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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
Brookview Community Center
Monday, October 22, 2007
7:00 p.m.
I. Roll Call
Roger Bergman
Bob Mattison
Jerry Sandler, Chair
II. Agenda Changes or Additions
Jim Johnson
Roger McConico
Jim Vaughan, Vice Chair
III. Approval of Minutes — September 24, 2007
IV. Recreation Report — Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor
V. Recreation Department Fees
VI. Comprehensive Plan Review
VII. Adjournment
Kelly Kuebelbeck
Anne Saffert
Tom Zins
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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Golden Valley City Hall
Monday, September 24, 2007
6:00 p.m.
1. JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION COMMISSIONS — TO DISCUSS THE HOUSING CHAPTER OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
11. CALL TO ORDER OF THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Roger Bergman, Jim Johnson, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Roger McConico, Anne Saffert,
Jerry Sandler, Jim Vaughan, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Sheila Van Sloun,
Park and Recreation Administrative Assistant; and Veronica Anderson, SEH Consultants, Inc.
Absent: Tom Zins.
IV. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
Additions made to the agenda are as follows:
1) Annual Report
2) Lions Park Parking
3) Western Avenue Wetland
4) Guidelines Governing Commissions
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — August 27, 2007
MOTION: Moved by Mattison and seconded by Vaughan to approve the August 270, meeting minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
VI. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW
The Commission discussed the five park classifications listed in the Comprehensive Plan. Classifications
include: Neighborhood Park, Community Park, Open Space/Nature Area, Regional Park, and Special Use
Facility. Discussion focused on proper terms for the city parks and open spaces.
Jacobson suggested removing the acreages listed under Park and Open Space Classification, to eliminate
confusion and remain consistent with current classifications. The Commission concurred.
The Commission then went through the remainder of the Comprehensive Plan and made appropriate changes
and updates that will be reflected in an updated version.
Sandler added he thinks the Comprehensive Plan should include both a mission and vision statement.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
September 24, 2007
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Kuebelbeck brought up a possible discrepancy under the Park Related Issues and Opportunities pertaining to
results from the Park Planning Citizen Survey. She asked that the information be double-checked.
The Commission also agreed that the language in the Comprehensive Plan should be consistent with that from
the Park Planning Citizen Survey.
Sandler added the new Comprehensive Plan looks great and is a big improvement.
VII. ANNUAL REPORT
Sandler attended the City Council meeting on September 4`h and presented the annual report with
accomplishments from the previous year. He said the Commission received rave reviews for its hard work and
time.
VIII. LIONS PARK PARKING
Jacobson informed the Commission on the neighborhood meeting that was held at Brookview regarding Lions
Park parking. Staff members present were Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor, Stacy Altonen, Police Chief,
and Jeff Oliver, City Engineer
Jacobson said letters were sent to residents surrounding Lions Park to attend the meeting to discuss solutions
for the parking issue.
Jacobson also read a letter from a resident in the Lions Park area that expressed positive feedback and
indicated no problems with the current situation.
IX. WESTERN AVENUE WETLAND
McConico informed the Commission of young poplar trees along the east side of Winnetka Avenue and
expressed his concern with deer jumping into the road from the area. He would like the info passed to the city
Forester.
X. GUIDELINES GOVERNING COMMISSIONS
Sandler reminded the Commission that there are specifics in the guidelines regarding elections. He asked
Jacobson to have them clarified and sent to the Commissioners.
X1. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by McConico and seconded by Bergman to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Golden Valley Park & Recreation 2008 Fee Comparison
Program
OUTH PROGRAMS
Description
2008
2007
2006
Tap & Ballet
8 week sessions; Sept. - April; 1 per week
$34
$34
$33
Kids Club
6 week sessions; 2 per week
$36
$36
$35
Playgrounds
M -Th; mid-June - July
Free
Free
Free
Youth Basketball
2nd -6th grade; Jan. - Mar.
