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Agenda Number: V. CITY OF HUGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Memorandum TO: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Tobacco Use or Smoking Policy DATE: April 13, 2011 1. BACKGROUND: At the October 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission discussed a draft of a Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance and heard a presentation from Brittany McFadden, Program Director for Tobacco Free Youth Recreation. A discussion on rules had been tabled at the September 8, 2010 meeting. Discussions on the Public Conduct in the Parks Ordinance had included several rules including tobacco use and smoking in the parks. At the October 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks Commission voted to recommend changes to the Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance. Also at the October 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks Commission asked for direction from the City Council on whether to ban tobacco use or smoking with a policy that includes the entire property of all parks in Hugo. After the item was tabled at the November 1, 2010 meeting, the City Council discussed the recommendation at their November 15, 2010 meeting. The City Council tabled their discussion to allow the Parks Commission to further consider the policy and provide a recommendation to the Council. At the January 12, 2011 meeting, the Parks Commission discussed the direction from the City Council and tabled the discussion to allow participation of additional Parks Commissioners in the discussion. At the February 9, 2011 meeting, the Parks Commission tabled the discussion. Prior to the meeting start, a resident inquired about the agenda item and expressed concern about the time of night it would be discussed. After the meeting of February 9, 2011 was called to order, Chair Taylor asked the public if anyone was in attendance for the Discussion on Tobacco Use. Hearing none, the item was tabled.