Parks Commission Agenda Packet 10-19-1992
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MONTICELLO
250 East Broadway
P. O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN
55362-9245
Phone: (612) 295-2711
Metro: (612) 333-5739
Fax: (612) 295-4404
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Monticello Parks Commission, Roger Mack
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrato'lr 0 .1 ~4
October 14, 1992
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DATE:
RE:
Regular meeting rescheduled from Wednesday, October 21, to Monday,
October 19
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Due to conflicts with schedules, it may make sense to have our regular meeting for October
on Monday, October 19, rather than Wednesday, October 21. If changing the meeting to
Monday will create a problem with your schedule, please contact me before noon on Monday.
I will call you in the afternoon on Monday if the Monday meeting will need to be postponed
or rescheduled. Below is the tentative agenda.
1. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the special meeting of the Parks
Commission conducted on July 22, 1992.
These minutes were available at the previous meeting; however, the group forgot to
formally consider approval.
2. Consideration of approval of meeting minutes of the special meeting conducted on
Wednesday, September 16.
The Wednesday, September 16, meeting minutes will be provided at the Parks
Commission meeting scheduled for Monday.
3. Review the results of the joint meeting conducted on October 6, 1992.
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4. Consider requesting Council authorization to proceed with development of a
comprehensive park plan.
Parks Commission is asked to review the enclosed plan prepared by the City of Otsego
and discuss the possibility of preparing a similar comprehensive park trail and
recreation plan for the city of Monticello. The park and trail plan would include:
a. An inventory of city characteristics, existing facilities, and proposed facilities.
b. A summary of community goals and needs. (This section guided by survey
results.)
c. An outline of general City policies reg(lrding pl;J,rk and trail development.
d. A program for implementing the plan, including a capital improvement plan.
Other matters.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING. MONTICELLO PARKS COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 16, 1992. 7 p.m.
Members Present: Fran Fair, Bruce Thielen, Dick Frie / ((oiye (.,rlso...-r\
Members Absent: Larry Nolan, Ret~I Carl:5on
1. Call to order.
Dick Frie called the meeting to order. He noted that the water park and
associated recreation needs survey have taken up a considerable amount of
time. The Parks Commission should attempt to diversify its agenda. One area
that needs to be addressed is development of a shade tree/reforestation
program.
2. Discuss community recreation needs survey information.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill reviewed the results of the community
recreation needs survey. He noted that the official report will be presented by
Bill Morris of Decision Resources Ltd.
Mter reviewing the preliminary report made by O'Neill, it was the consensus
of the Parks Commission to schedule another meeting of the joint committee
made up of city, township, and school board officials for the purpose of
reviewing the final report. It was also determined that an effort should be
made to provide data to the newspaper immediately prior to the presentation
to be made by Bill Morris. A preliminary schedule was established which
called for publication of recreation survey data in the Monticello Times on
September 23. The presentation to be made by Bill Morris is to be scheduled
for September 29 or September 30. It was determined that the agenda of the
joint meeting should include 1) review of the survey results, 2) discussion,
3) determine the need for future action.
Bruce Thielen noted that the information contained within the report will lay
the groundwork for park planning. He stated that it would make sense at this
time to begin development of a comprehensive plan.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Jeff O'Neill
Assistant Administrator
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO PARKS COMMISSION
July 22, 1992 - 7 p.m.
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Members Present:
Dick Frie, Fran Fair, Bruce Thielen, Roger
Carlson, Larry Nolan
Members Absent:
None
1. Review information center landscapinq plan.
Parks Corrunission reviewed the information center landscaping
plan as presented by Roger Mack and made minor adjustments to
the plan presented. Roger Mack noted that the materials
necessary to complete the landscaping will not exceed the
budgeted amount.
After discussion, a motion was made by Bruce Thielen and
seconded by Larry Nolan to approve the landscaping plan with
the changes as suggested. Please see the landscaping plan on
file for detail.
2.
Update on community recreation needs survey.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill informed the Parks Commission
that Decision Resources will begin surveying Monticello area
residents on Wednesday, July 29. He noted that Decision
Resources will be adding a few questions to the survey at no
extra cost to the joint group. He noted that the survey will
take a little bit longer to complete because of the number of
people on vacation this time of year. It is expected,
however, that the results of the survey will be available in
five to six weeks.
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other matters.
Dick Frie noted that the arboretum developed at East Bridge
Park is a project that should not go unnoticed. He
recommended that a directional sign be located on Highway 25
and/or on Broadway to make people aware of the location of an
arboretum. Frie noted that many people that travel through
Monticello are interested in local points of interest such as
historic sites and arboretums.
