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3-24-2025HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 24, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on Monday, March 24, 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, Woodfill, and Youth Member Johnson attending. Members Miller and Stiele were absent. Others in attendance included Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy, Deputy City Clerk Baker, Minnetonka Recreation Superintendent Davy, and Public Works Director Pavek. ADOPT AGENDA Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy requested that the agenda be amended to move the Recreation Update from Recreation Superintendent Davy to first in the order under General Business. Motion by Lyksett. Second by Flynn. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Woodfill Nays: None. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Lyksett. Second by Flynn. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the January 27, 2025 Park Board Meeting Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Woodfill Nays: None. Motion carried. GENERAL PARK UPDATE GENERAL BUSINESS VI.1. Recreation Update; Davy Recreation Superintendent Davy updated the Park Board on Joint Recreation, including summer program registration numbers, a new program called Camp Hoptonka, and softball registration trends. Other items discussed were the upcoming opening date for Shady Oak Beach, the popularity of the Sauna in the Park offering, upcoming spring events, a recreation-specific app coming soon, and that summer seasonal hiring is underway. VI.2. Nine Mile Creek Watershed Upcoming Events; Volk HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 24, 2025 In the absence of Claire Volk from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD), Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy provided a short update on a smart salting event hosted by NMCWD. VI.3. Upcoming Spring Event Planning; Imihy Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy reviewed upcoming events involving the Park Board. The Garlic Mustard Pull date was changed to May 31, the idea of an Adopt A Park appreciation event was discussed, and the Board was in favor of scheduling a Raspberry Park name change event during Raspberry Festival in July, including the installation of new bulletin boards in the park. VI.4. Public Works Update; Pavek Public Works Director Pavek provided a recap of Public Works’ winter operations and upcoming projects, including tree removal and equipment upgrades, as well as an update about a new ice rink at Interlachen Park and the seasonal hiring process. Member Boor had a question about the costs associated with Emerald Ash Borer treatment, Vice Chair Lyksett had a question about maintenance with regard to ruts left behind by vehicles, and Member Woodfill had a question about Mainstreet trash cans. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS VII.1. Buffer; Lyksett Vice Chair Lyksett reported that it was a good season for ice and suggested the addition of skating walkers for those learning to skate. Vice Chair Lyksett also reported that the tennis court were already becoming popular. VII.2. Burnes; Flynn Member Flynn reported ruts in the sod, but that the park otherwise looked nice. VII.3. Central; Woodfill Member Woodfill reported that the Pavilion was very busy with hockey tournaments and Turf Tots and that Central Park itself was used mainly by walkers and those with dogs. VII.4. Cottageville; Hanneman Chair Hanneman reported that park equipment looked to be in good condition and that the sport court looks great, but that it was being used as a dog park and the maple trees were being tapped for sap. VII.5. Downtown; Woodfill Member Woodfill reported no winter use of the park and requested a community update on potential renovations. VII.6. Elmo; Stiele Member Stiele was absent. HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 24, 2025 VII.7. Harley Hopkins; Stiele Member Stiele was absent. VII.8. Hilltop; Boor Member Boor reported no updates. VII.9. Interlachen; Hanneman Chair Hanneman reported the ground is very firm and that the bathroom renovations look good. VII.10. Maetzold; Miller Member Miller was absent. VII.11. Oakes; Miller Member Miller was absent. VII.12. Raspberry; Johnson Youth Member Johnson reported children playing basketball. VII.13. Shady Oak Beach; Boor Member Boor reported that aquatic invasive species treatment had been scheduled. VII.14. Valley; Lyksett Vice Chair Lyksett reported that the trails were soggy and that trash was blowing into the park from a nearby alley. ANNOUNCEMENTS Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy announced an upcoming Iftar Dinner event on March 26th at 7 pm and reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Park Board, and upon a motion by Lyksett, second by Woodfill, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, David Baker, Deputy City Clerk