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12-13-2021 HOPKINS PARK BOARD AGENDA Monday, December 13, 2021 6:30 pm THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE START OF THE PARK BOARD MEETING The public may attend this meeting in person. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ADOPT AGENDA III. COMMUNITY COMMENT 1. At this time, any interested resident may come to speak on an item not on the evening’s agenda. IV. CONSENT AGENDA V. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Review of Park Board 2022 Work Plan VI. GENERAL PARK UPDATE 1. 325 Blake Road Update VII. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS 1. Emma Figgins (Chair): Buffer Park, Central Park 2. Megan Slindee (Vice Chair): Harley Hopkins Park, Maetzold Field 3. Anna Pohmer: Hilltop Park, Burns Park 4. Dre Jefferson: Cottageville Park, Park Valley Park 5. Emily Waitz: Minnehaha Creek Preserve, Valley Park 6. Matthew Miller: Oakes Park, Hiawatha Oaks Preserve 7. Kimberly Stiele: Elmo Park, Downtown Park 8. Annika Burman & Misheel Battur: Shady Oak Beach, Interlachen Park VIII. ADJOURN 1. January 24, 2022 – at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St S. Park Board 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Develop a Master Parks Plan Spring 2023 $150,000 Staff support from Planning, Public Works + Minnetonka Parks and recreation would be needed. Progress Report: Initiative ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Study and develop a recommendation on how sustainability does or does not fit within the scope of the Park Board Fall 2022 None Yes, staff support from Staff Liaison as well as some Public Works input is likely needed. Progress Report: Park Board 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Develop a document outlining the decision making abilities of the park board, policies, and identifying best practices for working with partners within the parks system. The document will serve to help transition future park boards. Fall / Winter 2022 None Staff liaison to support Progress Report: Ongoing Responsibilities • Review of Park Dedication Funds • Advise Council on operation and maintenance on parks • Increase public understanding of park policies, practices, and ongoing projects Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years • Revised Capital Improvement Plan which incorporates recommendations from Master Parks Plan • System improvements consistent with Master Parks Plan Proposed Month for Work Session: December Park Board 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Staff Comments: Staff is supportive of the above work plan. The proposed work plan will provide great direction for this board to move forward with the many great ideas the group has as well as provide guidance on the work that future Park Boards should do through a Master Park Plan. Additionally, a document which helps outline partners in the parks system will be beneficial for current and future park boards to understand who can help them accomplish future goals including comprehensive plan goals. Council Comments: PARK BOARD ANNUAL CALENDAR - DRAFT January Begin RFP Review and Development February Annual Meeting Issue RFP March Review RFP Submittals April Select Consultant Team Consider tactics to advance relationships relating to the park board and identify documents will be helpful for future park boards May Begin research on Park Board role in sustainability Continue conversation regarding relationships to the park board and documents for transition of park boards June New members observe Continue conversation on Park Board role in sustainability Partner Presentations July New members join Continue conversation on Park Board role in sustainability Partner Presentations August Work plan prep September Formalize recommendation regarding sustainability & the Park Board October Work plan draft for council finalized 6-month MPP Check-in November Review feedback from Council December Finalize work plan for next year