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Item # 8.4.A. ver 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.