CHAPTER ONE County staff reviewed and suggested changes prior to MSA facilitating another PIM in December 2011. Draft copies of the plan were reviewed by Parks Staff, the Public Works Committee, and members of the public prior to presentation and adoption by the County Board. In addition the planning process ran concurrently with the development of a separate park master plan for Carver-Roehl County Park.
1.3 PUBLIC INPUT As indicated in Section 1.2, there were several instances were the public was able to provide comments and insight that has improved this plan.
Public Informational Meetings On June 21, 2011, MSA facilitated a public informational meeting (PIM) to review the project goals, expectations and time line, and present an overview of the conditions of the existing facilities and trails. During this meeting, MSA solicited feedback from attendees regarding their vision for the park, including its long-term use, potential activities, and desired facilities. Below are some of the general comments received at this meeting. •
Interest in designating an Ice Age National Scenic Trail corridor through the park and offering dispersed camping.
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General sentiment is that trails need the most attention.
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General sentiments run against allowing off road bicycling on trails. Concerns ran towards safety and perceived conflicts. Note: there were no cyclists present at PIM.
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Better trail signage is needed.
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Maintain at least a few trails as hiking only. Hiker/ horse conflicts not a major issue except horse manure and erosion issues.
Community Survey There were 40 responses from the County-wide webbased survey, which included separate questions for Magnolia Bluff and Carver-Roehl parks. Only one of the respondents indicated they were generally dissatisfied with the park. The park features that rated fair to poor were trail signage/maps, restrooms, drinking water, shelters, and grills. The priorities for improvements were natural resource restoration, restrooms, parking, shelters, and drinking fountains. See Appendix A for the complete results of the survey.
•Inventory/Analyze Existing Issues •Gather Public Feedback on Existing Park Issues and Desired Improvements
Preliminary Park Recommendations •Develop Preliminary Recommendations (e.g. trails, signage, facilities, etc.) •Gather Public Feedback
Existing Conditions Analysis
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•Develop Park Master Plan Document •Public Hearing •County Adoption
Master Plan Development