HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.01.12 Parks PacketParks Commission, City of Hugo
January 12, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, City Hall
Copies to: Commission Members, City Staff
I. Approve Minutes From December 15, 2010 Meeting
II. Hanifl Shelter Tour
III. Continued Discussion on the Tobacco Use Policy
IV. Discussion on Snow Removal Plan
V. Discussion on Future Playground Proposals
VI. Update on Winter Programs
VII. Update on Health Sub -Committee
Next Meeting - February 13, 2011
Background Memo
I. Approve Minutes From December 15, 2010 Meeting
Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the December 15, 2010 Parks
Commission meeting.
II. Hanifl Shelter Tour
Public Works Director Scott Anderson will give a tour of the Hanifl Shelter.
III. Continued Discussion on the Tobacco Use Policy
At the October 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
discussed a draft of revisions to the Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance. The Parks
Commission voted to recommend approval of the Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance
and the separate Tobacco Use/ smoking Policy to the City Council. At the November
15, 2010 meeting, the City Council had discussion on the Tobacco Use/ Smoking Policy
and tabled the discussion to allow the Parks Commission to further consider the policy
and provide a recommendation the City Council.
Staff recommends discussion on draft resolutions implementing policy to prohibit the
use of tobacco or smoking in parks. Staff recommends to do nothing or to recommend
one of the resolutions to the City Council for approval.
IV. Discussion on Future Playground Proposals
Staff recommends discussion on specifics for the future playgrounds at Hanifl Fields
Athletic Park and Heritage Ponds Park.
V. Discussion on a Snow Removal Plan
Public Works Director, Scott Anderson will lead a discussion on sidewalk and trail
maintenance as it relates to snow and ice control in the City of Hugo. Staff is
requesting the Parks Commission make a recommendation on this topic to be
presented to the City Council at the City's goal setting session.
VI. Update on Winter Programs
Staff will provide a brief update on upcoming programs: Snow Jam, Movie Nights and
Sledding Party.
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VII. Update on the Health Sub -Committee
Parks Planner Shayla Syverson will give an update on the Statewide Health
Improvement Plan and Washington County's local projects.
Attachments:
2010 Annual Report of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
2011 Parks Goals
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Parks Commission, City of Hugo
December 15, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, City Hall
Call to Order
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Present: Rachel Berger, Derek Larsen, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Mat Rauschendorfer,
Tom Windisch
Absent: Roger Clarke, Kris Birch, Noel Schmidt
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner
Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
I. Approval of Minutes of November 10, 2010
Larsen made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of the November 10,
2010 Parks Commission meeting.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
Il. Update on Recommendations to the City Council
Taylor updated the commission on the November 15, 2010 City Council meeting. The
Council discussed three recommendations from the Parks Commission.
The Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance was approved.
The Council discussed and supported a tobacco use policy and remanded it back to the
Parks Commission.
The Council approved the Park Dedication Policy as drafted by the EDA, removing the
requirement for park dedication in commercial and industrial developments. The Council
also requested that the Policy be reviewed in four years. Larsen asked how much
funding with be lost. Taylor stated that if all commercial and industrial property would be
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developed, it would be about $1.2 million but that in the last 10 years, less that $10,000
has been received. Taylor also said that the Council assured the Commission that the
policy change would not affect the Parks Plan or CIP.
III. Update on the Health Sub -Committee
Parks Planner Shayla Syverson gave an update on the Health Sub -Committee. The City
of Hugo was approved for a $4,000 Statewide Health Improvement Program grant for
advertisement and promotion of community physical activity. The Health Sub -
Committee is planning a family bike ride at the end of September. It was said that the
family bike ride is a great idea, everyone can get involved. Discussion included the
budget and course also.
IV. 2011 Goal Settina and Caoital
Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented a recap of the 2010 accomplishments. The
Parks Commission discussed a list of goals related to park, trail and open space
development; recreation programs, athletic facilities and marketing. Specific trail
connections to complete in the next year were identified and included in the goals.
Snow removal on trails and new recreation programs were also discussed. The Parks
Commission looked at the balance of the park fund and a tentative budget for 2011.