Parks Commission discussed the scope of the duties of the
commission. It was the general consensus of the commission
that it should get involved in beautification efforts such as
development of a shade tree program for the city. It was
suggested that this item be a topic of detailed conversation
at the next meeting of the Parks Commission and that
development of a potential shade tree planting program should
be discussed in the context of budget setting for 1993.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Jeff O'Neill
Assistant Administrator
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Comprehensive Park, Trail and Recreation Plan
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City of Otsego
Ta ble of Con ten ts
List of Maps and Figures
Acknowledgments
References
INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Process
INVENTORY
City Characteristics
EXIsting Facilities
Proposed Facilities
CLASSIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES
Park Classifications
Facility Guidelines
COMMUNITY GOALS AND NEEDS
Data Considered
Otsego Recreation Survey
State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Governor's Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors
Wright County Parks Study
1990 Otsego Census Data
Demographic Impact
Needs Analysis
GENERAL POLICIES
General Park and Trail Policies
General Park and Trail Acquisition Policies
General Park and Trail Development Policies
General Park and Trail Maintenance Policies
General Recreation Program Policies
General Public Relations Policies
PLANS
Park Planning Districts
Trail System Plan
Recreation Programming
IMP LEMENT A TION
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LIST OF MAPS
Existing Facilities 2.2.1
Trail Destinations 2.2.2
Park Planning Districts 6.3.1
Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan 6.7.1
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Programed Athletic Facilities Guidelines 3.3
. Figure 2 Trail Guidelines 3.3
Figure 3 Outdoor Recreation Activity Participation 4.2
by Otsego Residents
Figure 4 Outdoor Recreation Activities Residents
Would Like to See Offered in Otsego 4.2
Figure 5 Minnesotans' Outdoor Recreation Hours
per Capita Activity 4.3
Figure 6 Total Outdoor Recreation Hours per
Capita of Minnesotans by Age Class 4.3
Figure 7 Otsego Age Distribution 4.4
Figure 8 Otsego/Wright County Age Distribution 4.4
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Acknowledgments
Parks and Recreation Commission
Mark Wallace, Chair
Andy Beecher
Tom Constant
Floyd Roden, Council Representative
J acquie Rognli
Richard Savitski
Darlene Solberg
Carl Swenson
Editing & Production
J acquie Rognli
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Maps
Mark Wallace
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Selected References
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Minnesota Department of
Documents and Publications:
Bureau of Census, 1990 Census.
Commission On Minnesotans Outdoors.
Natural Resources, 1986.
Metropolitan Development Guide. Metropolitan Council.
Minnesota's Outdoor Le~acy: Strate~ies for the '90's. Statewide
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for 1990-1994. Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources and Trade & Economic
Development, 1990.
Minnesota State Demographer.
Otsego City Comprehensive Plan.
Otse~o Township Plannin~ Inventory.
Plannin". ar~anizinf and Financinlf a Community Recreation
Pro~ram. League 0 Minnesota CitIes, 1977.
Recreation and Orn Space in Wril:ht County. Policies and Concepts
for Mana~ement. andscape Architecture Program, University of
Minnesota, 1986.
Recreation. Park and agen Space Standards and Guidelines.
National Recreation an Park: Association.
Park plans for the following communities:
Brooklyn Park
Elk River (Sanders, Wacker, Wehrman, Berghy, Inc.)
Hassan (Preliminary by Westwood Professionals)
Lakeville (Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc.)
Maple Grove (Westwood Professionals)
Ramsey (Hakanson Anderson Assoc., Inc.)
Wright County Parks
Consultation and assistance:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Office of Planning.
Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc.
United Power Association.
University of Minnesota Extension, Tourism Center.
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I. INTRODUCTION
Purpose ~
The general intent of this Comprehensive Park, Trails and Recrea~n for
the city of Otsego is to provide an analysis and subsequent decision
framework to guide city officials in providing community services and I Ities as
well as addressmg private development proposals. It includes definitions, goals,
and policies.
This plan will likely need revisions when the basic planning assumptions,
defimtions, and goals are no longer considered valid, or when the city's
population and recreational demands warrant amendment. Revision should be
considered on a regular basis to keep the plan current with community philosophy
and llser characteristics.
Process
A Parks and Recreation Commission was formed in 1991 to look at specific park
and recreational needs of Otsego and allow a more detailed analysis of this
aspect of the community.
The Parks and Recreation Commission has developed this Plan using the
preliminary park and trail system plan included in the Comprehensive Plan for
the City of Otsego, informatIOn contained in the Otsego Township Planning
Inventory, data on state outdoor recreation provided by the Department of
Natural Resources, and a recreation survey of residents conducted by the
Commission in 1992.
A preliminary comprehensive park and trail system plan was developed as part of
Otsego's Comprehensive Plan which was adopted in 1991. While considered
preliminary, that park plan was intended to address Otsego's park needs and
Identify plan components that could be programed for development when
opportunities were presented.
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City Characteristics
Otsego has an op'en rural feeling, created by mostly agricultural
large single famIly lots.
The majority of the over 5,000 residents live in the northeast section of the city.
This urban area of the city is characterized by large (one acre or more) lots.
The western and southern part of Otsego is agricultural, covering 70 to 80
percent of city's land area.
The Mississippi River runs along the north and east sides of the city, providing a
wooded corridor of wildlife habItat.
Existing Facilities [Map 2.2.1]
Parks
Otsego County Park and Recreational Facility is currently the only park within
the CIty. It covers roughly 30 acres and is located off the Great River Road
(Wright County Road 39), one mile south of Elk River, in the urban area of the
city.
The park is adjacent to the Mississippi River and includes amenities such as picnic
areas with shelters, limestone trails, a play field, horseshoe pits, a tot lot, toilets,
canoe access, and a prairie restoration project.
Otsego County Park is slated for expansion by 1993, with acquisition of 38
additIOnal acres to the west of the existing park. The expanSIon plan will include
extension of the existing trail system and the park's praIrie restoration project.
Public Accesses
There are public accesses to the Mississippi River located at the northern end of
Kadler and Nashua Avenues. The city owns the roads, but no surrounding land.
Boats can be launched, but there is lIttle room to park and no recreational
facilities are provided.
