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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Packet 03.17.21Agenda Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of March 17, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm This meeting will be held remotely pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021. Anyone who wishes to speak at the meeting is strongly encouraged to make arrangements by 4:30 pm on the meeting day by contacting Parks Planner Shayla Denaway at 651-762-6342. For more information on the remote meeting and participation, go to https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/participate. Meeting ID: 8417918 5771 7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from February 17, 2021 Meeting 7:02 pm 2. Lions Park Update 7:15 pm 3. Sunset Lake City Owned Property Update 7:30 pm 4. Beaver Ponds Playground Replacement 7:45 pm 5. 2021 Recreation Programs 8:00 pm 6. Upcoming Meetings 8:15 pm 7. Adjournment Page 1 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda March 17, 2021 Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of March 17, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from February 17, 2021 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of February 17, 2021. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Lions Park Updates The developed design of Lions Park was approved at the Parks Commission meeting of January 20, 2021 and City Council meeting of February 1, 2021. Preparation of construction documents was authorized. The City Council desired addition discussion on the pavilion design and a workshop was held on February 23, 2021. The plans for the park continue to be revised. Staff will provide an update on the current plans and seek input on lighting and landscaping. Sunset Lake City -Owned Property Update At the meeting of October 18, 2018, the Parks Commission approved park dedication of .93 acres with the Preserve on Sunset Lake adjacent to the city's .7 acre property on Sunset Lake. The Parks Plan states that "providing access to and protect Hugo's water resources including wetlands, lakes, and streams is encouraged to build a connected, multi -function parks system". At the time of the development approvals, there was neighborhood interest in those parcels being developed into a park. Both the Parks Commission and the City Council included planning the future park in their 2019 goals and a proposal was approved from WSB to plan the park. Concepts were revised by the Commission in August, and a neighborhood meeting was held at the September 18, 2019 meeting. At the neighborhood meeting, residents commented about over fishing, what people would use the property, preventing on -road parking, trash problems, reducing the number of parking spots available, preventing winter access, and other concerns. There were conflicting opinions shared about what road the property should be accessed from and the type of amenities to be offered in the park. The Parks Commission continued discussions at additional meetings and staff was directed to prepare traffic counts and fishing info. At the meeting of February 19, 2020, the Parks Commission reviewed traffic estimates prepared by WSB and information provided by the DNR. The Commission unanimously directed staff to scale down plans and look into cost estimates for a reduced parking lot. The March 2020 meeting was cancelled due to COVID 19. The Parks Commission discussed the Sunset Lake city -owned property during their 2021 goal setting and capital improvement planning. A letter was received from a resident requesting use of the property. Staff will provide a re -cap of previous discussions and review the concept plans. Staff is looking for direction on next steps. THE CONCEPTS, TRAFFIC COUNTS, AND DNR INFO, AND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES ARE ATTACHED AS WELL AS A LETTER FROM A RESIDENT. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda March 17, 2021 Beaver Ponds Playground Replacement The Parks Commission included funding their CIP for 2021 to replace the playground in Beaver Ponds Park with the equipment currently located in Lions Park. Improvements will also be made to the hardscapes and landscaping in the park. An estimate will be provided from St. Croix recreation for the installation and staff will review other estimates. Staff is recommending approval of improvements to Beaver Ponds Park. AN AERIAL OF BEAVER PONDS PARK IS ATTACHED. 