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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.07.09 Parks MinutesMinutes City of Hugo Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting July 09, 2008 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Roger Clarke Called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Roger Clarke, Melissa Parker, Pete Pedersen, Noel Schmidt, Jim Taylor, Russell Schmidt, Dave Strub Absent: Rachel Berger, Dan Gabrielli Staff Present: Chris Petree - Public Works Director, Scott Anderson — Senior Engineering Technician, Debi Close — Parks Secretary I. Approval of Minutes of May 14, 2008 Pedersen made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2008 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Washington County Parks — Big Marine Park Reserve Parks Commission Chair Roger Clarke updated the commission on the Big Marine Park Reserve. The park is located in the northern part of Washington County. It is owned and operated by Washington County and is part of the Metropolitan Council's Regional Park System. Parks Commission Chair Clarke informed of the picnic area, play area, swimming beach, paved trails, shelters and boat launch. III. Oneka Gymnasium Programming Public Works Director Chris Petree informed the Parks Commission how tot time and open gym at the Oneka Elementary school has continued to have a steady increase in participation. Feedback on all programs has been positive and the popularity of the events offered will only increase. Review of the schedule will be necessary this fall to utilize the Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes July 9, 2008 days that have proven to have the best attendance. Also the City has purchased a DDR projector and pads to use during open gym time and has made this available for the school to use. The Parks Commission should consider adding additional equipment for future programs. IV. Tornado Clean-up & Park Project Updates Tornado Clean-up: • Frog Hollow Park All grass area was mowed and vacuumed several times to pick up debris. Trails were swept and 6" of the play surface was replaced. One tree was damaged in the play area. The inactive park area had a loss of several trees. Further evaluation by the City Forester will be done in the wetlands to determine what will be done with these trees. Victor Square & Val Jean The insurance adjuster and contractor will evaluate the shelter for hail damage. No hazards were found only general repairs. Heritage Ponds, Oneka Lake & Diamond Point Shelter roofing will be replaced. No damage was done to any play equipment. • Lions Park Lions Building and Hugo Teen Center will receive new roofing, siding, sofit, facia and trim. No other damage found. Parks Project Updates: • Arbre park All concrete work was completed. 360 yards of fiber was put in and the restoration will be completed soon. • Oak Shore Park Tree clearing is completed and the Concrete work is finished. The shelter and benches will be installed starting next week. Irrigation and bituminous trails will start in August, followed by landscaping and turf establishment in late August. Residents requested the bell play equipment to be removed because of noise issues. The vendor will swap this for another piece of equipment. • Rice Lake Park Curbing is finished and grade is at 95% complete. Next week gravel and lighting will be started. Discussion will need to be set at a later date on organizing a group or individual to handle rental and/or scheduling of the park. Associations have shown great interest and excitement on the future of the park. Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes July 9, 2008 V. Parks Commission Staff Liaison Chris Petree introduced Scott Anderson as the new Parks Commission Staff Liaison. Scott Anderson is the Senior Engineering Technician for the City. He has been with the City for 5 years and has extensive knowledge on operations and policies. This position is possibly long term and will be evaluated after a new Public Works Director is hired. This position was created because Chris Petree had put in a resignation on May 20th, 2008. He extended his leave date after the tornado took place on May 25th, 2008. His last day at Hugo will be July 25th, 2008. Pete Pedersen and Roger Clark expressed appreciation for all that Chris has done and wanted him to be aware that he will be greatly missed by all. Adjournment Taylor made a motion, Parker seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. All Aye. Motion Carried. Next Meeting: August 13, 2008