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08-07-17 Agenda (Comp Plan) AGENDA Planning Commission Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers Monday, August 7, 2017 7:30 pm 1. Approval of Minutes July 10, 2017, Special Planning Commission Meeting July 10, 2017, Regular Planning Commission Meeting 2. Discussion Item —Tennant Company Concept Plan 3. Discussion Item — Golden Valley Arts 4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings 5. Other Business • Council Liaison Report 6. Adjournment '., This document is availabie in alternate format�upon a 72-hour request.Please call 763-593-800b(TT`f: 7b3•593-3768)to make a req�i�st. Examples of aEtern�Ee f�rmats " may include large print,electronic,Braflle,a�diaCassett�e,etc. AGENDA Planning Commission Comp Plan Conversation Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers Monday, August 7, 2017 6 pm 1. 6-6:30 pm: Open House (Parks and Natural Resources) 2. 6:30-7:30 pm: Presentation and Discussion (Parks and Natural Resources) Tr�i�cloctJr��nt is a�dailal�le in �idterri�t�forr�7��s t.iE�e�r� a 72-l�it�ur r�e�u�st. Ple�s�c�ll '�� 7b3-5�33-8006 (TTV: 763-593-3�6�)tr� ��ake a request. Cx�mple�Qf�Iter��ate t�ort��ts � rn�y 1r��:�l�Cle� I��rge ��rir�f,�l�Ctrt�ni�, �r�ille,�t�t�i�:>��as5ett� etc. �F �� ri��, �,��"�� .f� > ,.,.� �.. � , , �� ' `�� "�� , ?� ,� {r, y�i /A l g r.,..,� �'� / ��:. �r ck .. r,. ? �k� � f /� c i, � �� i�i'�.. . ..i �� ..r i�' .. . .. �� ,.��✓ Park and Recreation Department �� 763-512-2345/763-512-2344(fax) Date: August 7, 2017 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: 2040 Comprehensive Plan — Parks and Natural Resources Summary The Parks and Natural Resources Chapter is the sixth of seven chapters to be discussed as part of the 2017 update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Staff will host an open house immediately prior to the Planning Commission meeting as a way to share information and gather feedback. Members of the public and City Commissioners are invited to stay and participate in the discussion that follows. The presentation to the Planning Commission includes the 2030 performance assessments for all components of the Parks programs and amenities within the City including athletic facilities, nature areas, natural resources, park structures, parks, special use areas, and infrastructure. The 2040 proposal includes improvement performance goals for the existing system based on community input and Open Space and Recreation Commission work sessions. Documented for this presentation is the most recent recommendations and resident input from the community which will be the basis for the formal development of the Parks plan. The proposed Parks plan will include goals, objectives, and policies that provide guidance and policy direction for the long-term future of the City's park system either as a publicly-maintained local system or in partnership with local, regional and state agencies. The chapter will include the Natural Resources Management Plan, which was adopted by City Council in 2015. The plan can be found online at: http://www.goldenvalleymn.�ov/natural- resources/natural-resources-mana�ement.php Attachments • Parks Chapter Summary (1 Page) • Community Feedback Summary (2 pages) • Analysis of Policies in 2030 Comprehensive Plan Policies (7 pages) • Proposed Goals and Objectives for Parks Chapter (5 pages) PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER SUMMARY °� 204o Comprehensive Plan CaV2�40 Comprehensive Plan Conversations - August 7, 20�7 Status The Parks and Natural Resources Chapter is currently being developed with numerous public input opportunities and multiple work sessions with the Open Space & Recreation Commission (OSRC). In addition to these efforts, the Environmental Commission has worked with the OSRC in the input, development, and implementation of the Natural Resources Management Plan which will be included in the 204o Comprehensive Plan document. Both the Open Space & Recreation Commission and the Environmental Commission continue to work with staff to fine tune recommended plan implementation for the Golden Valley Park System over the next �o years. Chapter Overview The Chapter will provide planning guidance over the next�o years based upon needs anticipated through 2040. The plan addresses four key areas of the Golden Valley Park System. These areas include; the preservation of parks and acquisition of additional park land, the commitment to delivering outstanding recreation and education opportunities, a pledge to protect and enhance open spaces and natural areas, and a passion to grow Brookview Golf and Recreation Area. Key issues that are/will be examined within the plan include: • Provide and Maintain Parks, Nature Areas,and Green Space -The community values and understands the importance of parks, outdoor amenities, nature areas, and green space as key assets of the City of Golden Valley. • Protect and Add Park Amenities for Current and Future Community Needs - Resident feedback supports that the City maintains, improves, and replaces park amenities throughout the park system.- • Pursue and Acquire Park Land and Open Space - The top goal identified in the community responses at the hosted open house is to create (or expand) open space, parks, and trails. • Responsiveness - City officials and staff must be cognizant of an ever-changing community and responsive to the growing and changing needs. • Support a City Environment for Active Living and Healthy Lifestyles-The community values a park environment supportive of active lifestyles by providing opportunities for physical activity for people who live, work, play, and learn in Golden Valley. • Protect and Enhance Open Spaces and Natural Areas - The community values its natural infrastructure including trees, native vegetation, and wetlands and wants to ensure these are managed in a resilient and sustainable manner. • Green Technology- Staff should implement green technology whenever appropriately possible for all park improvements. • Grow Revenue Producing Special Use Areas - Fiscal resources produced from the City's unique variety of special use areas helps reduce expenses to the general fund and provides resources for reinvestment. • Implementation - Staff will work with residents, the Open Space and Recreation Commission and the City Council to develop priorities for capital expenditures that align with the goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. �()�t�fVltle y �, SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY FEEDBACK �_ Parks & Natural Resources - 204o Comprehensive Plan Gii�/2(�40 Comprehensive Plan Conversations - August 7, 20�7 Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Open House As community members arrived at the open house, they were given a set of stickers to use at each "station" or chapter of the Comp Plan. Stickers were used by attendees to represent the goals that they feel are most important to them and should be included in the long-term vision for Golden Valley. Top 5 Parks Goals Identified at Open Nouse Sticker Count Create additional (or expand) o en s ace, arks, and trails 27 Ensure a park environment supportive of active lifestyles by providing 27 opportunities for physical activity for people who live, work, play, and learn in Golden Valle Provide attractive parks, nature areas, and open spaces for community 25 en'oyment Maintain, im rove, and replace park amenities throu hout the park system �8 Continue to provide recreational and educational opportunities to meet �6 the needs of the community Online Survey Results The City engaged the community on the topic of Parks in a number of different ways including electronic survey input. Electronic responses received included: General Input: • Would love to have a nice dirt running path for beginning runners. My knees aren't handling the paved paths well anymore. Wirth has trails but they are quite hilly. Mary Nills is great but short. • Golden Valley has great neighborhood parks but few with loop walking trails for adults. Nature areas would be ideal for this. • Please allow for the Parks Dept and the Parks Commission to have more active roles in seeking community input on changes to the parks systems. Many decisions seem to be made on their own without public input (Lawn Bowling is fine, but a multi-use space/dome is so needed in this area), other P&R decisions are made to increase revenue through the parks system while taking away public use time (i.e. Twin Cities Tennis Camps). What do you value most about Golden Valley? • Great parks, neighborhoods, and close to downtown. • The parks and the fact that neighbors take pride in the community. • The number of parks, the opportunity to be close to downtown but still in a neighborhood. • Parks, green space, proximity to Minneapolis. • Next to Minneapolis, neighbors, parks and green space. • Well kept GV parks, GV trails, and green spaces. • I love all the green space available in Golden Valley. �, �c�tuvall y Summary of Community Feedback Parks & Natural Resources Chapter - 204o Comprehensive Plan GY2040 What important changes does Golden Valley need to make in the next�o years? In the next 2o years? • World class community center, better Park & Rec programs, Christmas lights and decoration around the holiday season. • Parks!!! The neighborhood parks are lack-luster when compared to the nearby New Nope and Crystal parks (with the exception of Brookview and Lions). We moved from Crystal and were in walking distance of 3+ parks that were appealing to kids from � year - middle school. Our two closest parks in GV have less equipment and less appeal to kids of all ages. The two big parks are great, I'm sure, but I also want to be able to enjoy the parks that are walkable to us. • Change of city policy: welcoming of friendly environmental practice; allowing limited bee-keeping(not business or industrial), greater attention paid to water purity in our streams, ponds, lakes, promoting