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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.11.13 Parks PacketAgenda Parks Commission Meed Hugo City Hall, 7:OOpm of November 13, 2013 1. 7:OOpm Approve Minutes From October 91 2013 Meeting 2. 7:05pm Recognition of Hugo Hockey Rink Volunteers 3. 7:30pm Parks Commission Bylaws 4. 7:45pm 2013 Annual Report 5. 8:OOpm 2014 Goal Setting 6. 9:OOpm Adjournment Background Parks Commission Meeting of November 13, 2013 Hugo City Hall, 7:00pm 1. 7:00pm Approve Minutes From October 9, 2013 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of October 9, 2013 2. 7:05pm Recognition of Hugo Hockey Rink Volunteers A local group of volunteers maintain the ice rink at Hugo Elementary. This includes nearly daily snow removal and flooding throughout the winter. With the Capital Improvement Plan approved by the Parks Commission in 2012, a $2,000 donation was approved for improvements at the rink. Altogether, the volunteers gathered donations totaling over $10,000, to purchase supplies needed to put an addition on the existing warming house. The addition and the donations also allowed the volunteers to purchase a tractor that would provide for better snow removal and easier maintenance of the rink. The volunteers built the addition themselves in the summer of 2013. The volunteers plan to continue to maintain the rink this winter. Staff recommends that the Parks Commission publically thank the volunteers for their dedication and hard work that makes the Hugo Elementary ice rink possible. Please see the attached news article. 3. 7:30pm Parks Commission Bylaws The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission is established by the City of Hugo Code of ordinances. These "bylaws" outline the purpose of the commission, duties and responsibilities, the membership, rules and procedures, etc. Staff recommends the following updates: 1) Take out that "one member shall be appointed by and from the city planning commission". This is no longer the practice. 2) Establish that meetings shall be monthly instead of bimonthly, as that is the current practice. 3) Bring the Commission back to 7 members instead of 9. Staff is recommending this change to allow more member participation in meetings. The City Council has 5 members, the Planning Commissions has 7 members, and the Economic Development Authority has 7 members. A large Commission is more difficult to manage and lead. Currently, the Parks Commission has 7 members. If the Parks Commission would like to have 9 members again, the vacancies could be advertised and new members would be appointed by the City Council. Staff recommends that a recommendation be made to the City Council for approval of the revisions to the Parks Commission bylaws as drafted. Please see the attached ordinance revision. 4. 7:45pm 2013 Annual Report Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner, will present the City of Hugo Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission with the annual report for 2013. 5. 8:OOpm 2014 Goal Setting Bryan Bear, City Administrator, will provide an update on the City of Hugo overall prior to the goal setting discussion. Attachments: Letter from Bryan Bear, November 2013 City of Hugo 2030 Comprehensive Plan Policies City of Hugo 2030 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Strategies 6. 9:OOpm Adjournment Book Update The City Council approved changes to the Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance at the meeting of October 21, 2013. A revised copy is attached for your handbook. Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo October 10, 2013 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Joan Benner, Kris Birch, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Tom Windisch Absent: Rachel Berger Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Eric Maass, Community Development Intern Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m I. Approval of Minutes from September Meeting Windisch made a motion, Benner seconded to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2013 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion carried. II. Approval of the Agenda Windisch made a motion, Taylor seconded to approved the agenda. All Aye. Motion Carried III. Lions Park Planning Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner, provided an update on the proposed development of the property to the west of Lions Park. Park land dedication may be made with the development that would expand Lions Park. Taylor made a motion to withdraw the recommendation for the W"hdib y pproval of Lions Park. � IV. Neighborhood Park Service Area Syverson reviewed a requests for neighborhood park improvements in the last two years. Tori Gabrielson requested a park in her neighborhood, Oneka Estates. At the time, the Parks Commission determined that there currently is no city land in that area available to be developed into a park and that development in that area may provide a park in the future. Fable Hill Homeowners Association requested a playground and park. They city has received property from the developer through park dedication and grading and grass seeding was completed. A piece of playground equipment at Frog Hollow was removed and replaced with a multi -person swing, prompted by safety concerns from residents. Syverson provided the Parks Commission with a comprehensive description of the Hugo's neighborhood park service areas. The Parks Commission discussed the types of parks they would like to see in future developments, including size, proximal distance to other parks, and amenities provided. Parks Commission discussed that future will be heavily dependent on the individual development and park dedication opportunities. VI. Recreation Programs Update Syverson provided the Parks Commission with an update on the Annual Hugo City Wide Bus Tour. Syverson informed the Parks Commission that that Tour De Hugo was a huge success having had 180 riding participants. Syverson stated that the event had more than 20 sponsors, 10% of all riders were kids, 20% of all participants signed up the day of, and the event saw a large number of team registrations with 48 riders being a part of a team. Surprisingly, several of the participants came from outside of Hugo. They stated that they preferred the Tour De Hugo over other metro rides because of the route variety, scenic beauty of the routes, and supported pit stops along the routes. Syverson informed the Parks Commission about the showing of the Avengers for Teen Movie Night on Friday, November 1 after school. This event is a partnership between the City of Hugo and White Bear Lake Area Schools. VIII. Adjournment Taylor made a motion, Windisch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm ------------------------------- I � 1 1 � I 1 City of Thank you to the Hugo Parks, Recreation, lifHugo and Open Space Commission, who works to 1 provide immediate and long-term strategic City of Hugo guidance and direction for the development 1 1 Hugo City Hall of parks and recreation programming for 1 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue the citizens of the City of Hugo. The nine 1 Hugo, MN 55038 member Commission is made up of 1 volunteers appointed by the Hugo City 1 651-762-6300 Council. The Commission meets once a 1 1 Parks Commission Staff Contact: month on the second Wednesday of every 1 I Shayla Syverson month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are open 1 1 651-762-6342 to the public and held at Hugo City Hall. 1 ssyverson@ci.hugo.mn.us 1 I 1 www.ci.hugo.mn.us 1 I 1 - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -# Thank You Teacher Volunteers! On one of the hottest days of the year, teachers from Hugo and Oneka Elementary took a break from their training workshops to help out the community! They worked on four projects. With the help of representatives from the Washington Conservation Dis- trict, invasive species were re- moved from the wetlands on the property of Oneka Elemen- tary. The boards at the hockey rink at Hugo Elementary got a fresh coat of paint. Invasive species were also removed from the rain gardens at Hugo City Hall. The fourth project included marking the storm water drains to alert residents to be aware of what is being put in the drain as it goes to local lakes. This project was in partnership with the Rice Creek Watershed District. Each of the projects included a component that the teachers could educated their students about. White Bear Lake Area Schools, and especially our local elementary schools have great atti- tudes for giv- ing back to the communi- ty they are a part of. Thank you to the teacher volunteers for being great role models to the Hugo youth and for our community. Teachers from Oneka and Hugo Elementary Schools took a break from staff Of A Year in Review The