Events, amenities, social character Access and Circulation Ecological significance Infrastructure Historical and cultural significance
Facilitator: Ana Nelson, P+W Table #: 1 1. Bike + pedestrian + disability safety/accessibility 2. + flooding 3. NE Calhoun congestion 4. Traffic congestion around the lakes 5. Equitable use 6. Maintenance (natural and structural infrastructure) 7. Under utilized land (i.e. maintenance area by archery range,ball field on NW Calhoun) Choke points for bike paths + pedestrians Bike-Pedestrian connections Tin Fish congestion Crossing safety (Lake St.) for bikes, peds, + handicap Accommodating all different users on the paths Excessive number of events Runoff The amount of pollution Health and diversity of trees + vegetation Maintenance + infrastructure (both natural and structural) Flooding (especially near the athletic field at NW Calhoun Not enough room for everyone on the paths Overcrowded Bike paths being only one way creates circulation issues 1. Diversity of activities and people 2. Recreation opportunities 3. Paths 4. Bandshell Activities + free summer music 5. Human scale/height restrictions of buildings around the lakes 6. Natural beauty 7. South Calhoun wetlands 8. Connectedness Access Crowds People watching Safety - eyes on the street, feel comfortable at night Bike trails Loons Recreation sports Signs of care/ protecting the environmental quality of the lakes Different feels on the 2 different lakes Don t have high rises right on the parkway Connectedness Quietness Birds chirping + other wildlife Playgrounds Good balance of passive and active activities Music Museum Wetlands by the museum Very natural areas (bird sanctuary) The lakes are fun for all age groups Native plantings 1. Calhoun name change 2. Better historical recognition 3. Relocating sailing school 4. Safety (circulation safety + crossings) 5. Accessibilty/Equitable access 6. Environmental protection 7. Prioritizing bikes and pedestrians 8. Parkways to become one way street Environmental protection Boat ramp at the athletic field location (NW Calhoun) Better parking Beach maintenance Improve handicap accessibility Athletic field to become a wetland Athletic field to become a park with rerouted road Better crossing safety Changing the name of Calhoun Moving sailing school to be by athletic field location Better historical recognition + signage Prioritization of bikes + pedestrian circulation + safety over cars Better noise regulations for events SE Calhoun maintenance area is an eye sore -- opportunity for a Dakota history center Parkways becoming one way streets for cars -Healthy Activities: Inclusive Safety Sustainable Beautiful Inviting Inclusive Healthy Adaptable Activities: Sailing Inclusive Sustainable Respectful Natural Urban
Facilitator: Michael Schroeder Table #: 2 1. Congestion (Tin Fish) 2. Accessibility 3. Noise 4. Trail condition 5. Connections 6. Metered parking 7. Road adoption 8. 2 way circulation Congestion NE Corner by Tin Fish Accessibility mall area - Bike + access Circulation 2-way Noise-Free Zone -- cars, air traffic pattern Trail condition: asphalt, ped trails, road trails Connections through NW parking lot Road adoption Metered parking 1. Free open zone 2. Scenic 3. Energy 4. Variety of spaces 5. Activities and amenities 6. Bandshell 7. for children 8. Rose garden Free Open zone to all residents/visitors Very scenic Park board maintenance adds value Energy to the city Variety within the park, buffer from water Activities offered Commercial amenities (Tin Fish, Bread & Pickle) Bandshell Good place for children Rose garden Bird sanctuary Safety for all ages/communities 1. Infrastructure repairs 2. Playground upgrade (East area) 3. Additional playground near beach 4. Accessiblity at E 34th St. 5. 6. Beach improvement 7. Archery range + flooding 8. LRT access to lake/parking Historic walls + stairs to the lake Upgrade playground on East area Additional lot for kids adjacent to beach Accessibility at E 34th St. Weeds + invasives Beach improvements Archery range - flooding LRT Access to lake Parking Connectivity 1. Energy 2. Refuge 3. 4. Iconic 5. Livelihood 6. 9. Safe 10. Dragon (spiritual) 11. Connected 12. Livability Energy Refuge Livelihood Lake openness Connected Livability Safety Peaceful Diversity Dragon (spiritual) Skyline Iconic 7. 8. Peaceful
Facilitator: Deb Bartels, MPRB Table #: 3 1. NE Corner - Calhoun Isles 2. Parking 3. Connectivity (Roseway Rd + 42nd/43rd St. 4. Connectivity over Lake St. 5. Quality of trails 6. Quality of water 7. Beach facilities 8. Lake Calhoun name N Calhoun - Isles connectivity NE Calhoun issues Connectivity issues/traffic Boulevard traffic in park system 42nd + 43rd - Parking entry Parking back to Rose Way Rd. Reroute bikes Reintegrate archery Traffic/accessibility Not everyone can bike Quality of trails Beach facilities 1. Uniqueness of each lake 2. Culture of Lakes 3. Regional connectedness 4. Diversity of users 5. Beauty + Peacefulness 6. Events 7. Views across lake 8. Family - friendly Culture of Lakes Each lake with unique quality Harriet - families Passive/peaceful uses Family-friendly Used by wide variety of people Many different uses Beauty/natural/resources Refresh spirit Connectedness - regional park system/grand Rounds 1. Better management of crowds 2. Bike trail conflicts - William Berry 3. Lake St. - N. Calhoun 4. Lake St. landbridge connect to Isles 5. Better beach facilities 6. Better parking signage 7. 8. Restrooms Beauty - bridges Historical + picturesque Restaurants/events - concerts/movies Places to relax with neighbors Bike infrastructure/layout Lake naming W Lake St. connectivity Cutting back # of events per month Spread events out Need better management Better police staffing Reconfigure trails in William Berry Land bridge + welcome center to cover Lake St. Beach facilities - swimming, changing rooms Bathrooms Better parking signage/apps, Inclusive Activities: Family-friendly Familiar Fun Sanctuary Green Safe Bucolic Timeless Active Communal Connected Friendly Minnesotan Manageable Inclusive Evolving Embracing Urban Activities: Walking Varied Swimming Biking Family-friendly Picnic Music Theater Playing Boating Festive Jovial
Facilitator: John Slack, P+W Table #: 4 1. Crowded/overused 2. 3. Lack of parking (cars + bikes) 4. Rescue service 5. Mobility conflicts 6. Historical significance - Cloud Man Village 7. Environmental concerns 8. Lake Calhoun name change Crowded/overused Lack of parking - inhibits use (cars + bikes) Paddle board rental - no rescue service Mobility - multi-modal conflicts People over cars at Lakes Points of conflict Historical significance of Cloud Man Village Recognition of multiple languages + history Dakota significance Aware of opportunities Recognition of all communities Environmental concerns Name change of Calhoun 1. Beauty/Accessibility 2. Seasonal, year round use (recreation) 3. Memories and connection (personal+family) 4. Reconnect with history 5. Energy that users bring 6. Nature in urban space 7. Multicultural, diverse 8. Free Beauty Accessiblity Recreation Exercise Natural beauty Human energy Free Reconnect with history Synergy that people bring Nature in urban space - unique Languages Multi-cultural Memories/personal connection Seasonal/year round use 1. Building for the sailing school 2. Multimodal access + safety (cars, bikes, peds) 3. Better signage 4. Public art 5. New amenities (movable tables + chairs) 6. Restoration (cultural, ecological, historical) 7. Opportunity to use archery range in new way 8. Balance turf and natural areas Space for building sailing school Pedestrian access points Safe crossings Access all points Traffic - reduce cars and conflicts Opportunities of archery range Better signage - informative, interpretive, wayfinding Signage that is multi-lingual Signage to show plants, history Connection to Bakken work Public art Close parkways to cars Programming/activities on parkways like sleigh rides/hay rides Lack of tables (amenities) Restoration - cultural, historical, ecological, natural Qualities/Activities: Sustainable Qualities/Activities: Historical Green Natural Functional Quiet Egalitarian Sustainable Original Safe Resilient Organic Flexible Responsive Healthy