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Attachment B The MorrisLeatherman Company June 2020 startedto erode the high levels of approval and support for the quality of life, fiscal management of the community, direction of the city, tax tolerance, government jobratings, and sense of community.The City hasdone a good job stemming the concern around crime. In 2018, 20% half to 9%. Since 32f life, together with its prevention and reduction should continue to be given a high place in the discussion of issues, policies, and resource allocation. In 2018, judgments of City property tax levels hadbecome more negative, and createdamore limiting factor in using additional funds to maintain and augment services. While 46% still see years ago. A corresponding 15% increase in the number of residents willing to increase their property taxes to maintain city services, indicates residents are more tolerant to a discussion of additional funding to continue to provide city services at their current level. Community development efforts shouldcontinue tofocus on helping seniors stay in the communityand provide younger adults options to move into the city. Moderate concerns continue about the lack of condominiums, townhomes, affordable owner-occupied housing and assisted living opportunities for seniors. This perception is in line with the very high levels of commitment to staying in the city if residents moved from their current homes. The parksand recreation system continues to bequality of life. Usage isstillhigher than expected viewed against the demography of the community. The new park buildings are very well-received by the public. Trails and neighborhood parks play an unusually large and growing role in city life, actingas key ingredients in thestrong sense of community. No strong consensus ispresent on future city trails and sidewalk expansions: thirty- fourpercent support the construction of trails connecting neighborhoodsand parks, 31%favor the construction of additional trails for exercise within parks, and 29% would prioritize the construction of trails connecting neighborhoods and shopping and business areas. Information levels about City Government activities are stillhigh in comparison with neighboring communities. Positive ratings of the Mayor,City Council and City Staff remain near Cand the City website are very well used and exceptionally well regarded. In fact,the City newsletter continues topossess higher readership and effectiveness ratings than most peer communities. Citizens remainenthusiastic about their City. At a time when government at different levels polarizes people, Roseville residents are overall extremely satisfied with their local government and its services. With a 19%city boostercore, the City possesses alarge reservoir of goodwill which has served it well over the challenging first half of 2020. 8