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Attachment B Research and Analysis of a Park Board 5-7-13 1 2 Background 3 4 In the 2010 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan it was suggested thatthe City of Roseville 5 investigate the potential of a park board or park district. Subsequently, the research and 6 recommendation of thepotential formation of a park board was identified in the City Council’s 7 2012 Work Plan. The Parks and Recreation Commission have been asked to research the issue 8 and provide a recommendation to the City Council at the jointmeeting in June. Commission 9 members assisted City staffin gathering background information, reviewing example park board 10 ordinances, and also attended a meeting with representatives fromthe City of Maple Grove 11 regarding theirPark Board. 12 13 History 14 15 TheVillage of Roseville originally established a Recreation Board in August 1958. The powers 16 and duties of the Board included the following: 17 Establish recreation policy. 18 Conduct and superviserecreation areas, facilities, services and programs. 19 Conduct activities and pay for the necessary supervision. 20 Establish the qualification, employ and determine the compensation of a Director of 21 Recreation and necessary other employees. 22 Coordinate services with other governmental programs. 23 Solicit and train volunteers. 24 Purchase supplies and equipment. 25 Develop and maintain facilities. 26 Procure or lease public or privateproperties, areas or facilities thatmay be required for 27 programs. 28 29 In addition, the Board had the power to create a Citizens Recreation Committee whose role was 30 to advise the Board on the City’s recreational needs and interest. The Board was financed by 31 annual appropriation by the Village Council and was required to submit an annual report with a 32 detailed account of its estimated fund requirements forthe ensuing year. 33 34 The Recreation Board was replaced by the existing Parks and Recreation Commission in the 35 early 60’s. The Parks and Recreation Commission is advisory with thefollowing duties and 36 functions, as contained in Chapter 203 of the City Code: 37 Make recommendations to the Director of Parks and Recreation, the City Manager and 38 the Roseville City Council on allmatters relating to parks and recreation programs, 39 facilities and services. 40 Provide a method for citizens’ input concerning the city’s parks and recreation facilities, 41 programs, needs and concerns. 42 Identify areas that may require action and/or change to promote a harmonious, safe, and 43 responsive Parks and Recreation program. 44 45 1