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PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF <br />PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY <br />MISSION STATEMENT <br />The mission of the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is to <br />enhance the good quality of life in the City of Mounds View with <br />the provision of opportunities for leisure recreation activities, <br />social activities, health and wellness programs and to provide <br />thecommunity with a variety of park facilities, natural open <br />spaces, aesthetic greenspace and multi -use trailway system. <br />PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT <br />/RECREATION ADMINISTRATION - is the "hub" of the Department <br />fr providing the link for Department activities. All office type <br />work occurs through this program. Division coordination, grant <br />preparations, budgeting, City Council communication and reporting <br />and -Department Head activities are included in this program. <br />SALES AND MARKETING - publicizes City sponsored programs and <br />activities to the community and is a basic enabling factor for <br />the participation of recreational activities offered in the <br />community. People need to be made aware of activities offered <br />and must have easy access to register and participate through an <br />information campaign. <br />PROGRAMMING - is the organization, coordination, collaboration, <br />/community liaison work and sponsorship endeavors that result in <br />community activities and program opportunities. <br />PARK MAINTENANCE - provides for safe, aesthetic, functional and <br />"diverse park facilities and amenities which offer people many <br />opportunities to pursue recreational activities and interests. <br />PARK IMPROVEMENTS - include the replacement of old or damaged <br />equipment, the installation of new facilities, and the <br />acquisition and development or preservation of parklands, trails <br />sand open spaces. <br />ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE - prepares the athletic fields for <br />games and tournaments and keeps them in safe and functional <br />playing order for all field users. Athletic fields include both <br />City park and School District facilities including softball, <br />baseball, football and soccer fields. <br />PARK ADMINISTRATION - provides office tasks, documentation, <br />/ <br />