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Missior�li�istory The inissiar� of Roscville Parks and Recreation is to benefit the citizens of Roscville through the planning, development, promotiot� and supervision of a variety of activities and facilities of sufficient quality and quantity to meet community preference and needs. Roseville Parks and Rec�reatioz� has beei� in existence since tlle early 1960's and has been a partner and supporter of the arts since its inception. The City of Roseville believes the quality of life in a coinmunity and the appreciation for and th.e respect of individuals is directly improved through arts participation and/or arts audience involvement. During the past 5 years, Roseville Parks and Recreation has taken an active role in t��e organization, development, facilitation a�ad support of a wide range of arts organizations and arts experiences. A sampling of recent artistic Experiences includes; • Yearround theater performances produced &presented by the Rosetown Playhouse. • Roseville Coi�nlnui�ity Band and Roseville Big Band. • Rose of Many Colors n�inz grant pro�ran-� facilitating wide range of arts ex�eriences. • Tapioca Players an improvisation theater troupe for middle and high school agc ai�kists. • Dance classes for youth, adults and seniors. • Music lessons for youth and seniors. • Creative arts classes for youth. • Drama cam�s for youth. • Roseville Area Arts Council supporting connnunity arts endeavors. Community involvement in the development of local arts activities includes: • A collaboration resulting in the development of the Roseville Area Arts Council. • The addition of public art in the Roseville parks system. � The extensive support of community theater troupes. • A partnership with t�,e Ramsey Center for �t to engage the community in art. • The management of two mini-grant programs that allowed area artists to express their artistic talents and foster community access to and involvement in arts activities. Community NeedlSupport Roseville is a first ring suburb — a mature community where tree-lined streets lead to established neighborhoods and established, solid commercial development. Roseville is a co��unity concerned with its environment--- providing ample open space, preserving its wooded areas and protecting its shorelines. Roseville is a coxa��rkunily that equally ezx�b�'aces the arts and athletics — allowing opportunities to support and participate in a wide range of leisure endeavors for residents and g�csts of all ages. The best definition of Roseville involves tl�.e people — i�: is a city where the needs and concerns of both residents and the business community matter. Roseville is a city wherepeople r�2alze the �rff��'erace. Residents of Roseville have long e1�}oyec� the stability, diversity, and friendliness of strong, safe neighborhoods. These neighborhoods foster strong community spirit and voluz��eez�sn� i�l Roseville. Roseville population is older than inost suburbs. Forty percent of all homes have a household head over the age of 55. As housing becomes available, mid-career, two i��coine families with grade school and �nicidle school children move into Roseville. And they are staying, creating a stable community. The 2000 census shows that the minority population in Roseville has grown fi-om 5% in 1990 to 10. 5%. The City of Roseville offers its residents a wide array of services. Roseville tries to go beyond merely delivering services. It strives to educate, zz��oi�. and involve residents in the operations of and �1�� opportunities within the City. The City's efforts in this area have placed it among an elite group when z� come� to national �-ecogl�itioi� for its departments and services. Roseville Parks and Recreation is one such nationally r�eog��.ized organization. Roseville was recently awarded the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies ten year re-accreditaizoz� award. In 2000, Roseville was