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2009 CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 27, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on January 27, 2009. The meeting was held at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Interlachen Park neighborhood and immediately followed a neighborhood meeting on Interlachen Park improvement planning. I. CALL TO ORDER Doug Datta, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 8:17 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Sharon Paulson, Molly Cummings, Aaron Kuznia, Doug Datta and Brian Furan. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 15, 2008 Molly Cummings moved and Brian Furan seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the December • 15, 2008 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 5-0. IV. BUSINESS A. Interlachen Park Improvement Planning This agenda item was to recap and discuss the outcome of the first neighborhood meeting. Molly Cummings stated that she felt the meeting went very well and that she was glad that we had a consultant facilitating the improvement planning process. Other Park Board members generally agreed that this first meeting went well in introducing and engaging the neighborhood in the planning for the upcoming improvements and explaining the project constraints such as budget and park site limitations. B. Park Board Strategic Planning: 2009-2010 Goals This agenda item was tabled until the February 24 meeting. C. Park Buy-a-Bench Program The Park Board continued in discussion on starting a memorial bench and tree donation program for the parks. The Board was in favor of fashioning a program similar to that of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. This 411) program offers a bench donation along with two levels of tree donation- a tree with a deed and a tree City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes January 27, 2009 • Page 2 of 3 with an in-ground monument next to the tree. There was some discussion on types of benches. It was generally felt that the benches should be high-quality benches similar to those in downtown park. Program specifics will be further refined at the next meeting. D. Miscellaneous Updates • Tennis Court rehab & lease of property from School District for Central Park tennis courts No update at this time. • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project No update at this time. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning Concepts and images from the January 20 open house were distributed and discussed. • Central Park Ball Field#4 Improvements • No update at this time. • Park Valley Playground naming & neighborhood requests No update at this time. • SW Transitway Update Stadler stated that the DEIS scoping process had been completed and that the station area planning effort continues. • Interlachen Park Mosquito Spraying Incident No update at this time. • Nine Mile Creek Bank Stabilization/Habitat Enhancement + Three Rivers Park District regional trail projects The Watershed District has ordered the Creek Bank Stabilization project and work will begin in the fall of 2009 on both the creek bank improvements and the new regional trail. City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes January 27, 2009 Page 3 of 3 E. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - nothing to report. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - nothing to report. Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - nothing to report. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - nothing to report. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is February 24, 2009; 6:30 pm at the St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, located at 6 Interlachen Road. VI. ADJOURNMENT Aaron Kuznia moved and Sharon Paulson seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on . a 5 - 0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Attest: , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on February 24, 2009. The meeting was held at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Interlachen Park neighborhood and immediately followed a neighborhood meeting on Interlachen Park improvement planning. I. CALL TO ORDER Doug Datta, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Sharon Paulson, Molly Cummings and Doug Datta. Brian Furan and Aaron Kuznia were absent. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 27, 2009 Molly Cummings moved and Sharon Paulson seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the January • 27, 2009 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 3-0. IV. BUSINESS A. Interlachen Park Improvement Planning This agenda item was to recap and discuss the outcome of the second neighborhood meeting. Molly Cummings stated that she felt using an experienced consultant to facilitate the process of engaging the neighborhood has worked well. Members were pleased with the attendance. After residents asked many questions and provided feedback on potential park concept plans and costs, there was a clear preference by those in attendance to keep the park layout as-is and to concentrate on play equipment, warming house, turf and picnic shelter improvements. Brauer &Associates and staff will now prepare potential improvement plans for presentation and discussion at the April 20 Park Board Meeting. Residents will be notified and invited to attend this meeting. B. Park Board Strategic Planning: 2009-2010 Goals After a short discussion Sharon Paulson made a motion to approve the 2009-2010 Strategic Plan, seconded by Molly Cummings. On the vote,the motion passed 3-0. C. Park Buy-a-Bench Program 110 City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes February 24, 2009 • Page 2 of 3 The Park Board reviewed Stadler's memo describing program specifics and agreed with the basic elements of the program and the timelines for marketing (April - May 2009) and implementation(June 15, 2009). Molly Cummings asked if the donations were tax deductible. Stadler will find out and report back at the next meeting. D. Miscellaneous Updates • Tennis Court rehab & lease of property from School District for Central Park tennis courts No update at this time. • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project No update at this time. