Other options or blending of the scenarios can be considered. If the property is acquired, a public planning process will take place to determine the most desired alternative. A final decision will be made by city council after extensive public hearings. In 1994, the city developed a detailed plan for desired parks and recreation facilities for the years 1994 through 2005. Substantial public input was solicited during the planning process and the final plan was adopted by city council.
Copies are available for public inspection.
This plan has guided city parks development since 1994. Tightening general tax revenues will delay needed additions and improvements to our park system. Delays would also result in increased acquisition costs in the future as land prices and improvement costs rise. In addition, the city will lose its opportunity to buy and preserve the historic and beautiful 111 acre Stephens Lake area as the City does not have other funds to purchase the property. Probably not, however, passage of Proposition One will provide a steady source of funds over time to implement a substantial portion of the master plan.