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MEMORANDUM DATE: March 21, 2011 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator Parks Trails and Recreation Committee Chairman and Committee Members FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT:Grants for parks, trails and recreation and overall regional trail analysis Background Since the 2002 Parks and Open Space Plan was developed, the PTRC has maintained a list of potential trail segments for development. This list has gone through updates with the 2006 Vision and Strategies and the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The PTRC annually reviews these priorities as trails are completed and needs for potential trails possibly change. The PTRC has refrained from recommending segments in a highest to lowest format and have historically identified the higher priorities within the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). However, in 2010, the committee categorized segments into highest to lowest priority. The segments are not listed in any particular order in each category. This trail segment priority listing is included for Council review, including a trail segment map. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan also identified various park improvements that are reviewed each year during the CIP discussions. As with trails, these improvements are suggestions that change with varying needs and situations. The PTRC would like to discuss priorities for parks, trails and recreation in regards to potential grant or donation opportunities. In addition, the PTRC would like to discuss the importance of the City working with surrounding Cities, Ramsey County and Mn/DOT on an overall regional trail analysis. Requested Action Discuss priorities regarding grant opportunities in regards to parks, trails and recreation. In addition, discuss the importance of an overall regional trail analysis. \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Parks\Memos\Council Memos\032111 PTRC Grants for parks trails and recreation and regional analysis.doc