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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes September 13, 2006 Page 2 IV. Parks Goal Setting, CIP & Budget for 2007 Public Works Director Chris Petree reviewed the status of the Parks Fund and the proposed CIP. The following changes were suggested by the Parks Commission: remove Lions Park improvements for $50,000(review again for 2008), combine Oakshore Park Improvements for completion in 2007 for ,$300,000, move 105 Acre Park improvements to 2008 and increase the athletic complex land acquisition to $1.5 million. V. Parks Project Funding Committee Update Public Works Director Chris Petree informed the Parks Commission that City Administrator Mike Ericson has been working on securing a consulting firm to complete a community park/recreation survey of all Hugo residents. The parks project funding committee will be meeting soon to discuss the questions that will be on the survey. VI. 2006 Parks Project Update Public Works Director Chris Petree provided on update of the 2006 Parks Projects. • Diamond Point Park: Park is nearing completion. All play equipment, shelters, landscaping and athletic facilities should be completed by the end of September 2006. • Beaver Ponds Park: Landscaping has been completed around the portable restroom area and the shelter will be installed by September 22, 2006. • Oneka Lake Park: Landscaping has been completed around the portable restroom area. • Val Jean Park: It was noted that this City park in the Victor Gardens development now has a completed tennis court available for public use. VII. Parks Commission Tour The Parks Commission will be taking a tour of City Parks during their October 11, 2006 meeting. The Parks Commission will plan on visiting Val Jean Park, Beaver Ponds Park, Diamond Point Park, Oneka Lake Park, Frog Hollow Park and the recreation facilities at Oneka Elementary School. The Parks Commission has directed staff to invite the City Council on this tour and notice the meeting accordingly. The Parks Commission will meet at City Hall at 4 p.m. on October 11th. The tour should last approximately 2 hours.