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Matze shared that four main community priorities have been identified from the feedback provided, <br /> including; an integrated parks and trails system, safe recreation for all users, all-access facilities, and <br /> preserving natural resources. The Commissioners asked that improved recreational water access,the <br /> development of Lions Park,supporting of downtown development, and guidelines addressing parking <br /> concerns also be included. <br /> Building on the community priorities and polices in the 2030 plan,five guiding principles for the Parks,Trails <br /> and Open Space Chapter have been identified. These principals will provide the foundation and the vision for <br /> the chapter and will be the basis for future policy decisions. Those five priorities include; a multifunctional <br /> connected parks system, high quality parks, accessibility, partnerships, and park dedication. Matze also <br /> spoke on the importance of the greenway corridor as the backbone of the parks system and the foundation <br /> of park and trail development. The Commissioners asked that the partnerships and park dedication priorities <br /> be revised to include utilizing creative and innovative methods and solutions to plan and develop parks and <br /> trails. They also stressed the importance of including additional information on the greenway corridor and <br /> how it needs to be interdepartmental during the planning and development process. <br /> Matze next spoke about the recreation demands that have come to focus, including; parks that are close to <br /> home, multi-access facilities, outdoor activities, and natural areas. She then shared the locational criteria <br /> section that was added which will aid in making decisions as to where parks and trails should be located. The <br /> Commissioners agreed that the greenway corridor should also be a focus of this section to help guide the <br /> development of future parks and trails. <br /> Matze explained that Landform, Inc will take the feedback received from the Parks Commission at this <br /> meeting and finalize the data analysis and create an interactive pdf of the Parks,Trail and Open Space <br /> Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. A draft of the Comprehensive Plan will be shared at the October 18, <br /> 2017 Parks Commission Meeting.There will be a public open house held on October 24, 2017 and a public <br /> hearing scheduled at the December 14, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. A final copy of the 2040 <br /> Comprehensive Plan will be sent to the Metropolitan Council for review on January 2, 2018. <br /> 3. Event Updates <br /> Parks Planner,Shayla Denaway updated the Commission on upcoming events: <br /> The City of Hugo is partnering with the Hugo Fire Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Office for <br /> this year's movie night in the park. On Friday,September 8, 2017 the movie"Sing"will be shown at Hanifl <br /> Fields Athletic Park. Families are invited to a meet and greet with the firefighters and officers starting at <br /> 6:30 pm,with the movie starting at 7:30 pm. <br /> The Tour de Hugo bike ride is being held on Saturday,September 23, 2017. Pre-registrations are exceeding <br /> expectations and it is projected that this year's Tour de Hugo will have the most riders participating in the <br /> seven year history of this event. <br /> 4. Adjournment <br /> Schmid made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm. <br /> All Ayes. Motion carried. <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> Parks Commission Minutes <br /> August 16,2017 <br />