Agenda Packet Cc - work session 10/8/2025

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Parks / Facilities • Assessment and Inventory of Resou rces 0 Facility Operations • Create and maintain an inventory of natural resources, park and facility Monitor park buildings for efficiency upgrades, (LEDs, HVAC maintenance) assets, including trails, sport fields, natural areas and lake access points solar for PW works building. Public Works building is also equipped with allowing us to prioritize high-value natural areas and focus resources LED lights, motion sensor lights and qualified for energy rebates based on where they gain the most conservation value. it's sustainable construction. Custodian staff trained in cleaning chemical use and use natural products when possible. • Winter Operations 0 Park Operations • Staff is sent to winter maintenance and salting training, making sure the Follow DNR and Community Forestry best practices for tree planting, and correct equipment and that it is maintained to reduce our quantity of long term canopy health. This includes species selection, inventorying, salt, but still ensure sidewalks and trails safe and in line with best and routine maintenance. Reduce fertilizer/pesticide use and maintain management practices. right size irrigated turf for water use reduction. Staff is trained in pesticide application and limit it's use when not necessary, use limited to golf • course and athletic fields. Buy low-toxicity products, durable recycled Mowing and Landscape materials for benches/play structures, and prioritize local contractors. • Keep park areas and trails as natural as possible, which include less frequent mowing zones, pollinator-friendly planting beds, compost use, Engage Community and Partners and low-maintenance native planting. Use native plants when replacing or installing new vegetation. Remove and replace invasive species, follow Use Park Commission and volunteers to help with native gardens, adopt- post removal monitoring and native re-establishment. a-park measures, park monitoring. Provide public education through clear signage at parks and through social media and newsletter.