Parks Commission heard a request from two youth who wanted to see a piece of equipment re- placed at Frog Hollow Park because they felt it was un- safe. They did a poll of their neighborhood and chose to have a multi- user swing installed, which the Parks Com- mission approved. Mi- nor equipment replace- ments were also made at Diamond Point Park and Oneka Lake Park. The Parks Commission was partnered in a study of athletic facilities by White Bear Lake Area Schools. The results of the study will likely be used in future park planning. Continuing to expand the contact with residents, the City of Hugo's facebook has grown to over 74o fol- lowers. The Hanifl Fields Athletic Park was utilized by two local soccer organizations and was home to the MYSA State Tournament which included 58 games over the course of 5 days. This is the largest tournament held at the facility which was opened in 2010. Recreation Program Report The City of Hugo contin- ues to partner with several organizations to provide additional recreation pro- grams for residents. The Hugo Business Associ- ation puts on the Kidz`N Biz Fest each year. Several local businesses and the Hugo Lions Club also sup- port the Tour de Hugo. Another successful event that the City has built over the years is the Snow Jam which had 120 partici- pants. In partnership with the White Bear Lake School District, these programs are offered in Hugo: • Tot Time/ Family Time • Volleyball&Basketball Open Gym at Oneka Ele- mentary School • Teen Movie Matinees • Snow Jam Other recreation programs continued in 2013 include: • Park Play Days • Geocaching Adventure • Movie Nights at Oneka Ele- mentary School • Outdoor Movie Night at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park • Skyhawks Sports Camps • Sledding Party New programs in 2013 are: • Teen Movie Matinees • Nature Camp • Great American Camp Out The majority of recreation programs offered by the City of Hugo are free for residents. To offset the costs, the City relies on contributions from local businesses. In 2013, over $4,800 in total was donat- ed by 25 local businesses to make the many events and programs possible. The remaining program costs are offset by the fees col- lected for the rental of the fields at Hanilf Fields Ath- letic Park. It is estimated that over 1,300 people participated in a City of Hugo program or event in 2013. Page 2 -------------------------`� was held Au- gust 5 -8th. +- at Hanifl The camp Fields filled up with " Hockey Rink Improved A huge thank you is The rink is also used for They built a garage onto deserved by a group of hockey. the existing warming volunteers that have room to house the tractor maintained the only Nightly maintenance is in the summer of 2013. hockey rink in Hugo. required including snow Donations continue to � The rink is located at Hu- removal and flooding. come in and will be used go Elementary and is Last winter, the hard- to purchase a tractor. ownedWhite Bear working volunteers de- Hugo residents can look g Lake Areas Schools. The termined that a tractor forward to a great winter � school district makes the was needed to better of skating thanks to these g � rink available for public maintain the ice. They dedicated volunteers and skating at various times P began taking donations. the generosity of several g Ty throughout the week. The community stepped local businesses and ' up to support them. organizations — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 2013 Regional Trail Planned The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail currently starts in downtown Hugo and extends 9.5 miles to the northern border of Washington County. There, the trail continues an additional 14 miles through Chisago County as the Sunrise Creek Trail. An extension to the south is planned to be made between 145th Street and 14oth Street in Hugo. Washington County mas- ter planned the regional trail in partnership with the cities of Hugo and Forest Lake and other stakeholders. Residents were invited to share their ideas for the trail corridor at open houses held in the winter of 2013. The regional trail is planned to extend along Hwy 61 to the southern boundary of Hugo, along the existing rail bad. The short term plan is to make the nec- essary connections south via local trail. The trail is planned to be resurfaced and extended south to 14oth Street in the sum- mer of 2014. Dog Park Envisioned The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Com- mission continues to look for land suitable for Hugo's first dog park. The following items were identified and approved by the Parks Commission as criteria for a dog park: • 10 —2o acres in size • 20-40 parking spots no low areas • mix of wooded/ shaded areas and open space • minimal potential neighborhood issues Typically, dog parks are primarily maintained by volunteers and users and a volunteer organization is ideal. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Nature Camp Conducted An ongoing vision of the Commission has been to hold nature programs. This sum- mer, a 4 day Nature Camp Nature itCampers was held Au- gust 5 -8th. +- at Hanifl The camp Fields filled up with Athletic 12 registered Park. participants ranging in age from 7 to 12. Each day had a theme and included a hike, learning ac- tivities, art projects, games and more. A wide range of outdoor activities were crammed into the 2.5 hour morning camp. The campers reported that their favorite parts included making differ- ent types of s 'mores over the bonfire and the scavenger hunt. The campers greatly enjoyed learning to geocache thanks to a local enthusiast. The "Water Olympics", which included fun science activi- ties and puzzles, was also a favorite Page 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — for the fabulous ride... it was so / well organized, 'Tour De Hugo Takes Off so beautiful... look forward to In it's third year, the Tour de Hugo took off! Held on Sat- urday, September 14, partici- pation more than doubled in 2013, with over 180 riders. Dozens of riders that are in the Twin Cities Bike Club participated. Hugo Fire Chief Kevin Col- vard served at honorary King of the Mountain and an- nounced the start of each ride. This year, the city partnered with the Hugo Lions Club to host the event. The Lions Club provided lunch for the riders and hosted the Hugo Good Neighbor Harvest Fest, immediately following the Tour de Hugo. It included an arts & craft fair, inflatable activities, and more. The events were held at Lions Park instead of Hanifl Fields Athletic Parks in previous years. The Tour de Hugo offered four different routes, making it suitable for all ages and abilities of riders. The 45 mile route was a new addi- tion and the riders greatly enjoyed the scenery and the level of challenge it brought. Riders from all over the met- ro came to bike the beauty! A 6 mile route was added which was mostly on -trail and suitable for children. The other routes offered were 24 mile or 32 mile. Sponsors and volunteers pro- vided rest stops at Oneka I .. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 140 Elementary School, Withrow Elementary School, near Big Marine Lake, and a "Cake Break" along Jeffery Avenue. Thank you to those that made the Tour de Hugo pos- sible: doing it next year!" Sandie CITY OF HUGO MEMORANDUM TO: City Council Planning Commission Parks Commission Economic Development Authority Historical Commission FROM: Bryan Bear, City Administrator SUBJECT: Goals DATE: November 8, 2013 Each year, the City Commissions and City Council adopt goals. The adopted goals are very important to the staff as they help us prioritize our work over the year. This year, the staff would like to change the framework of the goal setting discussions to ensure that we are meeting the expectations of the Commissions. Some of the goals that are adopted each year have been somewhat vague and difficult to measure progress on, such as "Promote downtown redevelopment" or "Expand recreational programming." Many goals of this type end up being repeated each year. We'd like to challenge the commissioners to be creative and specific when setting goals. Each commission is guided by a set of mission statements, values, or visions that are written down in the City's Comprehensive Plan or elsewhere. Ideally, the goals will implement your mission. Each goal statement should be accompanied by action steps that can be accomplished by the staff, Commissions, and City Council. The staff will be asking each Commission a series of questions related to your mission, values, vision, etc. We will facilitate a discussion surrounding those questions with hopes of reaching a consensus on where our efforts should be focused over the next year via goals and actions. The appearance of the document that gets approved will be different from what you have previously seen. Please take some time to think about the questions in advance, and plan to participate in the goal setting sessions, as the outcome of these sessions will guide your Commission and the work of the City staff over the next year. Thanks for everything you do as a volunteer Commissioner and for your ongoing commitment. 