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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 08,2011 Page 31 to pay more for her taxes; and opined that a lot of people in the community were willing to give more monthly to keep these programs going and avoid more deep cuts. Leslie Berry, former resident at 2835 Merrill Street, Roseville, recently moved across Rice Street to 122 Demont Avenue E, Little Canada Ms. Berry, while recently moving to Little Canada, noted her long-term involve- ment for over twenty-one (21) years with Roseville's Parks and Recreation De- partment; and Chair of the Rose Parade for over ten (10) years, in addition to be- ing a member of the OVAL Task Force and Board. Ms. Berry noted that she had been long involved in many aspects that were of great family importance in Rose- ville; and opined that it provided her with a unique aspect to what the City pro- vided to many families in the community as well as in the region. Ms. Berry opined that these amenities brought safety to the area and provided multi- generational activities for whole families, and expressed her concern that it may go away. Ms. Berry noted that the annual Rose Parade brought 20,000 people in- to the community, with many returning based on their exposure to the City at that event. Ms. Berry opined that the Parks and Recreation programs and services held the major soul for the community; and cited recent riots in London purported to be caused from a lack of organization or support of youth in that particular area of London. Ms. Berry opined that this should serve as a firm example of the need to keep support systems in place for entire families to keep the community healthy and the area vibrant, both in specific neighborhoods as well as throughout the city. Charles Peter,407 West County Road C Mr. Peter advised that he had attended an event at Lake Harriett the previous evening and had been advised by a friend and resident from the City of Eagan, that he must attend tonight's Roseville City Council meeting to address potential cuts or elimination of music in the parks. Mr. Peter advised that he and friends from a vast area were frequent attendees of music and dancing in the park; and spoke in support of continuing those programs, in addition to the July 4in celebra- tion. Mr. Peter recognized the duties of the City Council and its budget con- straints especially in this current economy; however, he encouraged opportunities to pursue public and private cooperation, as well as more vigorous volunteer re- cruitment to retain these events and programs. Mr. Peter opined that they served to enhance the quality of life in Roseville; and if the City could no longer afford them, additional options needed to be found to continue them. Mr. Peter spoke in support of sponsors for the events, locally and beyond Roseville borders; along with stepping up volunteerism for them. John Kysylyczyn,3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn provided a total of four (4) bench handouts, attached hereto and made a part hereof, referenced during his comments. Mr. Kysylyczyn reviewed his personal credentials and background with municipal government.