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SL seeks volunteers for Parks and Trails Advisory Board

SARANAC LAKE — The Village of Saranac Lake seeks candidates interested in serving as volunteers on the Parks and Trails Advisory Board. Ideal candidates will bring fresh ideas, strong community networks, and diverse perspectives to the advisory board.

The purpose of the Parks & Trails Advisory Board (PTAB) is to make recommendations to the Village Board on policy and plan implementation that promotes healthy living: walking, bicycling, parks, trails and other activities.

PTAB’s main focus is on facilitating the implementation of the Village of Saranac Lake Trails Master Plan and Park Vision Plan as well as the Complete Streets Policy.

PTAB’s other duties include:

• Make recommendations on capital improvement projects, transportation improvement plans, recreation programs/plans and other Village programs and projects that relate to bicycling, walking and recreation.

• Act in an advisory capacity in matters pertaining to public recreation and transportation.

• Strategize for parks, recreation, leisure and transportation in Saranac Lake and hold public meetings for input on those strategies.

• Establish funding priorities for grants PTAB’s most recent projects include the installation of bike parking in downtown parks, hosting a Community Bike Ride, and organizing a student volunteer day for Paul Smith’s College students.

Future initiatives include providing guidance on the design of DRI public projects, which are primarily streetscape and park enhancements.

PTAB meetings are held once per month. A position description for PTAB members can be found on the Community Development page of the Village’s website at www.saranaclakeny.gov.

Interested village residents should email a letter of interest highlighting their background, skills and interests related to parks, trails, and recreation by Jan. 10, 2020 to comdev@saranaclakeny.gov.

Questions should be directed to Jamie Konkoski, Community Development Director at (518) 891-4150 ext. 235 or comdev@saranaclakeny.gov.

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