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H,rj6 Commission Members: Tom Windisch, Chair Nicole Schmid Mathew Rauschendorfer David Strub 4 Ranell Tennyson John Pontrelli Vacancy Inside this issue: Sidewalks 2 Senior 2 Programs Public Works 3 Update Traffic Signals 3 Looking 4 Ahaari Park Dedication Picks Up The City of Hugo saw an increase in housing devel- opment in 2015. The Parks Commission has the role of ensuring that the parks and trails system is strong enough to support the additional Hugo residents. Park dedication, which can be payment of a fee or a land dedication, is required with each housing development. The Commission reviewed the Park Dedication Policy at their February 11, 2015 meeting. In 2010, revisions were made to the Park Dedication Policy which included adding an appeal process, basing land dedication calculations on density, and removal of the requirement for commer- cial and industrial busi- nesses. When the revisions were approved, the City Council requested that the policy be revisited in 2015. The Parks Commission recommended no new changes to the poli- cy and that the fee and policy be reviewed again in two years. This was approved by the City Council at their March 2, 2015 meeting. Using the policy and the parks plan, the Parks Com- mission reviews all park dedication proposals. In 2015, proposals were reviewed for DigniCare Continued on page 2 Recreation Program Report The following programs were continued in 2015: • Tot Time/ Family Time • Volleyball & Basketball Open Gym • Teen Movie Matinees • Kidz N Biz • Tour de Hugo • Geocaching Adventure • Movie Nights at Oneka Elementary School • Sledding Parry • Nature Camp • Park Play Days Highlights from the year include that the Nature Camp rapidly grew in par- ticipation and new activi- ties were incorporated in to the daily schedule of crafts, games, and hikes. TechTacToe was brought in for the first time to host Remote Control Lego Cars, and Nasa Rocket Launch Classes for youth. Park Play Days was expanded to start the second weekend in June and extend until mid-August. The City of Hugo continues to partner with Washing- ton County Library System, WBLAS Community Ser- vices and Recreation (including the Senior Cen- ter), the Hugo Business Association, and a variety of local organizations to cross promote programs and events for residents.