Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/18/2004

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draft Mississippi Recreational District Analysis. He stated his hope was to get planning direction as to how the Commission would like to see this organized. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood pointed out he had provided an Executive Summary, and also a background of what Recreational Districts are. He stated there is also an introduction to thc municipal parks in the area, and then pictures and narratives that would lead them through the in (Ii vi du al parks. Commissioner Ostrum stated that this is exactly the background information and what he had been looking for in order to make intelligent decisions on priorities and what needs to be done. He suggested that this could be part of their web site. Chair Johns stated that this was one of the biggest districts because of the Mississippi River and all oF the wayside rests and the county park, as well as their own little parks. She stated that they would provide feedback after they had thoroughly read the packet. She asked whether the Parks/Utilities Supervisor could provide one of these per month. Commissioner Olds stated he liked the format, and he suggested it could be used as a template Vor thc rest of the districts. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated he hoped that the table of contents was in general order tbr these, and there should be other bullets included as well, such as significant County road and street projects proposed. He stated if there are things highly likely to occur, it should be referenced because there may be a trail alongside it or it may relate to a street connection. Commissioner Ostrum stated they could bring their comments back next month and decide what needed to be refined at that time. Chair Johns stated she would like to see another district analyzed for the meeting next month. She stated that the information contained in the analysis could have a number of potential audiences. Commissioner Ostrum stated they could finish this one at their next meeting, and he thought they shou Id hold off on doing another one until this one was completed. Parks/Uti lities Supervisor Riverblood stated he would appreciate getting feedback prior to the next meeting. There xvas a discussion regarding having seasonal pictures posted on the web site along with this material. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Commissioner Olds stated the trail was recently paved in Sunfish Village, and black dirt had been dumped on the trail and it was all muddy. Park and Recreation Commission/November 18, 2004 Page 5 of 6