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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,July 15, 2013 <br /> Page 10 <br /> Mr. Brokke noted that the department remained lean in full-time staffing, as well <br /> as part-time and seasonal staff needs with many turnovers requiring continuous <br /> training for operations and safety issues. <br /> Mr. Brokke opined that the entire park system was so heavily used, it was difficult <br /> to remove something and require another location to absorb those needs (e.g. <br /> Owasso ballfields). <br /> Mr. Brokke noted that this past season was the most challenging encountered in a <br /> long time for trail plowing especially with limited equipment (2 pieces off-road <br /> and 2 pieces on-road). <br /> Mr. Brokke noted that wildlife management was becoming more of a concern in <br /> urban areas, including Roseville, and that the staff continued to coordinate that <br /> management with Ramsey County for deer and geese. <br /> Opportunities <br /> Mr. Brokke admitted that staff had been unable to get their information fully im- <br /> plemented in the asset management software at this point as it remained lower on <br /> the priority list; noting that the reinstatement of a park supervisor position would <br /> be a great help in accomplishing that. <br /> Mr. Brokke noted that everyone in the department worked across the department. <br /> Priorities <br /> Mr. Brokke advised that he was calling the renewal program as a one-time oppor- <br /> tunity to make significant improvements in the city's park and recreation system. <br /> Mr. Brokke advised that each park in the city-wide system was being given its <br /> own unique individual identity as part of the renewal program. <br /> Mayor Roe clarified that the renewal program was also encapsulated as part of the <br /> City's ongoing CIP process, with recent revisions. <br /> Budget Reduction Scenario <br /> Mr. Brokke advised that any reductions he may support would be primarily fo- <br /> cused around non-fee programs (e.g. ice rinks, summer entertainment, bands, <br /> Rosefest, 4th of July, etc) <br /> Regarding the Owasso ballfields, Councilmember Willmus asked if any outreach <br /> had been done to-date with other communities to find partnerships or potential lo- <br /> cations; and if not, opined that this process needed to start now. <br /> Mr. Brokke advised that he had not personally contacted other communities; <br /> however, he had discussed the situation with baseball group members to find pos- <br /> sibilities or other options. <br />