..
Sincerely
John Crabtree
5408 Oaklawn Avenue,
Edina, MN55424-1609
tel: 952-928-8434
cc:
Joyce Repya, Senior Planner, City of Edina
Chad Millner, Director of Engineering, City of Edina
Chuck liddy, Miller Dunwiddie Architecture
-----Original Message----From: Charles D. Liddy <[email protected]>
To: crabtreejr <[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, May 11, 2016 2:37 pm
Subject: RE: Wooddale Avenue bridge, Edina - telephone conversation follow-up
John, yes, you have interpreted our conversation correctly. I have made a few minor edits contained in the text below.
Cheers!
Chuck
Chuck Liddy, FAIA
Principal miller dunwiddie architecture
612-278-7777
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 8:29 AM
To: Charles D. Liddy
Subject: Wooddale Avenue bridge, Edina - telephone conversation follow-up
Hello Chuck
Thank you for taking the time to talk to me on April 28, 2016 re. the Wooddale Avenue bridge in Edina, adjacent to St.
Stephen's church. I apologize for taking so long to confirm our conversation - I was away last week.
The topics, which we discussed, included:
1. The condition of the existing bridge. You asked if the decay of the Plattville limestone on the railings was worse on the
traffic sides, which it is. You then indicated that this would be due to salt mist from winter road treatment.
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2. You asked if Wooddale Avenue were a County road. I believe that it is not.
3. The replacement of Platteville limestone with other limestone of similar color and striations is often done during
restoration processes. You gave as an example some of your work at Fort Snelling, where you were allowed to replace
Platteville limestone with another limestone, which was cut to appear like the original.
4. If any preservation funds come from the Federal Govt., there will need to be Section 106 review process {I presume
that this refers to National Historic Preservation Act]
If any money comes from the State of Minnesota, there will need to be a 138 review process [I presume that this refers to
Chapter 138 of the Minnesota Statutes]
If there are no adverse findings, then a project will be allowed to proceed as proposed. Otherwise there may need to be
mitigation. This could be done in many ways. A plaque with the history of the bridge is one example. Later in the
conversation you mentioned the Edina Mill bridge, where the site of the Edina Mill was to be maintained and interpreted.
5. You mentioned that guard heights at the sides of the bridge now have to be 42", and not 36" as was the case when it
was built. There are historically appropriate ways to increase guard heights on existing structures.
Please confirm that I have understood you correctly.
Thank you and best wishes
John Crabtree
5408 Oaklawn Avenue,
Edina, MN55424-1609
tel: 952-928-8434
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
AGRICULTURE
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May 3, 2016
Dear City Administrator:
It has come to our attention that some cities are again selling trees and/or shrubs to the public. This responsible
and proactive practice has a long history and has improved many urban areas. Many of these cities have valid
2016 nursery stock dealer certificates that allow them to legally conduct these sales.
This letter is a reminder that a person (which includes businesses and municipalities) cannot offer for sale, sell or
distribute trees, shrubs or perennial plants without first obtaining a 2016 nursery stock certificate.
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If your city buys the plants it sells (the usual case), you need to obtain a nursery stock dealer certificate.
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If your city operates a growing range and offers to sell or conduct plant sales to the public you might
require a nursery stock grower certificate.
It is not legal for you to sell nursery stock until you have in your possession a valid 2016 nursery certificate. Per
statute the certificate, or copy, must be visible at the sales location for your customers to see. If a nursery
inspector finds your city selling nursery stock without a certificate, a Stop Sales Order will be issued and there
is an immediate penalty due equal to the fee owed ($150 in the case of an uncertified dealer). A good reason
to get an application in quickly if you anticipate any nursery stock sales in 2016.
You may apply for a 2016 nursery certificate online via our website www.mda.state.mn.us. Simply double click
on the "APPLY/RENEW A LICENSE" box, select "I need to apply for a NEW license" and scroll down the drop down
menu to Nursery Stock Dealer or Nursery Stock Grower Certificate. The cost for a new dealer certificate is $150.
The fee for a nursery stock grower certificate is based on the size of your nursery stock production site. There is
a small surcharge assessed by the financial institution that handles the transactions.
