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Parks Commission Meeting 8-13-03 <br />Minutes <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Meeting <br />August 13, 2003 <br />6:30 p.m. <br />Oneka Room — City Hall <br />Meeting Chair: Robyn LaCasse <br />Minutes By: John Rask <br />Present: Kitty Cheesebrow, Pete Pederson, Robyn LaCasse, David Strub, Kelly Bailly, John Rask, <br />Tom Weidt, Jennifer May, and Chris Petree <br />Absent: None <br />Copies To: Commission Members, Michele Lindau- Community Development Assistant, John Rask - <br />Community Development Director, Mike Ericson - City Administrator <br />Victor Gardens — Neighborhood Park Improvements <br />The Commission reviewed the proposed improvements to the neighborhood park in Victor <br />Gardens. Specifically, the Commission reviewed plans for the playground equipment, hard courts, <br />and other site improvements. Upon review and discussion, the Commission found them to be <br />acceptable, provided the applicant uses wood fiber in the playground area. <br />Discuss Rice Lake Park Property — Public Works Facility and Park Development <br />Chris Petree was present to update the Commission on the public works facility on the Rice Lake <br />Property. Chris informed the Commission that the Public Works Facility Committee would be <br />putting together a concept plan for the development of the park property, as well as a potential <br />future public works facility. The Facilities Committee includes members from the Parks <br />Commission. <br />III. Horseshoe Pits at the Water Tower Park <br />The Commission discussed the possibility of installing horseshoe pits at the Water Tower Park. <br />John Rask presented a typical layout for a horseshoe pit. Upon discussion the matter, the <br />Commission directed staff to assemble a cost estimate for the pits. <br />IV. Discussion of sidewalk policy and maintenance <br />Chris Petree was in attendance to discuss the need for the City to adopt a formal sidewalk policy <br />and maintenance schedule. Chris also discussed liability and costs associated with sidewalks. <br />After discussing the issue, the Commission recommended that staff put together a draft policy for <br />discussion at a future meeting. <br />http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/Parks_Recreation/minutes/08132003.htm 9/19/2007 <br />