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2010 r CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 25, 2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on January 25, 2010. I. CALL TO ORDER Aaron Kuznia, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Aaron Kuznia, Brian Furan, Doug Datta and Jason Gadd. 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 DECEMBER 21, 2009. Doug Datta made a motion and Brian Furan seconded to approve the minutes from the December 21 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 4 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Shady Oak Beach Project Update Jennifer Garvey, Minnetonka Programs & Aquatic Manager presented information on the Shady oak Beach site improvements and play equipment acquisition. It is anticipated that an RFP will be issued to play equipment manufacturers in March 2010 with proposals due in late April, 2010. Brian Furan expressed interest in being a member of the play equipment review committee. The committee will be comprised of Hopkins and Minnetonka Park Board members and staff. B. Athletic Field User Fees New field user fees were discussed and charts showing new Minnetonka athletic field fees and proposed Hopkins fees were provided to PB members. There was a question on how much non-profit organizations would pay and how additional field user fee revenue would be used. C. Picnic Shelter Fees Jennifer Garvey presented her staff report. The proposed new fee structure would change the fees to a flat rate of$43 or $80/5-hour reservation for resident or non-resident user, respectively. Non-profit organization fees would be slightly less at $40 and $75/5-hour reservation. After a short discussion, Doug Datta made a motion to accept the proposed new picnic reservation fees, seconded by Jason Gadd. On the vote, the motion passed 4-0. D. Miscellaneous Updates - 2 - • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning - no update 0. • Southwest Transitway Project - no update • Zion Lutheran Church parking lot lease agreement - it was agreed that this item could be dropped from the agenda. • 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 - see above • 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 - absent Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach - nothing to report Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - nothing to report Jason Gadd: 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 22, 2010 (changed from Feb 15 due to Presidents Day holiday). VI. ADJOURNMENT Doug Datt. made a( otion to adjourn, seconded by Brian Furan. The motion carried on a 4 - 0 vote. Ie eeting .•journed at 7:30 p.m. Attest: , Chairperson CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 22, 2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on February 22, 2010. I. CALL TO ORDER Aaron Kuznia, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Aaron Kuznia, Brian Furan, Doug Datta, Jason Gadd and Sharon Paulson. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 25, 2010. Doug Datta made a motion and Brian Furan seconded to approve the minutes from the December 21 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 5 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Shady Oak Beach Project Update • Steve Stadler gave a short update on the project schedule. The RFP will be issued shortly, followed by bid opening and proposal reviews by the joint city review committee. Site work is planned for this fall with play equipment installation next spring, April -May 2011. B. Athletic Field User Fees The City of Minnetonka will provide the Park Board with information on athletic field users and the projected increased revenue based on the proposed user fees. A written notice will be mailed to each user describing the new fees, uses for the new revenues and the meeting date of when the Park Board will be considering the new fee schedule. It is anticipated that the notices will go out in March and the PB will act on the fees at its April 19 meeting. C. Miscellaneous Updates • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning - Stadler will email information on the upcoming neighborhood meeting at 43 Hoops. • Southwest Transitway Project - DEIS work is underway • 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 • - 2 - • Maetzold Field batter cages, pitching pen improvements - anticipate discussions with HALL to • resume this spring • Curling Rink/Multi-use facility proposal - Stadler shared that Brady Bizal, HYHA President, will present a proposal for design, funding and construction - more information will be forthcoming on this. 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 Jason Gadd: 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. Park Board Meeting Schedule There was a brief discussion on whether or not we could change the meeting schedule to every other month, especially during the typically slow winter months. There was general consensus that we should • stay with a monthly meeting schedule but that perhaps next year the board could consider meeting every other month during the winter months. V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next regular Park Board Meeting is March 15, 2010. VI. ADJOURNMENT Sharon Paulson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Doug Datta. The motion carried on a 5 - 0 vote. The eeting ail ourned at 7:32 p.m. Attest: i l� 1 , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 15, 2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on March 15, 2010. I. CALL TO ORDER Aaron Kuznia, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Aaron Kuznia, Brian Furan, Doug Datta, Jason Gadd and Sharon Paulson. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 25, 2010. Sharon Paulson made a motion and Doug Datta seconded to approve the minutes from the February 22 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 5 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Shady Oak Beach Project Update • Steve Stadler gave a short update on the project schedule. The bid opening is Friday, April 2. In addition to Brian Furan, Aaron Kuznia also expressed interest in serving on the play equipment review committee. B. Athletic Field User Fees This item has been delayed until we receive user information and revenue information from the City of Minnetonka Recreation Dept. C. Park Improvement Plan/Capital Improvement Plan Initial discussions on the Park improvement plan. There was discussion regarding the uncertain nature of the initiative to expand Cottageville Park to Minnehaha Creek and how that impacts planning for the park play equipment upgrades/replacement, a new picnic shelter and/or basketball court improvements. There was interest in looking at play equipment component replacement vs. wholesale replacement, if possible. Perhaps a condition assessment of the Oakes Park play equipment, the play equipment is currently scheduled for replacement in 2013. Stadler mentioned he would like to replace the color coating on the asphalt 1/2 court play areas in the neighborhood parks. D. Miscellaneous Updates • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning • Southwest Transitway Project - DEIS work is underway - 2 - • • "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 • Maetzold Field batter cages, pitching pen improvements - anticipate discussions with HALL to resume this spring • Curling Rink/Multi-use facility proposal - information will be forwarded to Board members • Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant. Board members discussed the proposed $69,000 grant application for a Pavilion equipment storage addition and rink divider curtains. Doug Datta made a motion to support the second round grant application as presented, seconded by Jason Gadd, on the vote the motion passed 5-0. • May 25 Joint meeting with City Council - date was updated from April 27 to May 25. No discussion. E. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park- nothing to report Aaron Kuznia: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach- wet conditions at Interlachen but water is draining. There appears to be a vehicle parked for extended periods at the Interlachen parking lot. Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park - cable work needed on a bridge IDalong the trail in Valley Park Jason Gadd: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - a lot of debris at Cottageville Park 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 19, 2010. VI. ADJOURNMENT Sharon Paulson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Brian Furan. The motion carried on a 5 - 0 vote. Ty meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Attest: % W°"1" J!— /• f 1 'Chairperson CITY OF HOPKINS 111 PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 17, 2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on May 17, 2010. I. CALL TO ORDER Aaron Kuznia, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Aaron Kuznia, Brian Furan, Doug Datta and Sharon Paulson. Jason Gadd was absent. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 2010. Sharon Paulson made a motion and Doug Datta seconded to approve the minutes from the March 15 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 4 - 0. IV. BUSINESS A. Tobacco-Free Parks Policy Request • Nikki Slatkin, Americorp Promise Fellow, Hopkins North Junior High, Karissa Wentzel, Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation+ Hopkins North Junior High and Hopkins High School students,listed below, presented a PowerPoint presentation on Tobacco-Free Park & Recreational Areas for Hopkins. Kerri Gordon, 134 6th Avenue North Hannah Borowsky Josie Karr Nicholas Edwards Anna Gonzalez . (gran Aelle Skye Butler Leslea Strauss The presentation pointed out the various reasons for their request that Hopkins institute a tobacco-free parks policy city-wide. including: negative influence on youth, cigarette filter debris, secondhand smoke danger, promotes healthy living in our parks, and consistency with school district athletic facilities. The group stressed that enforcement would be similar to alcohol and littering prohibitions with primary enforcement/education via signs and peer enforcement among park users. However, education could also be provided through the various coaches & parents of athletic team users + • community awareness through the City newsletter, website, etc. 0 After a question and answer time and discussion among the Board members, the Board expressed support of a full prohibition on tobacco use in the city parks. • - 2 - 411 B. Blake Road Corridor Collaborative (BRCC) - Cottageville Park Improvements Stadler gave a brief description of proposed improvements for which BRCC has approved funding via a Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) grant, including: expanding the current basketball court to a full court (60'x50') and purchase of portable soccer goals. The estimated cost of the basketball court expansion is $9,973; soccer goals: $1,500. If approved, the work would be done within the next 45 days. Judy Elling, Executive Director - Resource West and BRCC member provided supporting remarks for the park improvements and LISC funding. Following brief discussion, Sharon Paulson made a motion to approve the Cottageville Park improvements, Brian Furan seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. C. Hopkins Area Little League - Maetzold Field Improvements Stadler reported that HALL is ready to move forward with installation of two new batting cages and a pitchers pen area. They are requesting a 10% City contribution ($3,000) and a $15,000 loan. Stadler reviewed photos of a similar batting cage and the proposed loan agreement. HALL would like to proceed