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Page 2 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda April 19, 2023 Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of April 19, 2023 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from February 15 and March 15, 2023 Meetings Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meetings of February 15 and March 15, 2023. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Introduction to Parks Lead Worker The City Council, at their February 6, 2023 meeting, approved a job description for a Public Works Parks Lead Worker and gave authorization to hold interviews and select an internal candidate to fill the position. AT the Council meeting of April 3, the Council approved Rick Kieffer as the Parks Lead Worker. Staff will introduce Kieffer. THE PUBLIC WORKS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART IS ATTACHED. Neighborhood Park Improvement Plan The Parks Commission approved $90,000 for Neighborhood Park Upgrades in their Capital Improvement Plan. Annually, staff evaluates the City’s Parks and proposes needed improvements. This year, staff is recommending that the exterior of the shelter at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park be painted and stained at a cost of $14,000. Staff is recommending that the remaining funds be allocated to concrete repairs at Victor Square Park. Staff will present a plan for neighborhood park improvements for discussion. AN ESTIMATE FROM W.R. BAXLEY IS ATTACHED. Updates on ongoing projects Updates on multiple ongoing projects will be provided. Staff has continued research on pylon park signs and potential vendors for the Park Sign Replacement Plan. WSB and Associates are working on the Bernin Park master plan rendering. A draft prospectus has been prepared for TEP review for the North Star Wetland Bank. Staff has been approached by the Commander of the Hugo American Legion regarding a memorial in Lions Volunteer Park. Staff will provide updates. THE DRAFT PROSPECTUS IS ATTACHED. THE PARKS PLAN CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2040compplan