b'directors message APRC Goals for 2019-2021In July 2019 we will officially begin the new biennium budget cycle for 2019-2021. With the new budget cycle comes the adoption of new goals for APRC for the next two-year period. Our process began with a review of current goals and accomplishments for 2017-2019, and later, a decision to carry forward three current goals into the 2019-2021 season. The three goals are: 1) Update Trails and Open Space Master Plans and continue to purchase land according to the plans2) Develop parks development standards and guidelinesHAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!3) Implement/attain easement and purchase agreements on Ashland Pond property and through the few remaining private propertiesTickets On Sale NowWe asked for your input on future goals for APRC and received extensive community feedback:Nearly 20 interest groups spoke before the Commission at theSTARTING AT ONLY $40 | 800.219.8161 | OSFASHLAND.ORGFebruary 11, 2019 Study Session for Public Input related to goalsAn online GOALS survey was available in early February and we hadANGUS BOWMER THEATRE THOMAS THEATRE341 respondentsThe top three categories from the survey were:AS YOU LIKE IT CAMBODIAN ROCK BANDo Skills Park / Pump TrackHAIRSPRAY BETWEEN TWO KNEESo Mountain bike trails for beginners (kid-friendly) THE BROADWAY MUSICAL HOW TO CATCH CREATIONo The preservation of Lincoln School playground and fieldsMOTHER ROAD LA COMEDIA OF ERRORSFollowing public input, Commissioners and staff met for a Goal SettingINDECENTSession in late February, where potential goals were discussed and staffALLEN ELIZABETHAN THEATREpresented the Levels of Service for each APRC Division/Department. WeMACBETHthen used the dotmocracy method for prioritizing the goals and eachALICE IN WONDERLANDCommissioner was given the same number of dots to place next to theALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELLgoals that they wished to see move forward. Ultimately, at the March 25, 2019 Regular Business Meeting, 15 new goals were adopted for 2019-2021. The top five goals are: 1) Design and begin building new East Main Street neighborhood park, including the top priority of the second Ashland dog park2) Improve public aquatic recreation and competitive options in Ashland consistent with the findings and recommendations of the Pool Ad Hoc Committee and ensure the continuous operation of an adequate recreational pool in Ashland during the summer months, at a minimum until construction begins on a new pool3) Work collaboratively with Ashland School District to keep Lincoln School playground and fields open to the public4) Work with volunteers to explore costs and locations for a pump track and a mountain bike skills park5) Explore suitable locations and build a pickleball facility within the APRC system, including the Oak Knoll Golf Course, and implement the installation of up to eight new pickleball courts with consideration for lighting and fencing Please visit ashland.or.us/APRCgoals to view all of the goals for the 2019-2021 Biennium. We want to say, Thank you! for the overwhelming support and input from the community. SEASON SPONSOR Greta Oglesby, How to Catch CreationKaty Geraghty, HairsprayDaisuke Tsuji, Cambodian Rock BandMichael A. Black, AICP Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission DirectorAPRC Summer 2019 PlayGuide | 541.488.5340 | The Grove at 1195 E Main St, Ashland'