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EST. 1506 August 28, 2019 Dear Resident, 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us The Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission would like to invite you to share your input on potential park improvements to the City -owned property on Sunset Lake. A neighborhood meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at 7:OOpm at Hugo City Hall (14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.). The City of Hugo has owned a .7 acre parcel on the south-west side of Sunset Lake for many years. The City -owned property was recently expanded to 1.8 acres through park dedication with the Preserve on Sunset Lake development. During the approval process of the development, we heard from residents in the area that they were interested in the City cleaning up the property, providing some sort of public lake access, and potential park improvements. The City - owned property has previously been used for lake weed dumping. The improvements under consideration include a small parking lot, walk-in kayak access, fishing pier, picnic shelter, and walking paths. The Parks Commission is not considering a launch for motorized boats. One of the things that the Parks Commission heard from residents when the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan was being updated was that they were interested in better access to Hugo's water resources and this property allows for that. The City owns additional park land near the north end of Sunset Lake, adjacent to the Homestead Drive cul-de-sac. There are no improvements proposed for that property at this time. All residents are encouraged to participate and share their ideas for the potential park. Please feel free to contact me at 651-762-6342 or sdenaway@ci.hupo.mn.us. Sincerely, Shayla Denaway Parks Planner C: Honorable Mayor and City Council Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Scott Anderson, Public Works Director