2021 Recreation Programs Staff has received a request from the Forest Lake YMCA to hold Park Play Days at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Washington County Library is planning on holding Story Hours in multiple Hugo parks this summer. Staff recommends approval of a $2,500 contribution to the YMCA for Park Play Days and discussion on future programming. PROGRAM INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. Upcoming Meetings At the City Council meeting of March 1, 2021, the City Council discussed holding their meetings in person at City Hall starting in April. An update will be provided on the Lions Park timelines. Staff recommends discussion on future meetings and that holding an additional Parks Commission meeting in April. THE PARKS PLAN CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2040compplan Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda March 17, 2021 Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of February 17, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Meeting held remotely pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021 Present: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson. Staff Present: Scott Anderson Public Works Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Chair Strub called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from the January 12, 2021 Meeting Moore-Arcand made a motion, Raushendorfer seconded to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2021 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes: Clarke, Moore-Arcand, Rauschendorfer, Schmid, Strub, Tennyson. Motion approved. 2. Oath of Office The Parks Commission has a new Commissioner, Emily McGinnity, and a new Alternate Commissioner, Meredith St. Pierre. McGinnity and St. Pierre gave the Oath of Office and introduced themselves to the rest of the Commissioners. I Hugo Meadows Park Dedication Staff provided a background on The Meadows of Hugo application submitted by the Golden Valley Land Company. The property is located north of 159t" Street North and west of Highway 61. The Parks Commission previously saw the sketch plan submitted by the applicant in 2019 and discussed that they would prefer park dedication fees in lieu of land due to the proximity of adjacent park property and Frog Hollow Park. The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat and planned unit development for 87 single family lots on approximately 32 acres. Currently, the property is zoned Future Urban Service and is guided Medium Page 1 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes February 17, 2021 Density Residential. The applicant is proposing 3.22 units per acre. The site layout features multiple trail connections, landscaping, and preservation of natural features. The applicant is not proposing a Homeowners Association or stormwater reuse irrigation. Staff provided additional background on the City's Greenway Corridor. The proposed development shows a trail connection on the north side of Farnham Avenue North and north through the development. There is a trail connection to the park property to the west of the development. The applicant has also stated that there will be a passive, mowed trail along Judicial Ditch 3 on the east side of the site. Park dedication can be satisfied by land or per unit fee. Currently, the fee is $2,400 per unit. The developer is proposing to pay fees, totaling $208,800. Staff recommended that the Parks Commission discuss the proposed trail and recommended approval of the park dedication fee as proposed by the applicant. The Commissioners discussed the proposal and generally liked the trails that are shown on the plan. They had some questions on the maintenance of the passive trail, which will likely be maintained by the RCWD. Ryan Allshouse, 5310 159t" Street North, addressed the Planning Commission. Allshouse requested that the Commission recommend that the applicant remove the four lots in the southwest corner of the property to create more open space. He stated that the open space would be a benefit to the neighborhood and allow for a transition between developments. The Commissioners continued their discussion and staff provided additional clarification on what the applicant is proposing. Staff allowed further details on potential open space opportunities in the adjacent park property to help satisfy the request of the public. The Commissioners generally agreed that there is sufficient open space in the area to satisfy the development. Commissioner Rauschendorfer made a motion to approve the proposed park dedication fee for the Meadows at Hugo, seconded by Commissioner Moore-Arcand. Ayes: Clarke, Moore-Arcand, McGinnity Rauschendorfer, Schmid, Strub, Tennyson. Motion carried. 4. Drengson Sketch Plan Staff provided background on the sketch plan request for a development on 1215Y Street North. Currently there are three lots on 15 acres and the sketch plan shows 10 proposed lots, seven of which will be subdivided. The applicant will be required to pave 1215Y Street North and provide utilities to the seven lots. That area is served by Oak Shore Park and Tower Park. Staff gave the park dedication calculations. With land dedication, the applicant would be required to dedicate 1.5 acres of land or pay $16,800 in fees due to the seven new lots created. The Commissioners discussed the parks within that service area. Commissioner Moore-Arcand brought up safety concerns with kids accessing the parks within that service area. Chair Strub made the recommendation to accept park dedication fee for this development should the applicant move forward. The Commissioners generally agreed with this recommendation. