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City of itHugo City of Hugo Hugo City Hall 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Hugo, MN 55038 Phone: 651-762-63400 Fax: 5651-426-2859 www.ci.hugo.mn.us The City of Hugo has an abundance of natural resources and open space areas including a large number of lakes, wetlands, woodlands and other natural amenities that make it a prime location for outdoor activity and rec- reation. The City has made an effort to pre- serve many of these spaces as active and pas- sive parks. As Hugo continues to grow, the City will need to provide additional parks, trails and recrea- tion programs and opportunities that meet the needs of its residents. The Parks Commission works to provide immediate and long-term strategic guidance and direction for the development of parks for the citizens and City of Hugo. The nine member Commission is made up of volunteers appointed by the Hugo City Council. The Commission meets once a month on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public and held at Hugo City Hall. Looking Ahead... 2011 Park Goals The Parks, Recreation and •Continue to look for grants. grams and creating new pro - Open Space Commission ap- grams such as a Family Bike proved 2011 goals at their De- •Develop a priority list for trail Ride, Soccer Camp and Skate cember 15, 2010 meeting. The developments. Camp. following park development projects were included: •Install playground equipment and landscaping at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. •Install playground equipment at Heritage Ponds Park. *Do concept planning for Irish Avenue Park and Lions Park. •Coordinate Hardwood Creek Trail connection between 14oth and 145th. The Parks Commission also established goals for expand- ing existing recreation pro - Clearwater Creek Pre- serve Park The Parks Commission also discussed the continued opera- tion of athletic fields in the city and a concession stand at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Marketing the parks to Hugo residents will continue in 2011 with the Parks Corners in the Citizen newspaper, using the City of Hugo facebook, the bi- annual City Newsletter and promoting businesses at ath- letic events.