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2022 Goals Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Approved by the Parks Commission at their January 19, 2022 meeting. •Address trail and greenway connectivity with new developments. •Finalize the North Star (Oneka) Trail Feasibility Study and pursue funding and construction. •Construct passive trails near Oneka Place and Hugo Meadows. •Support Washington County in completing the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Develop a network of multi-purpose TRAILS connecting neighborhoods to parks and open space •Provide for the changing recreation needs of our diverse population through partnerships •Seek partnerships with emphasis on the teens and youth to utilize park facilities. •Update the facility rental policies and practices to make the new pavilion available for public use. •Host the Tour de Hugo and other community events. Utilize facilities to provide active and passive RECREATION options for all Hugo residents •Continually inspect existing parks and trails and maintain and enhance as necessary. •Draft a park sign and landscaping replacement plan. •Evaluate grading at Val Jean Park for neighborhood ice rink. Manage and optimize all EXISTING PARKS AND TRAILS. •Finish construction of Lions Park. •Evaluate the Bernin property. Review and expand on the vision for the future community park. •Continue to evaluate Clearwater Creek Preserve trail improvements. •Continue to evaluate Sunset Lake Park. •Continue to evaluate vision of Irish Avenue Park. Expand COMMUNITY PARKS •Approve a new Memorial Policy and review the Park Naming Policy. •Actively utilize the Comprehensive Plan as a planning tool. •Respond to resident input. •Review development applications with respect to the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan and Park Dedication Policy. Administer the Parks, Trails, and Open Space PLAN and POLICIES