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Page 2 County through the Statewide Health Improvement Program that covers most of the cost of the study. Both of these park improvements were listed in the 2020 Parks Commission goals and were in the 2020 Parks Commission budget. At its April 15, 2020, meeting the Parks Commission decided to move forward with the Goodview Avenue trail study. At its May 19, 2020, meeting the Parks Commission approved the Space X concept plan from Ultimate Recreation for the Adelaide Landing Park. The Parks Commission will work with the companies on the final plans for the playgrounds at the park. There are also a few miscellaneous park upgrades, playground replacements, and trail projects included in the CIP. Community Parks: Lions Park, Irish Avenue Park, and Clearwater Creek Preserve Park On May 13, 2019 the Hugo City Council and Parks Commission held a workshop to discuss funding of community parks. A background was given on City parks and the approved community park master plans. The City's financial consultant provided information on how cities can fund park improvements and survey opportunities. The City Council and Parks Commission discussed parks usage, phasing and prioritizing of park improvements, and funding options. This year the City Council approved an increase to the tax levy to fund community park improvement projects. At the meeting of June 19, 2019 the Parks Commission identified their priorities for community park development. This was later presented to the City Council at their budget workshop on September 5, 2019. The first priority was re -development of Lions Park. Lions Park is located west of City Hall. This is the community park where most large community events occur such as Good Neighbor Days. A few years ago the City approved Master Plan for Lions Park. The master plan includes a large picnic shelter, parking lot, roadway improvements, and stormwater improvements, memorial garden, playground, splash pad, sports courts, fire pit and amphitheater. At its April 20, 2020, meeting the City Council, per the recommendation from the Parks Commission, approved a feasibility study to be completed for Lions Park. The CIP identified the park improvements to start in 2021. Also in the CIP are smaller improvements to Irish Avenue Park and Clearwater Creek Preserve Park. Irish Avenue Park will have interim park improvements such as a parking lot and trails. The Parks Commission will also create a master plan for Irish Avenue Park and decide the uses for the park. Last year the Parks Commission created and approved a master plan for Clearwater Creek Preserve Park. The master plan includes additional trails, a northern park access with parking area, and boardwalks over the creek in the park. Phase 1 of the improvements will be started in 2022. The proposed improvements are consistent with the Parks, Trails and Open Spaces chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The chapter discusses a need for a neighborhood park in the general area of the Adelaide Landing development. Neighborhood parks often provide neighborhoods easy access to a variety of recreation facilities that include playground equipment and picnic facilities. The plan also shows a planned trail along Goodview Avenue. The chapter includes the Master Plan for Lions Park and has discussions about planning and anticipated improvements to Irish 2