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Big Island Nature Park Management Plan November 2011 ____________________________________________________________________________ 39 4. As part of formalizing a program for use of volunteers, the City should assess the risks and legal liabilities involved and take appropriate measures. 5. Project coordination, whether by City staff or a volunteer project manager, should include appropriate direction to volunteers, provision of any special training or background information to successfully complete the project, and reporting of project status on a regular basis. 6. The City should consider a Volunteer Recognition Program as an incentive or reward for volunteer efforts. 7. Special emphasis should be given to involving schools, local civic groups and environmental organizations in any volunteer programs. 8. The City should not rely strictly on volunteer efforts for general maintenance activities such as trash removal, etc. Tourism As a passive recreation area, Big Island Nature Park can fulfill only a limited level of visitor needs for a variety of recreational activities. Management of visitor expectations will result in a better visitor experience and assist in preserving the natural resources of the Park. Other public and private facilities in the area that can meet the more active recreational needs of Lake Minnetonka visitors should be promoted. Actions to accomplish this include City staff recommendation of other facilities, and finding ways of cooperating with operators of those facilities; cooperating with area chambers and other local tourism groups to promote the Park‘s amenities; and promotion of the Park‘s features and limitations via Lake Minnetonka marinas and other lake-related businesses.