The community would like future plans for Lily Lake, its park and near neighborhoods to take into consideration the following Guiding Principles:

A. Natural environment:
A1. Achieve compliance with the Clean Water Act.
A2. Provide and maintain water quality infrastructure in the Lily Lake Watershed, including storm water management and rain gardens.
A3. Enhance and maintain native ecosystems in and near Lily Lake and Brick Pond.
A4. Remove invasive species that are a detriment to fish, birds and native wildlife and plants.
A5. Support pollinator species.
A6. Create opportunities to observe, learn about and appreciate nature.

B. Community enjoyment:
B1. Create an appearance in the park that is natural, pleasant and inviting to the whole community.
B2. Provide a visual focal point between the park and the water.
B3. Provide spaces for families and the community to gather for events.
B4. Minimize noise from Greeley St and maintain the quiet, peaceful nature of the park and lake.
B5. Create a place that appeals to all five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste) and to people with diverse abilities.
B6. Provide opportunities for people to improve their physical and mental health.
B7. Enhance communications and understanding about Lily Lake, Brick Pond, the park, nature, activities and events.
B8. Share the history of Lily Lake, Brick Pond and nearby neighborhoods.
B9. Maintain a balance between urban and natural uses of the park.

C. Community responsibility:
C1. Foster a sense of shared public responsibility for caring for Lily Lake, Brick Pond, the park and other adjacent public land and neighborhoods.
C2. Make it easy and obvious for people to manage their wastes at the park.
C3. Maintain structures, plantings and other resources in the park.
C4. Consider the long term impacts of short term decisions on the lake and neighborhood.
C5. Help people understand how local water quality infrastructure, stormwater management, regulatory compliance and sustainable yard care and other practices will improve water quality in Lily Lake and Brick Pond.

D. Access and safety:
D1. Enhance access to Lily Lake and the park for nearby residents, including those in the Highland neighborhood and east of Brick Pond and others wishing to enjoy these resources.
D2. Improve safety for people who cross and walk or bike along Greeley Street near the park.
D3. Support public safety in the park.
D4. Provide easy access from City-designated biking routes to the park.

E. Activities at or near the park:
E1. Enable and support activities for all seasons at the lake and park.
E2. Create and enhance opportunities for public ice skating at the park.
E3. Develop walking opportunities in the park and around lake neighborhoods, while preserving and respecting private property rights.
E4. Provide safe ways for people using boats and other watercraft to enter and exit the lake.
E5. Support fishing at the lake for the entire community.
E6. Provide educational opportunities at the park.
E7. Facilitate the rental of watercraft and other recreational equipment at the park.
E8. Explore creative possibilities to provide access to safe swimming in Stillwater.
E9. Propose alternate uses for the beach area that do not eliminate the possibility of swimming in the future.

F. Amenities and structures at the park:
F1. Provide basic amenities in the park for a wide range of ages and abilities (e.g., drinking water, restrooms, shelter, food, beverages, play and access to information).
F2. Assess the current use of the existing land and facilities at the park.
F3. Provide more places for people to sit and relax while in the park.
F4. Enhance play opportunities for school-aged children and for children with special needs.
F5. Provide spaces for larger groups and events to be held at the park, including a level space for holding events involving music or theater.
F6. Provide public spaces where dogs are welcome and facilities to accept dog waste.
F7. Provide bike parking throughout the park.