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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 8, 2013 Page 2 Ms. Olson provided the committee members with a copy of the Parks and Recreation section of the Comprehensive Plan. She reported that the Comprehensive Plan was essentially used to update the open space plan that was done in 2002. She indicated it was suggested this be looked at annually and she will, therefore, provide the members with an annual copy. She stated the Comprehensive Plan cannot be officially changed, but can be updated for their group and Council in order to keep the committee on task. Ms. Olson indicated one of the goals that had been mentioned by the committee was to do an updated open space plan/resident survey and asked the committee if there is still interest in that. Discussion ensued and suggestions included using Survey Monkey and/or e-mails. Council Liaison Holden informed they have not received a lot of input when using Survey Monkey. Ms. Olson suggested doing a mailing of the survey which could also include the link to Survey Monkey. It was suggested the survey questions expand beyond just Parks, Trails and Recreation and also include some open-ended questions. Council Liaison Holden suggested having the neighbors meet the PTRC members at the park in order to get input. She also indicated that when presenting to Council, the committee provide input on how they want to do the survey, what the purpose of the survey is, and how the data will be used. Chair O’Malley indicated she could speak about the survey at the joint meeting to get input from the Council. Ms. Holden asked that the committee prioritize their list of ideas before bringing to Council. Discussion then ensued on the priorities and who would be responsible for presenting each topic at the joint meeting. The consensus of the PTRC was to have the st County Road E/Old Hwy 10 trail be the 1 priority and have Committee Member nd Straumann present, have the Freeway Park Enhancements as the 2 priority and have rd staff present, have the Hazelnut Park Pavilion as the 3 priority with Committee Member th Peck presenting, and the Off-Leash Dog Park as the 4 priority with Committee Member Michaelson presenting. The committee was also in agreement to take Buckthorn Eradication off the list of priorities and to move the Accessibility goal under the general goals category. B. Joint Meeting Presentation Work Session Item 3A included the joint meeting presentation discussion. C. Other Unfinished Business Committee Member Peck informed that he and Committee Member Michaelson met before the meeting in regards to the plaque for Committee Member Messerly. He and Mr. Michaelson have initially agreed on a bronze plaque of suitable stock, which will include the city logo and have raised lettering. They have yet to determine the exact location but would like the plaque displayed in the shelter area on some kind of pedestal that can be angled. Ms. Holden asked if they could put plastic over the plaque to protect it. Ms. Olson indicated she could check on whether that is an option. Committee Member Peck indicated he and Committee Member Michaelson plan to have the wording finalized by the next meeting and have set a tentative dedication for some time in July.