Laserfiche WebLink
PRIORITY GOAD. #6 <br /> Collaborate with others to ensure that <br /> Management of Lake Decatur, and adjoining <br /> Public Open Spaces, is Integrated& Who/istic <br /> OVERVIEW:The City has a long-term obligation to manage Labe Decatur so that it is a safe, <br /> clean,and resilient water supply for citizens and industry for the rest of the 211t Century.This <br /> means the city will need to tape steps to more proactively manage the Upper Sangamon <br /> River watershed to reduce silt,sediment and nitrates flowing into Lake Decatur,engage in a <br /> program of shoreline protection,and regulate recreational uses of Lake Decatur so that they <br /> do not undermine water quality and watershed management objectives of the city. But these <br /> goals and objectives can also be integrated with efforts to:1) maximize use of adjacent and <br /> adjoining assets,including those owned and operated by the Decatur Park District,the city, <br /> and others;2) create future non-motorized transportation corridors;3)establish and market <br /> other destinations (e.g.,the marina,campgrounds,amphitheater,parks,zoo,grasslands and <br /> other amenities)that are unique to Decatur,and 4) enlarge the city's water supply options. <br /> The City and the Park District have collaborated in the past to develop a long-range plan for <br /> improvements in the Labe Decatur/Nelson Park/Scovill Park&Big Creek areas,and river- <br /> front zones below the dam.These documents need to be updated to reflect changed <br /> conditions,new projects added in recent years,and revised strategic directions so that this <br /> concentration of special assets and quality-of-life enhancements are taken to the next level. <br /> Key Implementation Strategies: <br /> 1. Continue collaborating with the Parka District to enhance marina services,and add <br /> more docks and amenities for lake users. <br /> 2. Develop and adopt a plan to connect existing and planned lake-related services to <br /> Nelson Parks, Scovill Park:/Children's Museum,downtown,existing off-road trails in <br /> ways that both enhances bicycle and pedestrian networks. <br /> 3. Implement recommendations of a Lake Management Plan so that the quantity of <br /> sediment,silt and nitrates entering Lake Decatur is significantly reduced,and adopt <br /> other strategies designed to assure good water quality and proper watershed <br /> stewardship for the future. <br /> 4. Develop a plan to increase Decatur's water supply so that the community has more <br /> drought resiliency and is able to attract more employers who need reliable water <br /> supplies. This could create tremendous economic development opportunities for <br /> Decatur as many cities in the western part of the country face catastrophic water <br /> supply issues. <br /> Page 8 <br />