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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 November 4, 2020 ----------------------------- used in the project to the form. Moved by Commissioner Loidolt and seconded by Commissioner Soltvedt to adopt the park project proposal form for Park Stewards. Motion carried 7-0. 8.1 Donation Policy Mr. Hecker read his staff report, proposing to have the ability to process the donations online to streamline the process. It has been a difficult process and people have lost interest before completing their donation. Commissioner Anderson suggested that Park Stewards be involved regarding location for trees and benches. Mr. Hecker stated he will add to the policy that Park Stewards will be involved in the conversation when involving donations to be added to the park. 8.2 Trail Maintenance Mr. Hecker shared his staff report, sharing a video and asking commission to consider trail condition expectations, priorities of replacement and maintenance efforts, and improvement schedule. Commission members discussed trail conditions. Commissioner Soltvedt stated the Commission would like to have funding for trails maintenance and bring the needs to the council for priorities and having a construction standard to have trails last longer. It was discussed the city develop a rating or standards system for trails. Commissioner Anderson reminded commission members that a higher grade of trail is needed at Woodland Trails Regional Park due to the rollerblading and roller skiing that happens out there. Council member Wagner challenged the commission to come up with ideas of what the funding source can be. She stated we need to do research to see if there are grants available. Sharing that council had discussed the Franchise Fee and expanding that to paving parking lots and need to be careful with expanding that policy. If this is presented to City Council as an idea, they will need what the maintenance costs are.