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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION August 2, 2017 Manager stated both posters would be interactive and people would be able to put stickers next to their choices. He reported SEH would also walk around with a wagon and poster to get additional input, and the Planner would also have a poster to promote the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the City would have a float in the Canadian Days Parade to remind people to take the Comprehensive Plan Survey. The Community Services Manager stated he would have can coolers, business cards, and candy to hand out during the parade. He explained Public Works would place a large banner on the new dump truck that says “Help Shape our Future”. Chair Miller asked how long the survey would be available for. The Community Services Manager said the survey would be available through September 5th. He stated there are also prizes people can win for completing the survey including hockey sweatshirts, or gift cards. Chair Miller asked if the City could put a note in the Utility Bills reminding people to take the survey. The Community Services Manager stated there was a message in the most recent bills. He explained social media would also be used to entice more responses. Chair Miller asked if the message could be displayed on the Fire Department sign. The Community Services Manager stated he would ask the Fire Chief. The City Administrator reported it was time to begin planning the budget for 2018. He reminded the Commission they had created a prioritization list of projects The City Administrator asked them to reevaluate the list to help staff and the City Council when putting together the budget. He reminded the Commission that three projects were being done this year including planting trees around the Pioneer Park pond, repurposing the Demont Rink to accommodate a dog park, and repurposing the tennis courts for dual use of tennis and pickleball. The City Administrator noted the top of the prioritization list discussed improvements to the Gervais Mill Park Garden, Spooner Park play area improvements, and Pioneer Park play area improvements. He explained the wow factor park at Pioneer Park may require more than what the list has budgeted for this item. The City Administrator suggested the Commission consider a few additional priorities that have been previously discussed including a drinking fountain at Gervais Mill Park, and a sidewalk on Noel Drive from City Hall to Gervais Mill Park. He explained there were also a few more opportunities that have come up in the past year including a walking trail loop through waterworks, Sextant, and Sunset Court; reforestation of all parks, and purchase of the Sculley property for a nature area. The City Administrator continued that with the Comprehensive Plan update in process he was also seeing a need for smaller expenses including replacing 2018 BUDGET PLANNING