City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan

2015 Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation 5-Year Recreation Master Plan

Final January 21, 2016

City of Keego Harbor, Michigan

Prepared by: Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee members: Sue Doyle Ellie Girard Sue Murphy Val Green Leslie Clark Mary Hartley Barb Nordeen

Final 1/28/2016 Page 1 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Revision History Date Revision ID / Filename Authors Purpose 1/28/2016 Parks_Rec_Master_Plan_2015_ P&R Subcommittee / Added adoption resolution and updated Final lac budget for parks maintenance 12/3/2015 Parks_Rec_Master_Plan_2015_ P&R Subcommittee / Compiled updates from Planning DraftV8 lac Commission review 12/2/2015: Remove references to accessible paths to beaches, age range in Fran Leaf Park; add suggestion for concerts; correct spelling of Sortor, name of historical society, names of pocket parks; formatting. 11/19/2015 Parks_Rec_Master_Plan_2015_ P&R Subcommittee / Compiled updates from full Parks and DraftV7 lac Recreation Commission review 11/18/2015 11/13/2015 Parks_Rec_Master_Plan_2015_ P&R Subcommittee / Compiled updates from subcommittee DraftV6 lac review 11/13/2015 11/12/2015 Parks_Rec_Master_Plan_2015_ P&R Subcommittee / Compiled updates with public input DraftV5 lac Mar 2015 PRMP2015_draftV1.0 P&R Subcommittee / Thorough updates, initial CIP to support lac RP grant application Feb 2006 Amendment Educational Minor updates to plan through June 2010 Enhancements, Inc Nov 2002 Original McKenna 2003-2008 Recreation Master Plan Associates, Inc Table 1: Revision History Approvals

Revision ID / Filename Approving Body Date Approved

Parks_Rec_Master_Plan_2015_DraftV8 Keego Harbor City Council 1/21/2016 Parks_Rec_Master_Plan_2015_DraftV8 Keego Harbor Planning Commission 12/3/2015 Parks_Rec_Master_Plan_2015_DraftV7 Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Commission 11/18/2015 Table 2: Approval History

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 7 2. COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION ...... 8 3. PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION ...... 10

3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND COMMISSION ROLE ...... 10 3.2 THE ROLE OF VOLUNTEERS ...... 12 3.3 RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ...... 12 3.4 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND RECREATION ...... 12 3.5 CURRENT AND POTENTIAL FUNDING ...... 12 4. INVENTORY OF EXISTING PARKS, NATURAL AREAS AND RECREATION FACILITIES...... 15

4.1 LOCAL PUBLIC FACILITIES ...... 15 4.1.1 Mini/Vest-Pocket Parks ...... 15 4.1.2 Neighborhood Parks...... 16 4.1.3 Undeveloped Park Land ...... 17 4.1.4 School Facilities ...... 17 4.2 LOCAL PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES ...... 21 4.3 REGIONAL RECREATION RESOURCES ...... 22 5. INVENTORY OF RECREATION PROGRAMMING...... 26

5.1 RECREATION PROGRAMS & SERVICES ...... 26 5.1.1 Youth Programs ...... 26 5.1.2 Family programs ...... 26 5.1.3 Organized Athletics ...... 26 5.1.4 Adult and Senior Programs ...... 27 5.2 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR ...... 27 6. PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ...... 29

6.1 STEPS IN THE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ...... 29 6.2 ROLES IN THE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ...... 30 6.3 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROCESS AND RESULTS ...... 30 6.3.1 2002 Public Input Results ...... 31 6.3.2 2015 Public Input ...... 31 7. ANALYSIS OF RECREATION NEEDS ...... 33

7.1 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING FACILITIES ...... 33 7.2 RECREATION DEFICIENCIES ...... 37 7.2.1 Service Areas ...... 37 7.2.2 Recreation Facilities ...... 37 7.2.3 Existing Conditions ...... 37 7.2.4 Accessibility Deficiencies and ADA Compliance ...... 37 7.2.5 Safety and Security...... 38 7.2.6 Green Infrastructure ...... 38 7.2.7 Communications and Outreach ...... 39 7.2.8 Programming & Event Deficiencies ...... 40 8. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...... 41

8.1 PROGRAMMING & EVENTS GOALS ...... 41 Goal 1 - Keep Programs Current ...... 41 Final 1/28/2016 Page 3 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Goal 2 - Improve Existing Programs ...... 41 Goal 3 - Add New programs ...... 41 8.2 ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION GOALS ...... 42 Goal 1 - Funding ...... 42 Goal 2 - Marketing...... 42 Goal 3 - Community Outreach ...... 42 Goal 4 – Maintenance of Parks and Facilities ...... 43 Goal 5 – City Ordinances Reconciliation ...... 43 8.3 PARK FACILITIES GOALS ...... 43 Goal 1 - The Vision for Each Park ...... 43 Goal 2 - Safety ...... 44 Goal 3 - Access ...... 44 Goal 4 - Recreation Land ...... 45 8.4 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS ...... 45 Goal 1 - Weeds ...... 45 Goal 2 - Trees ...... 46 Goal 3 - Drainage & Runoff ...... 46 Goal 4 - Garden Club ...... 46 Goal 5 - Natural Spots ...... 47 9. ACTION PROGRAM ...... 48

9.1 PROJECT 1: MAKE THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PLAN ...... 48 9.2 PROJECT 2: IMPROVE BROCK STREET CANAL ...... 48 9.3 PROJECT 3: INSTALL EXISTING EQUIPMENT ...... 49 9.4 PROJECT 4: MAKE LOW-TECH IMPROVEMENTS TO PLAYING FIELDS ...... 49 9.5 PROJECT 5: CONNECT THE ACCESSIBLE ROUTES AND FACILITIES ...... 49 9.6 PROJECT 6: INSTALL RESILIENT SURFACING ...... 50 9.7 PROJECT 7: PLANT TREES ...... 50 9.8 PROJECT 8: FINISH FURNISHING ROSE SORTOR PARK ...... 50 9.9 PROJECT 9: ERADICATE INVASIVE SPECIES ...... 51 9.10 LONG RANGE STRATEGY ...... 51 9.10.1 Historical Long Range Strategy ...... 51 9.10.2 Long Range Strategy 2015 ...... 52 Operations and Maintenance...... 52 Annual Plan Update ...... 52 Grants for Capital Improvements ...... 52 Vision for Neighborhood Parks ...... 52 Introduction of New Events...... 53 Walk-able Town ...... 53 9.11 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ...... 54 10. APPENDIX: COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION DATA ...... 55

10.1 DEVELOPMENT HISTORY ...... 55 10.2 SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS ...... 55 10.2.1 Community Population and Trends ...... 55 10.2.2 Households ...... 57 10.2.3 Population and Household Projections ...... 58 10.2.4 Population Distribution ...... 58 10.2.5 Vehicles Available ...... 59 10.2.6 Education Attainment ...... 59 10.2.7 Employment Trends and Income ...... 60 10.2.8 Housing Characteristics ...... 62 10.2.9 Mobility ...... 63 10.3 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS & ENVIRONMENT ...... 63 10.3.1 Water Resources ...... 63 Final 1/28/2016 Page 4 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 10.3.2 Soils ...... 64 10.3.3 Climate ...... 64 10.3.4 Topography ...... 64 10.3.5 Existing Land Use Patterns ...... 64 10.4 TRANSPORTATION AND RESIDENTIAL PATTERNS...... 65 10.4.1 Circulation ...... 65 10.4.2 Location of Housing ...... 65 10.4.3 Zoning...... 66 11. USEFUL LINKS ...... 67 12. APPENDIX A – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BY-LAWS ...... 68 13. APPENDIX B – ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES DEFINED ...... 72 14. APPENDIX C – NEW EVENT IDEAS TO BE INVESTIGATED ...... 74 15. APPENDIX D – PUBLIC MEETING PROCESS & RESULTS ...... 75 16. APPENDIX E – PUBLIC SURVEY & RESULTS ...... 79 17. APPENDIX F – APPROVAL PROCESS DOCUMENTATION ...... 81 18. APPENDIX G – POST-COMPLETION SELF-CERTIFICATION REPORT ...... 82

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TABLE 1: REVISION HISTORY ...... 2 TABLE 2: APPROVAL HISTORY ...... 2 MAP 1: REGIONAL LOCATION...... 9 DRAWING 1: ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE: ...... 11 TABLE 3: UNDEVELOPED CITY LAND ...... 17 MAP 2: EXISTING RECREATION FACILITIES ...... 19 TABLE 4: EXISTING RECREATION FACILITIES INVENTORY ...... 20 TABLE 5: REGIONAL RECREATION FACILITIES 1 OF 2 ...... 23 MAP 3: REGIONAL RECREATION FACILITIES ...... 25 TABLE 6: CALENDAR OF SPECIAL EVENTS ...... 27 TABLE 7: COMPARISON TO STANDARDS - PARK FACILITIES ...... 33 TABLE 8: COMPARISON TO STANDARDS - PARK TYPES AND SIZES ...... 34 TABLE 9: DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING PARK TYPES AND SIZES ...... 35 MAP 4: SERVICE AREAS ...... 36 TABLE 10: POPULATION 199,2000,2010 KEEGO HARBOR AND ENVIRONS...... 56 TABLE 11: COMPONENTS OF POPULATION CHANGE 2000 TO 2010 ...... 57 TABLE 12: HOUSEHOLDS AND PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD 1990,2000,2010 ...... 57 TABLE 13: POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD PROJECTIONS 2010 TO 2040 ...... 58 TABLE 14: AGE GROUP COMPARISONS: 1990,2000,2010 ...... 59 TABLE 15: VEHICLES AVAILABLE 2009-2013 ...... 59 TABLE 16: OCCUPATIONAL STATUS, KEEGO HARBOR AND OAKLAND COUNTY ...... 60 TABLE 17: INCOME CHANGE, KEEGO HARBOR AND OAKLAND COUNTY 2009-2013 ...... 60 TABLE 18: HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION...... 61 TABLE 19: POVERTY RATES IN KEEGO HARBOR AND OAKLAND COUNTY 2000-2010 ...... 62 TABLE 20: HOUSING TENURE 2000-2010 ...... 62 TABLE 21: MOBILITY LIMITATIONS ...... 63

Final 1/28/2016 Page 6 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 1. Introduction In its continuing effort to provide quality recreation opportunities for its citizens, the City of Keego Harbor has created the 2015 Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan as a tool to guide the development of City- maintained recreation facilities and programs over the next five years. The 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan will establish new recreation goals and objectives for the community which will focus on maintenance and development, and recreation programming. The 2015 plan will also make the City eligible for grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to assist the City in reaching its recreation goals. This plan is based on one created in 2002 and updated in 2006. Due to the 2010 census, the 2015 update is a major revision. While the earlier versions were created by the planning firm of McKenna Associates, Inc, the 2015 version was made by the volunteers of the Keego Harbor Parks & Recreation Commission. It is based on the structure of the earlier plan, and takes into account the latest guidelines for such plans put forth by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The first step in the planning process involved the gathering of current information about Keego Harbor. Physical characteristics of the area, demographic information about the community and an inventory of existing facilities were all updated to helped provide the base from which future recreation decisions are made. Much of this information is now readily available from SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Based on the information gathered, an internal analysis was conducted to determine where the community is deficient or is providing a surplus of various recreation facilities and programs in comparison to national standards. Given the sources of available funding and the possibilities available, a number of options were presented for public consideration. Public input from residents provided a better picture of which recreation facilities and programming are needed and desired by the public. The final Parks and Recreation Master Plan reflects which programming, new facilities and improvements to existing facilities will best address the needs, desires, and priorities of the residents of Keego Harbor.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 7 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2. Community Description The detailed data previously reported in this section has been moved to Appendix: Community Description Data on page 55 and forms the basis for public discussions and for many of the decisions reflected in this Recreation Plan. This 2015 Recreation Master Plan is for the City of Keego Harbor and is prepared by the Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Commission to cover all aspects of recreation available to the residents of Keego Harbor. The City of Keego Harbor is located in Oakland County, Michigan, approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Detroit. Within the County, Keego Harbor is approximately four miles west of downtown Pontiac. Keego Harbor is within close proximity, less than five miles, of many Detroit suburbs including, Bloomfield Hills, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Sylvan Lake, Waterford Township and West Bloomfield Township. The area of the City of Keego Harbor is roughly 350 acres or 0.5 square miles. It is situated on the northeast corner of West Bloomfield Township but is a separate political entity. See Map 1 Regional Location. The population of Keego Harbor was 2790 as of the 2010 census. Keego Harbor has shoreline on both Cass Lake and Sylvan Lake, and includes within its borders multiple small bodies of water. It is a residential community established around 1912 as a working-class resort town, and remains a town of mostly small homes on small lots. Approximately six miles east of Keego Harbor is Interstate 75. Interstate 696, a major highway traveling east-west and bisecting the major northern suburbs of Detroit is located approximately eight miles from the city. M-59, a state highway traveling east-west from Macomb Township to Howell, is located approximately two miles north of Keego Harbor. These highways provide the community with convenient regional access to the rest of the Metropolitan Detroit area and to the rural areas on the periphery of the metropolitan area.

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Map 1: Regional Location

Final 1/28/2016 Page 9 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 3. Parks and Recreation Administration This section describes the staffing, funding, and administration involved in the parks and in recreation in the City of Keego Harbor. 3.1 Administrative Staff and Commission Role Due to the size of the City, less than 1 square mile, and the limited tax base, Keego Harbor does not currently have the resources to provide a full time municipal employee to oversee recreation administration. The City relies on the volunteers on the Parks and Recreation Commission to provide direction and leadership regarding recreation issues. The role of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to report to the City Council no less than four times per year, to operate and maintain park facilities, recommend to the City Council rules and regulations for the operation of City parks, and to host recreational events. Operational care of the parks is carried out by the Department of Public Works (DPW) in close cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Supplemental labor for the care of public landscaped areas is provided by the volunteers of the Keego Harbor Garden Club which operates under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Commission and in cooperation with the DPW. The Parks and Recreation Commission establishes its own policies and procedures for conducting its meetings, and electing its officers. Those policies and procedures are encoded in the document entitled “City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Commission By-Laws” approved by the Commission 2/9/2000 and adopted by City Council on 3/16/2000. That document is included in Appendix A – Parks and Recreation Commission By-Laws on page 68. The Parks and Recreation Commission is comprised of nine regular and 3 alternative Keego Harbor residents who advise the City Council on various park and recreation issues. Any suggestions and concerns of City residents concerning facilities and programs are brought up and discussed by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Issues with the parks are often first brought to the attention of the Department of Public Works staff or to the City Manager's staff. Therefore, it is essential that these groups communicate effectively. Drawing 1: Administrative Structure illustrates the administrative and communicative structure currently in place. Other administrative support for the Parks and Recreation Commission is provided by the City Manager and staff. Treasurer reports are provided by City staff, for instance.

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Drawing 1: Administrative Structure:

