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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.12.15 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo December 15, 2010 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Rachel Berger, Derek Larsen, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Mat Rauschendorfer, Tom Windisch Absent: Roger Clarke, Kris Birch, Noel Schmidt Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes of November 10, 2010 Larsen made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2010 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Uodate on Recommendations to the Citv Council Taylor updated the commission on the November 15, 2010 City Council meeting. The Council discussed three recommendations from the Parks Commission. The Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance was approved. The Council discussed and supported a tobacco use policy and remanded it back to the Parks Commission. The Council approved the Park Dedication Policy as drafted by the EDA, removing the requirement for park dedication in commercial and industrial developments. The Council also requested that the Policy be reviewed in four years. Larsen asked how much funding with be lost. Taylor stated that if all commercial and industrial property would be -1— Parks Commission December 15, 2010 developed, it would be about $1.2 million but that in the last 10 years, less that $10,000 has been received. Taylor also said that the Council assured the Commission that the policy change would not affect the Parks Plan or CIP. III. Update on the Health Sub -Committee Parks Planner Shayla Syverson gave an update on the Health Sub -Committee. The City of Hugo was approved for a $4,000 Statewide Health Improvement Program grant for advertisement and promotion of community physical activity. The Health Sub - Committee is planning a family bike ride at the end of September. It was said that the family bike ride is a great idea, everyone can get involved. Discussion included the budget and course also. IV. 2011 Goal Settina and Caoital Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented a recap of the 2010 accomplishments. The Parks Commission discussed a list of goals related to park, trail and open space development; recreation programs, athletic facilities and marketing. Specific trail connections to complete in the next year were identified and included in the goals. Snow removal on trails and new recreation programs were also discussed. The Parks Commission looked at the balance of the park fund and a tentative budget for 2011. Larsen made a motion and Berger seconded to approve the 2011 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Goals as drafted at the meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Set Date for 2011 Sleddinq Party The Parks Commission discussed upcoming events. Taylor made a motion and Windisch seconded to set the date of the third annual Sledding Party for Saturday, February 12, 2011. VII. Adjournment Berger made a motion; Larsen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 pm. -2— Parks Commission December 15, 2010