$45
$42
$40
Mites Basketball
K -1st grade; Jan -Feb; 1 per week
$37
$37
$36
Soccer (Fall)
K -8th grade; Sept. -Oct.; 1 per week
$30
$30
$29
T -Ball
2 - 7 week sessions; 2 per week
$31
$31
$30
Park Baseball
7 week session; 2 per week
$31
$31
$30
Little Critters (Summer)
6 week session; 2 per week
$35
$35
$34
Football/Basketball/Soccer Skills
6 week sessions; 1 per week
$27
$27
$26
Drama Club (Summer)
7 week session; 2 per week
$56
$56
$55
Drama Club (Fall & Winter)
9 week session; 1 per week
$45
$45
$44
Junior Tennis League
8 week session; 2-3 days per week
-
$40
$35
Tennis Lessons
3 week sessions; 2 per week
-
$25
$25
Pee Wee Tennis
3 week sessions; 2 per week
-
$23
$23
Kids Korner
6 week sessions; 1 per week
$27
$27
$26
Ice Hockey Skills Camp
4 week session; 2 per week
$47
$47
$46
Nerf Soccer
8 weeks; 1 per week
$29
$29
$28
"tiess Club
6 week sessions; 2 per week
$26
$25
$25
zh by Coach
7 week session; 2 per week
$31
$31
$30
Little Tikes
6 week session; 2 per week
$35
$34
$34
Explorers Hiking & Biking Club
6 week session; 1 per week
$30
$30
$29
Slowpitch Softball
7 week session; 2 per week
$31
$31
$30
Sand Volleyball
6 week session; 2 per week
$26
$26
$25
Bike Rangers
6 week session; 1 per week
$32
$32
$30
Catch, Kick & Throw
6 week session; 1 per week
$29
$29
$28
Teen Tennis League
8 week session; 3 per week
$60
$50
$45
Teen Open Basketball
Drop-in fee
$2
$2
$2
Teen Open Basketball
10 -time punch pass
$15
$15
$15
Jump Rope
6 week session; 1 per week
$16
$15
-
Jewlery Making
6 week session; 2 per week
$29
$29
-
Kickball
6 week session
$26
$25
-
Flag Football
6 week session; 2 per week
$27
$26
-
Summer Survivor
6 week session; 2 per week
$28
$28
-
Pens, Pencils, Markers and more
6 week session; 2 per week
$22
$21
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Co-Rec Broomball League
Resident
$420
$415
$410
Over Snon-residents $510 $505
$500
-Rec Soccer League
Resident
$435
$430
$425
Over 5 non-residents $585 $580
$575
Belly Dancing
6-9 week session; 1 per week
$40-60
$40-60
$40-60
Big Picture Scrapbooking
One session
$15
$15
$15
Easy Photo Organization
One session
$15
$15
$15
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ADULT PROGRAMS (cont.)
Fall Softball Leagues
Resident
$300
$290
$285
1-5 Non-residents - $363
$356
Over 5 Non-residents $425 $413
$406
Holiday Photo Greeting Cards
One session
$15
$15
$15
Hypnosis Class
I day
$20
$20
$20
Line Dancing
6-8 week session; 1 per week
$40-60
$40-60
$40-60
Mixed Doubles Tennis League
June — August
$26
$24/couple
$24/couple
Open Basketball
Drop-in fee
$3
$3
$3
10 -time punch pass $20 $20
$20
Open Volleyball
Drop-in fee
$3
$3
$3
10 -time punch pass $20 $20
$20
Pilates
6-9 week session; I per week
$40-60
$40-60
$40-60
Scrapbooking Bordermania
One session
$15
$15
$15
Singles Tennis Leagues
June — August
$20
$18
$18
Spring/Summer Softball Leagues
Resident — doubleheader leagues
$605
$600
$595
1-5 Non-residents — doubleheader leagues - $750
$744
Over 5 Non-residents — doubleheader leagues $805 $800
$794
Resident — single game leagues $430 $420
$415
1-5 Non-residents — single game leagues - $525
$519
Over 5 Non-residents — single game leagues $585 $575
$569
Swing & Social Ballroom Dance
4 week session; 1 per week
$49
$49
$45
Tennis Lesson
5 lessons
-
$26
$26
Women's Self Defense
One session
$35
$35
$35
Yoga & Pilates
7-8 week session; 1 per week
$60-80
$50-75
$50-75
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Painting
6 week session; 1 per week
$37
$36
$35
Beginning Bridge
8 week session; 1 per week
$28
$27
$26
Intermediate Bridge
8 week session; 1 per week
$28
$27
$26
Craft Classes
Per session; 4-6 per year
$6-15
$6-15
$6-15
Antique Presentation
Per session
$2-3
$2-3
$2-3
Humanities
Per session
$2-3
$2-3
$2-3
Bowling Tourney
Per session
$5
$5
$4.50
Coffee Talk
Per session; 9-10 per year
$2
$2
$2
Nutrition & You
Per session
$2
$2
$2
Dance Parties
Per session
$3-10
$3-10
$3-10
Supper Events
Per session
$8-12
$8-12
$8-12
Lunch Events
Per session