rain gardens and native plantings, replacing aging trees and greater investment made in bike paths/lanes, walking trails connecting neighborhoods. • Assure we maintain the green space, mature trees, parks, and spacious yards. • Dog park and fitness center so I don't have to pay Lifetime $2oo/month. • Move location of farmer's market to Lions Park or Brookview Park so more neighbors can walk to it or spend more time, promote Lions Club Park and other areas to downtown realtors. Build an outdoor public swimming pool. Promote the parks and Nopkins Schools. Well-kept GV parks; GV trails, and green spaces. • Increase the replacement of old trees as soon as possible. • Public pool and sauna. • Take good care of parks. • With some increase in our population density, we need to maintain our green spaces. • Now about community center with a pool for kids in the winter. • Community Center should have been designed with more amenities (i.e. fitness center, rec rooms, etc.). • Increase the navigability to Bassett Creek watershed to kayaks and canoes and make clear launch areas. • Restoring Bassett Creek so that ALL of its ABOVE ground and flowing the way it was 5o years ago and unpolluted with wildlife such as toads and crawfish. ��`d� �� .�� g-ol de alle Y �� ANALYSIS OF POLICIES IN 2030 PLAN �_ Parks & Natural Resources Chapter GV2�40 Comprehensive Plan Conversations - August 7, 20�7 Goal 1: Land Acquisition, Facility Development, And Maintenance Objectives: Provide and maintain attractive parks and scenic areas for community enjoyment and leisure time activities; develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to serve existing and future community needs; implement an excellent maintenance system that maximizes the available resources and provides for high quality parks and facilities; pursue and acquire additional land for open space, parks, and trails; provide a full-service public golf facility, including an �8-hole regulation course, 9-hole par three course, driving range, putting/chipping-sand/green areas for warm-up, concessions, pro-shop, and all other amenities; maintain a no net-loss of acreage for City parks and nature areas; maintain the current level of service by providing at least �5 acres of City-owned parks and nature areas per�,000 residents. Policy Succeed? How? The City will foster efforts to preserve historically No No historically significant elements si nificant elements within the communit . have resented themselves. The City will provide input, coordination, and Yes Parks & Recreation Department has cooperation with adjacent communities, Three Rivers worked very closely with Three Park District, the State of Minnesota, the Metropolitan Rivers Park District, Minneapolis Council, and other related agencies in park planning, Park Board, Minnesota DNR, programming, and development efforts. Bottineau Project Office, and our surrounding communities to partner in capital improvements, park plannin , and pro rammin . The City will evaluate the acquisition and development No No acquisition opportunities have of neighborhood parks in order that each presented themselves, however the neighborhood is adequately served with appropriate City Council and Open Space & recreational facilities. Recreation Commission have set a goal to acquire property for a neighborhood park in the southeast corner of the communit . The City wil) pursue grants from regional, state, and Yes Parks & Recreation staff has been federal agencies to obtain funding assistance for park very successful over the past three and recreation planning, administration, acquisition, years securing state and regional physical development, and programming efforts. grants along with developing fiscal partnerships all of which have had a significant impact on improvements in the park system. The City Council support for increasing the park dedication fees for development have also played a significant role in providing additional funding for projects and grant matching dollars. Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 2017 GV2040 Policy Succeed? How? The City will search for opportunities to provide Yes New special use recreation facilities special use recreational facilities for broad community include a new lawn bowling green, an use. all inclusive playground, a challenge course, a community park gazebo, and pickle ball courts, along with multiple new amenities with the construction of Brookview. The City will acquire properties that provide No Funding has not been available to connections between existing open spaces and parks. pursue properties that would rovide new connections. The City will maintain, re-evaluate, and improve Yes Over the past three years, the Brookview Golf Course to provide an excellent golfing development of diverse activities facility for the public. partnered with the golf operation have provided three excellent seasons of operation. With the increased revenues staff has had the opportunity to begin reinvesting in the golf