Handout from Meeting-A
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Building a Better World
for All of Us'
Golden Valley Environmental Commission
July 28, 2014
7:00 PM
Golden Valley City Hall
Copies to: Commission Members
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AGENDA
Overview of Plan Outline
A. Executive Summary and Introduction
B. Natural Resources Inventory
C. Natural Resource Strategies
1. Policies
2. Priorities
3. Recommendations
D. Monitoring and Success Criteria
E. Educational Opportunities
F. Implementation and Funding
G. Climate Change, Existing Plans and Ordinances, Public Meetings, GIS, Plan Updates
Process
A. Review over the next five months — goal is to have plan completed in 2014
B. This is the first of five Environmental Commission Meetings
1. Meeting 1: Overview of plan outline, process, and development of vision and goals
statements
2. Meeting 2: Recommendations for management strategies, specific project
recommendations, and monitoring and success criteria.
3. Meeting 3: Educational opportunities, implementation, and funding opportunities.
4. Meeting 4: Review of complete plan and ancillary topics related to climate change, GIS,
plan update schedule, and process for integration into Comprehensive Plan. This
meeting will include the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
a. SWAP AGENDA FOR MEETINGS 3 AND 4.
5. Meeting 5: Review of final draft of plan, final comments, and recommendations to City
Council. This meeting may include the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
III. Development of Vision and Goals Statements
A. Golden Valley Envision
B. 2008 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6: Parks
IV. Public Engagement
A. Solicit public feedback
B. Photographs
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'Example Statements
Environmental Commission Mission Statement Example (optional)
The mission of the Environmental Commission is to provide the City with the highest quality of
environmental leadership through planning, management, protection and enhancement of Golden
Valley's natural resources.
GV Envision Statements
Environment - Vision Statements AeAf-uTe—d
1. Golden Valley is a beautiful, healthy city that preserves its balance of natural and,`` urban spaces.
2. Golden Valley is a beautiful, healthy city that preserves its balance of natural ankma spaces
where residents, government, industry, and developers work together to preserve and protect
the environment.
3. Golden Valley is a beautiful, healthy city that preserves its balance of natural an urban Spaces
where:
a. New technologies and innovative practices continue to be used to manage waste and
pollution at the source
b. Community and individuals are inspired to preserve green and open spaces
c. City continues to be a leader in surface water protection and enhancement
d. Urban design practices continue to enhance the beauty of the city's green and open
spaces.
Goal Statements that support the Vision
The following goals will help attain Golden Valley's vision for its natural areas and resources:
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.
Parks Plan Example
Parks Vision Statement
The City of Golden Valley shall nurture places, events, and associations than maintain recreation as a
focal point of family and community life
Parks Mission Statement
The mission of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Department is to build community through people,
parks, and programs.