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes February 17, 2021 5. Lions Park Update Staff provided an update on Lions Park. The City Council reviewed the proposed park pavilion at their last meeting and voted to begin construction documents. However, there were some reservations on the design of pavilion. Staff stated that there was a workshop to work with the architects to make minor design changes to the pavilion and will continue to discuss the design of the park pavilion. Construction is expected to begin in June 2021. 6. Capital Improvement Planning Staff provided an update on the Capital Improvement Plan. The CIP is a five year plan that is used to communicate priorities to Council so they can make decisions. It also guides the use of the Special Park Fund. The 2020 CIP included Arcand Park, Neighborhood Park Improvements, and Trail Studies. In 202C there was $284,526 dedicated with development fees. Projects for 2021 include: Beaver Ponds Park playground equipment, trail study near the new proposed WBL Elementary School, the remaining improvements in Arcand Park, begin planning Irish Avenue Park, and updating Clearwater Creek Preserve Master Plan. The Commissioners discussed the future projects and potential additions to the CIP. Staff will make changes to the draft CIP based on suggestions from the Parks Commission. Suggestions included adding miscellaneous water -access improvements. Commissioner Moore-Arcand made a motion to approve the 2021-2025 CIP with the additions discussed, seconded by Tennyson. Ayes: Clarke, Moore-Arcand, McGinnity Rauschendorfer, Schmid, Strub, Tennyson Motion carried. 7. Adjournment Commissioner Tennyson made a motion to adjourn at 8:57pm, seconded by Rauschendorfer. Ayes: Clarke, Moore-Arcand, McGinnity Rauschendorfer, Schmid, Strub, Tennyson Motion carried. Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes February 17, 2021 Sunset Lake Summary of data found February 2020 at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=82015300 ID:82015300 County: Washington Near: White Bear Lake Border Water: No Sentinel Lake: No (Intensive, long-term lake ecosystem monitoring program) Size and Depth Area: 133.14 acres Littoral Area: 124 acres (area less than 15 feet deep) Shore Length: 2.51 miles Maximum Depth: 17 feet Fish Species black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, golden shiner Status of the Fishery Surveys August 23, 1979 BLB & Crappies were found in num. per set sign. ab both the statewide and local med. BRB and BG were caught in sign. Iwr numbers than both medians. A test netting in 1974 indicated that both Bluegill and BLB were present in high numbers. In 1976 bth LMB fry (20,000) and fgls (357) were stckd since both netting and electrofishing had failed to reveal the presence of any predator species. August 6, 1984 GOLDEN SHINER, BLACK BULLHEAD, BROWN BULLHEAD, LARGEMOUTH BASS, PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL, BLACK CRAPPIE AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE FOUND AT ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. NORTHERN PIKE AND GREEN SUN- FISH WERE SAMPLED AT LOW LEVELS. THE FISH POPULA- TION IS DOMINATED BY NUMEROUS SMALL BULLHEADS. BLUEGILLS AND CRAPPIES ARE MOSTLY VERY SMALL INDI- VIDUALS. THE WINTERKILL OF 1978-79 SEVERELY REDUC- ED THE NUMBERS OF MOST SPECIES EXCEPT BULLHEADS AND BLACK CRAPPIES. August 7, 1995 Panfish were the most abundant fish present. Bluegill were high in number with a tenth of acceptable size to anglers. Black crappie were common with many near 9 inches in length. Pumpkinseed, hybrid, and green sunfish were present with few fish over 6 inches.Black bullhead were sampled in low numbers with many over 10 inches. Three brown bullhead were sampled.Largemouth bass were captured in good numbers with sizes up to 20 inches. No electrofishing was done to assess the population. Northern pike were present in average numbers with over a third 25 inches long or better. Five walleye were sampled, from the 1993 stocking. August 9, 1999 Sunset Lake offers shore and boat angling for a variety of species. Shore angling is available from the city property on the north end and off of Co. Rd. 10 on the south end. Boat access is available in the city property, but the access is in poor condition with no legal parking. Bluegill is the most abundant species. Bluegills up to 8.5 inches were sampled, but most are less than 6 inches, with an average of 4.5 inches. Black crappie are moderately abundant. There were two size groups of black crappie - 3 to 4.5 inches and 5.5 to 8 inches, with some up to 9 inches. Northern