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3.2 The Role of Volunteers Keego Harbor relies heavily on volunteers. The Parks and Recreation Commission and the Keego Harbor Garden Club consist entirely of volunteers. All of the social events hosted by Parks and Recreation, or by Team Keego, are staffed by volunteers. The City Council members generally volunteer at these events. Students from the local high school fulfill their community service obligations by performing a variety of volunteer tasks for the City such as painting parks infrastructures or helping out with the Memorial Day Parade. 3.3 Relationships with Other Organizations In Keego Harbor, the Optimists Club and the Jacket Club (a charitable organization) work closely with Parks and Recreation to serve the community and often contribute funds or materials to support events. Over the years, Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation has established a good working relationship with administrators and parents at Roosevelt Elementary School. 3.4 Annual Budget for Operations, Maintenance, Capital Improvements and Recreation Keego Harbor's fiscal year starts July 1st. Our DPW staff of one and one-half employees spend an estimated 80% of their working hours maintaining the parks between April and October, and less at other times. The annual cost for this in labor and materials is about $24,000. The Parks and Recreation Commission is allotted $200 per fiscal year for supplies. An additional $600 is allotted to the Keego Harbor Garden Club functions under the Parks and Recreation budget. Most of the major events, such as the Memorial Day Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting party, are now hosted by an independent organization called Team Keego which is funded by donations and staffed by volunteers including Parks and Recreation Commissioners. Team Keego budget receives minimal funding from the City general funds. Capital improvements are only proposed and planned when an outside funding source has been identified. If that funding requires matching funds from the City, the Parks and Recreation Commission presents its request for the commitment of funds during the spring budget planning process. In recent years Keego Harbor has spent about $7000 per year in Community Development Block Grants on capital improvements for the parks. CDBG funds do not require any match. The Parks and Recreation Commission has been successful in recent years in raising money during an annual event called the Taste of Keego Harbor. This money is available to spend directly, or use as matching funds for recreation activities, events, and capital improvement projects. 3.5 Current and Potential Funding There are several existing or potential funding sources available for parks and recreation facility improvements. In addition to the General Fund, other potential sources of funding for parks and recreation include: a dedicated millage (such as a land acquisition millage), user fees, revenue bonds, donation of land and/or easements, and contractual agreements involving privatization. Following is a brief description of funding sources that might realistically apply to the City of Keego Harbor. Where grants require a match, that match would likely come from a mix of General Funds and Donations. That will limit the size of grants that Keego Harbor can pursue. There is a comprehensive but less likely list of funding sources defined in Appendix B – Additional Funding Sources Defined on page 72. 1. General Fund Final 1/28/2016 Page 12 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan The General Fund is the basic operating fund for the City of Keego Harbor. It is also the traditional source of operating funds for parks and recreation. General Fund revenues are derived from property taxes, state-shared revenues, federal grants, license and permit fees, charges for services, interest on investments, and court fines or forfeitures. In recent years, minimal General Funds have been allocated to Parks and Recreation. Most of the funds for parks maintenance are put into the DPW budget. When a grant application requires it, General Funds have been allocated for matching funds. 2. Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants Grants are available through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for communities that have an up-to-date recreation 5-year master plan. Funds are provided through sale of oil and mineral leases on State land. Local contributions equal to at least 25 percent of the project cost are required. Federal funds (CDBG) can be used for matching. Eligible projects include acquisition of land or rights in land for recreational uses or for protection of the land because of its environmental importance or scenic beauty, including additions to existing parks, forest lands or wildlife areas. Development of public outdoor-recreation facilities is eligible, such as picnic areas, beaches, boating access, fishing and hunting facilities, winter sports areas, playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts, and trails. There is no minimum or maximum amount for acquisition projects. The minimum allowable grant for development is $15,000 and the maximum is $300,000. Many grants under $50,000 are awarded each year. The area of emphasis favored by the Trust Fund Board of Trustees varies from year to year, and it is wise to attend the training offered for applying for the grant. Applications are due by April 1st each year. In December, the MNRTF Board makes recommendations to the Legislature for funding. 3. Michigan DNR Recreation Passport Grants Grants are available through the MDNR for communities that have an up-to-date Capital Improvement Program (but not necessarily a current recreation master plan). Funds are provided from the $11 Recreation Passport charge that provides annual vehicle access to all Michigan State Parks. This optional charge at vehicle registration time not only funds the State Parks, but it funds grants for local recreation projects. Local contribution equal to at least 25 percent of the project cost are required. Federal funds (CDBG) can be used for matching. Funds may be used for development projects only, not acquisition of land. Minimum grant size is $7,500 and the maximum is $45,000. Applications are due by April 1st each year. In November, the DNR Director announces those projects to be funded. 4. Land and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF). Grants are available through the LWCF for communities that have an up-to-date recreation 5-year master plan. Eligible projects include community recreation and trailway improvements. These are grants of $30,000 to $100,000 to local units of government for development of facilities such as ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, trails and picnic areas; and including support facilities; renovation of existing facilities and retro-fitting of existing facilities to make them accessible to persons with disabilities. Funds are provided through federal appropriations. Local contribution equal to at least 50 percent of the project cost are required. Applications are due by April 1st each year. In November, the DNR Director announces those projects to be funded. Baxter-Morgan Park was developed with a L&WCF grant in 1978, with the work completed in 1983. 5. Michigan Invasive Species Grant Grants are given to cooperative management areas for the management of invasive species of high concern to the Michigan DNR. Local contribution equal to at least 50 percent of the project cost are required. Volunteer labor can be

Final 1/28/2016 Page 13 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan used for matching. Keego Harbor applied for about $1000 under this grant as part of a cooperative management area along with some of the neighboring townships in Oakland County, November 2014. This group is called the Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). 2/26/2015: The grants for 2015 have been awarded, and none were awarded to southeastern Michigan. An application for 2016 has been submitted. 6. Community Development Block Grant Revenues obtained through the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program can be used for a variety of community improvement projects, including development of recreation facilities or land acquisition for new parks or athletic fields in low and moderate income neighborhoods that qualify under the program. In the past, much of the playground equipment in the parks in Keego Harbor was purchased with CDBG funds. Keego Harbor generally qualifies for around $10,000 in funds. Generally, 75% of this is directed to the parks and the rest is directed to one other program such as the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance program or Haven. This funding source has been shrinking in recent years. There are also strict limitations on the neighborhoods where the project is located, based on income and property values. These grants do not require matching funds. These grants may be used as match for L&WCF grants and for MNRTF and MI Recreation Passport grants. The grant cycle for CDBG funds is different from the State programs. In Year 1, the intended use of CDBG funds is approved by City Council in November, and the City Manager submits the application in December. Funds are awarded in October of Year2 and must be spent within Year3 at the latest. 7. DTE Energy Foundation Grants This grant from the Michigan DNR Forest Service Community Forestry Division and the DTE Energy Foundation supports the planting of trees in public areas. Keego Harbor was awarded $3000 in 2013 and planted 26 trees. In 2015/2016 another dozen trees will be planted. The 50/50 match was made up mostly of DPW labor and volunteer labor. The City can apply for this grant in alternate years. 8. Donations Businesses, corporations, private clubs, PTO's (Parent Teacher Organizations/Associations) and community organizations will often contribute to recreation and other improvement programs to benefit the communities in which they are located. Private sector contributions may be in the form of monetary contributions, the donation of land, the provision of volunteer services, or the contribution of equipment or facilities. Donations in kind, and donations of volunteer labor can usually be used as match for grants as long as careful records are kept. In Keego Harbor, in 2013, 2014, and 2015, the Parks and Recreation Commission instituted the 'Taste of Keego Harbor' event that was well received and successful in raising money as well as supporting local eateries. This event can perhaps be expected to generate about $5,000 per year in funding for improvements in the parks, for new events, and for matching grant moneys. Residents have donated funds for the planting of trees in the parks from time to time for various memorial purposes. Plaques honoring those donations are posted in the shelters in the parks. City Hall maintains a Wish List for desired trees and available locations. 9. TIFA District Grants Public works in certain parts of the city can be paid for with funds from the tax proceeds for businesses in the TIFA district along Cass Lake Rd and Orchard Lake Rd. Application is made to the TIFA Board for funds. As the Magnolia by The Lakes facility progresses, the funds available from TIFA should grow.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 14 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4. Inventory of Existing Parks, Natural Areas and Recreation Facil- ities A complete inventory of recreation facilities, programs, and events available to Keego Harbor residents is essential as a basis for discussion with the public and for the formation of the Action Plan. The coverage of recreation programs, previously included in this section, has been moved to Chapter 5 Inventory of Recreation Programming on page 25 for clarity. This section describes existing parks, natural areas, and recreation facilities available to the residents of Keego Harbor. This section covers these components:  Public Parks owned or managed by the City of Keego Harbor  Private parks and facilities within the City  School recreation facilities  Undeveloped City Land that might be used for parks  Regional Parks and Facilities used by Keego Harbor residents 4.1 Local Public Facilities A detailed inventory of existing local public, private, and school recreation facilities, their accessibility rating, and the equipment they offer is shown in Table 4 Existing Recreation Facilities Inventory on page 21. Their locations are shown in Map 2 Existing Recreation Facilities on page 20. Inventory of equipment was made by physical inspections during the summer of 2014 by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Acreage from the 2002 plan was checked against the Oakland County GIS maps of parks, and rechecked using online tools against Google maps of the areas. In this updated plan we are making a slight change to the designation of the types of parks. Keego Harbor's parks are generally much smaller than the stated definitions for the various categories, and serve a smaller number of residents in a smaller geographic area. Therefore, in this plan, we are categorizing all of our parks as either mini/vest-pocket parks, or neighborhood parks. There are no 'community parks' in Keego Harbor. The need for the service provided by a community park is met by parks in the larger surrounding jurisdictions. Swim sites, since they lack playground equipment, are classed as vest-pocket parks. There are currently 5 neighborhood parks, 2 pocket parks with beaches, 5 pocket parks, and 1 boat launch for a total of 13 public parks and recreation facilities within the City of Keego Harbor. A narrative description of these facilities and their use follows, grouped by type. 4.1.1 Mini/Vest-Pocket Parks Mini parks are categorized as small, specialized parks that are usually less than one acre in size and serve the needs of the residents of the immediate neighborhood, or a specific demographic group, or have some special use. Keego Harbor has 7 parks that can be classified as mini parks. These include small areas of streetscaping which are known as pocket parks, and the public swim sites. They are:

Sunset Park. Connected to the sidewalk along the west side of Cass Lake Road and overlooking Cass Lake, this park provides seating, landscaping, and a lighted, paved surface. Webb Park. Connected to the sidewalk along the east side of Cass Lake Road, this park provides seating, landscaping, and enough space for pedestrians to get off the sidewalk for a bit. Firefighters Park. Connected to the sidewalk along the east side of Cass Lake Rd, this small park provides seating, landscaping, and shade for passers-by. It is now endangered by invading Japanese Knotweed. (Oakland County CISMA project site.) Final 1/28/2016 Page 15 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Veterans' Memorial Plaza. Built into the boulevard of Cass Lake Road south of Orchard Lake Road, this two-block section of memorial pavers and native landscaping provides seating and shade for employees and customers from the adjacent businesses in the center of town. Dollar Lake Park. This space on the north-east edge of Dollar Lake, at the back of the Point shopping center, was developed as a natural site when the property was last re-developed. Part of it is owned by the City, and part of it is privately owned and maintained but open to the public for fishing and nature-watching. It is now endangered by invading Phragmites. (Oakland County CISMA project site.) Grove Street Swim Site. This home-sized grassy lot at the end of Grove Street provides public access for swimming in Cass Lake. With shallow water, a sandy bottom, and picnic facilities, it is popular with families in the area. It is endangered by invading Swallow-wort. (Oakland County CISMA project site.) Willow Beach Swim Site. This slightly larger grassy lot off Willow Beach St provides public access for swimming in Cass Lake. With shallow water, a sandy bottom, and picnic facilities, it is used by the summer day camp as well as families in the area. It is connected by a paved footpath to Fran Leaf Park. 4.1.2 Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are typically multipurpose facilities, serve the neighborhood within a half-mile radius, and are between 5 and 10 acres in size. All of Keego Harbor is only one-half of a square mile, and no park is larger than 3 acres, but we can still classify these five parks as neighborhood parks. All neighborhood parks in the City have a shelter, benches, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, and planter boxes with flowers. Except for Rose Sortor Park, they are also the main public playgrounds in the City. They are all located within residential neighborhoods. Rose Sortor Park. About one quarter of the space in this park between the City Hall and the Department of Public Works is taken up by a drainage pond which is surrounded by a packed slag-surfaced walking path. This centrally- located park is the site of several city-wide social events. Earlier community planning sessions dictated that this park would remain as quiet green-space There is a landscape plan, and a large number of young trees have been planted in Rose Sortor Park. It is the only park with electricity, and has the most spaces for parking cars. Fran Leaf Park. This park features a canal that occupies about one third of its area. Another third of it is likely a vernal pool, with standing water in the spring. That area is presently endangered by invading Phragmites, Loosestrife, and Buckthorn. (Oakland County CISMA project site.) There is a paved walkway from the parking lot through the park and out the other end to Willow Beach Street and the Willow Beach Swim Site, making it an interesting route for non-motorized travelers. The playscape in this park is geared toward younger children, and some recent additions have been made for older children. There are a few trees in this park, and more have been planted, but this park is mostly sunny. It is mostly shady in the wet northern area. Hester Court Memorial Park. This is one of our larger parks, with a big open area conducive to games. It is adjacent to the West Bloomfield Trail, although there is no paved path between the parking area and the Trail itself. The playground equipment in this park is limited, and geared towards a mix of ages: an old swing-set and a new slide. There are many older shade trees in this park, especially along the West Bloomfield Trail right-of-way but there are also sunny areas. Baxter-Morgan Park. This is by far our largest park, with big open fields that can support multiple concurrent sporting events. The playground equipment in this park is geared toward older children. Parts of this park are often quite wet in the spring. There are many older shade trees in this park, but there are also sunny areas. This park was developed using a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) awarded in 1978. Work was completed in 1983. The equipment installed with that grant is old-fashioned but still serviceable, and a few newer pieces of equipment have been added in recent years. Tate-Optimists Park. This is our smallest neighborhood park. It is adjacent to the West Bloomfield Trail, and there is a packed slag-surfaced path from the street to the Trail to support non-motorized traffic. The playground equipment here is all new, and aimed at a mix of ages. There are a few trees, so this is a mostly-sunny park.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 16 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4.1.3 Undeveloped Park Land These are some parcels of land that belong to the City of Keego Harbor. Some of these properties have the potential to be developed for active or passive recreation, or may be restored and managed as natural areas. They should be considered potential recreation resources.

Table 3: Undeveloped City Land ID Location GPS Description Possibilities coordinates 1 Stapleton Court Site at 42.615097, - Road ends, grass to Sunrise Park? Lake access? Sylvan Lake shore 83.344628 water's edge 2 2986 Pridham St 42.603820, - An un-buildable Community garden? Tree nursery? PIN:18-01-351-013 83.343528 corner lot with good NE Corner of Cass sun exposure Lake Rd 3 Cass Lake Rd Access 42.608033, - Some part of the Connect Cass Lake Rd sidewalk to Path to Fran Leaf Park 83.344535 empty lot between Fran Leaf Park parking lot. Natural PIN:18-02-427-081 Margaret's and landscaping along a hard porous Sylvia's. Deeded to surface. Provide route from City by the county. Roosevelt to the wetland in Fran Leaf Park. Shortcut to Willow Beach Swim Site. 4 Portman St Access Path 42.608870, - 20' wide strip Connect Portman St to Fran Leaf to Fran Leaf Park 83.345523 between 3045 and Park sidewalk with hard porous path PIN:18-02-427-079 3065 Portman St. and raised deck over wetland. 6 3052 Andre St 42.606900, - Empty lot on Andre, Connect Andre St to the edge of the PIN:18-02-433-009 83.345030 fronting Dollar Lake. water, maybe a bench. Natural landscaping along a hard porous path. Carry-in boat launch. 7 Easement behind 42.606878, - 20' wide strip Connects parking on Cass Lake Rd to parking lot on Cass 83.344363 between brick wall paved Andre St and to shore walk Lake Rd and neighbors, from way. Collects refuse and invasive Andre to Dollar species. Lake.

4.1.4 School Facilities Roosevelt Elementary is the only school located in the City of Keego Harbor. Roosevelt has extensive recreational facilities including a basketball court, baseball field, modular play equipment structures, several timber play structures with resilient surfacing and a large open area for multipurpose play. This facility can be used by residents for recreation during non-school hours. Note that the playground equipment at Roosevelt is suitable for children in Kindergarten through grade 5, with nothing suitable for toddlers. Older children use the sports fields during non- school hours. The Roosevelt grounds account for 16% of the total park and recreation land in the City, and 23% of the public park and recreation land.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 17 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Abbott Middle School, just outside of the City, has fields for baseball, football, tennis, etc. Its fields are used by organized sports and so are not always available for casual play. The school facilities' main purpose is to provide recreation opportunities for the students in attendance. However, when coordinated with the school district, facilities can be used by the general public under certain conditions. This practice is seen in many communities and, in general, school facilities have an average service area based on the amenities they have to offer. The amenities available are generally in direct correlation to the type of school. Elementary schools serve the residents of the neighborhoods in which they are located, while the middle schools and the high schools tend to serve a broader population base. Since the primary users of the recreation facilities are the students, the general public should not depend greatly on school facilities to meet their recreation needs. Many residents of Keego Harbor assume, erroneously, that this playground is overseen by the city.

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Final 1/28/2016 Page 19 Map 2: Existing Recreation Facilities City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Table 4: Existing Recreation Facilities Inventory

Final 1/28/2016 Page 20 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design: These codes are used to report accessibility in Table 4.