$8-12
$8-12
$8-12
Special Events
Per session
$3-12
$3-12
$3-12
Membership Dues
Per year
$5
$5
$5
One Day Trips
Per trip
$5.50-70
$5-70
$20-80
Extended Trips (2-6 days)
Per trip
$200-1,500
$200-1,200
1 1
$200-
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r' TISCELLANEOUS
Small Picnic Shelter
Resident (up to 50 people)
$60
$55
$55
Non-resident
$70
$65
$65
Large Picnic Shelter
Resident (up to 100 people)
$75
$70
$70
Non-resident
$85
$80
$80
Beer/Wine Permit
Only with picnic shelter rental
$8
$8
$8
Community Center
Resident (over 75 people; 12 hours)
$550
$550
$550
Non-resident (over 75 people; 12 hours)
$635
$635
$635
Resident (up to 75 people; 5 hours max)
$25
$25
$25
Non-resident (up to 75 people; 5 hours max)
$35
$35
$35
Private Industry or Commercial Use
Resident/Non-resident
$45/55 per
hour
$45/55 per
hour
$45/55 per
hour
Tennis Court
Court/hr/weekday
$5
$5
$5
Eve & weekend
$10
$10
$9
Picnic Kits
$30 deposit /$2 add'I item
$10/3 items
$10/3 items
$10/3 items
Ball Diamond
Per hour
$35
$35
$35
With lights, per hour
$50
$50
$50
Athletic Field
Per hour
$35
$35
$35
With lights, per hour
$50
$50
$50
Non-Brookview
General Park Usage
Per hour
$35
$35
$35
,mmerical Use of Park
Per hour
$75
$75
$75
K Building
Per hour
$40
$40
$40
Hockey Rink
Per hour
$35
$35
$35
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Parks and Open Space
Introduction
Parks and open spaces can shape the physical environment of a community in a way that enhances
neighborhoods by providing places to socialize, play, exercise and relax. Parks furnish visual contrasts
within the more densely built-up neighborhoods and can help to better deft '',the image and form of
developing and redeveloping areas. Parks provide a measure of relief from the monotony of buildings,
industrial areas, parking lots, stores, streets and other urban featuresi,�tus.imparting a psychological
uplift to its surroundings — a value that is often difficult to express iii terms of dollars.
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Parks and open spaces also add to the quality of life to
when landscaped with native plant species and manag
diversity that helps to sustain a healthy habitat for urb
viewing opportunities.
In addition to adding to the passive and active recreati
parks and open spaces promote a healthy urban hfesfy
walkways, and trail system.
n Valley residents by providing areas that
exotic plant species, prom tee ecological bio-
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dlife as welhas providing passive'wildlife
for the residents of Golden Valley
to the city's bikeways,
Parks and open space serve as essential recreation61-aidiiatural resources in Golden Valley by keeping
property values high, preserving certain areas for s60Wc and utilitarian qualities and maintaining a
positive image for the Clty s neighborhoods. It is impo, nt, then, that they are continually assessed,
maintained and upgraded'*'-' tomamtAlnJ i image as n attractive and pleasant suburban
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community;., a place where people want to live andiwork.
Purposii'd Plan n
This section addresses the park'and open<space element of the Comprehensive Plan and includes a park
and open'spa' map and general goal and policies. Together they will serve as a tool to guide future park
development and' open space pro'servation and enhancement.
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Existing Conditions
Existing Park and Open Space System
Parks and open space owned, operated and maintained by the City of Golden Valley currently comprises
approximately 481.8 acres of land. Of this, 167.4 acres are in community and neighborhood parks, 159.9
acres in nature areas, and 154.5 acres in Brookview Golf Course and the Honeywell Little League area,
special use facilities. Excluding the 154.5 acres of special use facilities, the City of Golden Valley has 327.3
acres of public park property or 15 acres per 1,000 residents.
