After about two years work the Park and Recreation Committee have completed the Master Park and Trail Plan for the city. The plan takes a look at the park facilities we have, classifies them as to the type of park and does an inventory of what amenities and equipment are available in each. Trails have also been identified within the plan.
Various aspects of maintenance, operations, fiscal resources as well as the strategic, public relations and marketing plans were also identified. An appendix includes resources of maps, and figures identifying the parks and their location. Finally a Capital Improvement Plan is included.
The plan is visionary in nature. It identifies those improvements which are proposed both on a long and short term basis for each park. It also identifies trail linkages that would improve pedestrian circulation and safety. The Capital Improvement Plan provides for scheduled improvements over the next five years. The plan is however budget and resource driven. If the funds are not available proposed improvements will not be accomplished. The plan is reviewed on an annual basis to update and adjust as needs and funding provide.
The Park and Recreation Committee did a very complete and meticulous job. The Planning Commission was pleased with the plan and recommended approval. The City Council adopted the plan on December 20th. The Chair, Wini Kristufek, did the great majority of the work in compiling the plan and the process towards completion. I, along with the City Council, want to extend “Thank You’s” to her and the Park and Recreation Committee for a job well done. The outcome was great!