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning Small area plan design to be presented at the 3/9/09 Park Board Meeting. • Central Park Ball Field#4 Improvements • No update at this time. • Park Valley Playground naming & neighborhood requests No update at this time. • SW Transitway Update No update. • Interlachen Park Mosquito Spraying Incident Contacted the MN Dept of Agriculture on February 13 and was told that it is still an open investigation. • Nine Mile Creek Bank Stabilization/Habitat Enhancement+ Three Rivers Park District regional trail projects No update. • New annual Hopkins active living community-wide event 0 The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 12. Event planning participants include: HBCA, City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes February 24, 2009 • Page 3 of 3 Three Rivers Park District, City staff, Park Board, Farmers' Market and others. The event is focused on active living, celebrating the trail system, and a vibrant, walkable Hopkins downtown. More organizing meetings are planned and Stadler will keep members informed as they are scheduled. • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement Stadler reported that it's looking doubtful that the City will construct 20 new parking stalls along the north side of 2nd Street North adjacent to Burnes Park this year during road reconstruction. Several nearby neighborhood residents are expressing opposition to the new parking area. This could make negotiations with Zion Lutheran Church reps to lower their proposed payments more difficult as we'll not be able to make the case that the city need (park user demand) for Zion's parking lot will decrease. E. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - Sharon reports a lot of standing water at Burnes Park that is now ice. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - absent Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - absent. • Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - nothing to report. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - nothing to report. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is March 9, 2009; 6:30 pm at Hopkins City Hall, City Council Chambers. There is a joint City Council - Park Board Meeting at 6:30 pm on March 24 at Hopkins City Hall, Raspberry Room VI. ADJOURNMENT Sharon Paulson moved and Molly Cummings seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 3 - 0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 111, Attest: M 11-7. . , Chairperson CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 9, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on March 9, 2009. T. CALL TO ORDER Doug Datta, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Sharon Paulson, Molly Cummings, Doug Datta and Aaron Kuznia. Brian Furan was absent. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2009 Sharon Paulson moved and Molly Cummings seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the February 24, 2009 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 4-0. IV. BUSINESS A. Interlachen Park Improvement Planning The Park Board discussed various communications with neighborhood residents since the February 24 meeting and a March 7, 2009 memo from Stadler on Interlachen Park improvement options and costs. The Park Board preferred to not relocate the existing game court, to retain the existing swing & slide, to consider moving the proposed picnic shelter location to just north of the play equipment area and to use treated timbers for play area edging. Neighborhood residents will be notified of the April 20 meeting which will include a presentation of the proposed final improvement plan. B. Joint Meeting with City Council - March 24 After a short discussion, the Board agreed that discussion topics should include: Interlachen Park improvements, memorial bench & tree program and the funding status of the city-side park improvement plan. C. Park Buy-a-Bench or Tree Program After a brief discussion, the Board agreed to proceed with the program as laid out in Stadler's February 20, 2009 memo. Marketing in April/May with a program start date of June 15. • D. Miscellaneous Updates City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes March 9, 2009 • Page 2 of 3 • Tennis Court rehab Work waiting on warmer weather, should be done in early May. • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project Work should resume in May. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning Small area plan to be presented at the 4/20/09 Park Board Meeting. • Central Park Ball Field#4 Improvements No update at this time. • Park Valley Playground naming & neighborhood requests ' No update at this time. • • SW Transitway Update DEIS is underway, scoping report completed, process to select locally preferred alternative is underway. • Interlachen Park Mosquito Spraying Incident MDA still classifies this as an open investigation. • Nine Mile Creek Bank Stabilization/Habitat Enhancement+ Three Rivers Park District regional trail projects No update. • New annual Hopkins active living community-wide event The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 12. The event name is "Hopkins in Motion". Event planning participants include: HBCA, Three Rivers Park District, City staff, Park Board, Farmers' Market and others. The event is focused on active living, celebrating the trail system, and a vibrant, walkable Hopkins downtown. More organizing meetings are planned and Stadler will keep members informed as they are scheduled. • City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes March 9, 2009 Page 3 of 3 • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement Stadler reported that it's looking doubtful that the City will construct 20 new parking stalls along the north side of 2nd Street North adjacent to Burnes Park this year during road reconstruction. Several nearby neighborhood residents are expressing opposition to the new parking area. This could make negotiations with Zion Lutheran Church reps to lower their proposed payments more difficult as we'll not be able to make the case that the city need (park user demand) for Zion's parking lot will decrease. • Minnehaha Oakes Association report Stadler handed out a February 16 letter from the Association stating that they have been dissolved and that a check for $2,526.21 was provided to the City for use in preserving/renewing the one-acre forest. E. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park -Nothing to report. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach -Nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - absent. • Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park- Electric fry pan with cord is ready for pickup. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks -Nothing to report. