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Background Memo I. Approve Minutes From April 13, 2011 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the April, 13, 2011 Parks Commission meeting. 11. Lions Park Proposal (Pete Pederson, Lions Club) Pete Pederson, of the Hugo Lions Club, will address the Parks Commission regarding construction of a park shelter in Lions Park. Pederson proposed construction of a shelter at the November 10, 2010 meeting. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission included master planning of Lions Park in their 2011 goals. Staff will propose a public planning process that includes two public workshops to gather feedback from residents on what they envision for the future of the community park. A timeline is proposed to allow adequate public notice in the Citizen newspaper and community involvement. Staff is also proposing that the process include an online survey to gather public input. The final product would be produced by Landform and include a master plan map and supporting document. III. Update on the Tobacco Policy At the April 13, 2011 meeting, the Parks Commission recommended a policy prohibiting tobacco use at park shelter buildings, playgrounds, skate parks, city - owned athletic fields and courts while youth recreation activities are present. At the May 2, 2011 meeting, the City Council discussed the recommended policy. Weidt commented that smoking in the parks has not been an issue. Haas indicated he was opposed to this policy. Petryk noted the absence of the Mayor at this meeting and made a motion to table this item until his return. Motion failed for lack of a second. Brittany McFadden, Program Director for Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Program offered to present education and information on the subject to the Council. She also stated she does not know of there ever being enforcement issues such as altercations between smokers and nonsmokers. She offered free signs for parks. -2- Parks Commission May 11, 2011