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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.09.19 Park Minutes Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of September 19, 2018 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Present: Roger Clarke,Shawn Haag, Cathy Moore—Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Ranell ' Tennyson Absent: Dave Strub Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Debi Close,Secretary Moore-Arcand called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. I . Approval of Minutes from 'the ALIgUSt :15, 2018 Meeting Rauschendorfer made a motion, Clarke seconded to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2018 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes: Clarke, Moore—Arcand, Rauschendorfer Abstained: Schmid,Tennyson, Haag Motion carried. 2. oath of Office New Parks Conirnissioner Shawn Haag read the Oath of Office and was welcomed as a new member of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. �-Ier ` tc, r� � � ..torva Concept J YY . tc^.4 -1 Cl7'-t. Candace Amberg, Senior Landscape Architect with WSB &Associates, presented the Clearwater Creek Preserve Preferred Concept Plan including four potential phases and cost estimates. Highlights of the plan include an improved entrance off of 140th Street, several looped trails with boardwalks including 2 bridges over the creek, and east and west trail connections to residential areas. Page 1 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes September 19,2018 Discussion included: Commissioners asked questions about the durability of simple boardwalks and one commissioner stated that it would mean that families would need to walk single file. Amberg shared information about the four phase areas and stated that they do not need to be done in any particular order. Rauschendorfer was surprised about the number of bridge but the Commission discussed needing them to cross the creek. After the plan was presented, Residents were invited to share their thoughts. One resident desired having the park improvements follow construction of the trail head on 140th Street. Another resident asked if horses were going to be allowed and who would fix the trails after the horses damage them. The Commission discussed that there are no plans to make enhancements for horses but that they are not planning to prohibit them at this time. A resident was concerned about the stormwater ponds adjacent to the park property that have flooded. Len Pratt discussed moving ahead and pursuing grants and other sources of funding including collaborating with local businesses. A residents stated that they would like designated winter trails so that the snow shoes, skis, and horses do not interfere with each other. They would like to see the trails groomed for cross country. A resident shared that they had been confronted by a bow hunter in the previous winter hunting season and asked if there were any plans to change the hunting regulations before it became an issue. There was additional discussion with the Parks Commission about the stormwater ponds and drainage. Residents inquired about how to help in the future. Clarke discussed the history of the park in that volunteers have made the majority of the trail improvements. He also discussed future plans and keeping residents involved. Clarke made a motion,Tennyson seconded to approve the Clearwater Creek Preserve concept plan. All Ayes. Motion Carried. 4, Bald Eagle Lake Ac_;cess '_lours A resident sent a letter was requesting evaluation of the hours of use at the Bald Eagle Lake access. It was reported that winter users are sometimes loud. The Commission discussed allowing ice fishing access and snowmobiles. Tennyson made a motion, Schmid seconded the change the Bald Eagle Lake access hours to 7:00 am until 10:00 pm. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes September 19,2018 5. Recreation Progran-i Updates Tour De Hugo-September 22 Memory Cafes-Starting September 27 Fall Movie Night—September 14 Fire Department Open House/Bus Tour/Fall Clean up—October 6 Princess Party—November 3 Schmid made a motion,Tennyson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes September 19,2018