HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.06.08 Parks PacketAgenda
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of June 8, 2016
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from May 11, 2016 Meeting
7:03 pm 2. Bernin Property Lease
7:10 pm 3. Forest Lake YMCA
7:20 pm 4. Parks Plan Review
8:00 pm 5. Adjournment
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Parks Commission Agenda
June 8, 2016
Background
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of June 8, 2016
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Approve Minutes from May 11, 2016 Meeting
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of May 11, 2016.
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES.
Bernin Property Lease
In 2002, the City of Hugo approved a purchase agreement with Bruce and Virginia Bernin for their 23 acre
parcel located at 6540 Greene Avenue North for use as a future City park. The acquisition of their property
was partly offset by a $275,000 grant from the MN DNR. At that time, the Bernins entered into a lease
agreement with the City to rent the property and remain living in the home and operating their tree farm for
ten years. In 2009, the Council approved a five-year extension to the original ten-year lease, until the year
2017. As part of that extension, the lease was amended to remove the tree farm operation. The Bernins are
requesting another five-year extension to June, 2022 to continue leasing the property for residential use.
The lessee will pay the same rate of $44,750 in rent for the next five-year term, payable in monthly
installments. Staff recommends approval of the second amendment to lease for Bruce and Virginia Bernin at
6540 Green Ave for an extension through June 1, 2022.
THE DRAFT AMENDMENT IS ATTACHED.
Forest Lake YMCA
Commissioner Tennyson, who serves on the Forest Lake YMCA Board, will provide an update.
Parks Plan Review
The Parks Commission has reviewed portions of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan. At the Parks
Commission meeting of February 10, 2016, the Parks Commission the review included the purpose of each
type of trail, collaboration with property owners and developers, and the importance of regional
coordination. The vision guiding the general layout of trails city-wide was discussed. At the meeting of
March 2, 2016, the Parks Commission reviewed updated maps of existing and proposed trails and highlighted
the missing connections between them. Examples of how existing trails were constructed in Hugo and how
and when planned trails may be constructed in the future was discussed. At the meeting of May 11, 2016,
the Parks Commission looked at planned trail projects and recent construction.
In anticipation of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan work, staff will present a review of the remaining portions of
the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan.
THE PARKS, TRAILS, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS AVAILABLE AT http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BBED5C6AO-
2687-46OF-9C61-6B7CCADA2CBA%7D/uploads/%7B7A867126-F55A-4CDC-8735-DB1D716CE251%7D.PDF
PLEASE CONTACT SHAYLA DENAWAY FOR A PRINTED COPY.
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Parks Commission Agenda
June 8, 2016
Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of May 11, 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: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner; Anna Wobse, Accounting Clerk
Strub called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from April Meeting
Pontrelli made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2016 Parks Commission
meeting as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
2. Lions Park Workshop Update
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway provided the Commission with follow-up from the April 28, 2016 Lions Park
joint workshop held between the City Council and the Parks Commission. Topics discussed included the
master plan, vision, infrastructure options, and financing options for Lions Park. Denaway informed the
Commission that the City Council approved a feasibility study, to be conducted by WSB and Associates, for an
estimated $17,000.00 at their May 2, 2016 City Council meeting. Staff has a meeting scheduled with WSB
and Associates on May 17, 2016 to start working on the details of the feasibility study and will report back to
the Parks Commission as specifics become available.
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Parks Commission Minutes
May 11, 2016
3. Good Neighbors Days
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway shared with the Commission that the 401h annual Good Neighbor Days will be
held at Lions Park June 9through June 12, 2016. Press Publications has asked the City of Hugo to sponsor the
Golden Spike Contest which is held the week of Good Neighbors Days. Prompted by clues supplied by Press
Publications, the contest invites the public to look for a hidden golden spike in Hugo parks. A sponsorship of
$250.00 has been requested by Press Publications. Denaway also informed the Commission that the City of
Hugo has been invited to host a booth in Heritage Square as part of Good Neighbor Days. The booth could be
available to promote the recreation programs and the reconstruction of Lions Park.