Open Space
The use of the term "open space" varies from community to community. The definition, in some cases, is
more specific and defined as "all areas within a city that are undeveloped". However, Golden Valley has
land set aside for preservation with minimal or no development and has classified these areas as Nature
Areas. Subsequently, for the purpose of this plan, Golden Valley follows more closely to the definition
used by the Metropolitan Council. For this plan, open spaces are differentiated from parks (Nature Areas)
in that open spaces are more broadly defined (See Land Use Section) in that they include both private and
public space and include uses such as parks, nature areas, golf courses, ball fields, playgrounds and storm
ponding areas.
Park Classification
Various types of public recreation areas have been established within the park system to provide for two
principle forms of activities — active use in community/neighborhood parks, and passive use in nature
areas.
Each park in the system has been classified based upon guidelines that have been used by the National
Recreation and Park Association (Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Guidelines, 1995) and are
as follows:
♦ Neighborhood Park: A neighborhood park is an active area designed for intensive use by
children and family groups close to home and affording opportunities for informal recreation and
possibly some scheduled activities for all ages.
♦ Community Park: A community park is a larger, active play area providing for a greater variety
of play experiences and activities.
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♦ Nature Area: Nature Area is public land set aside for preservation of natural
resources, remnant landscapes, open space and visual aesthetics/buffering which
may include areas for trails and other passive recreation uses.
♦ Regional Park: A regional park is a large park area providing broad expanses of natural scenery
and capable of accommodating large numbers of people. It often includes special facilities of area -
wide interest.
♦ Special Use Facilities: Special use facilities includes play lots squares and plazas, public
beaches, swimming pools, parkway systems, golf course faciitles, greenbelts, drainage ways,
trails, and any other facilities of a special nature for which si andards are Ilicultto formulate and
whose number, location and distribution is dependent upon a number of factors. Such factors
include physical conditions, natural amenities, opportunities for acquisition and public demand.
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The location and size is variable and dependent on specific use.,.
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Park Locations and Acreage
Golden Valley's park system was developed with the neighborhood' in mind. Attractive park facilities
(community and neighborhood parks) and nature areas are 1'ocated throuout the City so that the
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maximum number of residents0*ewithin close proxil
The followingdescribes the eXistm `'
g park system in ��
and size. Each facility is geographicalll4cated on t t
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recreational area.
This includes a park's classification, location
and open space map, Exhibit A.
Park=r
TableCommunity
Location
Acres
BrooCivewPark200
B'rookview Pkwy N
33.0
Gearty FIV l„.
3101 Regent Ave N
4.7
Hampshire Park' >
1610 Louisiana Ave N
14.0
Lakeview Park
1521 Hillsboro Ave N
5.0
Lion's Park
151 Louisiana Ave N
19.0
Medley Park
2331 Ensign Ave N
12.6
Schaper Park
631 Ottawa Ave N
11.3
Scheid Park
1856 Toledo Ave N
9.8
Wesley Park
8305 Wesley Dr
19.9
Park
Table 1-2 Neighborhood Parks
Location
Acres
Glenview Terrace Park
2351 Zenith Ave N
5.0
Golden Oaks Park
1141 Valders Ave N
2.0
Natchez Park
201 Natchez Ave N
5.0
North Tyrol Park
900 Westwood Ave N
9.4
Seeman Park
1101 Florida Ave N
4.6
South Tyrol Park
1501 Kaltern Ln
3.6
Stockman Park
3300 Major Ave N
1.5
St. Croix Park
631 Ottawa Ave N
1.4
Wildwood Park
7401 Duluth St
4.2
Yosemite
3501 Yosemite Ave N
1.4
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Park
Open Space/Nature
Location
Acres
Adeline Nature Area
Adeline Ln Et Angelo Drive
1.2
Bassett Creek Nature Area
2130 Zane Ave N
7.6
Briarwood Nature Area
2500 Unity Ave
15.8
General Mills Nature Preserve
9201 Olson Memorial Hwy
27.0
Golden Ridge Nature Area
Earl St li Flag Ave N
1.6
Honeywell Pond
1800 Douglas Dr
3.6
Laurel Avenue Greenbelt
6600 Laurel Ave S
33.1
Mary Hills Nature Area
2190 Bonnie Ln
15.7
Outlot #1
2301 Nobel Ave N
2.9
Pennsylvania Woods
2301 Rhode Island Ave N
22.9
Rice Lake Nature Area
4120 Bassett Creek Dr
9.0
Tree Farm
1250 Orkla Dr
1.5
Western Avenue Marsh
Western Et Winnetka
21.6
Other Parks, Recreation Facilities and Open Spaces
In addition to the city -owned open space and park facilities, Golden Valley residents have many other
park acres in the municipality for their recreational use. Theodore Wirth Park (owned and maintained by
the Minneapolis Park Board but largely located in the City of Golden Valley), has 517 acres in Golden
Valley. Also, the City of Golden Valley has agreements with General Mills, Independent School District
#281 Breck School and the State Arts School (Perpich Center for Arts Education), which add another loo
acres for resident use. In total, public park property in the City of Golden Valley totals approximately
1,o98.8 acres.
