Board of Commissioners Meetings
The Regular Board Meeting of the Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners will take place beginning at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441. The public is invited to attend and comment at the meeting on agenda items or during People Wishing to Address the Board.
If you would like to submit written comments in advance of the 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 meeting agenda. Comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Board Meeting will be shared with Commissioners at the meeting. The agenda for the upcoming Regular Board Meeting is available for review within the Meeting Archive or by clicking the link below.
Click here for an archive of past Board agendas, minutes and audio recordings of meetings.
The Regular Board Meeting of the Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners will take place beginning at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441. The public is invited to attend and comment at the meeting on agenda items or during People Wishing to Address the Board.
If you would like to submit written comments in advance of the 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 meeting agenda. Comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Board Meeting will be shared with Commissioners at the meeting. The agenda for the upcoming Regular Board Meeting is available for review within the Meeting Archive or by clicking the link below.
Click here for an archive of past Board agendas, minutes and audio recordings of meetings.
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June 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
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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.
The agenda for the June 18, 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.
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Item 3A. People Wishing to Address the Board
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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:
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.
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Item 3B. Special Matters: Acknowledgement of Donations
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NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Prepared By: Sierra Spicer-Zimmerman, Development & Events Manager
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.
- Ingrid Welty, Stillwater - $5,000 directed to Richardson Nature Center.
The Three Rivers Park District Foundation provides ongoing support to the Park District through partnerships and directed donations. In May 2026, the Three Rivers ParkContinue reading
Superintendent's Recommendation:
NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Prepared By: Sierra Spicer-Zimmerman, Development & Events Manager
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.
- Ingrid Welty, Stillwater - $5,000 directed to Richardson Nature Center.
The Three Rivers Park District Foundation provides ongoing support to the Park District through partnerships and directed donations. In May 2026, the Three Rivers Park District Foundation conveyed various gifts totaling $21,023.48 to the Park District.
- Warren Weck Family Foundation - $14,000 directed toward Forests Forever.
- Geraldine Nelson - $5,000 directed to the Pathways Internship Program.
- Scott and Melanie Lund - $1,000 directed toward Parks & Trails, Explorer Camps and Historic Interpretation.
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
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Item 3C. Superintendent's Report
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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):
- Community Engagement Update
- Turtle Fest Recap
Attachments:
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):
- Community Engagement Update
- Turtle Fest Recap
Attachments:
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Items 4A - 4G. Routine Business
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Item 4A. Consultant Contract Amendment for Shingle Creek Regional Trail - Brooklyn Park
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A CONTRACT WITH HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL ALONG NOBLE PARKWAY, IN THE HOURLY-NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $43,500, INCLUDING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PLUS A TEN PERCENT CONTINGENCY OF $11,400, TO ESTABLISHContinue reading
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. Consultant Contract Amendment for Shingle Creek Regional Trail - Brooklyn Park
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A CONTRACT WITH HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL ALONG NOBLE PARKWAY, IN THE HOURLY-NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $43,500, INCLUDING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PLUS A TEN PERCENT CONTINGENCY OF $11,400, TO ESTABLISH A TOTAL REVISED CONSULTANT BUDGET OF $125,400, WITH FINANCING FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY AND THE 2025 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
Item 4B. Consultant Contract Amendment for Shingle Creek Regional Trail Reconstruction and Realignment Project for Archeological and Architectural History Review – Brooklyn Center
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO INCREASE THE DESIGN BUDGET FOR THE SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL - BROOKLYN CENTER REALIGNMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR ARCHEOLOGICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY REVIEW BY $53,807.60, INCLUDING A TEN PERCENT CONTINGENCY, TO ESTABLISH A TOTAL REVISED CONSULTANT FEE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $508,062.50, WITH FINANCING FROM THE 2025 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND A 2025 MET COUNCIL PARK AND LEGACY GRANT (SG-25P4-09-04).
Item 4C. Approve Second Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with Bloomington
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON REGIONAL PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM LANDS AND FACILITIES.
