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MEMO TO: Policy Task Force Committee Members • FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry DATE: Jnne Il , 1986 RE: Policy for Park Land Use The following brief policy statements are strictly intended to give us a starting point from which we can begin developing a policy to resolve some of the issues facing us in the Mounds View parks system. It is the policy of the City of Mounds View that all park land within the City belongs to the residents on an equal basis and no priority or special atten- tion will be provided to landowners adjacent to park properties. It is the intent of the City of Mounds View to accommodate residents concerns and/or suggestions whenever possible as long as it does not compromise the general public's access and use of park property. 1. The City of Mounds View will develop a landscaping plan outlining the specific tree and shrubbery placement for each of the City parks which • will he reviewed and adopted by the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Com- mission. This plan will identify future landscaping needs and be priori- tized on an annual basis. 2. The City will continue to abide by the past fencing policy that was adopt- ed in 1983 regarding fencing park perimeters. 3. No permanent or temporary structures will be allowed on park property including, but not limited to gardens, animal houses, bird feeders, and/or other park modifications unless formal approval is granted by the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission. 4. The City of Mounds View willadopt a formal maintenance policy outlining the frequency and type of maintenance that will be provided on park pro- perty and any modifications of the proposed maintenance program must he approved by the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commissiton. 5. The City will allow a one year "grandfather" clause to allow people to conform to the policies as adopted. 111/1 6. The City Park Commission will hold a public hearing whenever the policy of park land use is modified and/or changed. BKA/sll.