caroline martin-mitchell public workshop
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Caroline Martin-Mitchell Public Workshop. February 26, 2008 7:00 PM. Agenda. Introductions Background Information Caroline Martin-Mitchell’s Gift Why Continue Planning Now that the School Referendum has Passed? What’s Been Done So Far? Next Steps in the Planning Process Group Discussions - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Caroline Martin-MitchellPublic Workshop
February 26, 2008
7:00 PM
Agenda Introductions Background Information
Caroline Martin-Mitchell’s Gift Why Continue Planning Now that the School
Referendum has Passed? What’s Been Done So Far?
Next Steps in the Planning Process Group Discussions Wrap-Up and Adjourn
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Introductions Steve Cope, City of Naperville Amy Emery, City of Naperville
Dr. Alan Leis, School District 203 Craig Williams, School District 203
Brad Wilson, Naperville Park District Eric Shutes, Naperville Park District
Peggy Frank, Naper Settlement
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Background Information Caroline Martin-Mitchell’s Gift
Largest Single Gift to Naperville Nearly 200 Acres Given in 1935 Park, Municipal & Public Purposes Properties Now Include:
Central HighCentral HighKnoch ParkKnoch Park
Edward HospitalEdward HospitalCommunity Garden PlotsCommunity Garden PlotsEmma Von Oven Scout Res.Emma Von Oven Scout Res.Sportsman’s ParkSportsman’s ParkNaper SettlementNaper SettlementNaperville CemeteryNaperville Cemetery
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Central High School
Naper Settlement
Knoch Park
Edward Hospital
Naperville Cemetery
Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation
Sportsman’s Park
Community Garden Plots
Why Continue Planning After District 203 Referendum?
Planning Process is More Than Central High School Landowners & Lease Tenants Agree Opportunities
Exist to Consider: Roadway Improvements Campus Identity Shared Parking / Stormwater Shared Improvements/Facilities Landowner / Tenant Long-Term Land Use Plans
Need Public Input. This approach is consistent with the request of the elected officials.
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How Did this Planning Effort Get Started?
20062006 Appreciation for Many Changes on Horizon…
Central High School – New Building or Renovation Knoch Park Reorganization to Improve Efficiency and
address field needs Lease Agreements between NPD and District 203 Ending
with Naperville Cemetery Naper Settlement Long-Term Expansion Plans Edward Hospital Expansions/Improvements
City Coordinated a Survey Effort among Stakeholders
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20072007 “Historic” Intergovernmental Meeting (February)
General interest among stakeholders that more discussions/planning should occur to consider opportunities. Not commitment to specific changes, just dialog.
Landowner/Lease Tenant Interviews (April)
What’s Been Done So Far?
Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation ~ Naperville Cemetery Association
20072007, continued
Issues & Opportunities Report Prepared by HL (June)
Agreement among landowners / lease tenants worthwhile to continue planning effort (June)
HL hired by City, NPD & District 203 to prepare some initial concepts for discussion (August)
Landowners and lease tenants considered each concept. No preferred plan.
What’s Been Done So Far?
Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation ~ Naperville Cemetery Association
What’s Been Done So Far?
20072007, continued
November - Landowners / Lease Tenants, Including City Council, Agreed Process Should Continue No commitment to any particular concept plan Keep lines of communication open Facilitate a public process Consider opportunities
20082008 School District 203 Referendum
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Questions??What Properties are Included?
About Process So Far?
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What Outcomes Are Expected?
Understand landowner and lease tenant plans and their relationship to one another.
Gain understanding of opportunities and constraints.
Open lines of communication between landowners, lease tenants and other stakeholders.
Any actions taken will be based on need and public input. This process is not about change for the sake of change.
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Next Steps … Public Input
Specific property plans will likely involve additional public input. (Garden Plots, roadway changes, etc.)
Prepare a report for City Council and other landowner/lease tenants to summarize process, issues, opportunities, and public input.
Any changes and improvements to be made will require landowner / lease tenant support.
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Questions??About Next Steps?
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Group Discussion Activity Much to Share…Want to Hear From You…
4 Discussion Groups - Encouraged to Visit Each Naper Settlement / Central High School Knoch Park / Garden Plots Sportsman’s Park & Emma Von Oven Scout Reservation Overall Planning Area
Have about 20-30 Minutes At Each Station Opportunity to learn what is being discussed/considered.
Share your ideas and concerns.
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Group Discussion Activity
Facilitator Share Current Plans, Opportunities & Challenges Capture Collective Thoughts
Reporter - Write Down Group Ideas
Individual - Write Down Your Ideas - If Different from Group
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Questions??About Group Activity?
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Wrap Up & Adjourn
What Have We Heard? How Can You Stay Informed?
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Comment Forms Next Steps Thank You
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