8.4.A. PRSR 02-08-2006Item # 8.4.A.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: February 8, 2006
SUBJECT: 2006 Goals Update
Goal: Update of Trail Master Plan -This plan needs to evolve, to plan for and respond to
development. An implementation plan that includes funding methods, such as a
referendum and grants, should be included part of the trail master plan.
Update: Parks planning staff have prepared an updated trail plan. Staff has been working
with Sherburne County staff to get trails included in County right of way as part of
County Road projects. Staff is attending City Council workshop on 2/ 13/06 to present
information regarding 2006 County Road projects and trail improvement opportunities.
Goal: Development of the downtown park along the river is a high priority, and should
take place in 2006. The ability to program community events downtown in a high visibility
location is seen as a great community building opportunity.
Update: $600,000 was budgeted for this project. Preliminary cost estimates came in at $1
million. Staff has worked with the landscape architect to modify the concept design in
order to stay within budget.
Goal:Implementation of the NRI taskforce recommendations.
Update: The NRI Subcommittee report is scheduled for discussion at a City Council
Workshop on March 13.
Goal: Identify a site and explore funding for an Area Wide/Community Parkin the
northeast part of Elk River.
Update: NE Elk river is outside the Metro Greenways Grant target area. Staff believes
that the most likely scenario for obtaining a 100-plus acre park in this area, is by acquiring
additional land on the north side of the Barsody property.
Goal: Explore Collaboration with Sherburne County for the development of a trail and
greenway connecting Elk River with the Sand Dunes State Forest and the Sherburne
Wildlife Refuge.
Update: Staff has met twice with Sherburne County staff regarding trail aligrunents in a
new subdivision in Big Lake Township. The proposed trail in this subdivision would
provide a link from CR 32 at 209`h Av.