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Commission and Committee: <br /> Committee Name: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) <br /> Year: 2012 <br /> A. General Purpose for Committees and Task Forces: <br /> While the City Council and City Staff have the sole responsibility for all activities within the City <br /> of Arden Hills,from time to time they find it desirable, advantageous,and necessary to bring <br /> together residents of Arden Hills in order to broaden and enrich the discussion around possible <br /> decisions. As an example,the City Council's ability to debate and consider far-ranging <br /> alternatives is stifled by the risk that the mere discussion of alternatives will engender them with <br /> undeserved merit. In addition,Arden Hills will always seek to hire the most qualified and <br /> capable employees, but in doing so we will frequently hire staff that is not intimately connected <br /> to the Arden Hills neighborhoods. Therefore, it is critical that the City create a mechanism where <br /> the City Staff can get unfettered and unbiased reaction to their novel thoughts and ideas. <br /> The Commission, Committee, and Task Forces are established to broaden and enrich the content <br /> that will ultimately be enacted or authorized by the elected City Council. <br /> B. Mission/Purpose: <br /> Parks,trails,recreation and natural resources in Arden Hills increase the desirability of the city as <br /> a place to live or work, enhance the health and well-being of citizens and guests,and improve the <br /> value of citizens' property. The Parks,Trails,and Recreation Committee(PTRC)represents the <br /> interests of Arden Hills citizens in leading the continuing development, expansion, and <br /> improvement of those resources. The PTRC recommends to the City Council actions that support <br /> those interests; monitors the use of and the improvements in parks,trails, and recreation; and <br /> collaborates with other City committees and commissions in improving parks and trails. <br /> C. Goals: <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 /> infras ruc ure whenever possible. <br /> 7. Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks. <br /> 8. Recommend future enhancements for the 5 year Capital Improvement Program each year. <br /> 9. Sponsor and organize Community events such as clean up day and buckthorn removal <br /> day(s). <br /> 10. Prepare monthly articles that the Committee would like to see highlighted in the City <br /> newsletter. <br /> 1 <br />