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is April 20, 2009. Note: It was decided that a special meeting of the Park Board on April 13 would be beneficial to discuss the proposed final Interlachen Park improvement plans prior to the April 20 presentation to the neighborhood. VI. ADJOURNMENT Aaron Kuznia moved and Sharon Paulson seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 4 - 0 vote. The meeting .djourned at 8:30 p.m. 1111111 Attest: ii , Chairperson • . CITY OF HOPKINS 0 . PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2009 A special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on April 20, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Doug Datta, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Doug Datta, Sharon Paulson, Brian Furan and Aaron Kuznia. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 9, 2009 AND APRIL 13, 2009. Sharon Paulson moved and Brian Furan seconded a motion to approve the minutes from both meetings. On the vote, the minutes were approved 5 - 0. IV. BUSINESS 0 A. Interlachen Park Improvement Planning Steve Stadler presented the proposed park improvement plan to the Board and the nine neighborhood residents who were in attendance. The scope of the proposed improvements included: new play equipment, a new picnic shelter and concrete floor, enhancements to the existing warming house (clean/paint, new standing-seam metal roofing and new electrical service and outside lighting), new outdoor skate lighting, new asphalt path and turf improvements. The plan included completing most of the work in 2009 with a mix of City work, construction contract work and neighborhood volunteer work -the estimated total cost: $90,000. Questions and comments from the neighborhood residents included: - A good overall improvement plan - Comments on the location of the portable toilet & enclosure being too close to the warming house -A question was raised regarding the ability to plan more extensive improvements with a phased multi- year approach. - Residents preferred that the play equipment colors be subdued, earth tone colors. - Concern that the new picnic shelter adds another park structure that will block views from adjacent homeowners' backyards. - A request to check the adequacy of the hockey rink outdoor light fixtures to perhaps improve lighting on the hockey rink. - A request to add windows to the warming house, if at all possible. - A request to check out the possibility of modifying the existing warming house to provide for an open- air picnic shelter area. III City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes April 20, 2009 Page 2 of 3 After some discussion it was agreed that Staff and Board Member Brian Furan would check into the feasibility of modifying the existing warming house to include a picnic shelter addition. Also, a neighborhood contact was given to assist in getting a group of Neighborhood Association members together to review play equipment options and select the new play equipment. It was agreed that the Park Board would consider the picnic shelter/warming house options at the next regular meeting on May 18. Sharon Paulson excused herself from the meeting at 7:45 pm, following the conclusion of the Interlachen Park improvements discussion. B. Blake Road Small Area Plan Draft Stadler handed out a copy of the draft plan to each Park Board member. Stadler and Park Board members briefly reviewed and discussed the plan. There were no initial objections voiced to the plan - members would continue to look it over and contact Stadler with any questions or concerns. C. 2010 - 2014 Capital Improvement Plan Park Board members reviewed the upcoming park improvement projects and the Park Capital Improvement Fund (301) working capital projections. It was noted that,given the planned improvement projects, unless additional revenue comes into the fund it will be depleted in 2013. Park Board members • had no suggested changes or additions to the plan at this time. D. Park Buy-a-Bench or Tree Program Stadler stated that the program status hasn't changed since discussed at the March 9 Park Board meeting and the March 17 joint meeting with City Council. There is a planned presentation of the program at the May 19 City Council Meeting. E. Miscellaneous Updates • Tennis Court rehab: The color coatings should be done within the next few weeks as temperatures stay above 50 degrees. • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project (Rotary Oasis): This project is waiting for the Rotary Club to complete fund raising and continue planning. It is anticipated that much of the work would be completed this year. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning: The draft small area plan was reviewed and discussed earlier in the meeting. Stadler mentioned that grant funds had been approved for sidewalk construction to be completed on certain segments of the corridor this summer. • Central Park Field#4 Improvements: no update - Park Board recommended dropping this item. • Park Valley Playground Naming: no update - Park Board recommended dropping this item until more information becomes available from interested neighborhood resident/s. • Southwest Transitway Project: Stadler reported that the TAC and PAC are currently working • towards the selection of a locally preferred alternative route from the four possible LRT routes. City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes April 20, 2009 III Page 3 of 3 • Interlachen Park Mosquito Spraying Incident: Stadler reported that the MDA still considers this an open investigation- no other update at this time. • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement: Stadler reported that he has not met with Pastor Neal yet to discuss this agreement. • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion" to be held on September 12, 2009. No update - Stadler will inform Board members when another organizing meeting is scheduled. Aaron Kuznia asked about the 9 Mile Creek improvement project. Stadler stated that the plan is still to begin creek side erosion control work this fall with the new regional trail construction next year. This item will be added to the miscellaneous updates list. F. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - absent. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach -Nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - reports that he has heard from a friend that lives nearby that there are daily drug deals occurring at the park pavilion. He mentioned that this same person has a suggestion regarding improved use of park space - he will contact the City. • Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park- Digger play equipment piece is broken and there is graffiti on the park bench. