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"LJariiet Alexander Nature Center is a valued community resource; a place to learn, a place to play, a place to tae a place to escape. Study, analyze, and guide the Roseville Harriet Alexander Nature Center in short and long tern- ,opportunities. Align with Imagine Roseville 2025 report The Harrie't Alexander Nature Center (HANC) is a highly prized and valued asset to Roseville. o HA NC, is, a community asset-, 0 Serving as an education and recreation based natural resource. 91 Adding preservation and conservation value to the community. Over time, operating expenses, have increased to levels significant enough to require re-visiting HANG's mission, purpose and viability. Through Parks & Recreation Staff and City Council approval, a "HANC Planning Committee" consisting of community volunteers was formed to provide recommendations on improving HANG for either narrowing the financial gap or increasing facility usage. HIAN�C Planning Committee met on a monthly basis for over a period of a year — usually the fourth Thursday from 61,30- 8301 PM. 0 The Committee considered incremental improvements, as well as re-thinking the use of the facility and groundls. 0 The Committee has outlined its recommendations in this report which is to be presented to the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission. Is Recommendations-. 1. Improve, Enhance and Develop Facilities for Cost Effectiveness o Pursue a Master Plan with a professional services firm o Improve physical visibility of HANG 0 Improve HANG Facility Interior o Develop themes V exhibits and provide exhibit rotation o Replace and/or redesign the boardwalk 21,., Increase Volunteer Involvement lo Recruit for and re-invigorate Volunteer Commitment 10 BuikJ on a sust3inable volunteer base and commitment IC) Unidersbndilhe tatal cost savings involved when supported by volunteers * Develop reporting system to document/demonstrate cost savings and/or revenues generated from volunteer involvement * Focus on a "Causd' which can build a foundation of volunteer support and commitment, and potential for benefactor or corporate funding ■ A reason to create corporate/philanthroplic support 3. Expand Facility Usage * Consider dual or multiple usage of HANG Wities * Explore plans fbr providing an environmental center - "Green" Center R That is the eco footprint? in Increase community involvement and knowledge on healthy environmental practices Develop and refine ideas generated tom committee brainstorming sessions 212812008 PAGE 3