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From:Shayla Denaway <br />To:Michele Lindau; Bryan Bear <br />Subject:FW: Hugo Commissioner Position <br />Date:Thursday, January 22, 2026 11:51:13 AM <br /> <br /> <br />From: Neil Arcand <br />Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 8:58 AM <br />To: Shayla Denaway <SDenaway@ci.hugo.mn.us> <br />Subject: Hugo Commissioner Position <br /> <br />Hi Shayla, <br /> <br />I hope you had a nice Christmas and New Year. <br /> <br />I’m writing because I have made the difficult decision to step away from my role as a <br />Commissioner on the Parks Commission. When I joined as an EDA Commissioner 5 <br />years ago I was in a very different point in life with a lot more free time for community <br />activities. <br /> <br />Kids activities continue to increase in frequency and intensity as my kids get older, and I <br />help with coaching in several sports - which is quickly becoming a year round <br />commitment 3-4+ nights a week. That coupled with some changes at work continue to <br />eat up what little free time I have. <br />After missing a number of meetings this year it became apparent that I no longer feel I <br />can give the Parks Commission the time and attention it deserves, and I will <br />unfortunately need to step away. <br />This was not an easy decision, as I’ve truly valued the opportunity to serve the <br />community and work alongside such a dedicated group of commissioners and staff. I’m <br />grateful for the experience and would love for the chance to step back into a role down <br />the road when time allows. <br />Thank you for your understanding. <br />Sincerely, <br />Neil Arcand