7.7. PRSR 02-10-2016 Elkt- Request for Action
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Parks and Recreation Commission 7.7
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Discussion Items February 10,2016 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Sherburne County Trail and Active Living Plan Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
For discussion
Background/Discussion
Sherburne County has developed The Sherburne County Trail and Active Living Plan with the objective
to better connect the county and provide more enjoyable outdoor spaces for people of all ages and
abilities to be active. The county reached out to local communities requesting representatives to serve on
a committee to review the plan. Parks and Recreation Michael Hecker represented Elk River on the
committee.
The planning process is nearly complete. Goals and objectives were presented to the County Board on
January 28. Both Michael Hecker and Dave Anderson attended the meeting and were able to provide
feedback.
For further information on the plan go to www.Sherburneparkstrailsactiveliving.org
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
• Sherburne County Trail and Active Living Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives
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Vision
Sherburne County is a place where there are numerous opportunities to incorporate physical activity
into everyday life.The parks are destinations for healthy activity and connected by facilities that support
comfortable walking and biking.The Sherburne County Park,Trail,and Active Living Plan will lead to
efficient implementation and operation of county parks,a comprehensive connected network of trails,
increased use of parks and trails,and enhanced countywide health that fosters active living.
Goals and Objectives
Increase levels of active living in Sherburne County
• Raise awareness of parks and trails as resources for physical activity
• Educate residents, county staff, and officials about the benefits of active living
• Build on the regional work of the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)
• Promote trails as comfortable and active transportation facilities for people of all ages and
abilities
Enhance and increase the use of County Parks
• Strive for long-term protection and viability of Sherburne County Parks for current and future
generations of Sherburne County residents and visitors
• Provide a diverse, robust, safe, and accessible set of recreation opportunities for residents and
visitors of Sherburne County
• Promote County Parks as an important part of the natural character and community amenities
that make Sherburne County great
• Respond to identified desires and needs that will increase the use and awareness of the parks
Increase the connectivity of trails throughout the county
• Identify priority trail routes and improvements to connect cities, parks, and other scenic and
natural amenities
• Provide opportunities to integrate trails with Complete Streets
• Improve and expand communication about trails through trail maps, route signage, and
wayfinding
• Encourage regular coordination with the state, cities, townships, Minnesota DNR, Sherburne
County Wildlife Refuge and other stakeholders
• Support collaboration with other regional efforts to increase the connectivity of active
transportation corridors