2014 Goal Setting Vision of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission The City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission shall provide the City Council recommendations and advice for the development, maintenance, and operation of parks, recreation and open space programs in the City. (Parks Commission Bylaws) Discussion Questions Please prepare responses to the following questions to discuss during the goal setting. (See following pages) t. What strengths does the City of Hugo have? Please identify one or two considerations that that you believe are unique to Hugo and can be a positive asset to the community. 2. What stands out to you in the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan? 3. What changes could be made to the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan to make it a more effective tool? 4. The year is 2025, what does the City of Hugo parks, trails, and open space system look like? 5. Is there anything that should be changed related to the meetings of Parks Commission? 6. What stands out to you about the recreation programming currently offered by the City of Hugo? 7. Are there additional recreation options that Hugo residents are in need of? What are they? 8. What do you think should be the 3 most significant priorities of the Parks Commission for the next 20 years? 9. What do you think should be the 3 most significant priorities of the Parks Commission for 2014? 10. What specific goals or action steps can be taken in the future (1-3 years) that will help to define the future of the City and realize the City's vision? Goal Setting Process Using the vision above, the Parks Commission will work together to identify three to six goals. Each of the goals will also have action steps to be taken in 2014. The Hugo City Council will be presented the goals of the Parks Commission for their feedback and approval. The goals will drive the activities of the Parks Commission in 2014. Chapter 3: Policy Plan 3.1. VISION The City of Hugo will be a unique, sustainable community that respects the environment and serves its residents. The community will strive to be a desirable place for residents of all ages. The citizens have repeatedly expressed their preference for the retaining the 'rural' lifestyle of Hugo. The goal is rooted in preservation, to the greatest extent possible, the essence of a rural way of life while encouraging a variety of land uses to meet the needs of the community. The objective is to blend the local variety of lifestyles into a peaceful and prosperous coexistence by creating mutual compatibility of local land uses within the community. Natural resources will be protected and natural corridors will flourish in the community. All residents will be able to enjoy the natural environment with carefully planned trails and connections. Facilities for horses, bicyclists and pedestrians will prosper in the community to encourage healthy living for all residents. Neighborhoods will be unique and carefully planned with innovative techniques to ensure a high quality of life for all residents. There will be a diversity of housing to support and promote the livability of the community. Neighborhoods will provide walkable, pedestrian -friendly accessibility. Development will be focused along the CSAH 4, Highway 61 and CSAH 8 growth corridors where the dense residential areas and businesses will be located. Development will be encouraged in Downtown Hugo, which is the heart of the community. 3.2. GOALS AND STATEGIES These goals and implementation strategies will be tools to help guide the City decision- making process. Cd91ul'11 1111 wel" l 1IZa Provide for a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural land use opportunities within the community. Strategies: • Encourage lifecycle housing opportunities. • Continue agricultural land uses in eastern Hugo where such uses are economically viable. • Promote opportunities for commercial services to expand the tax base and provide employment opportunities. • Enforce development standards to maintain a high-quality standard of living. Chapter 3 3-1 Policy Plan _ Hugo • Encourage a variety of social opportunities for residents. 2. Maintain the unique rural quality and small town feel of the community through thoughtful planning. Strategies: • Encourage development that preserves open spaces and creates connections to natural areas. • Develop Downtown Hugo as a livable, pedestrian -friendly town center within the City of Hugo. • Maintain and enhance the quality of development through the design and performance standards. • Encourage a sense of community by maintaining and creating distinct neighborhoods. • Identify areas within the community that could benefit from special plans or more study. • Identify areas that have conflicting land uses and develop solutions to mitigate current and future problems. • Develop and create safe road patterns and traffic calming measures to establish safety for all modes of transportation. • Maximize public service efficiencies through effective planning and management practices at the local level. • Encourage and utilize citizen participation in the local decision-making processes. • Maintain open spaces, natural resources and viewsheds that contribute to the character of the community. LAND USE AND GROWTH 3. Maintain a diversity of land uses that allows for urban development while preserving rural and agricultural lands. Strategies: • Promote urban development in areas where public infrastructure is available to support such development. • Prepare and adopt a land use plan that designates compatible land uses to minimize conflicts as development occurs. • Provide transitions between rural and urban areas through zoning and other performance standards. • Promote continued commercial -agricultural use of the land and prevent the decline of agriculture in the City's economy. • Maintain options for agricultural landowners to develop their property. • Protect the ability for existing rural non-farm lifestyles to co -exist in an agricultural setting. • Create a land use plan that supports the preservation of natural resources and permanent open space. Chapter 3 3-2 Policy Plan C40" 4. Support the development of a land use plan that responds to regional growth strategies while maintaining the character and vision of the community. Strategies: • Determine areas within the community that could support and enhance regional growth strategies and goals. • Create a land use plan that considers adjacent land uses in neighboring communities. • Enhance and update the zoning ordinance to support the goals and visions of the community. • Identify and utilize county, state or federal programs to encourage retention of the natural resources in the City. • Preserve and respect existing character and development within the City, while accommodating and serving new development in an environmentally - friendly and economically -sustainable way. • Encourage growth in areas within proximity to key infrastructure including transportation corridors, water, waste water and community facilities. 5. Encourage environmentally -friendly development in all areas to promote sustainable land use pattern. Strategies: • Identify areas that would be suitable for conservation development. • Support open space planning and use it to develop tools and techniques to support conservation development and other low impact development alternatives. • Work with land owners, developers and stakeholders to identify land that could contribute to green corridors and stormwater management areas. • Encourage development of land uses according to function, minimizing land use conflicts and/or damage to the environment. NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN AND HOUSING GOALS 6. Provide a variety of housing types at a range of values to support a sustainable community. Strategies: • Provide safe and adequate housing for all people, regardless of age, income or ethnic background. • Create ordinances that support the City's desire to have well designed and maintained housing at all levels. • Provide live -work housing options within the community to allow for a diversity of residents within the community. • Encourage developments to include a variety of housing types. • Explore zoning methods that allow neighborhoods with mixed housing types and or other appropriate uses within residential areas. Chapter 3 3-3 Policy Plan CH66 • Create and maintain a level of affordability options through the community's housing stock. 