pike are abundant, with lengths ranging from 14 to 27 inches and a 19.5 inch average. Largemouth bass also appear to be abundant, but were not adequately sampled with the gears used during this survey. Walleye were sampled in low to moderate numbers as the result of a private stocking in 1993. Lengths ranged from 17 to 21 inches. Moderate numbers of pumkinseed and hybrid sunfish were sampled - both species had average lengths of about 5.5 inches. Yellow perch were sampled in low numbers with an average length of 7.5 inches. Neascus (black spot) was prevalent in bluegill, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch. Recorded Water Levels 2010-2-10 t4 2020-2-10 967.0 > 965.0 965.0 964.0 _ Sunset 62015300 p Z4 � Z4 h' Z4 Zp�y Z4�6 Zp �p �0 �Q•L� Water Quality Recreational suitability measures The Trophic State Index (TSI). is a number that summarizes a Jake's overall nutrient richness. Nutrient richness ranges from clear lakes, low in nutrients (oligotrophic), to green lakes, with very high nutrient levels (hypereutrophlc). The chart below shows the overall TSI rating forthis lake (top bar), followed by TSI ratings for the individual parameters that contribute to nutrient richness. The TSI calculations are based on data collected between June and September 2008 to 2017. Clear Moderately Clear Green Very Green [Oligotrophir]. .(Mesotrophir). .(Eutrophlr}. .(Hypereutrophir}. Trophic State Index (TSI); 20 30 40 so 60 70 eo Transparency; 20 30 40 50 60 70 30 Chlorophyll -a: The Chlorophyll -a value for this parameter falls o, side the grachable rage. See the table below instead. Total Phosphorus: 20 30 4n 50 60 70 80 Overall Trophic State Index for This Lake: 45 16-Year average Expected TSI range for Parameter Parameter TSI Number of samples of all summer samples lakes in same ecoregion Transparency (meters) 3 44 43 - 54 60 Chloraphyll-a (parts perhillion) — — 46-61 N/A Total Phosphorus (parts per billion) 19 47 49 - 61 42 '** Insuffaent data available Water transparency is an excellent indicator of water quality, and the majority of these data are ccI[[ected by volunteers. Join the MPCNS Citizen Lake Monitoring Program and help collect this important information for your lake. Clarity values from 2015 are compared against the values for other lakes throughout the state, as well as county, ecoregion, and watershed (HUC4 and HUC8). Higher percentile values indicate that a lake has greater clarity than other lakes in the region, e.g. a lake in the 95th percentile in its county has better clarity than 95% of the lakes in the county. Note that some lakes may appear as being in the 100th percentile due to rounding. Statewide 88 County Washington 89 Ecoregion North Central Hardwood Forests 96 HUC4 Watershed Mississippi Headwaters (0701) 87 HUC8 Watershed Mississippi River -Twin Cities 93 (07010206) Land Cover Land cover is calculated for an area within 1000' of the basin (this is considered shoreland) that includes the selected lake feature. Note that the Minnesota LakeBrowser splits some lakes into components. Values are determined using the National Land Cover Database (2016) (NLCD). Additionally, open water within 1000' of the basin is excluded as shorelines change over time. Note that unclassified land cover is common for lakes near the Canadian border as the NLCD does not extend into Canada. In the image below the lake appears as solid blue and dark lines indicate the shoreland buffer. Land Cover (NLCD 2016) Open water Developed. Open Space Developed, Low Intensity Developed, Medium Intensity Developed, High Intensity Barren Land Forest Shrub/Scrub Herbaceous Planted/Cultivated Wetlands Developed Barren Land Forest ShrubtSaub Herbaceous Planted+Culivated Wellands _ Uflda551fICd Developed 12.6 Developed, Open Space 8.6 Developed, Low Intensity 3.7 Developed, Medium Intensity 0.3 Developed, High Intensity 0 Barren 0 Barren Land (Rock/Sand/Clay) 0 Forest 30.2 Deciduous Forest 12.1 Evergreen Forest 3 Mixed Forest 15 Shrubland 0 Shrub/Scrub 0 Herbaceous 1.5 Grassland/Herbaceous 1.5 Planted/Cultivated 45.5 Pasture/Hay 45.5 Cultivated Crops 0 Wetlands 10.2 Woody Wetlands 0.2 Emergent Herbaceous Wetlands 10.1 Unclassified 0 Unclassified 0 300 750 12511 St 640 A.r t 3 (9) rn � 29 (23) tA (10) 3 (22) 29 —� Assumed Existing Peak Hour Movements' At Homestead Dr wsb LEGEND N XX(XX) AM(PM) Estimated Peak Hour Movements XXX Existing ADT Volume (2018 MnDOT) XXX Assumed Existing Daily Traffic Volume (30 houses at 10 trips per day per house) Future Park Location y by �F tiCb�O 4t z' � Sunset Lake Hugo, MN Figure 1. Existina Traffic Volumes LEGEND N XX(XX) AM(PM) Estimated Peak Hour Movements 1 L or 1 (3) XXX Forecast 2021 ADT Volume t F y (1.3% annual growth plus park trips) o� co N� Future Park (9 stalls) Sunset Lake Park — Concept 1 AM Peak Hour Trips: 2 JI, . PM Peak Hour Trips: 7 Assumed Peak Hour _ W, Daily Trips: 30 f � _ to Movements at Park Access / ' 795 