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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.12.18 Packs PacketAgenda Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of December 18, 2019 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from November 20, 2019 Meeting 7:02 pm 2. 2019 Annual Report 7:30 pm 3. 2020 Goal Setting 8:00 pm 5. Adjournment Page 1 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda December 18, 2019 Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of December 18, 2019 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from November 20, 2019 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of November 20, 2019. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. 2019 Annual Report Staff will present the 2019 Annual Report of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT. 2020 Goal Setting Staff recommends that the Parks Commission draft goals for 2020 for recommendation to the City Council. THE 2019 GOALS ARE ATTACHED. Upcoming Recreation Programs Movie Nights Sledding Party Storyteller Kidz 'N Biz Family Open Gym Memory Cafes Preschool Story Hours January 10, February 21, March 20 January 25 Feb 15 April 18 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays Ongoing (4t" Wednesday of every month) Ongoing (2"1 Monday of every month) Page 2 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda December 18, 2019 Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of November 20, 2019 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Present: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Absent: Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Chair Strub called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from the October 16, 2019 Meeting Tennyson made a motion, Moore — Arcand seconded to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2019 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes: Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Abstained: Cathy Moore—Arcand, Nicole Schmid Motion carried. 2. Rice Lake Reserve Sketch Plan Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner, presented the Rice Lake Reserve Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development sketched proposal by Fenway Land Company. The plan includes 90 residential lots, preserved wetlands, storm water reuse, a gathering space and an off road trail. Fenway Land Company is offering park dedication of .5 acres land and the remainder paid in fees which would be $181,444. The park dedication requirement would be 3 acres of land, payment of fees (currently $216,000) or a combination. A park is not needed in the development according to the Neighborhood Park Service Area Map as it is served by Diamond Point Park and Hanifl Fields Athletic Park that are %2 mile from the proposed development. Rauschendorfer stated that he doesn't want to see kids on Goodview Avenue and that we would like to see a trail constructed on Goodview Avenue. Mark Guenther from Fenway Land Company answered the Commission's questions. Page 1 of 2 Parks Commission Minutes November 20, 2010 Discussion included use and maintenance of the .5 acre park. It is too small and not needed. The Commission was supportive of the off -road trail and discussed future trail connections to Hanifl Fields Athletic Park and along Goodview Avenue. The Commission requested sidewalks be included along the roads as per the ordinance to provide better access and walking loops. Moore-Arcand made a motion, Tennyson seconded to accept payment of the full fee for park dedication for Rice Lake Reserve. Strub amended the motion to recommend sidewalks on one side of the street. All ayes. Motion carried. 3. Public Works Expansion Plan Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, informed on the need for a new Public Works facility. City Council held a workshop November 12, 2019 to discuss expansion needs. Architect Jeff Ortel evaluated the existing facility and presented a floor plan showing a potential expansion to allow for additional interior storage. One item discussed at the City Council workshop was the possibility of building a new facility at Irish Avenue Park Moore-Arcand stated that it sounds interesting and that it could create more activity and add energy towards building the park. Rauschendorfer discussed that the building should be designed to hide unsightly exterior storage. Strub discussed that something separate should be built just for park users, such as a park shelter. The Commission was generally supportive of continuing to evaluate construction of a Public Works facility at Irish Avenue Park. They saw positives in having the facility at Irish Avenue Park as it would be good for long term maintenance of the park. They discussed the need for having an additional community room for use by residents. 