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Minutes
Hugo, Minnesota
Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Meeting
August 8, 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, David Strub, Tom Weidt, Pete Pedersen, Bunny Peterson, John Rask,
Bronwen Kleissler, Kitty Cheesebrow, Laurie McRostie.
Absent: Tom Cheesebrow, Nancy Chelmo Chuck Haas,
Copies To: Commission Members, Michele Lindau - Community Development Assistant John
Rask- Community Development Director, Mike Ericson — City Administrator
Seever Property — Dease and John Charais, Counselor Realty, came to the Commission to talk about
the Seever Property. The Commission appreciated their interest in the City and parks but the
Commission told the realtors that they were not interested in this property at this time. The land
acquisition projects that are in process take priority and if they do not proceed for some reason this
position could change. The Commission maybe interested in the future as another grant cycle
approaches.
II. Block Parties — Kitty Cheesebrow was present to share all the details of the block party she is
planning for Sweet Grass Meadows. She is very well organized and has had tremendous support
from her neighbors. They should have a great time. The Lions will be contributing a roasted pig for
the party and they will be present to talk about the benefits of belonging to the Lions. Other City and
County representatives will also attend the party. Beaver Ponds is also holding a block party and it is
possible that a resident of Country Ponds will be organizing a party this year.
The City is very supportive of block parties however they will not be involved in planning them
directly. The City will work towards putting together a packet on how to organize block parties and
it should be available to assist Hugo neighborhoods the future. The Lions Club has committed to
supporting two block parties a year as long as they are able to promote their organization at the party
and other civic groups are invited to the gathering.
III. Updates
A. John Rask completed the grant application for an aerator in Oneka Lake and sent it to the DNR.
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There is no money in the program at this time, but it is being routed through the DNR. If another
grant falls through the money could become available. The grant application may also move into
the next funding cycle.
B. The City is meeting with the School District about a school complex in the Everton Avenue
neighborhood. The school is very interested in this proposal and it is possible that recreational
facilities can be cooperatively built along with the school.
C. Another home has been purchased around Egg Lake. A financial package is being developed
that will eventually return dollars to the park fund if the land is not used as parkland.
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 lmcrostie@sehinc.com within
ten days of receiving the minutes.
NEXT MEETING September 12, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
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