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Willmus reminded Commissioners that successful past bonding efforts have had a unified front and spent months getting information from residents and incorporating their thoughts into the process. He recognized that the Citizen Advisory Team intentionally set the implementation process aside to focus on creating a very good Master Plan that is reflective of the community. Because of this, there is not time to educate and inform the community by November of this year what that plan entails. Stark believes if the $8 million referendum is supported by the vote it would be difficult to come back in the near future for additional funding for the rest of the Master Plan recommendations. In addition, if the referendum is not supported it would be detrimental to the future of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Willmus suggested that prioritization and vetting of items needs to take place. Etten mentioned that the Citizens of Roseville need to be engaged in the process of identifying the projects of support. Willmus sees the $8 million referendum as a maintenance fix and not a parks and recreation system development plan. Azer has seen a lot of interest and enthusiasm for the implementation of the Master Plan and suggests a year of planning and informing could make a difference between good and great projects. Ristow suggested holding off on the referendum at this time. Commission Recommendation: Motion by Ristow, amended by Willmus, seconded by Doneen that The Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to the Roseville City Council to hold off on putting a parks and recreation funding question on the November 2010 ballot. Further, the Commission supports the Citizen Advisory Team (CAT) in their effort to see the planning process through to the end and supports a future implementation process that incorporates the final Master Plan recommendations. Motion passed unanimously. DIRECTORS REPORT 7. Brokke pointed out the local sales tax letter received by Commissioner Ristow from Representative o Greiling. It has also been distributed to the City Manager and City Council. City Manager Malinen is part of a League of Minnesota Cities Committee on local sales tax. 2011 Budget Update o September 13 is deadline for the maximum levy to be set o It is thought that the City Manager will be presenting his recommended budget on August 16. o Etten commented on his interpretation and observations of the current budgeting process. o The current system is not a ranking system as presented but rather more of a categorization where as a “5” represents only the need for public safety, a “4” represents the City’s financial responsibilities and “3, 2, 1” are used to identify services and mission. Because of the breakdown of categories, Parks and Recreation will not be well represented because the organization provides services but is not recognized for its contributions toward community safety. According to the ranking scale, parks and recreation cannot really receive more than a “3” ranking. Etten asked Commissioners to speak with the Council and push for better representation and systematic ranking in the budgeting process. The Skating Center has been approached to host the Kellogg High School All School Reunion. The o event is considered to be scheduled for July 2011. The organizing committee is looking to book the entire facility and hopes to have live entertainment outdoors and serve alcohol throughout the facility. Brokke asked the commission for their thoughts. Commissioners supported pursuing the event and also suggested a policy be considered for the use of alcohol beyond current guidelines.