Item 4D. Approve Metropolitan Council Grants: SG –24P4-09-11 Baker Park Reserve Campground Updates Agreement and SG-24P4-09-11 Bassett Creek Regional Trail – 36th Ave Reconstruction Agreement
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO APPROVE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 2024 LEGACY FUNDING GRANTS: SG –24P4-09-11 BAKER PARK RESERVE CAMPGROUND UPDATES AGREEMENT AND SG-24P4-09-11 BASSETT CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL - 36TH AVE RECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
Item 4E. Diamond Lake Regional Trail: CR 30 Grade-Separated Crossing Study - Consultant Change Order/Agreement Amendment
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A CONSULTANT AMENDMENT/CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000 WITH STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING, INC FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL CR 30 GRADE-SEPARATED CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY.
Item 4F. Board Minutes of May 21, 2026
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 21, 2026, REGULAR BOARD MEETING.
Item 4G. Approval of Claims for the Period Ended May 31, 2026
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MAY 31, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,074,873.39.
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Item 5A. 2025 Audited Financial Statement Review and Auditor Presentation
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MOTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE AUDITOR'S SPECIAL PURPOSE REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO FILE THE REPORTS WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.
Prepared By: Shaan Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer, and Kim Carlson, Assistant Director of Finance Director/Controller, and the entire Finance Department staff
Background:
On an annual basis, an independent auditing firm examines the Park District’s financial activities. The purpose of the audit is to ensure that the Park District is following applicable laws and standards with respect to the way it receives, expends, and accounts for its revenues andContinue reading
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE AUDITOR'S SPECIAL PURPOSE REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO FILE THE REPORTS WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.
Prepared By: Shaan Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer, and Kim Carlson, Assistant Director of Finance Director/Controller, and the entire Finance Department staff
Background:
On an annual basis, an independent auditing firm examines the Park District’s financial activities. The purpose of the audit is to ensure that the Park District is following applicable laws and standards with respect to the way it receives, expends, and accounts for its revenues and expenditures.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) completed the audit of the Park District’s financial transactions for fiscal year 2025 (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). 2025 was CLA’s fourth audit of the Park District. Troy Gabler, principal at CLA, will be presenting the 2025 audit to the Board of Commissioners.
The reports prepared for the audit include:
- The 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The ACFR is a detailed analysis of each of the Park District’s funds. While the preparation of the ACFR and all supporting information involves the entire Finance staff, the Park District’s Assistant Director of Finance/Controller, Kim Carlson, and Chief Financial Officer, Shaan Hamilton, are responsible for the completion and accuracy of much of the information.
- The 2025 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and Other Required Reports. The two reports from the auditor are required reports communicating the efforts made by the auditors in testing the Park District’s federal grants, internal controls, and compliance with state laws and communicating various issues to the Board. There were no findings related to compliance associated with the financial statements or major federal programs. There was one Minnesota Legal Compliance finding: the Park District did not receive and retain an IC-134 Withholding Affidavit (which verifies that a construction contractor, along with any subcontractors, has fully complied with state income tax withholding requirements for wages paid on government construction projects) before making final payment for one of the contracts tested by the auditor. In the future, the Park District will increase its review of final payments for all construction contracts to comply with this state requirement.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
The ACFR is a complex and difficult document to read. Its format is dictated by accounting standards and is designed to provide a large amount of information to users with varying levels of financial knowledge. The report can be broken into five sections:
- The Introductory Section – This includes a general discussion of the Park District, its history, policies, achievements, and organization (pages 1 to 9).
- The auditor’s opinion – This can be found on pages 10 through 13.
- Management’s Discussion and Analysis – This can be found on pages 14 through 27 and includes a detailed discussion of the Park District’s financial activity and condition for 2025 as well as an introduction to the format of the ACFR.
- The financial statements and accompanying footnotes – This can be found on pages 28 through 105.
- The statistical section – This can be found on pages 106 through 125 and includes a variety of annual comparisons and non-financial information.
The following is a summary of the financial results for 2025 that are presented in the ACFR:
- Net Position (the amount the Park District is “worth”) increased from $248.6 million to $254.5 million. This is not a balance that can be spent since a large portion of the balance is invested in land, buildings, and equipment or is restricted for specific purposes. Of this, $910,556 is unrestricted. (ACFR-Page 28).
