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• • AGENDA ITEM NO. 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 24, 2003 TOPIC: Consideration of Resolution 03 -31, Approving 2003 Park Board Goals VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND: The Park Board has recommended to the City Council the following goals for 2003: Clearwater Creek Park Development $75,000 Highland Meadows Park Development $75,000 Pheasant Hills Northeast Trail $45,000 Birch Park - Open Air Shelter $25,000 Behm's Park - IA Court Basketball $10,000 Sunrise Park - Pave Parking Lot $65,000 Pursue Full Court Basketball at Rice Lake Elementary $20,000 Clearwater Creek Park Development ($75,000) - This park began development in 2001. The additional dollars will be used for final grading of the entire park area,' /z court basketball court, paving internal trails, irrigation, and seeding. Upon completion of Clearwater Creek Park, the City will be reimbursed $125,000 from an Outdoor Recreation Grant awarded in 2001. Highland Meadows Park Development ($75,000) - This park began development in 2002. The additional dollars will provide playground equipment, complete the 'A court basketball court, seed the entire park area, and provide park amenities such as park benches and picnic tables. Pheasant Hills Northeast Trail ($45,000) - The City has been working with the Pheasant Hills Homeowners Association to provide a trail connection to the Regional Park Reserve Trail System. The City Council recently approved Resolution 02 -178 that outlines an arrangement to provide a quitclaim deed for a trail easement. The funding for this project will provide an asphalt trail from Sherman Lake Road to the Regional Park Reserve Trail System. Birch Park - Open Air Shelter ($25,000) With recent completion of the boardwalk, Birch Park is used by residents in several nearby developments. An open shelter will be a nice amenity for area residents and participants in our summer playground program. Also, an open air shelter is indicated on the master plan.