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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.06.10 Parks MinutesMinutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo June 10, 2015 7:01 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Cinde Morris, John Pontrelli, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson, Nicole Schmid, Tom Windisch Absent: Mat Rauschendorfer Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Debi Close, Secretary I. Approval of Minutes from May 13th, 2015 Meeting Pontrelli made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of May 13, 2015 Parks Commission meeting. Aye: Morris, Pontrelli, Strub, Tennyson, and Schmid Abstained: Windisch Motion carried. II. RC Car Proposal from Steve Hanke Steve Hanke presented a proposal to build a radio controlled car and truck race track and driving area at Irish Avenue Park. The RC cars and trucks would be primarily battery powered with electric motors. Hanke demonstrated how an RC car sounds as it is driven and shared that they are quiet and would not disturb neighbors, horseback riders, walkers, dogs, etc. The hobby is for kids of all ages but primarily ages 10 and up. Because the average run time per battery is 15 minutes, a driver would be at the park for approximately 60 to 90 minutes at a time. The track would be built and maintained by volunteers. It would be temporary and easy to move or re -locate. The suggested track size is 100' by 40' with a practice driving space. Hanke proposed that the track be constructed near the existing parking lot. Hanke asked for support including clearing of the area (4-6 hours of skid steer work), tubing costs (estimated at $300), and future mowing. Windisch made a motion, to approve the use of Irish Avenue Park for a radio controlled car track and provide city support (including initial groundwork and plastic piping) to the volunteers that will build and maintain the track. All Aye. Motion carried. III. Senior Programming Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner gave an update on the senior services and recent invitation for the City of Hugo to serve on the Consortium Lakes Senior Services board. This board helps address services working together and addressing current changes and needs for the seniors. Current programming, services and events include: 1. The Hugo Senior Club offers weekly and monthly meetings from a fashion show, social potluck parties, and cribbage/cards games. 2. White Bear Lake Senior Center offers social events, crafts, community arts/education classes, and several services. 3. Consortium of Lakes Area Senior Services provides community awareness, education, and social events. They are looking for a board representation. IV. Update on Recreation Proarams Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner updated on current/upcoming recreation programs Park Play Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am — 11 am, starting June 9 Tech Tac Toe: July 6-9 Skyhawks Sports Camps: August 3-6 Nature Camp: August 10-14 Tour de Hugo: September 12 The Lions Park informational booth at Good Neighbor Days was steady with residents stopping by to get details on the plans for Lions Park and ask other parks or recreation related questions. V. Adjournment Schmid made a motion, Windisch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:10. All Aye. Motion Carried.