There is a carry-in canoe access to the Mississippi River in the Otsego County
Park.
Open Space
Wildlife management areas are located around Rice Lake and near 67th Street
and Odell. These areas are owned by the State of Minnesota and managed by the
Department of Natura! Resources.
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Trails
A paved shoulder marked as a bicycle route follows Wright
between the city of Dayton and State Highway 1Ol.
Wright County bikeways follow County Roads 42 and 39 on a paved shoulder.
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Otsego's only sidewalk exists on the west side of Parrish Avenue, running for a
half mile south of the Mississippi. It crosses the river and connects the cities of
Otsego and Elk River for pedestrians.
Waterways
The Mississippi River borders Otsego on the north and east. This section of the
river is part of a canoe route designated by the Department of Natural
Resources.
Historical Sites
The city owns a cemetery dating from the 1850's and a portion of the original
town site that includes the current city hall, original town hall, and the home of
Wright County's first white settler.
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Recreation
Otsego has been dependent on Wright County and the school districts that serve
the CIty to provide recreation programs.
A Community Recreation Coordinator was hired in March 1992 jointly by the Elk
River School District 728 and participating neighboring communities. Otsego has
entered into this joint powers agreement, funding a portion of the cost and has a
representative of the CIty council on the governing board.
The Otsego City Council has stated that they would participate in similar
programs with the other school districts serving the city if they become available.
The city of Monticello and Monticello School District 882 have initiated an
investigation into such a program.
Community Festivals
Otsego holds an annual Great River Road Fest in August.
Trail Destinations [Map 2.2.2]
A trail system should connect activity centers in the community.
In Otsego, destinations will include the future school and parks, the VFW soccer
fields at Quaday and 72nd Street, Otsego County Park on the Mississippi north of
96th Street, the river accesses at Kadler and Nashua, the old city hall at Nashua
and County Road 39, the community park and new city hall on Nashua, Otsego's
commercial areas located at County Roads 39 and 42 and at Highway 101 and
County Road 42. Destinations would also include neighboring cities of Elk River
at the north end of Parrish Avenue, Dayton on River Road (Co. Rd. 42) to the
east, Albertville at the southern end of County Road 19, and Monticello, west on
County Road 39.
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EXISTING PARK FACILITIES
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Proposed FaCili:?~4PJ"
VFW Soccer
The Elk River/Rogers VFW plans to develop their property located at 72nd
Street and Quaday Avenue into soccer fields. While pnvately owned, it would
increase recreational choices available to residents.
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School
A school is slated to be built in Otsego by the Elk River District 728 in 1994. It is
expected that the grounds will include playfields and a recreation area.
Community Park
In 1992, the city rurchased over 73 acres of land on the west side of Nashua
Avenue, north 0 85th Street, for construction of a new city hall. The property
includes open field, wet area, and wooded section. The city intends to develop a
park on the portion of the property west of the building site.
Ctsego Creek
The city owns a three-quarter acre lot located at the southwest corner of County
Road 39 and old Nashua Avenue. It is wooded and Otsego Creek runs through It.
The old Nashua Avenue (to be re-named Napier Avenue) will cul-de-sac at the
property. The proposed Nashua trail should follow Napier and then continue
through this property along the creek. A small picnic area and a nature trail could
also De developed on the SIte.
Snowmobile Trail
Resident volunteers are working to establish a snowmobile trail in the western
part of the city that would connect with the Wright County snowmobile trail
system.
Wright County Trails
The Wright County Park Commission has recently expressed their intention of
establishmg a county-wide trail system.
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INVENTORY 2.3
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III. CLASSIFICATIONS AND GUIDEflRf!W:l
Park Classifications
Park Classifications define park types and act as a guideline for development.
Otsego's park classification system is based on the Metropolitan Council's
Development Framework Park Classification System.
The three general categories are: local parks, trails and regional parks.
Local Parks
Mini-Parks are smaller parks designed for informal and limited recreational use.
Their small size may allow for play equipment, a small ballfield, trails, and a
pleasure skating rink. Mini-parks may be developed near high density residential
locations such as apartment complexes, town houses, or semor citizen housing.
They should be limited to residential neighborhoods where a neighborhood park
can not be provided for in the future because of physical limitations or other
constraints.
Neighborhood Parks are areas designed for intense recreational activities.
They may include gamefields, play equipment, multiple use hard surface play
courts, hockey rinks, pleasure skating nnks, warming houses, landscape plantings,
picnic areas, shelters, rest rooms, and parking lots. These sites are usually 10 to
25 acres of developable recreation area. They should have safe pedestrian and
bicycle access, as they are designed to serve a one-half mile to one mile radius.
Community Playfields are programed for intensive recreational use and
designed to serve several neighborhoods. As primarily an athletic complex, a
community playfield provides several regulation gamefields, basketball courts,
tennis courts, hockey and pleasure skating rinks, large parking lots, shelter
buildings, and game lighting as needed. They are usually 25 to 50 acres.
Community Parks offer diverse features and capabilities and appeal to the
population of the entire community. They are at least 25 to 100 acres of land
which provide active and passive recreation based on natural site amenities such
as lakes, rivers, creeks, and woods. They are often driven to, so they require
parking improvements. They mayor may not have shelters and utilIty services.
Active recreation facilities provfded could include those listed in neighborhood
parks. Passive recreation facilities may be provided based on the natural assets of
the site. These could include trails, picnic areas, nature interpretative sites,
fishing, and landscape plantings.
