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Agenda Number: j �I CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: Parks Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Lions Park Planning DATE: March 2, 2012 for the meeting of March 14, 2012 1. INTRODUCTION The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission included planning Lions Park in the 2012 Goals and there are funds in the 2012 budget. In the most recent Capital Improvement Plan, site planning and construction of a shelter were designated unfunded projects in 2014. 2. PROJECT BACKGROUND: At the meeting of July 19, 2010, the City Council approved construction of improvements at Lions Park which included a new fenced skate park and resurfacing of the existing tennis courts. Council members asked about the future master park plan. 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. At their June 8, 2011 meeting, the Parks Commission discussed a scope of services for the master planning of Lions Park from Landform in the amount of $7,000- $10,000. At the meeting of July 20, 2011, the City Council discussed whether it was necessary to hire a consultant at this time or if City staff could solicit public input and interest, and if decided, a consultant could be hired at a later date. Staff was directed to begin coordinating a master planning process for Lions Park, and include the Lions Club and any other major stakeholder in this process. -1- Lions Park Planning March 14, 2012