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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.08.21 Park Minutes Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting g of August 21, 2019 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Present: Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag,Cathy Moore—Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Absent: None Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Strub called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 19, 2019 Meeting Correction to change"20140 Comprehensive Plan"to"2040 Comprehensive Plan" under section 3. Moore-Arcand made a motion,Tennyson seconded to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2019 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes-Cathy Moore—Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Abstained- Roger Clarke,Shawn Haag Motion carried. 2. Approval of Minutes from the July 24, 2019 Meeting Correction to change attendance. Moore-Arcand made a motion, Haag seconded to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2019 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes-Cathy Moore—Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Abstained—Schmid, Rauschendorfer Motion carried. 3. Trail Feasibility Study Denaway provided background on the trail feasibility study that covers the missing trail connections around 130th Street and the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Denaway stated that she introduced the trail feasibility study to City Council and the Council is comfortable with the direction and timeline on the project. Candace Amberg from WSB presented the most recent, revised feasibility study and provided background on the existing conditions near the trails.The concept plan shows the preferred route, alternate route, and trail extension route.The preferred route starts on 130th Street North, cuts through the southern part of the Wilson Tool property, and continues down Falcon Court.This route would require a bridge and boardwalk to be installed, but would provide a connection to Oak Shore Park.The alternate route starts on 130th Street North,follows directly along the Wilson Tool building, and continues down Falcon Court.This route would not meet Regional Trail standards. The trail extension route is shown to follow the Rail Line and would require the removal of a significant amount of buffer vegetation. Amberg stated that the preferred route shown on the plans is also the preferred route among neighboring property owners, including Wilson Tool. The Commission discussed the cost of the boardwalk on the preferred route,funding of the project, and the impact to the neighborhood along Falcon Court North. Amberg continued to give a background on the trail connection for 130th street and existing conditions. There are two concepts. Concept one shows narrowing the road to a 12 foot drive lane and approximately 17.5 feet of trail.This concept would allow the power lines to remain in their existing position and would require an additional rail crossing arm. Concept two shows keeping the existing drive lane at approximately 17 feet and approximately 12 feet of trail.This concept would require the mailboxes and utilities to be relocated.Staff added that this trail project would likely be done with the reconstruction of 130th Street. The Commissioners discussed both concepts and made no determination of the preferred concept for 130th Street.There was discussion on funding of the trails and how the trail meets local connections. Tennyson made a motion to draft design documents for the preferred route of the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Raushcendorfer seconded. All Ayes. Motion carried. 4. Sunset Lake Future Park Planning Candace Amberg from WSB presented two concept plans for the Sunset Lake future park. Amberg highlighted that the land is in good condition and both plans emphasize the native landscape along the lake and prioritize saving existing vegetation on site. Concept 1 shows a circular driveway with one entrance on Homestead Avenue North, a drop off and loading zone,fishing piers, and a picnic area. Concept 2 shows access into the park from Homestead Avenue North and 125th Street North, storage racks for canoes or kayaks, a beach,fishing outcroppings, and a picnic area. The Parks Commission discussed both concept plans. Topics of discussion included driveway circulation,the number of parking spots,the surrounding neighbors and how they would be affected by the park,fishing pier and outcropping options,the natural vegetation of the site, and trail connections. It was unanimously agreed upon that a fishing pier and natural, boulder outcroppings would be a benefit to the site and that a beach would not be the best use at the future park. Chair Strub make a motion for Amberg to make the discussed changes to the plans and to schedule a neighborhood meeting for September 18`h. Seconded by Rauschendorfer. All Ayes. Motion carried. 5. Upcoming Recreation Programs September 21, 2019-Tour de Hugo September 27, 2019- Movie Night in the Park 6. Adjournment Commissioner Moore-Arcand made a motion, Schmid seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 8:58pm. All Ayes. Motion carried.