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The second park concept or function area is the Passive/Nature Area. This includes the upland wooded area of the park located on the western side of the parking lot and the pathway area around the pond. This area is intended for passive activities such as hiking, cross country skiing, quiet contemplation, nature study and low-key picnicking. It is intended that this area resemble a wildlife habitat, to provide an inner-city forest, nature area. The intention is to attract many plant species and wildlife for observation and study. The rustic "state park", natural look is appropriate for this area. Active play facilities and activities should not infringe on the passive, nature area. Concept or function number three is the Active Area. This area is intended to provide facilities for people who want to participate in physical or social activity. The group's desire was to try to provide facilities for all age groups and to incorporate social activities as well as athletic and fitness facilities. The intention of this area is to encourage people to recreate by offering them the opportunity to use facilities. IT. PARK PRIORITIES The issue of priorities for park improvements was discussed. The group wishes to emphasize that priorities are not "set in stone" and should have flexibility to change when and as funding is available or as special requests are made for different improvements. The priority list and schedule is simply a guideline. It should be noted that the costs listed in this plan are 1990 estimates. Priorities may change and the schedule will probably be altered during annual budgeting to implement the funding opportunities in the future. III. FUNDING Funding was another issue discussed. It is understood by the entire Task Force that funding is the key to the implementation of the improvement plan. Since funding is parochial in the realm of this group, it is assumed that the City Council will deal with funding options as it relates to the entire city funding picture. Therefore, although suggestions have been given for funding sources, it is understood that the schedule will most likely be altered. The City will request donations from community organizations for capital improvements as indicated on the Silver View Park Improvement Plan - Capital Items (on page 11.) Other fundraising activities such as grant applications will be actively pursued by the City. Funding sources which were identified and recommended include: 1. PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND The Park Improvement Fund is one funding option. Through park dedication fees paid by Everest, LTD, the City receives $12,500 each year until 1995. A portion of these Silver View Park Improvements are proposed to be funded from this source. E7