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Prior Lak e, MN 55372
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2012
AGENDA #: 7A
PREPARED BY : Al Friedges, Natural Resources/Facilities/Fleet Manager
PRESENTED BY: Kelly Loose, Park Advisory Chair
AGENDA ITEM: 2012 Parks Advisory Committee Report
PRESENTATION: T he bylaws of the Parks Advisory Committee require that an annual report is pr e-
sented to the City Council regarding its goals and objectives.
The P AC bylaws provide that the duties of the Parks Advisory Co m mittee are as
follows:
1. Serve as a liaison betwe en city government and the community.
2. Serve as a resource for a new and existing neighborhoods, groups, and
civic organizations seeking information concerning the Prior Lake park
sy s tem.
3. Assist the City in setting open space, land acquisition and developme nt
policies.
4. Make recommendations to the City Council relating to specific parks and
open space development.
5. Assist the City Council in researching a variety of funding sources for the
Capital Improvement Program and related park development.
Collectiv ely the City Council, Parks Advisory Committee and staff are responsible
for the implementation of the parks and natural resources portion of the 2030 V i-
sion and Strategic Plan. In order to accomplish this mission the attached goals
are recommended for 201 2 . The goals are reflected in the 2030 Vision and Str a-
tegic Plan. The PAC requests that the city council provide any appropriate gui d-
ance with respect to the goals.
Parks Advisory Committee Parks Advisory Committee
2012 Goals 2012 Goals
February 6, 2012 February 6, 2012
Kelly Loose
PAC Chair
Pike Lake Park Pike Lake Park
Goal 1: Goal 1:
Development Plan Development Plan
● Develop a Master Plan and determine long term park
utilization.
● Identify and implement immediate and low - cost park
improvements.
● Research/determine Public access and parking location.
● Consider long - term uses of the existing structures and secure
to minimize degradation and limit liability.
Pike Lake Park Pike Lake Park
Goal 1: Goal 1:
Development (Cont’d) Development (Cont’d)
● Continue to seek potential grant opportunities to assist in
park development.
● Research future land acquisition opportunities.
● Manage invasive species through removal and introduction
of native species, educational awareness, partnerships and
grant opportunities through collaborative efforts with the
DNR, Public Land Trust, the SMSC, Three Rivers Park District
and Scott County.
Goal 2: Goal 2:
Park Utilization and Park Utilization and
Sustainability Study Sustainability Study
●
Analyze existing parks to determine best future use
based on utilization, sustainability, recreational
trends, standards, park use zones, demographics
and Public input.
●
Evaluate the trail system to determine gaps and
installation costs.
●
Recommend process for analysis and updating
of future park areas.
Goal 3: Goal 3:
Park Comprehensive Plan Park Comprehensive Plan
●
Update the Parks portion of the Comprehensive
Plan as it relates to modification of the Parks
Utilization and Sustainability Study, Athletic Field
Use Study, Comprehensive Trail Plan, and the
Natural Resource Plan.
Goal 4: Goal 4:
The Ponds Athletic Complex The Ponds Athletic Complex
Storm Water Runoff Irrigation Storm Water Runoff Irrigation
System System
● Evaluate options to complete the construction of
the water reuse irrigation system as a runoff resource
on Fields #3, #6 and #8.
● Conduct soil and water samples for risk and benefit
analysis.
● Make recommendations with respect to the future
use of this concept.
Goal 5: Goal 5:
Forestry Forestry
●
Continue to seek grant opportunities to assist in the
purchase and installation of trees.
● Continue implementing the tree inventory program inline
with asset management priorities.
● Work with the City of Savage to participate in the
second joint Arbor Day event.
● Continue to monitor and manage Emerald Ash Borer and Oak
Wilt.
● Develop a Tree Risk Management Program.
Goal 6: Goal 6:
Natural Resources Natural Resources
● Manage invasive species through removal and
introduction of native species, educational
awareness and partnerships with the DNR and SMSC.
● Continue restoration management programs in parks.
● Continue Buckthorn pick - up program.
● Seek grant opportunities and partnerships to
sustain our Natural Resources.
Goal 7: Goal 7:
Spring Lake Park Spring Lake Park
● Evaluate future use and develop a Master Plan.
● Explore and identify potential collaboration efforts
with Scott County, Three Rivers and the SMSC
relevant to the future development of Spring Lake
Park.
● Complete the Athletic Field Use Study and make
recommendations.
● Continue discussions with BMX user groups
and make recommendations.
Goal 8: Goal 8:
Northwood Meadows Park Northwood Meadows Park
● Design and develop Northwood Meadows park
based on the outcome of the Parks Utilization and
Sustainability Study.
● Receive funding approval from Council as
identified in the Parks portion of the Capital
Improvement Program.
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