Urban Trails (See Transportation Plan)
Golden Valley residents have identified walking and bicycling as two important and beneficial
recreational activities. As the population continues to age and becomes increasingly aware of the health
and social benefits of an active, lifestyle there will be an ever-increasing interest in pedestrian and bicycle
facilities.
Trails also provide a means of connecting with neighbors. Having a trail system that links various
neighborhoods with parks, schools, the Civic Center area, and other community amenities will provide
for walk -able and pedestrian -friendly community.
The Transportation Plan in Chapter X of this document provides a more detailed study with additional
goals, policies and recommendations for future trail improvements.
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Park Related Issues and Opportunities
Community input and participation is key to the success of park and open space planning. Community
needs, desires, and concerns are important in determining future priorities for park and facilities
development and open space preservation.
A number of community outreach initiatives were used in 2oo6 to discuss issues related to park use,
facilities and maintenance during the preparation of this comprehensive update (See Appendix Q.
Following is a discussion of each of the methods used to gain commuiuty input and a summary of the
comments and concerns received.
♦ The City of Golden Valley commissioned r
survey in 2oo6. Professional interviewers
community issues including questions reg.
The results of the survey showed that the
facilities offered by the City met the recre;
parks and recreation programs also h6Tf
recreation programs noted were softligif
♦ The
were
e 'urces, Ltd. to cond eta community -wide
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cso residents by telephone ons range of
ie City's Pa kand Recreation 0 rtunities.
s responded felt that the existing
red's o their household and that the mix of
of their useholds. The most popular
soccer, chda:l -n's activities and golf. When
n Space and Recreation Commission prepared a Park Planning Citizen Survey to study in
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Quesh ns were directed toward overall quality, safety and use of the city's parks and
on programsk, The s were made available at open houses, were posted on the City's
and mailed o tin the City,,
Newsletter. In general, the majority of the respondents felt
ks were very nip,- ant and helped to maintain a sense of physical and mental well-being.
spondents rated the quality of parks to be good to excellent and very safe. Park facilities
inn by,most to meet recreational needs. When,asked;the.mam r`easori for leaving holden
Take„ The foil most used parks were Brookview, Lions, Wesley, Scheid and Theodore Wirth Park
(Minneapolis Park in Golden Valley). The five top recreational activities noted were pleasure
walking, bicycling, using the playground equipment, ice skating, and using the fitness trail.
♦ Four Community Open Houses were held during the months of August and September 2oo6 at
Brookview, Hampshire, Wesley, and Scheid Parks. The open houses provided community
members with an opportunity to view park information boards, to discuss park -related concerns
with Park Staff and Park and Open Space Commission members and to collect additional
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comments. It was generally felt that Golden Valley had a great park system and recreation
programs; parks were well maintained and that the park staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities
most requested were some type of aquatic recreation, a community recreation center, and play
equipment that was updated and more creative. Other comments were more park specific.
Other issues and opportunities identified by Staff and the Open Space and Recreation
Commission include:
♦ Number of barriers, i.e., major streets and roadways with limitedpedestrian crossings
prohibit easy access to the parks and nature areas;
♦ Lack of connectivity between parks;
♦ Increase/update park way finding signage;
♦ Increase/maintain safety measures within parks, i.e., lighting;
♦ Increase park and maintenance funding
Increase parking stalls within the parks
♦ Ensure Open and accessible restrooms
♦ Additional drinking fountains
Metropolitan Council System Statement
The State of Minnesota, through the enactment of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act requires the
Metropolitan Council's review of each metropolitan community park and open space plan to assure
conformity with the 203o Regional Policy Plan adopted by the Metropolitan Council in 2005. The
Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan is the planning document that provides guidance for policies
and strategies included in the 203o Golden Valley Parks and Open Space Plan.
Although the Metropolitan System Statement does not designate any land in the City for existing or
proposed metropolitan park facilities, it does refer to three proposed regional trails, which are addressed
in the Transportation Plan section of this document.
