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Commission and Committee: Committee Name: Parks Trailsand Recreation Committee (PTRC) A.General Purpose for Committees and Task Forces: While the City Council and City Staff have the sole responsibility for all activities within the City of Arden Hills, from time to time they find it desirable, advantageous, and necessary to bring together residents of Arden Hills in order to broaden and enrich the discussion around possible decisions. As an example, the City Council’s ability to debate and consider far-ranging alternatives is stifled by the risk that the mere discussion of alternatives will engender them with undeserved merit. In addition, Arden Hills will alwaysseek to hire the most qualified and capable employees, but in doing so we will frequently hire staff that is not intimately connected to the Arden Hills neighborhoods. Therefore, it is critical that the City create a mechanism where the City Staff can get unfettered and unbiased reaction to their novel 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.Mission/Purpose: Parks, trails, recreationand natural resourcesin Arden Hills increase the desirability of the city as a place to live or work, enhance the health and well-being of citizens and guests, and improve the value of citizens’ property. The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) represents the interests of Arden Hills citizens in leading the continuingdevelopment, expansion,and improvement of thoseresources. The PTRC recommends to the City Councilactions that support those interests; monitors the use of and the improvements in parks, trails, and recreation; and collaborates with other City committees and commissions inimprovingparks and trails. C.Goals: ONGOING and AS NEEDED: 1.Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks, trails, and recreation. 2.Assist in identifying ongoing parks and trails maintenance/improvementpriorities. 3.Recommend and reviewgrant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships for parks and trails. 4.Assist, advise, and monitor plans for parks, trailsand recreationwithinTCAAPat the appropriate time. 5.Continue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial trail/park projects and activities. 6.Monitor potential road improvements to encourage inclusion of pedestrian friendly infrastructure whenever possible. 7.Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks. 8.Recommendfuture enhancementsfor the 5 year Capital Improvement Programeach year. 9.Sponsor and organize Community events such as clean up day and buckthorn removal day(s). 10.Prepare regular(every other month) articles that the Committee would like to see highlighted in the City newsletter. 1