Imagine Roseville 2025 Final Report

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to provide residents with a sense of belonging 2) Maintain neighborhood architectural integrity where possible Goal: Roseville residents are invested in their community Strategy A: Provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement 1) Value community-driven change and provide for community-based planning to occur; promote and support community-led civic involvement 2) Encourage community participation in local government and administration 3) Promote understanding and acceptance of the democratic process as a path to the common good 4) Increase and improve outreach methods, especially to involve and inform new/immigrant and under- represented residents in community and economic development decisions 5) Create and manage varied and respectful community forums; adopt — and promote community norms for public discourse 6) Promote volunteer activities and opportunities, and neighborhood and city events including ethnic celebrations/festivals Strategy B: Ensure that city government is civil, informative, and responsive 1) Adopt and promote norms and codes of conduct for civil public discourse; respect and encourage respectful discussions of differing perspectives 2) Promote open-mindedness on the part of its elected officials before they formulate public policy, as well as encouraging a similar attitude on the part of community members; expect City Council discussions to stay on the policy level 3) Ensure that city employees and elected officials respond appropriately and respectfully to resident concerns, and clearly and transparently explain all actions 4) Ensure the public treats city employees respectfully at public meetings 5) Create timely and effective communications; make community information accessible to everyone, including non-English speakers 6) Develop a community Help Desk; connect community members to available support services Imagine Roseville 2025 Final Report, January 2007 Page 7