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III. Recreation Program Workshop Recap <br />Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner provided an update on the Joint City Council Workshop that <br />was held on Wednesday, April 9th, 2014. The Parks Commission discussed a draft policy that <br />would guide future recreation programming. Discussion included offering successful programs <br />on an annual basis, marketing, community identity, and taking care of and utilizing Hugo parks. <br />IV. Irish Avenue Park <br />Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner reviewed the history and background information on Irish <br />Avenue Park for a discussion on the planning process to start developing the Master Plan <br />guidelines. <br />Berger suggested a mobile commission meeting, visiting parks in the surrounding communities <br />to help visualize different amenities or goals that could encompass Irish Avenue Park. The <br />Commission asked staff to research a park tour. <br />Berger made a motion, Schmid seconded to engage stakeholders beginning with Hugo <br />residents first about Irish Avenue Park. <br />All Aye. <br />Motion Carried. <br />V. Hanifl Concession Stand <br />Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented research on opening the Concession Stand at Hanifl <br />Fields Athletic Park. The general plan for the concession stand would be to create a staff <br />position to run the stand and cover costs with merchandise profits. Feedback was shared from <br />the Hugo Lions Club and the White Bear Soccer Club who operated the concession stand in <br />2011 and 2012. They were not interested in continuing to operate the stand outside of large <br />tournaments. <br />Strub made a motion, Schmid seconded to approve hiring a staff member to run the concession <br />stand at Hanifl Fields for 15-20 hours per week for the spring season. <br />All Aye. <br />Motion Carried. <br />VI. Other <br />Scott Anderson, Public Works Director informed Hanifl Athletic Fields have some pine trees that <br />didn't survive the harsh winter season and will need to be removed/replaced to keep the visual <br />screening. <br />Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated April 26th is the Kidz N Biz Fest and the Spring <br />Community Clean up event. <br />