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--• �-. Page 2 of 11 started with the gardener conversations. We learned that there were waiting lists for community gardens plots in Roseville and the surrounding area. Hence, no marketing of the plots was likely necessary. We discussed how to do outreach to gardeners from other communities, such as families from Europe, Asia, African who live in apartments nearby and want to grow vegetables. We talked about engaging the neighborhood. Early in the planning process we talked about talking to you, Larry, because of the beauty of your property, your demonstrated sense of design, and the benefit of having you engaged early in the neighborhood conversations. Our tours of community gardens taught us that often a neighbor adjacent to the gardens is the 'eyes on the garden' person who can welcome and redirect gardeners, or alert coordinators as needed. We hoped you could be that person, or one of those people. The Neighborhood Conversation Begins After an afternoon meeting at the church about the community garden, feeling enthusiastic and pleased with the latest version of the plan, Sue and I decided that we'd stop by to introduce ourselves and hopefully engage you with plans, ideally invite you to join us in future planning. As you know, Larry, that conversation didn't go as we planned. Sue and I were surprised by the intensity of comments. We heard comments about zoning and permit concerns. We regretted that we didn't get to inviting you into the planning. We did hear your concerns, Larry, and wanted to re-check the responses with the City of Roseville about land use questions. I personally called three parties in the City. Messages were all forwarded to Brian Lloyd. He and I talked extensively. He agreed to write a letter to state City positions. He emailed the letter to me and mailed a version to the church. He later requested to see the landscape plan again, and emailed a few other comments to you and me, as you know. We continued to confer internally about the City of Roseville letter, the community garden planning, and our thoughts about next steps. We continued to respond to gardeners who called us, people who talked to the City of Roseville and surrounding cities and called Sue and I. We continued to plan for a community meeting. After our meeting on Saturday, April 17, we believe we have our plans clear enough to be able to host a community meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to share the congregational renewal story, the grant and the community garden, the plans, and ask for neighbor comments. Concems In general, as you see from the background informa[ion, the community garden has been an idea under consideration for two years as part of congregational renewal. We continue to talk with the congregation, have two members of the appropriate committee of the church on the community garden planning group, and continue to keep the leaders of the church informed aboul the community garden planning. Specifically, regarding 1) Size, scope, and purpose of the project I understand that you have talked with Brian Lloyd, and he has responded to both of us regarding the plan. We have taken your concerns forward to the appropriate committees of the church and continue to keep the leaders of the church informed. 2) Nuisances including animals We have discussed this issue regarding compost and the plots themselves. We anticipate that gardener agreements will address many issues, and an operational group/governing board will address nuisance issues as they come up. 3) Soil testing We are a very environmentally concemed church in general. We have tested the soil and have a report with 4i 19i2U 10