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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of April 21, 2021
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Meeting held at City Hall and remotely pursuant to Minn.Stat. Sec. 13D.021
Present: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid,
Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson, Alternate: Meredith St. Pierre.
Staff Present: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Debi Close, Parks Secretary
Chair Strub called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from the March 17, 2021 Meeting
Tennyson made a motion, McGinnity seconded to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2021 Parks
Commission meeting.
Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave
Strub, Ranell Tennyson.
Motion approved.
2. Oneka Lake Reserve Park Dedication
Parks Planner Shayla Denaway presented the Oneka Lake Reserve park dedication proposal received
from Oneka Lake Reserve, LLC. The neighborhood is located north of 1501h St N at Generation Avenue.
The Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development includes 40 attached townhomes with a mix of 2
and 3 unit two-story buildings.The development includes 6.7 acres of buildable land, a private street, a
public neighborhood park, stormwater re-use and sidewalk/trails.The developer is requesting to
dedicate a combination of land .45 acres and fees to satisfy park dedication. The proposed land
dedication of.45 acres satisfies 52%of the requirement. The remaining dedication would be satisfied by
payment of 48%of the fee, which is currently$2,400 per unit. The total fee paid for 40 units would be
$46,080. The development is currently zoned R4 with request to be rezoned to Planned Unit
Development. The surrounding developments are of a similar density and there may be an increased
demand for playground. Staff recommended that the park dedication proposal be accepted and that
the City build a park on the dedicated land in the future.
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Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of October 13, 2021
Hugo City Hall,7:00 pm
Present: Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Meredith St. Pierre, Ranell
Tennyson.
Absent: Cathy Moore-Arcand
Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Amber Lozier, Public Works and Finance Administrative Assistant
Chair Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from the September 15, 2021 Meeting
Rauschendorfer stated the staff present at previous meeting should include Scott Anderson.
Rauschendorfer made a motion, McGinnity seconded to approve the minutes of the September 15,
2021 Parks Commission meeting with the addition of Scott Anderson, Public Works Director listed under
staff present.
All ayes. Motion carried.
2. Val Jean Park Ice Mink
Denaway presented background on proposal, and informed commissioners of WSB&Associates'ability
to perform a survey of the park for less than $300.The survey would allow staff to determine if there is
a level area of the park where the EZ rink could be installed. Kris Birch was present at the meeting,and
thanked the commissioners for the ability to discuss his proposal further. Discussion included the
process involved if the City were to fund the grading project 100%,as well as the size of the EZ rink
installation. Commissioners stated that they would continue the discussion of the grading project
proposal at the CIP discussion meeting. Kris Birch requested that he received notice of that meeting,so
he could attend. Commissioners directed staff to service Birch with notice of the meeting that will
involve the CIP discussion.
Rauschendorfer made a motion,Tennyson seconded to approve the surveying of Val Jean Park by WSB
&Associates.
All ayes. Motion carried.
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3. Park Dedication Fee Research
Denaway presented staff research of park dedication fees in other cities, park dedication fees received
with recent developments and the evaluation of Hugo's developable acres and park needs in the
Comprehensive Plan. Staff used 2020 Census information of city populations and growth rates to
develop a list of cities that are comparable to Hugo in those aspects.Staff then compared park
dedication fee rates and methods of calculating those rates used by the chosen cities to Hugo's current
rate and calculation method. Denaway then presented information on park dedication fees collected
since 2015, monetary and land, and parks that had been constructed since 2015. Lastly, Denaway
discussed future park needs outlined in the Comprehensive Plan.
Open floor discussion included consideration of the Greenway Corridor Plan,what portion of park
dedication fees collected are monetary or land and the need to ensure a proper balance of land and
monetary collection. Commissioners all felt that increasing the park dedication fee would be appropriate
and discussed different ways of implementing an increase, including how much of an increase was
desired and whether to increase the fee one time or incrementally.Tennyson favored an increase that
would make the fee comparable with other cities, and St. Pierre added that the fee should be
comparable, but remain competitive with other cities. Schmid expressed a concern that too large of an
increase would encourage more land donation. Schmid suggested a system where the fee coincides with
property values, increasing or decreasing the fee in concert with increasing or decreasing property
values. Clarke inquired as to what information Council would need to approve an increase,and stressed
the need to have a logical and defensible rationale.Tennyson suggested an increase of$1000.00, St.
