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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.02.25 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo February 25, 2015 7:02 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Rachel Berger, Dave Strub, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Tom Windisch Absent: Ranelle Tennyson Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Secretary I. Approval of Minutes from December Meeting Windisch made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2014 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Approval of Minutes January Meeting Strub made a motion, Berger seconded to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2015 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. III. Presentation of the Lions Park Preliminary Plan Candace Amberg, Senior Landscape Architect with WSB and Associates, presented the Lions Park preliminary master plan. Discussion included: fluctuating storm water ponds, landscaping, size of amenities, neighboring properties/phases development, Finale road relocation and reconstruction, indoor restrooms and parking/traffic flow. Strub made a motion, Berger seconded to approve the Lions Park Preliminary plan as drafted with summary details. All Aye. Motion Carried. IV. Other Nick (resident) addressed the Parks Commission regarding fishing, stormwater ponds, and trails. He shared ideas for keeping the areas clean and safe for the community. The Parks Commission thanked Nick for bringing his concerns their attention. Park Commission members agreed to look into trash cans and signage near the trail on Oneka Parkway. V. Park Dedication Policy Review The City Council made revisions to the Park Dedication Policy at their meeting of November 15, 2010 and made a request that the policy be reviewed again in four years. Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented the Park Dedication Policy and an update on recent dedications for discussion. Strub made a motion to accept the Park Dedication Policy with no changes. Rauschendorfer made a motion to accept the Park Dedication Policy with no changes and requested it be reviewed again in two years. Schmid seconded. All Aye. Motion carried. VI. Summer Program Plan Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner reviewed current and upcoming recreation programs. Park Commission members expressed a concern over the acoustics of the Hanifl Gathering Room sharing that in their experience, the room has been very loud when being used by a group. Staff was asked to look at sound buffering. VII. Update on Rice Lake Meadows Street Reconstruction Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner informed of the public hearing that was held March 2, 2015 regarding Rice Lake Meadows street reconstruction project. The City Council approved the project and it will be moving forward. VIII. Adjournment Windisch wanted to recognize Joan Benner for her time volunteering on the Parks Commission and say thank you for her service. All Commission members agreed and expressed their gratitude. Berger made a motion, Windisch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 pm. All Aye. Motion Carried.