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MEMO (November 15, 2006 for the Meeting of November 20, 2006) To: Lake Elmo Park Commission From: Kelli Matzek, Assistant Planner Subject: Lake Elmo Park Plan The formation of the Lake Elmo Park Plan will continue to span over many months and multiple meetings. It is important to remain on -task at the meetings and continue moving forward. Because the Park Commission only meets monthly and attendance has at times left us at the bare minimum for a quorum, I am including summaries on what has happened at the last two meetings to keep everyone up-to-date so we are able to continue to make progress. September Meeting At the September meeting, Berry Farrington and Rich Gray from TKDA asked the Park Commission the following questions in an effort to understand what the commission values in parks: 1. What are some memorable city or town parks that you've been to and what about these spaces made them memorable? 2. Today and in your hopes for the future, what does Lake Elmo's park system offer to you and your community? 3. What actions should be taken and what improvements should be made to Lake Elmo's park system? October Meeting Mr. Gray and Ms. Farrington took the comments received from the Park Commission at the September meeting and formulated them into draft Park Plan goals. Some concern was expressed that the goals were too specific and instead functioned as statements. The Park Commission then drafted a purpose for the Comprehensive Parks Plan and created park system principles by rewording the park system goals. Mr. Gray and Ms. Farrington then led discussion to select benchmark communities for the Lake Elmo Park Plan. Multiple cities were suggested by the Park Commission and one was suggested by myself. The three chosen (by sole vote of the Park Commissioners) to be used were Woodbury, Apple Valley, and Chaska. Mr. Gray explained the handout in the packet regarding national park standards and a proposed classification system. If you have any further questions, please call me before the meeting. Thanks.