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Agenda Number:3 <br />CITY OF HUGO <br />PARKS COMMISSION REPORT <br />TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission <br />FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner <br />SUBJECT: Radio Controlled Car Track at Irish Avenue Park <br />DATE: August 5, 2015 for the Parks Commission meeting of August 12, 2015 <br />1. BACKGROUND: <br />At the Parks Commission meeting of June 10, 2015, a proposal was presented by Steve <br />Hanke, requesting permission to construct a radio controlled (RC) car and truck race <br />track and driving area at Irish Avenue Park. The Parks Commission unanimously <br />approved the proposal and directed staff to assist with the initial groundwork and provide <br />plastic piping. <br />2. IRISH AVENUE PARK HISTORY: <br />Property Purchased in 2009 <br />The City of Hugo purchased what is currently called Irish Avenue Park in 2009. Prior to <br />that, the property was home to a gravel pit, rock crusher, and asphalt plant. At that time, <br />re -use of the property included residential development or a possible park. Before the <br />City of Hugo agreed to purchase the property, a neighborhood meeting was held and it <br />was discussed that the property would be planned and redeveloped for active park uses in <br />10-20 years. Consistent with all other park planning efforts in the City of Hugo, the <br />neighborhood would be invited to participate in the process. <br />Trail Construction in 2010 <br />In the summer of 2010, trails were mowed throughout the park by Hugo Public Works. <br />Former Parks Commissioner Roger Clarke and Steve Hanke helped with planning the <br />layout of the trails. In the winter of 2010-2011, the trails were groomed for cross country <br />skiing by the Hugo Snowmobile Club. The trails provide access to the park for Hugo <br />residents. <br />-I- <br />RC Car Track <br />August 12, 2015 <br />