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to reflect the diversity of age, gender, ethnicity, and housing status in the community. <br /> Half of the Task Force members were appointed City Commissioners and half were at- <br /> large members. We held meetings around the community (including a city-wide <br /> community forum entitled"Neighbor-to-Neighbor"), divided into two working groups to <br /> study specific issues, and worked together to formulate a lengthy list of potential <br /> strategies for Council consideration. <br /> Our Community: <br /> Almost one third of our residents rent:their homes. <br /> 9,211 rent and 23,023 own <br /> We have more citizens over_65 than under r 18. <br /> 23.2%under 18 and _over 65 <br /> We are ethnically diverse. <br /> 19.'7% non white;and 81.3W-white <br /> Issues_Considered: <br /> 1) How Can the City Aid Neighborhoods Wishing to Form Groups or <br /> Associations? <br /> _✓ By recognizing neighborhoods the City ensures that the process is <br /> authentic, giving confidence to residents to form neighborhood <br /> associations <br /> ✓ Byncorporating neighborhood groups into city decision-making <br /> processes in an effective manner the City makes said groups more <br /> credible and useful to residents, and thus to the City <br /> ✓ By demonstrating in some manner that it has heard their responses, <br /> concerns and comments, the City will reinforce the value of <br /> neighbors working together to achieve common civic goals for <br /> Roseville <br /> Page 2 of 10 <br />