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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes October 10, 2007 Page 3 bituminous trail. This would have to go before the Met Council, and also would need to buy easements from Property owners as well. A copy of the Draft Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan will go before the City Council at their October 15th meeting. There will be an Open House in November, and City Planner Kendra Lindahl is encouraging all Parks Commissioners to attend. All comments or typos found in Draft Plan should go to Kendra Lindahl, Bryan Bear or Chris Petree. IV. Naming of 100 Acre Park Property There were a total of 14 Names that were submitted to choose from. The Parks Commission rated each name. The name with the highest rating was Clearwater Creek Preserve. Coming in 2nd place was Clearwater Creek Trails, and Td was Clearwater Creek Park. Pedersen made motion, Schmidt (Russell) seconded that Clearwater Creek Preserve be chosen as the name of the new park. All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Tot Time Equipment Commissioner Rachel Berger and Public Works Director Chris Petree had met previously to discuss the Tot Time equipment at Oneka Elementary School. Public Works Director Chris Petree and Parks Commissioner Rachel Berger recommended the purchase of the 5 -in -1 Jump Combo from Sam's Club and other small miscellaneous equipment, not to exceed $4,000. Clarke made motion, Schmidt (Noel) seconded, to purchase the 5 -in -1 Jump Combo and other equipment, not to exceed $4,000. All Aye. Motion Carried. Public Works Director Chris Petree encouraged others to bring their children to Tot Time. It is open on Wednesdays: 4:00-6:45 p.m., Fridays: 4:00-8:00 p.m., and Sundays: 1:00-4:00 p.m. VI. Discussion of Vice Chair Position The Parks Commission had a brief discussion on the Vice Chair Position opening. Parks Commissioner Rachel Berger had submitted interest via e-mail. There were no other letters of interest from any other Commissioners. Pedersen made motion, Schmidt (Russell) seconded to recommend Parks Commissioner Rachel Berger be appointed as Vice Chair of the Parks Commission. All Aye. Motion Carried. VII. Schedule Tour of North East Metro YMCA The Parks Commission discussed having the December 12th Parks Commission Meeting at the NE Metro YMCA, to take a look at the facility, and get ideas for the City. Clarke made motion, Schmidt (Noel) seconded to have the December 12th meeting at the NE Metro YMCA. All Aye. Motion carried.