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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 08, 2010 Page 15 ^ A challenge was to preserve existing natural areas, since once they're gone, they can't be brought back. Mayor Klausing observed that, while understanding the distinction between pro- grammed and non-programmed uses, there was consideration needed in schedul- ing activities (i.e., soccer or softball facilities) in treed areas, and that was the challenge in finding that balance. Discussion was held related to the Skate Park, previous and current use, and lev- els of expertise required and challenges to those users based on which tier classi- fication was used for equipment height, supervision required, fees charged if any, and liability concerns. Specific to the City Council as policy-makers, "What areas of policy are im- portant to the community to address related to parks and recreation?" Mayor Klausing comments: ^ Expressed appreciation for Councilmember Roe's comments on prioritizing and assigning value as an important policy consideration, based on space and staffing availability and the finite numbers available. Councilmember Pust comments: ^ Focus on the desired outcomes: a healthier community; a more engaged com- munity -all in an intangible way, not just in a rhetorical way and not tied into the Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process; with measurements and defini- tion needed. ^ Outputs, not just inputs: What did we get out of it? What connections were made between people who didn't know each other before they came? Mr. Schroeder advised that CAT discussions were based on outcomes and need- ing associated metrics on which to focus resources on community goals; but ad- mitted that it was a continuing struggle to define how to measure things like a more healthy and engaged community. In conclusion, Mr. Schroeder reminded Councilmembers that the CAT was acces- sible to the City Council at any time. 11. Public Hearings a. Public Hearing Regarding Unpaid Utility and Other Charges to the Property Tax Rolls Finance Director Chris Miller reviewed the purpose of the Public Hearing to certify unpaid utility and other charges at least 90-days delinquent to property tax rolls. Mr. Miller noted that past practice had been to recommend certification on an annual ba- sis; however, in 2010, staff was recommending certification on a quarterly basis, al- lowing that unpaid utilities are brought to the attention of new property owners in a