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City Council Stu y Session Monday, July 16, 2007 Page 6 Mr. Johnson advised that would be a more appropriate discus- sion for the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), and in conjunction with Park Master Plans, depending on locations. Further discussion included programmed park space versus open space; ongoing available and potential assistance from various recreation associations and their proactive dedication of time, monies and efforts to subsidize the City's park system; in- creasing utilization of fields (open space); potential for and cost of low-maintenance turf; and in-kind monies and/or labor main- tenance normally provided by the City. Commissioner Roe, with consensus of remaining Councilmern- bers, noted the need for more prioritization of needs in the parks system by the Commission to address the most urgent needs. Mr. Johnson emphasized that the department was losing ground, and anticipated that the Park Improvement Fund would need an annual $75,000 to maintain existing facilities and equipment. Mr. Johnson recognized the tough choices faced by Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke; and [re-] 2) imagine Roseville 2025 -Discuss Commissions' Role Mr. Johnson commended the City Council on their acceptance of the Imagine Roseville 2025 final report; and enthusiastically supported the merits of the process, the report, and empower- ment granted to citizens in providing input into their commu- nity. Mr. Johnson noted the challenge to implement that vision; and sought City Council direction to the Commission in how they could assist. City Manager Bill Malinen noted the daunting task staff had undertaken in developing the specific and department-wide or department-specific program goals provided to the City Council tonight in a later agenda item. Mr. Malinen noted that regular feedback and input from Advisory Commissions would be wel- come, following a review of the first draft by the City Council,