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Policy Plan
The City of Golden Valley recognizes the importance of parks, open spaces, nature areas, and recreational
facilities in the overall health and well-being of the city. A mission (Vision) statement, goals and
policies have been developed for Golden Valley to address and plan for its future park system.
The term vision statement outlines what the city wants to do for the future of the community's park
system. The mission statement in this document articulates the Parks Department's purpose as related to
parks and open space. Goals are used to describe a long-term end toward -addressing key community
issues while the policies reflect the city's general intentions to achieve each of the stated goals.
Vision Statement
The City of Golden Valley shall nurture places,
focal point of family and community life.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Golden
parks and programs.
The Park Plan
The City of Golden I
Improvement to the
♦ Enhancement of
maintain recreation as a
community through people,
loped community with a well-established park system.
to continue with a focus on the following strategies:
e.g. aquatic complex, community center, etc.;
expansion of the sidewalk and trail system;
Continued expansion of its recreational programs
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Ggntmued stewardshipof the park and nature'areas using green landscaping and;'maintenance
approaches:,
The park and open space plan map (Exhibit B) shows the distribution of parks and open spaces as
categorized by Park Classification Type and internal park trail connections.
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Goals and Policies
Land Acquisition, Facility Development and Maintenance
Goals
1. Provide and maintain attractive parks and scenic areas for the enjoyment and leisure time activities
of the community.
2. Develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to servete existing and future needs of
community.
3. Implement an excellent maintenance system that maximized the available p"I" urces and provides for
high quality parks and facilities.
4. Pursue and acquire additional land for open space, prks and trails.;,
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5. Provide afull-service public golf facility, including an'-18.-hole�begulation course, 9 -hole par three
course, driving range, putting/chipping-sand/green areas for warm-up, concessions, pro -shop and
all other amenities.
6. Maintain a no net -loss of acreage for its parks and open spaces areas.,
y. Maintain the current goal 6f providing 15 acres of park and open: space per i,000 residents.
Policies
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The City shall:
1. Foster efforts to preserve historically significant elements within the community.
2. Provide input, coordinate and cooperate with adjacent communities, Three Rivers Park District, the
State of Minnesota, the Metropolitan Council, and other related agencies in park planning,
programming, and development efforts.
3. Evaluate the acquisition and development of neighborhood parks in order that each neighborhood is
adequately served,Wi appropriate recreational facilities.
4. Pursue grants from regional, state, and federal agencies to obtain funding assistance for park and
recreation planning, administration, acquisition, physical development, and programming efforts.
5. Search for opportunities to provide special use recreational facilities for broad community use.
6. Acquire properties that provide connections between existing open spaces and parks.
7. Maintain, re-evaluate, and improve Brookview Golf Course to provide an excellent golfing facility for
the public.
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8. Preserve and enhance parks and open space areas in accordance with the City of Golden Valley
Capital Improvement Plan.
9. Seek all opportunities, within financial limits, to plan, procure, develop and maintain parks and
recreation resources.
io. Acquire land or expand existing land for parks where it is deemed beneficial (e.g., Wesley, Lakeview,
Scheid).
ii. Work cooperatively with the school districts and other agencies
the joint use of facilities.
Recreation
Goals
r. Provide recreational opportunities to meet the
ability levels.
2. Deliver a variety of recreational programs that
the community.
3. Create and maintain a city,'ehvtronment suppo
physical activity to people who hveTM fork and I
Policies
The City shall:
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i. Cooperate with the schoo stricts in promot
2. Collaborate with oth�� r
opportunities for the co'I
3. Cooperate with and sup
4. Cooperate with public a
recreational facilities.
the city.
in order to maximize
including all age groups and
changing needs, and interests -of
providing opportunities for
g community use of facilities.
and agencies to provide adaptive and recreational
sports organizations.
entities to provide recreational opportunities that utilize
5. Encourage and provide entrepreneurial recreation program activities.
6. Provide high quality golfing opportunities for the public.
7. Monitor user satisfaction and solicit new program ideas.
8. Develop program budget priorities that ensure quality recreational opportunities.
9. Encourage and enable programs provided by other agencies and groups.
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io. Recruit and utilize seasonal part-time employees and volunteers to assist in implementing the city's
recreational programs.
Trail System
Goals
1. Provide a citywide interconnected trail system that meets recreation aid,transportation needs of the
community.
