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1986 LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN Page Seventeen F. PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY 1` 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 as economic a manner as possible. The four elenent- —cessary to accomplish this goal and the objectives of each s -t are as follows: 1. Recreation Proqrams 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 Develop and implement a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Area and Facilities Plan for the City in accordance with accepted standards and keeping in mind the needs and best interests of the City. A. Park Maintenance Provide a continuous and systematic program of repair, replacement and maintenance of all park and recreation facilities and equipment. The overriding concept the department proposes for the next five years is a steady, regulated and controlled growth. The rationale for such a position is based on four premises: 1. The City Council will reinstitute a Long Range Capital Improvement Program which outlines a minimum expendi- ture of $50,000 for parks and recreation facilities on an annual basis with the monies to be earmarked from the City's Special Projects Fund. 2. The City will continue to receive park development grants from either State, Federal or metropolitan dollars to develop the City's park system and supplement from the City's special projects or general fund dollars.