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Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of February 21, 2018 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from January 17, 2018 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of January 17, 2018. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Neighborhood Park Update Plan At the meetings of September 17, 2017 and October 18, 2017, the Parks Commission reviewed Hugo's eighteen existing parks. Community Development Intern, Sarah Rumppe presented sketches showing proposed changes and suggestions for park improvements. The Parks Commission approved $50,000 for park upgrades in their Capital Improvement Plan. Building on the options presented by Rumppe, staff has prepared a plan for upgrades at Frog Hollow Park, Heritage Ponds Park, Val Jean Park, and Arbre Park. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PARK AERIALS. Active Living Grant Clearwater Creek Preserve Master Planning At the meeting of November 15, 2017 the Parks Commission heard proposal from Rumppe for improvements to be made at Clearwater Creek Preserve. The Commission discussed: • Clearing brush to create windows to view the picturesque creek • Creating creek access with bordering edges established with large sitting rocks • Working with developers to connect trails and improving trail vision • Changing trail location to eliminate wetland issues • Defining areas at the north end of the site by opening the canopy • Providing seating along the paths, specifically near the creek • Adding educational signage along the trail The City of Hugo applied for an Active Living Grant in the amount of $15,000 for master planning Clearwater Creek Preserve. An update on the grant status and park planning will be given. THE GRANT ACTION PLAN IS ATTACHED AS WELL AS BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE PARK. Recreation Program Update An update will be given on spring and summer recreation programs. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PROGRAM FLYERS. Page 2 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda February 21, 2018