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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.12.19 Park Minutes Minutes I Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of December 19, 2018 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Present: Dave Strub, Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag, Cathy Moore—Arcand, Matt Rauschendorfer, Ranell Tennyson Absent: Nicole Schmid Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Debi Close,Secretary Strub called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes frorn the November 14, 2018 Meeting; Tennyson made a motion, Moore—Arcand seconded to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2018 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion carried. 2. 2019 Goal Setting; Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner reviewed the 2018 Goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. The Commission discussed goals for 2019 including: Manage and optimize all existing parks and trails, develop a network of multipurpose trails by connecting to neighborhoods parks and open spaces, utilize facilities to provide active and passive recreation, strengthen/build partnerships while evaluating existing programs and exploring new options, include programing to meet the diverse needs of Hugo residents, review the Lions Park master plan and feasibility study, evaluate vegetation management at Clearwater Creek Preserve and Irish Avenue Park, and actively utilize the Comprehensive plan. Moore—Arcand made a motion, Clarke seconded to approve the 2019 Goals as written. All Aye. Motion Carried 3. 2019-2.02:3 Capital Improvement Planning Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner presented a draft of the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan that was put together with staff and Finance Director, Ron Otkin. The Commission discussed the CIP which plans future projects and prioritizes expenditures from the Special Park Fund. Some projects discussed would only be possible if additional funding becomes available through grants, private donations, or additional park dedication fees. Discussion included: New parks in Adelaide Landing and at Sunset Lake; Lions Park and Clearwater Creek phasing, establishing interim uses at Irish Avenue Park, future maintenance and improvements on existing neighborhood parks and playgrounds, finding grants to help with maintenance projects, and future parks near Oneka Lake. Tennyson made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to approve the Capital Improvement Plan as drafted during the meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried cl 1Up r7.�yy 7 o , r > :)t ; rO t";;'�.1.0 Movie Nights—January 11, February 8, March 8 Fantastic Beast(story time) - February 15 Kidz `N Biz—April 6 Tot Time/Family Time—Tuesdays &Thursdays starting November 13, Sundays starting December 3 Memory Cafes—Ongoing (4th Wednesday of every month) Preschool Story Hours—Ongoing(2nd Tuesday of every month) 5. Other Clarke requested Irish Avenue Park multiuse trail be groomed differently. Currently,they pass the trail area twice but if they would either groom one side only or go down the middle the cross country skiers or snow shoe users would have non-compacted snow to go through. Staff will direct the request to the Hugo Snowmobile Club who currently grooms these trails. (>. ACjourzlr"lent Moore—Arcand made a motion, Haag seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried.