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MEETING NOTES <br />i <br />L A N D F 0 R M <br />it <br />From Site to Finish <br />i <br />105 South Fifth Avenue Tel: 612-252-9070 <br />Suite 513 Fax: 612-252-9077 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55401 www.landform.net <br />DATE March 23, 2017 <br />.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. <br />BY Kendra Lindahl <br />.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. <br />RE March 23, 2017 Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Meeting <br />........ ......... ......... ........ ......... ......... ................ ......... ......... ......... <br />ATTENDEES <br />REPRESENTING <br />Kendra Lindahl <br />Landform <br />Shayla Denaway <br />City of Hugo <br />Rachel Juba <br />City of Hugo <br />Scott Anderson <br />City of Hugo <br />Debi Close <br />City of Hugo <br />Dave Strub <br />Chair <br />Cathy Moore-Arcand <br />Vice -Chair <br />Mathew Rauschendorfer <br />Commissioner <br />Nicole Schmid <br />Commissioner <br />Ranell Tennyson <br />Commissioner <br />Rachel Berger <br />Alternate Member <br />The Commission was asked "What is going well with the parks?" and the following comments were <br />heard: <br />• Alternative Berger said the joint uses at Oneka Elementary, park play days and community <br />events such as movie night at Hanifl are examples of good park programming. She also <br />noted that in the last 10-15 years the City has grown from 1-2 parks to many. The City makes <br />an effort to listen to what citizens want. <br />• Public Works Director Anderson noted that the trail plan in the Comprehensive Plan is <br />working very well —as development occurs the City uses the trail plan to require construction <br />of new trails as part of developments. <br />• Vice -Chair Moore-Arcand stated that the process Hugo uses allows people to get involved <br />and works great —good communication and opportunities for residents to have impact. The <br />City is not afraid to try new programming in the parks. <br />• Commissioner Tennyson said the parks are well maintained and clean. Hugo provides good <br />programming with lot of opportunities/activities for different ages. <br />• Chair Strub said that Hugo has a good relationship with White Bear and does a good job <br />collaborating, scheduling and coordinating events. <br />The Commission was asked "What will help you make better decisions about parks policy in the <br />new Comprehensive Plan?" and the following comments were heard: <br />• Alternative Berger would like a better needs assessment for each neighborhood park area. <br />Would like to be able to better see how proposed developments fit into the larger community. <br />• Alternative Berger asked why is Water Tower Park classified as a park? Staff noted that the <br />site provides a good opportunity for a trailhead as trails are completed and that this is public <br />land although additional research will be required to determine how the land was dedicated <br />(for park dedication or simply for public purpose?). <br />Landforai SensiblyGreen® and Site to FinisW are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. <br />1 <br />