You may also apply for a nursery certificate by scrolling down to the bottom of the "I need to apply for a NEW
license" box and click on "Forms & Applications web page." Scroll down to Nursery/Greenhouse/Plant and print
a hard copy of a Nursery Certificate Application which will allow you to manually complete the form and mail it in
with your payment.
If you have any questions about these requirements, the application process or other issues involving the sale of
nursery stock do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or Steven Shimek, Nursery Inspection
Program Coordinator at [email protected] or telephone Lorraine Englund, Office Administrative
Assistant at 651-201-6507.
Thank you for your timely cooperation in this matter.
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Mayor Hovland, members of the City Council, and members of the Planning
Commission,
Certain qualities made our neighborhoods, communities and the city of Edina a great
place to live. Some of these qualities are tangible - good schools, parks, and city
services. Edina has the best snow plowing of anywhere with snow that I have lived.
(It also has the worst water of anywhere I have lived).
Equally important are the intangible qualities in a neighborhood - visually pleasant,
peace and quiet, nice neighbors. But the horse is out of the barn, the train has left
the station, the damage is done. I am referring to both the residential and
commercial overdevelopment in Edina.
In 1961 when I was twelve my family moved to east Edina from Minneapolis. We
were the fourth house up the hill from York Park and Minnehaha Creek. It was a fun
and safe neighborhood. A great place to grow up. In 2008, when my mother turned
ninety I moved back in with her to keep her in her home. What a disappointment.
Actually more like a nightmare. The two homes across the street were torn down
and two HUGE McMansions built. I am sure by now you are familiar with all the
complaints. The noise, nonstop shaking, no where for guests to park, the rude
construction workers, illegal blocking of streets and driveways with no warning. The
new houses are too big for the lots. Loss of sunlight and privacy. Dirt was brought in
to raise the height of the lots. There is an incredible amount of runoff when it rains.
Almost all the trees on the lots of the new homes die within five years and
sometimes the neighbors trees as well. Our east Edina neighborhood has
become "Teardown Towne" (the "e" is on towne because this is after all Edina).
It was especially sad that my mother at her advanced age and after all those years
of paying taxes could not even take a nap or enjoy her porch.
Both my parents were architects and I grew up hitting my younger brother over the
head with blueprints. I am not opposed to new construction. What I am unhappy
about is the lack of concern by the City of Edina for it's long term residents. While
the city cannot legislate taste, you should have had stricter ordinances concerning
teardowns. Too little too late. I know I am not the only resident who feels this way.
Now this neighborhood is no longer visually pleasant. It just looks peculiar.
The City Council and Planning Commission keep talking about affordable housing.
All the affordable housing in our neighborhood is being torn down and the cheapest
homes being built start at seven hundred thousand dollars and now go up to 2.6
million dollars. If Edina wants to attract young families with children to go to the
Edina schools where is the affordable housing? It's certainly not being built in the
Southdale parking lots either.
I also feel you are overdeveloping in the Southdale area. The traffic, especially on
Saturdays, on Xerxes Avenue heading south is often backed up from 58th Street all
the way to Southdale. When the traffic is bad I find myself going north and then east
to grocery shop at Kowa!skis in Minneapolis. Many times I have gone to the Galleria
to shop and cannot find a place to park so I leave and shop elsewhere (not in
Edina).
My mother died in April 2015 and I have now sold her house to a young family who
live a half a block away. They have out grown their house and wanted to stay in the
neighborhood. They could not afford to stay in Edina and buy a McMansion. They
love my mother's house and don't want to tear it down. I could probably afford to buy
a townhouse or condo in Edina but I don't think I want to. I feel the city is heading in
the wrong direction and no longer reflects my values. I am not naive. I know it takes
money to pay for good city services but some things you just can't put a price on.
Another refugee from "Teardown Towne",
April 2016
Lois Meisch
May 10, 2016
James Hovland, Mayor
City of Edina
4801 50th St W
Edina, MN 55424
Dear Mayor Hovland:
The Metropolitan Council has prepared preliminary population and household estimates for your community as of
April 1, 2015. This is an annual process governed by Minnesota Statutes 473.24. Please note that these estimates
are different from the Council's local forecasts that your community has reviewed before. Forecasts look ahead to
the coming decades; the annual estimates communicated below look back in time to the previous year.
