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