12-13-2021HOPKINS PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 13, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was
held on Monday, December 13 at 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
1 st Street South.
Chair Emma Figgins called the meeting to order with Commissioners Jefferson, Miller,
Pohmer, Stiele, Waltz and Slindee and Youth Commissioners Battur and Burman
attending. Staff present included Management Analyst Imihy Bean.
ADOPT AGENDA
Management Analyst Imihy Bean provided an overview of the agenda format but did not
propose any changes to the agenda.
Motion by Emily Waltz. Second by Dre Jefferson.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
No public comment.
GENERAL BUSINESS
V.1. Review of Park Board 2022 Work Plan
Management Analyst Imihy Bean provided an overview of proposed items within the 2022
Work Plan including details of what a Master Parks System Plan would entail. Members
discussed the items of the plans, offered some revisions to the wording of the goal three
to clarify that the ultimate goal is to first understand the role of the Park Board before
making any recommendations on changing the scope of the board.
Motion by Mathew Miller. Second by Emily Waltz.
Motion to Adopt Draft 2022 Park Board Work Plan for City Council Review
Ayes: All.
Nays. None. Motion carried.
GENERAL PARK UPDATE
Management Analyst Imihy Bean provided the general park update highlighting the items
listed on the agenda, including the 325 Blake Road project and opportunities to stay
informed.
PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
The park assignments are as follows:
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Emma Figgins: Buffer, Central: NTR (nothing to report)
Meg Slindee: Harley Hopkins, Maetzold Field: NTR
Anna Pohmer: Burnes, Hilltop: NTR
Dre Jefferson: Cottageville, Park Valley: NTR
Emily Waitz: Minnehaha Creek Preserve, Valley: NTR, noted that some maintenance
issues were forwarded to Public Works and handled
Matthew Miller: Oakes, Hiawatha Oakes Preserve: NTR
Kimberly Stiele: Elmo, Downtown: NTR
Annika Burman: Interlachen, Shady Oak Beach: NTR
Misheel Battur: Interlachen, Shady Oak Beach: NTR
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Park Board and upon a motion by
Emily Waitz, second by Dre Jefferson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:27
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lizzie Miller, Administrative Assistant
ATT ST:
Emma Figgins, Park Board Chair