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