A community park should be sized and developed to accommodate large crowds
and peak events such as community festivals and holidays.
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Special Use Parks are for a specific purpose such as boat access, wayside ~~
area, fishing dock, swimming pool, arena, golf course, arboretum, nature center/'
gun club, swimming pool, or hIstoric site. They are intended to serve the entire
community.
Conservancy Parks are open space areas preserving the integrity of
environmental sensitive areas such as wetlands, wildlife preserves, forests, lakes,
streams, and prairies. Limited passive recreation activities can be allowed in
conservancy areas, such as hiking and biking trails, picnicking, and wildlife
observation, as long as they are compatible with the intent of the park. Active
recreational uses are restncted in conservancy parks.
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Trai I s
Trails are linear parks intended to provide a transportation corridor from one
place to another. They are developed for varying modes of recreational travel
such as hiking, biking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing,
canoeing, and driving.
Trails can utilize human-made and natural linear resources such as utility
corridors, right of w~s, drainaff~~ays, bluff lines, vegetation patterns, rIvers,
streams, and roads. They may components of the recreation system or other
community facilities such as schools, libraries, and commercial areas.
Regional Parks
Wright County has the responsibility for the planning, development and
operation of regional park and recreation facilities m Otsego. The Otsego County
Park and Recreation Facility is the only regional park withm the city of Otsego.
Facility Guidelines
The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) recommends amount of
parkland, miles of trails, and number of athletic facilities based on population for
cities to use as a planning guide.
These facility guidelines can serve as a general guide to planning facilities. They
are minimal, not ideal needs. Most communities would find them inadequate.
Otsego will probably find as playfields are developed that they will need to adopt
their own guidelines based on local demand.
The NRP A has suggested 10 acres of parkland per thousand residents. That
means that Otsego would require 50 acres of parkland in 1990. The planned
. expansion of the Otsego County Park to 68 acres meets this standard. However,
the city lacks any localized neighborhood parks for residents.
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Figure 1 compares the NRP A recommendations for programed athletic fac~A
with Otsego's population. Figure 2 shows trail recommendations. ., -
Park planners should keep in mind that the NRP A recommendations are only a
sampfe guideline and should be considered a minimum facilities need.
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PROGRAMED ATHLETIC FACILITY GUIDELINES.
Athletic Fields
Guideline
Facility/Residents
Facilities Needed
1990 Pop. 5219
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Little League Ball 1/5000
Softball 1/1500
Baseball 1/6000
Soccer/Football 1/4000
Hockey 1/3000
Pleasure Skating 1/3000
Tennis 1/1500
Basketball 1/1000
Volleyball 1/3000
Hand/Racquetball 1/5000
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TRAIL GUIDELINES.
Trail Type
Guideline
Miles/Residents
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1990 Pop. 5219
Hike
Nature
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Equestrian
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1 mile/2000
1 mile/2000
1 mile/3000 to 6250
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The athletic field recommendations (Figure 1) are for fields that would handle
organized recreation games, such as Little League or adult softball leagues,
requiring specific size and quality standrds. That is not the same as fields and
open space for games provided In neighborhood parks for informal play.
The individualized nature of tennis and pleasure skating activities allow these
facilities to be easily provided in either neighborhood parks or playfields.
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Some other guidelines for recreational facilities planning that may be helpful
are: Playgrounds - 1 per 1,000 residents; Picnic shelters - 1 per 2,000 residents;
Picnic tables - 1 per 125 residents.
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IV. COMMUNITY GOALS AND NEEbir,.
Thp Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission has identified a list of concerns for
;, tr31ls and recreation in the city.
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~rmine Otsego's recreational needs, the Commission looked at the city's
~hensive Plan, park and recreation plans for the cities of Lakeville,
n Park, Maple Grove, Ramsey, ana Hassan Township. They compared
veys done for Wright County, Eagan, Maple Grove, Elk RIver, and
They also studied data on state outdoor recreation provided by the
~nt of Natural Resources, 1990 census data, and a recreation survey of
sidents conducted by the Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission in
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Ot8e90 Recreation Survey
In the first quarter of 1992, a survey was taken on a sample of residents in the
city of Otsego. This survey was used as an indication of the present activities
that residents participate in locally and the types of activities and facilities that
would be preferred in Otsego.
Park and Recreation Commission members executed a random telephone survey
of residents from January 21 to February 9, 1992. The results are based on 81
completed surveys which represents about five percent of Otsego's population.
Residents were asked if any people in their household partic!pated in the outdoor
recreation activities read from a list of 23 typical activities. They were then
asked to name any activities they would like to see offered in Otsego and given
an opportunity to make suggestions or comments to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Walking, fishing, picnicking, boating, and bicycling were the top five activities
participated in by the polled Otsego residents (Figure 3).
The top five activities those polled would like to see offered locally were
bicycling, walking, cross-country skiing, swimming pool, and neighborhood
playgrounds (Figure 4).
The Otsego survey results were comparable to others done in Minnesota in that
the most popular activities are similar.