as soon as possible and City Council is scheduled to consider the loan request at its May 18 meeting. After brief discussion, Doug Datta made a motion to approve the proposed Maetzold Field improvements, a $3,000 City contribution and a$15,000 loan from the Park Dedication Fund. Sharon Paulson seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. C. Park Improvement Plan/Capital Improvement Plan Stadler presented proposed capital projects for the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Plan, including: Shady Oak Beach Community Play Area(2010-2011) with three annual payments of$21,000 (yrs 2010- 2012)to the City of Minnetonka; moving the Hilltop Park play equipment project ($45,000) from 2011 to 2014 due to the good condition of the existing equipment; Replace Valley Park play equipment in 2012 ($65,000); Replace Park Valley playground play equipment in 2014 ($45,000); and add a project for Miscellaneous Park Improvements for years 2011 and 2012 at a cost of$10,000 each year. This new miscellaneous improvement project would be used to fund work in the parks such as: repair/replace picnic pavilion roofs, repair play equipment containers, install new color coating to asphalt play areas, install water fountains, etc. After brief discussion, the Park Board agreed with the proposed capital plan for 2011-2015. D. Shady Oak Beach project update Stadler presented the play equipment proposals for the three finalists: Midwest Playscapes, Fireflies Play Environments and Flagship Recreation. Stadler provided the flyer for the May 24 open house at the City of Minnetonka Community Center. - 3 - E. Miscellaneous Updates .140 • Red Robin commercial filmed at Hilltop Park - Stadler showed photos of the one-day filming and the park's merry-go-round that was refurbished by the film company for use in the commercial shoot. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning - covered by previous agenda topic. • Southwest Transitway Project - DEIS work is underway • 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 • Maetzold Field batter cages, pitching pen improvements - see above agenda topic. • Curling Rink/Multi-use facility proposal - no update to be removed from agenda • Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant. Third round application anticipated in fall 2010. • May 25 Joint meeting with City Council - topics discussed, including: CIP, Tobacco free policy request, Shady Oak Beach and Cottageville Park. 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 - mentioned need to rehab Valley • Park basketball court Jason Gadd: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park - absent 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 July 19, 2010. VI. ADJOURNMENT Doug Datta made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Brian Furan. The motion carried on a 4 - 0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Attest: , Chairperson S CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 21, 2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on June 21, 2010. I. CALL TO ORDER Aaron Kuznia, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Aaron Kuznia, Brian Furan, Doug Datta, Sharon Paulson and Jason Gadd. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 17, 2010. Sharon Paulson made a motion and Doug Datta seconded to approve the minutes from the May 17 meeting. On the vote,the minutes were approved 5-0. IV. BUSINESS A. Tobacco-Free Parks Policy Request 111 Stadler presented a proposed new City policy: Legislative Policy#5G City Parks—Ban on Use of Tobacco Products. After brief discussion, including a short recap of the May 25 Jt. City Council—Park Board meeting, Jason Gadd made a motion that the Park Board recommend City Council approve new Legislative Policy#5G, seconded by Doug Datta. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. B. Blake Road Corridor CollaborativeLBRCCC - Cottageville Park Improvements Stadler gave a brief update of park improvements that have been approved by the BRCC and are funded by LISC (Local Initiative Support Corporation). The basketball court has been expanded and the final color coating should be done within 2 weeks. The soccer goals have been ordered and should arrive within a week. Xcel Energy has added four downcast lights along the alley on the north side of the park (not funded by LISC, city pays energy cost only). C. Hopkins Area Little League -Maetzold Field Improvements Stadler updated the Board that HALL has completed the two new batting cages and that work will soon commence on the pitching pen area. • - 2 - C. Park Improvement Plan/Capital Improvement Plan Stadler reported that City Council supported the proposed 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Plan, including: Shady Oak Beach Community Play Area(2010-2011)with three annual payments of $21,000 (yrs 2010-2012)to the City of Minnetonka; moving the Hilltop Park play equipment project ($45,000) from 2011 to 2014 due to the good condition of the existing equipment; Replace Valley Park play equipment in 2012 ($65,000); Replace Park Valley playground play equipment in 2014 ($45,000); and add a project for Miscellaneous Park Improvements for years 2011 and 2012 at a cost of$10,000 each year. This new miscellaneous improvement project would be used to fund work in the parks such as: repair/replace picnic pavilion roofs,repair play equipment containers, install new color coating to asphalt play areas, install water fountains, shade trees, etc. The City Council is scheduled to approve the CIP at its July 6 meeting. D. Shady Oak Beach project update Stadler stated that the two finalists for new play equipment at Shady Oak Beach are Fireflies Play Environments and Flagship Recreation. A final selection will be made shortly. E. Elect New Officers 110 This item was moved from item A. on the agenda. The current Park