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would take turns detailing those agenda items and areas for discussion listed in the RCA dated June 18, 2012. Those items included a review of the past year, with Master Plan implementation; review of and increased park dedication; Emerald Ash Borer and tree inventory status and potential for a future tree master plan. Chair Etten reviewed involvement of Arizona State University in the Best Value Procurement process as the Implementation Plan moved forward indicating future discussions specific to that. Addition topics moving forward in 2012/2013 included ongoing efforts for a pool of community volunteers; collaborative efforts of the Commission with the Public Works, Environment, and Transportation Commission regarding the Pathway Master Plan and other efforts. At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Commissioner Doneen clarified that the Commission considered pathways as belonging to the community, not under the auspices of the Public Works and/or Parks realm. Commissioner Doneen noted that management of those trails and natural resources was an ongoing effort of the two commissions. As an example, Chair Etten noted the safety concerns and interest of citizens with the County Road B-2 pathway corridor and connections to other pathways and trails to address those concerns. Additional discussion included, highlighting grants and partnerships pursued by the Commission over the last year and their purpose; and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) versus Park Improvement Program (PIP) budget items and their specificity moving forward. Further discussion included the continued partnership of the Commission as neighbors with regional watershed management groups, including incorporating those items in future work plans. Discussion ensued regarding options, as outlined in the 2011 City Council Work Plan, related to statutory issues for development of a Park Board or Park District; as well as whether to pursue the Local Option Sales Tax, with the Council supporting continued exploration, discussion and various interpretations of such a taxing authority, and a clear understanding of that authority, the decision-making and responsibilities of such an option, and trade-offs impacting the community negatively or positively. It was noted that a Park District required legislative action; and further consideration was necessary related to the multi-jurisdictional nature of some issues. Chair Etten advised that the Commission would continue to research each item and provide the City Council with that