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Outdoor Recreation
Activity Participation
by Ot8ego Residents
Usage
Walking
Fishing
Pi en icin g
Boating
Bicycling
Lake/River Swimming
Wildlife Observation
Pool Swimming
Camping
Neighborhood Playgrounds
Softball
Hiking
Ice Skating
Golf
Snowmobiling
Cross-country Skiing
Arch ery
Running
Canoeing
Tennis
Uttl e Leag u e Ball
Horseback Riding
Hockey
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Bicycling
Walking
Cross-Country Skiing
Swimming Pool
Neighborhood Playgrounds
Softball
Wildlife Observation
Picnicking
Snowmobiling
Fishing
Golf
Ice Skating
Little League Baseball
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Hiking
Boating
Hockey
Horseback Riding
Lake/River Swimming
Arch ery
Camping
Running
Canoeing
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State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
~e State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) prodllce~ by th~
MlOoesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) affords a general mdicatlOD
of people's demand for outdoor recreational facilities on a statewide scale.
The SCORP study uses information on levels of participation and public opinion
to measure public demand for facilities.
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The DNR found that preferences for
outdoor recreational activities did
not vary significantly throughout the
state. Reswts were similar for rural
Minnesotans and metropolitan
residents.
According to the 1985 data,
Minnesotans' top five summer
outdoor recreation activities ranked
by hours per capita are
walking/liiking, biking, fishing,
driving and swimming (Figure 5).
It is projected that there will be a 29
percent increase in the number of
hours Minnesotans will spend
walking and hiking, and a 7 percent
increase in bicycling between 1985
and the year 2000.
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Minnesotans' Outdoor Recreation
Hours per Capita Activity.
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The highest winter participation activities are skatin$, snowmobiling, sledding,
ice fishin~, and cross-country skiing. Snowmobiling IS forecast to experience the
greatest mcrease in participation by the year 2000.
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Governor's Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors
The Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission looked at data provided by the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that related recreation participation
with age and gender.
The DNR information studied was part of a series of briefing papers done in the
mid 1980's for the Governor's Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors, which was
the Minnesota parallel to the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors.
The activi~ profile of in-state outdoor recreation time by Minnesotans shows
that bicycling, swimming, skating, baseball/softball, and sledding were the top
five outdoor activities for 5 to 14 year old children.
Fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and bicycling were the top five outdoor
activitIes for age 35 to 44.
Fishing (summer and winter), picnicking, hunting, boating, and camping were the
most participated in activities for age 65 and older.
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Wright County Parks Study /)~~ 1:.,.
Universijy of Minnesota landscape architecture students worked with Wri~t
County Park Department staff in 1985 and 1986 to develop a park and open space
plan for Wright County. The resulting document includes a regional analysis of
existing facilities and potential for tlie county.
A survey was conducted as part of the project to determine adequacy of Wright
County facilities. Survey response stronJdy supports the need for linear recreation
facilities, like bike and horse trails. It arso suggests that citizens would enjoy a
more visible system of information about the history of the area and indicated a
need for more camping facilities and winter recreation facilities.
The Recreation and Open Space in Wright County report indicates that Otsego is
the area of the county with the hi~est population growth and hi~est
concentration of young people. It is also the region most lacking facilities in
Wright County. A trail system example for Otsego is included in the document.
1990 Otsego Census
Otsego's p-opulation is slightly younger than Wright County's, with 35.1 percent
of Otsego s population under 18 years old and orny 4.5 percep.t 65 years old and
over (FIgures 7 and 8). Otsego's median age is 28.3 and Wright County's median
age is 30.
While Otsego's population will be aging, the pattern of immigration by young
home buyers is eXl?ected to continue. With thIS pattern of new home buyers
should be a replemshing of the under 18 age group.
As seen in data from the Governor's Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors and
State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, age influences what people do as
well as how often they do it.
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By age groupings, the following impacts can be anticipated for Otsego.
O~5 Year old Age Group: In 1990, Otsego had 9.25% of its population in this age
group.
The main recreation need of the 0-5 age group is neighborhood tot lots. Play
apparatus should be scaled to this age, have seating areas for adult supervisIOn,
anil be easily accessible by walking.
Recreation programming for this age group can include puppet shows, story time,
and other passive indoor activities that stimulate their imagmations.
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5~17 Year Old Age Group: The school-age group, which is 25.9% of Otsego's
population, includes the heaviest users of programed active recreation.
Programed year-round recreational facilities such as hockey, skating, Little
Lea~e and softball fields, football, and soccer should be provided as well as
creative play areas and open space for individual non-competitive exercise.
Facilities should ideally be located less than one mile from the intended users and
have safe walking and bicycling access. '
Recreation programs for this age group often include gymnastics, basketball,
crafts, dancing, and drama instructIOn.
18~24 Year Old Age Group: This group comprises 8.7% of Otsego's population.
They are users of adult recreation programs such as organized league softball,
football, soccer, and basketball and also individual actIvities like golf, tennis,
jogging, walking, racquet ball, and cross-country skiing.
Facilities can be located a mile or two from the users, but require parking,
toilets, and lights to lengthen the period of use.
24-54 Year old Age Group: This broad age group represents the greatest
portion of Otsego's population (47%). Although this group will participate in the
same programs as the 18-24 year old age group, they more typically participate in
individualized or small group activities.
There is also more demand for family-oriented recreational facilities such as
picnic areas, beaches, boating, nature areas, and bike trails.
55-64 Year Old Age Group: This group currently comprises only 4.6% of
Otsego's population, but is expected to grow as the population ages. The 55 to 64
year old group participates in passive activities such as walking trails, nature
observation, and picmcking a well as individualized active recreation such as golf,
bowling, tennis, racquet ball, jogging, and cross-country skiing.
This group may also participate in the adult programs mentioned above.
