2014.05.05 CC Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for May 5, 2014 Page 6 of 8 Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the Trail Development Policy as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Irish Avenue Park Planning At the goal setting session on February 18, 2014, the City Council gave their support for the Parks Commission to put together master plan development guidelines for Irish Avenue Park. The Parks Commission discussed a possible process at their meeting of April 23, 2014 which included inviting residents to participate. A visual preference survey would be conducted to identify a general vision for the park as well as identify its future uses. The Parks Commission recommended that the City Council approve a public meeting to be held in June to receive feedback from Hugo residents on Irish Avenue Park. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule a meeting for Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 7 p.m. to discuss Irish Avenue Park planning with area residents. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Concession Stand at Hanifl Fields At their March 26, 2014 meeting, the Parks Commission expressed an interest in operating the concession stand at Hanifl Fields. The general plan for the concession stand would be to create a staff position to run the stand and cover costs with merchandise profits. The Hugo Lions Club operated the concession stand in 2011 and 2012 in partnership with the White Bear Lake Soccer Club, but is not interested in continuing the operation. At their meeting of April 23, 2014 the Parks Commission recommended that the City Council approve the operation of the concession stand. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson presented the plan to the Council The Council discussed parent participation in running the concession stand as well as other community organizations that may be interested. They also talked about the lack of interest from the Lions and soccer clubs. Haas stated that the City typically does not subsidize things that can't stand on their own. The Council agreed that it would not be profitable, and there was no action taken. Update on April 26, 2014 Kidz In Biz Festival Over 450 kids attended the 9th annual Kidz `N Biz Fest held on Saturday, April 26 at Oneka Elementary. The Hugo Business Association coordinates the event as a way for local businesses to connect with families. This year, 36 businesses participated, which is an increase from the two previous years. The Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf collected food and cash donations. Johnson and Turner supported Kiz `N Biz by sponsoring the game prizes. WSB sponsored the "Family Fun Stage." Weidt thanked all the sponsors of the event.