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Rev. Aug 10, 2011 ITEM 2 - PROJECT RELATION TO SCORP Discuss any of the following topics from the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) that apply to your project. The SCORP is available at this link. Does the project connect people to the outdoors? 1. Does the proposed project contribute towards creating a welcoming environment? Are there accessible features included as part of this project or currently in the park, such as seating, restrooms and drinking water? Yes, the primary purpose of this project is to make the park more accessible. When the park was created from the former Minnesota Veterans Camp, a promise was made to the veterans of the state that the park would remain accessible to them, this project through the upgrade of select trails to ADA standard and the provision of ADA standard restroom and picnic facilities endeavors to extend that accessibility to the ageing and disabled veteran populations. Since the park is public and open to all these improvements will enhance accessibility for all mobility challenged visitors. 2. Does the proposed project create or improve access to outdoor recreation lands and facilities by providing alternative transportation and improving access for people of all abilities? Describe the forms of transportation available to access the park facility (e.g. trails, roads, public transportation, any transportation provided to the park for special events or programs, etc. The Park is located on an island within Lake Minnetonka. The island is accessible by boat. A previous project provided dock facilities that are ADA compatible. The docks are public and available for all to use. Once at the island the park is accessible via a trail network. The purpose of this project is to transition select trails to an ADA standard thereby improving access for all. Numerous groups use the park throughout the year including education groups, recreation groups and veteran groups. 3. Does the proposed project result in quality experiences and facilities such as interpretive signs to enhance visitor’ experience, redeveloping overused facilities, etc. The project includes the provision of interpretive signage to be placed at the visitor center (existing) and at key points along the ADA accessible trail to be constructed. The signs are intended to focus on the history and the natural attributes of the park. Also the project will provide ADA accessible toilets to ensure that visitors have access to those comforts while at the island. The provision of picnic and overlook facilities will allow visitors to socialize and enjoy the park with their friends and families. Does the project acquire land and/or create opportunities? 1. Does the proposed project acquire critical lands in jeopardy of being lost to development, or land use changes; or is this an exceptional one time opportunity to acquire high quality natural resources? This project does not acquire land. 2. Does the proposed project acquire land that protects shoreland, rivers, lakes, wetlands and critical watersheds? This project does not acquire land.