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks -Nothing to report. IV. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is May 18, 2009. V. ADJOURNMENT Molly Cummings m i ved and Brian Furan seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 4 - 0 vot:. The me• ng adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Attest: WA i A __ �; Mk , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS • SPECIAL PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2009 A special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on April 13, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Doug Datta, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Doug Datta, Brian Furan and Aaron Kuznia. Sharon Paulson was absent. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. BUSINESS Interlachen Park Improvement Planning In preparation for the April 20 Park Board meeting, the Park Board reviewed and discussed a proposed park improvement plan. Stadler presented the proposed plan which included: scope of improvements, costs, implementation schedule, options for neighborhood contributions to the work, potential • neighborhood questions/concerns with the plan and continued park planning consultant involvement. IV. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is April 20, 2009. V. ADJOURNMENT Aaron Kuznia moved . d Molly Cummings seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 4 - 0 vote. The me-ting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Attest: ,���lly, Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 18, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on May 18, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Doug Datta, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Doug Datta, Brian Furan and Aaron Kuznia. Absent was member Sharon Paulson. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 20, 2009. Aaron Kuznia moved and Brian Furan seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 4 - 0. IV. BUSINESS • A. Interlachen Park Improvements Steve Stadler provided an update on the project. Brian Furan obtained a$30,500 proposal from G.M. Northrup Corp. for installing a sloped metal roof on the warming house and constructing a 20' X 20' picnic shelter structure adjacent to the southeast side of the warming house. Stadler will also obtain a proposal from Rutledge Construction for construction of the picnic shelter. Rutledge's warming house roofing proposal cost ($15,511) is $4,400 greater than G.M. Northrup's proposal ($11,092). It was reported that Stadler, Molly Cummings and Aaron Kuznia met on May 12 with several Interlachen Park neighborhood members to select the preferred play equipment proposal/manufacturer from the three proposals. The group selected the GameTime equipment proposal by Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground. A project update notice will be put in the upcoming Interlachen Log publication. The park improvement plans will be finalized at the June 15 Park Board Meeting. B. 2010 - 2014 Capital Improvement Plan Park Board members reviewed the upcoming park improvement projects and the Park Capital Improvement Fund (301) working capital projections. No changes were proposed. Aaron Kuznia moved and Molly Cummings seconded a motion for approval of the 2010-2014 Park Capital Improvement Plan. On the vote the motion carried 4-0. C. Park Memorial Bench and Tree Program 410 City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes May 18, 2009 • Page 2 of 3 Stadler provided the proposed June Hopkins Highlights article announcing the new program. Within the next couple weeks the city web site will also be updated to include the program information. There was discussion regarding the high local cost of small granite monument pieces, a tree list and whether or not donators qualified for a tax deduction. It was suggested to look into a St Cloud area supplier for granite. E. Miscellaneous Updates • Tennis Court rehab: The color coatings should be done soon as temperatures stay above 50 degrees. • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project (Rotary Oasis): Work on this project should start again soon. It is anticipated that much of the work would be completed this year. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning: The Blake Road corridor small area plan is scheduled to be approved by City Council at their May 19 meeting. • Southwest Transitway Project: Work continues through the TAC and PAC towards the selection of a locally preferred alternative route from the four possible LRT routes. • Interlachen Park Mosquito Spraying Incident: A written notice of violation was sent to Renee DeLozier, Interlachen Park Association representative for improper spraying of mosquito control agent on July 4, 2008. Stadler provided a copy of the NOV letter. The MDA has now closed this case. • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement: No update. • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion" to be held on • September 12, 2009. No update. • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project. Work is to start on the upper reach of the project (Excelsior Blvd to 9th Avenue crossing) this fall. Due to regulatory issues with the MPCA and Army Corps of Engineers it is unclear when work will begin on the lower section through Valley Park. Stadler will get a schedule update from Kevin Bigalke, NMCWD Administrator. F. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - absent. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach -Nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - all good, nothing to report. Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - all good, nothing to report. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - Nothing to report. IV. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is June 15, 2009. • V. ADJOURNMENT City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes May 18, 2009 Page 3 of 3 Aaron Kuznia moved ad Brian Furan seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 4 - 0 vote. The n eeting aojourned at 7:43 p.m. ,Veli` Attest: v01/ , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 15, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on June 15, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Doug Data, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Doug Datta, Brian Furan, Aaron Kuznia and Sharon Paulson. