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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes March 14, 2007 Page 2 neighborhoods however, Concept Plan C fit best with the natural amenities and would be the least expensive to construct for that reason. May made a motion, Berger seconded to accept Concept Plan C for Oak Shore Park and make the following changes to the plan: reduce parking to 20 spaces, change basketball court to half -court, consider adding horseshoe pits and change loop trail around wetland/pond area from wood chip to bituminous. All Aye. Motion Carried. IV. Washington County Land and Water Legacy Program Public Works Director Chris Petree provided the Parks Commission with an informational flyer regarding the Land and Water Legacy Program and also informed the Commission that City Councilmember Chuck Haas has been appointed to serve on the committee for the Land and Water Legacy Program. Staff asked the Parks Commission to consider opportunities for projects in Hugo and that this item would be placed on an upcoming agenda for further discussion. V. Discuss Potential Eagle Scout Projects for 2007 Public Works Director Chris Petree informed the Parks Commission that he had been contacted by a Boy Scout that was requesting help from the City for an Eagle Scout project. The following ideas were generated by the Parks Commission and staff for potential projects: create trails/clear brush on the City's 100 acre park, Oak Shore Park (landscaping, wood chip trails, etc.) and installation of distance markers along the Hardwood Creek Trail. These items will be shared with the Boy Scout to see if any of these projects meet the criteria for an Eagle Scout project. VI. Skate Park Committee Update Parks Commission Chair Roger Clarke was absent from the Parks Commission meeting and is the Parks Commissioner that attends the Skate Park Committee meetings. Therefore, this item was tabled until the April 11, 2007 Parks Commission meeting. VII. Oneka Elementary Gymnasium Program Update Public Works Director Chris Petree provided a brief update on the programming at the Oneka Elementary Gymnasium. All of the programs have had good participation and attendance levels. All of the programs at the gymnasium will end in the next two months and staff will then provide the Parks Commission with a more comprehensive report. Adjournment: Schmidt made a motion, Parker seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. All Aye. Motion Carried.