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Town Commons Follow-Up Report
PURPOSE: This is an informational item to inform the Board of Aldermen of the process used to gather community feedback on future use of Town Commons.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Manager's Office
CONTACT INFORMATION: Alderman Michelle Johnson and Alderman Sammy Slade
INFORMATION: During a discussion about the Town Commons on March 12, 2013, Alderman Slade suggested that we increase the use of Town Commons along with including a sliding fee scale and increasing support for local non-profit organizations. The Board was willing to consider additional uses and amenities to the space.
Aldermen Johnson and Slade have been working on how to gather community input. Alderman Johnson met with Patricia McGuire on June 7, 2013 to discuss the Town Commons space. Also, on June 13th she met with Recreation and Park staff to discuss how to solicit feedback from the community. As a result of the recent meeting, a brief survey will be developed for the community to fill out. The survey can be distributed at the Farmer's Market, the 4th of July event and other activities. Additionally, the survey can be tweeted, placed on Facebook and posted on the Town's website. Hopefully the month of July will provide enough time to solicit feedback. Participants will be requested to send survey results to Alderman Johnson. Once compiled, a summary of feedback and a proposal for some additional uses of Town Commons will come back to the Board for consideration. The information can also be used for the future planning and redesign project partnering with the Farmer's Market.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Staff will assist with development, marketing and distribution of the survey during events and through social media options.
RECOMMENDATION:r Accept the report.