Board of Commissioners Meetings

The agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regular Board Meeting is available here.

The Board Meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN.

Superintendent’s Recommendation:

NO ACTION REQUIRED.

Background Information:

Any individual wishing to address the Board on subjects which are not part of the meeting agenda may do so at this time. Such items will typically be referred to staff for review, action and/or recommendation for future board action. The public will also be provided an opportunity to address the Board on items which are on the agenda at the appropriate time.

If you would like to submit written comments in advance of the Board Meeting that will be shared with the Board, you may post them below in the comment box under the agenda item you wish to address or under People Wishing to Address the Board if it's a topic not on the Board Meeting agenda. Comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Board Meeting will be shared with Commissioners at the meeting.

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-09; A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO CHRIS MARTIN UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT.

Background:

Chris Martin started his career at Three Rivers as a GIS Coordinator in 2008. He was promoted to GIS Manager in 2010 and again to the Director of IT/GIS in May 2012. Throughout his 18-year career, Chris ushered the Park District into the digital era and set the organization up for long-term success.

With a passion for geography and GIS, some of Chris' most significant impacts can be seen in the implementation and use of GIS technology across Three Rivers. Under his leadership, our GIS program evolved from a fragmented group of independent users with disconnected data into a centralized, enterprise-grade program. Elements of Three Rivers' GIS efforts have received nation and international recognition.

His behind-the-scenes leadership style helped to build a strong team of IT, applications and GIS professionals that will continue to build on the foundation Chris laid. Together, Chris and his team implemented and managed all aspects of technology at Three Rivers, serving every staff member and the broader public. He made a significant impact on our technology infrastructure and GIS mapping products.

We are grateful for all that he accomplished during his time with the Park District and wish him the best in retirement.

Attachments:

Resolution of Appreciation to Chris Martin.pdf

Superintendent's Recommendation:

NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

Prepared By: Sierra Spicer-Zimmerman, Donor Relations and Volunteer Supervisor

Background:

Commissioners and/or staff are encouraged to report any special matters, awards, recognitions or other acknowledgements at this time.

Acknowledgement of Donations

The Board wishes to acknowledge the following donations to the Park District of $500 or more made in the past month.

• Natasha Kushner, Plymouth - $17,000 for a tribute bench and improvement projects at Lake Sarah Dog Off-Leash Area.

The Three Rivers Park District Foundation provides ongoing support to the Park District through partnerships and directed donations. In March 2026, the Three Rivers Park District Foundation conveyed one gift of $7,000 to the Park District.

• Ruth Beastrom, Bloomington - $7,000 for a tribute bench at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in memory of David Carl Lindholm.

Relationship to the System Plan:

The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:

Goal 1: You Belong Here

Goal 2: Parks Matter

Goal 3: Lead by Example

Superintendent's Recommendation:

NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

Background:

• 2026 Proposed Board Meeting and Study Session Calendar attached.
• Calendar of 2026 Meetings and Events attached.

Update(s):

• Winter Play Day Recap
• Winter Season Recap

Attachments:

2026 Proposed Board Meeting and Study Session Calendar.pdf

Calendar of Meetings and Events.pdf

All matters listed under Routine Business are considered to be standard items by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one motion. For background information about any of the items listed below, visit this link.

Item 4A. Medicine Lake Regional Trail Boardwalk 147 Repairs Project in Maple Grove Budget Amendment

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO INCREASE THE CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE MEDICINE LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL BOARDWALK 147 REPAIR PROJECT IN MAPLE GROVE BY $8,044.35, WITH FINANCING FROM THE 2026 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Item 4B. Parkers Lake Operating Agreement Renewal

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE OPERATION OF PARKERS LAKE GOLF AND PRACTICE CENTER.

