Park and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Date: December 18, 2017
To: Park and Recreation Advisory Board
From: Tim Behrendt, Streets and Parks Manager
Title
Strategic Plan Update
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield Park and Recreation Advisory Board is informed on the strategic initiative to update the pedestrian/bike, park and trails plan.
Summary Report:
The Northfield City Council approved the Strategic Plan for 2018-2020. The Strategic Plan contains six priorities: Economic Development, Affordable Housing, Infrastructure, Diversity Equity Inclusion, Operational Effectiveness and Climate Change Impacts. Under the Infrastructure, an initiative was to update the pedestrian/bike, park and trails plan.
City staff is in the process of preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire a consultant to help with updating the trail systems plans. The main items in the RFP is to look at trail connectivity, incorporate the Safe Routes to School Plan and to determine a route for the Mill Towns Trail through Northfield.
Once the RFP is prepared, it will be brought to PRAB and Planning Commission for review prior to going to Council.
Tentative Timelines:
Spring 2018 - Summer 2018