02-22-2021CITY OF HOPKINS
PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 22, 2021
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on February 22, 2021.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Kyle Kaczmarek, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Present were Park Board members Kyle Kaczmarek, Emma Figgins, Meg Slindee and Anna Pohmer. Kimberly
Schlauderaff was absent. Members attended virtually via Zoom video conference. Also present via Zoom video
conference was Steve Stadler, City of Hopkins PW Director/Park Board City staff liaison.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for the January 25, 2021 Park Board Meeting:
Kyle Kaczmarek made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Emma Figgins. The motion passed with
a 4-0 vote.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Exploring Hopkins Parks
There was brief discussion about the first Park activity sheet for Hilltop Park. Members have received positive
feedback on the Hilltop Park activity sheet. There has been little general public feedback to -date via the
assigned email address, parks(&,hopkinsmn.com. The Board agreed to discuss this topic again at next month's
meeting and perhaps decide which park to highlight under the Exploring Hopkins Parks program with the next
activity sheet and the timing for it.
B. U of student Cppstone project reports
There was discussion on the report entitled: The City of Hopkins: Advancing Park Equity and Accessibility.
In considering the recommendations from the report, the Board expressed interest in pursuing a goal of
improving the accessibility of park features for kids of all abilities. Also, there was interest in looking into park
inter -connectivity and perhaps upgrading pedestrian and/or bicycle connections between parks and between
parks and the regional trails. It was suggested that a map or a sign at parks showing the existing connections
would be beneficial. There was also brief discussion regarding the park improvement funding options presented
in the report. Stadler stated that he would forward the other park -related report entitled: Enhancement of
Native Vegetation in Parks and Right of Ways. He will also forward for member reference chapter 8 of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan covering Parks and Trails and the associated appendix. There will be further discussion on
the reports' recommendations at future meetings.
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C. Park Board 2021 goals/priorities
After short discussion, the Board agreed to review their past goals and proposed work plan at the March
meeting.
D. Other Topics of Interest
There was discussion about the need to meet with the City Council again to present Park Board goals and
priorities for the park system. There will be more discussion on the timing and topics to be presented at a future
joint meeting with the City Council. Stadler mentioned that there has been some park dedication fees received
since the last meeting. The Vista 44 project contributed $150,000 and the upcoming Raspberry Ridge 11 project
will contribute another $129,000 perhaps later this year. Kyle asked for an updated Park Improvement Fund
working capital report for the next meeting.
F. Park Area Assi ent Report
Kyle Kaczmarek:
Nothing to report (NTR)
Emma Figgins:
NTR
Megan Slindee:
NTR
Kim Schlauderaff:
Absent
Anna Pohmer:
NTR
V. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING:
The next regular Park Board Meeting is 6:30 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021 at City Hall, 1010 1" St S.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Kyle Kaczmarek moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by
meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Attest:
Steve Stadler, Park Board Staff Liaison
Anna Pohmer. The motion passed 4-0. The