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Hiawatha Golf Statement issued to clarify efforts and October 4 resolution to continue operating 18-hole golf course until new master plan for property is adopted and implementation begins

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has been working diligently to address the recreational impacts and environmental concerns related to the volume of groundwater being pumped at the Hiawatha […]

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board approves reduced pumping for Hiawatha Golf Course

At its August 9 meeting, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Commissioners approved a resolution, which directs MPRB staff to apply for a groundwater appropriations permit from the Minnesota Department […]

Project Update and Public Hearing for Hiawatha Golf Course Area Groundwater and Stormwater Pumping Project

June 21, 2017 public meeting comments and questions session – Responses [PDF] A public hearing is scheduled Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 6:30 pm in the Board Room at Minneapolis Park […]

June 21 Public Meeting Recap

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, along with the City of Minneapolis and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, hosted a meeting on June 21 to provide a project update and […]

May 18 public meeting preview

Since the April 20 public meeting, staff and consultants have further evaluated options for water management and use of the Hiawatha Golf Course property. The range of options has been […]

4-20-17 Lake Hiawatha Park planning, groundwater/stormwater pumping meeting recap

On April 20, 2017 the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, along with the City of Minneapolis and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, hosted a very eventful evening meeting to gather […]

General Public Groundwater Update Meeting #3 Summary

Hiawatha Golf Course Improvements Meeting Materials This meeting was held on March 30, 2017. Agenda [PDF] Sign In Sheet [PDF] Presentation [PDF] Completed Comment Sheets by Meeting Attendees [PDF]

Hiawatha groundwater and stormwater pumping update

The City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) are continuing work to investigate groundwater pumping and alternatives for Lake Hiawatha. The ongoing effort used data gained […]

Hiawatha groundwater and stormwater pumping update

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), in partnership with the City of Minneapolis, is currently seeking proposals for engineering and design consulting services for alternatives analysis and conceptual design […]