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65+ Year old Age Group: Currently, only 4.5% of Ot,ego'. population i~~
age group. This age typically participates in fishing, picmcking, boating,
camping, and walking.
Indoor social activities are popular with this group and could be provided on a
city-wide basis.
Needs Analysis
Using the preceeding information, along with their knowledge of the city and
concerns heard from residents, the Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission has
identified a list of considerations for planning parks, trails and recreation in
Otsego.
Many of the concerns expressed by the Commission were general in nature and
similar to those addressed in the General Policies section of this document.
However, the following list addresses needs specific to Otsego.
T Although Otsego County Park fills the needs of the population in terms of
acreage (11 acres/1,000 Reople recommended in the Otsego Comprehensive
Plan) and there is a lot of!erceived open land because of the large residential
lots, the city lacks localize park and recreation facilities. Neighborhood parks
are needed.
T Development of parks should keep in mind the urbani rural area concept of
Otsego's Comprehensive Plan.
T Park land must be acquired as development infills the available properties.
T Future park locations should be identified and the city should pursue
aquiring them in conjunction with subdivision development.
T The Mississippi River is a major asset to the community that requires
special consideration.
T River access needs improvement.
T The Great River Road, a national scenic route, traverses the city. This is an
asset that should be kept in mind when planning facilities.
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T The city lacks active recreational facilities, relying on neighboring ~~)-
communities for plavfields. However, playfields in surrounding communities dol"
not adequately fill the need.
T The Elk River School District 728 school building, proposed to be built in
1994, is seen as an opportunity to cooperate in the development of a playfield
facility.
T Addressing the needs of youth in the urban area of the city is important
because that area of Otsego is currently populated by a large percentage of
younger families with school-age children.
T An effort should be made to develop park facilities in the urban areas of
the city first.
T Safe bicycle and pedestrian routes are needed.
T Trails should be planned to connect activity centers such as local parks, the
school, proposed VFW complex, the Otsego County Park, City Hall, and
commercial areas.
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T A strong effort should be made to preserve trees as the city contains
little wooded area.
The paved shoulder on County Road 39 should be identified as a bike trail.
very
T A facility adequate to hold the Otsego Great River Road Fest and other
large community gatherings is needed.
T Conflicts between snowmobiles and property owners is a concern that needs
to be addressed.
T Parks and historical sites could be a tool to promote community identity.
T Development of a park or trail could be a unifying community project,
utilizing volunteer labor and donated materials.
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These are broad policy statements of ideology common among park and
recreation decision makers. They establish a common basis for resolutions.
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General Park and Trail Poilicies
1. Create and maintain a system of recreation facilities that provides for the
future needs at the neighborhood and community-wide levels.
2. Provide social community and recreation facilities designed to satisfy the
needs of all age groups within the community.
3. Provide safe, accessible and organized trail facilities for pedestrian, bicycle
and cross-country ski movement through the city in both uroan and rural areas.
4. Provide a park, trail and recreation system for the handicapped to enjoy and
easily participate in. .
5. Work with local schools and community-based organizations in coordinating
the used of shared facilities to minimize costs and at the same time utilize more
resources.
6. Promote and encourage citizen involvement in park, trail and recreation
development plans.
7. Provide quality parks, trails and recreation activities that meet the needs of
the urban and rural residents.
8. Preserve and protect the natural environment of the community with special
attention given to the Mississippi River for the present and future benefit of the
community.
9. Provide encouragement in preservation of the river through local, state and
federal agencies.
General Park and Trail Acquisition Policies
1. Accept land and/or cash park dedication fees as stated in the city code.
2. Pursue park and recreation grants to acquire park and trail land.
3. Review and submit recommendations to the City Council on all park and trail
land acquisition issues.
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4. Acquire and develop ample park and trail land to meet the present and r
projected future population needs.
5. Acquire park and trail land in conjunction with the subdivision process.
6. Accept gifts and donations for park, trail and recreation land to meet the
present and future needs identified in this comprehensive plan.
7. Acquisition of high amenity landscape will be a priority in park system
development. Such landscapes could include lake frontage, forests, native
prairie, other unique ve~etational associations, or areas of rugged topography
with quality views and VIstas.
8. Pursue and develop joint use agreements between the city of Otsego and other
government entities when appropriate.
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General Park and Trail Development Policies
1. Provide a safe, functional and attractive park system designed
variety of facilities and programs to all residents of Otsego.
2. Prioritize the development of parks to reflect population growth rates and
locations with inadequate facilities.
to offer a wide
3. Attempt to preserve a site's inherent physical amenities and attributes.
4. Be sensitive to adjacent land use in facilities planning.
5. When practical, parks should include conservancy open space areas that
preserve city forests, wetlands, natural areas, lakes, streams, and cultural
resources.
6. Adopt park master plans prior to any major development and hold public
presentatIOns, when appropriate, for general information and public mput.
7. Consider the long-term costs of maintenance and operation in facilities design
and development.
8. Whenever possible, active use recreation areas should be designed for diverse
uses during all seasons.
9. Accept gifts and donations for park facilities if they are in the city's best
interest.
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10. Pursure park and recreation grants to develop parks and trails.
11. Encourage the J?rivate sector to provide opportunities for specialized trail
uses (Le., snowmobIles, horses), and trail support facilities (Le., rest area, bike
parking area).
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General Park and Trail Maintenance Policies
1. Provide a safe and sanitary environment in all park facilities and trail systems
under the direction of the city.