Larsen made a motion and Berger seconded to approve the 2011 Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Goals as drafted at the meeting.
All Aye. Motion Carried.
V. Set Date for 2011 Sledding Party
The Parks Commission discussed upcoming events. Taylor made a motion and
Windisch seconded to set the date of the third annual Sledding Party for Saturday,
February 12, 2011.
VII. Adjournment
Berger made a motion; Larsen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 pm.
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Agenda Number:
CITY OF HUGO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
TO: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner
SUBJECT: Tobacco Use or Smoking Policy
DATE: January 12, 2011
1. BACKGROUND:
At the October 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
discussed a draft of a Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance and heard a presentation from
Brittany McFadden, Program Director for Tobacco Free Youth Recreation. A discussion
on rules had been tabled at the September 8, 2010 meeting. Discussions on the Public
Conduct in the Parks Ordinance had included several rules including tobacco use and
smoking in the parks. At the October 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks Commission voted to
recommend changes to the Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance.
Also at the October 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks Commission asked for direction from the
City Council on whether to ban tobacco use or smoking with a policy that includes the
entire property of all parks in Hugo.
After the item was tabled at the November 1, 2010 meeting, the City Council discussed
the recommendation at their November 15, 2010 meeting. The City Council tabled their
discussion to allow the Parks Commission to further consider the policy and provide a
recommendation to the Council.
2. PARKS COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
The Parks Commission discussed four different parts of a possible ban:
1. have a policy, ordinance or none; and
2. include the entire park or a distance from certain features; and
3. apply it to active parks, passive parks or all parks; and
4. ban all tobacco use or smoking.
In discussions of a ban, the Parks Commission did a roll call vote on each of the parts.
Commissioner Derek Larsen abstained. Larsen is employed by the Tobacco Free Youth
Recreation Program.
In a 4 to 3 vote, the Parks Commission recommended a policy verses an ordinance. One
Commissioner voted to have neither a policy nor an ordinance. Discussion included peer
enforcement, enforcement by the Washington County Sheriffs Office and signage.
In a 6 to 2 vote, the Parks Commission recommended a ban on the entire park property.
The issues listed with using a distance (i.e. 25 feet from children, etc.) included
enforcement and clarity to park goers. The option of having an area designated to smoke
was also discussed.
In a 5 to 3 vote, the Parks Commission recommended that the ban include the entire
park system (active and passive parks), rather than only in active parks.
In a 4 to 4 vote, the Parks Commission was tied on whether to ban all tobacco use or just
smoking. A ban on all tobacco use would include spit tobacco use and smoking.
The reasons given for a smoking -only ban include:
■ Role -modeling is not enough of a reason to also ban spit tobacco.
■ Second hand smoke is hazardous to park -goers health, but it is hard to
recognize the second-hand effects of spit tobacco.
■ Enforcement of spit tobacco use may be difficult.
■ Regulation of a lifestyle choice is outside the government's role to protect
civil liberties.
The reasons given for a ban on use of all tobacco products include:
■ Role -modeling is important for youth -prevention.
■ Spit tobacco also produces litter.
■ A total ban is black/white, making it clear to park goers.
■ Role -modeling for all youth trumps the civil liberties of 18% of people.
(Percentage of smokers given by McFadden)
3. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
At their November 15, 2010 meeting, the City Council heard a presentation summarizing
discussions and the four votes on the four variations on the regulation. Chair Jim Taylor
was present and stated his opinion that all parks should be tobacco free, and the Council
discussed whether it needed to be addressed at this time and whether government needed
to be regulating life style choices by ordinance.
The City Council also discussed that tobacco would be allowed at events in parks through
a Special Event Permit. For example, the Hugo Lions Club applies annually for a Special
Event Permit for Good Neighbor Days to allow for alcohol to be served, amplified music
and an extension of park hours. The Lions Club could choose to include an exemption
from a tobacco use policy also.
A motion was made and seconded to support the policy prohibiting the use of tobacco in
parks. The motion was carried which tabled the discussion to allow the Parks
Commission to further consider the policy and provide a recommendation to the City
Council.
4. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends discussion on draft resolutions implementing policy to prohibit the use
of tobacco or smoking in parks. Staff recommends to do nothing or to recommend one of
the resolutions to the City Council for approval.
5. ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution 2010 -XX Prohibiting the Use of Tobacco in Parks
Draft Resolution 2010 -XX Prohibiting Smoking in Parks
Excerpt from The Citizen November 24, 2010
RESOLUTION 2011 -XX
RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING POLCIY
PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOBACCO IN PARKS
CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that tobacco use in active and passive parks in the
City is detrimental to the health of and can be offensive to children and adults engaging
in or watching outdoor recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to provide a tobacco -free environment
and encourage a healthy quality of life; and
WHEREAS, smoking and tobacco litter diminishes the beauty of the parks and require
additional maintenance expenses; and
WHEREAS, adult peer role modeling of healthy behaviors is valuable to children and
all residents of Hugo; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
recommends the prohibition of tobacco use at active and passive parks to protect the
heath, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City.
WHEREAS, this policy will be enforced by:
!) Appropriate signs shall be posted in the parks.
2) Athletic associations that utilize the parks will commit to enforcing this
policy.
3) The community will be notified about this policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the Hugo City
Council officially prohibits the use of tobacco in its active and passive parks.
Adopted and passed this 7th day of February, 2011 by order of the Hugo City Council.
Fran Miron, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2011 -XX
RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING POLCIY
PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PARKS
CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that smoking in active and passive parks in the City
is detrimental to the health of and can be offensive to children and adults engaging in or
watching outdoor recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to provide a smoke-free environment
and encourage a healthy quality of life; and
WHEREAS, smoking litter diminishes the beauty of the parks and require additional
maintenance expenses; and
WHEREAS, adult peer role modeling of healthy behaviors is valuable to children and
all residents of Hugo; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
recommends the prohibition of smoking at active and passive parks to protect the heath,
safety and welfare of the citizens of our City.
WHEREAS, this policy will be enforced by:
!) Appropriate signs shall be posted in the parks.
2) Athletic associations that utilize the parks will commit to enforcing this
policy.
3) The community will be notified about this policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the Hugo City
Council officially prohibits smoking in its active and passive parks.
Adopted and passed this 7th day of February, 2011 by order of the Hugo City Council.
Fran Miron, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
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Newspaper Servinr The Communities of Hugo, Centnrville &Linc
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TObacco
Parks Commission Authorized To Develop Policy
By Deb Barnes
1 IU 'C - If the Hugo City Council adopts .a policy presently being developed by the Parks,
r�ccrcatron and OVcn Space Commission oil tobacco else in city parks, smoking and the use of
smokeirss tobacco will be banned in bath active and passive parks.
Commission members discussed whether. all exemption could be applied for in the case of
a special ever, t, like Good Neighbor Days, Parks Planncr Shavla Syverson told council members
at their sleeting of Nov. 15,
Council Member Becky Petryk, serving as acting mayor in the absence of Mayor Fran
Miron, expressed 11er support of tobacco -free parks in Hugo in an effort to "promote healthy
lifestyles."
I feel very passionate about this," Perryk said. "I think this is a message we should send"
In response, Council Member Tom Weidt said, "It seems like an itch that doesn't need to
be scratched."
The Parks Comnlissiarl has been discussing the issue of regularing public conduct in city
parks, and a draft ordinance on nciv park eines—which excludes the issue of,tob.tcco use was
approved by the council at its meeting last week. The draft ordinance deals with motor vc hicic
use, reservations of shelters and recreational fires within the city's park$ad is headt d for a heat
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ing at the Planning Commission. °I]lat llc;rring date has not yet been set.
However, last month parks commissioners voted 4•-3 against adopting an ordinance deal-
ing with tobacco use in parks, preferring instead to rrctlnl
a policy. mend that the council simply adopt
The difference between an ordinance and policy is significant: an ordinance is enforceable
by law, and can carry certain penalties such as jail tide and frrlct.
