Thank you to everyone who participated in person, online or via email comments. It was a great opportunity to hear community input to further develop the plan to meet community needs. Unfortunately, the forum was supposed to be question and answer and then firm was not given the opportunity to answer questions or concerns by the meeting facilitator, which is a critical part of the process. All concerns except for the pool are easily addressed and worked into the plan. A pool is needed for our community and I am working to help that issue.

I would like to give our community a broader perspective into the programs as well as the processes and design of this master plan. The programs of the park needs for development were voted on by the 3-member park committee. Programs are what will be included in the plan and their general location, not necessarily exact size or location which is in the design phase. A "program" is the sports and activities that the Hitchcock Group and our community input identified as the best use for Lakeview Park. Much misinformation was spread about the project further dividing the community on what will be a positive addition. The design (exact location, design and size of the buildings, fields, etc) and costs will come in a later phase.

It is important to remember that our community has so many needs due to the neglect and lack of vision from our leadership. I initiated this project because it is time to address our community needs and be more than status quo. I will work for our community. No longer should it be acceptable to sit back and watch other communities grow and prosper, it is OUR time.