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Water Quality Subcommittee meeting is virtual on Tuesday, July 12, 6-8 pm
In-person Open House events are Thursday, July 14, 4:30-6:30 pm at Cedar Lake South Beach and Saturday, July 16, 9-11 am at Lake of the Isles Parkway and Euclid Place
Two more Community Advisory Committee meetings have been added July 28 and Aug. 10
Three public events are scheduled this week for the Cedar Lake-Lake of the Isles Master Plan. First, the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Water Quality Subcommittee will meet virtually tomorrow, Tuesday, July 12, 6-8 pm.
At that meeting, water quality experts and the design team will present their Water Quality findings developed from the CAC Water Quality Goals and how they informed the Preferred Park Concept that debuted for public comment last month.
Then two in-person Open House events are scheduled. The first is Thursday, July 14, 4:30-6:30 pm at Cedar Lake South Beach. Another is scheduled Saturday, July 16, 9-11 am at the intersection of Lake of the Isles Parkway and Euclid Place.
Anyone interested in the plan is invited to stop by and discuss the plan with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff.
About the Plan
The Cedar-Isles Master Plan will be a new long-term plan for Cedar Lake, a portion of Cedar Lake Regional Trail, Lake of the Isles and Dean Parkway.
A new, single park concept was published for public feedback in June 2022. The updated plan outlines long-term strategies to maintain and improve the two lakes and surrounding parkland and trails.
Use the links below to view the plan and send feedback:
Upcoming Meetings
Water Quality CAC Subcommittee Meeting #4
Tuesday, July 12, 6-8 pm
This is a virtual meeting, Link to Join
Water Quality experts with EOR and the design team from Ten x Ten will present their Water Quality findings developed from the CAC Water Quality Goals and how they informed the Preferred Park Concept. CAC discussion to follow. 15 minutes will be reserved for public comment at the end.
In-Person Open House
Tuesday, July 14, 4:30-6:30 pm
Cedar Lake South Beach
Discuss the Preferred Park Concept with MPRB staff. No formal presentation, this event allows for informal discussion and Q&A.
In-Person Open House
Saturday, July 16, 9-11 am
Lake of the Isles Parkway and Euclid Place
Discuss the Preferred Park Concept with MPRB staff. No formal presentation, this event allows for informal discussion and Q&A.
Water Quality CAC Subcommittee Meeting #5
Thursday, July 21, 6-8 pm
This is a virtual meeting, Link to Join
The CAC subcommittee will continue their conversation from Subcommittee Meeting #4 and finalize the draft of the Water Quality Goals.
CAC Meeting #12
Thursday, July 28, 6-9 pm
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, 2020 W Lake of the Isles Parkway (use W 21st Street entrance)
Networking time available 5:30-6 pm before the meeting begins. Please note this is a three-hour meeting instead of the typical two-hour meeting.
The CAC will discuss the preferred park concept and work towards a final recommendation on the preferred park concept. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. The majority of the meeting will be for CAC discussion, with some public comment time will be incorporated.
CAC Meeting #13
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6-8 pm,
Painter Recreation Center, 620 W 34th Street
Networking time available from 5:30-6 pm before the meeting begins.
The CAC will discuss the preferred park concept and work towards a final recommendation on the preferred park concept. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. The majority of the meeting will be for CAC discussion, with some public comment time will be incorporated.
Master Plan Process
The design will be updated this fall based on feedback from the public, MPRB staff and final CAC recommendations, then a full draft plan document will be published for a 45-day public comment period, likely late fall or early winter. After the 45-day public comment period, the document and a public comment summary will be presented to MPRB Commissioners before a formal public hearing and vote on the final plan, likely in winter 2022-23.
Moving Forward
No major changes or projects are scheduled immediately following plan approval. Smaller scale projects that can be completed by MPRB or City of Minneapolis staff – like safety upgrades at critical intersections, new or repaired paths, adding seasonal bathrooms, etc – could be implemented within a year.
A major benefit, and primary reason, for completing a park master plan is that it allows the MPRB to seek or capitalize on opportunities to improve parkland. When volunteers, philanthropic organizations, or regional, state or federal funding agencies express interest in supporting the regional park system, the MPRB will have a community-vetted plan for potential partners to follow.
Meeting Recaps
To
learn more about this project and others, visit www.minneapolisparks.org/planning.
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