Hiawatha Golf Course Assessment Area Pumping of Groundwater & Stormwater Project This project will assess the course’s flooding damage and groundwater/stormwater pumping affecting Hiawatha Golf Course and surrounding neighborhoods.
Project Locations
Hiawatha Golf Club
4553 Longfellow Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Project Manager
Tyler Pederson
Phone: 612-499-9084
Email: tpederson@minneapolisparks.org
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Language Resources
Correo Electrónico: preguntas@minneapolisparks.org
Email: suaalo@minneapolisparks.org
Key Documents
- February 2017, Stormwater, Surface Water, and Groundwater Analysis Summary [PDF]
- June 2017, Water Management Alternatives [PDF]
- July 2017, Executive Summary, Hiawatha Golf Course Assessment Report [PDF]
- July 2017, Impact Assessment [PDF]
- July 2017, Benefits and Costs Comparative Screening [PDF]
- July 2017, ISI Envision Sustainability Framework Comparative Screening [PDF]
If you need an ADA accessible PDF, please contact the project manager and we’ll get you a file as soon as possible.
Status
Current Phase: Phase Complete
Construction: TBD
What's New
New designs detail potential improvements to Hiawatha Golf Course and surrounding parkland
Hiawatha Links Concept A bird’s eye view illustration. (Accessible image) Hiawatha Links project debuts three concept designs available online for review and public comment in interactive map
New online tool shares in-depth information on Hiawatha Links project
Explore comprehensive FAQs, Lake Hiawatha history, land and ecological details, and info on long-term plan for the park and golf course
Open House on new Hiawatha Links Design Concepts scheduled August 14
Come to Lake Nokomis Community Center any time between 6:30 and 8 pm to learn about the project, see proposed designs, and talk with staff
Timeline
August 9, 2017 – Board of Commissioners approves reduced pumping for Hiawatha Golf Course
July 3, 2017 – Survey Released for Public Input
July 3, 2017 – Project Update Released
June 21, 2017 – Public Meeting, Phase Two Final Presentation and Questions
May 18, 2017 – Public Meeting, Phase Two Update and Small Group Discussion on Concepts
April 20, 2017 – Public Meeting, Phase Two Update and Use Workshop
March 30, 2017 – Public Meeting, Phase Two Update
March 6, 2017 – Project Update Released
February 2, 2017 – Project Update Released
November 29, 2016 – Public Meeting, Groundwater Pumping Update – Phase One Conclusion
November 4, 2016 – Project Update Released
November 2, 2016 – Staff Update to MPRB Board of Commissioners
October 18, 2016 – Project Update Released
June 14, 2016 – Public Meeting, Groundwater Pumping Update
Spring 2016 – Back Nine Holes Open, Full Course is Open for Play
February 16, 2016 – Project Update Released
January 27, 2016 – Project Update Released
December 8, 2015 – Project Update Released
November 23, 2015 – Project Update Released
November 6, 2015 – Project Update Released
October 7, 2015 – MPRB Board of Commissioners Approve Contract with Barr Engineering – Phase One Start
October 1, 2015 – Project Update Released
September 23, 2015 – Project Update Released
September 15, 2015 – Project Update Released
September 15, 2015 – Public Meeting, Draft Concepts on Hold and Public Information Meeting Changed Focus to New Groundwater Data
September 11, 2015 – New Groundwater Data Received from City of Minneapolis Public Works Related to High Levels of Groundwater Pumping at Golf Course
August 25, 2015 – Announcement of Third Public Meeting to Reveal Draft Concepts
April 7, 2015 – Project Update Released
February 2, 2015 – Public Meeting, Restoration Improvements Workshop
January 13, 2015 – Public Meeting, Presentation of Preliminary Storm Damage Assessment and FEMA Reimbursement Potential
Fall 2014 – Front Nine Holes Open for Play
September 2014 – Preliminary Storm Damage Assessment Conducted
July 2014 – Federal Disaster Declared
July 2, 2014 – Floodwater Starts to Recede
June 19, 2014 – Golf Course Closes
June 2014 – 11.36 Inches of Rain Fall on Hiawatha Golf Course
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Community Engagement
- Survey #1, [PDF] Original Hiawatha Golf Course Survey Started January 27, 2015, Prior to Groundwater Pumping Data Knowledge
- Survey #2, [PDF] Survey Started September 18, 2015, After Discovery of New Groundwater Pumping Data
- Survey #3, active now through Sunday July 9, 2017 – Results Coming Soon
Past Meetings
June 21, 2017 – Public Meeting Summary
May 18, 2017 – Hiawatha Golf Course Assessment/Groundwater Presentation [PDF]
April 20, 2017 – Public Meeting Summary
March 30, 2017 – General Public Groundwater Update Meeting #3 Summary
November 11, 2016 – General Public Groundwater Update Meeting #2 Summary
June 14, 2016 – General Public Groundwater Update Meeting #1 Summary
June 13, 2016 – Adjacent Neighbor Groundwater Update Meeting – Letter to Adjacent Neighbors [PDF]
September 15, 2015 – Community Meeting #3 Summary
February 2, 2015 – Community Meeting #2 Summary
January 13, 2015 – Community Meeting #1 Summary
Upcoming Meetings
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Background and Funding
Spring 2014 record rainfalls and subsequent flooding damaged both the Hiawatha and Meadowbrook golf courses. As a result, both courses remained closed during the 2014 golf season (note: Hiawatha’s front nine was able to reopen for a short time).
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Park Board Announcements
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