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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 27, 2012 Page 13 Councilmember Johnson noted that, if this strategic planning process contin- ued annually, it may accomplish that same purpose. Councilmember McGehee concurred, however, from a different perspective, sought to include community participants for their input as well; and opined that as economic or community changes occurred, it would provide another opportunity for community outreach and allow their interaction with local government without requiring a major staff effort. Mayor Roe advised that this remained a priority for him as well; however, with the key words being "community-driven" and "ongoing," and suggested a future task force or group specifically charged with that responsibility. Whether this was a role for the Community Development Department, or via a community group, Mayor Roe opined that a built-in process for this communi- ty group should be initiated and included as an aspiration with the purpose of periodically reporting progress. Councilmember McGehee opined that it should allow for public input beyond the limited time allowed during the public comment portion of meeting agen- das. Mayor Roe suggested that it be interactive in nature and feed the City Coun- cil's aspirations, and suggested that it be a short-term goal to develop that pro- cess over the next year. Councilmember Johnson, having been part of the Imagine Roseville 2025 pro- cess, cautioned that the need would be to have achieved a meaningful, abbre- viated process. Mayor Roe suggested that the process be left to determine itself; and remain as a short-term goal to develop that process; with the long-term goal to im- plement the process. Mayor Roe suggested that the HRC's Civic Engagement Task Force be asked to provide their input. • Line 294 - Park Board/Park Service District Councilmember Willmus opined that he saw this as a short-term goal, and re- lated to revisiting the mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Brokke noted the extensive research done last year as part of the Master Plan process; and review of relationships with other agencies/communities, with the distinctions between a park board and a district; with input from the City Attorney's office as to those distinctions and legislative capabilities; and spoke in support of continued discussions.