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Elk River Park and Recreation Commission Joint Meeting with City Council April 26, 1999 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Review of 1998 Goals 1. Passage of Park Bond Referendum in November 1998. After trying for a second time to pass, the bond was voted down by the citizens of Elk River. We decided to not pursue another bond at this time. 2. Establish layout of existing parks to determine development/amenities plan. This is now known as"Park of the Month". In this process, City Planner, Steve Wensman,presents options for the a park. The Park and Recreation Commission members decide which amenity options we feel best serve the needs. The public is then invited to join us in reviewing a final plan. It is at this time that the plan is accepted and becomes part of the Master Park Plan. This process has worked well and has brought in a continuum of public interest and input. We have several parks done at this time and are continuing to progress. 3. Pursue East-West trail connections for improved access to city parks and other trails, especially when new plats are reviewed. A special meeting was held in January of 1999 to discuss issues pertaining to the East side of highway 169. In attendance were City Council members, staff, as well as Park and Recreation Commission members. Several topics were discussed. At this time, Terry Maurer is working on updating the Master Park Plan to discuss the decisions which came out of this meeting 4. Investigate how to better serve the needs of the of the residents located on the East side of highway 169. (see #3. above) 5. Define exiting park boundaries. This goal is well underway with 150 posts already having been put out at sites by city staff. Signs will be out in 1999. 6. Require developers of new plats to install posts which identify park and trail boundaries, prior to selling lots. Signs will be installed by the Streets/Parks Department. This policy is still in the development process. •