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Roseville, MN - Official Website <br />17. Presentations <br />a. Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Parks and Recreation Commission members present were: Chair Jim <br />Stark and Commissioners: Erin Azer; Randall Doneen; Gale Pederson; <br />Mary Holt; Jason Etten; Harold Ristow; and Julia Jacobson. Chair <br />Stark noted that Members Bob Willmus and Member David Holt were <br />unable to attend tonight's meeting due to scheduling conflicts, but sent <br />their regrets. Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke and <br />Assistant Director Jill Anfang were also in the audience. <br />A proposed agenda for discussion was provided in the meeting packet, <br />including discussion of the implementation of the Parks Master Plan; <br />resources and volunteers as part of upcoming budget considerations; <br />diseased and hazardous tree program for removal and replacement; <br />and consideration of a local option sales tax. <br />Each member of the Commission shared in the presentation, detailing <br />those discussion topics as outlined. <br />Discussion among Commissioners and Councilmembers included <br />recognizing the importance of Roseville's parks and recreation system <br />as distinguishing feature of the community and part of the goals and <br />strategies of the Imagine Roseville 2025 community visioning process; <br />the success of a recent survey of high school students for their future <br />park and recreation interests and suggestions; and significant interest <br />of residents in a community center and realities in achieving that goal. <br />Mayor Klausing noted that a community center had been discussed for <br />at least 20 years; however, noting the current financial situation and <br />home foreclosures, in addition to state and the City's self-imposed <br />budget restrictions, he opined that the only way to fund it would be <br />through a bonding referendum, potentially through a cooperative <br />venture with the School District for shared facilities. Mayor Klausing <br />offered his willingness to hear all options, but suggested that a more <br />realistic approach may be to look at phasing or upgrading existing <br />buildings or to construct smaller buildings to facilitate specific uses. <br />Mayor Klausing noted the disconnect between the concept of a <br />community center and the reality of it to different people, and their <br />specific interests. <br />Councilmember Roe, as a member of the Master Plan Community <br />Advisory Team (CAT), advised that they had considered the phasing <br />approach; but reminded all that the Master Plan process was for over a <br />thirty (30) year period, and was not looking to implement everything <br />Page 1 of 4 <br />http://www.cityofroseville.com/Archive.aspx?AMID=&Type=&ADID=901 &PREVIEW=YES 7/19/2010 <br />