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Hugo, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Open Space Commission Minutes September 12, 2007 Page 2 IV. Updates: 1. 2008 Parks Budget & C.I.P. Public Works Director Chris Petree presented the proposed 5 -year Parks C.I.P. to the Parks Commission. The Parks Commission discussed this and recommended that no changes were necessary. There is a Budget Meeting on October 5t" to discuss this and other Budget items for the Parks Department. 2. Land & Water Legacy Program Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an update on the status of the application for funds from the Land & Water Legacy Program. Applications are currently being reviewed and recommendations will be made to the County Board by the end of the year. 3. 100 Acre Park (Eagle Scout Project) Public Works Director Chris Petree and Parks Commission Chair Roger Clarke informed the Parks Commission of the progress that has been made on the trail system to date. The entire trail corridor has been cleared, and half the trail has been wood chipped. a. Park Naming The Parks Commission discussed possible names for the Park and reviewed the Park Naming Policy. City Staff will compile the names suggested to the Parks Commission and review at the next meeting. 4. Heritage Ponds Park Public Works Director Chris Petree provided the Parks Commission with pictures of the improvements to Heritage Ponds Park, which include irrigation, seed and a park sign. 5. Safe routes to school — Hugo Elementary The City is considering a street Reconstruction project in the Hugo Elementary neighborhood. Staff seeks a recommendation from the Parks Commission as to trails and sidewalks in the area. Berger made motion, Pedersen seconded, to direct City Staff to provide a safe route to Hugo Elementary, from existing trail and sidewalk system. All Aye. Motion Carried. 6. YMCA -Youth -Senior Focus Group Results -Site visit offered N.E. Metro YMCA Staff has requested that the Parks Commission make a site visit to inspect the facility and review the YMCA programs. Berger made motion, Parker seconded to schedule a tour of the N.E. Metro YMCA All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Oneka Elementary Gym Programming— 2007/2008 Schedule/Tot Time Equipment Purchasing Public Works Director Chris Petree and Parks Commissioner Rachel Berger discussed the Tot Time Program and requested that the Parks Commission allocate additional funds to purchase more equipment and expand the program.