Item 4C. Authorization to Enter into a Contract with MWP Recreation for the Replacement of Poured-in-Place Resilient Surface at Lake Rebecca Play Area

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE POURED-IN-PLACE RESILIENT SURFACE AT LAKE REBECCA CREATIVE PLAY AREA IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $121,767 WITH FINANCING FROM THE 2025 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Item 4D. Approval of Contract with Accesso for Paradox Downhill Ski and Snowboard Management Software

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO APPROVE STATEMENT OF WORK CONTRACT WITH ACCESSO FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PARADOX SOFTWARE.

Item 4E. Board Minutes of February 19, 2026

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2026, REGULAR BOARD MEETING.

Item 4F. Approval of Claims for the Period Ended March 19, 2026

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 19, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,583,261.48.

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ONE TRACK MIND FOUNDATION TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A SINGLETRACK TRAIL IN HYLAND-BUSH-ANDERSON LAKES PARK RESERVE.

Prepared By: Luke Skinner, Associate Superintendent - Facility Services, Maintenance and Natural Resource Management

Background:

The continued growth of mountain biking in Minnesota has led to an overwhelming interest in developing new singletrack trails, especially closer to the urban core. Local advocacy and interest of new mountain biking opportunities at Hyland Lake Park Reserve is at an all-time high. As the Park District took over management of a number of park reserve units from the City of Bloomington, the timing was right to explore what was possible. Staff spent a better part of 2025 evaluating the potential for new mountain bike trails within the Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve.

Considerations included natural resource impacts, impacts to other park users and to neighboring residents. From our review, staff concluded that a high-quality, destination mountain bike trail (~ 10 miles) can be developed.

In February, staff engaged with the public and neighbors through social media, open house events (Feb. 9-10) and direct mailings (neighbors of North Corridor) as well as established a Let’s Talk site set up to collect feedback. The public open house saw 113 people participate and we received more than 240 comments in total over an 8-week period (see attached).

The mountain bike community is enthusiastic about the trail project and provided many comments on their interest and trail type. We also heard from hikers, nature center users and neighbors expressing concern for potential impacts to their user experience, wildlife and adjacent neighbors. All the feedback received will be used to inform design of the trail in order to meet the stated goals of creating a high-quality trail system while protecting natural resources and minimizing impacts to other park users and the public.

The One Track Mind (OTM) Foundation, the Park District’s partner in the wildly successful development of the Monarch Singletrack at Carver Park Reserve, has agreed to partner with the Park District in the design and construction of this new trail system at Hyland. Staff have worked with OTM to develop a cooperative agreement, similar to past agreements for Monarch, which outline roles and responsibilities for each party.

The partnership includes a collaborative process for designing and developing the trail; OTM will fund the project, including design and construction. The Park District will oversee the process and ultimately manage and maintain the new trail system.

Once this agreement with OTM is approved, staff will initiate the next phase of trail planning which includes trail design (May - August). Planning would be completed in 2026.

Relationship to the System Plan:

The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:

Goal 1: You Belong Here

Goal 2: Parks Matter

Goal 3: Lead by Example

Attachments:

TRPD OTM Agreement 03262026.pdf

Hyland Singletrack Trail Project - Public Feedback from Open House.pdf

Hyland Singletrack Trail Project - Lets Talk Survey Results.pdf

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE PUBLIC TRAILWAY EASEMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE PARTIES AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL - BROOKLYN CENTER REALIGNMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

Prepared By: Katie Warner, Project Manager

Background:

At the February 19, 2026 Board Meeting, the Park District approved a consultant agreement with TKDA to provide final design and bidding services for the Shingle Creek Regional Trail – Brooklyn Center Realignment and Reconstruction Project. The project includes three trail segments, as identified on the attached location map.

Design has progressed to a point where staff can initiate the acquisition of required permanent and temporary easements from private property owners to accommodate construction. TKDA, in coordination with Park District staff, will begin outreach to affected landowners and complete the necessary property appraisals in accordance with applicable acquisition procedures.

Based on current design plans, three parcels located along Segment 2 (Creekside) are anticipated to require easements.

Easement agreements will be presented to the Board for review and consideration at a future regularly scheduled Board Meeting.

