HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.09.10 Parks AgendaCITY OF HUGO
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks Commission
Mike Ericson, City Administrator
FROM: Scott Anderson, Senior Engineering Technician
SUBJECT: 2008 Park Tour Agenda
DATE: September 10, 2008
AGENDA
1. BERNIN PROPERTY (See attached concept plan)
The Bernin farm was purchased by the City in 2002. It consists of 23 acres on the southwest
shore of Oneka Lake. The property is adjacent to Oneka Lake Park which is 10 acres in size
for a combined total of 33 acres. Around the time of purchase a "concept" plan was
developed by Landscape Architect Laurie McRostie (see attached plan). This concept plan
includes the development of the park to be used by students learning about nature as well as
residents looking to enjoy a relaxing environment. Amenities included in the concept plan
include a boardwalk and woodchip trails as well as a wooded area that would be restored
back to an oak savannah. Also included is a 6 car parking lot, a small play structure and a
fishing pier all linked to the existing public lake access.
2. HANSON PROPERTY
This property consists of approximately 120 acres and has been identified by City staff,
Council and the Parks Commission as a potential site for softball/baseball complex or
complete athletic complex. For decades the property was used as a gravel pit and
commercial asphalt plant, until recently when the property was reclaimed and vegetation
restored. Parks Commission members Pete Pederson and Roger Clarke have had several
meetings with the Hanson family to discuss the possible acquisition of this property.
3. RICE LAKE PARK
The City originally purchased the property from the White Bear Rod and Gun club back in
the mid 80's. Since then, the majority of the property had remained in an undeveloped
condition. Up until this past spring many of the old buildings were still standing, which over
time had become a hazard.
The park property is approximately 70 acres, however only about 25 acres are considered
upland and usable. The park consists of two large multi -use athletic fields which are large
enough to accommodate 5 regulation sized irrigated soccer fields. With youth fields being
much smaller, there is the ability to accommodate up to 10 smaller fields depending on the
age of the players.
There are two parking lots with the ability to park up to 200 cars. Also included are several
paved walking trails, which will make it easy for families to access some of the fields that are
further from the parking lots.
A sub -committee has been formed to develop a proposal from the Hanifil Foundation to fund
phase 2 of the park. This phase consists of a field house with restrooms, a concession area
and a warming room. Phase 2 also includes plans for a play structure and possible hockey
rink.
4. CLEARWATER CREEK PRESERVE (See attached maps)
Clearwater Creek Preserve is approximately 96 acres in size. It is considered a passive park
and has remained unimproved except for the woodchip trail installed by Eagle Scout
members in 2007. (See Map)
S OAKSHORE PARK (See attached plan)
This property consists of 10 acres of park property recently obtained by the City from the
Oakshore Park Homeowners Association. The park currently includes a picnic shelter,
sliding hill, play equipment and'/2 court basketball as well as two parking lots. There is a
bituminous walking path that accesses the western portion of the park where several picnic
tables and benches have been placed. Several components of the park are still in progress,
including horseshoe pits and a backstop for pick up style baseball and softball games. Trees
and plantings will be completed in the next month.
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