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types and economic strata will be incorporated into a broad based systems of places and activities. This critical mass will at the same time allow for speciality programs to operate using a more focused financial support base than relying on general public support. Speciality retail shops, small offices and world class sports intenningled with public gathering spaces, social hall, exercise parlors and residences all on a close proximity and accessible area. . Efficient, Productive and Environmentally Sensitive Land Use Recent Metropolitan Council reports have stressed that the efficient and productive use of urban land is as important as the under utilization of large tracts with very low density. The critical element is the development of uses that have an underlying, inter-related support base that is sensitive to the bounds of nature. Realizing that many uses can coexist in limited space and in fact thrive is the nucleus of the vision. The developmental stages must be consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and not impact a delicate ecological system. Neighborhoods must not only be protected from traffic, sound, light and views but must also be enriched by their proximity to this community hub. Current uses such as city hall, public works and the central fire station must be critically evaluated and improved based on longer range, comprehensive planning. . Neighborhood Building As stated earlier, neighborhoods near and far from "City Center" will continue to be the molecular base of livable Roseville. This vision is not one of taking away from this base but rather enhancing it by creating community value and by a large scale demonstration from which localities throughout the city can learn. As is proposed in "City Center", churches, schools, store fronts and day care centers can all be used as neighborhood focal points while still coming together for more needed central services and products. TIME LINE The "City Center" process involves both short and long tenn efforts. It is important to move expeditiously to an overall vision for the civic center and its contiguous areas. Steps should be taken to develop plans for the creation of critical mass attached to the existing Skating Center. At the same time, plans should be reconstituted for the redevelopment of the Arona site for residential living. Simultaneously, comprehensive planning should start for the infrastructure and land massing needed for a completed center of the community. Integration of private commerce, residential and recreational related facilities with existing structures should be explored. Rethinking of some existing structures and where and how they can best be suited should be included. 4