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Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 2011
City of Marquette
Identification of Potential Key Issues
Based on the input received from the various meetings, a list of key issues which should be
addressed in the Master Plan are as follows and are not in priority order:
1. There is insufficient funding to balance the operating and capital needs with available
resources.
2. There is a need for a pricing policy which identifies city costs for programs, services and
facilities and its expectation for the percentage of costs that should be recovered for both
residents and non-residents.
3. Public spaces along the shoreline need to preserved.
4. The City is maintaining some facilities which could be considered for abandonment.
5. The importance of providing facilities and special events which will further the City‘s position
as a destination for year round indoor and outdoor activities.
6. The challenge of organizing and managing a regional effort for parks, trails, special events,
and sports facilities used by the region.
7. The need to educate the public and improve the promotion of the programs, special events,
trails and facilities.
8. There are many needs at Presque Isle for routine maintenance and capital improvements.
9. There is a critical need for major Harbor and Marina capital improvements at the Presque
Isle Marina.
Values Model
When asked about their value system during the planning process, several community leaders
were in agreement with the list that appears below. Based on the interaction with each of the
stakeholders and subsequent facilitation of public meetings, small group meetings and data
retrieved from the stakeholder surveys, the consultant is of the opinion that the values listed
below are representative of the value system in the community. As a result, these values will be
considered by the consultant as short and long term recommendations are developed.
Protecting/preserving the environment
Preserving Historic Sites
Respect for others
Taking care of what we have
Active lifestyle
Respecting the past
Professional management of our assets
Quality facilities and programs
High quality of life
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