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Strategy B: <br />Explore new Community Center <br />1) Assess needs and desires for new public facilities and programs, including a Community <br />Center, through survey and other methods to identify community expectations for public <br />facilities regarding access, amenities, programs, etc. Ensure that perspectives from <br />traditionally underrepresented people are beard and considered. <br />2) Take into account nearby facilities and oppoftunities. Explore strong partnerships to better <br />meet community needs. Consider options including pool, exercise/fitness, teen activities, <br />technology access, performing arts, theater, eating and meeting spaces, space for local <br />organizations, etc. <br />3) Develop and implement action plan <br />Strategy C: Promote and support city -sponsored and community-based events <br />1) Support more volunteer activities and opportunities <br />2) Nurture existing arts programs and consider opportunities for larger -scale arts initiatives, <br />perhaps in connection with community gathering places; provide opportunities for the arts to <br />bloom <br />Strategy D: Encourage development of neighborhood identities to build a sense of community <br />and foster neighborhood communications, planning, and decision making <br />1) Encourage development of neighborhood groups, organizations, and forums in order to <br />provide residents with a sense of belonging <br />2) Maintain neighborhood architectural integrity where possible <br />Goal: Roseville residents are invested in their community <br />Strategy A: Provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement <br />1) Value community -driven change and provide for community-based planning to occur; <br />promote and support community -led civic involvement <br />2) Encourage community participation in local government and administration <br />3) Promote understanding and acceptance of the democratic process as a path to the common <br />good <br />4) Increase and improve outreach methods, especially to involve and inform new/immigrant and <br />under -represented residents in community and economic development decisions <br />5) Create and manage varied and respectful community forums; adopt and promote community <br />norms for public discourse <br />&) Promote volunteer activities and opportunities, and neighborhood and city events including <br />ethnic celebrations/festivals <br />Strategy B: Ensure that city government is civil, informative, and responsive <br />1) Adopt and promote norms and codes of conduct for civil public discourse; respect and <br />encourage respectful discussions of differing perspectives <br />2) Promote open-mindedness on the part of its elected officials before they formulate public <br />policy, as well as encouraging a similar attitude on the part of community members; expect <br />City Council discussions to stay on the policy level <br />3) Ensure that city employees and elected officials respond appropriately and respectfully to <br />resident concerns, and clearly and transparently explain all actions <br />4) Ensure the public treats city employees respectfully at public meetings <br />Imagine Roseville 2025 Final Report, January 2007 Page 6 <br />Prepared by Anna R. Carroll of Carroll, Franck & Associates <br />