Just wondering...we were hoping to go, but ended up with friends in town that
night.ย Anything decided?
Thanks,
Tracey
night.ย Anything decided?
Thanks,
Tracey
Did anyone attend the meeting about the wading pool at Lake Hiawatha rec?
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- Last post by Shirley Yeoman - SENA staff at 5:55pm, Jun 23, 2010
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I was there, they are going to have a toddler / kiddie wading pool with lots of
water features. Looks pretty nice, it will have a lake theme and fit in the
footprint of the current pool. It will start at zero depth to a max 2ft deep.
If I remember correctly, demolition and construction start this summer (?) with
the finished product in place for next season.
Much time was spent being pro-frog feature or anti-frog feature, on the various
color choices for cattails, round vs square umbrella designs, honoring local
Indian history, pool deck composition, and lots of questions about kiddie
powered features vs static water shooting features .
Commission Kummer and Councilmember SCR were there to hold the designer and the
park district to the fire, asking lots of questions. Maybe 20 members of the
community were there as well, with all of out "interesting" commentary and
questions.
All things considered, we are going to get a great structure that will add to
the community.
water features. Looks pretty nice, it will have a lake theme and fit in the
footprint of the current pool. It will start at zero depth to a max 2ft deep.
If I remember correctly, demolition and construction start this summer (?) with
the finished product in place for next season.
Much time was spent being pro-frog feature or anti-frog feature, on the various
color choices for cattails, round vs square umbrella designs, honoring local
Indian history, pool deck composition, and lots of questions about kiddie
powered features vs static water shooting features .
Commission Kummer and Councilmember SCR were there to hold the designer and the
park district to the fire, asking lots of questions. Maybe 20 members of the
community were there as well, with all of out "interesting" commentary and
questions.
All things considered, we are going to get a great structure that will add to
the community.
Here we go! Thanks Lonnie. First, impression: Nice.
For those without PowerPoint, see:
http://www.slideshare.net/netclift/lake-hiawatha-wading-pool-presentation-6-0210
P.S. This also relates to the discussion about the explosions - if you
ever feel there is a shortage of information, sometimes it is best to
pick up the phone/e-mail, get it, and share it back with the group.
This forum is on our shoulders as "citizens" to make it work for us.
Yes, we love it when public servants and elected officials hop right
in with information, but they are equals among us and might not always
notice the opportunity to share more information. That said, I really
do want every public servant who we support with our tax dollars to
have clear management support to participate directly without
hesitation like they would in any in-person community meeting if it
relates to their job. As a neighbor, we are just glad they are one as
well.
From: Nichols, Lonnie J. <<email obscured>>
Date: Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Subject: RE: Lake Hiawatha Wading Pool - Your Thoughts? Meeting May 24
To: Steven Clift <<email obscured>>
Cc: "Wojtowicz, Janell L." <<email obscured>>
Steven, see attached PPT which was shown to the MPRB Commissioners on
June 2, 2010, which includes the schematic that was officially
approved by the full Board on June 16, 2010. Let me know if you have
additional questions.
Lonnie Nichols
MPRB District Planner
For those without PowerPoint, see:
http://www.slideshare.net/netclift/lake-hiawatha-wading-pool-presentation-6-0210
P.S. This also relates to the discussion about the explosions - if you
ever feel there is a shortage of information, sometimes it is best to
pick up the phone/e-mail, get it, and share it back with the group.
This forum is on our shoulders as "citizens" to make it work for us.
Yes, we love it when public servants and elected officials hop right
in with information, but they are equals among us and might not always
notice the opportunity to share more information. That said, I really
do want every public servant who we support with our tax dollars to
have clear management support to participate directly without
hesitation like they would in any in-person community meeting if it
relates to their job. As a neighbor, we are just glad they are one as
well.
From: Nichols, Lonnie J. <<email obscured>>
Date: Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Subject: RE: Lake Hiawatha Wading Pool - Your Thoughts? Meeting May 24
To: Steven Clift <<email obscured>>
Cc: "Wojtowicz, Janell L." <<email obscured>>
Steven, see attached PPT which was shown to the MPRB Commissioners on
June 2, 2010, which includes the schematic that was officially
approved by the full Board on June 16, 2010. Let me know if you have
additional questions.
Lonnie Nichols
MPRB District Planner
Here's the latest press release from the Park Board about the wading pool:
For Immediate Release
June 23, 2010
New Hiawatha wading pool will make a splash next summer
Design approved by MPRB Board of Commissioners
By next summer, visitors to Lake Hiawatha Park in south Minneapolis will be
able to splash around a new wading pool. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board (MPRB), at its June 16 meeting, approved the schematic for the new water
feature.
The new design includes ground geysers, whimsical Blue Heron and cattail sprays
reflecting the wetland theme, benches and shade structures. The project will be
bid this summer, construction will begin this fall, and the new pool is
scheduled to open in summer 2011. Funding for the wading pool is $425,000 from
City Net Debt Bonds; staff hopes to complete all the improvements within the
budget, which will be determined when bids are obtained.
The wading pool will be constructed on the existing site, just east of the park
center building. Its location is favorable as it is within site surveillance of
the park directorโs office, close to the handicapped accessible bathroom and
surrounded by mature canopy shade trees.
The existing 1950โs-era pool was closed to the public at the end of summer 2008
due to structural deterioration and the high cost of maintaining the pool.
Substantial improvements required to operate the pool were cost-prohibitive. In
addition, a 2007 evaluation of the wading pool recommended replacement.
Two neighborhood meetings and a public hearing confirmed public support for the
replacement and upgrade of the wading pool.
Renovation of Lake Hiawatha Park has been ongoing since 2006, including a
completely renovated recreation center, beach improvements, shoreline
restoration and landscaping. The park features a playground with a climbing
wall for children, tennis courts, athletic fields, a fishing dock and outdoor
basketball court.
###
CONTACT:
Janell Wojtowicz
Communication Specialist
612-230-6414
<email obscured>
For Immediate Release
June 23, 2010
New Hiawatha wading pool will make a splash next summer
Design approved by MPRB Board of Commissioners
By next summer, visitors to Lake Hiawatha Park in south Minneapolis will be
able to splash around a new wading pool. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board (MPRB), at its June 16 meeting, approved the schematic for the new water
feature.
The new design includes ground geysers, whimsical Blue Heron and cattail sprays
reflecting the wetland theme, benches and shade structures. The project will be
bid this summer, construction will begin this fall, and the new pool is
scheduled to open in summer 2011. Funding for the wading pool is $425,000 from
City Net Debt Bonds; staff hopes to complete all the improvements within the
budget, which will be determined when bids are obtained.
The wading pool will be constructed on the existing site, just east of the park
center building. Its location is favorable as it is within site surveillance of
the park directorโs office, close to the handicapped accessible bathroom and
surrounded by mature canopy shade trees.
The existing 1950โs-era pool was closed to the public at the end of summer 2008
due to structural deterioration and the high cost of maintaining the pool.
Substantial improvements required to operate the pool were cost-prohibitive. In
addition, a 2007 evaluation of the wading pool recommended replacement.
Two neighborhood meetings and a public hearing confirmed public support for the
replacement and upgrade of the wading pool.
Renovation of Lake Hiawatha Park has been ongoing since 2006, including a
completely renovated recreation center, beach improvements, shoreline
restoration and landscaping. The park features a playground with a climbing
wall for children, tennis courts, athletic fields, a fishing dock and outdoor
basketball court.
###
CONTACT:
Janell Wojtowicz
Communication Specialist
612-230-6414
<email obscured>
