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RECREATION PROGRAM POLICY CITY OF HUGO, MN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2014 APPROVED BY THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MAY 1, 2014 PURPOSE As Hugo continues to grow and the needs of its residents changes, this policy will guide what role the City of Hugo will play in future recreation programming and services. GOALS PARTNER WITH LOCAL PROGRAM PROVIDERS • Support local recreation providers in their work to offer programs and services for residents. • Maintain regular communication with local program providers and work to cross promote programs. • Work to ensure that the city's programs and services do not duplicate or compete with those of other providers. • Provide facilities and fields and make them available to local program providers. • Utilize the Field Rental Policy to prioritize field use. Ensure that Hugo residents are well -served by the organizations that receive priority. ENCOURAGE USE OF HUGO PARKS, TRAILS, AND FACILITIES • Offer recreation programs that take advantage of Hugo's excellent parks and trails system. • Engage residents in the protection and improvement of the parks and natural environments in Hugo. • Provide opportunities for Hugo residents to be physically active and to lead healthy lifestyles. • Support residents in becoming active and engaged in their neighborhoods and the Hugo community through public parks and gathering places. OFFER A VARIETY OF QUALITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS • Offer programs that fulfill a need of the community and are otherwise not available to residents. • Encourage a wide variety of programs to fit the diverse recreation interests and needs within the community. • Serve all areas of Hugo by providing programs in a variety of locations. • As successful programs are established, continue to expand them and offer them on a regular basis. • Offer programs at a low cost for residents and strive to cover costs with whatever program profits are made. June 11, 2014 DRAFT