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50 <br /> The PRC addressed status of recommendations and issues from P&R Master <br /> Plan 2030 (Objective PR 5.6). <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2019 <br /> as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. <br /> If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other <br /> resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br /> • Provide advice and review quarterly updates from staff on efforts to secure <br /> and construct segments of the Mountains to Sea Trail <br /> • Review and advise on planned River Park improvements, including <br /> possible future decision on a performance shell. <br /> • Review and advise on Blackwood Farm Park Phase II construction plans <br /> and plans for disc golf and nature center. <br /> • Review and advise on plans for the expansion of the Soccer.com Center. <br /> • Explore potential for collaboration with other potential partners for <br /> additional indoor recreational facilities. <br /> • Review and provide comment on update to Little River Regional Park and <br /> Natural Area interlocal agreement, and new master plan. <br /> What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the <br /> upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the <br /> Commissioners' attention? <br /> • As noted in 2017, there continues to be a demand for additional <br /> gymnasium space for County recreation and athletic programs, which <br /> continue to grow in numbers of participants. <br /> • The PRC believes that the County should look into the potential for <br /> creating an "Inclusive Playground" at one of its park sites that <br /> accommodates a greater potential for accessibility, age and <br /> developmental capabilities. <br /> • The need for protecting and enhancing pollinator-friendly habitats within <br /> parks has been widely-acknowledged, and has been championed by the <br /> Board of Commissioners. It would be prudent to conduct a holistic <br /> assessment of the potential for pollinator gardens at County parks, <br /> building on the work done to date. <br /> • The PRC would like to pursue better opportunities for communication <br /> between all of the parks and recreation advisory boards in the county. <br />