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Applicant: Kathleen Lassen Mickelson Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission Application Attachment #3: Reasons for Wanting to serge would like to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission to help make thoughtful and fair decisions that will broadly affect the quality of life ' in Roseville. My desire to serve is based on my own belief that citizens must work for the betterment of their community with whatever skills they are able to offer. Nell- organized people or good team players might do well on hoards, commissions or committees. Those skilled at working with youth might make good coaches. People knowledgeable about the environment may fit in at the local nature center. I also believe citizens need to help support the services they use the most. I have used the Roseville Parks and Recreation Department's offerings g extensively during the past six years. My family enjoys the parks and trails in our city. Icy daughter has been in basketball, dance, t -hall near -ball} soccer, skating, and nature center classes. Through mfr four years of volunteer work at the Harriet Alexander Mature Center, I have become familiar with marry people who work for the City of Roseville. I understand the enormous effort and organization required to offer Roseville residents the opportunities that fi I I the Parks and Recreation catalogs each year. I am keenly aware that decisions made now may affect hove residents use Roseville's manor resources for gears to come. Identification of community needs through careful consideration of citizen input coupled with sound knowledge of available resources is an essential part of any public debate. Decisions cannot be based' solely on emotional reactions to problems or ideas. I look forma rd to the chance to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission. An opportunity to serve is an opportunity to make a difference.