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<br /> <br />HUG16015-Parks, Trails, and Open Space DRAFT Chapter 3 <br />08/16/17 <br />Introduction <br />The 2040 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan is intended to help guide Parks Commissioners and policy-makers prioritize investment in parks and the open space system that is makes Hugo a prime location for outdoor activity and recreation. The focus <br />of the Parks Chapter is to provide high-level guidance on how to locate parks, trails, and open space, identify opportunities for parks and facility development, and to help manage land acquisition through park dedication that is consistent with Minnesota <br />State Statutes <br />Planning Process Summary Planning for 2040 <br />This chapter serves as an update to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan after an extensive public planning process. The process included a community needs assessment survey, the formation of a steering committee and a series of open houses and <br />workshops. In 2017, the plan was updated based on feedback received resulting from the public planning process. Residents overwhelming identified Hugo’s parks, trails and open space as an asset to the community. <br /> <br />[Insert Photo of Open House] <br /> <br /> <br />Parks Commission <br />Throughout the process, Parks Commissioners attended public meetings, reviewed the strategic direction and provided critical feedback on plan development and changes since 2008. <br />Community Priorities <br />As a result of the feedback received from residents, there were several priorities and changes that should be updated and have changed since the last update in 2008. The key priorities that emerged were: <br /> <br />1. Integrated Parks and Trails System. Trails should look and feel like they are part of the parks system and should connect parks and natural resources together. <br /> <br />2. Safe recreation for all users. Getting to parks and trails should be safe. Trails cannot be used effectively if residents feel unsafe while using them. <br /> <br />3. Facility needs are evolving. Residents want to see a variety of facilities that serve a wide range of ages. Specifically: <br />[insert findings from meeting] <br />[insert findings from meeting] <br />[insert findings from meeting] <br /> <br />Residents also prioritized the importance of park types and provided feedback on how the City should allocate resources. Feedback indicated that residents preferred: <br />1. [insert findings from meeting] <br />
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