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Projects <br />Lions Park <br />Generally, discussion seemed to lean to keeping the current unfunded projects for Lions Park. There were <br />two additional projects suggested. These were $100,000 for improvements to the Park for seniors. The <br />general idea was that with the new Keystone Senior Housing adjacent to the park that some improvements <br />may be needed in 2016. Including $100,000 for planning in 2017 was also suggested. The Parks Commission <br />should have additional discussion on Lions Park. They should consider the course they set for Lions Park with <br />their 2016 goals and make adjustments to either accordingly. <br />Dog Park <br />It was recommended that purchase of property for a dog park should be removed. Discussion included that <br />Irish Avenue Park and other passive parks serve as dog parks. Also, in the future, a dog park could be built at <br />Irish Avenue Park. <br />Trails <br />It was requested that funding be set aside for construction of trails. <br />Fable Hill Playground <br />The Fable Hill HOA is offering to donate up to $20,000 for the construction of a playground at the new park in <br />their neighborhood in 2016. This was a difficult discussion for the Commission. Here are some things to <br />consider: <br />Pros: It leverages and adds to funding that the City of Hugo would otherwise be required to provide entirely. <br />The park has been improved so that it is now possible to put in a playground. Park Dedication funding has <br />been and will be received with the ongoing construction in the neighborhood. There is neighborhood and <br />developer support of the project. With the new residents moving in the neighborhood, the need for a <br />playground grows. The only neighborhood park that the Parks Commission has identified to work on is Fable <br />Hill. It would allow the Parks Commission to build something when recent discussions have been long-range <br />planning. <br />Cons: The CIP would be changed so that funding that was intended for 2018 would be needed in 2016. <br />There is an existing park within 1 mile of the neighborhood that is connected by trails. A formal agreement <br />with the HOA will need to be negotiated. There are other neighborhoods that have asked for park <br />improvements. There may be other opportunities. <br />Irish Avenue Park <br />There was some discussion on Irish Avenue Park, but no changes were made to the CIP from previous years. <br />Conclusion <br />Staff recommends that the Parks Commission discuss each project and build consensus on a Capital <br />Improvement Plan. <br />