Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.01.11 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo January 11, 2012 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Kris Birch, Roger Clarke, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Tom Windisch Absent: Rachel Berger, Tom Windisch New Commissioners Present: Joan Benner, Chris Boland Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from December Meeting Clarke made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2011 Parks Commission meeting. All aye. Motion carried. II. Introduction of New Commissioners — Oath of Office Newly appointed Commissioners, Joan Benner and Chris Boland introduced themselves. Each were sworn in with the Oath of Office. III. Update on City Identity Workshop Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson informed of the City Identity Workshop that was held on December 15, 2011. This item was tabled until the next meeting to allow Commissioner Windisch to report. IV. Update on Recreation Program Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson updated on movie night at Oneka Elementary school being another successful event (approximately 300 turned out). Next movie night will be held on February 2, 2012. Snow Jam is coming up on January 21 st, 2012 held at the Oneka Elementary School Gym with a DJ, bouncy castle, giant slide, other inflatables, prizes, snacks and fun for all. The annual Oak Shore Park Sledding Party is scheduled for February 11, 2012 with high hopes of snowfall before the event. V. Presentation of the 2011 Annual Report Birch made a motion, Clarke second to approve the 2011 Parks Commission Annual Report. All Aye. Motion Carried. VI. Other Clarke discussed the Hanifl Concession Stand. Yellow ribbon Network and Blue Star Mothers have shown interest in volunteering at the concession stand as a fundraiser. This topic will be addressed at a meeting scheduled to discuss summer 2012 operations of the concession stand with the Lions Club. Taylor updated that he has heard good comments from residents regarding the trail plowing this winter. VII. Adjournment Strub made a motion, Birch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm. All Aye.