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Glacial Hills Regional Trail Master Planning Washington County anticipated master planning the Glacial Hills Regional Trail in 2023-2024. The Glacial Hills Regional Trail has been identified along the CR 4 corridor in County and City plans. The Master Plan process includes gathering extensive public input on the trail. Hugo is a part of the Technical Advisory Com- mittee. A community meeting was held on November 15 to gather public input on poten- tial trail routes. The meeting was well attended and the equestrian community was well represented. Hugo property owners were not directly notified or well represented. Engagement has also included an online survey that received a significant amount of comments. Next steps will include evaluating the potential corridors, and selecting the pre- ferred route. It will also include planning access points and amenities, which will be achieved with additional public input. Bernin Park Master Planning At the end of 2022, the City purchased property at 15320 Greene Avenue from the Bernin family. The family also ended their lease with the City for the 24 acres which had been occupied by Bruce and Ginny Bernin. When the City purchased the property in 2005, the Bernins continued to be stewards of the property and anticipated it becoming a passive park in the future. Council approved a proposal from WSB to update the graphics of the 2004 Master Plan on March 20. On June 27, a neighborhood meeting was held which was well attended. The neighborhood was familiar with the property and the legacy of the Bernins. Minor changes in trail location were discussed. General questions about activities allowed at a passive park were addressed. The master plan was approved by the Parks Commission on August 16 and the Council on August 21. At these meet- ings, a proposal for construction documents was also approved which are being drafted. Bald Eagle Property The City of Hugo owns property off of Everton Avenue and 121st Street. It provides walking access to Bald Ea- gle Lake. On site parking is not pos- sible due to the limited size and slope of the property. The hillside eroded and the City receives complaints from neighborhood property owners who wish to walk down to the lake. In 2018, a partnership with Rice Creek Watershed District was pur- sued to improve the surface and pre- vent erosion, but RCWD did not see a water quality benefit and did not wish to partner. The property has contin- ued to degrade since then. This fall, the Public Works graded the property and placed gravel on the surface. The improved access has been well received by the neighbor- hood. Surveying Trail Corridors Before After