05-20-2019MEETING AGENDA
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
May 20, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR April 22, 2019 Park Board Meeting
Motion: ________ Second: ___________ Vote: ________
IV. BUSINESS
A. Presentation & discussion on 2020 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan
B. Park Board Work Plan – Discuss proposed work plans
C. Other topics of interest.
- Fencing around Harley Hopkins Park – resident request for its removal
- Recreation activities/schedule in Hopkins parks
- Schedule park system tour
- June meeting date change
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 Park Board Meeting is June 24, 2019 – at the Fire Station, 101 17th Ave S.
VI. ADJOURNMENT ____________________________________________________
CITY OF HOPKINS
PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 22, 2019
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on April 22, 2019 at the Fire Station.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Kyle Kaczmarek, Park Board Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Present were Park Board members Kyle Kaczmarek, Emma Figgins, Mohamed Warsame and Laura
Santiago. Caroline Rinker arrived just after approval of minutes. Also present was Steve Stadler, PW
Director/Park Board City staff liaison.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for the March 25, 2019 Park Board Meeting:
Laura Santiago made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Emma Figgins. The motion passed
with a 4-0 vote.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Presentation of local trail improvement proposal:
Hopkins resident Shaun Pakenham presented a proposal that the City consider enhancing the
existing trail/natural area around the stormwater detention pond located along the north side of
2nd St NE and just east of the Hwy 169 corridor/Cedar Lake North trail. Shaun presented many
photographs of the area and explained that his vision was that a new park be created at this
location, that the site is historic as it is very near the homestead site built in 1861 by Harley
Hopkins, the city’s namesake, and is also adjacent to the North Cedar Lake regional trail.
Stadler explained the importance of the site as one of very few sites that is available to the City
to store snow that is removed from the central business district after each winter storm. Stadler
stated that the site’s local trail going around the stormwater pond is a popular get-away location
for employees from the nearby Excelsior Crossings office complex. It was mentioned that there
could be a potential to partner with the Three Rivers Park District and/or Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District on site enhancements. After discussion, it was a consensus of the Board that
we continue to explore ways to enhance this natural area as practicable considering: the current
park system funding constraints, its likely continued use as a snow storage site and stormwater
detention pond, its natural environment features, the adjacency to the regional trail, its looped
local trail segment and that there is no public parking area. The Board thanked Shaun for
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bringing forward his idea to the Park Board and for his interest in improving Hopkins and the
City’s park system.
B. Park Board Work Plans
Stadler explained this new initiative as a way for the Park Board to better communicate with City
Council on what is happening in the near term. A date for a joint meeting with City Council is
yet to be determined but will likely be late summer or fall 2019. There was a broad ranging
discussion regarding possible Park Board work plans. Topics discussed included: Three Rivers
Park District current plans, City of Minnetonka Park system plans, closer
coordination/participation with the Joint Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Department on ideas
to create more interest and programs in our parks. The Board requested information to get a
better idea of what recreation programming is currently happening in each park. The work plan
will be further considered, refined and discussed at upcoming meetings.
C. Prioritize 2020-2021 Park Improvements
There was review and discussion on the status of the park improvement fund (Fund 301) and the
current funding gap preventing or delaying the ability to plan for some needed park system
improvements. The discussion turned to what could be accomplished within the current funding
constraints. Plus, the need to create an alternative CIP plan with expanded project scopes and/or
an expanded list of improvements in the event that additional park dedication fees are realized by
2020 from the Hopkins Cold Storage site redevelopment. Stadler reported that the city’s park
play equipment is in good shape, generally, and that play court improvements are included in the
current long range funding plan as are some park facility upgrades/replacements. However, the
Shady Oak Beach picnic shelter is not funded and neither are Downtown Park or Central Park
upgrades. Stadler emphasized that the balances shown in the park improvement fund report are
based on shared funding for the Blake Road/Lake St NE/Minnehaha Creek triangle area
improvements - $180,000 from the City’s General Fund and $180,000 from the Park Capital
Improvement Fund. Stadler explained that this was a proposed 2020 funding change that had not
yet been approved. He explained how the funding change made sense given that the proposed
improvements are equally split between a Cottageville Park/Minnehaha Creek overview feature
and Blake Road/Lake Street NE streetscape improvements. It was agreed that upgrades to both
Central Park and Downtown Park are vital near-term projects but that there needed to be a
flexible scope based on available future funding. Stadler will put together a proposed 2020-2024
CIP for review/discussion & approval at the May meeting.
D. Other topics of interest
The Board agreed that the July or August meeting include a park system tour and would include
Shaun Pakenham’s proposed improvement area.
