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3. 2017 AnriUal Report Parks Planner Shayla Denaway presented the 2017 Annual Report of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. Topics included: • Trails- connectivity prioritized, updated plans and mapping, new developments and road projects incorporated trails, extension of trail on Oneka Lake Blvd. to Hwy 61 completed • Irish Avenue Park- passive uses continue, pollinator habitat constructed • Lions Park • Plans and Policies- Comprehensive Plan was updated • Recreation Programs- several very successful programs held in 2017 • Park upgrades were started 4. Goal Setting Denaway reviewed the 2017 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission goals to start off the discussion which included • Trails- the greenway corridor and connectivity to strengthen with new development, improvements to be made at Clearwater Creek Preserve • Recreation- provide for the recreation needs of our diverse population, strengthen and build partnerships, continue recreation programming and events, evaluate existing and explore new options for recreation and including recreation with a focus on water access • Irish Avenue Park- update/develop a vision for future uses of the park, promote long term vision and short term uses of the park to residents, plan and encourage short term uses of the park, and evaluate the parking and tree growth • Lions Park- review the feasibility study, engage with the City Council and community to look at next steps • Plan and Policies: Finish updating the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan ( 2040 Comprehensive Plan Updates), respond to resident input, review development applications with respect to the parks, Trails and Open Space Plan S. Adjoui-nrTient Moore-Arcand made a motion, Schmid seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried.