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STAFF REPORT TO:Parks & Recreation Commission FROM:Bryce Shearen, CPRP, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Director DATE:January 5, 2023 RE:Sidewalks and Trails Map ACTION REQUESTED None. BACKGROUND Identified in the City’s 2022 Strategic Plan was to review and identify gaps and update the pedestrian trail/sidewalk map. This action is under the strategic direction of: Maximizing our Assets to Catalyze Development - The City is attempting to continuously keep the community vital and a great place to live. Efforts in development, redevelopment, housing, and amenities help keep the City economically healthy and attractive. Efforts are aimed at replacing blight with development, increasing housing opportunities, and adding to public amenities. The Strategic Plan also identifies that “Little Canada has an enhanced internal and external trail system” as a key amenity. The existing Sidewalks and Trails map was updated in 2018 and since then new sidewalks have been added to the community, and new trails have been identified to be added. Before bringing changes forward for approval, staff would like the City’s Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission to review the map and see if there are additional gaps or updates that they would like to recommend. Staff has provided the existing sidewalks and trails map, an example of some areas that already need to be updated, and examples of other city maps for the Commission to review. Once the document has been reviewed by the commissions and adopted by the City Council, it can be used for future planning, development, and potential grant funds that may be available. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Commission review the map and bring forward any recommending changes to the February Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. ATTACHMENTS Current Sidewalks and Trails Map DRAFT changes to Sidewalks and Trail Map Example of other community Sidewalks and Trails Map