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Partnerships with YMCA Started P a g e 3 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 Since before the YMCA was opened in Forest Lake in the summer of 2016, opportunities to partner to provide addi- tional recreation options for Hugo residents have been discussed. In the summer of 2017, the YMCA hosted Park Play Days in Hugo. Coinci- dentally, the YMCA had a program with the same name of the City of Hugo’s popular summer program. The YMCA brought addition- al staffing to expand the pro- gram to be offered 9am-noon Monday through Thursday for two 5-week sessions at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park for a small fee. Participation was low, but staff anticipate that with better advertise- ment the program will be very popular in the future. the city-owned property along Goodview Avenue was cleared to allow better access and views of the property. The final stretch of the 147th Street trail/sidewalk was constructed, making the con- nection to Highway 61. Much needed repairs were started on the trails at Clear- water Creek Preserve which had significantly deteriorated after several rainy summers. Working collaboratively with the developer, the trail was improved near the west boundary of the park includ- ing grading and installation of a culver. These improve- ments should minimize future impacts of the adja- cent residential development and improve access. The City of Hugo Public Works Department main- tains 435 acres of parks, 33.5 miles of sidewalks & trails, and over 10 open spaces. With the help of Sarah Rumppe, the City of Hugo’s Community Development Intern, a survey of the exist- ing parks was completed. Clearwater Creek Preserve, Arbre Park, and Oneka Lake Park were giving a spotlight to evaluate for potential improvements. New concrete patio slabs were poured at the park pavilions at Victor Square and Diamond Point Park. After extensive neighbor- hood complaints and discus- sions regarding its mis-use, Public Works Update