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I I 1111111 III III IIIIII~II~II~I~IIIYY~Ir1Yr~ t~ ~- Commu~it Facilities ~ Y ~z~ 13. Civic groups, businesses and individuals will be encour- aged to participate in planning, funding and construction ~;,~,y of park improvements. 14. All facilities constructed will conform to local building. codes and State of Minnesota energy guidelines.. CioalS To provide adequate park and recreation open space and facilities to provide for the needs of the potential population projected for the City. i More specifically: 1. Provide a park and recreation system of sufficient size to meet the national standard of 1 to 1 %z acres of recrea- tion open space per 100 population. 2. Provide a recreation open space .within walking access of every resident. 3. Develop park facilities to consider the needs of various user groups. 4. Preserve and enhance the aesthetic qualities of parks and open space. 7 5. Promote and encourage cooperative development of '~',~' park and recreation activities and £acilities between the City and other governmental units. Implementations 1. Alloc:at~ sufficient funds in the annual operating budget.. to include planting, maintenance and renewal of trees and grounds. 2. Explore cooperative agreements with other units of government and School Districts 2$2 and 621 to fully utilize facilities and services. 3. Consider the acquisition of tax-forfeit or surplus government land for recreation uses which are consistent with adopted park plans. 4. Prepare and adapt an active program aimed toward ,~c protection and maintenance of the natural resources. of ~ each park, including preservation of unbuilt upon, open land. 5. The Park .and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the advisory Park Board; should annually revise their comprehensive park and recreation open space plan and update when necessary. a, ~~