A policy is not enforceable ley law. In the else ol'x robacc0 policy of this nature, Hugo Parks
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The Oneka Gym will be rocking with edited music by a live DJ, as
well as an inflatable obstacle course, toddler bounce, slide and jump
castle. Enjoy family fun out of the cold and a
snow Jan. 15
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2-5 pm at
Oneka Elementary School
Oneka Elementary School is
located at 4888 Heritage Parkway North, Hugo.
This is a family event for children ages 1-10.
$5 per child with pre -registration
$8 per child at the door"
Parents/ Care Providers are free!
To pre -register, please send a registration form and
payment to Hugo City Hall (14669 Fitzgerald
Ave. N.; Hugo, MN 55038). Registration forms
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December 13, 2010
Michael Ericson, City Administrator
City of Hugo
14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.
Hugo, MN 55038
Dear Mr. Ericson,
Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment is pleased to announce that
the Community Partner Project for City of Hugo has been funded by the Statewide Health
Improvement Program (SHIP) grant. Your project met the criteria for the use of SHIP funds to
aid in increasing opportunities for non -motorized transportation and/or increasing access to
community recreation facilities. The SHIP program is an integral part of Minnesota's nation -
leading 2008 health reform law which strives to reduce overall health care costs; help
Minnesotans lead longer, healthier lives by preventing the chronic disease risk factors of tobacco
use and exposure and the resulting economic burdens; poor nutrition; and physical inactivity.
A funding process for all Washington County projects has been established in collaboration with
the Minnesota Institute of Public Health who will act as the fiscal agent. SHIP staff has set up a
conference call opportunity as the next step in learning about the process and timelines.
The partner project phone conference will be on Thursday, January 6th at 10:00 AM.
Please call 877-985-3369, when prompted enter participant code: 2760644.
To reserve your phone line for the call, please RSVP to Ann Pung-Terwedo, Senior Planner at
Ann. Pung-TerwedoCt co.washinf;ton.mn.us .
If you have a conflict on this date, please contact Ann to set up a separate time to meet regarding
project funding.
Again, congratulations and we look forward to successful SHIP Community Partner Projects.
Sincerely,
Lowell R. Johnson
Director
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City of
ugo-
3010 Parks
Commissioners:
Jim Taylor,
Chair
Rachel Berger,
Vice Chair
Derek Larsen
Roger Clarke
Noel Schmidt
Tom Windisch
Kris Birch
Mathew
Rauschendorfer
David Strub
Inside this
issue:
Hanilf Park Shel- 2
ter
Parks Marketing 2
Lions Park Im- 2
provements
Recreation Pro- 3
gams
Hanifl Fields Ath- 3
letic Park
SHIP Grant 3
lou Parks Goals q
Parks Commis- q
cion Information
20io Accomplishments of the Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Commission
The Parks, Recrea-
tion and Open Space
Commission com-
pleted several major
projects in 2010.
This annual report
recaps some of their
major accomplish-
ments.
The Parks Commission
completed three large park
development projects. A
shelter was built at Hanifl
Irish Avenue Park
completed at the new
Irish Avenue Park.
The Parks Commis-
sion also expanded
recreation programs
and events, started
operation of its first
athletic facility and
Fields Athletic Park. Im- marketed Hugo parks to
provements were made at
Lions Park, including con-
struction of Hugo's first
skate park. Also, trails and
other development was
residents.
The following report pro-
vides more information
about these projects and
more.
Gravel Pit Property Becomes
Hugo's Largest Passive Park
In December 2009, the City
of Hugo purchased 125
acres from the estate of
Darrel Hansen. Irish Ave-
nue Park, as it now called,
is located off of County
Road 8 and Irish Avenue.
Before the purchase, resto-
ration of the gravel pit and
substantial trash removal
and clean up was com-
pleted. This summer, two
miles of trails were mowed
and a small parking lot was
built off of Irish Avenue.
This winter, the trails were
groomed for cross country
skiing and snowshoeing
with help from the Hugo
Snowmobile Club.
