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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 20, 2006 Page 5 of 5 • Ms. Olson responded that it was the draft that Committee Baumann has put together and was in an earlier meeting packet but was never officially approved. Ms. Olson made one change under Memorials that said plan must be approved by O&M Director. Chair Henry stated in regards to the naming criteria, it makes sense as it stand if the park or trail is named after somebody, but if the park or trail is named a geographic location, them the previous designation would be best. MOTION Committee Member McClung move, seconded by Committee Member Zilmer to approve the Naming Guidelines as amended. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Olson asked if the PTRC wanted to make a recommendation to Council to name a trail after Andersen for formal approval. Chair Henry replied not at this time. 9. TORONTO PEDESTIAN CHARTER Bronx River Parkway, a heavily traveled road, is closed from 10:00 am-2:00 pm for bicycles on Sundays. Chair Henry state is was like closing Highway 96 10. CELEBRATING ARDEN HILLS It was suggested that PTRC members could work one hour shifts at the information booth to answer park related questions. A Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee banner will be put up. We will also have the park comp plan and maps available. A sign up sheet will be passed around. • 11. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting will be held on August 18''. It will be a joint meeting with the Planning Commission at Tony Schmidt Park. 12. ADJOURN MOTION Committee Member Straumann moved and Committee Member Crassweller seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m.