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Dog Park TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner DATE: August 8, 2013 for the Parks Commission Meeting of August 14, 2013 1 BACKGROUND At the meeting of February 13, 2013 the Parks Commission started discussion on development of a dog park. Other dog parks were reviewed and Staff was directed to compile a list of potential locations for consideration. At the meeting of March 13, 2013 the Parks Commission identified what an ideal property would include for the future dog park and reviewed several properties. PROPERTY CRITERIA 10 acres in size (option to double would be a plus) 20-40 parking spots no low areas mix of wooded/shaded areas an open space minimal potential neighborhood issues At the meeting of June 12, 2013, the Parks Commission continued discussions on potential properties and made a motion to continue discussion on the City owned property in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park and Irish Avenue Park. Staff was also directed to look at properties that are for sale. 2 PROPERTY OPTIONS CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK The City owns approximately 7 acres of property in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. The long and narrow property is bordered by an active rail on the east side. On the west side are Schweiters' industrial properties that include buildings and storage yards. The Hugo American Legion, Rick's Liquor, and North Country Auto Body are located at the north side. While there is not a current use of the property, there are several issues to be addressed in consideration of the property being developed into a park There is no access to the property. In order to use the property, private property must be crossed. Parking is not available. The businesses on the north side of the property have parking lots that are designed to accommodate their specific business use only. Per Hugo City Code, there are parking Dog Park August 14, 2013