4. Adjournment Moore-Arcand made a motion, Tennyson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Page 2 of 2 Parks Commission Minutes November 20, 2010 PARKS RE CITTY OF J Es 0 :A i Community Park Funding Addressed One of the 2019 Parks Goals was to engage with the City Council and community to look at next steps to implement the Lions Park vision to serve residents throughout the community. Council Workshop On May 13, the Hugo City Council and Parks Commission held a workshop to discuss funding of community parks. A back- ground was given on City parks and the approved community park master plans. The City's financial consultant provided information on how cities can fund park improvements and survey opportunities. The City Council and Parks Commission discussed parks usage, phasing and prioritizing of park improvements, and funding options. Park Priorities Identified At their meeting of June 19, the Parks Commission identified their priorities for community park development. This was later presented to the City Council at their budget workshop on September 5. The first priority was re -development of Lions Park to include a large picnic shelter, parking lot, roadway improvements, and stormwater improvements, memorial garden, play- ground, splash pad, sports courts, fire pit and amphitheater. Secondly, interim improvements to Irish Avenue Park should be made to improve access and existing uses while the park is being master planned. The third priority was to construct phase A identified in the Clearwater Creek Preserve Master Plan, followed by Phase D. These phases include a north to south trail on the west side of the park and a boardwalk connection to Fenway Blvd, respectively. Vehicular Circulation & Parking Petlestrun flrculationw � nnw �o a��we�mn.�in.mea.q one Development Projects Meadows at Hugo At their March 20 meeting, the Parks Commission reviewed a sketch plan for 84 residential lots north of 159th Street and west of Hwy 61 called "The Meadows at Hugo". No formal action was taken but the Commission gave their input on exten- sions of the City's trail system and payment of park dedication fees. Rosemary Apartments Payment of park dedication fees was approved for the 45 unit Rosemary Apart- ments at the March 20 meeting. They will be located north of Rosemary Way. Rice Lake Reserve At their November 20 meeting, the Parks Commission reviewed a residential development to be called "Rice Lake Reserve". The development consists of 90 single family lots located northeast of the corner of Egg Lake Road and Goodview Avenue North. The Commission approved extension of a trail and payment of park dedication fees. The development is near Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. NGP-OR.(TIP) O n e ka Lake IG1-0.M Park gets a Facelift Sunset Lake Park Planning The City has owned a .7 acre parcel on the south-west side of Sunset Lake for many years. It is used by the neighborhood for lake weed dumping. Park dedica- tion for the Preserve on Sunset Lake expanded the city -owned property to 1.8 acres. During the development approvals, residents asked about improvements to the city -owned property. During the 2040 Comprehensive Pan process, the Commission heard that additional water access was needed in Hugo. The Parks Commission included planning the park on their 2019 goals. A neighborhood meeting was held on September 18. Two concept plans were presented illustrat- ing improvements including small parking lot, walk-in kayak access, fishing pier, picnic shelter, and walking paths, etc. In general, the neighborhood was not in favor of making improvements to the property that would encourage public use. The Parks Commission will evaluate their concerns over excessive fishing and traffic in the neighborhood. Continuing for the third year with neighborhood park improvements, the Parks Commission allocated $40,000 in their CIP. Summer projects were identified after spring inspections and discussed at the May 15 meeting. The largest project was the full removal of the degraded soft surfac- ing at Oneka Lake Park. It was a week-long project to replace the wood chip surfacing. The rubber soft sur- facing was repaired in 2018. Other projects included repairing and replacing basketball hoops at Arbre and Oak Shore Parks. Playground soft surfacing was freshened at Frog Hollow, Heritage Ponds and Oak Shore Parks. ® M �F� Adelaide Landing Park The Parks Commission approved a combination of land and fee dedication for a 319 unit development to be known as "Adelaide Landing" at their March 22, 2017 meeting. The large central neighborhood park totaled 7.8 acres of upland and collaboration on planning and building the park was discussed. At their meeting of January 16, 2019, the Parks Commission heard from Excelsior group that phase 3 of the development was going to be constructed, which would provide access to the future park. The Commission provided general direction on the park. Having a sufficient amount of parking was a priority as well as connec- tions between the north