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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.08.09 Parks MinutesMinutes City of Hugo Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 9, 2006 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers — City Hall Meeting Chair: Pete Pedersen Minutes By: Chris Petree Present: Parks Commission: Pete Pedersen, Roger Clarke, Charles Kirk and Rachel Berger. Planning Commission: Kelly Bailly Staff Chris Petree, Public Works Director. Absent: Kitty Cheesebrow, Dan Gabrielli and Jennifer May. Approve Minutes From July 12, 2006 Meeting Clarke made a motion, Berger seconded, to approve the minutes from the July 12, 2006 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Washington County — Open Space Funding Referendum (Cordelia Pierson) Information on the Open Space Referendum was not provided to the Parks Commission in time for the August meeting. Berger made a motion, Clarke seconded, to table this item until the September Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. III. Parks & Recreation Discussion with White Bear School District (Dave Guenther) Mr. Dave Guenther, Director of Community Services & Recreation Department for the White Bear Lake School District, was present with his staff to provide an overview of their role in the City of Hugo. Mr. Guenther discussed the various youth, adult & senior enrichment, recreation and athletic programs that are offered by the school district to the residents of Hugo. Mr. Guenther suggested that Parks Commissioners listen to residents suggestions on program offerings and contact him to consider scheduling those programs in Hugo. Also, Mr. Guenther requested that the City of Hugo put an article in a future City newsletter asking the residents for suggestions on new program offerings in Hugo. The Parks Commission thanked Mr. Guenther and his staff for attending the meeting and expressed their interest in working together to create for opportunities for the residents of Hugo. IV. Parks Project Funding Committee Update Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an update on the Parks Project funding committee. The Committee met last week and decided that the priority was to update the Parks Master Plan Page 1 Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes August 9, 2006 Page 2 and to conduct a community survey on Parks & Recreation within the City of Hugo. These items were placed on the City Council agenda on Monday, August 7, 2006. On Monday night, the City Council directed staff to develop an RFP and receive proposals for the update of the Parks Master Plan and community survey. V. 2006 Parks Project Update Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an update of the following park projects. • Diamond Point Park: The 2-12 yr. old play structure and swings are installed, shelter & teen play area scheduled to be completed the week of August 28th, the basketball court and trails are scheduled to be completed by the end of August and the baseball/softball field should be completed by mid-September. Turf establishment and landscaping to be completed by October 31 st • Beaver Ponds Park: The picnic shelter is scheduled to be installed the week of August 28th. All restoration and landscaping will be completed following the installation of the shelter. Adjournment: Pedersen made a motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m., Clarke seconded. All Aye. Motion Carried.