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Trails Sub-Committee Letter of Solicitation Update
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SUBMITTED BY: Anne N. Duhamel
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Discuss Trail Sub Committee lack of letters of Interest received as of deadline 4.29.2022, and give direction to PRCS staff on how best to proceed
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
According to the adopted Parks & Recreation Master Plan a recommendation was made for PRCS Director to work with the Parks & Recreation Commission to establish a Trail Sub-Committee. Trail Sub-Committee would report back to Recreation Commission for any formal action recommendation.
For six week the Parks & Recreation department solicited letters of interest from the community. The deadline to submit letters closed on Friday, 4.29.2022.
Recreation Commission and therefor trail-subcommittee purpose is to advise & inform City of Valdez City Council on activities and initiatives with Parks & Recreation.
Composition:
(5) Members of the Public whom identify with the below trail use preference
* 1- motorized winter user
* 1- motorized summer user
* 1- skier
* 1- Hiker/Dog Walker
* 1-Youth member (any trail preference)
*PRCS Director and PRCS Office Manager are non-voting members of the committee and will act as facilitator and secretary respectively
Purpose & Scope
? Evaluate trail type and trail class (modeled after Alaska State Parks Trail Management Handbook)
? Evaluate a draft trails maintenance and trail development/ trail reduction plan
? Discuss update signage and trail head plan
Timing of Trails-Sub Committee
? Start August 2022
o Allow PM to bring new staff on board and evaluate the impact of new staff
o Allow Recreation Commission to appoint Trails-Sub Committee & for appointed committee to observe all trails over the summer
o Meal...
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