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Community Support: Roseville demonstrated its support for the Cedarholm Community Building throughout the four-year process. Community members became engaged, stayed engaged & grew into involved advocates. The vision to go beyond replacing the “clubhouse” & instead, build a “community building” guided community support. This vision aligned with the core values & key directions outlined in the department master plan: “A variety of parks & facilities exist to accommodate the recreation needs & program opportunities in Roseville’s parks & recreation system. Still, we might see changes as the system strives to accommodate new uses & users. Ultimately, a variety of facilities & wide range of programs will be needed to serve the community.” During Advisory Teamexercises, presentations & exploration it became obvious this was an opportunity to fill a community facility gap in the parks & recreation system, preserve green space & bolster a valued local amenity. This project was destined for a heightened sense of ownership from the on-set, the community was involved in leadership capacities, engaged & informed, & recognized & supported. Beyond the extensive involvement throughout the planning process, our community supported the project with: financial contributions to upgrade amenities, professional expertise to enhance operations, inter-agency assistance maximize resources. Originality/Design: In general, replacing an aging facility may not be a unique or original concept. Nevertheless, the Cedarholm Community Building project brings characteristics, initiatives & opportunities that are original & unique to our community. A successful planning & development process was initiated, led & championed by community members. A focused initiative developed to protect a community golf/recreation amenity during a time when the industry trend is to repurpose these types of sites or contract services to others. The process & project challenged staff to expand operations & serve a broader clientele base. Volunteers moved the project concept from operations discussions & information sharing, industry analysis & project proposals with no funding plan, to a fully funded project with minimal tax impact. The Cedarholm Community Building incorporated design considerations addressing environmental factors, architectural character & community interests. Roseville is committed to using green design when possible. o All wood for the project is from a Certified Lumber Provider. This means the wood is supplied by a responsibly managed forest. Responsible forest management involves; Protecting fragile ecosystems Respecting native cultures & economies Preventing illegal logging 5 | Page 2017 Award of Excellence Roseville Parks & Recreation 16