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May 16, 2005

A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on May 16, 2005.

  1. Call To Order
    Chairperson Richard Niemann called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.
  2. Roll Call
    Present were Park Board members: Richard Niemann, Robert Edmonds, and David Specken. Absent was Park Board member Ron Helgeson. Also present was Hopkins staff liaison Ray Vogtman.
  3. Approval of Minutes for March 21, 2005
    D. Specken moved and R. Edmonds seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the March 21, 2005 meeting. On the vote: R. Niemann, R. Edmonds and D. Specken voted yes. The minutes were approved 3-0.
  4. Business
    1. Burnes Park Play Equipment
      Staff liaison R. Vogtman reviewed the City Council Report 2005-064; Burnes Park Play Equipment Bid Award. The $50,000 play equipment project is to be funded from Park Dedication funds. Six proposals were submitted for the Capital Improvement Project #04-CIP-P216. The Park Board reviewed the six proposals and the bid tabulation matrix. After a brief discussion, R. Edmonds moved and D. Specken seconded a motion to recommend to Council that the City approve the award of bid to Weber Recreational Design, Inc. for the Burnes Park Play Equipment in the amount of $50,000. On the vote: R. Niemann, R. Edmonds and D. Specken voted yes. The motion was approved 3-0.
    2. Skate Park
      The Park Board members reviewed the update from the Facilities Division on the skate park. The City has contracted with 3rd Lair to run and operate the facility. 3rd Lair will add $20,000 of improvements ($10,000 in kind labor, $10,000 from the City for physical improvements). All costs for operating will be paid for by 3rd Lair. These include staff, insurance, materials, etc. The Board members were pleased to see that the Overpass Skate Park would remain in operation for another season. No further action was necessary.
    3. 2005 Park Board Agenda
      Staff liaison R. Vogtman reviewed the items coming up in the CIP. The items listed in the March 21, 2005 minutes were also reviewed. Twelve items were listed there for the level of importance. It was agreed that the park maps and bulletin board for Downtown Park could be funded outside of the CIP process. The miniature golf proposed for 2006 may have to get moved back a year to allow staff time to explore the feasibility of the project. No further action was taken.
    4. Oaks Folks Newsletter
      The Board members reviewed the April, 2005 newsletter from the Hiawatha Oaks neighbors.
    5. Park Area Assignment Report
      None noted.
    6. Parks Update
      Staff liaison R. Vogtman reviewed the spring work projects that were ongoing. Some improvements were made to Eisenhower Field to help with the Babe Ruth relocation from Maetzold number 3. The Co. Rd. 3 corridor landscaping was discussed.
    7. Hopkins/Minnetonka Joint Recreation Board
      The last meeting was held on 2-3-05. The primary discussions were on Shady Oak Beach.
  5. New Business
    1. Shady Oak Beach
      Staff liaison R. Vogtman reviewed the Shady Oak Road communications from Hennepin County (4-18-05) and Steve Stadler (5-11-05). No further action was required.
    2. Cottageville Park
      The Board members reviewed the letter from Hopkins resident Shirley Appelwick (5-12-05). The removal of amenities from the park such as the backboard and picnic table was not recommended. The Board members recommended that City staff review the park lighting and report back at the next meeting. The Board members agreed that the curfew and other violations were best addressed by the police department. No further action was taken.
  6. Next Scheduled Meeting
    July 18, 2005, 6:30 pm
    City Council Chambers
  7. Adjournment
    D. Specken moved and R. Edmonds seconded a motion to adjourn. On the vote: R. Niemann, R. Edmonds and D. Specken voted yes. The motion was approved 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.