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r r- r September, 1994 73% iiMd the maintaaiict of Ovono ptrk and recreatiofttl ftcilhics as *«tcellem* or *«ood»* wbila only fifteen pageant tern it as *ooly fidr* or •poor." This ratinf was kwer than the Mctiop ditan Area snbarban aveiate of 89% ^ipioval. Most lesidanM saw no Bead for better mamtananee or improacm ent of aadi on a short list of park fiiciliiias. Tlw oriy foeility showing a ■rfit in pegc^tioHs of need was *rtstfooms,* atea 48% saw a need for unprovemcnis and 52% did 47% of the sample ffponad Guotacting the City of Qnono 10 seek oifofiiiation. get services, or lodge oomplaiois; tliia level of oontact was twice as as the IfotgopolitaB Arm snbuibaR norm. Among thcaeconmcting the City, 68% were mtisfied with the service they mcehred, while 27% were disgaiiafied Moat disatisfoction stemmed Cram results, mthar than process or ttcatment. 46% visitsd City HaU during the past yean the Metropolitan Area lubuihan norm was 30% Among viiilors, high levels of satisfoctioB was reported: 74% mtad theoonvenienoeofCity Hall hoars a "cioelloat* or *good;* 18%, a *only foir ” at *poon* 81% rated the waitaig dine for lervioe positivciy, while 12% rated it losrcr: 84% rated the oouitesy of the staff a *eicellent ” or "good,* whilell% aavita*oiily fiur*or*poor,* and, 72% rated the ellicieney of the naff poaitivaly, while 19% wae mors crhieal in judgment. Fesidents primarily relied upon local newnnpers a their principal source of information about event and aedvitia iraapiriBg in Orono. 74% mentiooed either newspapers in general or a specific pUMicaiioQ. The *giapeviae* wa cnidal ibr nine percent of the aampk. Wewiletteri and mailings ware relied upon by eight percent, while three perc^ depended on school district materials. CatdMskmsi • A fflidarity of residents do not see the need for the devekipnicot of a more extensive park and racteadon system in Orono. • Residwts expressed support fo cowftgpr and le cowt wfoitoiir qf nar dbgem to preserving more natural land area, such a wetlands, scenic open ipaca, and wildlifo habitats, in the community. • - j• While mgjoritia fovor more extensive trails in Oono in otmeapt, majoritiM ftvor increasing taxa for a system linldog parks and racreedonal facilitia nor one "cross-country. * • In recreatiooal planning for the community, resideBts placed an accent on recreational pursuits revolving around trail-related activitia - sudi a hiking, walking, and bicyefing •> and lake-related activitia - such a swimming and boating. • Residents supported tax increasa for recreatiooal focilitia related to pwarfor fotenr ibmpmkbM^ naturepreserva, trails, playground equipment, and natureobservatoarea ~a oppe^ to active leisure-time pursuits. • Users fees were viewed a an epprapriau meme of underwriting the construction and operating costs of recreationa] focilitia. Pages