3-24-2025CALL 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.
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
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
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.
Burnes; Flynn
Member Flynn reported ruts in the sod, but that the park otherwise looked nice.
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.
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.
Downtown; Woodfill
Member Woodfill reported no winter use of the park and requested a community update on potential renovations.
Elmo; Stiele
Member Stiele was absent.
Harley Hopkins; Stiele
Member Stiele was absent.
Hilltop; Boor
Member Boor reported no updates.
Interlachen; Hanneman
Chair Hanneman reported the ground is very firm and that the bathroom renovations look good.
Maetzold; Miller
Member Miller was absent.
Oakes; Miller
Member Miller was absent.
Raspberry; Johnson
Youth Member Johnson reported children playing basketball.
Shady Oak Beach; Boor
Member Boor reported that aquatic invasive species treatment had been scheduled.
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