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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.11.12 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo November 12, 2014 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Rachel Berger, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Ranell Tennyson, Tom Windisch Absent: Joan Benner, Dave Strub Staff Present: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Tom Windisch called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm. I. Aaproval of Minutes from October Meeti Tennyson made a motion, Schmid seconded to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2014 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Lions Park Planning Update Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated on the October 14, 2014 Lions Park Stakeholders meeting. They identified development goals and outlined a tentative project schedule. At the next meeting, Candace Amberg, Project Manager at WSB Engineering will provide two conceptual design for discussion. III. 2014 Annual Report Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented the City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Annual Report for 2014. The report included: Recreation Policy, Trail Policy, Hardwood Creek Trail extension. IV. 2015 Goal Setting City Administrator Bryan Bear provided an update on the City of Hugo and was available for questions while Parks Commission Members set goals for 2015. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson reviewed the 2014 goals. Discussion on goals included: Prioritizing Lions Park Planning and waiting to plan Irish Avenue Park. Continue trail connections and planning Evaluate recreation needs for seniors City Staff was directed to draft a 2015 goal from this discussion to be finalized at the next Parks Commission meeting. V. CIP and Budget Update Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner reviewed the current Parks Capital Improvement Plan and summarized the special park fund, which included funded and unfunded projects. Unfunded projects are only possible if funding becomes available through grants, private donations or park dedication. Discussion included: Special Park Fund, Lions Park costs, CIP, the parks levy, and resident requests. Windisch made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Aye: Nicole Schmid, Ranell Tennyson, Tom Windisch Nay: Rachel Berger, Matt Rauschendorfer Motion Carried. VI. Forest Lake YMCA Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated on the agreement between the City of Forest Lake and the YMCA for a new facility projected to cost $13,250,000. The City of Hugo has been asked to participate and provide financial support. In return each household would receive 6 free passes yearly and a waived membership fee. Parks Commission members would like to consider this offer and hear more information. VII. Other Berger reminded of the Holiday Party December 11th, 2014 VIII. Adjournment Schmid made a motion, Tennyson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 pm. All Aye. Motion Carried