Category Archives: Meeting

Attend Oct. 4 Meeting to See Initial Plans for Calhoun-Harriet Trail and Access Improvements

Attend Oct. 4 Meeting to See Initial Plans for Calhoun-Harriet Trail and Access Improvements

First of two public meetings scheduled Oct. 4, 6-8 pm to collect feedback on initial concepts

Topic: Unveil and discuss concept plans for trail and access improvements around Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is excited to announce the first of two community open houses to gather public input regarding proposed trail and access improvements along Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails. The meeting is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6-8 pm at Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center, 3900 Bryant Ave. S.

At this open house, concept options for trail improvements will be presented. These trail improvements seek to improve safety and overall usability. All are welcome to attend this open house and provide comment. 

Attend Sept. 6 Meeting to See Concept Plan for Improvements at Bassett’s Creek Park

The following item has been issued by the Park
 
  

Attend Sept. 6 Meeting to See 

Concept Plan for Improvements at Bassett’s Creek Park

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is hosting a second public meeting for an upgraded play area and site improvements planned at Bassett’s Creek Park on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Uptown Community Room, 400 Cedar Lake Road S

The final play area concept will be presented along with a plan for trail improvements, the play area cost estimate and next steps for the project. MPRB staff believes it has a solid design that both kids and adults will thoroughly enjoy after considering public input at the first meeting in May, an online survey and intercept survey at the Theodore Wirth play area. Please join the MPRB, Bryn Mawr residents and other Bassett’s Creek Park users at the public meeting on Sept. 6!

Public Meeting

Date: Sept  6, 2016

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Location: Uptown Community Room

Address:  400 Cedar Lk Road S

Topic: .View final concept for the upgraded play area at Bassett’s Creek Park

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Kickoff Meeting Scheduled for Racial Equity Subcommittee for RecQuest

The following notice has been Issued by the MPRB.

Kickoff Meeting Scheduled for Racial Equity Subcommittee for RecQuest

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Racial Equity Subcommittee doodle poll – we now have a kickoff meeting date. All RecQuest Community Advisory Committee members and the public are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

Public Meeting

 

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Time: 6 pm

Location: MPRB Headquarters, Nokomis Conference Room

Address: 2117 West River Road

Topic: At this kickoff meeting, we will learn more about the work of the Harriet-Calhoun Equity Subcommittee and talk about the goals and structure of our subcommittee.

Roberts Bird Sanctuary Improvements Public Meeting Scheduled March 30

Roberts Bird Sanctuary Improvements Public Meeting Scheduled March 30

Attend meeting to review and weigh in on initial design concepts for upcoming improvements

Please join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board at the second public meeting regarding the Roberts Bird Sanctuary Improvements project on Wednesday, March 30, 6:30-8 pm at Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center, 3900 Bryant Ave. S.

The design team will present initial design concepts and ask for input from the public. Concepts focus on the two entry points, trails, fence and boundary, and bird habitat enhancements. 

Public Meeting

Date: March 30, 2016

Time: 6:30-8 pm

Location: Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center

Address: 3900 Bryant Ave. S

Topic: Discuss initial design concepts

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Public Meeting For Roberts Bird Sanctuary Improvements on Feb. 18

Public Meeting For Roberts Bird Sanctuary Improvements on Feb. 18

 

Please join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for the first public meeting regarding the Roberts Bird Sanctuary Improvements project on Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center, 3900 Bryant Ave. S.

The project team will introduce the project, present the Draft Habitat Assessment Report and identify current habitats that are critical to the future health of the sanctuary. At the meeting we will discuss the draft bird list, identification of bird species that are threatened, endangered, or of special concern, and how the site can best support avian habitat. The public is encouraged to attend this public meeting and share opinions and concerns related to Roberts Bird Sanctuary.

Public Meeting #1

Date: Thursday, Feb.18, 2016

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm

Location: Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center

Address: 3900 Bryant Ave S. Minneapolis

Subject: Project Iaunch and introduction

Please visit the Roberts Bird Sanctuary Improvements project page for more information.

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To learn more about this project and others, visit http://www.minneapolisparks.org/planning

CAC Meeting for Draft Recommendations for Lake

CAC Meeting for Draft Recommendations for Lake
Calhoun & Lake Harriet Master Plan

The attached draft recommendations for the Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet
master planning process will be discussed at the February 16 CAC meeting
at Jones Harrison Residence from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend and speak.

This project description highlights the environmental costs of increased
usage of these park lands, and especially concerns about water quality:

https://www.minneapolisparks.org/park_care__improvements/park_projects/current_projects/calhoun-harriet_master_plan__improvements/#group_3_244639

Heads-Up for the January 27, 2016 Park Board’s Legislative Breakfast Meeting

Heads-Up for the January 27, 2016 Park Board’s Legislative Breakfast Meeting

8:00 A.M. at the Nicollet Island Inn.  The meeting is open to the public.

The agenda for the MPRB Board’s Legislative Breakfast meeting on January 27, 2016 is at http://minneapolisparksmn.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

The Park Board’s website is www.minneapolisparks.org . The phone number is 612-230-6400.

Arlene Fried
Co-founder of Park Watch
www.mplsparkwatch.org

 

Calhoun, Harriet CAC Meeting on November 17, 2015

Calhoun, Harriet CAC Meeting on November 17, 2015

A Park Watch Note: This CAC meeting was very democratic. There were several members of the public in attendance and many of them were allowed to ask questions and make comments during the meeting.  Star Tribune reporter Steve Brandt was there and his coverage is posted on Park Watch.