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of CITY OF HUGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Memorandum TO: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner DATE: October 13, 2010 SUBJECT: Health Sub -Committee BACKGROUND: At the February 2, 2010 Parks Commission meeting, Dr. Aaron Arvig and Kathy Bystrom made a presentation on the Hugo Health Fair. Arvig, owner of Oneka Chiropractic and founder of the Hugo Health Fair gave a background of the fair. The Health Fair has been held annually for five years and is made possible by a partnership of several health-related businesses in Hugo. Dr. Arvig discussed expanding the Health Fair to include an on-going community health initiative. Kathy Bystrom gave information on the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), which could potentially fund a health initiative. A Health Sub -Committee was formed. Parks Commissioners Larsen, Schmidt and Berger volunteered to serve on the Sub -Committee. The first meeting was held April 6. 2010. At the May 17, 2010 meeting, the City Council discussed the formation of the Health Sub -Committee to look into an on-going community health initiative and SHIP funding. Staff was directed to represent the City of Hugo on the SHIP Community Leadership Team of Washington County. HEALTH SUB -COMMITTEE MEETINGS: The Health Sub -Committee has met seven times. After several meetings of brainstorming possible ways to utilize SHIP funding, the Sub -Committee established two goals: 1. Initiate a series of active community events with health business partners in Hugo. 2. Work with Washington County and apply for Statewide Health Improvement Program Funds as they become available. The primary goal is to plan healthy, safe events for Hugo families to encourage active lifestyles and raise awareness. Out of this goal, the Sub -Committee would like to host a family bike ride. Other options for events include a strongman competition, walking club,