2006 Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan - City of Lakeville

3. System planning will include public participation at every step. The Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Advisory Committee will provide a forum for
open discussion of issues to insure early and continuing public participation in
park planning, rather than review of decisions already made. The Committee will
continue to facilitate public awareness and encourage input on all aspects of
parks, trails, open space and recreation.
4. The Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan will be based upon directions
established by the general Comprehensive Plan - Policy Plan/Development
Framework. The System Plan will be implemented through integration with other
City activities involving private growth management and provision for other public
facilities and services. System planning data will be continually transmitted in
usable form to all other City departments in order to maintain an awareness of
needs and opportunities.
General Recreational System Outreach
Standards:
1. To the extent possible, the Parks and Recreation Department shall provide
comprehensive park and recreation programs and facilities for all residents and
groups of the community.
2. Programs and facilities shall be organized and offered so as to maximize
participation and overcome physical or economic limitations which may serve to
prevent equal opportunity.
Policies:
1. Parks and Recreation administration and operations will be implemented based
on City Council and Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Advisory
Committee policies, procedures and ordinances.
2. The department will recognize conflicts and mediate fairly in matters in which
special interest groups seek to achieve results, which may not serve the best
interests of the community in general.
3. Besides the standard programs and facilities typically recognized in a
recreational/parks/trail system, equitable consideration will be devoted, but not
limited to, the following special concerns:
a. Areas for natural interpretation, conservation easements, greenway
corridors and trails.
b. Historic preservation.
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Chapter Five
2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, & Open Space Plan Page 82