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33 Chapter 03 | Public Input + Participation Community Events and Stakeholder InputCommunity Events and Stakeholder Input Outreach Efforts The project team worked with the partnership committee to determine appropriate forums, methods and/or events to facilitate engagement with typically underrepresented community members, including BIPOC, senior, and youth communities. Listening session took place at Princeton High School, Zimmerman Track Team, and Milaca High School to engage the teenage/ youth community. A walk and talk session was advertised and conducted near the Elk River multi-family and senior housing communities. A workshop was also conducted with indigenous families to gather their input on the trail. Stakeholder Interviews In addition, key informant interviews were conducted to gain a better understanding of potentially unmet needs, concerns, and aspirations related to the study area. These interviews included meetings with Snowmobile and ATV groups, including the Rum River Sno Riders based in Milaca, Mystic Riders out of Princeton, Elk Lake Easy Riders, and the Wrecking Crew ATV club. Over 100 participants provided input to the Great Northern Trail Master Plan at three public open houses. Open House 1 – 110 Responses (50 attendees, 110 responses online). Gathered input on initial trail route alternatives Open House 2 – 73 Responses (40 attendees, 22 responses in person, 51 online). Gathered input on refined trail route alternatives, trail use preferences, and amenities. Open House 3 – 75 responses (17 attendees, 12 responses in person, 63 online). We used the input gathered from the second open house to generate trail development prototypes and con- ceptual trailhead designs. Image boards were used to engage and familiarize people with the project and start conversations about what they envision for the future of the trail (see FIGURE XX). Using color coded stickers, participants selected their highest priorities for future trail development amenities. A portion of the exhibit was dedicated for additional written comments, suggestions, and concerns. The voting board events complemented the online survey and were essential for reaching alternative audiences. FIGURE 4: IMAGE BOARDS AT PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Milaca Trails Initiative Snowmobile Clubs - UTV Club Princeton Chamber of Commerce Student Athletes – Princeton Highschool, Zimmerman Track Team, Milaca Highschool Elk River Seniors Indigenous Families Townships Cities Stakeholder Sample