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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.03.10 Parks PacketParks Commission, City of Hugo March 10, 2010 7:00 P.M. Oneka Room, City Hall Copies to: Commission Members, City Staff I. Approve Minutes From February 10, 2010 Meeting II. Lions Park Neighborhood Meeting III. Discussion on Health Sub -Committee IV. Discussion on Community Input Project Results V. Discussion on Earth Day VI. Update on Parks and Recreation Programming Sub -Committee VII. Update on WBL Community Services & Recreation Matching Grant Program Next Meeting — April 14, 2010 Minutes City of Hugo Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 10, 2010 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Kris Birch, Derek Larsen, Dave Strub, Mat Rauschendorfer, Jim Taylor, Noel Schmidt, Tom Windisch Absent: Roger Clarke, Rachel Berger Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/Parks Intern Debi Close, Parks Secretary I. Approval of Minutes of January 13, 2010 Strub made a motion, Larsen seconded to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2010 Parks Commission meeting. All Ayes. Motion Carried. II. Introduction of New Parks Commissioners All Commission members welcomed Kris Birch, Mat Rauschendorfer and Tom Windisch. III. Hugo Health Fair Presentation (Dr. Aaron Arvig) Dr. Aaron Arvig, owner of Oneka Chiropractic and founder of the Hugo Health Fair gave a background of the Fair. The Health Fair has been held annually for five years and is made possible by partnership of several health-related businesses in Hugo. Dr. Arvig discussed expanding the Health Fair to include an on-going community health initiative. Dr. Arvig introduced Kathy Bystrom, who has assisted in organizing the Health Fair. Kathy Bystrom informed the Commission of the Statewide Health Initiative Program which granted funds to Washington County in the amount of $1.5363 million. Washington County can use these funds, in partnership with local communities and organizations, for the prevention of chronic diseases through promoting healthy school cafeteria, smoking cessation programs and trail development, etc. Bystrom serves on the Washington County Community Leadership Team that works with local communities to utilize SHIP funding to promote healthier lifestyles and activities. The next step is forming a Health Sub -Committee. Derek Larsen and Noel Schmidt volunteered to serve on the Sub -Committee. IV. Community Input Project — Final Report presentation (Erik Cedarleaf-Dahl) Erik Cedarleaf-Dahl presented the Citizen Input Project results to the Commission members. The presentation of the summary included detailed statistical results. Commission members agreed to continue to discuss the results and make recommendations to the City Council. V. Discussion on Lions Park Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, informed that residents in the Lions Park neighborhood have been notified of a neighborhood meeting at the next meeting. This meeting will gather necessary input to move forward on Phase I Lions Park Redevelopment planning. VI. Update on Sledding Party Jim Taylor updated the Commission on the community Sledding Party that took place February 6th, 2010. Approximately 100-150 residents participated and the event was a big success. VII. Update on Hanifl Fields Shelter Design (Scott Anderson) Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, provided copies of the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Shelter Rendering site plans. X. Adjournment Derek Larsen made a motion, Windisch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:00pm. Next Meeting: March 10, 2010