- The General Fund’s fund balance is $19.4 million. This amount decreased by $1.13 million in 2025. The amended budget had anticipated a portion of this amount decreasing by $203,801 due to purchases initiated in 2024 that were completed in 2025. Revenues were $339,282, or 0.6 percent, under budget, while expenditures were $634,801, or 1.2 percent, over budget (ACFR-pages 30 and 94).
- The Financial Management Plan includes the following commitments and assignments of the General Fund - fund balance:
- Committed for Compensated Absences (Amount of Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave) = $4,320,184
- Assigned for Next Year's Budget (Operations and Maintenance Funding received in 2023 to be used to fund the 2026-2027 budgets) = $1,490,554
- Assigned for Contingencies (Funds for unforeseen contingencies) = $1,000,000
- Assigned for Working Capital [Amount needed to fund 2026 operations until tax revenues are received (22% of 2026 budget) (Shown as unassigned due to accounting principle requirements)] = $12,190,863
- The Park District has met all four required balances and has an unassigned balance of $252,017. This balance can be used at the Board’s discretion for purposes outlined in the Financial Management Plan or held to finance future budget variances.
- Scott County partnership revenues for 2025 were $279,457 (7.0%) greater than budgeted due primarily to golf related revenues at Cleary Lake Regional Park. Expenditures were $17,122 (0.4%) under budget. The 2025 fund balance decreased from $1,460,534 to $1,052,041 (ACFR-pages 30 and 95), primarily due to land acquisition purchases in 2025.
- Baker National Golf Course shows net income of $782,402 (ACFR-page 35) due to strong demand and favorable weather conditions. On a budgetary basis (the budget excludes depreciation and shows the cost of equipment when purchased and funds set aside for future development as expenses), Baker National revenue exceeded the annual budget by more than $723,000. Green fees, which account for 52.5% of the total budgeted revenue, were more than $477,000 above budget. Expenditures were $283,600 less than budgeted primarily due to a budgeted investment in a capital improvement that did not occur in 2025.
- Eagle Lake Golf Course shows net income of $33,905 (ACFR-page 35). On a budgetary basis, golf revenues at Eagle Lake exceeded the budget by more than $197,000 with green fees, driving range fees, and interest earnings accounting for most of this amount. The total revenue of $1,370,581 was 16.8% greater than budgeted. Expenditures were $56,500 more than budgeted, primarily due to wages and benefits being greater than budgeted as a result of higher than anticipated seasonal staffing costs.
- The Hyland Hills Ski Area reported net income of $223,815 (ACFR-page 35). On a budgetary basis, the ski area’s revenues were $1,065,762 greater than the amended budget. All revenue streams exceeded budget for the year. Excluding depreciation, expenditures were $398,680 greater than the amended budget. This negative variance was due to higher than budgeted seasonal staffing costs, food and beverage supplies, and contracted services.
- Two of the nine funds with minimum fund balance requirements in the Financial Management Plan have not met their requirements. First, the Debt Service Fund, whose minimum fund balance requirement is the principal and interest payable in the subsequent year, had a fund balance of $6,843,032 at the end of 2025 (ACFR-page 32), which is $1,306,013 less than required. Second, the Risk Management Fund, whose minimum fund balance requirement is set at $500,000, had a fund balance of -$541,666 at the end of 2025 (ACFR-page 103), which is $1,041,666 below its minimum.
- Hyland Greens, which became an enterprise fund in 2024, shows an unrestricted fund balance of negative $319,866 (ACFR-page 34) with an operating loss of $32,793. This enterprise fund will need time to realize potential demand.
- The Park District’s outstanding general obligation bonded debt as of December 31, 2025 (pages 59-61) increased by $3.015 million to $63.065 million due to the issuance of additional debt in 2025. The Park District’s limit for debt outstanding without voter approval as of January 1, 2025 is $184.2 million (based on 2025 valuation data). The Park District’s net debt (bonded debt less funds on hand to pay debt) totaled $56.7 million as of December 31, 2025.
Upon approval by the Board, the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Director of Finance/Controller will submit the ACFR to a variety of interested parties. The State Auditor and bond markets will receive ACFRs as required by state law and bond resolutions. In addition, the ACFR will be forwarded to the Governmental Finance Officers’ Association for review under its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting program. The Park District has received this prestigious award for the past 36 years. Finance staff believes the 2025 ACFR meets the requirements of this program. Finally, the ACFR will be sent to various businesses and others who have requested copies.
