BEEHIVE COOKER UPDATE
By Bob Reiss, From the Re-Echo, Summer 2003

The St. Louis Park Historical Society continues to promote and monitor the efforts to preserve this historic stone structures along Highway 100.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has determined that when Highway 100 is updated (planned for 2008), the site at Minnetonka Blvd. will not be preserved. However, the site on Highway 7 will not be affected. Discussions are being held with the City, MnDOT, the St. Louis Park Historical Society, and Hennepin County. Although no decisions have been made, the following three options are being considered:

1. The park on Highway 7 is also adjacent to the Southwest Corridor Trail. It could be developed as a resting spot for the hikers and bikers using this trail.

2. MnDOT is the current owner of this park. St. Louis Park or Hennepin County might assume ownership and maintenance.

3. The beehive cooker and remaining tables at the Minnetonka Blvd. site could be moved to the Highway 7 site, Wolfe Park, or some other City location.

It is estimated that funding of $175,000 would be needed for the Highway 7 site and $60,000 for moving the equipment from the Minnetonka Blvd. site.

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