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 2009. Aaron Kuznia moved and Brian Furan seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the May 18 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 5 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Interlachen Park Improvements Steve Stadler provided a memo to Park Board members describing the project schedule, contractors and costs to-date. There were five Interlachen Park neighborhood residents in attendance. There were questions and discussion on the location of the portable toilet and grills and scope of trail paving in the park. The toilet and enclosure would be located along the path approaching the warming house, as originally proposed. The trail would be paved only to the warming house to preserve park green space. B. Park Memorial Bench and Tree Program Stadler provided a brief update. A St Cloud area granite stone provider had been contacted and looked promising for future orders of granite pieces at reduced prices. Stadler provided an email from the City Finance Director regarding charitable contributions. The email included attached IRS information stating that contributions to cities (a qualified organization per IRS rules) for public purposes is tax deductible. A contribution of a park bench or tree in a public park would certainly seem to qualify as public purpose. C. Miscellaneous Updates • Tennis Court rehab: work is completed. • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project (Rotary Oasis): Work has begun and should be completed this fall. S City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes June 15, 2009 • Page2of3 • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning: The City Council approved the Blake Road corridor small area plan and sidewalk construction along the east side of the roadway will be done in August 2009. • Southwest Transitway Project: Work continues through the TAC and PAC towards the selection of a locally preferred alternative route from the four possible LRT routes. • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement: No update. • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion" to be held on September 12, 2009. Park Board members have dates/times of future planning meetings. • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project. Work is to start on the upper reach of the project (Excelsior Blvd to 9th Avenue crossing) this fall. Work on the lower section through Valley Park is scheduled to start in the December 2009/January 2010 timeframe. Trail paving would occur in the summer/fall 2010. D. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - nothing to report. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - repairs needed for exposed wood condition on accessible pathway to swings at Valley Park. Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - graffiti on bench to the left at play equipment area. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks -Nothing to report. E. Other Items: • Stadler reported on the landscaping improvements that were done around the Burnes Park sign by volunteers from the Campbell Addition/Hobby Acres neighborhood. Molly Cummings mentioned that it would be great if the City had a garden club and that she would like to try to organize such a group to plant and maintain planted areas in the parks. • Stadler reported that park signs were being replaced and asked Park Board members to review wording and let him know if there were concerns or requests. There was a question about the wording regarding alcohol in the parks and park hours. Stadler will look into these concerns. It was mentioned that the sample sign provided was from Central Park where there are longer hours due to softball games. • Molly asked about the location of dog permitted signs at Burnes Park and whether there should be a sign on the trail as you enter the park on the Minnetonka Mills side of the park. Stadler will check on this. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is July 20, 2009. • VI. ADJOURNMENT • City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes June 15, 2009 Page 3 of 3 Molly Cummings moved and Aaron Kuznia seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 5 - 0 vote. The eeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Attest: ��. 1/ / , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on July 20, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Doug Datta, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Doug Datta, Brian Furan, Aaron Kuznia and Sharon Paulson. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 15, 2009. Molly Cummings moved and Sharon Paulson seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the June 15 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 5 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Election of Officers • Sharon Paulson moved that Molly Cummings be elected as chairperson, seconded by Brian Furan. On the vote, the motion passed 4-0. Molly Cummings moved that Aaron Kuznia be elected as vice-chair, seconded by Brian Furan. On the vote, the motion passed 4-0. B. Interlachen Park Improvements Steve Stadler provided an update of the project schedule and costs. The total cost of play equipment and various contracts are $81,013.65. The construction should be well underway by the next meeting. The neighborhood has agreed upon October 10-11 play equipment installation dates. C. Request for new motocross bicycle track Stadler provided information provided by the Cargill employee with his request for a bicycle track in the Valley Park area. The Park Board discussed the proposed track and was concerned with the compatibility of this use with the surrounding area, the expense and labor required to maintain it. There was a general consensus that Hopkins was too limited in available passive use space to accommodate this request. Molly Cummings moved to deny the request, seconded by Sharon Paulson. On the vote, the motion to deny carried 5-0. C. Miscellaneous Updates City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes July 20, 2009 Page 2of% • Tennis Court rehab: work is completed. • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project (Rotary Oasis): Work has begun and should be completed this fall. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning: The City Council approved the Blake Road corridor small area plan. Sidewalk construction along the east side of the roadway will be done in August 2009. • Southwest Transitway Project: Work continues through the TAC and PAC towards the selection of a locally preferred alternative route from the four possible LRT routes. • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement: No update. • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion" to be held on September 12, 2009. Park Board members have dates/times of future planning meetings. • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project. Work is to start on the upper reach of the project (Excelsior Blvd to 9th Avenue crossing) this fall. Work on the lower section through Valley Park is scheduled to start in the December 2009/January 2010 timeframe. Trail paving would occur in the summer/fall 2010. D. