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I 10 '_-. Cityt Louisville PARKS &RECREATION Memorandum To: Planning Commission From: Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) Date: October 10th 2013 Re: Parks and Open Space Trails Recommendations The City of Louisville Parks & Recreation Department and the Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) are soliciting recommendations for new trail connections. Attached please find a "Trails Recommendation Form" which you can submit to City staff so that your ideas are recorded. This form is also available on the City's webpage and on the Fans on Louisville Open Space Facebook page. Next Steps: 1. After soliciting recommendations from the public, City staff will compile recommendations and present findings to OSAB for discussion and prioritization. Factors considered in the OSAB's prioritization include, but are not limited to, the following: Compliance with the Open Space Mission, public benefit and the Parks, Open Space and Trails Comprehensive Master Plan trail recommendations. 2. OSAB recommendations will be further evaluated by staff. Factors considered in staff evaluation will include, but are not limited to, the following: OSAB recommendations, public comments, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), construction constraints, project costs, partnership possibilities and timeline. 3. Final staff recommendations will be presented to OSAB and submitted in the 2015-2020 Capital Improvements Project (CIP) process. The CIP's will be reviewed by the City Manager's office with final approval through City Council. Please help us improve the trail system in Louisville by submitting your recommendations and encouraging your neighbors to do so as well!