06-26-2023 HOPKINS PARK BOARD AGENDA
Monday, June 26, 2023
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
1. Minutes of March 27, 2023, Park Board Meeting
2. Minutes of May 15, 2023, Special Park Board Meeting
V. GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Three Rivers Park District Presentation, Rexine
2. Park Board Events; Imihy Bean
3. PSMP Update, Imihy Bean
4. Recognition of Outgoing Members, Imihy Bean
VI. GENERAL PARK UPDATE
1. Public Works Update, Pavek
2. Recreation Update, Davy
VII. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
1. Meg Slindee: Burnes, Buffer
2. Kimberly Stiele: Park Valley, Oakes
3. Kristin Hanneman: Maetzold, Valley
4. Emily Waitz: Harley, Elmo
5. Matthew Miller: Downtown, Central
6. Carsyn Johnson: Cottageville, Minnehaha Creek Preserve
7. Rachel Dachenbach: Interlachen, Hiawatha
8. Jon Lyksett: Shady Oak Beach, Hilltop
VIII. ANNOUCEMENTS
1. Next Meeting: Monday, July 24, 2023 – at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St S.
IX. ADJOURN
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 27, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on
Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South,
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343.
Chair Stiele called the meeting to order with Vice Chair Hanneman, Members Dachenbach,
Lyksett, Miller, Waitz, and Youth Member Johnson present. Member Slindee was absent. Staff
present included Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean, Deputy City Clerk Vidoloff,
and Parks and Streets Operations Supervisor Pavek.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Miller. Second by Waitz.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Absent: Slindee. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Waitz. Second by Hanneman.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of February 27, 2023, Park Board Meeting
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Absent: Slindee. Motion carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
V.1. Nine Mile Creek Clean-Up Presentation, Zembal
Education and Outreach Coordinator from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD),
Gael Zembal presented on the upcoming Valley Park Creek Cleanup Event on Saturday, May 06,
2023, at Valley Park in Hopkins. Coordinator Zembal shared about the work of the NMCWD and
invited the Park Board members to participate in the upcoming event.
V.2. Events Working Group Update; Stiele, Hanneman
Chair Stiele and Vice-Chair Hanneman presented the results of the Events Working Group that
met after the last Board Meeting. After some discussion, the Board Members concluded that they
would like to accomplish the following: 1) be more visible to the residents; 2) pair with other groups
or help promote other park needs (such as seasonal hiring for Recreational and maybe Public
Works jobs); and 3) promote all the Parks to residents.
GENERAL PARK UPDATE
V.1. Minnetonka Recreation Update, Imihy Bean
Strategic Planning and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean provided an update on Hopkins-
Minnetonka Recreation Programming provided by Recreation Superintendent, Ann Davy.
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 27, 2023
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V.2. Public Works Update, Pavek
Parks and Streets Operation Supervisor Pavek provided an update on maintenance and care of
local parks.
PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
The park assignments were reported as follows:
• Meg Slindee: Burnes, Buffer: Absent
• Kimberly Stiele: Park Valley, Oakes: Noted lots of snow in the park.
• Kristin Hanneman: Maetzold, Valley: Noted lots of snow in the park
• Emily Waitz: Harley, Elmo: Noted lots of snow, puddles, and ice
• Matthew Miller: Downtown, Central: Nothing to report (NTR)
• Carsyn Johnson: Cottageville, Minnehaha Creek Preserve: NTR
• Rachel Dachenbach: Interlachen, Hiawatha: Impressive snow removal work being done
at Interlachen in anticipation of Arbor Day event; NTR
• Jon Lyksett: Shady Oak Beach, Hilltop: Mentioned to the board that Shady Oak Beach
opens up on June 10
ANNOUCEMENTS
Next meeting is Monday, April 24, 2023 – at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St. S at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Park Board and upon a motion by Waitz,
second by Hanneman, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann M. Vidoloff, Deputy City Clerk
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 15, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on
Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6:06 p.m. in the Raspberry Room at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South,
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343.
Chair Stiele called the meeting to order with Vice Chair Hanneman, Members Dachenbach,
Lyksett, Miller, Slindee, and Youth Member Johnson present. Staff present included Special
Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean, Assistant City Manager Ari Lenz, and Recreation
Superintendent Davy.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Waitz. Second by Miller.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
V.1. Park System Master Plan Update
Representatives from Confluence presented the concept plan for the Park System Master Plan.
Discussion ensued on certain options of the plan and feedback was given to the representatives.
ANNOUCEMENTS
The meeting on Monday, May 22, 2023, was cancelled. The next meeting shall be June 26, 2023,
at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1 st St. S at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Park Board and upon a motion by Waitz,
second by Hanneman, the meeting was unanimously adjourne d at 8:41 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann M. Vidoloff, Deputy City Clerk
Park Board Event Planning Worksheet
Please fill out this form when planning a Park Board event.
1. Event Information
Event Date
How many people might attend?
Event Name
Event Location
Who is the target audience?
What is the overall goal of the event
How does this event further the mission of the Park Board?