Board chairman, Aaron Kuznia and member Doug Datta have each accepted a position as member on the Zoning &Planning Commission, starting at their July 27 meeting. Therefore, Park Board members should replace Aaron as Board chair. The Board should also elect a vice-chair. When Molly Cummings left the Park Board in December 2009,then vice-chair Aaron Kuznia was elected as the new Chairman but a new vice-chair was not elected. New officers are elected by nomination and vote by all voting members. The two new incoming Park Board members are Linda Flynn and Kyle Skiermont both are coming off the Zoning& Planning Commission to join the Park Board. They have been sworn-in and will join the Park Board at the July 19 meeting. Sharon Paulson nominated Jason Gadd for Chairperson, seconded by Brian Furan. With a 5-0 vote, Jason Gadd is elected as the new Park Board Chairperson. Sharon Paulson nominated Brian Furan for Vice-Chairperson, seconded by Doug Datta. With a 5-0 vote, Brian Furan is elected as the new Park Board Vice-Chairperson. F. Miscellaneous Updates 410 - 3 - • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning -covered by previous agenda topic. • • Southwest Transitway Project- DEIS work is underway • "Hopkins-in-Motion" -next event date: Sept 11, 2010 • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project—the new 5th St S bridge construction is completed, work continuing on trying to secure a trail easement from Peace Valley Townhome Association located at 7th St S/9th Ave S • Maetzold Field batter cages,pitching pen improvements- see above agenda topic. • Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant. Third round application anticipated in fall 2010—short discussion regarding the possibility of submitting an application to improve Maetzold Field, coupled with softball field upgrades at Central Park, so that Maetzold Field could be dedicated to youth sports only. 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—will provide some pictures Jason Gadd: 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 July 19, 2010. VI. ADJOURNMENT Brian Furan made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Sharon Paulson. The motion passed on a 5 - 0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Attest: q: 1 i_ -:'-'f' —� hairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 16, 2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on August 16, 2010. I. CALL TO ORDER Jason Gadd, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Jason Gadd, Sharon Paulson and Kyle Skiermont. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. Absent was Brian Furan. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 21, 2010. Sharon Paulson made a motion and subsequently withdrew her motion so that the minutes could be approved at the next meeting. Only two members present actually attended the June 21 meeting. IV. BUSINESS A. Welcome new Board Members Linda Flynn and Kyle Skiermont 4111 Jason Gadd welcomed the new members. After some discussion, it was decided that the members would tour the parks prior to the October 18 meeting—5:30 pm park tour, 7:00 pm Park Board meeting start time. B. Blake Road Corridor Collaborative (BRCC) - Cottageville Park Improvements Stadler gave a brief update stating that the basketball court upgrade is complete and that the new soccer goals are in the park. These park improvements were priority improvements for the BRCC and are funded by LISC (Local Initiative Support Corporation). Stadler stated that there have been no complaints regarding the four new lights installed in the park earlier this summer. C. Tobacco-Free Parks Policy Stadler mentioned that the public has been invited to attend next month's meeting to provide input on the proposed new policy. He mentioned that he has not received any phone calls regarding the policy since the notice was published in the August Hopkins Highlights. D. Hopkins Area Little League - Maetzold Field Improvements Stadler updated the Board that HALL has completed the two new batting cages and the pitching pen • area. k - 2 - . E. Shady Oak Beach project update Stadler stated that Flagship Recreation was selected to provide the new play equipment. After brief discussion,the Park Board voted to approve the selection. Sharon Paulson moved to approve Flagship Recreation, seconded by Kyle Skiermont. The motion passed with a 3-0 vote. F. Miscellaneous Updates • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning - covered by previous agenda topic. • Southwest Transitway Project- DEIS work is underway • "Hopkins-in-Motion" -next event date: Sept 11, 2010 • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project—the new 5th St S bridge construction is completed,work continuing on trying to secure a trail easement from Peace Valley Townhome Association located at 7th St S/9th Ave S • Maetzold Field batter cages, pitching pen improvements- see above agenda topic. • Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant. Third round application anticipated in fall 2010—short discussion regarding the possibility of submitting an application to improve Maetzold Field, coupled with softball field upgrades at Central Park, so that Maetzold Field could be dedicated to youth sports only. E. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park - nothing to report Linda Flynn: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park—absent Jason Gadd: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park—nothing to report Kyle Skeirmont: 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 September 20, 2010. VI. ADJOURNMENT Sharon Paulson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Kyle Skiermont. The motion passed on a 3 - 0 vote. The mee ing adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Attest: • /� ` , Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 20, 2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on September 20, 2010. I. CALL TO ORDER Jason Gadd, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL • Present were Park Board members: Jason Gadd, Sharon Paulson, Brian Furan, Linda Flynn and Kyle Skiermont. