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A-2. Key Financial Strategy: Develop a Parks and Recreation System Plan MEMORANDUM A -.A CITY OF TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager CHANHASSEN FROM: Todd Hoffinan, Park and Recreation Director 7;1(/‘ 7700 Market Boulevard DATE: September 26, 2016 � `�' PO Box 147 Chanhassen,MN 55317 SUBJ: Key Financial Strategy; Develop a Parks and Recreation System Plan Administration Phone:952.227.1100 The city is in the beginning stages of a 14-month effort to prepare its first Parks Fax:952227.1110 and Recreation System Plan. This initiative will address parks, play structures, Building Inspections athletic facilities, natural areas, recreation programming, the Chanhassen Phone:952.227.1180 Recreation Center, trails and park operations, and long-term maintenance, etc. Fax:952.227.1190 Parks and recreation are vital to our local economy, the environment, and Engineering livability of Chanhassen. Beautiful parks,meaningful recreation opportunities, Phone:952.227.1160 and our abundant trails are some of Chanhassen's best-known trademarks. Fax:952.227.1170 Finance Hoisington Koegler Group Inc., an experienced landscape architecture,planning Phone:952.227.1140 and design firm, is guiding citizens, elected and appointed officials, and city staff Fax:952.227.1110 through the planning process. On September 26, Ms. Gabrielle Grinde, a Landscape Architect with HKGi, will join us to inform the City Council about this Park&Recreation exciting initiative. Phone:952.227.1120 Fax:952.227.1110 ATTACHMENTS Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard 1. Parks and Recreation System Plan Overview Phone:952.227.1400 2. Advisory Committee Roster Fax:952.227.1404 3. We need your input flyer Planning& Natural Resources c. HKGi Phone:952.227.1130 Advisory Committee Fax:952.227.1110 Park and Recreation Commission Public Works 7901 Park Place Phone:952.227.1300 Fax:952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone:952.227.1125 Fax:952.227.1110 Website www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us Chanhassen is a Community for Life-Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow CHANHASSEN PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM PLAN City Council update- September 26, 2016 PROJECT GOALS » Develop a document that serves as a comprehensive guide to park employees and City decision makers » Create a long-range (10-25 years)vision and guide for parks, recreation, natural areas, and trails >> Guide City leaders in future decisions about park and recreation investments >> Include actions to ensure system meets community needs now and in the future >> Provide guidance on planning for maintenance and equipment replacement » Engage Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council » Engage Chanhassen residents and users of the Chanhassen parks and recreation system >> Build awareness and support for future investment in the park system SYSTEM PLAN COMPONENTS & RELATED TASKS » Update the Park Inventory » Update the City Comprehensive Plan's Parks and Open Space Chapter » Relate park inventory to City's Asset Management Data » Park System Plan sections could include: Parks, Recreation Center, Senior Center, Athletic Facilities, Natural Areas, Recreation Programs,Trails & Bikeways, Operations, Maintenance, Replacement SYSTEM PLAN PROCESS >> Inclusive process that represents the diverse interests of the community » Comprehensive inventory and analysis of the existing system » Analysis of distribution, condition, connectivity, programming, maintenance, and funding » System-wide vision for the future » Development of executable goals, principles, standards, and actions » Blueprint for priority investments, asset management, maintenance, park dedication, and funding POSTCARD TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT PUBLIC FACILITIES AND EVENTS CHANHASSEN WYOUR E NEED parks & recreation system plan Chanhassen is in the process of developing its Parks and Recreation System Plan;a long-range(10-25 years)vision and guide for investment in parks. recreation,natural areasand tra Is To ensure our plan includes actions that meet present and future community needs,we need to hear from you! There will be mull.p'.e in-person and online opportunities to share your thoughts throughout tins year-long planning process. AUGUST 2016 • SEPTEMBER 2017 We'd love to hear what you think! Participate in our online questionnaire by fol ov.ng this Ink. anvv+.ci.chanhasseninn.us'parkp!an O IN + �� Page 1 O®8 WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR • Kicked off the project with staff and consultants • Held first Advisory Committee Meeting on Sept. 8th, 2016 • Created project website and opened 3 online surveys to the public: General Park and Rec System, Senior focus, Rec Center focus • Hosted several Pop Up Meetings and Events: Farmers Market, Pickleball, Softball UPCOMING THIS FALL • Continued outreach through Pop Up Displays and Meetings • Online questionnaires through mid-October • Listening sessions and stakeholder meetings • More outreach to be held in the spring/summer 2017 PROJECT SCHEDULE 2016-2017 A16 SEP OCT NOV DEC ��� FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL I AUG ! SEP Phase 1: Project Organization and Kick Off Phase 2: Inventory,Synthesis, and[valuation Phase 3: • System Visioning A, J Phase 4: • Prepare System Plan f -i IP.) 1 and Comprehensive J J _ �l Plan Chapter MEETING + INPUT SUMMARY: Advisory Committee Meetings r Park and Recreation Commission Meetings I—I Community Engagement Activities A Vision Workshop(Advisory Committee and Park and Recreation Commission) ■I City Council Meetings ®e 0. Page 2 Parks and Recreation System Plan - Advisory Committee Members Name Group Represented Cheryl Ayotte Senior Commission Courtney Miller Bellairs Arts Consortium of Carver County Jim Boettcher Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission Balakrishna Chintaginjala Chanhassen Environmental Commission Karen Doster Carver County Plublic Health Department,Active Living Jesse Hawke Soccer Association Representative Kim McReavy District 276 Parent Nick McReavy District 276 Student Todd Neils Chanhassen Athletic Association Nathan Pharis District 112 Student Elise Ryan Chanhassen City Council Steve Scharfenberg Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission Anna Simet District 112 Parent John Tietz Chanhassen Planning Commission Jeff Filipek Southwest Metro Chamber u® ©© p Q L �■ — LLI cc F... 4.14.., o, • •tz LLI >. Z ! _ tC N a) O Uj = a N CD CA F- U • ti O i �/' _ CI. O N 0- o 4-- — >, O O • 76. a, o = = ct =o _ 0 44 . 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