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[NAME] and Recreation System Plan - Written Comments November 3, 2010 Community Open House Meeting | Unnamed: 1
Introduction and Place Concept Diagram - Neighborhood System Becomes a City-Wide System
Number of Responses | Comment
 | What happened to the Duluth and Case master plan?
 | Other rec centers seem to have a master plan besides [NAME] and Case
 | [NAME] and [NAME] is old and needs a tear down or renovation
 | [NAME] and [NAME] is an internal part of our neighborhood
 | I commend you on your plan and a neighborhood park system
 | The plan will meet our changing demographics
Recreation Centers Become Community Centers
Number of Responses | Comment
 | Could the new maintenance building/picnic area be built be the woods behind [NAME] and Case?
 | The wooded area by [NAME] and [NAME] could be incorporated into the Bruce Vento Trail
 | With changing demographics, the rec centers should become community centers
 | I love the [NAME] rec center's transformation and the access to the track, fitness center for a nominal fee. More like this
 | Improve [NAME] and Case fields and increase number of soccer fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts.
 | No outdoor basketball at Duluth and Case
 | Concerned about the entrance into [NAME] and Case from Phalen Blvd. This would run through the urban woods.
 | Maintain programming at Duluth and Case
Trails and Parkways Become More Connected
Number of Responses | Comment
 | Could [NAME] and Case partner with Phalen Elementary School for programs?
 | [NAME] and Case has an active booster club for programs during the holidays
 | Where would we serve the people in our neighborhood without a re center?
 | All of the trails and parkways should be connected to the Grand Rounds
 | This is great.
 | The more connected our communities are by foot and wheels, the better
Access to Nature - Parks Become More Natural
Number of Responses | Comment
2 | This is a great idea
 | Lets cut down on the mowing, add more paths, prairies and get people closer to nature
 | More unpaved walking trails and cross country ski trails
 | I feel this would be an venue for off leash dog parks
[NAME] and Park Facilities - Parks Become More Relevant and Sustainable
Number of Responses | Comment
 | Dog park makes parks relevant
 | I think it is important that we reassess how are parks are being used
 | Survey the public often on how parks are being used
General Comments and Suggestions
Number of Responses | Comment
 | Encourage citizens to look for ways to include neighborhood or adjacent activities in the design of facilities.
 | I'm here to learn more about off leash dog parks.
2 | I would pay a fee to use the dog parks
2 | Dog parks can bring the community together and attract diverse groups of people
 | Dog parks must have enough space for owners to get exercise
 | Dog parks need to have shaded areas and water
 | Look at areas along the river for dog parks
 | Re-open Como Lake for recreational skating
 | Include tennis courts at Miller Park
The Wall of Comments
Number of Responses | Comment
 | Outdoor athletic facilities should be included at Miller Park - tennis courts
 | Close rec sites while creating dog parks
 | Children - our next generation, not dogs
 | Dog parks bring people together and dog owners are good stewards of public land
 | We need more off-leash dog parks where humans can get exercise
 | Soccer, volleyball and pick up games are important parts of [NAME] and Case
 | More children in east St. Paul, yet you are closing [NAME] and Case
2 | Consider dog parks along the river
 | Do not close [NAME] and Case
 | [NAME] and [NAME] is the heart of the neighborhood
 | Do not lose sight of the importance of [NAME] and [NAME] and the surrounding neighborhood
 | Consider the woods behind [NAME] and Case. It serves as a buffer from Phalen
 | What a waste of time. How can anyone be heard.  Why are there multiple meetings?
 | Dog parks are an excellent place for neighbors to gather
 | Do not include outdoor basketball courts at Duluth and Case
 | How much is the City spending to put a failing church into a new rec center?