Trail Maintenance Policy - Status Update

The purpose of this case is a continuation of a check-in with the Public Works Committee on the city's forthcoming Trail Maintenance Policy.  At the July regular meeting, the Committee reviewed an outline (below) for the policy and discussed some of the practical aspects of the expected policy. By consensus, the Committee indicated that staff should bring back incremental portions or sections of the draft Trail Maintenance Policy as they are developed—recognizing that during this time of the year, to a degree, staff is prioritizing construction and maintenance management over policy development.  Staff will bring to the meeting the latest iteration of any draft sections of the Trail Maintenance Policy for discussion.

Draft table of contents below:

Section 1: Introduction..................................................................................................................... 3
Section 2: General Policy Statement............................................................................................... 3
Section 3: General Maintenance Goals and Intent.......................................................................... 4
Section 4. Bituminous Trail Maintenance Practices .........................................................................
Section 5.  Boardwalk and Other Trail Maintenance.........................................................................
Section 6. Sidewalks ........................................................................................................................
Section 7. Winter Trail Maintenance.................................................................................................
Section 8. Funding............................................................................................................................ 
Section 9. Appendix .........................................................................................................................

 

Staff estimates approximately 10 minutes may be needed to highlight new elements of the policy plan and respond to Committee questions and input. 

No funding is required or implicated at this time.

Staff requests feedback on the content and scope of the Trail Maintenance Policy.

By consensus, provide staff continuing guidance on the developing draft Trail Maintenance Policy.