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