7. Implement policies that will allow the opportunity for the development of 877 new affordable housing units between 2011 and 2020. An affordable housing unit is a unit priced at or below 30% of the gross income of a household earning 60% of the Twin Cities median family income (or $46,200 in 2005). 8. Promote the development and preservation of a supply of quality housing that is affordable at all income levels and at all stages of the life cycle. Strategies: • Provide opportunities for the development of high quality housing that is diverse in terms of ownership, price, type, and style. This diversity shall include large lot residential parcels, as well as life cycle and affordable housing. • Encourage residential developers to include housing affordable to low- and moderate -income residents and local employees as part of their developments in order to provide a range of mixed -income housing throughout the community. Subsidized housing shall not be concentrated in any one neighborhood. • Provide financial or technical assistance, as may be appropriate, to developers of affordable housing for low- and moderate -income residents. • Encourage the development of housing for residents with special needs, including accessible housing for persons with disabilities. • Support efforts to assure equal access to housing opportunities within the City. • Support projects and programs that meet Hugo's needs for low- and moderate -income life cycle housing opportunities. • Provide an adequate supply of land guided for Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Mixed Use. • Allow higher density elderly housing in areas guided for lower density residential land uses. 9. Promote development patterns and densities that link housing with services and facilities, employment areas and all forms of transportation, particularly future public transit and non -motorized forms of transportation. Strategies: • Support residential development that makes efficient use of available land with adequate public infrastructure. • Provide opportunities for housing affordable to low- and moderate -income residents in areas that are conveniently located and accessible to places of employment, commercial areas, public uses, and future transportation facilities. • Locate higher density residential uses near the Highway 61 corridor where future mass transit is possible. Chapter 3 3-4 Policy Plan Hugo 10.Ensure that all housing and neighborhoods within the City are well maintained. Strategies: • Support local programs that provide financial assistance for maintenance and rehabilitation of older and lower cost housing. • Encourage programs and activities that support the physical enhancement and maintenance of neighborhoods. • Encourage and expand projects that enhance the infrastructure within older neighborhoods, such as the street reconstruction program 11. Support strong, vibrant neighborhoods throughout the City. Strategies: • Encourage methods of subdivision design to protect and enhance environmental features and amenities. Create and strengthen the appearance of City gateways and key transportation corridors through streetscaping, design standards, zoning, trails, lighting, sidewalks, signage, and other tools. Develop and enforce design, performance, development and site planning standards, incentives and resources to ensure quality development. Create a high-quality neighborhood environment in every development throughout the community. 12. Promote pedestrian -friendly neighborhoods. Strategies: • Encourage the integration of multi -modal access including parking, sidewalks, bike paths, and park and rides within new developments. • Enhance and maintain design standards that support a livable, pedestrian - friendly community. • Ensure that residential neighborhoods have adequate access to parks and trails and that parks and green space are integrated into developments. • Create connections between neighborhoods, parks and business to promote a walkable community. • Encourage development in Downtown Hugo to provide living, shopping and work opportunities to residents. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13. Promote balanced commercial and industrial development that will better serve the full range of needs of local residents. Strategies: • Explore the use of TIF (tax increment financing) districts as needed to support the City's redevelopment goals. • Create commercial and industrial districts where a variety of commercial operations may expand. Chapter 3 3-5 Policy Plan _ Hugo • Provide areas where businesses with outside storage are encouraged to locate. • Promote commercial development along Highway 61 and CSAH 8. • Encourage commercial development that supports the small town quality of Hugo. • Create ordinances to limit building size. • Strengthen commercial and industrial design standard ordinances to ensure that new development reflects the character of the community. 14. Provide quality development that will insure an expanded tax base and employment opportunities for residents. Strategies: • Provide opportunities for local residents to be employed at home or within the community. • Promote local business and industry in order to increase the local tax base and increase local employment. NATURAL RESOURCES 15.13rotect and enhance the natural environment through sound land stewardship practices. Strategies: • Maintain ordinances to protect shoreland, floodplain and wetland areas. Encourage buffers around wetland and shoreland areas. Explore tools to encourage preservation of trees and other significant natural resources. • Continuing to support Washington County's groundwater plan. 16. Preserve significant open spaces and natural systems. Strategies: • Identify key viewsheds and natural resource corridors and consider methods to encourage their preservation. • Evaluate the use of a cluster housing ordinance or similar tools to permanently preserve open space in rural Hugo. • Strengthen ordinances to protect natural resources. • Provide education about natural resource preservation to increase understanding about the process of identifying significant natural resources. • Preserve key natural areas and make them accessible. • Support programs to educate and encourage community awareness and involvement focused on preservation of open spaces, natural resources and viewsheds throughout the City. Chapter 3 3-6 Policy Plan lt, g6 GOVERNANCE 17. Provide for efficient and effective administrative services which will meet the needs of the City of Hugo. Strategies: • Provide adequate staff to administer the City's statutory requirements. • Maintain the use of professional consultants to provide specialized services, until such services are deemed ineffective or are no longer cost-effective. • Encourage innovative and creative approaches to planning, engineering, and City governance. • Support the development and testing of alternative solutions to typical engineering and planning problems. • Implement the Comprehensive Plan though the subdivision ordinance, zoning ordinance, building code and other City documents. • Promote a sound financial planning program for capital improvements and relating those improvements to need, location and proper timing. • Maintain open communication for problem solving between staff, decision - makers and the public to find the best solution to planning and engineering issues within the community. • Encourage staff to monitor land planning approaches in other communities and government bodies for innovative solutions facing the City. • Prevent unnecessary cost, duplication and inefficiency in providing needed facilities and services. • Provide cost effective services to minimize impacts to taxpayers. 18. Work with adjacent jurisdictions and regulating agencies to promote a collaborative approach to planning. Strategies: • Include and invite participants from surrounding jurisdictions in planning activities that also have implications for their future. • Continue to explore and actively pursue opportunities to share services with surrounding jurisdictions to improve efficiency, reduce costs and avoid unnecessary duplication. 