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PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY The goal of the Department is to develop a comprehensive and balanced system of • parks, open space, trails and leisure orientated programs for all residents of Mounds View in as economic a manner as possible. Major areas of service provided by the Department are as follows: a. Recreation Program The objective of recreation programming is to enhance the opportunity for good quality of life with the provision of leisure recreational activities offering all city residents the opportunity for participation, enjoyment, socialization and physical activity. b. Park Improvements The objective of park improvements is to develop a facility replacement schedule to promote safe and functional recreational facilities in the parks and to promote additional park recreational facilities through the development of a park improvement plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. c. Park Planning The objective of park planning is to provide a comprehensive system of park facilities for the enhancement of quality of life by offering parklands, trails and open spaces • for leisure recreational pursuits and by providing facilities for the many diverse interests of the community in an effort to provide the entire community with options for participation in leisure recreational interests. d. Forestry The 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 quality of life for all city residents. The short term goal of the Department is to provide additional means of producing revenue in an effort to become as self-sustaining as possible. Ideas for increasing revenues are listed in the objectives for 1992 listed below. The department is requesting that the Athletic Supervision position become a full- time position in 1992. The addition of a full time staff member will provide increased administrative and customer services. The extension of the Athletic Supervisor position would enhance the After School program offerings as well as provide the necessary administrative personnel to cover the office during times when staff is not available in the office because of meetings, or staff is in-the-field • supervising or preparing for activities, during vacations, sick leave and other times that spreads the department thin. The cost of the full time position would be funded from the Recreation Activity Fund which is generated from activity fees.