HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 6, 1996
AGENDA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
5:00 P.M.
May 6, 1996
I. Dinner
II. Introductions
III. 1996 Goals and Objectives Review
IV. Park Advisory Committee Chair Report to City Council
V. Jon Gurban, Director Minnesota Recreation and Park Association.
"Park Referendum Pros and Cons"
VI. Financing Issues:
A. Lakefront Park Improvements
B. Community Park Land Acquisition
C. Other
VII. Adjourn - 7:00 P.M.
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1996 CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 20, 1996
Areas for Refinement
· Better reconnaissance of community position and values on Park and
Recreation issues.
· Better understanding of the park system we are seeking (i.e., the target).
· Better understanding of City Council position on issues, especially
referendum.
Trainine:
· Chairing a meeting training.
. Bylaw review.
. Better orientation for new committee members.
. Joint meeting.
. Visit other park systems.
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1996 CITY COUNCIL TOP PRIORITY GOALS
Adopted February 5, 1996
The following are the City Council's top priorities for completion. They are not listed in priority
order.
· Complete revision of Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Code.
· Review Park funding mechanism, direct necessary changes and plan for use of funds
including plans for acquiring land for future community parks.
· Initiate annexation process.
· Adopt a 1997 General Fund Budget which provides needed services with minimum
net tax increase considering valuation growth.
· Update Mission Statement, Vision, Vision Elements and Tactical Action Plans for
1996.
· Approve Lakefront Park master plan.
· Receive the following revised or new ordinances: (a) Snowmobile, (b) Animal
Control, and (c) Cigarette License.
· Sell at least two acres of business park property.
· Identify Fire Station II property and negotiate for acquisition.
· With the assistance of the City Attorney review and modify as appropriate one
chapter of the City Code bi-monthly and any related policies to bring them up to date.
· Identify and pursue at least two ways for the City and Dakota Community to
cooperate for our mutual benefit.
· Conduct annual meetings with: School Board, Watershed Board, Townships and
Scott County to discuss issues of mutual importance.
· Provide direction to Advisory Bodies by meeting with them at least once a year.
· Consider completion of Scientific Survey of Prior Lake taxpayers to receive feedback
on city services-,-
· Successfully support initiation of one or more of the following projects: Wensmann,
Priordale or Drive In Theater property.
· To the extent possible, conclude Collective Bargaining Agreements expeditiously and
approve updated Personnel Policy.
· Prepare a list of businesses in Prior Lake and those we would like to encourage to
move here.
· Request that the US Postal Service make the Prior Lake zip code contiguous with city
boundaries.
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1996
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 5, 1996
I. REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL REGARDING THE REVISION OF PARK
ORDINANCES AND POLICIES.
A. Review the existing park ordinances and make revisions.
B. Present revisions to the City Attorney for legal opinion.
C. Present the revision to the City Council for approval.
II. COORDINATE THE LAKEFRONT PARK MASTER PLAN AND
PRESENT A FINAL MASTER PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Conduct a series of public meetings to generate community ideas.
B. Assimilate the community input and prioritize.
C. Recommend a development schedule and funding alternatives.
III. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND REEVALUATE THE CURRENT
P ARK AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE AND PLAN
ACCORDINGL Y.
A. Evaluate the current five year capital improvement plan and make appropriate
changes based upon the neighborhood and community needs.
IV. PROVIDE DATA TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE
RECREATIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE C011MUNITY.
A. Initiate meetings with specific user groups i.e. P.L.A.Y. and compile statistics
regarding participation in youth sports.
B. Analyze the current athletic field usage and determine current and future needs.
C. Support efforts to initiate a scientific community survey. Make recommendations
regarding the questions as they relate to Parks and Recreation.
V. REVIEW THE CURRENT PARK MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Assist the Director and Park Maintenance Supervisor in evaluating the current
maintenance standards and practices and make revisions based upon community
demands and existing resources.
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VI. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL PARK
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
A. Evaluate the current park development standards.
B. Establish park development standards based upon community needs, safety,
accessibility, and aesthetics.
VII. REVIEW THE CURRENT FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR PARK
DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION. BASED UPON THE
NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND UPDATED
STANDARDS RECOMMEND FUNDING ALTERNATIVES TO
THE COUNCIL.
A. Define the future park/trail development, land acquisition, and park upgrade costs
and determine whether or not the existing funding resources will suffice.
B. Determine funding sources currently available i.e. dedication fees, grants, ad
valor, referendum, etc..
C. Make a recommendation to the Council for future funding, taking into consideration
existing resources and alternatives.
VIII. TOUR AT LEAST TWO OTHER PARK SYSTEMS WHICH
EXEMPLIFY THE "TARGET" WE ARE SEEKING.
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