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III. Update on Lions Park Planning Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated on the Lions Park Planning. The City acquired the 2.11 acres that were to be dedicated with the Lavalle Fields development. The first stakeholders meeting will be held Tuesday, October 14. The concept plans will be revised and a public meeting will be scheduled for community feedback. IV. SHIP Active Living Grant Awarded Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner informed of the Active Living Partner Project through the Statewide Health Improvement Program. A grant of $4,999 was awarded which will be matched by Oneka Elementary and used purchase lit signage. The signage will enhances pedestrian safety in the school speed zone area and assist in increasing the number of students who walk or bike to school. V. BearPower Rachel Berger requested to have a follow up discussion from the June 11, 2014 meeting presented by Alli Zomer, Project Manager at Health Partners/Ch ildren's Hospitals and Clinics MN about their program BearPower. The City of Hugo has become a community partner. The recreation program policy includes language to support healthy and active families through city programs. VI. Portable Restroom Screening Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner was addressed by a resident with request for additional screening of the portable restrooms their neighborhood park. Staff recommended the Commission consider making it standard practice throughout all neighborhood parks or to do nothing. All Commission members agreed that Public Works shall add additional screening as the parks maintenance schedule and budget allows. VII. Update on Recreation Programs Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner updated on the recreation programs. Tour de Hugo was held September 13, 2014 with 165 riders. The movie Frozen was shown on September 19th. There was a record setting turnout but rain dampened the event. The September 27, 2014 Story Walk had 60 participants. Upcoming events: Superhero Training Camp November 14, 2014 and Tot Time Parks Commission members directed staff to look into non -school days for use of the gym. If extended day program is held then maintenance cost would already be absorbed giving opportunity to run programs.