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Special City Council Meeting <br />Thursday, March 29,2007 <br />DRAFT Minutes Page 6 of 20 <br />1 values. Councilmember Pust opined the need to "grow into" that diverse commu- <br />� nity richness; and the need for the Council to authentically reflect the visioning <br />� discussions about the values in that diversity. <br />4 <br />� Councilmember Kough opined that the City of Roseville parks were second to <br />�� none in the State of Minnesota; and expressed the need to balance park improve- <br />� ments with available funding resources; and the Council's dependence on Depart- <br />� ment Heads in identifying priorities and needs in the parks. <br />� <br />]� <br />11 <br />1� <br />1;3 <br />1� <br />1� <br />� �� <br />li <br />]� <br />1� <br />�� <br />�1 <br />�� <br />�� <br />24 <br />�� <br />� �� <br />Mr. Keel observed that, in the category of community, something that distin- <br />guished Roseville was the perception that volunteerism wasn't a way of using peo- <br />ple to get things done inexpensively, but a way to engage people who desire to <br />keep service levels and facilities intact or enhanced. <br />Steering Committee member Stephen Bunvell noted that this was his first opportu- <br />nity participating in Roseville government, and enthusiastically noted that this had <br />been a very interesting process and a real learning experience, with him taking <br />away more than he brought. Mr. Bunvell opined that it had been an honor to work <br />with the Steering Committee and subcommittees, as well as citizens, and encour- <br />aged anyone in the community who would like to volunteer for any community ac- <br />tivity to not be intimidated, but to step up and realize how rewarding the experi- <br />ence could be. <br />Mayor Klausing concurred with Mr. �urwe�l's comments about volunteers receiv- <br />ing more than they give through their participation. <br />�� Ms. Edstrom encouraged discussion and consideration in how to initiate and de- <br />�� velop the good ideas in the community through joint opportunities between our <br />�9 schools and the City, specifically in volunteer programs. <br />�� <br />�1 Councilmember Pust noted the need to keep that image obvious in mind; that there <br />�� was a"huge" community out there, not just the people regularly attending meet- <br />�� ings or already involved, but that the Council needed to make sure they were kept <br />�� aware that everyone had a place at the table and in the decision-making. <br />�� <br />�� Safety <br />�7 The goal was identified as: Roseville is a safe community. <br />�� <br />