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Minnetonka staff preview park investment plan and trail rehabilitation schedule; board raises signage and neighborhood outreach concerns
Summary
Staff outlined the city’s park investment/CIP approach and trail rehab priorities, noting a 2001 $15 million bond funded earlier work and that current plans schedule playground and trail overlays across 2027–2031; board members pressed for clearer neighborhood outreach and consistent crossing signage.
City staff briefed the Park Board on the park investment program, playground replacement scheduling and the trail rehabilitation plan that will feed into the 2027–2031 capital improvement program.
"Back in 2001, there was a $15,000,000 bond referendum passed by Minnetonka residents for park renewal and open space," staff member Darren said, describing the historical investment that completed master plans for 25 parks and led to the current maintenance and rehabilitation funding approach. Darren said the city now uses the CIP to fund ongoing playground replacements, athletic‑field and infrastructure…
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