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City Council Regular Meeting - 01/10/05 Minutes - Page 11 Ayes: Maschka, Kough, Schroeder, Ihlan and Klausing. Nays: None. 5.c Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Department regarding their Application for National Accreditation Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke introduced Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Director Greg Mack, who also serves on the National Accreditation Board; who was welcomed by Mayor Klausing on behalf of the City Council and community. Mr. Brokke thanked various individuals, the City's Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council for their continued support and encouragement; over 30 community- affiliated groups and agencies; City staff in all departments, and specifically the Parks and Recreation Administration and Maintenance staffs for their involvement in the National Accreditation process. Mr. Brokke reviewed the process for re-accreditation and specifically thanked Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jill Anfang for her lead role in the process. Mr. Brokke noted that the City was one of only 54 recognized within the nation; and had achieved 100% of the 156 national standards in ten categories for recertification, consisting of a self-assessment, peer review and eventual certification. Mr. Brokke noted that the City of Roseville had achieved a reputation for being second to none in the field of parks and recreation self assessment, peer review and certification. Mr. Mack acknowledged the leadership model displayed by the City of Roseville and their high standards in their Parks and Recreation programs, and noted their leadership and inspiration position in the area. Mr. Mack congratulated the City of Roseville for meeting the challenge and serving as a model for others to aspire to; and on behalf of the Board of Accreditation, presented the award as a token representing the work done by the community in accomplishing and achieving this recognition for the third time. Parks & Recreation National Accreditation