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