HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.18.23 Park Minutes Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of January 18, 2023
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Present:Cathy Moore-Arcand, Valerie Boyd, Mat Rauschendorfer, Meredith St. Pierre, Ranell Tennyson,
Jim Compton Sr. (Alternate).
Absent: Emily McGinnity
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Debi Close, Parks Secretary
Chair St. Pierre called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from the October 19, 2022 Meeting
Rauschendorfer made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2022
Parks Commission Minuets.
All aye.
Motion approved.
2. Oaths of Office
Valerie Boyd and Jim Compton Sr. read the Oath of Office as new members of the Park Commission and
signed affidavit statements.
3. Discussion on Program Partnerships
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner informed that there have been requests from individuals and businesses to
partner on programs or informative classes. With the newly constructed at the Peder Pederson Pavilion and
Lions Park, staff is anticipating an increase in interest.
Discussion included: Less residential use with rooms being monopolized, if classes offered how could Hugo
residents be offered first, profit business should pay facility fees,City liability if involved on private free use.
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4. Sledding Party
Denaway suggested the annual Sledding Party be set for February 11, 2023 at Oak Shore Park 10:00am to
Noon.
All Parks Commissioners agreed.
5. 2022 AnnUal report
Denaway presented the 2023 Parks Commission Annual Report.The Report included the North Star
Wetland Bank discussions, Freedom Trail reconstruction, pickleball court fencing in Arcand Park,
irrigation controllers purchased with grant funding, Santa Party and tree lighting ceremony, completion
of Peder Pedersen Pavilion and Lions Park, and residential development review.
6. 2023 Goal Setting
Denaway presented a draft of the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Goals. They included:
1. Develop network of multi-purpose Trails connecting neighborhoods to parks and open space,
2. Utilize facilities to provide active and passive recreation options for all Hugo residents
3. Manage and optimize all existing parks and trails
4. Expand Community Parks
5. Administer the Parks, Trails and Open Space plan and Policies
Action items included: constructing passive trails near Hugo Meadows, continue trail connectivity with
new developments and greenway spaces, repair existing parks and trails as needed, upgrade or replace
outdated park equipment, finalize North Star Trail Feasibility Study, pursue Wetland Banking application
process, support Washington County in completing the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, draft a park sign
and landscaping replacement plan, improve Victor Square hardscape, repaint exterior and access
improvements to the Hanifl Shelter, continue to provide facilities with neighboring programing
partnerships and evaluate programming opportunities, evaluate the Bernin property plan, draft
construction plans for Clearwater Creek Preserve Trail improvements
Tennyson made a motion, Moore-Arcand second to approve the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Commission Goals.
All aye.
Motion carried
7. Capital Improvement Planning
Denaway presented a draft Parks Capital Improvement Plan. The CIP is a five year plan that is used to
communicate priorities to Council and guides the use of the Special Park Fund. Priorities for 2023 included
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neighborhood park improvements,the North Star Trail and Wetland Bank, drafting construction plans for
phase 1 improvements to Clearwater Creek Preserve, and a feasibility study of the Bernin properties.
Rauschendorfer was concerned that planning of Irish Avenue Park is continually pushed out and it limits
its use. The Commission discussed the park but did not change the CIP.
Denaway informed that construction of the North Star trails and wetland bank will require grant funding
or other sources and is currently unfunded.
Moore-Arcand made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
as drafted.
Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand,Valerie Boyd,Jim Compton Sr., Meredith St. Pierre, Ranell Tennyson.
Nay: Rauschendorfer
Motion carried.
8. AdjOL]rnment
Moore-Arcand made a motion,Tennyson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:17pm.
All ayes.
Motion approved.
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