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Minutes
Hugo, Minnesota
Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Meeting
April 11, 2001
6:30 p.m.
Firstar Hugo Bank Building
SEH No. A-HUG000009.00
Meeting Chair: Robynn LaCasse
Minutes By: Laurie McRostie
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Present: Robyn LaCasse, Peter Pedersen, Bunny Peterson, Bronwen Kleissler, Nancy Chehno,
Chuck Haas, John Rask, Laurie McRostie.
Absent: David Strub
Copies To: Commission Members, Michele Lindau - Community Development Assistant, John
Rask- Community Development Director
Beaver Ponds:
I. A play equipment layout, site plan, and grading plan were presented to the Commission and
neighborhood residents. The layout was based on the play equipment plans that were provided by Jay
Webber, of Webber Recreational Design, previously Miracle Recreation. The total cost for providing
the play equipment with tax and delivery, 2 days supervision, and the wood fiber needed for resilient
surface was quoted at $32,820.00. This project will be installed with volunteer help and other
expenditures will be required. Concrete footings, equipment rental, wood timber edging, landscape
fabric, trash receptacles, benches, an accessible picnic table, a bike rack, and signage for the park will
be included in the final costs.
After the Park Commission Meeting the City Council authorized $45,000 for this project. A letter was sent
to Jay Webber on May 3 authorizing purchase of the equipment.
The developer for Beaver Ponds has agreed to grade the site for the play area, and to construct the bituminous
trail. The grading will occur prior to playground installation; it will be desirable for the contractor to
excavate the 12 inches of material from the play area and this will be discussed with them. The
bituminous trail will be paved after the play structure is in place.
II. Everton Avenue Park and Open Space Planning: The final plan for the greenway and wildlife
corridors, the neighborhood park, and the trail plans were presented to the commission. A parkway
idea and connection to downtown was also discussed. The Commission supports the plan. A
discussion of how park property would be acquired in the area took place. The suggestion to be more
aggressive and purchase land was discussed. This concept needs to be balanced with the park
dedication requirements that are in place and with the current value of developable land.
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III. Rice Lake Park: A presentation of the site analysis was completed. The Commission directed SEH
to prepare concepts for park development at the park. Facilities could include soccer, softball, picnic
areas, and nature trails, ski trails, play grounds, small hard court surfaces, and facilities for a future
parks department of public works.
IV. Neighborhood Block Party: Nancy Chelmo shared information she had collected on neighborhood
block parties. The City will find out if special insurance is required but the decision was made to have
neighborhood parties this summer. The selected neighborhoods are Beaver Ponds, Sweet Grass
Meadows and Creek View Preserve. The schedule is a parry at Beaver Ponds in August and the other
two would happen in June and July. Nancy will coordinate with John to organize the parties. It was
noted that Vadnais Heights has a parry truck that they use, and rent, for this purpose.
VI. Bernin Property: The grant application was submitted. The commission discussed the need to meet
with the neighbors and discuss the project and parks in general in the City. These neighbors have
expressed opposition to the plan at the public hearing. The neighbors should be invited to one of the
next Park Commission members so that their concerns could be addressed in a very non -threatening
and open manner.
This is an interpretation of the events that happened at the meeting. If there are any additions or
corrections please call Laurie McRostie at 651-490-2043 or email her at lmcrostieksehinc.com within
ten days of receiving the minutes.
NEXT MEETING May 9, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
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