3-24-2025 HOPKINS PARK BOARD AGENDA
Monday, March 24, 2025
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 about an item not on
the agenda this evening.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the January 27, 2025, Park Board Meeting
V. GENERAL PARK UPDATE
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Nine Mile Creek Watershed Upcoming Events, Volk
2. Upcoming Spring Event Planning, Imihy
3. Public Works Update, Pavel
4. Recreation Update, Davy
VII. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENTS
1. Burnes Park: Callie Flynn
2. Buffer Park: Jon Lyksett
3. Central Park: Wendy Woodfill
4. Cottageville Park: Kristin Hanneman
5. Downtown: Wendy Woodfill
6. Elmo Park: Kimberly Stiele
7. Harley Hopkins Park: Kimberly Stiele
8. Hilltop Park: Lizzy Boor
9. Interlachen Park: Kristin Hanneman
10. Maetzold Field: Matthew Miller
11. Oakes Park: Matthew Miller
12. Raspberry Park: Carsyn Johnson
13. Shady Oak Beach: Lizzy Boor
14. Valley Park: Jon Lyksett
VIII. ANNOUCEMENTS
1. Next Meeting April 28, 2025 – at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St S.
IX. ADJOURN
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 27, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board
was held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:30 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
Boor, Flynn, Miller, Stiele, and Woodfill attending. Youth Member Johnson was absent.
Others in attendance included Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy and
Deputy City Clerk Baker.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Stiele Second by Woodfill
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill
Nays: None. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Stiele Second by Miller
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the December 9, 2024 Park Board Meeting
Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill
Nays: None. Motion carried.
GENERAL PARK UPDATE
GENERAL BUSINESS
VI.1. Park Policy Working Group; Woodfill, Miller, Lyksett
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy summarized the changes agreed upon
during the December meeting and provided a forecast of when the recommendation
could be brought to City Council. Member Stiele questioned whether instances of
“intoxicating beverages” included those with a THC content and if uses of “alcohol” and
“beer and wine” should also be amended.
Motion by Miller Second by Stiele
Motion to Recommend the City Council adopt changes to Chapter 32 of the
Hopkins City Code.
Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill
Nays: None. Motion carried.
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 27, 2025
VI.2. Upcoming Spring Event Planning; Imihy
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy reviewed the typical spring events that
involve the Park Board, specifically a garlic mustard pull and the garden plot kickoff
event. Member Boor confirmed the need for a garlic mustard pull in 2025. The Park
Board agreed to attend the garden plot kickoff in part to recruit volunteers for the garlic
mustard event and set a date of May 17. Members Flynn and Miller volunteered as
leads for the events.
Member Boor questioned the involvement of Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) in trail
maintenance. Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy explained the histor y of
the relationship between TRPD and the Park Board and encouraged greater advocacy
on the parts of Board members. Discussion took place over the possibility of more
weekday events.
Chair Hanneman suggested the creation of an appreciation event for Adopt A Park
participants. Chair Hanneman and Member Stiele volunteered as leads to plan it.
PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
VII.1. Buffer; Lyksett
Vice Chair Lyksett reported seeing many sledders earlier in the season.
VII.2. Burnes; Flynn
Member Flynn reported that the ice rink is popular and noted that the warming house
was not open on the warmer days when the rink seemed to be busier. Member Flynn
also noted the appearance of a well-used Little Free Library in the park. Member Flynn
suggested a longer season for the reservation of picnic shelters with warming weather
trends.
VII.3. Central; Woodfill
Member Woodfill reported that all of the activity has been centered around the Pavilion
and the outdoor rink.
VII.4. Cottageville; Hanneman
Chair Hanneman reported that the park was exceptionally clean and that a new Little
Free Library to replace the previously damaged one.
VII.5. Downtown; Woodfill
Member Woodfill reported that the main use currently seems to be people cutting
through the park to travel between 9th and 10th Avenues.
VII.6. Elmo; Stiele
Member Stiele reported very little use of the park.
VII.7. Harley Hopkins; Stiele
Member Stiele reported little use of this park as well.
HOPKINS PARK BOARD
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 27, 2025
VII.8. Hilltop; Boor
Member Boor reported that the hill is popular with sledders despite the lack of snow
and noted the appearance of an informal skating rink.
VII.9. Interlachen; Hanneman
Chair Hanneman reported surprise in seeing the warming house open even with the
rink in use, and posed questions about posted hours and who bears responsibility for
staffing.
VII.10. Maetzold; Miller
Member Miller reported no updates.
VII.11. Oakes; Miller
Member Miller reported no updates.
VII.12. Raspberry; Johnson
Youth Member Johnson was absent.
VII.13. Shady Oak Beach; Boor
Member Boor reported Nine Mile Creek Watershed District’s plan for a rapid response
treatment of aquatic invasive species found last summer.
VII.14. Valley; Lyksett
Vice Chair Lyksett reported no updates.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy provided a reminder about Kids’ Fest
2025 in Minnetonka and reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule, noting that the
February meeting of the Park Board is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26 . Member
Boor recounted a recent visit to the Activity Center and noted the large variety of
activities and resources.
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 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Baker, Deputy City Clerk