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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 Parks and Recreation2012 Parks &Recreation Department Goals nom t f •s J jti J Parks Summ Meeting or exceeding national a regional recreational service lev Strive to work cooperatively wit other recreational groups to maximize recreational opportunities for residents "Quality" of system has dramatically improved in the pa decade while "Quantity" has not diminished or fell short of consumer expectations :V Parks I r Improve /Expand Turf Maintenance Program Improve Building Maintenance Program Formalize Trail Maintenance Program Initiatives Begin Development of River Oaks Scenic Overlook Manage /monitor use of splashpad Development of Sunnyhill Park Development of Pine Tree Pond Trail System �f t R j • �a � � � � - � .. � - f _ 4 it 1 Effectively be able to manage the urban forest through use of multiple resources including professional forester, park staff, public works staff and contracted services. Effectively managing EAB to reduce devastating impacts of pest. • Practices used in Cottage Grove are envied by many communities by the plans ability to salvage significant trees while aggressively reducing ash tree populations. Works closely with horticulture /landscape internship program to assure continuity in community beautification efforts providing value to our residents. Forestry Initiatives Continued efforts in tree planting programs to beautify the community Continue effective management of EAB, oak wilt and other pest management Analyze options for being able to efficiently manage and remove diseased trees in open spaces with large project scopes (Central Ravines) Reevaluate Arbor Day Celebration activities Landscape Internship Program Summary 2 -3 Students hired each season Provide value and beauty to the community by maintaining over 60 landscaping beds Provide valuable designs and installations of new planting areas Manage Green Garden Award Program Lan d s ca p e Intern Program Initiatives Install Highlands Park splash pad landscaping Redesign Highlands Park pond landscaping Design /install E Pt Douglas Rd landscaping Restore Hardwood Ave beds near Hidden Valley Redesign and phased reconstruction of 80th St beds ab lL e f �cs Recreation Summary �r►R ' ,,.ice. T• Focused on creating and promoting policies, programs and places that enable active living to improve health, well - being, education and vitality to the community's youth, teens and adults Work to avoid competition of services with other public and private recreational providers Administer facility and field rental policies and practices Focus on use of quality part- time /seasonal staffing to provide successful programming Recreation Initiatives Evaluate current program locations for facility quality, neighborhood demographics, past patronage and park amenities Expand Adopt -A -Park program to include trails Market and manage usage of splash pad Develop positive marketing campaign promoting opportunities created by the parks and recreation system of Cottage Grove Facilitate discussion and management on creative ,owl reuse of pool building /site ce Arena Summary State of the art indoor ice recreational facility Facility is point of pride for Cottage Grove and is the envy of most comparable communities Focus on providing clean, well- maintained and customer friendly facility Operates as a business with focus on revenue - generating programs and customer service Focus on use of quality part time /seasonal staffing to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. Ice Arena Initiatives Research and develop in -house off - season hockey instructional programs due to reduction in camp, clinic and AAA program offerings Work with hockey groups to improve scheduling procedures to maximize the arena's ability to sell unused ice to outside customers Continued focus on revenue generating programs to assure financial stability Continue to maintain facility in a manner that keeps its status as a "state of the art" ice arena W M& 66® Parks & Recreation Department Department prides itself on quality of facilities, programs, people and places for the community to enjoy Department runs efficient in terms of both staffing and financing providing for lean operating budgets to comparable communities Department continually analyzes services to assure community needs are met, revenue - generating services are maximized and costs are tightly managed Department maximizes its use of well - trained part time and seasonal employees to provide quality service to the community Department is able to positively utilize other city departments and staff for administrative and planning functions Ability to purchase quality equipment allows maintenance staff to operate efficiently thus maximizing output and minimizing expenditures 4A x� Summary M I .. Parks & Recreation Continued focus and improved marketing of the quality of Cottage Grove's parks, places and programs. Develop /maintain a staff that is knowledgeable, eager and successful in adapting to changing user trends. Continued focus and re- evaluation of long -term visions derived from 2005 Recreational Facility Needs Study: • Hamlet Park ballfield development • Lamar Park land acquisition for expanded ballfield complex • Improved access to the Mississippi River • Continued expansion of recreational trail system • Continued protection and restoration of natural resources • Consideration of a community center and improvement or expansion of aquatic recreational opportunities. Future Parks &Recreation Continued investment into master planning documents for both new and existing park spaces. • Particular attention given to East Ravine development Analyze long term investment into community landscaping program. • Staffing levels, capital, maintenance and operational costs. • Continual evaluation of Internship program to assure success for city, students and colleges Continual improvement of training programs for both full and part time employees. • New employee training • Existing employee training - skill and knowledge based • Place top priority on customer service for all Park & Recreation employees Consider establishment and marketing of a Trust Fund system for donations. Future S JF1� 5 a S � )�JrRI - Ii • � . E�6 i