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Hugo City Council Meeting August 3, 2009 Page 6 of 9 Update on Ethan Avenue Neighborhood Meeting on July 13, 2009 A neighborhood meeting was held with residents living along Ethan Avenue, 122"d Street, Everton Avenue, and a portion of 120th Street (roadway section south of Oakshore Park) as directed by the City Council at their June 15, 2009 meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the need for roadway improvements and the potential for utility improvements within this section of the roadway. Mayor Miron, Council Member Petryk, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, Public Works Director Scott Anderson, and Senior Engineering Technician Steve Duff were in attendance to provide information and answer questions. Mayor Miron and Councilmember Petryk provided an update on the meeting which was well attended. Becky introduced Rick Gwynn, 12277 Ethan Avenue, who has formed a committee to go door-to-door soliciting comments and questions from residents in the neighborhood. The Committee will then meet with staff for answers to those questions, then bring the information back to the residents. This will be done prior to making a decision on whether or not the neighborhood wants to move forward in the improvement project. The Mayor thanked Rick for stepping forward and agreed it was important to develop a consensus first. No formal action was taken. Update on Parks and Recreation Programming Sub -Committee The Parks and Recreation Programming Sub -Committee has been meeting regarding parks, athletic complexes and recreation programming in the City of Hugo. In particular, they have been planning the operation of the soccer fields at Rice Lake Park. The Sub -Committee set a priority list and scheduling procedure and is discussing fees. Economic Development/Parks Intern Shayla Severson provided Council with an update on the work of the subcommittee to date. The Committee was formed in December 2008 and included City Councilmember Becky Petryk, Parks Commissioners Rachel Berger, Dan Gabrielli, Russell Schmidt, and Jim Taylor, former Councilmember Mike Granger, and City Administrator Mike Ericson. The Sub- committee was preparing a survey to be conducted this fall, coordinating programs at the Oneka Gym, and considering additional program options. Shayla provide a proposed priority list with the City of Hugo at the top of the list followed by school districts serving Hugo, athletic organizations affiliated with the school districts, City -based non-profit organizations serving Hugo youth, City -based non-profit organizations serving Hugo adults, and finally, other non- profits or profitable organizations. Shayla also presented to Council a proposed scheduling procedure and fee structure. Parks Commission Jim Taylor explained how "in-kind" donations could be accepted in place of an established fee for park use. Klein made motion, Weidt seconded, to approve the priority list and authorize the Parks and Recreation Programming Sub -Committee to continue planning the operation of the athletic complexes which include setting the fee schedule, establishing a tournament policy, and planning for the operation of the concession stand. All Ayes. Motion carried.