New dates for Cedar-Isles Master Plan outdoor Open House events
Posted on 27 June, 2022Open Houses previously scheduled June 25 and tomorrow, June 28 have been pushed back to July 14 and July 16.
Two in-person Open House events for the recently released updated Cedar Lake-Lake of the Isles Master Plan (Cedar-Isles Master Plan) concepts have been rescheduled. The Open Houses previously scheduled on June 25 and June 28 have been cancelled and the new Open House dates are:
- Thursday, July 14, 4:30-6:30 pm at Cedar Lake South Beach
- Saturday, July 16, 9-11 am at Lake of the Isles Parkway and Euclid Place
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduled events, one cancelled due to bad weather and one cancelled due to staff illness.
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 is available for public feedback after two initial draft park concepts were published in December 2021. 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
Upcoming Meetings
The updated plan will be open for public feedback throughout the summer. There will be opportunities to comment online, through social media, and at public meetings and informal open house events.
Feedback will be shared with the CAC during upcoming meetings as it works on making final recommendations during two meetings that will be scheduled in late July and August. Details for those meetings will be published soon, visit the Cedar-Isles Master Plan project page and sign up for email updates to stay informed.
See below for the current schedule.
Water Quality CAC Subcommittee Meeting #4
Tuesday, July 12, 6-8 pm
This is a virtual meeting, Link to Join
Water Quality experts with EOR and the design team from Ten x Ten will present their Water Quality findings developed from the CAC Water Quality Goals and how they informed the Preferred Park Concept. CAC discussion to follow. 15 minutes will be reserved for public comment at the end.
In-Person Open House
Tuesday, July 14, 4:30-6:30 pm
Cedar Lake South Beach
Discuss the Preferred Park Concept with MPRB staff. No formal presentation, this event allows for informal discussion and Q&A.
In-Person Open House
Saturday, July 16, 9-11 am
Lake of the Isles Parkway and Euclid Place
Discuss the Preferred Park Concept with MPRB staff. No formal presentation, this event allows for informal discussion and Q&A.
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 the draft of the Water Quality Goals.
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.