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Parks Commission, City of Hugo
May 13, 2015
7:02 P.M.
Council Chambers, City Hall
Call to Order
Present: Cinde Morris, John Pontrelli, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson, Mat Rauschendorfer,
Nicole Schmid, Tom Windisch
Staff Present: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner
Rachel Juba, Planner
Debi Close, Secretary
I. Approval of Minutes from April 8th, 2015 Meeting
Strub made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the minutes of April 8, 2015 Parks
Commission meeting.
Aye: Morris, Pontrelli, Strub, Tennyson, Rauschendorfer and Schmid
Abstained: Windisch
Motion Carried.
II. Clearwater Cove Conceat Discussion
Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented a concept plan for Clearwater Cove for discussion.
The plan included 89 single family homes on 41.5 acres. The developer is proposing to build a
park, pay full park dedication, and construct several trails.
Mike Suel, representing D.R. Horton, discussed that due to some challenges with the property,
they will be asking for some flexibility in their PUD. He shared that they have included parks in
other residential developments and intend to that again. There would be trail connections, a
playground, and a basketball court/foursquare area.
Strub and Windisch requested parking be considered near the park and Commission members
agreed. The Parks Commission shared positive feedback on the proposed trails and park
concept.
III. Fable Hill Fourth Addition Park Dedication Proposal
Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner, presented an application received for the preliminary plat and
PUD amendment from Everton Investments for Fable Hill 41h Addition. The application has 46
detached villa homes and 14 single family detached homes with 3 outlots on 32.3 acres North of
Fable Hill Road.
Len Pratt, Developer with Everton Investments, informed the Parks Commission of the home
model, typical buyer, trail connectivity, the park to be constructed, and possible use of the park
by trail users.
The applicant stated that they would install and pay for improvements to the park. This would
be in lieu of a park dedication fee for the first phase of 26 lots. They are estimating that the cost
of the improvements will be $77,472, which is approximately $15,000 more than the required
park dedication fee for the first phase. They are proposing that the improvements be installed
along with the roadways and utilities in the first phase. The remaining lots will be required to
pay the full park dedication fee of $81,600 (34 lots x 2,400).
Everton Investments are proposing to install the City's standard hexagonal shelter, four picnic
tables, and two benches. They are also proposing to install irrigation, plant trees, and, as
necessary, plant grass seed. As shown in the concept plan, there is open space for play and/or
future play equipment.
Windisch asked about parking to make the pavilion available to residents outside of this
development. Pratt said parking is available on the adjacent streets.
Rauschendorfer made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the park dedication as
proposed which includes constructing a shelter, installing irrigation, and landscaping the park in
an amount greater than $77,472 with the first phase of 26 lots. Future phases will pay the park
dedication fee.
All Aye, Motion Carried.
IV. Lions Park Plan Promotion
Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated on promotion of the Lions Park Plan, which includes
the City newsletters, local newspaper, informal public meetings, or hosting an informational
booth at Good Neighbor Days.
Windisch requested City Staff email a schedule so that the Commissioners could volunteer to
help with the booth.
Morris requested City Staff to look into a way for businesses and/or residents to donate to the
project. Pontrelli suggested partnering with the Hugo Lions Club and hosting fundraisers.
V. Adjournment
Tennyson made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:55.
All Aye. Motion Carried.