Parks & Recreation Committee

Meeting Agenda Parks & Recreation Committee Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers | 1670 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria, Minnesota 55386 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPEN FORUM Open Forum is an opportunity for public input (limited to 5 minutes per person) on an item that is not on the printed agenda or in application process at City Hall. 3. ADOPT FINAL AGENDA 3.1. Adopt the final meeting agenda. ACTION: Adopt the final meeting agenda as submitted. 4. REGULAR AGENDA 4.1. Approve Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting minutes of June 15, 2026, as Page 2 submitted. ACTION: Approve Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting minutes as submitted. Parks & Recreation Committee - Jun 15 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 4.2. 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Page 6 ACTION: For discussion purposes only. Agenda Report #26-221 - Pdf 5. REPORTS/EMERGING ISSUES This section is reserved for reports of the staff, the chair and committee members. This includes committee reports, updates and emerging issues. 6. ADJOURNMENT Parks & Recreation Committee July 20, 2026 Page 1 of 6  4.1. Meeting Minutes Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Date: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM Location: City Hall Council Chambers | 1670 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria, Minnesota 55386 ATTENDANCE Present: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Amanda Cahill, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Chris Casey, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Alexander Heim, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Adam Duerr, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Blake Farber, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Mary Larson, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Tammy Leonetti, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Jacob Paul, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Larry Schulz, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Jay Ziemann, and Parks & Recreation Committee Student Member Owen Beckers Absent: Staff Present: Recreation Coordinator: Facilities Mark Neys and City Planner Brian McCann MINUTES 1 CALL TO ORDER The Parks & Recreation Committee of the City of Victoria was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Schulz. 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPEN FORUM The committee officially welcomed new committee member Jay Ziemann. 3 ADOPT FINAL AGENDA a) Adopt the final meeting agenda. ACTION: Adopt the final meeting agenda as submitted. Motion: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Duerr Second: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Heim RESULTS: Motion carried unanimously 11-0 Ayes: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Cahill, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Casey, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Heim, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Duerr, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Farber, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Larson, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Leonetti, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Paul, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Schulz, Parks & Recreation Committee Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes June 15, 2026 Page 1 of 4 Page 2 of 6  4.1. Member Ziemann, and Parks & Recreation Committee Student Member Beckers 4 REGULAR AGENDA a) Approve Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting minutes of May 18, 2026 as submitted. Committee approved the minutes from the meeting on May 18th. ACTION: Approve Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting minutes as submitted. Motion: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Farber Second: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Larson RESULTS: Motion carried unanimously 11-0 Ayes: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Cahill, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Casey, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Heim, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Duerr, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Farber, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Larson, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Leonetti, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Paul, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Schulz, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Ziemann, and Parks & Recreation Committee Student Member Beckers b) Sketch Plat Review for Estoria Laketown City Planner Brian McCann presented the Sketch Plat for Estoria Laketown (located at 2285 Arboretum Boulevard), adjacent to the Lake Bridge neighborhood the proposal consists of a 76-unit senior cooperative building, six duplex units, and two single- family homes consisting of four consists of totaling on 56.4 acres. Mr. McCann explained the development process to the committee noting there are three stages. Sketch plat, preliminary plat and final plat. He stated this proposal is currently in sketch plat phase, and this had previously been presented to the council and was approved through the preliminary plat as the Amira project for 147-unit independent living for 55 years and older. Mr. McCann noted the proposed project features 63 surface parking stalls and 104 underground garage stalls for residents. He also stated the project will access the property via Sky Drive to the west, as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) prohibits direct access to Highway 5 due to its proximity to existing infrastructure Mr. McCann highlighted the proposed project will consist of a public sidewalk extension along Sky Drive, and private sidewalks throughout the development and apartment building. A private connection, over a small portion of wetlands, which would eventually connect to the LRT. Mr. McCann outlined the process of Parkland Dedication and formula for parkland dedication fees for committee members and the public and our Municipal Code outlines our requirements for parkland dedication, and the formula is provided in the report. Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes June 15, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Page 3 of 6  4.1. Mr. McCann noted in total, their dedication requires .933 acres, or $98,000, or some combination of land and fee. Ther developer is considering dedicating some land in the southern parcels to the city for the future Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail Corridor. Committee Discussion and Action The Park & Recreation Committee discussed the "trail gap" in the regional trail, which currently includes three privately owned parcels to the east. While the committee expressed interest in filling this gap, staff clarified that the city cannot legally require the current developer to acquire or construct the trail on those private properties. The Park & Recreation Committee was in favor of the project and recommend that the City Council accept the LRT corridor as the parkland dedication for the project. ACTION: Recommendation to be determined by the Parks and Recreation Committee. Motion: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Paul Second: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Casey RESULTS: Motion carried unanimously 11-0 Ayes: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Cahill, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Casey, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Heim, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Duerr, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Farber, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Larson, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Leonetti, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Paul, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Schulz, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Ziemann, and Parks & Recreation Committee Student Member Beckers 5 REPORTS/EMERGING ISSUES The City Planner agreed to communicate the committee's interest in exploring alternative boardwalk or trail options with the developer. Committee members voiced concerns regarding previous recommendations for Huntersbrook and Marsh Hollow parks, specifically ensuring that Pump Track does not intersect with pedestrian walkways. 6 ADJOURNMENT a) Adjourn the Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting. Chair asked for a motion to adjourn. ACTION: Adjourn the Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting at 7:10 p.m. Motion: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Casey Second: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Larson RESULTS: Motion carried unanimously 11-0 Ayes: Parks & Recreation Committee Member Cahill, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Casey, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Heim, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Duerr, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes June 15, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Page 4 of 6  4.1. Farber, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Larson, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Leonetti, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Paul, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Schulz, Parks & Recreation Committee Member Ziemann, and Parks & Recreation Committee Student Member Beckers SUBMITTED BY: Mark Neys, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes June 15, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Page 5 of 6  4.2. Agenda Report Parks & Recreation Committee July 20, 2026 Agenda Item: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Prepared by: Brian McCann, City Planner Department: Parks and Recreation Committee BACKGROUND: The Community & Economic Development Department will present an overview on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan process as it relates to the Parks & Recreation Committee. This item is intended to be a brief introduction to comprehensive plans as city staff begin the process with their selected consultant, Bolton & Menk. Future engagement opportunities, specific timelines, and other details will be addressed at future meetings. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: ☐ Economic Vitality ☒ Service Excellence ☐ Infrastructure & Transportation ☐ Housing & Community Character ☒ Engagement & Communication ☐ Public Safety ☒ Recreation & Culture ☒ Environmental Sustainability Page 6 of 6