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development costs would demand an unreasonable share of this funding without any immediate <br /> benefit to the community . <br /> 3 . Guiding Principles <br /> Trails : It is very clear that our trail system is highly desired in this community for both summer and <br /> winter use . But they aren ' t just for exercise or walking the dog . They should facilitate easy and safe <br /> movement to other park, community, or business assets . And they should be designed to provide other <br /> benefits along the way, such as a table for a conversation, a scenic overlook, butterfly gardens , workout <br /> stations , etc . <br /> Neighborhood Parks : Historically, this Board has held the belief that neighborhood parks, especially <br /> those without safe parking, were developed to primarily serve those in the immediate surrounding area ( '/4 <br /> to '/2 mile uninterrupted by major roads and other physical barriers . ) . These parks were not designed for <br /> or intended as an automobile destination, except for parents with very small children or limited mobility <br /> users . Therefore, part features and amenities should focus on the specific needs and desires of the <br /> neighborhood being served . <br /> Large Community Park(s) : We have long believed there is a need for a larger and more developed park <br /> that can safely and equitably serve the broader community without disruption of the "neighborhood <br /> parks" . Since the Athletic Complex and redevelopment of a park such as Country Lakes Park into a <br /> community-wide destination is not realistic at this time, we must find other more modest- scaled parks that <br /> have sufficient space, facilities, access, and parking that can currently or could be easily upgraded to <br /> serve the broader community without significant adverse neighborhood impacts . This Board believes that <br /> as an interim measure we could do this on a geographical basis : Sunrise Park could serve the west side, <br /> Birch Park the south side, Lino Park the north side and Clearwater Park the east side . City Hall Park <br /> could fit this profile for the Northeast, but the current infrastructure would require a significant upgrade to <br /> meet this broader need . <br /> 4 . Setting Priorities & Guiding Principles <br /> The Advisory Board has spent considerable time and discussion to identify key criteria that would be used <br /> in setting priorities for this one-time dedicated funding . We continue to rally around two separate and <br /> independent themes . But ultimately , this opportunity demands a focus on things that will have a high <br /> "wow" factor — high visibility, solid community impact, and expanded citizen usage or participation . <br /> Need and Demand : While we have not exhausted all the criteria within this category, our investments <br /> will respond to the following community needs and highest demands . <br /> - Safety of users of all ages and abilities , <br /> - Replacement or enhancement of the most highly utilized assets, <br /> - Adding new equipment that will address new and growing demands or user groups, <br /> - Upgrades that will focus on term short-term needs, and <br /> - Consideration of items that might provide a critical foundation or first step for a key future need(s ) . <br /> Balance and Distribution : We also desire to makes sure our selections will be distributed across the <br /> community and provide a balance by geographical area, recreational need, and user type . <br /> - Facilities that individually or collectively can meet the needs of a variety of age groups, <br /> - Provide facilities that serve both active passive and active user experiences and activities , <br /> - Make sure facilities are geographically balanced and distributed based on user demand, and <br /> - Consider upgrades that can meet short, medium, and long-term needs <br />