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Presentation Overview

Master Plan Purpose

The purpose of the master plan study is to provide a policy framework to manage and sustain parks and recreation programs and facilities over the next 15 years

Master Plan Objectives

Review

Review existing policies and procedures related to park and recreation;

Compile and complete

Compile and complete a full demographic profile of The Nation Municipality;

Develop

Develop a service profile of parks and recreation facilities, and their amenities;

Conduct

Conduct a robust and inclusive engagement program – in both

• fficial languages that

includes; staff, key stakeholders and the public;

Assess

Assess how well the Municipality is positioned to provide programs and services for residents and facility users, now and in the future;

Analyze

Analyze revenue generation and potential cost efficiencies within Parks and Recreation in terms of capacity, cost recovery, and potential new sources, to maximize operating and capital funding needs; and

Identify

Identify potential partnership initiatives to promote and enhance existing recreational resources and service delivery.

Master Plan Timelines

June

Demographic analysis & community profile Consultations: interviews, focus groups, committee workshop, pop-up event

July–August

Background Report Consultations: community workshop, survey

September

Consultation analysis Council presentation

October-November

Draft Plan Community Open House Refinements to draft plan

December-January

Final plan and presentation to Council

Community Engagement

1 3 5 2 6 4

Limoges and Fournier

OPEN HOUSE

• St. Albert and St.

Isidore

WORKSHOPS

Telephone and

• nline

SURVEYS

5 sessions with 31 participants

FOCUS GROUPS

Members of Council

INTERVIEWS

Community Day (Limoges)

POP-UP EVENT

What We’ve Heard

Community Engagement – Our Strengths

Strong and dedicated volunteer base Strong sense of community and pride in heritage Range of services and programs Municipal support of volunteer events and activities Desire by residents to be engaged in the planning

• f parks and recreation

across the Municipality Keen interest in making best use of existing spaces

Community Engagement - Our Challenges

Need to keep existing facilities well maintained and up-to-date Strong connection to community, yet not a clear identity for The Nation Municipality Can be a lack of coordination among all the Municipal events and activities Need to ensure AODA requirements are being met More communication and engagement

Community Engagement - Our Opportunities

Best use of existing facilities, halls and parks Create opportunities to attract more residents to parks and recreation activities and events Encourage multi-generational, multi-functional and interactive spaces that promote community Develop Plan on a strong foundation of data and research analysis including best practices Equitable access to services by all residents is an important principle for stakeholders and residents

Community Engagement - Our Opportunities

Improved communication and connection amongst municipality, community groups and partners Local committees established to work with residents and Staff and Council to keep halls, parks, and

• ther facilities vibrant

More partnerships (i.e. with local businesses, neighbouring communities) Explore various funding

• pportunities

New features and programs for the future

Survey Administration

• Two components with separate analysis
• Telephone: fully random, 300 responses
• On-line: non-random, 310 responses
• Reported Findings:
• Findings in this presentation are for the statistically

valid telephone sample

• Randomized, telephone surveys are geared to

locations that have a telephone (land line & mobile)

• Survey sample reflects The Nation demographics
• Findings from both ‘pools’ of information are

remarkably similar

Community Engagement – Survey Results

Satisfied, 66 Neutral, 19 Dissatisfied, 13 Unsure, 2

SATISFACTION - OUTDOOR

Satisfied, 61 Neutral, 16 Dissatisfied, 20 Unsure, 4

SATISFACTION - INDOOR

Community Engagement – Survey Results

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Swimming Exercise/fitness Don't know Yoga/Zumba Arts and crafts Skating/hockey Soccer Walking/running Baseball/softball Dance Cycle Paths Sports Seniors activities Gardenng Floor/ball hockey Youth programs Squash Tennis Music programs

What would you like to see offered?

Community Engagement – Survey Results

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Program not offered Facilities not offered Don't know Closer to work/home/school To exercise/keep fit More for children Use the pool

What are the reasons you use these facilities and programs?

Community Engagement – Survey Results

Total Disagree Neutral Total Agree Unsure

• Q9a. “I feel that the Municipality should keep all parks and

community centres functional regardless of usage or cost”

29% 16% 54% 1%

• Q9b. “I feel that there should be different rental or fee rates

for facilities, depending on a groups’ status in the community (e.g. not for profit, volunteer, for-profit) ”

10% 14% 74% 1%

Community Engagement – Survey Results

Increased property taxes 1% Increased user fees 10% A combination taxes and user fees 12% Special levy 5% Funding through partnerships 57% Would not support 5% Don't know 10%

HOW DO YOU FEEL PARKS OR RECREATION SERVICES SHOULD BE FUNDED

Community Engagement – Survey Results

One recreation committee 23% Two recreation committees (east and west) 33% Left to Staff and Council 5% Citizens introduce directly to Council 26% Don't know 13%

WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST AS THE BEST WAY TO CONNECT AND COORDINATE THE VARIOUS RECREATION NEEDS OF THE MUNICIPALITY

Community Engagement – Survey Results

Good, 40% Neutral, 26% Poor, 28% Unsure, 6%

COMMUNICATION

Strongly Agree 32% Agree 41% Neutral 11% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 6%

EQUITY

Survey Observations

• Strong desire for enhanced program offerings;

most can be accommodated within existing facility mix

• Equity of parks and recreation across the

Municipality is an important principle

• New amenities and maintaining infrastructure

are high priorities

• Emphasis to explore mix of funding
• pportunities
• Partnerships are key part of funding mix
• Need to enhance communication and

coordination

• Recreation committee
• Community unaware of many efforts; need to

expand marketing efforts to create awareness

Local Observations

• Volunteer capacity is critical to the provision of

programs

• Equity of parks and recreation across the

Municipality is an important principle

• Strong connection to community and heritage
• Opportunities exist to:
• Ensure facilities are effectively utilized and

maintained

• Increase hub development
• Enhance communication and coordination
• Ensure parks and recreation spaces are accessible
• Explore mix of funding opportunities

Next Steps

Consolidate and analyze consultation results Prepare Final Plan Draft Master Plan Presentation to Council Community Open House

Sept Oct Oct Nov

Jan

Questions

THANK YOU