125th S 680 4 -P '''`� 3(11) o ~ 29 (23)00 a% 'A (12) 4 (22) 29 • Ty +' ,� »ram E. Assumed Peak Hour x_, s Movements at Homestead Dr .shr Sunset Lake Hugo, MN Ws b Fiaure 2. Forecast 2021 Traffic Volumes with Park- Conceat 1 � Op F tr. • '.: ` i -nee 795 a 125'" St 680 A 3 (9) ~ 30 (25) tA (10) 3 (26) 30 —� Assumed Peak Hour Movements at Homestead Dr wsb 0 (2) ~ 32 (32) o tA (2)1 (29) 37 —' Assumed Peak Hour Movements at Main Park Access Future Park (10 stalls) AM Peak Hour Trips: 2 PM Peak Hour Trips: 7 Daily Trips: 30 LEGEND N XX(XX) AM(PM) Estimated Peak Hour Movements FxXX Forecast 2021 ADT Volume (1.3% annual growth plus park trips) Sunset Lake Park — Concept 2 Iry d 1 . ^ 11L 11 F r a Sunset Lake Hugo, MN Fiaure 3. Forecast 2021 Traffic Volumes with Park- Conceat 2 APPROX. LOCATI OF EXISTING WATER O TF FUTURE TRAIL \` \ SrN CONCEPT 1: • Drop off zone for people unloading unmotorized watercraft • Vehicular access point off of Homstead Dr • Internal park trails could connect to future 125th St N trail l FISHING PLATFORM CANOE / KAYAK STORAGE RACK ,,J Sunset Lake Park - Concept 1 Hugo, Minnesota September 9, 2019 1 WSB Project number: 013980-000 EXI&INQ VMETATIV BUFFER 4 N, (jJfj�l I' \ OCTAGON FISHING PLATFORM PORTABLE RESTROOM DROP OFF AREA WINTER ACCESS CANOE STORAGE RACK DOCK STORMWATER TREATMENT TURF PARKING SUNSET LAKE (9 STALLS) FUTURE SHELTER n FUTURE FISHING PLATFORM (TYP.) FUTURE TRAIL FUTURE FISHING PLATFORM 0' 15' 30' 60' V V Scale in Feet sb APPROX. L CAI OF EXISTINGWERO F STORMWATER - TREATMENT p ,ggg \FUTURE IL S � rN PORTABLE RESTRb(x CONCEPT 2: • Drop off and unloading area • Vehicular access point off of Homestead Dr and 125th St • A looped internal trail could connect to a future trail along 125th St N 4{d"N �ro Oki - FISHING BOULDER, CANOE /KAYAK STORAGE RACK OUTCROPPING,., gut Sunset Lake Park - Concept 2 Hugo, Minnesota September 9, 2019 1 WSB Project number: 013980-000 C31 >, 2-- EXISTING VEGETATIVE BUFFER 3 PARKING (10 STALLS) SUNSET LAKE FUTURE SHELTER TURF PHASED PICNIC AREA FISHING PIER WINTER ACCESS DROP OFF AREA CANOE STORAGE RACK NATIVE GRASS p MOWED TRAIL ,X. FISHING BOULDER OUTCROPPING (TYP.) TURN LANE \\�`` FUTURE TRAIL y � � (D 0' 15' 30' 60' V V Scale in Feet sb Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of September 18, 2019 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Present: Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag, Cathy Moore — Arcand, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Absent: Mat Rauschendorfer Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Chair Strub called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from the August 21, 2019 Meeting Tennyson made a motion, Clarke seconded to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2019 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes - Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag, Cathy Moore —Arcand, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Abstained — None. Motion carried. 2. Sunset Lake Neighborhood Meeting Denaway introduced the Sunset Lake Park project and provided a brief background on the City owned property along Sunset Lake. The City has a total of 1.63 acres along Sunset Lake that has been set aside as park dedication from two developments: The Preserve on Sunset Lake and Royal Haven Estates. The City recently did a 2040 Comprehensive Plan update, which had a large focus on park and trails. During the process, the City heard from residents that they would like more access to the City's natural resources as well as a broader connection to all parks and trails throughout Hugo. The potential Sunset Lake Park would provide public recreational access to Sunset Lake. The site would not be a launch site for motorized boats. The Parks Commission reviewed two concept plans for the Sunset Lake Park on August 21, 2019 and provided comments to staff. Staff made changes to the concept plans based on the feedback from the Commissioners. Denaway introduced Candance Amberg, the Landscape Architect from WSB working on the project. Amberg provided an overview of the two concept plans to the residents present at the meeting. Concept One shows a loop parking lot with access off of Homestead Avenue North, drop off zone for people unloading unmotorized water craft, and internal park trails. Concept Two shows a drop off and unloading area, vehicular access off of Homestead Drive and 125th Street, and internal trails. Amberg stated that there has not been a traffic study done and the plans are still conceptual. Concept Two also shows a fishing pier and boulder outcroppings along the shoreline. Chair Strub stated that the Parks Commission would like to take comments from the residents on the potential park's design and emphasized that the funding and economics of the park is something that will be discussed at a later date. Strub invited residents to come forward. Many residents addressed