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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.09.14 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo September 14, 2011 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Roger Clarke, Kris Birch, Mat Rauschendorfer, Noel Schmidt, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor Absent: Rachel Berger, Tom Windisch 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 August Meeting The minutes of the August 10, 2011 Parks Commission meeting were reviewed and no changes required. Presentation by Bov Scout Michael Marier Michael Marier, addressed the commission with request to plant 8 — 15 trees at Heritage Ponds Park for his Eagle Scouts project. Marier has offered to ask local businesses for donations and will coordinate Boy Scout volunteers to help complete the work. He also suggested doing a wood working project to house doggie bags for park goers to encourage pet clean up at a park. Dave Strub encouraged Marier to plant the trees in locations that provide shade. Jim Taylor thanked Marier for speaking to the Commission. -1— Parks Commission September 14, 2011 III. Update on Tour de Hugo Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson gave an update to the Commission on Tour de Hugo bike event to be held on Saturday September 17, 2011. The ride concludes the Health Up and GO Wellness challenge. There will be a picnic lunch, le bounce castle, stretching station, bike crafts and a bike decorating contest. Gift bags will be given to participants with healthy snacks, T shirt, bandanas and a few extras. IV. Update on Irish Avenue Park Committee Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson gave an update that residents adjacent to the Irish Avenue Park were notified on the formation of a sub committee and that the City was looking for a resident to volunteer to serve on it. Six residents volunteered, met together and nominated a representative. On September 6, 2011 City Council appointed Rhonda Peterson to the Irish Avenue sub committee. City Staff is recommending the first meeting be held on Wednesday October 5th, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the City Hall. Strub informed that he was given feedback on the surrounding residents requesting to be updated with Agenda items and copies of the Minutes taken at each meeting. Shayla Syverson said she would email all interested residents the information requested. V. Update on Lions Park Master Planning Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson informed that staff has been working with stakeholders in the planning process of Lions Park. The City newsletter invited residents to a public workshop on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at City Hall to be held at 7:OOpm. VI. Update on Movie Night in the Park Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson gave an update on plans to hold a Movie Night at a Park. Scott Anderson, Public Works Director shared plans to construct a canvas movie screen minimal cost. Tangled will be shown on September 23rd, 2011 at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park at dusk. Games and a bonfire will start at 7:30pm. VII. Adjournment Clarke made a motion, Strub seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm. All Aye. Motion Carried. -2— Parks Commission September 14, 2011