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ACTIONS PRIORITY LEVEL COST RANGE NOTES LOW MED HIGH Add trail connection on south side of Julep Ave N to Tapestry Rd •$150,000 to $325,000 Add trail on north side of 10th St. N from Manning to Inwood •$1,200,000 to $2,600,000 OPEN SPACE + PRESERVES INITIATIVE 5.2.1 Develop a natural resource management plan for the open space preserves/natural areas •Work with volunteers currently engaged with this effort INITIATIVE 5.3.4 Create and implement an invasive species management plan for the open space preserves/natural areas • Add a program manager to coordinate with volunteers currently engaged with this effort INITIATIVE 5.4.1 Expand awareness of the open space preserves with mapping, wayfinding, and entry signage • Update and/or add entry signs to the 6 open space preserves/natural areas •$15,000 to $20,000 OPERATIONS + MAINTENANCE INITIATIVE 7.3.1 Find opportunities to convert turf grass areas to more naturalized conditions Expand forested areas and/or establish micro forests •$300 to $500 / acre INITIATIVE 8.2.1 Create a dedicated Parks & Forestry department ** FIRST PRIORITY Hire a full time parks director •$120,000 to $165,000 / year Estimate includes total compensation Hire a full or part time forester •$100,000 to $150,000 / year Estimate includes total compensation INITIATIVE 4.2.1 Implement a snow removal plan for trails •$50,000 to $60,000 / year Estimate varies based on approach (additional hire or contract service) INITIATIVE 8.2.2 Add a program manager position to begin offering unique programming in parks and preserves •$100,000 to $150,000 / year Estimate includes total compensation TOTALS •$2,719,000 to $4,890,000 (high priority) (excludes operations and maintenance costs)•$6,040,000 to $11,950,000 (medium priority) • $1,720,000 to $2,885,000 (low priority) 87 TABLE 6.1 CONT. | PRIORITY INITIATIVES