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^~~11111~11~111~1~1111II~~~~IIIIIr-"- .~ ct~~ ~ ~ommunit Facilities ra y 13. Civic groups, businesses and individuals will be encour- aged to participate in planning, funding and .construction ~- af park improvements. 14. All facilities constructed will conform to local building .codes and. State of Minnesota energy guidelines. Goals To provide adequate park and recreation apen,space and facilities to provide far the' needs of the potential population projected for the City. More specifically: 1. Provide a park and recreation system; of sufficient size to meet the national standard r•f 1 to 1~/~ acres of recrea- tian 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 anal open space. 5. Promote and encourage cooperative development of ~ '~..~ park and recreation activities and facilities between the City and other governmental 'units. Implementations ~, Allocate 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 282 and 621 to fully utilize facilities and services:. 3. Consider the acquisition of tax-forfeit ar surplus government land for recreation uses which are consistent with adopted park plans. 4. Prepare and adopt an active program aimed toward 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 Eoard, should annually revise their comprehensive park and recreation open space .plan and update when necessary. ._.