3A, 2011 PTRC Goals and Work Plan

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Commission and Committee: Committee Naxue: Parks Trails and Recreatian Co�mittee {PTRC� Year: 2011 A. General Purpose for Commitiees a�d Tasl� Forces: Whi1e the City Council and City Staff have the sole responsibility for all activities within the City of Arden HilIs, from time to time they find it desirable, advantageous, and necessary to bring toget�er residents of Arden Hills in order to braaden and enrich the c�iscussion around possible decisions. As an example, the City Council's ability ta debate and consider far-ranging alternatives is stifled by the risk that the mere discussian of al�ternatives wilI engender them with undeserved inerit. In addition, Arden Hills wilI always seek to hire the most qualified and capable einployees, but in doing so we will frequently hire staff tliat is not intimately connecfied to the Arden Hilis neighborhoods. Therefore, it is critical that the City create a mechanism where the City Staff can gei unfettered and unbiased reaction to their no�vel thoughts and ideas. The Commission, Committee, and Task Forces are established to broaden and enrich the content that will ultimately be enacted or authorized by the elected City Council. B. Missian/Puruose: Parks, traits, recreation and naturaI resources in Arden Hiils increase the desirability of the city as a place to live or vvork, enhance the heatth and we11-being of citizens and guests, and improve the value of citizens' property. The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Cominittee (PTRC) represents the interests of Arden Hills citizens in Ieading the continuing development, expansion, and improvement of those resources. The PTRC recommends to the Ci#y Council actions that support tl�ose interests; monitors the use of ancf the improvements in parks, trails, and recreation; and collaborates with other City committees and commissions in improv�ng parks and traiIs. C. Gaals• ONGOING and AS NEEDED; l. Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks, trails, at�d recreation. 2. Assist in identifying ongoing parks aild trails maintenancelimprovement priorities. 3. Recommend and review grant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships far parks and trails. 4. Assist, advise, and inonitor plans for parks, trails and recreatian within TCAAP at the appropriate time. S. Coirtinue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial trail/park projects and acti�ities. 6. Monitor �otential road improvements to encourage inclusion of pedestrian friendly infrastructure whenever possible. 7. Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks. 8. Sponsor and organize Comm�nity events such as clean up day and bUcktliorn reznoval day(s). 9. Assist in preparing a list of topics and potential articles that the Cornmittee would like to see highlighted in the City newsletter. 2011 GOALS: 1. Review and analyze the impact oiestablishing a fee struciure for fi�ld use in the City and bring a recommendation to Council. 2. Recommend fuiure eilhancements for the 5 year Capital Improvement Program.