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - nothing to report. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - nothing to report. • Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - nothing to report. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - nothing to report. E. Other Items: • Molly Cummings stated that she can no longer regularly attend the Depot Partners meetings that are held on the 3rd Wednesdays at 3:00 pm. She asked that other members try to attend whenever possible. She also requested an update on Shady Oak Beach for the next meeting. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is August 17, 2009. VI. ADJOURNMENT Sharon Paulson moved and Brian Furan seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 5 - 0 vote. The mee 'ng adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Attest: !"C , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS . PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 17, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on August 17, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Molly Cummings, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Aaron Kuznia and Sharon Paulson. Absent were members Doug Datta and Brian Furan. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 2009. Sharon Paulson moved and Aaron Kuznia seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the July 20 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 3 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Interlachen Park Improvements • Steve Stadler provided an update of the project schedule and costs. Construction is underway and going well. Feedback from the neighborhood thus far has been positive. Change orders to the contracts to- date are: removed roofing and insulation boards: $800, install new insulation: $375, extend ice resurfacer concrete slab: $380, add new wall mount light over warming house entrance: $434.51. Total contract costs to-date, including new play equipment, are: $83,103.16. The neighborhood has agreed upon October 10-11 play equipment installation dates. B. Miscellaneous Updates • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project (Rotary Oasis): Work is nearly complete; a ribbon cutting event is scheduled for 2:00 pm during the "Hopkins-in-Motion" event on September 12. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning: A new planning effort is underway to leverage funds from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for potential property acquisitions. There will be a presentation of the plans at the Sept 21 Park Board Meeting. • Southwest Transitway Project: Work continues through the TAC and PAC towards the selection of a locally preferred alternative route from the four possible LRT routes, Sept 17 PAC Public Hearing scheduled at Eisenhower Community Center. • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement: No update. • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion" to be held on September 12, 2009. Park Board members have dates/times of future planning meetings. 4111 City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes August 17, 2009 • Page 2 of 2 • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project. Work is to start on the upper reach of the project (Excelsior Blvd to 9th Avenue crossing) this fall. Work on the lower section through Valley Park is scheduled to start in the December 2009/January 2010 timeframe. Trail paving would occur in the summer/fall 2010. C. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - nothing to report. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - absent. Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - nothing to report. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - absent. D. Other Items: None. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: • The next regular Park Board Meeting is September 21, 2009. VI. ADJOURNMENT Aaron Kuznia moved .nd Sharon Paulson seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 3 - 0 vote. The meeng adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Attest: 411 r , Chairperson • • CITY OF HOPKINS PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 21, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on September 21, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Molly Cummings, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Doug Datta and Sharon Paulson. Absent were members Aaron Kuznia and Brian Furan. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 2009. Doug Datta moved and Sharon Paulson seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the August 17 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 3 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Interlachen Park Improvements • Steve Stadler provided an update on the project. The warming house upgrade and picnic pavilion are completed. Public Works staff will be painting the warming house. City staff is investigating replacement of the existing hockey rink lights with the newer energy efficient metal halide lights that were installed for the open skate area. The neighborhood volunteer play equipment install dates are still October 10-11. B.Cottageville Park/Blake Road Corridor Concept Plans Steve Stadler handed out and presented concept plans for stormwater management along the Minnehaha Creek corridor in the Lake Street area. The plans also included proposed expansion of Cottageville Park to Blake Road and to the creek. In addition, the plans also indicated a couple alternative locations for a new Metropolitan Council sanitary sewer lift station to replace the one that is currently at the NW corner of Lake Street and Blake Road. The City is hoping to further develop a partnership arrangement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the Metropolitan Council that could lead to property acquisition and redevelopment along the creek corridor, including: stormwater treatment, improved creek visibility and accessibility, park expansion/enhancements and lift station relocation. This planning effort is in the early stages - further updates will be provided, as needed. Miscellaneous Updates • Rotary Trailside