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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 26, 2005 Page 9 of 10 . that this is now starting to change. He stated that this is a discussion that the City Council should have on how to replenish the Park Fund and at what level. He agreed that part of the context to consider is the priorities outlined by the Parks Committee. He stated that Council would be starting their budget process soon noting that the timing is good for the Committee to review their priorities and come up with suggestions at the next PTRC meeting. Committee Member Williams stated that he would like to see the Parks Committee become more involved in the budget process and in presenting their priorities to City Council. He stated that the Committee should know the basis of the costs for a project in order to determine the priorities. Committee Member McClung agreed and suggested that the PTRC put together a Parks proposal for the CIP and forward the proposal to Council as a recommendation. 8. County Road E A. Upper and Lower Freeway Park Access Discussion Committee Member McClung stated that the Committee has recommended to City Council that they re-apply, as they would like to see a trail on south side of County Road E. He stated that there should be some form of acknowledgment from this Committee stating that there is a need for an inter park trail between the two parks. . Acting Chair Werner suggested that they add this item to their list of priorities for discussion at the next PTRC meeting. The Committee agreed by consensus to add Upper and Lower Freeway Park Access as Item #15 on their 2005-2009 List of Priorities. 9. NEXT MEETING AGENDA . Park Tobacco Policy . Park Budget . 2005 - 2009 List of Priorities Mr. Moore stated that the only item included in the Parks CIP is Crepeau Park Trails. He stated that Committee Member Hames has agreed to help with the design ofthe gateway signs and park trail signage. The equipment should be handled through the CIP and he explained that the City has a replacement cycle process that is used to determine when playground or park maintenance equipment should be replaced. He stated that he would bring the existing City budget documents to the next meeting including the operating budgets for Parks and Recreation and copies ofthe CIP. He stated that he would email the packet to everyone and also provide hard copies at the meeting. 10. ADJOURNMENT .