E. Park Area Assignment Report
Kyle Kaczmarek: Nothing to Report (NTR)
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Emma Figgins: NTR
Caroline Rinker: Enjoyed taking a grandchild to Turf Tots program at the Pavilion + the
Pickleball courts are already being used.
Mohamed Warsame: NTR
Laura Santiago: NTR
V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING:
The next regular Park Board Meeting is 6:30 pm on Monday, May 20, 2019 and held at the Fire Station,
101 17th Ave S.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Emma Figgins moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Caroline Rinker. The motion passed 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Attest:________________________________
_______________________________, Chairperson
PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND (301)2/26/2018 Revised 750K Cold Storage Redeve fee revenue and revised CIP projects
Actual Actual Actual Preliminary Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035
Working Capital Beginning Year 139,565 141,306 258,548 760,901 1,088,356 85,247 100,390 126,194 11,755 37,973 92,653 277,879 124,958 75,508 80,563 265,668 302,625 243,951 430,691 319,298 606,791 747,159
Revenues:
Taxes (from matured Park Bonds)495
Interest 1,844 8,743 4,886 5,246 10,884 852 1,004 1,262 118 380 927 2,779 1,250 755 806 2,657 3,026 2,440 4,307 3,193 6,068 7,472
Dedication fees 0 0 0 0 0
Oxford Village 40,700
Moline Apts 180,750
Village Apts
Sanctuary at Oakridge development 27,000 0
Cold Storage Site Redevelopment
Joint Rec refunds 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Franchise Fees (gas/elec)128,289 293,375 296,520 300,805 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300 295,300
Transfer in Franchise Fees 319,142
Bond Proceeds 1,504,382 1,154,073 1,829,097
Hennepin County Grant
Cottageville Park Donations 34,689
ISD 270 - Cotageville 100,000
BWSR Grant - netted from WD billing
CDBG Funds 180,000
Interfund Loan
Bond Proceeds
PIR Funding (Transfer In)225,000
Water Funding (Transfer In)37,500
Sewer Funding (Transfer In)37,500
Storm Sewer Funding (Transfer In)265,000
Met Council - easement/grant
Grants - Private Foundations
Donations - general 12,050 989
Donations - benches
T-in - Storm Sewer for Cottageville Park 351,966 120,000
Total Revenues 494,644 2,372,489 2,130,010 2,315,898 459,184 302,152 302,304 302,562 301,418 301,680 302,227 304,079 302,550 302,055 302,106 303,957 304,326 303,740 305,607 304,493 307,368 308,772
Expenditures:
C.I.P. Projects 95,475 101,269 1,084,208 0 1,077,805 177,010 166,500 300,000 158,200 130,000 0 340,000 235,000 180,000 0 150,000 246,000 0 400,000 0 150,000 350,000
Other Expenditures 21,118
Cottageville Park Improvements 390,429 2,146,978 526,450
Burnes Park Improvements 1,645,374 168,212
Hilltop Park - play equipment 40,702
Play Court repairs 42,400
Shady Oak Beach Improvements
Maetzold Field Play Equipment 40,058
Park Valley Play Equipment 27,001 72,999
Elmo Park Play Equipment 48,724 26,276
Central Park Design 11,066
Bond Payment Contribution (2015 Bonds)10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Bond Payment Contribution (2016 Bonds)95,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Bond Payment Contribution (2017 Bonds)
Bond Payment Contribution - Central Park 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Skate Park commitment 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Total Expenditures 492,904 2,255,247 1,627,657 1,988,443 1,462,292 287,010 276,500 417,000 275,200 247,000 117,000 457,000 352,000 297,000 117,000 267,000 363,000 117,000 417,000 17,000 167,000 367,000
Working Capital Year End 141,306 258,548 760,901 1,088,356 85,247 100,390 126,194 11,755 37,973 92,653 277,879 124,958 75,508 80,563 265,668 302,625 243,951 430,691 319,298 606,791 747,159 688,930
2017 Projects 2019 Projects 2022 Projects 2027 Projects
50,000 Central Park Play Equipment
PARK PROJECTS 1,813,586 Burnes Park Improvements 100,000 Maetzold Field - Pavilion 180,000 Burnes Park - Tennis Courts 2033 Projects
100,000 Hilltop Park - play equipment 8,200 Shady Oak Beach Improvements 0
41,000 Play Court repairs 36,500 Shady Oak Beach Improv 158,200 2028 Projects
16,500 Shady Oak Beach Improvements 140,510 Park Lighting Upgrade -
100,000 Maetzold Field Play Equipment 177,010 2034 Projects
- Interlachen PK - Portable Hockey Boards 2023 Projects 2029 Projects 150,000 Oakes Park play equipment