Relationship to the System Plan:

The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:

Goal 1: You Belong Here

Goal 2: Parks Matter

Goal 3: Lead by Example

Attachments:

TSC 2501-Location Graphic-TSC-OVERALL.pdf

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER TO COMMERCIAL ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $579,375 INCLUDING ALTERNATE NOS 1, 2, AND 3; AND TO ESTABLISH A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET OF $637,313 INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY, WITH FINANCING FROM THE 2024 AND 2026 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Prepared By: Brad Chock, Director of Maintenance

Background:

The Administrative Center was constructed in 1987, the original rubber membrane was replaced in 2002 shortly after the Park District’s purchase of the facility. For the last ten years staff have contracted annual inspections and completed recommended repairs to the roofing system. In more recent years these inspections have stated the need to plan for replacement, this need has been supported by the increased frequency of repairs. Replacement of the roofing system is needed to maintain the facility and should provide twenty-five (25) or more years of service.

Bidder Results:

Advertisement for bids for this project was placed in Finance and Commerce and QuestCDN. Construction documents were issued on January 23, 2026. Bids for this work were received on February 17, 2026. There were seven (7) contractor plan holders of which five (5) submitted bids. The low bidder is Commercial Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. from Little Canada, MN with a total base bid amount of $346,615.

The construction contract includes unit prices and offers flexibility to increase and decrease quantities of work for pay items listed on the bidder form. The final contract amount may be more or less than the original contract amount.

In addition, Commercial Roofing and Sheet Metal’s bid included three (3) Alternate Bids:

• Alternate No. 1: Full Roof System Replacement - $544,375 (replaces the base bid)
• Alternate No. 2: Stone Ballast Replacement - $9,000
• Alternate No. 3: Paver Ballast Replacement – $26,000

Refer to Attachment for the complete Bid Tabulation

Accepting all alternates will provide the greatest life expectancy and a more energy efficient roofing system.

The proposed contract award includes all the Alternates, resulting in a total Contract Sum of $579,375. Park District staff and RoehrSchmitt Architecture, LLC have confirmed that Commercial Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. has submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and has met the minimum contract requirements for this project.

Construction Administration Services:

RoehrSchmitt Architecture, the architect for the project, is under contract to provide construction administration services for the project. Design and construction administration services are funded from the overall project budget from the 2024 Asset Management Program.

Contingency Allowance:

The Park District customarily plans for a contingency allowance of up to 10 percent on a construction project. For this project, a 10 percent contingency equates to $57,938, which should be sufficient to address all the unforeseen or unanticipated conditions that might arise during roof replacement.

Proposed Schedule:

Construction is scheduled to commence as soon as all conditions of the contractor agreement are met, in this case the work could be completed by early June. In the event the contractor is unable to fit the project in before June, the contractor will plan to begin the work in September. The construction contract requires work to be substantially complete by November 30, 2026.

Relationship to the System Plan:

The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:

Goal 2: Parks Matter

Goal 3: Lead by Example

Attachments:

2026 Admin Center Roof Bid Tabulation.pdf

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND 2026 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BLOOMINGTON PARTNERSHIP.

Background:

At the 12/19/24 Board of Commissioners meeting, the Park District entered into a partnership agreement with the City of Bloomington for operation of their regional parks (see attached).

The agreement spells out the responsibilities of both parties. It indicates the Park District will work with the City on the development of a 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). It also indicates we will be responsible for completing the projects with funding from the City's share of Metropolitan Council funding and Legacy funds.

The agreement also indicates the Board will adopt the CIP. The first year of the CIP will become the Asset Management Program for 2026.

Relationship to the System Plan:

The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:

Goal 1: You Belong Here

Goal 2: Parks Matter

Goal 3: Lead by Example

Attachments:

Bloomington_TRPD_Regional_Park_System_Agreement_2024_1219.pdf

Nov 17 2025 Bloomington CIP in PDF.pdf