Other Auditor Reports
CLA completed several additional required reports for the Park District. These included:
- The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards - This report, which is also referred to as the Single Audit, audited the Park District's compliance with federal grants. CLA found that Three Rivers Park District complied, in all material respects, with the compliance requirements for each of its major federal programs for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Other Required Reports – Testing of the Park District’s controls over its assets and financial reporting and compliance with state of Minnesota laws found that there were no findings related to compliance associated with the financial statements or major federal programs. As noted earlier, the Park District had one Minnesota Legal Compliance finding: the Park District did not receive and retain an IC-134 Withholding Affidavit (which verifies that a construction contractor, along with any subcontractors, has fully complied with state income tax withholding requirements for wages paid on government construction projects) before making final payment for one of the contracts tested by the auditor. In the future, the Park District will increase its review of final payments for all construction contracts to comply with this state requirement.
- The Report to the Board of Commissioners is a required report containing various issues to be reported by the auditor to the Board. The contents of the report are mandated by governmental accounting and auditing principles.
Auditor Presentation
Troy Gabler from CLA will present the audit at the meeting and answer any questions from Commissioners.
Relationship to the System Plan:
The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:
Goal 3: Lead by Example
by ensuring the Park District handles its financial resources as required by other agencies and generally accepted accounting principles.
Attachments:
Signed Financial Statements 2025.pdf
Signed Single Audit Report 2025.pdf
Signed Governance Letter 2025.pdf
CliftonLarsonAllen FY25 Audit Presentation - Three Rivers Park District.pdf
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Item 5B. 2027-2031 Professional Consulting Services Pool Update
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NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Prepared By: Josh Bowe, Director of Design
Background:
The Park District utilizes a prequalified consulting pool that provides Staff professional consulting services and technical assistance for project implementation. The Park District has utilized a multi-year prequalified consulting pool since 2014. When an existing pool expires, Staff have reevaluated Park District needs and established a new pool. Multi-year prequalified consulting pools were established between 2014-2016, 2017-2021, and currently 2022-2026. The current 5-year prequalified consulting pool the Board approved in February 2022 has 11 Areas of Practice andContinue reading
Superintendent's Recommendation:
NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Prepared By: Josh Bowe, Director of Design
Background:
The Park District utilizes a prequalified consulting pool that provides Staff professional consulting services and technical assistance for project implementation. The Park District has utilized a multi-year prequalified consulting pool since 2014. When an existing pool expires, Staff have reevaluated Park District needs and established a new pool. Multi-year prequalified consulting pools were established between 2014-2016, 2017-2021, and currently 2022-2026. The current 5-year prequalified consulting pool the Board approved in February 2022 has 11 Areas of Practice and is comprised of 32 firms. This pool is set to expire on December 31, 2026.
There are multiple benefits to creating and utilizing a prequalified consulting pool, including:
- Retaining a diverse pool of consulting firms to match the expertise required for the changing workload demand.
- Streamlines the consultant selection process within the prequalified pool to align with industry standards practiced by most municipalities.
- Allows staff to utilize multiple different firms in the most cost effective manner without becoming overly dependent on any one firm.
- Maximizes the accountability of consultants working for the Park District.
- Initiate projects with a better understanding of the project needs and scope of work.
Park District Staff are preparing the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the 2027-2031 prequalified consultant pool. The RFQ request, consultant submittal, and Park District Staff evaluation is anticipated to start this summer and be completed in the fall. Staff anticipates bringing the Board a recommendation to approve the 2027-2031 prequalified consultant pool in December 2026 that would be effective starting January 1, 2027.
The 2027-2031 RFQ includes lessons learned during the last 5-year period and from the previous RFQ evaluation process. Staff are reviewing the Areas of Practice and number of firms required to match the number of projects and project types in the Capital Improvement Program. The 2027-2031 prequalified consultant pool is expected to serve the Departments of Design, Planning, Maintenance, Natural Resources Management, and Scott County Partnership projects.
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
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Item 5C. Draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program Update
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NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Prepared By: Kelly Grissman, Director of Planning and Josh Bowe, Director of Design
Background:
Staff have started the process to develop the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and are currently compiling all new funding requests, updating existing project’s funding requests, and adjusting the revenue amounts to align with updated revenue assumptions (see below for currently identified 2026-2027 updates).

