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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.08.10 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo August 10, 2011 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Rachel Berger, Roger Clarke, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor Absent: Kris Birch, Noel Schmidt, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Anna Wobse, Accounting Clerk Jim Taylor started the meeting at 7:04 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from July Meeting The minutes of the July 13, 2011 Parks Commission meeting were reviewed and no changes required. II. Discussion on Tour de Hugo Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson presented on the family bike ride scheduled for September 17. Major progress has been made in the past few weeks; online registration will be launched soon and Penn Cycle has agreed to be a sponsor. There are three different riding options with various activities taking place before and after the ride. The routes were discussed and the safety concerns of the Commission were addressed. III. Discussion on Scout Proiects Public Works Director, Scott Anderson informed the Parks Commission that he was contacted by a local Boy Scout seeking a project for an Eagle Scout Award and asked the Commission to share any ideas they had. It was discussed that the project would be funded by the city and the labor provided by the scout, unless he would be able to secure donations to cover the cost of the project. Ideas discussed included, planting of -1— Parks Commission August 10, 2011 trees in the parks, taking a tree inventory of all trees on public property or planning and implementing a Frisbee Golf Course at Beaver Ponds, Hanifl, Irish or Oneka. IV. Irish Avenue Park Committee Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson updated the Commission on the formation of the seven member committee to plan Irish Avenue Park. As per the request of the City Council, letters were sent to the residents adjacent to Irish Avenue Park notifying them of the committee and asking for volunteers to serve as the neighborhood representative. Currently there are six volunteers from the neighborhood that would like to be on the committee. A meeting will be held with the volunteers to let them decide who should serve as the representative. V. Recreation Program Update Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson updated the Commission on the Soccer Camp that was held in July at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. 120 kids participated in the camp; the coaching staff was excellent and the facilities at Hanifl worked out great. It was discussed what could be done to make next years camp even better and also what events could be held next. VI. Update on Lions Parks Master Planning Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson updated the Commission that the stakeholder interviews are in the process. Berger and Taylor offered their assistance to help and get these meetings setup. VII. Recognition of Derek Larsen Taylor presented Larsen with a certificate of appreciation and thanked him for his years of service. V. Adjournment Taylor made a motion; Clarke seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 pm. All Aye. -2— Parks Commission August 10, 2011