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4) Historic Train tracks: funds to repaint the area where historic train tracks once ran through the through the City of Roslyn. This project would connect the two portions of the Coal Mines Trail-an area where people can walk from Cle Elum to Ronald • The Northern Pacific Railway constructed a branch line between Cle Elum and Roslyn in 1886 and on to Ronald in 1887 that transported coal as well as local residents. This 4.7 mile trail is a popular destination for tourists in all seasons. The train once ran directly through downtown Roslyn, so there is now a break in the trail which makes it difficult to for tourists to discern where to go. In 2010, Students from University of Washington in connection with the Roslyn Downtown Association designed a painted 'tracks' on the roads to connect the two portions of the trail. The paint has since faded; we would like to repaint this popular access line. 5) Replace sign at city limits of Roslyn: funds to replace the "Welcome to Roslyn" sign to indicate to tourists that they are entering a historic district • The "Welcome to Ros/yn" sign is faded and structurally weak. We would like to replace it with a new sign that includes text to show that Ros/yn is a vibrant historical district. There are no major obstacles to be overcome in any of these projects. All properties are owned by the City of Roslyn, and the City will be carrying out the activities. 2. Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan: Please explain how the project meets the goals and priorities in the Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan as adopted. Also, describe the specific county tourism infrastructure needs the project addresses and how the project directly increases tourism. Explain how the improvements will promote tourism in Kittitas County and indicate specifically how the improvements will directly increase economic activity resulting from tourists (see the definition of tourist on page 3 of this application). These five projects will address the Park, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan in three of the major policy areas: #2, #5, #6 and #8. Following are description of the specific ways the goals are met. PROS Goal 2 -Recreation Programs PROS Policy 2.1 Healthy lifestyle Promote healthy eating and active lifestyle programs including walkable communities, community gardens, and other recreational programs with education, awareness, enforcement, and developmental partnerships for youth, teen, and senior age groups, and special populations where these activities are of major interest and benefit to county residents of all ages. PROS Policy 2.2 Active lifestyle Facilitate development of a network of multipurpose parks, trails, facilities, and programs that encourage an active lifestyle involving walking, hiking, biking, playing, swimming, exercising, and other pursuits that help regulate weight and physical condition, and mental and physical health and well-being for all age groups. 2016 Roslyn Tourism-Related, Municipality Owned Grant