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TheMorris Leatherinan Conipat�jl July, 2014 Public Safety: In rating the seriousness of public safety concerns in the City of Roseville, 21 % feel "youth crimes and vandalism" is the greatest issue. Thirteen percent feel similarly about "drugs," 12% point to "traffic speeding," 11% choose "break-ins and theft from automobiles," and 10% see the most serious concern as "residential crimes, such as burglary and theft." No one category clearly dominates. Ninety-one percent rate the amount of police patrolling in their neighborhood as "about the right amount," while a small five percent think it is "not enough," and three percent see "too much." Parks and Recreation: Ninety-eight percent rate the park and recreation facilities in Roseville as either "excellent" or "good." Only two percent are more critical. Among the City's recreational facilities, 36% most frequently use "trails," 25% most often use "neighborhood parks," and nine percent most frequently use "athletic fields." But, 30% of the City's households do not use any of these facilities. Ninety-five percent highly rate the upkeep and maintenance of Roseville City Parks; only three percent are more critical in their judgments. A nearly unanimous 97% feel existing recreational facilities offered by the City of Roseville meet the needs of their households. Forty-one percent report household participation in a city -sponsored park and recreation program. Two percent or less offer a suggestion for new or expanded programs. Thirty-nine percent report household members use the trail system at least once per week; twenty-eight percent do so on a monthly basis, while 11% are less frequent trail users. Twenty- three percent report no one in their household uses the trails at all. In prioritizing expansions or improvements of the City's trails and sidewalk system, 48% choose "construction of trails connecting neighborhood and parks," and 22% favor "construction of trails connecting neighborhood and shopping and business areas." Fourteen percent opt for "construction of additional trails for exercise within parks," Twenty percent are aware of the Roseville Parks Renewal Program and its projects. Interest in specific projects is highest for "connecting trails," "Central Park," and "Nature Center."