Pierre and McGinnity expressed agreement with that suggestion.
Clarke made a motion, Schmid seconded that Council be presented with a recommendation to increase
the park dedication fee by$1000.00,with a preference for a one-time increase, but open to an
incremental increase if that is what Council prefers.
All ayes. Motion carried.
4. Adjournment
Tennyson made a motion,Schmid seconded to adjourn at 8:43 PM.
All ayes. Motion carried.
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Community Development Director Rachel Juba informed that the changes made from 2020 application
for this development were modified due to new fire sprinkler codes. The cost change altered the
dwelling sizes and building layout from the sketch plan.
Strub asked if there is a trail system to the current play structure at the Hugo Elementary on Francesca
Avenue.
Juba informed that a direct route to the playground would be across private property.
City Staff gave the developer recommendations to construct a pedestrian crossing at a road intersection
for pedestrian safety, to grade and seed the future park property, and to install a sidewalk through the
park. The park would be comparable to Cove Park in terms of size and amenities. The estimated cost
for a small is$45,000-$60,000. Shelter cost would be estimated at$60,000.
Rauschendorfer made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to accept the proposed park dedication of.45
acres of land and payment of fees with the developer grading, seeding, landscaping, and providing a
sidewalk in the future park with Oneka Lake Reserve PUD.
Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave
Strub, Ranell Tennyson.
Motion carried.
Moore-Arcand requested signage to indicate that it is a future park.
Rauschendorfer asked about available parking and noted that 150t'Street could be used.
3. Lions Park to School Trail Study
Denaway presented a proposal from WSB for a trail feasibility study. The study would evaluate a new
trail north of Lions Park to the new White Bear Lake elementary school currently being constructed.
The WSB proposal includes a wetland delineation of 2 city-owned parcels,GIS mapping, and conceptual
trail alignments for$16,000.
Rauschendorfer was concerned with the property being mostly wetland and that the pedestrian crossing
would need boardwalks that are very costly.
WSB has expressed excitement for the project and are aware that the cost of construction is likely high.
However, grants are likely available because of the educational value of the wetlands that would be
accessible with a trail.
Moore-Arcand stated it would be a mistake to not purse if this opportunity is available.
Moore-Arcand made a motion, Rauschendorfer second to approve the feasibility study between Lions
Park and the new White Bear Lake Elementary School.
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St. Pierre wanted it noted that the trail is more of a wetland park and encouraged commission members
to see a similar boardwalk recently built in Blaine.
Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave
Strub, Ranell Tennyson.
Motion carried.
4. Other
Rauschendorfer asked why there were multiple "no parking" signs near Sunset Lake. Strub informed
that residents utilizing the property [on the north side of Homestead Avenue] were parking on both
sides of the narrow street and emergency vehicles wouldn't have been able to turn around in the cul-de-
sac. Signage was necessary to limit parking to one side of the drive allowing safety access for
emergencies.
St. Pierre asked how the city-owned Sunset Lake property [on the south side] would be maintained for
easier accessibility.
Denaway informed the clearing of shrubs and trees will be done to help with on-foot access.
Strub informed that once paths are more defined, other users will access the park this way.
4. recreation
Park Play Days starts June 14
Normandy Park in White Bear Lake is having a rummage sale May 22
Mahtomedi District Education is hosting a food truck event every Friday April 16—August 13
White Bear Senior Center is hosting food trucks every Friday from April 23—August 20
5. Adjournment
Commissioner Moore-Arcand made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm, seconded by Tennyson.
Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave
Strub, Ranell Tennyson.
Motion carried.
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