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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.01.12 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo January 12, 2011 7:00 P.M. Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Shelter 7032 137th Street, Hugo, MN rail 4n r)rrI ar Present: Kris Birch, Roger Clarke, Jim Taylor, Mat Rauschendorfer, Tom Windisch Absent: Rachel Berger, Derek Larsen, Noel Schmidt, Dave Strub Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Secretary Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes of December 15, 2010 Windisch made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2010 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Hanifl Shelter Tour Scott Anderson, Public Works Director gave a tour of the shelter at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Tour highlights included the concession area, restrooms, gathering room, storage and mechanical Room. III. Continued Discussion on the Tobacco Use Policy Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson gave an update on the November 15, 2010 City Council meeting. At their meeting, the City Council made a motion to support the policy -1— Parks Commission January 12, 2011 prohibiting the use of tobacco in parks. Then, a motion was carried which tabled the discussion to allow the Parks Commission to further consider the policy and provide a recommendation. After discussion by the Parks Commission, Clarke made a motion, Birch seconded to table the item until the next meeting to allow full participation of the Parks Commissioners in discussion. All Aye. Motion Carried. IV. Discussion on Snow Removal Plan Scott Anderson, Public Works Director made a presentation on Sidewalk and Trail Winter Maintenance. The purpose of the discussion was to address resident requests and the needs and expectations of residents as Hugo grows. The Parks Commission discussed policies and ordinances in neighboring cities. In Hugo, sidewalk and trail snow removal is not required by ordinance or addressed in the City's Snow and Ice Control Policy. After discussing what is currently happening in Hugo, the Parks Commission established criteria for selecting sidewalks and trails where snow removal could be done by the City. These criteria include: areas that currently are not handled by associations or the school district, major roadways with higher traffic volume, important trail connections, school walking routes and areas where plowed snow is greater. An additional criteria was added "as deemed required by the City Council". A map of proposed trails was discussed. Taylor made a motion; Birch seconded to support the purchase of equipment and a policy for removal of snow on trails as proposed. All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Discussion on Future Plavaround Pr000sals Scott Anderson, Public Works Director asked the Parks Commission for direction to give playground vendors to guide their proposals for the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park and Heritage Ponds Park. For the Hanifl Fields playground, the Parks Commission stated that they didn't want a custom theme due to cost but would like to see a color/material scheme which fits the building and natural setting. They would like to make it a destination park for 5-12 year olds and for the vendors to think big and think tall. For the Heritage Ponds Park, they discussed something that all ages can use, but of the 5-12 year old category of equipment. They would like to see a climbing net or rock wall or other climbing structure. -2— Parks Commission January 12, 2011 VI. Update on Winter Programs Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner informed of the upcoming events. January 15 -Snow Jam January 21 - Movie Night Despicable Me February 12 - Sledding Party February 18 - Movie Night Toy Story 3 March 18 - Movie Night Karate Kid VII. Update on Health Sub -Committee Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated that the Health Sub -Committee has not met recently and is waiting until hearing further from Eric's Bike Shop. The early planning of the bike safety event/bike rodeo will be supported by a $4,000 grant received from Washington County through the Statewide Health Improvement Program. VIII. Adjournment Windisch made a motion; Clarke seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 pm. -3— Parks Commission January 12, 2011