8.1 PRSR 03-13-2024
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
8.1
Agenda Section
Discussion
Meeting Date
March 13, 2024
Prepared by
Michael Hecker, Park and Recreation Manager
Item Description
Camp Cozy Park Natural Resources Management Plan
Reviewed by
Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discuss recreation components and features in the Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP) for Camp Cozy
Park.
Background/Discussion
On December 13, 2023, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the NRMP for the 48-acre Camp Cozy
Park.
The plan recommends the restoration of approximately 16-acres for prairie restoration to preserve existing native
prairie and the reduction of non-native woody species in the forest areas. FMR has an opportunity, in cooperation
with the city, to pursue specific grants for the coordination of restoration activities.
To complement these restoration efforts, the city must define future recreation components and features. The
current NRMP proposes a potential trail (0.4 mile) shown as a dashed line on the attachment. The plan also
recommends a boat launch with a location to be determined. The trails can be paved; however, staff recommends
the “North Secondary Trail” be decommissioned at future date. This section of trail will conflict with periodically
prescribed burns and is redundant to the “Perimeter Trail.”
Recreation opportunities and infrastructure recently discussed for inclusion within the park includes the following:
interpretive signage, canoe and/or boat access, paving existing and future trails, a paved parking lot, and picnic
shelters. The commission is encouraged to discuss any other desired recreational opportunities for Camp Cozy
Park.
Financial Impact
None. Any grant funding for restoration work will need to be mutually agreed upon by the city and the FMR.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work and play
Attachments
Camp Cozy Aerials