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CITY OF HUGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Memorandum TO: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Master Planning of Lions Park DATE: May 5, 2011 for the meeting of May 11, 2011 1. BACKGROUND: At the November 10, 2010 meeting, the Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission was addressed by Pete Peterson of the Hugo Lions Club. Peterson informed that the Lions Club is interested in constructing a park shelter in Lions Park because an additional structure is needed in lieu of tent rental for large events such as Good Neighbor Days. In setting their 2011 goals, the Parks Commission included concept planning for Lions Park. The Parks Capitol Improvement Plan included expenditures totaling $60,000 which was for the installation of playground equipment at Heritage Ponds. The master planning of Lions Park could be paid for through funds for consultant work through the Planning Department. 2. HOW THIS FITS THE PARKS PLAN: According to the 2030 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan, Lions Park serves as a community park. According to the plan, "Community parks service several neighborhoods or the community as a whole. As such, they provide facilities that will attract people throughout the community. They typically service an area that encompasses a one to two mile radius and serve a population of 15,000 people or more." The Parks Plan also provides information on specific park and recreation needs to adequately provide for Hugo residents as the population is projected to double by 2030. The Parks Plan also relates Lions Park to other parks, the trail network, and open spaces.