3.0. PRSR 01-02-1997 ELK RIVER PARKS AND RECREATION BOND ISSUE TIME LINE(DRAFT)
Jan 2: Special meeting of Parks Commission. Brainstorm"wish list" Select
areas to be covered in community survey. Commissioners review bonding
process. Sub-Committee formed to work on bond issue.
Jan/March: Meeting of Elk River Commission with Parks Commission in community
which was successful in passing Parks/Recreation Bond Issue. Purpose of meeting
is to learn what role was played by the Parks Commission in passing the bond issue.
Also, what works to build public support for a parks referendum.
Jan/March: Sub-Committee does additional homework on bonding referendum to learn
how they work.
Jan/April: Commission and staff work with Decision Resources LDT to design
and carry out a survey of the views of residents about park and recreational
priorities.
April 9: Commission and staff review final results of survey. At this meeting or
another special meeting, Commission design strategy for referendum
April: Sub-Committee works with staff to cost out priorities as identified in survey
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May 7: Sub Committee reports proposed bond package to Commission for action.
May: Commission meets with City Council to discuss proposed bond package and
election process. Commission receives red/yellow/green light from Council. Commission
moves ahead/revises package as necessary.
SUMMER/FALL: support strategy in place.
November: VOTE ON REFERENDUM(?)