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nokomis-hiawatha regional park regional park master plan (50 min)

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nokomis-hiawatha regional park

regional parkmaster plan

(50 min)

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

master plan process review

Needs Assessment Community Input:2 previous CAC meetingsCommunity Open House - June 12On-line input through June 19

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

purpose for tonightReview the Needs AssessmentIdentify areas for focused studyDefine goals and a framework vision for the future

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

needs assessment

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

Needs Assessment processInformed by:

CACCommunity Open HouseOnline questionnaire participantsMPRB Project Advisory Committee (PAC)MPRB and other agency staff at the Technical CharretteRecreation trendsDemographicsConsultant/staff tourPavement inventory with staff

Review of WPA resources and walls

BLVD

River

South Fork

Crow

Coon CreekTrail

Rum River Trail

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PinePoint

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St. Paul

Minneapolis

Apple Valley

Bloomington

Three Rivers Park District

Rogers

Centerville

NewHope

MedicineLake

St. Bonifacius

Hassan Twp

Hanover

Dayton

Champlin

Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn ParkOsseo

Crystal

Maple Grove

Plymouth

Corcoran

Medina

Loretto

Greenfield

Rockford

Independence

Maple Plain

Long Lake

Wayzata

Robbinsdale

Golden Valley

Richfield

Edina

St. Louis Park

Hopkins

MinnetonkaGreenwood

Deephaven

Woodland

Excelsior

Tonka Bay

Shorewood

Minnetonka Beach

Orono

Spring ParkMound

Minnetrista

Eden Prairie

Nowthen

Linwood Twp

Scandia

Columbus

Grant

May Twp

Stillwater Twp

Baytown Twp

West Lakeland Twp

Grey Cloud Island Twp

Denmark Twp

Oakdale

Lake Elmo

St. Francis Bethel

Newport

Oak Grove

East Bethel

Forest Lake

Ham Lake

Andover

Anoka

Ramsey

Coon Rapids

Blaine Hugo

Marine on St. Croix

DellwoodNorth Oaks

Gem Lake

White Bear Lake

Vadnais Heights

Lino Lakes

Arden Hills

Shoreview

Circle Pines

Lexington

Columbia Heights

Spring Lake Park

Fridley

Hilltop

St. Anthony

Lauderdale

Falcon Heights

Roseville

LittleCanada

Maplewood

North St. Paul

Mahtomedi

Pine Springs

Willernie

Oak Park Heights

Stillwater

Lakeland

Lakeland Shores

Lake St. Croix Beach

St. Mary’s Point

Landfall

Maplewood

St. Paul Park

WoodburyAfton

Cottage Grove

Hollywood Twp

Watertown Twp

Laketown Twp

Camden Twp Waconia Twp

Young America TwpDahlgren Twp

Benton Twp

Hancock TwpSan Francisco Twp

Watertown

New Germany Mayer

Waconia

Victoria

Chaska

Chanhassen

Cologne

NorwoodYoung America

Hamburg

Carver

Jordan

BellePlaine

Jackson Twp

Louisville Twp

Sand Creek Twp

Spring Lake Twp

Credit River Twp

New Market Twp

Helena Twp

Cedar Lake Twp

St. Lawrence Twp

Belle Plaine Twp

Blakeley Twp

Shakopee

Prior LakeSavage

New Prague

ElkoNew Market

Empire TwpVermillion Twp

Nininger Twp

Marshan TwpRavenna Twp

Hampton Twp

Douglas Twp

Eureka Twp

Castle Rock Twp

Waterford TwpGreenvale Twp

Scotia Twp

Inver Grove Heights

Mendota

Lilydale

SunfishLake

Eagan

Rosemount

Coates

Vermillion

South St. Paul

Mendota Heights

West St. Paul

Burnsville

Lakeville

Hastings

New TrierHampton

Farmington

Miesville

Randolph

NewBrighton

Randolph Twp

Rice

Cree

k

Rum

River

Cedar

Creek

St. Croi

x River

Mississippi

Ri ve r

Rice Lake

LemansLake

HaydenLake

Coon Creek

WeaverLake

FrenchLake

DiamondLake

CrowleyLake

SylvanLake

Henry Lake

SchwappauffLake

HaftenLake

JubertLake

Shingle

Creek

Crow

Rive

r

Elm

Cre

e k

Ford

EagleLake

MedicineLake

Bass Lake

FishLake

LakeRebecca

LakeRobina

LakeIndependence

HolyNameLake

MooneyLake

Parkers Lake

Long Lake

Mud Lake

WhaletailLake

DutchLake

LangdonLake

LakeVirginia

ChristmasLake

Stieger Lake

StoneLake

ZumbraLake

MitchellLake

Round Lake

Red Rock LakeStaring

Lake

Sweeny- TwinLakes

TwinLakes

Gleason Lake

LotusLake

LakeBavaria

BlueLake

FisherLake

HylandLake

BushLake

AndersonLakes

Bryant Lake

GlenLake

ShadyOakLake

Creek

Bas s e t t Creek

Sucker Lake

GunClubLake

SnellingLake

LakeNokomis

DiamondLake

LakeHarriet

LakeCalhoun

CedarLake

Lakeof the Isles

WirthLake

WoodLake

Penn Lake Lemay

Lake

Nine

Creek

Rice Creek

River

Minnesota

Pickerel Lake

Rogers Lake

SunfishLake

SchmittLake

DeanLake

RiceLake

BlackhawkLake

ThomasLake

HollandLake

O’Brien Lake

Jensen Lake

Marcott Lakes

Mis s is s ippi

LakeSt. Croix

St. C

roix

Rive

r

RiceLake

ChubLake

MarionLake

CrystalLake

AlimagnetLake

Farquar Lake

KeganLake

LakeRebecca Lake

Isabelle

Lake Byllesby

River

Chub

Creek

River

Ve rmill io n

River

Cannon

Vermillion

PleasantLake Cedar

Lake

Sutton Lake Cynthia

Lake

FishLake

KaneLake

McMahonLake

St. Catherine Lake

LennonLake

Cleary Lake

Orchard Lake

Spring Lake

TholeLake

O’DowdLake

GeisLake

GiffordLake

Riv

er

Raven

Stream

ClarksLake

Creek

Silver

Creek

Carver

Valley Creek

Lone Lake

Powderhorn L.LibbsLake

Katrina Lake

CrystalLake

OtterLake

Keller Lake

LacLavon

UpperPriorLake

LowerPriorLake

CrowRiver

LakeSarah

NormandaleLake

Mile

Brook

LakeMinnetonka

Minnehaha

Mis s is s ipp iRiver

Rum

Rive

r

Mississippi

River

Mississippi

River

SpurzemLake

Long Lake

Crosby L.

Hay Lake

Schwanz Lake

HeineLake

QuigleyLake

RiceLake

GrassLake

BlackDogLake

LongMeadowLake

MurphyLake

HanrehanLake Valley

Lake

Fish Lake

JordanMillpond

GooseLake

Parley Lake

LakePatterson

Lake Waconia

HydesLake

EagleLake

LunstenLake

Swede Lake

Mud Lake

LakeMinnewashta

Lake Lucy

Lake Ann

LakeAuburn

PiersonLake

WassermanLake

ReitzLake

HazeltineLake

LakeSusan

LakeRiley

OakLake

Rice Lake

Marsh Lake

Chaska Lake

MillerLake

TigerLake

YoungAmericaLake

BarnesLake

MariaLake

CourthouseLake

River

Baldwin Lake

DeerLake

HamLake

LakeNetta

CoonLake

LinwoodLake

IslandLake

TamarackLake

MartinLake

LittleCoonLake

HowardLake

MudLake

CrosswaysLake

Randeau Lake

DevilLake

MinardLake

FishLake

LakeGeorge

RoundLake

Crooked Lake

PeltierLake

CentervilleLake

GeorgeWatchLake

MarshanLake

RiceLake

ReshanauLakeGolden

Lake

PickerelLakeEast

TwinLake

MooreLake

LongLake

TypoLake

BunkerLake

SpringLake

BootLake

Lochness

Sullivan Lake

CenaikoLake

Bruce Vento Trail

Trout Brook Trail

SmithPond

Pine Creek

Trout Brook

McColl Lake

EagleCreek

KellerLake

LakeVadnais

Turtle Lake

Lake Owasso

White Bear Lake

BaldEagleLake

ClearLake

BoneLake

GooseLake

BigMarineLake

FishLake

SandLake

SquareLake

BigCarnelianLake

LittleCarnelianLake

MudLake

TurtleLake

HorseshoeLake

OnekaLake

RiceLake

EggLake

SunsetLake

GillfillanLakePleasant

LakeSnailLake

SilverLake

LakeJohanna

Gervais Lake

KohlmanLake

McCarrons Lake

LakeComo

IslandLake

Pinetree Lake

LongLake

BirchLake

Lake Josephine

Lake Phalen

BeaverLake

TannersLake

SilverLake

LongLake

LakeDe Montreville

LakeJane

OlsonLake

Eagle PointLake

Lake Elmo

GooseLake

BattleCreek Lake

ColbyLake

PowersLake

MarkgrafsLake

Carver Lake

PigsEyeLake

LilyLake

LakeEdith

Spring Lake

WilmesLake

ForestLake

Bennett Lake

LangtonLake

LoebLake

Lost Lake

Brown’sCreek

GunClubLake

SimleyLake

Minnesota River

Sand

Cre

ek

Minnesota

River

MinnehahaCreek

VictoryMemorialParkway

Trail

MinnehahaParkway Trail

HardwoodCreek Trail

MississippiRiver Trail

North UrbanTrail

North UrbanTrail

MidtownGreenway

Bell Museum of Natural History

Science Museum and National ParkVisitor Center

Scott County Trail

ScottCounty Trail

Rice Creek North Trail

Big Rivers Trail

Cedar Lake- Kenilworth

Trail

Luce LineTrail

Birch Lake Trail

Highway 96 Trail

Como ParkZoo &

Conservatory

Hidden Falls – Crosby Farm

Phalen-Keller

William O’Brien State Park

Square Lake

Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes

Vadnais-SnailLakes

Landscape Arboretum

Carver

LakeMinnewashta

Nokomis-Hiawatha

Minnehaha

MississippiGorge

Fort SnellingState Park

Lilydale-HarrietIsland-Cherokee

Minnesota Valley NWRand Recreation Area

BattleCreek-Indian

Mounds

Bruce VentoNature

Sanctuary

Lake Elmo

Afton State Park

St. Croix Bluffs

Cottage Grove Ravine

Lebanon Hills

MinnesotaZoo

Baylor

Minnesota ValleyState Trail and

Recreation Area

Minnesota ValleyState Trail

Murphy-Hanrehan

ClearyLake

Spring Lake

Lake Byllesby

Miesville Ravine

Luce Line State Trail

GatewayState Trail

Luce Line State Trail

Dakota Rail Trail

Lake IndependenceTrail

Lake Minnetonka LRT Trail

CentralMississippiRiverfront

Above theFalls

LakeWaconia

MississippiRiver Trail

Rice Creek West Trail

StinsonParkway

TrailRidgewayParkway

Trail

St. Anthony Parkway

Trail

ColumbiaParkway

Trail

Central Anoka County Trail

Central Anoka County Trail

Rum River Trail

East AnokaTrail

Lake GeorgeMartin-Island-Linwood Lakes

Carlos Avery WMA

BunkerHills

Rum River Central

Coon Rapids Dam

Rice CreekChain of Lakes

Long Lake

TonySchmidt

Anoka CountyRiverfront

Silverwood

Rush CreekTrail

Shingle CreekTrailMedicine

LakeTrail

MedicineLake

Trail

BassettCreek Trail

Luce LineTrail

North CedarLake Trail

Cedar LakeLRT Trail

Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Trail

Minnesota Valley NWRVisitor Center

Crow-Hassan

Elm Creek

FishLake

CliftonFrench

Baker

Lake Rebecca

Noerenberg Gardens

Lake Minnetonka

TheodoreWirth

Minneapolis Chain of Lakes

Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes

Bryant Lake

Eagle Lake

NorthMississippi

Gale Woods

Sam Morgan Trail

Summit Ave Trail

USFWSLouisvilleSwamp

Big Marine

Minnesota Valley NWRand Recreation Area

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Regional Park or Reserve

State Land

Federal Land

Park Entrance

Regional Trail

State Trail 0 1 2 3 4 Miles

Boat Access

Canoe, Carry-in Access

Off-Leash Dog Area

Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

REGIONAL

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Map Advisory:

This map is published for general reference purposes. Although reasonably detailed and believed to be accurate, the regional park boundaries depicted on this map are intended only to reflect the general location of the park boundaries. Park users should be aware of the actual boundaries and limits of the regional parks, reserves and trails while visiting or using those facilities. Changes to regional park boundaries may have occurred after the publication of this map.

