2. PRSR AGENDA 05-14-2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Draft—May 2003 Park Master Plan evaluate the progress of the City in the implementation of the Master Park System Plan by reviewing the following goals and objectives: Provide and maintain park, trail and recreational facilities that meet residents' needs within the community. Objectives: • Create and maintain a park system that provides a variety of recreational opportunities: traditional (i.e. neighborhood, community athletic, and regional) and non-traditional (i.e. mountain biking, skiing, dog parks) with both active and passive recreational activities. • Create and maintain facilities that support a variety of recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. • Create and maintain a trail system that allows for safe pedestrian movements throughout the City and provides access to parks and other open spaces for residents of all ages. • Maintain and improve the city's existing public recreation facilities. • Require developers of new areas to either dedicate public open space or make a cash payment in lieu of dedication to the City's Park Fund. • Establish and maintain a Capital Improvements Budget for development and replacement of trails and facilities and plans for the acquisition of land that is significant to the park system. Review the Budget annually to determine the priority of expenditures based on community need. Preserve, enhance and protect environmental resources and natural ecosystems, such as forests, native plant communities, wetlands,water bodies and their shorelines. Objectives: • Preserve natural areas through land acquisition, density transfers, or land dedication, and on private land, through conservation/preservation easements. • Research and implement alternative management techniques where appropriate on public lands. \ Building the Future 3 „ ,The Comprehensive Plan for Elk River