HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVEDSuccessful planning for Mountlake Terrace’s future means asking challenging questions and gathering thoughtful answers from community members like you. Your questions and answers will play an integral part in the development of the Master Plan for Mountlake Terrace’s Recreation, Parks, and Open Spaces.
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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meetings
In late summer and early Fall 2007 the TAC meet with members of the consulting team (MIG) on several occasions to discuss the scope of work and gather information that would provide a comprehensive picture of the current situation. This process included field visits with staff and MIG to view city parks and recreation facilities and potential and available open space.
Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings
In October 2007 this introductory meeting established the role of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) in the planning process. The committee members provided their opinions on the strengths, challenges, and opportunities that Mountlake Terrace faces, along with their needs and priorities for the Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan.
Link: Planning Advisory Committee Meeting #1 October 3rd, 2007
Focus Group Meetings
On December 5 & 6, 2007, a series of focus group discussions were conducted with eight groups of Mountlake Terrace’s community members. The discussions were facilitated by members of the consultant team from MIG, Inc.
The purpose of these meetings was to obtain input from members of the community regarding current recreation and parks system strengths and weaknesses, as well as to identity opportunities for future recreation and parks programs and facilities.
Focus group participants included representatives from businesses, senior programs, adult and youth sports groups, outdoor/environmental programs and Recreation Pavilion programs. In addition, representatives from the cities of Lynnwood, Edmonds, Brier, Edmonds School District and the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau participated in a focus group meeting as well as employees representing Parks Services and Recreation Programs.
Participant groups included:
- Premera Blue Cross Employees
- Local Public Agency Representatives
- Local Business Community Members
- Organized Youth and Adult Sports
- Open Space and Conservation Interests
- Recreation Program Participants
- Senior Recreation Participants
- Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks Staff
Link to: Summary of Focus Group Results
Community Visioning & Design Workshops
March 5, 2008
Mountlake Terrace Library
On March 5, 2008 the Recreation and Parks Department of the City of Mountlake Terrace held a public visioning workshop to connect with a broad audience of residents about their desires and priorities for future development of the park system and recreation programming. The planning team made a brief presentation about Mountlake Terrace’s existing park system, and about the public involvement process and time line for completing the project. The workshop included a variety of input opportunities, including individual consideration, one-on-one interactions with the planning team, small group discussions with their neighbors, and a facilitated discussion including all participants. Results of this workshop will be used along with other public involvement activities and analysis, to determine community needs for the park system.
Link: Public Visioning Workshop
Mountlake Terrace Recreation & Parks Community Mailed Surveys
May 15, 2008
Surveys were mailed to selected residents April 1-4.
During the week of April 1-4, the City of Mountlake Terrace mailed surveys to randomly selected households in our city. The purpose of these surveys was to provide citizen input into our Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Master Plan. We appreciate your help in determining what types of park facilities and programs are needed to meet our recreation needs.
Results from Public Outreach and Survey Results
See the link below for reports on progress made toward completion of the Recreation & Parks Master Plan.