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Parks Commission Meeting 3-8-00 Page 2 of 3 school day, holidays, and weekends. This was of concern at first, but as the discussion developed, the Park Commission agreed with the School District. Security is a very significant issue at schools today and unknown persons are not welcomed on the school grounds. The thought that anyone, at anytime, could enter the school grounds and be unsupervised would not be acceptable to the School District or to parents that had children at the school. The Parks Commission agrees that use should be limited to the times listed above. In order to allow for more flexible use of the play equipment it may be possible to establish a sign -in procedure at the school that would allow parents to use the playground during school hours. Additional Discussion The Park Commission feels that the installation of new playground equipment at the Hugo Elementary School would be a very positive and beneficial thing to do for both the school and the surrounding neighborhood. The neighborhood, and the school, needs a new play facility. This playground area is located within Neighborhood Park District Number 2. Constructing a playground in this location fits with the Comprehensive Park Plan. The opportunity to construct the equipment on school property is an advantage to the City. There is little or no land in this neighborhood district so it would be difficult to acquire land and build a City owned park. The Park Commission feels that the School District has responded positively and in good faith to all the questions that have been raised and the Park Commission is in favor of donating $25,000 to the Hugo PTO as a contribution to completing this project. Recommendation: The Park Commission recommends that the City Council authorize the expenditure of $25,000, payable to the Hugo PTO, for the purpose of purchasing and installing new play equipment at Hugo Elementary School. Joint powers agreement should be developed between the City of Hugo and the White Bear Lake School District describing the relationship between them as it relates to this playground equipment. II. Bobber's Boats & Bait The Park Commission has reviewed the letter from Mr. McElmury regarding selling the property located at 4444 129th St. N. It is not clear to the Commission how big this parcel is, or what exactly is for sail. If Mr, McElmury is interested in pursuing this further the Commission requires additional information. This information would be a site survey and the total number of acres that are for sale. III. Park Map The City Council, at the Council meeting on March 6, tabled the discussion on approving the preparation of the City Base Map. IV. Brochure Deb Barnes has reviewed the brochure that was prepared by the Commission. She has provided excellent comments. Robyn LaCasse will communicate directly with Deb Barnes and revise the brochure subsequent to their conversation. V. Park Projects The Commission discussed the City owned property located at Egg Lake Road and Goodview. It is not clear what this property is actually like. A site visit will be made to this land at the next meeting if time permits. VI. Water Tower The Commission wants to proceed with a small park development at the Water Tower Site. Plans will proceed in April NEXT MEETING: April 12, 2000, 6:30 p.m. Water Tower Site http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/Parks_Recreation/minutes/03.08.00.htm 10/3/2007