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08-22-2022 HOPKINS PARK BOARD AGENDA Monday, August 22, 2022 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 the June 27, 2022, Park Board Meeting V. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Welcome New Member – Kristin Hanneman, Imihy Bean 2. Review Annual Calendar + 2022 Work Plan Progress, Imihy Bean VI. GENERAL PARK UPDATE 1. Minnetonka Recreation Update, Davy 2. Master Park System Plan Update, Imihy Bean VII. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS 1. Megan Slindee (Chair): Harley Hopkins Park, Maetzold Field 2. Kimberly Stiele (Vice Chair): Elmo Park, Downtown Park 3. Kristin Hanneman: Buffer Park, Central Park 4. Anna Pohmer: Hilltop Park, Burns Park 5. Dre Jefferson: Cottageville Park, Park Valley Park 6. Emily Waitz: Minnehaha Creek Preserve, Valley Park 7. Matthew Miller: Oakes Park, Hiawatha Oaks Preserve 8. Future Youth Member(s): Shady Oak Beach, Interlachen Park VIII. ADJOURN 1. September 26, 2022 – at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St S. HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 27, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Bo ard was held on Monday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South. Chair Meg Slindee called the meeting to order with Commissioners Miller, Stiele, Waitz, Jefferson and Figgins. Staff present included Management Analyst Imihy Bean. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Stiele Second by Waitz. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. No public comment. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Waitz. Second by Jefferson. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the February 28, 2022 Park Board Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. GENERAL BUSINESS Presentation from Minnehaha Creek Watershed District There were several questions from the board for the Watershed District. Member Waitz had questions regarding public bathrooms, delays/timeline changes and how many people per day would be served. Chair Slindee had questions about parking/walkability and ties to Hopkins. Member Jefferson had questions about how the site will engage community sooner, construction issues and wondering if the City has any say on businesses. Member Stiele had questions about who owns the boathouse. She also is worried it will become a bubble for residents and worried about personal flotation devices. Member Miller had questions about liquor licenses. GENERAL PARK UPDATE Ann Davy from Minnetonka Parks and Recreation was not present to offer the Minnetonka recreation update and Imihy Bean gave this update along with the new HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 27, 2022 member update and training. The committee also discussed adopt a park. Member Waitz wants people to double up and hopes Public Works can come talk about it with the board. They also discussed a volunteer appreciation. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS The park assignments are as follows: Emma Figgins: Buffer, Central: NTR (nothing to report) Meg Slindee: Harley Hopkins, Maetzold Field: NTR Anna Pohmer: Burnes, Hilltop: N/A. It was noted the slide at Burnes is broken. Dre Jefferson: Cottageville, Park Valley: NTR Emily Waitz: Minnehaha Creek Preserve, Valley: NTR Matthew Miller: Oakes, Hiawatha Oakes Preserve: NTR Kimberly Stiele: Elmo, Downtown: Wondering about Downtown Park benches. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Park Board and upon a motion by Waitz, second by Stiele, the meeting was unanimously adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Lizzie Miller, Administrative Assistant ATTEST: _______________________________ Meg Slindee, Park Board Chair PARK BOARD ANNUAL CALENDAR – 2/23/2022 January Begin RFP Review and Development February Annual Meeting March Review RFP Submittals Select Consultant Team April 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 Park Board 2022 Annual Work Plan – Adopted 12/14/2021 Initiative ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Develop a Master Parks Plan Summer 2023 $150,000 Staff support from Planning, Public Works + Minnetonka Parks and recreation would be needed. 12/14/2021 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. 12/14/2021 Progress Report: Park Board 2022 Annual Work Plan – Adopted 12/14/2021 Initiative ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Work with partners to understand, document, and enforce the current decision-making abilities of the Park Board. Fall / Winter 2022 None Staff liaison to support 12/14/2021 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 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 Park Board 2022 Annual Work Plan – Adopted 12/14/2021 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: