HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.09.10 Parks MinutesMinutes
Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Meeting
September 10, 2003
6:30 p.m.
Oneka Room — City Hall
Meeting Chair: Robyn LaCasse
Minutes By: John Rask
Present: Kitty Cheesebrow, Pete Pederson, Robyn LaCasse, David Strub, John Rask, Tom
Weidt, and Jennifer May
Absent: None
Copies To: Commission Members, Michele Lindau- Community Development Assistant, John
Rask - Community Development Director, Mike Ericson - City Administrator,
Chris Petree, Public Works Director
Fast Pitch Softball Fields
Robyn LaCasse and John Rask updated the Commission on a request by Larry Parker
from the Fast Pitch Softball Association regarding their desire to assist in the construction of
softball diamonds in the City. Specifically, the Association would provide funds and
volunteer labor for the construction of fields in a future park. Additionally, the Association
requested City permission to dedicate future pull tab revenues to the construction of fields
in Hugo. Upon review, the Commission voted to accept the Association request for
dedication of funds and found that it would be in the City's best interest to continue to work
with the Association in search of property for future fields.
II. Oneka Ponds Park Improvements
John Rask updated the Commission on the grading work being completed in the Oneka
Ponds Park, and recommended that the Commission consider contracting with Laurie
McRostie to assist in the master planning of the Oneka Ponds Park and the adjacent Bernin
property. After discussing the agenda item, the Commission voted to contract with Laurie
to complete a site plan for the two properties.
III. Discussion of Future Trail Connections
Robyn LaCasse updated the Commission on recent discussions with the developers of
Victor Gardens to make a connection to the existing trail in Lino Lakes. Robyn informed the
Commission that the developer agreed to the connection and that it was under construction.
The Commission also discussed other needed trail connections in various locations
throughout the city.
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IV. Update and discussion of potential park sites
The Commission discussed potential park sites.
V. Updates:
The Commission received updates from the Planning Commission, City Council, and CD
Director John Rask.
NEXT MEETING: October 8, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION — CITY HALL