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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8D - Goal #5 Plan CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT April 15, 2002 80 Frank Boyles, City Manager AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 2002 CITY GOAL #5 RELATING TO MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF OUR LAKES, PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS. DISCUSSION: History: On March 6, 2002, the City Council adopted eight goals for accomplishment in 2002. Adoption of these goals occurred only after the City Council had requested City staff input and received over 130 suggestions from in excess of 30 City employees. At the time of adoption, the City Council directed that within 60 days the staff return with a detailed implementation plan for each goal. The attached implementation plan is detailed so the Council and public will understand the specific steps required to meet each of goals. The implementation plan also provides a timeline for the completion of each project. Current Circumstances: Attached is a draft implementation plan for Goal #5 relating to management and enhancement of the quality of our lakes, parks and natural areas for the enjoyment of current and future residents. The Council should review the implementation plan to determine if it is satisfactory. ISSUES: The attached implementation plan will be used by the staff to achieve this goal. As such, we will work to keep the Council and general public apprised of our status with respect to completion of each project. The implementation plans as proposed assume resources (personnel and financial) as they presently exist in the approved budget unless otherwise identified. ALTERNATIVES: (1) Adopt the implementation plan as recommended or with amendments. (2) Take no action and direct the staff to return to the Council with additional information. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative (1). Motion and Second to adopt the implementation plan as recommended or with amendments. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 1:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\2002\GOAL FOR LA~~&8~ EMPLOYER IMPLEMENTATION PLAN "MANAGING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF OUR LAKES, PARKS AND NA TURAL AREAS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS. " 1. cON~lnFR RFGIII ATION~ FOR ~AFFGlIARnING AI I I AKFS (A) Address adequacy of surface water ordinance. (8) Monitor water quality. (C) Consider appropriate forms of assistance on surface water regulations. (D) Work with Watershed District to address outlet channel needs. 2. PARK~ (A) Identify where additional land may be needed to serve the future needs of the City. (8) Evaluate bike patrol/park patrol enhancements. (C) Evaluate parking needs for lake and park users. (D) Consider what additional uses are needed in City parks · Research skate park (E) Improve park entry signs (F) Replace / Enhance neighborhood park equipment. 3. POI I I JTION CONTROl (A) Work to inform the public about City's "no phosphorus" ordinance. (8) Work with the Watershed District on septic system / agricultural pollution in Spring Lake. (C) Examine City practices · sand/salt application · street sweeping · fertilizer application 1:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\2002\GOAL FOR LAKES & PARKS.DOC