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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.10.08 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo October 8, 2014 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Joan Benner, Rachel Berger, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranelle Tennyson, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Tom Windisch called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. Tom Windisch requested adding Hardwood Creek Trail update to the agenda. All Agreed. I. Approval of Minutes from August Meeting Berger made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2014 Parks Commission meeting. Rauschendorfer and Schmid abstained. Benner, Berger, Strub, Tennyson and Windisch. Aye. Motion Carried. II. Frog Hollow Memorial Proposal Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner was contacted by Ms. Case's 5t" Grade Oneka Elementary class. The class wishes to dedicate a plaque and tree in Frog Hollow Park in memory of Allen Bower, father of one of her students. Bower named "Frog Hollow" in the park naming contest. Schmid made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the memorial donation plaque/tree to be place at Frog Hollow Park in remembrance of Allen Bower. All Aye. Motion Carried. III. Update on Lions Park Plannin Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated on the Lions Park Planning. The City acquired the 2.11 acres that were to be dedicated with the Lavalle Fields development. The first stakeholders meeting will be held Tuesday, October 14. The concept plans will be revised and a public meeting will be scheduled for community feedback. IV. SHIP Active Living Grant Awarded Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner informed of the Active Living Partner Project through the Statewide Health Improvement Program. A grant of $4,999 was awarded which will be matched by Oneka Elementary and used purchase lit signage. The signage will enhances pedestrian safety in the school speed zone area and assist in increasing the number of students who walk or bike to school. V. BearPower Rachel Berger requested to have a follow up discussion from the June 11, 2014 meeting presented by Alli Zomer, Project Manager at Health Partners/Children's Hospitals and Clinics MN about their program BearPower. The City of Hugo has become a community partner. The recreation program policy includes language to support healthy and active families through city programs. VI. Portable Restroom Screening Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner was addressed by a resident with request for additional screening of the portable restrooms their neighborhood park. Staff recommended the Commission consider making it standard practice throughout all neighborhood parks or to do nothing. All Commission members agreed that Public Works shall add additional screening as the parks maintenance schedule and budget allows. VII. Update on Recreation Programs Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated on the recreation programs Tour de Hugo was held September 13, 2014 with 165 riders. The movie Frozen was shown on September 19t". There was a record setting turnout but rain dampened the event. The September 27, 2014 Story Walk had 60 participants. Upcoming events: Superhero Training Camp November 14, 2014 and Tot Time Parks Commission members directed staff to look into non -school days for use of the gym. If extended day program is held then maintenance cost would already be absorbed giving opportunity to run programs. VIII. Hardwood Creek Update Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated on Washington County Trail improvement being done to Hardwood Creek. Construction of the trail extension between 140th Street and 145th Street has started. Grading work has been completed for the 10 foot wide trail which includes a paved surface as well as a grass surface to accommodate snowmobile and equestrian uses. Following construction of the extension, the existing trail will be resurfaced. VIIII. Adjournment Berger made a motion, Benner seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 pm. All Aye.