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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.12.11 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo December 11, 2013 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Joan Benner, Rachel Berger, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Rachel Juba, Planner Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Secretary Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from November Meeting Berger made a motion, Windisch seconded to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2013. All Ayes. Motion carried. II. Lavalle Fields Park Dedication Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner gave a presentation on the Lavalle Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development. The developer was unable to attend the meeting. The developer proposed dedicating 2.11 acres of land adjacent to Lions Park and $162,840 in fees. A bituminous trail is proposed through the development to provide a connection between Lions Park and County Road 8. The Parks Commission stated a preference for the trail to connect at a road intersection and at the corner of Lions Park. The developer proposed re- aligning Finale Avenue, the west boundary of Lions Park, with the second phase. The developer proposed dedicating the land with the first phase and dedicating the fee with the second phase, prior to final plat approvals. Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, stated that repairs are needed along Finale Avenue and that the future road project would include curb and gutter. Tom Windisch made a motion, Berger seconded to approve the land dedication of 2.11 acres with the balance of the park dedication to be met with fees. All Ayes. Motion carried. III. 2014 Goals Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner, presented a draft of the 2014 goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission, following Commission discussion at the November meeting. The Parks Commission made minimal changes to the goals drafted. Taylor made a motion, Windisch seconded to approve the goals with the changes discussed. All Ayes. Motion Carried. IV. 2014 Capital Improvement Planning Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented the draft 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan to discuss and make revisions as needed. All Park Commission members discussed Irish Avenue Park, Lions Park and other items on the CIP to identify priorities and which projects to fund. Taylor made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan with amendments. All Ayes. Motion Carried Scott Anderson, Public Works Director updated on water reuse programs and how they could be incorporated with future park improvements. VI. Adjournment Strub made a motion, Berger seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 pm.