Currently, the park is pas-
sive but in the next 10-15
years the Parks Commis-
sion plans to build active
park uses. Irish Avenue
Park may one day be home
to mountain biking trails,
baseball fields, soccer
fields, picnic shelters and
additional walking trials.
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A New Park Shelter is Built
Thanks to a generous
donation by the Hanifl
Foundation, construction
started years before an-
ticipated at the Hanifl
Fields Athletic Park. A
groundbreaking was held
in June of 2010.
The park shelter features
a large open air pavilion,
concession stand, rest -
rooms and a community
gathering room. Play-
ground equipment and
landscaping will be com-
pleted in early 2011.
A sub -committee
planned the design of the
shelter with a north -
woods character and
with environmentally
friendly features. The
shelter has a state -of the -
art water heating system,
operable windows and
in -floor heat. The park
shelter is a beautiful and
successful example of
balancing environmental
leadership and economic
responsibility.
Residents Learn More About Hugo
Parks
In January 2010, the
results of the resident
survey were in! Hugo
residents were surveyed
to learn more about the
future of parks and rec-
reation. 700 surveys
were sent out to random
residents. 48% of resi-
dents responding had
used a neighborhood
park in the last 12
months and 66% used a
trail. 30% believe they
have not received suffi-
cient information about
recreation programs.
go% have been to a rec-
reation program offered
by White Bear Lake Area
Schools or community
services and recreation.
Of the programs that
those surveyed would
like to see more of, re-
spondents stated that
they would like addi-
tional fitness or wellness
classes and performing
arts or concerts in the
park. For more informa-
tion about the survey, go
to the City's website.
Improvements Are Made At
Lions Park
At their August,
2009 meeting,
the Parks Com-
mission heard a
Lipresentation
from Lions Club
members about
Lions Park and
discussed a letter from
2010
Hugo teens asking for a
skate park. After col-
laboration with the Lions
Club and, the surround-
ing neighborhood, a con-
cept plan was put to-
gether to install skate
equipment and repair the
existing tennis courts.
Local youth designed the
skate park with profes-
sionals. Pickle ball, four
square, hopscotch and a
basketball court were
also added on the re-
surfaced tennis courts.
The grand opening was
held on October 1, 2010.
Parks, Recreation and open Space Commission
Page 3
Recreation Programs Continue to Grow
As the City of Hugo contin-
ues to grow, so do the recrea-
tional opportunities in the
community. In 2010, the
City of Hugo started to hold
new programs
Lions including Family
Den Game Nights,
Teen Movie Nights in
Program Oneka Gym, the
Snow Jam and
the Sledding
Party. Tot Time was held for
the 5th year. Each of the two
Movie nights had an audi-
ence of approximately 300
people. The Sledding Party
in Oak Shore Park brought
out lots of residents to hang out
at one of Hugo's newest parks.
The City of Hugo also held the
Lions Den Teen Program in Li-
ons Park on Monday and
Wednesday afternoons for 7
weeks in the summer at Lions
Park. By partnering with the 4
school districts that serve Hugo,
the City is able to offer addi-
tional recreation programs to its
residents with minimal costs to
tax -payers.
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Holds
Its First Soccer Tournament
One of the largest accom-
plishments in 2010 for the
Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Commission was the
successful first season of soc-
cer games and tournaments
at the Hanifl Fields Athletic
Park. The 5 full-sized fields
at Hanifl Fields were ready
for play for the spring 2010
soccer season. Youth soccer
organizations rented the
fields for their local teams.
The Minnesota Youth Soccer
Association East District
Girls Championship was held
in mid-July at the Hanifl
Fields Athletic Park by the
White Bear Soccer Club. The
"Better
Parks
equal
better
people."
Hugo
tournament was attended by
hundreds of players from Resident
around the division. As con-
struction wraps up on the
shelter, the Hanifl Fields
Athletic Park is likely to be-
come a very popular spot for
tournaments, games and
practices for our local youth
soccer players.
