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<br /> PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING <br /> MAY 24, 2005 Page 4 of6 <br /> . MOTION: Committee Member McClung motioned, seconded by Committee Member <br /> Straumarm that the PTRC recommend to City Council that they adopt the <br /> proposed tobacco free parks policy as written in the draft dated April 15, 2005. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 7. BUDGET PLANNING PROCESS <br /> Chair Henry asked Mr. Moore Tom to review the budget process as it relates to the City Parks. <br /> Mr. Moore explained that with the exception of replacement of play structures any other <br /> replacements or improvements in City parks come out ofthe Park Fund. <br /> Committee Member McClung asked if this is the standard practice of the City or part of the <br /> ordinance. Mr. Moore stated that he believed this was standard practice. <br /> Mr. Moore noted that the last major expense from the Park Fund was for the renovation of Perry <br /> Park, which was approximately nine years ago. He stated that the Cummings Park building was <br /> paid for by Guidant. <br /> Chair Henry asked what the last significant trail was that was built in the City. Council Liaison <br /> Larson stated that the only trail that the City invested a large amount of money for was West <br /> . Round Lake Road. <br /> Chair Henry noted that there was discussion around whether the PTRC should retain a significant <br /> amount of money in the Park Fund as a buffer. Mr. Moore confirmed noting that this was during <br /> the Fall of2004. He stated that the dollar amount discussed was $150,000.00. The Mayor was <br /> in attendance for that discussion. <br /> Council Liaison Larson suggested placing the establishment of a fund for expenditures at the top <br /> of their list of priorities. He suggested that the PTRC work with Council to determine what other <br /> funds might be available noting that Council has not had too many discussions on this issue. <br /> Chair Henry agreed and suggested that the PTRC work to identify their priorities going forward <br /> and prioritize based on need more so than on revenue. Council Liaison Larson agreed adding <br /> that pushing for a more concrete funding process should be at the top of their list of priorities <br /> noting that the park dedication fees are not as available. <br /> Committee Member McClung agreed and suggested that they incorporate both process and add <br /> TCAAP Park Infrastructures. <br /> Chair Henry asked ifTCAAP would be a windfall for park fund. Council Liaison Larson stated <br /> that eventually there would be park dedication fees from the development noting that right now it <br /> . is not clearly defined. <br /> ----- ------- <br />