Rauschendorfer made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to approve a $250.00 sponsorship to Press Publications
for the Golden Spike Contest.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
4. Summer Recreation Program Update
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway provided the Commission with an update on the summer recreation
programs. A strong partnership with the Washington County Library System has helped to make more events
available for Hugo residents. Story Stroll will be held at Lions Park during Good Neighbor Days; there will also
be three separate Story Strolls offered at Heritage Ponds Park and one offered at Hanifl Fields Park. Denaway
shared that Kidz N Biz had a great turn out with 400 in attendance. The Matter of Balance programs were
both cancelled due to lack of interest.
5. Missing Link Exercise
A 2016 goal of the Parks Commission includes reviewing and updating the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan
and identifying missing trail links. At previous meetings the Commission has reviewed the Trails Plan and also
reviewed maps of existing, planned, and proposed trails and highlighted the missing connections between
them. At this meeting Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway updated the Commission on recent trail projects and
discussed trail development priorities. Two miles of trails were added in 2015 and two more miles will be
added in 2016. Recent trail projects include: Keystone Place trail connection, Park Dental trail connection,
147th Street roadway reconstruction project, Clearwater Cove sidewalk and trails, Fable Hill 4th Addition trails,
Prairie Village sidewalks, and Waters Edge sidewalks. Denaway also spoke about the Hardwood Creek
Regional Trail and the Regional Trail System. The Hardwood Creek Trail is set to undergo improvements
including kiosks, way finding signs, and updated and cohesive signage.
6. Adjournment
Tennyson made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 pm.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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Parks Commission Minutes
May 11, 2016
SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE
This amendment to lease ("Amendment") is made this day of June, 2016.
by and between THE CITY OF HUGO, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("Lessor") and
BRUCE A. BERNIN and VIRGINIA R. BERNIN, husband and wife (collectively, "Lessee").
RECITALS
A. Lessor, as lessor, and Lessee, as lessees, are parties to that certain Lease dated May 7, 2002
(the "Lease") relating to the residential home located at 6540 Greene Avenue North, Hugo, MN
55038.
B. Lessor and Lessee recognize and remain bound to the original Lease Agreement and the
Amendment to Lease Agreement dated July 24, 2009, with exception of the following changes
herein in this document titled "Second Amendment to Lease."
C. Lessor and Lessee desire to amend the Lease and Amendment to Lease as specifically set
forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties
hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein
and made a part of hereof.
2. Definitions. Any term or phrase as used herein with an initial capital letter shall have the
means as defined herein , or if not so defined, shall have the meaning as set forth in the
Lease, as amended.
3. Second Amendment to Lease. The Lease and Amendment to Lease are hereby amended
and supplemented as follows:
a. Amendment to Section III — Extension of Term. The term of the Lease is hereby
extended for an additional five (5) years. The term of the Lease shall expire on June
30, 2022.
4. General Provisions. Except as amended by this Amendment, all of the terms, conditions
and covenants contained in the Lease shall remain in effect and be binding upon the Lessor and
Lessee at the time and in the manner therein provided. This Amendment applies to, insures to the
benefit of, and binds all parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. This
Amendment shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Minnesota.
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5. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in different counterparts with the same
effect as if the signatures thereon were in the same instrument, and will be effective upon delivery
of all such counterparts to Lessor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have executed and delivered this
Amendment as of the date and year first above written.
LESSOR:
THE CITY OF HUGO
(A Minnesota Municipal; Corporation)
By:
Bryan J. Bear
Its: City Administrator
LESSEE:
By:
Bruce A. Bernin
LOW
Virginia R. Bernin
STATE OF MINNESOTS )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
On this day of June, 2016, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared
BRYAN J. BEAR, of the City of Hugo, a Minnesota municipality within the State of Minnesota,
and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the City of Hugo by the authority of City Council
of the City of Hugo, and BRYAN J. BEAR acknowledge said instrument to be the free act and
deed of said City of Hugo.
Notary Public
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