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Goals Feedback <br /> . ' , <br /> example of something we might do is see if we could work a deal with Anoka <br /> „ County so that peaple from Centervi112 could drive to the beach without <br /> being charged. I agree with th.is general goal but I'm not sure what it <br /> really means right now. <br /> Next he talks about tl�e trail plar�. He thinks he may l�ave found some money <br /> for that. He says specifically: Plan to be implemented as development occurs <br /> and per recommendations of Park and Rec and possible street scaping plans. <br /> Here's a suggestion to think about: if we have the skate park in, could we <br /> possibly put in a class V trail on the easement east of Centerville Road <br /> between Medow Lane and Hunter's Crossing? It would be a safer way for kids <br /> to get from Center Street, for example, and from Medow Lane and beyond to <br /> Lamotte Park. <br /> I asked him about item 3 Long term Recreation Plan. Here, he'd just like <br /> some idea of the various methods we sugqest to pull off the Rec Programs. I <br /> believe will need some city staff to help with registrations, collecting <br /> money, etc. Jill has expressed an interest but seems to have other <br /> assignments. These thinqs need to be worked and I'd like to see that as an <br /> agenda item for the next meeting in May so we can begin to iook at <br /> possibilities. In any case, this is a year of prototyping to measure <br /> interest and consider the various options he mentions. <br /> I also think the Community Gardens idea is a great idea. I had a note to ask <br /> Park and Rec if they thought this was a Park and Rec thing or an EDC thing. <br /> It could be done by either or both. <br /> The city of Centerville has a$1.6 million budget. Jim March said the recent <br /> census said that 34% of Centerville is 18 or younger. My conclusion is that <br /> Centerville should be spending a good part of its budget on Park and Rec and <br /> 2 believe that is what Tim is trying to do (note that $50,000 is only 3� of <br /> a$1.6 million budget)_ 2 am concerned that Park and Rec has had to get a � <br /> lot of it's money from park dedication fees. Centerville should be setting <br /> aside park l,and, not financing everything on dedicatio� fees. Open space is <br /> very impQrtant if we want a nice com¢nunity. The goals document attempts to <br /> get money fzom the general fund for Park Programs etc is a wonderful shift � <br /> in a new financing direction in my opinion. What could be better? Park � <br /> dedication fees are going to dry ug. Park and Rec will need money from the � <br /> general fund. Council controls the funds. That is a fact of the city. � <br /> This is the first Council where I have seen a�ark and Rec budget that is � <br /> understarxdable. This is the first time where the entize Council came to a � <br /> Park and Rec meetinq and listened and offered opinions so that everyone <br /> could move in the same direction. This is the first time I have seen <br /> proposals from someone on the Council that actually suggests INCREASES in <br /> funding for Park and Rec. Again, I ask, what could be better? <br /> Before Terry showed up, I didn't hear any concerns about the goals. 2 ain not <br /> aware of anyone providing feedback or expressing a concern on the goals. I <br /> guess I am still unclear of what the specific objections are? (I heard Terry <br /> express one concern that he thought there was a duplication of programs. 2 <br /> don't see a duplication anywhere and if one did surface somewhere, I am <br /> confident that someone wouZd point it out pronto.) I can understand that the <br /> public feedback cycle seems too short and I have expressed that to Tim, but <br /> everythi�g is published and the Quad write up isn't bad. I think it is worth <br /> seeing what happens. I was hoping to drop in on Saturday maybe. That may be <br /> the best way to express any concerns you have. If it is felt that public <br /> feedback is inadequate, then I presume something might be done about that. <br /> If you feel you still need to send Brian's letter, that's up to you. If you <br /> do send.it, you can send it "as is" if you want, but I would prefer you <br /> remove the sentence with my name in it. � wo��d also prefer you send this <br /> email wi�k� it to allow my views as further input. If I'm mistaken on any of <br /> these points, no problem, I'll stand corrected. My real recommendation is <br /> 2 of 3 4/6/Ol 10:22 AM <br />