Level 1: The park is not accessible to people with a broad range of physical disabilities. The site includes little paved areas and the facilities, such as play equipment or picnic areas, are not easily accessible. Level 2: The park is somewhat accessible to people with a broad range of physical disabilities. Either the parking area or pathways are paved, but not both. Many of the facilities, such as play equipment or picnic areas, are not easily accessible. Level 3: The park is mostly accessible to people with a broad range of physical disabilities. Parking areas and pathways are paved, and most of the facilities, such as play equipment or picnic areas, are easily accessible. Level 4: The park is completely accessible to people with a broad range of physical disabilities. parking areas and pathways are paved, and most of the facilities, such as play equipment or picnic areas, are easily accessible. Level 5: The entire park was developed or renovated using the principles of universal design, a design approach which enables all environments to be usable by everyone, to the greatest extent possible, regardless of age, ability, or situation. 4.2 Local Private Recreation Facilities Several privately-owned recreation facilities are also located in the City of Keego Harbor. Although use of these facilities is limited to those who can afford the fees or are members of the association, or live in certain neighborhoods, they do address certain recreation needs. Private neighborhood associations provide access to Cass Lake for the Willow Beach Addition subdivision and the Sylvan Lake Condominium complex, and access to Sylvan Lake for the Cunningham Park and Rustic Lane neighborhoods. The Mobile Home Court provides access to Cass Lake for its residents. See the locations of these facilities on Map 2: Existing Recreation Facilities on page 20. Private businesses also run recreation facilities within and around Keego Harbor, providing opportunities for recreation that may complement those offered by the City. Although they are privately operated and charge a fee for the use of their facilities, they are included in this inventory of available recreation. Privately owned facilities within 5 miles include:  4 Bowling Alleys  5 Dance Studios  12 Gyms and Fitness Clubs  2 Private (Members Only) Golf Courses  2 Golf Courses open to the Public  5 Martial Arts Schools  1 Archery Club  2 Ice Arenas  2 batting cage/go-kart/driving range/mini-golf businesses  2 Ski / Snowboard slopes within 20 miles

It should be noted however that the residents of Keego Harbor are more likely than some surrounding communities to depend upon the free recreation facilities and programs provided by the City and other nearby units of government.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 21 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4.3 Regional Recreation Resources Regional recreation areas are large facilities serving people within a broad geographic area. These recreation opportunities are located outside the political boundaries of Keego Harbor. The region has been defined as the area within roughly a one-half to one-hour driving radius of Keego Harbor. Map 3: Regional Recreation Facilities on page 24 and Table 5: Regional Recreation Facilities on page 23 summarize and locate these regional facilities within a 30-mile radius. The size and type of facilities vary, but in general these facilities are 200 acres or more in size. This is an update of the inventory created by McKenna Associates in April of 2002 from brochures and phone calls. The updates were obtained by online research. Some of the nearest and most popular examples include:

 Michigan State Parks: Dodge Park #4 on Cass Lake.  Michigan State Recreation Areas: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area on Pontiac Lake  Oakland County Parks: Waterford Oaks Waterpark in Waterford  Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Parks: Indian Springs Metropark near Clarkston  Neighboring Community's Parks: Marshbank and Sylvan Manor Parks in West Bloomfield Township

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Final 1/28/2016 Page 24 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Map 3: Regional Recreation Facilities

See this map online

Final 1/28/2016 Page 25 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 5. Inventory of Recreation Programming This section describes recreation programming available to the residents of Keego Harbor. Recreation programs are provided by private organizations and by larger neighboring communities. The special events held annually in Keego Harbor are sponsored by a variety of municipal and private organizations. 5.1 Recreation Programs & Services Many recreation programs and services are available to Keego Harbor residents from a variety of public and private organizations and houses of worship, and when they join with their neighbors in the surrounding townships. 5.1.1 Youth Programs The Scouting, Campfire, and 4-H programs have traditionally provided many opportunities to area youth. The lower elementary grades are served by local troops, and upper elementary and middle-schoolers will find troops in the surrounding communities that draw on larger areas. For instance, there is a Cub Scout Pack based at Roosevelt Elementary School which is sponsored by the Keego Harbor Optimists Club. The West Bloomfield Youth Assistance Program (WBYA) is a non-profit organization that offers professional counseling services and conducts prevention programs for youth and their families who live within the West Bloomfield School District. Part of the Community Development Block Grant funds received by Keego Harbor are dedicated to the support of this program, and those funds are earmarked for the assistance of Keego Harbor clients of the program. A Day Camp is held each summer sponsored by the West Bloomfield School District. It makes use of the Keego Harbor's Willow Beach Swim Site on Cass Lake. It usually attracts dozens of children for several weeks and includes a free lunch at the Roosevelt Elementary School cafeteria. 5.1.2 Family programs A number of fee-based programs, both educational and entertaining, are offered by the neighboring communities of West Bloomfield Township and Waterford Township, and Keego Harbor residents are welcome to participate at the slightly higher non-resident fee. These include swimming lessons, arts and crafts, nature study, and gymnastics. The West Bloomfield Public Library, to which Keego Harbor belongs, offers programs for families and children almost daily. This library is the recipient of the National Medal, the nation's highest honor for libraries. The importance of the library to the people of Keego Harbor is reflected in the fact that our membership is supported by a property tax millage. The Greater West Bloomfield Society includes the history of Keego Harbor in its care, and presents a number of programs throughout the year that are of interest to Keego Harbor residents, such as historic home tours, the Apple Island tour, and guided walks in the Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary. 5.1.3 Organized Athletics Introductory youth athletic programs are offered by our neighboring community, Waterford Township Parks and Recreation, for a fee. The non-resident fee is slightly higher. These fees are considerably less than those of area businesses which offer organized sports. West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation works with local business partners to provide organized sports to their residents. In addition to Waterford Township Parks and Recreation, these are the organizations that currently offer team sports to Keego Harbor residents: Youth Flag Football: http://www.michiganyouthflagfootball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=250909

Final 1/28/2016 Page 26 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Lakes Area Youth Soccer http://www.layslonline.com/ NFWB Baseball/Softball http://www.nfwb.com/site Lakeland Sports, Inc. Baseball http://lakelandsportsinc.com Seasons run about 10-12 weeks, and cost between $100 and $165 per child. 5.1.4 Adult and Senior Programs Our neighboring community, West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation, offers a number of opportunities for seniors to socialize, learn, and exercise. These activities are held either at the Recreation Activities Center near the Township Hall, 5 miles away, or in the Community Room at the Drake Sports Park, 7.4 miles away. Many of these activities are free of charge, and for those with fees, there are usually no additional fees for non-residents. Trips, both cultural and restaurant, are also organized and made available to non-residents for a fee. Our neighboring community, Waterford Township Parks and Recreation, offers a number of programs for adult residents and non-residents. Seniors aged 50+ may participate in its Golden Age Club. Activities are held at the Waterford Activity Center, 8 miles away on Williams Lake Rd. Membership is $20 per year for non-residents, and free after the age of 90. A number of games and programs are offered daily, many with a nominal charge. They also offer group trips to the Meadowbrook Theater and Greektown Casino on a regular basis. In addition, the Waterford School District has the Waterford Senior Center. The Senior Center is a division of the Waterford School District but works very closely with Waterford Township, Area Agency on Aging 1B, and its members. Its mission is to provide a focal point in the Waterford community for services, programs and activities associated with vital aging. It is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Center is 3.6 miles away on Pontiac Lake Rd. Membership is $25 per year for non-residents. There is a Gift Shop and Bistro serving lunch, and regularly scheduled activities with nominal fees. Both West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation and Waterford Township Parks and Recreation offer assistance with transportation to seniors. This service is not available to Keego Harbor seniors. 5.2 Special Events Calendar Special events are hosted by a variety of different organizations in Keego Harbor, and scattered throughout the calendar year. Taken together, they express the personality of the City. Various events have been added and removed over the years, but these are the perennial favorites. Residents look forward to them as an opportunity to gather for low-cost, family-friendly fun. The fund-raisers benefit the residents of Keego Harbor directly. Table 6: Calendar of Special Events Event Location Sponsor/Host Purpose Month Goofin' Golf Rose Sortor Park / Optimists Club Fund-raiser & fun for February Gino's Restaurant grownups Winter Carnival Roosevelt West Bloomfield Fund-raiser and Indoor February Elementary School School District Family Fun Wild Game Dinner Gino's Restaurant Jacket Club Fund-raiser, big night out March Easter Egg Hunt Rose Sortor Park Ad hoc Committee Free Family Fun March/April Memorial Day Parade Orchard Lake Rd Team Keego Free Family Fun May to Rose Sortor Park Beautification Awards Homes and Parks and Rec Thanks and Encouragement June, July, businesses Aug

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Event Location Sponsor/Host Purpose Month Skate Night Rose Sortor Park Police Dept. Free Family Fun August Taste of Keego Harbor Santia Hall Parks & Rec Fund-raising and fun for September grownups Pumpkin Painting Roosevelt Optimists Club Free Family Fun October Elementary School Gym Christmas Tree DPW Warehouse / Team Keego Free Family Fun December Lighting and Party North Pole Holiday Decorating Homes and Parks and Rec Thanks and Encouragement December Awards businesses

West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation has an extensive calendar of special events, and many Keego Harbor residents attend these events.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 28 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 6. Plan Development Process The City of Keego Harbor selected McKenna Associates, Inc. to facilitate and compose the initial Parks and Recreation Master Plan in 2002. That plan produced an Action Plan based on 1) the comparison of existing facilities to established recreation standards, and 2) public input. This 2015 update reassesses the existing facilities in comparison to the most recent standards, reviews progress made against the old action plan, and presents a number of options to the public for review and feedback. For the 2015 update, the planning process also includes a modern understanding of the benefits of natural areas, bio- diversity, and green infrastructure. Since the City of Keego Harbor is fully developed, these benefits can most easily be developed using the existing park land, and making a careful assessment of any scraps of undeveloped land in inventory. Another difference in this round of updates is the decision to treat the largest parks in Keego Harbor as Neighborhood Parks, and accept that the role of Community Park, for a municipality as small as Keego Harbor, rightly falls to the larger geographic division of Township. Therefore, when we measure the completeness of our largest parks, we should measure them against that Neighborhood Park standard. Our Community Park needs are met by parks outside of the City. The 2015 update collected public input differently. In the 2002 plan, presentations to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission by the engineering firm, being public meetings, were used as opportunities for public input. This time, special purpose meetings were announced and held specifically to consider a number of projects with price tags, and prioritize them. In addition, public surveys were conducted, both in person, and online via social media. 6.1 Steps in the Plan Development Process This is the plan we are following to create this 5-Year Recreation Master Plan for Keego Harbor. 1. Review and update of all information from the previous master plan. 2. Develop an early action plan based on previous master plan. 3. Develop an early Capital Improvement Program to fund the implementation of the early action plan. 4. Submit the early Capital Improvement Program to full P&R Commission for approval. 5. Submit the early Capital Improvement Program to City Council for approval. 6. Create a Recreation Passport grant application to address the first steps in the early Capital Improvement Program (spring 2016 spending) 7. Create an annual maintenance plan with DPW for existing facilities as input to staffing requirements for 2015 8. Develop and conduct a public opinion survey to collect input for the development of the plan. 9. Conduct public meetings to review the requirements of a Recreation Master Plan and solicit input. 10. Develop the draft 5-year action plan based on DNR best practices and input from the full Parks & Recreation Commission, community responses and professional staff. 11. Submit recreation master plan to the full Parks & Recreation Commission for review and approval. 11/18/2015 12. Submit recreation master plan to the Planning Commission for review and approval. 12/3/2015 13. Make the proposed final version available for public review online and at City Hall for 30 days. Advertise it via the City website, social media and in the newspaper. 12/5/2015-1/5/2016 14. Invite public comment on the final draft at a public Parks and Recreation Meeting. Advertise it via the City website, social media, and in the newspaper. Pass a resolution recommending adoption by Council. Add the resolution and meeting minutes to the plan. 1/13/2016 15. Submit recreation master plan to City Council for review and adoption by resolution. Add the resolution to the Plan document. 1/19/2016, 1/21/2016 16. Submit adopted recreation master plan to Oakland County and SEMCOG, and publish online. 17. Submit adopted plan to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for approval. Before 3/1/2016 Final 1/28/2016 Page 29 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan

18. Create grant application to implement next steps in the Capital Improvement Program By 4/1/2016 Thereafter:  Annually update the maintenance plan with DPW for existing facilities as input to staffing requirements  Annually update the status of the 5-Year Recreation Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program.  Annually attend the training session on the DNR grant application process  Annually submit a Capital Improvement Program to City Council along with a grant application if appropriate. It will include the amount of matching funds that would be required, and how much of that can be provided by Parks and Recreation Commission donations, and how much would be required from General Funds. That budget process takes place annually between January and April.

Late winter is a good time for these activities. It may not be possible to get, match, and spend a grant every year, but we will start trying. 6.2 Roles in the Plan Development Process The Parks and Recreation Commissioners conducted the online research necessary to update the sections regarding population, etc. They provided the latest inventory of current facilities, and conducted the online research of other area and regional parks and programs. The City Manager assisted with identification of undeveloped parcels, and with budget information. The Commissioners researched the various State and National data and standards, and attended training in the MDNR grant application process. The Commissioners evaluated the Comparison to Recreation Standards, and progress made against the previous plan, and the changes revealed in the updated social data. The Commissioners generated a starting list of proposals, with rough cost estimates, to be presented to the public for review and discussion. The Commissioners designed the survey by which public input was collected, and prepared the materials for presentation at the public meetings, and conducted the meetings during the plan development process. The Commissioners analyzed the public input and prepared a Capital Improvement Program to be added to the Recreation Master Plan, and will present the updated Recreation Master Plan to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will review the plan and give feedback on whether it is in keeping with their plans. Members of the public provided input in person, via social media, in surveys, and at meetings. The public will have 30 days to study the proposed plan online or at City Hall. The Parks and Recreation Commissioners will present the plan to the City Council at a Study Session, and at the regular City Council Meeting. City Council of Keego Harbor will adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City by resolution. The adopted plan will be submitted online by City staff to Oakland County and to the Michigan DNR for registration and approval. The Michigan DNR will review and, barring any changes, approve the plan. 6.3 Public Involvement Process and Results Public input was solicited and compiled, and analyzed for the creation of this Recreation Master Plan. The public will also have the opportunity to review the final draft and provide comments before it is adopted.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 30 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 6.3.1 2002 Public Input Results Results generated in 2002, for future programs and park facility issues follow. These are carried forward for historical purposes. Note that since the 2002 plan, some of these needs have been addressed. • Need for programs and facilities for youth and teens; • Need for a Boardwalk around Dollar Lake; (Dollar Lake Park behind the shopping center has been created) • Need for a Community Center; • Need for improvements to existing facilities (drinking fountains, clean up, shelters, horse shoe pits, etc.); • Need for a multipurpose hard surface area for tennis, basketball, hockey, etc.; • Need for a fishing pier; (Dollar Lake Park has a fishing pier) • Need for City owned lake access onto Cass or Sylvan Lakes; • Need for dog/pet clean up areas; • Need for passive recreation parks along streetscape; (Cass Lake Rd streetscape complete with 3 pocket parks) • Need for parking areas at park facilities. (Rose Sortor Park has added parking) 6.3.2 2015 Public Input Public Hearings: Two public meetings were announced and advertised in the newspaper, via social media, and via fliers at City Hall and distributed at public gatherings. Attendance was extremely low, but discussion was lively. Appendix D – Public Meeting Process & Results on page 75 contains the outlines and detailed results of those meetings. The first meeting attempted to cover the whole draft Recreation Master Plan. The second meeting focused on playground usage and improvements. Surveys: A survey was conducted at the 2015 Skate Night event, and 50 families were engaged. The survey contents and detailed results are included in Appendix E – Public Survey & Results on page79. The focus of this survey was an assessment of public awareness of the parks and facilities, the distances that people travel to access them, and specific improvements desired at the parks. Conversations with residents in the parks and some exchanges on social media also provided informal input into this process. Results: The highlights of the responses from the public include the following: • Interest in more events for all ages is high, but they must be scheduled with an awareness of other offerings in the area. • There is interest in a regularly-scheduled market in the summer which could include produce, used goods, crafts booths, etc. This is related to requests for a farmer's market. • Walking, often for long distances, is a major form of recreation for most adults and families. • There is increasing interest in the natural environment, especially as it is encountered on walks, from older adults and from families with young children. • Walking often involves parks and pets simultaneously. We have some conflicts to address there. • Satisfaction with the existing playground equipment is fairly high, with little concern about replacing it. • Additional complementary items that were requested most frequently include ◦ Adult swings ◦ Horse-shoe pits ◦ Fitness/Workout gear ◦ Splashpad ◦ Toddler playscape

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Final 1/28/2016 Page 32 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 7. Analysis of Recreation Needs A variety of means were used to identify the City's recreation needs and develop a planned program of recreation facility improvements for the future. These included:  Consideration of the growth and demographic trends reflected in the latest census data, both decennial and the rolling American Community Survey (ACS)  Review of resident participation data in area recreation programs  Review of the results of a City of Keego Harbor community survey conducted in the spring of 2013  Review of past Keego Harbor Recreation Master Plans  Review of Recreation Master Plans of adjacent communities  Review of recreation program offerings of adjacent communities  Review of Michigan's “Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan”  Review of Michigan's “Guidelines For The Development of Community Park Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Plans”  Inspection of existing recreation facilities. 7.1 Analysis of Existing Facilities The following tables and maps evaluate the existing recreation facilities of Keego Harbor against standards provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Table 7: Comparison to Standards – Park Facilities evaluates the existing facilities in the city to generally accepted standards based on the population of the City. These comparisons provide a general idea of deficiencies, but it must be understood that the MDNR standards are not intended to be followed to the letter. Needs of the population vary from one community to the next. Table 8: Comparison to Standards - Park Types and Sizes compares existing park area to recommended standards based on population. Sufficient area for all residents is an important factor in determining if an adequate level of recreation opportunities is provided to Keego Harbor residents. Map 4 Park Service Areas on page 36 illustrates the service area for the neighborhoods parks located in the City. A service area defines residents' proximity to recreation facilities, and is fundamental in determining an appropriate level of recreation service. The circles show the neighborhoods within a quarter of a mile of the main parks. Table 9: Description of Existing Parks Types and Sizes provides a narrative explanation of the data in Table 8. Table 7: Comparison to Standards - Park Facilities Recommended Service Existing Existing Total Existing Recommended Surplus/ Standard1 Radius Municipal/ School Facilities Public (Deficiency)5 Public Facilities2 Need3, 4 Facilities Basketball 1:5,000 ¼ - ½ mi 0 2 2 1 (1) Courts6,7 Tennis Courts 1:2,000 ¼ - ½ mi 0 0 0 2 (2) Volleyball 1:5,000 ½ – 1 mi 0 0 0 1 (1) Courts Baseball Fields 1:5,000 ¼ - ½ mi 0 1 1 1 (1) Softball Fields 1:5,000 ¼ - ½ mi 0 0 0 1 (1) Soccer Fields 1:10,000 1 – 2 mi 0 0 0 1 (1) Playgrounds 9 1:3,000 ¼ - ½ mi 4 1 5 1 4 Picnic Shelters9 1:2,000 ¼ - ½ mi 5 0 5 2 3

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Recommended Service Existing Existing Total Existing Recommended Surplus/ Standard1 Radius Municipal/ School Facilities Public (Deficiency)5 Public Facilities2 Need3, 4 Facilities Picnic Tables9 1:200 ¼ - ½ mi 16 0 16 14 2 Nature Trails 1:5,000 0.77 0 0.77 0.55 0.22 (miles) Footnotes: 1: Recommended number of each facility per unit of population (National Recreation and Park Association/Michigan Recreation Opportunity Standards.). 2: Not all existing school facilities can be counted towards meeting the public need. 3: Population of 2,769 based on 2010 U.S. Census of Population 4: Rounded up to the nearest whole number. 5: Surplus/(Deficiency) determined by subtracting existing municipal facilities from recommended need. 6: Two backboards were considered to be equal to 1 court for the purposes of this analysis. 7: Not regulation courts - (located at elementary schools, 2 courts, etc.). 8: School facility available for public use. 9: Source: Building Michigan's Recreation Future 1986 Appendix A Michigan Recreation Opportunity Standards.pdf

