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questions on the shading of the park and play equipment. Staff went through the construction schedule for the multiple City projects within the next year. The Downtown Street Reconstruction project is expected to be complete by November 19, 2021, Lions Park site work will be complete by November 24, 2021, Lions Park Pavilion by April 1, 2022, with an expected final complete date of August 8, 2022. Commissioner Schmid stated that the Parks Commission should have a discussion on the name of Lions Park. Parks Planner Denaway responded that the Commission should review the naming policy and continue the discussion with the City Council. Staff presented the financing plan for the Downtown Street Reconstruction and Lions Park. The project is being funded with a combination of City funds and the Park Project fund. The City Council approved a tax abatement district, which allows the City to issue tax abatement bonds to finance the Lions Park project and related improvements. The City Council also approved the sale of 8.38 million in bonds, which is scheduled for the end of August 2021. Chair Clarke stated that he would like the Parks Commission to re -visit the park dedication fee that the City of Hugo charges developers. At the June 21, 2021 City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to provide details on phase 2 of the playground at Lions Park and approved including phase 2 in the overall project. Staff presented the proposed phase 2 of the playground equipment to the Parks Commission. Phase 2 includes a challenge course for ages 13 plus and an accessible equipment. Council directed the Parks Commission to discuss the surfacing of the second phase of the playground and vote on turf versus pour -in -place surfacing. The Parks Commission discussed the advantages and disadvantages for each option. Schmid made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded, to approve the turf surfacing for phase 2 of the Lions Park playground features. All ayes. Motion carried. Staff continued with an update on the security system proposed for the Lions Park Pavilion, which has been approved by the City Council. The Parks Commission discussed the technology and AV equipment that will be offered in the new Lions Park Pavilion 4. New Business Staff added an agenda item to the meeting. The City has received a request to install a stop sign at each exit of Hanifl Fields. The Parks Commission discussed the request Schmid made a motion, St. Pierre seconded, to add two stop signs in the exits of the Hanfil parking lot. All ayes. Motion carried. S. Adjournment Schmid made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to adjourn at 8:25 PM. All ayes. Motion carried. Page 2 of 2 Parks Commission Minutes July 21, 2021