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Agenda Number: B CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: Parks Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: WBL Athletic Facility Study DATE: October 4, 2012 for the meeting of October 10, 2012 1. BACKGROUND White Bear Lake Area School District is looking to do a study of the athletic facilities in the district. The City of Hugo has been asked to participate in the study and support it in an amount not to exceed $5,000. The City of Hugo participated in the 1998 Athletic Facility Needs Analysis done by the School District. It concluded that additional gym space, dedicated soccer fields, and medium and large baseball fields were needed in the district. It also stated that an indoor ice arena, aquatic facility and multi -sport tournament facility were needed. For the most part, the needs outlined in the 1998 study have been met. For its contribution, the City of Hugo has provided several soccer fields with the construction of Beaver Ponds Park and Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Also, the City enhanced the gymnasium at Oneka Elementary. As parks were constructed, the City of Hugo was able to utilize the information in the study to meet the recreational needs of the growing population and provide for the needs of the School District. STUDY PLAN: The cities served by the School District, including Hugo, and the Athletic Associations that use School District facilities have been asked to participate in the study. The study will assist all of the stakeholders in coordinating future planning or construction of athletic facilities to meet regional needs. A request for proposals will be submitted. The School District estimated that the study may cost $20,000- $30,000. They are proposing a cost breakdown as follows: WBL Area School District (18%) $5,500 City of White Bear Lake $5,500 -1- WBL Athletic Facility Study October 10, 2012