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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION June 9, 1993 Pagel 6 interests. McFarland pointed out the value of neighborhood parks and talked about the volunteer efforts of the neighbors to develop and maintain the park. Mr. McFarland pointed out that he hoped the church would stay but that it would have to stabilize at some point. McFarland stated that Bruce Russell Park must stay. Bill Metzger, 1245 willow Lane, stated that he supports the church's proposal because it would be very much "win-win" for the communi ty as a whole. Mr. Metzger further stated that the proposal would give the church an opportunity to improve all levels of youth service which would be a positive aspect to the neighborhood. Jerry Baumann, 1178 Ryan Avenue, pointed out that the park had been renamed to honor an officer killed and the loss of the park would be a disservice to his memory. Baumann pointed out that all churches in the community provide services and there is no guarantee that the church would continue to serve in the future. Baumann testified that 35% of the members of the church do not live in Roseville and that the growth will occur outside of Roseville. Baumann said that the residents don't deserve to lose the park which they have paid taxes to maintain and that families have built the little league field in the park. Tom Turba, 1170 Burke, expressed concerns about traffic flow through the neighborhood. Roger Moberg, Calvary Baptist Church, spoke on behalf of the proposal and viewed the expansion of the park at Lexington and County Road B as being positive for the church and the neighborhood. steve Favilla, 2451 Simpson, stated that he used the park as a kid and moved because of values provided by the church. He stated that there should be a solution to work together and which would be best for the community. Linda Barber, 2525 Cohansey, stated that a new expanded park at Lexington and County Road B would be better utilized by a lot more residents of the community. Sandy West, 1204 Ruggles, stated that the church has other options such as a satellite church and by making better utilization of the existing site and building. She stated that the park is needed for her kids to play in and that once it is lost you can't get the park back. He stated that neighborhood parks are important to provide recreational opportunities within walking distance to home because once in the car, people can go to other larger park areas such as Central Park. John Barke, 1187 Ryan, indicated that he was a member of the church who is opposed to the proposal. Mr. Barke stated that the church should live within the site and that there would be other alternatives which would be available for expansion. Mr. Barke