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determine the needs and provide a recommendation on the future of a City of Hugo Parks and Recreation Program. III. Mel -O -Dee Stable Property Jeff Carpenter speaking on behalf of Donna and Howard Moline informed the commission about the property located at 13151 Elmcrest Ave. N. The owners of this property would like the city to consider this property if future land is needed for open space, recreation and parks. The property is 35'/2 acres and currently in a farm/stable setting, adjacent to 2 developed areas with many children. Discussions followed. Pedersen made a motion, Strub seconded to direct city staff to send a letter out informing that we are not interested. All Aye. Motion Carried. IV. Schoonover Bench and Tree Memorial Parker informed the commission that a resident approached her in reference to a tree and park bench that they wanted to donate as a memorial to the city. Discussion took place about how memorials donations should be handled and if a policy should be put into place. Scott Anderson Public Works Director said he would inquire research on how other cities currently handle this and if they have policies in place already related to this. V. Resignation of Pete Pedersen Clark expressed his extreme gratitude on behalf of the commission for all the effort and service Pete Pedersen has given to the community. Pedersen elaborated to the commission about being on the initial subcommittee that first was in place for the city to determine a parks commission should be established. Many thanks go out to Pete Pedersen for all that he has done with the City parks and involvement through out all the years. VI. Other Hiring of Architect Scott Anderson Public Works Director recapped a meeting that took place last week with Lori McRosite, discussing the need to hire an Architect for details of the Rice Lake Park Soccer Complex building. Berger asked if Scott Anderson could look into