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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.08.08 Parks MinutesI Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo August 8, 2012 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Kris Birch, Joan Benner, Rachel Berger, Chris Boland, Roger Clarke, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Secretary Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from June Meeting Strub made a motion, Windisch seconded to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2012 Parks Commission meeting. II. Lions Park Master Planning Update Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson gave an update on the stakeholder meeting held on Wednesday July 11th, 2012 the Lions Park master plan. Prior to the Parks Commission meeting, stakeholders gave feedback on three concept plans prepared and presented by Amanda Prosser of WSB & Associates. The next steps in master planning Lions Park include compiling the feedback and preparing a single preliminary master plan for review. Parks Commission agreed to change the next commission meeting date to incorporate the feedback from the August 8th, 2012 stakeholder meeting. III. Presentation from Tori Gabrielson Tori Gabrielson addressed the commission requesting a neighborhood park for the kids that live north of the Hugo Fire Hall. Her presentation included giving more options for good choices to the teens in her neighborhood. Taylor discussed that the Hardwood Creek Tail will be extended South to 140th in 2014 which will provide a safe way to access nearby parks. Taylor thanked Gabrielson for bringing this issue to the Parks Commission. Commissioners agreed that this need will continue to be remembered in future goal setting and planning efforts and residential development continues in the area. Parks commission members commended Tori for all the work put into the request and for bringing this need to their attention. IV. Recreation Program Updates Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson updated with on all current and upcoming recreation events. Park play dates running June 19th through July 26th. Parks hosting included Diamond Point, Arbre, Beaver Ponds and Oak Shore. The activities had solid participation and trends were recognized in attendance subject to weather, location and time. Next summer there will be additional advertising including more flyers and Facebook to get the word out. Skyhawk's Sports Camp was held August 13 — 16th 2012. Sixteen kids signed up and played T -ball, basketball and soccer. The Flag Football Camp, geared towards older youth, was cancelled due to small registration numbers. Kidcreate Studio's Art Camps will be on August 21 — 27th, 2012. Camps include Cuddly Critters, Angry Birds, App art for ipod/phones and a PJ Art Party. Tour de Hugo will be on September 15th, 2012. Sponsors are excited for the event with $1200. in donations received so far. The bike safety rodeo will be included this year and rides are mapped out to be 5, 18 and 26 mile courses. Movie Night in the Park September 14, 2012 at sunset showing How to Eat Fried Worms. Games will start at 7:OOpm and snacks will be provided for the movie. V. Adjournment Windisch made a motion, Strub seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm. All Aye.