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Parks Commission, City of Hugo
December 12, 2012
Council Chambers, City Hall
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Present: Joan Benner, Rachel Berger, Kris Birch, Chris Boland, Roger Clarke, Mat
Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Tom Windisch
Absent: Chris Boland
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner
Debi Close, Parks Secretary
Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
I. Approval of Minutes from November Meeting
Berger made a motion, Birch seconded to approve the minutes of November 14, 2012 Parks
Commission meeting.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
II. Recognition of Commissioner Roger Clarke
Jim Taylor presented a certificate of appreciation to Roger Clarke in recognition of his
dedication and nine years of volunteer service on the Parks Commission.
VII. 2012 Annual Report
Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented the 2012 Annual Report of the Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Commission. Accomplishments included:
Opening of the concession stands at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park
Recreation programming expanded
Marketing continued via Facebook and the City website
Improvements of the landscaping at Arbre Park and Heritage Ponds Park
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Planning started
Improve Trail surface/connections at Clearwater Creek, Preserve Park and Irish Avenue Park
Master planning of Lions Park
IV. Goal Settinq
The Parks Commission discussed accomplishments and goals of 2012 and started discussions
on what they would like to accomplish in 2013. The discussion on goals will be continued at the
January meeting.
V. Other
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director updated on the progress of the hockey rink at the Hugo
Elementary School. The rink has been flooded and ice is in progress.
VI. Adjournment
Clarke made a motion, Berger seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 pm.