2015 Annual Population Estimate
The Metropolitan Council estimates that the City of Edina had 50,766 people and 21,831 households as of
April 1, 2015. Household size averaged 2.316 persons per household.
How was this estimate calculated?
We estimate households and population with a housing-stock-based method, which involves three questions:
1. How many housing units did your community have?
2. How many households occupied these housing units?
3. How many people lived in these occupied housing units?
This letter includes an overview of our estimation method along with a report showing the data inputs and
calculations used to develop the preliminary estimates. For more information, visit
http://www.metrocouncil.org/populationestimates , or contact me at 651-602-1513.
This estimate is only 10 people higher than my community's 2014 estimate. Does this mean that my
community added only 10 people between 2014 and 2015?
No, not necessarily. Each year, we update our data and refine our methods, so estimates from different years are
not directly comparable. Instead, we recommend examining growth since the 2010 Census.
How can my community provide feedback on this estimate?
We welcome discussion of the 2015 preliminary estimates and invite you to review and comment on them. Please
send any written comments or questions to Matt Schroeder, Metropolitan Council Research, 390 Robert Street
North, Saint Paul, MN 55101; or by e-mail to [email protected]. Under Minnesota Statutes
473.24, we must receive your comments, questions, or specific objections, in writing, by Friday, June 24, 2016.
What happens after my community provides feedback?
The Council will certify final estimates by July 15, 2016 for state government use in allocating local government
aid and street aid.
Sincerely,
Matt Schroeder
Senior Researcher
390 Robert Street North I Saint Paul, MN 55101-1805
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METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL
2015 Annual Population Estimates
Edina city, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Households:
21,831
Population in Households:
Housing Total:
23,090
Population in Group Quarters:
Occupancy Rate:
94.55%
Total Population:
Average Household Size:
50,563
2.316
203
50,766
The Metropolitan Council's Annual Estimates account for housing stock changes since April 1, 2010. These include housing units permitted and other
changes. Other changes are due to demolitions, building conversions (units added or lost), city boundary changes (units annexed in or out), and other
changes reported by city and township staff. We assume that 95% of single-family detached units, 90% of townhome/duplex/triplex/quadplex units,
and 85% of multifamily units permitted in 2014 were completed and occupiable by April 1, 2015; the remainder are occupiable in the future and will
count toward next year's estimates (for April 1,2016).
Manufactured homes are counted each year from Metropolitan Council surveys of manufactured home park operators and local governments. Other
housing (boats, RVs, etc. used as housing) comes from the most recent American Community Survey estimates.
Housing Stock
April 1, 2010
Permitted and
built since 2010
Other changes
since 2010
Housing Stock
April 1, 2015
12,861
442
-455
12,848
1,326
0
0
1,326
514
4
-1
517
7,859
540
0
8,399
Single-family-detached:
Townhomes:
Duplex, 3-, 4-plex units:
Multifamily units:
Manufactured homes:
0
0
Other (boats, RVs, etc. as shelter):
0
0
22,560
23,090
Housing Total:
Each housing type has a specifically estimated occupancy rate and average household size. These data come from the most recent Community
Survey estimates, decennial census data from the U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Postal Service (for occupancy rates only). For more detail, please
see the full methodology, available online from http://www.metrocouncil.org/populationestimates .
Definitions: A household is a group of people (or one person alone) occupying a housing unit.
The number of occupied housing units and the number of households are equivalent.
Population in Group Quarters (or institutional housing) is counted separately through an annual Metropolitan Council survey.
Housing Stock
April 1, 2015
Occupancy
Rate 2015
Occupied with
Households
Persons Per
Household
Population in
2015
12,848
95.67%
12,292
2.776
34,128
1,326
97.02%
1,286
2.776
3,570
517
90.91%
470
1.576
741
8,349
92.67%
7,783
1.558
12,124
Manufactured homes:
0
95.90%
0
2.553
0
Other:
0
Counted only if
occupied
0
2.364
0
Single-family-detached:
Townhomes:
Duplex, 3-, 4-plex units:
Multifamily units:
Housing Total:
23,090
Households:
21,831
In Households:
In Group Qtrs:
Total Population:
Metropolitan Council
50,563
203
50,766
5/6/2016
The Metropolitan Council's housing-stock-based approach to estimating population involves answering three questions.
