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2 PROJECT TIMELINE It is the intent of the City, subject to the recommendations of the selected consultant, to have a completed Parks Master Plan by February 1, 2018 which will become part of the City’s Comprehensive Planning process to be approved by the Metropolitan Council. The overall Comprehensive Planning project is being coordinated by Northwest Associated Consultants on behalf of the City. It is anticipated that a consultant will be selected by May 31, 2017. KEY ASPECTS OF THE PROCESS: In addition to the creation of an updated Parks Master Plan, this process must address the following: • As part of the update to the trail system plan, the City needs to distinguish between sidewalks, trails, on-street paths (paved shoulders) and their relative suitability for use in the trail system plan. Our current trail plan shows some on street trails utilizing paved shoulders. In other cases where paved shoulders exist, the plan shows “future trail development” as the objective. We need to define the situations where the use of on- street trails is acceptable, develop a policy for continued use or conversion, and then update the plan accordingly. • Evaluation of current usage of park facilities and play grounds to help guide us in the replacement, enhancement, or elimination of facilities. • Use of the public engagement process to help develop a concept for the creation of “Wow” factor facilities in Pioneer Park. • Identification of new opportunities/needs given changing demographics and recreation trends. • Utilization of a public engagement process that includes participation from City Council, Parks & Recreation Commission, City Staff, Little Canada Recreation Association, community members, and park users. This process needs to encourage diverse participation. PROJECT TASKS: Task 1 – Existing Conditions Inventory and Analysis The Consultant, with the assistance of City Staff, shall gather existing documents and information to gain a thorough understanding of Little Canada’s existing park and trail systems. At a minimum, the inventory shall include the following: