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Pros/Cons As the Commission considers the best fit for Roseville and its residents regarding the formation of a Park Board, a list of potential pros and cons may be helpful in guiding the discussion. The following list is meant to start the discussion and is based on information already provided to the Commission and the visit to Maple Grove: PRO CON Potential duplication of administrative Increased transparency services Greater public influence board has more No longer an advisory commission authority therefore lends to greater influence Funding control and responsibility Added responsibilities of Board members Increased Citizen engagement Increased oversight of Department staff Limited City Council and City Manager Increased authority over the Department staff oversight/control Board member increased accountability to the Public perception of implications of additional residents taxing authority Less accountable because not elected Limited City Council and City Manager oversight/control Consistent and ongoing emphasis in Parks and Recreation through good times and bad Increased staff efficiencies Time Spent The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board Members currently spend about 1-3 hours a month in meetings and 1-3 hours a month preparation time on average. The Board Chair spends a bit more time depending on what is going on, typically with a once a week phone call and/or meeting just to keep open lines of communication. nd Summary of Commission Discussion on April 2, 2013 D. Holt introduced the topic and indicated that this was a topic of interest by the City Council and that it is was important that the Commission provide an analysis and recommendation to the City Council. Wall indicated that he, Simbeck and staff have been working to compile information. He reviewed draft #1 research and analysis report dated 4/2/13 that included the background, history, Park Board characteristics, a start of a pros and cons list and was included in the packet. He also mentioned that he and staff met with the Director and Board Chair of Maple Grove Parks and Recreation and attended their meeting. His observations were that it appeared to operate in a similar way to Roseville. DRAFT E© ©;Ýz;Þ ,ä t© 7 w;-©;·z /zz