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---�i�� --- Findings People like living in Roseville. Most have lived here for several years and most intend to stay living here for many years to come. Concerns raised were grounded 'u� experience. People were pleased to have the opportunity to express concerns, but also reminded us that overall, Roseville is a very good place to live. Residents want to preserve what is good about Roseville - its neighborliness, quality of life, good environment, proximity to resources and amenities, and overall sense of community. They also, however, have seen many changes in Roseville and believe change can occur that maintains what has been important for them over the years. The biggest concerns related to the impact of growth, changing demographics, market values of houses, and accompanying traffic and other stresses on current practical and aeslhetic issues. Most of those participating in the meetings have been long-term Roseville residents. They have experienced in their own lives the need for life cycle housing. This issue was an overriding theme. There is a gap between current household needs and lifestyles and existing housing types and costs. Residents hope that through longer term planning, more strategic or targeted programs and policies, and greater communication and participation the gaps can be addressed. Most people were very familiar with their own neighborhoods and eager to know what was going on with specific lots or development projects. They offered very concrete suggestions for improvements along specific roads, at intersections, with particular developments, lots, and open space, parks and City codes. They hope that with more information, some education for newer residents, and better coordination at city offices they can maintain the quality of their neighborhoods, be engaged in being part of the solution, and welcome those who wish to move into and become part of the Roseville Community. Business owners who attended the meetings most often both lived and worked in Roseville. Their loyalty to Roseville is significant. Their recommendations for fairness in treatment, more attention to the economic and business implications of development decisions, and greater community aazd partnership between business and City offices were specific and constructive. A primary interest is uz the long-term perspective and a desire to see that perspective reflected in City and RIIRA polices and programs. Almost unanimously, participants believe that government and the RIIRA specifically has a critical role to play iiz maintaining the quality of Roseville, plai�i�ing for its future, and in using public funds strategically to anticipate and embrace the changes in the foreseeable future. They also unanimously, found things that the residents could do to be better partners in creating and sustaining the future of Roseville. Residents were eager to participate, interested in information about their communities, and willing to seek information and offer suggestions for informed and sustainable resolution to issues they identified. They further believe that leaving things alone isn't sufficient-several things need to be strategically done now in order to ensure a healthy future for Roseville. Executive Summary ---DRAFT--- May 17,2005 i i'