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Par<s, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of August 16, 2017
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Call to Order
Present: Roger Clarke, Cathy Moore-Arcand,John Pontrelli, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub
Absent: Ranell Tennyson
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Strub called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1... Approval of Minutes from June Meeting
Moore-Arcand made a motion, Clarke seconded to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2017 Parks
Commission meeting as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
2. Comprehensive Plan Update
Kendra Lindahl and Mary Matze from Landform, Inc were in attendance to provide the Parks Commission
with updates and developments on the 2040 Comprehesive Plan. Matze shared with the Commissioners the
responses gathered from the public at the August 8, 2017 Parks Open House which was held to gain an
understanding of the public's priorities for park development. Responses showed that trails, safe trail
connections, and active recreation amenities are important and that land acquisition isn't a top priority.
With attendance at the open house being low,a new online survey will be posted for residents providing
them with an additional opportunity to share their ideas.
Using input gathered from prior meetings and open houses a draft of the Parks,Trails and Open Space
Chapter has been prepared. Key updates contained in the draft include that information is more organized,
there are clearly defined guiding principles, and updated location criteria has been added.
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Matze shared that four main community priorities have been identified from the feedback provided,
including; an integrated parks and trails system, safe recreation for all users, all-access facilities, and
preserving natural resources. The Commissioners asked that improved recreational water access,the
development of Lions Park,supporting of downtown development, and guidelines addressing parking
concerns also be included.
Building on the community priorities and polices in the 2030 plan,five guiding principles for the Parks,Trails
and Open Space Chapter have been identified. These principals will provide the foundation and the vision for
the chapter and will be the basis for future policy decisions. Those five priorities include; a multifunctional
connected parks system, high quality parks, accessibility, partnerships, and park dedication. Matze also
spoke on the importance of the greenway corridor as the backbone of the parks system and the foundation
of park and trail development. The Commissioners asked that the partnerships and park dedication priorities
be revised to include utilizing creative and innovative methods and solutions to plan and develop parks and
trails. They also stressed the importance of including additional information on the greenway corridor and
how it needs to be interdepartmental during the planning and development process.
Matze next spoke about the recreation demands that have come to focus, including; parks that are close to
home, multi-access facilities, outdoor activities, and natural areas. She then shared the locational criteria
section that was added which will aid in making decisions as to where parks and trails should be located. The
Commissioners agreed that the greenway corridor should also be a focus of this section to help guide the
development of future parks and trails.
Matze explained that Landform, Inc will take the feedback received from the Parks Commission at this
meeting and finalize the data analysis and create an interactive pdf of the Parks,Trail and Open Space
Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. A draft of the Comprehensive Plan will be shared at the October 18,
2017 Parks Commission Meeting.There will be a public open house held on October 24, 2017 and a public
hearing scheduled at the December 14, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. A final copy of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan will be sent to the Metropolitan Council for review on January 2, 2018.
3. Event Updates
Parks Planner,Shayla Denaway updated the Commission on upcoming events:
The City of Hugo is partnering with the Hugo Fire Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Office for
this year's movie night in the park. On Friday,September 8, 2017 the movie"Sing"will be shown at Hanifl
Fields Athletic Park. Families are invited to a meet and greet with the firefighters and officers starting at
6:30 pm,with the movie starting at 7:30 pm.
The Tour de Hugo bike ride is being held on Saturday,September 23, 2017. Pre-registrations are exceeding
expectations and it is projected that this year's Tour de Hugo will have the most riders participating in the
seven year history of this event.
4. Adjournment
Schmid made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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