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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.11.10 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo November 10, 2010 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Rachel Berger, Kris Birch, Derek Larsen, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Mat Rauschendorfer, Noel Schmidt Absent: Roger Clarke, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes of October 13, 2010 Strub made a motion, Birch seconded to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2010 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Update on Park Dedication Policy Taylor updated the commission on the October 28, 2010 Public hearing meeting that was held with the Planning Commission. The dedication policy is being placed on the next City Council meeting for final decision. Taylor volunteered to address the commission on this policy. III. Update on Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance and Smoking/Tobacco Use Policy Taylor informed that the City Council tabled the recommendation for changes on the Public Conduct in Parks ordinance and request for direction with the smoking/tobacco use policy to November 15, 2010 City Council Meeting. -1— Parks Commission November 10, 2010 IV. Discussion on Athletic field Fees Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented on the option of adjusting the current rental fees at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park and as well as implementing permits with a minimal charge for tracking baseball field use. Proposed: Hanifl Fields Athletic Park: City of Hugo - no Fee School Districts - no fee Athletic Organizations affiliated with the School Districts and City -Based non-profit organizations of Hugo for youth - $3,250 per full-sized field $2,750 per U1 1/1-112 field Adult and other- $75 per hour per field Baseball Fields: City of Hugo - no fee School Districts - no fee Athletic Organizations affiliated with the School Districts and City -Based non-profit organizations of Hugo for youth - $10 per day Other - $30 per day Taylor made a motion, Larsen second to approve Hanifl Fields fee schedule with an amendment on $40 daily for other use. All Aye. Motion Carried Larsen made a motion, Birch seconded to approve the baseball field fee schedule with request to re-evaluate in one year. All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Concept Planning for the Future Park Pete Pederson representing the Lions Club informed the interest for long range development of Lions Park. Each year the Lions hold more community events and the need for an additional structure has been discussed. The Lions Cub is interested in donating/investing $35,000. to build a park shelter if the City will help match funds. Taylor made a motion; Berger seconded directing staff to develop a master plan of Lions Park. All Aye. Motion Carried. Commission Members included discussion on MORC. Commissioners agreed that a master plan needs to be determined for the Park at Irish Avenue before direction can be given to MORC. -2— Parks Commission November 10, 2010 VI. Homework: 2011 Goal Setting at December Meeting Taylor reminded the Parks Commission that goals need to be determined for 2011. Each member is to determine a list of priorities for the next meeting. Larsen directed City Staff to verify that the Property Tax Levy is invested in a money market fund. VII. Adjournment Berger made a motion; Larsen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 pm. -3— Parks Commission November 10, 2010