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City. Another neighborhood meeting will be scheduled in 2014. Azer suggested that extra 47 efforts be made to work with and invite the Karen Community into the conversations. 48 49 Commissioner Doneen inquired about trail projects and their inclusion in the upcoming 50 RFP’s and the SW Roseville (SW) approach, timeframe, status and the allotted $1M budget. 51 It was explained that the trail projects are in need of some sorting but it is the goal to include 52 as many in the upcoming RFPs as possible. For SW, it is anticipated that a community 53 meeting would be scheduled sometime after the first of the year. Discussions are occurring 54 with a property owner and should there be a favorable outcome, a meeting would be 55 scheduled to plan that parcel as well as discuss other possible SW options based upon the 56 Master Plan.This may include pathways/trailsas outlined in the Master Plan as a 57 connectivity strategy. County Road B has been a more recent topic of interest by resident and 58 the City Council resulting in a request to staff to prepare potential design and funding 59 options. 60 61 5.ACCREDITATION 2014 62 Staffexplained thatRosevilleParks and Recreation is preparing to go through its 5 year 63 Accreditation renewal process in May of 2014. The Accreditation process consists of an on- 64 site audit of 151 standards in 10 major categories including: agency roles and responsibilities, 65 planning, organization and administration, human resources, finance, program and service 66 management, facility and land use management, safety and security, risk management and 67 evaluation and research. A brief history of the program and a review of the 10 category 68 highlights were provided. 69 70 The general benefits to being accredited were discussed including: assurance of soundly 71 administered services in accordance with approved professional practices, financial support 72 and savings to the public, external recognition of a quality government service, increased 73 efficiencies and accountability, a marketing tool to draw residence and establish pride. 74 75 Commissioner Gelbach indicated an interest in assisting with department marketing efforts in 76 any areas that he can. This would include the Renewal Program and the Accreditation 77 Program specifically creating awareness and communicating their purpose and benefits to the 78 community. Staff will connect with Gelbach to discuss options. 79 80 6.STAFF REPORT 81 The Commission’s recommendation that the Park Dedication rate remainthe same for 82 2014 was approved by the City Council. 83 84 Several program opportunities were highlighted including cross country ski classes 85 and ski rentals, snowshoeing event at the Nature Center, outdoor rinks, open pickle 86 ballat Brimhall gymnasium and the Skating Center open skating schedule. 87 88 It was reported that the City Council has continued to discuss the volunteer 89 coordinator position options. City staff had proposed that the position start out as a 90 part time position housed in the Parks and Recreation Department. They would frame 91 up the program, begin with a focus and then eventually expand to a city wide program. 92