10-26-2015 Council Work Session Packet

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Park Commission Format. This document was attached to a set of Park commission appointments on February 24, 2014. C--- IEP Part 4E, Park. O eit Space az d Trail Platt ROLE OFADMORYBODIES In the past the Orono Park Conan ssion has served as an advisory body appointed by the City Council to make recommendations about park open space and trail issues. The Park Comnxission's mandate as set forth in Municipal Code Section 2.52 is to "shady and consider the continuing needs of the City for parks and recreationn areas and facilities of all kinds, including_ but not limited to, problems involving public use of Lake Knnetonka and other lakes in the City, and portions of its shorelines"_ At the. present time the Park Commission is not active but could be reactivated by the Cite Council if future needs dictate. The Park Commission's past role in park planning has been to continuously evaluate park_ open space and trail facilities and commututy needs_ This ongoing evaluation process allowed for identification and prioritization of improvements-, taking into account such factors as population growth - demographic changes. levels of facility use, health and safety factors, condition of facilities, special populations, adjacent land use compatibility_ life cycle recreation. and satisfaction of community needs. Any ongoing park system review arid evaluation process must remain sensitive to local needs, changing circumstances_ and limitations on resources, while encouraging a sense of community by improvement and maintenance of neigliborhood parks and responsiveness to demonstrated community needs. This continuing review and evaluation process may in the future be addressed by specialized alternative advisory bodies on an individual project basis rather than by a Park Comnxission_ The City Council will monitor the need for advisory bodies in relationn to the parks, open space and trail systems to satisfactorily address the fbllo%�ring general areas= a_ Park usage and needs_ including a periodic (10 year cycle) comimnity- %kide suns=ey to determine if community needs are being met. Existing park and facilities conditions and maintenance, including equipment upgrade .and replaceinent. Establishment of a 15 -year cycle far the reviei: upgrade arka improvement ofneighborhood panes. C. Parte facility deign compliance with Americans %Nitb Disabilities Act (.ADA) statidard5, strMng for accessibility for persons with disabilities_ d. Landscaping of parks and open spaces_ e_ Identification and procurement of additional parkland for either passive or active recreation needs_ f_ Parks budget and funding options _ 9. Consistency with this Plan_ City of Orono Comman'ty Nl-.in.geinent Plan 2068-211111 Page 4E.-8 4