Water Quality Subcommittee meeting is virtual on Thursday, July 21, 6-8 pm; Next two Community Advisory Committee meetings are July 28 and Aug. 10
This is a reminder that the Cedar Lake-Lake of the Isles Master Plan Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Water Quality Subcommittee will meet virtually tomorrow, Thursday, July 21, 6-8 pm.
At that meeting, the CAC subcommittee will continue its conversation from Subcommittee Meeting #4 and finalize water quality recommendations for the preferred park concept.
The next two full CAC meetings are scheduled Thursday, July 28, 6-9 pm at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, and Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6-8 pm at Painter Recreation Center. At those meetings, the CAC will discuss the preferred park concept, suggest revisions and work towards a final recommendation on the preferred park concept. CAC meetings will conclude when it makes recommendations on the final preferred park concept.
About the Plan
The Cedar-Isles Master Plan will be a new long-term plan for Cedar Lake, a portion of Cedar Lake Regional Trail, Lake of the Isles and Dean Parkway.
A new, single park concept was published for public feedback in June 2022. The updated plan outlines long-term strategies to maintain and improve the two lakes and surrounding parkland and trails.
Use the links below to view the plan and send feedback:
Cedar-Isles Master Plan Concept
Cedar-Isles Master Plan Survey
The survey will close after CAC meetings conclude, which may be as early as Aug. 10.
Upcoming Meetings
Water Quality CAC Subcommittee Meeting #5
Thursday, July 21, 6-8 pm
This is a virtual meeting, Link to Join
The CAC subcommittee will continue their conversation from Subcommittee Meeting #4 and finalize their water quality recommendations for the preferred park concept.
CAC Meeting #12
Thursday, July 28, 6-9 pm
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, 2020 W Lake of the Isles Parkway (use W 21st Street entrance)
Networking time available 5:30-6 pm before the meeting begins. Please note this is a three-hour meeting instead of the typical two-hour meeting.
The CAC will discuss the preferred park concept and work towards a final recommendation on the preferred park concept. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. The majority of the meeting will be for CAC discussion, with some public comment time incorporated.
CAC Meeting #13
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6-8 pm,
Painter Recreation Center, 620 W 34th Street
Networking time available from 5:30-6 pm before the meeting begins.
The CAC will discuss the preferred park concept and work towards a final recommendation on the preferred park concept. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. The majority of the meeting will be for CAC discussion, with some public comment time incorporated.
Master Plan Process
The design will be updated this fall based on feedback from the public, MPRB staff and final CAC recommendations, then a full draft plan document will be published for a 45-day public comment period, likely late fall or early winter. After the 45-day public comment period, the document and a public comment summary will be presented to MPRB Commissioners before a formal public hearing and vote on the final plan, likely in winter 2022-23.
Moving Forward
No major changes or projects are scheduled immediately following plan approval. Smaller scale projects that can be completed by MPRB or City of Minneapolis staff – like safety upgrades at critical intersections, new or repaired paths, adding seasonal bathrooms, etc – could be implemented within a year.
A major benefit, and primary reason, for completing a park master plan is that it allows the MPRB to seek or capitalize on opportunities to improve parkland. When volunteers, philanthropic organizations, or regional, state or federal funding agencies express interest in supporting the regional park system, the MPRB will have a community-vetted plan for potential partners to follow.