09-11-2019 Workshop & Council Packet

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PARKS & RECREATION/COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Department Overview The Parks & Recreation/Community Services Department promotes community engagement, wellness, and pride by providing exceptional public recreation services, activities, and facilities to the Little Canada community. Mission Statement Our mission is to promote community engagement, wellness and pride by providing exceptional public recreation services and facilities. Service Areas • Parks • Recreation • Facilities • Open Space • Natural Resources • Horticulture 2020 Departmental Goals • Initiate projects scheduled in the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan. • Complete Pioneer Park Master Planning process. • Continue to utilize the Parks Master Plan as a guide for the parks system. • Continue to seek sponsorships for various programs and events, specifically Movies in the Park, 5K Sap Run, and Cookies with Santa. Budgetary Commentary The Budget includes a reduction of $4,000 in Commodities for the fuel budget that had not been spent in the past. Under Contractual Services there is a $1,000 increase for additional expenses for Community Events. There is $2,145 increase in Contractual Services for the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Conference that will be held in Orlando, Florida. A membership for the Parks & Recreation Coordinator for the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) ($120) and NRPA ($175) is included under Contractual Services. There is an increase of $1500 for new Recreation Management Software that includes facility rentals, which will increase operational efficiency amongst the department and front office staff. This is funded in the Recreation Special Revenue Budget. DRAFT DOCUMENT 48