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 21, 2010 AND AUGUST 16, 2010. Sharon Paulson made a motion to approve the June 21 meeting minutes, seconded by Brian Furan. The motion to approve the minutes passed with a 5-0 vote. Kyle Skiermont made a motion to approve the August 16 meeting minutes, seconded by Sharon Paulson. The motion to approve the minutes passed with a 5-0 vote. IV. BUSINESS A. Tobacco-Free Parks Policy Stadler presented a brief explanation of the history of this item, including previous meeting actions. Chair Gadd asked if there were any present wanting to be heard on this item. There being none the Board had a short discussion on the item. Linda Flynn made a motion to approve the proposed new Legislative Policy #5G which bans the use of tobacco products in City parks for City Council consideration, seconded by Sharon Paulson. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Later in the meeting, at 7:15 pm Paul O'Black, resident residing at 246 Stn Ave N arrived at the meeting and spoke in favor of the proposed tobacco ban in City parks. B. Blake Road Corridor Collaborative—Cottagevill Park Improvements Stadler updated the Board on status of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District property acquisitions and Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the watershed district. C. Shady Oak Beach project update Stadler updated the Board on the project, handed-out and briefly discussed the site improvement plan. Stadler mentioned that a groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled for Oct 8 and that he would send additional information on it to Board members. A - 2 - D. Miscellaneous Updates: Stadler provided an update on the following items. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning - covered by previous agenda topic. • Southwest Transitway Project - DEIS work is underway • "Hopkins-in-Motion" — event recap • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail project • Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant. • Memorial Bench sale —Burnes Park E. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer. Burnes Park - nothing to report Linda Flynn: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach—nothing to report Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park—nothing to report Jason Gadd: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park—nothing to report • Kyle Skeirmont: 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 October 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm preceded by a park tour beginning at 5:30 pm . VI. ADJOURNMENT Sharon Paulson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Linda Flynn. The motion passed with a 5 - 0 vote. he meeti ; adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Attest: i214111 h`Ale Or' 400. _, Chairperson • CITY OF HOPKINS • PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 18, 2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on October 18, 2010. I. CALL TO ORDER Jason Gadd, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members: Jason Gadd, Brian Furan, Linda Flynn and Kyle Skiermont. Also present was City of Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler. Kyle Skiermont had to leave the meeting at 7:25 pm. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. Linda Flynn made a motion to approve the September 20 meeting minutes, seconded by Kylke Skiermont. The motion to approve the minutes passed with a 4-0 vote. IV. BUSINESS A. Discuss Park Tour& Park Needs • The Board briefly discussed the park tour. Stadler mentioned the 2010 and 2011 Capital Improvement funds in the amount of$10,000 each year for miscellaneous park improvements. After a short discussion, Chair Gadd asked members to consider potential improvements for their assigned parks to be discussed at the November meeting. The Board discussed the parks capital improvement program and reviewed the timing of the various play equipment replacement projects. B. Review 2009-2010 Strategic Plan and consider 2011-2012 Goals/Objectives/Action Steps The Board discussed a potential goal to improve park awareness through various media by highlighting the various uses of the parks for recreation and organized athletic events. They also discussed greater involvement in the Hopkins-in-Motion annual fall community event. The item will continue to be discussed at the November meeting. D. Miscellaneous Updates: Stadler provided an update on the following items. • Blake Road/Cottageville Park planning—update on MCWD property acquisition, Metropolitan Council acquisition for new lift station, potential timing of work, etc. • Southwest Transitway Project- DEIS work is underway • "Hopkins-in-Motion" —event recap • - 2 - • Nine Mile Creek Streambank and Habitat enhancement project and Nine Mile Creek regional trail • project • Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant. • Memorial Bench sale—Burnes Park E. Park Area Assignment Report Sharon Paulson: Hilltop, Buffer, Burnes Park- nothing to report Linda Flynn: Maetzold Field, Interlachen Park, Shady Oak Beach—nothing to report Brian Furan: Valley Park, Central Park, Oakes Park—picnic tables at Central Park in need of repairs. Jason Gadd: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Elmo Park—nothing to report Kyle Skeirmont: 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 15, 2010 at 6:30 pm. VI. ADJOURNMENT • Linda Flynn made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Brian Furan. The motion passed with a 3 - 0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Attest: // , Chairperson