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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.12.11 Parks MinutesParks Commission Meeting 12-11-02 Minutes Page 1 of 2 Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Meeting December 11, 2002 6:30 p.m. Oneka Room — City Hall Meeting Chair: Robyn LaCasse Minutes By: Laurie McRostie Present: Kitty Cheesebrow, Robyn LaCasse, Jennifer May, Bunny Peterson, David Strub, Bronwen Kleissler, Chuck Haas, John Rask, Laurie McRostie. Absent: Pete Pedersen, Tom Weidt Copies To: Commission Members, Michele Lindau- Community Development Assistant, John Rask - Community Development Director, Mike Ericson - City Administrator Pulte Homes A. Changes have been made to the preliminary plat will go before the City Council on December 16. B. The size of the school site has increased to 22.3 acres. 19 acres are upland. C. The greenway corridor on the east side is a minimum of 100 ft wide. D. Mr. Gary Trudeau for Creekview Preserve, the adjacent neighborhood to the east, expressed concern about the trail proposed for the greenway corridor. He preferred a sidewalk/trail adjacent to the local street and removed from the corridor. E. Mr. Trudeau spoke in favor of a neighborhood park near the water tower. He said access should be safe and should be available from 59th street. The park should also be accessible from the local road proposed on the west side of the park area. The City does not own additional land around the water tower and will need to take parkland as part of park dedication when the land is platted. F. Mr. Pratt has agreed to donate parkland in this area prior to the development of the property. An agreement needs to be reached between the City and Mr. Pratt but the intent will be to provide parkland at the time the Pulte development is constructed. G. After much discussion about the location of the trail and the greenway corridor the Park Commission unanimously recommended that the trail be constructed in the greenway. H. The Park Commission also recommended that the open space that is proposed near the townhouses in the southwest side of the project remain open space but not public land. The City will not take this property as park dedication. II. Oak Shore Park A. The City is continuing to work with and talk to the association about the purchase and development of the parkland in the neighborhood. III. Park Projects A. Projects that were worked on or completed in 2002 included finalizing the purchase of the Bemin property, starting discussions with Oak Shore Park, finding a park site near the Creekview Preserve http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/Parks_Recreation/minutes/12112002.htm 9/19/2007 Parks Commission Meeting 12-11-02 Page 2 of 2 neighborhood, support for a winter program in the school gym, input to the park system proposed in the Victor Gardens neighborhood, and continued revision to the Comprehensive Park Plan. B. Future park projects were discussed and included the following: 1. The reuse or reconstruction of Lions Park. This park will be impacted in the future. Land use and in particular a site for Good Neighbor Days needs to be planned for. 2. The trail connection between County Road 8 and the greenway corridor. This alignment is proposed in the open space behind the post office. 3. Further consideration of the use for the old school house. Collaboration with Washington County on planning and securing funding for a possible trailhead will be pursued. 4. Continued discussions with Oak Shore Park neighborhood association. 5. Improvements to the public land on the west side of Egg Lake may be studied. 6. Continued planning for the Park Commission. Update the Comprehensive Plan as needed. IV. Hugo Elementary School A. Barb Kearn has asked the Park Commission if they would contribute to the improvement of the softball field at the Elementary School. The improvement is estimated to cost $10,000 - $12,0000. B. The Park Commission asked that Barb Kearn and Dave Gunther, from the White Bear Recreation Association attend a future meeting to discuss the issue. V. Staffing for 2003 A. Administration of the Park Commission will be changing in 2003 and City Staff will be assisting the Park Commission. B. Laurie McRostie, SEH Landscape Architect, will continue to work with the Commission on special projects. C. The Park Commission presented Laurie with a plant and a thank you for the three years she has worked with the Commission. D. Laurie has said and I quote here "Thank you so much for the opportunity to have worked with all of you at the beginning of planning and developing your park system. You are all very dedicated to parks in Hugo and you have a great vision — it has been so much fun to work with you and I look forward to continuing to be involved in special projects with you. Good luck and keep up the great work. Thanks." This is an interpretation of the events that happened at the meeting. If there are any additions or corrections please call Laurie McRostie at 612.758.6743 or email her at lmcrostie(ksehinc.com within ten days of receiving the minutes. NEXT MEETING: January 8 at 6:30 p.m. LOCATION — CITY HALL http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/Parks_Recreation/minutes/12112002.htm 9/19/2007