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02-25-2019MEETING AGENDA HOPKINS PARK BOARD February 25, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 P.M. II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR January 14, 2019 Park Board Meeting Motion: ________ Second: ___________ Vote: ________ IV. BUSINESS A. Hopkins Athletic Field Use Fees – Proposed 2019 revisions B. Downtown Park Rehab Project – Discuss timing/scope/preliminary cost breakdown & public outreach C. Park Board Work Plan – Discuss proposed 2019 work plan D. Splash Pad new feature E. Burnes Park historical recognition plaque F. Upcoming Park projects & currently available funding, including: 2020 projects - Shady Oak Beach picnic shelter, Valley Park picnic shelters, Cottageville Park, Phase III; and 2021 project – Central Park Improvements G. Other topics of interest. Park Area Assignment Report Kyle K: Cottageville Park, Oakes Park, Hiawatha Oaks Preserve Emma F.: Maetzold Field, Elmo Park, Hilltop Park, Minnehaha Creek Preserve Caroline R: Central Park, Downtown Park, Shady Oak Beach Mohamed W: Buffer Park, Park Valley Playground, Valley Park, Steiner Park Preserve Laura S: Burnes Park, Harley Hopkins Park, Interlachen Park Park Board member terms: Laura Santiago: remaining term expires 6/30/2019 Mohamed Warsame: remaining term, expires 6/30/2020 Kyle Kaczmarek: remaining term, expires 6/30/2019 Caroline Rinker: second term, expires 6/30/2019 Emma Figgins: remaining term, expires 6/30/2020 V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING The next scheduled regular Park Board Meeting is March 25, 2019 – at the Fire Station, 101 17th Ave S. VI. ADJOURNMENT ____________________________________________________ CITY OF HOPKINS PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 14, 2019 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on January 14, 2019 at the Fire Station. I. CALL TO ORDER Kyle Kaczmarek, Park Board Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 6:38 pm. II. ROLL CALL Present were Park Board members Emma Figgins, Kyle Kaczmarek and Mohamed Warsame. Laura Santiago arrived at 6:45 pm. Absent was Caroline Rinker. Also present was Steve Stadler, PW Director/Park Board City staff liaison. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes for the December 17, 2018 Park Board Meeting: Emma Figgins made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mohamed Warsame. The motion passed with a 3-0 vote. IV. BUSINESS A. Downtown Park Rehab Project – Concept Design presentation: City consulting landscape engineer Roland Aberg, Hart-Howerton, presented concept plans and images to show potential rehabilitation options for the city’s only downtown urban park. Park elements presented and discussed included: trees, plant materials; benches; park boundary areas; park entrances from the avenues; lighting; a four season presence, celebrations, events; a toddler play area; lighted wind sculptures; and bandshell backside panels upgrade. There was mention made of the need to acceptably transition from the current memorial benches. There was discussion regarding the adjacent city parking lot 300 and the possibility of a future redevelopment of this parking lot into residential units related to the ArtsSpace downtown initiative – it was added that the ArtsSpace initiative is in the very early stages with much more consideration/discussions needed on options and even whether or not it will proceed. Also, it was mentioned that the Farmer’s Market site may move from parking lot 300 to the Artery area at some point in the future. Stadler mentioned that the Board needs to carefully consider what projects will be funded in the near future, especially given the current uncertainty of park dedication fee revenues. This project and the others in the current 5-year CIP will be discussed further at the February meeting. The Park Board was very supportive of the ideas presented for upgrading the function and appearance of Downtown Park. - 2 - B. “Gateway Park” concept and funding: Roland Aberg also presented concept level sketches and images of a potential new park area on the HCRRA property at the NW corner area of the 6th Ave/Mainstreet intersection. This area is currently just an old asphalt paved area with some upgrades on the adjacent townhome development site. Roland presented a plan that would transform this area into a community gathering/walkway area with Hopkins history depicted on sign panels integral with a border fence, other distinctive upgrades and additional plantings. There were features, including Mainstreet bumpouts, which would create a gateway appearance on Mainstreet for those headed west into the downtown area. Discussion included the possibility of outside funding via civic organizations, historical society and/or possibly grants. Stadler stated that an HCRRA permit would be required to improve this area but did not expect any difficulty in obtaining a permit. This new potential project will be considered further at the February meeting. C. Upcoming Park projects This agenda item includes 2019 – 2023 projects and it was deferred to the February meeting. D. Other topics of interest Stadler mentioned that an email had been received from an inquiring Bellgrove neighborhood resident about a possible park being built in the neighborhood. There has been no request made to the city in regards to creating a new park in one of the associations outlots. E. Park Area Assignment Report Kyle Kaczmarek: Nothing to Report (NTR) Emma Figgins: NTR Caroline Rinker: Absent. Mohamed Warsame: NTR Laura Santiago: NTR V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: The next regular Park Board Meeting is 6:30 pm on Monday, February 25, 2019 and held at the Fire Station, 101 17th Ave S. VI. ADJOURNMENT Emma Figgins moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Laura Santiago. The motion passed 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Attest:________________________________ _______________________________, Chairperson Board/Commission: 2019 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Project Lead(s) Staff Support Required Council Approval Downtown Park Improvement project – develop a scope/budget July 2020 TBD Steve Stadler Progress Report: This project is currently planned for year 2020 but Park Improvement Fund revenue uncertainty with the Cold Storage Redevelopment project delay means year 2021 is more realistic. Some initial concept ideas have been developed and associated costs as a starting point. Significant downtown area public outreach will be needed to develop/refine the project scope and budget. Initiative ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Project Lead(s) Staff Support Required Council Approval Develop realistic 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan June 2019 N/A Steve Stadler Progress Report: The 2020-2024 CIP: consider projects assuming only the franchise fee annual revenue for years 2019 and 2020 + additional improvement projects identified if additional funding becomes available via Cold Storage Redevelopment and/or other projects triggering Park Dedication fee revenue. Board/Commission: 2019 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Project Lead(s) Staff Support Required Council Approval Central Park Improvement Project TBD TBD Progress Report: Project currently in CIP for year 2021 but is on hold due to uncertainty of Park Improvement Fund revenues beyond annual Franchise Fees. Concept planning and preliminary cost estimates are completed. Initiative ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Project Lead(s) Staff Support Required Council Approval Progress Report: Board/Commission: 2019 Annual Work Plan Proposal Ongoing Responsibilities Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years Staff Comments: Council Comments: