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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5A • STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 27, 2006 • TOPIC: Consideration of Resolution 06 -07, Approving 2006 Park Board Goals VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND: The Park Board has recommended to the City Council the following goals for 2006: ■ Birch Street Trail in Front of Rice Lake Elementary School Connecting Both Trails Along North Side of Birch Street and Underpass • Open Air Shelter at Behm's Park • Open Air Shelter at Highland Meadows Park Birch Street Trail in Front of Rice Lake Elementary School Connecting Both Trails Along North Side of Birch Street and Underpass ($170,000) - There is currently a "gap" within the Birch Street trail in front of Rice Lake Elementary School. This project would essentially provide a complete, uninterrupted transportation trail along the north side of Birch Street from Hodgson Road to Sherman Lake Road. In addition, the proposed trail will also connect to the underpass which will provide direct access to /from the trail along the south side of Birch Street (Hodgson to Fawn Lane). Open Air Shelter at Behm's Park ($30,000) - This six acre park consists of playground equipment, 1/2 court basketball court, open play area, looped trail, and a natural prairie area. This heavily used park is also one of the most popular sites for our summer playground program. Behm's Park most visible shortcoming is lack of shade. An open air shelter will be well utilized by area residents as well as our summer playground participants. Open Air Shelter at Highland Meadows Park ($30,000) - This four acre park consists of playground equipment, 1/2 court basketball court, open play area, and looped trail. This park is also enjoyed by area residents as well as our summer playground program. Highland Meadows Park is also lacking shade. An open air shelter will be a tremendous asset for this neighborhood park. Funding for the above goals will be from the Dedicated Parks Fund. RECOMMENDATION: 411 It is my recommendation that the City Council approves Resolution 06 -07, approving the 2006 Park Board Goals and authorizes staff to implement the goals as presented. 2/22/2006 C: \Documents and Settings\rick.degardner \Desktop \greensheet 2006 goals.doc