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II. Land Donation from the Molitor Family Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson presented on the proposed Excel Energy Training Center to be built on the Molitor property and the donation of Outlot B from the Molitor family to the City of Hugo. Excel Energy is requesting approval to construct a training center at 13676 Fenway Boulevard North. The property is currently owned by the Molitor family. Under the Park Dedication Policy, commercial and industrial development is exempt from paying park dedication fees. The Molitor family is proposing to donate Outlot B, an 8.3 acre woodland and wetland parcel to the City of Hugo. The east side of Outlot B is adjacent to Fenway Boulevard and the west side of Outlot B is adjacent to Clearwater Creek Preserve Park. The Parks Commission discussed the very valuable trail connections that could be made with the donation of this property. Commission members thanked the Molitor family for this very generous offer. Berger made a motion, Windisch seconded to recommend that the City of Hugo accept the donation of Outlot B from the Molitor family. All Aye. Motion Carried. Health UD and GO Wellness Challenae 2012 Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson discussed the 2011 Health Up and GO Wellness Challenge and asked Council for feedback on what should be continued for the 2012 Health Up and GO Wellness Challenge. Syverson stated that the Statewide Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Grant made a lot of things possible in 2011, but the program is not dependent on the grant for 2012. Ideas discussed by the Parks Commission included; concluding the walking club at Festival Foods and having a presenter show citizens healthy options, yoga classes, kettle ball classes, silver sneakers and self- defense classes for women and children. The Parks Commission directed staff to work with the Health Sub -Committee to expand the Health Up and GO Wellness Challenge and to explore new class opportunities for 2012. IV. Recreation Program Planning 2012 Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson presented on the 2011 and 2012 recreation programs and budgets; including the ideas that were brainstormed at the November 9, 2011 meeting. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission has been actively expanding recreation programs and building relationships with the citizens and local businesses over the past three years. The sponsorships from these local organizations help make the recreation programs possible, by helping to offset the incurred expenses. Most of the programs offered in 2011 will continue to be offered in 2012, along with the possibility of adding Geocaching and a Roving Recreation Program. The Parks Commission wants to add activities that get citizens out into their neighborhood parks and both Geocaching and Roving Recreation are perfect examples. -2— Parks Commission December 14, 2011