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PRIORITY GOAL #6 <br /> Collaborate with others in ensuringâ–º integrated <br /> and who/istic management of city-owned <br /> open spaces, transportation corridors, and <br /> especially Lake Decatur <br /> OVERVIEW:The City has a long-term obligation to manage Labe Decatur so that it is a safe, <br /> clean,and a resilient water supply for the rest of the 211t Century. This means the city will need <br /> to take steps to more proactively manage the Upper Sangamon River watershed to reduce <br /> silt, sediment and nitrates flowing into Lake Decatur, engage in a program of shoreline <br /> protection,and regulate recreational uses of Lake Decatur so that they do not undermine <br /> water quality and watershed management objectives of the city. These goals and objectives <br /> should be integrated with efforts to: 1) maximize use of adjacent and adjoining assets, <br /> including those owned and operated by the Decatur Park District,the city, and others;2) <br /> create more non-motorized transportation corridors as per the 2021 Regional Bicycle Master <br /> Plan; and 3) 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 Lake 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. <br /> Key Implementation Strategies: <br /> 1. Increase Decatur's water supply so the community has more drought resiliency and <br /> is able to attract more employers that need reliable water supplies. <br /> 2. 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 watershed protection. <br /> 3. Continue collaborating with the Park District and private entities to incrementally <br /> develop a full-service marina in Basin 2 so a greater number and diversity of <br /> people may access and enjoy Lake Decatur. <br /> 4. Enhance the appearance of transportation corridors leading in and out of Decatur, <br /> and add more railroad/street grade separations for safety and traffic decongestion, <br /> and add more`way-finding' signage. <br /> Page 8 <br />