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P ARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATIOO\i 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 conncctions in various pm1s of thc 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 intercstcd in learning what the Planning Commission's priorities are and see how it works together with thc PTRC goals. Commissioner Sand stated that the Planning Commission is intcrestcd in knowing what the PTRC priorities are and what the Committee would recommend with respect to maintaining what the City alrcady has. Mr. Moore reviewed the trail maintenance process stating that thcy are starting to maintain the trails the same way they do for City strcets. He explained that the maintenancc process is done on an annual hasis noting that the trails are crack-scaled annually and next year scal-coating tor the trails would be included as a budgeted item. He referenced thc signage noting that staff would have samples of the new design for trail signs available for review noting that the signs would he similar, in design, to the cxisting park signs. He indicated that the signs would be installed in September. Chair Henry asked the Planning Commissioners to review their prioritics 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 contirmed 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 hased on reaction to development requests adding that the Commission has been discussing the idea of updating the dcsign guidelines and standards for PUD projects. He stated that the guidelines currently list cel1ain types of materials noting that stucco-type products are not included in the current guidelines. He refcrenced TCAAP stating that one of their recommendations is to hire a consultant to assist thc City in detennining and updating the design guidelines. Community Development Director Clark concUlTed noting that the City still has a 20-pcrcent vision plan that would rcquire further clarification of spccifications 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 rcviewcd. Chair Henry asked if there is a master plan that the Planning Conmlission works from. Commissioner Sand stated that the Planning Commission works with wbat 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