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while eighty-one percent favored similar practices on the inside of all rental units. Ninety-two percent endorsed regular inspections of commercial and industrial property. Tha regular inspection on the outside of al� owner-occupied housing garnered sixty-two percent in favor and thirty-four percent opposed. Residents clearly endorse more aggressive enforcement practices. Roseville residents are moderately strong "fiscal conservatives." While forty-seven percent reported their city property taxes as "about average," thirty-Four percent rated th�m as either "relatively high" or "excessively high." The median estimate of the City's share of the property tax was about eighteen percent, slightly more than the current rate. Residents, then, appear to be in a cautious mood with respect to their taxes, and would view any proposals to raise them with a with a "show me" attitude. A plurality of forty-three percent support the current system of individuals contracting directly with refuse haulers. But, a working majority of fifty percent would support the City designating a group of haulers, each serving one area of Roseville exclusively. Before any action is taken, however, a clear analysis of the economic benefits to residents should be made, since this is the one consideration which could galvanize support for any proposals. Sixty percent of the residents participate in the curbside pick-up recycling pragram. This participation level is about ten percent below suburban norms. The majority of participants place recyclables autside every two weeks and are satisfied with the program. Twa ways to potentially increase participations would be the extension to include apartment buildings and the provision of more information about the program. Wide majorities favor expanding the current recycling program and are willing to see their taxes increased to do so. Over ninety percent supported including multi--family residences and adding recyclable plastics to the current array of materials coliected. Nearly sevEnty percent a3so endorsed providing individual recycling containers for participants. The environmental-mindedness of the citizenry is impressive. Fifty-eight percent participate or anticipate participation in the leaves pick-up program. But, only one-half would support a property tax increase to improve this service. Ninety-two percent favor the continuation of the Fall program, but only fifty-five percent support the establishment of a Spring program. Residents, then, decisively support the current program, but are less unified abaut improvements and expansions. Seventy-six percent of the residents alsa support a more aggressive effort by the City in planting new trees; only fourteen percent oppose this direction. Among supporters, there is a broad consensus that both boulevards and city parks shou�d be prioritized. And, a majority of supparters -- corresponding ta fifty-five percent of the city as a whole -- would favor a tax 3