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Long -Term Financial Plan Page Eighteen E. Parks, Recreation and Forestry - The major goal of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is to develop a comprehensive and balanced system of parks, open space, trails and leisure oriented programs for all residents of Mounds View in an economic a manner as possible. The four elements necessary to accomplish this goal and the objective of each element are as follows: 1. Recreation Programs The overriding recreation objective is continuing enrichment and growth through leisure education and recreational opportunities for all City residents. 2. Forestry Program The primary objective of the Forestry Program is to preserve and supplement the existing floral canopy in Mounds View and provide additional support services relative to plants, shrubbery and shade trees for the enjoyment and education of all City residents. 3. Parks and Recreation Facilities Implement the five year parks capital improvement plan as developed by the Parks and Recreation Commission in accordance with accepted standards and keeping in mind the needs and best interests of the City and continue to review and revise the parks capital improvement plan as necessary. 4. Park Maintenance Provide a continuous and systematic program of repair, replacement and maintenance of all park and recreation facilities and equipment with the adoption of a parks maintenance guide for standards. The overall plan of the Department for the next five years is to provide steady, regulated and controlled maintenance of existing facilities and recreational offerings. The assumptions for such a goal are listed: 1. The parks continually require upkeep and revision as old equipment and facilities require replace- ment. The park improvement and replacement plan is reviewed yearly by the Parks and Recreation Commission.