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Regional water studies are being finalized that include the City of Hugo. Most importantly, a new DNR groundwater model shows that Hugo's water use does not impact White Bear Lake. Staff participates on many task forces and committees and is involved in regional discussions involving water use. Phil Klein remains as a member of MAWSAC. Fire Department: Ambulance Service. An annual report will be provided to the council in the spring. Staffing. Fire Department leadership will continue expansion of recruitment and retention efforts with the goal of increasing staffing levels. A focus this year will be on methods to bolster daytime staffing CIP. The Fire Chief's primary recommendation involves a long term strategy that would allow for a 1991 pumper/tanker truck to be replaced with a ladder truck when it reaches the end of its 30 -year life cycle. Continue Leadership Development Program. This program has been created by the Fire Chief and allows educational and training opportunities for HFD staff. Continue Grant Application System. The Fire Department has increased their participation in grant programs recently. It is a time intensive process to write grant applications. When successful, grants for the fire services can be substantial. HFD staff expects to continue a focus in this area in 2018. Parks: Recreation programs. The city is continuing to strengthen partnerships on programming for our residents. The staff is continuing work to add new programming for 2018 in collaboration with the new Forest Lake YMCA. A task force created by the White Bear School District to assess the needs of seniors was finished in 2017 and is now being implemented. Some of the larger events created by city staff are now being run by some degree through our partnerships, which creates an ability to provide additional events. Trails. The Parks Commission will focus this year on creating trail connections within Clearwater Creek Preserve. We expect to work with Washington County on planning for a southerly extension of the Hardwood Creek Trail. Many important trail connections are being addressed through our partnerships with the development community. Water Access. The Parks Plan encourages a focus on improving access to the City's water amenities. Work may occur this year on the access to Bald Eagle Lake at 121St Street. Irish Avenue Park. A timeline and vision for Irish Ave Park will be created. Lions Park. The Parks Commission would like to identify revenue sources and next steps for redevelopment of this park.