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Park and Trail Capital Improvements - Future Projects The following are park, trail and park acquisition projects that have been identified by the Park and Recreation Commission as proposed needed improvements into the future - but do not have identified funding at the time of the 5-Year Park's CIP adoption. In other instances they are predicated on land development or future demand. The proposed improvements are generally assigned to two categories, High Priority and Medium Priority proposed projects. A 'High Priority' may imply that it may be a community need in a nearer timeframe, or is of greater need given a particular course of events. A Sixth Community Park for example, may shift from a Medium Priority to a High Priority if certain residential land uses are proposed for larger tracts north of Trott Brook - in conjunction with Park Dedication to be met by the dedication of land versus cash. Generally, additional park and trail planning should be undertaken city-wide leading up to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (due for completion by 2018). A plan will be developed aside from this document to lead that process. The proposed community - wide park and trail plan, together with some of the cost estimates identified below, may point to the need for revenue beyond Park Dedication proceeds that have funded most park and trail initiatives to date. The palate of funding opportunities could include a referendum, affording citizens an even more effective and engaging say in shaping their city's park and trail system. This question and concept shall be discussed as part of a subsequent strategic planning process in 2015.