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discussed in a more comprehensive way <br /> in the context of the entire park. The forum <br /> must also be appropriately far-reaching to " ~ ~ ~ - ' ~ <br /> include opinions from the entire community. ~ ,e i <br /> Finally, how would the bond measure <br /> j funding be spent with no clear rationale for ~ „ <br /> . ~ ~d <br /> -j priorities in the park? A thorough public <br /> process would help direct the funding to <br /> - where it was needed most, and to align - <br /> improvements as closely as possible with wrecked car bodies reinforce the river bank near the ` <br /> ' current public values as they apply to i-1o56ridge T <br /> I , _ Skinner Butte Park. <br /> ~ Q <br /> «S <br /> Grant Funding v <br /> As the debate over the development of the What Purpose Does the Master <br /> west end of the park illustrates, a park vision plan. Serve? <br /> 1 based on community consensus and Thereareavarietyofgoalsthattheprocess <br /> support not only reduces conflict but allows of developing a master plan seeks to <br /> ; a much more proactive approach to park achieve. The following list describes in <br /> management strategies and improvements detail some of the most important of these <br /> that directly benefit the community. Without goals. <br /> - , such a vision, plans may be put on hold <br /> and management strategies suspended <br /> indefinitely amid disagreement. Goal 1: Create a long-term vision to <br /> - ~ i4 greaf park guide decisions and management <br /> deserves a great Notsurprisingly, this is also true for funding Clearly, a key purpose of the master <br /> plan, and fhe sources. Once a master plan is established planning process is to provide a forum for <br /> community deserves that is demonstrably supported by the the discussion of long-term decisions <br /> bofh." -RAH community, community leaders, committee regarding management and improvement <br /> of the park. The process not only focuses <br /> members and funding agencies feel more <br /> ~ confident in backing a particular proposal on discussion of current needs, but <br /> j Not only are projects and. management reaches up to 20 years ahead to plan for <br /> ! strategies easier to support, but a master long-term change and future needs. The <br /> { plan is often a basic requirementforfunding master planing process, therefore, is away <br /> j ~ to collaboratively create a vision of how the <br /> eligibility. This can mean the support of the. <br /> public for local funding options such as Park should ideally look and function over <br /> .,I bond measures, as well as the support of the next generation. <br /> ~ <br /> ~ other federal, state and private sources. Goal 2: Catalog and prioritize <br /> Communities that have a demonstrated <br /> need and have a demonstrated vision are infrastructure improvement needs for <br /> in a better position to take advantage of future <br /> these resources. To make the investment Over time, a large and diverse park will <br /> now in reaching out to the public and require the input of dozens of different <br /> individuals and organizations with widely <br /> collaboratively developing a vision for the <br /> varying interests. The master planning <br /> park s future has the potential to pay process provides a forum to research, <br /> dividends. discuss and listthese interests and needs, <br /> 1 from maintenance to historic interpretation, <br /> in one central document that can be used <br /> as a guide, marketing tool and work plan. <br /> <br /> 1, <br /> Also, as an overlay of community values, <br /> the process of setting priorities helps focus <br /> i <br /> i <br /> <br /> p--- Skinner Butte Park • Master Plan 2001 3 <br /> I I <br /> <br />