James Pierce

2027/2028 Work Plan Development

Work plan priorities could affect future budgets, staff capacity, and consultant spending.

Art Center Colocation at Southdale Library

Possible funding needed for marketing and outreach.

Trail Connection to Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail

Shared construction costs with Three Rivers Park District; the city's share wasn't stated.

Parks Improvements and Ordinance 2026-12

The repairs and improvements carry purchase costs outlined in the consent items.

Braemar Ice Arena Expansion Concept Plan

The guaranteed maximum price sets the construction cost ceiling for a major city recreation facility project.

Social connection initiatives: Bin Buddies and Connection Through Plants

The commission noted Jessica Connors already has funding for the events; the commission's role would be support, not funding.

2026 Arts & Culture Workplan

Study first; pilot programs would need funding later.

Edina Art Grant Program

About $1,104 in remaining city film festival funds will support this year's event; 1,700+ tickets were sold in 2025.

Horizon Parks and Recreation Projects

$330,000 in annual Centennial Lakes operating revenue expires at the end of 2028.

Alternate funding for parks: philanthropy, naming rights, sponsorships

No immediate cost, but the goal is to bring in new private money for parks.

Public Art for New City Facilities

Senior Center rebranding as a community center

Unknown — any facility changes would carry future costs.

Unplug Edina Day feasibility study

Study only at this stage; no budget identified.

New Edina Art Center Design

The purchase request would commit city funds to architectural design for the new art center.

Braemar Arena roof replacement funding

Could raise the roughly $2.5 million needed for the west entrance and fund long-term arena maintenance without additional taxes.

Braemar Golf Dome trailhead parking and pickleball improvements

Costs for the parking lot expansion, oversight, charging stations and rink improvements were not detailed in the available materials.

Food, Beverage and Alcohol Service at Braemar Arena

Could add revenue through a food and beverage operator, though terms are not yet defined.

Refrigerated Outdoor Ice at Lewis Park

Not yet estimated; hockey association rental revenue from other communities could help offset costs.

Park Maintenance and Natural Resources Operations

Braemar Golf operations and tee-time availability

The course brought in $876,000 to its bottom line last year and will spend about $30,000 from the Braemar Memorial Fund on an adaptive golf cart.