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What other concerns were raised? A few non-housing issues were identified dur- ing the dialogue and fallinto three large categories: Transportation �r Mare public transit is needed. •:• There is a general increase in traffic on all sheets. •;• Neighborhoods are less "drivable" due to snow removal practices and poor enforcement� parking requirements. � Maplewood Bus Barn—promises that were made about operations are not being kept, be- cause it is in Maplewood Roseville residents feel powerless and that there is �if��e they can do to demand accountability. Environment � Development is having negative environmental impacts (loss of habitat, including trees, open space). � Deer are seen as both positive and i�egative— they are a problem because they eat landscape ��].� � �� and collide with cars, but at the same time some residents enjoy having them around. Parks and Recreation �� Parks, such as Villa Park, are neighbarhood as- sets and must have on-going maintenance in addition to mare frequent upgrades and im- provements. f� Vandalism in parks is increasing. Police Department v Crime Watch signs were taken down and then put back up with no communication among the Police Department, Block Captains, and neighborhood. What can the City do to respond to these issues? Develop better comiz�unications with residents: •ti Enhance the block captain �te��ork as a vehicle for communicationwith residents �* Improve the substantive content� the Roseuille Wrap and increase its frequency $r Develop HRA public relations campaign about existing housing programs + Create a liaison ar ombudsman position to meet with neighborhoods on issues cf concern � Create a one-stop shop for inquires and re- quests, thus ensuring accountability � ;� Inform people about ardinances so they know what the regulations are and can report viola- tions �� Provide neighborhood mediators to resolve con- flict among neighbors Address the rental issue •F• License residential rental properties � Limit number of licenses issued •.� Require permits for residential rental properties �� There could be a mediator for neighbor conflicts Enforce existin� codes �� Adequately fund positions so there is someone to enforce regulations �? Develop a mandatory"Saturday School" far rental property owners—cover topics such as regulatory requirements, neighbar expectations, etc. �� Create a policy that would require a public in- put process far businesses proposals that reach certain thresholds � size and activity (input would be on architectural design, operations, etc.) What can Citizens do to respond to these issues: ;� Long-term residents could be ambassadars to new residents � Advocate to improve the content � articles in the Roseville Review {* Develop a Community Ed course for new (first- time) home owners � Be more proactive in reporting code violations to the City :* Provide t i Li��_ input into development projects (e.�. C�b Store) to influence decisions about ar- chitectural design, operations, etc.