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33 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Goal 5. Allow for educational and service opportunities related to the biological, physical and <br />cultural resources of the Park <br />The City will: <br />● Identify, protect, preserve and interpret sites and areas significant to the history, archaeology <br />and culture of the Park area <br />● Develop interpretive tools that focus on the plants, animals, natural communities, natural <br />features and cultural resources within the Park <br />● Support and promote interpretive programs and tools for the general public and organized <br />groups <br />● Provide opportunities for service projects of mutual benefit to Big Island Park and volunteer <br />organizations or individuals <br />● Encourage volunteer opportunities and promote volunteering that promotes long-term <br />community stewardship of the Park <br />● Provide opportunities for input regarding Park management and development from the public <br />● Establish a permit system for educational and service activities to ensure that such activities <br />are consistent with the above goals <br /> <br />Goal 6. Promote a passive day-use recreation and natural area identity in the Park reinforced by <br />the design of facilities and amenities as well as by the establishment of rules and regulations consistent <br />with that identity <br />The City will: <br />● Encourage and support the use of the Park for recreational activities that require little or no <br />infrastructure <br />● Promote recreation and enjoyment by individuals and small groups as opposed to large group <br />special events; limit and manage special events to minimize impact on the Park and interference with Park <br />users; prohibit all for-profit activity within the park <br />● Establish appropriate permits and policies for non-profit group and individual use of the Park <br />within the guidelines established in the MCWD Conservation Easement <br />● Ensure that the Park and its facilities remain available to all users and are not used exclusively <br />by any single group or entity <br /> <br />Goal 7. Recognize, acknowledge and embrace the special relationship that America’s military veterans <br />have with the Park property, and encourage their use of the Park in a manner consistent with its <br />mission, vision and goals <br /> <br />The Goals above are included in the Management Plan. The specific bullet points require additional <br />clarification and coordination with the Plan. The proposed Comprehensive Plan for Orono 2040 will <br />be a three-phase process as outlined below: <br /> <br />Phase I: This Phase will focus on the making the park safe and accessible. <br /> <br />• Clean up existing trails so they are passable for hiking. <br />• Purchase and place a safe container for mowing and trail maintenance equipment. <br />• Mow and maintain trails. <br />• Establish controls for unauthorized use (snowmobiles) <br />• Renovate existing structure (visitor center) <br />• Evaluate Historical value