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Rev. Aug 10, 2011 <br />3. Does the project meet the differing outdoor recreation needs of people of all abilities <br />such as a quality natural setting, universal design, family friendly facilities, more <br />separation of uses, privacy between camp sites, etc.? Yes, the project connects the <br />various portions of the park: docks, visitor center, overlooks and beach. In addition it <br />provides access for all to enjoy the history and natural beauty of the island. <br /> <br />4. Does the project create an environment that is open and flexible to accommodate new <br />and emerging nature based trends or develop group based recreational opportunities <br />such as group campsites, picnic areas or gathering spaces, large open play areas or <br />emerging nature based activities, etc. Yes, the project connects the various portions of <br />the park: docks, visitor center, overlooks and beach. In addition it provides access for <br />all to enjoy the history and natural beauty of the island. The provision of a pavilion <br />provides a space for educational groups that visit the island though summer months <br />to use as an outdoor classroom. Regular use of the park for educational purposes has <br />waned in recent years with the reasons cited as a lack of restroom facilities and <br />shelter in the park to support those activities. <br /> <br />5. Does the project establish a sustainable and resilient infrastructure to provide high <br />quality recreational opportunities such as a) sustainable and resilient infrastructure, b) <br />energy efficient, easy to maintain and recycled/recyclable materials and/or c) <br />conservation of water use and the design of facilities to effectively manage storm water <br />on site. The trail design will call for the use of natural materials such as chipped stone <br />and will include restoration and erosion prevention improvements along the edges. <br />The structures will be constructed of robust and durable materials stone, concrete and <br />steel. The park did have some issues with vandalism in the past so all planned <br />improvements are to be robust and vandalism resistant. This will be reinforced with <br />security measures such as security cameras and trail gates to protect the public <br />investment in the facilities and ensure they are available for the public to enjoy for <br />years to come. <br />Does the project take care of what we have? <br />1. Does the project result in redevelopment, renovation or rehabilitation of current <br />infrastructure such as restoring worn out, degraded facilities and improvements to meet <br />current codes and standards? This project rehabilitates and improves select trials <br />within the park to an ADA standard. The facilities to be constructed replace <br />structures removed several years ago. The old structures were remnants from the <br />Park’s previous use as a veteran’s camp (1923-2006). The toilet structures will be <br />precast vaulted structures similar to those used by the national parks service, our <br />state parks and Three Rivers Park District. Rather than benches the overlook areas <br />gathering sites will use natural sitting stones and picnic tables will be constructed <br />using concrete and stone. <br /> <br />2. Does the project result in maintaining the quality of natural resources through <br />preservation, restoration or reconstruction? This project endeavors to maintain the <br />quality of the parks natural resources by maximizing the reuse the existing developed <br />sites and trails. The provision of picnic and overlook facilities replaces facilities that <br />were previously removed as they reached the end of their useful life.