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Staff recommends that the Parks Commission select a playground to be constructed in the future park in Adelaide Landing. Staff will provide an update on construction of the park. A CHART SUMMARIZING ALL INPUT FROM RESIDENTS RECEIVED IS ATTACHED AS WELL AS EMAILS. THE PLAYGROUND PROPOSALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/parks rec Proposed Public Works Facility Public Works Director Scott Anderson will discuss a possible expansion of the Public Works facility. The current Public Works facility is unable to accommodate long term needs beyond 15 years at its current location. A study was done that evaluated construction of a brand new facility which would utilize 10-15 acres of the 125 acre Irish Avenue Park. A neighborhood meeting was held on March 4, 2020. A City Council Workshop to review the site plan was held on May 14, 2020. Anderson will provide an update. Lions Park Feasibility Study 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. 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 to include a large picnic shelter, parking lot, roadway improvements, and stormwater improvements, memorial garden, playground, splash pad, sports courts, fire pit and amphitheater. The City Council included "prepare for and begin construction of new Lions Park" on their goals for 2020. The Parks Commission discussed a work plan for Lions Park at their February 19, 2020 meeting. The first step was a feasibility study which included a master plan updates, phasing plan, and update cost estimates. The Hugo City Council approved the feasibility study at their April 20, 2020 with their discussion on the Road Capital Improvement Plan. THE PROPOSAL FROM WSB FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY IS ATTACHED AS WELL AS THE APPROVED LIONS PARK MASTER PLAN. Neighborhood Park Upgrades Starting in 2017, the Parks Commission has reviewed Hugo's neighborhood parks for necessary updates. In 2018 projects included resurfacing courts at Arbre Park and Val Jean Park. In 2019, the largest project was removal and replacement of all of the soft surfacing at Oneka Lake Park. Staff will provide an update on needed projects identified in the spring review of the parks. The Parks Commission allocated $40,000 for park upgrades in 2020 with the Capital Improvement Plan. THE PARKS PLAN CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2040compplan Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda May 20, 2020