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TRAIL DEVELOPMENT POLICY CITY OF HUGO, MN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 1, 2014 APPROVED BY THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MAY 1, 2014 PURPOSE The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission may desire to construct a trail, sidewalk, or other improvement that would otherwise not be constructed through normal means. In order to determine which improvement shall take priority for limited funding, the following criteria has been established to evaluate proposed improvements. PRIORITIES Priority will be given to improvements that meet the following criteria: • Will not be constructed in the future through normal means such as street reconstruction or land redevelopment. • Is identified in the Parks, Trails and Sidewalks Plan. • Provide connections between neighborhoods and parks, schools, recreational areas, and/or commercial areas. • Provide connections to regional trails or other large trail networks to extend Hugo's trail system. • Have minimal physical barriers, such as: wetlands, significant slopes. • Enhance safety for pedestrians in areas that have high traffic speeds, narrow roads, or uncontrolled intersections. • Requested by and of interest to Hugo residents. • Is located on city -owned land or easement or land that is available through willing sellers. • Is economical, providing a high impact with minimal financial investment. • Is feasible and does not interfere with future improvements or development. • Provide access to and from well -populated residential neighborhoods. • Widely utilized because of existing pedestrian uses or proximity to popular areas. PROCESS The Parks Commission shall identify a trail or sidewalk improvement, utilizing the criteria, and include it in their Capital Improvement Plan. The Parks Capital Improvement Plan is subject to annual approval by the City Council.