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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.03.10 Parks MinutesMinutes City of Hugo Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 10, 2010 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Rachel Berger, Kris Birch, Roger Clarke, Derek Larsen, Dave Strub, Mat Rauschendorfer, Jim Taylor, Noel Schmidt, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/Parks Intern Debi Close, Parks Secretary I. Approval of Minutes of February 10, 2010 Larsen made a motion, Berger seconded to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2010 Parks Commission meeting. All Ayes. Motion Carried. II. Lions Park Neighborhood Meeting Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/Parks Intern presented surrounding Cities community parks photographs for discussion. Jim Taylor welcomed Hugo Lions Club members Katie Riopel, Rusty Pastorious and Hugo youth Eric Romey and Brady Peterson. Jim Taylor then opened the floor for discussion on redevelopment options for the first phase of Lions Park. Residents expressed interest in giving youth a constructive way to burn energy in the park to eliminate vandalism and curfews issues. The option of a skate park and ice rink was discussed. Residents spoke favorably about development of the park. Concerns were raised over the current ice rink at Hugo Elementary and the baseball fields at Lions Park not being available for public use. Residents also asked questions about sidewalks and roads in the Lions Park neighborhood. III. Discussion on Health Sub -Committee Larsen is working on setting up the Health Sub -Committee and scheduling the first meeting. Berger and Schmidt volunteered to participate and further emails will be sent to help form this committee. IV. Discussion on Communitv Inaut Proiect Results Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/Parks Intern summarized the commission discussion on the community input project results, after commission discussion determined and asked for direction in next steps. Berger made a motion, Birch seconded to direct staff to continue marketing, research skate park options, put a hold on researching dog parks except to inform residents of the availability of non-active parks for off -leash dog use and update the commission on trail development between 1401h and 145t" All Ayes. Motion Carried. V. Discussion on Earth Day Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/Parks Intern informed of Rice Creek Watershed District offering a program facilitator to teach an educational activity with the community as part of Earth Day. The scheduled Earth Day Clean-up of Clearwater Creek Preserve is on April 17, 2010. Clarke reminded the commission that the Kidz N Biz event is also held on this date and encouraged looking into a program facilitator for a different date. This would give more opportunity for a greater participation level in an environmental education program with the community. All commission members agreed. VI. Undate on Parks and Recreation Proarammina Sub -Committee Scott Anderson, Public Works Director went over discussions that were held with White Bear Lake Soccer Association and Mahtomedi Soccer Association Presidents in reference to field layout, sizes, markings and how many fields would be necessary. Staff will follow up with scheduling the fields. Movie Night at Oneka Elementary was a success with high participation levels. Needs of a larger screen and possible options of snack sales from the Fireflies were options for future events. The next Movie Night is Friday, March 19. Larsen made a motion, Windisch seconded to approve up to $350.00 for movie screen rental. All Ayes. Motion carried. VII. Uadate on WBL Communitv Services and Recreation Matchina Grant Proaram Taylor informed the commission of a recent meeting with White Bear Lake Community Service and Recreation Department in which the opportunity to apply for their Matching Grant Program became known. The grant application was submitted, requesting matching funds in the amount of $3,525 for the purchase of soccer goals and nets for the Hanifil Fields Athletic Park. At the WBL Community Service and Recreation Department meeting, Tot time at the Oneka Elementary school was also discussed. Tot Time was also allotted an additional weekday night due to high community attendance levels in lieu of continuing Open Gym. Taylor made a motion, Clarke seconded to support the grant application and have further dialog on funding for the equipment needs. Larsen Abstained from voting Nay. Dave Strub Aye. Rachel Berger, Kris Birch, Roger Clarke, Mat Rauschendorfer, Jim Taylor, Noel Schmidt, Tom Windisch Motion carried. X. Adiournment Rachel Berger made a motion, Windisch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:10pm. Next Meeting: April 14, 2010