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MEMORANDUM To: Parks and Recreation Commission From Lonnie Brokke Date: November 25, 2012 Re: Notes for Commission Meeting on Tuesday December 4, 2012 1. Introductions/Public Comment Invited Commissioners and staff will be introduced. Public participation and public comment is encouraged. 2. Approval of Minutes of the November 1, 2012 Meeting Enclosed is a copy of the minutes of November 1, 2012. Please be prepared to approve or amend. Requested Action: Approve/amend minutes of the meeting of November 1, 2012. 3. Public Tree Master Plan Presentation Included in your packet is a draft of the Public Tree Inventory and Master Plan that staff has been working towards as a part of the Department of Agriculture grant in 2010. You have seen bits and pieces along the way and this will be your first look at a full draft for you to provide comments and suggestions on. Staff will be prepared to provide you with a brief summary at your meeting. Requested Commission Action: Discuss and provide input/suggestions on the draft plan working towards a final plan and recommendation to the City Council. 4. Park and Recreation Renewal Program The agreement/contract with LHB has been finalized. Staff has been working together with all department divisions and with Michael Schroeder of LHB to outline a coordination schedule, project packages, public engagement strategy and conducting community design work. The Natural Resource and Trails Subcommittee is moving forward with another meeting on Wednesday, December 5t" to discuss the: Reservoir Woods Project, Langton Lake Project, B2 Project and to begin a review of the coordination of the Pathway Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Constellation Concepts. Commissioner Doneen and Staff will be providing any additional information to you at the meeting. Comments and suggestions from the Commission are encouraged. An important part of the renewal program will be an appropriate Public Engagement Strategy. Enclosed is a copy of an initial draft outline for your review. Please take time prior to the meeting to review and be prepared to provide your input/thoughts at the meeting. Any new progress will be reported at the meeting. Requested Action: Discussion and to provide input into the Draft Public Engagement Strategy. 5. 2013 Commission Meeting Calendar Review and discuss meeting dates for 2013. Draft calendar is attached. Requested Commission Action: Discuss and set annual meeting calendar for 2013. 6. Staff Report 7. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Congratulations Chair Etten on your successful election to the City Council. As a result of the election, it is the role of the Commission to confirm a Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year. Requested Action: Confirm a Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission. 8. Other 9. Adjournment