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2015 Park Commission Strategic Plan of Work (February 2015 update)
The City of Lake Elmo Park Commission has affirmed their priorities to be: 1) Trails - Develop a comprehensive
trail plan, and continue efforts on the Lake Elmo Regional Trail system; 2) Create an updated comprehensive
park plan; 3) Create and implement a forestry and park plan for Sunfish Lake Park ; 4) Make improvements to
existing parks to encourage increased utilization and enhanced taxpayer experience
With the broader priorities defined, the 2015 Park Commission Strategic Plan of Work has been broken down
into (6) segments; 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.
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Develop Updated Comprehensive Park Plan
Continue planning & fund development of the Lake Elmo Regional Trail. Complete trail plan feasibility
study, and comprehensive trail plan.
Create Sunfish Lake Park plan to address utilization, safety, forest management,
nature center & education, structures and parking issues. (Task Force)
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.
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Develop master plan for Reid Park including ADA equipment, and permanent restroom
Work with HOAs to create / maintain community connection trail access.
Determine location for community ice rink
Maintenance & Refurbishing
Mission Statement: To maintain and upgrade all park facilities in a manner that increases park use for
a relevant experience.
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Focus on downtown park space; transforming into hometown ball field destination park
Update park recreational amenities based on park audit, current trends, conditions & typical use.
Complete 2014 updates/improvements to Tablyn, Pebble, and Sanctuary Park
Nature & Conservation
Mission Statement: To promote the open space character and commitment to the environment via
nature observation amenities and targeted conservation programs.
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Implement forest management plan in Sunfish Lake Park per approved stewardship plan
Research the replacement of park land due to landfill remediation in Sunfish Area 3
Park Awareness
Mission Statement: To promote through public relations & signage the utilization of City Parks.
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Establish through special events, publications, website, e-blasts and other promotion a park
awareness plan
Maintain consistency in theming/branding to increase park awareness
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
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6. Nature & Conservation
Purchase new equipment for park maintenance – up to $70,000 for a new mower, and up to $30,000
for field maintenance equipment
Expend up to $400,000 in the refurbishing and updating of the current park system
Expend up to $30,000 for LERT feasibility study