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Mission Statement of the Park Commission �' <br /> To enrich the quality of community life and promote activities for families and people of <br /> all ages and abilities,while protecting open space and natural resources for current and <br /> future generations; to be fmancially responsible; and be a liaison between the community <br /> and city government. <br /> The Objective of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan <br /> To ensure existing park and recreational opportunities meet the needs of Pequot Lakes' <br /> residents today and in the future,the Commission has developed this Master Plan. The <br /> purpose of the Plan is to create a framework to ensure the community secures sufficient <br /> and appropriate land for: <br /> • Park development with a high quality of recreational opportunities <br /> • Open space and trails that meet the needs of all age groups and facets of the <br /> community <br /> • The continued development of existing park areas with amenities that aze needed and <br /> desired by the residents and visitors who use them <br /> This Master Plan refines and implements the general direction established in the draft � <br /> Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan, 2011 (EXIIIBIT A). It is intended to become a <br /> stand-alone element that will guide pa.rk and recreation development over the next 10 to <br /> 15 years. As the City grows, it is the desire of the current Commission that the budget <br /> reflects this growth, so subsequent Commissions aze enabled to fulfill the <br /> recommendations of both the Master Park Plan and the Pequot Lakes Comprehensive <br /> Plan. <br /> Natural Resources: <br /> • Protect and enhance natural resources and open space contributing to the <br /> chazacter and vitality of Pequot Lakes. <br /> Recreation: <br /> • Make lakes,wetlands, and public forests more accessible to the public. <br /> • Seek to increase the existing recreational resource base and to connect all new <br /> and existing recreational features and facilities. <br /> We believe the citizens of Pequot Lakes want a community that protects and preserves its <br /> natural assets(natural features, recreation, and water quality). The investment in the <br /> development of parks,trails, and open space is not merely an expenditure,but an <br /> investment in the future of Pequot Lakes benefitting individuals and groups,and <br /> contributes to the continued attractiveness and viability of the City. <br /> � <br /> Page2of13 <br />