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City of <br /> Elk4. <br /> River <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Park and Recreatio Commission <br /> FROM: Michele McPherso irector of Planning <br /> DATE: October 9, 2002 <br /> SUBJECT: Park System Vision Discussion <br /> Request <br /> Prior to the regular meeting of October 9, 2002, the Commission has called a special <br /> meeting to discuss the future vision of Elk River's park system and the balance between <br /> neighborhood and regional park facilities. This will be the first in a series of meetings on <br /> this topic. <br /> Attachments <br /> • August 30, 2002 Letter from Commissioner Kuester to Chair Peterson <br /> • Excerpts from the Comprehensive Plan <br /> • Draft Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement <br /> • Summary of Park Land Totaled by Type <br /> • Land Acquisition Priority List - 2000 <br /> • City Park Map <br /> • Environmentally Sensitive Lands <br /> Catalyst for Discussion <br /> Commissioner Kuester's memo is the catalyst for this discussion, and outlines two issues <br /> regarding the City of Elk River's Park and Recreation System: <br /> 1) What will be the ultimate composition of the system-This includes total number of <br /> acres,what will the balance be between neighborhood and regional park facilities, <br /> what development will occur at each park and when, etc.; and <br /> 2) How will areas outside of the Urban Service Area be serviced by neighborhood or <br /> regional parks. <br />