2. Provide an effective system of controlled and consistent maintenance to
safeguard the condition of all park facilities and trail systems.
3. Provide ample maintenance of trail facilities to insure their availability for
safe use throughout the year.
General Recreation Program Policies
1. Work with Community Recreation Coordinator to utilize exiting facilities
within Otsego as well as the surrounding communities.
2. Insure cooperation with local civic groups that show interest in providing
services and events that benefit the community's recreation needs.
3. Establish a system of allowing the leisure services to satisfy the needs of all
ages and abilities. .
4. Accept gifts and donations for recreation programs if they are in the city's best
interest.
General Public Relations Policies
1. Promote public interest in Otsego's park and recreation programs.
2. Educate residents and facility users on the proper use and safety rules for each
facility.
3. Use print and broadcast media, the Otsego View, the city's promotional
packet, and informational signs to promote facilities and recreation programs.
4. Develop a concise system of trail graphics and signage.
5. Post trail and park safety rules.
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Park Planning Districts [Map 6.1.1]
To assist in the long range plan of the city park system the city was divided into
nine individual park districts.
These districts will each be addressed individually based on population, existing
and future facilities, and overall location.
A goal of the Park and Recreation Commission is to include a park in each of the
planning districts.
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Park Planning District 1
This district lies in the northwestern corner of Otsego. The Mississippi River,
including islands, serves as the northern border for this district. Within a mostly
rural area there is one subdivision and a conference center.' Park Planning
District 1 contains a boat landing at the end of Kadler Avenue but it does not
contain a park site.
The city should p'ursue acquiring more property at the river access and providing
recreatIonal facIlities. A trail should follow Kadler from County Road 39 to the
Mississippi River.
A neighborhood park is needed to serve the residential subdivision.
Park Planning District 2
This district lies in the north-central section of Otsego. The Mississippi River,
including several islands, serves as the northern border for this distnct. This
district mcludes city historical sites - the original town hall site, the home of
Wright County's first white settler, John McDonald, and Otsego's original
cemetery dating from the 1850's. There is a boat landing on to the river at the
northern end of Nashua Avenue, but not an existing park.
The city should p'ursue acquiring more. property at the river access and providing
recreatIonal facIlities. The Nashua trail should continue to the Mississippi River
in this district.
The townsite-'property could be developed into a picnic site and rest stop on the
Great River Road.
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This district lies in the northeastern section of Otsego. The Mississippi Riv~ -,).
serves as the northern border for this district. A bridge crosses the Mississippi at
Parrish Avenue with wide shoulders. Otsego's only sIdewalk is on the west side of
Parrish Avenue. It crosses the bridge from Elk River and continues for one-half
mile south to 96th Street, which is a route to the Otsego County Park.
Within this district lies the city's most concentrated urban area with many
school-age children.
Park Planning District 3 includes the Otsego County Park in the north-central
portion of this district.
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Park Planning District 4
This district is in the west-central section of Otsego. Within this district is mostly
agricultural land and farmsteads. The city of Albertville and Interstate Highway
94 are on the southern border.
Mud Lake is in the southeast corner of District 4, although most of the lake is in
the city of Albertville. Recreational development around ttle lake, such as a loop
trail, should be in coorperation with Albertville.
Community volunteers plan to construct a recreational snowmobile trail through
this district that will connect with the Wright County snowmobile trail system.
Park Planning District 5
This district lies in the central section of Otsego. The greater part of this district
is agricultural land blending in with several existing subdivisions. A large wetland
lies in the southwestern corner of Park Planning DIstrict 5.
The city has purchased over 73 acres of land in this district with the intent to build
a city hall. The property is on the west side of Nashua Avenue, north of 85th
Street. Land is being set aside for possible future city buildings and a park.
The central location and large size of this property makes it an excellent site for
a community park to serve the entire city of Otsego.
The current concept for the park on this property is for a community park with
features appealing to the population of the whole community. It should include
active recreation facilities such as game fields, hard surface play courts, skating,
and playground equipment as well as passive recreation opportunities such as
picmc areas, landscape plantings, and walking trails. Since it is expected that
many users will drive to the park, parking facilities will need to be provided as
well as restrooIDS.
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The first phase of this property development, the new city hall construction, is
slated for the last half of 1992.
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Park Planning District 6 ~.i.'
This district lies in the east-central section of Otsego bordered on the east sidl.f;J)-
State Highway 101. This district consists of several subdivisions in the northern ,
section of the district with the remainder being agricultural land. There are no
existing park facilities.
There is a plan by the Elk River/Rogers VFW to construct soccer fields along
with a community hall in phases dunng the next several years. This property IS
located on the corner of Quaday Avenue and 72nd Street. Safe bicycle access
should be provided by the city to the site.
Open land still exists in the long range urban development section in the northern
part of District 6. A neighborhood park is needed in the district to serve the
expected development of homes. Appropriate property should be acquired by the
city during the expected subdivision process.
Park Planning District 7
This district is in the southwestern corner of Otsego with Interstate Highway 94
as its northern border and the city of Albertville on its east. Within this district
there is one subdivision amid a mostly rural area. The district does not contain a
local park site.
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Park Planning District 8
This district lies in the south-central section of Otsego. It is mostly agricultural
land and farmsteads.
There are two protected wetlands within this district controlled by the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Rice Lake wetland is in the
southeastern portion of this district. The other is a pond at the southern end of
Odell Avenue. Otsego should pursue establishing a park in conjunction with the
DNR land and a loop trail around the wetlands.