HOW MANY
HOUSING UNITS
ARE IN THE
COMMUNITY?
HOW MANY PEOPLE
LIVE IN THESE
OCCUPIED HOUSING
UNITS?
HOW MANY
HOUSEHOLDS
OCCUPY THESE
HOUSING UNITS?
Housing units in 2010
(U.S. Census)
Occupancy rates
(U.S. Census Bureau,
U.S. Postal Service)
C Average household sizes '..*
(persons per household)
(U.S. Census Bureau)
Changes to housing stock
since 2010
(Metropolitan Council surveys)
We start with the housing units
from the 2010 Census, then we
add units identified in our annual
surveys of residential construction
(building permits and other
housing stock changes) and
manufactured housing parks.
This results in the estimated
number of housing units in each
community, broken down by the
type of housing.
Not all of these housing units are
occupied; some are vacant.
To estimate the number of households,
we examine occupancy rates in the
community for different types of
housing. These data come from the
U.S. Census Bureau's American
Community Survey and Decennial
Census as well as the U.S. Postal
Service.
This results in the estimated number of
households in each community, again
broken down by the type of housing.
Finally, we examine the average
household sizes in the community for
different types of housing. These data
come from the U.S. Census Bureau's
American Community Survey and
Decennial Census.
To arrive at the total population, we
add in residents of "group
quarters" (places like emergency
housing shelters and nursing homes),
measured by our annual survey of
such facilities.
The data inputs for your community are on the back of this page.
For more detail, see the estimates methodology, available from httpl/www.metrocounciLorglpopulationestimates.
May 11,2016
City of Edina
RE: Sidewalk on Woodland Rd W.
Dear Mayor Hovland,
I am writing to ask you to approve adding the sidewalk project on Woodland Rd West back into
the scope of this summer's roadway construction project.
Realizing that it is pretty late in the game, I want you to know there has been much confusion
about the sidewalk project among residents on Woodland Rd West. Please give strong
consideration to approving sidewalks on Woodland Rd West for the following reasons:
1. The City recommended Woodland Rd W for sidewalks for a valid reason. Quantitative data shows
that Woodland receives the highest foot traffic of any street in the neighborhood.
2.
The interest survey does not reflect the intentions of the majority of residents - the sidewalk question
was asked without giving any context related to street width, placement & lot implications.
3.
We want sidewalks! - 88% of Woodland Rd W residents want a sidewalk — as documented on the
recent petition submitted to the city.
4.
40+ kids live on Woodland Rd West between Wooddale Dr and Concord Ave. These are YOUNG
kids who need sidewalks for SAFETY. Having that many young children in a concentrated area
with no sidewalks poses a safety risk. Kids have to walk, bike, scooter in the street to get anywhere.
5.
Woodland Road West kids do NOT qualify for the bus for the neighborhood schools (Concord and
Southview) due to proximity. As a result, kids are walking to school (in the streets) every day.
Sidewalks are needed to ensure their safety.
6. Woodland Rd West is a "Main Vein"- many kids from outside our neighborhood use our street to get
to and from school. Sidewalks would also benefit people from adjacent neighborhoods who utilize
our street as a passageway to and from school, football games, activities at the athletic fields, etc.
7. Woodland Rd W is a major cut through street for vehicles. That coupled with the high
concentration of young children increases the safety risk. Cars are zipping down our street cutting
through to get to Highway 100, one of the 4 nearby schools, West Edina or Downtown Edina. We
are a cut through with lots of children in the streets. Not Safe.
I have personally witnessed several close calls on our street involving vehicles and young
children. At it's core, the sidewalk debate is really about SAFETY. Safety for the children, adults,
and drivers on Woodland Rd W. Sidewalks will benefit both pedestrians and drivers.
I appreciate your service as Mayor and the role you play in shaping our city. I know it is
inconvenient to add the sidewalks back in at this point, but at the end of the day, it is the right
thing to do. The city recommends it, residents want it, and there are benefits to doing it during
the roadway construction project. I urge you to please do what's right versus what is easy.
Thank you in advance for your careful consideration and responsiveness on this issue.
Sincerely,
?fad Mercado
46e9 Woodland Rd W, Edina, MN 555424
612-396-7661
[email protected]
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