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City of Hugo
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 10th, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roger Clarke Called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Roger Clarke, Rachel Berger, Dan Gabrielli, Pete Pedersen, Noel Schmidt,
Russell Schmidt, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Melissa Parker
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Debi Close, Parks Secretary
I. Approval of Minutes of November 12, 2008
Berger made a motion, Taylor seconded to approve the minutes as amended of
November 12th, 2008 Parks Commission meeting.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
II. Discussion on Parks and Recreation Programming
City Administrator Mike Ericson and Becky Petryk Council Member (Ward 2)
addressed the commission about the need for further discussions on parks and
recreation and City involvement. The White Bear Lake School District Recreation
Department handles the programming for the youth activities in Hugo at this time
because the City doesn't have the staffing levels for the commitment needed.
Council Member Petryk also suggested reaching out to the community to find out the
needs and concerns of the residents to better help while considering the direction
headed.
Clarke expressed great appreciation for the White Bear Lake programs and how they
are run.
The Parks Commission accepted a subcommittee consisting of the following
commission members: Berger, Gabrielli, Russell Schmidt, and Taylor. The
subcommittee will also include City Administrator Ericson, Council Member Petryk,
Mike Granger and Public Works Director Anderson. The subcommittee shall
determine the needs and provide a recommendation on the future of a City of Hugo
Parks and Recreation Program.
III. Mel -O -Dee Stable Property
Jeff Carpenter speaking on behalf of Donna and Howard Moline informed the
commission about the property located at 13151 Elmcrest Ave. N. The owners of
this property would like the city to consider this property if future land is needed for
open space, recreation and parks. The property is 35'/2 acres and currently in a
farm/stable setting, adjacent to 2 developed areas with many children.
Discussions followed.
Pedersen made a motion, Strub seconded to direct city staff to send a letter out
informing that we are not interested.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
IV. Schoonover Bench and Tree Memorial
Parker informed the commission that a resident approached her in reference to a
tree and park bench that they wanted to donate as a memorial to the city.
Discussion took place about how memorials donations should be handled and if a
policy should be put into place.
Scott Anderson Public Works Director said he would inquire research on how other
cities currently handle this and if they have policies in place already related to this.
V. Resignation of Pete Pedersen
Clark expressed his extreme gratitude on behalf of the commission for all the effort
and service Pete Pedersen has given to the community.
Pedersen elaborated to the commission about being on the initial subcommittee that
first was in place for the city to determine a parks commission should be established.
Many thanks go out to Pete Pedersen for all that he has done with the City parks and
involvement through out all the years.
VI. Other
Hiring of Architect
Scott Anderson Public Works Director recapped a meeting that took place last week
with Lori McRosite, discussing the need to hire an Architect for details of the Rice
Lake Park Soccer Complex building. Berger asked if Scott Anderson could look into
the cost factors involved with hiring an Architect. Scott Anderson will review this and
relay his findings at the next park meeting.
Oak Shore Park Sliding Party
Berger expressed interest in having a sliding party at Oak Shore Park for the
community. All commission members agreed this would be a great way to involve
the community and have a grand opening celebration of the new park.
Pederson made a motion, Clark seconded to have a notice put in for the sliding
celebration and grand opening for Oak Shore Park with a budget set for $500.00
All Aye. Motion Carried
Adjournment
Pederson made a motion, Gabrielli seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
Next Meeting: January 14, 2008