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Policy statements define the appropriate action and political position that must be taken in order to achieve specific objectives. It is important to note that establishing the mission statement,goals,objectives,and policy statements will evolve throughout the course of the project as apposed to being developed during a specific timeframe.As the project makes its way through the various steps,new information often becomes available which may impact these issues. STEP 3: PARKS AND RECREATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT The parks and recreational needs within Lino Lakes, both as it exists now as well as on into the future, is undoubtedly going to be the driving force in the development of the park system.As such, it is important to clearly assess and understand current and anticipated future needs. Assessing both current and future needs typically involves: parks and recreation needs assessment survey and public hearings to discuss and determine the type of parks and recreational facilities that are most desired by the community. - projecting population growth patterns and anticipated changes in user demographics/socio-economic patterns to determine what type and number of individuals can be expected to be using the parks(i.e.- young families,senior citizens,day care groups,etc.)as well as determine the appropriate timing of park development. assessing the City's adopted land use guide plan, zoning requirements, etc. to determine how they will impact the park system plan (or vis-a-versa). The results of the assessment of Lino Lakes park and recreation needs will be instrumental in guiding the planning, acquisition, and development of the park system. STEP 4: PARK SYSTEM FRAMEWORK A park system framework is best described as the "guidelines for establishing a park system" within a given community. This framework is based on established park planning methodology, national park planning guidelines/standards and previous park system studies. Typically, the framework consists of three essential components: Park System Classifications: Depicts the park"types"which will be utilized within the communities park system.A properly defined system classification will insure that sufficient facilities are planned within a reasonable service area of a recreational need. The existing park system classifications within Lino Lakes should be affirmed, modified, or expanded as determined to be appropriate through the needs assessment. Typical park system classifications would include neighborhood parks, community parks, athletic complexes, trails, special use, etc. Park System Facility Standards: Defines the type and number of recreational facilities necessary to accommodate a communities needs.These standards,as set by organizations on the national,state,and local level (such as the National Parks and Recreation Association), must be tempered by local conditions and needs. As with the park system classifications, existing park standards for Lino Lakes should be affirmed, modified, or expanded as needed to meet current and future requirements. Park System Elements:Describes the physical characteristics of each park site as well as the park system as a whole. Specifically, these elements describe the cultural, ornamental, conservation, reserve, and recreation orientation of the park system,whereby the relative balance of these elements within the park system can be determined. Naturally, specific circumstances, needs, and the communities infra-structure will play significant roles in the establishment of a park system framework for the City of Lino Lakes. �-- STEP 5: PARK SYSTEM PLAN The Park System Plan describes, in detail, the components of the Lino Lakes Park System. The plan is based