What will the Park Board need at the event? (Tables, chairs, access electricity, food, etc.)
What support is needed from the staff liaison?
2. Communications
How would you like to advertise the event? (Please fill out Communications Request form)
How will Park Board members advertise the event? (Handing out flyers, tabling at other events, sharing on social media, etc.)
3. Budget
What is the estimated budget for the event? (Please provide a breakdown of estimated costs)
Was the event budgeted for in the annual budget?
Was the event part of the Park Board's workplan?
City of Hopkins • Park Board
1010 1st Street South, Hopkins, MN 55343
PeggySue Imihy Bean | 952-548-6344 | pimihy@hopkinsmn.com
Yes No
Yes No
Tasks to be completed Person Responsible Due Date
confirm date and times
create email and announcement
language
create volunteer registration form
confirm with public works to
pick up cut trees
announce volunteer opportunity
confirm gylphoste and cutting
tools
confirm liability waiver
Assign who will demonstrate how
to, provide supervision for
volunteers
Event Communications Request Form
Please fill out this form to request communications for an upcoming event.
1. Department
Department Name
2. Event Information
Event Name Event Contact
Event Co-Sponsors (if any)
Date of Event Time of Event
Location of Event Communications Budget
3. Type of Communications Requested
4. Estimated Cost
Hopkins Highlights supplemental page
Media ad
Printed materials
Social media
Videography
Estimated Total Cost
City of Hopkins • Communications
1010 1st Street South, Hopkins, MN 55343
Kelsey Baumann | 952-548-6308 | kbaumann@hopkinsmn.com
Cable channel slide
Electronic signs (maximum of 54 characters)
Flyer (to be placed in City buildings or community
bulletin boards)
Hopkins Connections
Hopkins Highlights
Supplemental page (about $750)
Media ad (see attached for rates)
Nextdoor
Press release
Printed mailer, poster or brochure (see attached for
rates)
Promotion at City Council meeting
Social media (Facebook & Twitter)
Regular post
Boosted Facebook post (Budget: _________)
Think Hopkins event calendar
Videography (see attached for rates)
Website
Calendar item
Hopkins News item
Park Department
Buckthorn Removal
November 4th 10 AM to 12 PM
Shady Oak Pond, Cambridge Road
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Printing Costs from Snap Print in Hopkins
Allow for 2-4 business days for printing, depending on quantity.
Postcards: 4 x 6
Full color 2 sides
Quantity:
•100 - $46.00
•250 - $83.00
•500 - $113.00
•1,000 - $160.00
•2,500 - $298.00
Postcards: 5 x 7
Full color 2 sides
Quantity:
•100 - $72.00
•250 - $111.00
•500 - $157.00
•1,000 - $236.00
•2,500 - $465.00
Invitations: 10 x 7 flat,
5 x 7 folded
Full color 2 sides
Scored and folded
Includes printed envelopes
Quantity:
•100 - $226.00
•250 - $316.00
•500 - $456.00
•1,000 - $743.00
•2,500 - $1,344.00
Tri-fold Brochure: 8.5 x 11 flat,
8.5 x 3.625 folded
Folded
Quantity:
•100 - $145.00
•250 - $186.00
•500 - $249.00
•1,000 - $386.00
•2,500 - $494.00
Poster
Unmounted - $24.00
Mounted to foam-core - $45.00
June Hopkins Minnetonka- Recreation Programming Update
Shady Oak Beach
Shady Oak Beach opened for the season on Saturday, June 10. To date, there have been 2,383 season
passes sold. A new sound system was installed in the off-season so music can now be played
throughout the grounds. The inflatable obstacle course will be available for patrons to use on Sundays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. New additions to the concession stand this year that have
been popular include locally made frozen yogurt and buddle tea drinks.
Park Adventures
The Park Adventures program began June 12. This low-cost program is held at Interlachen and Burnes
Park in Hopkins, as well as six Minnetonka parks, weekdays through July 14. Staff lead participants in
games and crafts during the daily 3-hour program. A carnival will take place the evening of July 14 at
Burnes Park for all of the participants and their families. The carnival will include inflatables, games and
a free meal.
Adult Leagues
Summer adult sports leagues are in full swing. Here is a summary of team registrations in each of the
summer leagues:
• Co-Rec, Men’s & Women’s Softball (Big Willow Park & Central Park) – 54 teams
• Co-Rec Soccer (Big Willow Park) – 16 teams
• Men’s Basketball (Royals Athletic Center & Hopkins West Junior High) – 12 teams
• Co-Rec Kickball (Central Park) – 7 teams
• Co-Rec & Women’s Sand Volleyball (Valley Park) – 40 teams
Raspberry Festival Tournaments
A softball tournament is held annually in conjunction with Hopkins Raspberry Festival and a pickleball
tournament was recently added to the festivities. Both tournaments take place at Central Park. There
are currently 9 teams registered for the July 15 softball tournament and 16 teams registered for one of
the divisions (men’s, women’s, doubles) of the July 16 pickleball tournament.