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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes <br />August 11, 2004 <br />Page 2 <br />IV. Discuss Outlot A-Creekview Preserve Development <br />Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an update on the status of the property known as <br />Creekview Preserve Outlot A 2nd Addition. Public Works Director Petree informed the Park <br />Commission that the City would be acquiring the property in the next week and was seeking Council <br />approval to perform a re -delineation of the wetlands on the site. The site is approximately 17 acres <br />and consists of wetlands, ponding areas and small areas of upland. This outlot was toured by <br />members of the Park Commission during the July meeting and identified as a potential site for the <br />placement of playground equipment to serve the Creekview Preserve neighborhood. This site may <br />have potential to be developed much more quickly and in a better location than the previously <br />reviewed water tower location. <br />Clarke made a motion, Keithahn seconded, to direct staff to continue with the re -delineation of the <br />site and to report back to the Park Commission once this work is completed. <br />All Aye. Motion Carried. <br />V. Park Dedication Fees for 2005 <br />Public Works Director Chris Petree provided a survey that was completed by a municipality in the <br />metro area and asked the Park Commission for direction in adopting the fee schedule for 2005. The <br />Park Commission discussed the numerous projects coming up in the next few years and the lack of <br />funding to complete these projects. Also, Park Commissioners discussed how the cost of land has <br />continued to rise and made it difficult for the City to acquire additional Park Land. <br />Lacher made a motion, Weidt seconded, to raise the park dedication fees to $2800 for 2005. <br />Voting Aye: Lacher & Weidt. Voting Nay: Cheesebrow, Clarke & Keithahn. Motion Failed. <br />Keithahn made a motion, Clarke seconded, to raise the park dedication fees to $2400 for 2005. <br />Voting Aye: Cheesebrow, Clarke & Keithahn. Voting Nay: Lacher & Weidt. Motion Carried. <br />VI. Park Signage <br />Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an overview of the need for standardized signage in the <br />City park system. Public Works Director Petree asked Park Commissioners for volunteers to help <br />select signage and develop a standard specification for park signage. Park Commissioners Weidt <br />and Cheesebrow volunteered to serve on this committee. <br />VIII. Updates <br />A. Planning Commission -Kelly Bailly shared with the Park Commission that a joint meeting was <br />held with the City Council and Planning Commission last month. <br />B. City Council -Future park issues will be on upcoming agendas. <br />C. Kitty Cheesebrow-Provided an overview of the meeting she attended regarding the YMCA <br />Facilities Planning. <br />D. Chris Petree-Shared the DNR letter stating that the City had been denied the Outdoor <br />Recreation Grant Funding for the Oneka Lake Park playground structure. <br />E. Roger Clarke -Provided an update on the Rural and Open Space Committee and the status of the <br />ordinance that has been drafted for review. <br />IV. Other <br />LOCATION — CITY HALL <br />