course by replacing all the bunkers, re-landscaping tee box #�, updating the driving range and driving range building, replacing the starter building and the lesson tee building, and replacing much needed e ui ment. The City will preserve and enhance parks and open Yes Staff has worked to preserve and space areas in accordance with the City of Golden enhance parks and open space areas Valley Capital Improvement Plan. based on funds available in the capital improvement lan. The City will seek all opportunities, within financial Yes Staff continuously seeks all limits, to plan, procure, develop, and maintain parks opportunities to plan, procure, and recreation resources. develop, and maintain parks and recreation resources. The City will acquire land or expand existing land for No Funding has not been available to parks where it is deemed beneficial (eg, Wesley, acquire or expand existing land for Lakeview, Scheid). arks. The City will work cooperatively with the school Yes Staff works very closely with Nopkins districts and other agencies or businesses to maximize Schools, Robbinsdale Schools, Breck the joint use of facilities. School, and Perpich Center for the Arts to maximize and share facilities. 2 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 2017 GV2040 Goa) 2: Recreation Objectives: Provide recreational opportunities to meet the needs of the community, including all age groups and ability levels; deliver a variety of recreational programs that are responsive to the changing needs and interests of the community; create and maintain a city environment supportive of active living by providing opportunities for physical activity to people who live, work, and play within the City. Policy Succeed? How? The City will cooperate with the school districts in Yes Community school districts and the promoting community use of facilities. City continue to partner in many ways promoting community use of shared facilities. The City will collaborate with other non-profit Yes Staff continues to contract and work organization and agencies to provide adaptive and with Reach for Resources to provide recreational opportunities for the community. adaptive and recreational opportunities and has recently developed a partnership with Paul's Pals to construct Golden Valley's first all-inclusive pla round. The City will cooperate with and support youth sports Yes Staff works very closely with all the organizations. community youth athletic organizations to provide outstanding facilities and opportunities for the outh in our communit . The City will cooperate with public and private entities Yes The Parks & Recreation Department to provide recreational opportunities. welcomes all partnerships with public and private entities to provide expanded and new recreation o portunities. The City will cooperate with corporate citizens to Yes Parks & Recreation staff works with provide employee recreational opportunities. corporate entities within the City to provide facilities, leagues, and ro rams for our corporate citizens. The City will encourage and provide entrepreneurial Yes Parks & Recreation staff offers recreation program activities. numerous types of recreation programming. These areas include city employee developed programs, contractual programs and private artnerships. The City will provide high quality golfing opportunities Yes Brookview Golf Course continues to for the public. be one of the top five public golf courses in the metro area and is 3 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 2017 GV2040 Policy Succeed? Now? proud to offer a quality experience for all who come to en'o Brookview. The City will monitor user satisfaction and solicit new Yes Parks & Recreation and Golf staff program ideas. systematically survey customer satisfaction and seek input for new ro ram ideas on a re ular basis. The City will develop program budget priorities that Yes City Council continues to work with help ensure quality recreational opportunities. Parks & Recreation staff to secure budget resources to provide outstanding recreational opportunities for the residents of Golden Valle . The City will encourage and enable programs provided Yes Parks & Recreation staff advertise by other agencies and groups. and implement programs provided by other agencies and groups including, but not limited to, Twin Cities Tennis Camp, Blizzard Ski School, Fat Bike Rentals, Cheer America, etc. The City will recruit and use seasonal part-time Yes The Parks & Recreation Department employees and volunteers to assist in implementing continues to recruit and train the City's recreationa) programs. seasonal and part-time employees and volunteers to support all the Parks & Recreation and golf opportunities offered for the community. Goal 3: Trail System Objectives: Provide a citywide interconnected trail system that meets recreation and transportation needs of the community; Provide a trail system that is well marked and maintained, safe, user-friendly, will help active living, and will connect the community; provide access to state, county, and surrounding community trail systems; create a pedestrian-friendly downtown Golden Valley that is connected to the City's trail system. Policy Succeed? How? The City will develop a city-wide trail system using and N/A Not a Parks & Recreation area of encouraging alternative modes of transportation. responsibility - see Transportation The City will develop trail links that provide safe and N/A Not a Parks & Recreation area of convenient access to and between arks, schools, res onsibility - see Trans ortation 4 ' Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 2017 GV2040 Policy Succeed? How? neighborhoods, commercial areas, and other destinations. The City will review development proposals. N/A Not a Parks & Recreation area of res onsibilit - see Trans ortation The City will cooperate with adjacent communities to N/A Not a Parks & Recreation area of coordinate trail system connections. res onsibilit - see Trans ortation The City will cooperate with state, regional, and county N/A Not a Parks & Recreation area of a encies to formulate a com rehensive trail s stem. res onsibilit - see Trans ortation The City will work with the appropriate authorities to N/A Not a Parks & Recreation area of identify and use railroad and utility rights-of-way for responsibility - see Transportation trail ur oses. The City will review trail design and maintenance N/A Not a Parks & Recreation area of practices to help ensure consistency with accepted responsibility - see Transportation desi ns. The City will analyze the need for additional signals, N/A Not a Parks & Recreation area of signage, or special crossing facilities to enhance trail responsibility - see Transportation safety. Goal 4: Natural Resources Objectives: Protect, preserve, enhance, and develop the natural resources within the City; protect the City's natural resources and eco-system through community education; increase passive recreational opportunities of existing natural resources Policy Succeed? How? The City will review development proposals for Yes Reviewed with respect to conformance with ordinances regarding tree Stormwater management, Floodplain preservation, water quality, wetland protection and and Shoreland management, Tree mitigation, and shoreland protection. and Landscape, and Planned Unit Development sections of City Code; the Natural Resources Management Plan was also consulted The City will work with developers to provide Yes Central Park West, Laurel Ponds, permanent open space areas or cash in monetary Liberty Crossing are examples of compensation of land in development plans. developments where land or permanent easements were obtained for o en s ace The City will educate private property owners on how Yes Information included on website and to protect and maintain natural resources on their in newsletter on native landscaping, ro erty. invasive species, etc 5 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 2017 GV2040 Policy Succeed? How? The City will protect parks and open space areas from No unnecessary encroachment or destruction from nei hborin ro erties. The City will use site planning, construction, and Yes Maintenance and mowing practices maintenance techniques on public park lands to have been modified to reduce minimize negative impacts on the natural environment. inputs, minimize erosion, protect wetlands, and diversif ecolo The City will use or specify native plant materials in Yes Examples include stream restoration projects on City property. projects, pond construction projects, Dou las Drive reconstruction The City will search for, and take advantage of, Yes Yes, a couple nature areas were opportunities to acquire properties to add to the expanded by permanent easement City's inventory of natural resource-based open space. (Pennsylvania Woods, Bassett Creek Nature Area). The City will identify and acquire significant habitat No areas and areas of unique plant and animal species to help ensure their preservation. The City will protect and preserve endangered and Yes PUD requires preservation and threatened species and their natural habitat through protection of open space and cooperative efforts with Metropolitan Parks sensitive environmental features; Commission, Minnesota Department of Natural conservation easements have been Resources, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. dedicated over new parcels on Sweene Lake The City will enforce no-net loss of wetlands within Yes Wetlands have been protected and jurisdictional limits through administration of the buffered on all applicable projects Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act. and develo ments The City will increase emphasis on minimizing runoff Yes Best management practices have volumes, through implementation of storm water best been incorporated into projects and management practices and other environmental developments practices that are technically acceptable and financiall