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Mr. Moore commended the Parks Maintenance staff for their continuing quality work. He stated • that he prepared an ongoing punchlist on a monthly basis for each park,provides the information to the maintenance staff, and they perform the functions as noted. Mr. Moore stated that the committee should see noticeable improvements (i.e., trimming; lighting, etc.) evident at all parks. Discussion of the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan Mr. Moore reported that he was informally interviewing potential consultants regarding the development of a Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. The two firms he had interviewed to-date included Ingram and Associates, and SEH. Mr. Moore advised that whichever firm was chosen, they would be coming to the committee for guidance; would seek historical input; perform a survey of residents (demographically— neighborhood by neighborhood); incorporate future planning already in place; existing and potential cooperation with the School District; and then formulate a ten-year plan. Mr. Moore anticipated substantial work required on the committee's part. Council Liaison Grant, and the committee, were of the consensus that the Parks and Recreation Committee discuss and identify their specific requested direction and guidance at the next schedule committee meeting. Mr. Moore stated that staff had reviewed a copy of the City of Long Lakes guidelines,which had been very informative. • On a related note, Committee member Straumann expressed concern with references being made to the Comprehensive"Parks Plan," and suggested that the Plan, and future reference to the Committee itself be known as the "Comprehensive Parks, Trails and Recreation Plan," and the "Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee respectively. The committee concurred. MOTION: Committee member Crassweller moved and member Zilmer seconded a motion to make a formal recommendation to the City Council that the Parks and Recreation Committee be renamed the "Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee," and the proposed Comprehensive Parks Plan be hereinafter referred to as the "Comprehensive Parks, Trails and Recreation Plan." The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Moore was asked to present both of these recommendations to the City Council at their July 10, 2000 meeting. Several safety issues were discussed by the committee, with emphasis on the County Road E-2 stretch of road, where access is not available to trails or off-road walkways. Discussion ensued as to the possibility of a trail from the City's pump house on the south side, and connect into the trail along Valentine Hills Elementary School. Committee members were of the opinion that Ramsey County owned a portion of this area, and other properties involved right-of-way along the south side for the Rice Creek Watershed District.