04-23-2024HOPKINS PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board
was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Chair Hanneman called the meeting to order with Vice Chair Lyksett and Members
Flynn, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill, and Youth Member Johnson attending. Member
Dachenbach was absent. Others in attendance included Special Projects and Initiatives
Manager Imihy, Deputy City Clerk Baker, and Parks and Streets Supervisor Pavek.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Stiele Second by Flynn
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill
Nays: None. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Miller Second by Stiele
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the February 26, 2024 Park Board Meeting
2. Minutes of the March 25, 2024 Park Board Meeting
Ayes: Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill
Nays: None. Motion carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
V.1. Garlic Mustard Update; Imihy
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean provided an overview o f past
invasive species removal events and how garlic mustard was introduced. Master
Naturalist Peter Leih provided in-depth information about garlic mustard removal.
Park Board members had general questions about the plant’s effect on the natural
habitat and removal options. Members Lyksett and Flynn volunteered to help with a
garlic mustard pull event.
V.2. Central Park Master Plan RFP; Imihy
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy provided updates on the Master Plan’s
proposed changes to Central Park and reviewed an initial timeline for funding options
and construction.
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Member Flynn questioned whether the construction bid process was still on track to
take place at the end of the year. Member Miller questioned the land suitability as a
former wetland area and what involvement Nine Mile Creek Watershed District would
have.
GENERAL PARK UPDATE
VI.1. Public Works Update; Pavek
Parks and Streets Supervisor Pavek provided an update on the work that Public Works
had done in the winter and highlighted some improvements and facility openings
happening this month.
PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
VII.1. Burnes, Buffer; Woodfill
Member Woodfill reported no updates.
VII.2. Park Valley, Oakes; Stiele
Member Stiele reported increased use of both parks compared to past years.
VII.3. Maetzold, Valley; Hanneman
Chair Hanneman reported that the new playground woodchips look good and noted trash
near the creek and that one drinking fountain was inoperative.
VII.4. Harley, Elmo; Flynn
Member Flynn reported no updates.
VII.5. Downtown, Central; Miller
Member Miller reported that drinking fountain water was brown.
VII.6. Cottageville, Minnehaha Creek Preserve; Johnson
Youth Member Johnson reported no updates.
VII.7. Interlachen, Hiawatha; Dachenbach
Member Dachenbach was absent.
VII.8. Shady Oak Beach, Hilltop; Lyksett
Vice Chair Lyksett reported that Shady Oak Beach opens on June 8th and highlighted
membership fees and options.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy reviewed the upcoming schedule and
shared the upcoming Arbor Day, Creek Cleanup, and tree planting events.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Park Board, and upon a motion
by Stiele, second by Lyksett, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 23, 2024
Respectfully Submitted,
David Baker, Deputy City Clerk