feasible. The City will continue to take a proactive approach in Yes The City will continue to take a efforts to identify and treat diseased and insect- proactive approach in efforts to infested trees in a timely manner through identify and manage diseased and implementation of the City's shade tree disease insect-infested trees in a timely program. manner. The City has developed landscape ordinances, disease tree management ordinances and Management Plans as guidelines to protect, preserve and enhance the 6 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 2017 GV2040 Policy Succeed? How? natural shade tree resources within the Cit . The City will work with private property owners and Yes City continues to work with developers to encourage reforestation and developers, contractors and preservation of significant vegetation and enforce property owners as opportunities current tree preservation ordinance. arise The City will use best management practices to Yes Buckthorn control, native prairie improve the effectiveness of natural resource management, park maintenance, tree mana ement. trimmin and lantin , etc The City will provide, maintain, search for, and develop Yes Liberty Flood Mitigation and Bassett public access to parks and areas on water bodies. Creek Restoration projects created better access, connection, and viewin of water bodies The City will protect and manage open space areas Yes Open spaces with public investment within the Cit . continue to be mana ed The City will maintain and develop natural corridors to Yes Laurel Avenue Greenbelt and Luce foster ecosystem continuity and provide connections Line trail; new areas include to parks and open space. Minnaqua greenbelt corridor and Penn Woods/Liberty Crossing extension to Medicine Lk Rd The City will expand environmental education No pro rams with schools and in the community. The City will continue to inventory and analyze natural Yes Update natural resource inventory in resources and manage them accordingly within the 2013-14 Cit . The City wil) manage over-population of wildlife Yes Parks and Recreation staff works species. with the Minnesota DNR and the USDA Wildlife Services Division to manage nuisance wildlife po ulations. 7 �, PROPOSED GOALS & OBJECTIVES �, Parks & Natural Resources Chapter - 204o Comp Plan ,�7•�204� Comprehensive Plan Conversations - August 7, 2017 Goal �: Preserve Parks and Acquire Additional Land The City of Golden Valley recognizes the importance of parks, open spaces, nature areas, and recreational facilities to the community's overall health, vitality, and appeal. Objectives • Provide and maintain attractive parks and scenic areas for community enjoyment and leisure time activities. • Develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to serve existing and future community needs. • Implement an excellent maintenance system that maximizes the available resources and provides for high quality parks and facilities. • Pursue and acquire additional land for open space, parks, and trails. • Maintain a no net-loss of acreage for specific use land, open space, parks, and nature areas owned and operated by the City. Acreage baseline is 48o acres. Policies • Maintain the current level of service by providing at least 22.5 acres of City-owned parks, special use land, open spaces, and nature areas per�,000 residents. • Provide direction, coordination, and cooperation with adjacent communities, school districts, Three Rivers Park District, the State of Minnesota, the Metropolitan Council, and other related agencies, both public and private,for facility usage, park planning, programming, and development efforts. • Pursue the acquisition and development of neighborhood parks in order that each neighborhood is adequately served with appropriate recreational facilities. • Pursue grants from local, regional, state, and federal agencies to obtain funding assistance for park and recreation planning, administration, acquisition, physical development, and programming efforts. • Provide special use recreational facilities for broad community use. • Expand connections between existing open spaces and parks. • Preserve and enhance parks and open space areas in accordance with the City of Golden Valley Capital Improvement Plan. • Seek all opportunities, within financial limits, to plan, procure, develop, and maintain parks and recreation resources. • Acquire and develop land or expand existing land for parks where it is deemed beneficial. • Maintain excellent internal park trails that provide connectivity and access within each park area to park amentities and citywide sidewalks and trails. • Provide insight and direction for the citywide trail and sidewalk plan. • Develop a plan to eliminate physical barriers in all park areas to meet the recreational needs of all residents. • Stay connected to the community for flexibility and responsive collaboration. • Maintain, update, replace, and add athletic facilities to meet community recreation needs. Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 20�7 GV2040 Implementation Strategies • Identify and secure properties that add to or improve park locations. • Develop partnerships to expand recreation amenities. • Maintain a zero net loss park acreage goal. • Be responsive to collaboration opportunities. • Support the Parks Department through efficient facility use, capital reinvestment, and technology upgrades to ensure a dynamic park system. Goal 2: Deliver Recreation and Education Opportunities The City of Golden Valley believes that lifelong learning and active lifestyles are vital aspects for a vibrant community. Objectives • Provide recreational and educational opportunities to meet the needs of the community, including all age groups and ability levels. • Deliver a variety of recreational and educational programs and events that are responsive to the changing needs and interests of the community. • Create and maintain a city environment supportive of active living by providing opportunities for physical activity to people who live, work, and play within the City. Policies • Cooperate with the school districts in promoting community use of facilities. • Collaborate with other non-profit organizations and agencies to provide adaptive and recreational and educational opportunities for the community. • Promote social equity for those under served in our community by eliminating barriers and providing access to programs, facilities, places, and spaces in our park system. • Partner with and support youth athletic organizations. • Cooperate with public and private entities to provide recreational and educational opportunities. • Cooperate with corporate citizens to provide employee recreational opportunities. • Encourage and provide entrepreneurial recreation and educational program activities. • Monitor user satisfaction and solicit new program ideas. • Develop program budget priorities that help ensure quality recreational and educational opportunities. • Encourage and enable programs and classes provided by other agencies and groups. • Recruit and use seasonal/part-time employees and volunteers to assist in implementing the City's recreational programs and events. 2 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 20�7 GY2040 Implementation Sfrategies • Stay connected to the community to provide recreational and educational opportunities for an ever- changing resident base. • Continuously explore opportunities to partner and collaborate on recreational and educational initiatives. • Support local organizations that provide programs and services for the community. • Utilize thorough evaluation as an integral aspect to our service delivery. • Ensure recreation programs and educational opportunities are available to all. Goal 3: Protect and Enhance Open Spaces and Natural Resources The City of Golden Valley desires to provide and maintain high quality natural resources through its management of nature areas and open spaces, which provide healthy wildlife habitats, nature-oriented recreation and educational experiences, and enhanced quality of life for residents. Objectives • Partner with the Environmental Commission to protect, preserve, restore, enhance, and develop the natura) resources within the City and implement the Natural Resources Management Plan. • Control existing and emerging invasive plant species, pests and diseases. • Provide access and connectivity. • Maintain and monitor natural resources. • Support and provide public outreach and education and citizen participation. • Foster partnerships and inter-governmental cooperation • Protect and manage wildlife. • Support the goals and policies outlined in the City's Resilience and Sustainability Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Policies • Apply an adaptive management approach to achieving natural resource goals to ensure success • Connect people to the benefits of nature and the outdoors through sustainable community assets by protecting natural resources and open spaces. • Increase passive recreational opportunities of existing natural resources through park land enhancement. • Review development proposals for conformance with ordinances regarding tree preservation, water quality, wetland protection and mitigation, and shore land protection. • Work with developers to provide permanent open space/park areas or monetary compensation of land in development plans through a park dedication fee. • Educate private property owners on how to protect and maintain natural resources on their property. • Protect parks and open space areas from unnecessary encroachment or destruction from neighboring properties. 