Table 8: Comparison to Standards - Park Types and Sizes

Facility Types Recommended Location Size Criteria Existing Recommended Surplus Minimum Criteria Acreage Acreage (Deficiency) Acreage per for Existing Based on 1,000 Population4 Existing Residents1 Population Mini-Parks2 0.25 up to ¼ mi min ½ A 1.58 0.74 .84 Neighborhood 1 ¼ - ½ mi min 5A 9.20 2.97 6.23 Parks3 Community 5 - 8 up to 3 mi Avg 30A 108 Unk6 Unk6 Parks5 Regional Parks N/A up to 30mi Avg 200A 67124 Unk6 Unk6 Linear Parks/Bike Variable miles 0.77 Variable Paths/Walking Trail Natural Resource Variable as available 0 Variable Area

Footnotes: 1: Based on National Recreation and Parks Association recommendations. 2: Includes all Pocket Parks and Swim Sites 3: Includes the 5 big parks 4: Population of 2,970 based on 2010 U.S. Census of Population 5: Refers to Marshbank Park in adjacent West Bloomfield Twp 6: Population within service area of these parks is unknown, but likely acceptable

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Type of Recreation Standards1 Keego Harbor Facility Community Facilities Mini-Parks Mini-Parks are small, specialized parks, usually less than an The City contains 5Vest-Pocket or Mini-Parks, and two acre in size, that serve the needs of residents in the swim sites totaling approximately 1.58 acres. These surrounding neighborhood. A mini-park may serve a limited mini parks are well distributed within major residential population or specific group such as tots or senior citizens, neighborhoods throughout the City. While they are usually within ¼ mile. smaller than the standard, they provide valuable services and in total exceed the recommended acreage. Neighborhood Neighborhood parks are typically multipurpose facilities The City contains 4 very well distributed Neighborhood Parks that provide areas for intensive recreation activities, such as Parks, and 1 centrally located Neighborhood Park field games, court games, crafts, playgrounds, skating, totaling approximately 9.2 acres. The distributed picnicking, etc. Neighborhood parks are generally 15 acres Neighborhood Parks are mainly used for youth play or more in size and serve a population up to 5,000 residents structures and picnicking. The central park is used located within ¼ to ½ mile radius. mainly for town social events. While they are each smaller than the standard, they provide valuable service and in total, far exceed the recommended acreage. Community Community Parks typically contain a wide variety of Keego Harbor cannot accommodate a Community Park Parks recreation facilities to meet the diverse needs of residents based on size, but it is well served by parks in adjacent from several neighborhoods. Community parks may communities such as Marshbank Park in West include areas for intense recreation facilities, such as Bloomfield Township, 4 miles away. It is 108 acres and athletic complexes and swimming pools. These parks provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities. usually contain other facilities not commonly found in neighborhood parks such as nature areas, picnic pavilions, lighted ball fields, and concession facilities. They serve residents in a 3 mile radius and are usually >30 acres. Regional/ Regional parks are typically located on sites with unique The area is well served by regional parks and facilities Metropolitan natural features that are particularly suited for outdoor Parks recreation, such as viewing and studying nature, wildlife habitats, conservation, swimming, picnicking, hiking, fishing, boating, camping and trail use. Many also include active play areas. Passive Parks The primary purpose of passive areas is to provide relief All of Keego Harbor's parks provide opportunities for from highly developed residential and commercial passive recreation. neighborhoods. Facilities may include sitting areas and other pedestrian amenities, landscaping, monuments and fountains, and historical features. Linear Parks A linear park is any area developed for one or more modes Keego Harbor is served by the West Bloomfield Trail of recreation travel, such as hiking, bicycling, that passes by and connects to two of the Neighborhood snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, canoeing, horseback Parks, and is also connected to the Harbor Village riding, and pleasure driving. subdivision. Natural Resource Lands set aside for preservation of significant natural Keego Harbor presently has no Natural Resource Areas Areas resources, remnant landscapes, open space, and visual under management. The Johnson Nature Preserve and aesthetics/buffering. the Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary are about 3 miles away. Source: Guidelines for the development of Community Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Plans 5-Year_Recreation_Plan_Guidelines_2014_476080_7.pdf Appendix C

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Final 1/28/2016 Map 4: Service Areas Page 36 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 7.2 Recreation Deficiencies These tables show, generally, that Keego Harbor residents have access to parks of sufficient size for the population, and in relatively good proximity for most residents. The amenities, especially for sports, are not extensive and rely almost entirely on the elementary school which limits availability. A new category of park, Natural Resource Area, is being added in this update to reflect the new emphasis in the MDNR guidelines on parks as part of our green infrastructure. The green infrastructure also includes community forests and the management of storm-water runoff. So this is another type of recreation resource that should be investigated. 7.2.1 Service Areas Map 4 illustrates the typical service area for each of the neighborhood parks in Keego Harbor. The map indicates that the City has a very good distribution of parks, serving the vast majority of the city residents. However, the portion of the City north of Norcott Drive is not serviced by public facilities, such as playgrounds. The majority of residents in that area do have access to private recreation facilities, specifically the neighborhood association private beaches, but a significant portion do not pay the required membership fee. The pocket parks along Cass Lake Road benefit those biking and walking on the sidewalks in that area. There is a new senior independent living facility under construction north of Norcott Drive. As this is a full-service facility, it is not expected that the residents will rely on Keego Harbor recreation programs or facilities in a significant way. However, the residents or their visitors may enjoy the close proximity to the Sunset Park, Webb Park, and the proposed new pocket park off Stapleton Court. In addition, the facility is expected, as a good neighbor, to make some social programs available to Keego Harbor senior citizens. 7.2.2 Recreation Facilities Table 7: Comparison to Standards – Park Facilities shows the facilities available, compared to standards. These standards recommend minimum standards for different recreation facilities based on existing and projected population. According to this analysis, Keego Harbor is under-served by 1 of each of the following: basketball court, baseball field, soccer field, softball field, volleyball court, and tennis court. We have plenty of picnic areas and playgrounds. The raw numbers do not address the quality of existing parks and recreation facilities, or their location relative to populations. For instance, there are no ball fields serving the area south of Orchard Lake Road, although there is plenty of space for pickup games in both Baxter-Morgan Park and in Hester Court Park. There is playground equipment in four neighborhood parks, but it is not evenly distributed among them. 7.2.3 Existing Conditions Some playgrounds at public parks have poor drainage, evidenced by standing water, which limits use by children. Some of the equipment is antiquated and needs regular painting and repair. Resilient surfacing materials for the fall zones under equipment is absent in all playgrounds. 7.2.4 Accessibility Deficiencies and ADA Compliance Some parks, both public and private, do not meet accessibility requirements due the lack of accessible pathways. Accessible routes ensure safe integrated recreation by all residents of the community. The American with Disabilities Act requires that all citizens have access to all facilities provided by the City regardless of physical disability. Many of the parks in the City are not in compliance with this standard. Access to all available equipment does not exist. The City must ensure that all citizens have access to all programs and facilities. This includes connections from parking areas or paved streets to trails, swim areas, and playground equipment.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 37 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 7.2.5 Safety and Security Safety and the perception of safety are important to increasing the use of existing parks. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a program adopted nationally that increases the perception of safety for a normal user and the perception of risk for a would-be offender. CPTED is defined by the National Crime Prevention Institute as the proper design and effective use of the built environment, which can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime and an improvement in the quality of life. Four principles are utilized: Natural Surveillance: the placement of physical features, activities and people in such a way as to maximize visibility Natural Access Control: the physical guidance of people coming and going from a space by the judicial placement of entrances, exists, fencing, landscaping and lighting Territorial Reinforcement: the use of physical attributes that express ownership, such as fences, pavement treatments, art, signage and landscaping Maintenance: the prompt observation and remediation of damage and vandalism in keeping with the “broken window” theory. Application of these principles in Keego Harbor parks: The main security concerns in the parks in Keego Harbor center on night-time use for illicit activities, and idle vandalism. Police make regular visits to all of the parks, and all playground equipment is installed within sight of the entrances. The parks are 'closed' at night, so no one should be in them. Most are well-lit at night, either by street lights or by internal light poles, so trespassers can be seen. Those with parking lots have signs stating that parking is for park users only, so police can act on suspicious parked cars. Most City park land has fencing on the boundaries, either chain-link, or stockade fencing belonging to the adjacent homeowners. All parks are regularly visited by DPW for maintenance, and by Parks & Recreation Commissioners for inspection. As vandalism occurs, it is addressed as quickly as possible either by DPW or by volunteers. Deficiencies: Park neighbors must sometimes be relied upon to notice and report mischief or maintenance problems. The two parks with access from the West Bloomfield Trail present special concerns, since the trail provides easy access from outside the city and easy escape from law enforcement. The lighting in the parks is not always monitored to make sure it is working. This should be coordinated with the Police Department, which patrols those parks at night. There are some spots where there is no fencing or landscaping marking the property line between park land and private land, and this invites trespass in both directions. These spots include the northeast area of Hester Court Park, and the north side of Fran Leaf Park. 7.2.6 Green Infrastructure This is new topic in the Keego Harbor Recreation Master Plan. There are several areas in which the City is deficient. Natural Resource Areas There are presently no areas in the City that are managed as Natural Resource Areas. There are, however, a few spots that could be developed as Natural Resource Areas and integrated into the existing parks and connected in an accessible manner. Final 1/28/2016 Page 38 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Community Forest Keego Harbor does not have a tree ordinance, nor a budget for the maintenance of public trees. The City used the DTE Energy Foundation Tree Grant in 2013 and 2015, and can re-apply every other year. There is a mechanism in place allowing residents to donate trees for public spaces. However, there is no staffing in place to maintain either the old trees or the new ones. There are a great many old trees, and Keego Harbor's community forest recently suffered heavy storm damage. A comprehensive tree inventory is planned, using volunteer labor. This will allow the Parks and Recreation Commission to forecast the maintenance effort, cost, and benefits so that it may advise the City Council. Storm-water Management All streets in Keego Harbor are paved. There is no on-street parking due to the narrow width of the streets, so the size and number of driveways is growing. More and more gravel driveways are being paved since a 2010 zoning change that promotes paving driveways in order to protect the investment in the resurfacing of the streets. There are multiple automobiles at homes that are growing larger on the same small lots. There are no sidewalks in the residential neighborhoods, but each home generally has a paved front walk. Businesses all have adequate parking and it is all paved. All of these factors are reducing the amount of permeable surfaces in Keego Harbor. There are only a few storm sewers, and much of the City is over a high water table. As a result, storm water is sometimes a problem. Two of the City parks – Fran Leaf Park and Baxter-Morgan Park, have drainage problems. Storm water runoff must be managed as part of our green infrastructure. In addition, Fran Leaf Park has a canal that is at the mercy of the engineers controlling the level of Cass Lake. This canal is connected to the low-lying property to the north of the park for the purpose of draining that area, but sometimes works to flood it instead. Invasive Species Management The Michigan DNR and the MSU Extension Service provide considerable guidance on the management of invasive species that are of the greatest concern in Michigan. Several of them are well-known residents of Keego Harbor. While the Eurasian Milfoil in the pond and canal are treated regularly, other invaders have taken hold both on City land and in homeowners' yards. Programs are needed to eradicate these pests. Eradication is easiest and cheapest while the infestations are below a certain size. Once they become too large, complete eradication is likely impossible. A detailed assessment and monitoring program is essential to the prevention of problems which we cannot subsequently solve. 7.2.7 Communications and Outreach During the course of preparing this Recreation Master Plan, we experimented with various methods of public communication and outreach, many of which are new since the last plan was developed. Some of the things we learned are: The city website, while not extremely well-organized, is relied upon by residents to provide information. Public notices published for a fee in the Oakland Press attract almost no notice. However, items placed in the free weekly West Bloomfield Beacon are widely seen. There is an online version of the Beacon where we can publish events. While residents may not see it there, the Beacon writers will see it. They also see Facebook events, and will publish articles about them as news in the weekly paper delivered to all homes in the area. People come to the major events in pretty large numbers, although many are not Keego Harbor residents. At those events we have an opportunity to engage with people. Short, in-person surveys can be quite effective at these events. While asking questions, we also have an opportunity to deliver information. Civic Center Cable TV is another outlet. People may not watch this channel on TV, but the videos that they produce can be shared via social media. Regular scheduling gets people in the habit of planning on attending. Certain events should happen at a certain time every year, or every month. Publishing of information in the same place all of the time also seems to be important. The more information that is Final 1/28/2016 Page 39 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan available in that one place, the more people will rely on that place. Therefore, our city calendar of events should include not only events hosted by Parks & Recreation, but events hosted by all other city organizations, and provide links to events hosted by our neighbors, such as West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation. This allows us to better integrate our events with our neighbors' events, and help residents fit in all of the fun. The same complete events calendar should also be available in 'refrigerator format' at the counter at City Hall. As each event approaches, all avenues of outreach can be taken to promote it, whether it is an event hosted by Parks and Recreation, or another city organization. 7.2.8 Programming & Event Deficiencies In recent years, the City has focused its social programming efforts on four events:  Easter Egg Hunt  Memorial Day Parade  Skate Night  Christmas Tree Lighting

These are free to the public, funded by donations, and to some small extent by General Funds. They are well- attended, popular events. These are not hosted by Parks & Recreation, but are supported by commission members as volunteers. Other organizations such as the Optimists and the Jacket Club, the elementary school, and local businesses help fill out the social calendar. There are also many recreation programs offered by the larger neighboring townships, and many of those are used by Keego Harbor residents. Public input suggests that additional local events would be welcome. There is a need for events for teens, seniors, and families. It is interesting to note that many of the attendees at Skate Night this year were childless adults, indicating that the opportunity to socialize is important. Experience has shown that scheduling is critical, and it may take several years for an event to become established. The Parks and Recreation Commission has drafted a list of possible events to be investigated. That list is included in Appendix C – New Event Ideas to be Investigated on page 74. The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) Municipal Credits Program provides Keego Harbor with a number of credits that may be used for bus trip. These are used from time to time to offer residents free trips to recreational opportunities and special in the surrounding counties, such as Detroit Tigers games.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 40 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 8. Goals and Objectives This section presents the results of the planning effort in the form of a statement of prioritized Goals and Objectives. Goals are broad, guiding principles, and address general need. They establish the basis for setting specific objectives. Objectives are tasks with measurable results that Keego Harbor works toward accomplishing. Projects may be defined around the execution of a number of one or more objectives. Grant applications are often defined to address a project. These goals and objectives, or tasks, are grouped into related areas of interest. As public input is accumulated and tabulated, they may be modified and prioritized within each area. Deficiencies noted elsewhere should be addressed here, although their priorities may be low at this time. Some of these are the same goals and objectives from the old plan, grouped and formatted for clarity. Adding IDs to the tasks allows us to refer to them in projects. 8.1 Programming & Events Goals This group of goals and objectives is about the social events and services provided by the City and the Parks and Recreation Commission to the residents of Keego Harbor, inside and outside of the parks. Goal 1 - Keep Programs Current Continue evaluation of all programs and adjust the type and form of programs to suit community needs. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Programming 1.1 Watch neighboring communities and social media for evolving ideas for programming activities. Programming 1.2 Document the results of each activity or program held, and review the report for possible improvements. Programming 1.3 Continually update program selection with respect to new ideas and interests especially in regard to hobbies and exercise. Goal 2 - Improve Existing Programs Improvement of existing programs. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Programming 2.1 Existing programs are run by ad hoc committees such as Team Keego. The Parks & Recreation Commission fully supports the efforts of those committees. Goal 3 - Add New programs Promote and coordinate planned events in public spaces and parks. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Programming 3.1 Provide programming for teens based on input from teen focus groups. Programming 3.2 Ensure that all recreation programs accommodate people with disabilities Programming 3.3 Create programs that provide inter-generational interaction between seniors and youth/preschoolers. Programming 3.4 Create new programs to meet the needs of working adults through after work hours scheduling (after 5 P.M.). Programming 3.5 Maintain affordable rates for program participation. Final 1/28/2016 Page 41 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Programming 3.6 Seek alternative funding so as to minimize general fund contribution to events. Consider requests to service clubs, private sector, and professional organizations for sponsorship of various programs. Programming 3.7 Solicit and apply for state and local grants for recreation, leisure, and cultural arts programs. Programming 3.8 Recruit and train a pool of volunteers and mentors to assist in implementation of various programs.

