HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 13, 1975Introduction
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iIn 1975, the Commission continued to take steps forward
toward t~e goal of upgrading current services and continuing to
provide ~ew services. These forward steps must be continued into
1976, and beyond, until we can all rest easy in the knowledge that
we are p~oviding the very best programs we are capable of providing
to all iadividuals, special interests and special groups in our
city and lschool district.
Linda A. Hansen
Director of Recreation
January 30,1976
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We believe as stated by Joseph Lee, the philosopher of the movement for creative
leisure, that: "a community program for recreation must include the discovery of
potential int~.rests, talents, and sk~l~s; training and education in the creative
use of leisur$, and a wide variety of opportunities to serve the multitudinous
interests'~-. p~4vsical, soc~a3 ~ musical, dramatiq natural, etc. of different
individuals.".
"Government, the collective agency of the people, is responsible for fos-
tering and ad~m~n4stering such a rich program of leisure-time opportunities."
To provide a ~igh quality of life for the City and School District residents
through protection of its natural resources; its scenic, historical and aesthetic
values; and b~ development of recreation facilities and se~wices for public enjoy-
mento
Because publi0 recreation and park services can contribute to the well-being of
individ,~ls add families, the attractiveness of neighborhoods and the social and
economic progress of the city, it shall be the objective of Columbia Heights and
District 33 R~creation Commission to establish, expand, and ~mDrove leisure op-
portunities which the citizens cannot supply themselves, or which it is the best
interest of the public for the Commission to provide.
It shall be the Commission's objective to establish and multiply those opportuni-
ties which w~ be personally satisfyi_~, consistent with the varied interests~
needs, and co~petencies of the changing population regardless of age, sex, race,
creed, social, or economic status. Insofar as it is able, such opportunities
be directed tOward the self-fulf~ment, physical and intellectual involvement~
and cultural ~levelopment of the individual. Respect for the dignity, autonom~r
and self-determ~nation of each person w~ be paramount.
An equally i~portant objective shall be to conserve nature and make natural beauty
paramount. Itecognizing that the harmonious relationship of man and nature is
crucial to human life, the Commission w~] do everything within its powe~~ to help
people enjoy~ appreciate, protect, and strengthen their ties with the lands,
water and plan. t and animal life. Above all, the Commission's services and re-
sources shall be evaluated primarily in terms of their worth to hl~_~nse
Opportunities for social, physical and cultural development, including sports,
outdoor living, the performing arts, and .11 of the major leisure interests of
the people shall be encouraged and multiplied. Attention, however, wil1 also
be given to ~he need for privacy and solitude.
Whenever possible the Commission's resources will be used to mitigate anti-social
behavior; to iaid the ~1~ h~ndicapped, retarded, maladjusted, dependent, unemploy-
able and culSurally deprived. But its main focus shall be upon opportunities in
leisure for She full personality development of all citizens.
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