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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes November 14, 2007 Page 2 These phases include grading, demo of buildings and trap houses, minimal restoration of ponds, new planted vegetation, utility improvements, drainage, and irrigation. The phases do not include playground equipment & shelter, lift station, permanent restrooms, field house/concession stand, field fixtures for equipment. These would fall under the future improvements area. Public Works Director Chris Petree has met with White Bear Soccer Club President Dave Scheer regarding the Rice Lake Park and their participation in the project. Parks Chair Roger Clark noted concern of park being available for LaCrosse, etc. Petree stated that it was discussed that Hugo has 4 School Districts, and the park would not primarily be White Bear Soccer Club using the park, and the options would be open for LaCrosse and other sports as the need arises. Vice -Chair Rachel Berger asked when the project would begin, Petree stated the Hosanna Lutheran Church that is presently using the Rice Lake Park Building for services and the Hugo Food Shelf needed to be given notice. They had asked for an extension from the first deadline of December 31, 2007, and given a new date of March 31, 2008. Estimate for demo is April, grading approximately May, seeding in August, and approximately Summer of 2009 to have the field playable. Berger asked if some trees and/or bushes could be left around parameter for shade during games, etc. Petree stated that there weren't many quality trees but would preserve whatever they could. He also noted that before purchasing trees, etc., they look at all City property and see if something can be used at one, that is not necessarily needed at another. Berger had suggested that there may be residents or others that would like to donate a tree to the park. Petree said they would definitely consider that as an option. Commissioner Pete Pedersen made a motion, Commissioner Dave Strub seconded to adopt the plan as proposed. All Aye. Motion Carried. IV. Updates Public Works Director Chris Petree did a PowerPoint presentation on Oak Shore Park, Clearwater Creek Preserve and Heritage Ponds Park. a. Oak Shore Park — The grading on the site is complete, parking lots are installed, and the utility infrastructure is complete. The park is ready for further development during the next construction season. b. Clearwater Creek Preserve — The park sign is installed and the trail is now being used. Chair Roger Clark would like to discuss this park on a future agenda to talk about Earth Day Projects, i.e. buck thorn removal, additional trails, etc. c. Heritage Ponds Park — Both park signs are now installed and the seeding that occurred in August has now filled in nicely. V. Invite to YMCA — The next Parks Commission meeting, held on December 12th, will be at the YMCA in White Bear Lake at 7:00 p.m. There will be discussion on the facility and Hugo's need for a Community Center.