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Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of November 17, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from October 13, 2021 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of October 13, 2021. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Feasibility Study Connor Schaefer, Washington County Public Works Planner, will present the preliminary concepts for an extension of the Hardwood Creek Trail. The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail was master planned by Washington County in 2013. In 2014, an extension between 140th Street and 145th Street was constructed. The City trail on Fenway Boulevard was identified as an alternate route. In 2015, signage and beautification was added to the trail corridor. In 2016, the trail was identified as part of US Bike Route 41 which extends from St. Paul to Grand Portage State Park (at the Canadian border). In 2017, a kiosk was constructed at Hugo City Hall to serve trail users. In 2019, the City of Hugo studied the feasibility of the alternates and extension of the Hardwood Creek Trail which initiated a partnership with Washington County and Wilson Tool. Concepts for a trail on the north side of 130th Street were reviewed. Construction of a trail on 130th Street will likely happen with a street reconstruction project in the near future. Washington County has hired Alliant to study the feasibility of extending the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail from 1301h Street to Hugo's southern border of 1201h Street. Wilson Tool participated in the study. The trail concepts will be presented to the Commission and public engagement will be kicking off. THE PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS (IN THREE SEGMENTS) ARE ATTACHED. THE HCRT MASTER PLAN CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.co.washington.mn.us/2807/Master-Plan-Documents Park Dedication Policy The Parks Commission reviewed the Park Dedication Policy at their meeting of September 15, 2021 and recommended no changes. The Commission directed staff to research the fee in comparison to other cities, the total fees collected, and the park system needs outlined in the comprehensive plan. The City Council authorized evaluation of the fee at their September 20, 2021 meeting. At the meeting of October 13, 2021, the Commission discussed the fee research and recommended that the City Council increase the park dedication fee to $3,400 per residential unit. The City Council will consider the recommendation at their meeting of November 15, 2021. Staff will provide and update on their discussion. THE MEMO PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL IS ATTACHED. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda November 17, 2021