Improvement Project (Rotary Oasis): The ribbon cutting event was held at 2:00 pm during the September 12 "Hopkins-in-Motion" event. The Park Dedication Fund provided funds to purchase: water fountain, bike rack, improved lighting and electrical service to the site. City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes September 21, 2009 • Page2of2 • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning: see agenda item IV B. above. • Southwest Transitway Project: Sept 17 PAC Public Hearing held at Eisenhower Community Center. Expected action by HCRRA and Metropolitan Council by year-end to approve a locally preferred alternative, which is anticipated to be route 3A, the consultant and TAC recommend alternative. • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement: No update. • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion": the first event was held on September 12, it was a success with the potential for growing the event in the future. • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project. Work is to start on the upper reach of the project (Excelsior Blvd to 9th Avenue crossing) this fall/winter. Work on the lower section through Valley Park is scheduled to start in fall 2010. Trail paving would occur in fall 2010 or spring/summer 2011. C. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - nothing to report. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - absent. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - absent. Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - Cottageville Park nearby garbage cans overflow, graffiti on blue steel support piece. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - nothing to report. IllD. Other Items: Hennepin Youth Sports Program Grant Program. Steve Stadler explained the grant program and Board members discussed potential project ideas, including: a disc golf course, improvements to Buffer Park. The grant application is due November 3, 2009. Sharon Paulson mentioned that she was contacted regarding the upcoming Oct 3 Blake Road corridor/Cottageville Park clean-up event. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is October 19, 2009. VI. ADJOURNMENT Sharon Paulson moved . d Doug Datta seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 3 - 0 vote. The eeting a.;ourned at 8:00 p.m. Attest: 1114p► ,l 41717 ��-�- �/� , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 19, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on October 19, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Molly Cummings, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Aaron Kuznia, Brian Furan, Doug Datta and Sharon Paulson. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. Aaron Kuznia made a motion and Sharon Paulson seconded to approve the minutes from the September 21 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 5 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Interlachen Park Improvements • Steve Stadler provided an update on the project costs to-date. The total charged to the project budget is $89,703.14. The Board discussed how the October 10 neighborhood play equipment installation went. All were very satisfied with the installation, including the Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground-contracted installation supervisor and the neighborhood participation, which numbered up to 15 volunteers. Park Board members Aaron Kuznia(also an Interlachen neighborhood resident), Doug Datta and staff liaison Steve Stadler participated. There was mention made of a possible ribbon-cutting ceremony of some kind at the park next spring. B.Athletic Field User Fees Steve Stadler handed out information to members on a proposed City of Minnetonka program to revise its user fees for athletic fields. If the City of Minnetonka City Council approves the changes, the plan is to consider similar adjustments to the fees for Hopkins' fields. This will be a potential December Park Board Meeting agenda item. C. Miscellaneous Updates • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning • Southwest Transitway Project • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion" • City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes October 19, 2009 4. Page 2 of 2 • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project • Shady Oak Beach Report • Hennepin Youth Sports Grant Program Steve Stadler gave an update on the last two items Shady Oak Beach Report and Hennepin Youth Sports Grant Program. A detailed update on the Shady Oak Beach 2009 operations will be provided at the November 16 Park Board Meeting. Stadler informed members that unless new information is obtained at upcoming public information meetings on project eligibility and application scoring criteria, the plan is to submit the Shady Oak Beach community play area upgrade (2010 CIP project) as a joint City of Hopkins & Minnetonka project application. D. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park- nothing to report. Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park -will send comments via email. Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - Cottageville Park still has graffiti on blue steel support piece. Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - nothing to report. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is November 16, 2009. VI. ADJOURNMENT Aaron Kuznia made . motion to adjourn, seconded by Sharon Paulson. The motion carried on a 5 - 0 vote. The meeti g adjourned at 7:33 p.m. 1 i Attest: /4/1/tti • , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 16, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on November 16, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Molly Cummings, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Aaron Kuznia, Brian Furan and Doug Datta. Sharon Paulson was absent. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler and Jennifer Garvey, City of Minnetonka Programs & Aquatic Manager. