Presentation to the Advisory Committee

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Manistee County Recreation PlanManistee County Recreation Plan

Steering Committee MeetingSteering Committee MeetingOctober 4, 2007October 4, 2007

Manistee County Blacker AirportManistee County Blacker Airport

2323 Airport Road Manistee Michigan2323 Airport Road Manistee Michigan


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Recreation Plan Objectives

Project Goals

Putting Recreation Plans intoAction

Resources in Manistee County

Discuss Vision Statement

Discuss Community Input

Discuss Schedule

AgendaAgenda

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Recreation Plan ObjectivesRecreation Plan Objectives


1) Without a plan, it will bedifficult for the County tomove forward on recreationinitiatives.

2) To qualify for State andFederal funding/grants, acommunity must have anapproved DNR recreation planon file.

3) This plan will determinerecreational goals for the nextfive years.

4) A shared vision.5) Helps implement enVision

Manistee.


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Project GoalsProject Goals


Involve all interests in the process, including youth,

to develop a comprehensive recreation plan for the2008-2013 period

Identify and map existing recreational facilities andassets in Manistee County and develop a plan formaintaining and upgrading those facilities

Build common ground among diverse ManisteeCounty interests in addressing the futurerecreational needs and priorities of the county

Enable Manistee County and its local governmentsand nonprofit organizations, to be eligible for

financial and technical assistance based upon theRecreation Plan

Provide effective intergovernmental collaboration inestablishing recreation goals, objectives and actionsplans

Produce a plan for barrier-free, Universal Access torecreational facilities countywide


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Putting Recreation Plans into ActionPutting Recreation Plans into Action


How It WorksHow It Works


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Recreation Project Success StoriesRecreation Pro

ject Success Stories

Gratiot CountyGratiot Cou

nty Consensus-Building for Millage, Park Concept Plans,Consensus-Building for Millage, Park Concept Plans,

Recreation Plan, Successful GrantRecreation Plan, Successful Grant

Midland CountyMidland Count

y River Trails Heritage ParkRiver Trails Heritage Park: Park Concept Plan,: Park Concept Plan,

Community Input, Recreation Plan AmendmentCommunity Input, Recreation Plan Amendment

Saginaw County

Saginaw County Saginaw Valley Rail TrailSaginaw Valley Rail Trail: Adopt Rail Trail Master Plan,: Adopt Rail Trail Master Plan,

Recreation Plan, Successful Grants, 10-miles of Trail Constructions, andRecreation Plan, Successful Grants, 10-miles of Trail Constructions, and

Trail Design (2005 MRPA Outstanding Design Award)Trail Design (2005 MRPA Outstanding Design Award)

Huron CountyHuron Count

y Bird Creek ParkBird Creek Park: Park Concept Plan, Recreation Plan,: Park Concept Plan, Recreation Plan,

Successful Grant, and Park DesignSuccessful Grant, and Park Design

Village of UnionvilleVill

age of Unionville Recreation Plan, Park Concept Plan, SuccessfulRecreation Plan, Park Concept Plan, Successful

Grant, and Park DesignGrant, and Park Design

Plainfield TownshipPlainfield Townshi

p Recreation Plan, Park Concept Plan, SuccessfulRecreation Plan, Park Concept Plan, Successful

Grant, and Park DesignGrant, and Park Design


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Sample of Recreation ProjectsSample of Recreation Projects


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Grants Help Make Recreation Projects PossibleGrants Help Make Recreation Projects Possible


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Goals Drive Implementation of Recreation ProjectsGoals Drive Implementation of Recreation Projects

Continue to improve accessibility at parks by incorporatingUniversal Design in new amenities and updating existingamenities as appropriate

Develop pathways and other park connections to promotehealthy lifestyles

Promote and provide family-friendly waterfront activities inthe county

Sample Goal Statements


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Resources in Manistee CountyResources in Manistee County



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Vision StatementVision Statement


From theFrom the enVision Manistee CountyenVision Manistee CountyNE&R Work GroupNE&R Work Group

In the year 2015, Manistee Countys geography is theIn the year 2015, Manistee Countys geography is the

magnet, and broad-based collaboration is the means,magnet, and broad-based collaboration is the means,

based on fact-based decision making, technology andbased on fact-based decision making, technology and

analysis. This results in improved natural resources,analysis. This results in improved natural resources,

natural environment, individual health, and recreationnatural environment, individual health, and recreation

opportunities.opportunities.


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Vision StatementVision Statement


Proposed Vision Statement for the Manistee CountyProposed Vision Statement for the Manistee CountyRecreation PlanRecreation Plan

The geography of Manistee County, with its abundantlakes, rivers, streams, and forests, is a magnet forrecreational activity. The Manistee County RecreationPlan, through broad-based collaboration and communityinput, will be the blueprint for the next five years fordeveloping new recreational opportunities and improving

access to natural resources and recreational facilities. Asthe Manistee County Recreation Plan is implemented,improvements to natural resources, the naturalenvironment, individual health, and recreationopportunities will be real and measurable.


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Community InputCommunity Input


Effective and Receptive Communication with ManisteeEffective and Receptive Communication with ManisteeCounty ResidentsCounty Residents

Regular meetings with theRegular meetings with the

groupgroup

Host two community inputHost two community input

open house meetingsopen house meetings Postings on the projectPostings on the project

websitewebsite

AgendasAgendas

Meeting timesMeeting times

FeedbackFeedback

Share informationShare information

Draft plansDraft plans


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Community InputCommunity Input


Community Input Helps Shape Recreation Plan GoalsCommunity Input Helps Shape Recreation Plan Goals

Other factors shapingOther factors shapingrecreation goals:recreation goals:

Demonstrated needs in theDemonstrated needs in thecommunitycommunity

Recreation standards,Recreation standards,

recommended by the DNRrecommended by the DNR Trends, with annual dataTrends, with annual data

from sporting goodsfrom sporting goodsmanufacturersmanufacturers

An ever-changing population,An ever-changing population,with special attention to thewith special attention to the

needs of Senior Citizens andneeds of Senior Citizens andpeople with disabilitiespeople with disabilities


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ScheduleSchedule



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Questions?Questions?

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