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Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of October 16, 2019 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from September 18, 2019 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of September 18, 2019. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Update on Adelaide Landing Future Park The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission reviewed a sketch plan of Adelaide Landing at their July 13, 2016 which included an area for a park. Excelsior Group made a proposal for park dedication that included a combination of 7.8 acres of land plus $1,128 per unit in fees which the Parks Commission approved. It was also agreed upon to work together on the park. At the meeting of January 11, 2019, the Parks Commission heard an update from Ben Schmidt of the Excelsior Group that the 3rd Addition is ready to start. Excelsior Group proposed a partnership with the City to complete the park. The City of Hugo would plan the park and install the majority of the park features. Excelsior Group would construct paved areas within the park as a part of their upcoming pavement projects in exchange for a reduction in their park dedication fees. The Parks Commission discussed what they would like to see in the plan: sufficient park (30-40 spots), pickleball court, basketball court, large picnic shelter, strong trail connections between the park parcels, and playground for multiple ages. The Parks Commission reviewed plans for the future park at their meetings of April 17, 2019 and May 15, Commissioners approved a plan that included a circular parking lot, basketball court, tot lot, pickleball courts and park shelter. Staff will provide an update on construction including updated estimates. THE APPROVED PARK PLAN IS ATTACHED AS WELL AS THE PROPOSED PARK SHELTER. Update on the Trail Feasibility Study At the meeting of April 17, 2019, the Parks Commission approved a feasibility study of the missing trail connections around 130t" Street and the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Funding was received through an active living partnership project with Living Healthy Washington County and the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP). The total cost of the feasibility study, preliminary design, and project report is estimated to be $13,000 with $10,000 being covered by the SHIP funds. WSB completed a site evaluation and proposed three potential trail layouts. The Parks Commission discussed the options at their meeting of June 19, 2019 and August, 21, 2019. Staff met with representatives of Wilson Tool and Washington County Parks and Public Works. Washington County has requested additional time to review the concepts. Staff will provide an update on recent discussions. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED CONCEPTS DATED OCTOBER 7, 2019. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda October 16, 2019