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Community Input & Key Engaging the Community Recommendations The master plan for our parks and recreation system The master plan process, which was guided by a was founded in a process of resident and stakeholder engagement, allowing us to frame a plan based on shared 28 member Citizen Advisory Team, engaged hundreds of Roseville residents through values and a clear vision. community meetings and workshops, listening Our process included: sessions, questionnaires, and more than 100 "meetings in a box." Through this process, a set of ideas • more than a dozen meetings with a 28 member Citizen and recommendations emerged. As residents and Advisory Team; stakeholders shared their concerns and ideas, several • meetings with a Technical Advisory Team composed of clear desires stood out: representatives of the schools, Ramsey County parks, neighboring cities, watershed districts, and city staff; • a well-cared for system, with a focus on maintaining • community meetings and a parks planning workshop; well what already exists. • listening sessions with neighbhorhoods, parks and • a more connected community, created through recreation groups, and local businesses; pathways and sidewalks. • questionnaires and surveys; • an all-ages social and recreation center. • and more than 100 "meetings in a box,"where groups • an aquatics facility, without preference for an indoor of stakeholders shared their ideas and concerns directly or outdoor facility. with Citizen Advisory Team and Parks and Recreation • open play areas in parks. Department staff. Several clear recommendations are offered as a result of ---"ir the process of engaging the community and shaping the -1' ` directions of the master plan: r ter • `„ �; : . �.• , �, • • Review capital and operating expenditures for r= � � .' ;'� parks and facilities maintenance, and confirm items requiring immediate attention. r . • Pursue constellations and sectors as a means of �_ delivering recreation components and services to ' -'' 1-14.1k< . , 4 , Roseville's neighborhoods and quadrants. ) to • Establish benchmarks for parks and recreation programs, services, and events tied to outcomes. w_. • Coordinate the creation of pathways and sidewalks linking parks within constellations and between constellations to create a more connected community. Building Community • Improve parks and recreation opportunities for A Call to Action! residents in southwest Roseville and for the population of workers in the commercial and The master plan will guide investments in the parks and industrial area of the community. recreation system for the next 20 years, and suggest the • Investigate methods of funding that result in direction for the system for an even longer period. The process of pursuing this plan will continue to engage consistent financing of the operation of the parks and recreation system. residents and stakeholders, and ask them to continue to • Explore the creation of additional sport fields dedicate their time, talents and resources toward the goals offering high quality play experiences and extended and outcomes of this master plan. play through lighting and enduring play surfaces. • Acquire parcels that offer the ability to enhance So, what can you do? the viability, utility, and flexibility of existing parks, • You can volunteer to help a recreation program or focusing on under utilized adjacent lands. activity! • Improve shelters at parks that enhance use within • You can offer to help care for one of our parks through the park and offer opportunities for gathering at the the"adopt a park" program! constellation or sector level, and create spaces that • You can remain aware of the plan's progress, and encourage neighborhood gathering at every park. attend meetings when parks and recreation issues are • Establish a process to study the feasibility of discussed! implementing a community center. • You can share the word with friends and neighbors about • Use the park concept plans created during the the value of parks and recreation in Roseville! master plan process to initiate discussions with • You can spend time in one of the 30 parks or dozens of neighborhoods regarding changes to those parks. park facilities! • Add unique components and play opportunities • You can be a part of one of the hundreds of programs or according to the constellation and sector structure. special events put on by Roseville Parks and Recreation! For more information,please contact: Lonnie Brokke, Parks & Recreation Director 651-792-7101 www.cityofrosevilie.com/parks lonnie.brokke @ci.roseville.mn.us