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19d5 LONG TENM FINANCIAL PLAN <br />Page Eighteen <br />F. PARKS, RECREATION AND FURESTRY <br />The major goal of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry <br />Department is to develop a comprehensive and balanced system <br />of parks, open space, trails, and leisure oriented programs <br />for all residents of Mounds View in as economic a manner as <br />p: u`lc.. . The four clements acc Gary t3 acz Gi.yl15". ii.ie y�ai <br />and the objectives of each element are as follows: <br />Recreation Programs <br />The overriding recreation objective is continuing <br />enrichment and growth through leisure education and <br />recreational opportunities for all City residents. <br />2. Forestry Program <br />The primary objective of the Forestry Program is to <br />;reaerva and supplement the existing floral canopy in <br />Mounds View and provide additional support services <br />relative to plants, shrubbery, and shade trees for the <br />enjoyment and education of all City residents. <br />3. Parks and Recreation Facilities <br />Develop and implement a comprehensive parks and recreation <br />area and facilities plan for the City in accordance with <br />accepted standards and keeping it mind the needs a.;d nest <br />interests of the City. <br />4. Park Maintenance <br />Provide a continuous and systematic proa am of rupair, <br />replacement and maintenance of all Faris and recreation <br />facilities and eauioment. <br />The ovarr'.ding concept our department )ropouss for the next <br />fire years is a steady, regulated and Controlled growth. 5'he <br />rationale for such a position is based an four premises: <br />1. The City Council will continue to consider a long range <br />capital improvement program which outlines a substantial <br />amount or funds for parks and recreation facilities with <br />the muuien to ue earmarxed fram tile CiLy'.a SUeCial Pruie�L> <br />Fund and attempt to budget such monies on an annual basis. <br />