Strategy 7 — Provide opportunities for public involvement in project design process <br /> Coordinate with affected ✓ ongoing Renee Grube is working closely with <br /> user groups Kidsports on field closures; user <br /> committee has been formed to develop <br /> policies for community field use <br /> Coordinate with affected ✓ ongoing in -depth involvement of neighbors on <br /> neighborhoods Sheldon youth sports park, good <br /> connections with Churchill Area <br /> Neighbors on Churchill youth sports <br /> park, successful public process with <br /> Laurel Hill Valley Neighbors on Laurel <br /> Hill Park issues <br /> Strategy 8 —Celebrate completed projects <br /> Major public event to fall 2000 groundbreaking event was discussed but <br /> dedicate youth sports parks rejected because of timing with May <br /> 2000 election <br /> Localized events for <br /> neighborhood parks <br /> Tie to volunteer program post - project opportunities for VIP <br /> News releases to announce ✓ acquisition signage considered but <br /> acquisitions rejected because many of the open space <br /> sites are remote (i.e., not highly visible) <br /> Strategy 9 —Start early to explain future park needs <br /> Reactivate POS Citizen evaluating <br /> Committee <br /> July 5, 2000 <br />