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<DIV>It has been just over one year since the last public meeting was held regarding the development of the Bonnie View property master plan. As discussed at that meeting, park planners have used the last 12 months to meet with specific groups and agencies that have a vested interest in how the two park properties, Bonnie View and Fairview Park, and the Audubon property should be developed. A complete list of organizations are listed on the department's website, but a summary is listed below:</DIV>
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<DIV>Audubon Society</DIV>
<DIV>Fairview Elem School</DIV>
<DIV>Fairview PTA</DIV>
<DIV>Fairview Community of Christ Church</DIV>
<DIV>Sierra Club</DIV>
<DIV>Fairview "Neighbors on the Go"</DIV>
<DIV>PedNet</DIV>
<DIV>Fairview garden plot users</DIV>
<DIV>Fairview tennis court users</DIV>
<DIV>Lakeshore Estates Neighborhood Association</DIV>
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<DIV>The department is currently working with representatives of the Missouri Department of Conservation, City of Columbia's Public Works Department and the City of Columbia's Water & Light Department. </DIV>
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<DIV>The renewal of the 1/8-cent Park Sales Tax will be on the November 2, 2010 ballot. It will be listed on the ballot as Proposition 1. The department is currently waiting on the results of this ballot issue, as it includes funds for improvements to Fairview Park. If the ballot issue passes, $175,000 will be available for the renovation of the Fairview Park shelter and the possible addition of a playground and small parking lot. Since it is desirable that the planning and construction of the two parks be conducted at one time, further planning will likely begin after the upcoming holidays. More information on the park sales tax may be found at:</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/park_sales_tax.php#ten">http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/park_sales_tax.php#ten</A></DIV>
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