8.2 Administration & Organization Goals Goal 1 - Funding Investigate innovative ways to increase funds available for programming and park development. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Admin 1.1 Safeguard the Taste of Keego event as a fundraiser for Parks & Recreation by continuous improvement and by excellent community communication. Admin 1.2 Become skilled at applying for the appropriate state and federal grants available for recreation facilities. Admin 1.3 Maximize the impact of donations to Parks & Recreation by using donated funds as match for grant funds. Where possible, also use them to obtain contributions of General Funds. Goal 2 - Marketing Market recreation programs and services to potential users. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Admin 2.1 Provide updated programming information on the internet. Admin 2.2 Expand recreation coverage in local papers. Goal 3 - Community Outreach Create mechanisms to maintain positive public relations. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Admin 3.1 Conduct a citizen survey every five years on a routine basis. Admin 3.2 Provide regular opportunities for public input. For instance, take advantage of every event or gathering to interact with the public. Admin 3.3 Work with neighborhoods to build partnerships and create ownership at neighborhood parks. For example, identify Friends of Baxter-Morgan Park Admin 3.4 Continue to improve coordination with schools. Admin 3.5 Update the Event Calendar on the City website up to a year in advance with scheduled dates for standing events. Coordinate these dates with other organizations' events to present a full social calendar. Avoid scheduling conflicts with popular events hosted by other City agencies, businesses, schools, and neighboring communities.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 42 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Goal 4 – Maintenance of Parks and Facilities Maintain a balanced system of parks and open spaces by having well operated and maintained facilities. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Admin 4.1 Create and implement a yearly maintenance schedule for all facilities including beaches. Include dependencies on holidays and scheduled events in parks. Admin 4.2 Create and implement seasonal maintenance schedule for landscaping that opens up views and provides natural surveillance of public gathering places. Plan for ways to minimize that work. Admin 4.3 Develop a schedule of operations, including quarterly inspections, that ensures all parks and facilities are neat in appearance and well operated and maintained. Report findings to City Manager. Goal 5 – City Ordinances Reconciliation Ensure that City ordinances and park rules align with the changing recreation needs of the community. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Admin 5.1 Review the current municipal ordinance that implements the Park Rules. It prohibits pets. Since that was enacted, we have added a walking path in Rose Sortor Park and in Tate-Optimists Park connecting to the West Bloomfield Trail. Further, Fran Leaf Park has a sidewalk through it, and has effectively had no park rules sign for years. Consider modifying the rules and ordinance to allow pets on paths in parks under the same conditions that we allow them on the streets.

8.3 Park Facilities Goals Goal 1 - The Vision for Each Park Balance the facilities available at each neighborhood park so as to serve the community-wide recreation needs of Keego Harbor residents and address current deficiencies. Considering the mobility of the various age groups, and proximity to school playground facilities. Establish a road-map for achieving this vision in small steps as funds become available. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Facilities 1.1 Hester Court Park: Playground & Picnic Site; Sports Fields; Trail. Vision: All Ages Park Missing: ◦ Tot playscape / Spring-rider ◦ Adult swing / Horseshoe pit Facilities 1.2 Baxter-Morgan Park: Playground & Picnic Site; Sports Fields. Vision: All Ages Park - Big Kids from all over town, little kids from near by Ideas: • Create a low-tech baseball field for pickup games • Create a low-tech soccer field for pickup games • Sled hill enhancement Missing: ◦ Tot playscape some ways away from the big playscape ◦ Adult swing ◦ Fitness gear

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Facilities1.3 Fran Leaf Park: Playground & Picnic Site; Nature Study; crossroads park with parking and access to the Willow Beach Swim Site. Vision: Families, the young and the old, without recreating Roosevelt playground Missing: ◦ Horseshoe pit. ◦ Adult Swing ◦ Developed nature area Facilities1.4 Tate-Optimists Park: Playground & Picnic Site; Trail. Vision: All Ages Park (because it is isolated) Missing: ◦ Horseshoe pit. ◦ Adult Swing Facilities1.5 Rose Sortor Park: Gathering & Picnic Site, pond, walking path, parking. Vision: Large gatherings, natural area, no playground (Roosevelt is right there) Missing: ◦ Complete the furnishing of Rose Sortor Park for large gatherings: tables, benches, electrical service upgrade. Goal 2 - Safety Implement current best practices for safety of playground equipment in the parks. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Facilities 2.1 Apply resilient surfacing beneath the equipment in Fran Leaf Park H Facilities 2.2 Apply resilient surfacing beneath the equipment in Baxter-Morgan Pk. H Facilities 2.3 Apply resilient surfacing beneath the equipment in Hester Court Park H Facilities 2.4 Apply resilient surfacing beneath the equipment in Tate-Optimists Park. H Goal 3 - Access Ensure that the recreation and leisure facilities of the City are available to all residents regardless of their social, economic, or physical status. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Facilities 3.1 Ensure that planned upgrades to existing parks and recreational facilities meet American Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 standards. Facilities 3.2 Build/Buy the support structures necessary to install the two ADA youth swings presently in inventory. Make sure they are placed where they will be used the most. Facilities 3.3 Install accessible routes of travel, connecting parking areas and drop off points that will meet ADA requirements. Facilities 3.3A Create access path at Hester Court Park connecting the parking lot to the West Bloomfield Trail. Facilities 3.3B Create access path from Cass Lake Rd to Fran Leaf Park using vacant City/County land. Landscape it in a low-maintenance manner. This creates a shortcut from Roosevelt Elementary School to Fran Leaf Park. Facilities 3.3E Create a combination of access path and raised walkway (over the wetland) from Portman St to Fran Leaf Park. Landscape the terrestrial portion in a low-maintenance manner appropriate to the wetland.

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Facilities 3.3F Establish annual or semi-annual top-dressing and packing of the permeable paths in the parks, including the trail at Rose Sortor Park. Facilities 3.3G Develop the City-owned lot on Andre St for ADA-compliant public access to Dollar Lake for fishing, carry-in boat launching, and as a natural resource area. Facilities 3.3H Create access path at Baxter-Morgan Park connecting the parking lot to the playground and picnic shelter. Goal 4 - Recreation Land Maintain recreation land in the form of neighborhood and mini-parks which are convenient and accessible to all residents. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Facilities 4.1Alt Develop City-owned parcel on Stapleton Court as a north-end destination. (Sunrise Park); address neighbors' concerns. Facilities 4.2 Require new development to preserve park and open space through planning and zoning requirements. Facilities 4.3 Determine if the City owns any disputed property or vacated right-of-ways. Facilities 4.3.A Develop City-owned parcel at 3053 Andre St as a carry-in access site to Dollar Lake, and natural scenic area. Manage invasive species. Facilities 4.3.B Manage City-owned easement from Andre St to Dollar Lake as natural scenic area. Manage invasive species. (Area behind the brick wall) Facilities 4.3.C Manage City-owned easement from Kenrick St to Dollar Lake as natural scenic area. Manage invasive species. This area currently managed by neighbors. Facilities 4.4 Develop a partnership with the West Bloomfield School District to create a strategy to leverage Rose Sortor Park's amenities such as the pond, the path, and the wide variety of native trees. Facilities 4.5 Develop a partnership with West Bloomfield School District to create a strategy to facilitate the development of a Natural Resource Area in Fran Leaf Park that will benefit both the City and the Schools. Development might include the vernal pool, a raised walkway through the pool area, and recreation access routes over the City- owned land running from Cass Lake Rd to the park, and from Portman St to the park.

8.4 Green Infrastructure Goals This section groups goals and objectives related to our stewardship of our natural environment while we are providing opportunities for recreation to the residents of Keego Harbor. Goal 1 - Weeds Manage Invasive Species Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Green 1.1 Inventory existing infestations, and monitor for new ones. Use the MISIN reporting system. Follow DNR Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) protocols.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 45 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Green 1.2 Eradicate Phragmites, Japanese Knotweed, Swallow Wort, Flowering Rush, Buckthorn, Bittersweet, and Garlic Mustard on City Land. Use volunteers until we get some grant funds. Green 1.3 Coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions and the MI DNR to address existing infestations. This will be aided by the Oakland County CISMA and the MI DNR Invasive Species Grant that has been applied for. Green 1.4 Obtain and disseminate information to residents about invasive species and offer assistance with management. This will be assisted by the CISMA grant as well. Green 1.5 Consider adjustments to the City Weed Ordinance to align it with State laws regarding prohibited and restricted species. Green 1.6 Address the spread of aquatic invasives at boat launches and marinas. Goal 2 - Trees Manage Our Community Forest Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Green 2.1 Promote the planting of trees on private as well as public land. Green 2.2 Apply for the DTE Energy Foundation Tree Grant in alternate years when eligible. Plan ahead for where trees are wanted. Buy fewer, larger trees if feasible. Engage public participation. Green 2.3 Compile a comprehensive Tree Inventory for the City of Keego Harbor using i- Tree software and GPS coordinates. Generate reports about the health of the Community Forest, recommended maintenance budgeting, value, etc. Volunteer labor and expertise, and free software. Share results with the public. Compare to our neighboring communities.

Goal 3 - Drainage & Runoff Manage Standing Water & Storm-water Runoff Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Green 3.1 As paths are built, ensure that they are porous. Green 3.2 Monitor the effectiveness of the rain garden at City Hall. Monitor the other wet areas of the City Hall complex to see if others are needed. Green 3.3 Install aerators in Canal in Fran Leaf park to aerate water and reduce mosquitoes. (Done 2015) Green 3.4 Improve the drainage around the playground in Baxter-Morgan Park. Green 3.5 Monitor and improve the management of standing water on the north side of Fran Leaf Park and adjacent properties. This is related to the Brock St canal into Cass Lake. Goal 4 - Garden Club Provide Gardening and Landscaping assistance to the DPW, and maintain flower spots.

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Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Green 4.1 Support the Garden Club in the maintenance of the flower plantings around town. Green 4.2 Support the Garden Club and DPW in the maintenance of the landscape plantings in the pocket parks. This work should be on the annual maintenance schedule, with seasonal work efforts by DPW and volunteers. Green 4.3 Engage additional volunteers for on-call landscaping work. Green 4.4 Seasonally obtain a bulk supply of compost from SOCCRA for use in parks and by residents in their home gardens. Promote this re-use of our own yard waste. Green 4.5 Support public efforts to implement Community Gardening in Keego Harbor. Goal 5 - Natural Spots Develop Natural Resource Areas where things might be just a little wild, and low-maintenance. Objective ID Objectives Task Description Priority Green 5.1 Develop the wet area on the north side of Fran Leaf Park as a Natural Resource Area. Connect it to everything. Same as ID Facilities 3.3E and 4.5 Green 5.2 Develop the City-owned lot on Andre St for ADA-compliant public access to Dollar Lake for fishing, carry-in boat launching, and as a natural resource area. Same as Facilities 3.3G

Final 1/28/2016 Page 47 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 9. Action Program This section will list the projects that are of the highest priority in the near term based on public input. Some will require funding. It is a place to identify the goals and objectives that will be met by the project, and what deficiencies are addressed. Certain projects, left from the earlier Recreation Master Plan, progressed to the grant application stage. The locations of these projects can be seen on Map 2: Existing Recreation Facilities on page 20. The names given to the projects in this section can be used as a shorthand in the Capital Improvement Program. This section and the Capital Improvement Program on page 54 can be updated from year to year as progress is made. 9.1 Project 1: Make the Annual Maintenance Plan This will be done every year and status reported regularly. It really is first, so we know if we can staff anything else. THIS IS THE BASIS FOR THE FIRST LINE IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHERE GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ARE BUDGETED FOR THE COMING FISCAL YEAR. Scope / Description: All public parks Research needed: Inventory and assessment off facilities Personnel: DPW, Parks & Rec Commissioners, Garden Club lead, City Manager Timing: Very early spring following parks inspection. City Council creates the budget in April. Cost / Funding: None First proposed: 2015

Objectives Addressed Admin 4.1 Create and implement yearly maintenance schedule for all facilities, including beaches. Include dependencies on holidays and scheduled events in parks. Admin 4.2 Create and implement seasonal maintenance schedule for landscaping that opens up views and provides natural surveillance of public gathering places. Plan for ways to minimize that work. Admin 4.3 Develop a schedule of operations, including quarterly inspections, that ensures all parks and facilities are neat in appearance and well operated and maintained. Report findings to City Manager & City Council.

9.2 Project 2: Improve Brock Street Canal Scope / Description: Install the new aerators in the canal in Fran Leaf Park. Treat the invasive species in and along the canal. Dredging at the lake end of the canal needs to be done annually. Research needed: Pesticides and permits; safe handling of dredged material so as not to spread invasives. Personnel for implementation: DPW and a designated Parks & Rec Commissioner Timing: Summer 2015 Cost / Funding: Aeration units Funded from 2013/2014 CDBG funds; pesticides from GF. First proposed: 2014

Objectives Addressed Green 3.3 Install aerators in Canal in Fran Leaf park to aerate water and reduce mosquitoes. (2015) Green 1.2 Eradicate Phragmites, Japanese Knotweed, and Swallow Wort on City Land Green 3.5 Monitor and improve the management of standing water on the north side of Fran Leaf

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9.3 Project 3: Install Existing Equipment Scope / Description: Install playground and picnic equipment already purchased in the designated parks for earliest seasonal use. Presently this includes: 2 ADA Youth Swings, __ picnic tables & benches.... Research needed: Cost, materials, tools required for supporting structures Personnel for implementation: DPW and a designated Parks & Rec Commissioner Timing: Summer 2015 Cost: TBD; Funding: DPW Operations? First proposed: 2014

Objectives Addressed Facilities 3.2 Build/Buy the support structures necessary to install the two ADA youth swings presently in inventory. Make sure they are placed where they will be used the most. Facilities 1.1 Hester Court Park: we have a slide for this park (done 2015) Facilities 1.2 Baxter-Morgan Park: we have another garbage can

9.4 Project 4: Make Low-Tech improvements to Playing Fields Scope / Description: Define useful areas in the parks for games and sports. E.g. Baxter-Morgan baseball, soccer fields; Fran Leaf horse-shoe pit. Public requests that can be done with little or no funding should be done ASAP. Research needed: Cost, materials, tools required, proper specifications, orientation and locations. Personnel for implementation: DPW and a designated Parks & Rec Commissioner Timing: Summer 2015 Cost: TBD; may want to engage a designer to lay it out; May want to fund soccer goal. Funding: DPW Operations & KHPR First proposed: 2015

Objectives Addressed Facilities 1.2 Baxter-Morgan Park: Create a low-tech baseball field Facilities 1.2 Baxter-Morgan Park: Create a low-tech soccer field Facilities 1.2 Fran Leaf Park: Create a Horse-shoe pit

9.5 Project 5: Connect the Accessible Routes and Facilities Scope / Description: Create ADA-compliant paths connecting parking areas or drop-off points with recreational facilities including the West Bloomfield Trail. Connect walk-able streets to scenic settings. Crusher fines trails 5' wide are planned. The swim sites are excluded due to the narrow property available. Research needed: Cost, materials, tools, ongoing maintenance Personnel for research: DPW and a designated Parks & Rec Commissioner Timing: Before April 1st grant application deadline for 2016 implementation Cost & Funding: Est $12,000; Recreation Passport Grant 75% – 25% match First proposed: 2006; Recreation Passport grant sought 2015 but not awarded

Objectives Addressed

Final 1/28/2016 Page 49 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Facilities 3.3 Install accessible routes of travel, connecting parking areas and drop off points that will meet ADA requirements. Facilities 3.3A Create access path at Hester Court Park connecting the parking lot to the West Bloomfield Trail. Facilities 3.3F Establish annual or semi-annual top-dressing and packing of the permeable paths in the parks, including the trail at Rose Sortor Park. Facilities 3.3G Develop the City-owned lot on Andre St for ADA-compliant public access to Dollar Lake for fishing, carry-in boat launching, and as a natural resource area. Facilities 3.3H Create access path at Baxter-Morgan Park connecting the parking lot to the playground and picnic shelter.

9.6 Project 6: Install Resilient Surfacing Scope / Description: Install approved, accessible resilient surfacing and retainers under the playground equipment in all parks. Research needed: Cost, materials, tools, ongoing maintenance Personnel for research: DPW and a designated Parks & Rec Commissioner When: Before April 1st grant application deadline Cost / Funding: Grant request 2016 for 2017 implementation. First proposed: 2015

Objectives Addressed Facilities 2.1 Apply resilient surfacing beneath the equipment in Fran Leaf Park Facilities 2.2 Apply resilient surfacing beneath the equipment in Baxter-Morgan Pk. Facilities 2.3 Apply resilient surfacing beneath the equipment in Hester Court Park Facilities 2.4 Apply resilient surfacing beneath the equipment in Tate-Optimists Park.

9.7 Project 7: Plant Trees Scope / Description: Plant trees in parks and along main streets to help replace the storm losses. Research needed: Cost, locations, availability Personnel for research & implementation: DPW and a designated Parks & Rec Commissioner When: June 5, 2015 deadline, August 2015 award, work done by May 31, 2016. Planting fall 2015 and spring 2016. Cost / Funding: Up to $4000 project, DTE grant, with 1:1 match in labor or cash donations. First proposed: 2013

Objectives Addressed Green 2.2 Apply for the DTE Energy Foundation Tree Grant in alternate years when eligible. Plan ahead for where trees are wanted. Buy fewer, larger trees if feasible.

9.8 Project 8: Finish Furnishing Rose Sortor Park Scope / Description: Update the facilities at Rose Sortor Park to accommodate the large community gatherings there. Picnic tables, benches, upgraded electric service, etc. Replace the lost Elm tree. Stabilize the wishing well. Research needed: Cost, locations, availability Personnel: DPW and a designated Parks & Rec Commissioner. Learn the details of this plan. Final 1/28/2016 Page 50 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan When: 2016 when CDBG funds become available Cost / Funding: Estimated $7K in 2015 CDBG funds programmed for this already. First proposed: 2014

Objectives Addressed Facilities1.5 Complete the furnishing of Rose Sortor Park for large gatherings: tables, benches, electrical service upgrade. (Completed 2015, but still more electricity is needed.)

