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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREA nON COMMITTEE MEETING . JULY 26, 2005 Page 2 of7 Council for consideration. He stated that the Committee would like to jointly discuss ideas on how to stimulate funding while developing trail connections in various parts of the City. He stated that the Committee is working through the pieces, noting that there is a need to get the big picture and then work to determine how to improve what is already there. He stated that the PTRC, as a Committee, is interested in teaming what the Planning Commission's priorities are and see how it works together with the PTRC goals. Commissioner Sand stated that the Planning Commission is interested in knowing what the PTRC priorities are and what the Committee would recommend with respect to maintaining what the City already has. Mr. Moore reviewed the trail maintenance process stating that they are starting to maintain the trails the same way they do for City streets. He explained that the maintenance process is done on an annual basis noting that the trails are crack-sealed annually and next year seal-coating for the trails would be included as a budgeted item. He referenced the signage noting that staff would have samples of the new design for trail signs available for review noting that the signs would be similar, in design, to the existing park signs. He indicated that the signs would be installed in September. Chair Henry asked the Planning Commissioners to review their priorities for the City of Arden Hills. . Commissioner Zimmerman stated that the Planning Commission is moving towards a more proactive process in how the City reacts to various requests and reviewed with the Committee. Commissioner Sand confirmed noting that the Commission has been working through some of the major City projects with the Economic Development Authority. He stated that much of their work is based on reaction to development requests adding that the Commission has been discussing the idea of updating the design guidelines and standards for PUD projects. He stated that thc guidelines currently list certain types of materials noting that stucco-type products are not included in the current guidelines. He referenced TCAAP stating that one of their recommendations is to hire a consultant to assist the City in determining and updating the design guidelines. Community Development Director Clark concurred noting that the City still has a 20-percent vision plan that would require further clarification of specifications and would involve coming to an agreement on housing densities, infrastructure, and traffic impacts. He stated that each would have a redevelopment design guideline attached and reviewed. Chair Henry asked if there is a master plan that the Planning Commission works from. Commissioner Sand stated that the Planning Commission works with what is outlined within the Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Clark stated that one of the bigger issues for the City is development in and of itself, in terms of acceptance within the community. He stated that when .