and south park parcels. Desired amenities included a large multi -purpose playground, pickleball courts, basketball courts, and a large picnic shelter. The Commission asked Westwood to draft a park plan. Concepts were reviewed at the April 17 meeting and approved at the May 15 meeting. Grading started shortly thereafter. The parking lot and trail connections were constructed in late October. Westwood coordinated construction with the contractors currently working in the development with the goal of reducing costs. The playground will be selected in the winter of 2020 and construction will resume in the spring of 2020 to complete the park. Estimates for the remaining construc- tion were updated and reviewed by the Commission at their September 18 meet- ing. In the fall of 2019, the trails and boardwalks of phase 1 and 2 were complet- ed providing access to the ponds and open spaces within the scenic network. Recreation Programs The City of Hugo continued to host a variety of recreation programs as well as partner with other organizations to host special events in Hugo. These include: 3 Movie Nights at Oneka Elementary Park Play Days 3 Tech Tac Toe Classes Roe Family Singers 3 Fridays with Firefighters Rev. Matt's Monster Science Monthly Preschool Storytimes Walking Memory Cafes Festival Halloween Event Sponsor Hugo Good Neighbor Days Golden Spike Sponsor Kid 'N Biz Tour de Hugo Movie Night/ Emergency Vehicle Show in the Park 2019 Goals Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Approved by the Parks Commission at their December 19, 2018 meeting •Address trail and greenway connectivity with new developments. • Plan greenway corridors. •Look for opportunities to fill the gaps in the trail network. • Provide for the recreation needs of our diverse population. •Strengthen and build partnerships to efficiently provide recreation options. •Evaluate existing recreation programs and ammenities and explore new options with a focus on water access. • Evaluate vegetation management for Irish Avenue Park and Clearwater Creek Preserve. • Expand parking and access at Irish Avenue Park and Clearwater Creek Preserve. • Continually inspect existing parks to maintain a list of assests and their condition. • Enhance and maintain existing trails and parks. •Review and finalize the feasibility study. •Engage with the City Council and community to look at next steps. •Actively utilize the Comprehensive Plan as a planning tool. • Respond to resident input. • Review development applications with respect to the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan r� CITY OF EST. 1906 U� (TIWI WWW.CI.HUGO.MN.US/REC MOVIE NIGHTS Fridays: January 10, February 21, March 20 Oneka Elementary School Gym (4888 Heritage Parkway) Bring your family and friends for a free PG family movie in the gym! Doors open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm. Popcorn and snacks are provided by the Hugo Fire Department. Parents/guardians must provide supervision. Please bring blankets and pillows to sit on. Stay tuned for the release of the movie titles on the City of Hugo, MN's facebook page. STORYMAN FROM ENGLAND HA HA! TEE TEE! CHUCKLE CHUCKLE! Saturday, February 1510:30 am Oneka Room at City Hall (14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.) Washington County Library presents professional storyteller Brian Poultan in a hilarious interactive storytelling program. Laughter is great medincine and allows us all to take ourselves a little less seriously. This event is free and open to all ages. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. SLEDDING PARTY Saturday, January 25 10:00 am-12:00 pm Oak Shore Park (12790 Exhall Ave.) Back by popular demand! Join your Hugo friends for good old-fashioned fun at Hugo's best sledding hill. Warm up with a bonfire and hot chocolate. Updates will be posted on facebook as this event is dependent on snow conditions and weather. FAMILY OPEN GYM Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm $3/child & $7 fa ly ■ Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm $5/child & $10/family Oneka Elementary School Gym (4888 Heritage Parkway) The Oneka gym offers fun for your whole family! A parent/guardian must supervise children at all times. Photo identification is required. Ages 6 months and up. Enjoy a multitude of activities and an assortment of gym equipment available for individual or family play. For skip days and more information go to: www.whitebear.kl2.mn.us/CommunityServices/ STORY HOURS 2nd Monday of every month at 10:30 am Oneka Room at City Hall (14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.) Join Washington County Library Staff as they bring the Library to Hugo. Check out books just like you do at the Hardwood Creek Library starting at 11:00 am. They will also lead a story hour starting at 10:30 am. Every month there are new books, songs, and activities with a theme. Free. Registration is not required. A A