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Parks Commission Meeting 5-9-01 Page 2 of 3 limit commercial development in this area in the future. Senior housing could however be developed in the vicinity. A park or plaza along Egg Lake could be the perfect use for this strip of land. A park or plaza would provide a sense of place for Hugo, create a significant view along Hwy 61 and provide a gathering place for seniors and other residents of Hugo. It would be important to connect this park or plaza with the new City Hall being constructed across the highway. This crossing must be safe and it is recommended that the crossing go under Hwy 61 if possible. The Commission felt very strongly that however the City proceeds, they must be sensitive to the existing property owners and very respectful of their interests The Commission will send a memo to the City Council in support of park/plaza/open space along the east side of Egg Lake. VI. Sunset Lake — Bronwen Kleissler shared a complaint she heard from a resident on the lake about the public access on the north side of the lake. Dave Strub, also a resident on the lake, stated that he had been checking the site and had not observed any problems. Chris Petree, Public Works Director, is doing a good job of collecting the garbage and maintaining the site. It is possible that the parking restrictions are not being observed. Michelle Lindau had been contacted prior to the meeting and she had called the County Sheriff about patrolling the area. It was pointed out that more of a safety problem exists on the south side of the lake. People park on the opposite side of County Road 7 and walk across the road to the lake. This location is on a curve and appears to be very dangerous. The County has been made aware of this situation and feels that there is enough room to park cars and that no restrictions are required. VII. Grants - The City has received two of the grants they applied for this year. The White Bear Lake Association granted $3500 to the City for construction of the soccer field at Beaver Ponds. Thank you to them. The City also received a $10,000 grant from the DNR to continue the Minnesota Land Cover Classification Mapping that has been in process. Thanks to the DNR. VIII. Trails - The Commission also talked about trail crossings and the future alignment of County Road 8. A letter will be written to Doug Fisher and Jim Luger of Washington County expressing the desire of the Park Commission to be involved in the design of the trails. The preferred trail crossings would be below the road and this would need to be considered very early in the planning stages. IX. Block Parties - The Commission continued to plan the block parties they will have this summer. The City does not need insurance to hold the parties. Nancy Chelmo will continue to plan and she will provide more information by the next meeting. X. City Hall - It was pointed out to the Commission that they maybe paying about 10% for the construction of the new City Hall. This would cover the costs for the office and space the Park Department would occupy. XI. CIP - John Rask is working on the CIP plan and as part of this plan he is analyzing the appropriateness of the $1350 per household park dedication fee. The Commission will be given more information as soon as it is available. This is an interpretation of the events that happened at the meeting. If there are any additions or corrections please call Laurie McRostie at 651-490-2043 or email her at Imcrostie@sehinc.com within ten days of receiving the minutes. http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/Parks_Recreation/minutes/5920011.htm 10/3/2007