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City Council Study 5ession Monaay, Ju�y i6, �oa� Page b 1 Mr. Johnson advised that would be a more appropriate discus- 2 sion for the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority 3 (HR�), and in conjunction with Park Master Plans, depending 4 on Iocations. 5 6 Further discussion included programmed park space versus 7 open space; ongoing available and potential assistance from 8 various recreation associations and their proactive dedication of 9 time, monies and efforts to subsidize th� City's park system; in- 10 creasing uiilization of fields (open space}; potential for and cost 11 of low-maintenance tur�; and in-kind monies and/or labor main- 12 tenance normally provided by the City. 13 14 Commissioner Roe, with consensus of remaining Councilmem- 15 bers, noted the need for more prioritization of needs in the parks 16 system by the Commission to address the most urgent needs. 17 1 S Mr. Johnson emphasized that the department was losing 19 ground, and anticipated that the Park Improvement Fund would 20 need an annual $75,000 to maintain exisiing facilities and 21 equipment. Mr. Johnson recognized the tough choic�s faced by 22 Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Srokke; and [re-] 23 24 2) Imagine Roseville 2025 = Discuss Commissions' Role 25 Mr. �ohnson commended the City Council on their acceptance 26 of the Imagine Roseville 2025 final report; and enthusiastica�ly 27 supported the merits of the process, the repart, and empower- 28 ment granted to ciiizens in providing input into their commu- 29 nity. Mr. Johnson noted the challenge to implement that vision; 30 and sought City Council direction to the Commission in how 31 they could assist. 32 33 City Manager Bill Malinen noted the daunting task staff had 34 undertaken in developing the specific and department-wide or 35 department-specific program goals provided to the City Council 36 tonight in a later agenda item. Mr. Malinen noted that regular 37 �eedback and input from Advisory Commissions would be wel- 38 come, following a review of the first draft by the City Council,