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A. Citv Manager Recommendation# 1: Within the outlined City Priorities, the RosevilleParks and RecreationDepartment is listed as a low priority at #5 out of 6. Im�act Statements: General reductions in Parks and Recreation staffing, programming and facilities support may result in; � The reduction in general upkeep and aesthetics over time. � The reduction in opportunities for the community as a whole to participate in healthy, wholesome activities as individuals, families and groups over time. � The reduction in properiy values over time. * Over all contribution to the growing obesity and wellness issue over time. + Loss of quality of life. � Increase in crime rates + Loss of positive opportunities for our youngsters, oldsters and families to get involved in. The alternatives to lost opportunities are many times not good. � Short term solutions have long term affects, i.e. pay now or pay later scenario. � Resident dissatisfactionlevels, possiblyfolks moving (long term affect) � Loss of good staff. o Currently we have employees that take pride in their work and their workplace. Reduced upkeep of facilities and diminished support directly reflects back on the site/program managers who have pride in their workplace. # Diminished local and national recognitions. i.e. National Accreditation, National Gold Medal Award and various state and local o Changing the way Parks and Recreation does business will directly impact Roseville's local and national recognition as a frontrunner in the profession. * Lost financial support. o Concern for the message that is being sent to potential future community donors— i.e. Muriel Sahlin Arboretum and the Harriet Alexander Nature Center? � Loss of community pride and support. Loss community connections (volunteers) o Will the overall savings from the reductions outweigh the potential community reaction or impressions?