#20 - Parks Commission Work Plan

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2023 Parks Commission Strategic Work Plan The City of Lake Elmo Park Commission has affirmed their overall goals to be: 1) Ensure that our parks and trail system are constructed / maintained. 2) Provide recreational amenities that will attract more users of public lands as well as property tax payers to the City. 3) Create a safe environment in all our parks. 4) Serve as a reviewing body to make sure the “open space” character development is preserved in new developments. With the broader priorities defined, the 2023 Park Commission Strategic Work Plan has been broken down into six segments: Planning & Policy; Park Development & Equipping; Maintenance & Refurbishing; Nature & Conservation; Park Awareness; and Finance. Status and Timeline (projected months in which project will be brought to Parks Commission meeting) are also indicated in order to better manage goals and objectives. Priority Levels are determined on a 1-5 scale with 1 being the highest priority and 5 being the lowest. This will serve as a guide to what tasks serve as a higher priority to staff and work allocation. Planning and Policy Assess future park needs. Project Specific Tasks Priority Status Timeline Work with the County on implementing the Central Greenway Trail Master Plan. • Assist Washington County when necessary. • Work with Washington County on funding opportunities. 1 Met Council has approved the master plan Ongoing Development Review • Continue to make recommendations on development applications with a focus on proper equipping of parks and available park funding. • Have available 5 year CIP upon request 2 Ongoing Ongoing Park Strategic plan • Update current plan • Outline the needs of the City and neighborhood for amenities within the park. Apply findings to CIP. 1 Ongoing As needed Look for Grant Opportunities • Look for grant opportunities that aide in development of parks within the City. 4 Ongoing Ongoing