role of the park in the city and region

Nokomis-Hiawatha

immediate context & Connections

NeighborhoodsMinnehaha Parkway

Cedar AvenueGateway to Grand Rounds / Intercity TrailCity Bikeways

54th Street

Longfellow Ave

45th Street

44th Street

49th Street

50th Street

Woodlawn

53rd Street

56th Street21st Ave

52nd Street

54th Street

Lake

Nok

omis

Pkw

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Cedar AveCedar Ave

Cedar Ave

MinnehahaParkway

Minnehaha Parkway

43th Street

27th

28th Street

44th Street

50th Street

56th Street

24th Ave

Woodlawn Blvd

Edgewater BlvdBloom

ington Ave

lake nokomis

lake hiawatha

minnehaha creek

28th Ave28th Ave

46th Street

48th Street

57th Street57th Street

56th Street

30th Ave30th Ave

17th Ave

14th Ave

13th Ave

14th Ave

12thAve

Nokomis Ave

E. Nokomis Pkwy

46th Street

Walking Path

Regional TrailOn-street Bike Path

Bike Path

Neighborhood Entrance

Crosswalks Signals

Parking Loti

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Golf Course (Excluded from Study)

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Lake Nokomis Beach

Lake Nokomis Park Community Center

54th street Triangle Park

Lake Hiawatha Park Recreational Center

ar Ave 57th Street57th Street

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

demographic trendsThe 7 County Metropolitan Region is changing:

Flat to modest population growth Aging segment of the population – senior baby boomers Increased diversity

The neighborhoods immediately adjacent to park are experiencing:

Modest population declines (2000-2010)Decrease in 65+ age group (2000-2010)Continued attractiveness for families with childrenIncreased diversity

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

general trendsHealth & fitness consciousTime constraintsChanging climateInterest in transportation alternatives: biking, walking, transit

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

recreational trendsOrganized (group/team) sports & activities – flat to modest growthIndividual/informal recreation activities are increasing – walking, bicycling, running, fitness, yogaRise in non-traditional recreation – rock climbing, skate boarding, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, pickleball, off leash dog areasMore multi-use of recreation facilitiesInterest in social gathering and eventsDesire for more durable and higher quality outdoor fieldsInterest in nature and wildlife (birding, pollinators, fishing, wildlife viewing)

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

what we’ve learnedCAC input

Community Open House

PAC input

Agency input at technical charrette

Online Questionnaire

recreation

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

Select Questionnaire Summary recreation

Beach Recreation PlaygroundsPicnickingWalking / Running Biking

9.13%

24.9%

30.01%

35.96%

8.36%

36.99%

27.12% 27.53%26.63%

48.49%

20.23%

4.65%

17.16%

50.58%

21.55%

10.71%6.10%

35.91% 36.86%

21.14%Walking/running, biking, beach use, and picnicking are used by more than 3/4 of all respondants.

Very SatisfiedSatisfiedneeds improvementdidn’t participate

Q2 In what activities have you participated in the last year and how satisfied were you?

Q2 In what OTHER activities have you participated in the last year?

There is a high amount of interest in improving opportunities for skateboarding, pickleball, and birding.

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

Select Questionnaire Summary recreation

Q3 What amenities have you used in the last year and how satisfied were you?

Very Satisfied Satisfied needs improvement didn’t participate

parking

7.64%

40.63%

19.02%

32.71%

restrooms

3.41%

3.41%

51.50%

20.44%

lake nokomis community center

6.20%

28.72%

17.32%

47.76%

lake hiawatha community center

9.58%

18.86%

7.49%

64.07%

restaurant

21.76%

33.61%

16.74%

27.89%

bike rentals

2.41%9.17%

1.05%

87.37%

boat rentals1.53%

9.31%3.36%

85.80%

playground at nokomis beach

7.78%

20.26% 19.97%

51.98%

nokomis art walk

66.22%

17.56%13.99%

2.23%

nokomis beach house

47.79%

35.44%

14.12%

2.65%

boat launch

82.73%

4.24%

11.06%

1.97%

arboretum

89.64%

1.95%6.46%

1.95%

vita course

79.94%

17.46%

2.14%0.46%

hiawatha wading pool

60.77%

4.13%

17.11%17.99%

47.16%

playground at lake hiawatha

6.99%

22.85%23.00%

playground at main beach

43.34%

32.21%

19.77%

4.69%

playground at 54th street

57.16%

30.28%

8.57%3.99%

circulation & connectivity

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

Select Questionnaire Summary circulation & connectivity

Q5 How would you rate these aspects of the trails in Nokomis-Hiawatha on a scale of 0-5? (0 = needs imparovemnt / 5 = very satisfied)

surface

width

connectivity

safety

signage

1.61

1.72

1.81

1.72

1.68

On a scale of 0-5, no aspect of trails in the park was given more than 1.81, with an average of 1.7.