19. Provide opportunities for community and resident involvement in all aspects of the planning process. Strategies: • Inform residents and community members of important community events through publication in the local newspaper, or other forms of media. • Encourage participation at all community meetings, including Planning Commission, Parks Commission, Economic Development Authority, and City Council. • Hold community events that focus on the City's decision-making, particularly as it relates to land use and development. Chapter 3 3-7 Policy Plan _ Hugo 20. Protect the health and safety and welfare of the residents of Hugo through efficient and effective public safety systems. Strategies: • Continue to monitor the contract for police protection to ensure it meets the needs of the residents with the City's fiscal capacity. • Continue to monitor the effectiveness of the volunteer fire department to ensure it meets the needs of the residents within the City's fiscal capacity. • Explore City ownership of police equipment and employment of police personnel only if the contractual police protection is deemed ineffective or is not cost-effective. • Maintain the program for vehicle replacement and reconditioning for fire department operations. • Encourage continuing education for volunteer fire department personnel. INFRASTRUCTURE 21. Provide a transportation system that is designed and maintained to encourage development in accordance with Hugo Land Use Guide Plan. Strategies: • Promote a transportation system which minimizes impacts on the natural environment and which enhances local aesthetics. • Provide for safe, convenient and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the City. • Provide another east -west route through the City. • Encourage development of the interchange at 1-35E and CSAH 4. 22. Plan and provide public facilities in an orderly and economic manner. Strategies: • Maintain the existing infrastructure to maximize cost efficiencies in development of public projects. • Encourage multi -use functions in public buildings to provide for economy in government and make the most efficient use of these facilities. • Promote good design for public buildings that will allow for future expansions or accessory uses. • Work with the State, County and/or neighboring communities to coordinate public infrastructure improvements and services. • Protect the local environment and water supply through installation, maintenance and monitoring of on-site sewer systems. • Provide sanitary sewer service within the Urban Service Area as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. • Provide a City water distribution system to meet City needs in compliance with State standards. • Discourage leapfrog development. Chapter 3 3-8 Policy Plan Hugo 23. Provide for a system of parks and open spaces which will satisfy both the active and passive recreational needs of all citizens. Strategies: • Preserve significant open spaces and natural areas. • Identify and develop parkland to maximize local natural features and existing infrastructure. • Promote preservation of natural features and public access when development occurs along the shorelines of streams, lakes and public wetlands. • Recognize regional and county park, trail and open space plans. • Provide a trail system that links local and regional park facilities within the community. • Enhance public parks and open space in accordance with the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). • Maintain hunting and fishing opportunities within the City. • Maintain opportunities for AN and snowmobile use in the City. Chapter 3 3-9 Policy Plan Hugo This page intentionally left blank. Chapter 3 3-10 Policy Plan &46 Chapter 13: Implementation Plan i[CIE 1111111111111111I.r1111:01 I1L4iL•1l The purpose of the implementation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan is to set forth the actions that the City will take to ensure that the plans, programs and policies set forth in the other plan chapters will be carried out by the decisions that the City makes on a daily basis. This chapter provides guidance for policymakers and staff for the timing and priority of a wide range of strategies recommended to carry out the plan. 13.2. TIMING OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The timeframe within which the City intends to carryout each strategy is included in the following tables. Some strategies represent activities or programs already in place that the City plans to continue. These are listed as "ongoing". The timing and priority of these strategies should be regularly reevaluated as part of the City's annual goal setting and work planning process. For capital projects, the project timing is based on when the project will be included in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The timing, cost and funding source for each project is reevaluated and the CIP is updated by the City annually. Timing for these strategies is as follows: Implementation Strategy Timing: Ongoing Continuous or existing effort Short 1-5 years; included in the 5 -year CIP Medium 5-10 years: this will be needed to serve the 2030 MUSA Long May not be needed until the City next updates the Comprehensive Plan. This implementation plan is not intended to include all planning and policy efforts that the City will undertake to fulfill the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. It is intended to identify major initiatives, those that represent a new direction or require significant efforts by the Council, Commissions or staff. The entire Comprehensive Plan will be reevaluated, at a minimum, every 10 years as required by State Law. The implementation strategies identified as long term, will be reevaluated when the City prepares the next Comprehensive Plan update. 13.3. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The following section lists the implementation strategies for each chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The table includes a description of the strategy and timing of each project. Chapter 13-1 Implementation Plan CHu-g—o' Land Use Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Land Use Plan. These strategies are in addition to the enforcement of the City's official controls (the City Code, including the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance). Chapter 13-2 Implementation Plan H,x6 LAND USE PLAN CHAPTER 4 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 1 Areas of new opportunity. Conduct land use studies for both of the Short new mixed use land use categories shown near 170`h Street. Priority for study will be given to areas for which development proposals have been submitted. Following completion of the study, make Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments, as needed. 2 Zoning Map. Update the Zoning Map to be consistent with the adopted Short 2030 Land Use Plan. 3 Zoning Ordinance. Update the zoning ordinance to be consistent with Short the Comprehensive Plan. These changes may include new zoning districts to be compatible with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, new development standards, etc. 4 Subdivision Ordinance. Review and consider amendments to Section Short 1215 of the City Code (Land Division and Platting) to reflect the vision of the Comprehensive Plan. a. Evaluate rural and urban land division standards and make changes as needed. b. Consider moving the PUD section to the Zoning Ordinance. c. Review Adequate Public Facilities section and make changes as needed to be consistent with Growth Management Policies in the Comprehensive Plan. 5 Rural Preservation Program Ordinance. Consider changes to the Short adopted rural preservation ordinance (Section 1195.150.1) to reflect the vision for rural Hugo. 6 Design Guidelines. Consider adoption of design guidelines to ensure Short quality development for all new development throughout the city. These guidelines may be adopted as part of the Zoning Ordinance or may be simply be approved by the City Council. Chapter 13-2 Implementation Plan H,x6 Housing Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Housing Plan. These strategies will help the City achieve the goals identified in the City's Metropolitan Livable Communities Housing Goals Agreement with the Metropolitan Council. Chapter 13-3 Implementation Plan Hugo HOUSING PLAN (CHAPTER 5) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 1 Financial Support and Technical Assistance for Maintenance Ongoing and Development of Affordable Housing. Utilize the following programs and techniques, as appropriate, to assist in the development and rehabilitation of housing affordable to low- and moderate -income residents (defined as housing ownership opportunities affordable to families that make less than 80% of the metropolitan median income, and rental units affordable to families at 50% of the metropolitan median income): a. all available public programs (including those sponsored by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency [MHFA], U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development [HUD], Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development [DEED], Metropolitan Housing Opportunities Program [MHDP]) and private foundation funding sources for affordable housing) b. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds c. Tax increment financing d. EDA housing powers e. Bonding f. Tax abatement 2 Financial Support for Existing Low and Moderate Income Ongoing Rental Housing. a. Mueller Manor (a 28 -unit senior apartment building receiving a direct subsidy from the Washington County HRA to make the units affordable to low- and moderate -income seniors). b. Section 8 Housing Assistance voucher program administered through the Washington County HRA. 3 Livability of Housing and Neighborhoods. Continue to support Ongoing existing programs that improve the livability of housing and neighborhoods such as Neighborhood Watch. 4 Legislative Initiatives. As appropriate, encourage and support Ongoing legislative initiatives that provide incentives and eliminate disincentives and penalties for cities to assist affordable housing. 5 Fair Housing. Continue to support and publicize fair housing Ongoing programs and policies. 6 Zoning. Continue to provide adequate land zoned at densities Ongoing necessary to meet the City's housing goals Chapter 13-3 Implementation Plan Hugo Chapter 13-4 Implementation Plan ICHu9­6' HOUSING PLAN (CHAPTER 5) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 7 Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing. Study and make Short/On- recommendations on changes to zoning, subdivision and other going code requirements that may be impediments to developing and maintaining housing affordable to low- and moderate -income residents, including the following: a. incentives to meeting Housing Affordability Goals b. density of residential areas c. public improvement standards for new developments d. preservation of the existing housing stock and discouraging the removal and replacement of smaller, affordable homes with more expensive homes e. use of innovative construction techniques or materials. 8 Housing and Employment Relationships. Study relationship Short between affordable housing and the ability of Hugo businesses to recruit and retain employees. 9 Rental Housing Licensing Program. Consider the development Short of a rental housing licensing program to enforce life safety and other minimum housing standards for all rental units in the City. 10 Property Taxes. Support equity in property taxation for non- Short homesteaded residential rental properties. 11 Impact of Assessments and Fees on Housing Affordability. Medium Study the impact of City assessments and fees on housing affordability and lower-income residents. 12 Housing Conditions. Identify concentrations of substandard, Medium blighted or deficient housing in order to target code enforcement, housing rehabilitation assistance programs and possible redevelopment. 13 Truth in Housing. Study the feasibility of establishing a program Medium to require a property inspection and disclosure report before residential p perty changes hands. 14 Long Term Affordability. Utilize techniques, such as land trusts Medium or property encumbrance, to maintain long term affordability of housing receiving assistance. 15 Transitional/ Emergency Housing. Encourage local social Medium service agencies to meet transitional/emergency housing needs in Hugo. 16 Housing Maintenance Education. Develop a voluntary education Medium and inspection program for existing housing, with rehabilitation assistance for income -qualified residents. Chapter 13-4 Implementation Plan ICHu9­6' Economic Development Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Economic Development Plan. Parks. Trails and Open Space Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CHAPTER 6) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 1 Strategic Plan. Update long-term strategic plan for economic On-going development within the City. Ongoing 2 SWOT Analysis. Continue to identify strengths, weaknesses, On-going 2 opportunities and threats to business retention and development. 3 Survey Business Owners. Conduct an outreach survey to Short business owners to identify barriers and opportunities. Ongoing 4 Identify Target Business Market. Identify the desirable Short 3 businesses using the SWOT analysis and survey results. 5 Market Hugo. Prepare and implement a marketing plan to attract Short and retain desirable businesses in Hugo. Collaborate with business 4 associations and neighboring communities on a regional strategy. Ongoing 6 1 Incentives Policy. Create a policy for the use of financial Short incentives within the City. Short Parks. Trails and Open Space Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan. Chapter 13-5 Implementation Plan H,66 PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN (CHAPTER 7) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 1 Collaboration. Continue to work with other public, private and non- profit groups and agencies to enhance the City's limited resources and Ongoing enhance the programs and facilities available to residents. 2 Maintain the Parks and Trails System. Maintain the quality of the existing park and trail system and fund the replacement of buildings, equipment and trails. Determine priorities and plan for short-term Ongoing funding needs through the annual review of the CIP. 3 Greenways. Establish Greenway Corridors in the City through dedication of land as property develops or though land dedication by Ongoing r)rooertv owners. 4 Trails. Complete the trail corridors shown on the Trail Plan. Ongoing 5 Park Dedication Policy. Review the City park dedication policies and ordinance to establish new park dedication requirement in compliance Short with State Law to provide for the park needs of new development. Chapter 13-5 Implementation Plan H,66 Transportation Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Transportation Plan. PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN (CHAPTER 7) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 6 Dog Park. Complete a study of dog park standards and identify Ongoing locations for a possible dog park. The City should work to acquire land Short for use as a dog park. 7 Sunset Lake Access. Complete a study of the Sunset Lake park parcels currently owned by the City and options for the planned park on the lake. Establish which parcel will be used as the primary park Medium land and research options for sale or alternative use of the other parcel, The development of the park land may be development driven. 8 Downtown Park. Consider options for a new public park on Egg Lake Ongoing in Downtown Hugo. A park plan should be prepared and an Medium implementation plan adopted. 9 Community Park. Consider possible locations for a community park in northern Hugo. The acquisition and development of this park may Medium be development driven. 10 Community Park. Prepare development options for an expanded Lions Park community park in Downtown. This could include Medium acquisition of additional land. 11 Trail Crossings. Plan for safe pedestrian crossings at key trail intersections. These trail crossings may be at grade trails, overpasses Medium or underpasses. Research possible funding sources grade -separated trail crossings at Highway 61. Transportation Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Transportation Plan. Chapter 13-6 Implementation Plan Hugo TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CHAPTER 8) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 1 Highway 61 Improvements. Cooperate with the Met Council, Ongoing MnDOT and Washington County to fund and construct the following improvements: • Traffic control and intersection improvements at 147th Street • Traffic control and intersection improvements at 130th Street • Roadway, access, and intersection improvements between 140th Street and 150th Street consistent with the Downtown Transportation Plan 2 135 W/E Coalition. Continue to participate with the 1-35 W/E Coalition Ongoing to advance transportation initiatives along the 1-35W and 1-35E corridors, including reconstruction of the County Road 14 interchange and future interchange at County Road 4. Chapter 13-6 Implementation Plan Hugo Chapter 13-7 Implementation Plan t4g"Of TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CHAPTER 8) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 3 Legislative Initiatives. As appropriate, encourage and support Ongoing legislative initiatives that will provide additional transportation funding tools to the Cit 4 Highway 61 Planning. Develop a plan in partnership with MnDOT, Short Washington County Transportation, and Washington County Regional Rail Authority that addresses the future typical section, right of way needs, access locations, and locations for potential traffic signals. 5 County Road 4 Planning. Develop a plan in partnership with Short Washington County Transportation that addresses the future typical section, right of way needs, access locations, and location(s) for potential traffic signals. 6 County Road 8 (East of Highway 61) Planning and Construction. Short Plan and construct improvements to County Road 8 between Goodview Avenue and County Road 7 in conjunction with Washington County. The improvements are identified in Washington County's CIP within the next 5 years. 