Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/12/2017

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Update — Tried this — did not go well 12. Explore options for a revenue source for permanent protections of parks, trails and open space. Update — Aspect/outcome of the Master Park plan — Future bonding discussions possible. b) A system of safe parks and trails STRATEGI I- S 1. Locate trails where appropriate in greenway corridors and natural areas. Update — More work on greenways needed (Master Parks Plan). 2. Promote Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design CPTED and other techniques Update — SOP — City does that — neighborhood parks. 3. Where appropriate, use existing power/utility easements for the trail system Update — Mr. Riverblood provided the Alpine example. 4. Provide adequate signage and pavement markings to warn automobile traffic of park and trail traffic Update — Crosswalk inventory needed — (do not sign trails) — not feasible to put signs on 50 miles of trails. 5. Explore use of pedestrian -activated signals, continuous flashing signage, and mid -block crossings where safe and appropriate to further increase park and trail safety Update — Case Study — Toole Group exercise re — Riverstone. Working with School District and County. 6. Minimize at -grade crossings of trails and roads and other interactions between trail users and automobiles, with underpasses or overpasses. Update — Expensive — No engineering costs included. c) A variety of park facilities and programs that meet the life cycle needs of residents. Demographics — Recreation/program planning. Large segment of population in 50-60 age group. Need to plan for them (arts, pickle ball, etc). STRATEGI I- S 1. Work with the schools and community organizations to plan for athletic fields and facilities that will accommodate the growing community. Update — New elementary school potentially at Nowthen Blvd. 2. Explore options for a revenue source for recreational facilities and programming. Park and Recreation Commission/June 8, 2017 Page 7 of 9