02-10-2011 Park Commission Meeting

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` ❑ Work with resort owners to keep them open,and explore ways to promote public access in these private facilities. ❑ Work with the Crow Wing County Parks and Recreation Department to create additional IIIIII recreational opportunities,such as a mountain biking course,public pool,equestrian trails, community center and an exposition park and community forest. 0) Long-Term Actions (5 years and beyond): ❑ Create a plan for adequate parking,cross-walks,and trail service areas where major roads cross the Paul Bunyan Trail. ❑ Develop a loop trail connection to the Paul Bunyan Trail. At minimum,specially designed highway shoulders can provide short connections;however,the City should seek to provide trails or sidewalks separate from the road wherever feasible. ❑ Manage existing public lakeshore carefully to maximize public benefit without negatively impacting the natural lake ecosystem.Encourage complementery uses and balance. ❑ Limit the impact of new lakeshore developments through scenic and natural preservation standards. ❑ Create a master plan that designates potential priority sites for future parks,a public swimming ,..\,...4). .. V beach,playgrounds,and trail sites and corridors. The locations of these sites should be done according to site analysis and established criteria.Acquire these sites through purchase,gift,or trade; and develop them as needed. t ❑ Always look initially at the existing public land base and explore joint management and expansion of existing facilities before private land is acquired for the future development of local recreation facilities such as trails,parks,camping and picnicking. '4114t\_ R t r 7T, - ■ . : i- 0:�• ti r rill J w € s ......7w . s- .M hI : .ds srm . w . � °. -_.y. T. "� a � r = 2aa3 The Trail Park is an important gathering place for families and businesses in downtown Pequot Lakes. 66 Comprehensive Plan