9.9 Project 9: Eradicate Invasive Species Scope / Description: Over two to three years: Locate and eradicate Phragmites, Japanese Knotweed, Swallow wort, Flowering Rush, Buckthorn, Bittersweet and Garlic Mustard in the parks and adjacent properties. Annually treat Eurasian Milfoil in pond & canal forever. Educate neighbors. Research needed: Cost, methods, permits; Invasive Species Mgmt. Plan created by L. Clark, with price estimates. Personnel: Garden Club and a designated Parks & Rec Commissioner When: Timing is critical for each species. Some work goes on in each season, but most is in the fall. Started in 2014 Cost / Funding: $8K annually for Milfoil. Additional small cost (for pesticide) for treatment of terrestrial weeds by volunteers. Treatment of Dollar Lake will probably require professional assistance. First proposed: 2014

Objectives Addressed Green 1.1 Inventory existing infestations, and monitor for new ones. Use the MISIN reporting system. Follow DNR Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) protocols. Green 1.2 Eradicate Phragmites, Japanese Knotweed, Swallow Wort, Flowering Rush, Buckthorn, Bittersweet, and Garlic Mustard on City Land. Use volunteers until we get some grant funds. Green 1.3 Coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions and the MI DNR to address existing infestations. This will be aided by the Oakland County CISMA and the MI DNR Invasive Species Grant that has been applied for. Green 1.4 Obtain and disseminate information to residents about invasive species and offer assistance with management. This will be assisted by the CISMA grant as well. Green 1.5 Consider adjustments to the City Weed Ordinance to align it with State laws regarding prohibited and restricted species. Green 1.6 Address the spread of aquatic invasives at boat launches and marinas.

9.10 Long Range Strategy 9.10.1 Historical Long Range Strategy The long range strategy from previous plans is summarized here for historical perspective. The 2002 version of this Recreation Master Plan said that the 5-year plan would result in an upgrade to all existing facilities, with improved access meeting ADA standards, new play structures and picnic equipment. It also included updating existing beach access, updating boat access to Dollar Lake and Cass Lake, and adding a public boat launch on Sylvan Lake. Following that, the city could go on to create pedestrian connections between the West Bloomfield Trail, the parks, and the neighborhoods. The 2006 update reduced the scope of replacement to some ADA playground equipment and picnic tables. It added Final 1/28/2016 Page 51 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan the creation of a “community central park” at Rose Sortor. Boat access to Cass Lake is removed, but upgrading the boat launch on Dollar Lake, and adding one on Sylvan Lake remained. Improved access to the beaches on Cass Lake remained. No forecast was made for after the 5-year plan, but mention is made that the improved connectivity would encourage walking, running, biking, etc. 9.10.2 Long Range Strategy 2015 Operations and Maintenance The long-term maintenance impact on the DPW staff must be considered when any project is undertaken. The goal is to implement low maintenance solutions, and to allow all maintenance activities to be pre planned and scheduled. This will improve the likelihood that the parks will be in good condition on any given day, and reduce the disruption of unscheduled maintenance work. Landscape changes should all be designed to reduce the work required to maintain them. The cost of maintenance materials must also be considered. Grants may pay for capital improvements, but they cannot be used for operational costs such as maintenance. Annual Plan Update Every year, the Parks & Recreation Commission will review the Recreation Master Plan, and • Identify predefined projects to be implemented this year • Identify predefined projects for next year that need funding, and get started on a grant application • Update the Capital Improvement Program • Identify new projects to be added in later years

Grants for Capital Improvements There is an annual grant cycle. Applications made by April 1st each year result in grants awarded the following spring. Matching funds must be committed to at application time, and sources identified in October. Reimbursement happens after the work is done and bills paid, which will likely be in the following calendar year, or perhaps the year after that. So we must be able to afford to pay the bills while waiting from grant reimbursement. And we must be able to afford the match. And council may need to commit to funds in advance of the fiscal year budget time in June. These factors mean that our grant applications will be small. We will apply for grants from time to time, planning 1 to 2 years in advance. We will want to keep this Recreation Master Plan up-to-date in order to qualify for grants, and we will attend the annual training on the grant application process. Vision for Neighborhood Parks This plan establishes a vision for the build-out of playground equipment for each of the neighborhood parks. We know that large amounts of money are not likely to become available, since large grants require large matches, so this vision allows for the piecemeal purchase of equipment as small amounts of money become available over time. It also allows us to implement the low-cost features as time and manpower allow. These guidelines will ensure that equipment selection over time will work towards the vision of balanced parks. • Baxter-Morgan Park will have playing fields and playground equipment for older kids, and ... ◦ a small set of equipment for children 5 and under who live nearby ◦ fitness gear ◦ adult swing ◦ horseshoe pit • Fran Leaf Park, as a cross-roads park, will have playground equipment for all ages, and features of natural interest. Also... ◦ adult swing

Final 1/28/2016 Page 52 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan ◦ horseshoe pit • Hester Court Park will have playing fields and playground equipment for all ages, and... ◦ a small set of equipment for children 5 and under who live nearby ◦ adult swing ◦ horseshoe pit • Tate-Optimists Park will have playing fields and playground equipment for all ages, and... ◦ adult swing ◦ horseshoe pit • Rose Sortor Park will have no playground equipment or playing fields, but will have... ◦ picnic tables and benches ◦ an accessible walking trail ◦ a gathering space ◦ electrical power for major events ◦ natural features of interest Introduction of New Events New events sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Commission will be investigated and added slowly. We will use all available methods for public communication, and we will conduct thorough follow-up evaluation and reporting. Special attention will be paid to scheduling around other events. Walk-able Town Walking is the most common form of recreation among all Keego Harbor residents. When considering new projects or objectives, we will take care to consider how it relates to the walk-ability of the town.

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Final 1/28/2016 Page 54 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 10. Appendix: Community Description Data This section describes the City of Keego Harbor and includes pertinent information from the 2010 US census as well as the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year statistics. This section is no longer required to be included with the plan when it is submitted to the State of Michigan DNR. 10.1 Development History The name “Keego” is Indian, meaning “big fish”, recalling the surrounding waters. The main thoroughfare, Orchard Lake Road, is part of the old Algonquin and Ottawa trail that ran from Lake St. Clair to the Illinois Country. One of Keego Harbor's first residents settled in the area in 1864. The first school was built in 1914 and the fire department was organized in 1926. Joseph E. Sawyer, a former Pontiac lawyer, named the community and platted a majority of the City. He dug the canal between Cass Lake and Dollar Lakes and declared that Dollar Lake was then a harbor of Cass Lake. The Detroit Urban Roadway built its trolley line in 1890's. It went out at West Huron Street to the present day Telegraph Road, then south and around the end of Sylvan Lake to Orchard Lake. At the time, Keego Harbor was considered only as a trolley stop. The trolley operated for many years, and many merchants in Pontiac made their residence in Keego Harbor and commuted each day. Its accessibility made Keego a destination, with summer cottages developing all along Cass Lake. Slowly a grocery store and other businesses started operations, and Keego Harbor converted from a summer community to an established commercial and residential community. 10.2 Social Characteristics As part of the planning process for the City of Keego Harbor, population characteristics and trends were analyzed to gain insight into the city's past, present and future. In this analysis, a number of different aspects of the population of Keego Harbor were looked at. Population trends were compared with those of surrounding communities and Oakland County. In addition, households, age groups, and educational attainment were evaluated. This data was originally reported in 2002 from the 1990 and the 2000 census. It has been enhanced in 2015 with data from the 2010 census and the latest ACS 5-year data. The results of this analysis portray Keego Harbor as a fully developed community that is experiencing slowed population growth, some redevelopment, and an aging population. This is similar to other older, more urban communities in the area, such as Birmingham, and reflects a reduction in household size. With the development of the 'Magnolia on the Lakes' independent living facility on the north end of town, Keego Harbor will see some demographic, income, and perhaps employment changes over the next several years. The residents of this facility are not expected to rely on the City of Keego Harbor for their recreation needs. However, the nearest green space available to them will be the city parks. 10.2.1 Community Population and Trends The census information shows that the population of Keego Harbor decreased by 163 persons from 1990 to 2000, roughly 5.6%. This decrease in population was seen in other mature cities within Oakland County. Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake Village, Pontiac and Bloomfield Hills saw an average decrease of 6.5% in population between 1990 and 2000. While these mature, fully-developed communities were decreasing in population, communities to the north and west of Keego Harbor were increasing in population. Traditionally rural communities have been transitioned to suburban or bedroom communities over the past twenty years. West Bloomfield Township, Waterford Township, and Commerce Township saw an average 19.2% increase in population between 1990 and 2000. Overall, Oakland Final 1/28/2016 Page 55 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan County increased in population by 10.2 % from 1990 to 2000. This trend was interrupted by the recession of 2008, and the impact is apparent in the 2010 census data as shown in Table 10 below. Of the growing suburbs, only Commerce Township showed growth, and at a significantly lower rate. Oakland County as a whole remained nearly unchanged. And the mature communities of Keego Harbor and Orchard Lake, rather than shrinking, both showed better than 7% growth. Orchard Lake Village's growth can be attributed almost entirely to the creation of group living facilities. Keego Harbor's population increase is partly explained by the creation of the Harbor Village subdivision on the former West Bloomfield Schools soccer field in 2006. This added 68 new homes. An additional 213 new single-family homes appeared between 2000 and 2010. As seen in Table 11 below, the net migration of people into and out of Keego Harbor in the first half of the decade averaged 13 people leaving per year. In the second half, it averaged 15 people arriving per year. And finally, the number of people per household increased slightly. Since this coincides with the recession, it might well reflect the lower cost of homes in Keego Harbor compared to the surrounding area. An interesting question arises, then, as to whether the trend will return to the earlier one of shrinkage as the economy improves, or whether these new residents can be enticed to stay in Keego Harbor.

Table 10: Population 199,2000,2010 Keego Harbor and Environs Government 1990 2000 # Change % Change 2010 # Change % Change al Unit Keego 2932 2769 -163 -5.6 2970 201 7.30% Harbor Sylvan Lake 1884 1735 -49 -7.9 1720 -164 -0.09% Orchard Lake 2286 2215 -71 -3.1 2375 160 7.10% Village Pontiac 71166 66337 -4829 -6.8 59515 -6822 -11.90% Bloomfield 4288 3940 -348 -8.1 3869 -71 -1.80% Hills Waterford 66692 73150 6458 9.7 71707 -1443 -0.40% Township W. 54516 64860 10344 19 64690 -170 -0.30% Bloomfield Township Commerce 26955 34764 7809 29 35874 5422 15.40% Township 40186 Bloomfield 42473 43023 550 1.3 41070 -1953 -4.40% Township Oakland Co. 1083592 1194156 110565 10.2 1202362 8206 0.70% Source: US Census of Population & SEMCOG

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Table 11: Components of Population Change 2000 to 2010 Components of Population Change 2000-2005 2006-2010 Natural Increase (Births - Deaths) 17 31 Births 33 54 Deaths 16 24 Net Migration (Movement In - -13 15 Movement Out) Population Change (Natural Increase + 4 46 Net Migration) Source: Michigan Department of Community Health Vital Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and SEMCOG.

10.2.2 Households In addition to the trend of migration in the Metropolitan Detroit area from the older communities outward to the newer development in the northern and western suburbs, a second factor in the City’s population decrease between 1990 and 2000 was the 4.6% decrease in the persons per household, from 2.37 to 2.26. As seen in Table 12, an average of 2.37 residents lived in each household in Keego Harbor in 1990. By 2000, that figure dropped to 2.26 people in each household. Lower birth rates and single-parent families can partially explain the decline in the number of persons per household. The number of actual households in the City only decreased by 12, from 1,235 to 1,223. Such a decrease likely indicated that young adults were leaving home and not remaining in Keego Harbor. But by 2010, we have not only the increase in 69 occupied households, but a return to 2.3 people per household. During the recession, this increase in persons per household may partly be attributed to young adults staying home longer, or returning home to save money, or by home-sharing.

Table 12: Households and Persons Per Household 1990,2000,2010 Total Persons per Households Household Government 1990 2000 2010 Government 1990 2000 2010 Unit Unit Keego Harbor 1235 1223 1292 Keego Harbor 2.37 2.26 2.3 %Change - -0.90% 5.64% %Change - -4.60% 1.77% Oakland County 410488 471115 483698 Oakland County 2.64 2.53 2.46 %Change - 14.80% 2.67% %Change - -4.20% -2.77% Source: US Census of Population & SEMCOG

The earlier stability in the total number of households in light of the decrease in population was a result of the aging population and decrease in the number of persons per household. As younger residents leave home and start their own households, the family household from which they came remains. Thus, a decrease in the persons per household occurs, while the number of total households has only changed slightly. As young families with school- aged children sought larger homes, they found them outside of Keego Harbor, and smaller, more mature families, seeking smaller homes, remained, or found Keego Harbor attractive and moved here.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 57 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Between 2000 and 2015, however, there has been significant change in the housing stock in Keego Harbor. The new homes are larger, and may be attractive to young families longer. Many older homes were renovated between 2000 and the recession as part of the 'housing bubble'. 10.2.3 Population and Household Projections Population forecasts for the City support reverting to the previous trend of minor positive changes in population, and stability in the number of households in the community. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) provides population projections for the communities in Southeast Michigan. According to SEMCOG, Keego Harbor will grow from 2,970 persons in 2010 to 3,060 persons in 2020, a 3.0% increase. By 2030 the population is projected to be 3127 and by 2040 the projection is for 3169 persons. This represents an overall increase of 6.7% between 2010 and 2040. The previous projection was for a 1.3% increase between 2000 and 2030. SEMCOG anticipates that the increased rate of population growth will continue even after the recovery from the recession is complete.

Table 13: Population and Household Projections 2010 to 2040 2010 2020 2030 2040 %Change 2010 to 2040 Population 2970 3060 3127 3169 6.70% Households 1292 1306 1313 1394 7.80% Persons per 2.3 2.16 2.14 2.27 -1.30% household Source: 2010 US Census of Population and SEMCOG.

Occupied households between 2010 and 2040 are projected to increase by 7.8%, up to 1,394 which would mean filling nearly all of the vacant housing. The stability of the population with an increase in households indicates a return to the previous trend of decreasing household size. This decrease reflects a trend seen in both southeastern Michigan and the rest of the United States as well. However, by 2040 it begins climbing again, to 2.27 as the vacancy rate drops. In communities with growing populations, the number of recreation facilities and programs have to be increased to provide the same level of service in the future that residents currently enjoy. If the population of a community grew by 15%, the amount of recreation facilities and programs would have to be increased by 15% just to maintain the same level of service. With only a 6.7% increase in population over the next thirty years, the number of Keego Harbor residents seeking recreation activities will not greatly increase. Therefore, if the City provided the same recreation opportunities in the future, the level of service provided to residents would not decrease significantly. However, this conclusion is based only on the number of residents within the City, and ignores the age and income distribution. The following demographics suggest other changes will be needed in the future. 10.2.4 Population Distribution The decrease in population of some age groups correlates with the decrease in population, and is one factor in the loss of population for the youngest three age groups, preschool, education, and family forming. However, the total population has decreased at a far slower rate than each of these groups. The most important attributing factor to the decrease in younger residents is the significant increase in residents in all age groups after 45, including mature families, retirement, and late retirement. Table 14 clearly shows that the family forming age bracket, while still the largest demographic in the City, is losing ground. In fact, between 1990 and 2010, the three oldest age groups, mature families, retirement, and late retirement,

Final 1/28/2016 Page 58 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan cumulatively grew from 22.8% of the total population of the City of Keego Harbor, to 33.6% of the total population, while all younger brackets lost population. The increase in older age brackets supports the fact that the City is rapidly maturing. The median age increased by 2.3 years between 2000 and 2010 to 35.6 years. An older population includes fewer people in the childbearing years that require additional City services and housing types. The decrease in number of younger residents will have an impact on schools, parks, and recreation programming. The City must be careful to adjust park facilities and recreation programming to meet the needs of those population brackets seeing significant growth.

Table 14: Age Group Comparisons: 1990,2000,2010 Age Group Keego Harbor % Keego Harbor % Keego Harbor % 1990 2000 2010 Under 5 years Preschool 207 7.0 166 6.0 242 8.1 5 to 24 years Education 801 27.3 737 26.6 730 24.6 25 to 44 years Family Forming 1257 42.9 1138 41.1 997 33.5 45 to 59 years Mature Families 327 11.2 444 16.0 643 21.6 60 to 84 years Retirement 313 10.7 266 9.6 333 11.2 85+ years Late Retirement 27 .9 18 .7 25 0.8 Median 33.3 35.6 (2.3 years) age(years) Source: 1990, 2000, and 2010 US Census of Population.

10.2.5 Vehicles Available The number of vehicles available per household is of interest because it affects the ability of residents to take advantage of programs and facilities offered outside of the City. The number of households without vehicles was small and has declined. A significant portion of households have only one vehicle. Depending on how many people are in the household, this may indicate lack of transportation for other household members during the work day.

Table 15: Vehicles Available 2009-2013 Vehicles per households/percent 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 No vehicle available 2.4 2.3 .8 1.3 1.0 1 vehicle available 21.6 22.4 19.7 24.5 26.8 2 vehicles available 54.8 56.8 60.1 53.4 55.0 3 vehicles available 21.1 18.5 19.3 20.9 17.3 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey

10.2.6 Education Attainment The level of educational attainment in the City of Keego Harbor has improved and is now similar to Oakland County as a whole. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, of the City's adult population (25 years and older) 82.4% are high Final 1/28/2016 Page 59 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan school graduates and 27.8% have acquired a bachelor's degree. In comparison, 92.2% of the County's adult population are high school graduates, and 24.6% have obtained a bachelor's degree. The bachelor's degrees in Keego Harbor almost doubled between 2000 and 2010, suggesting again that people moved to Keego Harbor from wealthier areas during the recession. 10.2.7 Employment Trends and Income The occupational characteristics of Keego Harbor are quite different from those of Oakland County. As shown in Table 16, the largest difference in percentage of workforce is that roughly 10% more of Keego Harbor's workforce is in the service occupation field than the rest of the County. In general, a majority of Keego Harbor's workforce is occupied by jobs traditionally classified as 9-to-5 jobs. Management, professional, sales and office occupations tend to operate from 9 am. to 5 pm. While the other occupations do operate from 9 am. to 5 pm., service occupations, construction, maintenance, production and transportation occupations also tend to use more afternoon and evening shifts.

