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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of January 13, 2016
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Call to Order
Present: John Pontrelli, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranelle Tennyson
Absent: Tom Windisch
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director; Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner; Debi Close, Secretary
Dave Strub called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from December Meeting
After requesting a change, Rauschendorfer made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to approve the minutes of the
December 13, 2015 Parks Commission meeting.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
2. Approve the 2016 Goals
Shayla Denaway presented the annual goals drafted at the December 13, 2016 meeting for review.
Discussion included: trails, Lions Park, Irish Avenue Park, plans and policies, and recreation options for
residents. Minor changes were made to better align the goals with the Capital Improvement Plan.
Tennyson made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the 2016 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Commission Goals.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Goals determined:
Trails: Support a trail connection on Oneka Lake Boulevard/147th St with the road reconstruction project; and
identifying trails that would not be built with development or road projects.
Lions Park: Hold a workshop with the City Council; and draft a strategic plan for development of the park.
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Irish Avenue Park: Approve a vision for future uses of the park; and promote the vision and interim uses to
the residents.
Plans and Policies: Research current trends in community parks; review and update the Parks, Trails and
Open Space Plan; respond to resident input; and review development applications with respect to the Parks
Plan.
Recreation: Evaluate the recreation needs of seniors; strengthen partnerships; and continue recreation
programming and events.
The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission 2016 Goals will be reviewed by the City Council at their
February 8, 2016 Goal Setting Workshop.
3. Approve the 2016 Capital Improvement Plan
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway reviewed the drafted Capital Improvement Plan drafted at the December 13,
2016 meeting for additional discussion.
Discussion included:
The development and planning of Lions Park and Irish Avenue Park, trail construction, removing funding for
purchase of a property for a dog park, and drafting an agreement with the Fable Hill Homeowners
Association to accept their $20,000 donation and construct a playground in the neighborhood in 2016.
Tennyson made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to approve the 2016 Parks Capital Improvement Plan.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
4. Presentation of Washington County Library Strategic Plan
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway gave an update on the Washington County's Libraries strategic planning
process and draft plan. Discussions included increasing lifelong learning, outreach, digital resources, and
youth involvement, increasing service awareness, improving facilities, and developing partnerships. A need
for additional evening programs was discussed in addition to positive feedback on the Library Express at City
Hall. The feedback will be shared as public input is being sought on the Washington County Library
Preliminary Facilities Planning and Strategic Plan.
5. Request from WBLAS
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway shared a request for financial support from the White Bear Lake Area Schools
for new volleyball nets at Oneka Elementary. Replacement equipment is needed for Open Gym and other
recreation programs.
Schmid made a motion, Tennyson seconded to contribute $350 towards the purchase of new equipment at
Oneka Elementary School.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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6. Update on Recreation Programs
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway provided information on the Family Movie Nights at Oneka Elementary and
the Sledding Party at Oak Shore Park.
7. Update on Oneka Lake Blvd. Road Project
Shayla Denaway updated on the neighborhood meeting that was held on December 14, 2015 for the Oneka
Lake Blvd Road Project. The City Council passed a motion on January 4, 2016 to authorize a feasibility study
and to include the trail connections.
8. Adjournment
Schmid made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:49.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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