7 Elmcrest Avenue. Elmcrest Avenue is a shared border roadway with Short Lino Lakes that could provide a link between County Road J in White Bear Township and Highway 97 in Forest Lake. It is important that the Cities of Hugo, Lino Lakes, Columbus, and Forest Lake coordinate the long-term planning needs for the section of the corridor between County Road 8 and Highway 97. 8 Street Assessment Policy. Update the City's Assessment Policy as Short it relates to the funding of roadway construction and reconstruction projects. 9 Roadway Standards. Develop specific roadway and right of way Short standards based on the function of the roadway. Update applicable Citv Ordinances to reflect the revised standards. 10 City State Aid System. Review and update the City State Aid system Short to reflect the function of the roadway, and maximize State -Aid dollars to the City. Chapter 13-7 Implementation Plan t4g"Of Water Supply and Distribution Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Water Supply and Distribution Plan. Chapter 13 13-8 Implementation Plan CH46 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION PLAN (CHAPTER 9) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timin 1 Interconnections. Explore additional opportunities for emergency Ongoing interconnections with adjacent communities. 2 User rates. Evaluate user rates to ensure the long-term viability of the Ongoing s stem. 3 Emergency Response/Contingency. Update and maintain an Ongoing Em er enc Res onse and Contingency Plan. 4 Conservation. The City currently has a number of conservation Short measures in place including watering restrictions, escalating rate schedule, and emergency watering bans. The City will explore additional opportunities to encourage water conservation in the City to minimize the required infrastructure and the impact on local and regional groundwater sources. This will include a review of the City's policies related to irrigation systems on City property, within development , and within individual sites. 5 Assessment Policy. Update the City's Assessment Policy to reflect Short the growth management strategies, and related to the construction and reconstruction of the City's waters stem. 6 Connection Fees. The City currently collects a fee for connecting to Short the water system that is collected as part of a Building Permit, and not as part of the platting process. The City will explore alternatives to the current connection fee structure to ensure the fees are collected in the most equitable manner. Chapter 13 13-8 Implementation Plan CH46 Sanitary Sewer Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Sanitary Sewer Plan. Surface Water Management Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Sanitary Sewer Plan. SANITARY SEWER PLAN (CHAPTER 10) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 1 Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS). Support the routine Ongoing inspection and ongoing maintenance of ISTS within the City. Amend existing ordinances as necessary to remain consistent with applicable State and County requirements. 2 Met Council Capital Improvements. Support the continued Ongoing implementation of the MCES Capital Improvement Plan so that adequate capacity is available for the City to grow as planned. 3 Inflow/Infiltration (I/1). The City is not on the Met Council's list of 1/1 Ongoing problem communities. The City will continue to monitor and improve the system to minimize unnecessary 1/1. 4 Urban Service Area. Maintain a City Urban Service Boundary. Ongoing Support the connection of properties within the Urban Service Area to the sanitary sewers stem. 5 User rates. Evaluate user rates to ensure the long-term viability of the Short s stem. 6 Assessment Policy. Update the City's Assessment Policy to reflect Short the growth management strategies, and related to the construction and reconstruction of the City's sanitary sewers stem. 7 Connection Fees. The City currently collects a fee for connecting to Short the sanitary sewer system that is collected as part of a Building Permit, and not as part of the platting process. The City will explore alternatives to the current connection fee structure to ensure the fees are collected in the most equitable manner. Surface Water Management Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Sanitary Sewer Plan. Chapter 13 13-9 Implementation Plan CM46 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (CHAPTER 11) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 1 Surface Water Management Plan. Complete surface water Short management plan for City review and adoption after Rice Creek Watershed District completes their management plan. Chapter 13 13-9 Implementation Plan CM46 Public Facilities Plan The following implementation strategies will be used to carry out the Public Facilities Plan. Chapter 13-10 Implementation Plan Hu4o PUBLIC FACILITIES PLAN (CHAPTER 12) IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES No. Description Timing 1 Building Maintenance. Maintain existing public buildings. On- going 2 Fire Hall/Public Safety Building. Study the option of constructing a Medium new fire hall/public safety building in northern Hugo. 3 Public Works Expansion. Continue to monitor staffing needs at Medium Public Works and plan for a building expansion (as included in the original building plans) when needed to accommodate staff. 4 City Hall Expansion. Continue to monitor staffing needs at City Hall Long and plan for a building expansion (as included in the original building tans) when needed to accommodate staff. 5 Fire Hall Expansion. Continue to monitor staffing needs at the Fire Long Hall and plan for a building expansion (as included in the original building plans) when needed to accommodate staff. 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B w o 5� °r'�a � m mw 4� a 5 U 3 •C .', 't7 ° 4 B a u v .°C o' O U rj U U Y T u ---s "U 5;4 moi u o G a w y w K°mow v.5 m �q ❑ N 9 a W �� 8 - bo yra ��v o a YE w u o ai v u 3 v W c v o ...' p v ° pp i•" Uv Lt .o m3°. Eu ADu ��� � -oo'er 5 bouoroZ% Y> via ay.9$Yu aW o 9- -uc� �wp 'n.° ;: o 3. ORDINANCE 2013-467 CITY OF HUGO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2- ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, DIVISION 3- PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS: SECTION 58-2 and 58-40. The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Chapter 2- ADMINISTRATION, Article V- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, Division 3 -PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION, to read as follows: DIVISION 3. - PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION Sec. 2-195. - Purpose and intent. Sec. 2-196. - Duties and responsibilities. Sec. 2-197. - Organization and membership. Sec. 2-198. - Rules and procedures. Sec. 2-199. - Staffing. Secs. 2-200-2-221. - Reserved. Sec. 2-195. - Purpose and intent. The city recognizes the importance of adequate, useful and attractive parks and open areas to promote public health and fitness, provide for leisure activities, maintain property values and sustain a high quality of life in the community. Both a master park plan and a park development fund have been created for the city to provide for park development. In order to assist the city council in setting park development and open space preservation policies, establish design and operating standards for the city's park system, efficiently allocate resources, and implement the city's master park plan, the parks, recreation and open space commission is hereby established for the city. Sec. 2-196. - Duties and responsibilities. The city parks, recreation and open space commission shall provide the city council recommendations and advice for the development, maintenance and operation of parks, recreation and open space programs in the city. The commission shall have the following duties: (1)Periodically review and make recommendations to the city council on necessary, prudent, or desirable changes to the city's master park plan and parks, recreation and open space policies. (2)Monitor, and annually report to the city council regarding the city's success in implementing its master park plan and the city's contribution toward meeting the community's parks, recreation, and leisure needs. Ordinance 2013-467 (3)Prepare, and annually update for city council approval, a five-year capital improvement plan for the development of the city's parks and recreation system. (4)Annually prepare and recommend to the city council a parks and recreation capital improvement budget for the following year. (5)Prepare for city council approval, standards for park development to assure the public's safety, provide for adequate service, create a unified and identifiable design for the city's parks, and promote their efficient maintenance and operation. (6)Recommend to the city council necessary, prudent, and desirable rules and regulations for park use to ensure the public's safety, enhance system use, discourage vandalism, maintain cost- effective operations, and to resolve conflicts in park use. (7)Coordinate the development and operation of recreation programs with governmental agencies, civic groups, and other organizations promoting or assisting recreation activities in the community. (8)Communicate the city's parks and recreation goals, plans and programs to the public. (9)Perform such other duties regarding the city's parks and recreation system, as may be requested by the city council from time to time. Sec. 2-197. - Organization and membership. (a)Members appointed. The parks, recreation and open space commission shall consist of nine seven members, all eligible voters in the city. One member shall be appointed 1.