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Community Need/ Support Roseville is a first ring suburb , a mature community where - � t tree-lined streets lead to established neighborhoods soled co .ercial development se ill ` Roseville is a coramurntY concerned with its ernvn-onment — providing ample open space) p1eservm its wooded - - g areas and protecting r Shorelines. o sevi ll e is a coin that equgly embraces the, axis and athletics — allowing oplrtunities to support and participate in a wide range of leisure endeavors for residents p eats and guests of all ages. The best demotion of Roseville involves the people • it is a city where - the needs and concerns �#` bow residents and the business con 'unity matter. Roseville is a city wherepeople make the difference, Residents of Roseville have long enjoyed the Stability, divers' • �ty, and friendl�nesa of stren, safe neighborhoods. These neighborhoods fester strop community . g sp t and volunteerism In Roseville. Roseville population is older than most suburbs. Forty percent of all hones have a household head over the age of 55. As housing becomes available, mid- career, two inc . � income families with grade school and middle school children move into Roseville. eville. And the are staying, . , �' g, creating a stable cornmt�y. The 000 census shows that the minority population in Roseville has grown from 5% In 1990 to 10.5%. The pity of cseville offers its residents a pride aria of services. sevxlle tries to go beyond merely delivering services, It strives to educate, inform and involve residents in the operations of and the opportunities within the City, The City" s efforts in this area have lace p d it among an elite group when it ernes to national recognition for its departments and services. Roseville p • - mks and Recreation �s one such nationally recognized organization. Roseville was recognized in 1 9 with the onmr fission for Accreditation of park and recreation Agencies re- accreditation award. Roseville met 150 of 152 standards, the highest in the nation. In 2000, Roseville was awarded the ' atonal fold Medal Award, one of the most prestigious and coveted national awards for recognition of e ' ' excellence in parrs and recreation adnurnstration. In the past eleven years Roseville has been acknowledged with ith nine Minnesota Recreation and parks Association Awards of Excellence. The MRPA Award of Excellence recogmi zes high standards and success in the development and management ement of programs . , a . g p grams and fac�lrtles, unnovative use of technology and creative promotions and. Inarketin techniques. Roseville, where people make the difference, people. That's what cities ' ' are a.11 about families } CO comznu�ut�es and neighborhoods s living together, employees working together, children playing t g � p ymg ogether} a con�rnuruty experiencing the arts together. The arty of Roseville has always offered a comfortable enjoyable, and convent lifestyle for people who lure, work and create. Strop neighborhoods . g y hoods with abur�daot p arks, nationally recognized City services, growmg economic base, low taxes, • . s, and a convenient location combine to make Roseville a great place to raise a family, start a business, ,and enjoy the arts. Roseville residents and guests to our community are proud to share their ' opportunities P , i..' expertise, have cone to expect a variety of and are comfortable openly critiqued activities. . The Rose ofMany Colors J1 num grants orgamzmg team will be selected from coznrnunity members who have showed - a passion for the arts and a commitment to then' comxn ty. when lain implementing- ' p g� p �xturg and evaluating the grants program team members will consider these qualities. 1. Requests for proposals will be solicited through direct mailings, in our g a seasonal pro grarri brochures which is mailed directly to over 20,000 area households and by announcements in local news rnedias. 2. past experiences and community resources will be used to successfully 1 a . I y �plement the .Rose afMany Colons H program. Past num grant participants will be asked for feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the initial program. These comments and suggestions gg w' program be evaluated by progra organizers and implemented where deemed necessary. 3. Evaluation is essential to ail ro ' p g. The mini grants program will be independently evaluated lead assts} program participants and the organi in team. Evaluations �' � g will be used to provide the lead artist with fecdback and to assist in future progr g strategies.