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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes December 14, 2005 Page 2 and that the developers construct the bituminous trail between developments as discussed. All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Review Sketch Plan for Wilderness View 3rd Addition Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an overview on the concept plan and staff report for Wilderness View 3rd. The Parks Commission decided to take Park Dedication fees in lieu of land. The Parks Commission also stated that they would like a trail on the west side of Fondant Av. N. from the northern property line to the southern property line. Also, the Parks Commission requests that a trail be constructed on the southern most street that runs to the east and west property lines. Kirk made a motion, Cheesebrow seconded, to accept fees in lieu of land for Wilderness View 3rd Addition and to include/construct trails within the development as discussed. All Aye. Motion Carried. VI. Review Plat for Oneka Lake Townhomes Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an overview on the preliminary plat and staff report for Oneka Lake Townhomes. The Parks Commission decided to take Park Dedication fees in lieu of land. The Parks Commission also agreed with the location of the sidewalk within the development. Cheesebrow made a motion, Gabrielli seconded, to accept fees in lieu of land for Oneka Lake Townhomes. All Aye. Motion Carried. VII. Skate Park Petition Public Works Director Chris Petree provided the Parks Commission with a petition that has been submitted to the City signed by more than 150 youth and residents of the City of Hugo requesting a skate park. The petition was drafted by Pete Rainer and his son Joe, who addressed Council on this issue outlining why they think such a facility is needed in the community. The Council has directed the Parks Commission to come back with a recommendation on the skate park. The Parks Commission reviewed the petition and stated that it had been included in the 2006-2010 CIP but was unfunded. Parks Commission members discussed the need for a skate park and agreed that the tennis courts at Lions Park would be a suitable location. Parks Commissioners would like to form a committee of members from the Parks Commission, Lions Club, Fire Department, Hugo youth and City staff to design an area for a skate park/tennis courts/basketball court in Lions Park. Cheesebrow made a motion, Gabrielli seconded, requesting that Council include/fund $150,000 in the 2006 Parks CIP for the construction of a skate park/tennis courts/basketball court at Lions Park. All Aye. Motion Carried. VIII. Discuss 2006 DNR Grant Programs Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an overview of the grant programs available with the DNR for 2006. The Parks Commission discussed DNR grant programs for 2006, but did not identify any applicable projects. Cheesebrow made a motion, Pedersen seconded, not to apply for DNR grants for 2006 at this time. All Aye. Motion Carried.