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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Meeting
September 10, 2003
6:30 p.m.
Oneka Room — City Hall
Meeting Chair: Robyn LaCasse
Minutes By: John Rask
Present: Kitty Cheesebrow, Pete Pederson, Robyn LaCasse, David Strub, John Rask, Tom Weidt, and
Jennifer May
Absent: None
Copies To: Commission Members, Michele Lindau- Community Development Assistant, John Rask -
Community Development Director, Mike Ericson - City Administrator, Chris Petree, Public
Works Director
Fast Pitch Softball Fields
Robyn LaCasse and John Rask updated the Commission on a request by Larry Parker from the
Fast Pitch Softball Association regarding their desire to assist in the construction of softball
diamonds in the City. Specifically, the Association would provide funds and volunteer labor for the
construction of fields in a future park. Additionally, the Association requested City permission to
dedicate future pull tab revenues to the construction of fields in Hugo. Upon review, the
Commission voted to accept the Association request for dedication of funds and found that it would
be in the City's best interest to continue to work with the Association in search of property for future
fields.
Oneka Ponds Park Improvements
John Rask updated the Commission on the grading work being completed in the Oneka Ponds
Park, and recommended that the Commission consider contracting with Laurie McRostie to assist
in the master planning of the Oneka Ponds Park and the adjacent Bernin property. After
discussing the agenda item, the Commission voted to contract with Laurie to complete a site plan
for the two properties.
III. Discussion of Future Trail Connections
Robyn LaCasse updated the Commission on recent discussions with the developers of Victor
Gardens to make a connection to the existing trail in Lino Lakes. Robyn informed the Commission
that the developer agreed to the connection and that it was under construction. The Commission
also discussed other needed trail connections in various locations throughout the city.
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IV. Update and discussion of potential park sites
The Commission discussed potential park sites.
V. Updates:
The Commission received updates from the Planning Commission, City Council, and CD Director
John Rask.
NEXT MEETING: October 8, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION — CITY HALL
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