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ITEM: 1A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 18, 2020
PREPARED BY: Lori Olson, Assistant City Manager
Andy Brotzler, Public Works Director
PRESENTED BY: Monica Heil and Candance Amberg, WSB & Associates
AGENDA ITEM: Parks Master Plan Review
GOAL AREA Environmental Stewardship & Recreation
OBJECTIVE: 4. Provide public spaces and amenities that attract the community
to the natural environment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action required.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2018, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with WSB &
Associates to lead a parks and trails master planning process. At tonight's work session, the
City Council will receive a draft of the final plan for review and comment. In addition, the next
steps for this process including public comment will be discussed.
The planning process over the past year has included the following:
Inventory and assessment of existing parks and trails.
Stakeholder meetings.
Online surveys.
Mayor's Town Hall.
Neighborhood park interviews.
Several steering committee meetings with representatives from the SMSC, PLAY, Scott
County, Three Rivers Park District, PLS School District, and residents.
Development of overarching goals, objectives, and priorities to guide the framework of
the master plan.
Parks tour with City Council and steering committee members.
Following is the anticipated tentative schedule for the completion and adoption of the final Parks
Master Plan:
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February 18: Council workshop
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March 2: Draft plan uploaded, and public review period begins
TBD: Public Open House (tentative dates of April 7 or 9)
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April 17: Public review period closes
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May 4: Council adopts final plan
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Park Master Plan Attached Separately