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City Council Minutes <br />April 2, 2018 <br />Page 8 <br />or ice arenas and park improvements. He stated Council has spent millions of dollars <br />of non -taxpayer money over the last 10 years to build public infrastructure, noting <br />part of this was because of a recession that decreased home values. He noted the <br />values have been back for some time now. He further noted Council's goal has been <br />to reduce the tax rate each year. He stated these goals and continuing with services <br />are not compatible. <br />Councilmember Ovall agreed about Council's past goals to remain frugal during <br />difficult times, but which has now caused deferred maintenance during an expanding <br />competitive economy. He questioned what Council is going to do now. <br />Mr. Portner noted the deferred maintenance was done with the intention there <br />would be a final plan. <br />Councilmember Ovall noted a lot of projects have been done without planning for <br />replacement and there is a need for a final plan so things don't deteriorate. <br />Mayor Dietz suggested Councilmember Wagner have her meeting and Council make <br />a decision at their next meeting. <br />10.3 Woodland Trails Regional Park Committee <br />Mr. Portner presented the staff report. He stated input is needed for final planning <br />and design work for Woodland Trails. He stated Commissioner Anderson discussed <br />having a citizen group involving the trail stewards at the last Parks and Recreation <br />Commission meeting. Mr. Portner stated staff believes this would be the role of the <br />Parks and Recreation Commission with the intention of having a broader <br />representation of the community. He stated picking the trail stewards may not <br />represent the whole community. He stated since the commission meeting, the police <br />chief mentioned, that as a user of Woodland Trails, he would like to be able to <br />provide input on a plan. Mr. Portner stated Council may want to appoint a <br />subcommittee but this should really be the role of the commission because the <br />different types of users are the ones who should have input. He questioned the <br />Council, as the responsible body for selecting subcommittees, on whether they want <br />to have this subcommittee, the Parks and Recreation Commission, or another group <br />who would have a broader representation of different types of users to decide upon <br />the design and layout of a plan. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated the improvements are for the benefit of the users <br />but he feels it is important the key stakeholders are identified for the planning and <br />implementation of the grant, not necessarily as a separate committee but in addition <br />to the staff and the commission. <br />Mayor Dietz questioned which stakeholders would be involved with the project. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated groups like the biathletes, Nordic skiers, runner's <br />groups and mother's groups. <br />P 0 V I a I I 11 <br />NATURE <br />