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pity ~®unil Study esi <br />Monday, .Tiny T6, 2007 <br />Page 4 <br />Mr. Johnson noted that this work of art display was very unique and <br />tastefully installed at the arboretum, and was making a significant im- <br />pact on the art community. <br />Mr. Johnson provided a Bench Handout, attached hereto and made a <br />part thereof, reviewing the department's accomplishments from 1993 <br />to present; noting that the City's park acreage had increased from 504 <br />to 680 acres, but that Park Improvement funds were reduced a total of <br />forty percent (40%) in the last four (4) years. <br />l~~Ir. Johnson opined that the City's park system was a remarkable as- <br />set for residents. <br />l~~Ir. Johnson reviewed specific agenda items developed by the Com- <br />mission for tonight's meeting, asking that the City Council take this <br />discussion under consideration as they develop the 2008 budget. <br />1} Parks & Recreation maintenance and improvement re- <br />sources inadequate to meet the demands and expectations of <br />the community - as verified by Imagine Roseville 2025 <br />Mr. Johnson thanked the City Council for the $25,000 increase <br />in the 2007 budget; however, he noted that with the 38.5% de- <br />crease in the OVAL budget, they were left with a deficit. <br />Mr. Johnson opined that he had accepted the challenge of <br />Councilmember Pust to identify revenue sources, and provided <br />his interpretation of three (3) alternatives for additional funding: <br />a) Addition of an endowment fund for park improvements <br />similar to the City's Pavement Management Plan (PMP} <br />with interest on reserved funds being available for the de- <br />partment; <br />b) Bond referendum to be used for parks. Mr. Johnson pro- <br />vided his calculations on the impact of such a referendum on <br />homeowners on an annual basis. Mr. Johnson sought clarifica- <br />tion from staff and the City Council as to whether bond funds <br />could be used for increased staff for the department, or if only <br />for capital improvement projects. <br />c) Tax Levy increase taxes. Again, Mr. Johnson provided his <br />calculations on the impact to the average taxpayer on a monthly <br />