Additionally, there are several external funding opportunities that support $44.6 million of new and existing projects over the next five years that staff have or are currentlyContinue reading
Superintendent's Recommendation:
NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Prepared By: Kelly Grissman, Director of Planning and Josh Bowe, Director of Design
Background:
Staff have started the process to develop the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and are currently compiling all new funding requests, updating existing project’s funding requests, and adjusting the revenue amounts to align with updated revenue assumptions (see below for currently identified 2026-2027 updates).

Additionally, there are several external funding opportunities that support $44.6 million of new and existing projects over the next five years that staff have or are currently applying for (See Attached: Projects with Partial Secured External Funding). Success of some of the identified external funding requests will be determined over the next couple of months while the likelihood of success for others will be more apparent in the fall, with final decisions by the end of the year in time for inclusion in the final 2027-2031 CIP for Board review and approval in December.
Staff anticipate using this information to develop a refined list of potential CIP projects and funding recommendations for Board discussion in July.
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:
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Item 5D. Approve Cooperative Agreement with Scott County for Play Areas at Cleary Lake and Cedar Lake Farm Regional Parks
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD CHAIR AND SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT COUNTY FOR THE CLEARY LAKE AND CEDAR LAKE FARM REGIONAL PARK PLAY AREAS.
Prepared By: Matt Swenson, Project Manager; Patty Freeman, General Manager of Scott County Parks
Background:
Scott County and Three Rivers Park District collaborate to deliver park and trail services to the region by leveraging shared resources and expertise to enhance the scope, accessibility, and quality of the region’s park system that they collectively operate.
Consistent with this partnership, at its May 19, 2026 meeting, the Scott CountyContinue reading
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD CHAIR AND SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT COUNTY FOR THE CLEARY LAKE AND CEDAR LAKE FARM REGIONAL PARK PLAY AREAS.
Prepared By: Matt Swenson, Project Manager; Patty Freeman, General Manager of Scott County Parks
Background:
Scott County and Three Rivers Park District collaborate to deliver park and trail services to the region by leveraging shared resources and expertise to enhance the scope, accessibility, and quality of the region’s park system that they collectively operate.
Consistent with this partnership, at its May 19, 2026 meeting, the Scott County Board approved a resolution authorizing entry into the attached Cooperative Agreement with Three Rivers Park District for the design and construction of new play areas at Cleary Lake and Cedar Lake Farm Regional Parks (refer to accompanying map).
The Agreement is between Scott County and Three Rivers Park District and covers cost participation, project delivery and procurement responsibilities, check in opportunities for the respective Boards, a cross-agency executive team for project and budget and coordination between the parties at key milestones during the process.
Consistent with the respective long-range plan for each regional park, and with the goal of introducing a new, free amenity that serves families and youth, the existing play area at Cleary Lake will be replaced with an upgraded facility featuring modern play equipment designed to engage a broader audience, while Cedar Lake Farm will receive its first substantial play area.
The total project budget is $1,000,000 ($500,000 for each play area). Scott County’s 2026-2030 Parks Improvement Program (PIP) includes funding for this project in 2027 (with design in 2026), using a combination of Scott County’s 2025 and 2026 allocation of Parks and Trails Legacy funding and Scott County Park Dedication dollars.
Funding:
- Scott County………………………………………………………………………………………….$1,000,000
- Three Rivers 2026 Operating for Project Delivery and Administration……..in Kind
Project Delivery:
Three Rivers Park District will manage these projects, utilizing the Park District procurement process for bidding and construction. The projects will include a Work Group consisting of Park District staff and members of the Scott-Three Rivers partnership team representing Planning, Park Maintenance and Park Facilities.
Project Schedule:
Design will get underway immediately following approval of the cooperative agreement, with construction anticipated in Spring/Summer 2027.
Impacts to the public:
Depending on final design of the play areas, trail sections immediately adjacent to the project sites may require closure to allow the contractors to safely maneuver around the space. Impacts to the public’s access to the recreation areas are not anticipated, beyond normal noise associated with construction equipment. Staff will have a better sense of impacts once design is complete and a construction contract is ready to be awarded.
