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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.11.09 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo November 9, 2011 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Rachel Berger, Kris Birch, Mat Rauschendorfer, Jim Taylor, Tom Windisch Absent: Roger Clarke, Noel Schmidt, Dave Strub Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Secretary Jim Taylor started the meeting at 7:00 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from October Meeting The minutes of the October 12, 2011 Parks Commission meeting were reviewed and no changes required. Lions Park Guidelines Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson updated on the public workshop that was held on October 18, 2011. Development guidelines were drafted for the Lions Park to be recommended for the approval by the City Council. The City Council approved the planning process prior to the first meetings and agreed that a consultant could be hired at a later date to put together drawings of development options. Parks Commission members discussed the existing ball fields and agreed that they are not used very often and may be replaced in the future with something that will get a lot of use by residents. Scott Anderson, Public Works Director updated that the Irish Avenue Park may have ball fields and a possible ice rink also. -1— Parks Commission November 9, 2011 Health UD and GO Wellness Challenae 2012 Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson recapped on the Health Up and GO Wellness Challenge events that were held for 2011. Staff is requesting that the Parks Commission determine if the Health Up and GO Wellness Challenge will continue in 2012 and if so, what activities would be included. Commission members discussed the results from a survey of the participants of the 2011 Wellness Challenge. The participants wished to continue some parts of the challenge. Taylor made a motion, Berger seconded to table the item of discussion until goals are determined then funding can be properly allocated. All Aye, Motion Carried IV. Goal Settin The Parks Commissions reviewed current goals that were met, unfinished, successful and unsuccessful. They made suggestions of some goals to focus on in 2012. Do concept planning for Irish Avenue Park Do concept planning for Lions Park Coordinate Hardwood Creek Trail connection between 1401h and 145tH Continue to look for grants Develop a priority list for trail developments Continue Movie Night, Snow Jam and the Earth Day Clean Up Hold a Skate Camp Hold a Soccer Camp Hold a nature program in the Hanifl shelter Encourage walking Club Hold a second family bike ride event Additional discussions included trail development, allocating funds for repairs and existing play equipment maintenance and replacement, skate rinks with consideration of Hanifl Athletic Fields and Irish Avenue Park housing these in the future, and recreation programs including traveling rec. and geocaching. Scott Anderson, Public Works Director reminded that staff does monthly repairs and required safety inspection on all parks and equipment. He also discussed some things that influence trail development included wetland mitigation, land availability, and cost. Taylor requested the item be tabled until December's meeting. All Commission members agreed. -2— Parks Commission November 9, 2011 V. Adjournment Windisch made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 pm. All Aye. Motion Carried. -3— Parks Commission November 9, 2011