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Request for Council Action 2C
Prepared By: Michelle Olson,Parks and Work Session Date: February 21, 2012
Recreation Manager
2012 PTRC Goals and Work Plan
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Discussion Topic:
Discuss goals and project priorities for the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee for 2012.
Supporting Documents:
1. Memorandum from Michelle Olson,Parks and Recreation Manager.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 21, 2012
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Patrick Klaers, City Administrator
Parks Trails and Recreation Committee Chairman and Committee Members
FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager %nl9
SUBJECT: 2012 PTRC Goals and Work Plan
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Each year, the various City committees and commissions discuss and recommend goals and
project priorities for the upcoming year. These are then brought to the Council for
evaluation and further discussion in order to finalize a work plan for each committee. The
Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) is prepared to recommend goals for 2012
at Tuesday night's meeting. The goals and expectations are included below for Council
review. The Council will make the final determination as to what the goals and priorities
are for the upcoming year. The joint meeting will be an opportunity for the PTRC to
present their 2012 goals, discuss current parks and trail issues and receive Council
feedback.
Discussion
Below are a list of ten ongoing and as needed goals and five 2012 goals for the PTRC.
The committee would like Council comments, suggestions and a final recommendation for
the goals in order to finalize their 2012 work plan.
ONGOING and AS NEEDED:
1. Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks,trails,and recreation.
2. Assist in identifying ongoing parks and trails maintenance/improvement priorities.
3. Recommend and review grant opportunities, sponsorships,and partnerships for parks and
trails.
4. Assist, advise, and monitor plans for parks,trails and recreation within TCAAP at the
appropriate time.
5. Continue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial trail/park projects and
activities.
6. Monitor potential road improvements to encourage inclusion of pedestrian friendly
infrastructure whenever possible.
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7. Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks.
8. Recommend future enhancements for the 5 year Capital Improvement Program each year.
9. Sponsor and organize Community events such as clean up day and buckthorn removal
day(s).
10. Prepare monthly articles that the Committee would like to see highlighted in the City
newsletter.
2012 GOALS:
1. Research,review, comment and recommend approval on the following specific projects:
a. Bench Implementation—Bench Location
b. Trail Maintenance Plan
c. Hazelnut Irrigation—Recommend bringing ball field and soccer field up to level
one maintenance standards through the addition of irrigation.
2. Review the need for trail signage along trail corridors in the City and recommend a trail
signage plan to the Council.
3. Research,review and recommend specific park amenity improvements for the following
year through the continued allotment of funds within the Capital Improvement Plan.
Amenities such as: bike racks,trash barrels, etc...
4. Review the need for and identify possible sites and configurations for an off leash dog area
and if feasible, snake recommendation to Council for implementation.
5. Promote a trail corridor on Old Snelling/Old Highway 10 from Highway 51 to County
Road 96, including working with staff on potential partnerships and funding possibilities.
The current focus is on County Road E to Lake Valentine. This trail corridor is the
committee's highest priority due to safety concerns for pedestrians and vehicles.
Requested Action
Discuss goals and project priorities for the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee for
2012.
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