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Irish Avenue Park Planning TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner DATE: December 20, 2013 for the Parks Commission meeting of January 8, 2014 1 INTRODUCTION The City of Hugo purchased 125 acres in 2010 for a future community park. The property is likely to be developed in 10-15 years and a master plan is needed to prepare for that development. The Parks Commission has discussed a planning process that gathers extensive input from Hugo residents. The Parks Commission shared an interest in reviewing the history of the property and its purchase as the first steps in planning the park. 2 PLANNING PROCESS The following is the tentative plan and timeline for planning of Irish Avenue Park: 1. Gather Information: review property history, review the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan as well as other applicable plans. 2.. Develop Master Plan Guidelines: Two to three public meetings will be held this spring to put together guidelines for the master plan. This process will help gather community support and identify a vision for development of the park. 3. Master Plan/ Concept Planning: 2015 4. Design Development: 2016 5. Finalize the Design 6. Construction Document Preparation 3 PROPERTY HISTORY 3.1 PROPERTY SELLER The property was in the ownership of the Hansen family at the time of purchase. An asphalt plant was operated from the property which included a rock crusher and gravel pit. Legal action was taken by the City in 2007 and the property was restored. 3.2 PURCHASE The property was purchased from the estate of Darrel Hansen on July 28, 2009 with the contingency that the site be cleaned up. The Hugo Fire Department did a controlled burn of the house. Removal of the debris and clearing of the site was a lengthy process, the purchase agreement was amended, and the final closing was held on December 23, 2009. Irish Avenue Park Planning January 8, 2014