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The Pyramid Methodology is an effective starting point to <br />prioritize programs. However, the pyramid exists on a sliding <br />scale and categories are not black and white. Other factors <br />may influence final positioning on the pyramid. Other than the <br />general reach of the program, the following are essential factors <br />to account for as programs are developed: <br />what are the benefits to this service? who <br />receives the benefit? what other opportunities to the public <br />provide this benefit? <br />is this service accessible to everyone equally? <br />Does it directly exclude anybody or is it restricted by diver- <br />sity factors? <br />is the organization responsible for <br />providing the service, through legal mandates or mission? <br />is this a service that residents have been requesting or <br />that would add considerable value to the community as a <br />whole? <br />nrr, R 4f A I 1 °L what is the perceived public value by <br />constituents, city staff and leadership, and policy makers? Is <br />it a community builder? <br />what is the impact on existing <br />resources, other users, and the environment? What are the <br />benefits added from this service? are they just to the indi- <br />vidual or to the community as a whole? <br />What is the cost per partici- <br />pant? What are the financial realities of the community? <br />1.2 <br />6utlly Community §smelt <br />Examples: <br />• The Draw Summer <br />Concert Series <br />Ramsey Resident Day <br />on the Farm <br />Elmcrest Art Fair <br />Farmers Market <br />Open Gyms/Informal <br />Fitness Clubs <br />Facility accessibility <br />Park maintence <br />Scholarship and fee <br />assistance programs <br />Examples: <br />Fitness Classes as: <br />• yoga <br />• zumba <br />• line dancing, etc. <br />formal and informal <br />interprative programs, <br />Minnesota Master <br />Naturalist Volunteer <br />Program <br />General volunteer <br />programs <br />Examples: <br />Adult and youth <br />sports leagues <br />Summer day camps, <br />Family programs <br />Archery tournament <br />and workshop <br />Examples: <br />• Starwatch Party <br />• Gardening Classes <br />• Wine and Canvas <br />• Book Clubs <br />• Specialty classes <br />Examples: <br />Elite sport teams <br />One-on-one speciality <br />training <br />Food concessions <br />e- <br />[example explination] <br />72 1 CITY OF RAMSEY PARK SYSTEM PLAN <br />