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City of Hugo
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 14th, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roger Clarke Called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Roger Clarke, Rachel Berger, Derek Larsen, Melissa Parker, Noel Schmidt,
Russell Schmidt, Jim Taylor.
Absent: Dan Gabrielli, Dave Strub
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Debi Close, Parks Secretary
I. Approval of Minutes of September 9th, 2009
Taylor made a motion, Berger seconded to approve the minutes of the September 9,
2009 Parks Commission meeting.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
Continued Discussion on Hansen Prooert
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, updated the Commission on the Hanson
Property Neighborhood Public Meeting held September 2"d. Immediate concerns were
shared on noise level, access points off CSAH 8, law enforcement and the use of
ATV's/snowmobiles. Discussion continued on general restrictions and options for
interim uses. Commission members agreed to review the suggested use list compiled
by residents and discuss at the November Park and public meeting.
Taylor made a motion to direct City Staff to notice a neighborhood meeting for the
Hanson property at the November Parks Commission meeting to talk about interim uses
at the soon to be park property.
All Aye. Motion Carried
III. Update on Hanifl Foundation
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, provided a draft of the proposed change for the
park naming policy.
Policy is to include: Parks or facilities may be named in recognition of a grant of funds
which significantly improves a park by a non-profit, as determined by the Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Commission.
Berger made a motion, Roger Clark seconded to approve the changes on the name
policy as drafted,
Aye. Roger Clarke, Rachel Berger, Melissa Parker, Jim Taylor.
Nay. Derek Larsen, Noel Schmidt, Russell Schmidt.
Motion Carried
Copies of the signed Memorandum of understanding on the City of Hugo and The Hanifl
Foundation were provided to all commission members to review.
Berger made a motion, Roger Clark seconded to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding.
Aye. Roger Clarke, Rachel Berger, Melissa Parker, Noel Schmidt, Jim Taylor.
Nay. Derek Larsen, Russell Schmidt.
Motion Carried
Roger Clark directed staff to check with legal on Active versus inactive definition and to
provide a map with options of separation showing the Rice Lake Park Center, Park,
Fields and the Athletic Complex.
IV. Update on Parks and Recreation Sub -Committee
Commissioner Taylor gave an update on Erik Cedarleaf-Dahl, a student from the
University of Minnesota, who has been selected by the City to assist the Parks and
Recreation Programming sub -committee in determining how best to educate the Hugo
citizens about current parks and recreation facilities and to determine if and when a
formal City of Hugo parks and recreation program should be started.
Berger made a motion, Larsen seconded to schedule the "Parks and Pizza" open house
for November 10, 2009.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
V. Set Next Meeting Date
Because city offices are closed on Veterans Day, a national holiday, the next Parks
Commission meeting was rescheduled.
Roger Clark made a motion, Larsen seconded to re -schedule the November
Commission meeting for November 18, 2009.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
VI. Other
Roger Clark reminded members that the commission will have a vacancy with Russell
Schmidt leaving and directed staff to advertise for the position opening.
VII. Other
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, provided copies of an email from Commissioner
Dave Strub who was unable to attend tonight's meeting. The email shared Strub's
concern about Washington County's CSAH 8 improvement plan not including paved
shoulders. Strub emphasized the need for a safe means of pedestrian use and bikers to
travel the area especially with future park opportunities on a long term scale for the
Hanson property area.
Berger made a motion, Parker seconded to direct staff to send a letter to Washington
County encouraging them to consider paving the existing shoulders along CSAH 8.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
VIII. Recognition of Russell Schmidt
Roger Clark thanked Russell Schmidt for the years of service. All commission members
agreed that the dialog and perspective opinions expressed by Russell were appreciative
and necessary in the decision making processes that benefitted the community. Mayor
Fran Miron, who was in attendance, also thanked Russell for his community service and
dedication.
Adjournment
Jim Taylor made a motion, Larsen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
All Aye. Motion carried.
Next Meeting: November 18, 2009