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3 <br /> 3. The regional system lies within a larger metropolitan system, all the pub- <br /> licly available open space in the Metropolitan Area, regardless of owner- <br /> ship. The plan calls for a regional system which provides approximately <br /> equal access to parks, in distance or time traveled, for everyone in the <br /> region. It also calls for equity of service, that is, everyone should be <br /> able to find parks which provide about the same kind of service, across the <br /> region. <br /> Should the equity apply to the entire metropolitan system, to the regional <br /> recreation open space system, to the municipal or local system, or to some <br /> combination of the above. Where is the greater problem? Where is change <br /> needed most? <br /> 4. Research shows that certain sub-populations in the region visit regional <br /> parks less than might be expected, especially elderly, minority, low income <br /> and teens. What are the barriers to their use? Must the plan call for <br /> identification and removal of barriers to use more, or differently, than it <br /> does? Are there other things the plan should call for to remedy the <br /> apparent problem? <br /> 5. Is the year 2000 target for a completed system plan reasonable? <br /> Appropriate? Feasible? <br /> 6. A major Council task has been obtaining adequate funds for the system. <br /> Should that task become a formal goal of the Council? What is the appro- <br /> priate task, exactly? <br /> • 7. Should the Council adopt a goal calling for a more active (pro-active) <br /> posture to park and recreation issues in the region? In what areas might <br /> stronger leadership or activity applied earlier be of benefit to the <br /> regional system? <br /> 8. Minnesota has stressed the importance of tourism and economic development <br /> in public projects including arks. Should the Council -s goals add this <br /> P P J 9 P <br /> directive to the regional system goals? Clearly, regional parks can and do <br /> function in this area. <br /> 9. The State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORN is in revision and <br /> a similar national plan review (ORRC II ) may begin soon. Should the plan <br /> outline an increased role for the regional and metropolitan system in a <br /> state and national framework? What concerns need to be met? <br /> ISSUE 2. Is the system acquiring the right parks in the right places at the <br /> right times and is it providing the right facilities withinthem? <br /> This question is one which is asked, appropriately, every time a policy plan/ <br /> system plan for any public service is opened for discussion. <br /> Subquestions follow rather predictably: <br /> Has acquisition proceeded at an appropriate rate, too fast, or too slowly? <br /> Is the planned completed system too large, too small , incorrectly guided in <br /> . the places being acquired, or correct? <br />