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3. Increase residents' and political agencies' understanding of <br /> recreation system and objectives <br /> 4. use of document by which incoming park commissioners can <br /> easily understand purpose and direction of rec system <br /> b. Policy Statements: <br /> 1. recreational system proposals analyzed within <br /> context of the comp plan. <br /> 2. periodic review of document <br /> 3. major review and revision every 5 years ~ <br /> 4. copies available to public <br /> 5. public encouraged to participate in process. <br /> c. Planning Process and Rational <br />Recreational / Open Space Balance xX~"~ <br /> a. Objectives ~ N)- <br /> 1. adequate recreational spaces and opportunit-ieT~~ent and <br /> future physical and psychological needs and desk"h <br /> 2. use of rex: system to help guide future city devel~ment and <br /> growth. <br /> b. Policy Statements <br /> 1. Acquisition and maintenance of open space to continue shaping <br /> and balancing future developments <br /> 2. require developers to include street landscaping consistent with <br /> city plan and zoning <br /> 3. acquire scenic and pedestrian easements along water resources <br /> when possible <br /> 4. require developers to dedicate conservation or recreational lands <br /> to the city <br /> 5. continue planting program in parcels where vegetation is lacking <br /> 6. Develop and maintain trails for access between residential areas <br /> and open spaces <br /> 7. Define types of trails to accommodate variety of users. <br /> 8. Set specific criteria for construction and development among <br /> trails and parks <br /> 9, encourage local property owners to preserve the natural character <br /> of their respective properties. <br /> c, planning process and rational <br />Comprehensive and Balanced Trail System <br /> a. Objectives <br /> 1. connection of neighborhoods, subdivisions and recreational <br /> facilities. <br /> 2. provide a opportunity for variety of types of mill users. <br /> b. Policy Statements <br /> 1. minimize opportunities for conflict among user types and <br /> vehicles. <br /> 2. provide reaSOnable access to alt residents with minimum road <br /> crossings. <br /> 3. State and County Highway roadway should have paved shoulder <br /> designated for non-vehicular traffic. <br /> 4. pedestrian and bicyclist safety as key priority in traffic control <br /> enforcement programs. <br /> 5. city should aggressively seek funding for segments of regional <br /> importance. <br /> 6. identify and prioritize trails serving important transportafional <br /> role to utilize Federal or State aid. <br /> <br /> <br />