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'It <br /> ,-AXQEN HILLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: February 21, 2012 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers <br /> Patrick Klaers, City Administrator <br /> Parks Trails and Recreation Committee Chairman and Committee Members <br /> FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager %nl9 <br /> SUBJECT: 2012 PTRC Goals and Work Plan <br /> Backsround <br /> Each year, the various City committees and commissions discuss and recommend goals and <br /> project priorities for the upcoming year. These are then brought to the Council for <br /> evaluation and further discussion in order to finalize a work plan for each committee. The <br /> Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) is prepared to recommend goals for 2012 <br /> at Tuesday night's meeting. The goals and expectations are included below for Council <br /> review. The Council will make the final determination as to what the goals and priorities <br /> are for the upcoming year. The joint meeting will be an opportunity for the PTRC to <br /> present their 2012 goals, discuss current parks and trail issues and receive Council <br /> feedback. <br /> Discussion <br /> Below are a list of ten ongoing and as needed goals and five 2012 goals for the PTRC. <br /> The committee would like Council comments, suggestions and a final recommendation for <br /> the goals in order to finalize their 2012 work plan. <br /> ONGOING and AS NEEDED: <br /> 1. Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks,trails,and recreation. <br /> 2. Assist in identifying ongoing parks and trails maintenance/improvement priorities. <br /> 3. Recommend and review grant opportunities, sponsorships,and partnerships for parks and <br /> trails. <br /> 4. Assist, advise, and monitor plans for parks,trails and recreation within TCAAP at the <br /> appropriate time. <br /> 5. Continue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial trail/park projects and <br /> activities. <br /> 6. Monitor potential road improvements to encourage inclusion of pedestrian friendly <br /> infrastructure whenever possible. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br /> \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Parks\Memos\Council Memos\022112 PTRC 2012 goals and project priorities.doe <br />