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Meeting of April 15, 2OZU
Hugo City Hall, 7:0Opm
Meeting held remotely pursuant Minn. 5tat. Sec. 13D.0I1
Present: Roger Clarke,Shawn Haag, Cathy Moore-Aoand, Nicole Schmid, Dave Stnub' RaneUTennyson,
Matt Rauschendorfer.
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shay|aDenavvay, Parks Planner
Debi Close,Secretary
Michele Lindau' City Clerk
3trub called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
1. ADDrOV8i Of Minutes from the February 19, 2020 Meeting
Tennyson made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2019 Parks
Commission meeting. The meeting of March 18' 2OZ0 was cancelled due to[0V|D'19.
Rauschendorferabstained.
Ayes: Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag,Cathy Moore-Arcand, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, RaneUTennyson
Motion carried.
2. Adelaide Landing Future Park P|3VgR}UOd PPOp0S8|s
Four vendors gave presentations proposing play structures for the future park in Adelaide Landing:
Briana Cohen, MNVV| Playground
Chad Simich, Flagship Play
Mike Basich, St. Croix Recreation
Andrew PudwiU, Ultimate Playgrounds
After the presentations, the Parks Commission asked the residents that were participating online,for their
feedback or questions.
Items discussed included:
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• Concerns of the zip line being placed in the middle of the playground area where other playground
users may be.
• Excitement to see large climbing structures
• Preference over a tennis court versus pickleball courts
• Naming the park
• Current issues with motorized vehicles on trails and dogs not on leashes
The Parks Commission thanked everyone for participating on line and will continue to review the feedback
from residents. The meeting will be on the City's website to watch under Granicus for more residents to
participate and the playground proposals are online to view. Final playground selection will be made at the
May 20 meeting.
3. Proposed Pudic Works Facility
Public Works Director Scott Anderson presented the Public Works facility planning at Irish Avenue Park.
Background: The current Public Works Facility staff includes 14 fulltime employees, 7 part time employees
and 8 Sheriff's deputies who use the space when needed. The public rental room is adjacent to the main
entrance and is used frequently by many groups. The parcel is 8 acres which including a storm water pond
and 5 acres of wetland. It stores many vehicles, heavy equipment on (double parked) and off site with
shortfall. The space is at maximum capacity for office space, restrooms, and lockers. Public Works maintains
36 square miles, 132 miles of city roads, 3 water towers, 5 wells, 10 sewer lift stations, all sanitary sewer,
storm sewer,water mains, 19 + park properties,4 public buildings, 39 vehicles and many pieces of
equipment.
Irish Avenue Park History: The property is located at 140th and Irish. It was owned by the Hansen family
whom leased the property to be used as a gravel pit, asphalt production, and rock crushing facility.The City
purchased the land in 2008 for$900,000 with a 10 year tax abatement bond that was combined with the
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park improvements. The City required the site be cleaned up including removal of the
structures,junk vehicles, debris, and garbage. In 2009, a neighborhood discussion included long term uses of
the property- ballfields, athletics, lights/noise and traffic. Short term uses included a dog park, equestrian
trails, archery,walking paths and passive uses. The goal of the Irish Avenue park land was to be enjoyed by
the public. The City Council included "prepare plans and begin construction on Public Works expansion" in
their 2020 goals. The public works feasibility study shows that an expansion is needed with population
growth increasing steadily. The current Public Works site does not allow for expansion to accommodate the
needs of the projected population beyond 15 years. The Council requested that building a new facility at
Irish Avenue Park be explored. A site plan has been drafted. The new building at Irish Avenue Park would
utilize about 9 acres, not include a community, and provide access off of County Road 8 and parking for park
users. Public Works Director Scott Anderson informed that the City is in discussions with White Bear Lake
Area Schools for their purchase of the current Public Works building.
4. Goodview Avenue Trail Feasibility Study
Denaway presented the Goodview Avenue Trail Feasibility Study proposal from WSB. A Statewide Health
Improvement Grant was applied for in 2019 through Living Healthy Washington County. The study would
evaluate a possible trail along Goodview Avenue North between Egg Lake Road and 145th Street as shown in
the Trails Plan. The Grant was approved and funding expires October 31, 2020. The study will include a
wetland delineation. The study also includes drafting concepts, Parks Commission meetings, and a 30%
design of the preferred trail alignment.
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Strub made a motion,Tennyson seconded to authorize a feasibility study of the Goodview Avenue North
trail.
All ayes. Motion carried.
5. AdJQI. rni-lent
Moore—Arcand made a motion, Haag seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 pm.
All ayes. Motion carried.
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