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City Council Regular Meeting - 07/10/06 Minutes - Page 7 Further discussion included the City's aging population; youth-centered versus walking trails and more stationary activities; the critical need for better connectivity of the park system; safety concerns for pathways; and the elimination of master plans for those parks master planned within the last ten (10) years. 2.b Independent of the budget process, what overall vision and/or goals do you currently have for Roseville Parks and Recreation? Discuss goals and potential action What do you see that's working well and what do you see that's lacking? Councilmember Ihlan opined that she would like to see Parks and Recreation, and preservation of open space move much higher in the City Council's priorities as it represented such a substantial part of the community's quality of life, and encompassed recreation, sports, fitness, wellness, pedestrian and bike trails, and other alternative transportation methods and noted that open space encouraged wildlife habitat preservation. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that her vision would not include funding it with sales tax, as that would have too great an impact on the City's business community and would only serve to encourage more retail in the City, while making less green space. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that she would like to see more equity of park space throughout the community, noting the lack of equity on the west side of the community, and encouraged making the entire City green. Chair Johnson encouraged recommendations from Councilmember Ihlan on how to attain her goals. Councilmember Ihlan responded that it would be determined by the overall City Council priorities and their allotment of resources to changing priorities, less monies toward development subsidies, and careful use of sales tax, if pursued, and the implications. Councilmember Kough opined that open space was very important and an expectation of the citizens and spoke in