the Parks Commission and provided thoughts and feedback on the general design of the park. Popular topics that came up were the maintenance of the park, the potential park users, the ecology of Sunset Lake, and the number of parking spaces shown on the concept plans. Residents were generally worried about increased traffic in their neighborhood and on the lake. Comments included: • There are too many parking spaces shown in the park and the number of spaces should be reduced to two to five. • Where would residents be able to put their lake weeds? • There was a concern that property values would decrease with the park. • One resident asked the City to pay association fees and to be responsible for restocking the lake. • There was concern with how many trucks would drive on the lake during winter. • Residents were concerned with the hours of the park and it was mentioned that the park should not be open past daylight hours. • How would the City manage loitering in the park? • A few residents stated that they did not want access from Homestead Avenue North. • One resident stated that access from 125th Street North is dangerous. • Some residents want a toilet on site, some did not. • Some residents were okay with a picnic table, but not a shelter. Others did not want either on site. • One resident stated that the plans looked really nice, but is worried the park would be too manicured. • Some residents would prefer that there be no lights or electricity on site. • Could there be access to other lakes like Oneka Lake or Egg Lake? The Commissioners and staff answered the residents and their concerns and provided additional details on how parks are developed in the City of Hugo. Commissioner Clarke made a statement that one of the Parks Commission's role is to respond the needs of the community as a whole. Of the 30+ residents in attendance at the meeting, 13 residents came forward to voice their opinions. The Parks Commission understood that many residents were not in support of the concept plans presented. The Parks Commission directed staff to tone down the concept plans. 3. Adjournment Schmid made a motion, Clarke seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried. Good Afternoon Parks Commission, I have been trying to gain information about public access to Sunset Lake. There are a group of about 5 boys who attend Mahtomedi Schools and love to fish Sunset Lake. Up until about 8 months ago, the bovs would fish from the road and always release their catch. ._ Pq of One evening I dropped my son and his friend off on the side of 125t" street to fish. I picked them up right at dusk and pulled off to the side of the road while they gathered their gear and got in the car, I had my flashers on for safety. A white, jacked up Chevy truck with an Asian driver drove past us while the boys were getting in the car and he honked his horn at us for about 30 seconds and sped up the road and pulled over. I got nervous and called my husband on the phone — I told him what had just happened and said the guy was turning his truck around and coming back toward us. I set the phone on the hood of my car so my husband would be able to hear if there was trouble. The truck approached us and stopped. I asked the man if he was mad about something and he said the following to me: "Ya you bE cE m= = a_ you are trespassing and your M kids can't be here". I told him I was just picking the kids up and wasn't aware that this was private property as they had been fishing by the side of the road for almost 2 years now without incident. He proceeded to unleash on me and told me he lived up the street now and if the kids come back to fish, he was going to 0 them up. Then he called me a n= mother M. By this time I realize the man is unstable and have instructed my kids to get in the car. My son was able to record some of the confrontation. I had them call 911 while we drove away because he started chasing us with his vehicle. It was quite frightening to say the least. The police came to our house about 10 minutes later and we told the officer what had happened. He said there wasn't much they could do because it was only a threat and he didn't act on it. I guess the guy had been speeding past my son and his friend a couple times before I had gotten there to pick them up and they didn't know why he was doing that. Needless to say — I have not allowed my kids back to the area since that happened. I also heard that this same guy pulled over and yelled at a father of one of the other boys that fishes that area. He no longer goes there either. I have seen young Asian boys fishing that same area since this happened. I can only assume that perhaps he is somehow related to someone who moved into the "new development" somewhere and he is very unstable. Why I contacted the city of Hugo: I wanted to know if the area on the road is private property now and if so, where could my kids safely access the lake? When I asked the question, I found Shayla who is very sweet and helped me to locate the city owned property. When I drove by the property, I could see that it wasn't very accessible or easy for the boys to walk down to the water and throw in a couple lines. So, started asking questions like: Could there be a trail and a clearing to the lake, can my boys just walk down there, is it safe, will the psycho guy try to kill my kids there, etc. I heard the city wanted to make an area for the public to be able to get to the lake and I am thrilled to hear this news. Hugo has very few areas for these responsible young men to fish from shore. I understand that neighborhoods don't want to attract a ton of people to their shore, but if an area is public it should be made available to the public. These kids do not drink, they don't do drugs, they will not litter and they catch and release the fish. They all belong to the Mahtomedi fishing club and that is what they like to do —fish. I as a mom want them to be able to fish somewhere safe and not have their lives threatened for doing it. I don't think the neighborhood should be able to stop a decision for a public area. Most people can't afford to live on a lake or have that luxury and a public area offers a sliver of the lake to responsible people. Perhaps as a compromise, the public access closes at 8pm and that way there won't be problems. I am very much in favor of creating safe spots for the youth in our area. Fishing keeps kids out of trouble and provides a great recreational opportunity for other kids in the years to come. I am hoping someone knows of this guy in the white jacked up chevy truck and can get him under control. He cannot be allowed to threaten and bully people from enjoying the lake just because he doesn't want them there and neither should the neighborhood be able to stop a public access. I wish I lived there — I would let all the kids fish from my property and have fun. I would be willing to volunteer and help make this area clean and safe if the city decides to move forward in developing a plan. Sincerely, CITYTY OF �HUGO EST. 1906 1 in=47ft N A March 11, 2021 Map Powered By Data Link wsb From: Derek Otto To: Shayla Denaway Subject: 2021 Park Play Days Date: Monday, February 22, 2021 2:29:45 PM Attachments: YSPC 2020 Forest Lake Park Play Days.pdf Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Shayla- I hope you are well! This past year has been such a whirlwind. I miss seeing you and some of our other community leaders I'd become accustom to seeing at least a couple times a year. I am curious how COVID has been impacting your work and some of the exciting projects you told me about when we met early last year. Last summer we had a terrific program at Hanifl for Park Play Days. The opportunity for kids to get outside, be together safely, and have some structured fun was such a hit and filled a clear need for families. This summer we'd like to continue partnering with you on the program, but like last year, we are navigating ever -changing time. As such, I am not certain which of our Y leaders will be coordinating the effort. I am hoping finalize that plan next month. I'm hopeful that Eva who did such a great job last year can return, but do not know yet for certain whether that will be possible. In the meantime, I am reaching out to confirm a few things with you. • Could you please confirm that you are indeed interested in hosting the program again this year? If yes, could we count on you to spread the word when we are ready to begin promoting? • We would follow the same program calendar as last year (I attached the 2020 flier for reference). Could you please confirm we would have access to the park and bathrooms for each of the program dates noted? o Summer 2021 session start dates would be June 14 and July 19. • We have some increased costs and capacity limits due to covid safety needs and group sizes with COVID. Could the city increase your contribution from $2,000 to be $2,500 help us cover these expenses? We also plan to increase our participant fee modestly from $80 to $90 for the session (which is 4 days / week for 5 weeks). Given the challenges presented by COVID, we need to take some steps to break even on the program. Let me know thoughts on the above and any questions you might have. Thanks again! Derek Derek Otto (He, Him, His) Executive Director I YMCA Forest Lake I Shoreview YMCA 763-717-1836 1 ymcanorth.org A do i� + r j oft*k PARK PLAY DAYS YMCA and the cities of Forest Lake, Circle Pines and Hugo are offering children ages 4 — 12 the opportunity to come, play and learn at the parks. There will be a variety of crafts, games and activities. Participating children will split into two age groups; ages 4 — 7 and ages 8 — 12. Cost per child per session $80 Full payment due at registration. Session One: June 8 —July 9 4d No program July 3 Session Two: July 13 —August 13 do