Table 16: Occupational Status, Keego Harbor and Oakland County Keego % of Oakland % of Harbor Workforce County Workforce Management, professional and related 470 35.40% 286017 46.70% occupations Service Occupations 336 25.30% 87886 14.40% Sales and Office Occupations 292 22.00% 149615 24.40% Farming, Fishing and forestry occupations 0 n/a n/a 0 Construction, extraction and maintenance 67 5.00% 32270 5.30% occupations Production, transportation and material moving 163 12.30% 56489 9.20% occupations Source: 2010 US Census of Population and U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey.

With approximately 80% of the workforce occupied from 9 am. to 5 pm., the opportunity for adult recreation, or adult-supervised recreation for children will occur early in the morning, later in the evening and on weekends. This creates a high demand for recreation facilities and programs at those times. Facility hours of operation and scheduling of programs must be focused to address the increased recreation needs of the workforce at later times of the day. The household income data from the 2000 Census indicated that residents of Keego Harbor earned slightly less than Oakland County residents overall, with $26,305 per capita income in Keego Harbor and $32,534 per capita for Oakland County residents. The 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey data shown in Table 17 estimates that the gap has grown, with $27,333 per capita in Keego Harbor and $36,138 per capita in all of Oakland County.

Table 17: Income Change, Keego Harbor and Oakland County 2009-2013 Income in 2010 Dollars Governmental 5-Yr ACS 2010 Change 2000-2010 %Change 2000- Unit 2010 Median Household Income

Final 1/28/2016 Page 60 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Income in 2010 Dollars Governmental 5-Yr ACS 2010 Change 2000-2010 %Change 2000- Unit 2010 Keego Harbor $ 50,159 $ -10,771 -17.7% Oakland Cnty $ 66,390 $ -14,638 -18.1% Per Capita Income Keego Harbor $ 27,333 $ -7,097 -20.6% Oakland Cnty $ 36,138 $ -6,444 -15.1% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey

Median household income and per capita income numbers do not tell the whole story of how diverse Keego Harbor is today. Table 18: Household Income Distribution Annual Household Income 5-Yr ACS 2010 $200,000 or more 46 $150,000 to $199,999 23 $125,000 to $149,999 9 $100,000 to $124,999 156 $75,000 to $99,999 166 $60,000 to $74,999 141 $50,000 to $59,999 129 $45,000 to $49,999 40 $40,000 to $44,999 67 $35,000 to $39,999 67 $30,000 to $34,999 51 $25,000 to $29,999 91 $20,000 to $24,999 91 $15,000 to $19,999 100 $10,000 to $14,999 68 Less than $10,000 88 Total households 1333 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey

While we must be careful when comparing long-form data from the US Census (2000) with 5-Yr ACS data (2010), these numbers are reliable enough to tell us that poverty in Keego Harbor is increasing more quickly than in the county as a whole.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 61 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Table 19: Poverty Rates in Keego Harbor and Oakland County 2000-2010 Poverty Governmental Census 2000 5-Yr ACS 2010 %Change Count Unit Count % of Pop Count % of Pop Persons in Poverty Keego Harbor 141 5.1% 468 16.0% 10.9% Oakland County 65,478 5.5% 103,874 8.7% 3.2% Households in Poverty Keego Harbor 81 6.6% 185 13.9% 7.3% Oakland County 25,607 5.4% 40,761 8.5% 3.0% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey

The income and occupation data can have important recreation planning implications. Current income levels suggest that City residents need quality and accessible public recreation. As a general rule, Keego Harbor residents may be more likely to utilize public rather than private recreation facilities due to the high cost associated with private facilities such as gyms. 10.2.8 Housing Characteristics In Table 20 below we can see that within Keego Harbor, 30.9% of the occupied dwelling units were rented in 2000. That grew to 37.5% by 2010. In communities with a large amount of rental units, multifamily complexes usually provide the residents with some form of recreation activities. However, very few multifamily complexes exist in the City, and they do not provide recreation areas, such as green spaces, or activities. A large portion of the renter- occupied units are single family residential homes. Although rear yards do provide some recreation opportunities most organized activities require larger areas. Therefore, knowing the smaller size of residential dwelling units and yards within the City in comparison to newer suburban communities, those residents who occupy a detached single family home must also depend more on the City provided facilities and programs. With smaller yards available to the residents, for more organized activities, residents must rely on publicly provided facilities. In April 2010, Keego Harbor had 34 homes in foreclosure, though most of those were owner-occupied. Some of the other vacant homes may be attributed to the newly-built Harbor Village subdivision.

Table 20: Housing Tenure 2000-2010 Housing Tenure Census 2000 % of Total Census 2010 % of Total Change 2000- 2010 Owner occupied 845 64.20% 807 54.80% -38

Renter occupied 378 28.70% 485 32.92% 107

Vacant 94 7.13% 181 12.28% 87 Seasonal, 33 2.50% 33 2.24% 0 migrant Other vacant 61 4.63% 148 10.04% 87 Final 1/28/2016 Page 62 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Housing Tenure Census 2000 % of Total Census 2010 % of Total Change 2000- 2010 units Total Housing 1317 1473 156 Units Source: SEMCOG

10.2.9 Mobility ACS data shows that we can impute that there are 102 non-institutionalized people over the age of 5 with mobility problems in Keego Harbor

Table 21: Mobility Limitations Years of Age Estimated Number Margin of Error Male 5 – 17 0 +/-10 18 - 34 0 +/-10 35 - 64 75 +/-45 65-74 18 +/-20 75+ 37 +/-32 Female 5 – 17 0 +/-10 18 - 34 11 +/-18 35 - 64 50 +/-36 65-74 23 +/-19 75+ 12 +/-18 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey This appears to suggest that there are no young children in Keego Harbor with mobility limitations. However, when we asked management at Roosevelt Elementary where we should install the ADA swings, they directed us to Baxter- Morgan Park and Fran Leaf Park. We asked them, expecting that they would know where the children with these needs lived. This suggests that there are children in that margin of error calculation. Note that the imputed total is not the sum of the estimates. 10.3 Physical Characteristics & Environment This section summarizes the environment in which Keego Harbor is situated, with notes on possible implications for recreation planning. 10.3.1 Water Resources The natural environment and the presence of lakes, which drew the cottage residents to the area a long time ago, remains a key factor and ingredient in the image, attraction and beauty of the City of Keego Harbor. Final 1/28/2016 Page 63 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan The City has 2 major lakes: Cass Lake and Sylvan Lake, both ringed by residential development and roadways on all sides. Another lake area within the city is Dollar Lake. The lakes are a part of the Clinton River Watershed area. Every watershed area comprises of a critical network of wetlands, lakes, rivers, streams, and canals that contribute to maintaining a delicate ecological balance. The lake areas have over the decades seen a steady increase in recreation use and development pressures. While some of the other communities around the lakes area have over the years made efforts at preserving the delicate ecological balance, the City has not adopted any measures to address environmental concerns. 10.3.2 Soils The soil survey for Keego Harbor shows two major soil associations. The Urban land-Marlette Capac Association occupies urban land and nearly level to hilly, well drained to somewhat poorly drained soils. The Urban land-Spinks- Oshtemo Association consists of nearly level to hilly, well drained sandy soils. The soils found on land in Keego Harbor and its vicinity is typically rolling to steeply sloping well drained loamy sands and sandy loams. The area is, however, characterized by a high water table level, which have implications for development patterns within the City. The soil survey for Oakland County is general in nature, and the information it provides cannot be used as the basis for a construction project. However, it provides a good look at the main characteristics of the soils in the area. The high water table indicates that any proposed open fields for recreation must be developed with a well-designed drainage plan so that the surfaces are not occupied with standing water after a period of rain. The nature of the soils also requires that the analysis of existing facilities takes into account the ability of open fields to drain adequately ensuring that facilities will be used to the fullest extent. 10.3.3 Climate Climatic conditions are typical of most southeastern Michigan communities. Snowfall averages 39 inches per year but varies considerably from year to year. Yearly high temperatures average 83.6 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 30.2 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. The average annual temperature is 48.4 degrees Fahrenheit. This climate is suitable for a variety of outdoor recreation activities, such as biking, running, ice skating, hockey, etc. 10.3.4 Topography Located in the center of Oakland County, glacial formations have not greatly influenced the topography of Keego Harbor. Situated between two lakes, Keego Harbor has a generally flat to gently sloping topography. The elevation of the City varies between 940 feet and 930 feet over a distance of 6,700 feet. 10.3.5 Existing Land Use Patterns The 2002 Recreation Master Plan included this language: “The major land use in Keego Harbor is single family residential homes. According to the existing land use survey conducted for the City Master Plan, approximately 63% of the City is used for single family residential purposes. Multiple family residential land uses occupy only 6%, or 22 acres. “ The current SEMCOG Land Use report uses a different method, and cannot be compared to previous data. It shows: Single family residential: 173 acres 46.4% Multiple-family residential: 9 acres 2.5% Commercial: 45 acres 12% Governmental/Institutional: 6 acres 1.6% Park. Recreation. Open space: 14 acres 12% Infrastructure: 69 acres 18.5%

Final 1/28/2016 Page 64 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Water: 57 acres 15.2%

The fact remains that the major land use in Keego Harbor is single family residential homes. The majority of the land in the City has been developed, leaving no room for new subdivisions. Any new housing being constructed is being placed on single lots or larger lots that are a consolidation of smaller residential lots. Redevelopment of older smaller homes is resulting in smaller yards and fewer trees. The majority of the intense development in the City has occurred along the major roads, specifically, Cass Lake Road and Orchard Lake Road in the downtown area. The vast majority of businesses are located within these areas. The remaining areas of Keego Harbor are occupied by public school buildings, churches, transportation corridors, utilities and parks. There are areas of vacant land located along the Cass Lake Road Corridor, left over from the widening of the road. The City is built out, leaving very little opportunities for any large scale expansion of existing recreation facilities or acquisition of land for new facilities. There are a few tiny pockets of City-owned land that could be developed for recreational use or green space. The Recreation Plan would be better served by developing these spots than by vacating them. While the city has plenty of recreation space, it has almost no undeveloped green space, and good use could be made of those scraps for connecting recreation areas and for the creation of natural resource spots. 10.4 Transportation and Residential Patterns This section describes the location of the housing in Keego Harbor relative to the various modes of transportation. 10.4.1 Circulation Roads - Keego Harbor has two major roads running through the City which serve as regional corridors for Oakland County. Orchard Lake Road runs east-west through the City and connects Telegraph Road in Pontiac to I- 696 in Farmington Hills. Cass Lake Road serves as a collector road connecting Orchard Lake Road to M-59 in Waterford Township, running north-south. In 2001, Cass Lake Road was expanded and reconfigured to provide a higher level of service between Orchard Lake Road and M-59. The remaining roads are local roads serving the residents of Keego Harbor with access to their residences. While Cass Lake Road and Orchard Lake Road have sidewalks, the residential roads do not. Like other small beach communities, the residential roads are commonly used for non-motorized transport and for play. Buses and other Public Transportation – Keego Harbor has opted out of the SMART connector service. There is no public bus service available to Keego Harbor residents. Railroads - An abandoned railroad right-of-way runs along the southern border of the City. It has been converted by the Rails-to-Trails program to serve as a pedestrian recreation trail serving West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake Village and Sylvan Lake. No active railroads currently pass through Keego Harbor. The Cities of Pontiac, Birmingham and Royal Oak provide regional access to Amtrak passenger rail. Airports - The Oakland International Airport is located in Waterford Township approximately six miles to the north of Keego Harbor. The airport is used for cargo deliveries and private aircraft. Wayne County Metropolitan Airport is the primary passenger flight airport in the southeast Michigan region, offering many national and international flights. Metro Airport is approximately 36 miles from Keego Harbor via the major freeways. In recent years, Bishop International Airport in Flint, also 36 miles from Keego Harbor, has been seeing increased usage by residents of the area. 10.4.2 Location of Housing Keego Harbor's housing pattern is reflected in the age of the community. The commercial uses are located

Final 1/28/2016 Page 65 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan along the frontage of the two major roads while the single family residential structures are mainly located in the interior areas created by the pattern of the major roads. This creates a typical buffered type of residential development. While the vast majority of intensive non-residential development, such as commercial, office and industrial development is located in strips along the major roads, the single family residential uses are located in the interior areas. These interior areas are characterized by lower speeds and fewer car trips through the neighborhoods, creating a less intense development than along the highly traveled commercial and industrial strip corridors. These interior areas provide the best locations to place smaller neighborhood parks that are intended to serve residents within a 2-mile radius, the average comfortable walking distance. Typically, these interior residential areas provide the best location for smaller parks due to their ability to optimize the service area coverage and because no residents are required to pass any of the more intense major road corridors. This arrangement explains why residents are comfortable using the interior streets as walkways to reach the parks. The main business roads, Cass Lake Road and Orchard Lake Road, have sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks. 10.4.3 Zoning Keego Harbor has a mix of residential and non-residential zoning districts to regulate the location of specific land uses. Publicly owned recreational uses and parks are permitted by right in the R-1 and R-2 One Family Residential District, the R-T Townhouse Residential District and the R-M Multiple Family Residential District. Private noncommercial recreation centers and non-profit swimming pools are permitted after special approval in the R-M Multiple Family Residential District. Commercial outdoor recreational uses are permitted after special approval in the C-2, General Business District.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 66 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 11. Useful Links

Keego Harbor http://www.keegoharbor.org/ https://www.facebook.com/KHParks https://www.facebook.com/notes/1497056453861242/ Neighboring Parks http://www.westbloomfieldparks.org http://www.twp.waterford.mi.us/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation.aspx Metroparks http://www.metroparks.com State Parks and State Recreation Areas Managed by the DNR http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/images/parknav/oaklandarea.htm Scouting http://www.michiganscouting.org/GreatLakes/Ottawa/ http://www.michiganscouting.org/unitsearch.aspx http://www.michiganscouting.org/Pack-224-KeegoHarbor-MI/Basic (Sponsored by the Optimists, pack leader Adam Elsen, membership from Roosevelt Elementary, Keego Harbor) For older boys there are several Boy Scout Troops in surrounding areas, including 4 in West Bloomfield Twp. http://www.gssem.org/en/the-hub/communities/community-6.html http://www.scoutlander.com/publicsite/home.aspx Elementary in W. Bloomfield. Cadette all over SEMI http://www.wbyouthassistance.org/ http://www.bloomfieldtwp.org/Services/SeniorServices/OverviewSeniorServices.asp

Organized Sports http://www.michiganyouthflagfootball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=250909 http://www.adachecklist.org/checklist.html#rec

Final 1/28/2016 Page 67 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 12. Appendix A – Parks and Recreation Commission By-Laws

CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BY-LAWS

ARTICLE 1: CREATION The Parks and Recreation Commission is established under City Ordinance Number 136, as amended by City Ordinance Numbers 166, 205, 306, 327, and other ordinances as appropriately established by the City of Keego Harbor.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE The Parks and Recreation Commission are established for the purpose of planning and developing a park system and recreational programs. The Commission shall develop long range planning for the acquisition, developing, and maintaining the parks and recreational facilities of the city. The Commission shall be delegated other powers and duties as designated by the City Council. ARTICLE III: COMMISSION COMPOSITION The Commission shall consist of nine (9) "Regular Members", and three (3) "Alternate Members" filled by appointment of the City Council.

ARTICLE IV: VACANCIES "Regular Members" as well as "Alternate Member" vacancies on the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. In the event of a vacancy of a "Regular Member", the Chairperson and the Council Liaison shall contact the "Alternate Members: of the Commission to determine their interest in being considered for appointment as a "Regular Member" of the Commission. The names of the "Alternate members" who wish to be considered for appointment to a vacant "Regular Member Status" shall be advanced to the City Council in accordance with the established selection process.

ARTICLE V: TERM OF OFFICE The term of office of Commission Members shall normally be for three (3) years.

ARTICLE VI: COMPENSATION Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission will serve without compensation.

