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October 11, 2004

A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on October 11, 2004.

  1. Call To Order
    Chairperson Richard Niemann called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
  2. Roll Call
    Present were Park Board members: Richard Niemann, Ron Helgeson, Dave Specken, Robert Edmonds and Elizabeth Dorn. Also present was Hopkins staff liaison Ray Vogtman.
  3. Approval of Minutes For November 15, 2004
    D. Specken moved and R. Edmonds seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the May 17, 2004 meeting. On the vote: R. Niemann, R. Edmonds, R. Helgeson and D. Specken voted yes. E. Dorn abstained. The minutes were approved 4-0.
  4. Business
    1. Introduction of New Board Member Elizabeth Dorn
      Staff liaison introduced Elizabeth (Liz) Dorn to the Park Board. She gave a brief background of her personal history. The various Park Board members introduced themselves and also gave some background on themselves. No board action was required.
    2. LRT Regional Trail Winter Activities Permit
      Staff Liaison reviewed the history and locations of the regional trails within Hopkins. Council Report 2004-140 explained the need for the winter permit. Resolution No. 2004-063 gives official City Council approval for the winter activities on the regional trails. The permit authorizes the winter activities of hiking, biking and pet walking with the associated winter maintenance activities. Motion was made by E. Dorn and seconded by R. Helgeson to recommend to the City Council that the winter activities permit and Resolution No. 2004-063 be approved. On the vote: R. Niemann, R. Helgeson, R. Edmonds, D. Specken and E. Dorn voted yes. The motion was approved 5-0.
    3. Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority
      The Park Board reviewed the letter (8-2-04) from the HCRRA. The survey markers referred to in the letter have been placed. Any beautification projects that encroach within this property will require a beautification permit from the HCRRA. This letter was informational only and did not require any further board action.
    4. Drew Hagman Letter
      The Park Board reviewed the resident letter (5-11-04) and the response from Staff liaison R. Vogtman (6-3-04). These were informational only and required no further Park Board action.
    5. Forestry Funding
      Staff liaison R. Vogtman reviewed the Council Report 2004-139. The report discusses the need for additional funds to help offset the costs associated with the escalating Dutch Elm Disease. The additional funds will allow staff to contract out stump removal and plant an additional 100 new trees. Motion was made by R. Edmonds and seconded by R. Helgeson to recommend to the City Council that City contingency funds be utilized to fund stump removal and reforestation efforts in the amount of $28,500.00. On the vote: R. Niemann, R. Helgeson, R. Edmonds, D. Specken and E. Dorn voted yes. The motion was approved 5-0.
    6. Park Area Assignment Report
      E. Dorn was assigned the following parks: Harley Hopkins, Shady Oak Nature Area, Interlachen and Oakes. No other park reports were noted.
    7. Parks Update
      Staff liaison R. Vogtman updated the Park Board members on the construction activities at Central Park and the Pavilion. Some improvements to Maetzold Field #3 were suggested by Ron Schwartz in the Hopkins/Minnetonka Recreation Services if funds could be identified.
        There was some minor paint vandalism at Burnes Park over the weekend. City employees cleaned it up on Monday, October 11, 2004.
    8. Hopkins/Minnetonka Joint Recreation Board
      The last meeting was held on July 14, 2004. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2004. The meeting will discuss Shady Oak Beach among other items.
  5. New Business
    None
  6. Next Scheduled Meeting
    November 15, 2004, 7:30 pm
    City Council Chambers
  7. Adjournment
    E. Dorn moved and R. Helgeson seconded a motion to adjourn. On the vote: R. Niemann, R. Helgeson, R. Edmonds, D. Specken and E. Dorn voted yes. The motion was approved 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.