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Memorandum
To: Mayor, City Council & City Administrator
From: Brett Altergott, Parks & Recreation Director
Date: February 20, 2014
Subject: Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan
City of Lakeville
Parks & Recreation
At the January 21 City Council meeting, the Council requested we discuss the update of the
Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan at a work session prior to the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Committee beginning their review and recommendation process. To assist in
facilitation of the work session discussion, staff has provided you with a copy of the adopted
2006 plan as well as a draft copy of the proposed 2012 plan update in your drop box.
A lot has changed since the last Parks Plan was adopted in 2006; we have been through a
recession, had a change of leadership within the Parks and Recreation Department, and new
trends are emerging to name just a few. Staff is seeking guidance on specific topics or
concerns that the Council would like the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee
to discuss and research prior to recommending an updated plan. The City Council's input,
coupled with information from the Envision Lakeville Plan and additional research will allow
the Committee to fully discuss, debate and ultimately recommend a plan that will ensure we
are meeting the needs of current and future residents.
If Council has any questions prior to the work session, please feel free to contact me at 985-
4601 or baltergott @lakevillemn.gov