Statewide Health Improvement Program Grant
Received
A Health Sub -Committee
was formed by the Parks
Commission to work with
local health businesses to
plan a family bike ride and
other healthy events. A fam-
ily bike ride is planned to be
held in September of 2011. A
$4,000 grant to increase
access to community physi-
cal activity was applied for
from Washington County
through the Statewide
Health Improvement Pro-
gram (SHIP). The grant will
be used to produce a map
and brochure of the trails,
walking paths and sidewalks.
Other projects in our com-
munity have received SHIP
funding: Oneka Ele-
mentary School is fo-
cused on nutrition.
The local food shelves
and New Life Church
have also been on im-
proving access to nutri-
tious foods in our com-
munity with SHIP assis-
tante.
ILXrNNl S YVA'S
VISION ,: ... _ .
SHIP
A$4,000 grant was
received to improve
access to community
physical activity in
Hugo.
City of
itHugo
City of Hugo
Hugo City Hall
14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.
Hugo, MN 55038
Phone: 651-762-63400
Fax: 5651-426-2859
www.ci.hugo.mn.us
The City of Hugo has an abundance of natural
resources and open space areas including a
large number of lakes, wetlands, woodlands
and other natural amenities that make it a
prime location for outdoor activity and rec-
reation. The City has made an effort to pre-
serve many of these spaces as active and pas-
sive parks.
As Hugo continues to grow, the City will need
to provide additional parks, trails and recrea-
tion programs and opportunities that meet
the needs of its residents.
The Parks Commission works to provide immediate and long-term strategic
guidance and direction for the development of parks for the citizens and City of
Hugo. The nine member Commission is made up of volunteers appointed by the
Hugo City Council. The Commission meets once a month on the second
Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public and
held at Hugo City Hall.
Looking Ahead... 2011 Park Goals
The Parks, Recreation and •Continue to look for grants. grams and creating new pro -
Open Space Commission ap- grams such as a Family Bike
proved 2011 goals at their De- •Develop a priority list for trail Ride, Soccer Camp and Skate
cember 15, 2010 meeting. The developments. Camp.
following park development
projects were included:
•Install playground equipment
and landscaping at the Hanifl
Fields Athletic Park.
•Install playground equipment
at Heritage Ponds Park.
*Do concept planning for Irish
Avenue Park and Lions Park.
•Coordinate Hardwood Creek
Trail connection between
14oth and 145th.
The Parks Commission also
established goals for expand-
ing existing recreation pro -
Clearwater Creek Pre-
serve Park
The Parks Commission also
discussed the continued opera-
tion of athletic fields in the city
and a concession stand at the
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park.
Marketing the parks to Hugo
residents will continue in 2011
with the Parks Corners in the
Citizen newspaper, using the
City of Hugo facebook, the bi-
annual City Newsletter and
promoting businesses at ath-
letic events.
2011 Goals
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
Approved at the December 15, 2010 meeting
Park, Trail and Open Space Development
■ Install playground equipment and landscaping at the Hanifl Fields
Athletic Park.
■ Install playground equipment at Heritage Ponds Park.
■ Do concept planning for Irish Avenue Park.
■ Do concept planning for Lions Park.
■ Coordinate Hardwood Creek Trail connection between 140t" and 145t"
■ Continue to look for grants.
■ Develop a priority list for trail developments.
Recreation Programs
■ Continue Movie Nights, the Snow Jam, and the Earth Day Clean -Up.
■ Expand the Lions Den Teen Program.
■ Hold a Skate Camp.
■ Hold a Soccer Camp.
■ Hold nature programs in the Hanifl shelter.
■ Initiate Pickleball League.
■ Initiate a Walking Club.
■ Hold a family bike ride in the fall. Continue Health Sub -Committee?
Athletic Facilities
■ Coordinate the operation of the Hanifl Concession Stand.
■ Coordinate additional tournaments at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park.
■ Monitor the use of the ball fields at Lions Park, the ball field at Diamond
Point Park and the soccer field at Beaver Ponds Park.
Marketing
■ Continue to write Parks Corners for the Citizen.
■ Find new ways to promote parks and programs and continue to update
the Facebook.
■ Coordinate advertisement/map to promote Hugo businesses at athletic
events.
■ Advertise programs in the City's bi-annual newsletter.