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8-25-2025 HOPKINS PARK BOARD MEETING AGENDA Monday, August 25, 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 June 23, 2025, Park Board Meeting V. GENERAL PARK UPDATE 1. Recognition of Park Supervisor Brummer, Pavek VI. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Introduction of New Park Board members, Imihy 2. Mid-Year Workplan Check-In, Imihy 3. Central Park Update, Imihy 4. Events Check-In, Imihy 5. Determine Park Area Assignments, Imihy VII. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENTS 1. Burnes Park: 2. Buffer Park: 3. Central Park: 4. Cottageville Park: 5. Downtown: 6. Elmo Park: 7. Harley Hopkins Park: 8. Hilltop Park: 9. Interlachen Park: 10. Maetzold Field: 11. Oakes Park: 12. Raspberry Park: 13. Shady Oak Beach: 14. Valley Park: VIII. ANNOUCEMENTS 1. Next Meeting September 22, 2025 – at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St S. IX. ADJOURN HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 23, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on Monday, June 23, 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, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill, and Youth Member Johnson attending. Vice Chair Lyksett and Member Flynn were 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, Hanneman, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill Nays: None. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Miller. Second by Stiele. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the March 24, 2025 Regular Park Board Meeting 2. Minutes of the May 12, 2025 Special Park Board Meeting Ayes: Boor, Hanneman, Miller, Stiele, Woodfill Nays: None. Motion carried. GENERAL PARK UPDATE GENERAL BUSINESS VI.1. Upcoming Events and Events Recap; Imihy Member Boor provided a recap of the recent Garlic Mustard Pull event. Garlic mustard and other invasive species were pulled, trash was picked up, and a native seed mix was spread in the area. Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy requested volunteers to lead planning for the Raspberry Park renaming event; Member Boor joined on a tentative basis. Chair Hanneman discussed details for an Adopt a Park appreciation event and chose the morning of September 13 as the date. Member Boor brought the Board’s attention to a parcel of land owned by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority in danger of invasive species infestation and suggested options for collaboration. HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 23, 2025 VI.2. Capital Projects Update; Imihy Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy briefly reviewed the funding situations for planned park projects and the potential for City Council discussion regarding Central Park. Member Miller raised a question about the possibility of phased development versus completing all work at once. Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy provided an update about the status of the state legislature’s bonding bill and ramifications for the future of the Oakes Park resilience hub. VI.3. Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners; Imihy Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy recognized the tenures of Members Stiele and Miller and Youth Member Johnson. Chair Hanneman thanked them for their service to the Board, Member Miller expressed gratitude, and Member Stiele thanked staff for their work. Youth Member Johnson thanked the rest of the Board. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS VII.1. Buffer; Lyksett Vice Chair Lyksett was absent. VII.2. Burnes; Flynn Member Flynn was absent. VII.3. Central; Woodfill Member Woodfill reported that summer camps were taking place, the pickleball courts were getting used heavily, and that the park is being used by dog walkers. VII.4. Cottageville; Hanneman Chair Hanneman reported that the cherry trees are bearing fruit, that the park was clean other than the Little Free Library appearing to have been vandalized, and that the basketball courts were seeing increased traffic. VII.5. Downtown; Woodfill Member Woodfill reported that use of the park has increased through the spring, that it looks well-maintained, and that the Sunset Series has been successful. VII.6. Elmo; Stiele Member Stiele reported more use with school being out, but that the park was clean and free of any damage. VII.7. Harley Hopkins; Stiele Member Stiele reported no updates. VII.8. Hilltop; Boor Member Boor reported no updates but questioned whether foraging is allowed in parks. Member Miller clarified that it is not. HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 23, 2025 VII.9. Interlachen; Hanneman Chair Hanneman reported that the park looks very tidy. VII.10. Maetzold; Miller Member Miller reported increased use by families and baseball teams. VII.11. Oakes; Miller Member Miller reported that the tennis court striping looked great and that soccer nets may have been left behind by a park user; the owner of the nets was unclear. VII.12. Raspberry; Johnson Youth Member Johnson reported that the park looks clean, that there is more greenery lately, and that the park is getting busier. VII.13. Shady Oak Beach; Boor Member Boor reported that the beach is open and very popular, adding that the redone parking lot looks nice. VII.14. Valley; Lyksett Vice Chair Lyksett was absent. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Hanneman reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. Member Miller added an announcement about outdoor cinema events. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Park Board, and upon a motion by Stiele, second by Woodfill, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, David Baker, Deputy City Clerk CITY OF HOPKINS Memorandum To: Park Board Chair and Members of the Park Board From: Laila Imihy, AICP, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Date: July 28, 2025 Subject: Mid-Year Workplan Check-in _____________________________________________________________________ INFORMATION In 2024, the Park Board adopted a work to guide the work of the board in 2025. As July marks a little more than halfway through the year, and the Board is joined by several new members tonight staff will provide an overview of the plan to offer an opportunity to review the work the board has done so far this year and any other work the board would like to focus on for the remainder of the year. REQUESTED ACTION: None. Administration Park Board 2025 Annual Work Plan Initiative ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Develop a master plan for Central Park which includes a feasibility study for an expansion of the Pavilion Fall 2025 $300,000 Staff support from Planning, Public Works + Minnetonka Parks and Recreation would be needed. Yes Information/Progress Report: In 2022, the Park Board selected Landscape Architecture firm, Confluence, as the contractor for the Master Park System Plan. This plan was completed in 2024 and in fall 2024 the Park Board and City Council approved consultant Bolton and Menk to carry out this work. Staff expect there to be a significant amount of engagement and review for the park board in 2025. Initiative ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Continue Tabling at or Creating Events related to the Parks (Arbor Day, Garden Plot Kick Off, Buckthorn Removal, Earth Day) $500 Support from Hopkins Public Works Information/Progress Report: The Park Board will continue to table at events to promote use of the parks, sustainability within the parks and to promote keeping the parks clean and safe. Park Board 2025 Annual Work Plan Initiative ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Create a “how-to” guide to how to reserve spaces in Hopkins Fall 2025 None Support from Communications Information/Progress Report: The Park Board will help support the creation of a guide for how to navigate the variety of rental options at the City of Hopkins, some which are accessed via the City of Minnetonka. 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: Council Comments: 1 4 5 6 6 6 6 8 9 9 2 3 2 2 SOFTBALL FIELD 1 REGRADED, UPDATED LIGHTING SOFTBALL FIELD 2 REDUCED TO 275’ FENCELINE AND REGRADED, NEW LIGHTING SUNKEN SOCCER / FLEX FIELD BASIN, LIGHTED STORMWATER NODE STORMWATER PRETREATEMENT + SCIENCE YARD GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PLAY AREA BASIN OVERLOOK SUNKEN SOCCER / FLEX FIELD WEIR / SPILLWAY SHELTERS PARK ENTRY NODE STORMWATER NODE INTEGRATED SEAT WALLS DRY CREEK BED EXISTING PICKLEBALL EXISTING PARKING EXISTING TENNIS EXCELSIOR BLVD 13TH AVE SHOPKINS PAVILION POTENTIAL FUTURE PAVILION EXPANSION EXISTING HOCKEY + WIFFLEBALL DRY CREEKBED EXPANDED PARKINGEXPANDED PARKINGPLAY AREA SHELTER 15TH AVE S CLOSURE RESTROOM BUILDING 1 7 6 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 7 1 SHELTER RENOVATION 5 2 3 4 2 2 4 2 3 PARK CONCEPT PLAN 0’100’200’ HOPKINS CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN Park Board Event Planning Worksheet Event Name + Location Adopt-a-Park Appreciation, All Hopkins Adopted Parks Event Date Fall 2025-TBD What is the overall goal for the event? To recognize and thank AAP Volunteers as we have a coordinated cleanup day. Who is the target audience? How many people might attend? AAP Volunteers, six people per park How does this event further the mission of the Park Board? The event shows we appreciate the volunteer groups that help keep our parks beautiful. How would you like to advertise the event? Please fill out the Communications Form. We would like emails from the City to AAP contacts. If the Park Board wants to open it up to the greater community it can, but it would be much harder to plan numbers. How will park board members advertise the event? Handing out flyers, tabling at other events, sharing on social media Each Park Board member will staff their park(s) by showing up with cookies and thanking volunteers for a 30-minute block of time. What will the Park Board need at the event? Tables, chairs, food, access to electricity Cookies and/or popsicles, swag if available, trash bags and pickers from Public Works. What is the estimated budget to the City for the event? Please provide a budget breakdown of estimated cost. Was the event budgeted for in the annual budget? Was the event part of the park boards workplan? Number of parks/groups participating X Number of volunteers per park Cookies/Popsicles - $10/park Swag - $? Use Existing if Available Unknown Yes What support is needed from the Staff Liaison? Contacts for each park. An email from the City asking groups if they wish to participate on our chosen date (opt in or out). Details of day. Tasks to be completed Person Responsible Due Date Park Board chooses date Park Board BEFORE City ID’s parks/contracts David BEFORE City polls (Emails) how many want to take part David BEFORE Park Board members agree to staff their included park on chosen date Park Board BEFORE Swag identified and procured David BEFORE Cookies/Popsicles purchased City BEFORE Park Board members pick up food and swag Park Board BEFORE Park Board members bring extra small trash bags Park Board BEFORE Park Board member bring food/swag to park personally Park Board DAY OF Thank each volunteer DAY OF Take photos City/Park Board DAY OF City thanks volunteers on social media, news, letters, etc with pics City AFTER PARKAdopt a event Saturday,September 13 from 9-10:30 a.m. The City of Hopkins Park Board invites park adoptees to clean up their park in a citywide clean-up event. Park Board members will stop by each park with a special treat! The City can provide trash bags and grabbers if needed. Contact Laila Imihy at limihy@hopkinsmn.com to register or to request supplies.