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Parks n Second Phase Of Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Completed The first phase of development of Hanifl Fields Athletic Park next to the Rice Lake Centre is now complete. Started in 2008,the first phase consisted of grading the site,installing irrigation and utilities,planting turf and building a parking lot and access roads. The park has space of five adult soccer fields and many youth sized soccer fields. The City of Hugo is now working on the second phase. With plans nearly complete,construction will likely start in the spring of 2010 to build a shelter with an open-air pavilion,gathering room,concession stand and restrooms. Also, children's play equipment and landscaping will be installed. a The newly completed athletic fields will be open for play in the spring of 2010,but reservations a for practices and games are already being accepted. While use of the fields is open to all,prior- ity will be given to Hugo youth and residents. "Our hope is to have practices and games every Tuesday, Nov. to — evening," states Hugo Economic Development/Parks Intern Shayla Syverson. She adds,"These Hugo"Pizza and Parks" are high quality fields and are ideal for tournaments." Open House For more information regarding reservations,call Hugo City Hall at 651-762-6300. Please join us at the Hugo Parks, Recreation Programming Sub-Committee & Open Space Open With the completion of the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park,the Parks and Recreation Programming Sub-Committee will be shifting its focus to new projects. Its primary focus will now be to gather House from 6 to 8 p.m. input from citizens regarding the future use of parks and the need for recreational programming in the Oneka Room at in Hugo. Hugo City Hall, 14669 By obtaining input from residents and City staff,the Sub-Committee will look at a range of is- Fitzgerald Ave. N., to sues, including the City's potential need for a Parks and Recreation Department, recreational address the City's cur- programming and other recreational amenities. rent recreational pro- gramming opportunities City Acquires land The Hugo City Council approved the purchase of 125 acres of land located near County Road 8 as well as future needs. and Irish Avenue,which was owned by the Hansen family and had once been a gravel pit. City Parks Commission mem- officials have already met with neighbors of this property to discuss both its short-and long-term bers seek input on the future use. The City is expected to close on the land purchase by the end of October 2009. community's satisfac- tion with current parks and recreation options, as well as ideas for the future. Pizza and Bever- ages will be served. .