Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/06/2017

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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. A system of safe parks and trails STRATEGIES Locate trails where appropriate in greenway corridors and natural areas. Update — More work on greenways needed (Master Parks Plan). Promote Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design CPTED and other techniques Update — SOP — City does that — neighborhood parks. Where appropriate, use existing power/utility easements for the trail system Update — Mr. Riverblood provided the Alpine example. 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. 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. 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. 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). STRATEGIES 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. Explore options for a revenue source for recreational facilities and programming Update — Council will tackle. Recreation Intern position will become full time Specialist — general fund. Park and Recreation Commission/June 8, 2017 Page 7 of 8