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Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of March 22, 2017 Hugo City Hall Present: Rachel Berger, Cathy Moore-Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Absent: John Pontrelli Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director; Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner; Debi Close, Parks Secretary Strub called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from January Meeting Tennyson made a motion, Schmid seconded to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2017 Parks Commission meeting as presented. All Aye. Motion carried. 2. Adelaide Landing Park Dedication Proposal Cathy Moore—Arcand excused herself from the meeting with a family conflict of interest regarding Adelaide Landing. Denaway informed that the Excelsior Group submitted an application for the preliminary plat for Adelaide Landing. Their proposal included 7.8 acres of park land, 1.5 mile off road trails, landscaping the future park and a fee dedication of $1,128 per unit. Ben Schmidt, representing the Excelsior Group, was available to answer questions. Discussion included: costs of the park features, lot sizes and setbacks, storm water ponds/ treatment/ shared irrigation system, phasing of the park and trail construction with the development, and connectivity to other existing developments with trails and sidewalks. Excelsior Group is going to grade and landscape the 7.8 acres park including the open field area and the active park area. They are also constructing the 1.5 mile trail and boardwalk system according to city specifications. Schmidt agreed to additional continued discussion and working together where possible to make additional improvements to make it a neighborhood park. Rauschendorfer made a motion, Tennyson second to approve the Adelaide Landing park dedication proposal of 7.8 acres of park land and $1,128 per unit in fees. All Aye. Motion Carried Parks Commission Minutes March 22, 2017