November 6, 2013, Wednesday - MPRB 2014 Budget Public Comment Session

Time:  5:00pm

Location:  MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road

Proposed 2014 Minneapolis Park Board Budget Continues Focus on Fiscal Responsibility, Service Delivery and Maintaining Park System.
 
The Superintendent's Recommended 2014 Budget for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) focuses on maintaining park services and facilities, strategically addressing financial and operational challenges, improving organizational efficiency and service delivery, and addressing threats to the urban tree canopy.

The proposed budget and budget related documents are available for viewing at www.minneapolisparks.org/budget or by calling 612-230-6400. The public may comment on the proposed budget during the following times:
 
Nov. 6, Public Comment Session– Administration and Finance Committee meeting,. The Committee meeting will follow the Board's regular meeting at 5 pm.
 
Nov. 20, Public Comment Session– Regular Board meeting at 5 pm.
 
Dec. 11, Public Hearing – City of Minneapolis public hearing on 2014 tax levy and 2014 Budget, City Hall, Council Chambers Room 317, 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, at 6:05 pm.

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Also on November 6:

Public Hearing – West River and James I Rice Parkways Trail Improvements 6:30pm

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Planning Committee will hold a public hearing for the concept plan for 3.5 miles of proposed trail improvements along West River and James I Rice Parkways. The resolution before the Planning Committee is to approve the concept plan as recommended by a Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The concept plan is based on community preferences received through extensive outreach, including three public meetings, an open house, on-line and in-field surveys of trail users. Included in the plan is new asphalt surfacing for the bicycle trails, adding missing segments of pedestrian trails along the corridor, separated bicycle and pedestrian trails where possible or a widened combined use trail. Improved lighting, parkway crossings and an added rest area at Bohemian Flats are also included in the project scope. You are invited to attend this public hearing where you will have an opportunity to review the plans and share your comments with the Planning Committee.