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If the City Council wishes to formalize a geocaching program throughout our parks system, <br />I recommend that city staff determine suitable locations for placement of the caches, rather <br />than Anoka County's model of permitting geocachers the ability to place their own caches. <br />Most of our neighborhood parks are relatively small and are developed for activities geared <br />specifically for neighborhood use. Inviting explorers to search for caches in "natural" areas <br />near resident's backyards may create some anxiety /conflict. <br />Two Options: <br />1. Keep status quo. With Anoka County offering an established geocaching <br />program within the 5,500 acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Parks Reserve, area <br />residents already have a wonderful opportunity to experience this activity. In <br />addition, the www.geocaching.com website currently identifies 60 caches within <br />two miles of the 55014 area code. Staff can incorporate geocaching information <br />on the City's website referring interested residents to Anoka County's website <br />and www.geocaching.com. <br />2. City formalizes geocaching program. Staff identifies suitable locations <br />throughout our parks and trails system. We would inform local geocachers that all <br />existing caches located on city property must be removed. We may seek <br />assistance with local geocachers to determine suitable locations, place the caches, <br />acquire accurate coordinates, address ongoing maintenance, etc. Staff would need <br />to create /maintain a registry on the City's website. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />Does the City Council wish to direct staff to develop our own geocache program? If so, <br />we will begin implementing a geocache program immediately. <br />