09-05-2017 Park Commission Packet

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CMP Part 4E. Park, Open Space and Trail Plan Goal 2. Implement environmentally sound and sustainable policies within the Park The City will: • Manage the Park in a manner consistent with the purposes of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Conservation Easement: > Protection of a natural habitat of fish, wildlife, and plants; > Protection of the water quality of Lake Minnetonka; and • Preservation of the open and natural character of the Park for scenic enjoyment by the general public including from Lake Minnetonka and substantial parts of its shoreline • Adhere to the restrictions on use established within the MCWD Conservation Easement • Protect, manage and maintain areas important as habitat for rare, threatened, endangered or protected plant and animal species and community types • Identify areas with environmental sensitivity and take measures to direct incompatible activity away from such areas • Maintain only a limited level of facilities consistent with the Park's limited capacity to withstand use • Maintain, restore and/or enhance the natural environment, where appropriate, to improve the quality of natural resources and support biodiversity of plants and animals • Limit the spread of invasive species and encourage the propagation of species of plants and animals considered native to the Lake Minnetonka area • Protect and maintain the quality of surface waters and groundwater associated with the Park • Ensure that winter use provides minimal impact to the park Goa13. Improve access to and mobility within the Park The City will: • Provide docks and landing areas to allow for public access by boat • Manage pedestrian pathways to respect of the natural character of the Park • Identify areas of the Park that will be made accessible to the disabled, and provide the minimum level of paved or hard surfaces necessary for the provision of disabled accessibility • Establish, post and publicize Park hours, rules, limitations, etc. Goal 4. Provide the level of recreational and service facilities necessary for safe public use of the Park while limiting the need for intensive operation and maintenance activity The City will: • Develop a set of design, maintenance and operation guidelines • Develop partnerships for maintenance and operation of the Park • Identify specific approaches to address resource protection within the operation and maintenance programs • Establish an emergency helipad location • Eliminate or avoid introducing attractive nuisances that will be used for unintended and unwanted purposes City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 4E-36