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MEMORANDUM DATE: April 16, 2013 TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager FROM: Matthew Bachler, Community Development Intern SUBJECT: Parks and Open Space and Park Preserve Ordinances Action Requested Review draft Parks and Open Space (P/OS) Ordinance and Park Preserve (PP) Ordinance and provide further direction. Review Diversion and Disposal of Recreation Areas Ordinance. Background The City completed its Parks, Trails, and Open Space (PTOS) Plan in 2002. The PTOS Plan addresses demographic and recreational rk, trail, and recreation needs. Several recommendations entail renovating existing park space, as well as improving the accessibility of these resources. The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee and City staff have since made significant progress in implementing the goals listed in the PTOS Plan. In September of 2009, the City Council adopted the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The priorities, and decision-making processes. Several policies and goals contained in the plan address the protection of open space and outdoor recreational amenities: Chapter 6 - Land Use: Evaluate and amend the land use regulations to achieve the highest possible development standards, enhance the natural environment, protect public health, support a vital mix of land uses, and promote flexible approaches to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Provide a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses. Chapter 9 Parks and Recreation: Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood parks and pathways that are safe and engaging. City of Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting for April 16, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-004 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space and Park Preserve District (Pending)\PTRC 4.16\PTRC Memo Parks and Open Space.docx Page 1 of 4