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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.09.26 Parks MintuesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo September 26, 2012 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Joan Benner, Rachel Berger, Chris Boland, Mat Rauschendorfer, Tom Windisch, Kris Birch Absent: Roger Clarke, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor Staff Present: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Elizabeth Hanson, Planning Intern Rachel Berger called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from August Meeting Windisch made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2012 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Agenda Review Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner summarized the meeting agenda and that agenda items included the Preliminary Master Plan proposed for the Lions Park followed by a proposed park dedication for a potential development on property west of the park. III. Presentation of the Lions Park Preliminary Master Plan Amanda Prosser, Landscape Architect from WSB & Associates presented the Lions Park Preliminary Master Plan. Plan Highlights included closing of Fitzgerald Avenue to thu traffic to provide City Hall & park parking, continuous pedestrian walk way throughout the public areas and connections to the Hardwood Creek Trail, designated vehicle entrances for event access, age separated play features, visible basketball court and skate park plus significant open space for flexibility future uses. Members of the Hugo Lions Club as well as residents that live near the park provided feedback on the proposed plan. Changes suggested included adding a backstop, providing a covered stage area near the pavilion, and looking at the grading near the shelter to ensure that a winter skating area could be created. IV. LaValle Proaerties Park Dedication Elizabeth Hanson, Planning Intern and Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner gave a presentation on the potential development for the LaValle property that is adjacent to the Lions Park on the West side. The development has submitted a sketch plan for informal feed back that includes 3 multi- family residential buildings with 244 units on 14.44 buildable acres. The first phase would be an Assisted Living facility, followed by a Commonbond apartment building, and then third phase would be an Congregate Care facility. A concept plan was provided by Brunton Architects. The developer is looking to satisfy park dedication requirements with the dedication of land instead of paying a fee. It is estimated that 2.45 acres would need to be dedicated. The developer is proposing to expand Lions Park with acreage that is over 2.45 acres and includes storm water ponds. The Developer also proposed the removal of Finale Avenue, which is to the west of the park. Developer Bill Lentsch and Architect Corey Brunton requested and received feedback from Parks Commissioners regarding the acceptability of the proposed dedication. Windisch made a motion, Benner seconded to continue discussion at the following meeting All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Adlournment Windisch made a motion, Benner seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 pm. All Aye.