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September 19, 2005

A regular meeting of the Hopkins Park Board was held on September 19, 2005.

  1. Call To Order
    Chairperson Richard Niemann called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
  2. Roll Call
    Present were Park Board members: Richard Niemann, Robert Edmonds, Ron Helgeson and Joshua Montgomery. Absent was Park Board member Kari Kyllo. Also present was Hopkins staff liaison Steve Stadler.
  3. Approval of Minutes for July 18, 2005
    J. Montgomery moved and R. Edmonds seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the July 18, 2005 meeting. On the vote, the minutes were approved 4-0.
  4. Business
    1. Election of Officers
      Dick Niemann has completed two consecutive one year terms and, per the by-laws, an election was held to replace him as chairperson. After some discussion, R. Edmonds moved and R. Helgeson seconded a motion to nominate Joshua Montgomery as the new Park Board Chairperson. The motion was approved on a 4-0 vote. R. Edmonds then moved and R. Helgeson seconded a motion to nominate Dick Niemann as Vice-Chairperson. This motion was approved on a 4-0 vote.
    2. Review 8/30/05 Joint Meeting with City Council
      The Park Board members discussed the issues discussed at the joint meeting. One topic of discussion at the joint meeting was the management of remaining natural areas/green spaces within the city. The members agreed to take a closer look at privately owned natural/green spaces and report back any findings of remaining spaces that might warrant consideration for special protection against future redevelopment. The members agreed to each review one section of the city, as follows      : Joshua Montgomery, SW quadrant bounded on the east by TH 169 and on the north by Excelsior Boulevard; Ron Helgeson, Central Hopkins bounded on the west by Shady Oak Road, north by Hwy 7, east by TH 169 and on the south by Excelsior Boulevard; Robert Edmonds, The areas of the city north of Hwy 7; Kari Kyllo, The area of the city north of Excelsior Boulevard and east of TH 169; Dick Niemann, The area south of Excelsior Boulevard and east of TH 169.
        Following some discussion on Park Dedication Fees, Steve Stadler agreed to provide the Board with information on restrictions in the use of park dedication funds.
        During the joint meeting the subject of a Park Board mission statement came up. The Board members agreed to each come up with a proposed mission statement for discussion at the next meeting.
    3. "Step Up to Health" Initiative
      This program was discussed at the September 14 Joint Recreation Board meeting. Further action regarding this program will come through the Joint Recreation Board.
    4. Skate Park Review of 2005 Season
      Staff liaison S. Stadler gave a brief explanation of the 2005 season and the successful first year in partnering with the 3rd Lair organization that operates and markets the skate park.
    5. Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape Project Update
      Staff liaison S. Stadler presented the concept project plans and answered questions      .
    6. Park Area Assignment Report
      Staff liaison S. Stadler will provide the Board with a copy of his list of park maintenance/repair items compiled during the September 12 Park Board tour of the park system. There was mention made of the poor condition and need to replace or remove the shelter at the Park Valley Playground. The Board made new park area assignments as follows:
      Ron Helgeson: Valley Park, Central Park and Oakes Park
      Dick Niemann: Cottageville Park, Harley Hopkins Park and Elmo Park
      Robert Edmonds: Park Valley Playground, Shady Oak Nature Area, Downtown Park and Hiawatha Oaks
      Joshua Montgomery: Burnes Park, Interlachen Park and Shady Oak Beach
      Kari Kyllo: Hilltop Park, Buffer Park and Maetzfold Field.
  5. Next Scheduled Meeting
    November 21, 2005, 6:30 pm
    City Council Chambers
  6. Adjournment
    R. Helgeson moved and J. Montgomery seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried on a 4-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.