2. Provide a trail system that is well marked and maintained, safe; user-friendly, and will help active
living and connect the community..��
3. Provide access to -state, county and surrounding comxlunity trail systems.
4. Create a pedestrian -friendly downtown Golden Va1ley�that is connected to the city's ta-system.
Policies' "
The City shall: g,
1. Develop a city-wide trail system utilizing and encouraging alteriat�e modes of transportation.
2. Develop trail links that provide safe and con0enient aceess to'and between parks, schools,
neighborhoods, commercial -areas; -and other ceana'tions.
3. Review development` proposals, , E
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4. Cooperate with adjacent. communities to;coordmat,0, rail system connections.
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5. Cooperate with state, regional; and county agencies in the formulation of a comprehensive trail
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system. `
6. Work with the appropriate, autho'rities.to identify and utilize railroad and utility rights-of-way for
trail purposes.
y. Review traildesignand maintenance practices to ensure consistency with accepted designs.
8. Analyze the need for additional signals, signage, or special crossing facilities to enhance trail safety.
Natural Resources
Goals
1. Protect, preserve, enhance and develop the natural resources within the City.
2. Protect the City's natural resources and eco -system through community education.
3. Increase passive recreational opportunities of existing natural resources
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Policies
The City shall:
1. Review development proposals for conformance with ordinances regarding tree preservation, water
quality, wetland protection and mitigation, and shore land protection.
2. Work with developers to provide permanent open space areas or cash in monetary compensation of
land in development plans.
3. Educate private property owners on how to protect and maintain natural resources on their
property.,
4. Protect parks and open space areas from unnecessary encroachment or destruction from
neighboring properties.
5. Utilize site planning, construction and maintenance techniques on public parklanato minimize
negative impacts on the natural environment.
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6. Utilize or specify native plant materials in projects on Crtypoperty.
7. Search for and take advantage of oppo�.jt-unrfte to acquire properties to add to the City's inventory of
natural resource-based open space.NX�
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8. Identify and acquire significant habitat areas andas-",- ne p ant and animal species to
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ensure their preservntto
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9. Protect and pre9dKe endangered�ann pecies and their natural habitat through
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cooperative efforts,,ti!ith Metropghtan.Parks Comriiission, Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, and the U &'Tish and Wildlife Service;.
io. Enforce no-net°l�oss'of wetlan_s1within jurisdictional limits through administration of the
Minnesota Wetlands Cgnservaddh Act.
11. Increase emphasis on minimizing runoff volumes through implementation of storm water best
management practices and other environmental practices that are technically acceptable and
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12. Continue to tal4,a ron.cctive approach in efforts to identify and treat diseased and insect -infested
trees in a timely manner through implementation of the City's shade tree disease program.
13. Work with private property owners and developers to encourage reforestation and -preservation of
significant vegetation and enforce current tree preservation ordinance.
14. Use best management practices to improve the effectiveness of natural resource management.
15. Provide, maintain, search for and develop public access f6 parks and areas on water bodies.
16. Protect and manage open space areas within the City.
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17. Maintain and develop natural corridors to foster eco -system continuity and provide connections to
parks and open space.
18. Expand environmental education programs with schools and in the community.
i9. Continue to inventory, analyze natural resources, and manage accordingly within the City.
20. Manage over -population of wildlife species. ,
Park System Improvements
The following is a list of park projects have been identified
for consideration in the City's Short and Long Range Plan;,
Land Acquisition, Facility Development and Mainti ,'.."
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Commission
Recreation
Expanded golf opportunities Archery range
Additional soccer fields New play ground equipment to encompass broad
age range
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Long
Short- Plan
Outdoor performance stage
Purchasekof underdeveloped and undeveloped land
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Update/new buildings with outside access to.,�,
Mu ti, community center
restrooms
Update parks and nature afea signs '
=Xridoor multi -use soccer facility
Provide Increased parking opportunities"
Environmental education facility
Re-evaluate park usage anduoeds eiy three3)��`
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years
Indooir community thetxe
Skate park
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Dog park
Recreation
Expanded golf opportunities Archery range
Additional soccer fields New play ground equipment to encompass broad
age range
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Trails
Study, improve and expand City-wide trail system Tunnel under Winn
creek
Access trail under r,
and Adeline Nature
Connection)
Natural Resources
Avenue from Area B along
Schaper Park
rail (North-South
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