2,071,086 2020 Projects 130,000 Oakes Park - Tennis Courts 150,000 Interlachen Park play equipment
130,000
2018 Projects 150,000 Valley Park Picnic Shelters 2030 Projects 2035 Projects
72,999 Park Valley - Play Equipment 16,500 Shady Oak Beach Imprv 2024 Projects 126,000 1/3 cost Shady Oak Beach play eqpt
18,200 Central Park Tennis Court repairs 120,000 Valley Park Basketball Court 350,000 Cottageville Park play equipment
Oakes Park - Tennis Courts 246,000
600,000 Pavilion Addition/Warming House 166,500 2025 Projects
26,276 Elmo Park - 2-5 Play Equipment 140,000 Burnes Park Play Equipment 2031 Projects
- Shady Oak Beach Improvements 2021 Projects 200,000 Central Park play equipment -
300,000 Central Park Pickleball Courts 70,000 1/3 cost Shady Oak Beach picnic shelter 340,000
69,490 Park Lighting 2018 payment 50,000 Downtown Park Rehab 2032 Projects
180,000 Creek overlook + Blake Rd/Lake St Ped 155,000 Play Courts - Interlachen, Cottageville, Park Valley
300,000 Improvements 80,000 Maint - Central tennis + Pickleball, Burnes play court
235,000
Project Detail
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CAPITAL REQUEST Department
2020-2024 Responsible Person
PROJECT #
PROJECT NAME
CATEGORY Improvement or Equipment
PRIORITY (1 High…5 Low)Useful Life
DESCRIPTION
JUSTIFICATION
Expenditure Schedule
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL FUTURE TOTAL
40,000 40,000
200,000 200,000
-
-
Totals 40,000 200,000 - - - 240,000
Funding Sources
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL FUTURE TOTAL
40,000 40,000
200,000 200,000
-
-
-
-
-
Totals 40,000 200,000 - - - 240,000
OPERATIONAL IMPACT/OTHER
Public Works: Parks
PW Director
17-CIP-P004
Downtown Park Rehabilitation
PW - Parks
A general upgrade of this urban-setting park, to include: lighting, landscaping, signage. Plus, the addition of some play equipment for 2-5 yr olds.
This is a heavily used urban park serving the city's central business district which has a growing population due to redevelopments and increased housing.
park has not been upgraded for several decades, is used as a venue for entertainment and is in need of revitalization.
PDF - Park Dedication Fund
GO - Tax Abatement Bonds
Planning & Design
Construction
Project Detail
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CAPITAL REQUEST Department
2020-2024 Responsible Person
PROJECT #
PROJECT NAME
CATEGORY Improvement or Equipment
PRIORITY (1 High…5 Low)Useful Life
DESCRIPTION
JUSTIFICATION
Expenditure Schedule
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL FUTURE TOTAL
60,000 60,000
350,000 350,000
-
-
Totals 60,000 350,000 - - - 410,000
Funding Sources
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL FUTURE TOTAL
180,000 180,000
60,000 170,000 230,000
-
-
-
-
-
Totals 60,000 350,000 - - - 410,000
OPERATIONAL IMPACT/OTHER
PDF - Park Dedication Fund
GO - Tax Abatement Bonds
Design
Construction
City is committed to upgrade this area via a cooperative agreement with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The area needs to be upgraded
commensurate with the Cottageville Park improvements, Blake Road corridor upgrades and upcoming Cold Storage site redevelopment.
PW - Parks
Improvements to the area adjacent to Minnehaha Creek, Blake Road and Lake Street to include a creek overlook area, creek interpretation/education feature,
Oakes Park.
Public Works: Parks/Streets
PW Director
16-CIP-P002
Minnehaha Creek Overlook - Blake Road/Lake Street Pedestrian Plaza
Project Detail
Page 1
CAPITAL REQUEST Department
2020-2024 Responsible Person
PROJECT #
PROJECT NAME
CATEGORY Improvement or Equipment
PRIORITY (1 High…5 Low)Useful Life
DESCRIPTION
JUSTIFICATION
Expenditure Schedule
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL FUTURE TOTAL
150,000 150,000
-
-
-
Totals 150,000 - - - - 150,000
Funding Sources
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL FUTURE TOTAL
150,000 150,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
Totals 150,000 - - - - 150,000
OPERATIONAL IMPACT/OTHER
PDF - Park Dedication Fund
Design and construction
The two existing park shelters are 30+ years old and are in need of replacement/upgrade.
PW - Parks
Replace the two existing picnic shelters to architecturally complement the warming house/restroom facility. The new picnic shelters would match the
Oakes Park.
Public Works: Parks
PW Director
13-CIP-P068
Valley Park - Replace Picnic Shelters