Program Coordinator: Program Coordinator Zdechlik wrapped up her employment with the City the week of August 24. We appreciate her being part of the team this summer.

Heritage Park: Hydroseeding continues throughout the park, along with interior building work. Contractors are wrapping up at the park building. Staff brought the Heritage Park Building Reservation Agreement to the City Council, with approval 5:0 The next step is a required public hearing at the October 8, 2026, City Council meeting to add the rental fees to the City's fee schedule. Staff is looking to begin accepting reservations in October.

Fall Baseball: The fall baseball program has been running largely self-sufficiently. The season will wrap up around the end of September, at which time staff will collect equipment and process refunds for coaches.

Bark in the Park: The event took place Friday, September 11, from 3-6 pm. This report was prepared prior the the event. Staff can provide a verbal summary at the Parks and Trails Commission meeting on September 17.

Trunk or Treat: Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, from 5-7 pm at Heritage Park. Registration is open for organizations and businesses interested in participating: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/1278/campaign/8195/overview

HCYAG Application: Staff compiled and submitted the application for the fall 2026 Hennepin County Youth Activities (Play Area) Grant. More information can be found within this agenda packet under 7a. Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant - Update.

City Council Meetings

August 27, 2026

• Resolution 2026-61 - Night to Unite
  • Resolution 2026-61 was approved by Council.
• Heritage Park - Wright Hennepin Utility Easement
  • Council approved the utility easement agreements for the electrical infrastructure within Heritage Park.
• Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant Opportunity - Play Area Grant
  • Motion passed to authorize staff to apply or the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant to benefit the park within the Tavera Development.
• Heritage Park Improvements - Pay Request #12 (Building)
  • Council approved Pay Request #12 for the Heritage Park Improvements to Valint Construction Services.

September 10, 2026

• Heritage Park Building Reservation Agreement
  • Council approved the Heritage Park Building Reservation Agreement as presented and directed staff to schedule the required public hearing to consider adoption of the associated fee schedule.
• Heritage Park Improvements - Pay Request #13 (Building)
  • Council approved Pay Request #13 for the Heritage Park Improvements to Valint Construction Services.