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Workshop #2 <br />` The first workshop generated large amounts of interest in the planning process. A <br />number of e-mails, phone calls and written testimony were submitted and some media <br />. attention resulted. Much of this interest was centered on the bond measure <br />recommendation to build ballfields. Whereas, some members of the community <br />supported the bond measure recommendation for improved ballfields, others felt that <br />the park has its share of developed areas and preferred that available funds be directed <br />towards natural areas and general park amenities. <br />Interested parties on all sides of the various issues turned out in large numbers at the 2nd <br />workshop, held on November 20, 2003. Approximately 120 community members were <br />present for this meeting at Hilyard Community Center. The anticipated outcomes of the <br />workshop were described to the audience as follows: <br />^ Provide information about the public process and project. <br />^ Collect input on the concept diagrams to be presented. <br />^ Provide an opportunity for community feedback on process and project. <br />Concept diagrams were presented to provide a graphic representation of the proposed <br />improvements. These diagrams were in large part based on input from previous public <br />involvement, interactions. Four separate. diagrams. identified improvements grouped <br />into four categories: <br />^ General Park Improvements <br />^ Access/ Circulation/ Parking <br />^ Active Recreation <br />^ Natural Resources <br />Several handouts were also provided to attendees including a spreadsheet with <br />information on the above mentioned projects such as estimated costs, timing and <br />potential funding sources. <br />Following a question and answer period, time for public comment was allotted to <br />several individuals who had asked for time on.the agenda. The public comment was <br />then opened to the entire audience and numerous community members provided input <br />for over one hour. Comments were recorded on a wallgraphic at the front of the room.. <br />See the Workshop #2 Report in the appendix for a complete summary of the meeting and results <br />from a questionnaire distributed at the workshop. <br />Amazon Park Concept Design Page 9 February 15, 2005 <br />