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STAFF REPORT TO:Parks & Recreation Commission FROM:Bryce Shearen, CPRP, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Director DATE:May 4, 2023 RE:Sidewalks and Trails Map ACTION REQUESTED The Parks & Recreation Commission is asked for a motion to recommend the updated Sidewalks and Trails Map to be approved by the City Council and updated in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. BACKGROUND Creating an updated pedestrian trail and sidewalk map is a first-year action of the City’s 2022 Strategic Plan under the strategic direction - Maximizing our Assets to Catalyze Development. As a reminder, the intent of updating the sidewalk and trails map is for the document to serve as a guide for future planning, development, and funding allocations. The updated map could also be used when procuring potential grant funds that may be available. At the January Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, staff provided the Commission with the current sidewalk and trails map and asked the Commission to review the map and provide any input on any potential gaps within the Little Canada trail and sidewalk system. A map was available at the February Parks & Recreation Commission meeting for Commissioners to provide comments and the Commission discussed potential gaps in the existing sidewalk and trail system. The comments that were received by the Commission and staff have been updated and are attached. The Commission is asked to review the final draft map and provide any feedback or comments. If the Commission supports the updated map, staff will be bringing it forward to the City Council for approval at the May 24, 2023, City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Parks & Recreation Commission recommend the proposed changes in the Sidewalk and Trails map to the City Council. ATTACHMENTS Existing Sidewalk and Trails Map Proposed New Sidewalk and Trails Map - Draft