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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Meeting
August 11, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers — City Hall
Meeting Chair: Kitty Cheesebrow
Minutes By: Chris Petree
Present: Parks Commission: Kitty Cheesebrow, Roger Clarke, Steven Lacher, Tom Weidt
and Jim Keithahn.
Planning Commission: Kelly Bailly.
Staff. Chris Petree.
Absent: Pete Pedersen and Jennifer May.
Approve Minutes From July 14, 2004 Meeting
Weidt made a motion, Keithahn seconded, to accept the Minutes from the July 14, 2004 Parks
Commission Meeting.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
II. Approve Landscaping Plan for Oneka Lake Park
Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an overview of the landscaping plan that was prepared
by Landscape Architect Laurie McRostie for the Oneka Lake Park. The plan calls for the planting of
28 trees in the park area. Bids will be awarded by the City Council on August 16, 2004 and planting
should take place at the end of August or early September.
Weidt made a motion, Lacher seconded, to approve the Landscaping Plan for Oneka Lake Park and
to recommend that the City Council install all B&B trees.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
III. Review Concept Plan for Oakshore Park -Park
Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an overview of the Concept Plan for the Oakshore
Park -Park. Staff looked for comments from the Park Commission on this Concept Plan. Park
Commissioner Weidt stated that he has spoken with residents and we need to consider future areas
for hockey rinks and this area might be one of them.
Lacher made a motion, Clarke seconded, to approve the Concept Plan for the Oakshore Park -Park
and to continue with negotiations with the Homeowners Association.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
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IV. Discuss Outlot A-Creekview Preserve Development
Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an update on the status of the property known as
Creekview Preserve Outlot A 2nd Addition. Public Works Director Petree informed the Park
Commission that the City would be acquiring the property in the next week and was seeking Council
approval to perform a re -delineation of the wetlands on the site. The site is approximately 17 acres
and consists of wetlands, ponding areas and small areas of upland. This outlot was toured by
members of the Park Commission during the July meeting and identified as a potential site for the
placement of playground equipment to serve the Creekview Preserve neighborhood. This site may
have potential to be developed much more quickly and in a better location than the previously
reviewed water tower location.
Clarke made a motion, Keithahn seconded, to direct staff to continue with the re -delineation of the
site and to report back to the Park Commission once this work is completed.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
V. Park Dedication Fees for 2005
Public Works Director Chris Petree provided a survey that was completed by a municipality in the
metro area and asked the Park Commission for direction in adopting the fee schedule for 2005. The
Park Commission discussed the numerous projects coming up in the next few years and the lack of
funding to complete these projects. Also, Park Commissioners discussed how the cost of land has
continued to rise and made it difficult for the City to acquire additional Park Land.
Lacher made a motion, Weidt seconded, to raise the park dedication fees to $2800 for 2005.
Voting Aye: Lacher & Weidt. Voting Nay: Cheesebrow, Clarke & Keithahn. Motion Failed.
Keithahn made a motion, Clarke seconded, to raise the park dedication fees to $2400 for 2005.
Voting Aye: Cheesebrow, Clarke & Keithahn. Voting Nay: Lacher & Weidt. Motion Carried.
VI. Park Signage
Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an overview of the need for standardized signage in the
City park system. Public Works Director Petree asked Park Commissioners for volunteers to help
select signage and develop a standard specification for park signage. Park Commissioners Weidt
and Cheesebrow volunteered to serve on this committee.
VIII. Updates
A. Planning Commission -Kelly Bailly shared with the Park Commission that a joint meeting was
held with the City Council and Planning Commission last month.
B. City Council -Future park issues will be on upcoming agendas.
C. Kitty Cheesebrow-Provided an overview of the meeting she attended regarding the YMCA
Facilities Planning.
D. Chris Petree-Shared the DNR letter stating that the City had been denied the Outdoor
Recreation Grant Funding for the Oneka Lake Park playground structure.
E. Roger Clarke -Provided an update on the Rural and Open Space Committee and the status of the
ordinance that has been drafted for review.
IV. Other
LOCATION — CITY HALL