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Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of May 17, 2017 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from March 15, 2017 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of March 15, 2017. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Goodview Avenue Property Discussion The Parks Commission has discussed the Goodview Avenue Property in the past. Ongoing complaints have been received regarding the property. At their August 10, 2016 meeting the Parks Commission directed staff to look into options for the property such as selling the property or making significant changes to the landscape of the property. At their meeting of September 5, 2016, the City Council reviewed the options for the property and provided input that the property should remain city -owned. At their meeting of October 12, 2016 the Parks Commission scheduled a neighborhood meeting for November 9, 2016. A neighborhood meeting was held on November 9, 2016. Several residents attended and shared a variety of opinions of what should be done with the property. The Parks Commission wanted to continue the discussion at a later date. THE MEMO AND MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 9, 2016 MEETING ARE ATTACHED. Request from Bruce Bernin Bruce & Virginia Bernin, who rent and oversee the city -owned property on the south side of Oneka Lake, have made a request to the Parks Commission. The Bernins would like to replace the environmental signs on the property. The signs are located along the trails and have quotes from Aldo Leopold, Henry David Thoreau, etc. Bernin has started this project and is requesting reimbursement of $193.76 for the cost of the signs, of which staff recommends approval. INFORMATION FROM BRUCE AND VIRGINIA BERNIN IS ATTACHED. Updates Information on recent projects is attached as an update. Staff is available for any questions. Pollinator Project at Irish Avenue Park A curtesy notification has been sent to residents that live within 500 feet of the park. Work to plant the 3 acres of pollinator habitat is starting soon. Lions Park Feasibility Study A draft feasibility study will be presented at a future meeting. Staff is working with City Engineer Mark Erichson to add addition information to the study including an evaluation of the current condition of the elements at the park, and guidance on involving stakeholders in the planning phases and fund raising.