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The Braemar Park master plan was created in 2017 with the help of residents and community members. City Council approved the master plan on Jan. 3, 2018. On Nov. 8, 2022, voters approved via referendum a local option sales tax to allocate $8.1 million of project funding for implementation and next phases of the Braemar Park master plan. Project planning efforts are moving forward for completing final design and constructing improvements in the park. Additional stakeholder and public engagement will occur during preliminary and final design to integrate comment and feedback into the design process.
Current proposed trail and park improvements include:
Walking trails
Mountain bike trails
Cross-country skiing trails
Pickleball
Courtney Fields baseball complex improvements
Wayfinding signs and trail connections
Natural resource restoration
Improved parking and access to Braemar Golf Course, Braemar Arena, and Courtney Fields
The Braemar Park master plan was created in 2017 with the help of residents and community members. City Council approved the master plan on Jan. 3, 2018. On Nov. 8, 2022, voters approved via referendum a local option sales tax to allocate $8.1 million of project funding for implementation and next phases of the Braemar Park master plan. Project planning efforts are moving forward for completing final design and constructing improvements in the park. Additional stakeholder and public engagement will occur during preliminary and final design to integrate comment and feedback into the design process.
Current proposed trail and park improvements include:
Walking trails
Mountain bike trails
Cross-country skiing trails
Pickleball
Courtney Fields baseball complex improvements
Wayfinding signs and trail connections
Natural resource restoration
Improved parking and access to Braemar Golf Course, Braemar Arena, and Courtney Fields
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2017 City Staff, Stakeholders, and community members provided input and feedback to create a master plan for Braemar Park. See engagement log in documents for more information.
Master Plan Approved
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January 3rd 2018, City Council approved Braemar Park Master Plan
Funding Identified
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November 2022 voters approved a referendum to allowed for local option sales tax revenue to be allocated to the implementation of Braemar Park master Plan.
Consultants hired and master plan concept designs are refined
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Spring 2023 consultants are hired to continue refining design concepts set forward in the approved master plan. Designer are engaged for Courtney Fields upgrades, trails, natural resources, and site improvements.
Community and Stakeholder Feedback
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An open house for the community will be held September 6th from 4-7 at Braemar Backyard Rink. Staff and consultants will be on hand to answer questions and provide updates on project components. Feedback will also be collected about preliminary trail layouts and other master plan components. Feedback will also be collected on Better Together Edina.
Parks and Recreation Commission Review and Comment
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Commissioners will review and comment on preliminary trail layouts and concept design. Comments will be combined with community feedback and provided to City Council.
City Council 30% Design Update
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City Council will receive a staff report and presentation of the refined Braemar Park master plan concepts. This will include Parks and Recreation Commissions comments as well as community feedback. Staff will present to City Council at a work session on October 17th, 2023
Natural Resources Restoration Phase 1
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Buckthorn and other target species removal was awarded to Landbridge Ecological for targeted areas. Future phases will include addition invasive removals, enhancements and plantings, and long term management.
Braemar Trails Enters Design Development
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Based on feedback collected from staff, stakeholders, community, commissioners, mayor and city council staff and consultants will progress into design development for the Braemar Trails project.
Braemar Trails Enters Construction Documents
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Braemar Trails Bid Packages are posted
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Biking and Hiking Trail Construction Begins
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Pathfinder Trail Building has been awarded contract for trail building. The first phase of trails will be the eastern and western hillsides. The second phase will happen later this season or next and will include a shared trail boardwalk and connector through the south Braemar Park property by Nine Mile Creek.
Trails Open
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