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REPORT TITLE: STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP MEETING #1
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| CITY OF MORGAN HILL
A list of ideas for community groups and outreach venues follows:
Morgan Hill Marathon
Specialized Cycling Event (Spring)–
Organized Sports Events
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Pony Database
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Pop Warner
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Basketball
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Baseball/Softball
Flag football newsletter
Concerts
Wildflower Run (Spring)
Downtown Association
Morgan Hill Unified School District
Skate/Bike Park
Tour of Historic Properties
Discussion:Assets, Challeneges and Opportunities
Ellie Fiore, MIG, facilitated SAG members in a discussion about the assets, challenges, and
opportunities for Morgan Hill’s bikeways, trails, recreation and park system. Molly Cooney-Mesker,
MIG, recorded key points raised by meeting participants.
Key themes that emerged from the discussion included:
Connectivity: There is need an opportunity to better connect people to destinations within the
city and to regional recreation resources
Community Assets: The city has a strong network of organizations, staff members,
partnerships and facilities
Infrastructure and Maintenance: Challenges are primarily associated with parking, traffic
congestion and the upkeep of facilities over time
Safe Transportation Options: Streets, trails, paths, and bikeways should allow for safe travel