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Mr. Redmond agreed and explained that this evolving understanding is <br />exactly why his team began separating those responses. He noted that about <br />ten years ago, they often assumed that individuals who said they were not <br />concerned about climate change did not believe it was real. However, over <br />time, they have recognized that this is not necessarily the case. By analyzing <br />those responses more closely, they are trying to understand better what "not <br />concerned" actually means, since it may reflect something other than denial. <br />Member Fergus asked whether participation in the Climate Storytelling <br />Project is intended specifically for Roseville residents, or whether individuals <br />who live nearby but feel closely connected to the community would also be <br />welcome to contribute. <br />Ms. Bakken shared that the City is launching an additional storytelling <br />initiative, led by consultant Jothsna Harris and in partnership with Change <br />Narrative. This effort will involve deeper, long -form storytelling workshops <br />with a small number of selected participants. She explained that while <br />PaleBLUEdot's Climate Storytelling Project includes accessible tools like the <br />"2040 diary" visioning exercise, this new collaboration will allow for more in- <br />depth personal narratives. <br />Ms. Bakken emphasized that envisioning the future is a critical part of <br />effective community engagement, as it helps residents imagine what Roseville <br />could look like after 15 years of climate action. She confirmed that <br />participation is open to individuals who feel closely connected to the <br />community, even if they do not live within city limits. <br />Mr. Redmond explained that the Climate Storytelling Project offers several <br />ways for people to participate. The diary exercise is designed to be simple and <br />brief, using guided prompts to help participants imagine what Roseville might <br />look like after the climate plan is implemented. The team plans to use those <br />responses to craft short vision narratives that could be included at the <br />beginning of plan sections, such as clean transportation, to help illustrate <br />community goals in a more personal and relatable way. <br />Mr. Redmond explained that, in addition to the diary, participants may submit <br />open-ended responses, upload artwork, photos, or videos, or record short <br />video reflections. Depending on the volume and type of submissions received, <br />some creative content may be incorporated directly into the plan or potentially <br />featured in a public display or gallery in collaboration with the City. <br />Ms. Bakken added that she has reached out to Arts Roseville to help spread <br />the word about the storytelling initiative. She noted that she may follow up <br />again to encourage artists and community members further to submit creative <br />work, emphasizing that the City would welcome those contributions. <br />Chair Ficek thanked Mr. Redmond and Ms. Bakken for the presentation <br />Page 6 of 18 <br />