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2014 Park Commission Strategic Plan of Work
The City of Lake Elmo Park Commission has affirmed their priorities to be: 1) Insure that our
parks and trail system are constructed / maintained; 2) Provide recreational amenities that will
attract more taxpayer use of public lands; 3) Create a safe environment in all our parks; 4) Serve
as a review body to make sure the “open space” character development is preserved in new
developments.
With the broader priorities defined, the 2014 Park Commission Strategic Plan of Work has been
broken down into (6) segment; Planning & Audit; Park Development & Equipping ; Maintenance
& Refurbishing; Nature & Conservation; Park Awareness; and Finance.
Planning & Audit
Mission Statement: Through the use of diagnostics / surveys / audits, carefully plan for the
proper equipping of parks and available park funding to maximize taxpayer utilization.
2013-2014 Goals & Objectives
1. Conduct an audit of (6) Community Parks & (8) Neighborhood Parks for
utilization improvement.
2. Begin the planning & fund development of the Lake Elmo Regional Trail.
Complete trail plan feasibility study.
3. Create the Sunfish Lake Park Task Force to address utilization, safety, forest
management, nature center & education, structures and parking issues.
4. Identify 5-10 potential Eagle Scout projects for park improvement.
Development & Equipping
Mission Statement: To construct / develop / equip appropriate park facilities to serve the
community generally and neighborhoods specifically in accordance with the open space
philosophy of the City.
2013-2014 Goals & Objectives
1. Break ground and basically equip Sanctuary Park.
2. Create a mountain biking venue / cf. with Planning & Audit.
4. Determine location for Community Park in the SE Quadrant (LE Ave – Manning)
5. Work with HOAs to create / maintain community connection trail access.
Maintenance & Refurbishing
Mission Statement: To maintain and upgrade all park facilities in a manner that increases
park use for a relevant experience.
2013-2014 Goals & Objectives
1. Refurbish (1) current playground set in a community park.
2. Establish, based on the park audit, a maintenance plan (including turf, safety &
sanitation) for each City owned park.
3. Update park recreational amenities based on current trends,
conditions & typical use.
Nature & Conservation
Mission Statement: To promote the open space character and commitment to the
environment via nature observation amenities and targeted conservation programs.
2013-2014 Goals & Objectives
1. Complete tree planting in Area II / Jamaca Landfill Site.
2. Improve tree maintenance at Carriage Station Park.
3. Create & *Implement Sunfish Lake Forest Management Plan. cf. Planning &
Audit
4. Monitor new development landscaping & tree plans; aid in the design of
Village parkway & 5th Street landscape design.
Park Awareness
Mission Statement: To promote through public relations & signage the utilization of City
Parks.
2013-2014 Goals & Objectives
1. Establish through special events, publications, website, eblasts and pother
promotion a park awareness plan
2. Update (contemporize) Park Signage.
Finance
Mission Statement: To effectively spend parkland dedication funds to meet the objectives
of each year’s Strategic Plan of Work while maintaining a minimum fund balance of $100,000.
Funding Priorities = 1. Trails & Pathways
2. Revitalization of Current Parks
3. Destination Features
4. Establish New Parks
5. Parking & Safety
6. Nature & Conservation
2013-2014 Goals & Objectives
1. Purchase new mower, pick-up and trailer, and four-wheel utility vehicle for
park maintenance ($65,000)
2. Expend $100,000 in the establishment of Sanctuary Park
3. Expend $80,000 in establishment of bathroom in Reid Park
4. Expend $8-10,000 in update of (1) playground set
5. Expend $12,000 for LERT feasibility study
6. Expend MPCA provided funds ($20,000) for Jamaca tree planting.