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9-22-2025HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on Monday, September 22, 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, Shadis, Wilkus, and Youth Members Garcia-Galindo and Rodriguez attending. Member Woodfill was absent. Others in attendance included Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy, Deputy City Clerk Baker, Recreation Superintendent Davy, and Park Supervisor Brummer. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Lyksett. Second by Wilkus. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Shadis, Wilkus Nays: None. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Flynn. Second by Lyksett. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the August 25, 2025 Park Board Meeting Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Shadis, Wilkus Nays: None. Motion carried. GENERAL PARK UPDATE V.1. Recreation Update; Davy Recreation Superintendent Davy provided a summary of the summer season for Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation. Topics included Shady Oak Beach concession sales, watercraft rental numbers, and staff; the popularity of the badminton club; Camp Hoptonka and other summer programming; and an update on Minnetonka’s recreation app. Youth Member Garcia-Galindo provided his point of view on how the summer went as a seasonal staff member. Member Shadis asked when hiring for summer positions usually begins and what the name of the recreation app is. GENERAL BUSINESS Motion by Wilkus. Second by Flynn. Motion to Reverse the order of Items 1 and 2. HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 Ayes: Boor, Flynn, Hanneman, Lyksett, Shadis, Wilkus Nays: None. Motion carried. VI.1. Events Update; Imihy Chair Hanneman and Members Flynn and Wilkus summarized their experiences during the recent Adopt A Park Appreciation event. Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy suggested a city-wide cleanup event in the future. Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy gave an overview of the upcoming Raspberry Park renaming celebration. Vice Chair Lyksett requested a review of everyone’s responsibilities for the event. Board members agreed on a formal ribbon cutting. Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy reviewed the plan for a future Buckthorn Bust event on October 4th at Hiawatha Oaks Preserve. Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy announced a Central Park Open House event set for November 17th at the Hopkins Pavilion. Board members discussed what sort of feedback the event was meant to elicit. VI.2. Food Forest Presentation; Baker Deputy City Clerk Baker presented to the Board with background information on food forests. Information included a general description of what a project would include, benefits and challenges to such a program, management models, and similar existing infrastructure in Hopkins. Vice Chair Lyksett sought confirmation on who manages the existing edible landscaping in Hopkins. Member Boor questioned whether the Master Gardener plots in the community garden were well-maintained. VI.3. 2026 Work Plan Draft; Imihy Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy solicited feedback on the draft of the 2026 Work Plan and asked for any additions that the Board may want to include. Vice Chair requested that the plan be amended to be more specific in its language regarding increased communication with area athletic associations. Member Boor requested the addition of the food forest project and suggested the possibility of field trips for research and the creation of a work group to manage it. PARK AREA ASSIGNMENT REPORTS VII.1. Discussion, Central and Raspberry Parks; Imihy Member Wilkus made a comment on the lack of shade at Raspberry and the need for more trees there. Board members discussed the uses of Raspberry and how its shape and layout influence that. Member Boor asked about the feasibility of recreation HOPKINS PARK BOARD REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 equipment being placed for use in the park’s open space. Chair Hanneman wondered when sites like Google Maps would recognize the name change; Board members then took time to submit requests via the Google Maps app. Chair Hanneman echoed the concern about shade at Central Park and commented on how sodden the turf can become after rain, the popularity of pickleball, and asked whether the hockey rink could be used as a dog run in the warmer months. VII.2. Parks for October Discussion – Maetzold and Elmo Parks ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Hanneman reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. Vice Chair Lyksett reminded the board that early voting had started. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Park Board, and upon a motion by Wilkus, second by Lyksett, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, David Baker, Deputy City Clerk