HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-64 Approving Park Standards PolicyCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-64
Motion By: Nichols
Seconded By: Vehrenkamp
June 131 2 024
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF CORCORAN'S PARK STANDARDS POLICY
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of maintaining high -quality parks and trails to enhance the
ife for its residents; and quality of l
WHEREAS, City staff diligently worked to define comprehensive park standards; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Trails Commission thor
proposed park standards, ensuring they align with
and
oughly reviewed and provided valuable input on the
community values and best practices in park management;
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the park standards, considered feedback from City staff and the Parks
and Trails Commission, and conducted public meetings to gather additional community input,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Corcoran City Council RESOLVES, that it should, and hereby does
approve the proposed Park Standards Policy based upon the following findings:
1. The Park Standards Policy is consistent with State law.
2. The policy is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the City Code.
3. The policy reflects the vision of the Parks and Trails Commission and City Council as it pertains to the
development of parks and trails.
4. The policy provides clear and consistent standards to guide stakeholders in the development,
maintenance, and improvements of parks and trails to meet the needs the expectations of the
community.
5. The proposed policy provides standards that address design, safety, accessibility, environmental
sustainability while considering the overall user experience.
VOTING AYE
® McKee, Tom
❑
Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
® Lanterman, Mark
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
VOTING NAY
❑ McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Lanterman, Mark
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 13t" day of June, 2024.
ATTEST:
A
Michell
Friedrich —City Clerk
Tom McKee -Mayor
city seas
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