3 Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 20�7 GV2040 • Use site planning, construction, and maintenance techniques on public park lands to minimize negative impacts on the natural environment. • Use or specify native plant materials in projects on City property. • Search for, and take advantage of, opportunities to acquire properties to add to the City's inventory of natural resource-based open space. • Protect and preserve endangered and threatened species and their natural habitat through cooperative efforts with Metropolitan Parks Commission, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. • Enforce no-net loss of wetlands within jurisdictional limits through administration of the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act. • Increase emphasis on minimizing runoff volumes, through implementation of storm water best management practices and other environmental practices that are technically acceptable and financially feasible. • Continue to take a proactive 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. • Work with private property owners and developers to encourage reforestation and preservation of significant vegetation and enforce current tree and landscape ordinance. • Use best management practices to improve the effectiveness of natural resource management. • Provide, maintain, search for, and develop public access to parks and water bodies. • Protect and manage priority open space areas within the City. • Maintain and develop natural corridors to foster ecosystem continuity and provide connections to parks and open space. • Expand environmental education programs with partnerships in schools and in the community. • Continue to inventory and analyze natural resources and manage them accordingly within the City. • Control and deter growth of nuisance wildlife populations. Implementation Strategies • Address encroachment issues through education, identification, and boundary demarcation • Market and brand the City's nature areas and open spaces and distinguish them from • Expand certain nature areas through agreement, easement, or acquisition as opportunities arise • Develop a communications/education plan with topics and schedule, and deliver using various media • Further develop the City's volunteer program including public outreach and citizen participation • Design and install signage (entrance,general wayfinding and educational)in nature areas and open spaces • Continue to regulate/enforce natural resource related laws, codes and policies • Develop maintenance schedule and set of best management practices/procedures for nature areas and opens spaces • Complete the specific natural resource and amenity improvements listed in the Natural Resource Management Plan 4 s Comp Plan Conversations - Parks & Natural Resources - August 7, 20�7 GV2040 Goal 4: Grow Brookview Golf and Recreation Area The City of Golden Valley believes the Brookview Recreation Area is a key asset to the park system and the opportunities provided to residents are unique and worthy of continued investment. Objectives • Provide a full-service public golf facility, including an �8-hole regulation course, 9-hole par three course, driving range, lawn bowling green, practice areas for warm-up, bar and grill,golf shop, and all other amenities associated with the operation of a municipal golf opportunity. • Maintain, evaluate, and improve Brookview Golf Course and amenities to provide an excellent golfing facility for the public. Policies • Provide high quality golfing opportunities for the public. • Maintain and improve the lawn bowling green to consistently provide an excellent facility for recreation, league, and rental play. • Replace aging infrastructure on Brookview Golf Course. (nfrastructure includes: irrigation system, bridges, cart paths, tee boxes, greens, signage, on-site buildings, and pond areas. • Update and maintain golf course mechanical equipment to ensure proper maintenance of golf course. • Develop systematic plans for the replacement of patron use equipment, such as power carts, pull carts, tables, chairs, benches, locker room amenities, technology and event equipment. • Plan and implement for safety shelters throughout the golf course area for golfers to take shelter during inclement weather events. • Update golf maintenance building and infrastructure to employ all environmentally, appropriate practices associated with the golf operations. • Continue to utilize pollinator plants when developing annual planting program. • Continue to explore new recreation activities that align with recreational opportunities provided through the golf operations. • Continue to invest in winter recreational activities throughout the golf course property, including but not limited to, fat bike trails, winter disc golf, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, etc. Implementation Strafegies • Create new opportunities that produce strong revenues to sustain the recreation area. • Continue to diversify revenue baskets in order to ensure a broader base of fiscal opportunities. • Constantly evaluate management systems, technology, and staffing efficiencies to keep expenses at appropriate levels. • Expand marketing initiatives. • Grow private partnerships to maximize facility potential. • Partner resources to expand customer base. • Make innovation a priority. 5