5-12-2025CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on Monday, May 12, 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 Members Boor, Flynn, Miller, Woodfill, and Youth Member Johnson attending. Vice Chair Lyksett and Member Stiele were absent. Others in
attendance included Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy, Deputy City Clerk Baker, and Bruce Cornwall of LHB architects and engineering firm.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Woodfill. Second by Miller.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Miller, Woodfill
Nays: None. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
GENERAL PARK UPDATE
GENERAL BUSINESS
VI.1. Oakes Park Resilience Hub Presentation; Imihy
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy summarized the Hopkins Heat Vulnerability Study, the need for resilience hubs, why Oakes Park was chosen for the first site, funding sources,
and a timeline for the project.
Bruce Cornwall from LHB walked the Park Board through proposed design drawings, potential issues with the sire, proposed amenities, and design and sustainability features to be included.
Member Miller questioned whether the design was able to be replicated at Valley Park and whether the building battery could also be used to charge electric vehicles. Member Boor had
questions about winter maintenance and salt use plans, whether there were plans to pursue B3 or LEED certification, and potential conflicts between scheduled and emergency use of the
building. Chair Hanneman clarified where the building battery would be placed and had a question about what buildings in the park would be replaced. Member Woodfill questioned whether
the building would be open year round and if there was a plan for cold weather emergencies.
VI.3. Upcoming Spring Events; Imihy
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy reviewed upcoming events involving the Park Board including Garlic Mustard Pull on May 31 and the Raspberry Park renaming event in July.
Chair Hanneman provided more details on the proposed Adopt A Park appreciation event scheduled for fall.
PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Buffer; Lyksett
Vice Chair Lyksett was absent.
Burnes; Flynn
Member Flynn reported that the baseball field updates were going well, though incomplete and that the partnership with Hopkins Area Little League seemed successful. Member Flynn also
suggested extending the hours of operation of the splash pad.
Central; Woodfill
Member Woodfill reported that the Pavilion was busy with Turf Tots and that Central Park was being used for pickleball and a dog park.
Cottageville; Hanneman
Chair Hanneman reported there was a concerning amount of trash in the park and that visitors were using grills despite the fire ban.
Downtown; Woodfill
Member Woodfill reported little activity.
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 that the park looked good, was clean, and was experiencing lots of use.
Maetzold; Miller
Member Miller reported that baseball season was underway.
Oakes; Miller
Member Miller reported no updates.
Raspberry; Johnson
Youth Member Johnson reported that the park looks clean.
Shady Oak Beach; Boor
Member Boor suggested free or reduced price entry on extremely hot days.
Valley; Lyksett
Vice Chair Lyksett was absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Park Board, and upon a motion by Miller, second by Boor, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Baker, Deputy City Clerk