ITEM 5.2Item 5.2
TO: Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: April 15, 2016
RE: Review of Departmental Goals
The City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Staff reviewed short and
long term goals for the City's parks and recreation department at the Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting in February, 2016. At that meeting the City Council
and Commission asked that staff update the Commission on the progress of the goals
throughout the year, and start discussion of the 2017 goals so modifications can be
recommended during budget discussions.
Staff has included the completed list of goals and action plans that were discussed at
the meeting in February. Staff will review the list of goals and action steps with
Commission and provide updates on progress and seek recommendations on modifying
existing goals and adding goals for 2017.
Goal #1 Planning for the parks and trails system shall be a dynamic process that
organizes and addresses recreation activities in a comprehensive manner.
DEPARTMENT
POLICIES/ ACTION
YEAR/ STATUS
The Parks and Recreation Department
shall provide comprehensive park and
recreation programs and facilities for all
residents and groups of the community.
RECREATION
Create more opportunities for seniors
2016
ACTION ITEM
to participate in throughout the year.
a. Movies
b. Increase in attendance and
hours
c. Add 4 additional programs
Support private recreational programs
Ongoing
and facilities that offer opportunities to
the community.
RECREATION
Update current independent recreation
2016
ACTION ITEM
contractor agreement to be up to date
on insurance requirements and legal
terminologies.
Continue to work with TRSA, ROYBA,
and NW Diamonds through identifying
areas at Prairie Park that could be
improved through collaboration.
Advertise City park facilities and
Ongoing
recreation programs through the City
newsletter, brochures, newspapers,
webpage, informational signs and other
available media.
PARKS
Install kiosks at the Prairie Park Splash
2016
ACTION ITEM
Pad that will be used to advertise for
recreation programs and community
events.
RECREATION
Provide interactive maps of each park
2016
ACTION ITEM
on the website.
RECREATION
Create a QR Code for the splash pad
2016
ACTION ITEM
that when scanned with a smart phone
will bring the user to the Parks &
Recreation main page.
Goal #2 Acquire lands for development of a park and trail system to fulfill the long-
term needs of the present and nroiected nonulation of the communitv.
DEPARTMENT
POLICIES/ ACTIONS
YEAR/
STATUS
Maintain a balance between active, passive and
cultural recreational areas and activities tailored to
the needs of the community.
RECREATION
ACTION ITEM
Work with the SOAR theater group to secure
funding for a two act play to take place at Prairie
Park this summer.
2016
RECREATION
ACTION ITEM
Work with the Elk River Area Arts Alliance to
develop ways to partner with the City of Otsego.
2016
Pursue grants and other alternative funding
sources for the acquisition and development
of park and trail facilities.
Ongoing
PARKS
ACTION ITEM
Apply for the Outdoor Recreation Grant through the
DNR for development of Norin Landing.
2016-17
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Goal #3 Develop a comprehensive system of safe, aesthetically pleasing parks,
greenways and trails located throughout the community in a manner compatible with
surrounding land uses that provide a variety of facilities to all the residents of Otsego.
DEPARTMENT
POLICIES/ GOALS
YEAR/
STATUS
Park development shall minimize impacts upon
adjacent land uses through provision for but not
limited, to the following:
a. Appropriate location and orientation of
activity areas and buildings
b. Screening and landscaping site design
elements
c. Structures are to be designed with
appropriate scale, design, color, and
constructed of quality materials.
PARKS
ACTION ITEM
Construct Northwood Park following the guidelines
laid out in the Comprehensive Plan for
neighborhood parks.
2016
Continue with preparation of plans and
specifications for Norin Landing for bid in Spring
2017.
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Goal #4 The Parks and Recreation Department will provide for the efficient
maintenance and operation of clean, orderly, controlled, safe and attractive park lands
and recreation facilities.
DEPARTMENT
POLICIES/ GOALS
YEAR/
STATUS
Parks and recreation facilities will be maintained
according to generally accepted standards of
performance and comply with all applicable safety
requirements.
PARKS
ACTION ITEM
Inventory and update park assets into the GIS
software.
2016
PARKS
ACTION ITEM
Update trail and court maintenance into the GIS
software.
2016
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