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:
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Item 5E. CP Rail Regional Trail Renaming
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MOTION TO ADOPT THE NAME "BELTLINE REGIONAL TRAIL" FOR THE CP RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL NORTH OF NINE MILE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL AND ADOPT THE NAME "HYLAND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL" FOR THE CP RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL SOUTH OF NINE MILE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL.
Prepared By: Danny McCullough, Regional Trail System Manager
Background:
The 21 mile-long CP Rail Regional Trail search corridor, as identified in the 2040 System Plan, generally follows the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railroad line traveling north/south through the cities of Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Edina, and Bloomington (Attachment: CP RailContinue reading
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO ADOPT THE NAME "BELTLINE REGIONAL TRAIL" FOR THE CP RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL NORTH OF NINE MILE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL AND ADOPT THE NAME "HYLAND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL" FOR THE CP RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL SOUTH OF NINE MILE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL.
Prepared By: Danny McCullough, Regional Trail System Manager
Background:
The 21 mile-long CP Rail Regional Trail search corridor, as identified in the 2040 System Plan, generally follows the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railroad line traveling north/south through the cities of Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Edina, and Bloomington (Attachment: CP Rail Regional Trail Search Corridor Map).
The CP-KC Rail line is still active and is envisioned to remain active in the foreseeable future requiring Three Rivers to work in partnership with the local communities and public to determine an alternative trail route as a shared rail/trail corridor was previously determined to not be feasible for the majority of the corridor.
An alternative (non-rail) route from the Crystal Lake Regional Trail to the Cedar Lake Regional Trail with connections to the Bassett Creek, Luce Line and North Cedar Lake Regional Trails through Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley and St. Louis Park as well as the route from Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail to the Minnesota Valley State Trail via Hyland Park Reserve through Edina and Bloomington have been reviewed and approved by the local respective communities. Several segments of the approved route exist, have secured construction funding for 2029, and/or are candidates for 2028 design and construction funding.
With this forward momentum, staff recommend updating the 'planning-level' regional trail name to better reflect the actual approved route.
Three Rivers Board of Commissioners has the authority and responsibility for naming the regional trail. In accordance with Three Rivers policy, park and facility names will be named for a geographic, natural or historic feature of that park, local folk usage, historic events, or to commemorate people who have made an outstanding contribution to Three Rivers or persons of local historic or outstanding civic service. Regional trails typically, but not always, reference a significant water body or corridor.
Staff recommend 'Beltline Regional Trail' north of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail as this segment generally mirrors the TH 100 corridor which has been commonly referred to as the "Beltline" since the 1930's. Staff recommend that the segment south of Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail be called 'Hyland Lake Regional Trail'. This trail segment passes through Hyland Park Reserve near Hyland Lake and portions south of the park are already referred to as Hyland Lake Trail by Bloomington and its residents. See attached CP Rail Regional Trail Search Corridor Map for a visual representation of the naming recommendation.
If supported by the Board, staff will work to slowly transition to the new names as existing trail segments are conveyed to Three Rivers, new segments are built or planned, and/or maps and signage is updated. Further, staff will utilize the new name when updating park wayfinding signage through Hyland Park Reserve this summer.
The remaining segment between Cedar Lake and Nine Mile Creek Regional Trails through St. Louis Park and Edina is anticipated commence route planning in 2027.
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:
Who's Listening
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Phone 763-559-6761 Email Boe.Carlson@threeriversparks.org
Documents
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Public Comments Received
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June 4 2020 Special Board Meeting Public Comments.pdf (110 KB) (pdf)
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July 9 2020 Board Meeting Public Comments (79.7 KB) (pdf)
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August 19 2021 Board Meeting Public Comments (73 KB) (pdf)
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May 19 2022 Board Meeting and Study Session Public Comments (69 KB) (pdf)
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June 16 2022 Board Meeting Public Comments (72.4 KB) (pdf)
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December 21 2023 Board Meeting Public Comments (317 KB) (pdf)
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February 15 2024 Board Meeting Public Comments (285 KB) (pdf)
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March 21 2024 Board Meeting Public Comments (268 KB) (pdf)
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June 18 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda (172 KB) (pdf)