Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/12/1996

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John K. VonDeLinde Director Anoka County Department of Parks & Recreation 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW · Andover, Minnesota 55304 Telephone (612) 757-3920 · FAX (612) 755-0230 November 22, 1996 Mr. Mark Boos Parks & Recreation Director City of Ran~sey 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W. Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 Re: Trails Planning Meeting Dear Mr. Boos: As you may be aware, Anoka County is in the process of developing a long range comprehensive plan for its parks, recreation and trails systems. The county has retained the planning firm of Sanders Wacker Wehrman Bergly, Inc. to assist with the study, which is expected to be completed by fall 1997. One of the major components of the plan will examine the future planning and development of pedestrian trails and linkages throughout the county. A meeting with all municipalities and townships in the county has been scheduled for Thursday, December 12th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Activities Center in Bunker Hills Regional Park. This will provide an opportunity for the consultant and county staff to learn directly about any issues, goals or ideas you may have for future regional or county trails related to your commu~ty. It is very important that each community be involved in this meeting to ensure that a well thought out approach can be taken to the issue of comprehensive trails planning. Our Parks and Recreation Department has utilized information provided by the municipalities and townships to create a map showing all existing regional and local trails. Proposed regional trails are also superimposed on this map. This should provide a good fo~rnat to discuss changes, refinements, and potentially new linkages to the overall "system." (continued) Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer