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City of Hugo
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
March 12, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roger Clark called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Roger Clarke, Rachel Berger, Melissa Parker, Noel Schmidt, Jim Taylor, Russell
Schmidt, Dave Strub
Absent: Dan Gabrielli, Pete Pedersen
Staff Present: Chris Petree - Public Works Director, Debi Close - Secretary
I. Approval of Minutes of February 13, 2008
Roger Clarke made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2008
Parks Commission meeting.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
II. Update on Oneka Lake Park/Bernin Property — Bruce Bernin
Bruce Bernin was not able to attend the meeting. He will follow up with the
Parks Commission at a later date.
III. Oak Shore Park — Final Plans
Laurie McRostie presented 2 Final plan concepts. The Parks Commission
determined items of interest to be included on the final plans.
Items of interest suggested at this time are:
• Play Equipment
• Basket Ball '/2 Court
• Sand Play Area
• Bike Trails
• Horse Shoe Pit
• Shelters with Seating/Tables
• Sliding Hill
• Parking
• On Site Sanitation Stations
Items of interest to be discussed at a later time:
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Landscaping
Once all items are determined, vendors will be contacted to schedule a
neighborhood meeting to finalize choices.
IV. Rice Lake Park-Project/Schedule Update
The Rice Lake Park project has started. Clearing of the area has begun and should
be completed by next week.
Scheduled Goals:
• March - Buildings will be prepared for demo.
• April — Demolition of buildings.
• May thru June - site work to be completed.
• August — Seed and irrigation to be installed.
• September — Project Completion.
The Parks Commission suggested placing a sign at the entrance of the park showing
the final layout. Council will be consulted on this idea.
V. NE Metro YMCA Community Partners Update
Petree informed the parks commission that the City Administrator, Mike Ericson,
continues to attend the meetings. Currently, they are preparing for the market study.
Once this is completed, site selections will be suggested and a business plan will be
created.
VI. White Bear Lake Advisory Council Update
Roger Clark discussed new summer programs that offer innovative youth classes
this season. Discussions have been made in reference to a skate park possibly in
the White Bear Lake area. Funding and locations are the current topic.
VII. County Roads 7-8-9 Study Trail Discussion
At the open house meeting on March 5t" it was proposed to extend Hardwood Creek
Trail south and connect to county road 8. Funding from Washington County will be
available in 2010. Updates will be evaluated in the Summer of 2008 through
Washington County.
Adjournment
Clark asked for a motion, Berger motioned, Taylor seconded to adjourn the meeting at
9:07 p.m.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
Next Meeting: April 9, 2008