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Parks Commission, City of Hugo
September 9, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, City Hall
Call to Order
Present: Cinde Morris, John Pontrelli, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave
Strub, Ranell Tennyson, Tom Windisch
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Debi Close, Secretary
Tom Windisch called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Lions Park Update added to
Agenda.
I. Approval of Minutes from August Meeting
Windisch made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to approve the minutes of the August 12,
2015 Parks Commission meeting.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
II. Irish Avenue Park Update
Parks Planner Shayla Denaway updated on the City Council discussion held August 17,
2015. Concerns were brought up at the neighborhood meeting held with the Parks
Commission on August 12, 2015. Residents were unsure of the radio controlled (RC)
track/cars noise levels and the possible disruption with other current park uses. City
Council and City Staff met with the Department of Natural Resources and Washington
County Sheriff Department to discuss current activity and any concerns. City Council
members agreed with the Parks Commission members to monitor activity for at the Irish
Avenue Park for one year to then rediscuss uses of this property.
All Parks Commission members agreed to continually keep residents informed of the
interim use with reminder of the land purchase intent being for a large scale park with
many amenities.
III. Lions Park Update
Parks Planner Shayla Denaway updated the Commission on the City Council's
discussion at their mid -year budget review workshop. The City Council generally
agreed that the cost of the planned park improvements was more than expected and
asked the Parks Commission to strategies. The Parks Commission shared ideas and
also discussed how to possibly use the recently dedicated land in the interim.
IV. Recreation Program Annual Report
Parks Planner Shayla Denaway provided and update on recreation programs.
Tour De Hugo: Saturday, September 12th
Movie Night in the Park: Friday, September 18
V. Adjournment
Schmid made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm.
All Aye.