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III. Lions Park Planning <br />Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner, provided an update on the proposed development of the <br />property to the west of Lions Park. Park land dedication may be made with the development <br />that would expand Lions Park. <br />Taylor made a motion to withdraw the recommendation for the W"hdib <br />y pproval of Lions Park. � <br />IV. Neighborhood Park Service Area <br />Syverson reviewed a requests for neighborhood park improvements in the last two years. Tori <br />Gabrielson requested a park in her neighborhood, Oneka Estates. At the time, the Parks <br />Commission determined that there currently is no city land in that area available to be <br />developed into a park and that development in that area may provide a park in the future. Fable <br />Hill Homeowners Association requested a playground and park. They city has received <br />property from the developer through park dedication and grading and grass seeding was <br />completed. A piece of playground equipment at Frog Hollow was removed and replaced with a <br />multi -person swing, prompted by safety concerns from residents. <br />Syverson provided the Parks Commission with a comprehensive description of the Hugo's <br />neighborhood park service areas. The Parks Commission discussed the types of parks they <br />would like to see in future developments, including size, proximal distance to other parks, and <br />amenities provided. Parks Commission discussed that future will be heavily dependent on the <br />individual development and park dedication opportunities. <br />VI. Recreation Programs Update <br />Syverson provided the Parks Commission with an update on the Annual Hugo City Wide Bus <br />Tour. <br />Syverson informed the Parks Commission that that Tour De Hugo was a huge success having <br />had 180 riding participants. Syverson stated that the event had more than 20 sponsors, 10% of <br />all riders were kids, 20% of all participants signed up the day of, and the event saw a large <br />number of team registrations with 48 riders being a part of a team. Surprisingly, several of the <br />participants came from outside of Hugo. They stated that they preferred the Tour De Hugo over <br />other metro rides because of the route variety, scenic beauty of the routes, and supported pit <br />stops along the routes. <br />Syverson informed the Parks Commission about the showing of the Avengers for Teen Movie <br />Night on Friday, November 1 after school. This event is a partnership between the City of Hugo <br />and White Bear Lake Area Schools. <br />VIII. Adjournment <br />Taylor made a motion, Windisch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm <br />