Q8 If you use the trails to cross Cedar Avenue, how difficult do you find it as a...

always difficult

i don’t use this

difficult at times rarely difficult

never difficult

pedestrian cyclist

14.63%

45.15%

25.18%

5.63%9.42%

15.46%

43.21%

21.53%

4.91%

14.88%

Over half of survey takers report crossing cedar avenue as difficult at times, or always difficult as pedestrians or bikers.

water quality & natural resources

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

Select Questionnaire Summary water quality & natural resources

Q10 In which lakes has poor water quality affected your participation in the following activities... (check all that apply)

lake nokomis

lake hiawatha

Don’t participate in this activity

boating

walking/running

swimming

fishing

7.83%

13.31%

83.56%

32.39%

30.77%

48.18%

51.53%

65.43%

18.58%

16.73%

18.75%

75.81%

Swimming in Lakes Hiawatha and Nokomis are the activities most affected by poor water quality.

REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLANnokomis-hiawatha

regional park

Q12 Does flooding ever affect the following park activities?

only some years yearly seasonally throughout the yearnever

use of trails access to amenities use of fields parking

5.31%

39.60%

12.48%

40.03%

4.16%

34.32%38.19%

5.17%

20.48%

2.40%

19.02%

36.59%

8.51%

32.07%

4.71%

71.17%

18.61%

1.84%7.16%

1.84%

Select Questionnaire Summary water quality & natural resources

Most respondents report flooding affecting park activities only some years or seasonally.

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vision & Goals for the future

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Vision and goals are...

Organized by topic: Recreation, Transportation, Natural Resources & Water Quality

Based on the input from park users, neighbors and staff

Vision and goals are to be a ‘touchstone’ and a guide for preparation and evaluation of alternatives for key areas and the master plan

The goals are a guide to park’s role, character, and function

vision & goals overview

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recreation vision & Goals

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Primary GoalsContinue to be a top 10 most visited regional park and provide high quality regional-scale recreation experienceContinue to ensure quality recreation for everyone Meet neighborhood recreation needsContinue to provide and improve recreation and support facilities including:

Aquatics (swimming, boating, beach, etc.)Field based athleticsIndoor neighborhood recreationPlaygroundsEventsWinter skating, cross-country skiing, and walkingTennis, volleyball, pickleballOthers?

recreation

Continue to provide and improve multiple scales of community gathering:

SandcastlePicnickingEvents

Consider adding key new facilities:New performance spaceNew event centerSkate parkDisc GolfOff-leash dog areaOthers?

Vision: Improve upon what’s there and add key facilities.

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For discussion...Should park improvements support existing uses/events or attract more users/larger events?

recreation

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Proposed Focus Area Studiesrecreation

Main Beach / Athletic Fields Nokomis Community Center &50th Street Beach

Lake Hiawatha Beach & Recreation Area

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circulation & Connectivity vision & Goals

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Primary GoalsImprove Cedar Ave and Minnehaha Parkway crossings for pedestrians and bicyclistsResolve circulation conflicts (trails/rec uses, bike/walk, bike/walk/vehicle)Improve connections to the surrounding neighborhoodsAct as a southern gateway to the grand rounds from the Intercity TrailImprove loop trail experience (consistent pavement, art walk, signage)Others?

For Discussion...Where should trail improvement priorities focus? (e.g. crossings, widths, designations, signage, etc?

circulation & connectivityVision: Offer a premier lake loop trail experience.

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Natural resources & water quality vision & goals

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natural resources & water quality

Primary Goals Expand wetland areas and vegetated buffers for habitat and stormwater management benefits

Improve habitat for birds, pollinators, and fish

Naturalize some commonly wet and/or underutilized turf areas

Discourage Canadian Geese

Explore solutions for reducing trash input to Hiawatha via Minnehaha Creek

Identify stormwater management opportunities with multiple functions

Master Plan should recognize the importance of managing

stormwater throughout the watershed

Vision: Improve the natural setting and quality of the park.

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natural resources & water qualityFor Discussion...

How natural should the park be?

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open comments

Please limit time to 1-2 minutes per person.

(10 min)

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next stepsPlanned Public Hearing for the 54th Street Play Area Design ConceptMPRB Board Meeting Wednesday, July 16, 2014Where: 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411

CAC Workshop #4 Tuesday, July 29, 2014 (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM) Where: Nokomis Community Center

2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy– Minneapolis, MN 55417Meeting Focus: Review master plan draft concepts