Park Planning District 9
This district is in the eastern section of Otsego with the Mississippi River forming
its northern and eastern borders and State Highway 101 its western border. It
consists of mostly a~cultural land with a private recreational vehicle park and a
mobile home subdiVIsion located in the center of this district.
The River Road follows the Mississippi closely in District 9, offering great views
of the river. Undeveloped property along the river could lend itself to a scenic
overlook or river side park.
The public landing in Dayton at the mouth of the Crow River makes this area a
possible destination for both the Mississippi and Crow River canoe routes.
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The trail system should connect activity centers in Otsego. including pf!ttJAt:,.,
schools. residential neighborhoods. and commercial centers. Trails sliould !Is""4#' .
provide a link to proposed or existing regional trails.
An important part of this trail concept is that trails are intended to link all park
sites in the city. Only a limited number of park sites are known at this time. It is
expected that other trail routes will become evident when additional sites are
identified.
Otsego's Transportation and Comprehensive Plans were taken into consideration
in planning trails.
Co. Rd. 42 and Co. Rd. 39 Bike Routes
Road improvements by Wright County recently done in Otsego included the
addition of paved shoUlders on County Roads 42 and 39. This provides an
excellent opportunity for a bike route along these roads.
The existing bike route on County Road 42 from Dayton to Highway 101 could
. naturally be extended north to the Mississippi. provIding a river crossing and a
route to the Otsego County Park as well as a connection to County Road 39.
The Park and Recreation Commission should seek the help of the Wright County
Park and Wright County Highway Departments on these routes.
Co. Rd. 19 Bike Route
The Commission should also encourage Wright County to establish a route along
County Road 19 that would provide a connection between Albertville and the
County Road 39 route.
Nashua Avenue
With the new city hall and community!ark on Nashua Avenue and the road
improvements being done there. a tra. should be established along Nashua
between 85th Street and the Mississippi River.
The Otsego Creek property located at the southwest corner of County Road 39
and old N ashua Avenue should be included as part of the trail.
The Nashua trail would link the city hall and park with the river access and the
original townsite and provide a connection between County Road 39 and 85th
Street.
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The planned western expansion of the Otsego County Park will include walk-ini.6~~
entrances. That. and the planned Antelope Park resIdential development, ment,-
consideration for a trail along 96th Street between County Road 42 and the
future connection to County Road 39.
Quaday Avenue
A trail along Quaday Avenue south of County Road 42 to the VFW property at
72nd Street will be desired when the VFW develops their playfields.
Odean Avenue
Odean Avenue is a natural north-south route between County Roads 39 and 37. It
could also connect to the Odell Pond.
The current traffic and the steep grade on part of Odean make it unsafe for
pedestrians and bicycles to travel in conjunction with cars. This should be taken
mto consideration when planning a trail along Odean. An off-street trail would
be appropriate.
85th Street
85th Street will give residents a route between Page Avenue (and County Road
42 in the future) and Nashua Avenue, providing access to the community park.
Pedestrians and bicyclists on parts of 85th Street are plagued by some of the same
problems as on Odean, making an off-street trail preferred.
Kadler Avenue
A trail between County Road 39 and the Mississippi River access should follow
Kadler Avenue.
Mississippi Shoreline
To capitalize on the great asset Otsego has in the Mississippi River. an effort
should be made to explore the possibIlity. of a trail that follows the shoreline. The
Otsego County, Park already contains hIki~g trails along the shore with plans to
extend the trail with the park expansion. The Wild and Scenic Recreational River
District borders the MissIssippi and a dike follows the river in Park Planning
District 3.
UPA Right of Way
United Power Association owns electrical transmission lines that cross Otsego
east-west south of the Great River Road. Another line runs north-south to the
vicinity of the wildlife areas. There is potential here to provide an off-road,
year-round trail.
Mississippi Waterway
The Mississippi River borders Otsego on the north and east. This section of the
river is part of a canoe route designated by the Department of Natural
Resources.
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Residents could easily take advantage of this waterway with improved pUb~t:1;""r
access and more information, such as an annotated guide to this section of the
river.
Snowmobile Trail
Resident volunteers and neighboring snowmobile clubs are working to establish a
snowmobile trail in the western part of the city that would connect with the
Wright County snowmobile trail system.
The Wright County trail currently extends to Albertville near County Road 19.
There is also a possible trail proposed for eastern Monticello Township that the
Otsego trail coUld connect WIth.
Snowmobilers are also interested in establishing a trail along the Highway 101
corridor that would provide crossings at the Crow and Mississippi RIvers.
Conflicts between snowmobiles and property owners is a concern in Otsego. A
designated snowmobile trail could help provide appropriate routes.
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Using the city's Comprehensive Plan and this document as a guide, Otsego should
begin implementing their park, trail and recreation plan.
Specific park sites need to be identified in the urban service area. The city will
then be prepared to acquire property during the subdivision process or accept
park and trill dedication fees.
Knowing where parks are going to be located will also aid in the determination of
trail routes.
A master plan should be developed for the community park on Nashua Avenue.
Having a plan will make it possible to mobilize community volunteers and civic
groups anxious to work on a community park project. A plan will also be necessary
for grant applications.
The city should seek any possible grants for park and trail acquisition and
development. Potential land and equipment donations should also be pursued.
The Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission should cooperate with other
groups and agencies, such as the schools, VFW, and area recreation coordinator,
to provide recreational facilities and programing for residents.
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