APrC Work Plan and Goals recommended for 2013-14 Draft 6-18-13
AGENDA ITEM: IX.E - APrC Work Plan and Goals recommended for 2013-2014:
In addition to reviewing development proposals and recommending projects for the Parks Capital Improvement
Plan budget, the APrC would like to work on the following initiatives:
1. Finish construction of new park at the Nicols Ridge/Cedar Grove three-acre site area to meet the needs
of the surrounding community and, in conjunction with the Eagan Historical Society, recommend a
name for the park to the City Council.
2. Recommend initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents for an active living infrastructure.
Conduct a joint meeting with the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission to discuss the
following:
a. Identify where the Complete Streets initiative might be implemented.
b. Enhanced walking and biking routes
c. Trail gaps – fill in where needed
d. Safe route to school initiative
e. Coordination with Dakota Trails and Greenway Development
3. Recommend initiatives to the City of Eagan and its constituents for an active living policies and
programs that encourage activity following the concepts of the Healthy Eating and Active Living
resolution passed by the City Council in 2012.
4. Recommend initiates to the City of Eagan and its constituents for future recreation programs and
facilities to meet the following objectives:
a. Meeting our projected demographics and changing resident needs
b. Promotion of healthy/active living
c. Partnering and coordinating with other recreation service providers to maximize servic e mix
d. Researching interest, need and feasibility of additional facilities
5. Complete an Art Vision process that includes recommended guidelines for cultivating and installing
public art in Eagan.