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r, <br />1987 LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN <br />Page Fifteen <br />E. Parks Recreation and Forestry <br />The major goal of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry <br />Department is to develop a comprehensive and balanced <br />system of parks, open space, trails and leisure oriented <br />programs for all. residents of Mounds View in as economic <br />a manner as possible. The four elements necessary to <br />accomplish this goal and the objective of each element <br />are as follows: <br />1. Recreation Programs <br />The overriding recreation objective is continuing <br />enrichment and growth through leisure education <br />and recreational opportunities for all City resi- <br />dents. <br />2. Forestry Program <br />The primary objective of the Forestry Program is to <br />preserve and supplement the existing floral canopy <br />In Mounds View and provide additional support <br />services relative to plants, shrubbery and shade <br />trees for the enjoyment and education of all City <br />residents. <br />3. Parks and Recreation Facilities <br />Develop and implement a Comprehensive Parks and <br />Recreation Area and Facilities Plan for the City in <br />accordance with accepted standards and keeping in <br />mind the needs and best interests of the City. <br />4. Park Maintenance <br />Provide a continuous and systematic program of <br />repair, replacement and maintenance of all park and <br />recreation facilities and equipment. <br />The goal of the Department for the next five years is to <br />provide steady, regulated and controlled maintenance of <br />existing facilities and programs and to achieve moderation as <br />necessary. The rationale for such a goal is listed: <br />1.. The parks continually require upkeep and revision <br />as old equipment and facilities require replacement. <br />2. When monies become available many amenities need <br />to be added to the parks as listed in the five year <br />capital improvement plan. <br />