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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes November 9, 2005 Page 2 IV. Discuss Diamond Point East Park Public Works Director Chris Petree updated the Parks Commission on the status of the park. The sidewalk adjacent to the park property has been poured, the parking lot has been constructed and the rough grading of the site has been completed. Staff is continuing to work with the developer on assisting with the construction of the park. City staff will include this park in the 2006 CIP and will begin to finalize plans and specifications for construction at future Parks Commission meetings. V. Park Sign Eagle Scout Project Public Works Director Chris Petree provided a Power Point presentation of the Park Sign project that was recently completed by Boy Scout Cory Nolan for his Eagle Scout Badge. This project included the installation of four park signs, edging, rock and the installation of 22 perennials at each site. The project was completed to the satisfaction of the City. VI. Update on Oakshore Park Public Works Director Chris Petree and Parks Commissioner Pete Pedersen discussed the recent neighborhood meeting that took place with the Oakshore Park Homeowners Association. The City continues to work the residents to finalize plans for paving the gravel roads in the area and in return the City would receive the 10 acre park property. The City Attorney and Homeowners Association Attorney will continue to work on this transaction and are hopeful to have the details worked out by next spring. VII. Park Capital Improvements Plan & Parks Commission Goals for 2006 Following a lengthy discussion and careful consideration, the Parks Commission has set its goals and the CIP for 2006. Furthermore, the Parks Commission identified other projects for future years and developed a 5 -year CIP. The following are the results of those discussions. 2006: Repayment of Community Gym = $350,000 Diamond Point East Park = $380,000 Beaver Ponds Park Shelter = $40,000 CSAH 8 Possible Trail = $50,000 Portable Toilet Structures = $7,500 New Picnic Tables -Lions Park = $10,000 TOTAL = $837,500 Other goals for 2006: • Parkland acquisition for a large softball complex • Parkland acquisition adjacent to Oneka Lake Park • Funding for Rice Lake Park & Soccer Complex Parkland acquisition for neighborhood park # 6 (along east side of Hwy 61 by Country Ponds) 2007: Repayment of Community Gym = $350,000 Oakshore Park — Phase 1 = $150,000 Lions Park Improvements = $150,000 105 Acre Park Improvements = $50,000 TOTAL = $700,000 2008: Repayment of Community Gym = $350,000 Oakshore Park — Phase 2 = $150,000 TOTALS= $500,000 2009: None at this time. 2010: None at this time.