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