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Comprehensive Plan Updates The Hugo City Council and Commissions kicked of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan process on February 22 with a SWOT analysis. On March 22, the Parks Commission prioritized key issues with the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Chapter. Staff heard that over- all, the parks are functioning well and that there are no major items that need to be updated in the plan, but that making it easier to use would be valua- ble. On April 19, a visioning open house was held with residents. On June 21, the Commis- sion reviewed the open house feedback, changes to Hugo’s parks system since the 2008 plan and current policies and trends. This included: The Neighborhood Park Service Area boundaries were updated. The Community Park Search Area in the north- west corner remains. Recreation facility needs identified in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan were reviewed. It was deter- mined that a multi-use soccer complex and an indoor / outdoor commu- nity park facility are being satisfied by recent con- struction of Hanifl Fields and the Lions Park Master Plan. Research is needed on dog parks. On August 8, a Public Open House specifically focused on park planning issues was held but was not well attended. Two online surveys were sent out to gather additional input from residents. On August 16, a draft of the Comprehensive Plan was reviewed. Specifically, feedback on the Guiding Principles and Objectives was given. The Commission will review a final draft of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Chapter of 2040 Comprehensive Plan at their December 20 meet- ing. Inside this issue: Pollinator Habitat 2 Development Update 2 Public Works Update 3 YMCA Partnership 3 Recreation Recap 4 2017 Annual Report P a r k s , R e c r e a t i o n a n d O p e n S p a c e C o m m i s s i o n Commission Members: Dave Strub, Chair Cathy Moore-Arcand, Vice-Chair John Pontrelli Mathew Rauschendorfer Nicole Schmid Ranell Tennyson Roger Clarke Rachel Berger, Alternate