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 19, 2009. Doug Datta made a motion and Aaron Kuznia seconded to approve the minutes from the October 19 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 4 - 0. IV. BUSINESS 41) A. Shady Oak Beach Update Jennifer Garvey provided an update on the 2009 beach season including an operations review and the results from a 2009 season pass survey. B. Hopkins Area Little League presentation (added agenda item) Paul Hurth, HALL President gave a presentation on HALL's proposal to add two batting cages and one pitching pen to Maetzold Field. The proposed plan would place the new facilities between fields 2 & 3 with a side-by-side or stacked arrangement possible. The anticipated cost is $25,000 based on the price paid for batting cages recently added to Minnetonka's Gilliam Field. The next steps are: determine location, seek proposal from Twin West Co. and/or other contractors, develop a funding agreement between HALL and the City and construct the batting cages. Following the discussion, Doug Datta made a motion that the Park Board and City Staff proceed in working with HALL on these potential improvements including funding assistance, as possible within budgets and available Park Dedication Funds, the amount to be determined at a later date. Brian Furan seconded the motion. On the vote, the motion passed 4-0. C. Athletic Field User Fees Stadler advised the Board that the City of Minnetonka is in the process of revising its fee schedule for athletic fields. Stadler will work with Minnetonka Recreation staff to develop a matrix of Hopkins fields and proposed fees to be consistent with the City of Minnetonka program. It is anticipated that the • Minnetonka City Council will approve the revised fee schedule. It is anticipated that a proposed Hopkins fee schedule could be ready for Park Board consideration at its December 21 meeting. City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes November 16, 2009 • Page 2 of 3 D. Interlachen Park Hockey Lights (added agenda item) Steve Stadler requested support from the Park Board for replacing the existing energy inefficient lights for the Interlachen hockey rink with four new 400W pulse-Metal Halide lights. The cost for the lights and installation is $2,969. This additional cost will bring the total project expense to-date to about $93,000 just over the $90,000 project budget. Doug Datta made a motion to approve the installation of the new hockey lights, seconded by Aaron Kuznia. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote. C. Miscellaneous Updates • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning - no update • Southwest Transitway Project - no update • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement - no update • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion" - next event date: Sept 11, 2010 • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project- work to begin on 5th St S culvert replacement, work continuing on trying to secure a trail • easement from Peace Valley Townhome Association located at 7th St S/9th Ave S • Shady Oak Beach Report - concept plans to be presented to Park Board at upcoming meeting. • Hennepin Youth Sports Grant Program - Shady Oak Beach playground upgrade project has been submitted. D. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - absent Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - nothing to report. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - See October comments Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - Cottageville Park graffiti removed Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - nothing to report. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is December 21, 2009. VI. ADJOURNMENT City of Hopkins Park Board Minutes November 16, 2009 Page 3 of 3 Aaron Kuznia 'Lade a motion to adjourn, seconded by Doug Datta. The motion carried on a 4 - 0 vote. The mee • adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Attest: 14 * , Chairperson • • • CITY OF HOPKINS PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 21, 2009 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on December 21, 2009. I. CALL TO ORDER Molly Cummings, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Molly Cummings, Aaron Kuznia, Brian Furan, Doug Datta and Sharon Paulson. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler and Jennifer Garvey, City of Minnetonka Programs & Aquatic Manager. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2009. Sharon Paulson made a motion and Doug Datta seconded to approve the minutes from the November 16 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 5 - 0. IV. BUSINESS • A. Shady Oak Beach Project Update Candace Amberg, Brauer& Associates, Inc. and Jennifer Garvey, City of Minnetonka presented the proposed schematic plans for the 2010 Shady Oak Beach playground area renovation. The following project elements were discussed: the separate play area plans, the types of play equipment, the proposed use of shade sails in the upper play area, site access, project budget and schedule. B. Athletic Field User Fees Stadler is working with Minnetonka staff and should have a proposed Hopkins fee schedule for the Park Board to consider at its January 25, 2010 meeting. C. Humphrey Institute Student report on Cottageville Park The Park Board discussed the student report. D. Miscellaneous Updates • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning - Stadler mentioned upcoming Boy Scout project proposal to come to Park Board + expected citizen engagement in CIP. Briefly discussed the draft Blake Road Community Action Plan developed by Holly Ziemer, concentrating on the Cottageville Park areas. • Southwest Transitway Project - no update • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement - no update - 2 - • New annual Hopkins healthy living annual community event, "Hopkins-in-Motion" - next event • date: Sept 11, 2010 • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project - work is underway on 5th St S culvert replacement, work continuing on trying to secure a trail easement from Peace Valley Townhome Association located at 7th St S/9th Ave S • Shady Oak Beach Report • Hennepin Youth Sports Grant Program - $187,500 Shady Oak Beach playground upgrade project grant received. E. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - nothing to report Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - nothing to report Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - nothing to report Molly Cummings: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - nothing to report Doug Datta: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park, Hiawatha Oaks - nothing to report F. Elect New Officers • Chairperson Molly Cummings has resigned to become a commissioner on the Zoning & Planning Commission. Sharon Paulson made a motion to nominate Aaron Kuznia as the Park Board Chair, seconded by Doug Datta. On the vote, the motion passed 5-0. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is December 21, 2009. VI. ADJOURNMENT Sharon Paulson mase a motion to adjourn, seconded by Brian Furan. The motion carried on a 5 - 0 vote. T meetin; adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Attest: ,1I, „itia" , hairperson i