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The Prior Lake Parks Advisory Committee did, indeed, have a
very productive year in 1991. The accomplishments of the
Committee are as listed below, however, one of the most
significant was the initiation of the Citywide Trail System by
completing the trail segment in Lakefront Park. Lakefront Park
can now be accessed via C.R. 21, C.R. 44, and Main Avenue. Some
of the highlights for 1991 include the following:
1. Adoption of the Bylaws for Parks Advisory Committee.
2. Initiated the "MEETING-IN-THE-PARK" Program.
3. Celebrated Prior Lake receiving TREE CITY, USA status in
1990.
4. Conducted a joint park tour with Prior Lake City Council.
5. Reviewed and recommended approval for the Citywide Trail
Conceptual Plan.
6. Recommended to the City Council to proceed with
construction of trails for Lakefront Park and Franklin
Trail.
7. Reviewed and recommended approval for the Parks and
Recreation Department 5 year Capital Improvement Program.
8. Conducted a Public Hearing to receive input to apply for
State and Federal funds to acquire the Bill McDonald
proJ?erty.
9. Revlewed and recommended alignment and standards for the
trail along Franklin Trail for construction in 1992.
While it was a very busy year, as you can see br the above
list, the PAC was extremelr im~ortant in the actlons taken in
1991. The initiation of the CltYWlde Trail System will have a
huge, positive impact on the residents of Prior Lake. Almost
equally as important, getting out into the neighborhoods in the
"MEETING-IN-THE-PARK" program served its purpose as well by
educating the community as to what the Parks Advisory Committee
and the Parks and Recreation Department is all about. At this
time, the status of the grant application is unknown but
anticipation for success is very high.
All in all,
a vital role
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the Parks Advisory Committee has, indeed, played
in the shaping of our community. Most of their
and actions will have a positive, 10ng-range
community. They deserve credit where credit lS
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