ARTICLE VII: OFFICERS AND DUTIES Section 1a: The officers of the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, a Correspondence Secretary, and a Recording Secretary. Section 1b: If "Regular Members" of the Commission are not available to accept an office, "Alternate Final 1/28/2016 Page 68 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Member: may be elected as Commission officers with the exception of the Office of Chairperson. The Chairperson must be elected from the "Regular Members" of the Commission. The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, and a Correspondence Secretary. A Recording Secretary may be elected from the Commission or appointed to the position from outside the Commission. The Recording Secretary, if appointed from outside the Commission, may participate in the discussion of issues before it, but will not have voting rights on such matters. A member that is elected or who volunteers to take the Recording Secretary's job may not receive compensation for this task as stated in Article VI. Section 2: The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, appoint such committees as shall from time to time be deemed necessary, and perform such duties as may be delegated by the Commission. Section 3: The Vice-Chairperson shall preside in the absence of the Chairperson. Section 4: The Treasurer shall in the absence of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson act as Chairperson "Pro Tem" for the purpose of conducting the meeting. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the receipt and verification of the Commission's funds and expenditures and serve as the liaison with the City Clerk Treasurer. The Treasurer will record the various fund allocations and the allocation transfers as determined by the Commission. Section 5: The Correspondence Secretary in the absence of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and the Treasurer will act as the Chairperson "Pro Tem" for the purpose of conducting said meeting, if a quorum is otherwise present. The Correspondence Secretary shall act as the Correspondent in the receipt and transmission of appropriate written communication as directed by the Chairperson and/or the Commission. Section 6: The Recording Secretary shall prepare agendas and record the minutes of all meetings, record the vote of each motion brought before the Commission, and perform other duties as directed by the Chairperson and/or the Commission. When the Recording Secretary from outside the Commission is employed or appointed that person will receive $50.00 compensation per month. This does not include special meetings. Section 7: If the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, and Correspondence Secretary are absent, and if a quorum of five (5) is otherwise present, a Temporary Acting Chairperson will be selected from among those "Regular Members" present for the purpose of conducting said meeting.

ARTICLE VIII: ELECTION OF OFFICERS An election of officers of the Commission shall be held at the regular March meeting each year. The term of office shall be for one (1) year.

ARTICLE IX: MEETINGS Section 1: Regular meetings shall be held monthly on the weekday ad at the time determined at the convenience of the Commission. Section 2: Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or by two or more members of the Commission at such time and place as deemed necessary with forty-eight (48) hours prior notification and the include in the meeting notice the purpose for which the meeting is called. Section 3: Regular and Special Meetings shall be open to the public. All meeting notices will be appropriately posted in accordance with the Public Meeting Act of the State of Michigan. Section 4: In the event a regular meeting falls on a holiday. such meeting shall be canceled and the agenda carried forward to the designated day of the following week. Final 1/28/2016 Page 69 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Section 5: Any Commission member absent three (3) consecutive regular meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the Commission shall be reported to the City Council for replacement, at the direction of the Commission. Regular Commission members must be present at 6 meetings per year. ARTICLE X: RULES Section 1a: A quorum shall consist of at least five (5) seated or otherwise designated members of the Commission. An Affirmative vote of the majority present shall be necessary to pass a motion or resolution of the Commission. Section 1b: "Alternate Members" (If an Officer of the Commission) shall be seated first when a vacancy exists to serve in the place of a "Regular Member" of the Commission. Other "Alternate Members" shall be seated on a rotating basis to serve as "Regular Members" at a meeting in the absence of a "Regular Member". An "Alternate Member" may also be called to be seated and serve in the place of a "Regular Member" for the purpose of reaching a decision on a matter brought before the Commission in which a "Regular Member" has abstained for reasons of conflict of interest, if recognized by the Commission. An alternate member must attend 6 meetings a year. Section 1c: "Alternate Members" of the Commission may actively participate in any and all of the discussions of the Commission. "Alternate Members" will not, however, be permitted to make motions or to vote on any issue brought before the Commission unless they have been designated as a substitute (seated) for a "Regular Member" of the Commission who is absent or who has abstained from voting as recognized by the Commission. Section 1d: The meeting minutes will record the seating or unseating of "Alternate Members" and the reason for such as and if they occur. Section 2: When and if a quorum is not present, no official action of the Commission shall take place. Those present may, however, discuss matters of interest, but take no action until a regular or special meeting is held and a quorum is present. Section 3: Voting shall ordinarily be by voice vote, provided however, that a roll call vote shall be required if requested by a Commission member. All resolutions of the Commission shall be by roll call vote. Section 4: Any member may be excused from voting only of the Commission member has a bona fide conflict of interest as recognized by the remaining members of the Commission. Section 5: The order of the meeting shall be: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call of Commissioners 3. Motion to excuse those Commissioners who reported that they would be absent prior to the meeting 4. Review and approval of the prior month's meeting minutes 5. Public comments concerning the agenda 6. Review and approval of the agenda 7. Communications received and/or sent 8. Committee Reports 9. Items from the Officers 1. Chairperson 2. Vice-Chairperson 3. Treasurer 4. Correspondence Secretary 5. Recording Secretary

Final 1/28/2016 Page 70 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 10. Old Business 11. New Business 12. Public Forum (subject to amendment to a higher priority on the agenda) 13. Adjournment Section 6: The rules of Parliamentary Practice comprised on the "Robert's Rules of Order" shall govern in all meetings of the Commission.

ARTICLE XI: ACQUISITION OF FUNDS The Commission is empowered and authorized to solicit receive and acquire for the City of Keego Harbor donations for park facilities and equipment and for recreational activities. All such donations must be made to the City of Keego Harbor, and their receipt acknowledged by the City Clerk/Treasurer or his/her designated representative to ensure proper accounting principles are followed.

ARTICLE XII: TRANSFER OF FUNDS The Commission's annual budget request must be submitted through the City Clerk/Treasurer by no later than April 1st of each year for presentation and approval of the City Council. The annual budget request submitted shall be organized by funds to be allocated by each activity of the Commission. Once the Budget is approved by the City Council, the Commission may reallocate funds between the various accounts (activities) by Resolution of the Commission. Any transfer of funds in excess of $500 (dollars) shall be subject to the approval of the City Council.

ARTICLE XIII: AMENDMENTS The Commission may recommend By-law amendments to the City Council as required to accurately reflect the operational requirements, procedures, and practices of the Commission. Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission on the 9th day of February 2000. Approved by the Keego Harbor City Council on the 16th day of March 2000.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 71 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 13. Appendix B – Additional Funding Sources Defined

Following is a brief description of additional possible funding sources the community may consider besides the likely sources (Grants, General Funds, and Donations). Millage A property tax millage can be used to finance specific parks and recreation projects or for operation of recreation facilities. The dedicated millage has gained favor in many communities because voters are increasingly wary of approving millage increases for non-specified purposes. Approval by voters is required before a millage can be assessed. A millage is subject to periodic renewal by a vote of the people. User Fees Fees can be charged by the community to the users of specific recreation facilities or for enrollment in recreation programs. User fees can provide substantial support for park facilities. Other communities throughout Michigan have established user fees for swimming pools, tennis courts, wave pools, use of lighted athletic fields, and use of indoor facilities. User fees are a promising source of funding in a municipality if used selectively for specific facilities and services. Bond Programs A number of bond programs can be used to finance construction of parks and recreation facilities: General Obligation Bonds - General Obligation Bonds are issued for specific community projects and may not be used for other purposes. These bonds are usually paid off with property tax revenues. Revenue Bonds - Revenue Bonds are issued for construction of public projects that generate revenues. The bonds are then retired using income generated by the project. For example, revenue bonds could be issued for construction of a concession and restroom facility at a community parks. Special Assessment Bonds - Special Assessment Bonds are issued to pay for projects that benefit a particular segment of the population. For example, recreation improvements that benefit a defined subdivision or neighborhood could be financed using special assessment bonds, in which case the residents who receive the benefit would be assessed. Foundations A foundation is a special non-profit legal entity that is established as a mechanism through which land, cash, and securities can be donated for the benefit of parks and recreation services. The assets are disbursed by the foundation Board of Directors according to a predetermined plan. Funding for recreation facilities through foundations is very limited. Lease or Contractual Agreements The City of Keego Harbor could consider establishing contracts with private entrepreneurs to provide services at city-owned park facilities, such as recreation programming, food service, or facility maintenance. The contracts with these organizations could be structured to provide the City with a variety of benefits, from a percentage of the compensation, to a rental fee, to a payment of the above mentioned funding mechanisms, such as bonds. Typically, the privatization of services can increase recreation opportunities available to residents, while minimizing the City’s administrative costs. Public Use Conveyances Administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, this program provides state lands acquired through delinquent taxes for local government units for public use. Acceptable uses of land acquired under this program include development of local parks. Determination of whether any land exists in the City would be the necessary first Final 1/28/2016 Page 72 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan step. Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) On May 22, 1998, Congress passed the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) authorizing highway safety, transit and other surface transportation programs for the next six years. Congress has authorized 217 billion dollars to implement programs, with Michigan's apportionment coming to just over 700 million dollars.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 73 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 14. Appendix C – New Event Ideas to be Investigated

• Trick-or-Treat in conjunction with Roosevelt Elementary costume parade, at Rose Sortor Park • Movie night in the park • Belleville Thunder Air Show Trip • Activities in West Bloomfield Parks • Tigers Game • Nature Center Guided Walk • Upland Hills • Cider Mill and color tour (Long's Orchard) • Family Bowling at 300 Bowl • County Fair Trip (Senior Day) • August 2016 Summer Fun Day on Rose Sortor Park (Vintage theme) • Red Wings Game • Plant Sale • Game Day • Bingo • Project Linus: Knitting, crocheting quilts from kits • Detroit Zoo trip • Cranbrook Museum, Art, Garden Tour • Motor City Casino trip • Disk Golf • Wiffle Ball • Chili Cook-Off • Eastern Market Trip • Frankenmuth Trip • Kensington Park Trip • Apple Island Tour • Library Trip • Great Lakes Crossing Trip (visit the Aquarium) • Shopping trip and lunch • Huckleberry Railroad Trip • Spicers Winery Trip • Public Concert Series • Regularly-scheduled Public Marketplace on summer weekends

Final 1/28/2016 Page 74 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 15. Appendix D – Public Meeting Process & Results

Public Meeting #1 May 28th, 2015 at City Hall, 6:30PM

Keego Harbor Recreation Master Plan Public Meeting #1 Thursday May 28, 2015 at City Hall 6:30-8:00PM

PUBLICITY

The meeting notice was published in the Oakland Press Friday May 15th: This was a free notice.

Keego Harbor residents invited to discuss recreation master plan May 28 (Flowers in bloom. File photo, The Oakland Press)

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Keego Harbor Parks & Recreation invites the community 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 at City Hall, located at 2025 Beechmont to provide input to implement improvements to city parks. Call 248-682-1930.

Flyers listing this meeting, along with other popular events, were created and actively handed out to neighbors, park visitors, and those who attended the gathering after the Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 25th.

ATTENDANCE

The meeting was attended by: One middle-aged couple One middle-aged man One young mother and her son Parks & Rec Commissioners, City Manager, Council liaison

MEETING FLOW

 20 minutes: On arrival, visitors were invited to ◦ Write down initial comments, positive and negative ◦ Review displays depicting the equipment and grounds of the large parks ◦ Review displays identifying the cost of various types of park equipment ◦ Sign up to be a friend of a particular park  20 minutes: A presentation provided specific information about ◦ The Recreation Master Plan process ◦ A review of recreation opportunities available to residents ◦ An assessment of recognized deficiencies compared to standards  50 minutes: A structured collection of input on categories of goals & objectives: ◦ Programming & Events Goals ◦ Administration Goals ◦ Park Facilities Goals ◦ Green Infrastructure Goals

REVIEW

At the Parks & Recreation Meeting June 10th, these aspects of Meeting #1 were reviewed:

Scheduling of the next public meeting: Thursday July 23 6:30-8:00PM Refreshments at the next public meeting: Final 1/28/2016 Page 75 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Just cookies & pop, no pizza Publicity to improve attendance: Pay for an ad in the Beacon on Wednesday July 15, and use a lot more words Sandwich board, City Hall flyer, City website Meeting structure: Keep the same as last time Use inputs from first meeting as seeds at the next meeting Meeting materials: Keep the same as last time

Collected Results from Meeting #1:

COMMENTS OFFERED ON ARRIVAL

Our streets are a valuable resource, especially the sidewalks. Make Keego Harbor a walkable community.

Mother of 11yr old, 7yr old and 7month old: Want baby swing and slide at Roosevelt Elementary School playground Want more benches near basketball and playing field at Roosevelt Elementary School playground Want teeter-totter, things to jump over

Complaints: Noise, vandalism, parking, water safety, trash, lighting, traffic

COMMENTS OFFERED IN STRUCTURED DISCUSSION

Programming & Events Ideas  Volunteer Incentives/Rewards/Points  Chalk Events  Senior Events – Bingo, Card Night, Euchre  Family Game Night  Exercise Events e.g. Tai Chi, Yoga, tied into local businesses  City-wide garage sale at Rose Sortor Park rather than / in addition to homes  Monthly Flea market with tables available for any purpose, such as: Popcorn, Vegetables, flowers, sports equipment swap, Also mentioned in this section: Exercise equipment – Tate Optimists Park

Administration & Organization Ideas  Funding sources ◦ CDBG Grant money now disallowed south of Orchard Lake Rd due to Harbor Village development. ◦ There has not been a grant that requires matching funds since 1978.  Communications – how do we reach out? ◦ Ads in the Oakland Press ◦ Channel 15 ◦ City website – being updated ◦ Facebook ◦ Flyers ◦ Event Calendar ◦ Word of Mouth ◦ Need 1 or 2 primary sources of information that are reliable and consistent ◦ City newsletter should be quarterly. Maybe business sponsorship would make that possible. ◦ The city restaurants and bars are prime spots to post notices. Everyone goes there. ◦ The Beacon is well read but costs money to publish notices. ◦ A Keego Community Board in local bars and restaurants, where we can post our stuff.

 Park Maintenance Feedback Final 1/28/2016 Page 76 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan ◦ There is no budget or support to maintain the parks. ◦ Why spend on things for the parks when we cannot maintain them? Because the new things require lower maintenance than the old things.

Park Facilities Goals  Completing the Neighborhood Parks – we skipped this topic since we did not have the right audience (mother and child had to leave early, but see their comments regarding Roosevelt Elementary School playground.)  Safety & Security ◦ Need resilient surfacing under equipment ◦ Swing chains break when wrapped ◦ Vandalism ◦ No Parking signs in parks after hours  Accessibility ◦ stopped here at 8:10PM

Feedback Forms - None were filled out

Public Meeting #2 August 25th , 2015 at City Hall, 6:30PM

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Attendance: Avela Boyce with children, and Karen Meabrod in addition to commission members. So, worse than before, in spite of an ad in the Beacon.

The purpose of this meeting was to set the vision for the playgrounds – what sort of gear is missing from each park based on who uses them, how far they will walk, whether they can cross the busy streets, etc. Confirmed: younger children use the gear at Fran Leaf Park and at Baxter-Morgan Park. Hester Ct: in addition to tot gear, that park is lacking equipment for 5-12 yrs.

Due to the small turnout, the discussion turned to community outreach methods. It was decided that we needed to make the most Final 1/28/2016 Page 77 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan of the upcoming Skate Night gathering to conduct a survey to solicit the information we need. The survey should be brief. A prize will be given for completing it (tickets for the food booths), and stickers showing who has taken the survey. Multiple commissioners will attend and interview Keego Harbor residents.

Final 1/28/2016 Page 78 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 16. Appendix E – Public Survey & Results

Keego Harbor Parks & Recreation Commission 5-Year Recreation Master Plan Public Input Survey #1 September 9, 2015 Fifty respondents.

1) Household members reached in this survey: Adults: 98 >5 yrs: 23 6-12 : 29 Teens: 16 References to visiting grandchildren: 3 Household sizes: 1: 5 2: 6 3: 15 4: 16 5: 3 6: 3 7: 1

2) Where do you take your walks? (street names, destinations) Most walk long distances as recreation, and cover all areas. Some older childless households do not walk, but many do.

3) Which playgrounds do you use? Why? (we did not ask about beaches) (Roosevelt, FLP, BMP, HCP, TOP, maybe Sylvan Manor, Marshbank) 40 9 8 2 5 6 14 Other mentions: Trail, Cunningham Park, Mobile Home beach 5 2 1 Most mentioned proximity as a cause for selection

4) Do you know where all of our playgrounds are? Yes: 27 Yes but wrong:? 2 No: 13

5) Is there something there for all of your family members? Yes: 33 No: 13

6) What one thing would you like to see added to one park that would benefit your family?

Final 1/28/2016 Page 79 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan Suggestions for additions to parks/playgrounds

Fitness/workout/track 3 Pet friendly/dog 2 Horseshoes 4 Fishing at RSP 1 Water: Pool 3 Splashpad 5 Toddler equipment 3 Teen equipment 1 Swings: Adult swings 4 More, Tire, Disk swings: 1 each Trampoline, Tetherball, Giant Slide: 1 each Zip line 1 Basketball, sports fields 2 Improvements at Roosevelt 1 Mentions of gear we have 2

Amenities: Drinking fountain 3 Street light BMP 1 Shaded picnic tables at Roosevelt 1 Bathrooms 1

Final 1/28/2016 Page 80 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 17. Appendix F – Approval Process Documentation File images in a separate document, AdoptionProcessDocumentsCombined.pdf, reflect the approval process. It contains:  Minutes of the November 18,2015 Parks & Recreation public meeting where the draft plan was reviewed page by page, approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission with updates, and recommended for review by the Planning Commission at their December 3, 2015 meeting.  Announcements of the 30-day public review period in the Beacon, on the city website, and on Facebook starting December 9, 2015.  Published agenda for the January City Council meeting, published online and posted at City Hall one week before the meeting  Minutes of the January 21, 2016 public City Council meeting where the finalized plan was presented to the public and to the City Council for review, discussed, and adopted by resolution.  Resolution of adoption

Final 1/28/2016 Page 81 City of Keego Harbor Parks and Recreation Master Plan 18. Appendix G – Post-Completion Self-Certification Report File images in a separate document, BMP_PostCompSelfCertReport_final.pdf, report on the status of the only grant previously executed by the City of Keego Harbor. It contains:  The Post-Completion Self-Certification Report for the 1978 grant for Baxter-Morgan Park  Photographs of signage

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