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. CIC Memo -- Hendricks Park Forested Area Department Advisory Committee <br /> Page 2 <br /> February 12, 1998 <br /> • Residents of the Fairmount and Laurel Hill neighborhoods - One representative to be <br /> selected from residents of each neighborhood, based on nominations by the leaders of <br /> each neighborhood group. <br /> • Immediate neighbors of the park -- This is defined as people who live within one block <br /> of the park. Two representatives to be selected. <br /> • Rhododendron Society -- One representative who is a member and can represent the <br /> interests of the Rhododendron Society, to be nominated by the Rhododendron Society. <br /> • People in tree - related professions -- Two representatives from professions dealing with <br /> forestry or related professions. A special emphasis will be given to select people who <br /> have experience dealing with trees in both natural and urban environments. <br /> • Members of the voters' pool -- Two representatives will be selected from the randomly <br /> selected voters pool, focusing on voters who have indicated an interest in relevant issues <br /> (e.g., parks, public safety). <br /> • Frequent Park User — One representative who frequently uses the park but lives outside <br /> of abutting neighborhood boundaries. <br /> • Wildlife Advocat/expert — One representative who works in a profession or is a <br /> member of a association dedicated to the management of wildlife and associated habitat. <br /> In order to assist this large and potentially diverse group of people, the City plans to provide <br /> facilitation services. Staff is prepared to provide the appropriate level of technical support for the <br /> committee. <br /> Outreach Strategies to Solicit Applicants <br /> • A newspaper advertisement (sample attached) ran in the Saturday, January 24, 1998, <br /> issue of The Register Guard. <br /> • A postcard (sample attached) was mailed January 22 to approximately ?? residents who <br /> have previously placed themselves on an interested parties mailing list. The postcard also <br /> was sent to all residents and property owners in the immediate vicinity of the forested <br /> areas of the park. <br /> • Staff is in the process of telephoning members of the voters' pool to solicit applications <br /> from that group. <br /> • Information about the formation of the committee will be provided to the Fairmount and <br /> Laurel Hill neighborhoods, to the Rhododendron Society, and to professional forestry <br /> groups to encourage their members to submit applications. <br />