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4. Sledding Party <br /> Denaway suggested the annual Sledding Party be set for February 11, 2023 at Oak Shore Park 10:00am to <br /> Noon. <br /> All Parks Commissioners agreed. <br /> 5. 2022 AnnUal report <br /> Denaway presented the 2023 Parks Commission Annual Report.The Report included the North Star <br /> Wetland Bank discussions, Freedom Trail reconstruction, pickleball court fencing in Arcand Park, <br /> irrigation controllers purchased with grant funding, Santa Party and tree lighting ceremony, completion <br /> of Peder Pedersen Pavilion and Lions Park, and residential development review. <br /> 6. 2023 Goal Setting <br /> Denaway presented a draft of the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Goals. They included: <br /> 1. Develop network of multi-purpose Trails connecting neighborhoods to parks and open space, <br /> 2. Utilize facilities to provide active and passive recreation options for all Hugo residents <br /> 3. Manage and optimize all existing parks and trails <br /> 4. Expand Community Parks <br /> 5. Administer the Parks, Trails and Open Space plan and Policies <br /> Action items included: constructing passive trails near Hugo Meadows, continue trail connectivity with <br /> new developments and greenway spaces, repair existing parks and trails as needed, upgrade or replace <br /> outdated park equipment, finalize North Star Trail Feasibility Study, pursue Wetland Banking application <br /> process, support Washington County in completing the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, draft a park sign <br /> and landscaping replacement plan, improve Victor Square hardscape, repaint exterior and access <br /> improvements to the Hanifl Shelter, continue to provide facilities with neighboring programing <br /> partnerships and evaluate programming opportunities, evaluate the Bernin property plan, draft <br /> construction plans for Clearwater Creek Preserve Trail improvements <br /> Tennyson made a motion, Moore-Arcand second to approve the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Open Space <br /> Commission Goals. <br /> All aye. <br /> Motion carried <br /> 7. Capital Improvement Planning <br /> Denaway presented a draft Parks Capital Improvement Plan. The CIP is a five year plan that is used to <br /> communicate priorities to Council and guides the use of the Special Park Fund. Priorities for 2023 included <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Parks Commission Minutes <br /> January 18,2023 <br />