• and 4Rm thp, city platiiing All ether members shall be appointed by the mayor with city council approval. Consideration in making appointments shall be given to having one or more residents residing in each ward and school district of the city appointed to the commission, though representation from each such section of the city is not required. (b)Terms of service. All members appointed by the mayor with council approval shall be appointed for staggered three-year terms. (c)Removal from office. Commission members may be removed from office by the city council for: (1)Changing their place of residence to a location outside the cofporate boundaries of the city, or otherwise not meeting the requirements for office; (2)Failure to perform their official duties, including not attending called and noticed meetings; (3)Behavior disruptive to the good order and efficiency of the commission; (4)Committing an act of moral turpitude. (d)Vacancies. Appointments made to fill a vacancy on the commission that occurs during a normal term of office shall be made for the balance of the term remaining. (e)Officers. A chairperson and vice -chairperson shall be appointed annually from the membership of the commission by the mayor, with approval of the city council. The commission Ordinance 2013-467 may appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the commission. The chairperson, or vice -chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, shall: (1)Preside over meetings of the commission. (2)Represent the commission, or appoint a person to represent the commission before the city council on matters pertaining to the commission. (3)Certify official written documents of the commission. (f)Individual commissioners as petitioners. No commissioner shall take part in the consideration of any matter in which he or she is the applicant, petitioner, or appellant, nor in the consideration of any action in which he or she has a direct financial interest. (g)Compensation. Commissioners shall serve without compensation. Sec. 2-198. - Rules and procedures. (a)The commission shall adopt such rules and procedures as are consistent with this division and as may be necessary for the proper execution and conduct of their duties and responsibilities. (b)Regular meetings of the commission shall be held bh "n4il�-monthly, or more often as required. The time and place of all regular meetings shall be posted in the city hall. The chairperson may call special meetings following three days' posted notice at the city hall. Sec. 2-199. - Staffing. In order to allow commission members to concentrate on policy development and issues of general concern, and relieve them of administrative detail, the city council shall provide adequate staff to assist the parks, recreation and open space commission with their assigned duties. State law reference— Open meeting requirements, Minn. Stats. ch. 13D Sees. 2-200-2-221. - Reserved. ADOPTED BY THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL ON November XX, 2013 Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk Shayla Syverson From: Bryan Bear Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 8:47 AM To: Shayla Syverson; Scott Anderson; Michele Lindau Subject: FW: Christian Boland: Letter of Resignation- Hugo Park Board From: THOMAS WEIDT [mailto:tweidt@msn.com] Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 6:04 PM To: Bryan Bear Subject: FW: Christian Boland: Letter of Resignation- Hugo Park Board > From: christianmichaelboland@gmail.com > Subject: Christian Boland: Letter of Resignation- Hugo Park Board > Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:58:15 -0500 > To: tweidt@msn.com > 10/12/13rr I > To: The City of Hugo Parks Board % Mayor Tom Weidt > From: Christian M Boland > Dear members and citizens, > My recent change in employment has created a drastic increase in time commitments. In order to best serve the efforts of the board, I have chosen to open up my seat and render my resignation. Making it effective upon your suggestion and acceptance. I have enjoyed my time on the board and am excited to see what the future holds for hugo and it's park development. > Sincerely, > Christian M. Boland 1 ORDINANCE 2013-466 CITY OF HUGO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE II, PUBLIC CONDUCT IN PARKS THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS: SECTION 58-2 and 58-40. The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Chapter 54, PARKS AND RECREATION, Article II, PUBLIC CONDUCT IN PARKS, to read as follows: ARTICLE II. - PUBLIC CONDUCT IN PARKS Sec. 54-19. - Findings and definitions. (a)Findings. The city council has determined that regulation of the use of public park property is necessary to protect the health and safety of persons and property within the city. (b)Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Active park means any public park designated by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission to be an active park, which may include a public recreational facility, athletic facility, playground, campground, or picnic area. Passive park means any public park designated by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission to be a passive park, which is of limited improvements and intended for passive use. Public place of interest means a parcel of land in the city now or hereafter owned or controlled by the city, including public parks. Public park means any public land provided by the city for the purposes of public recreation, play, enjoyment or assembly including any structures located there in. Public Parks shall include all active and passive parks. See. 54-20. - Limitation of hours of use. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person or organization to use or occupy any public place of interest in the city between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m or as further restricted by Sec. 54-21. Sec. 54-21. - Posting of hours. Hours are as posted. The failure to post, or the failure to replace defaced or damaged postings, shall not limit the applicability of this ordinance. Where hours are not posted, all public places of interest shall be closed to public use between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Ordinance 2013-466 Sec. 54-22. - Special permit. Events in a park that require application for a special event permit as outlined in section 90- 37.2 of this Code: (1)Any event that serves alcohol. (2)Any event that expects over 200 people. (3)Any event that includes live or amplified music or sound. (4)Any event that extends beyond normal park hours. (5)Any event that includes erecting temporary structures. (6)Any event that affects traffic or parking. Sec. 54-23. - Reservation of park shelters. Park shelters shall be available to all people on a "first-come, first-served" basis except when a permit has been granted by the city. Sec. 54-24. - Fires in public places of interest. All fires are prohibited except for recreational fires in: (1)City-designated fire rings. (2)Grills. Sec. 54-25. - Motorized vehicles. No person shall operate a motorized vehicle except on designated park roads and in parking lots. Sec. 54-26. - Leashing of dogs within an active city park. Refer to chapter 10, Animals, Art. II, Dogs, section 10-24, leashing of dogs within an active city park. Sec. 54-27. - Penalty. Any person or organization that violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. ADOPTED BY THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL tober 21 2 13 Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: .-A\ wu/u Michele Lindau, City Clerk City of Hugo ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY For Hugo Council - Commissions - Staff - Guests Thursday, December:L2, 2013 Social Hour 5:30 — Dinner 6;30 Hugo American Legion 5383140th Street North Please R.S.V.P. for you and your guest by November 27th to Michele Lindau at mlindau@ci.hugo.mn.us or call (651) 762-6315.