2012_0827_Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 8/27/12 Item No.: 5.a Department Approval City Manager Approval Item Description: Accept 2011 Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award of Excellence in Volunteer Initiatives for the Master Plan Renewal Program. B ACKGROUND 1 The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association annually present an Award of Excellence for notable 2 projects and programs. The City of Roseville was selected as the 2011 Award of Excellence recipient in 3 the Volunteer Initiatives category for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Renewal Program. 4 5 The Volunteer Initiative award acknowledges the work of community members to accomplish 6 community goals, maximize community resources and enhance community assets. 7 8 The Master Plan Renewal Program was recognized by the MRPA Award of Excellence committee for 9 the scope of community involvement; from providing community leadership to facilitating a 10 community voice to making community recommendations for action. Volunteers were the guiding force 11 behind the Parks & Recreation Master Plan update and the Master Plan Implementation and Renewal 12 Program. Volunteers responded to Council and Commission direction, provided the foundation for 13 community connections and served as the vehicle for facilitating citizen input. 14 15 This application demonstrates to communities across the state the vast network of volunteers helping 16 make Roseville an incredible place to live, work and play. Volunteers involved with the Master Plan 17 Update and the Renewal Program Implementation came together from all corners of the community and 18 fused varying interests and agendas to create a plan and a program that serves Roseville today and the 19 future of Roseville. 20 21 MRPA representative, Jared Flewellen (City of Hastings Recreation Coordinator) will be present to 22 award and recognize Roseville volunteers and Parks and Recreation staff for their tireless work to 23 facilitate the master plan update from a guiding document to a thoughtful action program for renewal. 24 PO OLICYBJECTIVE 25 The Roseville Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Renewal Program; 26 Aligned with Imagine Roseville 2025 o 27 Evaluated the needs and desires of the community o 28 Sets a clear vision for Roseville parks, programs and facilities o 29 Evaluated existing parks and recreation features, amenities and services o 30 Identified parks and recreation system needs, desires and interests for today’s community and future o 31 residents 32 Prioritized parks and recreation system improvements o 33 Page 1 of 2